Dinosaur Country – Outback Queensland Rail Adventure View Basket

Let train travel inspire your imagination

BRISBANE | LONGREACH | WINTON | RICHMOND | CHARTERS TOWERS | TOWNSVILLE | 31 August - 10 September 2021

"The trains in any country contain the essential paraphernalia of the culture …"
Paul Theroux – The Great Railway Bazaar

Join railway expert and celebrated tour leader Chris Harding on this special-themed adventure from Brisbane to the Dinosaur country in the heart of Queensland and back to the Coral Coast at Townsville. The journey offers a variety of experiences, combining highlights from Railway Adventures' other Queensland tours with new destinations and a swag of interesting experiences.

It’s hard to imagine Outback Queensland as an inland sea surrounded by lush steamy forests of Cycads, Ferns and oversized Lichens. It’s equally hard to imagine giant lumbering dinosaurs herding across the landscape with vicious carnivorous Theropods hot on their heels and seas teaming with strange primitive sharks and monstrous Kronosaurs, 10-metre-long killers, unique to the region.

The ancient history of Queensland is even more surreal as you wander the chiselled dry, dusty, weather worn landscape that greets you today. The world is a dynamic place and a tour that explores more than just the recent history of this land is bound to stimulate your imagination.

From the striking new museums such as the wonderful ‘Age of Dinosaurs’ at Winton and the Lark Quarry, the largest dinosaur run in the world, to the story of the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island and the rural and mining heritage of places like Longreach, Winton and Charters Towers.

While you’ll be entranced by the unique palaeontology, you will also delight in the variety to be had on this special adventure by classic overnight sleeper train to Australia’s inland sea and crystal coast.

Highlights

• Overnight journey on the Spirit of the Outback in first-class sleepers with dinner, breakfast and lunch next day provided
• Visit the Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum
• Soak up the wonders of the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument
• The services of your special driver/guide Viki for most of the journey
• Explore exceptional Dinosaur museums in Winton, Richmond and Hughenden
• Special evening fossil digs and paleo themed dinner at the Age of Dinosaurs
• Soak up the old gold story and stamper battery display at Charters Towers
• Explore tropical Townsville with visits to Reef HQ Aquarium and Magnetic Island
• A gentle pace, many meals and the best accommodation available on tour

About Railway Adventures

The joy of travel is not confined to the destination. How you travel is a large and rich part of the experience. Railway Adventures offers a truly unique perspective on some of the world’s most spectacular holiday destinations, with the confidence that the journey will be just as magical and memorable as what you find at the end of the line.

• Unique itineraries — each itinerary has been meticulously developed by a team of expert travellers with many years’ experience, an intimate knowledge of the destination, and with great cultural awareness. You are guaranteed to experience the best that each destination has to offer.
• Authentic local experiences — whether it’s a little-known yet impressive steam railway, a small boutique hotel or an authentic restaurant, you can be sure of experiencing something special on these tours.
• Expert local guides and operators — Railway Adventures employs local guides to share their passion and knowledge of the places they call home, while partners on the ground provide the best possible support and backup all the way.
• Small group sizes — a small number of guests per trip guarantees an intimate experience with less time spent queuing, more time with your guide, and better access to sightseeing destinations.
• Fully escorted – tour leaders are experienced and capable, entertaining and considerate, and together with local guides have your needs well covered. They help with everything along the way, providing peace of mind, and enabling you to relax and enjoy the journey. And you’ll find them jolly good company, to boot!
• Customer satisfaction — Railway Adventures' testimonials speak for themselves. Customer satisfaction ratings show that over 97% would recommend Railway Adventures to others.

ON THE RAILS

Variety is the spice of life on the rails and that is what you’ll get in spades with Railway Adventures. Character-filled, zig-zagging railways of Sri Lanka, opulent hotels on wheels in India and South Africa, steam heritage trains in some of the most staggeringly beautiful parts of the world, dinky little carriages in outback Queensland, bullet trains in Japan— if it travels on a rail track, Railway Adventures is there!

OFF THE RAILS

It’s not just the trains, boats and planes; it’s the warm, comfortable beds at night, the culinary delights, the immersion in a new culture and the people you meet that makes travelling so enjoyable. Railway Adventures strives to create the most intriguing and memorable itineraries, with hand-picked hotels, restaurants, local guides and cultural experiences to make sure you experience the best possible rail journey in a safe, comfortable and pleasurable way.