Carnarvon Gorge

Day 1

Brisbane - Bororen
Your adventure begins with a transfer to Roma Street Station where our staff will assist with your check in to board the Tilt Train. Travel through the scenic Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay regions, before arriving in Miriam Vale where your crew will be waiting to greet you. Later, settle in for an overnight stay, taking time to get to know your fellow travellers.

Day 2

Bororen - Carnarvon Gorge
This morning our journey takes us via Calliope and then onto the Dawson Highway towards Biloela. See the large scale artworks on the water tank and mung bean silos, before continuing on to Moura. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park prior to making our way to Rolleston, where we'll join the Carnarvon Highway to make our way into the spectacular Carnarvon Gorge National Park. Take time to settle into our safari cabins at the Wilderness Lodge for the next three nights. Surrounded by green lawns and shaded by ancient macrozamias and tall gums, each unique timber and canvas safari cabin has a carpeted floor and ensuite. The cabins are spacious and airy, with screened windows, fridge, solid pine furniture, heaters, tea and coffee facilities and a shaded timber deck with easy chairs. At night, there will be opportunity to star gaze with an unimpeded view of the southern skies and to sleep in the silence of the bush. Be sure to bring a torch to help guide you around at night.

Day 3

Carnarvon Gorge
Wake to a dawn chorus from the melodic birdlife and watch grey and pretty-faced wallabies graze. Feeling relaxed in this oasis, today is set aside to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The choice is yours; take it easy around the lodge or enjoy some of the shorter walks available. Please note that all walks within the park require a reasonable level of fitness and good mobility.

Day 4

Carnarvon Gorge
Enjoy another day at leisure in Carnarvon Gorge National Park. This morning you may join a half day guided walk to the Moss Garden - a natural display of ferns feeding on water seeping from the mossy cliffs; admire the Aboriginal rock art at the Art Gallery, walk to the large natural swimming pool or just enjoy the National Park which is a paradise for birdwatchers.

Day 5

Carnarvon Gorge - Roma - Miles
Today we bid farewell to this beautiful area and travel to Roma, where following lunch, we will learn of the early history and discovery of oil, water and gas in the Maranoa district at the Big Rig display. This afternoon continue on to Miles for our overnight stay.

Day 6

Miles - Brisbane
After breakfast, visit Miles Historical Village before our journey takes us through the diverse agricultural region of 'The Downs'. Pass through Chinchilla and Warra before stopping in Dalby for lunch. This afternoon, we will make our way back to Brisbane, where your transfers will be arranged.

Note:

Please note a reasonable level of fitness is required for this tour. Mobility aids are not suitable in the areas we are visiting, and you must be able to negotiate rocky, uneven ground and walk up inclines unassisted.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner