Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Overnight journey aboard the Spirit of the Outback to Longreach
• Gulflander rail journey
• Seafood dinner in Karumba overlooking the Gulf
• Barramundi Discovery Centre
• Croc & Crab Sunset Boat Tour
• Cobbold Gorge Cruise
• Journey aboard the Savannahlander
• Rocky Springs Cattle Station and Undara Lava Tubes
• Overnight journey aboard The Sunlander to Brisbane

Day 1 - Tuesday

Board `The Spirit of the Outback’  and check-in to your 1st Class sleepers for a colourful rail journey through the Central West.  Enjoy cosy dining onboard where the themed Tuckerbox Restaurant is an experience in itself.  Enjoy a quiet drink and chat with your fellow travellers in the club and lounge cars as we wind our way west venturing through the heritage towns of Blackwater, Emerald and Barcaldine before arriving in Longreach.  (D)

Day 2 - Wednesday

Meet and greet at Longreach and transfer to your Motel for a welcome Dinner and Briefing. Overnight Longreach. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Thursday

Depart Longreach for Cloncurry visiting the famous Blue Heeler Hotel and the Crocodile Dundee Walkabout Creek hotel. We explore the John Flynn Memorial. Overnight Cloncurry.(536km) (B, MT, L, D)

Day 4 - Friday

We travel north to the Burke & Will's Roadhouse for a break.  Travelling on we cross the Flinder's River to rendezvous with the famous Gulflander Rail journey. We board the old 'Tin Hare' at Critters Camp for a journey through the Gulf Savannah bush land stopping on the famous Norman River for a picnic lunch. Onto Normanton Railway Station with time to explore the Museum. Discover the big crocodile, the purple pub, and historical buildings. We continue on to Karumba where we check into our accommodation and freshen up for the fisherman’s catch BBQ over looking the mouth of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Overnight Karumba. (514km) (B, L, D)

Day 5 – Saturday 

Explore the port of Karumba enjoying the Barramundi Discovery Centre and experience a live breeding program. After lunch, enjoy the ultimate Karumba experience aboard the Croc and Crab afternoon and Sunset Boat Tour.  Savour the style, seafood and unforgettable hospitality.  Tonight enjoy famous seafood of prawns and crab on the Gulf of Carpentaria soaking up yet another sunset over water where the outback meets the sea. Overnight Karumba.  (30km) (B, L, D)

*Optional extra Fishing Trip- Get hooked on a great half day fishing trip and try your luck and catch Barramundi, Gulf Salmon and more (Please enquire regarding additional costs and availability at time of booking). 
 

Day 6 - Sunday

Depart Karumba for Croydon and enjoy the amazing Gold Mining Heritage travelling further east we arrive into Georgetown in time for the terrestrial centre, featuring the Elliott Mineral collection. We travel onto Cobbold Gorge for a late afternoon check in with time to freshen up for a relaxing evening. (463km) (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Monday

Relax into a half day tour. Take in a cruise of Cobbold Gorge, a short walk into the escarpment for fresh water crocodile viewing and visit Corbett's Pioneer Grave, the perfect lunch setting.  After a chance to freshen up, enjoy the station tour amongst incredible geology and operational challenges. Overnight Cobbold Gorge. (45km) (B, L, D)

Day 8 - Tuesday

We travel into Forsyth to depart on the Savannahlander, for the most scenic section of this whole rail journey arriving into the quaint town of Einasleigh. Explore the Copperfield Gorge and much more.  Arrive at Mt Surprise mid afternoon to check in and happy hour. Overnight Bedrock Village. (161km) (B, L, D)

Day 9 - Wednesday

Today meet some of the local characters at Rocky Springs Cattle Station.  Explore the Undara Lava Tubes, one of the longest lava flows in the world. Lunch today is 3 course smorgasbords at the Undara Lodge. Return to Bedrock Village in time to freshen up for dinner and a campfire Sing-along. Overnight Bedrock Village. (150km) (B, L, D)

Day 10 - Thursday

We travel through the McBride volcanic province and onto Greenvale, famous for its old Nickel Mine and Slim Dusty's song. We take the Harvey's Range Road down to Townsville after lunch. Transferring mid afternoon to the Sunlander bound for Brisbane after another amazing Fun Over 50 and Outback Aussie Tours delivered Outback Holiday experience. (470km) (B, L)

Day 11 – Friday

Arrive Brisbane via the Sunlander Rail Journey after the most amazing contrasts that you could ever imagine at the most enjoyable pace.  Relocation (735km)

N.B. Due to inclement weather conditions and road access in this isolated area, it is compulsory that travel insurance is taken out to cover travel delay expenses in the event of unforeseen delays as last minute changes are possible by the operator at short notice.

***VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Some accommodation is shared facilities and is split over multiple accommodation venues.  Luggage is restricted to soft baggage of 15kg per person due to specialised Coaches on tour.  Excellent washing facilities are available on tour with 3 two night stays. 

• Deposit required to secure booking $200pp + rail fare
• Save $200pp on May departure (shoulder season discount)