The Outback Trail is best travelled via vehicle. Stopping along the way to check out the towns, local providers and communities along the way. There are airports stationed in Mount Isa, Roma and Charleville if you were looking to travel by sky.
No. Outback Trail event tickets purchased via our website do not include camping or accommodation at event sites.
We encourage all trail travellers and event-goers to book accommodation directly with local providers in each town along the trail. Accommodation options, site layouts, and restrictions will vary, so we recommend checking with providers ahead of time.
Many Outback caravan parks can accommodate caravans and vehicles of various sizes. Local tourism and council websites are a great place to start your planning.
Accommodation resources by town:
Charleville
Tambo
Barcaldine
Longreach
Winton
Hughenden
Julia Creek
Mount Isa
The purpose of our Trails is to make a 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.
The local communities represent a large percentage of our audiences at our events and we wish nothing more for them to have that opportunity.
Trail Travellers play an important role in supporting Outback communities, staying, eating, shopping and attending events injects valuable economic benefit into regional towns.
We know from talking to our community partners & councils they want us to hit the road and bring you all with us and support their communities.
We will maintain regular contact with the communities along the Trail to keep Trail Travellers and stakeholders updated if there are any changes or advice regarding fuel availability.
Yes – our Trail is designed to be accessible and safe along sealed highways with regular fuel stops and clear communication of next fuel stop.
The safety of our travellers and staff and the communities along the trail is our main priority.
At this point, we remained committed to delivering the Outback Trail while it is considered the safe and responsible option.
We are aware the fuel situation is evolving. We are monitoring the situation closely and are in regular contact with the communities we are travelling to and the relevant authorities.
Try to arrive 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 to avoid driving at these times.
We will communicate regular updates via email, social media and our website.
We’re aware of recent flooding in parts of Outback Queensland. We are working closely with all venues and local partners so we can share any important updates with you.
Use qldtraffic.qld.gov.au to stay across the most up to date driving conditions.
Travelling to outback Queensland can be an adventure, and there are several public transport options available, though it's important to note that public transport can be limited in remote areas. Here are the primary ways to get there:
1. Greyhound Australia
Bus Services: Greyhound offers long-distance bus services that connect major cities like Brisbane, Cairns, and Rockhampton to various destinations in outback Queensland including Roma and Charleville.
Discover more at https://www.greyhound.com.au/.
2. Queensland Rail
The Spirit of the Outback: This is a long-distance train service that connects Brisbane to Longreach, passing through key outback Queensland towns. It offers a scenic, comfortable journey. The Westlander: This service operates between Brisbane and Charleville.
Discover more at queenslandrailtravel.com.au.
3. Air Travel
Regional Airports: While not exactly public transport, you can fly into regional airports in the outback, such as Roma and Charleville. Airlines like QantasLink operate flights to these destinations, often with connections from larger cities like Brisbane or Cairns.
4. Car Hire
While not public transport, renting a car gives you the flexibility to explore the outback at your own pace. Major cities like Brisbane and Cairns have car rental agencies that offer 4WD vehicles, which are ideal for the terrain of Outback Queensland.
Always take snacks and extra water for the journey, as well as a spare tyre, map and small first-aid kit. It’s not necessary but can also be handy to have a satellite-phone or Telstra mobile and a jerry can of spare fuel.
You can call the QMF head office at 07 3010 6600 or email [email protected].
If you are trying to get in touch with our team during the Outback Trail 24-9th May please allow 24hours for our team to respond, we are out on the road just like you and may not have access to reliable reception.
At every event, there will be a box office team who you can always reach out to.
Tickets will be emailed to the nominated email address provided during booking. You can log into your Ferve account using your purchase email to retrieve these if misplaced.
While we understand that rising fuel costs are impacting travel plans for some people, our ticketing policies remain in place and we are not offering refunds.
These Terms and Conditions are clearly communicated at the time of purchase and are in line with Live Performance Australia guidelines. For those who can no longer attend, tickets can be resold via our official resale platform, Tixel.
Currently all events are going ahead and our team along with the communities are getting ready to welcome you to the Outback across April & May.
The majority of our audience are locals from Outback communities, and these events are created as much for them as they are for visitors. Keeping events affordable and ensuring they can go ahead for these communities is a key priority for us and core to our purpose.
The Outback Trail team will remain in contact with our Ticket holders to provide all updates where required. All ticketholders will also be sent a full digital program inclusive of weather and road information closer to the Trail beginning.
At every event, we will have a friendly box office team that you can also reach out to to find your tickets.
In many cases our events are not pet friendly.
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.
The only events on the Outback Trail that are accepting pets are Julia Creek and Barcaldine. Please note animals must be on leash or restrained at all times.
Pleae check both your order and individual ticket name.
In many cases our events extend across multiple days or you have purchased a bundle ticket with multiple days.
Each ticket will stipulate the event date or name that this is valid for. Trail travellers, please use your individual event barcoded ticket for entry into each event.
For specific information and a full list of items, check the individual event pages on our website.
We want to ensure that the event is inclusive, safe, and enjoyable for all of our patrons. If you have any access requirements (eg accessible seating/parking, assistance animals, companion tickets), 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 very best to tailor our support so that you have an excellent experience at the event.
Each Qld Music Trail 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 here.
Expect pleasantly warm weather in South West QLD throughout April & May. Daytime temperatures typically hover around 30 degrees celsius, but be sure to chuck a jumper in your bag as evenings tend to cool down to around 15 degrees celsius.
We recommend checking the latest weather conditions before hitting the road to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
In most towns, Telstra provides reliable mobile coverage, while other networks have more limited coverage. Coverage is limited but improving on roads between towns, so you may wish to bring a satellite phone for added assurance. If you’re stuck in a pinch with mobile coverage, you can still pick up a public phone in all towns. Standard national and mobile calls are now free from Telstra pay phones and some are also fitted with free Wi-Fi.
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.
Yes, when there is no fire ban or restrictions in place. 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.
Information can also be obtained at any time by phoning free call: 1800 020 440.