CENTRAL WEST

INCORPORATING THE COMMUNITIES OF Longreach, Winton, Barcaldine, Blackall and Tambo

Outback Queensland’s central west is the heart of Outback Queensland and wears its history on its sleeve, proudly the birthplace of Qantas, ‘Waltzing Matilda’ and Australia’s Labor Party. Learn about our nation’s workers at the Australian Workers Heritage Centre in Barcaldine, and take a ‘Wing Walk’ on a 747 jet at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach.

Pioneering history is at the core of the central west and you can explore it in Longreach with a visit to the Powerhouse and Historical Museum, a Cobb & Co. stagecoach ride, a Thomson River cruise and dinner show, and live performances and new state-of-the-art interactive displays at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame.

For Prehistoric times, visit the world’s only known dinosaur stampede site at Lark Quarry Conservation Park or see the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils at The Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum in Winton, and the Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre in Muttaburra.

Explore Winton’s Rangelands Rifts on a guided tour and experience spectacular sunsets from the ‘jump-ups’ to feel in awe of nature’s beauty.

Delve into the life of a shearer at the Blackall Woolscour. Take a guided tour of the saleyards at Blackall, a great place to experience the excitement of sale days. And a must-do stop is at the famous Tambo Teddies store.