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From $2864pp 11 Days Great Corner Country ExplorationEnquire NowCoach & Rail Tour from Brisbane to Birdsville & Longreach returnExploring Queensland's Three Corners - Innamincka - Birdsville - Longreach 
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
  Day 1. Tue: Westlander rail journey to CharlevilleBoard The Westlander and check into your sleeper for an overnight journey to Charleville. A warm friendly club car is open tonight for you to sit back, relax and enjoy a drink with your fellow travellers. Day 2. Wed: Charleville, Nardoo StationEnjoy breakfast whilst taking in the scenery of the South West. Arrive in Charleville for a brief tour before lunch at the Cosmos Centre. We then travel through red earth mulga country and open mitchell grass plains to ‘Nardoo Station’. Enjoy ‘happy hour’ and, perhaps, a hot artesian spa. Overnight Nardoo Station. (BLD) Day 3. Thu: Cunnamulla, ThargomindahTake a stroll around the station precinct before leaving for Cunnamulla and the quaint little town of Eulo, and its famous date farm. After lunch we travel via Lake Bindegolly NP to Thargomindah. At sunset discover the ‘hydro-electric’ history of the recently redeveloped century-old artesian bore. Overnight Oasis Motel, Thargomindah (BLD) Day 4. Fri: TibooburraCrossing the Dingo Barrier Fence we travel into Outback NSW for a picnic lunch, then on via the Noccundra Hotel and Warri Gate. We then traverse Sturt NP and spectacular ‘jump up’ country of Gibber. Enjoy ‘happy half hour’ soaking up the significance of Sturt’s survival in harsh conditions. Overnight in Tibooburra (BMTLD) Day 5. Sat: Cameron's Corner, InnaminckaTravel onto Cameron’s Corner then cross the red dunes to Merty Merty for a picnic lunch en-route to the famous Strzelecki Track. We continue through the Strzelecki Desert to Innamincka, passing the Moomba Gas Installation. Overnight Innamincka (BLD) Day 6. Sun: InnaminckaToday we relax around Cooper Creek. Tour Innamincka’s pioneer graves, retrace the last days of Burke and Wills and hear about the town with two lives. Overnight Innamincka. (BLD) Day 7. Mon: BirdsvilleDepart for Birdsville via the famous Dig Tree. Travelling onto Cordillo Downs, through the top end of the Strzelecki Desert then on to the Cadelga ruins. Venture across the dunes and gibber and on to the top end of the Birdsville Track, crossing the mighty Diamantina river. Overnight Birdsville (BLD) Day 8. Tue: BirdsvilleVisit the Birdsville Working Museum, the famous Birdsville Race Club, and discover the Burke and Wills tree. Mid afternoon we head out for ‘happy hour’ on the amazing ‘Big Red’ sand dune. Feel the very soul of Australia as the sun goes down over the heart of the outback. Dinner at the Birdsville Pub includes a Flying Doctor auction and our fun farewell awards. Overnight Birdsville (BLD) Day 9. Wed: Betoota, Windorah, LongreachHead for the ghost town of Betoota then Deon’s Lookout and onto Windorah for lunch. Follow the Cooper Creek catchment of the famous Lake Eyre basin, visiting the watering holes of Jundah and Stonehenge on our way to Longreach. (BLD) Day 10. Thu: LongreachBoard ‘The Spirit of the Outback’ and check into your sleeper for your journey home. Enjoy cosy dining in the themed Tuckerbox restaurant, and a quiet drink and chat with your fellow travellers in the club and lounge cars. (BLD) Day 11. Fri: BrisbaneReturn to Roma St Station early this morning after exploring one of the Australia's last frontiers.
N.B. Due to inclement weather conditions and road access in this isolated area, it is recommended that travel insurance is taken out to cover travel delay expenses. Some accommodation is shared facilities and is split over multiple accommodation venues. B = Hot Breakfast Prices and Dates
Photo GalleryBirdsville Hotel, Outback Queensland Big Red, Simpson Desert Dog Fence, Cameron's Corner Prices and Dates
Terms and ConditionsTRAVEL INSURANCE; is NOT included but strongly recommended. TOUR CONDITIONS; Fun over 50 arrange tours on the conditions that they are not liable for any damage, injury or loss which may occur due to accident, delay, irregularity or defect of any vehicle, vessel or accommodation. TOUR ITINERARY; Is a guide only and although Fun over 50 will make every reasonable effort to adhere to the program, we reserve the right LUGGAGE; Should not exceed one medium suitcase per person not exceeding 20kg. We also recommend a day bag for use aboard the coach. DEPOSITS; Applicable deposits per person are required to secure booking and are non-refundable. FULL PAYMENT to confirm price and booking is required 60 Days Prior to Departure CANCELLATION conditions apply to Land Content and Rail Fares (pensioner admin fees are non-refundable once ticketed) as below. |
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Tour Operator: Fun Over Fifty 11 Days Great Corner Country ExplorationTour Code: FO50-Corner Tour Categories: Spirit of the Outback | Outback Queensland Coach Tours | South Australia Coach Tours | The Westlander |  Send to friend |
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