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APT Essence of the Outback
APT Essence of the Outback
APT Essence of the Outback

Australian Pacific Touring Essence of the Outback



Tour Code: CQ0TR

Experience an essential outback combining a fascinating rail journey on the Spirit of the Outback with historic landmarks, museums and galleries with rugged landscapes, moving sunsets and unique geological features.

Day 1. Arrive Cairns, Undara Lava Tubes, Georgetown
Be met on arrival at the airport in Cairns. Set out for Georgetown and, on the way, visit the 190,000 year-old Undara Lava Tubes. Continue travelling to the quaint town of Georgetown, located on the Etheridge River.
Stay: Georgetown, Latara Resort Motel
Daily Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2. Croydon, Gulflander Journey, Karumba, Sunset Drinks
Travel to Croydon and board the Gulflander train at Critters Camp, before continuing to Karumba. Later, enjoy local prawns and wine as the sun sets over the waters of the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Stay: Karumba Lodge Hotel
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3. Karumba, Adels Grove
Travel to Normanton and see the historic Purple Pub. Visit Burke and Wills Camp 119, the most northerly camp of the explorers' ill-fated expedition. Continue on to Leichhardt Falls and then arrive at Lawn Hill National Park, renowned for its spectacular gorge.
Stay: Two Nights: Adels Grove, Lawn Hill National Park, in tented cabins with shared facilities
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4. Riversleigh Fossil Fields, Lawn Hill Gorge
This morning, tour the World Heritage-listed Riversleigh Fossil Fields. After lunch, relax at Lawn Hill Gorge, or take time to explore. Perhaps go on one of the many walks or hire a canoe (own expense).
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5. Lawn Hill National Park, Cloncurry, Mount Isa
Set out along the Burke and Wills Development Road. Stop in Cloncurry and visit the famous Royal Flying Doctor Museum, then continue to the outback town of Mt Isa.
Stay: Mount Isa, All Seasons Verona Hotel
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6. Mount Isa, Winton
Enjoy a surface tour of Mount Isa Mines before visiting the pub at McKinlay, known as Walkabout Creek of Crocodile Dundee fame. At Kynuna, stop at the nearby Combo's Waterhole, thought to have inspired Banjo Patterson to write the song Waltzing Matilda.
Stay: Two Nights: Winton, Boulder Opal Motel
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7. Lark Quarry, Waltzing Matilda Centre, Royal Open Air Theatre
Travel to the undercover site of Lark Quarry to view dinosaur footprints. Visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre and tour the Outback Regional Art Gallery. Enjoy a movie at the Royal Theatre, one of Australia's last remaining open-air theatres.
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8. Longreach, Stockman's Hall of Fame, Outback Dinner and Show
Discover the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum en route to Longreach. Visit the fascinating Qantas Founders Outback Museum, then uncover Australia's bush history at the Stockman's Hall of Fame. Tonight be hosted by the locals at the Cattlemen's Bar & Grill.
Stay: Longreach, Albert Park Motor Inn
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9. Spirit of the Outback
Leave your 4WD tour today after breakfast and board the Spirit of the Outback train this morning (meals not included). Travel independently to Brisbane.
Stay: Spirit of the Outback
Daily Meal Included: Breakfast

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