The 2027 Outback Trail will be travelling from Charleville to Mount Isa 8 – 22 May.
For all event and location information, please visit https://qldmusictrails.com/trails/the-outback-2027/ for all details and tickets.
There are a few options to plan out what events you want to attend on the Outback Trail depending on what you’re after for your self-drive adventure.
The Outback Trail can suit various types of travellers. You can pack up your RV, caravan, 4WD or vehicle and drive the full or part of the Trail from home. Alternatively, there are airports located in Charleville, Longreach, and Mount Isa if you’re wanting to fly into an Outback Queensland centre and hire a rental car.
Qantas and Rex Airlines both offer regional flights into Outback Queensland, making it easy to jump straight into the adventure.
Yes. Our trails are designed to be family-friendly, with most events welcoming all ages.
Entertainment is tailored to suit a range of visitors with music, activities, workshops and more. Please refer to the individual event pages to confirm whether the event you’re interested in would suit your interests.
No. Accommodation is not included with your event or Trail Traveller ticket, giving you the freedom to choose a stay that suits your style on the Outback Trail.
To help get you started on accommodation options, we have put together a guide for you to explore.
Local tourism websites also provide accommodation recommendations below:
No. The Outback Trail is a self-drive adventure, so trail-goers travel in their transport to get from town to town.
We recommend rounding up your mates and making the road trip part of the fun.
Alternatively, many travellers go solo and the Outback Trail Travellers Facebook Group is a great place to introduce yourself and find some familiar faces before your journey begins.
All events in the Outback Trail are linked on sealed highways. We recommend that you seek information via QLD Traffic to find out all up-to-date road conditions.
The purpose of QLD Music Trails is to make meaningful impact through unforgettable experiences that connect people and places, strengthen communities, celebrate local identity and create lasting social, cultural and economic benefits. That includes working with local talent, local suppliers and local businesses.
Trail Travellers play an important role in supporting Outback communities, staying, eating, shopping and attending events of which benefit regional towns.
We know from talking to our community partners and councils they want us to hit the road and bring you all with us and support their communities.
We maintain regular contact with communities along the Trail to keep Trail Travellers and stakeholders updated.
Yes, our Trail is designed to be accessible and safe along sealed highways with regular fuel stops.
We communicate regularly with our audience via email, social media and our website.
If you want news and updates straight to your email inbox, sign up to our database here.
Pet-friendly policies vary by event and venue. While most of our events do not allow pets (with the exception of service animals), you can check the specific event FAQs for detailed information on each events pet policy.
Some pet owners choose to travel the trail with their pets, typically leaving them at their accommodation while they enjoy the event for a few hours.
Of course! We’re always on the lookout for volunteers to help our visitors have a great event experience. No prior event experience is required, if you’re willing to give it your best shot, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now.
No, a four-wheel drive is not required to join the trail. All trail destinations are easily accessible via fully sealed roads, making them suitable for all types of vehicles, including caravans, campervans, and smaller cars.
Phone service can be limited across the Outback Trail so we would recommend having a satellite-phone or having a mobile plan with Telstra for most reliable mobile coverage.
Always take snacks and extra water for the journey, as well as a spare tyre, map and first aid kit.
Although there are regular fuel stations throughout the Outback Trail, we also recommend a jerry can of spare fuel.
We recommend trying to arrive to your next location before sundown. If you can’t, please avoid driving at night as much as you can. Kangaroos are most active at sunrise and sunset. Try to plan ahead and avoid driving at these times.
Outback Queensland is home to an extraordinary range of native wildlife. While some of these animals may pose potential dangers, the likelihood of getting hurt is very low when exercising necessary precautions. Never disrupt or interfere with wildlife and always remember that these are wild animals that must be treated with respect.
Please note, when a fire prohibition is in place, no campfires are permitted to be lit in the prohibition area.
To see if there is a fire ban currently in place, visit fire.qld.gov.au for more information.
You can also call 1800 020 440 for more information.
To explore more FAQs about the Outback Queensland region, find out more here.
https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/outback-faqs/
You can call the QMF team at 07 3010 6600 or email [email protected]
If you are trying to get in touch with our team, please note business hours are 9am – 4pm.
Tickets will be emailed to the nominated email address provided during your booking.
You will receive a ticket confirmation email once your payment has gone through; however, your tickets will be issued at a later date.
All ticket holders will also receive pre-event information specific to your ticket type closer to the event.
Please read the terms and conditions of site entry, and the Megatix User Agreement.
Megatix Terms & Conditions
QLD Music Trails 2027 Terms & Conditions
In the first instance, check your Junk/Spam inbox for lost emails. You can log into your Megatix account to retrieve these if misplaced.
If you still can’t find your tickets, please contact us at [email protected]
At every event, we will have a friendly Box Office team that you can also reach out to for finding your tickets in our system.
Child ticket pricing varies event to event within a Trail. Please refer to the event ticketing pages for all pricing.
Please note if children are free for your event, all children must still hold a valid ticket to scan in with at the event entry.
In many cases, our events are not pet friendly. Please refer to the individual event pages for information regarding pets.
Service animals are accepted but must present at Box Office with a valid GOVT issued identification and the animal must be on leash/contained and wearing the appropriate support/service certification inside the event.
For specific information and a full list of items, check the individual event pages for what to bring vs what not to bring to events
The Outback Trail ticket prices have been kept as low as possible for everyone so that we’re creating accessible environment that brings more music, to more people, in more places.
You will see across our events that our ticket prices are affordable to ensure we can cater for everyone and hope to see you there.
We want to ensure that our events are inclusive, safe and enjoyable for all of our patrons. If you have any access requirements (e.g. accessible seating/parking, assistance animals, or general access enquiries), let our team know by submitting an Access Request.
This form covers most access requirements but also has room to indicate additional questions or concerns you might have for our team.
We will do our best to tailor our support so that you have an excellent experience at our event.
Each QLD Music Trails event is different. Unless specifically indicated a special viewing deck or accessible seating may not be available. However, we are determined to ensure everyone has a great experience so please reach out to us with your concerns by submitting an Access Request.
You can find an overview of our website access symbols below to see if our venues meet your accessibility requirements.
Accessibility Symbols
In many cases, our events are not pet friendly, however, service and assistance animals are accepted but must present at Box Office with a valid GOVT issued identification and the animal must be on leash/contained and wearing the appropriate support/service certification inside the event.
Please reach out to our team to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about access to the event, we’re here to help! Contact us at [email protected] or call 07 3010 6600 Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm.
Tickets to QLD Music Trails: The Outback events can only be purchased through https://qldmusictrails.com/trails/the-outback-2027/
If you require assistance and/or prefer to make your booking over the phone, please call 07 3010 6600 during our office hours (Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm)
Saddle Up times are as follows:
Yes, pass outs are permitted. You will be searched by security upon re-entry and require a wristband to re-enter.
To help get you started on accommodation options, we have put together a guide here for you to explore.
Local tourism websites also provide accommodation recommendations here: Charleville
The venue is wheelchair accessible and there will be an area designated for wheelchair patrons to sit.
Accessible toilets are also available.
Yes, most of our Outback Trail events allow BYO chairs to ensure a comfortable experience.
Please note: Some seating will be provided.
BYO seating areas will be designated.
Please note: No double chairs / couches / high stools.
For all items that can or cannot be bought into QLD Music Trails events, please refer to the Conditions of Entry below for clarification.
QLD Music Trails T&Cs and Conditions of Entry
Please note that the event Box Office, Merchandise and Bar all accept EFTPOS only at this event.
Blackall Bush Dance times are as follows:
Local tourism websites also provide accommodation recommendations here: Blackall
Please note that the event Box Office and Bar accept EFTPOS only at this event.
Outback Exchange times are as follows:
Local tourism websites also provide accommodation recommendations here: Barcaldine
Dusty Days times are as follows:
Local tourism websites also provide accommodation recommendations here: Longreach
This venue is wheelchair accessible and there will be an area designated for wheelchair patrons to sit.
There will also be an accessible seating area, accessible parking available and accessible toilets available for the event.
Qantas Founders Museum venue FAQs.
Please note that the event Box Office and Merchandise accept EFTPOS only at this event.
The venue Bar will accept both EFTPOS and cash.
Diamonds in the Dust times are as follows:
Local tourism websites also provide accommodation recommendations here: Winton
The venue is wheelchair accessible and there will be an area designated for wheelchair patrons to sit. Accessible toilets are also available.
Please note: Dinner Under the Stars is only available to purchase through a Trail Traveller Super Pass.
Dinner Under the Stars times are as follows:
Local tourism websites also provide accommodation recommendations here: Julia Creek
Outback Sounds times are as follows:
Local tourism websites also provide accommodation recommendations here: Mount Isa
This event is AUSLAN interpreted.
No, BYO chairs are accepted at Outback Sounds.