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itinerary

Day 1. Depart Brisbane to Roma (MT,L,D)

We depart Brisbane Coach Terminal on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We travel through the Lockyer Valley and onto Toowoomba where we break for morning tea. We continue on to Chinchilla, breaking here for lunch before moving on and settling down for the night at Roma. 1 Night Stay: Roma Explorers Inn

Day 2. Roma to Charleville (B,L,D)

Enjoy a town tour of Roma, then head to Charleville for lunch and a guided tour of the historic Hotel Corones. In the evening, enjoy the Big Sky Twilight Tour at The Cosmos Centre, where you’ll explore the night sky through powerful telescopes and hear captivating stories from expert guides.. 1 Night Stay: Mulga Country Motor Inn, Charleville

Day 3. Charleville to Toogunna Plains Station (B,L,D)

This morning, we explore Charleville’s WWII Secret Base, discovering its wartime role. Next, we head to Quilpie for a guided town tour, including Baldy Top Lookout and St Finbarr’s Opal Altar. In the afternoon, we arrive at Toogunna Plains Farmstay, a family-run sheep and cattle property in the Channel Country. Enjoy sunset drinks and canapés with stunning views of red sand hills. 2 Night Stay: Toogunna Plains Station Deluxe Cabins

Day 4. Toogunna Plains Station, Eromanga (B,MT,L,D)

Wake up to the stunning beauty of this 130,000-acre property and enjoy a gourmet breakfast. Join our hosts for a morning station tour to learn about life on the land. After lunch, relax and soak in the outback atmosphere. In the afternoon, we visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum to meet Australia’s largest dinosaur. We’ll watch fossil preparation and see megafauna fossils and more. End the day with sunset drinks and canapés, followed by an exclusive ‘Taste of the Outback’ dinner in the museum’s gallery.

Day 5. Windorah to Longreach & Mitchell Grass Retreat (B,L,D)

After a hearty breakfast, we head north into the heart of the Channel Country. We’ll stop for lunch in Windorah before continuing on through Jundah, where we’ll visit The Native Well, an ancient water source used by Aboriginal people. After a refreshment break in Stonehenge, we’ll journey on to Longreach and check into our glamping tents where another outback sunset greets us.. 3 Night Stay: Mitchell Grass Retreat Glamping

Day 6. Winton touring (B,L,D)

At Winton we arrive at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, home to the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils. On guided tours, explore the March of Titanosaurs and Dinosaur Canyon. After lunch, visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre and Qantilda Museum for historical insights and art exhibitions. It’s a day filled with history, art, and ancient wonders.

Day 7. Longreach touring (B,L,D)

This morning, visit the Qantas Founders Museum for a tour revealing the story of one of aviation’s pioneers. Next, we head to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to explore bush history, with tales of bushrangers, shearers, and stockmen, followed by a live Stockman’s Show. End the day with a relaxing sunset cruise on the Thomson River, then enjoy an outback dinner and show by a campfire under the stars.

Day 8. Spirit of the Outback (B,L,D)

Embarking on the journey back, we bid farewell to Longreach and step aboard the Spirit of the Outback. Enriched by the ever-changing landscape, we savour the culinary delights and fine wines of the Tuckerbox restaurant. 1 Night Stay: Sleeper Cabin aboard the Spirit of the Outback

Day 9. Arrive Brisbane (B)

As the new day dawns, we awaken to the mesmerising vista of cane fields and the majestic Glass House Mountains. Our voyage concludes as we arrive at the Brisbane Transit Centre, marking the end of our remarkable expedition.

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

dates & pricing

QPCV Senior Adult Sole Use Departs 2025 –
DIAMOND CLASS
$5230 $5345 $5410 +$1095 26 June
  • EARLY BIRD DEAL! Save $400 per couple or $200 Single if booked before 31 December 2024 (June 2025 date only)
  • Non-refundable deposit required to secure booking $1000pp
  • N.B. This package is subject to a fuel levy without notice for coach and rail components.
  • This package is subject to QR rail disruptions without notice. Bookings cannot be cancelled or transferred if this occurs.
  • This price is subject to:
    QPCV Queensland Aged Pensioner utilising 2 concession vouchers
    SENIOR State issued Australian Government Seniors Card and/or Queensland Aged Pensioner with no concession vouchers left
    ADULT Passengers 50+ with no valid concession cards
  • FITNESS LEVEL – A RATING OF 2 (MODERATE) Passengers must be able to:-
    • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
    • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
    • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
    • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
    • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
    • Manage your own luggage

Highlights & inclusions

  • Travel Carbon Neutral on our 100% offset opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
  • Picnic Point Toowoomba; 1 night Roma
  • Roma town tour
  • 1 night Charleville
  • Explore Charleville with a local guide; visit historic Hotel Corones
  • Twilight tour and stargazing at The Cosmos Centre
  • Charleville WWII secret base guided tour
  • Discover Quilpie with a local guide
  • 2 nights at Toogunna Plains Farmstay with life on the land station tour and Kyra Sandhills sunset & canapés tour
  • Explore the Eromanga Natural History Museum discovering prehistoric fossils; Taste of the Outback dinner
    Windorah; Stonehenge
  • 3 nights glamping on the Mitchell Grass Plains, Longreach
  • Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum
  • Explore Waltzing Matilda Centre; Qantas Founders Museum Airpark Tour
  • Visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
  • Thomson River Sunset Cruise with dinner under the stars and live show
  • Overnight rail journey in sleeper cabins aboard the Spirit of the Outback
  • 24 meals
  • ‘Diamond Class’ beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine & soft drink)

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