Outback Queensland is in full bloom after the big wet of a few months ago, with desert areas turning into oceans of grass and wildlife booming.
Almost all roads affected by floods early in the year have been repaired and councils and tourism operators say conditions in the outback are the best in living memory.
Paroo Shire Mayor Jo Sheppard says the southwest around Cunnamulla has been transformed.
"It's absolutely phenomenal, the best season in decades," she said.
"If you were ever going to come and see outback Queensland, this is the year to do it.
"And if you have been over the last decade when we've been suffering from the prolonged drought, it's a wonderful opportunity to come back and see how the landscape has changed.
"I'm only 38, but I was talking to one of my locals the other day who's in his 80s and has been around these parts his whole life, and he's never seen the country looking so good."
Ms Sheppard said wildlife across the outback has exploded because of the best breeding and nesting conditions for decades.
"The wildlife is just amazing, there's an abundance of every species.
"On the Warrego River alone there are 20 varieties of frogs and they're all croaking in unison - we have nature's choir happening down there on the river and the bird and native wildlife is just everywhere."
She said no-one should have any concerns about road conditions.
"Across the entire outback of Queensland we're estimating that 90% of the roads are open and in good condition, and it's certainly safe to travel."
