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Today, you will depart at 2pm from Brisbane Railway Station on the Spirit of the Outback Train for your journey to Longreach in either economy seats or Sleeper Cabins. Relax and enjoy the views of the  rugged mountain ranges and farming areas of the Queensland Coast before making our way inland on our Outback Adventure.  

Overnight Spirit of the Outback Train (All meals on the train for Sleeper passengers) 

NOTE: If arriving under your own arrangements, please see Day 2  for further details

Upon waking this morning on the train, the Green Hills of the coast have given way to the color of rustic reds and sunburnt plains. We pass through historical towns of the outback on our way into Longreach arriving late afternoon. Following check in, we enjoy a lovely Welcome Dinner.

This evening we have time to enjoy the amazing new Luminescent Longreach 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.

Meals (D) Longreach Motor Inn  OR  Longreach Deluxe Cabins

NOTE: If starting your tour in Longreach, please arrive today, check into the motel and meet the rest of the group

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 in the Outback Stockman Arena. Get up close and personal experience with the stars of the show –human and four legged, live sheep muster, working dogs, horsemanship and stockman activities.
Then we visit the Qantas Museum for  a tour of the 747, Original Hanger and Museum, enjoying the many displays of the QANTAS story.

We then we will depart late afternoon for a delightful Sunset Cruise on the Thomson River, followed by a Riverside Campfire Dinner 

Meals ( B, D) Longreach Motor Inn  OR  Longreach Deluxe Cabins

Winton  today and the new Waltzing Matilda Center.  This unique town has  lots of interesting things to see.Such as Arnos Walls,  The Musical Fence and Banjo Patterson’s Music Wall

We then make our way to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History. We will have a guided tour of the Museum which houses the largest collection of unique Australian dinosaur fossils.

Tonight you will enjoy the most unique dinning experience in Australia at the museum,  A DELUXE BBQ on the JUMP UP:  Relax and enjoy a Aussie Outback BBQ with the dinosaurs. It’s time to unwind and watch the amazing  sun set over the vast savannah plains. After the Outback sunset, settle in for a hearty BBQ feast under the stars while soaking up the amazing Outback scenery and an unforgettable evening.

Meals (B, D)  Boulder Opal Motel  OR  Winton Outback Motel

What a day of discovery today. Following breakfast we will depart  and make our way to The 3 Sisters. Located on a Private Station outside of Winton, Great Value Holidays has exclusive access on the Station to view the Rock Formations. We then depart for Lark Quarry.  Just when you think things could not be any older , we will view the amazing fossilized  rock formations of the 95 Million year old Dinosaur Stampede. Following the tour of the quarry and our lunch, we set off back to Winton in time for dinner this evening.

Meals (B, L, D)  Boulder Opal Motel  OR  Winton Outback Motel

DAY 6 –  Depart Longreach

Following breakfast this morning, we transfer back to Longreach and board the Spirit of the Outback train for a magical journey home. Relax and enjoy the rugged mountain ranges, sun burnt plains and historical towns of the Outback.

(B) Spirit of the Outback Train (All meals on the train for Sleeper Passengers) 

NOTE: Passengers not using the rail service, on arrival in Longreach, enjoy the remainder of your time under your own arrangements  (Extra nights by request)

DAY 7 –  Arrive Brisbane

Today we arrive back in Brisbane at 12.00 Noon after enjoying a charming rail journey from Queensland Outback with lots of fond memories of  incredible Longreach, Winton and the AMAZING Lark Quarry