Day 1 - Monday
Begin your unique outback adventure from Cairns with a 6:30am departure on Trans North Coaches. Sit back and relax whilst travelling through world heritage listed rainforest past Kuranda then onto the remote, untamed reaches of the outback. Travelling west you will travel through towns including Atherton, Mt Garnet, Croydon and then onto Karumba. Stay the night at the End of the Road Motel in Karumba and enjoy a glass of champagne whilst enjoying the famous 'Purple Sunset' over the Gulf Waters. (Depending on time of year passengers may miss sunset.)
All meals at own expense.
Day 2 - Tuesday
Today is yours to spend relaxing in Kurumba. For those of you wanting a little more excitement why not try your luck with Barra fishing or take a cruise along the beautiful Norman River. Spend the evening at End of the Road Motel.
All meals at own expense.
Day 3 - Wednesday
Wake up early for breakfast then transfer to Normanton before heading off on your trip from Nowhere to Nowhere aboard the Gulflander, also fondly known to the locals as the Rattler and the Tin Hare. Travelling to Croydon 140 kilometres through some of the most remote and inaccessible countryside on the Queensland map, you will experience the amazing outback diversity from Wetlands and Grasslands to arid Savannah country. This is old gold territory with a history to match the incredible terrain. Opened in 1891 to join Normanton to the teeming Croydon goldfields, the line has never been linked to the main Queensland Rail network. Arrive in Croydon in perfect time for a relaxing lunch, then enjoy the afternoon exploring this old township which was home to 26 hotels during the gold rush. Many of these old buildings have survived the years, like the heritage listed courthouse and general store, which has traded since 1894. Spend the evening at the Club Hotel.
All meals at own expense.
Day 4 - Thursday
Enjoy a relaxing sleep-in and breakfast before departing on Trans North Coaches at 9.25am travelling to Georgetown for a quick bite to eat and a browse through the Terrestrial Geographical Display. Transfer to Cobbold Gorge where you will enjoy a quiet boat cruise viewing this ancient site with its soaring sandstone cliffs, this is a breathtaking experience not to be missed. The coach will then transfer you to Forsayth to stay at the Forsayth Tourist Park with an evening getting to know the locals.
Dinner included.
Day 5 - Friday
Enjoy an early breakfast before boarding the Savannahlander at 8.30am. Marvel at the Einasleigh range before arriving in Mt Surprise. Continue through to Undara Experience and spend the afternoon with a Savannah Guide exploring the amazing Undara Lava Tubes. Enjoy your evening at Undara Experience in your very own beautifully restored, turn of the century Queensland Rail carriage.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Day 6 - Saturday
The Savannahlander awaits your arrival to take you back to Cairns. Travelling on the Savannahlander your friendly drivers will stop and show you the outback as never seen before, travel through the remote, untamed reaches of the outback, passing Kuranda then through world heritage listed rainforest back to Cairns. This being the home run, sit back, relax and reflect on this ultimate outback rail experience.
Breakfast included.