Small Group Exclusive Longreach and Winton
10 Nights

Package Details

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Itinerary:

Day 1 (L, D)
This morning we will pick you up from your door and transfer you to Brisbane. On the way we will stop into the Currumbin RSM for a set lunch before continuing on. Once arrived in Brisbane we will jump on board the Spirit of the Outback to start our journey to Longreach.
Overnight: Sleeper Cabin onboard Spirit of the Outback

Day 2 (B, L, D)
Once arrived in Longreach we will be met by our guide who will be with us for the next 4 days and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: Longreach Motor Inn or similar

Day 3 (B, L, D)
We start the morning with a tour at the Longreach School of Distance Education where you will witness a totally different way of schooling. Explore the fascinating themed galleries at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and discover inspiring stories of our pioneering heroes. Take your seat at the exciting Stockman’s Life Live Show to witness the traditional Stockman skills that are still used today including amazing horsemanship and the action of a live muster.
Late afternoon experience the warm hospitality of local graziers on a tour of Camden Park Station followed by dinner in their 100 year old woolshed.

Day 4 (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will receive a warm welcome to Longreach at historic Rosebank Station, originally settled as a sheep and cattle station some 100 years ago. Enjoy morning tea and a chat with the local Outback Aussie Tours owners. From Rosebank station we will tour the Longreach School of Distance Education with a tour at the Longreach School of Distance Education where you will witness a totally different way of schooling. We then head for The Branch Cafe for lunch. After lunch you will have free time in downtown Longreach to explore the shops.
Late afternoon, unwind on the Drover’s Sunset Cruise with tasty onboard nibbles followed by a two-course table service dinner under the stars at Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show.

Day 5 (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will be transferred to the world-class Qantas Founders Museum, eloquently telling the story of the founding of Qantas. View marvellous interpretive and interactive exhibits then join a guided Airpark Tour and time to wander through the complex. Explore this town of great stories and character before quenching your thirst with a welcome drink and lunch at the famous Wellshot Hotel. The oldest pub in the west has lots of quirky and interesting memorabilia not to mention a little history that can keep you entertained for years. Return to Longreach after feeling the community spirit of this great little town whilst being relaxed and charmed on the rail motors.
Our Light & Sound show (Luminescent Longreach) is a spectacular light and sound experience designed to delight, entertain, inform and move. Stand amongst iconic aircraft as world class projection mapping and 360 degree immersive sound brings the 100 year story of Qantas to life with the mighty Boeing 747 serving as a primary canvas. Told through 3D animation, traditional animation and illustration, Luminescent Longreach weaves an unforgettable narrative through time, a story of the daring spirit of early aviation, of iconic aircraft, wars, distant places and outback innovation. The Light & Sound show is a 25 minute show where guests will need to stand for the duration of the show however, if you require a chair, please speak to the staff on the night. Then an exclusive Dinner this evening.

Day 6 (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will be taken exclusively to Darr River Downs Station for a tour & lunch. After our experience at the station and lunch, we will enjoy the scenery to Winton and our accommodation for the next 4 nights. Dinner at Boulder Opal Inn.
Overnight: Boulder Opal Motor Inn or similar

Day 7 (B, L, D)
Today we travel to Carisbrooke Station to marvel at the natural wonders and history of this spectacular location. See the Three Sisters before we head to the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park. Dinner at Tattersall’s Hotel

Day 8 (B, L, D)
Today we will visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre. This museum is a fabulous celebration of our unofficial national song and the history of Winton. Take time to wander the main street and visit some of the other sights of Winton. Lunch in Winton Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs (AAOD) with the largest collection of Australian dinosaur bones in the world. Here we will see the collection of dinosaur bones and other fossils and we will stay behind to enjoy sunset on the jump up with nibbles, followed by a BBQ dinner. Afterwards when it gets darker, we will visit the Gondwana Stars Observatory located here as well. Dinner at Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum

Day 9 (B, L, D)
Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour Bladensburg National Park is steeped in history but also has the rugged beauty of rock formations and diverse ecosystems. Afternoon tea is provided. Lunch at the North Gregory Hotel Afternoon – Rangelands Rifts and Sunset Tour This tour includes a walk through the Rangelands Rifts (rocky chasms), a glass of wine and nibbles at sunset. Dinner at the Boulder Opal Motor Inn

Day 10 (B, L, D)
Today we will be start our journey back home. This morning you will enjoy a boxed breakfast in your room as it is an early start from Winton this morning. We will be transferred from Winton to Longreach to meet the Spirit of the Outback train.
Overnight: Sleeper Cabin onboard Spirit of Outback

Day 11 (B, L)
Today we will arrive in Brisbane and be met by our driver to be transferred back home.

Inclusions

• Door to Door transfer from Northern Rivers
• 10 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 10 Dinners
• Spirit of the Outack Single/twin Sleepers
• 8 nights twin share accommodation
• All touring with private guides.
• Fully escorted by Casino Travel Shoppe

Concession Card Holders Price: $5995.00 per person 

No senior’s concession + $150.00

Single supplement $ 1500.00

Terms

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tour Cost: Total tour cost reflected in this brochure is per person twin share. (minimum 10 passengers to be guaranty departure fully escorted)

Single Supplement applies.

(All costs are subject to change until your tour has been paid in full.)

Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit per person is required within 7 days of confirmation of your reservation.

Final payment:
The final payment, plus single supplement (if applicable) must be received 90 days prior to departure or as advised at the time of the booking.

Payment methods:
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, direct deposit and credit card. Credit Cards incur a 1.0% surcharge above the tour cost. The following credit cards are accepted: Visa and MasterCard. Please note no foreign credit cards can be accepted for payment.

Cancellations: In the event of cancellation, you agree to pay the cancellation fees listed on the Casino Travel Shoppe Schedule of Service Items and Fees. In addition, you agree to be liable for all supplier cancellation fees.

Travel insurance:
It is compulsory and provides protection against most legitimate reasons for cancellation. Your deposit is non refundable. Once you have made the final payment, the full payment is non-refundable. The client is responsible for cancellation fees immediately confirmation of arrangements is conveyed verbally or in writing to you as the client.

Refunds:
Once the departure is reached, cancellations for unused services/vouchers are not refundable. Refunds cannot be authorised by service providers.

Amendment Fees:
Once tour reservations are confirmed changes will attract a minimum fee of $330 per client file, plus fees applied by airlines and other service providers.

Late bookings:
Bookings made within 25 days of departure may require an additional fee. Details of the fee if applied will be advised at the time of requesting your reservation. Additional airfare costs may also be necessary and will also be passed on at the time of your booking request.

Late payment:
In some instances suppliers impose a late payment fee, should the late payment be due to the failure of the client to pay by the due date this fee may be passed on as an additional amount payable above the tour cost advertised.

Document reissue:
A fee of $330 dollars will apply to reissue and dispatch of documents

Departure date:
The departure date is the date selected for this tour. The tour will be operated by a Supplier/s commencing on the date stipulated in the itinerary and the Casino Travel Shoppe group will form part of the overall Supplier departure for this tour. Should this tour date change, clients will be offered alternate departure dates. Where a client is affected by a departure date change, then the client’s consent as to alternatives will be sought.

Prices:
All prices and amounts quoted are current at the time of publication. Airfares, taxes, fuel surcharges, and currency fluctuations as well as land content costs from suppliers can change at any time and are beyond our control and the control of suppliers of product offered. Any changes in price affecting the client will be advised immediately they become known. Regrettably in some instances the change is not advised in time to protect the client from additional cost for the tour.

Not included:
Charges for excess luggage, personal services, gratuities (unless stated in the departure itinerary), laundry, drinks, meals except as specified, pre travel documentation unless stated in the departure itinerary), personal accident and medical expenses including all communication charges incurred on the passengers behalf

Tour operator’s responsibility:
The supplier/s and its/their associated companies or agents act in the capacity as agent for the suppliers of transportation and tour operation services. Seasonal variation in airline, transport and accommodation services may necessitate minor variations to itineraries and hotel standards. Any variation inconsistent with the applicable tour described in this brochure or the Supplier’s brochure/website will be discussed and agreed with the client

Quotations for tours are subject to tariff and exchange rate variations and may differ from prices quoted in this brochure and that of the Supplier.

The Supplier/s and other eligible parties shall not be responsible for any injury, damage, accident, loss, and delay in respect of any person or property. In this clause “eligible parties” shall include any carrier, tour operator or other provider of any service in respect of a tour and for the purpose of conferring the benefit of this clause upon eligible parties. The exclusion of liability contained in this clause shall be subject to all statutory warranties. These conditions of booking shall form part of the contract between the client and the Supplier/s. Where a carrier notifies conditions of carriage on any ticket, coupon or brochure, then the client shall be bound by those conditions.

Cancellation:
The Supplier/s reserves the right to cancel or withdraw at any time any booking made for any client and in such an event the Supplier/s shall be under no liability in respect of any loss or damage to a client provided that the client shall be entitled to a full refund in respect of any monies paid.

Holiday costs:
Tour costs are a gross amount including all services stipulated and itinerary planning, currency transfers, booking procedures and communication costs. Unless agreed by the Supplier/s, no itemized costing will be provided

Conditions of booking: By instructing Casino Travel Shoppe or the Supplier/s directly, either verbally or in writing to proceed with Reservations on your behalf, you, the client shall be taken to have accepted these conditions of booking as binding.

Fully Escorted Conditions**
A member of the Casino Travel Shoppe staff will accompany this tour as long as the minimum number of passengers (between 8 and 14) are booked on this tour. Should the required numbers not be reached the tour will operate as normal with national and local guides. All items mentioned in the itinerary will be provided however you will complete the international flights unaccompanied. All transfers will be provided within Australia and at your destination.

Product Descriptions: Descriptions and information on products and services are based on information supplied by our third party suppliers and are subject to change at any time. The standard of accommodation and other services are based on various factors, which are generally accepted as indicative of a certain class; however, we do not guarantee the standard, class, or fitness for purpose of that accommodation or service.

Limit of Liability:
We do our best to make sure your arrangements are satisfactory, however many of the goods and services offered by Casino Travel Shoppe are supplied by third parties and we act as an agent only for those suppliers. To the extent permitted by law, Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd excludes all liability for any loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to physical and psychological injury, and loss or damage to property of whatever nature) that may arise in any way in connection with the offer or supply of goods or services through Casino Travel Shoppe or any third parties, or in connection with the supply of such goods or services.

If the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any similar law implies a condition of warranty that cannot be excluded, the liability of Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd for a breach of the condition or warranty will be limited as determined by Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd in its absolute discretion to:

In the case of services: The supplying of the services again; or the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.

Events beyond our control:
Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd does not accept any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by any events which are beyond its control including, but not limited to, war, civil disturbances, fire, floods, acts of God, acts of Government or any other authorities, accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action.

Destination passenger enquiries:
Casino Travel Shoppe makes no representations as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. International travel advice can be obtained from various sources, including local government, local consular offices and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. (www.smartraveller.gov.au)

Travel Insurance:
On all Casino Travel Shoppe Group tours, purchasing a travel insurance policy of your choice to cover loss, damage, illness, injury or other unexpected circumstances is compulsory. In all instances Travel Insurance is compulsory before you are accepted on a tour. You can not insure against changing your mind about your journey.

Health and immigration:
You should familiarise yourself with any health or visa requirements that may be applicable in the areas you intend visiting. You are responsible for all exit, entry, health and other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of the countries visited or transited. Each person travelling internationally shall carry a valid passport with at least 6 months validity at all times. Passports and Visas are your personal responsibility. In some instances the staff at Casino Travel Shoppe can arrange visas.

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