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Experience the Real Outback

5 Day Tour with Queensland Bus Adventures & Outback Pioneers

Departs Saturdays | April to October
Price on Enquiry

Experience the Real Outback

Step into the heart of the Queensland outback on this unforgettable 5-day journey to Longreach. In partnership with Outback Pioneers, leaders in authentic outback experiences, Queensland Bus Adventures invites you to explore the landscapes, stories, and spirit that define Australia’s rugged west.

This immersive tour blends comfortable travel, small-town hospitality, historic sites, and hands-on experiences that bring the outback to life.

Tour Highlights

  • Travel by air-conditioned coach from Ipswich to Longreach

  • Return flight from Longreach to Brisbane

  • Morning teas, pub lunches, and historical village stops

  • Overnight motel stays in Roma and Blackall

  • Authentic outback experiences in Longreach with Outback Pioneers

  • Home shuttle service from Brisbane Airport (Greater Brisbane Area only)

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 – Saturday

  • Depart Ipswich at 7:00 AM

  • Morning tea in Dalby, lunch and tour at Miles Historical Village

  • Overnight stay in Roma with dinner at a local pub

Day 2 – Sunday

  • Breakfast and spa in Mitchell

  • Stops in Morven, Tambo, and Blackall

  • Overnight stay in Blackall with dinner

Day 3 – Monday

  • Visit Barcaldine’s Tree of Knowledge and Ilfracombe’s Wellshot Hotel

  • Arrive in Longreach and handover to Outback Pioneers

  • Check into heritage-inspired accommodation

Day 4 – Tuesday

  • Full day of immersive outback storytelling experiences, including:

    • Cobb & Co stagecoach ride

    • Nogo Station experience

    • Sunset river cruise and stockman’s dinner

Day 5 – Wednesday

  • Morning activities or leisure time in Longreach

  • Afternoon flight to Brisbane

  • Shuttle transfer home (Greater Brisbane only)

Tour Information

  • Tour Dates: Saturdays from April to October

  • Departure Location: Queensland Bus Adventures Depot, Ipswich

  • Departure Time: 7:00 AM

  • Return: Brisbane Domestic Airport + home shuttle

  • Price: Contact us for full itinerary and package options

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