Outback Hot Artesian Bore Camping
Every July, Birdsville's iconic Big Red Bash kicks off under the open skies of Australia's Simpson Desert. It is the world's most remote major music festival set at the Big Red Dune - 35 kilometres west of Birdsville, QLD, on the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert. This is the bash where you can find […]
Five days of Bootscootn', Toetappin', Country and Western, Channel Country Music Muster. Listen to some of the best bush balladeers in Australia and participate in the activities and entertainment on offer at the Thargomindah Rodeo Grounds. With plenty of Camping spots available right there amongst all the activity, you won't have to miss a thing.
Join us on a tour through the heart of Queensland's Outback and see it at its blooming best after all the rains! Stay at the iconic Birdsville Hotel and see the Simpson Desert's most famous sand dune, Big Red. Learn about our amazing dinosaur heritage at Eromanga's Natural History Museum and the Australian Age of […]
The Simpson Desert Racing Carnival incorporates the Betoota Races, Birdsville Races and Bedourie Races for the ultimate outback racing experience. Held over three consecutive weekends, bar, food, camping and entertainment available!
The Birdsville Races is celebrating 140 years in September 2022. Across two magnificent days, over 6000 punters enter the secluded town of Birdsville to experience quality Outback Racing and phenomenal entertainment. The second race meets in the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival, the 13 race program features horses from all over Australia competing for the coveted TAB […]
Julia Creek Civic Centre, Julia Creek Queensland 4823 Download the 2022 DFODF Schedule Enter via Comps online (Entries open 28th May 8:00am. Entries close 28th June 11:59pm) Pre-order Festival Merchandise by 28th June 11:59pm Become a sponsor of the Dirty Feet Outback Dance Festival. A youth dance competition that encourages and inspires young dancers from across the […]
The Outback Food Wine and Music Festival in Longreach is a must-attend outback event where you can whet your appetite and indulge your senses with a fun-filled night. The Outback Food and Wine Festival showcases our region, food, wine and people and the Outback.
Arguably Far South West Queensland’s most popular motorbike event of the year! This weekend is fast paced and action packed, filled with exciting thrills and spills which showcases the amazing motocross skills of their youngest thrill seekers right through to their visiting motocross champions. Saturday kicks off the weekend with motorbike sporting events which include […]
Book here for the Yabby Muster! When: September 19th 2022 Time: Meet at the Bore Campsite at 10am – it should be finished around lunchtime Price: $10 per person Where: Charlotte Plains Delving is the process of hooking a delver up to a tractor, which is then pulled along the bore drains and as it goes it scoops out all the […]
Queensland’s Outback town of Winton is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2022 from 23rd – 25th September, with a special Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner under the Stars to commemorate this special date in the lead up for their big event for the 2023 Outback Festival. In addition to the golden anniversary dinner under the stars […]
St George Qld Battle on the Balonne Triathlon consists of the following events: Olympic distance -1.5/40/10 individuals and Teams! Sprint distance-750/20/5 Individuals! Sprint distance Teams 750/20/5 Corporate/business , sporting clubs Challenge - 750/20/5! Junior triathlon. Five kilometre Fun Run.
The Battle on the Balonne is a triathlon consisting of several event lengths including Olympic, Sprint, Enticer and Kids events.
A weekend of racing, wining, dining and dancing. The event has been running since 1901 and is fondly known as the locals’ favourite Roma race meeting.
With a history dating back to the mid 1960's, the Noorama Races are a magnet for locals and visitors alike, delivering a day of excitement, entertainment and some fabulous horse racing. Established in 1964, the Noorama Racing Club brought racing to the Cunnamulla district with the first race meeting held in 1966.
Set in the lush gardens at the Riversands Winery in St George, Easter in the Vines offers visitors the opportunity to experience great music, taste the best local produce and beverages in the company of friends and family. A fun weekend full of music performed by the Missing Link live stage band, entertainment and laughter. […]
The Outback River Lights Festival celebrates the opening of the tourism season in southwest Queensland. Join the locals and invited guests in exploring through art, music, storytelling and light, what connection to place means in the outback.
Presented By QMF & Balonne Shire Council Pack up your swag, grab your mates and head out west to start the first day of your Outback musical adventure.
The Road to Rodeo Longreach is a new event created by Isa Rodeo Limited. This event will bring a taste of the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo experience into the heart of the Queensland outback. Featuring the signature ingredients of this iconic event including thrilling rodeo action and live Rodeo Rock. Road to Rodeo Longreach […]
Next stop in Cunnamulla involves an immersive deep dive into local outback culture as you and fellow Trail-goers join the community in art and song as part of the finale of the Outback River Lights Festival.
Third Stop: Put On Your Dancing Shoes Get ready for a swingin’ good time at The Big Base Party for a night of music and dance that will have you ‘cutting a rug’ all night long to tunes inspired from the WWII era. If the sound of big band swing, jazz and blues isn’t already buzzing in your ears, it soon will be. Held at Charleville’s WWII Secret Base airplane hangar, the outdoor concert under the stars will transport you back in time.