Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure through Queensland’s diverse outback landscapes aboard our luxurious Diamond or Gold Class coach. Visit Roma’s Cattle Saleyards, tour Charleville’s historic Hotel Corones and stargaze at the Big Sky Observatory. Explore the Artesian Time Tunnel, join a First Nations cultural experience in Cunnamulla, and enjoy fine wine and local hospitality in St George. Discover Thallon’s silo art and the opal-rich town of Lightning Ridge, including Amigo’s Castle, the Chambers of the Black Hand and soothing thermal baths. Conclude with a cotton farm tour in Moree and a long lunch at Albert River Wines.
31 August 2026 (Diamond Class)
22 Meals Included 2 Eco Experience 7 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
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PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 10 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 from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ or luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We travel through the Lockyer Valley and onto Toowoomba where we have morning tea at Picnic Point. A perfect opportunity for a photo of the Lockyer Valley below. We continue through Dalby and onto Chinchilla for lunch, then on along the Warrego Highway through Miles to finish our day at Roma.
We start our day at Roma’s Cattle Sale yards which is the largest cattle selling facility in Australia. We browse the new state-of-the-art interpretive centre telling the story of the cattle industry. As you enter the Interpretive Centre, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d joined a cattle drive on the long paddock. Leaving Roma we take a stop at Morven, then continue on Charleville for a tour and lunch at the historic Hotel Corones. Built in stages, the hotel was completed in 1929 during Charleville’s wool industry boom. Following lunch we take a guided gossip tour of Charleville and visit the Bilby Centre to see the super cute bilbies in their spectacular nocturnal house. Learn about the plight of the bilby and the successful breeding and release program. Tonight enjoy drinks and canapés followed by the Big Sky Observatory Outback Stargazing Tour at The Cosmos Centre. See an amazing night sky brought into focus with the help of powerful Meade telescopes and listen to captivating stories from an experienced sky guide.
Arriving in Cunnamulla we break at the famous Cunnamulla Fella statue, a larger than-life statue tribute to the Aussie larrikin stockman. Enjoy a visit to The Artesian Time Tunnel, stepping inside a mock opal mine lift and taking a journey through time. We go back 100 million years, deep into the middle of ancient sandstone rocks that form part of the Artesian Basin. Further down the road we break in Bollon and take a Nullawokka First Nations Cultural Tour, enjoying a bush tucker-inspired lunch and a tour with Bill, a Gwamu/Kooma elder from the area. A visit to the Nullawokka Art Gallery in the historic post office reveals thoughtfully curated Indigenous artworks and an insight into local places of significance for the First Nations people. We finish our day travelling on to St George.
This morning, a local guide leads us on a heritage tour of St George, including a visit to Beardmore Dam and the newly opened Harmony Centre dedicated to preserving cultural heritage. We then make our way to Riversands Wines for a tour of the vineyard, followed by wine tasting and a three-course lunch.
Discover Thallon’s town park for a selfie with ‘William the Wombat,’ a giant sculpture of the endangered Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat. A local guide shares the stories behind the town’s sculptures, and we visit the vibrant Thallon Silo Mural. Our afternoon takes us to Lightning Ridge, famous for opals and dinosaur fossils. We join a guide from the Australian Opal Centre, who introduces us to the world of opal mining in this rugged outback town.
Today, our local guide shows us many hidden gems in this fascinating town. We visit Fred Bodel’s hut, the oldest miner’s camp in the area and the Historic Three Mile Flat, the site of the early miners’ settlement. We travel back to town for morning tea and an opal cutting demonstration. Later we learn about the historic opal mining techniques at Lunatic Hill Open Cut. Next we see the Astronomers’ Monument, the hand built Amigo’s Castle and Bevan’s cactus gardens. After lunch we visit ‘Chambers of the Black Hand’ a national treasure in the making in a 100 year old mine shaft. After a day of sightseeing we take a therapeutic soak in the naturally heated thermal baths.
We farewell Lightning Ridge and head for Moree in the beautiful Gwydir Valley. We join a local guide for a cotton farm tour. Discover the heart of the town’s cotton industry, showcasing the process of cotton farming from planting to harvesting, see the crop (if in season) up close and learn about the irrigation systems, visit the cotton gin to see the processing of cotton bales, and other farming practices used to cultivate the cotton. We finish our day travelling on to Goondiwindi.
Making our way back to Brisbane, we indulge in a long lunch overlooking the vines at Albert River Wines. The sweeping grounds are home to two historic buildings and sprawling vineyards, we arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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Embark on an 8-day eco-adventure showcasing Queensland’s diverse landscapes and natural wonders. Begin with a tranquil cruise through the mirrored waterways of the Noosa Everglades before journeying to K’gari (Fraser Island) for a 4WD tour of rainforests, Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck and Lake McKenzie. Sail to Great Keppel Island for coral viewing by glass-bottom boat and guided bushwalks, then venture inland to Carnarvon Gorge. Stay in unique safari cabins, enjoy guided nature walks including the Moss Garden, and immerse yourself in wildlife and Indigenous stories. Conclude with Roma’s Big Rig before returning to Brisbane carbon neutral.
Backing the Outback is a special purpose-led, non-profit recovery journey created to bring visitors, spending and confidence back to Outback Queensland communities impacted by floods, cancellations and reduced visitation. Fun Over 50 Holidays donates the Gold Class coach, fuel and crew support, while guests prepay their accommodation to Fun Over 50 Holidays and then pay-as-they-go for meals, attractions, shopping and personal purchases in the towns visited. The hosted journey includes overnight stays in Roma, Charleville (two nights), Toogunna Plains Farmstay (including accommodation, meals, station tour and Kyra Sandhills sunset tour), Thargomindah, Cunnamulla and St George, with additional stops supporting more communities along the way.
Discover Queensland’s coast, culture and reef restoration on this 7-day escorted escape. Travel in 100% carbon-neutral Gold Class comfort, starting with a private eco-cruise through the Noosa Everglades and an overnight stay in unique Paperbark Glamping Tents at Noosa Habitat. Journey north via Rockhampton to Great Keppel Island for two nights, including a glass-bottom boat coral discovery cruise, beach time, and a ranger-guided Woppaburra cultural walk with storytelling. Continue to Turtle Sands in the Mon Repos turtle region for two nights, visiting Monsoon Aquatics for a behind-the-scenes coral restoration tour, plus Bundaberg Rum, Tinaberries and a relaxing winery lunch.
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