2025 OUTBACK RIVER LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stay, what accommodation is available?
We have caravan parks, cabins, hotels, motels, a low cost camping area and more. Please see our Accommodation Webpage for options
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?
Yes we would highly recommend it, although we are organizing an overflow camp grounds to be available for any last minute decisions!
How much does the festival cost?
All the music, circus workshops, lantern making and much more is free. The only costs will be for Long Table Dinner, Emu Egg Painting and Cooking Masterclass.
What things are there to do at the festival?
We have 3 nights and 2 days of free live music, arts workshops, circus and fire twirling workshops and entertainment, a poets breakfast, lantern making, a light parade and light spectacular finale, cooking and camp oven kitchen demonstrations, along with native foods and community markets and both a walking and driving trail to see arts, sculptures and some fantastic lighting displays.
What music is there at the Festival?
We have lots of different music acts planned, with more information being released soon!
What else is there to do in Cunnamulla?
We have the “Cunnamulla All Aboard” 3d light and sound spectacular running every afternoon, the new Cunnamulla Hot Springs will be open during your stay to soak away all your cares and rejuvenate after a busy weekend. There are also plenty of historic and nature walks and trails and lots of photo opportunities. Add to this a day trip out to Eulo, Wyandra or Yowah to experience, mud baths, historic pubs, an outback beach or fossick for a famous Yowah Opal Nut. Check out our “Things to do” webpage.
Are the new Hot Springs open?
Yes they are! For all information on prices, hours and to make a booking (which will be highly recommended over the festival weekend, please see their webpage at cunnamullahotsprings.com!
The hot springs will also be holding live music on the nights of Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April before the Outback River Lights Festival.
Is there food available?
Yes there sure is, from homemade wood fired pizzas, burgers, chips, fresh sandwiches and rolls, great coffee, fairy floss and much more and that’s just on site. Within 300m there are another 3 pubs, coffee shops, cafes, a bakery and much more all offering a variety of food.
Are there other events happening around the region?
Yes there certainly is!!
On the Saturday afternoon from 2pm, we have an annual Race Event called the Noorama Races. if you want an afternoon and night of excitement, take a break from the festival and head an hour south to Noorama. Experience country hospitality, fun and an amazing horse racing meet. Take your caravan, tent or swag down, or jump on a bus back to Cunnamulla at the end of the night.
How do I get to Cunnamulla?
Drive, Fly, Bus or train! Cunnamulla is about 8.5 hours drive from Brisbane, 6.5 hours from Dubbo or 7.5 hours from Toowoomba.
Rex has flights twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays from Brisbane, Qld Rail run the Westlander Train to Cunnamulla twice a week and Murrays Coaches runs a bus twice a week, both from Brisbane.
Is this suitable for kids and dogs?
Absolutely, we are a family friendly event, with lots of activities to keep children of all ages busy. The festival area is also dog friendly, we just ask that dogs be keep on a leash at all times and all well behaved. It goes without saying please clean up after your pets and children! Both our caravan parks in town and much of the accommodation are dog friendly too!
What facilities are available at the festival?
We have food, toilets, seats, picnic areas, merchandise all within Centenary Park which is the festival area.
What facilities are available in town?
The town has all facilities you would expect in a country town, shops, pubs, cafes, food outlets, mechanics, hardware, doctors, a hospital, fuel, chemist, newsagents, post office, clothes stores and even a couple of beauty and nail salons!