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2022
Fully Inclusive Hosted
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Whitehaven Beach
COA S TA L
Bowen
Cape Gloucester Daydream
Island
Airlie Beach
R A I L
Proserpine
Hamilton
Island
TO U R S
Whitsunday to/from
Bowen
Dreaming Brisbane
Airlie Beach Whitsunday Islands Cape Gloucester
to/from Brisbane
DAY 1 – DEPART BRISBANE have lunch here before departing to Whitsunday purchase lunch if you wish. The afternoon is at
Depart on the Spirit of Queensland Train in your Island and the glorious Whitehaven Beach which is your leisure.
optional Premium Economy Seats or upgrade to one of Australia’s most beautiful stretches of sand. (B) Overnight Colonial Palms Motel
Deluxe RailBeds with all meals included. (B,L,D) Overnight Colonial Palms Motel
DAY 6 – CAPE GLOUCESTER
(All meals on the train for RailBeds)
DAY 4 – DISCOVER DAYDREAM DEPART FOR HOME
It might be an expensive 5* resort, but that doesn’t Following check out this morning, we make our way
DAY 2 – CROC SAFARI & CRUISE to Cape Gloucester and visit Hideaway Bay, then
stop us from spending the day on the island. So
Following breakfast on the train, you will arrive in
this morning following breakfast, we transfer to the enjoy a lunch at the beachfront Dingo Beach Hotel.
Bowen and join our coach to make our way into
Port of Airlie for our ferry over to Daydream Island. This afternoon, we visit Lake Proserpine, also known
Airlie Beach and enjoy an Eco River Cruise on the as the Peter Faust Dam. We then make our way to
Enjoy your day discovering what the island has to
Proserpine River. Here we encounter the locals, also Proserpine and visit the Historical Museum. The
offer at your own leisure. The Living Reef also makes
known as Crocs!!!! We will also enjoy a wagon ride museum bridges the decades since Federation with
its return to the island in an even bigger and better
viewing the wildlife and wetland habitat, a billy tea capacity than before. You will have time to wander historical, thought-provoking displays.
and damper for our “smoko” and tasty BBQ lunch. the island, dip in the pool and enjoy a relaxing Transferring to meet the train for your journey home,
After a fantastic day we make our way to our motel day before returning to Airlie Beach for dinner this departing at 6pm.
and check in with time for a hearty dinner. evening.
(B,L) (All meals on the train for RailBeds)
(L,D) Overnight Colonial Palms Motel (B,L,D) Overnight Colonial Palms Motel
Note: If not using the return train service and wish to stay
on, a coach is available from the train station to return
DAY 3 – HAMILTON ISLAND DAY 5 – AIRLIE BEACH
to Airlie Beach.
WHITEHAVEN BEACH As it is a Saturday, the famous local markets on the
Today we visit two of Australia’s best-loved beachfront are a must. Complete with local produce, DAY 7 – ARRIVE BRISBANE
destinations on a scenic Whitsundays cruise – art, craft and food, it is a great place to spend some This morning you will arrive at your home station
Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach. Hamilton time, have a coffee or purchase a unique gift. after enjoying a charming rail journey.
Island is sophisticated and friendly with excellent Next to the markets is the Sailing Club and a
eating, drinking and shopping opportunities. We great place to rest your feet, have a cool drink and
TOUR OVERVIEW:
Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
Hamilton Island & Whitehaven Beach
Full day on Daydream Island
Croc Safari & Cruise
Airlie Beach Relax Day
Cape Gloucester & Lake Proserpine
Fully Hosted by our friendly staff
*See back cover for tour conditions
* 5 Days Tour Only – $1940
*Single /Sole Use add $320
*7 Days with Return Rail Fare
QLD Pension Economy Seat – $1990
QLD Pension Deluxe RailBed – $2295
Seniors Card Deluxe RailBed – $2510
Adult Fare (No Discount Card) – $2660
2022 DEPARTURE DATE:
25 October
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TO U R S
Cooktown
R A I L
Mossman
Gorge Port Douglas
COA S TA L
Mount
Molloy
Kuranda
Cairns
Mareeba
Q L D
to/from
Cairns Cairns & Cooktown
Brisbane to/from Brisbane
Discovery
Cairns Port Douglas Daintree Cooktown
DAY 1 – DEPART BRISBANE DAY 5 – CAIRNS TO COOKTOWN plants and includes some rare plants seldom found
Depart on the Spirit of Queensland train in your Making our way north today via the Atherton anywhere else in the world. Then to the brand new
Tablelands and onto the Palmer River Roadhouse Cairns Aquarium. The Aquarium connects visitors
Premium Economy Seats, or optional upgrade to
for our lunch stop. From here we pass the Annan with the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef
Deluxe RailBeds with all meals.
Gorge and Black Mountain, on the last leg into without getting your feet wet!! Then back at the
(All meals on the train for RailBeds) Cooktown. Black Mountain, named by the local motel for your farewell dinner.
Indigenous people ‘Place of Spears’, is a mysterious (B,D) Cairns Queenslander
DAY 2 – CAIRNS WELCOME pyramid of stones and a natural geological formation
Arriving in Cairns mid afternoon. You will be met by thought to be 150 million years old. On arrival we DAY 9 – DEPART FOR BRISBANE
your tour host and coach driver and transferred to check in with time to visit the Cooktown Botanical Breakfast then transfer to meet the Spirit of
the motel, with time to freshen up before enjoying a Gardens and learn how Cook and his crew survived Queensland train for your relaxing journey to your
welcome dinner. on the local flora. home station.
(D) Cairns Queenslander Motel (B,D) Cooktown Motel (B) (All meals on the train for Railbeds)
Note: If not using the train service, please arrive in Cairns Note: If not using the rail service, please check out by
DAY 6 – DISCOVER COOKTOWN 10am and enjoy your remaining time in Cairns.
this afternoon and meet at the motel. FAMOUS LIONS DEN HOTEL
DAY 3 – PARONELLA PARK ENDEAVOUR RIVER CRUISE DAY 10 – ARRIVE HOME
This morning Grassy Hill Lookout for fantastic views. This morning you will wake to the breakfast service
This morning we depart Cairns by coach and make It’s then onto the Captain James Cook Museum to before arriving at your home station after enjoying
our way south to Innisfail. José Paronella’s dream learn the remarkable history of this amazing town. your discovery of Cairns and Cooktown.
was to build a castle. He chose a special part of The museum follows the story of James Cook’s
Australia and created Paronella Park. On 5 hectares enforced seven-week stay at the Endeavour River,
beside Mena Creek Falls he built his castle, picnic
TOUR OVERVIEW:
during which the first meaningful contact between
Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
area by the falls, tennis courts, bridges, a tunnel and Europeans and Indigenous Australians took place.
Now that you have been enriched in Australia’s true Coach touring & commentary
wrapped it up in an amazing range of 7,500 tropical
history, we then head down to the famous historical Paronella Park & Innisfail
plants and trees, now a lush rainforest. Opened to
the public in 1935, it now is a must see when visiting Lion’s Den Hotel for lunch and a refreshing drink. Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise
This is truly an Aussie icon built on the banks of Port Douglas Township, Palm Cove
the area. We will tour through the Castle Ruins in the
the little Annan River, surrounded by 100-year- Palmer River Roadhouse & Black Mountain
rainforest, then enjoy a lunch before departing back
old mango trees. Following lunch we return to
to Cairns and dinner this evening Cooktown Museum & Cemetery
Cooktown and stroll along Main Street which is
(B,L,D) Cairns Queenslander Motel also a must with lots of places to explore including Grassy Hill Lookout, Botanical Gardens
the Old Railway Station, the Cooktown History and Endeavour River Dinner Cruise
DAY 4 – MOSSMAN GORGE Cultural Centre. There is also the odd watering hole Lions Den Hotel, Annan River
DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE that you might want to visit as well. We then depart Mt Molly & Mareeba
PORT DOUGLAS for our Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Endeavour Botanic Gardens & Cairns Aquarium
Today we adventure into the Mossman Gorge. Here River and step back in time with an informative
the Mossman River tumbles its way over and around journey down this famous river.
*See back cover for tour conditions
huge granite boulders that line the gorge creating (B,D) Cooktown Motel
cool, clear, freshwater swimming holes. We then
* 8 Days Tour Only – $2,920
make our way to the Daintree River for our Cruise. DAY 7 – COOKTOWN TO CAIRNS *PP T/S – Single /Sole Use add $400
One of the best ways to experience the rainforest
MT MOLLOY & MAREEBA
is by cruising along the Daintree River. Snaking We make our way back to Cairns and on the journey
*10 Days with Return Rail Fare
through the heart of the area, the densely populated we stop off at Mt Molly for our lunch at the local pub. QLD Pension Economy Seat – $ 2970
mangrove estuary is home to an abundance of Then onto Mareeba to visit the Heritage Museum QLD Pension Deluxe RailBed – $3320
wildlife and some croc spotting adds to the Daintree before making our way back into Cairns. Seniors Card Deluxe RailBed – $3590
(B,L) Cairns Queenslander
experience. Then into Port Douglas with time to Adult Fare (No Discount Card) – $3790
explore the town before returning to Cairns via Palm
DAY 8 – BOTANIC GARDENS/AQUARIUM 2022 DEPARTURE DATE:
Cove Village. Cairns Botanic Gardens this morning for a tour. The
16 July
(B,D) Cairns Queenslander Motel gardens are the best example in Australia of tropical
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Q L D Port Douglas
Kuranda
COA S TA L
Cairns
Mareeba
Paronella Park
Ravenshoe
R A I L
Ingham
TO U R S
Townsville
to/from Charters Towers
Cairns
Iconic North Queensland Brisbane to/from Brisbane
Pubs & Places
DAY 1 – DEPART BRISBANE the falls, tennis courts, bridges, and a tunnel. We will tour DAY 9 – 1865 EUREKA HOTEL
Depart on the Spirit of Queensland Train in your through the Castle Ruins in the rainforest experience Hervey’s Range today enjoying the fantastic scenic
optional Premium Economy Seats or upgrade to then dinner at the 1929 Mena Creek Hotel. views along the way. We will stop at the Historical
Deluxe RailBeds with all meals included. (B,HT,D) Overnight Barrier Reef Motel Hervey’s Range Heritage Tea Rooms for lunch
(All meals on the train for RailBeds) which is a heritage-listed property and holds a
DAY 6 – ICONIC ‘PUB WITH NO BEER’ special place in the history of North Queensland,
DAY 2 – CAIRNS WELCOME Lees Hotel in Ingham (formerly the Day Dawn Hotel) beginning its life in 1865 as the Eureka Hotel.
Arriving in Cairns mid afternoon, you will be met is the original ‘Pub With No Beer‘, made famous Believed to be the oldest known building in North
by your tour host and transferred to the motel, with by Australia’s favourite son and country singer Slim Queensland, this log cabin was the local watering
time to freshen up before enjoying a welcome Dusty in 1957. The hit song was based on the poem hole for the bullock teams and Cobb and Co
dinner. Note: If not using the train service, please arrive by local Ingham poet Dan Sheahan who rode into Coaches. Then making our way back into Townsville
in Cairns this afternoon and meet at the motel. the pub one morning in 1943 to have a nice cold to meet the train home.
beer and discovered that a convoy of American (B,L) Overnight Spirit of Queensland
(D) Overnight Cairns Queenslander
servicemen had come through the previous day
and drunk the pub dry! In recognition of the historic Note: If not using the train service, your tour
DAY 3 – 1878 COURT HOUSE HOTEL completes in Townsville at 2pm.
PORT DOUGLAS, DAINTREE CRUISE event, in 2005 Lees Hotel became the only Heritage-
Listed Iconic Hotel in Queensland. We enjoy lunch
Today we make our way north and visit the
at Lees Hotel before making our way into Townsville
DAY 10 – ARRIVE BRISBANE
Mossman Gorge. We then make our way to the Today the Spirit of Queensland will finish the journey
Daintree River for a River Cruise spotting crocs and for the next two nights.
arriving at your home port with cherished memories
other wildlife. Then into Port Douglas with time to (B,L) Overnight Aquarius on the Strand of the Iconic Pubs of North Queensland.
explore the town and the 1878 Court House Hotel.
The Courty, as it has become affectionately known, is DAY 7 – 1888 AUSTRALIAN HOTEL
the oldest pub in Port Douglas and one of the most Castle Hill for a stunning views from the lookout. TOUR OVERVIEW:
iconic pubs in Australia. You can enjoy a refreshing Then visit the Queens Gardens to wander through Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
drink here and lunch if you wish, or stroll the main the lush displays. We visit The Australian Hotel
Coach Captain & commentary
street and discover the many food outlets. which was first opened in 1888 and one of the
1878 Court House Hotel Port Douglas
Hotel’s most famous and colourful hotel guests was
(B) Overnight Cairns Queenslander Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge
Australian born Hollywood star, Errol Flynn who
stayed in the upstairs rooms. It is reported he paid Atherton Tablelands & Curtain Fig Tree
DAY 4 – 1910 LAKE EACHAM HOTEL
1911 MALANDA HOTEL for his accommodation by selling signed autographs. 1910 Yungaburra & 1911 Malanda Hotel
Today, our first stop is Mareeba where we visit the Returned to her former glory in January 2008 she still Nerada Tea Farm & Paronella Park
Heritage Museum which is host to a wide variety of holds iconic status in Far North Queensland. Lunch The Pub with No Beer, Ingham
incredible exhibits. Enjoy a morning tea here before and dinner is at your own arrangements today,
Townsville & 1888 Australian Hotel
we make our way to the 500-year-old Curtain Fig so please feel free to settle in at the pub for the
afternoon if you wish. Charters Towers & The Courthouse Hotel
Tree. Then visit Yungaburra and the 1910 Lake
1865 Eureka Hotel & Harvey’s Range
Eacham Hotel. The hotel is the pride of the Atherton (B) Overnight Aquarius on the Strand
Tablelands, attracting visitors with its Federation Fully Hosted by our friendly staff
architecture and displays of historic photographs. Time DAY 8 – CHARTERS TOWERS
to stroll the village and purchase lunch if you wish. We Historical Charters Towers today and driving
*See back cover for tour conditions
through the streets is like viewing a living montage
then make our way to Malanda and check into our
accommodation before dinner at the 1911 Malanda of Australian history and heritage. Our town tour
* 8 Days Tour Only – $2940
Hotel which is the largest wooden hotel in Australia. includes a visit to the Miners Cottage which houses *PP T/S – Single /Sole Use add $400
a collection of goldfields memorabilia. We will also
(B,D) Overnight Malanda Lodge Motel
visit the Zara Clarke National Trust Museum which
*10 Days with Return Rail Fare
QLD Pension Economy Seat – $2990
DAY 5 – NERADA TEA FARM reflects Charters Towers’ golden and military past.
1935 PARONELLA PARK The main street is full of historical hotels including QLD Pension Deluxe RailBed – $3320
This morning we visit Nerada Tea Plantation and enjoy the 1889 Courthouse Hotel which is one of the Seniors Card Deluxe RailBed – $3530
a tasting along with an informative tour and of course landmark Hotels from the goldfields era. Time to Adult Fare (No Discount Card) – $3720
High Tea!!! The on to Innisfail and check in before we purchase lunch if you wish before we check into our
accommodation and enjoy a hearty dinner. 2022 DEPARTURE DATE:
then visit Paronella Park. Located on 5 hectares beside
17 September
Mena Creek Falls, the park has the castle, picnic area by (B,D) Overnight Cattleman’s Rest, Charters Towers
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Daintree Rainforest
Port Douglas
TO U R S
Green Island
Cairns
R A I L
COA S TA L
Magnetic Island
Townsville Whitsunday
Islands
Ultimate Coastal
Q L D
to/from
Cairns Airlie Beach
Brisbane Queensland
Port Douglas & Daintree River Cairns & Green Island
Townsville & Magnetic Island Airlie Beach & Whitsunday Islands
to/from Brisbane
DAY 1 – DEPART BRISBANE DAY 5 – CAIRNS TO TOWNSVILLE DAY 9 – AIRLIE BEACH DISCOVERY;
Depart on the Spirit of Queensland train in your PARONELLA PARK LAKE PROSERPINE; DEPART HOME
optional Premium Economy Seats, or upgrade to Departing Cairns this morning, we head south along Today you will have time to relax and enjoy
Deluxe RailBeds with all meals included. the “Great Green Way” which provides the most some free time in Airlie Beach. Stroll through the
memorable scenery. Passing through Innisfail, and boutiques, cafes and shops of the main street, relax
(All meals on the train for RailBeds) then arriving at Paronella Park for our guided tour by the lagoon or head to the Sailing Club for a nice
of the castle ruins. Step back in time and be amazed cool drink. This afternoon we visit Lake Proserpine,
DAY 2 – CAIRNS WELCOME by the ingenuity and determination shown by one an ideal spot for an afternoon tea. We then make our
Arriving in Cairns mid afternoon. You will be met by man with a dream. Following lunch, we make our way to Proserpine and visit the Historical Museum.
your tour host and coach driver and transferred to way to Townsville arriving mid afternoon and visit The museum bridges the decades since Federation
the motel, with time to freshen up before enjoying a Castle Hill. As well as offering an iconic centrepiece with historical, thought-provoking displays. We then
welcome dinner. for the city and spectacular scenic views, Castle Hill meet the train for our journey home at 5pm.
Note: If not using the train service, please arrive in Cairns has a significant history. A World War II observation (B) Overnight Train
today and meet at the motel. bunker still sits on one corner of the Hill.
Note: If not using the rail service, your tour is now
(B,L) Townsville Aquarius on the Strand complete and enjoy the remains of your holiday.
(D) Overnight Cairns Queenslander
DAY 3 – MOSSMAN GORGE DAY 6 – MAGNETIC ISLAND DAY 10 – ARRIVE HOME
Today we explore beautiful Magnetic Island. We will Today you will arrive at your home station after
DAINTREE RIVER; PORT DOUGLAS take a tour and see the natural beauty of the island enjoying a charming rail journey from North
Today we adventure into the Mossman Gorge. The which is home to Northern Australia’s largest colony Queensland with your newfound friends.
Gorge has a very accessible and scenic section of of koalas living in the wild. Two thirds of Magnetic
the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. Island is National Park with secluded but easily
Here the Mossman River tumbles its way over and accessible bays and golden beaches. We enjoy a
around huge granite boulders that line the gorge delicious lunch before returning to the mainland. TOUR OVERVIEW:
creating cool, clear, freshwater swimming holes. (B,L) Townsville Aquarius on the Strand Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
We then make our way to the Daintree River for a Coach touring & commentary Cairns to Airlie
River Cruise spotting crocs and other wildlife. Then DAY 7 – TOWNSVILLE Port Douglas & Mossman Gorge
into Port Douglas with time to explore the town TO AIRLIE BEACH Daintree River Cruise
and purchase lunch if you wish, before returning to Departing Townsville, we make our way south passing
through the town of Ayr which is prime sugar country. Cairns & Green Island
Cairns.
The spectacular Burdekin River Bridge is the district’s Townsville & Magnetic Island
(B,D) Cairns Queenslander best known landmark and is the longest crossing of its Ayr, Bowen, Giant Mango
type in the country. Known as the Silver Link, it is the Airlie Beach & Whitsunday Islands
DAY 4 – GORGEOUS GREEN ISLAND only bridge in Australia built without a firm foothold. Coach touring with commentary
Breakfast, then we will depart for a great day on Then on to Bowen which of course is famous for its
Fully Hosted by our friendly staff
Green Island. A visit to the Great Barrier Reef mangos. It is also home to The Giant Mango. After our
is the most popular thing to do whilst in Cairns. stop, we then continue on the Airlie Beach arriving in
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s time to discover the township before check-in to our
accommodation for the next two nights.
Great Barrier Reef with unique island rainforests, * 8 Days Tour Only – $2940
*See back cover for tour conditions
surrounded by white sandy beaches, magnificent (B) Airlie Beach Colonial Palms
*Single /Sole Use add $400
coral reefs and abundant marine life. We will cruise
DAY 8 – WHITSUNDAY
out to the Island in luxury on a large, comfortable,
air-conditioned 35 metre catamaran. On arrival, we ISLAND CRUISE *10 Days with Return Rail Fare
will enjoy a glass bottom boat cruise so you can
Following breakfast we will transfer to the Port of Airlie QLD Pension Economy Seat – $2990
view the beautiful Barrier Reef without getting your
and Cruise through the Whitsunday Islands National QLD Pension Deluxe RailBed – $3310
Park seeing the remote bays, islands and beaches.
feet wet. For those of you that want to be a bit more Seniors Card Deluxe RailBed – $3570
We step ashore at Whitehaven Beach which has
adventurous, you will have time to snorkel later in been voted the best beach in the world. We then visit Adult Fare (No Discount Card) – $3660
the day. We will also enjoy a delicious luncheon on Hamilton Island and enjoy lunch and some free time
board. to explore before departing back to Airlie Beach. 2022 DEPARTURE DATE:
15 October
(B,L) Cairns Queenslander (B,L) Airlie Beach Colonial Palms
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O U T B AC K
Cairns
Kuranda
Karumba
Croydon
R A I L
Georgetown
Undara
Lava Tubes
TO U R S
Awesome Foursome Cobbold
Gorge to/from
Brisbane
Gulflander Adventure to/from
Cairns
Brisbane
Cairns Atherton Tablelands Georgetown Croydon Normanton
Karumba Forsayth Cobbold Gorge Mt Surprise
Undara Lava Tubes Gulflander, Savannahlander & Kuranda Trains
DAY 1 – DEPART BRISBANE DAY 5 – GULFLANDER TRAIN DAY 8 – KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY
Depart on the Spirit of Queensland train in your This morning we will transfer from Karumba to After our breakfast we will depart and meet the
optional Economy Seats, or upgrade to Deluxe Normanton Railway Station. Take a journey aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway, travelling through lush
RailBeds with all meals included. the Legendary Gulflander for a rail journey unlike tropical greenery and Baron River Gorge, then to
any other. This nostalgic rail journey is the perfect Cairns.
(All meals on the train for RailBeds)
way to discover an area steeped in pioneering (B,D) Overnight Cairns Queenslander
Note: If not using the train service, please arrive in Cairns history and heritage. On our ride, enjoy a stop at
Day 2 and meet at the motel. Blackbull Siding for morning tea, before we board DAY 9 – DEPART CAIRNS
the coach again for Croydon and our lunch stop, Breakfast then depart by coach to meet the Spirit of
DAY 2 – CAIRNS WELCOME then on to Forsayth. Queensland train for your relaxing journey home.
Arriving in Cairns mid afternoon. You will be met by
(B,D) Finnegan’s Rest Forsayth Note: If not using the rail service, please check out by
your tour host and coach driver and transferred to
10am and enjoy the rest of your holiday.
the motel, with time to freshen up before enjoying a DAY 6 – COBBOLD GORGE
welcome dinner at 6pm. (B) (All meals on the train for Railbeds)
This is an unforgettable highlight of your trip to
Outback QLD. The Cobbold Gorge tour begins with
(D) Cairns Queenslander DAY 10 – ARRIVAL HOME
an informative insight into the geology of the rugged
Today arrive home with cherished memories of both
DAY 3 – CAIRNS TO GEORGETOWN sandstone formations, followed by a bushwalk to the
the QLD Outback and the vast Gulf Region.
This morning we depart by coach on our journey top of the escarpment and its new Glass Viewing
across the Atherton Tablelands arriving in Ravenshoe Bridge with the reward of a magnificent view of the
and passing through Mt Surprise. Then travelling gorge below. Then glide on custom-made, electric
further inland stopping at Georgetown where we powered boats in almost eerie silence ensuring TOUR OVERVIEW:
will visit the Terrestrial Centre which houses one of minimal disturbance to the wildlife. You might even Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
the largest mineral collections in the world. get to see a resident freshwater crocodile. Return to
Forsayth in time for a hearty dinner. Coach touring & commentary
(B,D) Overnight Latara Motel Georgetown Mt Surprise, Georgetown, Forsayth
(B,D) Finnegan’s Rest Forsayth
DAY 4 – CROYDON / NORMANTON Croydon, Normanton, Karumba
KARUMBA DISCOVERY CENTRE DAY 7 – SAVANNAHLANDER TRAIN Undara Lava Tubes Tour
Travelling through to Croydon for our town tour and
UNDARA LAVA TUBES
The Savannahlander (Silver Bullet) travels between Cobbold Gorge & Tours
on to Normanton. We will then arrive in Karumba
Forsayth and Mt Surprise, giving passengers one Karumba Barra Centre & Cruise
this afternoon and visit the brand new interactive of the great rail experiences of the world through
and state-of-the-art Interpretive Discovery Centre Gulflander & Savannahlander Trains
the Outback. Stopping at Einasleigh with time
which provides the history, stories, lifecycle and to purchase lunch at the pub if you wish before Kuranda Scenic Railway
habits about the incredible Barramundi, Birdlife and travelling through to Mt Surprise. We will then depart Fully Hosted by our friendly staff
stunning southern Gulf flora. This evening you can to Undara for our tour of the Lava Tubes. More than
enjoy a cool drink while watching the sunset over 50 caves have been found in the park with most
the remote Gulf of Carpentaria. We then enjoy an too remote to see but we get to visit the two best
*See back cover for tour conditions
alfresco Reef N Beef Dinner.
(B,D) Ash’s Apartments
examples with good access.
(B,D) Overnight Bedrock Village
* 8 Days Tour Only – $3240
*PP T/S – Single /Sole Use add $600
*10 Days with Return Rail Fare
QLD Pension Economy Seat – $3290
QLD Pension Deluxe RailBed – $3640
Seniors Card Deluxe RailBed – $3910
Adult Fare (No Discount Card) – $4020
2022 DEPARTURE DATES:
23 & 30 April; 21 & 28 May; 18 & 25 June;
23 July; 20 Aug; 24 Sep; 8 & 15 Oct
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TO U R S
Karumba Cairns
Croydon
R A I L
Mt Surprise
Cobbold Gorge
Townsville
O U T B AC K
Richmond
Mount
Isa Charters
Cloncurry Towers
Mount Isa Best of
Q L D
to/from
Cairns
Brisbane North West QLD
Herberton Undara Lava Tubes Georgetown Forsayth Cobbold Gorge
Croydon Karumba Cloncurry Mount Isa Hughenden Charters Towers
DAY 1 – DEPART BRISBANE cool drink while watching the sun set over the Gulf DAY 12 – TOWNSVILLE
Depart on the Spirit of Queensland Train in your of Carpentaria followed by dinner. DEPART FOR HOME
optional Premium Economy Seats or upgrade to (B,D) Overnight Ash’s Apartments This morning we make our way into Townsville
Deluxe RailBeds with all meals included. and visit the iconic Castle Hill. A World War II
(All meals on the train for RailBeds)
DAY 7 – KARUMBA BARRA CENTRE observation bunker still sits on one corner of the Hill
SUNSET DINNER CRUISE reminding visitors of Castle Hill’s military history. We
DAY 2 – CAIRNS WELCOME This morning we visit the amazing new Barra Centre then make our way to the train station for your
Arriving in Cairns mid afternoon. You will be met by which offers an interpretive experience and is the departure this afternoon.
your tour host and coach driver and transferred to only hatchery in the world that breeds the southern
Note: If not using the train service, your tour completes in
the motel, with time to freshen up before enjoying a gulf barramundi. Some free time to enjoy Karumba
Townsville at 2pm.
welcome dinner at 6pm. before we board our Sunset Cruise. We cruise up
to the Katoora wreck, spotting for crocs and wildlife (B) Overnight Spirit of Queensland
Note: If not using the train service, please arrive in Cairns
then out to watch the sunset over the Gulf Waters
today and meet at the motel.
enjoying prawns and nibbles along the way. DAY 13 – ARRIVE HOME
(D) Overnight Cairns Queenslander Today the Spirit of Queensland will finish the journey
(B,D) Overnight Ash’s Apartments
arriving at your home port with cherished memories
DAY 3 – HERBERTON VILLAGE DAY 8 – KARUMBA TO MOUNT ISA of the Best of the North West.
Departing Cairns, we start our coach tour of North
Departing along the Burke Development Road, we
West QLD. First stop is the Herberton Historical
make our way south calling in to the Burke & Wills
Village. The Village has over 50 restored original
Road House for a break. Then continuing on through
buildings. Walking through the Village, visitors are
Cloncurry and arriving in Mount Isa with time to
TOUR OVERVIEW:
given a sense of being in a Historical Township Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
freshen up before dinner this evening.
complete with chemist, school, bank, grocer’s store,
a jail, mechanic and more, making this museum the (B,D) Overnight Burke & Wills Mount Isa Coach touring & commentary
most significant in Queensland. We then depart for Herberton Historical Village
Mt Surprise and our overnight stop.
DAY 9 – DISCOVER MOUNT ISA
Outback at the Isa today and take part in the Hard Undara Lava Tubes Tour
(B,D) Overnight Bedrock Village Times Underground Mine Tour and Outback Park. Cobbold Gorge & Tours
We then visit the WWII Underground Hospital and
DAY 4 – UNDARA LAVA TUBES the Beth Anderson Museum, followed by the famed Karumba Barra Centre & Cruise
This morning we visit Undara National Park for our
Mount Isa Lookout. Mount Isa Underground Mine Tour
guided tour of the amazing Lava Tubes formed by
millions of years of volcanic eruptions. We then make (B) Overnight Burke & Wills Mount Isa Cloncurry, Julia Creek & Richmond
our way to Forsayth and Cobbold Gorge for dinner Hughenden & Charters Towers
this evening.
DAY 10 – MOUNT ISA TO HUGHENDEN
Passing through the towns of Julia Creek and Townsville & Castle Hill
(B,D) Overnight Cobbold Gorge Village
Richmond before we arrive into Hughenden. We Fully Hosted by our friendly staff
DAY 5 – COBBOLD GORGE are on the Dinosaur Trail and on arrival, we visit the
Our Gorge tour begins with an informative insight Flinders Discovery Centre where ‘Hughie’ is the star
attraction; a life size replica of the Muttaburrasaurus
*See back cover for tour conditions
into the geology of the Gorge, followed by a guided
bushwalk to the top of the escarpment and a Dinosaur. We also visit other sites such as the
Historical Coolabah Tree which is linked to the
*11 Days Tour Only – $3840
magnificent view of the gorge below. Then glide *PP T/S – Single /Sole Use add $600
on custom-made, electric powered boats in almost Burke & Wills Expedition.
eerie silence ensuring minimal disturbance to the (B,D) Overnight Royal Hotel Hughenden
*13 Days with Return Rail Fare
wildlife. Following lunch, we depart for our nights QLD Pension Economy Seat – $3890
stop in Georgetownd. DAY 11 – CHARTERS TOWERS QLD Pension Deluxe RailBed – $4220
Visiting Charters Towers today include the Miners
(B,L,D) Overnight Latara Motel Georgetown
Cottage which houses a collection of goldfields Seniors Card Deluxe RailBed – $4420
DAY 6 – CROYDON TO KARUMBA memorabilia. We will also visit the Zara Clarke National Adult Fare (No Discount Card) – $4520
Depart this morning travelling through Croydon Trust Museum along with a guided tour of the town.
We then check in and enjoy our farewell dinner.
2022 DEPARTURE DATE:
for our town tour and on to Normanton before 6 August
arriving in Karumba. This evening we will enjoy a (B,D) Overnight Rest Charters Towers
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Q L D
O U T B AC K
Winton
R A I L
Longreach
TO U R S
Longreach & Winton Brisbane
Experience
QANTAS Stockman’s Hall of Fame Thomson River Cruise
Outback Dinner & Show Winton Town Tour Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Waltzing Matilda Centre Historic Camden Park
DAY 1 – DEPART BRISBANE, unforgettable narrative through time, a story of the
SPIRIT OF THE OUTBACK daring spirit of early aviation, of iconic aircraft, wars,
Today, you will depart on the Spirit of the Outback distant places and outback innovation.
for your journey to Longreach in your Premium (B,L,D) Overnight Longreach Motor Inn
Economy Seat, or upgrade to a First Class Sleeper or Albert Park Motel
Cabin. Relax and enjoy the views of the rugged
mountain ranges and farming areas of the coast DAY 4 – WINTON, AGE OF
before making our way inland. DINOSAURS; THE NEW WALTZING
Overnight Spirit of the Outback Train
MATILDA CENTRE
Following breakfast this morning, we make our way
(All meals included for 1st Class Passengers)
to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame and have time to
DAY 2 – ARRIVE LONGREACH explore the museum and a wonderful cinematic
Upon waking this morning on the train, the green experience learning about the Outback story. We
hills of the coast have given way to the color of rustic then enjoy the Stockman’s Show highlighting the
reds and sunburnt plains. We pass through historical skills of the dogs & horses. Some free time in town
towns of the outback on our way into Longreach before dinner. Tonight you have the chance to enjoy
arriving late afternoon. Then transfer to our hotel and the the Laser Light Show at the QANTAS museum.
enjoy a welcome dinner. (B,D) Overnight Longreach Motor Inn
(D) Overnight Longreach Motor Inn or Albert Park Motel TOUR OVERVIEW:
or Albert Park Motel All Accommodation
DAY 5 – HISTORIC CAMDEN PARK, Welcome Dinner
DAY 3 – STOCKMAN’S HALL OF QANTAS MUSEUM,
FAME; OUTBACK STOCKMAN’S THOMSON RIVER CRUISE, All meals as per Itinerary
SHOW; LUMINESCENT LONGREACH CAMPFIRE DINNER & SHOW Coach touring and Commentary
Following breakfast this morning, we make our way This morning we visit Camden Park Station and Camden Park Station Tour
to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame. We explore the walk in the footsteps of Royalty on the ‘Queen’s QANTAS Museum and 747 Tour
Long Paddock and join our virtual stockman “Hugh” Path’ where Queen Elizabeth II herself walked
Stockman’s Hall of Fame & Show
on a journey retracing the footsteps of the men whilst on a visit. We also see the Swagman’s Grave,
Longreach’s highest lookout and the oldest private Sunset Thompson River Cruise
and women who built our nation. Immerse yourself
in their stories as they come to life on a canvas of ballroom in the Outback. We visit the Qantas Campfire Dinner and Outback Show
hope, ingenuity and mateship. Then we enjoy A Museum for a tour of the 747, Original Hanger and Age of Dinosaurs Museum & Tour
Stockman’s Life –Live Show: Undercover grandstand Museum, enjoying the many the QANTAS story.
Historical Winton Town Tour
seating in the Outback Stockman Arena, up close Then we will depart for a Sunset Cruise on the
Thomson River, followed by an Outback Campfire Fully Hosted by our friendly staff
and personal experience with the stars of the show
–human and four legged, live sheep muster, working Dinner and Show.
dogs, horsemanship and stockman activities.
*See back cover for tour conditions
(B,D) Overnight Longreach Motor Inn
Followed by the Cinema: Story of the Australian
Stockman -A fully immersive cinematic experience
or Albert Park Motel
* 5 Days Tour Only – $1990
*PP T/S – Single /Sole Use add $320
showcasing virtual and real footage across a 16m DAY 6 – DEPART LONGREACH
screen–featuring the birth of a nation through the
eyes of the Australian stockman.
Following your continental buffet breakfast this
morning we will board the Spirit of the Outback 7 Days with Return Rail Fare
*
This evening we have time to enjoy the amazing departing at 10am for a magical journey home. QLD Pension Economy Seat – $2040
new Luminescent Longreach which is a 20 minute Relax and enjoy the sun burnt plains and historical QLD Pension 1st Class Cabin – $2470
spectacular night time light and sound experience towns of the Outback. Seniors Card 1st Class Cabin – $2710
designed to delight, entertain, inform and move. Overnight Spirit of the Outback Train Adult Fare 1st Class Cabin – $2850
Stand amongst iconic aircraft as world class
projection mapping and 360 degree immersive DAY 7 – ARRIVE BRISBANE
sound brings the 100 year story of Qantas to life with Today you will arrive at your home station after
2022 DEPARTURE DATES:
the mighty Boeing 747 serving as a primary canvas. enjoying a charming rail journey from the Queensland 2 April; 14 May; 11 June; 9 July;
Told through 3D animation, traditional animation Outback with lots of fond memories of incredible 10 September; 29 October
and illustration, Luminescent Longreach weaves an Longreach, Winton and the Big Sky Country.
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TO U R S
R A I L
Winton
O U T B AC K
Lark Longreach
Quarry
Brisbane
’The Real’ Outback
Spectacular
Q L D
QANTAS Stockman’s Hall of Fame Thomson River Cruise
Campfire Dinner & Show Luminescent Longreach Winton Town Tour
Waltzing Matilda Centre Age of Dinosaurs Dinner with the Dinosaurs
3 Sisters of the Outback Lark Quarry Track Ways & Dinosaur Stampede
DAY 1 – DEPART BRISBANE the outback and the stock worker. The to the Qantas your return and board the Spirit of the Outback
SPIRIT OF THE OUTBACK Museum for a tour of the 747, Original Hanger and departing at 10am for a magical journey home.
Depart to Longreach today, on the Spirit of the Museum, enjoying the many the QANTAS stories. Relax and enjoy the rugged mountain ranges, sun
Outback for your journey to Longreach. Travel in Late afternoon we make our way to a delightful burnt plains and historical towns of the Outback.
Economy Seats or upgrade to 1st Class Sleeper Sunset Cruise on the Thomson River, followed by (B) Spirit of the Outback Train
Cabins with all meals included. Relax and enjoy the a Campfire Dinner at the “Waterhole” and Outback
Note: If note using the return rail service, please
views of the rugged mountain ranges and farming Show. This caps off a great day!!!!
check out by 10am and enjoy your remaining time in
areas of the coast before heading inland on our (B,D) Overnight Albert Park Motor Inn Longreach. Note: Extra Nights on request.
Outback Adventure.
Overnight Spirit of the Outback Train
DAY 4 – WALTZING MATILDA DAY 7 – ARRIVE HOME
(All meals included in First Class Sleepers)
CENTRE, AUSTRALIAN AGE OF Today you will arrive at your home station after
DINOSAURS, DINNER WITH enjoying a charming rail journey from Queensland
Note: If not using the rail service, Please see Day 2 for DINOSAURS Outback with lots of fond memories of incredible
further details. Winton today and visit the new Waltzing Matilda Longreach, Winton and the Big Sky Country.
Centre. This unique town has lots of interesting
DAY 2 – ARRIVE LONGREACH things to see, such as Arnos Walls, The Musical Fence
LUMINESCENT LONGREACH and Banjo Patterson’s Music Wall. We then make our
Upon waking this morning on the train, the Green way to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum
TOUR OVERVIEW:
Hills of the coast have given way to the color of rustic Accommodation in Longreach & Winton
of Natural History. We will have a guided tour of the
reds and sunburnt plains. We pass through historical museum which houses the largest collection of unique Coach touring with commentary
towns of the outback on our way into Longreach Australian dinosaur fossils. We then have the most Meals provided as per itinerary
arriving mid afternoon when we will transfer to unique dinning experience in Australia at the museum, Luminescent Longreach
our motel with time to freshen up for our welcome A DELUXE BBQ on the JUMP UP. Relax and enjoy a QANTAS Museum and 747 Tour
dinner. This evening we have time to enjoy the Aussie Outback BBQ with the dinosaurs. It’s time to
amazing new Luminescent Longreach which is a Stockman’s Hall of Fame
unwind and watch the amazing sunset over the vast
20 minute spectacular night time light and sound Sunset Thomson River Cruise
savannah plains, then settle in for a hearty BBQ feast
experience designed to delight, entertain, inform under the stars making it an unforgettable evening. Campfire Dinner and Outback Show
and move. Stand amongst iconic aircraft as world Winton Town Tour
(B,L,D) Overnight Boulder Opal Motel Winton
class projection mapping and 360 degree immersive New Waltzing Matilda Centre
sound brings the 100 year story of Qantas to life with
DAY 5 – 3 SISTERS OF THE OUTBACK Age of Dinosaurs Museum & Tour
the mighty Boeing 747 serving as a primary canvas.
LARK QUARRY, DINO STAMPEDE Sunset BBQ Dinner with the Dinosaurs
Told through 3D animation, traditional animation What a day of discovery today. Following breakfast
and illustration, Luminescent Longreach weaves an 3 Sisters of the Outback Rock Formations
we will depart and make our way to The 3 Sisters.
unforgettable narrative through time, a story of the Lark Quarry Entry & Tour
Located on a private station outside Winton, Great
daring spirit of early aviation, of iconic aircraft, wars, Value Holidays has exclusive access. Formed over Dinosaur Stampede Track Ways
distant places and outback innovation. Millions of Years, these rock formations rise up out of Fully Hosted by our friendly staff
(D) Overnight Albert Park Motor Inn the surrounding plains to make a lasting statement of
Note: If arriving under own arrangements, please meet the ancient outback. We then depart for Lark Quarry.
*See back cover for tour conditions
Just when you think things could not be any older ,
at the motel for dinner.
we will view the amazing fossilised rock formations
* 5 Days Tour Only – $2240
DAY 3 – STOCKMAN’S HALL OF of the 95-million-year-old Dinosaur Stampede. Over *PP T/S – Single /Sole Use add $400
FAME, QANTAS MUSEUM, 3,300 dinosaur footprints scattered over the rock
THOMSON RIVER CRUISE, face, Animated recreations of the dinosaur stampede
*7 Days with Return Rail Fare
CAMPFIRE DINNER & SHOW – as it may have happened 95 million years ago. QLD Pension Economy Seat – $2290
Following breakfast this morning we make our way Following our lunch, we return to Winton with time QLD Pension 1st Class Cabin – $2720
to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame to freshen up for our farewell dinner.
Seniors Card 1st Class Cabin – $2960
is a spectacular tribute to the people of outback (B,L,D) Overnight Boulder Opal Motel Winton
Australia. It tells the story of the establishment Adult Fare 1st Class Cabin – $3095
of grazing, agriculture, mining, forestry and DAY 6 – DEPART LONGREACH 2022 DEPARTURE DATES:
other industries in country. Themes also include Following breakfast this morning we will make
3 September; 1 October
development of the outback properties, living in our way back to Longreach and meet the train for
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A I R
COAC H
TO U R S
Charleville
Roma Brisbane
Mitchell
Dalby
Classic Outback Pubs Cunnamulla
St George
Goondiwindi
& Cunnamulla Nindigully
Texas
CLASSIC OUTBACK PUBS – if only the DAY 3 – 1864 – NINDIGULLY PUB DAY 7 – MITCHELL,GREAT ARTESIAN
walls could talk! They are the centre 1886 – COBB & CO HOTEL, ST GEORGE SPA; 1917 – QUEENS ARMS HOTEL
Before departing Goondiwindi we will be joined BIG RIG NIGHT SHOW
of many country communities – where on the coach by our local guide to show us around Heading east this morning to Mitchell on the banks
famous poems have been penned and the town. Then the 1864 Nindigully Pub which is of the Maranoa River. Mitchell is well known for its
Queensland’s oldest hotel and enjoy our lunch. We stunning artesian baths, located at the entrance to
tall stories have evolved into folklore, then make our way to St George and join our River town. We have some time for those who would like
and Queensland has plenty of them. Cruise on the Balonne River, taking in the beautiful to rejuvenate in the mineralised water from the Great
river gums, landscape and birdlife. You then have Artesian Basin. On to Roma where we will see a number
Over 10 days we will discover the pub time to visit the 1886 Cobb & Co Hotel if you wish. of historic buildings and sites including St Paul’s
where “Dad & Dave” – two of Australia’s The hotel was licensed in 1886 and once advertised Anglican Church which features stunning leadlight
that they had electricity! windows. Early dinner at the 1917 Queens Arms Hotel
most famous folklore characters came
(B,L) Australian Hotel Motel, St George tonight before we make our way to the Big Rig Oil
to life and a pub in Cunnamulla that has Night Show for an interactive insight into the hardships
been restored to its former glory twice!! DAY 4 – CUNNAMULLA and heroic stories of oil drilling and exploration.
Our tour takes us west to Cunnamulla, 1886 – CLUB BOUTIQUE HOTEL (B,D) Overlander Homestead Roma
Today we make our way to Cunnamulla and we then
then north to Charleville and home visit the Cunnamulla Fella Centre Art Gallery and DAY 8 – CHINCHILLA, DALBY
through Roma and Dalby. Let us supply Museum which is a must for all visitors. We then ARRIVE BRISBANE
enjoy dinner at the 1886 Club Boutique Hotel. The This morning we travel via Miles and Chinchilla before
the stubbie coolers!! Club has been rebuilt twice: once after the 1892 arriving into Dalby and time to wander the town
tornado and again after a fire in 1933. Both times it and purchase lunch if you wish. From Dalby we pass
has been restored to its former glory and continued through Toowoomba and arrive home late afternoon.
DAY 1 – DAD & DAVE’S RUDD’S PUB to hold a prominent place in the town.
1917 – CRITERION HOTEL (B)
1910 – O’MARA’S HOTEL (B,D) Warrego Motel, Cunnamulla
We make our way for our first stop – Rudd’s Pub. This
DAY 5 – CHARLEVILLE HISTORICAL TOUR TOUR OVERVIEW:
pub is so much more than just a country watering Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
hole. This is the pub where “Dad and Dave” – two of
1924 – CORONES HOTEL
Charleville today and meeting our local guide who Dad & Dave’s Rudd’s Pub
Australia’s most famous folklore icons – came to life,
will take us on a town tour learning of the fires, Criterion & O’Mara’s Hotels
thanks to writer Steele Rudd and a couple of pints
floods and pioneer history of this iconic town. We Stockman’s Hotel, Texas
of beer! Next stop is the Criterion Hotel Warwick.
will then visit the remains of the WWII top secret Victoria Hotel, Goondiwindi
This heritage-listed hotel is one of the largest pubs
base established by the Americans in 1942. Then step
in the area and was built in 1917. Lunch here before Nindigully & Cobb & Co Pubs, St George
back in time at the iconic Hotel Corones, well known
continuing to Stanthorpe and a guided tour before Club Boutique Hotel, Cunnamulla
as one of the truly memorable hotels in the heart of
settling into our motel. Dinner tonight is at O’Mara’s the Outback. Our “Scones & Stories” tour guide will The Hotel Corones, Charleville
Hotel. The hotel was built in 1910 and there is even a tell us tales of Harry Corones before concluding with Bilby Experience & Cosmos Observatory
resident ghost! homemade scones and beverages. Great Artesian Spa in Mitchell
(L,D) Overnight Vines Motel Stanthorpe (B,AT) 2 nights Waltzing Matilda Motel, Charleville Queens Arms Hotel & Big Rig Oil Show, Roma
Chinchilla & Dalby
DAY 2 – TEXAS & GOONDIWINDI DAY 6 – THE BILBY CAPITAL Fully Hosted by our friendly staff
Texas today and we visit the Texas Heritage Centre COSMOS OBSERVATORY
which offers a fascinating insight into the interesting Charleville is the Bilby capital of Australia and
history of the local area and has numerous buildings
*See back cover for tour conditions
today, our guide will tell us about this fascinating
to explore. Then we make our way to Goondiwindi
and enjoy dinner at the historical 1920 Victoria
Australian native animal. From here we visit the
Royal Flying Doctor Centre. For 85 years they have
8 Days – $2840*
Hotel. What started out as a modest single-storey provided medical care to Outback Australia. At the *PP Twin Share, Single add $420
wooden building with a shingle roof is now one of Cosmos Observatory we view stars and planets
the most outstanding examples of architecture in many thousands of light years away by powerful 2022 DEPARTURE DATE:
Queensland. telescopes under the outback sky.
26 March
(B,D) Goondiwindi Jolly Swagman Inn (B) Waltzing Matilda Motel, Charleville
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takes its passengers on an exploration of the
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As it journeys the Queensland coast
between Brisbane and Cairns, experience
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Choose to travel in a Premium Economy Seat
with its leather seats and generous legroom
or upgrade to a Deluxe RailBed, a spacious
seat by day converting to a lie-flat bed at
night. Enjoy the culinary delights prepared
using the freshest of Queensland produce,
sourced from within 100 kilometres of the
rail corridor. Guests have access to the Club
Car, while RailBed customers will enjoy the
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The perfect Australian Outback rail
adventure starts aboard the Spirit of the
Outback. This fascinating overnight journey
spanning between Brisbane and Longreach
offers a unique insight into the history and
culture of early Australia. Wonder at the
ever changing landscape, as Spirit of the
Outback journeys through the heritage
towns of Blackwater, Emerald and Barcaldine,
before arriving into the very heart of the
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Arriving in Longreach, set off to discover
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Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and the
Outback Centre.
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