Outback Queensland

Outback Queensland
Nothing beats Outback Queensland.
Rich with the tales and trappings of yesteryear, awe-inspiring landscapes and fair dinkum
friendly locals, it’s a ‘big country’ waiting to be explored.
Welcome to Outback Queensland
Vast, rugged, unspoilt – these are just a few
words that come to mind when trying to
define Queensland’s diverse Outback region.
Wetlands and waterholes, red desert sand
dunes, lush savannah and cattle stations are
a sample of what’s to see on your journey
throughout Queensland’s heart.
If you’re fascinated by dinosaurs, the Lake
Quarry Dinosaur Trackways near Winton are
the only preserved evidence of a dinosaur
stampede on the planet. Furthermore, the
Riversleigh Fossil Field within Lawn Hill
Gorge National Park (north west of Mount
Isa) enables visitors to try their hand at
finding their own fossil. If you wish not to get
your hands dirty, then the Riversleigh Fossil
Centre in Mount Isa is the place to go.
For a quintessential outback racing
experience, the Birdsville Races are the
Outback’s most famous, attracting crowds of
up to 6,000 every year. Expect dirt, dust and
a good time!
Four wheel driving enthusiasts will love the
Simpson Desert – the state’s biggest national
park. Covering more than a million hectares,
it is dominated by sand dunes up to 20
metres high and one kilometre apart.
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Those interested in a long driving holiday may like to consider driving the
Matilda Highway. This stretch of road is a great way to see some of what the
Outback has to offer from the comfort of your vehicle. Passing the towns of
Cunnamulla, Charleville, Blackall, Barcaldine, Longreach and Winton, there are
some great attractions to see along the way!
A trip to the Outback is not complete without experiencing a traditional Aussie
rodeo. Mt Isa, the rodeo capital of Australia, is the place to go. The annual Mt
Isa Rotary Rodeo is a must see, attracting more than 25,000 visitors!
Another great thing about the Outback is that it’s one of the best places
in the country to stargaze. Without the illumination of city lights, you will
see countless twinkling stars. Check out the Charleville Cosmos Centre and
Observatory – experienced guides will take you on a journey through the
Cosmos.
Whatever it is that’s on your itinerary, the Outback offers many unique
experiences that will leave you with fond memories to last a lifetime.
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Editor’s Pick
Near Burketown, a natural phenomenon known as the ‘Morning Glory Cloud’ will rival any
sky show you’ve seen. Appearing in spring, the rolling barrel of cloud can exceed 1000kms in
length and 2kms in height.
Photo Opportunity
Close to Mt Surprise lies an underground labyrinth called the Undara Lava Caves. The caves
stretch 160kms across the Gulf Savannah plains and were formed by a volcanic eruption
some 190,000 years ago. Guided tours are available which follow the path of the former lava
river.
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Things to See and Do
Qantas Founders
Museum, Longreach
The Qantas Founders Museum
celebrates the airline’s growth from
its inception to the present day.
Riversleigh Fossil Centre,
Mount Isa
The Riversleigh Fossil Centre
displays ancient discoveries (dating
back as far as 30 million years) from
one of the world’s richest fossil
fields.
Tyroconnell Outback
Experience & Historic
Gold Mine
Tyrconnell is a unique and
unforgettable experience. The 130
year old heritage-listed gold mine
is situated amongst tree-studded
hills and boasts several original
buildings.
Undara Experience,
Mount Surprise
Walk through the path of a volcano
at Undara, one of the longest and
best preserved lava tubes of its kind
anywhere in the world.
Admission Fees apply.
Sir Hudson Fysh Drive
Longreach QLD 4730
P: (07) 4658 3737
Admission Fees apply.
19 Marian Street
Mount Isa QLD 4825
P: (07) 4749 1555
Admission Fees apply.
449 Thornborough Road
Dimbulah QLD 4872
P: (07) 4093 5177
Admission Fees apply.
Undara Volcanic National Park
Savannah Way
Mount Surprise QLD 4871
P: (07) 4097 1900
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Things to See and Do
Savannahlander, Multiple Experience one of the greatest
rail experiences in Australia. The
Locations
Admission Fees apply.
P: 1800 793 848
Savannahlander is not only a unique
train trip but a great way to see the
Chillagoe Caves, Cobbold Gorge and
the Undara Lava Tubes.
Morning Glory Cloud,
Burketown
Between the months of September
and October experience the views
of the Morning Glory Cloud that can
be seen in Burketown.
Cosmos Centre and
Observatory
Charleville’s Cosmos Centre
and Observatory is dedicated to
ensuring visitors enjoy the wonder
of the outback night sky.
Australian Stockmans
Hall of Fame and
Outback Heritage Centre
The Australian Stockman’s Hall of
Fame is Australia’s premier Outback
heritage institution.
Free Entry
Burketown is 425 kilometres
north of Mt Isa.
Wills Developmental Road,
Burketown QLD
Admission Fees apply.
1 Qantas Drive
Charleville QLD 4470
P:(07) 4654 7771
Admission Fees apply.
Landsborough Highway
Longreach QLD 4730
P:(07) 4658 2166
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Things to See and Do
Australia’s Dinosaur Trail
Discover world class fossils on
Australia’s Dinosaur Trail which
encompasses the towns of
Richmond, Hughenden and Winton.
Australian Workers
Heritage Centre
The Australian Workers Heritage
Centre is the nation’s only dedicated
and ongoing tribute to the history
of Australian working men and
women.
Blackall Woolscour
Admission Fees apply.
The Blackall Woolscour is the last
remaining steam operated wool
washing plant in Australia.
Combo Waterhole
Conservation Park
Combo Conservation Park protects
a string of semi-permanent
waterholes along the Diamantina
River in Queensland’s outback.
Admission Fees apply.
Elderslie Street
Winton QLD 4735
Admission Fees apply.
94 Ash Street
Barcaldine QLD 4725
P: (07) 4651 2422
Evora Road
Blackall QLD 4472
P:(07) 4657 6042
Free Entry
Off Matilda Highway
Kynuna QLD 4823
P: 13 74 68
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Outback Queensland Events
Outback Queensland is not only renowned for its friendly characters and country
charm, but also for its fun an quirky events.
April 2015
17th - 19th
Julia Creek Dirt and
Dust
Julia Creek
18th – 25th
Angel Flight Outback
Trailblazer
Longreach
19th – 24th
ANZAC Troop Train
Re-Enactment
Winton
July 2015
26th June – 4th July
Vision Splendid
Outback Film Festival
Winton
5th – 6th
Big Red Bash
Birdsville
8th – 12th
Cloncurry Stockmans
Challenge and
Campdraft
Cloncurry
August 2015
September 2015
5th – 6th
Birdsville Races
Birdsville
12th
Bedourie Outback Ute
& Travellers Muster
Bedourie
October 2015
1st weekend
Curry Merry Muster
Festival
Cloncurry
8th – 10th
Opera in the Outback
Undarra
7th – 9th
Mount Isa Mines
Rotary Rodeo
Mt Isa
23rd – 24th
Lake Moondarra
Fishing Classic
Lake Moondarra
Date TBC
The Drovers Festival
Camooweal
1st – 31st
Outback October Fest
Jundah
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Accommodation in the Outback
Barcaldine Country
Motor Inn, Central West
The Barcaldine Country Motor
Inn is a quality air-conditioned
motel situated on the corner of
the Capricorn and Landsborough
Highways.
Birdsville Hotel - The
Outback Loop
This is truly an authentic place
where the spirit of Australian
mateship is definitely alive and
kicking.
Evening Star Tourist Park
The Evening Star Tourist Park is
situated on a working cattle station
just 9km west of Charleville.
Spinifex Motel
79-83 Marian St
The Spinifex Motel offers a home
away from home for all travellers.
Cnr Capricorn &
Landsborough H’ways
Barcaldine QLD 4725
P: (07) 4651 1488
Adelaide Street
Birdsville QLD 4482
P: (07) 4656 3244
818 Adavale Rd
Charleville QLD
P: (07) 07 4654 2430
Townview
Mount Isa QLD
P: (07) 4749 2944
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Accommodation in Outback
Banjo’s Overnight &
Holiday Units
Banjo’s Overnight & Holiday
Units offer visitors a fully serviced
apartment with onsite facilities such
as swimming pool, BBQ and boat
parking.
Blackall Coolibah Motel
The motel offers newly refurbished,
well appointed rooms at reasonable
prices.
Mareeba Lodge
The lodge has a range of
accommodation types to suit all
travellers including family rooms,
single rooms and couples.
78 Manuka St cnr Bostock St
Winton QLD
P: (07) 07 4657 1213
36 Shamrock St (Matilda Hwy)
Blackall QLD
P: (07) 4657 4380
261 Byrnes Street
Mareeba QLD 4880
P: (07) 4092 2266
Ibis Styles Mount Isa
Verona Hotel
Located in the heart of Mt Isa, just a
short walk from the main shopping
Cnr Rodeo Dr & Camooweal St area, the hotel also offers great
views of the city and the spectacular
Mount Isa QLD 4825
Mt Isa mines.
P: (07) 4743 3024
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Dining
Heinemann’s Bakery Café Bakery and coffee shop in the main
84 Alfred Street
Charleville QLD 4470
P: 07 4654 3991
Hotel Charleville
68 Alfred Street
Charleville QLD 4470
P: 4654 2984
Address
Heinemanns Café
30 Brolga Street
Quilpie QLD 4480
P: 07 4656 1500
Boulders
49 Jane Street
Cunnamulla QLD 4490
P: 07 4655 2653
part of town with good old country
hospitality.
We are a family run business,
employing 7 local people in our
kitchen, dining and bar areas. Our
chef is well known local Tanya Hay.
Come in and enjoy our meals and
cold beer.
At Heinemanns Cafe, we pride
ourselves on making coffee exactly
the way you like it. We also have a
range of delicious meals and snacks.
Selling seriously good, fair trade,
organic coffee, we are passionate
about great food and great coffee.
Enjoy the seasonal menu of snacks,
light meals and indulgent treats.
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Dining
Club Hotel-Motel Roma
42 McDowall Street
Roma QLD 4455
P: 07 4622 1322
Roma Bowls Club
35 Lovell Street
Roma QLD 4455
P: 07 4622 1146
Royal Kitchen Indian
Cuisine & Cafe
Shop 1, 104 McDowall Street
Roma QLD 4455
P: 07 4622 7529
Royal Kitchen’s Fusion
Café
46 Wyndham Street
Roma QLD 4455
P: 07 4622 7222
Take the night off and get in to the
bistro and check out our amazing
menu. Let the kids play in our kids
room while you relax and enjoy
your night.
Come down and join us for a COLD
beer, tasty food and some great
company.
Royal Kitchen Indian Cuisine and
Cafe provides you the authentic,
tasty, delicious and mouth-watering
Indian foods which you miss from
your hometown.
Royal Kitchens Fusion Cafe provides
you the tasty, delicious and fusion
of different cuisines. The items in
our menu includes fusion menu,
hot box, Thai lunch specials and
sandwiches.
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Dining
Stevie Jeans
108 Victoria Street
St George QLD 4487
P: 07 4625 3223
St George RSL
108 Alfred Street
St George QLD 4487
P: 07 4625 1224
Riversands Cellar Door
Whytes Road
St George QLD 4487
P: 07 4625 3643
Swags
The Swagman Inn
1 Marian Street
Miles QLD 4415
P: 07 4627 2663
Just a street back from Balonne
River, drop in and enjoy a beautiful
breakfast, a yummy coffee or a
mouth-watering burger. Child
friendly and outdoor dining options.
The St George RSL is a vibrant
community club and caters for all
your needs with a bar, bistro and
function area, and a separate kid’s
playroom.
Want to experience breath taking
sunsets, clear open spaces and
country hospitality? Join us at
Riversands - Queensland’s most
western winery on the banks of the
Balonne River.
Open for dinner Monday to
Saturday. Offering a Modern
Australian menu including pasta,
seafood and steak. We also offer
vegetarian options.
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Dining
The Q Hotel
29 Murilla Street
Miles QLD 4415
P: 07 4627 1152
The Australian Hotel
38 Cunningham Street
Dalby QLD 4405
P: 07 4662 2980
The Royal Hotel
48 Marshall Street
Goondiwindi QLD 4390
P: 07 4671 1877
Tracks Restaurant
16-18 Old Cunningham
Highway
Goondiwindi QLD 4390
P: 07 4671 1544
Open 7 days a week for breakfast
and lunch. We offer great food in
our Bistro including burgers and
pizza. We also offer lovely desserts
and coffee.
Located in the heart of Dalby on
Cunningham Street, The Australian
Hotel Motel Dalby is perfectly
positioned for a coffee with friends
or your next meal and drinks out on
the town.
Entertainment, accommodation,
gaming, meals (breakfast, lunch &
dinner) coffee & delicious treats,
functions, parties, special occasions,
corporate meetings.
The Goondiwindi Motel is home to
Tracks Restaurant. Fully licensed, air
conditioned and seating up to 80
guests, all occasion dining at Tracks
Restaurant is a breeze.
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Dining
Hotel Corones,
Charleville
Hotel Corones is an old country pub
with a great restaurant attached.
The hotel’s interior features
heritage style rooms complete with
period furniture.
Barcoo Hotel, Blackall
The Barcoo Hotel is situated on
the Matilda Highway in the main
business area of Blackall.
Ant Hill Hotel, Mareeba
Situated in the heart of Mareeba
the Ant Hill Hotel offers visitors
good old fashioned service.
33 Wills Street
Charleville QLD 4470
P:(07) 4654 1022
95 Shamrock Street
Blackall QLD 4472
P: (07) 4657 4197
79 Byrnes Street
Mareeba QLD 4880
P: (07) 4092 1011
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Dining
Harry’s Restaurant & the
Redford Bar
Harry’s Restaurant and the Redford
Bar are located upstairs in the main
reception building of the Longreach
Motor Inn.
Frog & Toad Bar & Grill
Dine indoors or on the open-air
deck overlooking the new tranquil
water features in the garden.
Livingstone’s Restaurant
Set above street level with views of
the city, Livingstone’s Restaurant is
one of Mount Isa’s premier bistros.
RedEarth Restaurant
The sumptuous a-la-carte menu at
the RedEarth Restaurant provides a
wide variety of the freshest quality
food and superb beverage selection.
84 Galah St
Longreach QLD 4730
P: (07) 4658 2322
The Carpentaria Buffalo Club,
Cnr Grace & Simpson Streets,
Mount Isa QLD 4825
P:(07) 4743 2365
1/26 Miles St,
Mount Isa QLD 4825
P: (07) 4749 0001
Corner Rodeo Drive & West
Street
Mount Isa 4825 QLD
P: (07) 4749 8888
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Dining
Rodeo Bar & Grill
The Rodeo Bar and Grill offers a
refreshing menu, relaxing mood and
great service.
North Gregory Hotel
Restaurant
The Outback Char Grill offers the
finest quality meats from the region
grilled over 100 year old Gidgee
wood charcoal.
11 Miles Street
Mount Isa QLD 4825
P: (07) 4749 8888
67 Elderslie Street
Winton QLD 4735
P: (07) 4657 0647
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