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DAY 1. Sat – Board Spirit of the Outback (D)
Join us at Platform 10, Roma Street Station, Brisbane, to meet your tour host and check in to your sleeper cabin. The train is schedule to depart at 2.40pm. Aboard the Spirit of the Outback, enjoy air-conditioned comfort and Outback themed dining car as we journey west through Queensland’s heritage towns. Savour hearty Aussie meals in the onboard restaurant while soaking up the outback’s charm.. 1 Night Stay: First class cabin aboard the Spirit of the Outback
DAY 2. Sun – Arrive Longreach (B,L,D)
Sit back and watch the outback unfold as we journey through changing landscapes and rugged terrain. By mid-afternoon, we arrive in Barcaldine, board our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, and make our way to Longreach for our three night stay.3 Night Stay: Mitchell Grass Retreat Glamping Tents, Longreach
DAY 3. Mon – Winton Day Tour (B,L,D)
This morning we journey from Longreach to Winton. On arrival, we take a guided tour of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Exhibit, the world’s largest collection of unique Australian dinosaur fossils and the most productive fossil preparation laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere. Listen and learn from dinosaur enthusiasts, and capture the fossil fever that has gripped the area since the first bones of gigantic Sauropod ‘Elliott’ were discovered. Enjoy an outback pub counter lunch then head to the Waltzing Matilda Centre for a self-guided tour before our return to Longreach.
DAY 4. Tue – Longreach (B,L,D)
We begin the day with a privately guided tour of the Qantas Founders Museum, exploring iconic aircraft like the Boeing 747 and the new Super Constellation display. Gain unique access to areas typically unseen by passengers while learning about their history. As the day warms up, we retreat indoors to the museum’s interactive exhibits before heading to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Here, air-conditioned comfort meets rich bush history, bringing to life stories of bushrangers, shearers, stockmen, and drovers.
DAY 5. Wed – Longreach to Emerald (B,L,D)
Departing Longreach, we stop by the Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge enroute to Alpha, seeing the 27 murals that tell the story of rural life in the region. On arrival at Rubyvale in the Gemfields, we enjoy lunch and a tour of the Miners Heritage walk-in Sapphire Mine. Our afternoon takes us to Emerald.. Overnight: Western Gateway Motel, Emerald
DAY 6. Thu – Emerald to 1770 (B,L,D)
Departing Emerald we travel through crop and cattle country arriving at the township of Duaringa for a morning cuppa. We continue on heading east breaking at Mount Larcom for lunch before finishing our day at the seaside village of Agnes Water. 2 Night Stay: 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort
DAY 7. Fri – 1770 (B,MT,L,D)
This morning we experience the unique fun of the pink amphibious LARC. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea. Set out on a full day adventure crossing tidal creeks, sandy beaches and 4WD drive trails, as you explore the Town of 1770 and Bustard Bay. Stop for lunch on Middle Island, take in the views from the Bustard Head lighthouse, then get your adrenaline pumping as you try sandboarding (optional) down the dunes of Middle Island. Return to 1770 Lagoons Resort for our farewell dinner.
DAY 8. Sat – 1770 to Brisbane (B,L)
Homeward bound this morning, we break at historic Childers. We drive past the Backpackers Memorial before making our way home via a lunch break in Gympie, arriving at the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
B = Full Breakfast MT = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner
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