Outback Queensland Road Trip from Winton to Emerald

Outback Queensland Road Trip from Winton to Emerald

This week we journey from the Outback to the Ocean, saying goodbye to Winton and travelling 600km to Emerald, in Queensland’s Central Highlands. We find out what it's like to camp in the Outback of Australia, Queensland.

We overnight in the sleepy town of Alpha, famous for its fossilised wood, and set up camp for a week at one of our favourite spots just south of Emerald, Lake Maraboon.

We spend days visiting the nearby Sapphire Gemfields, immersing ourselves in the history and culture of the area, exploring underground mines and trying our hand at fossicking for precious and beautiful gemstones! Will we find the big one?

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We are an ordinary Australian family, creating extraordinary experiences. We've taken a leap of faith, packed up our lives, said goodbye to the 9-5 grind and hello to 24/7 - life as a traveling family!

Being complete caravanning newbies, we are hoping the experiences we share through our Family Travel Australia series will not only have an educational element, but will inspire you to take your own leap of faith, get outdoors and make memories that will last.

We live by the mantra "You don't need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step!"

[rejoiceyoga]

I enjoyed this so much! I loved the story of the Rubyvale Gem Gallery!! You could feel Peter's genuine passion for mining sapphires and the lifestyle they created. It shows you anything is possible in this life! I have actually had the privilege of visiting this family and their business and you will never meet more genuine, caring people, excited to share their part of the world with you!

[gregpaterno]

That’s got to be one of the best episode ever done we would love to go around with your family just beutiful

[kellieturpin]

Wow 😮 i love following your journeys and so does my hubby, our dream will come true in good time 💜

[paulm]

I’ve been watching your vids for a while now but it’s the first time I’ve commented I really enjoyed this one as do I normally, just wanted say what a great little family you guys are and your presenting skill are getting really good keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[gerdacoonan]

That was a wonderful show again. The further west you guys travel, the more relaxed you look. I am always fascinated with flood depth gauges; when you look around and try and imagine the staggering amount of water that would be spread over the immediate and surrounding country, is always hard to get your head around.
That was a wonderful interview and life story with Peter Brown. He is just as passionate now as he was in the beginning, fantastic and inspiring to listen to.
Your coverage of the mine and mine head operation was a nice piece of work, congratulations. Hope you find a decent gem that Kate can wear with pride. I think she would have been reluctant to remove some of those she tried on in the shop. Thanks again for your efforts in putting this together and sharing, take care, cheers.

[carolmurray]

We’re friends of John Elliott, will make sure he subscribes. Love Winton and love your YouTube.

[loub]

Hey guys the AIATIS shop has indigenous maps of Australia. It would be really good to also refer to the Indigenous name of the part of the country you are visiting . A learning experience for everyone and a mark of respect for our First Nation people. Love your vids.

[russellcox]

Hi Guys just seen this video, great work. My wife and I have just come back from the outback. Winton / Ruby Vale and more. We were just like you with excitement of finding some gems.Have subscribed, looking at more vids,  will follow, regards Russell.

[LocksmithSteve]

You forgot to stop in Longreach. Qantas Museum & The Stockmans Hall Of Fame + heaps of other great stuff. ??

[marilynpalmer]

Hello guys. Just stumbled onto your page. We are about to take a 2 week trip to winton from Rockhampton. What do you suggest. 2 adults and van. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Regards Marilyn n Allan

[PriyankaTimesFiles]

Wow . Nice . Cute kid: Priyanka From london

[zacandmillie]

I noticed something was missing... where are the flies outdoors that should have been annoying everyone?