South West Region
Travel Times
Roma to Quilpie 5hr 10m
Charleville to Roma 2hr 50m
Roma to Brisbane (by air) 1hr 20m
Charleville to Longreach 5hr 30m
Weather
Average Temperature 28º C
Average Rainfall 440 mm
About South West Region
Looking for an adventure? You’ll find it in the south west. In fact it’s so adventurous, they named one of the drive routes which cut through this outback territory, ‘The Adventure Way’.
Expect big nature and a kaleidoscope of colour as red sands give way to thriving wetlands and national parks,
Animals come in all shapes and sizes, from the cute and small bilbies you’ll find in Charleville to Cooper, Australia’s largest dinosaur who called Eromanga home.
Adventure isn’t just reserved for daylight hours either, when the sun’s gone down, the galaxy puts on a nightly show.
Towns
What To Do
Meanwhile in the #outbackqueensland South West Region
Here's your chance to hit the road, get the red dust under your tyres and really explore the outback with the @barcooway (509km). Who doesn't want to camp beside a billabong, 4wd across a claypan and reel in a champion Yellowbelly. Follow the mighty Barcoo west from its headwaters in the Great Dividing Range through to where it joins the Thomson River and flows peacefully into Cooper Creek. Trek along the river road skirting the tranquil billabongs of the famous Barcoo River. These backroads take you through the prime sheep and cattle lands of Blackall – Tambo and Isisford to the rocky outcrops of Yaraka and through to the corrugated red dunes of Windorah. Discover awesome National Parks and incredible raw landscapes. Get ready to 'Take the Drive'... Photo is Mt Slowcombe view over Yaraka #outbackqueensland #barcooway #visitbarcoo #barcooriver #experiencelongreach #totallytambo #betterinblackall #blackalltambo #adventuredrive #drivejourney #4wd #4wdtrip #roadtrip #roadtrips #roadtripideas #hittheroad #getoutside #exploremore #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #wheretonext #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear #outbackqldmagicmoments #driveoutbackqueensland #exploreyourbackyard
Have you met Mutt? He stands tall and proud on the Stansfield/Gray street intersection in Hughenden. Mutt is a fibreglass full bodied Muttaburrasaurus replica standing about eight metres long and four metres high. The first Muttaburrasaurus was discovered along the Thompson River in 1963 in Muttaburra, Central Queensland. Since this first discovery there have been several Muttaburrasaurus finds in the Outback Queensland including here in the Flinders Shire. Make sure to pull up and take a photo with the gentle giant! #outbackqueensland #muttaburrasaurus #exploreyourbackyard #outbackqldmagicmoments #flindersdiscoverycentre #dinosaurs #dinosaurtrail #australiandinosaurtrail #replica #dinosaursofinstagram #dinosaur #fossil #fossils #visithughenden #hughenden #roadtrip #roadtrips #roadtripideas #hittheroad #getoutside #exploremore #wheretonext #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
Known by the locals as ‘Fraggle Rock’, Nun’s Crossing offers a spectacular swimming spot for families. Pack a picnic to enjoy along the banks of the river and watch your little ones to play in the shallow water. Or bring your kayaks or SUP's and paddle your way down the river. The best way to experience Nun’s Crossing is to make a day of it, sightseeing along the way with the Glenmoral Self Drive Trail. This 76 km trek from Theodore takes about one hour but this can vary if you stop to immerse yourself in the experiences along the way. Once you’ve taken in the views of Glenmoral Range, the spectacular Glenmoral Gorge and the Dawson Mine you’ll arrive at Nun’s Crossing. #outbackqueensland #theodoreqld #nunscrossing #fragglerock #lifebestmoments #exploreyourbackyard #swimminghole #kayaking #sup #fishing #exploremore #greatforkids #getoutside #selfdrive #picnic #hittheroad #roadtrip #fromwhereyoudratherbe #walkingtrail #wheretonext #happyplace #outbackqldmagicmoments #dayout #familydayout #sandstonewonders #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
@musicinthemulga is a 4 day Country and Country Rock Festival held on Wandilla Station near Eulo in Western Queensland. Now in its 10th year, filled with music, entertainment and fun from 13 to 16 May. Bring an instrument or just your voice and join in the Walk Ups to sing a song, recite a poem or just sit back and enjoy the show. Bring your caravan, motorhome, camper trailer or swag and have one of the best times of your life in an authentic country setting. #outbackqueensland #musicinthemulga #loveSWQ #Eulo #ParooShire #visitcunnamulla #livemusic #entertainment #musicfestival #countrymusicfestival #countryrock #matildaway #parooshire #parooshirecouncil #lifesbestmoments #drivesafe #getoutside #outback #australianoutback #outbacklife #hittheroad #exploremore #roadtrip #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
You have to be in it to win it! Enter our Outback Queensland Drive holiday competition to win one of two great prizes. 1st prize includes: Free vehicle hire from Britz Campervans Rentals and a selection of iconic Outback Queensland attraction’s entry tickets, day tour experiences, and accommodation. Value $3500. 2nd prize includes: A $500 fuel voucher. To enter go to https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/win-a-holiday/ Entries close 31 May 2021. The lucky winners will be announced on 4 June 2021. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over. #outbackqueensland #driveoutbackqueensland #driveguide #britzcampervans #entertowin #competition #gottobeinittowinit #outbackaustralia #lifesbestmoments #countrylife #getoutside #australianoutback #australia #wheretonext #roadtripaustralia #openroad #fromwhereyoudratherbe #outbacklife #exploremore #hittheroad #roadtrip #outback #nowhereelse #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. Terms and conditions apply
