We outran a Queensland rainband and settled into Longreach for a couple of steady days. Dry roads, river walks, and a town full of outback character made it a welcome stop after the dash north.

Stonehenge might be small, but its welcoming pub, peaceful free camp and big outback skies make it a memorable stop. A simple, friendly Queensland town that slows you down in all the right ways.

North of Windorah, the highway becomes an RFDS landing strip. For remote communities, this stretch of bitumen can mean survival, a quiet reminder of the Flying Doctor’s lifeline across the outback.

We planned three nights in Quilpie but left a day early to dodge the rain and the black-soil roads that come with it. Still, between the opal history, big skies, and easygoing locals, it’s a town well worth another visit.

From organic dates to hidden caves, Charleville surprised us yet again. Between outback innovation and underground discovery, this Queensland town proves there’s always more to see beyond the red dirt.

Breaking down is never fun, but if it’s going to happen, better in town than out in the middle of nowhere.

We spent several days between Chinchilla Weir and Charley’s Creek, soaking up quiet camps, water views, and time in town. From the Big Melon to lazy creek walks, Chinchilla made an easy, relaxed base on the road.

Miles is a quiet Queensland town that rewards slowing down. From its historical village to its working-town feel, it’s a place where everyday stories of regional life reveal themselves if you stay long enough.

St George is a practical stop in south-west Queensland, with easy access to the Balonne River and a relaxed ride out to E.J. Beardmore Dam. A solid base for a night or two without overthinking it.

From freshwater lakes and towering rainforests to beach highways and shipwrecks, K’gari is the wild heart of Queensland’s coast. We toured, swam, floated, and flew, and left with sand in our souls.

Beach walks, local markets, and whales in calm blue water — Hervey Bay is the coast at its most easygoing. Perfect for slow mornings, sea breezes, and a good reminder to pause awhile.

From the sweet tang of molasses to the final sip of salted caramel rum, the Bundaberg Distillery tour is a mix of history, humour, and Aussie spirit, bold, local, and unmistakably Bundy.

We spent five relaxed days in Rockhampton with favourite brunches at Riverston Tea Rooms, exploring the Railway Museum, and soaking up the creative buzz at the Art Gallery. A perfect blend of history, art, and perfect blue skies.

From the stillness of the Capricorn Caves to the sea breeze at Emu Park, Yeppoon offered a quiet stretch of coast, strong coffee, and a few days to slow down and breathe.

Longreach delivered two bucket-list stops: the Qantas Founders Museum and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. From jumbo jets to saddle shows, this outback hub captures the spirit of Australia from every angle.

Goondiwindi is a relaxed border town where river walks, local history, and cotton farming shape everyday life. Exploring on foot and learning about modern agriculture adds useful context to this practical Queensland centre.

The One Ton Post near Mungindi marks the end of the longest straight section of the Queensland–NSW border. A quiet, historic survey marker that turns an abstract line on the map into something you can stand beside.