On arrival in Cairns, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a relaxed welcome dinner, the perfect occasion to meet your fellow travellers.

Journey to the family-owned Woodleigh Station for lunch before continuing to Undara Volcanic National Park. Explore the ancient lava tubes on a guided tour, marveling at formations shaped 190,000 years ago and home to a unique array of native Australian wildlife.

Travel to the historic goldrush town of Croydon and explore the True Blue Interactive Information Centre, showcasing heritage artefacts and sculptures. Continue to Karumba and conclude the day with a memorable Signature Experience.

Journey to Mount Isa, famously known as the ‘Oasis of the Outback’. Along the way, pause at the iconic Purple Pub and capture a photo with Krys the Croc, a life-size replica of Australia’s largest recorded saltwater crocodile, measuring an astonishing 8.64 metres.

Discover Mount Isa’s rich heritage with a guided tour of Hard Times Mine. Descend in the Alimak Cage, don overalls and cap lamps, see the tunnels shaped by drills, and try your hand at the air-leg drill for an unforgettable outback experience.

Drive to the outback town of Cloncurry before visiting the Waltzing Matilda Centre, featuring a light and sound show, and the Qantilda Pioneer Place Museum celebrating local pioneers. Explore the Outback Regional Gallery, then continue to Winton for dinner.

Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs for a Signature Experience, then explore Lark Quarry’s Dinosaur Trackways, home to over 3,000 well-preserved footprints from a range of dinosaur species.

Explore the Qantas Founders Outback Museum with its interactive exhibits and historic aircraft, then visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Longreach, celebrating Australia’s pioneering heritage and offering an authentic Outback experience.

Journey to Carnarvon National Park, pausing at the iconic Tree of Knowledge, the birthplace of the Australian Labor Party. Continue to Springsure, a picturesque valley framed by the striking Mount Zamia and Virgin Rock.

Enjoy a half-day exploration of Carnarvon National Park, marveling at the towering sandstone cliffs, vibrant gorges, and abundant wildlife. Visit the Moss Garden, where a gentle waterfall flows into a crystal-clear pool surrounded by colorful rocks and sculpted boulders, and soak in the serene atmosphere.

Begin the day with a Signature Experience at Minerva Hills National Park, where you may spot eastern grey kangaroos, wallaroos, and wallabies in their natural habitat. Afterwards, continue to Emerald, founded in 1879 as a base for constructing the western railway and now serving as the gateway to the famed Sapphire Gemfields.

This morning, travel to Clermont, the first inland tropical settlement in Queensland, established in 1862. Pause for a local lunch at Belyando Crossing before continuing to Charters Towers, a gold rush town founded in 1871, renowned for its historic architecture. Arrive at the Cattleman’s Rest Motor Inn for your overnight stay.

En route to Cairns, visit Paronella Park, set within 13 acres of lush rainforest and home to a Spanish-inspired castle. After exploring the gardens and ruins, continue to the Shangri-La Hotel. This evening, enjoy a final farewell dinner to celebrate the conclusion of your journey.

After breakfast, your unforgettable journey concludes with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.