Experience the Amby-ence, Amby is perhaps one of the most relaxing and unassuming towns within the outback region
Wide Streets and Wide Open Spaces - the streets of Aramac were "loosely" designed on the wide streets of Melbourne.
'Home of the Meat Ant' - One thing about Augathella, dont be afraid to stop and ask a local, this is one of the freindliest towns in the outback.
Barcaldine is located 1080 km north west of Brisbane and is a wool growing and catlle raising district. The town is well known for its famous Tree of Knowledge.
Bedourie Accommodation
Bedourie is a modern town situated on a sand dune overlooking the Eyre creek flood plain. The town has doubled in size since 1990 and now boasts many new houses and modern facilities.
Entering Birdsville, you may well wonder was this worth the drive, because my freinds, this is one of the most remote places on earth. However to those with their eyes completely open, she holds a beauty like no other outback town and a beating heart that near jumps out of itself every September.
Blackall, located 950km n/w of Brisbane on the bank of the Barcoo River boasts to be the biggest cattle seller in the Central West, home of Merino country, home of the "real" Black Stump, and home to legendary shearer Jackie Howe.
Bollon is a small township of population approximately 500, 112 kms west of St George on the Adventure Way
There's no bull about Boulia. Is this a myth that can be busted, or are these mysterious Min Min lights for real. In the dark of the night, it has been reported that many people have see a bright light resembling a fluorescent ball, hovering in the air.
No time for rabbiting around. One of the few things to check out in Brigalow is the Rabbit Proof Fence which runs from Tweed Heads to Chinchilla...even the Easter Bunny has to get permission to pass through!
Burketown is Barramundi Capital of Australia! For Wot's Hot in Burketown and Burketown's best click here.
The Barkly Highway between Mount Isa and Camooweal is considerd the longest main street in the world at 188km long!
Last call for passengers to the "Outback". Located 740 km WNW of Brisbane with a population of around 3500, Charleville is known as the "hub" of the South West.
Charters Towers is a thirsty town, with 65 hotels in the town, this one of the highest per capita rates of outback pubs.
Nestled in the heart of the Western Downs, Chinchilla is less than 300 kilometres from Brisbane on the Warrego Highway
Today Clermont boasts beautiful mountaintops of the Peak Range, green tranquil settings great for relaxing afternoons after a big trip.
Located 1708km north west of Brisbane and 120km east of Mount Isa, Cloncurry's claim to fame is the birthplace of Qantas. Their first aircraft hanger still stands at the Cloncurry Sire Airport.
Take the time machine back into an era of the outbacks last great goldrush!
Perched on the banks of the Warrego River, 800km West of Brisbane, Cunnamulla is home to about 1500 and is headquarters of Paroo Shire. Interestingly, the shire covers over 47000 sq. km, yet supports only four towns, Cunnamulla, Eulo, Wyandra and Yowah.
Cattle, cotton, pigs and sheep, rivers wide and black soil deep!
In the heart of the downs, Dalby lays along the banks of the Myall Creek surrounded by an incredibly diverse cross section of farmers, all taking advantage of the rich black soil this area provides.
Life is dandy, living in Dirranbandi!
Well atleast the locals think so. Really!, they seem to be a happy bunch, always willing to stop and have a chat with a passing tourist.
One of Drillham's "highlights" is a roadside Cairn commemorating railway workers efforts.
This town was established with the coming of the railways in 1879 and was named after the nearby Dulacca Station.
Emerald named after the lush green colour of Emerald Downs Hill. Located about 500km east of Longreach
Gallop into Gundy - 360km from Brisbane sits a monument to a local legend. Not another explorer or pioneer of this country, but a horse. Not just any horse, but Gunsynd, the Goondiwindi Grey.
Tucked away on the NSW/QLD border between, Lightning Ridge and Dirranbandi on the Castlereagh Hwy is Hebel, once known as Kelly's Point because it is believed that Ned Kelly's brother Dan and fellow Kelly gang member Steve Hart lived here under an alias. Just goes to show you never really know who your neighbours are!
Hughenden is located half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa on the Flinders Highway, North West Queensland and is the major centre of the Flinders Shire.
For a town with a population of just 350, Ilfracombe offers a warm outback welcome and a seemingly endless supply of heritage attractions, all at no cost to you!
Jondaryan Accommodation
The highlight of each year at Jondaryan is the nine day Australian Heritage Festival which is held at the end of August. During this period people come from all over Australia to display traditional bush crafts and the machinery in this remarkable Jondaryan Woolshed museum complex all becomes operational.
Think you've got what it takes?
Like most remote outback communities, Julia Creek have taken their initative to another level with their Dirt and Dust Festival featuring Australia's wealthiest Triathlon.
Unlike driving through other 'blink and you'll miss em' outback towns, Jundah, you have to make a turn, actually use your indicators! Maybe because of this impediment, alot of people are taking the time to stop and realise that this little town 'rocks'.
Kilkivan is famous for it's history of gold and copper mining. You can experience the history of mining at the Prophet gold mine, where you can potential find your fortune by panning for Gold.
Longreach....literally it is a long reach from anywhere. The town made famous for the Stockman's Hall of Fame is located in the middle of woop woop in outback Queensland.
Miles is a small town located 346 kms north west of Brisbane accessible via the Leichardt and Warrego Highways
Powering ahead - Located in the heart of the downs country Millmerran traditionally provided for the surrounding district, but as development, which is creeping up on this town, takes shape in the form of the newly built power station and more diversity in crops and farming techniques, this sleepy little country town has been granted a new breath of life.
The town has all the ingredients essential for a plesant outback getaway, natural artesian spa, fantastic bush scenary and friendly locals.
Moonie Accommodation
Moonie is the oil capital of Queensland, - a tiny settlement on the intersection of the Leichhardt and Moonie Highways. It is really nothing more than a service station, a few houses and a motel.
Escape to outback Queensland's Morven! Embrace the stillness and peace of the country with this quiet little town.
The history in mining, fossils and indigenous culture which makes it a real drawcard for tourists to outback Queensland.
Moranbah Accommodation
In 1968 a proposal was put forward to the then Shire Clerk, Mr. Peter Lawrence for the construction of a new town which would house approximately 400 employees of the Goonyella Coal Mine.
Muckadilla is situated 40 kilometres west of Roma on the Warrego Highway. In 1889, the Queensland Government put down a test bore at Muckadilla. The supply was comparatively small but it was discovered that the water contained healing powers and tourists flocked to the town looking for a cure.
Mungallala Accommodation
Mungallala, said to mean 'food and water' is, located about half way between Mitchell and Morven where the Warrego Highway crosses the Mungallala Creek.
Normanton Accommodation
Located at the head of the Norman River, 700km west of Cairns ,with a population of 1,328, Normanton is known as the 'Barramundi Capital of the North', with locals regularly catching fish in excess of 5kg.
Oakey Accommodation
The town's moment of glory came with the birth of the brilliant horse Bernborough at Rosalie Plains in 1939. Bernborough became a legend. Carrying horrendous weights he won 15 consecutive races in three states between 22 December 1945 and 19 October 1946.
Pittsworth Accommodation
Pittsworth is well known for its tree lined streets, mostly made up of purple Jacarandas and orange Silky Oaks which create a canopy of colour to the town when they are flowering in October-November.
Quilpie is home to about 600 people and produces Australia's National Gemstone - Opal.
Although not great in size and numbers the 'Overlander's Way' town of Richmond is certainly leaving behind massive footprints when it comes to outback tourism.
Located 470km west of Queenslands capital Brisbane, Roma is itself a capital in it's own right. The town of nearly 7000 being famous for it's rich and distinguished history in Gas and Oil exploration, is the pivotal business centre for the Western Downs.
Codfish bigger than your boat. Located on the western side of Qld cotton country approx. 550km from Brisbane St George sits along side the beautiful Ballonne River where visitors and locals are kept busy fishing, boating, swimming, canoing and water-skiing
There's more to this town than apple's and grapes- There's attractions and batholyths of unusual shapes!
Sshhh....Don't repeat what I'm about to tell you!
Not many know that the little outback Qld town of Stonhenge is home to the Department of Defense, Jindalee Spy Station.
Read on to find out more...
Tambo is a great little outback town. With only 500 locals and few pubs to boot, Tambo makes a great little stopover on the drive from Charleville to Longreach.
Tara Accommodation
Tara township is home to Barbara Geisel who is famous for her wool pictures, Barbara’s pictures have traveled many a journey around the world.
Thallon is a small township of approx 450 people, 76 kms South East of St George on the Carnarvon Highway
Thargomindah offers the visitor plenty to see and do, modern facilities, great accommodation, and is a must when travelling to the outback.
Toowoomba Accommodation
As Queensland's largest inland city, Toowoomba is the hub of the fertile Darling Downs region. Toowoomba offers the best of both worlds, a relaxed lifestyle and easy access to Brisbane and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
Warra we do while we're here!
Not much is the answer!, but Warra, like alot of other 'blink and you'll miss em' towns around outback australia hides a few little pleasures known only to the locals, been there befores and well informed Outbacknow members.
Warwick is just under 2 hours drive south west of Brisbane. The two major tourist drawcards for the town are the Rose Gardens and one of Australia's oldest rodeos.
Weipa Accommodation
For the avid fisherman, camping enthusiast, 'twitcher' or just anyone that appreciates exploring truly unique landscapes...Weipa is for you!!
Westmar Accommodation
The name Westmar came from Western and Maranoa. Westmar is a social community along the Moonie Highway, in Queensland. The roadhouse offers everything you will need.
As I look around at a panorama of giant red sandhills, I get the feeling it doesn't get much more 'outback' than this. With its stunning vistas, picturesque ruins and historical sites, Windorah offers a welcome and interesting stop off for visitors and travellers alike.
Winton is a great little outback town located 173 kms northwest of Longreach,
470 kms southeast of Mt Isa and 1500 kms from Brisbane.
Yowah-Bunga Dude
Yuleba Accommodation
Yuleba was involved in the last Cobb and Co coach run on the 16th August 1924 when the coach ran from Surat to Yuleba.
