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Day 1. Brisbane – 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 to Toowoomba for morning tea at Picnic Point. We then head to Chinchilla for lunch before continuing to Roma. 1 Night Stay: Roma Explorer’s Inn
Day 2. Roma – Charleville (B,L,D)
We start our day at Roma Saleyards, Australia’s largest cattleyard, browsing the Interpretive Centre telling the story of the industry. Departing Roma, we continue to Charleville for lunch. Here we take a guided tour of the historic Hotel Corones, built in 1929 during Charleville’s wool industry boom. Tonight, experience the Big Sky Observatory Outback Stargazing Tour at the Cosmos Centre. 1 Night Stay: Mulga Country Motor Inn or The Rocks Motel Charleville
Day 3. Charleville – Toogunna Plains Farmstay (B,L,D)
This morning, uncover Charleville’s WWII secrets on a guided tour of historic ‘Top Secret’ sites, including the USAAF’s unexpected role at Charleville Airport. Then, head west to the opal town of Quilpie for a town tour with a local guide, exploring highlights like Baldy Top Lookout and St Finbarr’s Opal Altar. In the afternoon, check-in to Toogunna Plains Farmstay, a 4th generation sheep and cattle property in the Channel Country. Enjoy welcome sunset drinks and canapés over the red sandhills. Just spectacular! 2 Night Stay: Toogunna Plains Farmstay
Day 4. Toogunna Plains Farmstay (B,L,D)
Wake up to the serene beauty of this expansive 130,000-acre property and indulge in a gourmet breakfast. Afterwards, join our hosts for an engaging morning station tour. Following lunch, take some time to unwind and fully immerse yourself in the outback.
Day 5. Toogunna Plains Farmstay – Longreach (B,L,D)
After a hearty station breakfast, we journey north into the heart of Channel Country, stopping in Windorah for lunch. Travelling along the Channel Country Way, we pass Jundah and the historic Native Well. After a refreshment stop in Stonehenge, we continue to Longreach and settle into our glamping tents. 3 Night Stay: Mitchell Grass Retreat Glamping
Day 6. Longreach – Winton (B,L,D)
Explore Winton’s rich offerings starting at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, home to the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils. Enjoy the March of Titanosaurs exhibition and Dinosaur Canyon. After lunch, the Waltzing Matilda Centre and Qantilda Museum await, adding historical insights and art exhibitions.
Day 7. Longreach (B,L,D)
This morning, explore the Qantas Founders Museum with a tour that reveals the fascinating history of aviation pioneers. Next, visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to delve into the stories of bushrangers, shearers, and stockmen, followed by a live Stockman’s Show. End the day with a peaceful sunset cruise on the Thomson River, then enjoy an outback dinner and show by a campfire under the starry sky.
Day 8. Longreach to Springsure (B,L,D)
Leaving Longreach, we travel east, through Alpha continuing to Emerald for lunch and a stroll along the mosaic pathway, showcasing 100 years of history and the world’s largest Van Gogh sunflower painting. We finish the day in Springsure. 1 Night Stay: Springsure Overlander Motel
Day 9. Carnarvon Gorge – Roma (B,L,D)
We start early, heading to Carnarvon Gorge National Park, an oasis in Queensland’s Central Highlands with stunning sandstone cliffs and diverse flora and fauna. Here we embark on a guided walk through the lush rainforest to the Moss Gardens. We return to the coach and travel south to Roma. 1 Night Stay: Roma Explorers Inn
Day 10. Carnarvon Gorge – Brisbane (B,L)
On the final leg of this outback journey we travel through Chinchilla to Toowoomba for lunch. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
B = Full Breakfast; MT = M/Tea; L = Lunch; AT = A/Tea; D = Two Course Dinner
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