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Day 1: Friday 14 May | Longreach (S)
On arrival at Longreach Airport, be met by your Outback Aussie Tours driver and host, enjoy a Longreach town tour and then transfer to your accommodation to check in and freshen up.
This evening, begin your Outback experience with a special QLD Music Trails experience, enjoying an evening of live music in the heart of Queensland 4 nights at Albert Park Motor Inn, Longreach
Day 2: Saturday 15 May | Longreach (B,S)
Enjoy a lazy start before gathering at Smithy’s for a relaxed recovery brunch and a taste of true Outback hospitality. Enjoy a delicious spread of food, cold drinks and a laid-back atmosphere, while live entertainment keeps the good times rolling.
It’s the perfect way to unwind, refuel and relive the highlights of your Outback adventure in true Smithy’s style.
As the sun sets, journey to Camden Park Station for Singing in the Night. Set against the breathtaking colours of the Outback, this unforgettable concert brings opera’s most beloved classics to life beneath the fading twilight skies.
Day 3: Sunday 16 May | Longreach (B,,L,D)
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast, then join in the Sing Sing Sing Opera Queensland event. Enjoy a visit to the Qantas Founders Museum, learning about the foundations of our national airline and joining a guided Airpark Tour.
Return to your accommodation for a short break and some time to relax and freshen up before the evening’s celebrations. Dust off your boots and slip into your finest attire for an Opera Ball like no other. Make your way to the station to board the Champagne Train, where the festivities begin as you travel in style towards the Opera Ball. Enjoy a glass of bubbles and soak up the atmosphere as the train carries you through the Outback to an evening of music, glamour and celebration.
Relaxed, stylish and full of Outback character, the evening captures the true spirit of an Outback celebration, with just the right touch of glamour and glitz. Expect an unforgettable night of music, atmosphere and warm Outback hospitality as the magic of opera meets the heart of the Australian bush.
Day 4: Monday 17 May | Longreach (B,L,D)
This morning, explore the themed galleries at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, discovering the stories, characters and traditions that have shaped life in the Australian Outback. Then take your seat for the Stockman’s Live Show, where traditional bush skills and horsemanship come to life in an entertaining display of authentic Outback culture.
After the show, enjoy a relaxed lunch with the stockman himself, sharing stories and gaining an insight into the life and traditions of those who have worked the land.
This evening, join the local community at the Qantas Founders Museum for Bravo!, hosted by Opera Queensland as part of the Festival of Outback Opera. Settle in for an engaging evening of music and storytelling, celebrating the power of song and the unique spirit of the Outback. It’s a wonderful opportunity to mingle with locals and fellow travellers while experiencing the festival beyond the main stage.
Day 5: Tuesday 18 May | Longreach (B,L)
This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast cruise aboard the M.V. Longreach Explorer. Cruise along the Thomson River and discover the significance of the sacred Scar Trees while experiencing the unique beauty and tranquillity of being on the water in the heart of the Outback.
Following the cruise, enjoy lunch in town at the Longreach Tavern before preparing for your onward journey.
After lunch, check in for your flight home or your next port of call, with a QantasLink flight departing for Brisbane.
As your Outback adventure and Festival of Outback Opera experience comes to an end, reflect on the unforgettable stories, landscapes, music and special moments that will stay with you long after you return home.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner S = Supper
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