Departure Lounge

Plenty on in the outback From bog snorkelling to yabby races and Australia's toughest rodeos, there are plenty of events in Queensland's outback planned for 2008. At the Julia Creek Dirt 'n' Dust Festival (April 4-6), in north-west Queensland you can join in the cowpoo throwing competition or compete in the outback bogsnorkelling race at a festival famous for the Outback Triathlon, Australia's Best Butt Competition and PBR Touring Pro Bull Riding Rodeo.