Longreach was where it felt like we were really beginning our trip, as it was where we were meeting our friends. We got in late after what was a long drive for us and a short drive by Outback standards. We saw brolgas, and amazing flat outback sunsets. We went to the Qantas Museum, including …

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Because it was September school holidays which is prime time to do this trip, I could only get one night in Charleville. I would recommend spending at least two there but we managed to fit a lot in. We started off with a look around the WWII Secret Base, then we check into our motel …

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The first part of our trip was out to Roma. We had decided not to camp this time, and to stay in motels and cabins, so that was different for us. I think we stopped in Dalby for lunch. This first day had a detour out to Caliguel Lagoon where my aunt and uncle were …

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It was a short drive to Winton so we left after going to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame and having lunch in Longreach (we went to Darcy’s Diner, which was a great choice). We drove into Winton which was I realised that I’d assumed Longreach and Winton were similar sizes but I was wrong on …

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