8 Days Longreach, Winton & Town of 1770 Summer Sale
Sit back and watch the outback unfold as we journey through changing landscapes and rugged terrain. By mid-afternoon, we arrive in Barcaldine, board our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, and make our way to Longreach for our three night stay.3 Night Stay: Mitchell Grass Retreat Glamping Tents, Longreach
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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 a trip to the Age of Dinosaurs exhibit in Winton. We then depart the Outback and make our way to the Town of 1770 where we spend two nights. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea onboard a unique LARC amphibious vehicle.
Join us at Platform 10, Roma Street Station, Brisbane, to meet your tour host and check in to your sleeper cabin. The train is schedule to depart at 2.40pm. Aboard the Spirit of the Outback, enjoy air-conditioned comfort and Outback themed dining car as we journey west through Queensland’s heritage towns. Savour hearty Aussie meals in the onboard restaurant while soaking up the outback’s charm.. 1 Night Stay: First class cabin aboard the Spirit of the Outback
- 8 Days
- 7 Nights
- 26 Meals
- From $3,660 PP
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Duration
8 Days
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
What's Included:
- Overnight journey in a sleeper cabin on the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane to Barcaldine
- Journey in comfort aboard our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach
- Fully escorted tour with experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays Tour Host & Coach Captain
- 3 nights Longreach in air-conditioned luxury glamping tents
- Australian Age of Dinosaurs guided tour of the laboratory and collection exhibit
- Waltzing Matilda Centre
- Qantas Founders Museum guided tour
- Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
- Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge
- Murals of Alpha
- Miners Heritage tour at Rubyvale
- 1 night Emerald
- 2 nights Agnes Water; Town of 1770
- Full day amphibious LARC tour to Bustard Head Lighthouse
- Historic Childers; Gympie
- 21 delicious meals included on your journey
Sat - Board Spirit of the Outback
Join us at Platform 10, Roma Street Station in Brisbane, where you’ll meet your tour host and check-in to your sleeper cabin. At 2.40pm, we embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the Spirit of the Outback, offering an authentic and immersive experience of Queensland’s captivating outback. Enjoy the comfort of the air-conditioned train, adorned with thematic touches, as we venture westward. Along the way, we pass through the charming heritage towns of the Central West. Indulge in a delightful dining experience onboard, in the themed restaurant car serving up hearty Aussie meals. 1 Night Stay: First class cabin aboard the Spirit of the Outback
Staying in First class cabin aboard the Spirit of the Outback
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Sun - Arrive Longreach
Sit back and watch the outback unfold as we journey through changing landscapes and rugged terrain. By mid-afternoon, we arrive in Barcaldine, then board our luxurious ‘Gold Class’ or opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset coach emissions. Visit the famous Wellshot Hotel for a drink with the locals before arriving in Longreach for our three night stay. 3 nights: 3 Night Stay: Longreach Motor Inn (Gold) or Mitchell Grass Retreat (Diamond)
Staying in Longreach Motor Inn (Gold) or Mitchell Grass Retreat (Diamond)
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Mon - Winton Day Tour
This morning we journey from Longreach to Winton. On arrival, we take a guided tour of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Exhibit, the world’s largest collection of unique Australian dinosaur fossils and the most productive fossil preparation laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere. Listen and learn from dinosaur enthusiasts, and capture the fossil fever that has gripped the area since the first bones of gigantic Sauropod ‘Elliott’ were discovered. Enjoy a country pub counter lunch before our return to Longreach.
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Tue - Longreach
We begin the day with a privately guided tour of the Qantas Founders Museum, exploring iconic aircraft like the Boeing 747 and the new Super Constellation display. Gain unique access to areas typically unseen by passengers while learning about their history. As the day warms up, we retreat indoors to the museum’s interactive exhibits before heading to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Here, air-conditioned comfort meets rich bush history, bringing to life stories of bushrangers, shearers, stockmen, and drovers.
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Wed - Longreach to Emerald
Departing Longreach, we stop by the Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge enroute to Alpha, seeing the 27 murals that tell the story of rural life in the region. On arrival at Rubyvale in the Gemfields, we enjoy lunch and a tour of the Miners Heritage walk in Sapphire Mine. Our afternoon takes us to Emerald. Overnight: Western Gateway Motel, Emerald
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Thu - Emerald to 1770
Departing Emerald we travel through crop and cattle country arriving at the township of Duaringa for a morning cuppa. We continue on heading east, breaking at Raglan for lunch before finishing our day at the seaside village of Town of 1770. 2 Night Stay: 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort
Staying in 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort
Chic studio to 2-bedroom apartments in an airy retreat featuring an outdoor pool & a restaurant/bar.
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Fri - 1770
This morning we experience the unique fun of the pink amphibious LARC. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea. Set out on a full day adventure crossing tidal creeks, sandy beaches, and 4WD drive trails, as you explore the Town of 1770 and Bustard Bay. Stop for lunch (included) on Middle Island, take in the views from the Bustard Head lighthouse, then get your adrenaline pumping as you try sandboarding (optional) down the dunes of Middle Island. Return to 1770 Lagoons Resort for our farewell dinner.
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Sat - 1770 to Brisbane
Homeward bound this morning, we break at historic Childers. We drive past the Backpackers Memorial before making our way home via a lunch break in Gympie arriving at the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon. B = Full Breakfast MT = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner
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$3,660
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+$800
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