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I was just a 22-year-old kid the first time I went to the outback. I’d grown up beside the lagoon in the Cook Islands and the surf beaches of Byron Bay and now my very first travel gig as a trainee journalist was to travel to one of the driest places on earth – \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Outback-Queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Outback Queensland\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot only would I be going to the desert for the first time, I’d be travelling with two livestock truck drivers in a light plane one of them reckoned he knew how to fly, cutting a path right across the outback for two weeks – from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Longreach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Longreach\"\u003ELongreach\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Winton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Winton\"\u003EWinton\u003C/a\u003E in the central west to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/cloncurry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cloncurry\"\u003ECloncurry\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/mount-isa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Mount Isa\"\u003EMount Isa\u003C/a\u003E in the north.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey weren’t planning on taking it too easy on me, so I had to learn quickly just to survive. But it was all worth it. If you’re thinking of heading bush, these tips should help you through.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Never insult a bloke for drinking mid-strength beer\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust about everyone out there drinks XXXX Gold. On my first night in the outback I asked local blokes why they couldn’t handle full-strength beer. Big, big mistake. From that point I wasn’t allowed to go to bed till the last drinker had left. Be warned.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Learn to love meat\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cook-up-in-outback-queensland.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24297\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cook-up-in-outback-queensland.jpg\" alt=\"Cook up in Outback Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cook-up-in-outback-queensland.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cook-up-in-outback-queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cook-up-in-outback-queensland-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey eat meat with their Corn Flakes in the outback. There’s a mixed grill for breakfast, sausages for lunch and steak for dinner. I once asked for chicken and was laughed out of Cloncurry. And vegetables? Well, they eat potatoes, that’s close enough. Maybe take some Bran with you.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Take a hat with corks hanging off it\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI thought it was just in the movies, but flies love the outback – no matter how dry and dusty it gets. You might be 200 kilometres from the nearest garbage bin and you’ll still be swatting the things off you. It’s a cliché ‘cause it’s true.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Don’t drive at dawn or dusk unless you have a big bull bar\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are more kangaroos out there than I would’ve thought possible, and they’re crazy at dawn and dusk. Before you know it they’ll be leaping into your path and no matter how slow you drive or how ready you think you are, you’re no match for a leaping roo. I even had a near-miss with a flying emu.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Don’t EVER miss a sunset\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sunset-in-outback-queensland.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24298\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sunset-in-outback-queensland.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset in Outback Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sunset-in-outback-queensland.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sunset-in-outback-queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sunset-in-outback-queensland-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s no better place in the world to watch a sunset than the outback. After all that heat of the day there’s a sudden peace about dusk. It’s so quiet too; it’ll drive you crazy if you like a bit of noise. Sunrise is good too but outback people don’t mind a beer or two so you might struggle for too many early rises.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Leave your cliques behind and any city-slicker attitude\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOutback Queenslanders aren’t interested in where you’ve been or what you’ve done. They judge you on face value. And they’re friendly folk, even the bloke with the roughest looking head’s only a cold beer away from being your best mate. Try buying them a drink and joining in the conversation. It’s not like a city where you have to know people before they’ll talk to you.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Don’t get too precious about anything\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t want to go to the toilet behind a tree? Don’t want a coffee with full-cream milk? Need a scrub-up before every meal? Don’t get precious out here, there are plenty of soy decaf lattes back home in the city. Rough it for a while and learn to appreciate the simpler things in life… like you did as a kid.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Everyone knows everyone\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd don’t forget it. Start telling a funny anecdote about someone you met – even if it’s a town hundreds of kilometres away – and you’ll probably find it’s someone’s brother, or best mate, or father.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Befriend a publican\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOut here, the people who own the pubs have the best stories – they’ve seen it all in their time. I heard stories that made my skin crawl in every outback town I visited just by chatting to the publican.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Give yourself plenty of time\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/a-roadtrip-to-outback-queensland.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24299\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/a-roadtrip-to-outback-queensland.jpg\" alt=\"A roadtrip to Outback Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/a-roadtrip-to-outback-queensland.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/a-roadtrip-to-outback-queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/a-roadtrip-to-outback-queensland-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey say the outback’s more a state of mind than a destination, so don’t rush it or you’ll never get there. No matter how long you give it, it still won’t be enough time. You’ll be surprised how many things there are to experience hidden amongst all that red dust.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHave you been to the outback? What was your first time like?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-4527\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E-22.390093\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E143.039091\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1362014338000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003ETravel journalist Craig Tansley shares his tips on how to survive a trip to Australia’s red centre. \u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"how-to-survive-the-outback",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/survivetheoutback.jpg",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/survivetheoutback.jpg",":type":"string","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Your guide to surviving a trip to Outback Queensland","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"Guide"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/in/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Country and Outback","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback.html"},{"active":true,"title":"How to survive the Outback","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/how-to-survive-the-outback.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_OUT_KrystheCrocodile_Normanton_JackHarlem_142612.jpg","alt":"Outback Queensland survival","title":"Krys the Crocodile, Normanton","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Jess\t Pridmore","resourcePath":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/how-to-survive-the-outback/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-08T12:30:24.681Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/f/f7uUGAeBpxK-7cSsuq7N/profile.profile.image","alt":"Jess\t Pridmore"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EA seductress of rust red sand, mile high blue sky, and sunsets that stir the soul, travelling through the great wilderness that is \u003Ca title=\"Outback Queensland\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E is the trip of a lifetime – and to be \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-outback-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"visit outback Queensland\"\u003Elived to be believed\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of its drawcards, however, also happens to be one of its drawbacks. The outback is vast – so vast, it covers almost 70% of the state – and requires a certain amount of pre-planning before putting your foot on the gas. Unlike the best city escapes, this is not a place you want to ‘get lost’ in.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut, with a bit of common sense – and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/outback-queensland-myths.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"outback queensland myths\"\u003Ebusting a few myths\u003C/a\u003E – your outback adventure will be memorable for all the right reasons. Have these Outback Queensland travel tips handy when heading out to the red dirt. Because you can never be overprepared…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EPlanning: it’s all in the details\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image960bc0ee-c2d4-442d-a3cd-c8b0a8b56af7":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_OUT_MatildaWay_RoadTrips_Firme_142495-23.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_OUT_MatildaWay_RoadTrips_Firme_142495-23.jpg","alt":"Driving the Matilda Way","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/how-to-survive-the-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image960bc0ee-c2d4-442d-a3cd-c8b0a8b56af7.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1627277379318/2020-out-matildaway-roadtrips-firme-142495-23.jpeg","uuid":"6bb12f22-6574-45c7-96c8-5a67220f5758","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Driving the Matilda Way",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textb0081f03-b620-4f29-a789-d386bb405824":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESo, you’ve got your driving playlist, car snacks, and route mapped; whether you’re planning to travel a few days or a few weeks, getting around Outback Queensland takes more than just a sense of direction and adventure. With sometimes hundreds of kilometres between outposts, it pays to plan and pack a few essentials in case of emergencies.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApproach your trip with a ‘if you play it safe, you’ll be great’ attitude. These are a few things to bring when driving Outback Queensland:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E·       Download the Policelink App: a free app that displays the nearest police stations and any recent accidents affecting road accessibility. It’s also worth locating the nearest visitors centre and where to stock up on amenities at each of your destinations.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E·       A Survival travel First Aid kit: Stocked with all the essentials including a ‘bites and sting’ section – helpful given the reputation of our native fauna\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E·       Adequate water: a no-brainer, the outback is hot, dry, and unforgiving – so you can never have enough ‘extra’ water handy. Rule of thumb? Take an extra 10l per person, and fill up at the next stop on your route\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E·       PLB and HF radio: if you’re going completely off grid, it pays to bring a Personal Location Beacon and HF radio transmitter, should a local cell network not be supported\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EAllow plenty of time\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image48561f6a-4aa3-4945-a649-1a50ea3a0088":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_OUT_MatildaWay_driving_Firme_142496.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_OUT_MatildaWay_driving_Firme_142496.jpg","alt":"Outback Queensland road trip planning","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/how-to-survive-the-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image48561f6a-4aa3-4945-a649-1a50ea3a0088.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1627277379352/2020-out-matildaway-driving-firme-142496.jpeg","uuid":"0ef9e5a4-9d8d-4ece-9b18-f6b55695c0da","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Matilda Way",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text6f965979-f31b-4fc3-aa48-bb40b98eacf5":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best outback Queensland travel tips? Allow PLENTY of time – there’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/30-things-to-do-outback.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"things to do Outback Queensland\"\u003Eso much to see and do\u003C/a\u003E. Firstly, rushing anywhere negates any sentiment of fun, but in a country as vast as Australia, you’re simply not getting anywhere fast. Fact.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese \u003Ca title=\"Outback Queensland road trips\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/outback-queensland-road-trips-guide.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOutback Queensland road trips\u003C/a\u003E break down some of the most iconic destinations as well as the distance and recommended time; all you have to do is reap the rewards. Don’t have more than a few days but still want to experience red dirt? These \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/accessible-outback-weekend-road-trips.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"weekend outback road trips\"\u003Eweekend outback road trips\u003C/a\u003E are time-sensitive and still encompass some of the outback’s most iconic landscapes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe art of the pit-stop\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagef14e0921-d198-4594-b5b6-7655f8393834":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_AustralianHotelWinton_Firme_142589.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_AustralianHotelWinton_Firme_142589.jpg","alt":"Australian Hotel Winton | how to survive Outback Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/how-to-survive-the-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagef14e0921-d198-4594-b5b6-7655f8393834.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1627277379388/2020-australianhotelwinton-firme-142589.jpeg","uuid":"0a5f486b-8c22-4c20-b3d0-e0c695b5a535","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Australian Hotel Winton",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text4ff1d7be-e447-48bc-9928-b66e590af333":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EA general rule of thumb is to take a break every couple of hours between destinations. Take the opportunity to try a few \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/outback-restaurants.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"outback queensland restaurants\"\u003Eoutback restaurants\u003C/a\u003E or to stay a little longer at your choice of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/outback-queensland-accommodation.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"outback queensland accommodation\"\u003Eaccommodation\u003C/a\u003E. For the ultimate pit-stop, time your breaks with a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/outback-station-stays.html\"\u003Estay on an outback station\u003C/a\u003E for a quintessential taste of life out west.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll want to stop in to at least a couple of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/bars/outback-queensland-pub-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"outback queensland pubs\"\u003Eoutback pubs\u003C/a\u003E, too. As well as the draw card of a cold frostie and a pub feed, these classic Queenslanders are full of locals.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EImmerse yourself in Indigenous history\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-4527\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E-22.390093\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E143.039091\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_OUT_JarramaliRockArtTours_PhilWarring_142261.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/web-images/2020_OUT_JarramaliRockArtTours_PhilWarring_142261.jpg","alt":"Jarramali Rock Art Tours | surviving the Outback","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/how-to-survive-the-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1627277379427/2020-out-jarramalirockarttours-philwarring-142261.jpeg","uuid":"e29133d5-f969-41a5-9093-923d56232301","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1206208871":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s not just jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking overnighters that awaits you in outback Queensland, this ancient land boasts 50,000 years of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/indigenous.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Indigenous culture Queensland\"\u003EIndigenous culture\u003C/a\u003E. Hear stories from the local elders; learn their way of life, their rich traditions and connection to the land, and be inspired by the lasting examples of \u003Ca title=\"indigenous rock art Queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/indigenous/where-to-see-indigenous-rock-art-in-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EIndigenous rock art\u003C/a\u003E across the outback.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWatch out for wildlife\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom wandering cattle to kangaroos hopping across the horizon, the outback’s local wildlife isn’t accustomed to give way to vehicles. For this reason, locals will tell you from experience; always drive during daylight hours when travelling through the outback. Dusk and dawn is when the region’s wildlife is most active, meaning a higher risk of road collisions. Not fun for you, not fun for the roo.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStick to the speed limits and follow these \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/wildlife-safety-while-driving-in-outback-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"wildlife safety tips\"\u003Ewildlife safety tips\u003C/a\u003E to keep both yourself and our furry Aussie icons safe when passing through the bush.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELet the pros guide you\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_397930473":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_CobboldGorge_CountryLife_401958.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_CobboldGorge_CountryLife_401958.jpg","alt":"Cobbold Gorge tour | surviving the outback","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/how-to-survive-the-outback/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_397930473.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1627277379447/2020-out-cobboldgorge-countrylife-401958.jpeg","uuid":"018537ef-e855-4ba2-a229-73cea10bdff1","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_121758315":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf a self-drive isn’t your idea of the perfect holiday, take the back seat and let the pros do the heavy lifting. There are a plethora of excellent tour guides in Outback Queensland, offering personalised and unparalleled access to some of mother nature’s most impressive locations.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUncover \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56e36b0767cc177666bed237-red-dirt-tours\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Red Dirt Tours\"\u003Eancient dinosaur fossils\u003C/a\u003E at Winton, stand up paddle board through sandstone gorges in the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25f9ed5f1565045da2894-cobbold-gorge-tours\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cobbold Gorge Tours\"\u003Eheart of the Gulf Savannah\u003C/a\u003E, get a taste of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b260712880253d74c48d3f-outback-pioneers\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Outback Pioneers\"\u003Epioneering lifestyle in Longreach\u003C/a\u003E, go where only \u003Ca 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