Spirit of the Outback

The Spirit of the Outback travels between Brisbane and Longreach twice weekly and is a convenient way to access the many tourist attractions in Longreach and Winton including the Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Thomson River Cruises, Waltzing Matilda Centre, Lark Quarry and dinosaur country. Queensland's Outback is where shearers made legends, Qantas was born and where doctors make house calls by plane. Its the place where dreaming began, where dinosaurs ran and where no two towns are the same. Take the Spirit of the Outback Virtual Tour

Spirit of the Outback - Brisbane to Longreach by rail

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15 Days Outback Queensland 2025

Escorted small group tour from Brisbane to Outback Queensland, Gulf Country and Cairns

Travel first class on the Spirit of the outback from Brisbane to Longreach, board an island-hopping mail plane to the Gulf of Carpentaria, and traverse the wide Savannah by train on the Gulflander and The Savannahlander, while enjoying unique off-train stays and memorable experiences and excursions in Longreach, Winton, Mount lsa, Normanton and Karumba on the Gulf, including the stunning Cobbold Gorge, the intriguing Undara Lava Tubes,and the holiday hub of Cairns.

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from $8985pp Enquire now
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14-15 Days Corner Country Explorer 2025

Escorted Group Tour to Charleville, Innamincka, Birdsville & Longreach

Experience Outback Queensland, featuring sand dunes, Gibber Country & legendary Outback characters. Includes visits to Charleville, Cunnamulla, Thargomindah, Tibooburra, Innamincka, Cameron's Corner - where the three states meet, Birdsville, Winton, Longreach and all the highlights in between.

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from $9699pp Enquire now
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12-13 Days Journey of the Gulf Savannah 2025

Escorted Group tour from Brisbane to the Gulf Country and Cairns

Experience a magical journey through the Gulf Savannah region from Longreach to Cairns (with optional rail from Brisbane on the Spirit of the Outback). This tour offers a wonderful mix of rail and overland 4WD coach travel, discovering Gulf Savannah highlights.

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from $8599pp Enquire now
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12 Days Dinosaur Country 2025

Escorted small group tour from Townsville to Outback Queensland return to Brisbane

This special themed adventure from the Coral Coast of Townsville to the Dinosaur country in the heart of the state and back to Brisbane offers a variety of experiences, including the wonderful ‘Age of Dinosaurs’ interactive museum at Winton and Lark Quarry, the largest dinosaur run in the world; to the rural and mining heritage of places like Longreach, Winton, and Charters Towers. While you’ll be entranced by the unique palaeontology you will also delight in the variety to be had on this special adventure.

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from $6285pp Enquire now
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11 Days Ultimate Outback Queensland, Longreach, Winton & Mt Isa 2025

Escorted Group tour from Brisbane to Longreach, Winton & Mt Isa return

Experience the vast Queensland Outback like never before. From Longreach’s Stockman’s Hall of Fame and QANTAS Museum and the Walkabout Creek Hotel made famous by Crocodile Dundee, this trip has it all! Not to mention iconic Mt Isa and the Dinosaur Trail with towns like Richmond and Hughenden. It’s an unforgettable adventure you won’t want to miss!

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from $3990 + rail Enquire now
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10-11 Days Roof of Queensland Expedition 2025

Escorted group tour to Carnarvon Gorge & Longreach

Encounter an off the beaten track adventure into the dramatic and diverse wilderness of Central Queensland. The tour will take you from Roma to Longreach, visiting iconic destinations such as Mt Moffat National Park, Carnarvon Gorge, the famous Dawson and Nogoa Rivers and includes 2 nights in Injune, 2 nights at the Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge & 2 nights at the Mitchell Grass Retreat + optional travel on the Spirit of the Outback from Longreach to Brisbane.

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from $7040pp Enquire now
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9 Days Festival of Outback Opera 2025

Group tour from Brisbane to Longreach & Winton return

A celebration of open-air concerts, intimate recitals, singalongs and gastronomic delights in Longreach & Winton combined with overnight Spirit of the Outback rail travel from Longreach to Brisbane.

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from $7399pp Enquire now
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9 Days Glamping Outback Queensland 2025

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to the Channel Country, Longreach & Winton return

Experience the charm of Picnic Point Toowoomba and a night in Roma, where you'll witness a live cattle auction alongside local graziers. Explore Charleville with a local guide and take in the historic Hotel Corones. Don't miss the enchanting twilight tour and stargazing at The Cosmos Centre. Venture further into the Outback with a local guide to Quilpie before indulging in 2 nights of deluxe cabins at Toogunna Plains Station. Explore the Eromanga Natural History Museum, where prehistoric fossils come to life, and savor a Taste of the Outback dinner. Immerse yourself in the vast Mitchell Grass Plains of Longreach with 3 nights of glamping. Delve into the ancient past at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum and explore the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Pay tribute to Australian stockmen at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Cruise the Thomson River at sunset, dine under the stars, and enjoy an authentic outback show. Conclude your adventure with an overnight rail journey in sleeper cabins aboard the Spirit of the Outback.

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from $5230pp Enquire now
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8 Days Longreach, Winton & Town of 1770 Summer Sale 2025

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to Longreach, Winton & 1770 return

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.

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from $2995pp Enquire now
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8 Days Saltbush Longreach Retreat 2025

Group rail tour from Brisbane to Longreach return

Travel off-peak and experience our Saltbush Longreach Retreat tour featuring top Longreach attractions and hospitality. Take advantage of Queensland Rail Travel's 2 for 1 Return First Class Sleeper Rail deal! This tour operates in Nov 2024 & Mar 2025.

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from $1999pp Enquire now
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8 Days Icons of Outback Queensland 2025

Escorted Group Tour from Brisbane to Longreach & Winton return

Make tracks for Queensland's central west on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life staying in Longreach, Toogunna Plains Station and Roma. Visit the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Take a Station tour and Thomson River sunset cruise. Unearth dinosaurs in Winton, Waltz with Matilda, take a station tour with insights to the land overseeing all of Queensland’s iconic outback.

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from $4225pp Enquire now
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7 Days 'The Real' Outback Spectacular 2025

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to Longreach and Winton return

The 'real' Outback Spectacular visiting Longreach, QANTAS, Hall of Fame & Stockman's Show, Thomson River Cruise, Riverside Outback Campfire Dinner, Age of Dinosaurs, Sunset Dinner with the Dino’s, 3 Sisters of the Outback, Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede, Winton.

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from $2850pp + rail Enquire now
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7 Days Longreach & Winton Outback Experience 2025

Escorted Group Tour from Brisbane to Longreach & Winton return

A great value tour to Longreach and surrounds including Winton, Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Camden Park Station, Thomson River Sunset Cruise, Outback Campfire Dinner.

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from $2600pp + rail Enquire now
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6-7 Days Legendary Longreach & Winton 2025

Premium Experience Group Tour to Longreach & Winton

The ultimate outback holiday package featuring the best highlights of Longreach & Winton including 3 special evening dining experiences. Combine this tour with rail on the Spirit of the Outback as an added outback adventure!

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from $3699pp Enquire now
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5 Days Outback Whistlestop 2025

Escorted tour of Longreach with optional rail

Your unforgettable outback tour with one-of-a-kind hospitality, Longreach icons and the romance of rail. .

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from $2399pp Enquire now
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1 Day Spirit of the Outback Rail Journey

Rail Tour from Brisbane to Longreach or v.v

Enjoy an up-front view of Queensland’s spectacular Outback onboard Spirit of the Outback. Get to know your fellow travellers over a refreshment in the Stockman’s Bar as you venture into the heart of the Outback Queensland on this fascinating 1325km journey between Brisbane and Longreach.

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