8 Day Unleash Longreach

   
Destination:
Brisbane, Australia
Duration:
7 Night
Offer ends:
01 October 2025
Valid for travel:
16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct 25

Details

Step aboard the Spirit of the Outback and journey into the heart of Queensland’s pioneering past. Rediscover the charm of rail travel as you traverse vast landscapes toward the iconic towns of Longreach and Winton. This unforgettable holiday blends the nostalgia of yesteryear with authentic outback adventures—where history comes alive, and every moment tells a story.

Highlights:

• Take a stagecoach ride on the old Longreach to Windorah mail route 
• Board a historic paddlewheeler for a sunset cruise on the Thomson River 
• Meet the shearer at historic Nogo Station 
• Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs as you walk through Dinosaur Canyon 
• Be charmed by local bush theatre at the Old Time Tent Show 
• Visit the iconic Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame 
• Full day tour to the historic town of Winton

Advertised price based on adult full fare 
Senior price from $4,719* twin share


Solo traveller prices available upon request 

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Inclusions

  • Return overnight travel on the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane to Longreach – Sleeper
  • 5 nights ★★★★ accommodation in Longreach
  • Nogo Station & Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience
  • Admission to Qantas Founders Museum and Airpark Tour
  • Starlight’s Cruise Experience with 2 course campfire dinner & Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show
  • Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show
  • Winton Town Tour
  • Admission to Waltzing Matilda Centre & Admission to Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
  • All coach transfers in Longreach
  • Meals as specified in Itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)

Itinerary

Your adventure begins as you board the Spirit of the Outback in Brisbane for the rail journey to Longreach. Enjoy dinner in the Tuckerbox Restaurant before retiring to your private cabin for the evening.

Overnight on board the Spirit of the Outback.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Tuckerbox Restaurant this morning, as your journey to Longreach continues. On arrival in Longreach, you’ll be met and transferred to your accommodation.

Stay the next five nights at The Staging Post, Longreach.

Take your seat for the ride of your life at the only place in the world where you can experience what it’s like to gallop in a Cobb & Co stagecoach. Enjoy morning tea before watching a classic Australian movie followed by the Old Time Tent Show. A billy-can lunch is served during the show. This afternoon, travel to the banks of the Thomson River and board a historic paddlewheeler for a sunset cruise. Afterwards, enjoy a hearty stockman’s dinner around the campfire with bush entertainment and the authentic Starlight’s Spectacular Sound and Light Picture Show.

Enjoy a country buffet breakfast at The Welcome Home before travelling to historic Nogo Station – a working sheep and cattle station. Meet the merinos and hear the Merino story in the historic woolsheds. Experience a station ‘water-run’ in an open-top, double-decker bus. See Captain Starlight’s stockyards and enjoy a traditional saddlebag lunch under the gum trees. Transfer to the Qantas Founders Museum and join a guided tour of the 747 plane and Super Constellation. After the guided tour spend time discovering the many exhibits and learn about the pioneers of flight. This evening, enjoy the Stonegrill® Dining Experience at The Welcome Home.

An early start this morning for a full day tour of Winton. Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum. Take an interpretive tour of the laboratory, the March of the Titanosaurs display and Dinosaur Canyon. Enjoy lunch at the historic North Gregory Hotel and take a stroll down the main street before visiting the Waltzing Matilda Centre.

Travel back to Longreach in the late afternoon.

Today, visit the iconic Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and explore the five galleries of the museum. Hear first-hand the recollections from the extensive oral history collection, transcribed diary entries from those that cut a living from a harsh environment.

Transfer to the railway station for the journey back to Brisbane. Overnight on board the Spirit of the Outback.

Your holiday concludes upon arrival into Brisbane mid morning.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 01/04/2025 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Queensland Rail Travel, Viva Holidays and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details. To qualify for the senior price, clients must present their current Australian state or territory Government Seniors Card at time of booking for more details see Queensland Rail website.

From

$4,855* | per person twin share
Destination:
Brisbane, Australia
Duration:
7 Night
Offer ends:
01 October 2025
Valid for travel:
16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct 25