Affectionately known as ‘Meat Ant Country’, this is a little town with a big heart.

Packed in pioneer history, Augathella was home and stomping ground to notorious bushrangers, the Kenniff Brothers and owes its very existence to the bullock teams that camped along the Warrego all those years ago. has everything from serene fishing spots

Pop into Boadicea Gallery & Cinema to view an exhibition of heritage photographs and watch the 1956 movie ‘Smiley’ (based upon a local identity) or wander around town and look at the wonderfully rustic wrought iron sculptures and murals that line the main street.

Nestled in the middle of the outback, Blackall is known for its colour and culture.

Blackall is an appealing country town with shady tree lined streets and heritage buildings. The town boasts an outdoor gallery of public artworks created by local and well renowned artists.

Home of the Black Stump, Blackall literally grew on the sheep’s back and was a thriving outback township in the early years. Blade shearer Jack Howe put Blackall on the map in 1892 when he set a world record by shearing 321 sheep in 7 hours and 40 minutes. Experience the region’s wool heritage at the Historic Blackall Woolscour.

After a hard day of golf you can rest, relax and revive in the natural artesian waters at the Blackall Aquatic Centre’s thermal spa and swimming pool.

Alpha is the gateway to the west and town of murals, lying 141km east of Barcaldine.

The town was established as a service town for railway construction workers and is known for its petrified wood which you can see firsthand a sculpture by Cedar Creek artist Antone Bruinsma.

Take a leisurely walk around the Town of Murals and view the 28 murals Alpha has to offer. The murals have been painted by local resident artists and beautifully pay tribute to the pioneers of the bush and the history of the district.

You can soak up Alpha’s history at the Jane Neville Rolfe Art Gallery, the Tivoli Theatre Museum, the New Bridge, Beta Hut and Settlers Park.