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See \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/travel-information/transportation-and-hire\" target=\"_self\" title=\"car hire queensland\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E to hire a car.\u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can also catch the outback from a different angle on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/travel-information/7-queensland-train-journeys-you-cant-miss\" target=\"_self\" title=\"train journeys queensland\"\u003ESpirit of the Outback\u003C/a\u003E, linking Brisbane to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e4a2880253d74c45dc3-longreach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"longreach\"\u003ELongreach\u003C/a\u003E. Oor see it the way wedge-tailed eagles do: Qantas flies to Longreach, Mount Isa, Barcaldine and Blackall, while Regional Express will get you as far out as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/charleville\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Charleville\"\u003ECharleville\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e50d5f1565045da0f7f-thargomindah\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Thargomindah \"\u003EThargomindah\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e442cbcbe7073ad7b85-birdsville\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Birdsville\"\u003EBirdsville\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to Stay \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_MitchellGrassRetreat_Outback_JackHarlem_142523.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_MitchellGrassRetreat_Outback_JackHarlem_142523.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5eab69b325a0981c406d76d5-mitchell-grass-retreat","alt":"Couple relax at glamping retreat in the outback Mitchell Grass Retreat","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/wonders-queensland-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1751275939735/2020-out-mitchellgrassretreat-outback-jackharlem-142523.jpeg","uuid":"a65fd929-ccc4-46fb-9746-0bc510c7d35c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Mitchell Grass Retreat, Longreach, Outback Queensland",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1510924487":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom working cattle farms to glamping tents under the stars, boutique hotels, and campsites and caravan parks, there's a whole range of accommodation in the Queensland Outback.\u003Ca id=\"matilda\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe’ve highlighted a few of our favourites along the way, but for more options, check out our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/outback-queensland-accommodation\" target=\"_self\" title=\"outback queensland accommodation\"\u003Eaccommodation guide\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMatilda Way\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENamed after the famous song, Matilda Way stretches from Bourke in New South Wales to Karumba in the Gulf. But today we’re talking about the stretch from Charleville – home of the bilby – through to Winton, the birthplace of ‘Waltzing Matilda’.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlong the way, meet teddy bears, chase shooting stars, and learn some of the fascinating stories of the bush, from the mysterious Min Min lights to the outback’s WWII history.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EItinerary and where to stay\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_737549457":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2023_OUT_Winton_AustralianAgeOfDinosaurs_Dinosaurs_PictureCo_154948.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2023_OUT_Winton_AustralianAgeOfDinosaurs_Dinosaurs_PictureCo_154948.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2612e7b935fbe730e0c50-australian-age-of-dinosaurs","alt":"Two women walk under replica dinosaurs outside Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum in Winton","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/wonders-queensland-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_737549457.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1751276045604/2023-out-winton-australianageofdinosaurs-dinosaurs-pictureco-154948.jpeg","uuid":"94c74c20-9a6c-4968-9529-cd6a8fff7884","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Winton, Outback Queensland",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_135409233":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECheck into Charleville’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-66f0f7605b1931346069ce94-mulga-country-motor-inn\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mulga Country Motor Inn\"\u003EMulga Country Motor Inn\u003C/a\u003E and base yourself here to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/cosmos-centre-and-observatory\" target=\"_self\" title=\"charleville cosmos centre\"\u003Eexplore the cosmos\u003C/a\u003E and have a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-6119ce0ea18d7f233570fa63-charleville-bilby-experience\" target=\"_self\" title=\"charleville bilby experience\"\u003Eclose encounter with a bilby\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDial up the luxe at Longreach’s heritage-styled boutique \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-60739121b8f0f2526d459326-the-staging-post--longreach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Staging Post Longreach\"\u003EThe Staging Post\u003C/a\u003E, and visit attractions like the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d462880253d74c4497d-qantas-founders-museum\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Qantas Founders Museum\"\u003EQantas Founders Museum\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25ddbaeeeaaf773ceffce-australian-stockmans-hall-of-fame\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australian Stockmans Hall Of Fame\"\u003EAustralian Stockmans Hall Of Fame\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe next stop is Winton, Queensland’s dinosaur capital. Stay in one of six luxury glamping tents at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-616cca5aa9251236311a3d5c-rangelands-outback-retreat\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rangelands Outback Camp\"\u003ERangelands Outback Camp\u003C/a\u003E (make sure to find time for a meal at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5901c12c4d77682e6780bd76-north-gregory-hotel\" target=\"_self\" title=\"North Gregory Hotel\"\u003ENorth Gregory Hotel,\u003C/a\u003E where Banjo Paterson first performed ‘Waltzing Matilda’).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time of year to go?\u003C/b\u003E September for Winton’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/winton-outback-festival-guide-\" target=\"_self\" title=\"winton outback festival guide\"\u003EOutback Festival\u003C/a\u003E, or July when you should continue on to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e452880253d74c45d6c-boulia\" target=\"_self\" title=\"boulia\"\u003EBoulia\u003C/a\u003E for the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-57f5ebe3b42610297b5bc296-boulia-camel-races\" target=\"_self\" title=\"boulia camel races\"\u003EBoulia Cup\u003C/a\u003E, camel racing’s Melbourne Cup.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMust-do highlights\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWalk on the wing of a Boeing 747 at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d462880253d74c4497d-qantas-founders-museum\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Qantas Founders Museum\"\u003EQantas Founders Museum\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn about the pioneers of the Outback at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25ddbaeeeaaf773ceffce-australian-stockmans-hall-of-fame\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australian Stockmans Hall Of Fame\"\u003EAustralian Stockmans Hall Of Fame\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EMeet ‘Banjo’, Australia’s largest carnivorous dinosaur fossil at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2612e7b935fbe730e0c50-australian-age-of-dinosaurs\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australian Age Of Dinosaurs\"\u003EAustralian Age Of Dinosaurs\u003C/a\u003E, and see dinosaur stampede footprints at the Lake Quarry Dinosaur Trackways.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EBe amazed by the sky full of stars above at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/cosmos-centre-and-observatory\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Charleville Cosmos Centre\"\u003ECharleville Cosmos Centre\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EVisit Barcaldine’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2631b7b935fbe730e2bf0-tree-of-knowledge-memorial\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tree of Knowledge Memorial\"\u003ETree of Knowledge Memorial\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHidden gems\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EChannel your inner palaeontologist at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5d913f1bcc6f94213b4fae1c-muttaburrasaurus-interpretation-centre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre\"\u003EMuttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EPick up a sheepskin teddy at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26616d5f1565045da91c8-tambo-teddies\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tambo Teddies\"\u003ETambo Teddies\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-600a0016946740813af2c981-wwii-secret-tagalong-tour--charleville\" target=\"_self\" title=\"WWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour\"\u003EWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour\u003C/a\u003E and learn about Charleville’s WWII history.\u003Ca id=\"adventure\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep going west to Boulia and be intrigued by the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-656978e245c0bb440ff2dd9b-min-min-encounter\" target=\"_self\" title=\"min min lights\"\u003EMin Min lights\u003C/a\u003E.  \u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAdventure Way\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe dirt tracks of Cobb & Co’s horsedrawn carriages are long-gone, replaced by sealed roads through mulga plains and treeless gibber on this adventure deep into the far-west.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECast a line in Australia’s inland fishing capital or stand at the spot where Burke and Wills met their fate and you’ll quickly discover how this drive got its name.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EItinerary and where to stay\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_639620566":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/corporate/2020_OUT_CharlottePlains_OutbackExperiences_JackHarlem_142533.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/corporate/2020_OUT_CharlottePlains_OutbackExperiences_JackHarlem_142533.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5ed74132dc6956715cefb30c-charlotte-plains","alt":"Couple relax in two artesian bore baths at Charlotte Plains","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/wonders-queensland-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_639620566.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1751278580411/2020-out-charlotteplains-outbackexperiences-jackharlem-142533.jpeg","uuid":"95d05be1-9b4d-46d6-bbeb-b380059feac2","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Charlotte Plains, Cunnamulla, Outback Queensland.",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_559459844":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStart in Brisbane and head west to \u003Ca title=\"Things to do St George\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/surprising-things-to-do-st-george\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESt George\u003C/a\u003E where we’ll stay at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25df3aeeeaaf773cf013f-pelican-rest-tourist-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Pelican Rest Tourist Park\"\u003EPelican Rest Tourist Park\u003C/a\u003E (pet-friendly, so your best mate can come). Choose your tipple, and sip wine at the state’s most western vineyard, or a schooner of beer at Queensland’s oldest \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/bars/outback-queensland-pub-guide\" target=\"_self\" title=\"outback queensland pub guide\"\u003Econtinuously operating pub\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENext, we’re off to Cunnamulla (home to Queensland’s largest kangaroo population). Stay at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5ed74132dc6956715cefb30c-charlotte-plains\" target=\"_self\" title=\"charlotte plains\"\u003ECharlotte Plains\u003C/a\u003E and indulge in the artesian baths, before stopping by at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e472cbcbe7073ad7bc5-eulo\" target=\"_self\" title=\"eulo\"\u003EEulo\u003C/a\u003E, a town that’s been called the ‘Montville of the Outback’.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContinue on to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e50d5f1565045da0f7f-thargomindah\" target=\"_self\" title=\"thargomindah\"\u003EThargomindah\u003C/a\u003E, where you’ll stay at Kilcowera Station, on a working cattle farm, before trekking to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b261772cbcbe7073adbb7a-cameron-corner\" target=\"_self\" title=\"cameron corner\"\u003ECameron Corner\u003C/a\u003E, where Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia meet.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo make the most of your visit, tee it up with a festival like St George’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5ed60431a358085e07d750fc-riversands-easter-in-the-vines-2025\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Riversands Easter in the Vines\"\u003ERiversands Easter in the Vines\u003C/a\u003E or the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-58c0c5e0fcb89fbd53f31777-cunnamulla-fella-roundup\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cunnamulla Fella Roundup\"\u003ECunnamulla Fella Roundup\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMust-do highlights\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECruise the Balonne River with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-614a67f7af12ffa6662f81c6-sandytown-river-cruises\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Sandytown River Cruises\"\u003ESandytown River Cruises\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy the hot springs at Cunnamulla’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5ed74132dc6956715cefb30c-charlotte-plains\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Charlotte Plains\"\u003ECharlotte Plains\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESee the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fc9d5f1565045da2ca2-cunnamulla-fella\" title=\"Cunnamulla Fella\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECunnamulla Fella\u003C/a\u003E, a bronze statue immortalising the Slim Dusty song.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETaste the sauvignon blanc at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-58d35a4cf1cb76b0239ece1f-riversands-vineyards\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Riversands Vineyards\"\u003ERiversands Vineyards\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EVisit the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/attractions/hydro-power-plant/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydro Power Plant\"\u003EHydro Power Plant,\u003C/a\u003E which made Thargomindah the world’s third place after London and Paris to have hydro powered lighting.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHidden gems\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EThe grain solo art at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e122cbcbe7073ad77cc-thallon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Thallon\"\u003EThallon\u003C/a\u003E, just outside St George.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EFind a hidden gem of your own (literally) at the ‘friendly opal fields’ in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e4fd5f1565045da0f69-yowah\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Yowah\"\u003EYowah.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn about history of Burke and Wills’ ill-fated expedition at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fcdaeeeaaf773cf25f4-burke-and-wills-dig-tree\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Burke and Wills Dig tree\"\u003EDig Tree\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Ca id=\"warrego\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EPamper yourself in the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-65288db09b8b0e5455768ffd-eulo-artesian-mud-baths\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Eulo Artesian Mud Baths\"\u003EEulo Artesian Mud Baths\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWarrego Way\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s a lot of ‘most remote…’ things to do out this way. The world’s most remote music festival. One of the world’s most remote horse races. One of Australia’s most remote pubs.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOut amongst the red dirt, open plains, and blue skies you’ll find some of the outback’s liveliest events, it’s friendliest locals, and most unique attractions.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EItinerary and where to stay\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_605582550":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_SimpsonDesert_KeiranLusk_142632.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_SimpsonDesert_KeiranLusk_142632.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e442cbcbe7073ad7b85-birdsville","alt":"Sand dunes just outside of Birdsville","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/wonders-queensland-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_605582550.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1751276740842/2020-out-simpsondesert-keiranlusk-142632.jpeg","uuid":"0b1e45e8-758d-42fa-95f9-f529a0b5b26f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Simpson Desert, Birdsville, Outback Queensland",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1027928226":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWarrego Way starts from Brisbane and heads to Charleville (see Matilda Way above for things to do in Charleville), but we’ll start our journey on the road to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e3eaeeeaaf773cf0763-quilpie\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Quilpie\"\u003EQuilpie\u003C/a\u003E, where we’ll stay at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5eb8d7a520ff27cc1c1d03dd-quilpie-motor-inn\" target=\"_self\" 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