Birdsville And Beyond

Day 1

Brisbane - Roma
Your outback adventure begins as we travel via Toowoomba and on to Miles, for a visit to the Miles Historical Village. Memories of yesteryear are sure to flood back as you stroll around the grounds of this very well kept complex. After lunch, continue on to Roma, checking into our accommodation for the night.

Day 2

Roma - Quilpie
This morning, visit Roma's Clay Bicentennial Mural, depicting the famous Harry Redford Cattle Duffing. Pass through Mitchell - the gateway to the outback, Charleville and Cooladdi before arriving into boulder opal country, for our overnight stay in Quilpie.

Day 3

Quilpie - Birdsville
After breakfast, travel to Windorah, located in the heart of the Channel Country, before joining the Birdsville Developmental Road. This afternoon, arrive in Birdsville, situated on the banks of the Diamantina River. The Birdsville Hotel is an Australian icon, built in 1884 and rich in history. Enjoy a drink in this famous pub, a true destination in itself, before checking into your airconditioned, ensuited room.

Day 4

Birdsville - Big Red
Today we spend time exploring Birdsville. See the iconic Birdsville Race Track as well as the Power Station and Birdsville Cemetery. Enjoy lunch at the Birdsville Hotel before taking time to wander this small outback town at your leisure. Conditions permitting, we will also visit 'Big Red' this afternoon, where the sunsets over the desert are breathtaking.

Day 5

Birdsville - Boulia
Well and truly in the Queensland Outback, your travels today take in the Administrative Centre of the Diamantina - Bedourie. This community has a school, police station, Flying Doctor Medical Clinic along with other township stores. Continuing north on the Eyre Developmental Road, you will reach the proclaimed capital of the Channel Country - Boulia. It is a friendly, relaxed town on the Burke River, first settled by Europeans in 1877. Overnighting in the Desert Sands Motel or Australia Hotel/Motel gives the opportunity to hear stories from the locals who call the area home.

Day 6

Boulia - Mount Isa
Visiting the Min Min Light Centre and the Stone Cottage brings Boulia to life. With an approximate population of 300 in town, visitors to the area are very important. Enjoy lunch before heading along the Diamantina Development Road to Mount Isa, for our overnight stay.

Day 7

Mount Isa - Brisbane
After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to Mount Isa as we make our way to the airport. On arrival back into Brisbane, you will be met by our staff who will have your transfers arranged.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner