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FAR WEST REGION
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 in the FAR WEST REGION
Betoota
Except for surrounding cattle stations, Betoota stands alone on a vast gibber plain and located 170 kilometres east from Birdsville.
Birdsville
Possibly outback Queensland’s most renowned and remote town, the name Birdsville prompts thoughts of pioneering history and outback adventure in the ‘back of beyond’. Once
Boulia
There are a lot of bush yarns and legends in this Outback country, but the people of Boulia reckon the pick of the bunch are
Jundah
Nestled safely above the floodplain of the Thomson River, downstream from Stonehenge, Jundah is the Administration Centre for the Barcoo Shire.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge may not resemble its namesake in the United Kingdom, nevertheless this Outback Queensland town is something like a sentinel.
Windorah
With a panorama of giant red sandhills, Windorah is located in the heart of the Channel Country , beside Cooper’s Creek.
Local Stories
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The following is a list of local show events in Outback Queensland in 2023 (current as at 1 March 2023 – subject to change):
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