Outback Queensland - August 2025

• Day 1: Tuesday, 12 August — Launceston to Brisbane

  You will be collected from your home and transferred to Launceston Airport where you will meet your guide for your tour as we make our way to Brisbane. On arrival we make our way to our Brisbane accommodation where we check in for one night. After freshening up from our day of travels we meet for our tour briefing followed by our welcome dinner.

  Flight departure: 10.15am

  Meals: Dinner

• Day 2: Wednesday, 13 August — Brisbane to Longreach

  This morning, after breakfast we begin our journey to the heart of the Queensland Outback. We will fly directly into Longreach from Brisbane. On arrival we are transferred to our accommodation at the Outback Pioneers for a refresh. In the evening, we are off to enjoy a pleasant meal at our hotel.

  Note: Lunch today will be at own expense – on flight or from the airport prior to boarding.

  Flight Departure: 11.10am

  Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

• Day 3: Thursday, 14 August — Longreach

  Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience, Starlight’s Cruise Experience
  

  Start the day with the Cobb and Co Stagecoach Experience including the stagecoach ride on the old Longreach to Windorah mail route, home-baked scones and tea at our cafe, followed by a vintage Aussie movie. At 12pm watch the Old Time Tent Show with a billy-can lunch. Transfer back to your accommodation. At around 4.30pm, we’ll pick you up and take you to the banks of the Thomson River for our Starlight’s Cruise Experience. It includes a hearty stockman’s dinner around the campfire with bush poetry and the Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show featuring an exclusive movie that celebrates legendary local hero Harry Redford.

  Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch & Dinner

• Day 4: Friday, 15 August — Longreach

  Nogo Station Experience, Qantas Founders Museum, Stonegrill® Dining Experience
  

  The first day takes you from your accommodation to the real heart of outback life at Kinnon’s historic Nogo Station. Be inspired and entertained by stories of pioneering life and working station reality with your Outback Pioneers host. Marvel at the merino story in the historic shearing sheds. Experience the incredible station safari in an open-top, double-decker bus. Visit Captain Starlight’s stockyards and have a traditional saddlebag lunch under the gum trees. Transfer to the Qantas Founders Museum. Take your time to enjoy the museum and 90-minute Jet Tour. Time to freshen up before your Stonegrill® dining experience at The Welcome Home restaurant.

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Day 5: Saturday, 16 August — Winton

  Winton Discovery Day Tour
  

  It’s a 6.35am start for a full-day tour to Winton. Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, Dinosaur Canyon and March of the Titanosaurs exhibition plus the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Enjoy lunch at the historic North Gregory Hotel and take a stroll down the Main Street before returning to Longreach. Dine at The Welcome Home restaurant in the evening.

  Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch & Dinner

• Day 6: Sunday, 17 August — Longreach

  Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
  

  Visit the iconic Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the five galleries before lunch at the museum café (at your own cost). Return to your accommodation and decide on dinner. Try one of the local restaurants or order takeaway... There are a number of options within walking distance of the accommodation: Food & Drink – Longreach Region Tourist Information

  Meals: Breakfast

• Day 7: Monday, 18 August — Longreach to Brisbane

  Depart for Brisbane - Spirit of the Outback
  

  This morning, after breakfast, it is time to pack and say goodbye to Longreach. You will be transferred to the station ready for a key highlight of this tour - The 'Spirit of the Outback' train through to Brisbane. The journey between the two towns is approximately 26hrs and will provide an exceptional insight into the history and cultures of Australia. The landscape through the townships is ever-changing and is sure to offer you a unique adventure whilst onboard. There are many stops along the way, offering passengers a chance to stretch their legs and enjoy the atmosphere of what the country towns have to offer. Throughout the journey, the Spirit of the Outback provides comfortable seating and sleeper accommodation, along with dining options that highlight local produce. It’s a memorable way to experience the vastness and beauty of Queensland.
  
  Notes: for luggage information onboard the train please see the link - Luggage

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Day 8: Tuesday, 19 August — Brisbane to Launceston

  Train - Spirit of the Outback / Brisbane arrival
  
  Awake this morning onboard the 'Spirit of the Outback' to enjoy a delicious hot country or continental breakfast. We continue the extraordinary train journey toward Brisbane. As we approach Brisbane, the landscape transforms into a scenery of greens, a vast difference from the red outback, showcasing the diversity of Queensland's geography.

  This is our final leg of the tour seeing us disembark the train and make our way to the airport to head home to Launceston.

  Train Arrival: 11.50am

  Flight Departure: 3.20pm - 7.55pm

  Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

• Spirit of the Outback Rail Service - Longreach to Brisbane
• Starlight's Cruise Experience
• Nogo Station Experience
• Qantas Founders Museum
• Stonegrill Dining
• Winton Discovery Day Tour
• Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame
• Cobb & Co Stagecoach
• Unique Accommodation