Discover the heart and soul of Outback Queensland with Leylands Travel Australia.

Queensland Outback Explorer is an unforgettable 14-day premium small-group adventure through the heart of Outback Queensland with Leylands Travel Australia. Your host is Carmen Leyland who will personaly escort you on this trip and share her passion for Australia, its history, photography and food.

Discover historic country towns, breathtaking Outback landscapes, fascinating pioneering history and some of Australia’s most iconic attractions.

From the star-filled skies of Charleville to the legendary heritage of Longreach and the prehistoric wonders of Winton, this journey showcases the very best of Queensland’s Outback.

The journey will start in Brisbane and take you on a road trip heading west as we make our way to some of Carmen’s favorite areas in Queensland.

Complete your adventure with an unforgettable overnight journey aboard the legendary Spirit of the Outback train.

With a maximum of just 10 guests, our Queensland Outback Explorer offers a relaxed, personal touring experience where the journey is just as memorable as the destination.

Explore the birthplace of Qantas, discover the stories of Australia’s stockmen and cruise the Thomson River at sunset with dinner and an entertainment show.

Along the way, we’ll visit welcoming country communities, discover hidden treasures and experience the characters and stories that make the Queensland Outback so special.

With a maximum of just 10 guests, our Queensland Outback Explorer offers a personal, relaxed and memorable touring experience.

There’s no rushing from one attraction to another, no enormous tour buses and no crowds to follow.

Just wonderful destinations, great company and the freedom to experience the Outback properly.

Why Choose Our Queensland Outback Explorer Tour?

Our Queensland Outback Explorer has been carefully designed for travellers who want to experience the real Australian Outback without the crowds of a large coach tour. With just 10 guests, you’ll enjoy a relaxed journey through some of Queensland’s most fascinating destinations.

• Roma sightseeing and touring
• Charleville WWII Secret Base experience
• Charleville Bilby Experience
• Charleville Cosmos Centre astronomy experience
• Blackall Woolscour
• Barcaldine sightseeing

Experience the Best of Outback Queensland

The Queensland Outback Explorer takes you beyond the usual tourist routes to discover the history, landscapes and unforgettable characters of western Queensland. From Charleville’s fascinating wartime stories to the pioneering traditions of Longreach, every destination has something special to offer.

• Your Queensland Outback Explorer package is planned to include:
• 13 nights’ accommodation, including one night aboard the Spirit of the Outback
• Selected hotel accommodation throughout the land journey
• Travel in a comfortable small-group touring vehicle
• Services of your tour host/driver
• Daily breakfast during the land journey
• Selected lunches and dinners
• Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner

Discover Longreach and Winton

One of the highlights of our Queensland Outback Explorer is the opportunity to spend several days discovering Longreach and Winton. Explore the birthplace of Qantas, experience the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and discover Australia’s prehistoric giants at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs.

Qantas Founders Museum and premium aircraft experience

Luminescent Longreach, subject to scheduling

Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame

Outback Stockman’s Show, subject to scheduling

Outback Pioneers experience

Thomson River sunset cruise, dinner and entertainment

Australian Age of Dinosaurs experience

Waltzing Matilda Centre

A Small Group Outback Adventure

Unlike traditional large coach holidays, our Queensland Outback Explorer offers a more personal experience. With a maximum of 10 guests, you’ll have time to appreciate each destination, enjoy the company of fellow travellers and make lasting memories.

An Unforgettable Queensland Rail Experience

Your Queensland Outback Explorer adventure concludes with an overnight journey aboard the legendary Spirit of the Outback. Sit back, relax and watch the changing Queensland landscape as you travel from Longreach towards Brisbane.

• Transfer to Longreach Railway Station
• Spirit of the Outback overnight twin-sleeper accommodation from Longreach to Brisbane
• All inclusions and experiences are subject to final supplier availability and confirmation for the 2027 touring season.

Book Your Queensland Outback Adventure

Only 10 places available!

Join Leylands Travel Australia for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Queensland’s Outback.

With comfortable accommodation, carefully selected experiences, fascinating destinations and the spectacular Spirit of the Outback rail journey, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover the real Outback in a small and friendly group.

Twin Share: $7,495 per person

Single Accommodation: $9,990 per person

Places are strictly limited to 10 guests, with a minimum of 8 guests required for the tour to operate.

Register your interest or contact Leylands Travel Australia to discuss your booking.

Enquire About This Tour

Tour dates, availability, final inclusions and booking conditions are subject to confirmation.

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY 1 Welcome to Brisbane

Arrive at our selected Brisbane hotel and settle in before the adventure begins. Enjoy the freedom to explore Brisbane at your leisure.

Overnight: Brisbane · Meals: Dinner

DAY 2 Brisbane to Roma

Travel west through the Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba, across the Darling Downs and into western Queensland. Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers.

Overnight: Roma · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 Roma to Charleville

Discover some of Roma’s pastoral history before continuing through Mitchell to Charleville, where we’ll settle in for two nights.

Overnight: Charleville · Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 Discover Charleville

Explore the WWII Secret Base, discover the Bilby Experience and enjoy an evening astronomy experience at the Cosmos Centre.

Overnight: Charleville · Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 Charleville to Blackall via Tambo

Travel north through Augathella to Tambo, with an opportunity to visit Tambo Teddies, before continuing to historic Blackall.

Overnight: Blackall · Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 Blackall, Barcaldine and Longreach

Visit Blackall’s historic Woolscour, discover Barcaldine’s Tree of Knowledge Memorial and continue to Longreach.

Overnight: Longreach · Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 Qantas and Australian Aviation

Explore the Qantas Founders Museum and its historic aircraft. In the evening, experience Luminescent Longreach, subject to the 2027 program.

Overnight: Longreach · Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 The Australian Stockman’s Story

Discover the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and enjoy the Outback Stockman’s Show, subject to seasonal scheduling.

Overnight: Longreach · Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9 Outback Pioneers and the Thomson River

Experience Longreach’s pioneering history before enjoying a Thomson River sunset cruise, dinner and Outback entertainment.

Overnight: Longreach · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10 Longreach to Winton – Dinosaur Country

Journey to Winton and visit the extraordinary Australian Age of Dinosaurs, surrounded by spectacular Outback landscapes.

Overnight: Winton · Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11 Waltzing Matilda and Return to Longreach

Visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre, explore Winton’s heritage and return to Longreach.

Overnight: Longreach · Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12 Longreach at Leisure and Farewell Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Longreach at your own pace before joining your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner.

Overnight: Longreach · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 13 Spirit of the Outback Rail Journey

Transfer to Longreach Railway Station and board the Spirit of the Outback for your overnight sleeper journey to Brisbane.

Overnight: Onboard train · Meals: lunch and dinner

DAY 14 Arrival in Brisbane

Arrive in Brisbane, where your Queensland Outback Explorer journey concludes.

Overnight: — · Meals: Breadfast

Tour Exclusions

• Travel to Brisbane before the tour commences
• Travel from Brisbane after the tour concludes
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses, souvenirs and shopping
• Meals and beverages not specifically listed as included
• Optional activities not included in the published itinerary
• Additional accommodation before or after the tour
• Personal medical expenses