4 Day Backpacker Outback Thrills Tour

AUD$750 pp (Ex Brisbane) 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS           TOUR CODE: (4DBPDDT)

Tour departs Brisbane every Friday 

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES YEAR ROUND.  MAX 16.

 Tour Highlights

•  Farm Stay

• Kayaking on the Warrego River
• Sandboarding down a massive dune
• Campfire dinner under the stars
• Walk the suspended footbridge
• Working sheep and cattle property
• Swim in an Artesian bore
• Learn to play the didgeridoo

Day 1 - Friday (D)

Depart Brisbane 07:30 on a Greyhound coach from the Greyhound terminal Roma Street Station Brisbane bound for Toowoomba.  Arrive in Toowoomba at 09:40 where you will be transferred onto the Coach Qld Coach service to Cunnamulla departing Toowoomba at 10:30.  On arrival in Cunnamulla you will be met by your guide taken to your night’s accommodation and given dinner.  After a big day of travel immerse yourself with larger-than-life characters and enjoy a beer and yarn with the locals and some traditional Aussie tucker at the Cunnamulla Bowling Club.  Overnight Cunnamulla camping in swag under the stars

Day 2 - Saturday (B, L, D)

After a big night with the locals you get to have a sleep in.  Wake naturally to the singing native birds and help yourself to a continental breakfast or wander to the Out the Back Australia headquarters for a cooked breakfast.  Once everyone is on the move we will head for the magnificent Warrego River to embark on a kayak journey along the windy banks lined with a canopy of ancient river gums, wildlife and birdlife.  Lunch will be at a secluded spot along the way under a shady Coolabah tree that the late Banjo Patterson made famous in his poetry.  The afternoon offers a couple of hour’s free time to do anything you like.  Push bikes are available if you fancy going for a ride.  For those that rested you could now be at an advantage as we head for the adrenalin rush of sandboarding and sledding down the massive natural dunes.  Tonight’s dinner will be a grand feed of roasted locally grown organic lamb and veg while you sit back with a cool drink and soak in the peaceful ambience.  Sit around the campfire and take the unique opportunity to master the ancient aboriginal art of playing the didgeridoo, watch the star filled skies or have a sing along.  Overnight Cunnamulla camping in swag under the stars

Day 3 - Sunday (B, L, D)

The morning commences with an early breakfast as we depart for the morning’s adventures at Rocky Station.  Another opportunity to stroll along the banks of the Warrego River on the “Wallaby Walk” so keep your eyes open and be quiet so you can spot one of these cute little fellas often seen at the water’s edge.  Act out your “Indiana Jones” fantasy and navigate your way across the 70 metre swinging footbridge, never before open to the public.  Arriving at the homestead, have morning tea and relish in the friendly country hospitality offered by station owners Chris and Mike Webster.  After leaving Rocky we head for Charlotte Plains farmstay where you will meet station owners Robyn and Reid Russell who will personally show you this magnificent property with the bore head where you will camp tonight.  There will be many photo opportunities as you look at the spectacular sunset with the historical “Turnworth” bore in the foreground.  With natures mineral rich artesian waters at your disposal why not jump in relax and soak up all the goodness of the warm artesian waters in natures very own spa bath.  Tonight you will be served culinary delights in a magnificent outback setting.  You will enjoy the evening sitting around the camp fire sharing a yarn with station owners, Robyn and Reid about their journeys and experiences and listening to some great bush poetry.  Overnight Farm Stay camping in swag "Charlotte Plains"

Day 4 - Monday (B)

Rise early for breakfast before bidding a fond farewell to your hosts Robyn & Ried before departing for the Charlotte Plains mail box where you will board the coach for your return trip to Brisbane.  Depart Charlotte Plains Mail Box 06:15 and arrive in Toowoomba at 16:00, connect to Greyhound service depart Toowoomba 17:00 and arrive in Brisbane 18:40  That concludes your outback adventure!

 “I keep thinking about all my Outback adventures and I want to get back on the plane and head straight back again!  Thank you again for all your generosity and hospitality – I truly appreciated the fabulous time you gave me”.

Meals – All meals are provided on the tour including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner each day as outlined in the itinerary.  Special dietary requirements can be accommodated please confirm at time of booking.

Transfers/Entries  – Collection  to and from accommodation included daily.  All entries are included as per itinerary.

Accommodation – All accommodation on the tour is camping in a swag under the stars in a good mix of natural bushland settings and camping grounds.  Swags and bedding provided.  All site fees included.

Travel – Travel to and from Cunnamulla on Greyhound / Coach Qld ex Brisbane is included in the price.  Travel during the tour is included in our mini coach.

All tour participants receive a FREE Outback Survival Pack including:  Hat, t-shirt, fly veil, water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, travel diary, post cards, pens, sling bag Valued at over $200.