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GULF SAVANNAH & OUTBACK QUEENSLAND TOURING

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From 5282 per person twin share
9 DAYS | CAIRNS TO CAIRNS
OPERATOR: Heritage Tours
Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland 29 Jul, 5, 12, 26 Aug, 2, 16, 23, 30 Sep 26
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
DEPARTS: 20, 27 May, 3, 17, 24 Jun, 1, 8 , 22,

HIGHLIGHTS
• Step aboard the Gulflander and Savannahlander
trains
Cobbold Gorge, Forsayth, Queensland • Take a sunset cruise on the Gulf of Carpentaria
GULF SAVANNAH 9 DAYS INCLUDES
• One way travel on the Savannahlander from Mount
Day 1: Cairns to Malanda (LD) Day 6: Normanton to Cobbold Gorge (BLD) Surprise to Forsayth
This morning, travel up the Kuranda Range to the This morning, board the Gulflander, for a ride through the • One way travel on the Gulflander from Normanton
Atherton Tableland and on to Herberton. Explore the savannah landscape across the Norman River to Critters to Croydon
Historic Village of Herberton. Overnight in Malanda. Camp. Continue to Black Bull Siding before arriving • 8 nights 3 to 31/2 star accommodation
Day 2: Malanda to Georgetown (BLD) at the old gold mining town of Croydon. Pass through • Meals as specified
Today head west on the Kennedy Highway to Mount Georgetown and Forsayth on the way to Cobbold Gorge. • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
Surprise. After lunch, journey on the Savannahlander Stay the next two nights at Cobbold Gorge. • Travel by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
train to Einasleigh. Disembark the train and spend time Day 7: Cobbold Gorge (BLD)
exploring the old mining town before travelling onto See the spectacular sandstone escarpments of Cobbold Sole use price also available.
Forsayth. Overnight in Georgetown. Gorge on a guided cruise.
Day 3: Georgetown to Karumba (BLD) Day 8: Cobbold Gorge to Undara (BLD) SAVANNAHLANDER
Enjoy morning tea on the shore of Croydon’s Lake Today, travel to the famous Undara Lava Tubes, a GULFLANDER
Belmore before lunch in Normanton. Continue to Savannah Guides Station. In the evening, enjoy campfire START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
Karumba for a spectacular Gulf sunset. Stay the next entertainment before retiring to restored antique railway COACH
two nights in Karumba. carriages or Homestead cabins. Overnight at Undara.
Day 4: Karumba (BLD) Day 9: Undara to Cairns (BL) Normanton Georgetown Atherton Kuranda
After breakfast take a cruise on the Gulf of Carpentaria. After a bush breakfast, an experienced Savannah Guide Karumba Herberton Cairns
This afternoon head to the Barramundi Discovery Centre, will meet you for a tour. Your adventure ends with a Mutton Hole 2 Critters Undara 1
before finishing the day at Sunset Point for happy hour. scenic drive over the tropical Tablelands past the Wind Wetlands 1 Camp Malanda
Day 5: Karumba to Normanton (BLD) Turbines at Ravenshoe, before returning to Cairns. Conservation 1 1 Mount Suprise
Park
After breakfast, visit Burke & Wills Camp #119. Continue (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Croydon Forsayth
on to Normanton and the Mutton Hole Wetlands for Burke & Wills 2
Camp #119
crocodile and bird watching. Overnight at Normanton. Cobbold Gorge
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From 1034 per person twin share
3 DAYS | LONGREACH TO LONGREACH
OPERATOR: Outback Aussie Tours
TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
DEPARTS: Saturday (15 Apr – 15 Oct 26)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Step aboard the vintage Heritage Rail Motor for an
unforgettable Silver Tails Rail Sunset Tour
• Visit the Qantas Founders Musuem and Australian
Stockman’s Hall of Fame
• Cruise the majestic Thomson River
INCLUDES
• 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Longreach
• Meals as specified
• Tours and admissions as per itinerary
Saltbush Retreat, Longreach, Queensland
• Return transfers from Longreach Airport
OUTBACK LONGREACH WEEKENDER 3 DAYS
Day 1: Longreach (D) Galleries are dedicated to honoring the history and culture
Arrive in Longreach and be greeted by your host of the Australian stockmen and women. Take in the
from Saltbush Retreat. Head to the Qantas Founders Stockman’s Live Show and witness the action of a live
Museum to learn about the history of Qantas. Spend muster. This afternoon, join the Drover’s Sunset Cruise on
time exploring the exhibits and interactive displays. the mighty Thomson River followed by dinner under the
This afternoon, board the Heritage Rail Motor for stars at Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show.
the Silver-Tails Rail Sunset tour and experience the Day 3: Longreach
spectacular changing colours of sunset. Enjoy a This morning, take some time to explore downtown
selection of freshly prepared signature canapes carefully Longreach before continuing the Qantas story with a
curated to give you a taste of the land around you and 1.5 hour guided airpark tour exploring iconic aircraft
toast the sunset as the light fades into the darkening including the DC-3, Catalina Flying Boat, Lockheed
sky. This evening relax at one of the local restaurants Super Constellation, Boeing 707 and Boeing 747.
where you will be able to use your dinner voucher. Stay Your Outback Longreach experience comes to an end Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland
the next two nights at Saltbush Retreat Longreach. with a transfer to the Longreach Airport.
Day 2: Longreach (BD) (B = breakfast basket, D = dinner)
Today is dedicated to walking in the steps of the pioneers
at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. The Museum
Longreach, Queensland

* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure. 79