Far West Region
Travel Times
Birdsville to Longreach 8 Hours 20 Mins
Birdsville to Charleville 9 Hours 50 Mins
Birdsville to Quilpie 7 Hours 30 Mins
Birdsville to Boulia 4 Hours
Weather
Average Temperature 31º C
Average Rainfall 100 mm
About Far West Region
They say they do things better in the west, and the far west of Outback Queensland is no exception.
The farthest corner of Queensland delivers so much more than gibber flats; you’ll find red sand dunes, waterholes, and channel country that can see the whole area go under water.
Nothing is more iconic than standing atop Big Red at sunset, watching the sun dip from the first sand dune of the Simpson Desert (Munga-Thirri National Park).
Travel via desert roads for the opportunity to travel between three states without ever getting on a plane.
Towns
What To Do
Meanwhile in the #outbackqueensland Far West Region
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Mar 25
When you're mustering at 8, but need to be at a photoshoot by 9. Who else has got a Kelpie as a best mate? 🐶👇 📸 by @stockchickfilms #outbackqueensland #thisisqueensland #holidayherethisyear
Mar 24
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Mar 23
We see your inner-city float tanks and raise you this #outbackqueensland outdoor waterhole. Wash away the week and relax somewhere with a view 💧 See you soon, yes? 📍 Painted Rock, Mount Isa 📸 by @discovermountisa #thisisqueensland #holidayherethisyear
Mar 20
Did you know that sheep can recognise human faces? 🧐 Maybe that's why this sheep is staring us down! Either that, or he's hungry! 🌿 What do you think? 📸 by @kicking_up_dust_co #outbackqueensland #thisisqueensland #holidayherethisyear
Mar 19
