DAY TOUR EXPERIENCES

Outback Queensland has a dizzying array of day tour options to suit every interest, from river cruises and scenic flights to immersive exhibitions, history, culture, nature and shows. Here’s a few ideas to help you plan your trip.

REMEMBER – BOOK AHEAD: DAY TOURS, KEY ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS ARE ALWAYS POPULAR SO PLEASE PRE-BOOK TO AVOID MISSING OUT!

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COSMOS CENTRE STAR-GAZING EXPERIENCE, CHARLEVILLE

Search the galaxy and spot stars, planets – and even the sun –through high-tech telescopes.

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SANDYTOWN RIVER CRUISES, BALONNE

Enjoy a tranquil 2-hour river cruise and learn about the culture, flora and fauna of Balonne Shire.

BILBY EXPERIENCE, CHARLEVILLE

See endangered native bilbies and learn about their conservation during this highly popular tour.

DISCOVER CARNARVON RANGES OR ROMA TOWN TOURS, BOOBOOK ECOTOURS

Explore the stunning Ranges, Indigenous sites, rock art and nature with an ecologist as your guide. Or take a day tour around Roma.

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WWII SECRET BASE & TOUR, CHARLEVILLE

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Discover the secrets of Charleville and its use as a WWII American military base. 91

OUTBACK DATE FARM, CHARLEVILLE

Find out more about this healthy fruit and finish with a cuppa and slice of homemade date loaf.

SMITHY’S OUTBACK DINNER & SHOW, LONGREACH

Dine under the stars and enjoy country hospitality, a camp oven dinner and live entertainment.

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SUNSET CRUISES, THOMSON RIVER, LONGREACH

Kick-back for a leisurely cruise on the mighty Thomson River as the sun sets and the stars come out.

QANTAS FOUNDERS MUSEUM, LONGREACH

Peruse the exhibits, take a 747 Wing Walk and watch the amazing Luminescent Longreach show.

NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE, OUTBACK PIONEERS, LONGREACH

Get a taste of pastoral life, past and present on this working station 20 minutes from town.

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FIXED WING AND HELICOPTER

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COBB & CO. STAGECOACH RIDE, OUTBACK PIONEERS, LONGREACH

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Head into the bush along the original Longreach mail route in a restored horse-drawn carriage.

AUSTRALIAN STOCKMAN’S HALL OF FAME & STOCKMAN’S LIFE LIVE SHOW, LONGREACH

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Take an immersive journey through Outback history and witness stockmen in action at the live show.

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TRAILS, ROMA, CLONCURRY AND THARGOMINDAH

Make some time to get to know these Outback towns on a walk through key local and historical sites.

NULLAWOKKA FIRST NATIONS TOUR AND GALLERY EXPERIENCE, BOLLON

Browse through the gallery and join Gwamu/Kooma elder Bill Speedy for a cultural river walk.

UNDERGROUND HOSPITAL TOURS, MOUNT ISA

Step beyond its well concealed doorway to explore this underground WWII hospital.

DINOSAUR STAMPEDE, LARK QUARRY CONSERVATION AREA AND WINTON REGION –RED DIRT TOURS, NEAR WINTON

Head off the beaten track to Merton Gorge and Lookouts, the Jumpups near Winton, and tour the tracks of fleeing dinosaurs.

TOURS – ELITE AVIATION SERVICES, WINTON REGION & QUEENSLAND HELICOPTERS, LONGREACH

View the unique and contrasting Outback landscape from the air through a variety of exciting experiences.

TRACKERS TOURS, BARCALDINE

Learn about past and present Indigenous culture with local Iningai woman Cheryl Thompson.

MOUNT ISA AND BEYOND, NORTH WEST TOURS, MOUNT ISA AND CLONCURRY

Choose from a range of tours to explore the history, flora, fauna and geology in and around Mount Isa.