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roses and stuffed toys, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, step out of your everyday and make memories that will last well beyond February 14th. If you’re looking for out-of-the-everyday Valentine’s Day ideas in South East Queensland, this list has your back.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Get away from it all in an Everglades ecocamp\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412360\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412360\" class=\"wp-image-412360 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Everglades EcoCamp | Valentine’s Day ideas\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/elanda_point/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@elanda_point\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet back to the bush and experience the diversity of the Noosa Everglades as you’ve never seen them before, from the cosy surrounds of a glamping or cabin experience at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/habitat-noosa-everglades-eco-camp\"\u003EHabitat Noosa Ecocamp\u003C/a\u003E. The ideal base to experience the majesty of the bush and surrounding wilderness, Habitat Noosa has 65 acres of camping, 500 metres of beachfront, and direct access to the Noosa River.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETreat that special someone to one of their cruise’n’canoe day tours, where you’ll glide on mirrored waterways and explore ancient landscapes in the sub-tropical rainforest.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Get out of town on a 4WD Bush Tour\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeave it all behind you as you dive headfirst into the beautiful bush of the Gold Coast hinterland on a four wheel drive adventure with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/southern-cross-4wd-tours-gold-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouthern Cross 4WD Tours\u003C/a\u003E. Swap the stars for the incredible natural light display provided by the Gold Coast’s sub-tropical rainforest glow worms on a glow worm tour.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOr, jump aboard a full-day or half-day tour of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/tamborine-mountain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETamborine Mountain\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lamington-national-park-green-mountains-section\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELamington National Park\u003C/a\u003E, where you’ll experience panoramic views, waterfalls, and the majesty of ancient Gondwana rainforests on four wheels.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Take a retro surf trip\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412283\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412283\" class=\"wp-image-412283 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photobohemian-instagram-61-ig-1505799651205776331_265691870-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Sunshine Coast Roadtrip through Noosa\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photobohemian-instagram-61-ig-1505799651205776331_265691870-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photobohemian-instagram-61-ig-1505799651205776331_265691870-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/photobohemian/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@photobohemian\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWater lovers will fall head over heels for this unique experience on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Sunshine-Coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E. Scott from Old Skool Kombis Noosa combines his two passions – surfing and vintage Kombis – on his unique Surf Safari tours, cruising the coast in a beautiful old school Kombi to find all the best local breaks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Surf Safari tour is recommended for experienced surfers, but Scott also offers more leisurely paced sightseeing tours. This is a truly one-of-a-kind way to share this beautiful part of the world with someone special.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Take a cooking class\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGifting your beloved has the skills of a bonafide pastry chef is a gift that just keeps on giving. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/the-golden-pig\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Golden Pig Cooking School\u003C/a\u003E is holding a dessert masterclass on the 15 of February, ideal for couples who would prefer to hand-make their Valentine’s Day treats.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETaught by Nicole Bashinsky, head pastry chef at Aria for over 13 years, the hands-on class covers dessert fundamentals including creme patisserie, yeasted dough, meringue and curd. You’ll bake cakes, donuts, vanilla rice pudding and nougat, and, best of all, return home with the know-how to do it all again tomorrow.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot into dessert? No worries. The Golden Pig Cooking School has a wide range of classes, including sourdough and bread making, modern Italian, and French bistro cooking.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Sail off into the sunset\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412393\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412393\" class=\"wp-image-412393 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/couple-sailing-gobareboating-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Queensland Yacht | Valentine’s Day ideas\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gobareboating/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@gobareboating\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECommandeering your own yacht may be a romantic fantasy, but the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane’s eastern bayside suburb of Manly is here to bring you one step closer. Offering private sailing lessons that cater to all experience levels (including loved-up first timers) it’s a great excuse to spend a day on the big blue and learn something new while you’re at it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Go on a Sand Safari\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake some memories at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/sand-safari-arts-festival-2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESand Safari Arts Festival\u003C/a\u003E, where awe-inspiring sand sculptures tower above you and hundreds of tonnes of sand are moulded and carved into larger than life works of art. This 17 day festival kicks off on February 14, and includes sand sculpting demonstrations, art installations, and live entertainment.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis event is free, making it a fine choice if you’re rather save for a dinner in one of the Gold Coast’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/things-to-see-and-do/restaurants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eamazing restaurants\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Volunteer and support local wildlife\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-412285 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary | Valentine’s Day ideas\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo sets of hands are better than one, especially when you’re giving a helping hand. This Valentine’s Day, connect, give back, and meet some local wildlife with a volunteering experience at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E. Currumbin Sanctuary has short-term volunteering opportunities in its Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary, set in lush bushland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd due to recent droughts and bushfires, there’s never been a better time to help Australia’s wildlife.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. The Mountain Goat Valley Crawl\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGrab your loved one’s hand and take them on a night of adventure and great music. The Valley Crawl is a massive free music event where 46 acts take over multiple live music venues in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the best and brightest in Australia’s music scene headlining, including the likes of Tia Gostelow, Arno Faraji, Clea, Columbus, Jack Botts, Seaside, Eat Your Heart Out, this completely unique Valentine’s Day idea is the perfect way to see a host of iconic Fortitude Valley venues in one swoop.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. See a whole new side of Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412351\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412351\" class=\"wp-image-412351 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/brisbane-ghost-tour-suewhit-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Brisbane Ghost Tours \" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/suewhit/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@suewhit\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGoosebumps and a thudding heart aren’t just symptoms of new romance. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/ghost-tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBrisbane Ghost Tours\u003C/a\u003E provides plenty of hair-raising moments and genuine scares, whether you’re touring Boggo Road Goal, one of Brisbane’s oldest cemeteries, or a full Haunted Brisbane tour. Hold on tight to your date as you visit some of the nation’s most historic haunted sites and hear some spine tingling stories.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Explore the Sunshine Coast Dessert Festival\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHit the pavement with your date for a decadent day of excess they won’t soon forget. This February 15, Aussie World will be overtaken by all things dessert when the Sunshine Coast Dessert Festival rolls in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith dessert trucks serving just about every dessert you can name (donuts, dessert pizza, crepes, brownies, waffles, chimney cakes, and ice cream, just to name a few), as well as dessert wine tasting, and the Sunshine Coast Collective of 30+ market stalls, there’s bound to be something sweet to keep your amore occupied.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. Get airborne\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412361\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412361\" class=\"wp-image-412361 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/circusartsaustralia-circusartsaustralia-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Circus Arts Brisbane | Valentine’s Day ideas\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/circusartsaustralia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@circusartsaustralia\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPush yourself and try something completely different with a flying trapeze date at Circus Arts in Brisbane, where you’ll soar through the air in safety and learn some tricks along the way. With friendly coaches offering private sessions, thrill seekers will love this unique Valentine’s Day idea.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to spend Valentine’s Day under a waterfall? Fall in love under \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/01/23/valentines-day-waterfall-dates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethese\u003C/a\u003E falls in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-7663\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E-28.01726\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E153.425699\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580851780000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ETake the tacky out of Valentine’s Day with this list of cheese-free date ideas.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"alternative-valentines-day-ideas-in-queensland","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/feature-pic-jenny_stieling.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/feature-pic-jenny_stieling.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"6 Outback Queensland myths, busted","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Outback Queensland","url":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland"},{"active":true,"title":"Outback Queensland myths","url":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/outback-queensland-myths"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2020_OUT_MatildaWay_OutbackQueensland_138235.jpg","alt":"Matilda Way","title":"Matilda Way","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Chelsea\t Tromans","resourcePath":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/outback-queensland-myths/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2021-03-17T05:35:46.521Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/b/bftK1CbORYLG5jFyKp-L/profile.profile.image","alt":"Chelsea\t Tromans"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you thought \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E was all red dust, meat pies and sleeping on the ground, you’re in for a surprise – there’s more to central Australia than meets the eye.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELush water holes, quirky events and luxury accommodation prove you can’t believe those Outback Queensland myths.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’ve always wanted to tick an Outback Queensland road trip off the bucket list, but you’ve been a little unsure what to expect, this guide will have you excited about what awaits you down the road less travelled.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMyth 1: There’s no mobile phone reception\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA break from your phone will probably do you a world of good, but if you can’t bear to be unreachable, you’ll be happy to find 3G - even 4G in some areas - and the magical rainbow of WiFi follows you most places you go.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBig centres like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e4a2880253d74c45dc3-longreach\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELongreach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e4b2880253d74c45dd9-mount-isa\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMount Isa\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e452cbcbe7073ad7b9b-charleville\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECharleville\u003C/a\u003E have coverage with most mobile phone providers, while smaller towns like Quilpie are really only Telstra-friendly. If you’re heading west, it’s worth swapping providers or grabbing a Telstra pre-paid SIM for the trip to err on the side of connectivity.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re going well off the beaten track, a satellite phone is recommended so you can always phone home.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMyth 2: There’s nothing good to eat\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image9fcce60c-a065-456a-99fa-8fd24f0f6511":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_TheLodgeOnHawthorne_FoodAndBeverages_thelodgeonhawthorne.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_TheLodgeOnHawthorne_FoodAndBeverages_thelodgeonhawthorne.jpg","alt":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thelodgeonhawthorne/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@thelodgeonhawthorne\u003C/a\u003E","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/outback-queensland-myths/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image9fcce60c-a065-456a-99fa-8fd24f0f6511.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615959346257/2020-out-thelodgeonhawthorne-foodandbeverages-thelodgeonhawthorne.jpeg","uuid":"c241fc6b-71a2-43ea-9cc4-af9a8e068270","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thelodgeonhawthorne/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@thelodgeonhawthorne\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textcf4705dc-aded-4086-a0d0-c3f142e672f8":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf there was ever a time and a place to sample Indigenous bush tucker, your trip to the Outback is certainly it. That said, it’s not the only thing on the menu. Outback Queensland is the birthplace of paddock-to-plate cuisine with over 901,574km\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C/sup\u003E of wide open plains for cattle to graze.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETaste the region at a true-blue outback pub like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25fb3aeeeaaf773cf23e5-the-birdsville-hotel\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBirdsville Hotel\u003C/a\u003E (Australia’s most iconic pub), \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26157d5f1565045da4da5-the-wellshot-centre\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWellshot Hotel\u003C/a\u003E in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e477b935fbe730dd207-ilfracombe\" target=\"_self\"\u003EIlfracombe\u003C/a\u003E, and North Gregory Hotel in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e502880253d74c45e26-winton\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWinton\u003C/a\u003E where you’ll encounter friendly locals, cold beer and the age-old question – do you want chips and salad or mash and veggies?\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a deep-fryer-free zone, The Lodge on Hawthorn in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e45d5f1565045da0e3d-blackall\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBlackall\u003C/a\u003E is the lovechild of a cafe, antique shop and art gallery. Inside a heritage-listed Masonic lodge building, you’ll find New York style-bagels, black forest waffles, and homemade fruit toast with ricotta and lemon butter on the menu.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlus, the outback is Country Women’s Association (CWA) territory and the country baking game is good. Try it for yourself at the Merino Bakery in Longreach with the region’s signature sweet – \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/best-food-experiences-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethe peach blossom\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMyth 3: I’ll only see dirt for days\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image08d7e779-dab2-4106-86c3-044dcdbc071f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_LawnHillNationalPark_NationalPark_lighthousebound.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_LawnHillNationalPark_NationalPark_lighthousebound.jpg","alt":"Lawn Hill National Park | Outback Queensland myths","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/outback-queensland-myths/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image08d7e779-dab2-4106-86c3-044dcdbc071f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615959346291/2020-out-lawnhillnationalpark-nationalpark-lighthousebound.jpeg","uuid":"516f05e7-ed43-431b-a3f6-1a961ebb2b97","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lighthousebound/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@lighthousebound\u003C/a\u003E via \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/outbackqueensland/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@outbackqueensland\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text5649ac3d-4e7c-4654-9f95-fcec29ea5ee4":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s true, rain is rare in the outback, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any rivers, lakes or watering holes to break up what Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar referred to as ‘a land of sweeping plains’.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor proof there is an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-lawn-hill-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eoasis of the outback\u003C/a\u003E: visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e5faeeeaaf773cf097f-boodjamulla-lawn-hill-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBoodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park\u003C/a\u003E, which has been Outback Queensland’s water park for over 100 million years.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E‘Boodjamulla’ translates to ‘Rainbow Serpent Country’ in the local Indigenous language and if you’re lucky enough to view the area from above, you’ll see how it got its name as the gorge snakes its way around the savannah landscape. Hike it, canoe it, and explore the historical \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/riversleigh-world-heritage-area\" target=\"_self\"\u003ERiversleigh Fossil Site\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMyth 4: Nothing ever happens in the outback\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image88359fae-ebef-4a09-804c-29b098741705":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_BirdsvilleBigRedBash_MusicsEvents.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_BirdsvilleBigRedBash_MusicsEvents.jpg","alt":"Birdsville Big Red Bash | Outback Queensland myths","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/outback-queensland-myths/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image88359fae-ebef-4a09-804c-29b098741705.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615959346323/2020-out-birdsvillebigredbash-musicsevents.jpeg","uuid":"701d683d-6531-467f-825a-ae0c93e123f0","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textd6b555d8-9ed9-4cb5-9f9d-57528f75d720":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe peace and quiet is what draws many to come and stay in the outback, but the community spirit is as strong as it gets out here. If you’re planning a trip, you’ll run out of space in your diary once you mark it up with the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/outback-events\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOutback events calendar\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd it’s not your ordinary gatherings out here. The Outback turns its towns into arenas, natural assets into amphitheatres and heritage-listed buildings into sets.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the biggest events is the iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-597e664444a09d712fa1b4e5-birdsville-big-red-bash\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBirdsville Big Red Bash\u003C/a\u003E. The largest sand dune in the Simpson Desert is turned into the set for the world’s most remote music festival, with 9,000 people making the pilgrimage west.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFurther north, every winter the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5b99cdddb71ef7be1a77ae3f-vision-splendid-outback-film-festival\" target=\"_self\"\u003EVision Splendid Outback Film Festival\u003C/a\u003E – Australia’s answer to Sundance – takes centre stage. 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