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Each Outback town has its own story to tell, each
built around its own piece of Australian history. In our comprehensive listing
of Outback towns you will find information on the history, places to stay,
facilities in each town such as fuel and shopping, attractions, nearby national
parks and tour companies.
This information will help you plan your holiday so you don't miss a thing.
* South West and Channel Country
From amazing spring wildflowers to the Channel Country, this is an area
of diverse landscapes.
Fossick for opals at Yowah,
Cunnamulla
and Quilpie,
explore the universe's wonders at Charleville's
Skywatch, seek out birdlife in saltwater and freshwater habitats and relax
at the Great Artisan Spa in Mitchell.
* Central West and Matilda Country
Australia's most famous song, Waltzing Matilda, was written and first performed
in this part of the Outback.
Australia's international airline, Qantas, was founded here. The shearer's
strike in Barcaldine
in 1891 led to the formation of the Australian Labor Party. All this incredible
history has been recorded in towns such as Longreach,
Winton,
Blackall
and Barcaldine.
* North West and Dinosaur Fossil Country
One of the oldest areas on earth, the North West has an impressive record
of the dinosaur era.
Check out the Interpretive Centres in Mount
Isa, Richmond
and Hughenden.
Take a tour of an underground mine in the eye-opening mining city of Mount
Isa. Nearby Cloncurry
commemorates the ground-breaking work undertaken by Dr John Flynn and the
Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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