Discover the best top things to do in Outback Queensland, Australia including Kroombit Park, Blackall Aquatic Centre, Eromanga Natural History Museum, Camden Park Station, QANTAS Founders Museum, Blackall Woolscour, Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park, Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre, Tree of Knowledge Memorial.
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
The place is closed and is just a cattle station now, but the family is still very open and sweet. I hope they will open the park again one day..
5.0 based on 48 reviews
The hot 50m pool was amazing. People floating on noodles, chatting, an occasional swimmer. Add to that the hot spa, friendly people and blue skies you have a recipe for pleasure and relaxation. I am sure it would be wonderful in the rain too. Small fee to enter. Drive or easy walk from town centre.
5.0 based on 96 reviews
Come on an journey across the ages guided by locals who have an in-depth knowledge of fossil hunting and unraveling the mysteries of the past. Meet Australia's largest dinosaur "Cooper" or Learn to prep Dinosaur and Megafauna fossils with one of our prep programs. Join a Megafauna dig or Dinosaur Dig for a rare opportunity to learn how to dig up Australia's unique fossilized fauna. Phone ahead to enquire about our range of tours and experiences or visit our website for more information.
Fabulous tour, very well paced, comprehensive, fascinating. An absolute must! The tour guide was very well informed, and could answer a diverse range of questions. Seeing Cooper was a magical experience.
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Live Australia’s outback story on a tour of Camden Park Station. Meet Outback Dan and the Walker family and visit their 18,000 acre working sheep and cattle station. Walk through the historical homestead gardens, shearing shed and cattle yards then tour the farm after a scrumptious smoko. Visit the unknown swagman's grave, of a young man who set out for Camden Park Station looking to make his own opportunities, but unfortunately never made it. Bask in the picturesque Artesian spring and bore, enjoy a delicious smoko afternoon tea, and take in the 360 degree views without a man-made structure in sight from Longreach’s highest lookout. Visit the historic 'dry bottom' Chinaman's well that was built following the gold rush. Walk the path of Queen Elizabeth II and Price Phillip from their 1970 visit and marvel at the oldest private ballroom in the outback, built in 1927 of Jarrah wood and featuring an exquisite chandelier. Visit the unknown swagman's grave, of a young man set out for Camden Park Station looking to make his own opportunities, but unfortunately never made it. Book a tour of Camden Park Station now at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame or via Outback Aussie Tours.
This was a brilliant way to end the day and our outback tour. Dan took us around the station and entertained us with plenty of stories ending the evening around a campfire, with plenty of drinks and nibbles, to watch the sun go down. Great guy An experience totally not to be missed.
4.5 based on 1,577 reviews
Welcome to the Qantas Founders Museum. We are an independent not-for-profit community organization and registered charity, operating since 1996, to commemorate the ethos and preserve the material heritage of the founders and early operations of Qantas Airways Ltd. Characters of the early Qantas days, their pioneering spirit and the impact the airline had for all Australians, is brought to life through life size exhibits, historical artefacts and interactive displays including the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar. Visitors enjoy informative tours of the Museum's aircraft including the Boeing 707, Boeing 747, DC3 and new Super Constellation aircraft. Visitors can also enjoy the Museum's new Luminescent Longreach night experience. Visitors can also treat themselves to a coffee or a meal in McGinness’s Restaurant and purchase a souvenir from the Founders Store.
I wasn't really sure what to expect here except that it was the home of Qantas. I'm not particularly interested in aircraft so wondered if it would really need much time. The Jet Tour (our guide Sarah) was wonderful - you are able to see the planes close up and hear about the different features as well as the history of the aircraft. The tour runs for 90 minutes and you get to see a number of the aircraft including the 747 and 707. A benefit of going on the Jet Tour (although not a requirement) is that you get to understand some of the history etc when you go back into the self-guided museum and find out more about the aircraft. Sarah was passionate.and informative and made the tour! The Don Hill recreation of Fysh & McGuinness's expedition from Longreach to Darwin to find airstrips is definitely worth watching, it's amazing to see the distances they travelled with none of the modern conveniences and cars that we have today - they were inspirational and changed the lives of many in the outback. You also learn the connection between Royal Flying Doctors and Qantas. I spread the visit over 2 days, initially thinking that I would only need a couple of hours. I think in the end I spent around 5 hours at the museum (including the tour) and there was definitely more I could have seen if I had time. The only negative I have for this entire experience was that the cafe gentleman was quite rude when I asked about getting takeaway and queried a price (I didn't know that they also charged for all of the containers). This is definitely something you should put on the list of must sees - particularly if you have an interest in aviation history but even if you don't there is plenty to learn and keep you occupied.
4.5 based on 110 reviews
A really great insight to the town's history & even Australia's history. The only original one left & totally worth a visit. It made it even more special that our tour guide was someone who actually worked there when it was fully operational back in the day. The only thing I found odd was that there wasn't any wool or thing made from wool to purchase in the shop. Regardless, the main attraction is amazing & a must do. Thank you.
4.5 based on 451 reviews
The dinosaur trackways at the Dinosaur Stampede were formed 95 million years ago when outback Australia was a vastly different place. In stark contrast to the arid climate of today, the landscape was characterised by a great river plain, with towering conifers and lush vegetation interspersed with sandy channels, swamps and lakes brimming with freshwater mussels, lungfish and crocodiles. The climate was humid and cool with an average rainfall of over one metre. It was in this setting that a herd of at least 150 small, two-legged dinosaurs, including carnivorous coelurosaurs about the size of chickens and slightly larger plant-eating ornithopods, came to drink at the edge of a lake. What happened next is immortalised in stone! Over 3,300 footprints of these long-extinct dinosaurs are scattered over the rock face, stark evidence of the terror they must have experienced as they fled the scene upon the arrival of a large theropod. This snapshot of a few terrifying moments has been frozen in time, immortalising the event and making Lark Quarry Conservation Park home to the only known dinosaur stampede in the world. Truly an experience not to be missed!
I was a bit sceptical on the story told as a Kangaroos has 3 toes and I am not convinced it was as they said it was. I also saw other imprints, but I wasn't going to spoil it for others. The kids loved it, so the main thing. There are loads of walks around the centre I would highly recommend. Remember this is outback QLD, so make sure you eat before going or bring plenty snacks. Also take plenty water, but you can buy it at the centre. I would highly recommend they add more souvenir items to their shop area as we would have bought more to help them get more funding for the up keep. I would have loved the opportunity to go dig for Opals, so who knows they might offer more activities in the future as it is a long drive for a 30mins show. We were lucky enough to have the opportunity of flying it and the staff were amazing and came and got us.
4.5 based on 855 reviews
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs is a museum focused on Australia’s evolutionary history, in particular the discovery, conservation, and research of Australia’s dinosaurs. It is a working museum – an education resource, research facility and tourist attraction. It features: • World’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils • Most productive fossil preparation laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere • Dinosaur Canyon walk with life-size bronze dinosaurs • Work on real, 95 million-year-old dinosaur bone fossils found in the Winton area • Spectacular views from the top of The Jump-Up (Australia's first International Dark-Sky Sanctuary) with striking rocky outcrops and canyons; walking trails; animal and bird life; it’s a photographer’s paradise!
We spent half a day here and it was time well spent. The fossil preparation laboratory and collection room tours are both very interesting and informative, whilst the dinosaur canyon tour is also impressive. All tours are hosted by guides who are very accomplished and obviously very well informed about the material they are discussing. The planned extensions to the attraction look very impressive. Well worth a visit if you are in Winton.
4.5 based on 1,392 reviews
The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre is Australia’s premier outback heritage institution. In Queensland’s central western town of Longreach, the centre provides visitors with a spectacular outback experience.The outback is as prosperous, tough and unforgiving as it ever was. It’s where hard yakka, guts and resilience built our nation's identity and why the great Australian stockman – the legend of the bush - became our national hero. The enduring journey of the stockman, the challenges and demands, and the evolution of this epic industry continue to this day. The museum will awaken you to the hardships, passion, bush comradery and industry changes that have shaped the industry that has made our country great.
we were the first thru for the reopening after Pandemic and all staff were amazing and friendly looking forward to the new look reno to be finished on our next trip.. congrats to all
4.5 based on 222 reviews
The memorial to the tree was great to see. We saw the tree just before it died. The memorial, and information, does it justice and will withstand a few more generations coming out to see Australian History.
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