Top Things to do in Outback Queensland
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Outback Queensland, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Outback Queensland, Australia including Red Dirt Tours, Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park, Blackall Woolscour, Vision Splendid Outback Tour Company, Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Lake Moondarra, WWII Secret Base & Tour, Cobb & Co Changing Station, Great Artesian Spa, Big Red Sand Dune.
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1. Red Dirt Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 186 reviews
Red Dirt Tours offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region. Each location has its own unique characteristics and I love nothing more than to show you our backyard, down the red dirt tracks. Sit back, relax and let me take the back roads for you! Red Dirt Tours is Owned and operated by Vicki. Because she is also your tour guide you’ll know she cares!
2. Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
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!
Reviewed By tamara3445 - Brisbane, Australia
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.
3. Blackall Woolscour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By DaftDoughnut - Brisbane, Australia
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. Vision Splendid Outback Tour Company
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Enjoy an exclusive adventure aboard Tilly, the deluxe air-conditioned, off-highway coach. With panoramic windows and your own experienced naturalist guide on every tour, discover the history and beauty of Waltzing Matilda Country in style and comfort. All tours include country comfort tucker prepared by master chefs and a guarantee of a day you'll never forget.
5. Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Overall Ratings
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!
Reviewed By Dan06101973 - Toowoomba, Australia
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.
6. Lake Moondarra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By sarithad1234
Such a peaceful and beautiful river. It is great to spend a few hours near the lake for tranquility and calmness. The river water is clean. There is no traffic around this place, but there is a possibility to do cycling. If you want to escape from the city noise, this is a paradise to escape for quietness.
7. WWII Secret Base & Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
WWII Secret Base: Experience for yourself what life was like for 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel stationed in Charleville. Enlist yourself at our brand new interactive and self guided display, including; sea voyages, Top Secret information, classified missions, wartime romances and one of the finest military aircraft in WWII. WWII Secret Base Open M-F - 09:00 - 16:30 Weekends - 09:00 - 14:30 Top Secret WWII Tour: During WWII Charleville was a Top Secret Base for the USAAF. Follow your guide in your vehicle and listen to them paint a picture at each stop of days gone by. Head back in time and experience the base as if you were here in 1942, you won’t be disappointed. WWII Secret Tours - 09:00, 11:30, 13:30 * over flow
8. Cobb & Co Changing Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 299judithj - Brisbane, Australia
Whilst this museum has information on Cobb and Co it also brings alive the local history. Love it when a museum doesn't pack in everything they can, but instead select a few items and highlight them. Also learned new things about horse drawn digging of dams. Attached is an art gallery and even a cut away view of a creek bed with live fish to show you what you would catch fishing locally. They have fish feeding twice a week. We sadly missed it by a day.
9. Great Artesian Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Share the secret locals have known for years: a soak in our mineralized waters is relaxing for the body and therapeutic for the soul. Situated in Mitchell’s aquatic centre, the Great Artesian Spa comprises two large pools of artesian water. The spa has been designed for easy access, which includes a hydro chair for those who have restricted mobility. One of the pools has naturally heated waters from the Great Artesian Basin which is maintained at a comfortable temperature designed to relax tired muscles, ease tension and revitalize both body and mind. The other pool is designed for those who prefer a cooler experience. Mitchell’s Information Centre is also located within the Complex along with a FREE gym and award winning Cafe on the Deck. Open everyday except Christmas Day, the Great Artesian Spa is a great place to work out, dine out or simply chill out!!
Reviewed By 436SueM - Brisbane Region, Australia
I’m a hot spring/Onsen fanatic (Iceland, Japan, New Zealand). And although this is really not a thermal pool like the other places I’ve visited it’s a super little place. It’s Artesian water, warm, pure and a little salty - good for your skin and well being. Two small pools one of 29 degrees C and the other 43.5c. And that one is good for just 15 minutes. There are a few places to stay in Mitchell (it is truly a one horse town) and everything is in walking distance to the spa. It closes at 6pm in the evening (check the times) and in the mornings is open for breakfast on the deck. I enjoy Mitchell- the spa, the few pubs and the real hospitality.
10. Big Red Sand Dune
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By WendyO64 - Brisbane, Australia
What a spectacular place to visit when in Birdsville. We went with the Birdsville Adventure Tours group. The tour guide was terrific, she showed us the sights around town first then headed to Big Red. She explained who’s property it was on ( one huge station), she showed us where the Big Red Bash is held out their in July, must be interesting. Then we headed up the dune for our sunset experience, they supply nibbles & drinks plus you get a free stubbie holder. What a beautiful place, the colours are amazing, we were lucky enough to watch people drive up from the bottom. The scenery from the dunes are beautiful & well worth the trip whether you want to drive yourself ( if you own a four wheel drive) or go on a tour I would highly recommend you do this is a once in a lifetime experience.
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