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Thursday – (L,AT,D)
08:00 – Brisbane domestic airport check in at the Skytrans Airlines desk. Check in will close 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
09:00 – Your Skytrans Airlines flight departs Brisbane on a Dash 8 aircraft. Fully staffed with an on board attendant offering the best service and facilities this will be the greatest airborne experience of your life. The flight path takes in the Great Dividing Range and magnificent Darling Downs grazing country. The ever changing countryside highlights the vastness of the outback and the tough conditions of the land. On entry to Charleville airport you will fly over many channels and the Warrego river system providing a bird’s eye view of the district.
11:20 – On arrival at Charleville airport you will be greeted and welcomed by your friendly Out the Back Australia tour guide before departing on our in house transfer service to the heritage town of Cunnamulla. During the journey you can enjoy some commentary and expect to see lots of wildlife. Approximately half way on your journey you will visit the small rail siding of Wyandra and have a cold beer at the historical Gladstone Hotel. This is also an opportunity to use the restroom facilities. On arrival in Cunnamulla we will take you to the Club Hotel Cunnamulla where you can settle in, enjoy a late lunch and prepare for the adventures ahead. Dinner tonight is in our Al La Carte restaurant and you simply choose from the menu.
Overnight Club Hotel Cunnamulla, Luxury Boutique Accommodation.
Friday – Day 1 (B,MT,L,AT,D)
Rise at your leisure and enjoy a full buffet breakfast. Kayak tour of the Warrego River creates the opportunity to relax and unwind while exploring the magnificent wildlife and birdlife. Enjoy lunch then some free time until train passengers arrive to join the tour.
14:35 – The new passengers will arrival in Cunnamulla and all will be welcomed by the friendly staff at Out the Back Australia and introduced before being offered a delicious High Tea. Once everyone is settled into their luxury boutique accommodation for the tour it's time to relax and head for the Bowls club to meet the locals and enjoy a game of barefoot bowls and traditional Aussie tucker.
Overnight Club Hotel Cunnamulla, Luxury Boutique Accommodation..
Saturday - Day 2 (B,MT,L,AT,D)
Start the day with a beautiful buffet breakfast before embarking on a tour of Cunnamulla and huge scale local industry developments. Learn how Cunnamulla came to be and what is making this small town in the outback tick today. Late afternoon it's time to depart for the magnificent Warrego River where you can sit back, relax and become surrounded by nature as you cruise the coffee coloured waters with a local. Expect to see lots of birdlife, wildlife and then an amazing outback sunset to cap off a great afternoon.
Overnight Club Hotel Cunnamulla, Luxury Boutique Accommodation..
Sunday - Day 3 (B,MT,L,AT,D)
Start the day with a smile and light breakfast then drive south to Rocky Station where you will be greeted by the owners. On arrival take a casual stroll along the Wallaby Nature Walk looking for tiny wallabies that make homes along the water’s edge. Walk the 70mtr suspended swinging footbridge over the Warrego River at Rocky Station. When you get to the other side there will be delicious treats to enjoy with the station owners who will welcome you into their home. Over a magnificent morning tea owners will talk about the four generations of Webster’s to make Rocky home. Enjoy a few hours free time and relax before dinner.Overnight Club Hotel Cunnamulla, Luxury Boutique Accommodation.
Monday - Day 4 (B,MT,L,AT,D)
Rise to a hearty buffet breakfast before we depart to a working sheep and cattle property. Today you will get to experience life on a farm stay visit and tour the property to experience some amazing country and nature unique to this part of the world. After a long day full of culture and adventure we head back to Cunnamulla for a good night’s sleep.
Overnight Club Hotel Cunnamulla, Luxury Boutique Accommodation.
Tuesday - Day 5 (B,MT,L,AT,D)
06:00 - Rise early and enjoy a full buffet breakfast before departing to Yowah the only place in the world you can find a type of opal called a "Yowah Nut". Be amazed as you travel around the town with a local miner and hear the stories of the past and present miners all exploring for the perfect stone. Take a mine tour then get cracking some nuts of your own with the guidance of a long term miner who will help you cut and polish your find. With your own opal in hand late afternoon depart for the heritage town of Eulo where you can experience the mud springs and a tour of the town before departing for Cunnamulla for another magnificent dinner. (Mud bath is an optional extra and we recommend you book this amazing experience Extra $65p.p)
Overnight Club Hotel Cunnamulla, Luxury Boutique Accommodation.
Wednesday - Day 6 (B,MT,L)
You can have a sleep in today as you have been given a late check out! Enjoy your last buffet breakfast and pack your bags as you head off on your last journey around Cunnamulla. Go back 100 million years in time in the Artesian Time Tunnel and learn all about the Artesian Basin and how its discovery opened up this area to settlers. Browse through the museum visit the local shops and enjoy a hearty lunch before bidding your new mates a fond farewell. Ends 12:00.
Cunnamulla Airport Transfer (in-house)
12:15 - Depart Cunnamulla for Cunnamulla airport where you will be checked in for your flight. Check in will close 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
13:15 Flight departs Cunnamulla on a Dash 8 aircraft arriving Brisbane domestic airport 16:15. Fully staffed with an on board attendant offering the best service and facilities this will be the greatest airborne experience of your life. On departure from Cunnamulla you will fly over many channels and the Warrego river system providing you with a bird’s eye view of what you have experienced on your adventure tour. The ever changing countryside highlights the vastness of the outback and the tough conditions of the land. Of particular interest is the view of large scale cotton production and grape vineyards clearly visible as your flight lands in St George. Within a few minutes you are back in the air travelling towards Toowoomba. The flight path takes in the Great Dividing Range and magnificent Darling Downs grazing country. Landing in Toowoomba for a number of minutes passengers will board the aircraft and you will set off on your journey to your final destination of Brisbane. Arrival time Brisbane 16:15.
“I had no idea what to expect but this has been the adventure of a lifetime and exceeded all expectations ... I’ve had a great time, eaten gorgeous food and taken amazing photos. I have met so many interesting people and made friends who I truly hope will be friends for life. I will never forget Cunnamulla and all of the people who made me feel so welcome. I will be leaving a piece of me here when I leave.”
