Head West for an Outback Queensland Adventure

 

Birdsville Races

Hold on to your Akubras – the city folk are coming to the country following the launch of Tourism Queensland’s new Outback Eventures campaign.

Shining the spotlight on 10 events between July and November, the campaign will encourage Aussies to get out and explore their own backyard and experience the colour and characters of Outback Queensland.

Stockman’s Hall of Fame

From the legendary Birdsville Races, to the largest rodeo event in the Southern Hemisphere held in Mt Isa, and an Oktoberfest with a twist, as well as fishing festivals, opera and mustering events, one thing’s for sure - Outback Queensland definitely knows how to throw a party.

Events in Outback Queensland make an important economic contribution to the regional economy, with visitors often staying longer and spending more while they’re there.

Curry Merry Muster Festival

Last year’s Birdsville Races, which is the Outback’s largest racing carnival, saw the town swell from 100 to 6000 and the event is estimated to have generated more than $4 million for the local economy.

In 2011 Outback Queensland welcomed 381,000 international and domestic visitors who stayed for more than two million nights.

Roll out your swag at these Outback Queensland Eventures: 

- Stockman’s Hall of Fame Horse Expo and Campdraft - Longreach: 26-29 July 2012

- Curry Merry Muster Festival - Cloncurry: 3-5 August 2012

Opera in the Outback – Undara Experience:

- Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo: 10-12 August

- Drovers Camp Festival - Camooweal: 24-26 August 2012

- Birdsville Races: 31 August – 1 September 2012

- Bedourie Ute and Travellers Muster: 7-8 September 2012

- Opera in the Outback – Undara Experience: 4-6 October 2012

- Jundah Annual Races and Oktoberfest: 5-7 October 2012

- Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic: 26-28 October 2012

- Cunnamulla Fella Festival: 8-10 November 2012

For more information head to http://www.adventureoutback.com.au%0d/