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Life in the Outback
- Overnight journeys on The Westlander in a first class sleeper from Brisbane to Charleville (and return) with connecting coach travel to Cunnamulla
- 1 night at Nardoo Station, situated north of Cunnamulla
- 1 night in Cunnamulla
- 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners including a camp oven dinner under the stars
- Guided tour of Nardoo Station, visit a local cotton farm and Melrose grape farm
- Tour of Glencoe Station, inspecting sheep yards, shearing sheds and real life demonstrations of shearing, working dogs, wool handling, wool pressing bale branding and weighing.
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Departs: Tuesdays from Brisbane
Whet your appetite for outback life when you experience first-hand the expansive countryside and hard work required on Nardoo Station’s cattle and sheep property and a nearby cotton farm. You’ll be mesmerised by the clear night skies and bright, sparkling stars as you enjoy a naturally-heated artesian spa at the end of the day.
Your brief exposure to life on the land ensures you value the artistic works of artists at the Stephanie Mills Gallery before the final satisfaction of enjoying the uncomplicated and delicious tastes of a traditional billy tea and damper.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Brisbane aboard The Westlander bound for Charleville.
Day 2
Arrive in Charleville and meet your coach transfer to Cunnamulla. Staying at Nardoo Station Outback Spa resort, soak up the warm hospitality and enjoy a late night therapeutic spa in the artesian waters under a blanket of stars. (D)
Day 3
Tour this 110,000 acre sheep and cattle property. Travel to Hortonvale and visit a local cotton farm. Tonight, see the heart and beauty of the bush on show at the Stephanie Mills Gallery. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Enjoy a tour of Melrose Station grape farm and tuck into billy tea and damper at Glencoe Station. Travel back to Charleville to meet The Westlander for your first class rail journey back to Brisbane. (B,L)
Day 5
Arrive in Brisbane.
Price per person from
Twin share
Standard: $1476
Australian Senior Card Holders: #$1386
Single Supplement additional: $40
Conditions
Minimum numbers required for tour to operate.
# Concession rates apply. To qualify for concesison rates an Australian Senior Card holder must present a valid Australian Senior Card at the time of booking and must be valid for the dates of travel.
How to Book
To book or enquire on this package, simply submit your details via our Package Request Form or call our Traveltrain Holidays consultants on 1300 131 722.
Validity Period
01 April 2008 - 31 March 2009
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