You can take a trip along Outback Queensland’s ever-green and gold Matilda Way.
The 1,800-kilometre journey has 11 iconic starting icons to explore from the New South Wales border to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Buckle up and get to the heart of Australian history, and the mighty Waltzing Matilda!
The Artesian Time Tunnel, Cunnamulla
Time to hydrate – The Artesian Time Tunnel takes visitors on a journey through time in an interactive experience on the importance of water originating from the Great Artesian Basin. One of the largest in the world, the Great Artesian Basin covers approximately one-fifth of Australia. It ensures the security of fresh water for rural and regional Australia. Drink up and get back out there!
The Cosmos Centre and Observatory, Charleville
Witness the stars in action – The oohs and aahs will keep on coming at the Cosmos Centre as you soak up the incredible beauty of the Milky Way Galaxy through powerful Meade telescopes. See real-life binary stars, star clusters, planets and the Moon like you’ve never seen them before! A mesmerizing and unforgettable display of brilliance.
Tambo Teddies, Tambo
Get up close and personal – Tambo may be a tiny outback town, but at its heart are some incredible creatures, Tambo Teddies! Made from the wool of sheep in the outback, and lovingly handmade in front of your eyes, there’s sure to be a bear you’ll want to take home as part of the team.
Historic Blackall Woolscour, Blackall
Watch kits get cleaned – At 115 years old, the Blackall Historical Woolscour is a feat in engineering that will transport you to a bygone era. First established in 1908, it’s the last remaining woolscour left in Australia to clean wool by a steam engine. History and hard work perseveres!
Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Longreach
Steeped in history – The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame explores stories of the nation’s past. It gives visitors a look into the culture and people of the land – “it was the bush that built the cities”. Learn how the Outback has helped shaped the country we all enjoy today.
Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach
The Australian spirit – Characters of the early Qantas days, their pioneering spirit and the impact the airline had on all Australians. It is brought to life through life-size exhibits, historical artifacts and interactive displays including the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar.
Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park
A moment in history – Stand in the same place as 4000 dinosaur footprints, marking the only preserved ‘dinosaur stampede’ in the world – evidence a herd of small dinosaurs was being chased by a theropod – some 95 million years ago!
Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Winton
Roar, roar, roar! If you’re not yet done with the dinos, drop into this jaw-dropping science museum, which preserves fossils through the biggest fossil preparation laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere in its dinosaur canyon!
Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton
Australia’s unofficial anthem – if there’s one song that lives in the heart of Australians, it’s Waltzing Matilda. The world’s only museum dedicated to the incredible legacy of a song, and the landscape and people that inspired it!
John Flynn Place and Cloncurry Unearthed Museum, Cloncurry
You can unearth a gem. If iconic Australian treasures are on your list of must-sees, the museum displays about Burke and Wills, Mary Kathleen Mine, and Ernest Henry. You can even pick up a fossicking license to uncover your own!
The Barra Centre, Karumba
Get hooked – Discover the incredible secrets of the mighty barramundi. The Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre is the only hatchery in the world to breed the Southern Gulf strain of this iconic fish!
Get right to the heart of the action, and absorb what it means to be a Matilda with an unforgettable trip along Matilda Way.