and West MacDonnell National Park in Central Australia
Clark Conservation Reserve, Owen
Mt Isa to Boulia in far western Queensland is 298km. Park the MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia a resource
Highway, Stuart Highway and Plenty Highway (NT); and
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Restrictions apply due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Please click here for the latest travel advice from the Australian Government. Get the latest travel news, reviews, offers and more, direct to your inbox. Birdsville to Boulia Boulia to Mt. But when director Ivan Sen came to Middleton to film 2016 drama Goldstone, a follow-up to Mystery Road, it wasnt Lester that had caught his eye. tour. Other sources to view: http://www.overlander.com.au/, Acacia peuce, or Waddywood is one of the most rare
Add travel cost protection. very remote track. He describes it as being like headlights coming towards you, and yet there is no one, and nothing, for hundreds of kilometres. Location Description: Head out of town along Burke Street, towards the Boulia Showground. The Windorah to Bedourie road is unsealed , the Bedourie to Boulia road is mostly sealed and the Boulia to Mt Isa road is sealed . For more of the best in travel sign up to our newsletter! is but there have been sightings of these mysterious
Numbered roads in Queensland provides readers with basic information about the many roads in the state, particularly those for which there is no Wikipedia article. roads linking Boulia to Winton (Kennedy Developmental
Whilst travelling at around 110-115 kms the lights remained by the side of our vehicle for many seconds. first to see if there has been flooding at the river
Middleton itself is little more than a pub, with a population of three: Les and his wife, Valerie, and their daughter. Apparently, the local Aborigines were the first to encounter them but, from about 1912, the eerie lights have been seen in this area by many people.Be sure to see the Min Min Encounter sound and light show. In all cases, witnessing the lights was an eerie and frightening experience. There is plenty of space to move in this park. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Information courtesy of Parks and Wildlife Service NT
I'm not sure of the distance past there But I think about 20 km is sealed. MacDonnell National-Park, East
Canyon Resort Glen
It is a two-lane sealed road for its entire length. Later, a noise in the darkness makes me jump for the torch: its beam reflects hundreds of glowing orbs, suspended in mid-air. In wet conditions, road can be cut at some of the smaller creeks along the highway. information at http://www.boulia.qld.gov.au/. Watarrka
Photo: Bob West. 70km east and turn left) follow the bitumen for approx. Helen Gorge, Glen
Sunset turns the whole world a blazing, vivid orange: earth and sky all the same hue. Twin Gums, Wallace
Gorge Nature Reserve Gemtree
The cameras take three photos every day and are very useful for determining road access during the wet season. Channel country from the air Diamantina Developmental Road Good to know before you go The entire road from Charleville to Mount Isa has a length of 1,368 km. Creek Big Hole Ochre
Valley, Albert
Ive always lived in isolated places, says Les. Karumba Point is easily accessible by road. Australian Traveller Media 2023. Alice Springs motorhome rentals return and one way
Theimpossibly flat earth is broken occasionally by mesas, outcrops left behind by an ancient inland sea. National Park, Kings
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The road is all bitumen, mainly single-lane. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members. Its not until later I realise the lone tree weve camped near is a coolabah: this is Waltzing Matilda country after all, the landscape that inspired Banjo Patersons bush ballad. Okay, the black stump is an imaginary point after which the pool and spa of the swimming complex. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BOULIA. of Silence dinner, Mount
these are. Caution between Hughenden and Richmond. long pathway through open plains, cattle stations and
is provided by the Plenty and Donohue Highways. aboriginal communities. Camping
Springs via the Donohue Highway and the town is acknowledged
You can only see and hear the eerie noise of the wind howling through these ancient Waddi trees in south western Queensland and around Alice Springs. as being the Capital of the Channel Country, which gives
and ask us, Photographs
Typical western Qld road. Before relying on the material in any important The Plenty Highway runs all the way from Queensland's western edges to Alice Springs. Bedourie, another small bush town with true Outback character. 400 km west in the Mac Clark (Acacia peuce) Conservation
The upgrades to the Diamantina Developmental Road have been successfully completed thanks to the considerable efforts of committed people from both state and local government. Boulia Caravan Park deserves a special mention. Breakfast spot, Mistake Creek - about 2 km south of Winton. Donohue Highway and Min Min Byway (QLD). Kakadu and Litchfield adventure tours and safaris at
Alice
At that time I No way! At These Waddi Trees Min Min Encounter and Information Centre: (07) 4746 3386, tourism@boulia.qld.gov.auStonehouse Museum and Fossil Display: (07) 4746 3386, Lake Moondarra and other attractions at Mount Isa The trip itself The Min Min Encounter Centre Sight and Sound show Dinosaur Dick, the Fossil Museum and the Stonehouse Museum Bird life. in western Queensland, around Alice Springs and in South Africa.Listen to the eerie noise of the wind howling through these ancient trees. MacDonnell Ranges, Town
As you drive towards Middleton, his pub rises like a mirage on the heat-hazed horizon, but instead of water, theres XXXX Gold. Gum Wallace
Desert dunefields and the consequent expansion of unsuitable
Open to all vehicles with caution . Resort at Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Ayers
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Springs Heavitree Gap, Uluru
The joke in neighbouring Winton and Boulia is that the snake was probably worse off than this local hero. So you ask me "What is beyond Birdsville?" Its the only stop on the 362-kilometre, five-hour drive between the towns of Boulia and Winton. There are cattle stations here larger than whole countries, Lebanon for instance, some mustered by helicopters, and we pass a lonely letterbox every few hundred kilometres. We paid about $2.20 / Litre but made sure we filled our jerry cans too! Drive Larapinta
Kind regards Lindsay & Jacqui Burke. Road) and also Mount Isa (Diamantina Developmental Road). Scientific theories suggest it has something to do with atmospheric refraction and thats what I hold on to as we pull off the road to camp for the night. Highway Ernest
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There are cattle stations here larger than whole countries and we pass a lonely letterbox every few hundred kilometres (photo: Rachel Bartholomeusz). ENDS Media contact: Francis Dela Cruz - 0420 592 078 Water is carried from monsoons in the north across the land towards the Lake Eyre basin. It is a list of all numbered roads in Queensland, Australia, as defined by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). Les is the stuff of a filmmakers dreams: a larger-than-life outback character with a repertoire of dry one-liners. About the Author | New Pages | Site Index | Contact, The Black Stump in Paringa, South Australia, The Eyre Developmental Road to Bedourie is very lonely, Carcory homestead ruins between Birdsville and Bedourie. thought road conditions were even worse than on the Birdsville track. of Northern Territory, Katherine
But theres much more to be experienced in Boulia. Springs Reserve, The
The road ends at a T-junction with the D'Aguilar Highway (State Route 85) in D'Aguilar. It is home to the mysterious Min Min Light, an unexplained ball of light that can follow cars and people for miles and then wink out of existence. The flight time between Boulia (BQL) and Mount Isa (ISA) is around 45 min and covers a distance of around 253 km. west, with Mount Isa 300 kilometres to the north and
Points of interest include Deons Lookout, Betoota ghost town, and Dreamtime Serpent Sculpture. When you turn north on the Eyre Dev Rd most of the road is sealed to Mt Isa. 60km and turn left onto Riversleigh Rd. (track). Track, Top End - Natures Way in Northern
Stay as local as you like it. Kakadu
This is where the paved 110km/h highway becomes an unused, barren outback track. Road shoulders of sealed roads generally become soft during heavy rain events . Free camping at the
Way Stuart
. 2 Weekly Planes 50 min Average Duration $221 Cheapest Price See schedules For accommodation, other facilities and contact details, check the Queensland travel tips page. Just out of Birdsville, keep a look out for a rare stand of Waddi Trees which occur in only a few places in the world.
Collection. The gentle gradient means floodwaters spread out into of small channels. The Boulia to Winton drive is Channel Country at its most fascinating; a powerful region that covers more than a quarter of Queensland, as beautiful as any reef or rainforest or beach. of Silence dinner Mount
The sand dunes surrounding Bedourie are very photogenic, especially in Creek Big Hole, Ormiston
Alice
Dick was very talkative and a mine of information. The road conditions can vary and you may find yourself travelling over a diverse range of surfaces from sand dunes to gibber pains. Creek Devils
Alice Springs (Donohue and Plenty highways). MacDonnell Map West
Eyre Creek is in flood and the Cuttaburra crossing is closed, you need Note there are 3 concrete causeways over rivers that can be slippery so . Your airline might be offering flexible flights from Boulia to Mount Isa, which means you won't lose out if your flight has to be changed or cancelled. Giles Road, Larapinta
Driving from Mount Isa to Birdsville's Big Red Bash. As we drive through, the sky turns a bruised black-green, and washes everything in a magnificent light. Boulia - Discover the mysterious Min Min Light. Pillar Rainbow
Surprisingly, this rugged country is home to some Australia's richest cattle country. Tours Incl Uluru, Northern
Road map. Watch out for ponded water after heavy rains. Paving and sealing this vital road link means motorists now have a safer drive between two iconic western Queensland towns, he said. The Boulia to Winton drive is Channel Country at its most fascinating; a powerful region that covers more than a quarter of Queensland, as beautiful as any reef or rainforest or beach. As one of Australia's largest licensed
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He waves goodbye, leaning against the porch of his pub. Very optimistic settlers started a pastoral venture in 1877, however, Carcory homestead was already abandoned in 1906. It is been a while since I drove the route that is also known as the Bilby Way. Check the road conditions from Port Augusta to Mount Isa and plan a trip based on the weather along the way. 4wd Rentals, email
the bottles and the nearby graveyard are a reminder
With our head Office in the
Springs Track, Donohue
Our first stop was Carcory ruins, it is a heritage listed Homestead now in ruins. Its the birthplace of Qantas and Waltzing Matilda, the soil nearby littered with dinosaur fossils. While reported in several areas of Queensland, most sightings are around Boulia. Drive, Lasseter
It is linked to Alice Springs via the Donohue Highway and the town is acknowledged as being the Capital of the Channel Country, which gives rise to the great rivers that flow west to Lake Eyre. and many of the Outback Ways places of interest are
Rockhole, Arltunga
Bluff - lkuntji, Alice Springs camper hire and
Gorge, Emily
The longest stretch without fuel is on the Boulia to Alice Springs route and is about 460km, between Boulia and Jervois Homestead, although some fuel may be available at Tobermorey (phone first (07) 4748 4996. This
on to Boulia. The winter rains of 2016 were a good start, but not quite enough. of the current situations of Uluru Kata Tjuta National
Book your cheap flights from Boulia to Mount Isa today. Things to see include the Mud Hut, one of the first buildings, and the Royal Hotel that opened in 1886. www.kakadusafaris.com, Instant availability
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Grants Cakes & Pies - Considered the best bakery in Mt Isa, Grants Cakes & Pies open from 6:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. Gorge Nature Reserve, Chambers
motorhome hire and RV rentals, 4WD Hire
Eligible for any stays in Australia and the UK. Min Min Hotel which is located 73 km east of the town
http://www.exploroz.com/. Dinosaur Dick Suter is the caretaker and curator and may give you a guided tour round the display. Please click ok to continue. hopefully the right way around. Well-maintained, sealed highways provide the most direct routes between the Northern Territory from cities in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia. For the more adventurous, take the Birdsville Inside Track for some spectacular desert scenery. event is held annually on the third weekend of July
We got to Cloncurry late in the afternoon and we were tired. I wouldnt say its eerie, its just a light, he says. From Birdsville there are a few Gorge Tennant
One Land use along the road is almost totally rural. Rockhole Palm
The Diamantina Developmental Road is sealed for the 109 km from Windorah to the Birdsville Developmental Road turnoff. Meteorites Conservation Reserve, Gosse
MacDonnell National Park, East
Maybe theyre a bit frightened of travelling so far, and when they get here, they think there might be nothing to see. Now only about 70 km of road remain unsealed, and the dirt sections are usually in good condition. The Plenty Highway. Travelling from Queensland Driving west from Queensland, the most easily accessible route is the fully sealed Barkly Highway from Mt Isa. Historical Reserve and hotel or camping Trephina
Find flexible flights. Its about the journey, not the destination, says Les. From Innamincka there's a couple of options to get to Birdsville. of the information for their purposes and should obtain appropriate professional Andado Track, Old
Boulia in outback Queensland along the Donohue Highway
Station Stay. Search, find and about West
It's eerie heading west from Winton - the straight narrow road runs to the horizon in front and behind. Leaving from Boulia the first leg of the journey is
It is the administrative centre of the huge Diamantina Shire, located on the Georgina River. from Alice Springs with oneways to Darwin, Across Australia
Its entire ecosystem must take advantage of short deluges of water and withstand long droughts. We are keen to stop at the Middleton Hotel and have a yarn with dear old Les. Flinders Highway (West - Richmond, Julia Creek, Cloncurry & Mount Isa) Fully sealed double lane highway with some narrow sections. Way outback
that it obviously had a colourful past. Get delivered Indian sweets at your doorsteps with express shipping delivery. Diamantina Developmental Road (Boulia - Dajarra) Rehabilitation and Widening Project Description The Diamantina Developmental Road is a north-south road linking Mount Isa to Charlesville. Way is made up of seven inter-connecting roads including
The damaged road surface is open to 4WD high clearance vehicles only with sections of the road as long as 5kms under water near Cuttaburra Crossing. Howdy all, planning a trip from Cunnamulla through to Mt Isa, going via Thargomindah, Eromanga, Windorah, Birdesville, Boulia. Boulia to Alice
This project enabled us to financially sustain our local workforce way while delivering something of great social value.. . starting off points for this trip. The Diamantina Developmental Road is sealed for the 109 km from Windorah to the Birdsville Developmental Road turnoff. Most travellers have heard the Min Min light stories which originated around here. promise you there is more great Outback scenery and loneliness. Tjuta 'The Olgas' Sounds
370 kilometres to the east. information at http://www.boulia.qld.gov.au/, Australia
Simpson Desert (Munga-Thirri National Park), Innamincka via Cordillo Downs Road (424kms), Windorah via Birdsville Developmental Road (386kms), Bedourie via Eyre Developmental Road (190kms). The few towns along the way are welcome stopping points and to discover local attractions. Now only about 70 km of road remain unsealed, and the dirt One of lifes little mysteries! Construction commenced in March 2019and was completed in May 2019. Tourism Commission. Henbury
is partially sealed. and reference Schabort 2000). We use cookies to understand website usage, improve visitor experience, and to show you relevant updates via other digital channels. Springs, Watarrka
Bedourie to Birdsville alternates between sealed and unsealed section. What a terrific article! Rock Airport 'Connellan Airport' Kata
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Arltunga
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It is the most mesmerising vista in our whole Country. heartland of the Top End of Darwin we can advise you
Chambers
Park - Ayers Rock, Watarrka National Park, West MacDonnell
Drive Namatjira
constantly. National Park Natures
Bluff Tnorala Tylers Pass Haasts
of the desert show their paces around the race track,
via the Donohue Highway and the town is acknowledged
Pillar, Rainbow
They make up a good proportion of the distance. The section from Boulia to Mount Isa is also known as the Boulia Mount Isa Highway and the section from Bedourie to Boulia is also known as the Boulia Bedourie Road. Racecourse is included in the entry fee for the weekend. The town's name means dust storm, and there are quite a few sand dunes around that can produce dust. hire and rentals. You might need all the road in places to avoid flood damage. and Jervois Homestead, although some fuel may be available
Climb on top of a dune and enjoy an unique sunset. Channel Country soil is littered with dinosaur fossils (photo: Rachel Bartholomeusz). FLINDERS HIGHWAY (WEST - JULIA CREEK 148KM, CLONCURRY 286KM & MOUNT ISA 405KM) Fully sealed double lane highway with some narrow sections. The road was not sealed and a little bit rough but not too bad at all really. The road through a seemingly endless gibber plain is unsealed and recommended for 4WD vehicles only as road conditions vary dramatically depending on the weather and traffic. Woodford is about 4-kilometre (2.5 mi) to . least it was much lonelier. This
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Min Min lights for nearly a century and even skeptics
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I flew to Mt Isa and then drove about 4 hours to Boulia along a sealed road where cattle and road trains have right of way. We stuck to the narrow sealed road, noting that if we had spare wheels, camping gear and bush savvy, Alice via Tobermorey is only 806 kilometres, against 1300 plus via Mt Isa. Helen Lodge accommodation, Remote access sites
as being the Capital of the Channel Country, which gives
In Mount Mee, Campbells Pocket Road exits to the east, and in Delaneys Creek, Delaney Creek Road exits to the west. We head east out of Boulia, a town of around 300 people that swells to thousands every July for the Boulia Camel Races. Springs Stuarts
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Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks Road Report, Arrabury Road and Cordillo Downs Road Forum Updates, General Information about the Simpson Desert Conservation Park & Regional Reserve, Road Condition Report for Simpson Desert Regional Reserve and Witjira National Park. and striking trees of the Australian arid zone. at the junction of the roads from McKinlay and Winton. host of fascinating places of interest. delayed or cause you problems in crossing some of the
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Once in Boulia, stop by the Marine Reptile Fossil Display to learn more about the animals that inhabited the Eromanga (inland) Sea. at Tobermorey (phone first (07) 4748 4996. the Guidebook! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You forgot to mention Campore Lookout, just down the Road from the Pub. Darwin Map
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Isa along the Diamantina Developmental Road. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. It is a spectacular drive which takes you through the foothills of the Lilleyvale Hills (Cawnpore Lookout). For the first time our shire has access to a fully-sealed road network. Cr Morton said. in the MacDonnell Ranges in Northern Territory, Central
Only in rare events, when Do you plan to travel to, or within Australia? The rest of the 260 km to the Eyre Developmental Road is gravel. We found 85 to 90km/h was a good, safe speed to travel, as well as making time to check out the scenery and save on fuel. It's well worth the detour to experience as the . This is an expe For the best travel inspiration delivered straight to your door. HIGHLIGHTS Lake . Canyon Kings
Boulia to Winton - The Outback Way | Free, Fabulous We got stuck in Boulia for a few days. For all other route restrictions use the following link https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au . industry with cattle generally grazed in the western
The ruins are protected by federal and state heritage legislation, so please, leave them as you find them. The rugged terrain is a four-wheel-driver's haven, and visitors can explore the region just as the pioneers of the region did many years ago. . Discover vibrant events & festivals as you hug the coastline along Grand Pacific Drive, dont miss: Exclusive rates. The road passes through the towns of Quilpie, Eromanga, Windorah, Bedourie, Boulia, and Dajarra in its 1344 kilometer length, and most of it is sealed. Road) Boulia - Winton (99D Kennedy Dev. Boulia to Bedourie sealed. Rock Resort at Yulara Voyages
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