| Tilt Train rail journey, Gladstone, Biloela, Carnarvon Gorge, Central Queensland Gemfields, Emerald, Blackwater Coal Centre, Footlights Theatre Restaurant, Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton |
| Price |
$1,655pp Twin Share | $2,110 Sole Use
+ Rail Fare |
Departure
dates 2010 |
18th May, 15th June, 10th August, 7th September |
Tour overview
& inclusions |
· Gladstone Harbour City at Night
· Greycliffe Homestead, Biloela Silo Tour
· Moura, Carnarvon Gorge NP & guided walks
· 5 star Eco Wilderness Lodge, Springsure
· Rainworth Fort & working cattle station
· Fossicking & mine tour at the Gemfields
· Emerald, Blackwater Coal Tour
· Capricorn Coast, Footlights Theatre Restaurant
· Koorana Commercial Crocodile Farm, Rockhampton
· Quality hotels and all meals |
Tilt Train
Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Carnarvon Gorge National Park walk
Blackwater Coal Mine Tour
Footlights Theatre Restaurant
Koorana Crocodile Farm
Day 1 - Tuesday (L,D)Board the Tilt Train at Roma St Station Brisbane for a relaxing journey along the scenic Queensland coast to the prosperous harbour city of Gladstone. You will arrive late afternoon where you will be greeted by your Hostess & Coach Captain. See the pretty display of lights on the 'city sights at night' tour of this lovely seaboard city. Arrive & check-in at Rydges Hotel.
Day 2 - Wednesday (B,MT,L,D)This morning we make our way out of Gladstone, to the agricultural and mineral rich Callide Valley. On reaching Biloela we take a scenic tour to a look-out which offers excellent views overlooking the operation of the open cut Callide Coal Mine. Enjoy morning tea and an informative tour of Greycliffe Homestead before touring the Silo. We move on through the broad-acre farming areas and the large coal mines around Moura, past the foothills of the Expedition and Shot-over Ranges to the majestic Carnarvon National Park for the next 2 nights, staying at the 5 star Carnarvon Gorge Eco Wilderness Lodge.
Day 3 - Thursday (B,L,D)Today we have organised a range of tours with different fitness levels for you to choose from. Take in the natural wonders of Carnarvon Gorge N.P., offering an oasis feel in the gorges, springs and creeks which are surrounded by pockets of lush rainforest, ancient rock-art galleries & abundant wildlife of birds, platypus and kangaroos.
Day 4 - Friday (B,MT,L,D)This morning we head north through some of the best cattle and farming country in the Central Highlands, to the historical Rainworth Fort, now a working cattle station. Leaving here we head through Springsure viewing the "Virgin Mary Rock" and Mt Zamia, heading for the Gemfields. At Rubyvale we take a guided underground mine tour before fossicking for some beautiful gems. After a full day we move on to Emerald for our overnight stay at the Emerald Motor Inn.
Day 5 - Saturday (B,L,D)This morning we take a fascinating on-site tour at a real working coal mine, where we experience the scale of the operations and the massive equipment used in the coal mining industry. Enjoy lunch at the Blackwater International Coal Centre before we continue on into the Beef Capital of Australia, Rockhampton. Tonight we enjoy a fabulous comedy variety show at Footlights Theatre Restaurant. Overnight Rydges Capricorn Resort at Yeppoon.
Day 6 - Sunday (B,L,D)Sleep in this morning and enjoy a leisurely hot buffet breakfast at your own pace. We depart mid-morning for Koorana Crocodile Farm, a commercial farm and home to over 3000 saltwater crocodiles. After lunch we travel on to Rockhampton for a quick town tour then past the heritage listed Botanic Gardens on our way to Gladstone for our last night together. Overnight Rydges Hotel.
Day 7 - Monday (B, L)After breakfast we depart for Gladstone Railway Station for our return journey on theTilt Train, to Roma St Station, Brisbane.
Deposit required to secure this booking $200pp + Rail Fare.
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