Highlights
- Go behind the scenes at the Qantas Founders Museum and join the guided Airpark tour
- Cruise the majestic Thomson River
- Enjoy an exclusive dinner at Camden Park Station
- Explore the fascinating themed galleries at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
- Watch the exciting Stockman's Live Show and take in the action of a live muster
- Experience a sunset dinner at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Inclusions
- Return overnight travel on the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane to Longreach – Sleeper
- 3 nights 4 star accommodation in Longreach
- 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Winton
- Meals as specified
- Admission to Qantas Founders Museum and Airpark Tour
- Camden Park Station Sunset Tour
- Great Darr River Rail Tour
- Admission to Waltzing Matilda Centre
- Australian Age of Dinosaurs: Sunset Tour and exclusive BBQ Dinner
- Longreach School of Distance Education Tour
- Admission to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame & Outback Stockman’s show
- Drover’s Sunset Cruise
- Travel by quality 4WD coach
- Savannah Guides Master Operator driver and host
- All coach transfers
Itinerary
Day 1: Brisbane to Longreach (D)
Board the Spirit of the Outback for your overnight journey to Longreach. Wonder at the ever-changing landscape as the train makes its way into the heart of the Queensland Outback. Follow in the footsteps of the early pioneers and get ready for the holiday of a lifetime.
Day 2: Longreach (B, L)
On arrival at Longreach railway station, you’ll be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Stay the next two nights at Longreach Motor Inn.
Day 3: Longreach (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit historic Rosebank Station and enjoy a relaxed homestead morning tea. Transfer to the Qantas Founders Museum and spend time exploring the interpretive and interactive exhibits before joining a guided Airpark Tour featuring the Boeing 707, DC-3, Super Constellation and the Boeing 747. Late afternoon, travel to Camden Park Station for a dose of outback hospitality by fifth-generation graziers, the Walker family. Enjoy sunset drinks and an exclusive dinner.
Day 4: Longreach to Winton (B, L, D)
This morning, join the Great Darr River Rail tour and watch out for wildlife on the side of the track as you travel through scrub and grasslands on a Heritage Rail Motor. Enjoy lunch at Darr River Downs Station before travelling by coach to Winton. After dinner at the North Gregory Hotel, enjoy a classic movie at the Royal Open-Air Theatre. Stay the next two nights in Winton.
Day 5: Winton (B, L, D)
Today, take a town tour and visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre to learn the story behind Australia’s unofficial anthem. Tour the Australian Age of Dinosaurs before a very special sunset barbecue.
Day 6: Longreach (B, L, D)
Return to Longreach this morning and visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Explore the fascinating themed galleries, a tribute to the pioneers and indigenous people of the Australian Outback. Watch the Stockman’s Live Show and witness amazing horsemanship.
Late afternoon, transfer to the Thomson River and board the Longreach Explorer for the award-winning Drover’s Sunset Cruise. Relax on the top deck with 360-degree views of this majestic outback waterhole and enjoy onboard nibbles followed by a two-course table service dinner under the stars at Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show. Overnight at Longreach Motor Inn.
Day 7: Longreach to Brisbane (B, L, D)
Transfer to Longreach railway station to board the Spirit of the Outback for your overnight journey. There’ll be plenty of time to reminisce about your outback experience as the train makes its way along the scenic route back to Brisbane.
Day 8: Brisbane (B)
This morning breakfast is served on board before arriving in Brisbane, where your tour concludes.
(B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Departs Brisbane
Tuesdays.
- 22 and 29 April 2025
- 24 June 2025
- 1 and 22 July 2025
- 12 August 2025
- 16 September 2025
- 7 October 2025
Price
Adult from $4555* per person twin share
Senior from $4415* per person twin share
Prices from other departure points available, please ask your travel consultant for details.