Combine the nostalgia and charm of rail travel on the Spirit of the Outback with unforgettable experiences to explore Longreach and Winton.
Inclusions
- Return travel on the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane to Longreach, in a sleeper
- Dinner, breakfast and lunch included on the Spirit of the Outback
- 5 nights at the Staging Post in Longreach, with breakfast included daily
- Nogo Station experience
- Cobb and Co stagecoach experience
- Visit Qantas Founders Museum and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
- Starlight’s cruise experience on a Paddle Wheeler, with a two-course campfire dinner
- Winton town full day tour, visit Waltzing Matilda Centre and the Australian Age of Dinosaurs
- All coach transfers
Itinerary
Day 1: Brisbane to Longreach
Depart on a fascinating rail journey between Brisbane and Longreach onboard the Spirit of the Outback.
Day 2: Longreach
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and lunch served in the Tuckerbox Restaurant as you make your way to the home of the Queensland Outback, Longreach. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your accommodation for the next five nights at the Staging Post, Longreach.
Day 3: Longreach
Take your seat for a ride of your life with a gallop in a Cobb & Co stagecoach. Step back in time at the Harry Redford Old Time tent show with a billy-can lunch included. Take in the outback sunset on Thomson River aboard a historic paddle-wheeler, followed by a hearty campfire dinner and sound-and-light picture show.
Day 4: Longreach
Visit a local cattle and sheep property, Nogo Station, and enjoy a home-baked ‘smoko’ (morning tea). Look around Captain Starlight’s bush camp and enjoy a saddle-bag lunch under the gum tree. Spend time at the Qantas Founders Museum and join a guided tour of the 747 and 707 planes. Enjoy dinner at Ringers Restaurant, for a stone-grill dining experience.
Day 5: Winton
Spend the day exploring Winton. Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, have lunch at the historic North Gregory Hotel and visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre.
Day 6: Longreach
Today visit the popular Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame.
Day 7: Longreach to Brisbane
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then transfer to Longreach railway station for your travel on the Spirit of the Outback. Enjoy lunch and dinner served onboard.
Day 8: Brisbane
After breakfast, enjoy the passing scenery of the Sunshine Coast hinterland as the train continues to Brisbane this morning.
Departs from Brisbane
Tuesdays.
Price
Adult from $3655*^ per person twin share
Senior from $3519*^ per person twin share
Prices from other departure points available, please ask our consultants for details.
How to book
Enquire by phone or email (Contact us) or visit your local Travel Centre.