Tuesday 20 September
Depart Brisbane on the Spirit of the Outback rail journey. Enjoy 24 hours of relaxed pleasure that transports you over 1,300 kilometres from Brisbane to Longreach, gateway to the Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame, the Qantas Founders Museum and the Outback Heritage Centre. Overnight Spirit of the Outback.
Wednesday 21 September
Arrive Longreach at 6.00pm then join the rail/coach connection to Winton, where AB (Banjo) Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda in 1895. We will arrive at WintonTent City around 8.00pm. We recommend that you purchase dinner on the train before arriving in Longreach. Alternatively, there will be food venues operating at the Festival. Outback Festival is known for its unique and quirky outback events showcasing the Outback way of life. Tonight kick back and relax with the nightly live entertainment featuring the best of Aussie Entertainers. We recommend that you purchase dinner on the train before arriving in Longreach. Overnight Winton Tent City*
Thursday 22 September (B, D)
Enjoy breakfast in Tent City before joining in the daily activities on offer at Outback Festival. Our tour coach will be available to transfer you between venues every day. Today’s activities include the Outback Iron Man/Iron Woman events, Wool bale rolling, plus a host of workshops on whip cracking, indigenous art & music, and children’s circus. Tonight you’re in for a real treat when you join in this terrific event, ‘Aussie legends – a night of music and fine dining.’ Savour a delicious three course meal with refreshments (beer, soft drink or tea & coffee) while being entertained by Aussie sports legends and great music. Overnight Winton Tent City*
Friday 23 September (B)
Start the day with a good breakfast before experiencing a full day of activities included in the ‘Outback Friday Spectacular’ event. Featuring the Australian Dunny Derby, World Crayfish Derby Race Meeting where patrons can join the Royale Crustacean Racing Club for a Chicken & Champagne Lunch, Outback Iron Man and Iron Woman events, Whip Cracking Championships, Australia's Strongest Man challenge, Children's events, Meggsie Cart Racing, Food Stalls, 2 x music stages, Night concert featuring guest artist Adam Harvey and other Aussie entertainers. Purchase your lunch and dinners at the many food venues in and around the event site. Overnight Winton Tent City*
Saturday 24 September (B)
After breakfast it’s your choice of option activities to include the Performing Poets Awards Finals, Truckies Reunion (featuring heritage trucks, working machinery and memorabilia); Music/Dance/Art workshops featuring Aboriginal, Torres Strait & PNG Mud Men; Day-Night Mardi Gras; Outback Festival Cycling tour; Grand Parade Spectacular; Kids Entertainment and much more….. Purchase your lunch and dinners at the many food venues in and around the event site. Overnight Winton Tent City*
Sunday 25 September (B)
Enjoy a final breakfast at your Tent City home before bidding farewell to your Outback Festival community. We will depart Tent City at 8.30am and travel back to Longreach for your return flight to Brisbane (additional cost). Time in Longreach to experience the stories behind the dawn of aviation at the Qantas Founders Museum. Board your return flight to Brisbane after an action packed short break in the outback!
| RETAIL COST Per Person |
Twin share |
Sole use |
Child (12yrs & under) |
| Ground content Winton/Longreach |
$630 |
$721 |
$416 |
Note: Please add applicable rail fares from Brisbane to Winton and from Longreach to Brisbane.
Entry to the Aussie Legends dinner can be pre-purchased for an additional $120 per adult.
Subject to Availability and Change. Min of 15 passengers required to operate.
Ground Content Only.
Valid from 20 September 2011– 25 September 2011
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TENT CITY
* Tent City is designed to take the hassle out of camping with modern tents already erected for patrons upon their arrival. Staff will be available on-site to assist patrons. These modern 2-3 person tents are carpeted, fully screened, have fold-up beds and mattresses and are fitted with an internal light. Guests only need to bring (sleeping bags, pillows etc.) towels, folding chairs & personal requirements. Breakfast will be provided on site. Hot showers, toilets & communal tea/coffee making facilities are provided, and a large covered shade area to relax under after a big day’s entertainment. ‘Snooza Paddy’s’will be its own thriving community for the duration of the Outback Festival.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS:
Visit the Outback Aussie Tours Website
http://www.outbackaussietours.com.au/default.asp?contentID=14
