Published Sunday, 10 August, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
101 things to see and do in Queensland’s Outback
A new guide which lists 101 things to do in Queensland’s Outback was launched by Tourism Minister Desley Boyle at the Mount Isa Rodeo today.
Ms Boyle said the 101 Things to Experience in Queensland’s Outback brochure, developed by Tourism Queensland in partnership with the Outback Queensland Tourism Association, focused on the range of unique and quirky experiences the destination offered.
“More than 30,000 copies of the guide have been printed for distribution through visitor information centres and the Outback Queensland Tourism Association website,” Ms Boyle said.
“The brochure lists a range of activities from fishing for yellowbelly on the Thomson River to driving the world’s longest main street (188km) between Mount Isa and Camooweal.
“Queensland’s Outback is also home to some unique events that you won’t find anywhere else in the world such as the Julia Creek Dirt ‘n’ Dust Festival and the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo.”
Ms Boyle said Queensland’s Outback had a huge variety of experiences and attractions to offer tourists and the region continued to be a favourite destination for travellers.
“More and more people are finding out that Queensland’s Outback offers amazing experiences,” Ms Boyle said.
“From the Riversleigh Fossil Fields to the vast Simpson Desert, from the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame at Longreach and the Charleville Cosmos Centre to Birdsville, there is so much to see and do.
“Guides such as this are an ideal way of featuring just how much is on offer in an easy-to-read format that helps visitors plan their trip.”
Ms Boyle said Queensland’s Outback had had a strong start to the winter season.
“I am hopeful the trend will continue and that we will see an improvement on visitor numbers for the rest of the year,” Ms Boyle said.
“Last year there were more than 524,000 visitors to Queensland’s Outback.
“The positive trend also reflects the commitment demonstrated by Tourism Queensland, the Outback Queensland Tourism Association and industry partners who work hard to collectively promote the region.
“It is great to see Queensland’s Outback doing so well.”
Further information can be found by visiting www.outbackholidays.info.
Media contact:
Minister’s Office – Marcus Taylor 3225 1005 or 0419 025 326
Tourism Queensland – Kerri Anderson 3535 5010
Ms Boyle said the 101 Things to Experience in Queensland’s Outback brochure, developed by Tourism Queensland in partnership with the Outback Queensland Tourism Association, focused on the range of unique and quirky experiences the destination offered.
“More than 30,000 copies of the guide have been printed for distribution through visitor information centres and the Outback Queensland Tourism Association website,” Ms Boyle said.
“The brochure lists a range of activities from fishing for yellowbelly on the Thomson River to driving the world’s longest main street (188km) between Mount Isa and Camooweal.
“Queensland’s Outback is also home to some unique events that you won’t find anywhere else in the world such as the Julia Creek Dirt ‘n’ Dust Festival and the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo.”
Ms Boyle said Queensland’s Outback had a huge variety of experiences and attractions to offer tourists and the region continued to be a favourite destination for travellers.
“More and more people are finding out that Queensland’s Outback offers amazing experiences,” Ms Boyle said.
“From the Riversleigh Fossil Fields to the vast Simpson Desert, from the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame at Longreach and the Charleville Cosmos Centre to Birdsville, there is so much to see and do.
“Guides such as this are an ideal way of featuring just how much is on offer in an easy-to-read format that helps visitors plan their trip.”
Ms Boyle said Queensland’s Outback had had a strong start to the winter season.
“I am hopeful the trend will continue and that we will see an improvement on visitor numbers for the rest of the year,” Ms Boyle said.
“Last year there were more than 524,000 visitors to Queensland’s Outback.
“The positive trend also reflects the commitment demonstrated by Tourism Queensland, the Outback Queensland Tourism Association and industry partners who work hard to collectively promote the region.
“It is great to see Queensland’s Outback doing so well.”
Further information can be found by visiting www.outbackholidays.info.
Media contact:
Minister’s Office – Marcus Taylor 3225 1005 or 0419 025 326
Tourism Queensland – Kerri Anderson 3535 5010