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,L,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 the Ultimate Dinosaur tour. This includes a guided tour of the Collection Room and the Fossil Preparation Laboratory. We also visit the March of the Titanosaurs exhibition and enjoy a self-guided walk of Dinosaur Canyon. Afterwards, 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,L,D)
Following breakfast we depart and make our way to The 3 Sisters. Located on a Private Station outside of Winton, Great Value Holidays has exclusive access on the Station to view the Rock Formations. We then depart for Lark Quarry. Just when you think things could not be any older, we will view the amazing fossilized rock formations of the 95 Million year old Dinosaur Stampede. Following the tour of the quarry we enjoy lunch in the bush before we set off back to Longreach. This evening we enjoy the amazing Luminescent Longreach which is a 20 minute spectacular night time light and sound experience designed to delight, entertain, inform and move. Stand amongst iconic aircraft as world class projection mapping and 360 degree immersive sound brings the 100 year story of Qantas to life with the mighty Boeing 747 serving as a primary canvas. Luminescent Longreach weaves an unforgettable story through time, of the daring spirit of early aviation, of iconic aircraft, wars, distant places and outback innovation. 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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