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CHARLEVILLE HOTELS & TOURS




















                                  Studio
       THE ROCKS MOTEL  ¿¿¿¿                                  OUTBACK STARS & SECRETS
                                                   $
       74 Wills Street, Charleville (CTL)      From    225 *  Visit the Cosmos Observatory to view the sun through an especially designed solar
                                                              telescope. Take a guided tour of the Cosmos Centre and hold a shooting star. Learn
       MAP PAGE 87 REF. 4                                     why Pluto was kicked out of the planet club and be updated on the new discoveries
                                                              in the solar system. After lunch, tour the remains of the WWII Top Secret USA Airfield.
       ❖  The studios and rooms are suited to couples and families  Return to accommodation around 4pm.
       ❖  Rooms have verandahs                                In the evening travel to the Cosmos Observatory to view the beauty of the Outback
       ❖  The on-site restaurant specialises in Native Australian dishes  night sky through powerful telescopes.
                                                              Includes:
                                                              • Admission to Cosmos Centre
       Location: Across the road from the Charleville train station, with services and shops   • Private Observatory session
       a short walk away. Distances: Town centre 750m.        • Top Secret WWII tour • Astronomy By Day tour
       Property Features: Pool, Restaurant, Bar, Parking (free), Courtesy airport transfers,    • Light lunch • Return transfers from accommodation
       20 rooms.
       Room Features: Air-conditioning, Balcony, Tea/coffee making facilities, Ironing facilities,   Operator:   Cosmos Centre & Observatory
       Hair dryer, All rooms non smoking.                     Duration:  11 hours
       Max Capacity: Studio – 2, Family – 4.                  Departs:   Mon to Fri from Charleville at 10:15am
                                                              Family prices also available. Not suitable for children under 10 yrs.
                                                                                                 Adult   Child 10-14 yrs
                                                              1 Apr 20 – 31 Mar 21               $171 *    $125 *


                                                                                      $      * ^
                                                                                  From  399     per person twin share
                                                                                  3 DAYS | CHARLEVILLE TO CHARLEVILLE
                                                                                  TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
                                                                                  DEPARTS: Daily except Saturdays (Apr – Mar)

                                                                                  HIGHLIGHTS
                                                                                  •  Go stargazing at the Cosmos Centre observatory
                                                                                  •  Join a WWII tour of Charleville’s wartime history
                                                                                  •  Enjoy a self-guided tour around the town
                                                                                  INCLUDES
                                                                                  •  2 nights accommodation at The Rocks Motel
                                                                                  •  Meals as specified
                                                                                  •  Full day Outback Stars & Secrets tour
                                                                                  •  Top Secret WWII tour
                                                                                  •  Return transfers from Charleville Airport
                                                                                  ^Price valid 1 Apr 20 – 31 Mar 21.
       Cosmos Centre, Charleville, Queensland
       CHARLEVILLE STARS & SECRETS 3 DAYS
       Day 1: Charleville                   The tour visits the centre twice in one day. The first visit
       Arrive into Charleville and be transferred to The Rocks   is in the morning to view the sun through a specially
       Motel. If time permits, take a self-guided tour around the   designed telescope to see sunspots, solar flares and   Longreach
       town. Stay the next two nights in Charleville.  learn more about the only star visible during the day, the
       Day 2: Charleville (BL)              sun. During the evening, marvel at the clear night skies
       Charleville is home to the historically famous for the   to where distant stars, nebulae, galaxies and planets
       Cobb and Co, the Vortex Gun rainmaking experiment,   shine brightly.
       a secret WWII base and is also home to the world class   Day 3: Charleville (B)
       astronomy observatory ‘Cosmos Centre’.  Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
       With an expert guide, join the Top Secret WWII tour of   (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
       Charleville’s wartime history and discover the secrets
       of this vital airbase. Later, travel thousands of light
       years into space through powerful telescopes at the                                     2 Charleville
       Cosmos Centre and learn from passionate guides                                                         Roma
       who deliver astronomical information using ‘easy to
       understand’ terminology.                                                    START/FINISH


         *  Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
   96    travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.
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