Great Outback Queensland Adventure

We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset coach emissions. We travel through the Lockyer Valley to Toowoomba for morning tea at Picnic Point, then head to Chinchilla for lunch before continuing to Roma.

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We start early stopping in Injune for morning tea before heading to Carnarvon Gorge National Park, an oasis in Queensland’s Central Highlands with stunning sandstone cliffs and diverse flora and fauna. Here we embark on a guided walk through the lush rainforest to Moss Garden. We return to the coach and travel towards Springsure.

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Leaving Springsure, we travel to Emerald for a stroll along the mosaic pathway, showcasing 100 years of history and the world’s largest Van Gogh sunflower painting. We continue our journey through Rubyvale stopping at Miners Heritage for an underground tour of this old sapphire mine. After lunch we head towards Alpha and Barcaldine stopping at the Tree of Knowledge before continuing to Longreach. On arrival, we settle into our luxurious en-suited glamping tents, then enjoy a BBQ dinner under the outback stars.

This morning, explore the Qantas Founders Museum with a tour that reveals the fascinating history of our aviation pioneers. Next, visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to delve into the stories of bushrangers, shearers, and stockmen, followed by a live Stockman’s Show. End the day with a peaceful sunset cruise on the Thomson River, then enjoy an outback dinner and show by a campfire under the starry sky.

Explore Winton’s rich offerings starting at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, home to the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils. Enjoy the March of Titanosaurs exhibition and Dinosaur Canyon. After lunch, the Waltzing Matilda Centre and Qantilda Museum await, adding historical insights and art exhibitions. Tonight we come together for an unforgettable evening where culture and cuisine come together.

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This morning, we travel toward Stonehenge for a refreshment before heading to Jundah and the historic Native Well. We journey north into the heart of Channel Country, stopping in Windorah for lunch. In the afternoon, check-in to Toogunna Plains Farmstay, a 4th generation sheep and cattle property in the Channel Country.

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Wake up to the serene beauty of this expansive 130,000-acre property and indulge in a gourmet breakfast. Afterwards, join our hosts for an engaging morning station tour. Following lunch, take some time to unwind and fully immerse yourself in the outback. Enjoy afternoon sunset drinks and canapés over the red sandhills. Just spectacular!

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After a hearty station breakfast, we head east to the opal town of Quilpie. Here we take a town tour with a local guide, exploring highlights like Baldy Top Lookout and St Finbarr’s Opal Altar. We continue to Charleville for lunch and enjoy a guided tour of the historic Hotel Corones, built in 1929 during Charleville’s wool industry boom. Tonight, experience the Big Sky Observatory Outback Stargazing Tour at the Cosmos Centre.

This morning, uncover Charleville’s WWII secrets on a guided tour of historic ‘Top Secret’ sites, including the USAAF’s unexpected role at Charleville Airport. We continue our journey into Mitchell for lunch before heading to the Great Artesian Spa for an afternoon swim. Soak in the mineralized waters which is relaxing for the body and therapeutic for the soul. We continue onto Roma making a quick stop at the cattle sale yards before checking in for our overnight stay.

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On the final leg of this outback journey we travel through Chinchilla to Toowoomba for lunch. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.