Outback Ensemble 9 - Day Backpacker Tour
AUD$1450 pp (Ex Sydney) 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS TOUR CODE: (9DBPDDTSYD)
Tour departs Brisbane every Tuesday
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES WEEKLY YEAR ROUND. NO MIN NUMBERS. MAX 16.
AUD$1350 pp (Ex Brisbane) 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS TOUR CODE: (9DBPDDT)
Tour departs Brisbane every Wednesday
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES WEEKLY YEAR ROUND. NO MIN NUMBERS. MAX 16.
Tour Highlights
- Farm Stay
- Opal fossicking
- Sandboarding down the massive dunes
- Kayak on the Warrego River
- Walk the “Indiana Jones” style swinging footbridge
- Working sheep & cattle property
- Swim in an Artesian bore
- Sunset boat cruise on the Warrego
- Campfire dinner under the stars
- Aussie “Pub Crawl”
- See native bird and wildlife
Tuesday (D)
07:10 Depart Sydney Tuesday on CountryLink, arrive Bourke 18:46, dinner, overnight in Bourke. 09:30 Wednesday take in-house coach transfer to Cunnamulla, free afternoon, overnight in Cunnamulla.
Day 1 - Wednesday (D)
07:30 Depart Brisbane 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 and arriving Cunnamulla 19:45. Dinner and settle in your accommodation on arrival. Overnight Cunnamulla camping in swag under the stars.
Day 2 - Thursday (B, L, D)
Depart for the heritage town of Eulo, browse local galleries, enjoy a couple of beers at the Eulo Queen Hotel before heading out to Yowah where you will camp tonight. Yowah is the only place in the world you can find a type of opal called a Yowah Nut. Overnight Yowah camping in swag under the stars.
Day 3 - Friday (B, L, D)
Tour Yowah with a local including the Bluff. Fossick for your very own Yowah Nut a special type of opal that can only be found at Yowah. Depart for Cunnamulla mid afternoon and 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 4 - 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 5 - 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 6 - Monday (B, L, D)
See an abundance of bird and wildlife all in its natural environment. You will learn to make “Billy Tea” and “Damper” from a true blue Aussie. Enjoy the wide open spaces, clean green air and the great hospitality on a property almost the size of Singapore.
Overnight Farm Stay camping in swag "Charlotte Plains".
Day 7 - Tuesday (B, L, D)
Depart Charlotte Plains for Cunnamulla, take a historical town tour and visit local industry including state of the art organic farming. Sit back relax and enjoy a sunset boat cruise on the Warrego River with a local. You will see lots of bird and wildlife as you soak up the tranquil ambience. Tonight’s dinner will be a grand feed while you sit back with a cool drink and enjoy the local entertainment.
Overnight Cunnamulla camping in swag under the stars.
Day 8 - Wednesday (B)
05:00 visitors from Sydney commence return trip to Sydney (arrives 20:49). For others, watch history unfold as you partake in a historic cemetery tour finding out about some of our past legends. Then have your final evening enjoying the characters as you complete an Aussie pub crawl at all the local’s watering holes. Overnight Cunnamulla camping in swag under the stars.
Day 9 - Thursday (B)
06:00 Visitors from Brisbane rise early for breakfast before bidding a fond farewell depart Cunnamulla at 06:45 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!
SPECIAL EVENT TOURS
Plan your outback adventure around one of the unique special events that take place in our region each year
6 – 13 APRIL 2011
11 – 18 APRIL 2012
10 – 17 APRIL 2013
4 – 12 MAY 2011
9 – 17 MAY 2012
8 – 16 MAY 2013
- CUNNAMULLA FELLA FESTIVAL
10 – 18 NOVEMBER 2010
NOVEMBER 2011
NOVEMBER 2012
NOVEMBER 2013
What’s Included
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.
