This 12-day escorted journey departs Brisbane and explores Queensland's heartland and remote outback. Highlights include historic towns like Roma, Tambo and Blackall, Longreach's Qantas Founders Museum, the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, and a sunset Thomson River cruise followed by an outback dinner and show. From Winton's dinosaur fossils, the tour continues through Cloncurry to Karumba for a Gulf sunset dinner cruise and barramundi experience. In the Gulf Savannah, enjoy the iconic Gulflander rail journey, a scenic helicopter flight and electric boat cruise at Cobbold Gorge, the Savannahlander rail journey, and the ancient Undara Lava Tubes before finishing in Cairns.
19 May 2027 (Diamond Class) 2 June 2027 (Gold Class) 16 June 2027 (Diamond Class) 14 July 2027 (Diamond Class)
33 Meals Included 5 Eco Experiences 6 Cultural/Heritage & Indigenous Experiences
Save $400 per couple or $200 single when booked by 31 December 2026
May 2027 Departure
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Deposit of $800pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
Economy class flights are included at time of brochure release and are subject to price increase/availability.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
PRE TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
1 additional day (TOTAL 13 DAY TOUR)
Plus $520pp Twin Share
Plus $615 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Departing Brisbane Coach Terminal aboard our luxury 'Diamond Class' or 'Gold Class' coach, we travel through the Lockyer Valley and continue through Toowoomba and Chinchilla to Roma.
This morning we continue west, breaking at Tambo to visit Tambo Teddies before we take a tour of the Blackall Woolscour, acknowledged as one of the best industrial heritage sites in Australia.
Enjoy breakfast at the Desert Dreaming Centre in Barcaldine, offering an authentic insight into traditional tribal body art and its meanings, dot painting and tribal stories. We then make our way to Ilfracombe for lunch at the historic Wellshot Hotel before continuing on to Longreach. Tonight at sunset, cruise down the mighty Thomson River before dining under an outback sky enjoying a camp oven themed dinner and show.
Our morning begins at the Qantas Founders Museum, where we enjoy a private Airpark Tour before exploring the museum and its fascinating aviation history. We then continue to the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame for a complete outback heritage experience, including the award-winning Museum & Galleries, A Stockman's Tale cinema presentation, the entertaining Live Outback Stockman's Show, and the NEW After the Rains immersive experience. This evening, we enjoy dinner at Mitchell Grass Retreat.
Travelling to Winton we spend time at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, the world's largest collection of unique Australian dinosaur fossils and the most productive fossil preparation lab in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy a guided tour taking in the Fossil Preparation Laboratory and Collection Room and March of the Titanosaurs exhibition at Dinosaur Canyon.
We travel north to Burke & Wills Roadhouse for a break before continuing onto Normanton for lunch. We stop at the Big Croc for a photo with this life-sized replica of what is said to be the largest croc ever captured before we make our way to Karumba.
Enjoy an enlightening visit to the Barramundi Discovery Centre, where we delve into the intriguing world of barramundi fish. Later, step aboard a sunset dinner cruise and glide through the Gulf's pristine waters. As the sun sets on the sand island, relish Gulf prawns, nibbles and drinks while absorbing the breathtaking Gulf sunset.
This morning we travel to Blackbull to board the Gulflander for a scenic rail journey through the Gulf Savannah bushland. We disembark at Croydon, enjoying lunch before continuing to Georgetown to visit the TerrEstrial Centre, a stunning collection of over 4500 specimens. Our next stop is Forsayth, where we break before transferring to Cobbold Gorge.
Begin your day with an exhilarating helicopter flight, soaring above the breathtaking expanse of the Gulf Savannah region. Next, venture across the glass bridge and embark on a serene electric-powered boat cruise through the gorge. Glide in near-silent tranquillity, minimising disruptions to the local wildlife. Enjoy a delicious lunch and unwind in the idyllic ambiance of this stunning location.
Leaving Cobbold Gorge, we travel to Einasleigh to embark on the Savannahlander rail journey to Mount Surprise, where we rejoin our coach for a transfer to Undara, settling into this restored turn-of-the-century resort.
Start the day with a bush breakfast. This morning we team up with a knowledgeable local Savannah guide for an unforgettable journey through the Undara Lava Tubes, ancient formations created over 190,000 years ago, by seismic forces and preserved as natural marvels. Later, our adventure continues as we traverse the picturesque Atherton Tablelands on our way back to Cairns, soaking in the scenic beauty of this captivating region.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we board a third-party coach for transfer to Cairns Airport for our respective flights home.
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Fly into Cairns and ride the Kuranda Scenic Rail, marvelling at ancient rainforests, dramatic gorges, and UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of Queensland's tropical north. Journey through Herberton Historic Village and Georgetown to the Gulf Savannah, where outback comes alive aboard the legendary Gulflander and Savannahlander trains. Explore Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria with a sunset dinner cruise, soar above Cobbold Gorge by helicopter before gliding through its gorges by electric boat, and uncover the ancient Undara Lava Tubes, an unforgettable journey through Queensland's rich outback landscapes and history.
Make tracks for Queensland's central west aboard the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Explore Longreach with visits to the Qantas Founders Museum, the Luminescent Longreach light and sound show, and the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame with a live Stockman's Show. Cruise the Thomson River at sunset before enjoying an outback dinner and show beneath the stars. Travel to Winton to discover the Australian Age of Dinosaurs and the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Stay two nights at Toogunna Plains Farmstay with a Kyra Sandhills sunset experience and station tour. Visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum, Quilpie, Charleville's Outback Date Farms and the Bilby Experience before finishing in Roma.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure along Australia's iconic waterways with our 'Murray & Darling River Rendezvous' tour. Explore the opal fields of Lightning Ridge, venture into the Chambers of the Black Hand, and enjoy the SPARK cinematic experience under the stars. Cruise the Darling River aboard the historic PV Jandra paddleboat and take in sunset drinks at Broken Hill's stunning Living Desert Sculptures. Experience the charm of the Murray River on a nostalgic journey aboard the PS Pevensey paddlesteamer in Echuca, before witnessing bushranger history come alive at the 'Ned Kelly's Last Stand' experience in Glenrowan.
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
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Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.
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