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Two towns,
in the heart of the Outback

A region of warm hospitality, artesian waters, living culture, and memories that travel with you when you go.

Discover why we’re everyone’s outback hometowns.

Fun facts
about our region

Tambo is the oldest town in Western Queensland.

Blackall is home to the iconic Blackall Woolscour — one of the last remaining steam-powered woolscours in Australia.

Life here is shaped by artesian water drawn from the Great Artesian Basin.

The region spans more than 30,500 square kilometres of Queensland Outback.

Located approximately 900km northwest of Brisbane.

Built on generations of cattle, sheep and wool production
— with tourism and agriculture continuing to shape the region today.

Planning your trip
to Outback Queensland

Guides

FOLLOW THE ARTESIAN WAY

Experience naturally heated artesian water in Blackall. Discover the Blackall Aquatic Centre and explore the story of the Great Artesian Basin along Queensland’s Artesian Way.

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BLACKALL WOOLSCOUR EXPERIENCE

Discover Blackall’s historic Woolscour, Australia’s last steam-operated wool washing plant. Step inside Queensland’s wool story and explore one of the Outback’s most unique heritage experiences.

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FUEL STATIONS & EV STOPS

Whether you’re travelling the Matilda Way, exploring Outback Queensland by caravan, or making the journey in an electric vehicle, Blackall and Tambo are convenient places to stop, refuel and recharge before continuing your adventure.

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