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 The
Plenty Highway accurately doesn't commence till around
the NT/QLD border, to get there you travel from Boulia
in outback Queensland along the Donohue Highway (track).
Typically spoken , the Queensland section of the track
is in the worst condition with long stretches of extreme
bulldust and big holes (making it a dry weather road
only) - the NT section is more regularly maintained
and graded. http://www.exploroz.com/
The Plenty Highway stretches from Western Queensland
to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory There are
two starting off points for this trip. Mt Isa and, further
south, Boulia in Western Queensland. The trip ends at
Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Boulia to Alice
Springs is about 800 km and from Mt Isa about 30 km
longer. The longest stretch without fuel is on the Boulia
to Alice Springs route and is about 460km, between Boulia
and Jervois Homestead, although some fuel may be available
at Tobermorey (phone first (07) 4748 4996.
 The
town of Boulia is the pivotal point of the far west,
with Mount Isa 300 kilometres to the north and Winton
370 kilometres to the east. It is linked to Alice Springs
via the Donohue Highway and the town is acknowledged
as being the Capital of the Channel Country, which gives
rise to the great rivers that flow west to Lake Eyre.
Things to do in Boulia's include the Min Min lights
tour. No-one seems to know just exactly what the phenomenon
is but there have been sightings of these mysterious
Min Min lights for nearly a century and even sceptics
are convinced that the phenomenon really exists. The
Min Min lights first appeared near the site of the old
Min Min Hotel which is located 73 km east of the town
at the junction of the roads from McKinlay and Winton.
The old hotel is now little more than a ruin although
the bottles and the nearby graveyard are a reminder
that it obviously had a colourful past. For a report:
http://www.exploroz.com/
Leaving from Boulia the first leg of the journey is
on the Donohue Highway from Boulia to Tobermorey, about
255 kilometers. If you are taking this route check for
adversed road conditions and with the local authorities
first to see if there has been flooding at the river
crossings further west as, if so your trip could be
delayed or cause you problems in crossing some of the
creeks.
Other sources to view: http://www.overlander.com.au/
About The Outback Way
 The
Outback Way extends 2,750km from Laverton, Western Australia
to Winton, Queensland via central Australia. As a self-drive
route it passes through central Australias deserts,
Ayers Rock, The Olgas, Alice Springs and a host of
fascinating places of interest. The Outback Way is made
up of seven inter-connecting roads including The Great
Central Road (WA); Tjukaruru Road, Lasseter Highway,
Stuart Highway and Plenty Highway (NT); and Donohue
Highway and Min Min Byway (QLD). Collectively these
are
THE OUTBACK WAY
 There
are very few road signs in outback Australia and many
of the Outback Ways places of interest are sometimes
not so easy to find. Then again, it wouldnt be an outback
adventure without an element of surprise! The adventurous
traveller has plenty to discover, and the less adventurous
traveller can safely prepare their outback journey using
this website, the brochure and the Guidebook!
When to travel the Outback Way
www.outbackway.org.au/
 Central
West Towns
Journey to the 'heart of the Outback' and experience
the heritage and cultural history that has shaped the
nation. Explore the majestic landscape that inspired
the lyrics to Banjo Paterson's iconic ballad which resonates
with all Australians. Learn about the pioneering years
through innovative museums, attractions and exhibitions.
Discover the essence of the Outback and its people,
woven into the rich tapestry that is 'Matilda country'.
The Central West is also the perfect place to enjoy
some traditional bush tucker around the campfire and
be entertained with yarns of glory days. Come and see
where the legend of the stockman started, where Qantas
carved its name in the history annals and where our
pastoral industry began.
Aramac
Barcaldine Blackall Boulia Corfield Emmet Ilfracombe
Isisford Longreach Middleton Muttaburra Opalton Tambo
Urandangi Winton Yaraka
Eremaea Birds
A free birding atlas to which anyone can contribute
http://www.eremaea.com/
Boulia
 The
town of Boulia is the pivotal point of the far west,
with Mount Isa 300 kilometres to the north and Winton
370 kilometres to the east. It is linked to Alice Springs
via the Donohue Highway and the town is acknowledged
as being the Capital of the Channel Country, which gives
rise to the great rivers that flow west to Lake Eyre.
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For
more information please contact the Outback Queensland
Tourism Association on phone: 1800 247 966 email: info@outbackqld.com.au.
