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!
At first glance, Barcaldine, or Barcy (pronounced Bark-y) as she’s known to locals, has very little to do with a tree's bark, beyond the famous Tree of Knowledge.
From yabbies, lizards and chickens, to horses, goats, pigs, sheep, and camels, there is an extensive calendar of unique Outback Queensland races waiting for you.
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 […]
There’s a lot to love about the outback, especially when it’s got a town like Longreach at its heart. Sitting smack bang in the middle of the state, this is one outback town with a knack for entertainment. From dinner and a show to galloping through town on a horse-drawn carriage, it’s the furthest thing […]
Whether it's a visit from Royal family or a dessert for champions, Longreach is one Outback town full of surprises that are waiting to be uncovered.
Feeling hungry? Here's our favourite outback bakeries, pubs and restaurants to fuel up at.
Capture this list of classic Outback Queensland images to sprinkle your Instagram feed with.
For a town of 3000 people, Longreach punches well above its population-weight when it comes to things to see and do. Wearing the title ‘heart of the Outback’ there’s lots to love about Longreach with its stockmen, shearers, sunsets and big blue skies. Whether you’re here for a weekend or four week stay, these are […]
Cloncurry aka "The Curry" is a small country town with a whole lotta spice. From learning about its history to enjoying its outback landscapes, here's how we recommend spending 48 hours in Cloncurry.
Save time on your Outback Queensland holiday when you fly with Rex Airlines from Brisbane to Birdsville, Cairns to Burketown or Townsville to Longreach.
Here are 9 scenic lookouts guaranteed to help you fully discover Outback Queensland's endless horizons and ancient landscapes.
Ask anyone about Barcaldine - and they'll usually be able to tell you something about the tree. The famous tree is in fact, the Tree of Knowledge, which came into its prime in 1891 when it played a role in the Great Shearers Strike, which led to the birth of the Australian Labor Party.
If you listen to anyone born and raised in Barcaldine (also known as Barcy), they’ll tell you that no matter where you go in the world, you’ll always find someone with a connection to Barcaldine. Although sceptical at first, it turns out there is some truth to their theory, and a weekend at the Tree […]