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Buckle up for this 2,151 kilometre adventure across Outback Queensland and each of the Outback Queensland Masters tee-off locations!
Take a fully sealed self-drive road trip to the first four locations of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters. Find outback stunning scenery, big open skies, rich history and of course, famous outback pubs between rounds on the sand greens.
Take a fully sealed self-drive road trip to the final three locations of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters. Find outback stunning scenery, big open skies, rich history and of course, famous outback pubs between rounds on the sand greens.
Buckle up for this 2,151 kilometre adventure across Outback Queensland and each of the Outback Queensland Masters tee-off locations!
Take the Warrego Way for the most direct route to Mitchell, 565 kilometres from Brisbane taking you through Toowoomba, Dalby, Chinchilla, Miles and Roma.
Take the Great Western Highway heading towards Bathurst. From Bathurst, head along to Orange and follow the Great Inland Way to Dubbo and Lightening Ridge before crossing the Queensland border to Hebel. Continue north to St George and Roma before heading west along the Warrego Way to Mitchell.
Travel north to Shepparton before continuing north across the border to Jerilderie. The Kidman Way will take you through Griffith, Hillston, Cobar and Bourke. Travel east to Brewarrina before taking Goodooga Road north to Hebel. Continue north to St George and Roma along the Great Inland Way before heading west along the Warrego Way to Mitchell.
Make your way out to Mitchell for the first leg of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters, teeing off on June 21st. Getting out to Mitchell is all part of the adventure, and just the start of your great Aussie outback road trip!
Located on the edge of the Outback, Mitchell is a charming rural town on the Maranoa River which blends natural beauty with cultural significance. Once you arrive in town, make your first stop the Booringa Heritage Museum – packed full of local history, historical items and photographs exploring the town’s local indigenous cultural heritage, early explorers and pioneers, bushranging past and social history.
After your weekend of golfing, unwind and find bliss floating in the thermal mineralised waters of the Great Artesian Spa. A local secret known for years; a soak in the mineralised waters is relaxing for the body and therapeutic for the soul, designed to relax tired muscles and ease tension.
Pop in to the Maranoa Art Gallery housed in the transformed old Maranoa Picture Theatre to experience the cultural hub of Mitchell. The unique arts precinct is home to an impressive gallery area, library, sculpture garden and more, and hosts an impressive exhibition calendar of inspiring and creative works from local, regional and metropolitan artists.
Stay 3 nights.
Mitchell Golf Club
Liverpool Street, Mitchell QLD 4465
21 & 22 June 2025
Set off for Charleville at your leisure heading west along the Warrego Way, making a lunch stop in Morven where you can enjoy lunch under the shade of the large river gums at Sadlier’s Waterhole. Before you hit the road again, check out the Moven Historical Museum to learn more about the history of this small Queensland town.
Arriving in Charleville, you’ll quickly learn there’s a lot to love about this small town. Get started by reporting for duty at the WWII Secret Base to delve into Charleville’s war history, then visit the RFDS Base for a taste of bush medicine. Meet Charleville’s cutest locals at the Charleville Bilby Experience, and stop in at Hotel Corones for their ‘History & Stories’ tour to glimpse into the life of Harry Corones and the tales of previous guests.
One of the town’s most popular experiences is a night out at the Cosmos Centre’s Big Sky Observatory to view the outback clear night skies. Join their passionate guides and experience the night sky as our ancestors did and peer into the depths of space.
Just don’t forget to bring a beanie and gloves!
Stay 4 nights.
Onwards to Augathella and home for the next weekend of golf. While you’re in Augathella, make sure to dive into the town’s fascinating past at the Augathella Experience, an interactive display of Augathella’s pioneering spirit and agricultural roots.
Take some time to follow along the Heritage Trail through town to discover the painted murals, silo art and unique wrought iron sculptures dotted around Augathella. These locally made, creative and humorous sculptures showcase Augathella’s colourful past from the great sheep stations, to the famous film ‘Smiley’, as well as football teams, dancing brolgas and racehorses. Make sure to stop by the ‘Meat Ant Park’ to see the giant ant sculpture which is over a million times the size of an actual ant!
Stay 3 nights.
Augathella Golf Club
Bendee Street, Augathella QLD 4477
28 & 29 June 2025
Time to start trekking north, making your first stop in Tambo. Start by exploring the town on foot along the Heritage Walk or follow the banks of the Barcoo on the Coolibah Walk.
While in Tambo stop in at the famous Tambo Teddies where each teddy bear is meticulously crafted from the finest Australian wool and named after a property in the area, reflecting the region’s rich wool industry. Pop in and watch the bears come to life as they are lovingly made!
Spend an afternoon at the Tambo Grasslands Gallery or down by Tambo Dam for a barbeque or picnic with a dose of bird watching as the sun sets.
Stay 1 night.
Set off towards Blackall – stop three in the Outback Queensland Masters series. Literally growing on the sheep’s back, you can discover all about Blackall’s wool industry at the Historic Woolscour, the last remaining steam-operated wool-washing plant in Australia.
Find yourself in the gardens of the Lodge on Hawthorne, Blackall’s heritage-listed Masonic Temple. Shop through their antiques and art gallery or indulge in their seasonal menu accompanied by a wide selection of fine teas, which will no doubt have you coming back for seconds.
Explore the artistic landscape of Blackall by following Blackall’s Sculpture Trail made up of nine unique pieces that bear significant to the town’s history. The locals say it’s #BetterinBlackall and ‘The People’s Sign’ found just north of the town demonstrates boldly what it means to live in the region.
For that perfect break during your Outback Queensland Masters road trip, dip into their artesian-fed pool, naturally heated and loaded with minerals.
Stay 6 nights.
Blackall Golf Club, Shamrock Street
Blackall QLD 4472
5 & 6 July 2025
Continue north along the Matilda Way with a short drive up to Barcaldine.
Discovering Barcaldine starts with a visit to the award-winning Tree of Knowledge Memorial, the famous ghost gum and a meeting place for shearers where Australia’s Labour movement begun. The Australian Workers Heritage Centre presents a rich tapestry of exhibits capturing the spirit our nation’s workers and how they’ve shaped our nation.
If you like your art alfresco, take a day trip to follow the Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail and check out the 40 installations made of scrap metal across 209 kilometres showcasing outback life. Along the way, stop off at Lake Dunn, Gray Rock, Horsetailer’s Gorge and the Heeling Circle.
Stay 3 nights.
A quick diversion east along the Capricorn Highway will get you to tee-off number four in Alpha.
Alpha is famous for its petrified wood, which is represented none better than at the Fossilised Forest sculpture along the main street of Alpha. The sculpture by Cedar Creek artist Antone Bruinsma is a representation of a boulder that has been opened to reveal its treasures and mysteries. The exterior of the sculpture has interesting forms, carvings and stone attachments to reflect the history of the prehistoric area in which petrified wood formed.
Take a leisurely walk around the ‘Town of Murals’ and view the 27 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.
Soak up Alpha’s history at the Jane Neville Rolfe Art Gallery, the Tivoli Theatre Museum, the New Bridge, Beta Hut and Settlers Park!
Stay 4 nights.
Alpha Golf Club
Dryden Street, Alpha QLD 4724
12 & 13 July 2025
Head back west as you start the journey to Hughenden, making your first stop at Aramac. If you’re a machine and motors enthusiast you’ll want to stop at the Aramac Tramway Museum, and snap a picture with the iconic White Bull sculpture while you’re in town.
Continue to Torrens Creek, then head west again and stop in at the Prairie pub – a bucket list pub (for good reason), 40 kilometres east of Hughenden. This icon serves its meals, cold brews and friendly atmosphere with a side of Australiana artefacts.
Finish the last stretch to arrive in Hughenden, a small town surrounded by four national parks, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains and rich fossil and dinosaur areas. Schedule a stop at the Flinders Discovery Centre and meet ‘Hughie’ the centre’s life-size replica of the first entire dinosaur skeleton found in Australia.
For an outback sunset experience, head 8 kilometres south of the town to take in 360-degree sunset views from atop Mount Walker, 152 metres above Hughenden. Nature seekers can take a trip to Porcupine Gorge National Park, located 64 kilometres north of the town, where you can set foot on the walking trails to find towering sandstone cliffs that have been carved into the landscape over time by the erosion of the surrounding creek creating its beautiful colour.
Stay 3 nights.
Continue to Richmond for your fifth stop in the Outback Queensland Masters, often referred to as an oasis in the Outback. Richmond’s landscapes may make it hard to believe that the area was once covered by a vast inland sea teeming with prehistoric reptiles and marine life.
Find your inner-palaeontologist at Kronosaurus Korner, Richmond’s museum and research facility and the only museum primarily dedicated to displaying marine reptiles. Stop in to see Minmi, considered to be Australia’s best preserved dinosaur skeleton. To search for the hidden ancient treasures yourself, join one of the experts from Kronosaurus Korner in their fossil hunting experiences or go solo local fossicking fields.
If stepping back in time is more your scene, then take the heritage walk around the town, viewing the signs depicting yesteryear. Pay your respects to the pioneers that shaped this country at the Pioneer Cemetery, relax in the Lions Park, visit the Cambridge Ruins 40 kilometres out of town, or take a walk along the Flinders River.
Stay 4 nights.
Richmond Golf Club
Hillier Street, Richmond QLD 4822
19 & 20 July 2025
Travel east along the Overlanders Way to Cloncurry, a town rich in history and minerals. Birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor’s Service, learn the story of its beginnings and the life of its founder at John Flynn Place.
Over at the Cloncurry Unearthed Museum, check out the gem and mineral collection and discover more of the local history including displays about the Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine.
Cloncurry’s Water Tank will mesmerise you with the 360-degree mural capturing the towns sunset hues and indigenous community which overlooks the town and Cloncurry River.
Cool off (after all… you are in a town nicknamed ‘The Curry’) at Chinaman Creek Dam, just 5 minutes outside of town, and admire the surrounding red craggy rock formations.
Stay 2 nights.
Start climbing north again towards Normanton, following the Matilda Way and passing Bourke & Wills Junction. You won’t miss Normanton’s famous Purple Pub as you drive into the town’s main street. Call in for a refreshing ale, a meal packed with country hospitality and an obligatory road trip photo.
Keep your camera ready for when you meet Krys the Crocodile, the life-size statue of the 8.63 metre long Savannah King.
If you’re hoping to sneak in time for some birdwatching on this adventure, take your binoculars to the 900-hectare Mutton Hole Wetlands Conservation Park.
Call in here for a night, or if you’re keen to get to the last destination of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters series continue on to Karumba.
Stay 1 night.
On to the final stop of the journey, take a scenic 50-minute drive to Karumba where the outback meets the sea.
We hope you’ve got your fishing rod packed; Karumba is one of Queensland’s best fishing spots with some of best wild caught Barramundi in Australia – tasting the barramundi and local prawns is highly recommended while you’re here.
The Barramundi Discovery Centre is the best place to learn about Barramundi providing the history, stories, lifecycle and habits of these fish on their fascinating guided tours, where you can also hand-feed ‘barra’.
Make the most of your time in Karumba by jumping on board for a nature cruise spotting crocs and pulling mud crab pots or a sand island sunset cruise where you can admire the light show while enjoying freshly cooked prawns.
Wrap up your outback adventure trip and celebrate the end of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters series watching the sun set over the Gulf with a cold beverage in hand at Karumba’s Sunset Tavern or Anchorage Bar.
Stay 4 nights.
Karumba Golf Club
Karumba Development Road, Karumba QLD 4891
25, 26 & 27 July 2025
Take a fully sealed self-drive road trip to the first four locations of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters. Find outback stunning scenery, big open skies, rich history and of course, famous outback pubs between rounds on the sand greens.
Set off from Brisbane and make your way out to Mitchell for the first leg of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters, teeing off on June 21st. Getting out to Mitchell is all part of the adventure, and just the start of your great Aussie outback road trip!
You’ll have plenty to see as you pass through the Western Downs, with your pick of lunch stops as you head out west. Stop to stretch your legs in Dalby’s Thomas Jack Park, stop for your selfie with Chinchilla’s Big Melon, and explore the pioneering era buildings at the Miles Historical Village Museum. Continue through Roma before arriving in Mitchell.
Located on the edge of the Outback, Mitchell is a charming rural town on the Maranoa River which blends natural beauty with cultural significance. Once you arrive in town, make your first stop the Booringa Heritage Museum – packed full of local history, historical items and photographs exploring the town’s local indigenous cultural heritage, early explorers and pioneers, bushranging past and social history.
After your weekend of golfing, unwind and find bliss floating in the thermal mineralised waters of the Great Artesian Spa. A local secret known for years; a soak in the mineralised waters is relaxing for the body and therapeutic for the soul, designed to relax tired muscles and ease tension.
Pop in to the Maranoa Art Gallery housed in the transformed old Maranoa Picture Theatre to experience the cultural hub of Mitchell. The unique arts precinct is home to an impressive gallery area, library, sculpture garden and more, and hosts an impressive exhibition calendar of inspiring and creative works from local, regional and metropolitan artists.
Stay 3 nights.
Mitchell Golf Club
Liverpool Street, Mitchell QLD 4465
21 & 22 June 2025
Set off for Charleville at your leisure heading west along the Warrego Way, making a lunch stop in Morven where you can enjoy lunch under the shade of the large river gums at Sadlier’s Waterhole. Before you hit the road again, check out the Moven Historical Museum to learn more about the history of this small Queensland town.
Arriving in Charleville, you’ll quickly learn there’s a lot to love about this small town. Get started by reporting for duty at the WWII Secret Base to delve into Charleville’s war history, then visit the RFDS Base for a taste of bush medicine. Meet Charleville’s cutest locals at the Charleville Bilby Experience, and stop in at Hotel Corones for their ‘History & Stories’ tour to glimpse into the life of Harry Corones and the tales of previous guests.
One of the town’s most popular experiences is a night out at the Cosmos Centre’s Big Sky Observatory to view the outback clear night skies. Join their passionate guides and experience the night sky as our ancestors did and peer into the depths of space.
Just don’t forget to bring a beanie and gloves!
Stay 4 nights.
Onwards to Augathella and home for the next weekend of golf. While you’re in Augathella, make sure to dive into the town’s fascinating past at the Augathella Experience, an interactive display of Augathella’s pioneering spirit and agricultural roots.
Take some time to follow along the Heritage Trail through town to discover the painted murals, silo art and unique wrought iron sculptures dotted around Augathella. These locally made, creative and humorous sculptures showcase Augathella’s colourful past from the great sheep stations, to the famous film ‘Smiley’, as well as football teams, dancing brolgas and racehorses. Make sure to stop by the ‘Meat Ant Park’ to see the giant ant sculpture which is over a million times the size of an actual ant!
Stay 3 nights.
Augathella Golf Club
Bendee Street, Augathella QLD 4477
28 & 29 June 2025
Time to start trekking north, making your first stop in Tambo. Start by exploring the town on foot along the Heritage Walk or follow the banks of the Barcoo on the Coolibah Walk.
While in Tambo stop in at the famous Tambo Teddies where each teddy bear is meticulously crafted from the finest Australian wool and named after a property in the area, reflecting the region’s rich wool industry. Pop in and watch the bears come to life as they are lovingly made!
Spend an afternoon at the Tambo Grasslands Gallery or down by Tambo Dam for a barbeque or picnic with a dose of bird watching as the sun sets.
Stay 1 night.
Set off towards Blackall – stop three in the Outback Queensland Masters series. Literally growing on the sheep’s back, you can discover all about Blackall’s wool industry at the Historic Woolscour, the last remaining steam-operated wool-washing plant in Australia.
Find yourself in the gardens of the Lodge on Hawthorne, Blackall’s heritage-listed Masonic Temple. Shop through their antiques and art gallery or indulge in their seasonal menu accompanied by a wide selection of fine teas, which will no doubt have you coming back for seconds.
Explore the artistic landscape of Blackall by following Blackall’s Sculpture Trail made up of nine unique pieces that bear significant to the town’s history. The locals say it’s #BetterinBlackall and ‘The People’s Sign’ found just north of the town demonstrates boldly what it means to live in the region.
For that perfect break during your Outback Queensland Masters road trip, dip into their artesian-fed pool, naturally heated and loaded with minerals.
Stay 6 nights.
Blackall Golf Club, Shamrock Street
Blackall QLD 4472
5 & 6 July 2025
Continue north along the Matilda Way with a short drive up to Barcaldine.
Discovering Barcaldine starts with a visit to the award-winning Tree of Knowledge Memorial, the famous ghost gum and a meeting place for shearers where Australia’s Labour movement begun. The Australian Workers Heritage Centre presents a rich tapestry of exhibits capturing the spirit our nation’s workers and how they’ve shaped our nation.
If you like your art alfresco, take a day trip to follow the Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail and check out the 40 installations made of scrap metal across 209 kilometres showcasing outback life. Along the way, stop off at Lake Dunn, Gray Rock, Horsetailer’s Gorge and the Heeling Circle.
Stay 3 nights.
A quick diversion east along the Capricorn Highway will get you to tee-off number four in Alpha.
Alpha is famous for its petrified wood, which is represented none better than at the Fossilised Forest sculpture along the main street of Alpha. The sculpture by Cedar Creek artist Antone Bruinsma is a representation of a boulder that has been opened to reveal its treasures and mysteries. The exterior of the sculpture has interesting forms, carvings and stone attachments to reflect the history of the prehistoric area in which petrified wood formed.
Take a leisurely walk around the ‘Town of Murals’ and view the 27 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.
Soak up Alpha’s history at the Jane Neville Rolfe Art Gallery, the Tivoli Theatre Museum, the New Bridge, Beta Hut and Settlers Park!
Stay 4 nights.
Alpha Golf Club
Dryden Street, Alpha QLD 4724
12 & 13 July 2025
Say farewell to the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters tour as you start the return journey to Brisbane. Continue east to Emerald, where it won’t be hard to spot the world’s biggest Van Gogh sunflower painting at 25 metres high located in Morton Park. After stretching your legs with a stroll along Egerton Street to view the town’s magnificent public art, continue on to Biloela.
Here you’ll find a magnificent backdrop of sandstone cliffs, deep gorges and mountain ranges throughout the Biloela region. To see the gorge-ous formations, make your way to Mount Scoria, Kroombit Tops or Isla Gorge – just to name a few.
If you’ve got a fishing rod with you, you’ll find the fish are always biting in this inland fishing hotspot. Pull out beautiful barra or catch red claw from Lake Callide, alternatively hit the water with a hired kayak.
Are you wondering how to pronounce Biloela correctly? Think ‘bill-oh-wheelah’ – then you’ll have it right!
Stay 2 nights.
Time for the homeward stretch, travelling back from Biloela to Brisbane as you complete your outback road trip. As you head south you’ll have no shortage of options of places to stop for a bite to eat or to stretch your legs.
Along your route keep an eye out for the Three Moon Silos, depicting the legend of the naming of Three Moon, the Mulgildie Bunyip statue, and the Mundubbera Big Mandarin which now stands in the grounds of the Citrus Country Caravan Village.
If you’ve got the time to spare spend an optional day or two exploring the Sunshine Coast region. Don’t stop keeping an eye out for those famous ‘big things’, passing by Matilda the Big Kangaroo and The Big Pineapple as you wind your way down the coast.
Continue down the M1 to arrive in Brisbane, and the end of your outback adventure.
Take a fully sealed self-drive road trip to the final three locations of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters. Find outback stunning scenery, big open skies, rich history and of course, famous outback pubs between rounds on the sand greens.
Set off from Townsville and make your way to join the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters tour at tee-off number four in Alpha.
Pass through Charters Towers then follow the Great Inland Way to Clermont, taking in the wide-open outback skies and scenery on your way. Take a rest stop at the Cape River Bridge to enjoy a picnic lunch break by the river before arriving in Alpha in the afternoon.
Alpha is famous for its petrified wood, which is represented none better than at the Fossilised Forest sculpture along the main street of Alpha. The sculpture by Cedar Creek artist Antone Bruinsma is a representation of a boulder that has been opened to reveal its treasures and mysteries. The exterior of the sculpture has interesting forms, carvings and stone attachments to reflect the history of the prehistoric area in which petrified wood formed.
Take a leisurely walk around the ‘Town of Murals’ and view the 27 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.
Soak up Alpha’s history at the Jane Neville Rolfe Art Gallery, the Tivoli Theatre Museum, the New Bridge, Beta Hut and Settlers Park.
Stay 4 nights.
Alpha Golf Club
Dryden Street, Alpha QLD 4724
12 & 13 July 2025
Head back west as you start the journey to Hughenden, making your first stop at Aramac. If you’re a machine and motors enthusiast you’ll want to stop at the Aramac Tramway Museum, and snap a picture with the iconic White Bull sculpture while you’re in town.
Continue to Torrens Creek, then head west again and stop in at the Prairie pub – a bucket list pub (for good reason), 40 kilometres east of Hughenden. This icon serves its meals, cold brews and friendly atmosphere with a side of Australiana artefacts.
Finish the last stretch to arrive in Hughenden, a small town surrounded by four national parks, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains and rich fossil and dinosaur areas. Schedule a stop at the Flinders Discovery Centre and meet ‘Hughie’ the centre’s life-size replica of the first entire dinosaur skeleton found in Australia.
For an outback sunset experience, head 8 kilometres south of the town to take in 360-degree sunset views from atop Mount Walker, 152 metres above Hughenden. Nature seekers can take a trip to Porcupine Gorge National Park, located 64 kilometres north of the town, where you can set foot on the walking trails to find towering sandstone cliffs that have been carved into the landscape over time by the erosion of the surrounding creek creating its beautiful colour.
Stay 3 nights.
Continue to Richmond for your fifth stop in the Outback Queensland Masters, often referred to as an oasis in the Outback. Richmond’s landscapes may make it hard to believe that the area was once covered by a vast inland sea teeming with prehistoric reptiles and marine life.
Find your inner-palaeontologist at Kronosaurus Korner, Richmond’s museum and research facility and the only museum primarily dedicated to displaying marine reptiles. Stop in to see Minmi, considered to be Australia’s best preserved dinosaur skeleton. To search for the hidden ancient treasures yourself, join one of the experts from Kronosaurus Korner in their fossil hunting experiences or go solo local fossicking fields.
If stepping back in time is more your scene, then take the heritage walk around the town, viewing the signs depicting yesteryear. Pay your respects to the pioneers that shaped this country at the Pioneer Cemetery, relax in the Lions Park, visit the Cambridge Ruins 40 kilometres out of town, or take a walk along the Flinders River.
Stay 4 nights.
Richmond Golf Club
Hillier Street, Richmond QLD 4822
19 & 20 July 2025
Travel east along the Overlanders Way to Cloncurry, a town rich in history and minerals. Birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor’s Service, learn the story of its beginnings and the life of its founder at John Flynn Place.
Over at the Cloncurry Unearthed Museum, check out the gem and mineral collection and discover more of the local history including displays about the Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine.
Cloncurry’s Water Tank will mesmerise you with the 360-degree mural capturing the towns sunset hues and indigenous community which overlooks the town and Cloncurry River.
Cool off (after all… you are in a town nicknamed ‘The Curry’) at Chinaman Creek Dam, just 5 minutes outside of town, and admire the surrounding red craggy rock formations.
Stay 2 nights.
Start climbing north again towards Normanton, following the Matilda Way and passing Bourke & Wills Junction. You won’t miss Normanton’s famous Purple Pub as you drive into the town’s main street. Call in for a refreshing ale, a meal packed with country hospitality and an obligatory road trip photo.
Keep your camera ready for when you meet Krys the Crocodile, the life-size statue of the 8.63 metre long Savannah King.
If you’re hoping to sneak in time for some birdwatching on this adventure, take your binoculars to the 900-hectare Mutton Hole Wetlands Conservation Park.
Call in here for a night, or if you’re keen to get to the last destination of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters series continue on to Karumba.
Stay 1 night.
On to the final stop of the journey, take a scenic 50-minute drive to Karumba where the outback meets the sea.
We hope you’ve got your fishing rod packed; Karumba is one of Queensland’s best fishing spots with some of best wild caught Barramundi in Australia – tasting the barramundi and local prawns is highly recommended while you’re here.
The Barramundi Discovery Centre is the best place to learn about Barramundi providing the history, stories, lifecycle and habits of these fish on their fascinating guided tours, where you can also hand-feed ‘barra’.
Make the most of your time in Karumba by jumping on board for a nature cruise spotting crocs and pulling mud crab pots or a sand island sunset cruise where you can admire the light show while enjoying freshly cooked prawns.
Wrap up your outback adventure trip and celebrate the end of the 2025 Outback Queensland Masters series watching the sun set over the Gulf with a cold beverage in hand at Karumba’s Sunset Tavern or Anchorage Bar.
Stay 4 nights.
Karumba Golf Club
Karumba Development Road, Karumba QLD 4891
25, 26 & 27 July 2025
As you start the return journey to Townsville, you won’t want to miss stopping for a night or two at Undara Volcanic National Park. Book in a stay at the Discover Resorts Undara Experience, where you’ll be close to all the action of one of Australia’s greatest geological wonders.
Dip below the earth’s surface to explore the oldest lava tube systems on Earth. These famous 190,000-year-old lava tunnels point to an explosion when 23 cubic kilometres of lava flowed for 160 kilometres, carving a natural underground playground south-west of Cairns. The lava tubes are only accessible via guided tours, so it’s best to book ahead and reserve your tour spot when booking your accommodation to avoid missing out.
If you’re after even more adventure, pick up a trail map and take your pick of bushwalks through the national park. Trails range from easy 2.5km walks to more challenging 12km hikes. To really get the lay of the land, take the Kalkani Crater Walk which follows the line of the volcano and circuits the crater rim.
You can relax at the end of an adventurous day with a drink in hand at the old Saloon Car Bar, cool-off with a dip in the billabong-style pool or wake up in the morning to a pot of freshly boiled billy-tea around the campfire.
Time for the homeward stretch as you make your way back to Townsville. Leave the Undara National Park and head south towards Conjuboy, where you can stop in at Australia’s smallest bar located in the Oasis Roadhouse. Standing at just 144cm x 134cm, there’s just enough room for two people to stand side by side.
Continue on to Basalt, then turn east for the drive into Townsville and the completion of your outback road trip.
Make your journey back home or continue your adventure through Outback Queensland.
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