QLD Music Trails Presents
The Outback Trail 2025
The Outback Trail invites you on a one-of-a-kind, self-drive musical adventure through the rugged heartland of Queensland.
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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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. Find out more information about Easter in the Country here
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.
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.
Our fourth stop invites you and your fellow trail-goers to Charlotte Plains in Cunnamulla, the Russell family cherished family-owned and operated sheep station with a century-long legacy. Local voices will join folk-country duo Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (of The Waifs), along with country balladeer Brad Butcher (fresh from The Voice),Together, we'll tip our Akubra's to the spirited tales that define the heart and soul of life on the land.
Start your night at Reels & Railway at the Cunnamulla Railway Station for a screening of an Australian film classic in the town’s cinema. Afterward, head to The Club Boutique Hotel for a delicious dinner and live performance by the talented Sue Ray.
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.
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 by neo-country duo Bronson Diamond & Greta Stanley, ensuring a night as extraordinary as the location itself.
Prepare to keep your feet moving as the electrifying Bella Mackenzie takes the stage, delivering her infectious country-pop sound. Next, the dynamic duo Bronson Diamond and Greta Stanley will enchant the crowd with their full band show - a taste of the timeless magic of Johnny & June. Rounding out this stellar lineup is Australian country superstar James Johnston.
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.