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Dig Tree Noccundra Thargomindah Sturt NP

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Mount Lonsda Station

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the outback aussie tours experience E xpert Local Guides: trained to Savannah Guides standards with an in-depth local knowledge and passion for the Outback 9 8% Customer Satisfaction is a result of our commitment to delivering high quality tours Focused on small group touring and high value experiences

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to the remoteness of many of our destinations, we ensure that our touring itineraries are packed with inclusions Our

close working relationships with outback communities means that our passengers benefit from specially negotiated group entry deals and exclusive experiences Home

baked treats and fresh fruit are a feature of our onboard hospitality Exclusive dinners and Sunset Happy Hours build camaraderie and memorable moments

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Our Custom-Built Vehicles, designed for maximum comfort and safety, meet the specific operational conditions in the Outback featuring: Reclining seats with generous leg room, footrests and lap-sash seat belts Velour

carpeted interior for a sound-proofed comfortable ride F ully ducted air-conditioning designed for our Outback conditions Onboard

rest room in 4WD vehicle and touring coach T elevision, CD and DVD entertainment R oad Cam offering wide angle, real-time viewing S atellite phone communication and UHF radio Advanced

safety features Comprehensive

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: “We enjoyed everyth ing on this trip but the Australian Age of Dinosaurs and the accompanying dinner were among the best exp eriences we have had any where. Lark Quarry rated highly too, as did the Strathmore Station tour where the information we received added greatly to our understanding of the workings of a sheep and cat tle pro per ty.”

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Enjoy Strathmore Station Tour

5 Day Explore Outback Longreach Stay 4 nights in longreach and join a selection of independent day tours and activities.

Departures :

Most Sunday Longreach/Lo s ngre Between 01 Ap ach r and 31 Oct 2014

Inclusions 4 nights en suite motel accommodation 4 Continental Breakfasts 1 x $40 dinner voucher per person Drover's Sunset Cruise Legends & Larrikins Dinner and Show

Prices - per person (land only)

Ilfracombe Tour

$699*

Strathmore Station Smoko Tour

Twin Share

Entry to Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame Entry to Qantas Founders Museum

$999

Sole Use

$420 Child

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Majestic Carisbrooke Scenic Station Tour

5 day winton wanderer package Stay 3 nights in historic Winton and 1 night in Longreach and join a selection of independent day tours and activities.

Departures :

Most Sunday s Longreach/Lo ngreach betw een 01 Apr and 31 Oct 2014

Inclusions Scheduled Rail/Coach transfer Longreach to Winton 3 nights en suite accommodation in Winton 1 nights en suite accommodation in Longreach Carisbrooke Station and Dinosar Stampede at Lark Quarry Tour (with lunch) Entry to Waltzing Matilda Centre Australian Age of Dinosaurs Tour Coach transfer to Longreach

Prices - per person (land only) $899* Twin Share

$1045

Legends & Larrikins Dinner and Show

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* Terms & Conditions: These packages are per person, twin share and subject to availability. The Explore Outback Longreach lead in price includes accommodation at Jumbuck Motel. Upgrade to the Longreach Motor Inn for additional charge. The Winton Wanderer package includes accommodation at either the North Gregory Hotel or Matilda Motel.

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ALSO BUSH CHRISTMAS ON THE THOMSON RIVER FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST TANIA KERNAGHAN

5 day tour de parting most Sunday s 6 day tour de parting most Wedne sdays

5 Day Outback Getaway Departure Date: 22 June 2014 only 6 Day Outback Getaway Departure Date: 25 June 2014 only Drover’s Sunset Cruise and Legends & Larrikins Live Show

Outback Getaway DAY 1: SUNDAY (D)

Highlights Camden Park Station Sunset Tour Longreach School of Distance Education Tour

Welcome to Longreach! You will be met and transferred to your accommodation with free time to relax and settle in. Join a late afternoon Camden Park Station Sunset Tour - a perfect start to your Outback Getaway.

Qantas Founders Museum and Jet Tour

Accommodation Longreach - Abajaz Motor Inn

Fully Licensed Drover’s Sunset Cruise on the M.V. Explorer

Strathmore Station Smoko Tour Dr Bruce Yeates Memorial Cottage Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Stockman's Show

DAY 2: MONDAY (B)

Table Service Campfire Dinner with Legends & Larrikins Live Show

Witness a 'totally different way of schooling' at Longreach School of Distance Education. Wander the Qantas Founders Museum and step inside the 747 and 707 jets on an interpretive tour.

Accommodation Longreach - Abajaz Motor Inn

Winton Town Tour and Waltzing Matilda Centre entry Australian Age of Dinosaurs Tour

DAY 3: TUESDAY (B,D) A morning Strathmore Station Smoko Tour for an insider's view into life on the land. Visit the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and enjoy the Outback Stockman's Show. Relax on the Drover's Sunset Cruise and be entertained by the Legends & Larrikins Live Dinner and Show.

Accommodation Longreach - Abajaz Motor Inn

DAY 4: WEDNESDAY (B,L,D) A day trip to historic Winton today. Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs for a top-class interpretive tour of the laboratory and collection room. Explore the Waltzing Matilda Centre - the only museum in the world dedicated to a song.

Early Emu Saver Alert Australian Age of Dinosaurs Guides

6 Days

Save $150 per couple

valid on 6 April 2014, 20 April 2014

Inclusions

Departing most Wednesdays: Please ask your Travel Agent for a full itinerary Accommodation on the 6 Day Outback Getaway is at the Longreach Tourist Park self-contained cabins.

4 nights en suite accommodation 3 Continental Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners All entry fees/attractions as specified Savannah Guides Master Operator

Early Emu Saver Alert Save $150 per couple

Driver/Guide

valid on 16 April 2014 only

Accommodation Longreach - Abajaz Motor Inn

DAY 5: THURSDAY Your Outback Queensland adventure comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to your homeward bound connections. (Breakfast not included on this day).

Prices - land only (6 days) p/person

$1099

Twin Share

$1365 Sole Use

$669

Triple Share

Prices - land only (5 days) p/person

$999

Twin Share

$1222 Sole Use

$599 Child

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TOWNSVILLE

MACKAY WINTON 2

Carisbrooke Station

Australian Age Of Dinosaurs

ROCKHAMPTON

Dinosaur Stampede Strathmore Station

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To/From Townsville

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Spirit of the Outback

LONGREACH

To/From Brisbane

2 or 3 Nights Stay

Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park

Legendary Longreach & Winton Day 1: Wednesday - Longreach (D) Welcome to Longreach! On arrival in Longreach you will receive a warm, Outback greeting by our Outback Aussie Tours representative and be introduced to your fellow travellers. Transfer to your overnight accommodation and ‘hold onto your Akubras’ for the start of your Outback Queensland adventure.

Accommodation Longreach – Jumbuck Motel or Longreach Motor Inn

Day 2: Thursday Longreach & Winton (B, L, D) A day of big skies and changing landscapes today, beginning with our Strathmore Station Smoko Tour for an insider’s view into life on the land and to sample some delicious home cooking! Witness a ‘totally different way of schooling’ at Longreach School of Distance Education. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and free time in downtown Longreach before heading to Winton for a late afternoon check-in.

Accommodation Winton – Boulder Opal Motel

Day 3: Friday – Winton Region (B,L,D) Travel into Jump-Up country to the spectacular outback grazing property, Carisbrooke Station.

Fossick at the Opal Mine, ‘boil the billy’ for smoko, and take in the majestic Three Sisters sandstone formation before a homestead lunch. Travel to Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry for a guided tour of 3300 fossilised footprints – the world's only recorded dinosaur stampede. Continue to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs high up on a mesa – our special sunset dinner location.

Accommodation Winton – Boulder Opal Motel

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Day 4: Saturday – Winton & Longreach (B,L,D) Play a tune on what is believed to be the world’s only musical fence, before continuing our musical journey to the Waltzing Matilda Centre – the only museum dedicated to a song. Return to Longreach and Qantas Founders Museum for a special guided tour of the Heritage listed Qantas Hangar followed by a tour of the 747 and 707 jets. Toast our pioneers with sunset drinks and nibbles before an exclusive dinner in the museum.

Accommodation Longreach – Longreach Motor Inn or Jumbuck Motel

Day 5: Sunday – Longreach (B,L,D) Discover the inspiring stories of the men, women and children living in and pioneering Outback Queensland at Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Witness the quintessential Australian character of the Outback Stockman’s Show – a tribute to the stockmen’s skills. Free time to relax before a late afternoon transfer to join the M.V. Explorer for the Drover’s Sunset Cruise. Unwind with onboard nibbles and drinks, admiring a magnificent Outback sunset. Enjoy a 2 course table-service dinner as you watch the entertaining Legends & Larrikins Live Show.

Accommodation Longreach – Longreach Motor Inn or Jumbuck Motel

Exclusive dinner at Qantas Founders Museum

also BUSH CHRISTMAS ON THE THOMSON RIVER FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST TANIA KERNAGHAN

Departure Date: 18 June 2014 only

Departure

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The entertaining Qantas Jet Tour

8 days - Including Spirit of the Outback First Class Rail - Brisbane/Longreach return

Day 6: Monday – Homeward Bound Your Outback Queensland adventure comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to your homeward bound connections. The journey may have ended, but the memories will last a lifetime.

*QPCV – Qld Pensioner using 2 entitlements *SNR – Aust. Govt. Senior Card Holder Sole use rates on application.

A Banjo Welcome at Australian Age of Dinosaurs

Prices (Including RT Rail) per person

$2327*QPCV Twin Share

$2567*SNR Twin Share

Inclusions All motel en suite accommodation

Highlights Strathmore Station Smoko Tour & Longreach School of Distance Education Tour Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Stockman's Show Carisbrooke Scenic Station Tour, opal mine and homestead lunch Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park guided tour

Travel by Luxury 4WD Coach Savannah Guides Master Operator Driver/Guide All Meals (4 Buffet Breakfasts; 4 Lunches; 5 Dinners) All entries/attractions as specified

Australian Age of Dinosaurs guided tour and exclusive onsite sunset dinner Waltzing Matilda Centre and Winton Musical Fence tour

Early Emu Saver Alert Save $300 per couple

valid on 2 & 23 April 2014

Qantas Founders Jet tour and 'exclusive' Heritage Qantas Hanger tour Exclusive 'candle-lit' dinner in Qantas Founders Museum Fully Licensed Drover’s Sunset Cruise on the M.V. Explorer

Prices - per person (land only)

Table-service dinner on the banks of the Thomson River regaled by the

$1849

Legends & Larrikins Live Show

Twin Share

$2299 Sole Use

$1729 Triple Share

$1299 Child

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Lake Barrine

MT SURPRISE 1

1 Forsyth

COBBOLD GORGE

Undara Lava Tubes The Lynd

TOWNSVILLE Porcupine Gorge NP

Hughenden To/From Townsville

Sunlander Spirit of Queensland

MACKAY

WINTON 1 ROCKHAMPTON Spirit of the Outback 2

LONGREACH

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Spectacular scenery at Cobbold Gorge

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DAY 1: Tuesday – Cairns (D) Highlights Atherton Tableland and Lake Barrine cruise Woodley Station lunch and Undara Lava Tubes touring Georgetown’s TerrEstrial Centre visit Cobbold Gorge tour and scenic cruise Copperfield Gorge and Porcupine Gorge National Park visits

Arrive in Cairns via Queensland’s newest train, the Spirit of Queensland. You will receive a warm welcome from your Outback Aussie Tours guide who will transfer you to your overnight accommodation. This evening you will be hosted to a Welcome Dinner where you will meet your fellow travellers.

Waltzing Matilda Centre

Accommodation Cairns – Rydges Tradewinds or The Hotel Cairns

Australian Age of Dinosaurs Laboratory and Collection Room tour

DAY 2: Wednesday – Cairns to Mt Surprise (B,L,D)

Drover's Sunset Cruise and Legends & Larrikins live show.

Inclusions All motel en suite accommodation Travel by Luxury 4WD Coach Savannah Guides Master Operator Driver/Guide All Meals (5 Buffet Breakfasts; 5 Lunches; 6 Dinners) All entries/attractions as specified

Early Emu Saver Alert Save $300 per couple

valid on 17 June 2014 only

Travel just one hour from Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and an enchanting natural lake hidden in World Heritage Rainforest – Lake Barrine.

Gain a close-up view of one of the most amazing rainforest eco-systems in the world as you cruise this beautiful lake. Enjoy lunch at Woodley Station before exploring the Undara Lava Tubes, claimed to be the largest and longest on the planet.

Accommodation Mt Surprise – Bedrock Village

DAY 3: Thursday – Cobbold Gorge (B,L,D) Visit Georgetown’s TerrEstrial Centre, one of the largest mineral collections in the world. View amazing landscapes as we travel to Cobbold Gorge, located on a working cattle property.

Following lunch we join a scenic cruise through spectacular 30 metre sandstone cliffs.

Accommodation Cobbold Gorge

Prices - per person (land only)

$2399 Twin Share

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$2689 Sole Use

$2179

Triple Share

DAY 4: Friday – Copperfield Gorge, Porcupine Gorge, Winton (B,L,D) An early start ready for a big day of contrasting landscapes beginning with the magnificent Copperfield Gorge, its sheer walls dropping into

the sandy river bottom. Porcupine Gorge National Park, with its towering cliffs of coloured sandstone and deep waterholes, is our picnic lunch stop. We then travel the vast open plains to Winton for an early evening check-in.

Accommodation Winton – North Gregory Hotel

DAY 5: Saturday – Winton, Longreach (B,L,D) Visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre, the only museum dedicated to a song then take a short drive into majestic mesa country and Australian Age of Dinosaurs. You’re treated to a top-class interpretive tour followed by a tasty lunch overlooking the escarpment. Check-in to your Longreach accommodation with time to refresh before the Drover’s Sunset Cruise and Legends & Larrikins Live Show.

Accommodation Longreach – Albert Park Motor Inn

Experience Big Red

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Fully Inclu s E xperienc ive e Tour

Days TOWNSVILLE

MACKAY Middleton

BOULIA

Winton

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To/From Townsville

LONGREACH

ROCKHAMPTON

Spirit of the Outback

Stonehenge Jundah

Cacoory Ruins

To/From Brisbane

Windorah Betoota

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BIRDSVILLE

Departure

Departure

Dates:

28 May 2014 , 2 July 2014, 6 August 20 14, 24 Septembe r 2014

BRISBANE

Birdsville Desert Escape Dates:

17 June 2014 , 22 July 2014 , 16 Septembe r 2014

Day 1: Wednesday – Longreach A warm welcome into Longreach by your Outback Aussie Tour Guide and transfer to your overnight accommodation.

Accommodation Longreach – Jumbuck Motel

DAY 2: Thursday – Boulia (B,L,D) DAY 6: Sunday – Longreach (B,L,D) Discover the inspiring stories of the men, women and children living in and pioneering Outback Queensland at Stockman’s Hall of Fame and enjoy the Outback Stockman’s Show. Visit the Qantas Founders Museum and learn the stories of our aviation pioneers.

You’ll experience the warm hospitality of local graziers on our Camden Park Station Sunset Tour. Enjoy a fun farewell awards dinner.

Accommodation Longreach – Albert Park Motor Inn

DAY 7: Monday – Homeward Bound Your Outback Queensland adventure comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to your homeward bound connections. The journey may have ended, but the memories will last a lifetime.

Take a scenic drive west across open plains and majestic mesas via Winton to Middleton, originally a coach staging post. Catch up with the locals at the Middleton Hotel for lunch and entertaining yarns. A mid afternoon arrival in Boulia to learn about the mysterious Min Min Light and to explore the historic Stone House.

Accommodation Boulia – Boulia Desert Sands or Australian Hotel

DAY 3: Friday – Bedourie & Birdsville (B,L,D) Witness where the Channel Country meets the desert as we travel south via Eyre Creek to Bedourie. We cross the vast Cuttaburra flood plains to the heart of the Lake Eyre Basin and see the Cacoory Ruins, a remnant of European settlement in 1870. Passing the ancient Waddi Trees we continue on to the famous Outback town of Birdsville.

Accommodation Birdsville – Birdsville Hotel

Simpson Desert sunset happy hour atop Big Red's stunning red dunes.

Accommodation Birdsville – Birdsville Hotel

DAY 5: Sunday – Windorah, Longreach (B,L,D)

Travel on to Deon’s Lookout with its amazing views of the Diamantina Shire and Betoota. Call in at Windorah, the heart of the Channel Country with its majestic red sand dune landscapes.

Explore the Cooper Creek catchment and follow the mighty Thomson River floodplain to Jundah and Stonehenge before arriving in Longreach late afternoon.

Accommodation Longreach – Jumbuck Motel

DAY 6: Monday – Homeward Bound

Your Outback Queensland adventure comes to an end after breakfast with a complimentary transfer to your homeward bound connections.

Birdsville Hotel

DAY 4: Saturday – Birdsville (B,L,D) Today visit the Burke & Wills Tree on the Diamantina River and the Birdsville Racetrack.

Explore the Wirrari Centre, Birdsville Billabong and the Inland Hospital ruins. Tonight enjoy our

Inclusions

Highlights Min Min Encounter, Boulia Channel Country and Birdsville Hotel Inland Hospital and Cacoory Ruins Diamantina River, Burke & Wills Tree Big Red Simpson Desert Sunset

All motel en suite accommodation Travel by Luxury 4WD Coach Savannah Guides Master Operator Driver/Guide All Meals (4 Buffet Breakfasts; 4 Lunches; 4 Dinners)

Scenic cruising at Cobbold Gorge

All entries and activities (as per itinerary)

Early Emu Saver Alert

Save $300 per couple

valid on 28 May 2014 only

Prices - per person (land only)

$1665

Twin Share

$1789 Sole Use

$1599

Triple Share

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MACKAY To Townsville Middleton

Winton

BOULIA 1 Spirit of the Outback

2

ROCKHAMPTON

LONGREACH Bedourie

Simpson Desert NP

To Brisbane

Cacoory Ruins Betoota 2

BIRDSVILLE

Haddon Corner

Mitchell

CHARLEVILLE 2

Miles Roma

INNAMINCKA 2

TOOWOOMBA 1

THARGOMINDAH 1 Eulo

Cunnamulla

Cameron Corner

QUEENSLAND

1 TIBOOBURRA

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BRISBANE

NEW SOUTH WALES

Visit the famous Burke & Wills Dig Tree

I or 2 Nights Stay

Corner Country Explorer DAY 1: Wednesday – TOOWOOMBA (l,d) We take the scenic route via Esk in the ‘Valley of the Lakes’ to the delightful Hamlet of Hampton.

Visit a local farm for a behind the scenes tour of what it takes to grow some of the region’s fresh local produce before lunch at the famous Farmers Arms Hotel. Hear some Toowoomba stories with a backstage tour of the art deco Empire Theatre and visit the Japanese Garden (Australia’s largest). Tonight enjoy sunset canapés at Preston Peak Winery followed by dinner at a mystery location.

Accommodation Toowoomba – Grammar View

DAY 2: Thursday – Miles, Roma, Charleville (B,L,D) We visit the Miles Historical Village and Dogwood Crossing then travel to Roma for a tour of the Big Rig, paying tribute to Roma’s Oil and Gas Industry.

Experience the healing mineralised artesian water of the Great Artesian Spa in Mitchell before a mid afternoon arrival into Charleville.

Accommodation Charleville – Mulga County Inn

Eulo Queen’ and see the Eulo mud springs. Travel to Thargomindah and learn its historic electrical street lighting story.

Accommodation Thargomindah – Oasis Motel

DAY 5: Sunday – Tibooburra (B,L,D) Travel southwest across the Dingo Barrier Fence to the Noccundra Hotel and the Warri Gate border into Outback NSW. View the eastern sections of the Sturt National Park then traverse gibber country and spectacular ‘jump up’ country to Tibooburra amongst an outcrop of prehistoric granites. Explore the National Parks Interpretive Centre and Court House Museum.

Accommodation Tibooburra - Tibooburra Motel, Caravan Park and Cabins

DAY 6: Monday – Innaminka (B,L,D)

Travel through the Sturt National Park to Cameron Corner where the three states meet. Witness the rolling red sand dunes of the Strzelecki Desert, pass by large cattle stations and travel through the heart of the oil and gas fields.

Accommodation Innaminka – Innaminka Hotel

DAY 7: Tuesday – Innamincka (B,L,D) Retrace the last days of Burke and Wills and hear about the town with two lives. Learn about Geo Dynamics Hot Rock Installation harnessing the energy from the earth’s natural hot granites deep beneath the surface. Explore the restored Australian Inland Mission building then relax on the Innamincka Cooper Creek River Cruise.

Accommodation Innamincka – Innamincka Hotel

DAY 8: Wednesday – Birdsville (B,L,D) Follow the Strzelecki Desert through flood plains, sand dunes and gibber country. Visit the iconic Burke & Wills Dig Tree then travel through the changing desert environments to Birdsville - where the Channel Country meets the Simpson and Strzelecki Desert.

Accommodation Birdsville – Birdsville Hotel or Birdsville Caravan Park

DAY 9: Thursday – Birdsville (B,L,D) Visit the Birdsville Burke & Wills Tree on the Diamantina River and the famous Birdsville

DAY 3: Friday – Charleville (B,L,D) Enjoy a welcome tour of Charleville, then meet the rare and endangered Bilby. Visit Charleville Airport precinct with the Royal Flying Doctor hangar and remnant reminders of our World War II involvement. This evening experience the spectacular Cosmos Centre Twilight Show.

Accommodation Charleville – Mulga County Inn

DAY 4: Saturday – Cunnamulla, Thargomindah (B,L,D) Depart Charleville and follow the Warrego River to Cunnamulla to meet the Cunnamulla Fella.

Discover the quaint township of Eulo and visit the Date Farm Gift Shop. Hear the tales of Isabel ‘The

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Visit the historic Noccundra Hotel

Departure

Dates:

25 June 2014 , 23 July 2014 , 20 August 20 14, 17 Septembe r 2014

The Ancient Waddi Tree

Racetrack. Explore Birdsville Billabong, the Inland Hospital and Royal Hotel ruins. Enjoy sunset happy hour atop the famous Big Red, one of the stunning red dunes on the edge of the Simpson Desert National Park.

Accommodation Birdsville – Birdsville Hotel or Birdsville Caravan Park

DAY 10: Friday – Boulia (B,L,D) See the famous Waddi Trees and visit the Cacoory Ruins, a fascinating remnant of early European settlement. Cross the vast Cuttaburra floodplain and follow Eyre Creek to Bedourie where the Channel Country first meets the desert. Tour the historic Stone House and the impressive Min Min Encounter to hear the story of the mysterious Min Min Light.

Accommodation Boulia – Boulia Desert Sands or Australian Hotel

DAY 11: Saturday – Longreach (B,L,D) Take in the majestic mesas at Cawnpore Lookout and Woodstock Hills, a landscape found in only two places on earth. Catch up with locals at the Middleton Hotel for smoko and entertaining yarns before taking the scenic drive into Winton.

Visit the famous Waltzing Matilda Centre, the only museum dedicated to a song before travelling on to Longreach.

Accommodation Longreach – Albert Park Motor Inn

DAY 12: Sunday – Longreach (B,L,D) Discover the inspiring stories of the men, women and children living in and pioneering Outback Queensland at Stockman’s Hall of Fame and enjoy the Outback Stockman’s Show. Visit the Qantas Founders Museum and tour the 747

Inclusions All motel en suite accommodation Travel by Luxury 4WD Coach Savannah Guides Master Operator Driver/Guide All Meals (11 Buffet Breakfasts; 11 Lunches; 12 Dinners) All entries/attractions as specified

and 707 jets. Board the M.V. Explorer for the Drover’s Sunset Cruise followed by the entertaining Legends & Larrikins Live Show.

Accommodation Longreach – Albert Park Motor Inn

Highlights Southern Qld Country touring Roma Big Rig and Mitchell Artesian Spa Meet the Bilby Experience

DAY 13: Monday – Homeward Bound

Cosmos Centre Twilight Show

Your Outback Queensland adventure comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to your homeward bound connections. The journey may have ended, but the memories will last a lifetime

Dingo Barrier Fence and Sturt National Park Cameron Corner & Strzelecki Desert Cooper Creek River Cruise Birdsville Hotel and Big Red Sunset Min Min Encounter and Stone House Waltzing Matilda Centre

14 days - Including Spirit of the Outback First Class Rail One way - Longreach to Brisbane *QPCV – Qld Pensioner using 2 entitlements *SNR – Aust. Govt. Senior Card Holder Sole use rates on application.

Prices including rail - per person

$4738*QPCV Twin Share

$4858*SNR Twin Share

Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame Museum and Show Qantas Founders Museum and Jet Tour

Early Emu Saver Alert Save $500 per couple

valid on 17 September, 2014 only

Prices - per person (land only)

$4499 Twin Share

$5150 Sole Use

$3899

Triple Share

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Thursday Island

HORN ISLAND

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Seisia

BAMAGA

Cape York (The Tip)

2

Jardine NationalPark Fruit Bat Falls

1

1 MORETON TELEGRAPH STATION

WEIPA

Archer River Coen

LOTUS BIRD LODGE Musgrave Telegraph Station

9

1 Lakefield National Park

COOKTOWN

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Lion’s Den Hotel Wujal Wujal Cape Tribulation Daintree Discovery Centre

CAIRNS 1

Jardine National Park

Sunlander I or 2 Nights Stay

2

Spirit of Queensland

Thursday Island

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Cape York adventure TOWNSVILLE

Highlights Daintree National Park and Discovery Centre Bloomfield Track and Daintree Coast touring Lakefield and Mungkan Kandju National Parks Coen Quarantine Station visit Weipa Bauxite Mine tour Moreton Telegraph Station Fruit Bat Falls (swimming opportunity) Cape York scenic walk and Somerset Beach lunch Endeavour Strait Cruising Horn and Thursday Island touring

Inclusions 8 nights en suite accommodation All Meals (8 Buffet Breakfasts; 7 Lunches; 8 Dinners) All entry fees/attractions Savannah Guide Master Operator Driver/Guide

Early Emu Saver Alert Save $400 per couple

Prices - per person (land only)

$3699 Twin Share

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$4209 Sole Use

$3765

Triple Share

DAY 1: Monday - Cairns (D) Meet and greet on arrival in Cairns and transfer to your overnight accommodation. You will be hosted to a Welcome Dinner tonight.

Accommodation Cairns – The Hotel Cairns Day 2: Tuesday - Cooktown (B,L,D) We travel north along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives towards the World HeritageListed Daintree National Park, crossing the mighty Daintree River by cable ferry. We visit the Daintree Discovery Centre then follow the famous Bloomfield Track on an amazing journey hugging the scenic Daintree Coast to Cooktown.

Accommodation Cooktown - Sovereign Resort DAY 3: WEDNESDAY - MUSGRAVE (B,L,D) We explore Lakefield National Park with its famous red and white lily lagoons. The local environment of the Lotus Bird Lodge Lagoon is the ideal habitat for over 200 species of birds.

This private walk track with its uninterrupted views of lilies and amazing bird life will be a highlight of the trip, not to mention the hospitality of Sue and Gary our hosts.

Accommodation Musgrave - Lotus Bird Lodge Day 4: Thursday - Weipa (B,L,D) We travel via the historic gold mining town of Coen and call in at the Coen Quarantine Station, a really interesting stop. Traversing Mungkan Kandju National Park with its riverine rainforest and swamps, we cross Archer River before arriving in Weipa.

Accommodation Weipa - Albatross Bay Resort Day 5: Friday - Moreton (B,L,D) Join a local guide for a morning tour of the Weipa Bauxite Mine, the largest of its kind in the world.

Continue along the Botavia Downs Station Road to Moreton Telegraph Station, on the Wenlock

River. This afternoon enjoy a leisurely walking tour of this special spot on Cape York.

Accommodation Moreton - Moreton Telegraph Station Day 6: Saturday - Bamaga (B,L,D) We pass through the Heathlands Nature Reserve and Bramwell Station. We travel on some of the original sections of the Old Telegraph Track and rugged 4WD roads to the lush Fruitbat Falls with its crystal clear water (croc free), a perfect swimming spot and one of the most special places on the Cape.

Accommodation Bamaga - Resort Bamaga Day 7: Sunday - Bamaga (B,L,D) Cape York Peninsula is one of Australia's last great wilderness areas. A good level of fitness is required to reach the tip of Cape York via a picturesque walking track. We stand at the very tip of our continent, the most northerly point of Australia before a picnic lunch at Somerset Beach with views of Albany Island.

Accommodation Bamaga - Resort Bamaga Day 8: Monday - Horn Island (B,L,D) A magic day today cruising the beautiful turquoise waters of the Endeavour Strait to Thursday Island for a tour and lunch followed by a ferry to Horn Island.

Join a guided tour of Horn Island World War II sites and hear about the Kaurareg People, traditional owners of Horn Island.

Accommodation Horn Island - Gateway Hotel Day 9: Tuesday - homeward bound (B) Today is the end of your discovery of ‘Cape York’ the northernmost point of Australia and Torres Strait.

Join the morning QantasLink flight from Horn Island to Cairns and your connecting flight home.

Guest Special tour Hosted

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Bev Campbell

TOWNSVILLE

Days

I, along with my late husband Colin, have hosted many gardening tours both within Australia and overseas.

To/From Townsville

My initial intention after losing Colin was to close that chapter of my life and move on to something else. When Alan from Outback Aussie Tours suggested I keep on with the tours and go “solo”, I thought of all the wonderful people I have met along the way and decided that there’s no reason for me to stop. I look forward to welcoming you and, together, enjoying many interesting places in this fantastic country.

Dariveen Station

ROCKHAMPTON Spirit of the Outback

2

BARCALDINE Tree of

BLACKALL 2 Knowledge Dumfries Station

Byrgenna Station

CHARLEVILLE

To/From Brisbane Mount Lonsdale Station

Mitchell 2 Lass O’Gowrie Station Coolibah Sommariva Roma Gardens Olive Grove

Miles

Jondaryan Woolshed

2

I or 2 Nights Stay

TOOWOOMBA

Brisbane 1 Preston Peak Winery

OUTSTANDING OUTBACK GARDENS with Bev Campbell DAY 1: SUNDAY - LONGREACH (D)

Meet and greet on arrival in Longreach and transfer to your accommodation. This evening, join the Drover’s Sunset Cruise and be entertained by the Legends & Larrikins Live Show while enjoying table service dinner on the banks of the Thomson River.

Accommodation Longreach – Albert Park Motor Inn

DAY 2: MONDAY - LONGREACH (b,l,d)

See Dr Bruce Yeates Memorial Cottage then visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to discover the inspiring stories of our Outback pioneers before enjoying the Outback Stockman’s Show. Uncover the real Qantas story of pioneer aviation at Qantas Founders Museum. We visit Dariveen Station for afternoon tea and a stroll through the gardens.

Accommodation Longreach – Albert Park Motor Inn

DAY 3: TUESDAY - BARCALDINE (b,l,d)

We travel to Barcaldine, the Garden City of the West, for a welcome town tour. Learn the secrets of the 1891 Shearers’ Strike at the Tree of Knowledge Monument. Enjoy the changing soil and vegetation types on the edge of the Desert Uplands where we enjoy lunch and a tour. Continue on to Blackall, home of Jackie Howe, for a late afternoon check-in.

Accommodation Blackall – Acacia Motor Inn

DAY 4: WEDNESDAY - BLACKALL (b,l,d)

Ross, before travelling on to Charleville. This evening, we explore the starry skies at the Cosmos Centre Twilight Show with drinks and nibbles.

Accommodation Charleville – Mulga Country Motor Inn

DAY 6: FRIDAY - CHARLEVILLE (b,l,d)

Visit Charleville Airport precinct with the Royal Flying Doctor hangar and remnant reminders of our World War II involvement. Enjoy a delightful morning tea at Coolibah Gardens before continuing on to Lass O'Gowrie Station Garden, an absolute oasis set upon a hard Mulga Ridge. An afternoon tour to Sommariva Olive Grove where we indulge in product tastings, sunset garden drinks, canapés and dinner.

Accommodation Charleville – Mulga Country Motor Inn

DAY 7: SATURDAY - ROMA (b,l,d)

Departing Charleville, we travel via Morven and Mugallalla to Mount Lonsdale Station for a delicious brunch. We continue on to Roma, home of Australia’s oil and gas industry, and check-in to our accommodation with time to refresh before a late afternoon tour of the Big Rig with dinner and night show.

Accommodation Roma – Explorers Inn

DAY 8: SUNDAY JONDARYAN & TOOWOOMBA (b,l,d)

Enjoy a welcome tour of Blackall featuring the Black Stump, Jackie Howe statue and lunch at the historical Wool Scour. An afternoon visit to Dumfries Station, home of David and Lindy Hardie.

Old fashioned roses and hedges play a major role in the garden. Hear Lindy’s garden story as you enjoy sunset and dinner at the homestead.

Accommodation Blackall – Acacia Motor Inn

An early start this morning as we make our way to the Woolshed at Jondaryan, the oldest and largest operating woolshed in the world. Our visit includes a guided tour and a mouth-watering lunch in these historic surrounds. Continuing on to Toowoomba we visit the Japanese Garden, Australia’s largest.

Tonight we will enjoy sunset canapés at Preston Peak Winery before our Farewell Dinner.

Accommodation Toowoomba – Grammar View

DAY 5: THURSDAY - TAMBO (b,l,d)

DAY 9: MONDAY - BRISBANE (b)

Travel to Tambo and Grasslands Gallery for ‘smoko’ and the story of the famous Tambo Teddies. We visit Byrgenna Station, an early 1900’s homestead set amongst Box, Myall, Bauhinia and Bottle trees.

Relax with a station lunch, hosted by owner Jan

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Tambo Bottle Trees

A wonderful morning with visits to some of Toowoomba’s best gardens before we head back down the range to Brisbane. In the Lockyer Valley we visit two interesting private gardens before proceeding on to Brisbane where our tour concludes.

Bev Campbell & Jan Hetherington at Dariveen Station

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Highlights Drover’s Sunset Cruise Legends & Larrikins Live Show Stockman’s Hall of Fame entry and show Qantas Founders Museum entry Dariveen Station and Kyneton Station Gardens Tree of Knowledge Monument Blackall Wool Scour and Dumfries Station Gardens Grasslands Gallery and Byrgenna Station Gardens Cosmos Centre Twilight Show and Royal Flying Doctor Hangar Sommariva Olive Grove tour and tasting Mount Lonsdale Station Gardens and the Big Rig Show Woolshed at Jondaryan guided tour Japanese Garden and Preston Peak Winery Toowoomba Private Garden touring

Inclusions 8 nights en suite accommodation Travel by Luxury 4WD Coach Savannah Guides Operator Master Driver/Guide All Meals (8 Breakfasts; 7 Lunches; 8 Dinners) All entries/attractions as per itinerary

Prices - per person (land only)

$3588 Twin Share

$4245 Sole Use

$3430

Triple Share

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est Special Gu ur Hosted to

9

Days CAIRNS 1 1 Normanton

KARUMBA Critters Camp MT SURPRISE

2

2 Savannahlander COBBOLD GORGE TOWNSVILLE Sunlander

QUEENSLAND

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Gulflander Burke & Wills Roadhouse

CLONCURRY 1 McKinlay

To/From Cairns

Spirit of Queensland

MACKAY

Kynuna To/From Townsville

Winton

ROCKHAMPTON Spirit of the Outback

1

2

I or 2 Nights Stay

LONGREACH

To/From Brisbane

Savannahlander Rail Journey

Journey of the gulf savannah

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BRISBANE

Hosted by tania Kernaghan

Day 1: Sunday - Longreach (D) Highlights Hosted by Tania Kernaghan 2 Acoustic Performances by Tania Kernaghan Drover’s Sunset Cruise Legends & Larrikins dinner and live show Famous North Gregory Hotel Blue Heeler Hotel and Walkabout Creek Hotel John Flynn Place – Royal Flying Doctor Service Port of Karumba cruise Croc and Crab Sand Island and Sunset Dinner Gulflander and Savannahlander scenic rail tours Croydon gold mining heritage Cobbold Gorge tour and cruise Atherton Tableland and Lake Barrine cruise

Welcome to Longreach! On arrival in Longreach you will receive a warm Outback greeting by our Outback Aussie Tours representative and transferred to your accommodation. Late afternoon you will join your special guest Tania Kernaghan on the Drover’s Sunset Cruise for our Welcome Dinner and live Legends & Larrikins show.

Accommodation Longreach – Jumbuck Motel

Day 2: Monday Winton & Cloncurry (B,L,D) Departing Longreach for Cloncurry we call in to the North Gregory Hotel in Winton for smoko, visit the Blue Heeler Hotel in Kynuna, enjoy lunch at famous Walkabout Creek Hotel, then head to Cloncurry and learn about the RFDS visiting John Flynn Place.

our way to Georgetown to visiting the Ted Elliott Mineral Collection. Depart Georgetown for Cobbold Gorge breaking here for a 2 night stay.

Accommodation Cobbold Gorge Resort

Day 5: Thursday Cobbold Gorge (B,L,D) This morning relax and be mesmerised on a cruise of Cobbold Gorge. Enjoy an optional short walk into the escarpment. Our afternoon is spent touring one section of this 300 square mile station. Tonight enjoy the relaxed surroundings of Cobbold Gorge Resort and be treated to an Acoustic Performance by Special Guest Tania Kernaghan.

Accommodation Cobbold Gorge Resort

Accommodation Cloncurry – Gidgee Inn Motel

Day 3: Tuesday - Karumba (B,L,D)

Inclusions All motel en suite accommodation Travel by Luxury 4WD Coach Savannah Guides Master Operator Driver/Guide All Meals (8 Buffet Breakfasts; 7 Lunches; 8 Dinners) All entries and activities as per itinerary

Accommodation Karumba End of the Road Motel, Kurumba

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Prices - per person (Land only)

$3699 Twin Share

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$4285 Sole Use

We travel north to the Burke & Wills Roadhouse for a break before continuing on to Karumba where we check-in to our accommodation. Enjoy a Fish & Chips Buffet overlooking the mouth of the Gulf of Carpentaria before joining a Port of Karumba cruise. An evening highlight tonight is the Croc and Crab Sand Island and Sunset Dinner.

$3589

Triple Share

Day 4: Wednesday - Gulflander & Cobbold Gorge (B,L,D) Board the Gulflander and take a scenic journey through the Gulf Savannah Bushland, stopping at Critters Camp to rejoin the coach. We then travel to Croydon, taking time to explore the old gold mining heritage. Back on the track, we make

Cobbold Gorge Scenic Cruise

Tania Kernaghan Tania Kernaghan is one of this country’s most loved and respected performers.

Whether it’s singing up a storm on stage, emceeing a black tie event, sharing her life's journey through public speaking events or rolling up her sleeves to help out with one of her much-loved charities, Tania is a passionate Australian, sharing her love of the country and its characters through her stories and songwriting.

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An integral member of the Kernaghan country music dynasty, Tania spent much of her childhood touring the length and breadth of Australia with her family.

Tania’s impressive list of musical achievements includes six studio albums, winner of numerous Golden Guitar Awards including the coveted Female

Vocalist of the Year (twice), Song of The Year, Album of the Year and Vocal Collaboration of the Year.

Add to this her role as Patron for local charities Angel Flight Outback Trailblazers Challenge Event and the Riding for Disabled Australia, and you begin to get some idea of just how uniquely talented and versatile Tania is.

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Day 6: Friday - Savannahlander & Bedrock Village (B,L,D) Departing Cobbold Gorge we arrive at Forsayth to join the Savannahlander rail journey to Einasleigh.

Here we explore the Copperfield Gorge and enjoy a light lunch at the old pub. We reboard the train and travel to Mount Surprise, where we are then transferred by coach to Bedrock Village for a 2 night stay.

Accommodation Bedrock Village Caravan Park

Day 7: saturday - Rocky Springs Cattle Station & Undara (B,L,D) Meet some of the local characters at Rocky Springs Cattle Station then explore the Undara Lava Tubes.

After dinner tonight enjoy a campfire sing-a-long and an Acoustic Performance by Special Guest Tania Kernaghan.

Accommodation Bedrock Village Caravan Park

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Undara Lava Tubes

Day 8: Sunday Lake Barrine & Cairns (B,L,D) Departing Bedrock Village you will notice a total contrast as we travel through to Cairns via the Atherton Tablelands and an enchanting natural lake hidden in World Heritage Rainforest – Lake Barrine. Gain a close-up view of one of the most amazing rainforest eco-systems in the world as you cruise this beautiful lake.

Accommodation Cairns - Rydges Tradewinds

Day 9: Monday Homeward Bound (B) Your Outback Queensland adventure comes to an end today with a complimentary transfer to your homeward bound connections.

Croc and Crab Sand Island and Sunset Dinner

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An Escorted Rail Tour on the Spirit of the Outback to experience Longreach and Winton highlights

Inclusions 7 nights en suite accommodation

- Winton Dinosaur Attractions - Majestic Desert Landscapes - Amazing Sunset locations - Quirky Outback Towns - Birdsville; Boulia; Longreach - Burke & Wills Heritage - Stunning Outback Stations

All meals, entries, attractions as per itinerary Savannah Guides Operator Driver/ Guide Small Group Photography Tuition

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14 Day Longreach, Winton & Gulf Rail Tour

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4 nights en suite accommodation Meals (3 Continental Breakfasts; 3 Lunches; 4 Dinners) Savannah Guides Operator Driver/ Guide All entries/activities as specified in itinerary

Tour dates April to October 2014

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Bev Campbell's 17 day Cape york & gulf discovery tour

From $4410* per person twin share Three iconic outback rail journeys

- Drover's Sunset Cruise - Legends & Larrikins Dinner & Live Show - Waltzing Matilda Centre - Australian Age of Dinosaurs - Strathmore Station & Old Time Tent Show - Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame - Qantas Founders Museum

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Outback Aussie Tours is proud to work closely with Special Interest Groups and quality tour operators sharing a passion for Queensland's Outback.

From $7399* per person twin share

Inclusions Spirit of the Outback Rail Travel (1st Class Sleepers Brisbane Longreach) 12 nights en suite accommodation All meals, entries, activities (as per itinerary)

Tour the very top of Australia - Torres Strait Islands - Cape York - Cooktown - Gulf Savannah touring - Winton & Longreach 2014 Date ex Horn Island: 20 May

*Terms & Conditions: For further information on our Partner Tours, please contact us. Tours are subject to availability and individual operator booking conditions.

Inclusions 16 nights en suite accommodation Savannah Guides Master Operator Driver/Guide All meals, entries, activities (as per itinerary)

Terms and conditions 1. TOUR PARTICIPATION/EXCLUSION/RELEASE

Outback Aussie Tours may, if in the opinion of any representative of Outback Aussie Tours or carrier, either refuse to allow persons on the tour or expel persons from the tour if their mental or physical condition is such as to render them: incapable of caring for themself; likely to become objectionable to other passengers; or a hazard to themself or other passengers. Outback Aussie Tours will not be liable for any expenses arising from such persons being precluded from completing the tour for any such reason. Each booking is conditional on Outback Aussie Tours securing the minimum number of bookings required to operate the tour and to ensure an enjoyable group atmosphere. Where sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, Outback Aussie Tours reserves the right to cancel or suspend a scheduled departure.

2. SPECIAL DIETS

Passengers requiring special diets such as vegetarian or gluten free must inform Outback Aussie Tours at time of reservation and reconfirm their request with the Outback Aussie Tours Driver/Host upon arrival. Outback Aussie Tours cannot guarantee special requests will be met in all instances.

3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Outback Aussie Tours welcomes passengers with disabilities or special needs provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance. Any special requirements must be advised at time of booking. Outback Aussie Tours reserves the right to refuse to carry any person who it deems cannot fully care for themselves on tour without assistance.

Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on motorcoaches due to space limitation. Wheelchair passengers should be aware of these limitations. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to a passenger for walking, dining, getting on and off motorcoaches or other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Passengers who need such assistance must be accompanied by a qualified companion.

4. HEALTH and FITNESS

Tours include walks ranging from short to long distances of up to 1.5 kilometres. These walks are often over uneven ground and may include steps. For safety and enjoyment passengers should be in

good physical condition to participate in all tours. Some walks vary in degree of difficulty from moderate to difficult. Passengers need to be aware of the high temperatures which may be experienced in the Outback. Medical Equipment: Please note that in some remote Outback locations electric power may not be available 24 hours per day. Passengers are advised to bring adequate medication (and spare prescriptions for essential medication) for remote travel and emergencies.

5. PRICING and CONDITIONS

All prices in this brochure are quoted in Australian currency and include tour preparation, operation costs and GST where applicable. Prices include all on-tour coach travel, all railway station and some airport transfers at arrival and departure point of each tour, meals, accommodation, sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary. Prices do not include airfares, rail tickets, meals not specified in the itinerary, drinks, laundry, optional activities and items of a personal nature. Changes to rail/flight schedules may require additional overnight accommodation at either commencement or completion of the tour, which is at passenger's own expense.

Additional Optional Activities are not included in the tour cost and incur additional charges. Tours are subject to availability, operational and seasonal factors. A minimum number of people are required for some activities to operate and you are encouraged to pre-book these prior to arrival to avoid disappointment. These terms and conditions may be subject to further changes by Outback Aussie Tours from time to time and are shown on the Outback Aussie Tours' website.

6. CHANGES TO THE ITINERARY

Outback Aussie Tours is often not the provider of attractions, excursions and/or optional tours. Accordingly, Outback Aussie Tours may, where it is required to do so, suspend or cancel any tour inclusion where that tour inclusion is not available or in the opinion of Outback Aussie Tours, unadvisable, unsafe or unsuitable.

During local or national holidays, certain facilities such as museums and restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited or not available. Outback Aussie Tours reserves the right to alter or change the accommodation, carriers or vessels at any time for any reason; and cancel or alter the itinerary and/or tour at any time without notice as Outback Aussie Tours considers necessary for any reason whatsoever including road, weather or traffic conditions, non-performance of suppliers, industrial action, operational conditions and requirements. Where a tour is cancelled prior to the departure date, Outback Aussie Tours will use all reasonable endeavours to offer the nearest possible alternative tour (subject to a refund or payment to cover any tour price difference) or, if this is not acceptable, refund the tour price or such portion of it as Outback Aussie Tours considers appropriate.

7. CANCELLATION FEES Days of Notice

Fee Per person

60 days and over

loss of deposit

60-46 days

50% of tour fare

45-15 days

75% of tour fare

14-0 days

100% of tour fare

Please note: transferring to another date is treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees apply.

8. DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENTS A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of $200 per person is payable within 7 days for booking confirmation. Bookings will be automatically cancelled if a deposit is not received by Outback Aussie Tours within 7 days of the booking. Final payment for tour costs must be paid no later than 60 days prior to travel. For bookings made less than 60 days prior to departure, full payment is required within 48 hours for confirmation. It is the passenger's responsibility to pay the tour price by the due date. Please ensure payments are made within the specified time limits to ensure that bookings are not automatically cancelled.

9. TRAVEL INSURANCE Passengers are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance to cover against unforeseen circumstances. Ask your travel agent for details.

10. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE Due to limited space available on the vehicle and in accordance with the airlines, passengers are entitled to carry one suitcase per person with the total sum of not exceeding 60cm length, 40cm width and 60cm height and weight 15kg. Personal items such as make-up, cameras etc. should be carried in a travel bag which is not to exceed 4kg per person. Where possible use soft bags not cases. Passengers are to ensure that luggage meets the weight requirements as overweight items will be left behind.

11. YOUNG TRAVELLERS Children 4 to 14 years are entitled to the quoted Child Rates when sharing with sole use or twin sharing adults. Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: Some tour itineraries are not suitable for small children.

12. RESPONSIBILITY Passenger participation in tours operated by the carrier companies and Outback Aussie Tours may incur certain risks and dangers which are beyond the operators’ control including, but not limited to, the hazards of travelling in remote areas, travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of transportation, the forces of nature and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. The carrier companies and Outback Aussie Tours will not have any liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered.

It is understood that Outback Aussie Tours will use their best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken. Passengers must make their own enquiries regarding safety warnings in relation to the destination they are travelling to.

13. SEAT ROTATION and SMOKING To ensure all clients have the opportunity to enjoy front and window seats, a daily seat rotation system is employed.

Government regulations prohibit smoking on tour coaches.

14. brochure validity 01 April 2014 to 31 March 2015.

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