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These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What’s more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.
Silver-Tails Sunset Rail Journey Experience
In Longreach, join a Silver-Tails Sunset rail journey at golden hour and admire outback landscapes bathed in the fiery hues of sunset, while canapés and drinks are served on board.
Qantas Founders Museum
Discover the origin story behind Qantas at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach. Explore its interpretive displays, interactive exhibits, replica aircraft and genuine artefacts throughout your visit.
Sunset Toast at Kyra Sandhills
Savour sunset canapés overlooking the rolling red Kyra Sandhills during your time in Toogunna Plains.
Roma Salesyards Guided Tour
Join a guided tour with a local expert to the bustling Roma Saleyards on sale day. The saleyard is renowned for its record-breaking sales, and this is your rare chance to witness the proceedings and watch as auctioneers demonstrate their fast-paced skills.
Spirits of The Outback Journey
From Brisbane to Longreach, join the Spirit of the Outback for your rail journey across the Outback and admire the ever-changing landscapes from your carriage window.
Tastes of the Outback
Indulge in a memorable Tastes of the Outback five-course degustation dinner, hosted in the Eromanga Natural History Museum, which is home to Australia’s largest dinosaur.
Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.
Save up to $1,300 per person*:Â This offer is valid on select trips and departure dates 30 November 2026 or until sold out (whichever is earlier). The amounts saved will vary whether the booking is per couple or per person. Any available credit is not transferrable or redeemable for cash. To obtain this offer, a non-refundable deposit per person is due within seven (7) days of booking and final payment will be due 100 days prior to the tour’s departure date. If any of these payment dates are not complied with, then the offer may be revoked. Our standard terms and conditions will also apply.
Early Payment Discount:Â Our Early Payment Discount is available per couple on select trips and departure dates. This offer is only valid when you pay in full, ten (10) months prior to departure. Our standard terms and conditions will also apply.
General Information & Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from select countries. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information is correct as at the time of publishing, but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. A non-refundable deposit per person is due within seven days (7) of booking. Final payment is due 100 days prior to the tour’s departure date. Your booking contract is with Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd (APT), and incorporates all of the terms and conditions. APT recommends that you read and understand your contract, and ask APT or your travel agent if you require any clarification. Our standard terms and conditions will also apply.
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Price and promotion subject to availability and validity. Available to travellers departing from Australia. Pricing and save amounts are in Australian dollars but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. Credit is not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Some promotions include an Early Payment Discount with discount valid when paying in full 10 months prior to travel. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time.
Arrive in Brisbane and step aboard the legendary Spirit of the Outback, your gateway to one of Australia’s most captivating rail journeys. Settle into the rhythm of the rails as the train winds its way through the heart of Queensland. Relax in the comfort of your sleeper cabin and soak in the ever-changing vistas through panoramic windows. As evening falls, enjoy a Welcome Dinner in the Tuckerbox Restaurant, where fresh local produce and regional flavours are served with true Outback hospitality.
Stay:Â Spirit of the Outback
Daily:·  Dinner
Savour breakfast and lunch onboard the Spirit of the Outback before arriving at Longreach in the late afternoon —an iconic town rich in pioneering history. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the rustic, character-filled Saltbush Retreat, and enjoy some free time to unwind. This evening, head to the Longreach Tavern for a relaxed pub dinner, soaking up the warm hospitality and classic Outback atmosphere.
Image credit:Â Graham Werner
Stay:Â Two Nights, Saltbush Retreat
Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner
Begin your day with our Signature Experience then delve into Australia’s pioneering past with a self-guided tour of the acclaimed Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. This engaging museum pays tribute to the men and women who helped shape Outback Australia, with powerful storytelling, immersive galleries and interactive exhibits that bring the region’s rich history to life. Continue your journey into Australia’s heritage with a visit to the Qantas Founders Museum, where the extraordinary story of the country’s national airline takes centre stage. Discover how Qantas began right here in Longreach through rare artefacts, interactive displays, and full-sized aircraft exhibits that trace its evolution from bush airline to international carrier. This evening a special dining experience beckons.
Signature Experience – Drover’s Breakfast Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast cruise aboard the M.V. Longreach Explorer, drifting along the Thomson River as morning light warms the Outback landscape. Along the way, discover the stories of the Iningai Scar Trees, rich with cultural significance, and learn how Longreach got its name. Enjoy a light breakfast of fresh fruit, pastries and local bites, all while taking in the peaceful surroundings from the water.
Signature Experience – Ultimate Outback Rail Adventure
In the evening, climb aboard the Silver-Tails Sunset Rail Journey, a beautifully restored heritage Rail Motor, for an unforgettable journey through the vast floodplains of Outback Queensland. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy signature canapés and drinks served onboard, all while taking in the dramatic colour changes of the landscape at dusk—an iconic Outback sunset, experienced in style.
Image credit:Â Graham Werner
Daily:·  Breakfast·  Dinner·  Lunch
This morning, depart Longreach and travel southwest through the striking landscapes of the Barcoo Shire. This is classic Channel Country—rich in grazing heritage and etched with stories of early explorers, bush poets, and resilient pastoral communities. Arrive at Toogunna Plains Farmstay in the late afternoon to a warm country welcome from your fifth-generation grazier hosts. Set on a 132,000-acre working sheep and cattle station, Toogunna offers a genuine connection to Outback life and legacy. Settle into your deluxe ensuite cabin, thoughtfully designed for comfort with views of the open plains.
Signature Experience – Sunset Canapes at Kyra Sandhills
As the sun begins to dip, join the Sandhills at Sunset tour, where you’ll toast the day with drinks and canapés against a stunning Outback backdrop. Return to the homestead garden for a paddock-to-plate dinner, showcasing the property’s own produce and the rich flavours of the region.
Stay:Â Two Nights, Toogunna Plains Farm Stay
Daily:·  Breakfast·  Dinner·  Lunch
Wake to a hearty, home-cooked breakfast at Toogunna Plains Farmstay, setting the tone for another memorable day. This morning, set out on a guided station tour, visiting abandoned homesteads that whisper tales of early settler life, old oil fields and shearing sheds that once buzzed with workers. With some time to unwind, soak in the tranquillity of Toogunna before your early afternoon departure to Eromanga Natural History Museum – home to Australia’s largest dinosaur. Join an engaging guided tour through the working fossil laboratory, where experienced guides bring ancient creatures back to life through cutting-edge research and discovery.
Signature Experience – Tastes of the Outback Dinner
As evening falls, enjoy drinks and canapés on the museum’s open-air gallery pavilion with views to a stunning Outback sunset.  Then, step into the impressive museum gallery for the Tastes of the Outback experience—a carefully curated five-course degustation dinner showcasing the local produce.
Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner
This morning, we bid farewell to Toogunna Plains Farmstay and make our way to Quilpie, home of the rare Boulder Opal, and where you’ll uncover the rich tapestry of Quilpie’s past. Then, enroute to Charleville, we’ll stop at the Outback Date Farm, a family-run property where you’ll learn how dates are grown in the region’s dry climate. Take a short tour of the property and enjoy a taste of their popular homemade date loaf, fresh from the kitchen. Next stop is Charleville and the Bilby Experience to meet the much-loved but endangered bilby. On a guided tour of the nocturnal house and interpretive centre, learn about the conservation work being done to protect this shy desert-dwelling marsupial. We continue our drive along the Adventure Way to Roma for check-in. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a relaxed dinner at our accommodation.
Stay:Â Two Nights, Roma Explorers Inn
Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner
This morning, gain a deeper understanding of southwest Queensland’s outback pastoral heritage and natural history during a Signature Experience in Roma. Then, late afternoon, we’ll visit Western Queensland Spirit, the first craft distillery in this part of the Outback. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the process of small-batch distilling using locally inspired botanicals. Raise a glass to your journey during a relaxed farewell dinner, celebrating the flavours and stories that have made your Outback Queensland adventure truly memorable.
Signature Experience – Roma & Surrounds Tour
Later, travel out to Mount Abundance for a scenic picnic lunch, with sweeping views and stories shared by your eco-guide. Keep an eye out for native wildlife, including wedge-tailed eagles overhead and, if you’re lucky, the shy black-striped wallaby among the scrub.
Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner
Today, we begin the journey back to Brisbane, travelling through the changing landscapes of the Western Downs. Pass through the rural townships of Miles and Chinchilla, known for their rich farming and early pastoral history, before arriving in Brisbane late afternoon.
Daily:·  Breakfast
From AUD $6,995 per person, twin share · 8 Days
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Date changes depend on the tour operator’s policy and availability. Fees may apply for last-minute changes.
Most tours include accommodations, transportation, a guide, and select meals or activities. Check the itinerary for specific inclusions and exclusions.
Extras like airfare, optional activities, meals not listed in the itinerary, personal expenses, and tips are usually not included.
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Book 3–6 months in advance for popular destinations or peak seasons. Last-minute bookings are possible, but availability may be limited.
Group Tour: You travel with other participants on a fixed itinerary. Private Tour: The tour is tailored for you and your companions, offering more flexibility and personalized attention.
This depends on the tour operator’s policies. Some allow it with prior arrangements, but you may still need to pay the full tour price.
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Tips are usually not included. Check the operator’s policy and be prepared to tip guides, drivers, and other staff if not covered.
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