Dive into the adventure-filled landscape of Outback Queensland, where every traveller is welcomed. From accessible wild frontier accommodation to exhilarating events and attractions, get set for an unforgettable experience. At the end of the Birdsville Track lies Birdsville, a frontier town amidst wild desert landscapes. Once a notorious place through which cattle drovers moved their […]

Here is your comprehensive list of dates for Local Shows in Outback Queensland 2024.

If a visit to Outback Queensland has been on your bucket-list for some time, let us give you a million reasons to visit in 2024: The Outback Queensland Masters is returning and tickets are on sale NOW! Whether you’re an amateur golfer, social player or a first-time swinger, grab your clubs and head west for […]

Get prepared for an adventure on and off the racetrack when you head to the iconic Boulia Camel Races this July.

There’s no doubt that Australia has an obsession with big things; after all, Australia is a VERY BIG country and Outback Queensland has many BIG things to fill it!

22 NEW REASONS TO VISIT THE OUTBACK IN 2022 There’s even more to explore in Queensland’s backyard in 2022! If you’re the person who likes to try new things before anyone else has even heard of them, it’s time to add Outback Queensland to your travel list. Whether you come by road, rail or air, […]

Painted Honey Eater – Grantiella picta Meliphagidae The male medium-sized honeyeater would fit right in with a gaggle of Emperor Penguins, sporting a similar black and white suit and yellow trim.  And real men do wear pink bills……  The duller, streak-less girls must get very excited at his arrival in mating season! As Mistletoe fruit […]

Birdsville – 1,577km west from Brisbane Built in 1884 the world-famous Birdsville Hotel has been welcoming international travellers and locals for more than a century. Whether you are coming for an overnight stay, traditional pub grub or dropping in for a ‘coldie’ to meet colourful outback characters you’ll find a place like no other. Its […]

First time to Outback Queensland? Here’s a guide on how to make the most of your first time out west!

When thinking “outback” you could be forgiven for not imagining much else but vast stretches of ‘nothingness’, red dirt and sheep or cattle.  We love to dispel all sorts of myths and misconceptions about the outback and the lack of birdlife is one of them! The great Queensland Outback is one of the most “alive” places […]

With kilometres upon kilometres of untamed wilderness, it’s no surprise that Outback Queensland is a wildlife oasis for animals big and small. Here’s your guide to the top six wildlife to spot.

Ahhh the Outback. Incredible vistas. Prehistoric dinosaurs. Red, rocky terrain. Stunning gorges. Loads of history. We could go on and on, but you probably already know all the reasons to visit. But what about all the reasons to pick up sticks and move there? Have you considered what it would be like to live and […]

If you thought Outback Queensland was simply red dirt as far as the eye can see, think again.   With lush forest, waterways, towering sandstone and deep gorges, you can find over 20 national parks dotted throughout the 901,574km2 of outback landscape – when you know where to look.   Don a bit of khaki and an Akubra and set your GPS west, you’re heading on an […]

If you’re thinking about a trip to Outback Queensland, this is your year. 2021 is set to be the year of Australian travel, and there’s no place better than the Queensland Outback. It has stunning and unique natural landscapes and holds our most diverse and unique history. From sacred indigenous sites to the spectacular sandstone […]

Outback Queensland is road trip country! Whether you’re a seasoned outback adventurer or a first-time traveller, check out these tips from Stay on Track Outback.

Save your dollars on accommodation with some of Outback Queensland’s best free camping.

The Melbourne Cup might be the race that stops the nation, but the Birdsville Races is the race that sees the nation flock to one of Australia’s most remote towns.   Well, maybe not the whole nation, but over 6,000 eager racegoers transform the 100–person town of Birdsville into a pumping metropolis the first weekend of September.   It’s not just punters who travel hundreds of kilometres for the event – with $200,000 dollars […]

Choosing which road to take in an area that’s over twice the size of California (901,575km2 to be precise), can be a little overwhelming at the best of times. Throw in niche interests like dinosaurs, endurance events and pioneering history, and the decision of which of the nine drive routes you’re going to take becomes […]

Whether you’re roughing it or relaxing in a retreat, we’ve got your sleeping arrangements sorted with these Outback Queensland accommodation options.

When you think of Windorah, do you think of water?  If not, get yourself to the heart of the channel country, where criss-crossing creeks interrupt the dry, red dirt plains of Outback Queensland.   En route to Birdsville, it’s home to the famous Windorah International Yabby Races and swells from a population of 100 people to thousands, one night a year.   If you find yourself in the west, here’s how we recommend spending […]

What’s there not to love about camels? If their long eyelashes, grinning smiles, curve-alicious back and awkward giraffe-like legs just make you smile – hold onto your Akubra and wait til’ they start racing. You can spot them in all their glory at the Boulia Camel Races, which takes place every July after the Birdsville […]

You’ve probably heard of the Channel Country, but chances are, you have no idea where to find it. If you’re somewhere in Outback Queensland’s Barcoo, Boulia or Diamantina Shire, you’re right amongst it.

Waking up to birds, fresh air, an outback landscape, and a new place to explore – that’s what caravanning in Outback Queensland is all about. From red dirt to lush waterholes, the 827,767km2 outback world is your caravanning oyster. With a van on your tow bar you can park yourself just about anywhere out here […]

It might be called road trip country, but one might say you haven’t officially conquered Outback Queensland, until you’ve seen it from above. With its remote, vast landscapes, the outback presents a never-ending stream of epic birds-eye-views. In case you need more convincing, here’re seven reasons to take to the skies and discover the Outback […]

Outback Queensland is full of its own weird quirks. From out of the ordinary sporting races, acclaimed 5-star chain hotels 200km from the closest town, to bizarre natural phenomena like mirages and Min Min lights – it’s no surprise that Outback Queensland sports some unusual town names too. Here’s the stories behind the names and […]

Get yourself to one of these spots for the picture perfect Outback Queensland sunset.

Capture this list of classic Outback Queensland images to sprinkle your Instagram feed with.

Take on the ultimate Australian road trip with this guide to The Outback Way.

Scrap the beach and spend your school holidays in Outback Queensland. There’s plenty to see and do, and the kids might learn a thing or to!

Save time on your Outback Queensland holiday when you fly with Rex Airlines from Brisbane to Birdsville, Cairns to Burketown or Townsville to Longreach.

Every Wednesday before the iconic Birdsville Races, the Windorah International Yabby Races take over Outback Queensland’s Western Star Hotel.

The Birdsville Races are Australia’s most iconic outback race meet. Here’s 5 ways to volunteer your way to them in Outback Queensland.

Here are 9 scenic lookouts guaranteed to help you fully discover Outback Queensland’s endless horizons and ancient landscapes.

Forget pulling up at a servo hot-box in a town you can’t even recall the name of. Half the point of going outback is to make a memorable stop and support one of many quintessential, family-owned Aussie pubs. Quench your thirst and belly inside their historic walls, lined in quirky Akubras and where you’re welcomed […]