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.
Depart on the Spirit of the Outback at 2.40pm for your journey to Longreach. Relax and enjoy the views of the rugged mountain ranges and farming areas of the Queensland coast before making our way inland on our Outback Adventure. Overnight Spirit of the Outback (All meals included in First Class Sleepers)
Upon waking this morning on the train, the green hills of the coast have given way to the colour of rustic reds and sunburnt plains. We pass through historical towns of the Outback on our way into Longreach arriving late afternoon when we will transfer to our motel with time to freshen up for our group Welcome Dinner. 2 Nights: Longreach Motor Inn (D)
This morning, we visit the Stockman’s Hall of Fame. A spectacular tribute to the people of Outback Australia, it tells the story of our grazing, agriculture, mining and forestry pioneers of the country. Then to the Qantas Museum for an included lunch and a tour of the 747, original Hangar and Museum, enjoying the many Qantas stories. Late afternoon we make our way to a delightful sunset cruise on the Thomson River followed by a riverside campfire dinner, capping off a wonderful day! (B,D)
Today we visit Winton and the Waltzing Matilda Centre. This unique town has many interesting sites to see including Arno’s Walls, The Musical Fence and Banjo Paterson’s Music Wall. We then make our way to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History for our guided tour, housing the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils. We enjoy a unique dining experience, A DELUXE BBQ on the JUMP UP. Relax and enjoy an Aussie Outback BBQ with the dinosaurs whilst the sun is setting over the vast savannah plains. Overnight: Boulder Opal Motor Inn (B,D)
We will visit the 3 Sisters. Located on a private station, Great Value Holidays has exclusive access. Formed over millions of years, these rock formations rise up out of the surrounding plains to make a lasting statement of the ancient Outback. Then onto Lark Quarry to view the amazing fossilised rock formations of the 95-million-year-old Dinosaur Stampede. Over 3,300 dinosaur footprints are scattered over the rock face. Following our lunch, we return to Longreach in time to enjoy the ‘Luminescent Longreach’ light and sound experience designed to delight, entertain and inform. Stand amongst iconic aircraft as world class projection brings the 100-year story of Qantas to life. Our Farewell Dinner concludes another magic day in the outback. Overnight: Longreach Motor Inn (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we board the Spirit of the Outback Train for the journey towards Brisbane. Relax and enjoy the rugged mountain ranges, sunburnt plains and historical towns of the Outback. (B)
Today you will arrive at your home station after enjoying a charming rail journey from Queensland Outback with lots of fond memories of incredible Longreach, Winton and the Big Sky Country. The train is scheduled to arrive at 11.50am.
| 2025 Departure Dates: |
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| 31 May, 30 August |
| Twin Share | Sole Use | Rail Fares | First Class Sleeper |
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| $2850 + rail | $3300 + rail | QLD Pensioner | $480pp |
| Aust. State Senior | $720pp | ||
| Adult BQuick | $850pp |
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