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Day 1. Depart Brisbane Spirit of the Outback Train
Today, you will depart on the Spirit of the Outback for your journey to Longreach. The train is scheduled to depart at 2.40pm. Relax and enjoy the views of the rugged mountain ranges and farming areas of the coast before making our way inland. Overnight: Spirit of the Outback Train (All meals included for 1st Class Sleeper Passengers). Note: If not using the train service, please arrive in Longreach on Day 2 and meet at the motel.
Day 2. Arrive Longreach / Luminescent Longreach Laser Light Show
Upon waking 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 evening activities. We enjoy the Luminescent Longreach Show 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. Longreach Motor Inn. 3 Nights: Longreach Motor Inn (D)
Day 3. Stockman’s Hall Of Fame / Thomson River Cruise & Smithy’s Outback Dinner
Following breakfast this morning, we make our way to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame. We explore the Long Paddock and join our virtual stockman “Hugh” on a journey retracing the footsteps of the men and women who built our nation. Then we enjoy A Stockman’s Life –Live Show: Undercover grandstand seating in the Outback Stockman Arena, up close and personal experience with the stars of the show –human and four legged, live sheep muster, working dogs, horsemanship and stockman activities. Following our morning at SHOF, we make our way into Town and enjoy some time to wonder the historical streets and grab a bite to eat if you wish. Late afternoon we enjoy a relaxing cruise as the sun sets over the Thomson River, then arrive at Smithy’s Outback Dinner for a camp fire cooked dinner. (B,D)
Optional Extra: Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience:
Take a 45 minute ride along the bush track, before a short gallop to ‘outrun the storm’.
This is the only place in Australia you can gallop in a stagecoach!
$104 per person – to be pre-booked
Day 4. QANTAS Museum, The Tent Show, Historical Camden Park Station
This morning, we visit the Qantas Museum enjoying the many Qantas stories and a tour of the 747, Original Hangar and Museum. We are then entertained at The Tent Show while enjoying an included Billy Can lunch. We finish the day with a Paddock to Plate Sunset Tour. We explore the rich history and workings of an ex-sheep station, the iconic Camden Park Station before transferring to Longreach Station for our Paddock to Plate dinner experience. (B,L,D)
Day 5. Winton, Waltzing Matilda Centre, Age of Dinosaurs, Dinner with Dinosaurs
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. Making our way to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History for our guided tour before enjoying a unique dining experience, A DELUXE BBQ on the JUMP UP whilst the sun is setting over the vast savannah plains. Overnight: Boulder Opal Motel, Winton (B,D)
Day 6. Cloncurry, Walkabout Creek Hotel, Mt Isa
Departing Winton, we make our way to Cloncurry to visit the Unearthed Museum. Lunch is at the famous Walkabout Creek Hotel. This quirky hotel was made famous in the movie Crocodile Dundee. Inside the pub you’ll find plenty of memorabilia from the days when Paul Hogan swaggered up to the bar as Mick Dundee. Following our stop here, we continue on to Mount Isa. 2 Nights: IBIS Styles, Mount Isa (B,L,D)
Day 7. Hard Times Underground Mine Tour / Mt Isa
Outback at the Isa today and take part in the Hard Times Underground Mine Tour and Outback Park. We then visit the WWII Underground Hospital and the Beth Anderson Museum. (B,D)
Day 8. Dinosaur Trail, Julia Creek, Richmond
Departing the Isa, we travel through the vast outback plains to the tiny town of Julia Creek for lunch. Onwards to Richmond to visit the Kronosaurus Corner, Australia’s premier Marine Fossil Museum showcasing nearly 1,150 unique fossil specimens. Overnight: Ammonite Inn, Richmond (B,D)
Day 9. Charters Towers
Today we make our way to the outback town of Charters Towers, exploring the town with its grand public buildings lining the main streets. A must-do experience is the 150 years old Venus Gold Battery (Mill) which crushed ore from the underground mines to extract the valuable gold before enjoying our farewell dinner together. Overnight: Cattleman’s Rest Motel, Charters Towers (B, D)
Day 10. Charters Towers to Townsville
This morning, we make our way to Townsville to board the Spirit of Queensland train for your relaxing journey towards Brisbane. Overnight: Spirit of Queensland (B,D)
Day 11 : Arrive Home
Arriving in Brisbane this morning, we alight the train with cherished memories. The Spirit of Queensland is scheduled to arrive at 9.00am. (B)
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