Top Outback Queensland Nature and Wildlife Tours

Around 95 million years ago, a myriad of dinosaurs stampeded along a streambed. Thanks to a miracle of geology, 3,300 of their footprints still survive today, in Winton’s mesa country. Experience them without the self-drive strain when you book this small-group package direct from your hotel. It includes Carisbrooke Station landscapes, a guided tour of the Stampede, a stroll along Spinifex Walk, lunch, and coffee and/or tea.

Experience the beauty of the Rangelands Outback Camp in the evening, after the heat of the day has passed. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Winton and transported to Rangelands in time for sunset. Admire the changing hues in the sky and across the land from a spectacular viewpoint. Nibbles will be provided so just bring your own drinks.

Reaching one of Australia’s most remarkable fossil sites on your own can be challenging, especially when you want to get real insight from what you’re seeing. This guided day tour to Lark Quarry Conservation Park makes it easy to visit the "Dinosaur Stamped," where more than 3,000 preserved footprints reveal a dramatic moment from around 95 million years ago. With a guide offering insight into the area's geology and prehistoric landscape, gain a better understanding of the site while enjoying wide-open outback scenery.

Discover the beauty of Roma Bush Gardens on a guided nature walk with Boobook Explore. Follow a gentle 1-kilometre trail through reforested bushland, rich with native flora and fauna. Marvel at the impressive River Red Gums, listen for water birds and observe wildlife around the historic Railway Dam. With insights from your expert nature guide, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the region’s unique ecosystems and natural heritage. Relaxing, educational and immersive, this peaceful walk offers an authentic connection to Queensland’s biodiversity and a refreshing escape into nature.

Delve into the rich tapestry of Roma's landscape, history, and ecology on a small group tour that offers a revealing perspective on this quintessential Australian outback town. Traverse prime agricultural land once recognised by early explorers, including Mount Abundance, where Mitchell and Leichhardt left their marks on history. Led by an eco guide, explore homestead gardens, spot native fauna, and gain insight into the ongoing interplay between humankind and nature. From the bustling Roma sale yards to serene nature spots teeming with wildlife, this tour promises an immersive experience, preserving the legacy of the region's past while celebrating its thriving present.

Enjoy a morning that reveals all the sights and secrets of Roma’s evolution as a vibrant outback town. This is the ideal tour if you want a knowledgeable and entertaining introduction to our history, agricultural heritage and natural environment.

Yaliya’s Stories. Yaliya means “Sky” in the local Gangalidda Language and this tour focuses on Indigenous Storytelling under the Stars and including some (Stargazing) with exclusive access to Australia’s largest salt pans, you can discover the brilliance of the night sky through state-of-the-art telescopes against a canvas of total darkness. Your local Gangalidda guide will share Dreamtime stories and their cultural interpretation of the universe in accordance with the phases of the moon. Dubbed the ‘Plains of Promise’ by 19th-century explorers, the salt pans of the lower Gulf region are an awe-inspiring natural landscape steeped in cultural significance.

Follow the trail of Australia’s outback pioneers on this tour down the Longreach-Windorah mail route. Gallop through the bush and down dusty roads on a restored stagecoach, just like settlers used in the 19th century. This family-friendly outback throwback includes a traditional smoko (scones with jam, cream, and tea), a classic Australian bush movie screening, and time to browse the Cobb and Co Courtyard collection.

Embark on a gorgeous sunset cruise along the Thompson River. The crew shares stories about the wildlife and indigenous cultures as you enjoy the scenery and on-board bar with complimentary snacks. As the stars come out, you’ll dock at Smithy’s Out back Dinner & Show for a memorable two-course camp-oven-style dinner with live entertainment.

Go on an open-top double-decker safari through the Australian outback on the Kinnon-family hosted Nogo Station Experience. Starting with a heritage tour of Longreach, you’ll then head out to Nogo Station’s historic shearing sheds, where you’ll learn about the prized Merino wool. From there, you’ll head out on safari across the vast outback plains, before wrapping up with a traditional pioneer ‘smoko’ under the gum trees at Captain Starlight’s Camp.