Developments

Brown Dog Tours

This new, all-inclusive 13 day ‘Beef and Reef’ tour shows independent travellers the best of Queensland’s outback and the coast. Outback only packages also available. Fortnightly departures ex Brisbane.

Canoe Kayak Paddle-Wheeler Hire

Water vessel hire is now available from Muttaburra for independent travellers to explore the waters where the Landsborough and Thomson Rivers meet.

Kaleidoscope Opal

This new attraction in Yowah allows visitors to try opal fossicking by sorting the mullock heaps through the ‘kaleidoscope’ trommel to find some colour.

Oz Tours Safaris

Oz Tour Safaris now offers a new 12-day adventure safari itinerary through Queensland’s Outback, featuring mostly camping with some cabin/motel accommodation. Three departures are scheduled for 2006 - May, August and September.

Red Earth Boutique Hotel

The Red Earth is a new 4½ star luxury boutique hotel in Mount Isa. With a central CBD location, it also caters for business travellers and offers restaurant and function facilities.