| Spirit of the Outback rail journey, Longreach, Cloncurry, The Gulflander rail journey, Karumba, Croydon, Georgetown, Cobbold Gorge, Savannahlander rail journey, Townsville, The Sunlander rail journey |
| Price |
$3,049pp Twin Share | $3,495 Sole Use
+ Rail Fare
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Departure
dates 2010 |
27th April, 22nd June, 17th August, 21st September
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Tour overview
& inclusions |
· 'Spirit of the Outback' rail journey
· Longreach, Cloncurry, Blue Heeler Hotel, John Flynn Memorial
· Gulflander rail journey, Normanton, Big Crocodile, Purple Pub
· Karumba Seafood at Sunset, Croc & Crab Cruise
· Barramundi Discovery Centre, Gulf of Carpentaria
· Croydon, Georgetown, Elliott Mineral Collection
· Cobbold Gorge, Corbett's Grave, Forsayth, Einasleigh
· Savannahlander rail journey, Copperfield Gorge
· Rocky Springs Cattle Station, Undara Lava Tubes
· Greenvale, Townsville, 'The Sunlander' rail journey
· Great outback characters and country meals
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QLD Rail Tuckerbox restaurant
Walkabout Creek Hotel
Gulflander
The Big Croc
Karumba Croc & Crab cruise
Cobbold Gorge
Savanahhlander
Undara Lava Tubes
The Sunlander
Board the 'Spirit of the Outback' st Roma St Station Brisbane for a scheduled departure of 6.25pm. Check-in to your 1st Class sleeper for your journey through the Central West. 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 2 - Wednesday (B,L,D)You will be met on arrival in Longreach by your Coach Captain then transferred to your motel for dinner and briefing. Overnight Longreach.
Day 3 - Thursday (B,L,D)Depart Longreach for Cloncurry visiting the famous Blue Heeler Hotel and the Crocodile Dundee Walkabout Creek Hotel. We also explore the John Flynn Memorial before overnighting in Cloncurry.
Day 4 - Friday (B,L,D)Travelling north, via Burke & Wills roadhouse, we cross the Flinders River to rendezvous with the famous Gulflander rail journey. Board at Critters Camp for a journey through the Gulf Savannah bushland. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Lily Lagoon then travel to Normanton Railway Station Museum. Discover the Big Crocodile and Purple Pub, before continuing on to Karumba for a "fisherman's catch" dinner, over-looking the Gulf of Carpentaria. Overnight Karumba.
Day 5 - Saturday (B,L,D)Today we visit the Barramundi Discovery Centre before we spend the afternoon on the 'Croc and Crab' port of Karumba cruise. End your day with the ultimate seafood at sunset experience aboard the 'Croc and Crab'. Overnight Karumba.
Optional Extra Fishing Trip
Get hooked on a great half day fishing trip and try your luck catching Barramundi, Gulf Salmon and more. (Please enquire regarding additional costs and availability at time of booking).
Day 6 - Sunday (B,L,D)Departing Karumba we visit the gold mining heritage town of Croydon, then travel east to Georgetown's Terrestrial Centre, featuring the Elliott Mineral Collection. Travel on to Cobbold Gorge for a two night stay.
Day 7 - Monday (B,L,D)Experience an unforgettable morning cruise in Cobbold Gorge. Visit Corbett's Pioneer Grave and take an escarpment walk to enjoy breathtaking Gorge views and spot fresh water crocodiles. The afternoon features a station tour amongst incredible geology and operational challenges. Overnight Cobbold Gorge.
Day 8 - Tuesday (B,L,D)Travel to Forsayth and embark on the Savannahlander for the most scenic section of this whole rail journey. Explore the Copperfield Gorge and lunch at Einasleigh. Overnight Bedrock Village at Mt Surprise.
Day 9 - Wednesday (B,L,D)Today meet some of the local characters at Rocky Springs Cattle Station. Explore the Undara Lava Tubes, one of the longest lava flows in the world, prior to lunch in an amazing bush setting. Fun farewell awards dinner and campfire sing-along at Bedrock Village. Overnight Bedrock Village.
Day 10 - Thursday (B,L)
Travel to Greenvale, famous for its old Nickel Mine and Slim Dusty's song. Enjoy lunch at Harvey's Range before heading down to Townsville for your mid afternoon departure on The Sunlander (dinner own expense).
Day 11 - Friday
Arrive at Roma St Station Brisbane, after the most amazing contrasts that you could ever imagine at an enjoyable pace.
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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