
Day 1
LIGHTNING RIDGE
Check-in to the Caravan park between 10.00 &12.00
Meet all the tour participants, Introduction of Tour Guides, Safari rules explained, detailed programme with maps, information and brochures will be supplied and the entire itinerary discussed
Included: complimentary bus to the Bowls Club
Day 2
LIGHTNING RIDGE
Included: Bus Tour of Lightning Ridge and Entry to the Chamber of the Black Hand
Included: complimentary bus to the Bowls Club
Day 3
LIGHTNING RIDGE
Included: complimentary bus to the Bowls Club
Optional activities: artesian bore baths, Australian Opal Centre, Bottle House, Coopers Cottage, trip to The Grawin, Bevans Cactus Nursery,
Day 4
LIGHTNING RIDGE to the NINDIGULLY PUB
- approx. 233km
Visit Queensland s oldest continuously licensed hotel
Included: lunch at the Nindigully Pub, free camp by the Moonie River
Day 5
NINDIGULLY PUB TO ROMA
- approx. 235 km
Roma is home to Australia's largest cattle sales,
Optional: The most famous attraction in Roma would undoubtedly be the Big Rig , here you will learn all about Australia's history in Oil and Gas exploration. From the first gas find in Roma over a 100 years ago, through to todays multi billion dollar industry, the museum houses a collection of photo's, facts, stories and equipment which piece together the industry as a whole.
Day 6
ROMA TO CHARLEVILLE
- approx. 280kmThe largest town in South West Queensland, Charleville houses a population of approximately 3300 and is a rich pastoral area. With a history dating back as far as 1847 Charleville has risen above and prospered many a drought and flood, as well as played a significant part in Australia's early pioneer history. Included: damper out of the camp oven
Day 7
CHARLEVILLE
Included: 4WD Thurlby station tour
Included: camp oven dinner and live entertainment
Optional: Cosmos Centre, Bilby Experience
Day 8
CHARLEVILLE
Included: bus tour of the town
Optional: Cosmos Centre, Bilby Experience
Included: damper out of the camp oven
Day 9
CHARLEVILLE TO QUILPIE
- 214kmOptional: visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum
Day 10
QUILPIE
included: Bus Tour of Quilpie
Sit back and enjoy the drive as we take you to Baldy Top Lookout, Quilpie Stock Yards, End Of The Rail Line, Amy Johnson and Wool Scour Mini Museum, St. Finbarrs Opal Altar, Powerhouse Museum and Eagle Gallery. Our knowledgeable, local guide will tell you the history of these sites, tales tall and true and answer any questions you may have. These guided tours take approximately 2 hours
Optional: visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum either by Bus or self drive
The Eromanga Natural History Museum is discovering new Australian dinosaurs in an area of Australia where they have previously never been found.
Australia's South West Queensland's Channel Country is home to Australia's largest dinosaur fossil discoveries, the 95-98 million year old Eromanga dinosaurs. These exciting new dinosaurs are some of the world's largest dinosaurs.
Day 11
QUILPIE TO WINDORAH
- approx. 247kmIncluded Windorah solar panels, optional: dinner in the Western Star hotel
Day 12
WINDORAH TO LONGREACH
- approx. 318 kmIncluded: visit the red Sand dunes
Optional: Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach School of distant Education, Scenic flights, Cobb and Co stage coach ride, station tours
Day 13
LONGREACH
Optional: Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach School of distant Education, Scenic flights, Cobb and Co stage coach ride, station tours
Included: Sun set s cruise on the Thomson River with Onboard Captain's commentary, Nibbles served at Sunset Bend stop, Two-course table service outback dinner featuring camp oven themed modern cuisine, live entertainment, transfers to and from the Caravan Park
Day 14
LONGREACH to BARCALDINE
- approx. 108kmIncluded: Camp oven dinner
Optional: the Tree of Knowledge, The Globe, Barcaldine Museum, Australian Workers Heritage Centre, Lloyd Jones Weir, Musical Instruments, Barcaldine Botanical Walk
Day 15
BARCALDINE TO EMERALD
- approx. 310kmNamed not after the gem, but for the lush green pastures that once surrounded the Town, Emerald is the hub of the Central Highlands area.
Day 16
EMERALD
Optional: visit the Botanic Gardens, drive to Fairbairn Dam, van Gogh Sunflower Painting, Emerald Historic Railway Station building, visit the Gemfields in Rubyvale or Sapphire
Day 17
EMERALD TO CANIA GORGE
- approx. 417kmCania Gorge preserves a valuable remnant of the Brigalow Belt natural region. More than 150 different types of plant community are found in this region, including brigalow forest, eucalypt woodland, cypress pine woodland, dry rainforest and grassland.The park is home to more than 90 species of bird. Brush-tailed rock wallabies and common bent-wing bats are also seen. Aboriginal people have lived in Cania Gorge for at least 19,000 years. Freehand art on the sandstone walls is a reminder of their special way of life.
Day 18
CANIA GORGE
Optional: plenty of Bushwalks in Cania Gorge National Park, scenic drive
Included: Camp Oven Dinner
Day 19
CANIA GORGE TO BURNETT HEADS/ BUNDABERG
- approx. 271 kmBurnett Heads/Port of Bundaberg is the 'Gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef'. This relaxed coastal village is located close to Mon Repos Conservation Park. Burnett Heads has a variety of marinas, pubs and clubs mixed with waterfront dining and boutique shopping outlets.
Day 20
BURNETT HEADS/ BUNDABERG
Optional: Day Tour to Lady Musgrave Island, guided tour Bundaberg Rum Distillery, The Barrel Bundaberg Ginger Beer Factory, Hinkler Museum, Botanical Gardens, scening flight and day tour to Lady Elliott Island
Day 21
BURNETT HEADS/ BUNDABERG
Optional: Day Tour to Lady Musgrave Island, guided tour Bundaberg Rum Distillery, The Barrel Bundaberg Ginger Beer Factory, Hinkler Museum, Botanical Gardens, scening flight and day tour to Lady Elliott Island
Day 22
BURNETT HEADS TO COOLUM BEACH, SUNSHINE COAST
- approx. 282 kmCoolum Beach, a holiday destination on the Sunshine Coast, is a delightful section of beach dominated by the nearby looming presence of Mount Coolum. Named after the mountain whose headless' appearance inspired the Aboriginal name. Facing the rising sun, it offers breathtaking morning views, a safe and a patrolled stretch of gorgeous beach and a variety of ways to relax and unwind.
Day 23
FRASER ISLAND DAY TOUR
Included: transfers to and from the Caravan Park, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Barbecue lunch with wine and beer, swim in Lake McKenzie, rainforest walk
Day 24
COOLUM BEACH, SUNSHINE COAST
Included: farewell breakfast






Costs
Price per person$1,450.00
EUR 950.00
Solo traveler surcharge
$ 299.00
EUR 200.00
Price inclusions
• Multi-lingual tour guide throughout the whole journey
• CB radio contact
• Powered sites in accredited Caravan and Tourist Parks
• lunch at the Nindigulli pub
• Camp oven dinners
• Charleville town tour
• Charleville Farm tour
• Bus Tour of Quilpie
• Windorah Solar Panels
• Sun sets cruise on the Thomson River with Onboard Captain's commentary, Nibbles served at Sunset Bend stop, Two-course table service outback dinner featuring camp oven themed modern cuisine, live entertainment, transfers to and from the Caravan Park
• Windorah Solar Panels
• Fraser Island 4WD trip including transfers, morning/afternoon tea and lunch with wine and beer as well as guided rainforest walk
• Farewell breakfast
Not included
• vehicle/ hire costs
• fuel
• costs for optional activities
• groceries
• air fares and personal travel insurance