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.
22 May 2027 (Gold Class) 26 June 2027 (Diamond Class) 10 July 2027 (Gold Class) 31 July 2027 (Diamond Class)
21 Meals Included 3 Eco Experiences 7 Cultural/Heritage & Indigenous Experiences
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May 2027 Departure
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QPCV - QLD Pensioner using 2 entitlements
SENIOR - Australian Government State Senior Card holder
ADULT - Passengers 50+ with no valid concession cards
Deposit of $600pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
This package is subject to QR rail disruptions without notice. Bookings cannot be cancelled or transferred if this occurs.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
Join your tour host and depart late afternoon on the 'Spirit of the Outback' for an incredible view of Queensland's captivating outback. Our journey takes us through the heritage towns of the Central West.
This epic rail journey arrives into Barcaldine early afternoon where we disembark and visit the Tree of Knowledge. We then board our luxury 'Gold Class' or 'Diamond Class' coach, and venture on to Longreach where we check-in to our accommodation. Tonight we experience dinner followed by the Luminescent Longreach light and sound show at Qantas Founders Museum.
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 unwind on a relaxing Thomson River sunset cruise, taking in the colours of the outback as the sun sets. The night continues with an outback dinner and live show beneath the stars, a memorable finale to a wonderful day in Longreach.
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. Our afternoon takes us to the Waltzing Matilda Centre.
We farewell Longreach this morning and journey through Stonehenge, stopping at Swanvale Lookout for sweeping Channel Country views. Near Jundah, we visit The Native Well, used by Aboriginal people for centuries, before exploring this small outback township. After lunch in Windorah, we continue to Toogunna Plains Farmstay, a 5th-generation sheep and cattle property with beautifully presented ensuite cabins. Late afternoon, enjoy Kyra Sandhills at Sunset with drinks and canapés as the glorious colours of the Channel Country spread across the rolling red landscape.
Join our hosts on a station tour today for an insightful look into the unique challenges and joys of living on the land. This afternoon, we visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum, to meet Australia's largest dinosaur from some 95-million years ago. Enjoy sunset drinks and canapés on the museum's spectacular outdoor pavilion. Then savour an exclusive 5-course 'Tastes of the Outback' dinner in their multi-million-dollar Reception Gallery.
This morning, we stop in Quilpie for a cuppa and visit to the Quilpie Shire Museum & Art Gallery before continuing to Charleville. Tour Outback Date Farms, explore the plantation and sample fresh dates, followed by lunch. We then visit the Bilby Experience to learn about this endangered marsupial and its successful breeding and release program. Travelling via Mitchell, we continue to Roma, home to Australia's largest cattle saleyards.
Today we make our way back to Brisbane, breaking at Toowoomba for lunch with a view. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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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.
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.
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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