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Outback Qld Edition - Where to Go - How to Save
 
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Welcome to our Outback Queensland Edition

To celebrate our partnership with Outback Queensland Tourism, we have a special edition highlighting just some of the amazing features of this great part of Australia.  With “Right Now” being the perfect time to visit the outback!  In this edition we feature....

  • The township of Morven

Plus we have a range of advice direct from Outback Queensland Tourism covering -

  • Travellers Tips in the Outback
  • Outback Communications
  • Eating in Outback Queensland
  • Wellness guide to Outback Queensland
  • 10 Things to do in Cunnamulla

We also announce the winner of our $500 Puma fuel giveaway & tell you where you can get some great discounts travelling the outback.

 
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Morven - An Oasis in Outback Queensland 

With winter being the prefect time to head to the outback, this month we highlight Morven, a small outback town located just east of Charleville.  You will be surprised at some of the gems in this great little town, including the bright red sand hills and the oasis at Hamburg Creek.

For our full story on Morven, Where to Stay and What to Do, click on the link below.

 
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Travelling Safe in the Outback  

If you are planning a trip to outback Queensland, remember, the conditions out there are different.  You must be well prepared.  This article by Outback Queensland Tourism covers off on some tips that will help you prepare.

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Outback Communication Tips

Although sparse in some places there are still many ways to communicate in the outback.  Once again, it is about being prepared.  This article will cover tips on Mobiles Phones, Satellite Phones & UHF out west.

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Eating in the Outback  

Its not all Kangaroos's although you will be sure to find this delicacy on some menus.  The outback offers a range of foods and experiences you may have never tried.  This article highlights just a few options on where and what to eat.
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Outback Wellness Guide 

Eating well has been covered, but this next article shows you some of the other health advantages of exploring the Queensland Outback, from bathing outdoors in mud to therapeutic pools.

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Check out Cunnamulla  

Slim Dusty loved the place and Lee Kernigan revived it with his rendition of the famous song.   Cunnamulla is definitely a unique Qld outback location not to miss.  This article highlights 10 of the best things to do in the area.

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Congratulations to our $500 Fuel Voucher winner

We have a winner - Diane McDonald of South Australia - Diane recently won our  Fuel Voucher.  With a catchy little phrase Diane highlighted how she wanted to see the new Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton.  Although she had made it there already by the time we told her, she said it was an AMAZING experience and the $500 worth of fuel would definitely help for the trip back home.

And thanks to Outback Queensland Tourism we will soon be offering another Premium Club member the opportunity to win another $500 worth of fuel so   

Remember to be eligible you must be a Premium Club Member - you can find out more via the links below.  

 
 

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Outback Queensland Business Partners 

The following businesses have recently joined us at Free Range Camping and are offering all our members either a discount or a special offer when we visit them.  We encourage you all to support those who support us.
 
 
artesian-mud-baths-bath Eulo Artesian Mud Baths @ Eulo
 
Australian-Stockman’s-Hall-of-Fame Stockmans Hall of Fame @ Longreach
Tambo-Teddies Tambo Teddies @ Tambo
 
 
hotchoc-coffee-shop HotChoc Coffee Shop @ Taroom
 
Cunnamulla Tourist Park Cunnamulla Tourist Park @ Cunnamulla
Eromanga-Natural-History-Museum-Field-Station Eromanga Natural History Museum @ Eromanga
 
 

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Whats On Around The Place

Here are some up coming events around Outback Queensland 


9 – 12 August - Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo, Mt Isa, QLD

31 Aug – 1 Sep - Birdsville Races, Birdsville, QLD

6 – 9 Sep - Charleville Birthday & Bilby Festival, Charleville, QLD

8 Sep - Morven Races, Morven, QLD

If you have an event, you would like to let our members know about and add to our Newsletters, contact us on [email protected] for more information or call us on (07) 5357 6022.