Embark on the Great Outback Queensland Adventure, where you'll explore the Roma Saleyards, stargaze at the Big Sky Observatory, and stay at Toogunna Plains Farmstay for sunset drinks over red sandhills. Discover Emerald’s mosaic pathway and the world’s largest Van Gogh sunflower painting, as you experience the true heart of Queensland’s outback. Don’t miss this extraordinary journey – book your spot today for an unforgettable adventure!
12 May 2025
5 Eco experiences 6 Heritage
Save $300 per couple or $150 single if you book by 31 December 2024
12 May 2025
Take an exclusive glimpse into our immersive tour featured in Weekender. Discover how Fun Over 50 Holidays seamlessly combines luxury, adventure, and local expertise, making us the go-to choice for travellers over 50.
Deposit of $500pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Deposit of $500pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 12 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional nights room only (1 night pre & 1 night post tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma Street Station
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
We depart Brisbane Coach Terminal on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We travel through the Lockyer Valley to Toowoomba for morning tea at Picnic Point. We then head to Chinchilla for lunch before continuing to Roma.
We start our day at Roma Saleyards, Australia’s largest cattleyard, browsing the Interpretive Centre telling the story of the industry. Departing Roma, we continue to Charleville for lunch. Here we take a guided tour of the historic Hotel Corones, built in 1929 during Charleville’s wool industry boom. Tonight, experience the Big Sky Observatory Outback Stargazing Tour at the Cosmos Centre.
This morning, uncover Charleville’s WWII secrets on a guided tour of historic ‘Top Secret’ sites, including the USAAF’s unexpected role at Charleville Airport. Then, head west to the opal town of Quilpie for a town tour with a local guide, exploring highlights like Baldy Top Lookout and St Finbarr’s Opal Altar. In the afternoon, check-in to Toogunna Plains Farmstay, a 4th generation sheep and cattle property in the Channel Country. Enjoy welcome sunset drinks and canapés over the red sandhills. Just spectacular!
Wake up to the serene beauty of this expansive 130,000-acre property and indulge in a gourmet breakfast. Afterwards, join our hosts for an engaging morning station tour. Following lunch, take some time to unwind and fully immerse yourself in the outback.
After a hearty station breakfast, we journey north into the heart of Channel Country, stopping in Windorah for lunch. Travelling along the Channel Country Way, we pass Jundah and the historic Native Well. After a refreshment stop in Stonehenge, we continue to Longreach and settle into our glamping tents.
Explore Winton’s rich offerings starting at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, home to the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils. Enjoy the March of Titanosaurs exhibition and Dinosaur Canyon. After lunch, the Waltzing Matilda Centre and Qantilda Museum await, adding historical insights and art exhibitions.
This morning, explore the Qantas Founders Museum with a tour that reveals the fascinating history of aviation pioneers. Next, visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to delve into the stories of bushrangers, shearers, and stockmen, followed by a live Stockman’s Show. End the day with a peaceful sunset cruise on the Thomson River, then enjoy an outback dinner and show by a campfire under the starry sky.
Leaving Longreach, we travel east, through Alpha continuing to Emerald for lunch and a stroll along the mosaic pathway, showcasing 100 years of history and the world’s largest Van Gogh sunflower painting. We finish the day in Springsure.
We start early, heading to Carnarvon Gorge National Park, an oasis in Queensland’s Central Highlands with stunning sandstone cliffs and diverse flora and fauna. Here we embark on a guided walk through the lush rainforest to the Moss Gardens. We return to the coach and travel south to Roma.
On the final leg of this outback journey we travel through Chinchilla to Toowoomba for lunch. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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Our Gold Class coach tours let you experience the beauty of the Australian landscape in comfort and style. From the coach itself to the accommodation and meals, every detail is considered.
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For the next level in luxury, our Diamond Class coach tours give you the business class experience every step of the way. We only book the very best options available
Heron Island is a National Marine Park situated in the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. This area is a significant nesting location for two threatened sea turtle species, the Green Turtle and the Loggerhead Turtle. Our tour to Heron Island is in the height of baby Green and Loggerhead Turtle hatching season. During hatching season, turtle hatchlings will erupt from their nests between 25 to 50 metres from shore and make their way to the reef, just beyond the water’s edge. Heron Island is a true coral cay and is ribboned by white sands, crystal clear waters and acres of coral with beautifully coloured marine life. The emphasis is on enjoying natural beauty. Stress is replaced by adventure, and your days are filled with discovery
Join us as we explore the best of South WestQueensland and its rich history. Enjoy lunch and a tour of the historic HotelCorones, visit the Bilby Centre and experience a Big Sky Twilight tour at theCosmos Centre. Visit the Artesian Time Tunnel, discover the history of StGeorge, a tour and three course lunch with wine tasting at RiversandsWines. Arriving then in Lightning Ridge for a two-night stay where wevisit the Australian Opal Centre, housing the world’s greatest publiccollection of the Australian Opal. Nearing the end of our epic journey, enjoy acotton tour of Goondiwindi before our final lunch together at Albert RiverWines.
Jump onboard our coach to experience an overnight Zoofari experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo), where we witness unforgettable wildlife, immersing yourself in the wonders of the animal kingdom. Choose between an animal view or bushland view room and listen to the sounds of the wild. As the sun rises we join a guided Zoofari tour enjoying a delicious breakfast before heading to Griffith. We explore Yanga Homestead in Mildura, take an evening dinner cruise aboard a paddlesteamer, view the heritage land mark Willandra Lakes whilst winding through the Grampians region. Take in the intriguing Silo Art Trail along the way before overnighting in Halls Gap as we make our way towards Melbourne.
To book this tour, all you need to do is get in touch with us. We will take your details and reserve your place over the phone. We can also answer any questions you may have and give you all the information you need.
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.
Each of our tours has a fitness rating which describes the level of physical activity involved with the tour. These ratings are very important when choosing your tour to ensure it's right for you. Our fitness ratings are:
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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As a Sustianable Tourism accredited business, we are proud to offer engaging tourism experiences that follow sound sustainability practices and environmental appreciation.
Quality Tourism accredited businesses like Fun Over 50 lead the way by offering the highest industry standards of customer service, satisfaction, reliability, and ethical practices.
We are committed to operating in ways that respect and reinforce Indigenous cultural heritage and the authenticity and integrity of living cultures of Indigenous communities.
We have incorporated strategic climate change responses across all relevant levels of our planning and operations. We are working towards becoming carbon neutral.
With Advanced Ecotourism certification, we offer outstanding experiences which let you get back to nature, help conservation, and minimise environmental impact.
We are a credible, well trained, and professional business. We conduct business in compliance with Australian Consumer Law and in accordance with ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct.
The Council of Australian Tour Operators represents tour operators and wholesalers. As a full CATO member, we provide authentic and original holidays with sustainable travel.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures, and to the elders both past and present.
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