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Too Great To Wait

North West Queensland road trips

It’s time to hit the road

Tracing along the Savannah Way to the north and Overlanders Way to the south, North West Queensland encompasses major town centres such as Burketown, Normanton, Karumba, Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Julia Creek, Richmond, and Hughenden.

With untamed landscapes, untapped adventure and unique outback events to discover, it’s easy to build an unforgettable journey in North West Queensland. Here you can kayak through ancient gorges, delve deep into underground caves, get your hands dirty at incredible dinosaur experiences, or scoot to Australia's biggest rodeo – all alongside the friendly locals waiting to share it with you. North West Queensland is simply too great to wait.

Always check conditions before travelling.

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Drive season

June - September

Average weather

June - September

Min

9

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Max

25

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Discover North West Queensland

North West Queensland Map

Must-do experiences in North West Queensland

Select below for inspiration on things to do.

Relaxing in outdoor bathtubs at Julia Creek Caravan Park
A couple at Chinaman Creek Dam
Two friends stand-up paddle boarding at Cobbold Gorge.
A helicopter ride with Cobbold Gorge Tours
A man diving into the lake at Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill)
Bunji
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