When it comes to adventuring with offroad caravans, Queensland has some of the most accessible 4WD tracks that make ticking off bucket list outback destinations a breeze. However, the real challenge is making sure you’ve got an off-road caravan or camper trailer that will go the distance.
Unlike other imported camper trailers, JAWA hybrid campers have been modified specifically to push the boundaries of off-road exploration by allowing our customers to navigate the most rugged terrain and withstand the harsh Australian elements. It’s not difficult to find 4WD tracks that can accommodate caravans. Queensland becomes much more accessible when you travel with an off-road camper as it allows you to easily setup camp in some of the most remote and stunning places in the outback. Plus, caravanning across Queensland means you can bring the comforts of home with you wherever you go and if you do get stuck in what can easily become life-threatening conditions, you’ll have everything you need to wait it out. So, fasten your seatbelts, fuel up and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!
The Birdsville Track – Made for Queensland Caravanning
Load up your off-road camper for Queensland’s ultimate outback adventure! The Birdsville Track runs from Marree in northern South Australia, to Birdsville just over the border in outback Queensland. Once Australia’s most hazardous stock route, the Birdsville Track is an unsealed road that is graded regularly so the stony track with large pebbles (gibbers and dry sand) is more than manageable with a caravan or camper trailer. After rain, the road will become impassable quickly, so watch out for the weather forecast before you go.
As far as 4WD tracks Queensland go, The Birdsville Track is a lengthy one covering about 517km and cutting through three deserts – the Tirari Desert, Sturts Stony Desert, and the Simpson Desert. This legendary dirt road, that will take you approximately two days to complete, was once an Aboriginal trading route that led from waterhole to waterhole.
Features of the Birdsville Track that we think you will most enjoy include viewing the Lake Harry ruins, soaking in a warm artesian spa bath at Clayton, touring the Mulka Ruins and dropping into the Mungerannie Hotel. Plus, who can refuse a stop at The Birdsville Hotel? If you time your visit right, you can even attend the famous Birdsville Races.
Lake Nuga Nuga is One of the Best 4WD Tracks Queensland Has to Offer
Prepare yourself to discover a postcard worthy oasis on the plains of Arcadia Valley. Surrounded by Mt Warrinilla and Mt Kirk, Lake Nuga Nuga is a sight to behold. About 216km by road north of Roma, Lake Nuga Nuga is in the Carnarvon Region and is known to the local Aboriginal tribe, the Karingbal people, as Wagan Wagan. Lake Wagan Wagan is of cultural importance to the Karingbal people as they believe it is the home of two Rainbow Serpents.
The lake is known for its dead trees that provide fantastic photo opportunities with beautiful reflections, especially when the water is calm. In Autumn, the lake is filled with flowering water lilies and the sunsets are spectacular. The abundance of birdlife, (more than 150 different birds have been recorded in the park), make Lake Nuga Nuga a much-loved destination for bird watchers and photographers.
You can easily fit an off-road caravan or camper trailer at most of the bush campsites that are positioned along the banks of Lake Nuga Nuga National Park. The gravel road is in excellent condition but after rain, the 7km road out of the National Park becomes extremely boggy.
The Drovers and Pioneers Trail
This 4WD track starts in Mt Isa within Queensland’s expansive North West Outback and will see you travel an 897km round trip over 6 days across a mix of sealed and unsealed roads. Highlights include visiting Urangandie, a tiny town positioned where the Boulia, Cloncurry and Camooweal mail runs historically converged. Urangandie was once an important stopover for drovers taking Northern Territory cattle to market but these days it only has a permanent population of approximately 14 people. You will want to stop in for a beverage at the ‘Dangi Pub’ and have a yarn with the locals.
From here, you can head to Boulia and if you time it right, you can watch the famous Boulia Camel Races held annually on the third weekend in July. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Min Min Light phenomena where you may see floating, fast-moving balls of colour that glow in the night sky over a stretch of 120 kilometres.
The Drovers and Pioneers Trail will blow you away with its ever-changing landscapes, and long stretches of grazing land located alongside rocky outcrops. If you’re into Australian wildlife you’ll be treated to seeing wedge-tail eagles, several types of hawks, emus, brolgas, cockatoos, and parrots in the wild. And keep an eye out for the ‘bicycle tree’ too. It’s guaranteed to give you a laugh!
Caravans Queensland – the Dos and Don’ts of Exploring the Outback with a Caravan
We know that you’re itching to hit the road and explore our big, beautiful country. Before you head off, there are a few essential items that you will need to ensure comfortable adventuring:
- Heavy-duty off-road caravan suspension
- Heavy-duty off-road caravan coupling
- Caravan dust reduction system
- Plenty of water and water storage
- A reliable solar power system
- Caravan air conditioning
These features and more come standard with our entire JAWA range. Remember if you run into issues on the road while travelling with your JAWA caravan or camper trailer, our stress-free and responsive customer service is here to help no matter where in Australia you are. From breathtaking destinations to remote locations, your adventures will know no bounds when you travel with JAWA.
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