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DAY 1. Brisbane to Roma (MT,L,D)

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 continue through Toowoomba and Chinchilla to Roma. 1 Night Stay: Roma Explorers Inn

DAY 2. Roma to Blackall (B,L,D)

This morning we continue west, breaking at Tambo to visit Tambo Teddies before we take a tour of the Blackall Woolscour, acknowledged as one of the best industrial heritage sites in Australia. 1 Night Stay: Oasis Motor Inn, Blackall

DAY 3. Blackall – Longreach (B,L,D)

Enjoy breakfast at the Desert Dreaming Centre in Barcaldine, offering an authentic insight into traditional tribal body art and its meanings, dot painting and tribal stories. We then make our way to Ilfracombe for lunch at the historic Wellshot Hotel before continuing on to Longreach. Tonight at sunset, cruise down the mighty Thomson River before dining under an outback sky enjoying a camp oven themed dinner and show. 2 Night Stay: Longreach Motor Inn (Gold), Mitchell Grass Retreat Glamping Tents, Longreach (Diamond)

DAY 4. Longreach (B,L,D)

Today we explore the best of Longreach. Discover aviation history at Qantas Founders Museum and hear stories of one of the world’s pioneering airlines. We visit the historic 1922 Qantas hangar, then take a guided tour of the 747 and 707 jets. At the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, discover outback heritage from indigenous tribes to explorers and stockmen.

DAY 5. Longreach, Winton, Cloncurry (B,L,D)

Travelling to Winton we spend time at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, the world’s largest collection of unique Australian dinosaur fossils. Enjoy lunch and a guided tour taking in the Fossil Laboratory collection room and March of the Titanosaurs exhibition at Dinosaur Canyon. Next we travel through Kynuna and on to the Walkabout Creek Hotel– famous for being recognised as the pub in the Paul Hogan movie ‘Crocodile Dundee’. 1 Night Stay: Gidgee Inn Motel, Cloncurry

DAY 6. Cloncurry – Karumba (B,MT,L,D)

We travel north to Burke & Wills Roadhouse for a break before continuing onto Normanton for lunch. We stop at the Big Croc for a photo with this life sized replica of what is said to be the largest croc ever captured before we make our way to Karumba. 2 Night Stay: Karumba Lodge Hotel Motel, Karumba

DAY 7. Karumba (B,L,D)

Visit the Barramundi Discovery Centre and learn about the live breeding program. This afternoon we board the Sand Island sunset dinner cruise and soak up a Gulf Sunset feasting on gulf prawns, nibbles, beer, wine and bubbly.

DAY 8. Karumba – Gulflander – Cobbold Gorge (B,L,D)

This morning we travel to Blackbull to board the Gulflander for a scenic rail journey through the Gulf Savannah bushland. We disembark at Croydon, enjoying lunch before continuing on to Georgetown to visit the Terrestrial Centre, a stunning collection of over 4500 specimens. Our next stop is Forsayth, where we enjoy a drink with the locals before transferring into Cobbold Gorge. 2 Night Stay: Cobbold Gorge Village

DAY 9. Cobbold Gorge (B,L,D)

This morning we take a thrilling helicopter flight, soaring over the vastness and beauty of the Gulf Savannah region. We then cross the glass bridge and take an electric powered boat cruise and glide through the gorge in almost eerie silence, ensuring minimal disturbance to wildlife. After lunch enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of this idyllic setting by the infinity pool.

DAY 10. Cobbold Gorge – Savanahlander – Mt Surprise – Undara (B,L,D)

Departing Cobbold Gorge we arrive at Einasleigh to join the Savannahlander rail journey to Mount Surprise, then transfer by coach to Undara. 1 Night Stay: Undara Resort, Mount Surprise

DAY 11. Mt Surprise – Cairns (B,L,D)

Join a local Savannah guide for a tour of the Undara Lava Tubes. Formed over 190,000 years ago from violent seismic action and frozen in time, these lava tubes are part of the longest lava flow from a single volcanic crater in modern geological time. Our afternoon takes us through the scenic Atherton Tablelands to Cairns. 1 Night Stay: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

DAY 12. End of tour (B)

After breakfast this morning we make our way to Cairns Airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home.

B = Full Breakfast MT = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner

dates & pricing

Twin Share Sole Use Departs 2026
$7895 $9195 May 6 – GOLD CLASS
$8450 $9950 June 17 – DIAMOND CLASS
$8450 $9950 July 15 – DIAMOND CLASS
$7895 $9195 Aug 5 – GOLD CLASS
  • Deposit of $800pp required to secure your reservation.
  • N.B. This package is subject to an additional levy for coach/air component that may be imposed and is out of Fun Over Fifty’s control. Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
  • FITNESS LEVEL – A RATING OF 3 (ACTIVE/MODERATE) Passengers must be able to:-
    • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
    • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
    • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
    • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings and walk through soft sand
    • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
    • Manage your own luggage
    • This tour is set at an active pace

Highlights & inclusions

  • Travel carbon neutral on our 100% offset opulent ‘Diamond Class’ or luxurious ‘Gold Class’ coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
  • 1 night Roma; Tambo Teddies
  • Tour of Blackall Woolscour
  • 1 night Blackall
  • Wellshot Hotel
  • 2 nights Longreach
  • Luxury glamping at Mitchell Grass Retreat (Diamond Class)
  • Thomson River sunset cruise, dinner & show
  • Qantas Founders Museum & Airpark Tour
  • Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
  • The Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Winton
  • Walkabout Creek Hotel
  • 1 night Cloncurry
  • 2 nights Karumba; Normanton
  • Barramundi Discovery Centre
  • Sand Island sunset dinner cruise
  • Gulflander rail journey
  • Terrestrial Centre
  • 2 nights Cobbold Gorge; Croydon
  • Cobbold Gorge scenic helicopter flight
  • Cobbold Gorge cruise with Savannah guide
  • Savannahlander rail journey from Einasleigh to Mt Surprise
  • 1 night Undara; Archway Explorer tour
  • 1 night Cairns
  • One-way Economy Class Carbon Neutral flight ex Cairns to Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne
  • 33 meals
  • ‘Diamond Class’ beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine & soft drink).

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