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Thrushton National Park, Qld
We absolutely loved our few days of remote outback camping here – all that red dirt is so good for the soul! Thrushton National Park is about 102km north-west of St George and 40km north-east of Bollon and has been a gazetted Queensland National Park since 1990. Spring wildflowers and golden wattle are abundant here amongst the spinifex and mulga scrub. Located within Thrushton National Park are the remains of the old homestead, including the…
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The Dig Tree Reserve, Qld
The 14 kilometres from the turn off on the Adventure Way were tough going, but once we arrived at the iconic Dig Tree site we agreed it was well worth it. We spent two nights camped right beside Cooper Creek and it was stunning! The Dig Tree Reserve site is located in remote south-western Queensland in the heart of Channel Country. There was lots of water and plenty of birdlife making the most of this…
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Kooroorinya Falls Nature Reserve, Qld
Whilst we love a good free camp, inexpensive locations like this one tick a number of boxes for us: clean toilets and showers; opportunities to meet likeminded travellers; not so crowded; great photo opportunities, just to name a few! This has to be one of outback Queensland’s best kept secrets! If you are travelling along the Flinders Highway, turn south at Prairie and follow the Prairie-Muttaburra Road for approximately 54km to enjoy a stay at…
