Qld Music Trails

Qld Music Trails Let the music take you.

13/09/2026

What do dinosaurs, live music and an RV have in common? They’re all part of the adventure when you hit the road on the Outback Trail.

And by the sounds of it, this Trail Traveller was having a whole lot of fun along the way!

From sightseeing and discovering things she’d never seen before, to a night of live music at Outback Sounds, it’s the freedom to explore Experience Outback Queensland, Australia between each Trail stop that makes the road trip such a memorable part of the experience!

There’s a lot that goes into bringing live music and our stage to life.Across our Trails, Neighbourhood Productions play...
10/09/2026

There’s a lot that goes into bringing live music and our stage to life.

Across our Trails, Neighbourhood Productions plays an important role in making that happen, providing much of the staging, audio and lighting that transforms our regional event locations into spaces ready for incredible live music.

From the stage an artist steps onto to the sound that carries across the crowd and the lighting that sets the scene as the sun goes down, great production is a huge part of creating the experiences our audiences know and love.

Taking events of this scale across regional Queensland comes with its own unique challenges, and having experienced production partners behind us helps make each stop along the Trail possible.

A big thank you to the Neighbourhood Productions team for helping us set the stage, quite literally, for some pretty special moments across Queensland.

📸 Glenn Hunt Photographer

🎤 Jem Cassar-Daley Music Mid Drift Band Tjaka Boy & Bear

09/09/2026

After joining us two years ago, this Trail traveller decided to hit the road and do it all over again.

Along the way, it’s been the music, the local talent and the people they’ve met that have made the journey through Experience Outback Queensland, Australia one to remember.

That’s the beauty of the Outback Trail. It gives you a reason to get out on the road, spend time in regional communities and experience a side of Queensland that stays with you long after you head home.

And when our Trail travellers tell us they’d recommend the experience to others and keep coming back themselves, we think that says it all.

08/09/2026

For Outback Trail ambassador and performer Tori Darke, some of the most special moments of this year’s Trail came from seeing travellers slow down, explore, support local businesses and genuinely connect with the people who welcomed them at every stop.

From taking in Outback Queensland from the road to watching Trail Travellers become part of the places they visited, these are some of Tori’s favourite moments from an unforgettable adventure.

Experience Outback Queensland, Australia

Earlier this year, our team and some of our Reef Trail travellers called NRMA Parks and Resorts Airlie Beach Holiday Par...
03/09/2026

Earlier this year, our team and some of our Reef Trail travellers called NRMA Parks and Resorts Airlie Beach Holiday Park home while joining us for Between the Tides.

And when you’re spending a few days exploring the Whitsundays, having the right place to come back to makes all the difference.

Just moments from the heart of Airlie Beach, the holiday park has options for all kinds of travellers, from comfortable cabins to powered camping sites and plenty of room for caravans and motorhomes.

It’s a place to settle in between adventures, meet fellow travellers and enjoy a slower pace after a day spent exploring everything this beautiful part of Queensland has to offer.

If the Whitsundays are on your road trip list, add the NRMA Parks and Resorts Airlie Beach Holiday Park to your itinerary. 💙

📸 Grey Rose Photographics

27/08/2026

While much of the country is reaching for scarves and heaters, the Whitsundays are still serving up sunshine.

Winter here means clear blue skies, warm days by the water and evenings best spent outdoors.

Last month, our Reef Trail brought Between the Tides to Airlie Beach, filling the foreshore with incredible artists, welcoming locals and visitors alike to experience this remarkable part of Queensland.

It's the kind of place that makes you want to stay just one more day.

If you're planning a winter escape, the Whitsundays are waiting.

🎵 Boy & Bear

Tourism Whitsundays Whitsunday Regional Council Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC Visit Queensland, Australia

25/08/2026

Every Trail leaves a lasting impression, not just on the people travelling it but on the communities that welcome us.

As visitors arrive in towns like Tambo, cafés become busier, accommodation fills with guests, local businesses welcome new customers and the benefits ripple throughout the region.

It's a reminder that live music has the power to do more than entertain. It can help strengthen local economies and encourage more people to discover the incredible places that make Outback Queensland so unique.

It's something we couldn't achieve without the support of partners like Experience Outback Queensland, Australia , who share our passion for showcasing the people, places and experiences that make this part of the state so extraordinary.

Hear from Jeff at Tambo Mill Motel & Caravan Park as he shares what welcoming the Outback Trail means for his business and the wider community.

Visit Queensland, Australia

24/08/2026

Every stop along the Outback Trail has a story to tell.

For communities like Barcaldine, welcoming Trail visitors is about more than hosting an event. It's an opportunity to showcase the town and share the warm hospitality that Outback Queensland is known for.

When people travel our Outback Trail, they don't just experience incredible live music. They discover the people, places and businesses that make each destination unique.

Hear from Sharon at Hotel Shakespeare Barcaldine as she reflects on what the Outback Trail means for her business and the wider Barcaldine community. 💛

Visit Queensland, Australia
Experience Outback Queensland, Australia

This is the Whitsundays doing what the Whitsundays does, slowing people down and immersing them in the moment. At this y...
24/08/2026

This is the Whitsundays doing what the Whitsundays does, slowing people down and immersing them in the moment.

At this year's Between the Tides, 74 Islands Distillery shared their locally made drinks with travellers.

It's the local businesses who open their doors to us that turn a music event into something memorable and unique that people carry with them well after they've left.

📸 Glenn Hunt Photographer

Congratulations to the winner of the Ekka Country Music Showdown Competition, Jessica Holbrok, who blew the judges away ...
18/08/2026

Congratulations to the winner of the Ekka Country Music Showdown Competition, Jessica Holbrok, who blew the judges away with her beautiful original song dedicated to her late father.

An exceptional performance that brings identity and soul into her music. As part of Jess’s first place prize, she has won a spot performing on our Outback Trail 2027.

Welcome to the Family Jess! 🎸

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