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Outback Lap

875km
(QLD portion)
The Queensland portion of this epic outback drive follows the trail of the drovers and cameleers
  • ROAD CONDITION: 2WD with caution; sealed/unse
  • BEST MONTHS TO TRAVEL: April to October
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Road condition
2WD with caution; sealed/unse
Best months to travel
April to October
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Camooweal, AU
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  • Birdsville166km to Bedourie
  • Bedourie218km to Boulia
  • Boulia149km to Dajarra
  • Dajarra155km to Mount Isa
  • Mount Isa190km to Camooweal
  • CamoowealDestination
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Key Attractions along Outback Lap

Things to do along Outback Lap

  • Go racing in Birdsville with the horses or camels
  • Have a beer at the famous Birdsville Hotel
  • Soak in the Bedourie Artesian Spa and Aquatic Centre
  • Catch the camel races in Bedourie and Boulia
  • Explore the mysterious lights at the Boulia Min Min Encounter
  • Discover Indigenous Culture, Dajarra
  • Delve underground on a mine tour, Mount Isa
  • Catch the world-famous Mount Isa rodeo
  • Stay a night or 2 at Sunset Tourist Park, Mount Isa
  • Take a guided tour at the Droving Heritage Centre, Camooweal
  • Explore the Camooweal Caves National Park

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