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Birdsville Races are an outback celebration, held in the town of Birdsville

Driving & Caravanning

Saddle up: Birdsville Races launch their iconic outback celebration for September

Australia’s most iconic outback race meet, the Birdsville Races have been held since 1882 and continue to be a bucket list...

Written byRebecca Wilson

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The pioneering spirit that brings us together

The pioneering spirit that brings us together

Mateship is the beating heart of the outback spirit

Written byRichard Kinnon

Richard Kinnon’s always ready to share a yarn. Image source: Outback Pioneers

Cruising

2022 Aussie town of the year announced

2022 Aussie town of the year announced

Situated in Northern Tasmania, you can find this riverside city famed for its panoramic view, walking trails, and vineyards stretching along the river.

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Launceston is a riverside city in northern Tasmania. Famed for the Cataract Gorge, with panoramic views, walking trails, sculpted gardens and a chairlift. Source: Getty

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Meet the amazing animals who make outback life special

Meet the amazing animals who make outback life special

A trip to Longreach will give you a whole new respect for our animal friends.

Written byRichard Kinnon

Whitey, Richard Kinnon’s special horse and a local Longreach character in his own right (left) and Buck, one of the Kinnons’ amazing working dogs (right). Image: Outback Pioneers

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Australia, open for business: Scott Morrison announces international arrivals welcome

Australia, open for business: Scott Morrison announces international arrivals welcome

"Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from 21 February," PM Scott Morrison said.

Written byAimee Courtney

Australia has reopened for business. Source: Getty

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The outback folk heroes who still inspire us

The outback folk heroes who still inspire us

Just one of the reasons you should visit Longreach where the outback stories still live

Written byRichard Kinnon

We follow in the tracks of heroes! Image source: Outback Pioneers

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Longreach: The all-encompassing Aussie outback adventure

Longreach: The all-encompassing Aussie outback adventure

Stagecoach tours, the Qantas Founders Museum, the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and much more!

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Experience a stagecoach ride on the old Longreach to Windorah mail route. Source: Supplied

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Guided holidays through 8 Australian National Parks

Guided holidays through 8 Australian National Parks

Australian National Parks are some of the most diverse in the world. Here are eight guided holidays for when summer rolls around.

Written byJennifer Johnston

Take a trip to some of the most beautiful destinations in Australia. Source: Getty

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8 fab food adventures you didn’t know Queensland offered

8 fab food adventures you didn’t know Queensland offered

If you stick to the well-beaten tourist trails, you’ll never discover these small Sunshine State farms with something different - and delicious - to offer.

Written byQld Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Make your own fancy cheese and take it home from Towri Sheep Cheeses in Allenview - the chance to frolic with the farm’s adorable lambs is an added bonus! Source: Towri Sheep Cheeses

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Let kids be kids! 10 fantastic Queensland farms to visit with your family

Let kids be kids! 10 fantastic Queensland farms to visit with your family

The Sunshine State’s farms and fresh-food producers are open for business and would love your support, so why not get the grandkids into the car and visit for a day or a stay?

Written byQld Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Take your children and grandchildren on a farm-life adventure at Splitters Farm near Bundaberg, which is one of the many ‘off the beaten track’ destinations for family fun Queensland has to offer. Source: Splitters Farm