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Make tracks for Queensland's central west on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life staying in Longreach, Barcaldine and Roma. Visit the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Take a Station tour and Thomson River sunset cruise. Unearth dinosaurs in Winton, waltz with Matilda, take a Desert Dreaming tour on this insight into Queensland’s iconic outback.
29 May 2021 - Diamond Class(coach only) 19 June 2021 - Gold Class 3 July 2021 - Gold Class 14 August 2021 - Gold Class
This price is subject to:
2 additional days (TOTAL 10 DAY TOUR)
Plus $860pp Twin Share Plus $1025 Sole Use
Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice
FLY OPTIONS
7 Day Tour Ex Brisbane
• Includes one-way economy class flight Brisbane to Longreach arriving Sunday
$3495pp Twin Share $4080 Sole Use
8 Day Tour Ex Sydney/Melbourne
$3750pp Twin Share $4425 Sole Use
*Flight prices are subject to fluctuations and can be confirmed at time of booking. Flights to be paid at same time as deposit and once ticketed are non-refundable
DEPOSIT
$800pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
N.B. Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure.
This package is subject to an additional levy for coach/air/rail component that may be imposed and is out of Fun Over Fifty’s control. Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
N.B. Rail prices are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. All rail journeys are subject to rail disruptions without notice. Bookings cannot be cancelled or transferred if this occurs. ^^Saving per couple based on Queensland adult fare low season compared to adult fare high season.
This package is subject to an additional levy for coach/air/rail component that may be imposed and is out of Fun Over Fifty’s control. Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
Arrive at Platform 10, Roma Street railway station, Brisbane at 1pm to meet your tour hostess and check-in to your first class cabin. Depart on the Spirit of the Outback for a realistic, up-front view of Queensland’s captivating outback, enjoyed in the comfort of authentically themed surrounds. Our journey west takes us through the heritage towns of the Central West. Dining on board is an experience in itself in the themed restaurant car serving Aussie meals. Tonight, we will gather in the Shearers Rest lounge car for a quiet drink prior to dinner, taking time to get to know your fellow travel companions.
FLY OPTIONS
7 Day Tour includes one-way economy class flight Brisbane to Longreach joining the tour on Sunday
8 Day Tour includes return economy flight ex Sydney/Melbourne to Longreach joining the tour on Sunday
Please see Pricing and Additional Information above for more details
Relax today and let the outback come to life in front of your eyes as we wind our way through ever changing scenery and rugged terrain. This epic rail journey arrives into Longreach mid-afternoon where we are met by our Coach Captain and transferred to our hotel. Tonight we experience a truly spectacular show, Luminescent Longreach, at the Qantas Founders Museum. This 20-minute show uses the historic aircraft and new roof complex as a canvas telling the incredible history of the airline. The show is followed by a delicious dinner at the venue.
*Please note: No seating is available during the show.
We start today with a Museum and Airpark tour of the Qantas FoundersMuseum discovering national treasures and displays that bring to life the inspirational stories of one of the world’s pioneering airlines. Next we make our way to the famous Australian Stockman’sHall of Fame where bush history slides up close to you with tales of bush-rangers, shearers, stockmen and drovers. Enjoy a live Outback Stockman’s Show, all be it with working dogs, horses, sheep, bull and resident larakin stockman. Take time for lunch before wandering at leisure around the exhibit. Tonight, we take a sunset cruise on the ThomsonRiver, relaxing on the top deck toasting the sunset and stunning colours of the outback sky. We disembark and enjoy an outback dinner and show beside a campfire and under a canopy of outback stars.
Today we travel to Winton and visit the Age of Dinosaurs Exhibit, the world’s largest collection of unique Australian dinosaur fossils and the most productive fossil preparation lab in the southern hemisphere. The museum, perched on top of a spectacular rocky plateau, captures the fossil fever that has gripped the area since the first bones of gigantic Sauropod ‘Elliot’ were discovered. We then make our way back into Winton for lunch at the Waltzing Matilda Centre and enjoy some time at the museum. We finish our day visiting the peculiar Arnos Wall and playing a tune on what is believed to be the world’s only musical fence.
We farewell Longreach in style with a Champagne breakfast at Camden Park Station, a fifth generation sheep and cattle property run by the Walker family. Enjoy breakfast on the station’s homestead veranda before joining ‘Outback Dan’ for a guided station tour. From here we make our way to Barcaldine where we experience an authentic cultural journey as ancient and contemporary shared histories come alive through the passion of Cheryl Thompson, descendent of the Yiningai people. From Connecting to Country, through traditional Tribal Body Art and its meanings, Dot Painting workshop, Tribal Story, Song and Dance presentations. Our afternoon travel take us on the Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail - the largest outdoor sculpture museum in the world. The collection of life-sized scrap metal sculptures somehow blends in the ruggedness and unpredictability of the Queensland outback. We return to Barcaldine.
Today is a travel day, departing Barcaldine we make our way to Tambo, breaking here for a cuppa. Back on the road again, we continue on to Augathella, where we break for lunch before our afternoon travels take us to Roma.
We discover the oil and gas industry this morning, taking a guided tour of the Big Rig Oil & Gas Museum. Our guided tour will tell the story of Australia’s first discovery of petroleum, through the boom and bust years of oil and gas exploration and on to today’s multibillion dollar industry. We continue on to Miles to visit the Historical Village Museum that features over 34 original and replica buildings set in a streetscape reminiscent of a town from the late 1800s. Each building houses their own special collection. The facility also contains a War Museum displaying photographs, stories and militaria from the Light Horse in WW1 through to the Vietnam War. This afternoon’s tour is a wow factor. Exclusively designed for Fun Over Fifty, our visit to Maranoa Beef offers us hands on interaction with the cattle, a guided relaxing creek walk stopping at a couple of gorgeous, natural formations along the way, finishing with Sundowners on Little Hill. Mother Nature provides the wow factor here as we relax and enjoy the changing colours of a big sky sunset while enjoying drinks and canapés.
On the final leg of this outback journey we make our way back to Brisbane, breaking for a cuppa at Chinchilla before continuing onto Picnic Point Toowoomba for lunch with a view. We arrive back into Brisbane at approximately 4:30pm.
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Our Gold Class coach tours let you experience the beauty of the Australian landscape in comfort and style. From the coach itself to the accommodation and meals, every detail is considered.
For the next level in luxury, our Diamond Class coach tours give you the business class experience every step of the way. We only book the very best options available
EARLY BIRD DEAL - Save $100 per couple or $50 Sole for Feb/Mar 2021 tours. Booked by 28 Feb2021. Terms and conditions apply.
Take advantage of discounted low season fares and make tracks for Longreach on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life visiting The Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Camden Park Station and enjoying a sunset cruise on the Thomson River. Take in a trip to the Age of Dinosaurs exhibit in Winton before reboarding the train bound for Brisbane.
Take the inland route from Brisbane to Melbourne, discover quirky characters and hidden treasures along the way. Try your luck for opals in Lightning Ridge, enjoy a wildlife zoofari at Dubbo's Western Plains Zoo, and visit Miners Heritage Park in Cobar. See the 'Living Desert Sculptures' in Broken Hill and the Old Wentworth Gaol before enjoying a paddleboat cruise on the Murray and a finale night in Melbourne.
Escape to Queensland’s winter sun in style over a 5 night stay; with 3 nights in 5-star luxury at Sanctuary Cove; experience the Gold Coast’s beautiful Surfers Paradise on a tour aboard an amphibious Aquaduck and explore the World Heritage-listed rain forest of the Gold Coast hinterland. Take in nature and wildlife with 2 nights at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat taking in private Birds of Prey show; ranger guided tree-top canopy walk and a 2-hour 4WD forest safari.
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
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Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.
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