Take advantage of discounted low season fares and make tracks for Longreach on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life visiting The Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Camden Park Station and a trip to the Age of Dinosaurs exhibit in Winton. We then depart the Outback and make our way to the Town of 1770 where we spend two nights. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea onboard a unique LARC amphibious vehicle.
14 March (Gold Class) 22 November (Diamond Class)
21 Meals Included 3 Eco Experiences 5 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
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Deposit of $600pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Tour price is subject to:
QPCV Queensland Aged Pensioner utilising 2 concession vouchers
SENIOR State issued Australian Government Seniors Card and/or Queensland Aged Pensioner with no concession vouchers left
ADULT Passengers 50+ with no valid concession cards
Rail prices are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. All rail journeys are subject to rail disruptions without notice. Bookings cannot be cancelled or transferred where the tour can still operate.
^^Saving per couple based on Queensland Rail’s adult fare 2FOR1fare compared to adult fare high season.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
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**
Join us at Platform 10, Roma Street Station, Brisbane, to meet your tour host and check in to your sleeper cabin. Aboard the Spirit of the Outback, enjoy air-conditioned comfort and Outback themed dining car as we journey west through Queensland’s heritage towns. Savour hearty Aussie meals in the onboard restaurant while soaking up the outback’s charm.
Sit back and watch the outback unfold as we journey through changing landscapes and rugged terrain. By mid-afternoon, we arrive in Barcaldine, then board our luxurious ‘Gold Class’ or opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset coach emissions. Visit the famous Wellshot Hotel for a drink with the locals before arriving in Longreach for our three night stay.
This morning we journey from Longreach to Winton. On arrival, we take a guided tour of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Exhibit, the world’s largest collection of unique Australian dinosaur fossils and the most productive fossil preparation laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere. Listen and learn from dinosaur enthusiasts, and capture the fossil fever that has gripped the area since the first bones of gigantic Sauropod ‘Elliott’ were discovered.Enjoy a country pub counter lunch before our return to Longreach.
We begin the day with a privately guided tour of the Qantas Founders Museum, exploring iconic aircraft like the Boeing 747 and the new Super Constellation display. Gain unique access to areas typically unseen by passengers while learning about their history. As the day warms up, we retreat indoors to the museum’s interactive exhibits before heading to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Here, air-conditioned comfort meets rich bush history, bringing to life stories of bushrangers, shearers, stockmen, and drovers.
Departing Longreach, we stop by the Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge enroute to Alpha, seeing the 27 murals that tell the story of rural life in the region. On arrival at Rubyvale in the Gemfields, we enjoy lunch and a tour of the Miners Heritage walk in Sapphire Mine. Our afternoon takes us to Emerald.
Departing Emerald we travel through crop and cattle country arriving at the township of Duaringa for a morning cuppa. We continue on heading east, breaking at Raglan for lunch before finishing our day at the seaside village of Town of 1770.
This morning we experience the unique fun of the pink amphibious LARC. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea. Set out on a full day adventure crossing tidal creeks, sandy beaches, and 4WD drive trails, as you explore the Town of 1770 and Bustard Bay. Stop for lunch (included) on Middle Island, take in the views from the Bustard Head lighthouse, then get your adrenaline pumping as you try sandboarding (optional) down the dunes of Middle Island. Return to 1770 Lagoons Resort for our farewell dinner.
Homeward bound this morning, we break at historic Childers. We drive past the Backpackers Memorial before making our way home via a lunch break in Gympie. arriving at the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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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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