Outback Attractions

Mar 31
A tiny town in Outback Queensland is challenging Australia’s gutsiest triathletes to take on one of the country’s toughest events when it hosts the annual Cannington Dirt n Dust Triathlon on April 20.
Mar 19
Award-winning Outback tourism operator Outback Aussie Tours launched a new enterprise to meet the changing needs of tourism in remote regions
Mar 01
Search for Australia's Best Butt begins in Cairns - Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival
Feb 28
The Macleay Valley Coast Tourism Association presented a mighty $20,000 donation to the Slim Dusty Foundation
Feb 19
In celebration of “Waltzing Matilda Day” 2013, Winton Shire Council, The Waltzing Matilda Centre & the North Gregory Hotel will proudly present and host the “Vision Splendid Dinner”.
Feb 15
Our new Gallery 1 display is ‘Round the World by 707’ and will bring back lots of memories for anybody old enough to have travelled on the first Qantas jets.
Nov 02

Introducing the Hillbilly Goats

Posted on 02/11/12

Kick your shoes off, put your hoe-down & hang on to ya britches! .... The Hillbillygoats will have you up hootin’ and a-hollerin’ as they perform their up-tempo arrangements of Mountain-Grass Music, Hillbilly Roots and Old Time Blues.
Oct 30

Royalty to visit Longreach

Posted on 30/10/12

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Longreach
Oct 02
It’s every boys dream to be a pilot…right? But guess you didn’t go down that path? Well now you can still live the dream!
Sep 19

Travel the Overlanders Way

Posted on 19/09/12

From Townsville Queensland to Tennant Creek Northern Territory
Jul 06
After a small issue of sinking - Qantas Founders Museum reopens the Boeing 747 and Wing Walk to the public
Jun 27
You cant come to Coober Pedy without soaking up some of its mining history
Jun 16

What is Outback Australia?

Posted on 16/06/11

Outback Australia is a fascinating place littered with history from our pastoral, mining and grazing past. Many of us have different ideas of where the outback starts.
May 23
View spectacular bronze sculptures and oil paintings of Australia's unique heritage by Wayne Strickland.
May 05
More and more tourists are flocking to the opal mining town of Lightning Ridge after tourists discovered opal worth a whopping $20,000 at the Visitor Information Centre.
May 05
Ssshhhh...it's late, it's dark, if you are very quiet, you can hear the embers of the fire crackling as you curl up in your swag, the crickets get louder, every so often, you hear a rustling of leaves...what is it, what could it be?
May 04
One of the most exciting destinations in the outback is Winton. Discover the place Banjo penned our National song, where dinosaurs roamed and where you can find the most beautiful boulder opal.
May 04
Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame, one of the 50 classic outback attractions.
May 03
The Australian outback boasts a superior range of outback artists. For those interested in art, plan your journey to include the best artists in the bush!
May 03

The Best of Barcaldine!

Posted on 03/05/11

Outback Queensland is a wonderland of natural attractions and Barcaldine boasts many iconic bush activities.