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The Outback Trail 2025

QLD Music Trails Presents

The Outback Trail 2025

7:00pm, Sun 20 April, 2025 - 10:00pm, Sat 3 May, 2025
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The Outback Trail invites you on a one-of-a-kind, self-drive musical adventure through the rugged heartland of Queensland.



All Stops → Trail Traveller Pass
20th April - 3rd May

Come on an outback adventure to discover some of the best music, culture & experiences the QLD outback has to offer! Snag a Trail Traveller Pass and gain entry to three of our premier Outback Trail events at a 10% discount! Keen to come along for the whole ride? Be sure to purchase all other events separately to fill out the itinerary!
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STOP 1 → ROMA: OUTBACK MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
Sunday 20 April

This Easter, trade the city buzz for country vibes and endless skies at Easter in the Country! We've teamed up with Roma’s biggest festival to bring you Outback Music Under the Stars—with Headliners Troy Cassar -Daley & Wade Forster to bring you a a night of music, mates, and unforgettable moments.
DAY 2 → ST GEORGE: SADDLE UP
Wednesday 23 April

Grab your swag, round up your mates and head out west for an outback musical adventure. The next stop? St George, where you'll settle along the tranquil banks of the mighty Balonne River.
STOP 3 → NINDIGULLY PUB: THE GULLY SESSIONS
Saturday 26 April  

Join us at The Gully Sessions for a lively afternoon of dancing, singing, and classic pub grub, set to the sounds of country sensation Taylor Moss, country-kissed rock 'n' roller Good Will Remedy, and the spirited fiddle tunes of St. George local Cait Jamieson.
STOP 5 → CHARLOTTE PLAINS: BALLADS & BUSH YARNS
Monday 28 April 

Our fourth stop invites you and your fellow trail-goers to Charlotte Plains in Cunnamulla, a cherished family-owned and operated sheep station with a century-long legacy. Here, you’ll feel the warmth of a true outback welcome from the Russell family as we gather for an intimate evening of storytelling at Ballads & Bush Yarns. Together, we'll tip our Akubra's to the spirited tales that define the heart and soul of life on the land.
STOP 6 → CUNNAMULLA: REELS & RAILWAY
Tuesday 29 April 

No matter which way your outback adventure takes you, you will pass through the quintessential Outback town of Cunnamulla. Famous for its statue of the Cunnamulla Fella - immortalised in song by Slim Dusty – this charming town boasts stunning riverside hot springs and authentic Outback farming homestays. We’ll stop in Cunnamulla to enjoy an evening with the locals.
STOP 7 → THARGOMINDAH: BBQ IN THE BUSH
Wednesday 30 April 

BBQ in the Bush celebrates the outback’s unique community spirit. Join Taylor Moss and the school kids for a special performance, followed by a casual BBQ with the locals on the Thargomindah Oval. As the sun dips below the horizon, kick back and relax with both old friends and new, soaking up the warm hospitality that defines the heart of the outback.
STOP 8 → EROMANGA: UNEARTHED - A NIGHT AT EROMANGA
Thursday 1 May 

Join us for an enchanting evening featuring food on the lawn, engaging Science Talks with a local geologist, guided Museum tours, and live music as the sun sets over the expansive horizon beyond the Museum reserve. Enjoy captivating live performances, ensuring a night as extraordinary as the location itself.
STOP 9 → CHARLEVILLE: OUTBACK SOUNDS
Sunday 3 May 

Outback Sounds will transform the Charleville Showgrounds into an outback oasis, where the spirit of music, arts, food and community bursts to life. We've mustered a star-studded lineup that will have you kicking up your boots on the dance floor!

Driven by music, the Trail will guide you through the Outback's most breathtaking destinations, with each stop inviting a celebration of iconic music moments, enriching cultural experiences and heartfelt local hospitality.

The 2025 Outback Trail reaches a little further in to the South Western region of the Outback, heading west of the Ordinary through St George, Nindigully, Cunnamulla and following the sunset to explore the Natural Sciences Loop with stops in Thargomindah and Eromanga before arriving in Charleville. While we unearth the stories of togetherness and community, we also discover relics of ancient history from a time when the desert was an inland sea. With culture at the heart of our journey, new friendships will be forged, stories shared, and the closeness of the communities who rely on each other through thick and thin, will slowly reveal themselves against the backdrop of the endless Outback stars. 

With an all-star cast of the best Queensland Country music artists, local community performers, First Nations elders and friends, and stunning vocal harmonies ringing in your ears, the 2025 Outback Trail promises to be a truly extraordinary adventure.

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure that can only unfold in the distinct realm of the outback.