Meals: Morning Tea, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we depart early from Toowoomba to begin our 12-day Outback Explorer adventure. Our first stop will be Chinchilla, where we’ll take a break for morning tea. This is a chance to stretch our legs, enjoy a refreshment and take in the atmosphere of this Western Downs community before continuing our journey west. We then continue to Miles, where we’ll visit the local museum. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of Miles and the surrounding Western Downs region, including its pioneering heritage, agricultural development, early settlement and the people who helped shape the community. Following our museum visit, we’ll enjoy lunch in Miles. After lunch, we continue our journey towards Roma, enjoying the changing scenery as we travel further into Queensland’s Outback. We arrive in Roma, a historic town in the Maranoa Region, often described as the gateway to Queensland’s Outback. We’ll check into our accommodation and have some time to relax before this evening’s activities. Evening – Roma Rigger Night Show Tonight, we’ll experience the entertaining and dramatic Roma Rigger night show, bringing the characters, stories and history of the region to life. Dinner will be served at our accommodation.
Overnight: Roma – Night 1 of 2 DAY 2 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, a local guide will join us for a guided exploration of Roma.

We’ll discover the town’s history, agricultural heritage, natural environment and evolution into one of Queensland’s important Outback communities. Our guide will share stories about the people, places and events that have shaped Roma. After our morning tour, we’ll farewell our guide and enjoy lunch. Afternoon – Station Experience After lunch, we’ll visit a local station. This experience provides an insight into modern Australian agriculture, including farming techniques, environmental management and the relationship between agriculture and the coal seam gas industry. We’ll have the opportunity to learn about the realities of life and work on an Australian cattle property. Evening – Dinner at a Local Property This evening, we’ll travel to a beautiful 55-acre property just outside Roma for a special dinner. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and hospitality of the Outback before returning to our accommodation.

Overnight: Roma

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we leave Roma and continue west towards Tambo. Mitchell Great Artesian Spa. Our journey takes us to Mitchell, a small Western Queensland town famous for its connection to the Great Artesian Basin. We’ll stop at the Mitchell Great Artesian Spa, where there will be an opportunity to relax and enjoy a refreshing dip. Morning tea will also be provided. The Great Artesian Basin is one of Australia’s great natural features and has played an important role in the development of Outback communities. Afternoon – Tambo We continue towards Tambo, enjoying the changing scenery as the landscape becomes increasingly characteristic of the Queensland Outback. Arrive in Tambo and settle into our accommodation.

Overnight: Tambo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we continue our Outback journey from Tambo to Longreach. Longreach is one of Queensland’s best-known Outback towns and is strongly associated with Australia's pioneering history, aviation heritage and legendary Outback spirit. After arriving in Longreach, we’ll check into our accommodation and have some time to relax. Evening – Sunset Cruise This evening, we’ll enjoy a memorable sunset cruise. As the sun drops across the Outback landscape, the colours of the sky and surrounding country create a spectacular setting. It’s the perfect way to begin our three-night stay in Longreach.

Overnight: Longreach

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is devoted to exploring Longreach and experiencing its pioneering heritage. We’ll enjoy the Cobb & Co experience, discovering the important role that horse-drawn coaches played in connecting remote Australian communities. Learn about the people, transport, communication and challenges faced by early settlers travelling across the Outback. Station Experience We’ll also visit a local station to experience life on the land. This provides an opportunity to learn about the traditions of Outback stations, modern agricultural practices and the challenges of managing large rural properties. Enjoy dinner before returning to our accommodation.

Overnight: Longreach

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we continue exploring the rich history and heritage of Longreach, with visits to two of the region’s iconic attractions. After breakfast, we’ll visit the Qantas Founders Museum. Discover the remarkable story of Qantas and its pioneering beginnings in Outback Queensland. We’ll explore historic aircraft, aviation displays and stories of the people who helped establish one of Australia’s most famous airlines. We’ll enjoy lunch before continuing our afternoon of exploration.
Afternoon – Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame This afternoon, we’ll visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Discover the stories and traditions of the Australian stockman and learn about the people, animals and experiences that have shaped life in the Australian Outback. Through exhibitions and displays, we’ll explore Australia’s rural heritage and gain a deeper appreciation of the pioneering spirit of the people who lived and worked across the country. Evening – Dinner at the Accommodation After a full day of exploring Longreach, we’ll return to our accommodation to relax.
Tonight, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner at the accommodation.

It will be our final evening in Longreach before we depart tomorrow for our special three-night stay at Toogunna Plains Farmstay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we leave Longreach and travel towards Toogunna Plains Farmstay.
Along the way, we’ll visit Stonehenge, enjoying the landscape and history of this small Outback community for lunch. We then continue towards Toogunna Plains. Arriving at Toogunna Plains, we begin our special three-night Outback Farmstay.
Toogunna Plains is a fourth-generation sheep and cattle property covering approximately 130,000 acres. We’ll check into our beautifully appointed ensuite cabins and have time to settle in. Dinner Under the Stars. Tonight, we’ll enjoy an alfresco dinner in the homestead garden beneath the Outback sky.

Overnight: Toogunna Plains

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up surrounded by the vast and beautiful Outback landscape. Enjoy a delicious gourmet cooked breakfast. Join our hosts for a morning station tour. Discover what life is really like on a large Australian sheep and cattle property and learn about the challenges, rewards and traditions of life on the land. Lunch & Free Time After lunch, enjoy free time to relax. Take a walk, enjoy the surroundings, photograph the landscape or simply unwind and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the property. Sunset Drinks & Canapés As the sun begins to set, enjoy drinks and canapés overlooking the spectacular red sandhills. Evening – Firepit & Stargazing Tonight we’ll enjoy another fabulous dinner. After dinner, gather around the firepit for marshmallow toasting and stargazing. With minimal light pollution, the Outback provides an extraordinary setting for viewing the night sky.

Overnight: Toogunna Plains

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is our final full day at Toogunna Plains and another wonderful day of Outback experiences.
Morning – Country Cooking or Station Experience Start the morning with a wonderful country cooking demonstration with Fiona, where we’ll discover some of the traditional flavours and cooking techniques of the region.

Alternatively, guests can join Adam for another opportunity to explore the property and experience more of life on this vast sheep and cattle station.

Lunch - Enjoy lunch at Toogunna Plains before we head out for our afternoon excursion. Afternoon – Eromanga Natural History Museum - We’ll travel to Eromanga to visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum. Discover the fascinating prehistoric history of the region and learn about Australia’s remarkable dinosaur discoveries.

We’ll enjoy a guided tour, fossil demonstrations and a multimedia presentation.
The museum tells the story of Australia’s largest dinosaur, which lived more than 95 million years ago. Evening – Taste of the Outback Dinner, Eromanga Following our museum experience, we’ll enjoy an exclusive five-course “Taste of the Outback” dinner in Eromanga. This special dining experience celebrates local produce, Outback flavours and the unique character of the region. After dinner, we’ll return to Toogunna Plains for our final night at the Farmstay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we farewell our hosts Fiona and Adam and leave Toogunna Plains.
We travel towards Quilpie, where our local guide will join us for a town tour. We’ll discover the history and character of this fascinating Outback community.
Highlights include, St Finbarr’s Opal Altar, Powerhouse Museum, Quilpie museums, Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre. We’ll have time to explore the town and learn about its famous connection with Queensland boulder opals. After lunch, we continue to Charleville. On arrival, we’ll visit the historic Hotel Corones. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the hotel’s fascinating history and its important place in Charleville’s story. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the WWII Secret Base. Discover the important role Charleville played during World War II and learn about the American and Australian forces stationed in the region.

Evening – Cosmos Centre - After an early dinner, we’ll head to the Cosmos Centre for Twilight Stargazing.
Using powerful telescopes, we’ll explore the night sky and learn about astronomy.
Important: Outback nights in August can be very cold. Warm clothing, a jacket and beanie are recommended.

Overnight: Charleville

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Morning – Bilby Centre

After breakfast, we’ll visit the Bilby Centre in Charleville for a fascinating wildlife experience. We’ll learn more about the endangered bilby and the important conservation work being undertaken to protect this unique Australian native animal. After our visit, we’ll farewell Charleville and begin our journey towards St George. Charleville to Morven - We’ll travel through the beautiful Outback landscape towards Morven, enjoying the changing scenery and taking in the vast open landscapes of Western Queensland. We’ll stop in Morven lunch. This historic Outback township provides a relaxed opportunity to enjoy lunch, stretch our legs and experience a little of the local community before continuing our journey. Afternoon – Morven to St George After lunch, we’ll continue towards St George. On arrival, we’ll visit River Sands Wines, where we’ll enjoy a vineyard tour and wine tasting in the relaxed garden setting. Sunset River Cruise. Later in the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a beautiful Sunset River Cruise on the Balonne River. The river provides stunning views as the sun sets, with the changing colours of the sky creating a spectacular backdrop over the surrounding landscape. Evening – St George After the cruise, we’ll return to our accommodation and enjoy a delightful dinner. This will be our final evening of the Outback Explorer Tour, before travelling back towards Toowoomba tomorrow.

Overnight: St George

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Today marks the final day of our Outback Explorer adventure. After breakfast, we begin our journey back towards Toowoomba. Thallon – Painted Grain Silos Our first major stop is Thallon, where we’ll see the impressive painted grain silos known as “The Watering Hole.” The enormous mural celebrates the Thallon district and surrounding landscape. We continue to Goondiwindi, located on the banks of the Macintyre River. Here we’ll stop for lunch.
Yelarbon – Painted Silos - After lunch, we travel to Yelarbon to see its spectacular painted grain silos, part of the Australian Art Silo Trail. Return to Toowoomba - We then make our way back to Toowoomba.
Our 12-day Outback Explorer Tour concludes with wonderful memories of Queensland's Outback – from historic towns and pioneering stories to cattle stations, dinosaurs, aviation, opals, sunsets and spectacular Outback skies.
Tour concludes: Toowoomba