Drives, Parks & Camps

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camping in our region

Pitch your tent beneath a blanket of stars, pull up the caravan at a welcoming campground, or experience life on the land with an authentic farm stay.

STUBBY BEND TAMBO

BARCOO RIVER BLACKALL

idalia np campsite

SHANNENDOAH PARK FARMSTAY

connect to country

From the remoteness of national parks to immersive cultural experiences, our region invites you to open your heart and connect with the land we call home.

Stratford Country

Your chance to experience immersive guided tours of the land and its stories through scheduled all-inclusive stay-and-tour weekends, exclusively for self-contained caravanners. From ancient rock art and hidden caves to sweeping plains and native grasses, every step brings you closer to the rich history and natural beauty of the region. You’ll leave with memories, insights, and experiences that stay with you long after the journey ends.

Salvator Rosa (CANARVON)

Explore Carnarvon National Park with spectacular sandstone escarpments, bushwalking trails and camping beneath the stars.

From Blackall: approx 300km
From Tambo: approx 200km

Idalia NATIONAL PARK

Rugged outback wilderness, dramatic landscapes and incredible wildlife.

From Blackall: approx 400km
From Tambo: approx 270km

Are you ready to
hit the road?

The Blackall-Tambo Region sits at the crossroads of some of Queensland’s most iconic Outback routes. From long, open highways to scenic detours and national park access roads, this is a place best experienced by road.

Use this page as a starting point to explore key travel routes through the region, including the Matilda Way, Barcoo Way, Wilderness Way and nearby Idalia National Park. Each offers a different way to experience the landscapes, towns and attractions that define this part of the Outback.