To truly connect with Australia – and each other – Anthony and Angie Moore and their boys Lachie, 13 and Riley, 11 road tripped through outback Queensland.
Lifelong family memories were made over the two weeks they visited Roma, Charleville, Longreach, Winton, the Sapphire Gemfields, Carnavon Gorge and Gayndah.
“It was such an amazing experience that I would highly recommend to other families,” Angie said. “And, if one other family can benefit from my advice, that would be awesome!
“The trip was an experience so different from anything we have ever seen before – generally we have stayed in coastal areas – and I would highly rate it as a family holiday.
“The thing we noticed and enjoyed was how each outback town had its own character and charm. I wasn’t expecting that. And all of the wildlife we saw out there was amazing.”
Angie planned the trip over three months.
She said it took “a lot of hours” researching the best route to take, what tours to book and then aligning the accommodation.
Highlights included the Cosmos Centre in Charleville, the Stockman’s Experience at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Longreach, the “amazing“ Dinosaur Stampede near Winton and the world’s largest sapphire walk-in underground mine in Rubyvale.
Angie said the night safari tour at Carnarvon Gorge was her son Lachie’s “absolute favorite thing of the whole trip”, while the Rangelands Rifts and Sunset Tour in Winton was also spectacular.
She said “if you have the time” the centre of Queensland monument at Muttaburra was worth visiting.
And, Angie’s top tips for a family road trip through outback Queensland? “Be very organised on your trip and have your tours planned and accommodation booked.
“Because, particularly if you’re with the kids, it’s going to be school holidays and everything is busy.
“Travelling all that way, you don’t want to miss out on tours you really want to do.”
