VISIT THE OUTBACK IN EVENTS SEASON! OUTBACK TOURS WITH A TWIST

Soaking up the natural beauty and unrivalled historical significance of outback Queensland is more than enough adventure for some. But if your idea of a holiday is being right in the centre of the action, make sure you plan your outback tours with events season in mind. From a day at the races to a night of music under the stars, add an unforgettable chapter to your outback story with one of Queensland’s must-see annual events.

Famous festivals and local travel secrets

Outback Queensland is home to some of Australia’s most famous and fascinating events. Racing is a favourite pastime of locals and visitors alike all across the Queensland outback. Mid-year, the horses are off and racing in Charleville, whilst in Barcoo it’s Sheep Shenanigans where sheep race with jockeys! Come September, dust off your fanciest hat for the Birdsville Races, the Melbourne Cup of the outback. In fact, at any time from May to November (avoiding the blazing summer sun) it will be racing season somewhere in the outback.

If your outback story needs a soundtrack, make sure your adventure holidays in Queensland take in a music festival with a difference. Visit Windorah for Way Out West during Queensland Week (June) or settle in for two days of big name headline rock at The Big Red Bash in Birdsville (July). Described as the most spectacular outdoor event in Australia, a 40m high sand dune on the edge of the Simpson Desert is the backdrop for this remote stage spectacular.

Need inspiration to plan your outback adventure holiday in events season? Take a look at one of our suggested holiday itineraries. Enjoy a road trip, museum visit or a good old yarn with an outback mate as part of your event experience.

From world class film festivals to rodeos, guinea pig races and gem shows, Australia’s story can be cultured, colourful or just plain crazy. Visit the outback and make Queensland’s annual calendar of outback events part of your story, too.

Visit the outback in events season to make culture, colour and quirky annual festivals part of your outback story.