Outback Qld

Why not visit a few National Parks in these areas? Not too taxing and great spots abound. The best thing to take is a sense of humour and a week or so up your sleeve. Have a great trip.

We are planning a simlar trip in Aug ,starting from Bathurst.
I rang Outback QLD Tourism 0732364996 they sant some great infotmation ,in particul a QLD outback travellers' guide.I than rang any of the National Parks we planed to visit , Currawinya, Diamantina, Idelia, Lawn Hill and Innamincka & Coongie Lakes in SA for up to date information
Hema Maps have a very good map of Queensland's Outback
We are travelling in a Jackaroo 4WD ,Cub off road trailer and a Porta-Bote and like you we will be taking it steady
Hope you have a great trip
Ann and John

If you're around Birdsville on 9,10,11 July why not come to our EO National Gathering The more the merrier :-)

My tip....

On your travels you may see pictures associated with Boulia that look like this

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as seen here

As you travel from Winton thru Middleton and on towards Boulia the landscape will change and you will say "Geez, this is great country! Whats it gonna be like when we get to Boulia - can't wait".

When you say that. Stop right there; coz thats where the pictures come from. In fact, the picture framed thru the hole in the rock is on private property which you can't get to.

Its a great place, you'll love it.

Wilgadene,

There are lots of National Parks, many are fantatic. Add Blackdown Tablelands to your list. It will be in your guide books. Don't miss Lawn Hill or Carnarvons either.

There are many camping reseves, in fact hundreds, and few, if any, will be in your books. The further West you go the more there are. I suggest you call into the small towns during your trip and ask locals for some advice. (Small means population say 5 - 500 people). Buy a cuppa from the store and they will tell you every secret spot for miles. Your not in any hurry so play it by ear.

Most of the best spots are on fishing holes all along the major rivers. None of the rivers are running however some holes are kms long and never dry up. You probably won't catch any fish, but you can have fun trying and put in your scrap book you went skinny dipping in The Cooper or the Barcoo.

Don't know of much blue green algae. It doesn't survive well in the red silt.

Met a couple recently who were camping at a hole on the Warrego. They had been there about a week. Left Melborne for two months holiday. After four months they hadn't even got half way where that had actually planned to go. Thats a holiday if you ak me.

Another tip. When driving through large towns look for servos off the main drag. Their fuel prices are usually cheaper

have a good holiday

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