OVERLANDERS WAY

Townsville To Mount Isa

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Travelling the Overlanders Way will allow you to take in the wonders of the vast rugged cattle plains, dramatic basalt landscapes, spectacular gorges, prolific wildlife and take you on a journey through architecturally rich historic towns without even having to leave the bitumen.

This self-drive track served as an important line during World War II and stretches across 1100 kilometres taking you from the reef to the Outback in a matter of days.

There is plenty to see and do for the adventurous enquiring soul, so pack your flippers and your hiking boots and get ready to experience an Outback adventure of a lifetime.

MUTTABURRA

Natural Encounters Trail

ROUTE: Lark Quarry Conservation Park – Boulia – Winton – Lark Quarry Conservation Park

DISTANCE: 924km DURATION: 4-5 days (loop)

Learn about the mysterious Min Min Light then follow the Natural Encounters Trail to Winton via the Diamantina National Park. Explore desert landscapes and visit important wetland habitats. Travel across ancient mesas, gullies and timeless escarpments to Lark Quarry’s dinosaur stampede. A 4WD vehicle is recommended for this trail.

HIGHLIGHTS

▶ Bladensburg National Park – via Winton

▶ The Waltzing Matilda Centre – Winton

▶ Australian Age of Dinosaurs – Winton

▶ The Musical Fence and Arno’s Wall – Winton

▶ The Royal Theatre – Winton

▶ The Min Min Encounter – Boulia

▶ Boulia Marine Reptile Fossil Display – Boulia

▶ Boulia Heritage Complex – Boulia

▶ Boulia Heritage Trail – Boulia

▶ Diamantina National Park and Warracoota Ruins

▶ Lake Constance and Hunters Gorge wetlands area and migratory birds

▶ Lark Quarry Conservation Park and dinosaur stampede trackways

National Parks Loop

ROUTE: Brisbane – Bunya Mountains –Carnarvon Gorge – St George – Girraween National Park – Brisbane

DISTANCE: 1,973km DURATION: 8 days (loop)

Discover the world’s largest forest of Bunya Pines and other rare species in Bunya Mountains National Park. Bush walk beneath towering white sandstone cliffs in Carnarvon National Park. See ochre stencils, rock engravings and some of the finest Aboriginal rock imagery in Australia. Explore Girraween National Park with its massive granite outcrops, balancing boulders and spectacular wildflowers in spring.

HIGHLIGHTS

▶ The Big Rig – Roma

▶ Roma Saleyards – Roma

▶ Adungadoo Walkway on Bungil Creek – Roma

▶ Roma on Bungil Art Gallery and the Walk of Art – Roma

▶ Carnarvon National Park and Art Gallery Walk – via Injune

▶ Rainforests, cascading waterfalls and cool rock pools

▶ Vineyard tour and wine tasting at Riversands Wines – St George

▶ Balonne River and cruises – St George

▶ The Unique Egg – St George

▶ Historic Nindigully Pub – Nindigully

▶ Thallon GrainCorp Silos – Thallon

▶ Nullawokka First Nations Gallery and Tours – Bollon

Natural Sciences Loop

ROUTE: Charleville – Cunnamulla – Thargomindah

– Eromanga – Quilpie – Charleville

DISTANCE: 995km DURATION: 5 days (loop)

This drive has it all; birds, opals, fossicking, rivers, geology, lakes, billabongs, artesian waters and bilbies. It’s natural history and heritage all rolled into one. Discover Outback Queensland’s natural and manmade heritage, Outback towns, wildlife and more.

HIGHLIGHTS

▶ Bronze Statue of Slim Dusty’s ‘The Cunnamulla Fella’ – Cunnamulla

▶ The Artesian Time Tunnel – Cunnamulla

▶ Cunnamulla All Aboard show – Cunnamulla

▶ Cunnamulla Hot Springs (scheduled to open June 2023) – Cunnamulla

▶ Artesian Mud Baths – Eulo

▶ Historic Old Hospital and Old Jail – Thargomindah

▶ The famous Burke and Wills ‘Dig Tree’ – via Thargomindah

▶ Australia’s first hydro-electricity system – Thargomindah

▶ Eromanga Natural History Museum – Eromanga

▶ Outback sunset at Baldy Top Lookout – Quilpie

▶ Quilpeta night show experience – Quilpie

▶ Bilby Experience – Charleville

▶ The Cosmos Centre – Charleville

▶ WWII Secret Base and Tour – Charleville

North West Loop

ROUTE: Cairns – Georgetown – Cloncurry – Julia Creek – Richmond – Hughenden – Townsville

DISTANCE: 2,516km DURATION: 11 days (loop)

A ‘must do’ adventure self-drive route, the North West Loop features spectacular National Parks, timeless gorges, prehistoric discoveries and welcoming communities. The drive links The Savannah Way with the Overlander’s Way via the northern section of the Matilda Way. Expect to indulge your adventurous spirit, be captivated by the open road, and sample delicious Gulf seafood.

HIGHLIGHTS

▶ Cobbold Gorge – via Georgetown

▶ Cloncurry Unearthed and Visitor Information Centre – Cloncurry

▶ John Flynn Place Museum – Cloncurry

▶ At The Creek and dunnarts – Julia Creek

▶ Artesian baths – Julia Creek

▶ Kronosaurus Korner and marine fossils – Richmond

▶ Lake Fred Tritton – Richmond

▶ Flinders Discovery Centre – Hughenden

▶ Mount Walker Lookout – Hughenden

▶ Hughenden Recreational Lake – Hughenden

▶ Porcupine Gorge National Park – via Hughenden