Live Music – Drew Blundell

11 April, 2026 25 April, 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming Drew Blundell back to Charlotte Plains from 11 – 25 April 2026!

Drew is an Australian country and contemporary folk artist known for his soulful vocals, melodic guitar work, and multi-instrumental ability. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has carved a reputation as a compelling live performer, busker, and recording artist whose style blends classic country roots with modern sensibilities.

Stars of Charlotte Plains 2026

25 June, 2026 @ 12:00 pm 28 June, 2026 @ 12:00 pm

Outback Festival

We’re excited to announce the return of Stars of Charlotte Plains 2026!

This three-day, family-friendly camping event offers the ultimate Outback adventure in the heart of Queensland. Set in the picturesque Charlotte Plains, near Cunnamulla, the event will feature live music, camping, food trucks, artesian baths, yabbying, tug-o-war, fun run, and more! 

Bookings

To Book:

1. Click the blue ‘Book Now’ button and choose a 2-Day or 3-Day Pass from the dropdown. 
2. Please list numbers of adults/students/children/under 5’s per vehicle. Additional vehicles can be added to your booking through the green ‘+ Add to Booking’ button when prompted.
NB Campsite is included in your ticket, so no need to book this separately.

Highlights

Live Music – Stay tuned for the line-up dropping soon!
Outback Camping – Bring the van or brave a tent, it’s all part of the unpowered camping adventure!
Artesian Baths – Soak in our naturally heated outdoor tubs and springs, a bucket list experience at Charlotte Plains.
Family Activities – Participate in a tug-of-war, cheer on your favourite yabby, and make your way through a themed fun run!
Food Trucks & Bore Bar – Savour a variety of delicious eats by local food vendors and grab sundowners at the bar.
• Wide Open Skies
– Enjoy breath-taking sunrises, sunsets, and stargazing!

Supporters

Festival FAQs

All guests will be required to check in upon arrival.

Check-In: From 12pm | Thursday 25th June 2026 (3-Day Pass) OR Friday 26th June 2026 (2-Day Pass) (unless you have booked to stay with us prior)

Check-Out: Before 12pm | Sunday 28th June 2026 (unless you have booked to stay with us longer)

Your ticket includes an unpowered campsite at the Bore Campsite. With plenty of space available, sites are not pre-allocated, so you can choose to camp near the Bore Head or further down the Bore Drain for a quieter, more peaceful experience.

If you are travelling as part of a group, we recommend arriving together as it may be difficult to save spots for late arrivals.

IMPORTANT: You must not camp within 20m of the Bore. You will be asked to move if you set up camp within this parameter.

Hot Artesian baths, basic toilets/showers, several long drops around the campsite, and shared laundry facilities.

There is NO 3G, 4G, or 5G phone reception.

You have access to 10 mins of free usage. You can only use in one sitting. Once that is over, you can then pay $10 which gives you 5GB.

There is 4KM of unsealed, good dirt road coming off the bitumen highway at the Creek Road (Widgeegoarra) entrance to the Bore Campsite.

All roads are perfectly suitable for 2 wheel drive vehicles, as long as there hasn’t been any recent heavy rain. Roads are flat and generally in good condition.

No bookings are required for our hot artesian baths. The Bore and Baths are available for guest use throughout the festival.

Please be considerate to other guests, wishing to have a bath. Due to the mineral content of the water and the 40°C temperature, it is recommended to only stay in the tubs/water for 20 minutes.

Yes, there is Artesian water with taps at the shed, toilet block and a separate washing up area. It is suitable to drink and can be potted to use for your caravan or campsite. However, please bring water bottles, if you don’t like the taste.

Yes! Our fantastic food vendors will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner items available for purchase. Alternatively, please ensure you bring adequate food to Charlotte Plains for the duration of the festival.

Black-water: Please be aware that there are NO black-water dump points on-site at Charlotte Plains. The nearest dump points are located in Cunnamulla or Bollon. DO NOT dump black-water waste in long-drops, toilets or surrounding shrubbery.

Grey-water: You are welcome to dump your grey water anywhere that is NOT a communal area.

A $200 fee will be applied to your account if you are caught dumping waste incorrectly.

Please refer to our Payments, Cancellations, and Refund Policy.

Ticket Buyers are encouraged to come prepared for all weather, including bringing ponchos and wearing appropriate footwear.

Gallery

Images by Allie Lee (Stars 2023) & Aaron Kibble (Stars 2025)

Live Music – The Cartwheels

8 May, 2026 14 May, 2026

Golden Guitar winners Wendy Phypers and Dave Patterson return to Charlotte Plains with their signature country, western swing, and bluegrass on 8-14 May at the Bore Campsite.

With five studio albums under their belt, including their self-titled release recorded in Victoria and Nashville, The Cartwheels are known for Wendy’s incredible vocals and heartfelt originals. Their latest single Who Careshas topped Australian country charts, celebrating love, life, and family. Performing since the early ’90s with bands like The Sparnetts and The Happening Thang, Wendy and Dave continue to delight audiences nationwide with their timeless country sound.

September School Holidays

September 20 October 6

Join us at Charlotte Plains for the September school holidays!

We have hot baths, campfires, bike track, ice-cream, farm animals, audio tours, and more! Enjoy a great line-up of live music and the AFL grand final, accompanied by our licensed bar.

NB. The school holidays do get busy at Charlotte Plains – if you’re after a more peaceful stay, please set up camp further away from the main areas of the Bore Campsite or plan to visit outside of school holidays. Thank you!

Live Music – Swifty

September 28 September 30

Finish off the school holidays right with live tunes from Swifty at the Bore Campsite from 28-30 September, 2025. 

Swifty has been entertaining crowds for 40 years in the UK and across Europe, before moving to Australia in 2021. He loves unleashing his repertoire of oldies but goodies from the 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s, along with a humorous tale or two.

Live Music – Clare Cowley

September 20 September 26

Clare Cowley will perform at the Bore Campsite from 20-26 September, 2025. 

Velvety vocalist & Meanjin based musician, Clare Cowley, charmed listeners with country blues vinyl album, Desire Notes in 2023. Clare grew up with singalongs around the piano in her hometown of Allora. With songs that evoke the likes of Sarah Blasko, Clare was a Highly Commended Artist at the Queensland Music Awards 2024.

Touring her music around Australia, Clare has supported the likes of Neil Murray. The new ‘Rock & Druins’ EP is another self-illustrated expression of wonder that anticipates Clare’s 3rd full length album ‘Handwritten Letter’ to be released in 2026.

Clare Cowley at Charlotte Plains in Outback Queensland

Live Music – Mark Porter

September 14 September 19

Mark Porter will perform at the Bore Campsite from 14-19 September, 2025.

Mark is a third generation musician, influenced by the early music that came out of Americas Deep South. With rich vocals, his renditions are raw, played on Acoustic and Dobro slide guitars.

He has performed at festivals including Gympie Music Muster, Agnes Water Blues, Roots & Rock Festival, Rotorua Blues Festival, Festival of King Island, Airlie Beach Festival of Music, and Cooktown Discovery Festival.

Live music by Mark Porter at Charlotte Plains in Outback Queensland