| Westlander rail journey, Charleville, Nardoo Station, Cunnamulla, Thargomindah, Tibooburra, Cameron's Corner, Innamincka, Birdsville, Winton, Longreach, Spirit of the Outback rail journey |
| Price |
$2,864pp Twin Share | $3,155 Sole Use
+ Rail Fare
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Departure
dates 2010 |
20th April, 11th May, 13th July, 14th September, 5th October
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Tour overview
& inclusions |
· The Westlander rail journey
· Charleville, Cosmos Centre
· Nardoo Station Farm Stay
· Cunnamulla, Thargomindah
· Tibooburra, Strzelecki Track
· Moomba Gas Installation, Cameron's Corner
· Innamincka, Burke & Wills History
· Big Red Happy Hour
· Betoota, Windorah, Jundah, Stonehenge, Longreach
· Spirit of the Outback rail journey
· Fabulous outback characters and all meals |
Working Cattle Station
Board The Westlander at Roma St Station Brisbane and check into your sleeper for an overnight journey to Charleville. A warm friendly club car is open tonight for you to sit back, relax and enjoy a drink with your fellow travellers.
Day 2 - Wednesday (B,L,D)Enjoy breakfast whilst taking in the scenery of the South West. Arrive in Charleville for a brief tour before lunch at the Cosmos Centre. We then travel through red earth Mulga country and open Mitchell Grass plains to 'Nardoo Station'. Enjoy 'happy hour' and, perhaps, a hot artesian spa. Overnight Nardoo Station.
Dingo Fence
Day 3 - Thursday (B,L,D)Take a stroll around the station precinct before leaving for Cunnamulla and the quaint little town of Eulo, and its famous date farm. After lunch we travel via Lake Bindegolly NP to Thargomindah. At sunset discover the 'hydro-electric' history of the recently redeveloped century-old artesian bore. Overnight Oasis Motel, Thargomindah.
Day 4 - Friday (B,MT,L,D)
Sturts Desert Pea
Day 5 - Saturday (B,L,D)Travel onto Cameron's Corner then cross the red dunes to Merty Merty for a picnic lunch en-route to the famous Strzelecki Track.
Outback Wildlife
Day 6 - Sunday (B,L,D)Today we relax around Cooper Creek. Tour Innamincka's pioneer graves, retrace the last days of Burke and Wills and hear about the town with two lives. Overnight Innamincka.
Day 7 - Monday (B,L,D)
Birdsville Hotel
Day 8 - Tuesday (B,L,D)Visit the Birdsville Race Club and discover the Burke and Wills tree. Mid afternoon we head out for 'happy hour' on the amazing 'Big Red' sand dune.
Colourful Outback Sunse
Day 9 - Wednesday (B,L,D)Head for the ghost town of Betoota then Deon's Lookout and onto Windorah for lunch. Follow the Cooper Creek catchment of the famous Lake Eyre basin, visiting the watering holes of Jundah and Stonehenge on our way to Longreach. Overnight Longreach.
Spirit of the Outback
Board 'The Spirit of the Outback' and check into your sleeper for your journey home. Enjoy cosy dining in the themed Tuckerbox Restaurant, and a quiet drink and chat with your fellow travellers in the club and lounge cars.
Day 11 - Friday
Return to Roma St Station early morning after an amazing lifetime experience exploring one of the world's last frontiers.
N.B. Due to inclement weather conditions and road access in this isolated area, it is necessary that travel insurance be taken out to cover travel delay expenses in the event of unforeseen circumstances, as last minute changes are possible by the operator at short notice. Some accommodation is shared facilities and is split over multiple accommodation venues.
Deposit required to secure this booking $200pp + Rail Fare.
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