Outback Queensland - September 2025

• Day 1: Monday, 22 September — 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 our first leg of this tour. On arrival we make our way to our Brisbane accommodation where we check in for one night. After freshening up from our day of travel we meet for our tour briefing followed by our welcome dinner onsite at our hotel.

  Flight departure: 9.55am

  Meals: Dinner

• Day 2: Tuesday, 23 September — Brisbane to Longreach

  Depart for Longreach - Spirit of the Outback
  

  Today, it is time to head to Longreach. Get ready for a key highlight of this tour - The 'Spirit of the Outback' train through to Longreach. 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

  Train departure: 6.10pm

  Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Day 3: Wednesday, 24 September — Longreach

  Train - Spirit of the Outback / Longreach 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 Longreach. As we approach Longreach, the landscape transforms into a scenery of rugged natural beauty, a vast difference from the green hills, showcasing the diversity of Queensland's geography. We will be enjoying lunch onboard the train as we travel the many stops along the way to the outback.

  Upon arriving in Longreach we will be transferred to our accommodation for the evening.

  Train Arrival: 7.50pm

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Light Dinner

• Day 4: Thursday, 25 September — 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 picked 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. BYO drinks.

  Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch & Dinner

• Day 5: Friday, 26 September — 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 the 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 (entry included). 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.

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Day 6: Saturday, 27 September — 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 7: Sunday, 28 September — 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 8: Monday, 29 September — Longreach to Brisbane

  Departure for Brisbane

  Pack and say goodbye to Longreach. Today after breakfast, we will have some free time to explore the township of Longreach, you will have the opportunity to purchase yourself some lunch before we are transferred to the airport to for our flight to Brisbane. On arrival to Brisbane, we will be transferred to our accommodation where we will have our farewell dinner.
  
  Flight departure: 2.50pm

  Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
  

• Day 9: Tuesday, 30 September — Brisbane to Launceston

  Departure for Launceston
  
  This morning, after breakfast, we check out of our hotel and make our way to the airport for our flight back to Launceston. Our McDermotts team will meet us at the airport to take you back to your home*

  Flight departure: 10.55am - 3.55pm

  Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

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