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Winton Explorer

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Destination:
Queensland, Australia
Duration:
6 Night
Offer ends:
22 May 2026
Valid for travel:
Saturdays ( 11 Apr - 8 May, 23 May - 2 Oct, 9 - 25 Oct 26)

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Embark on a remarkable 7‑day Winton Explorer rail journey and experience the vast landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage of Queensland’s Outback.                        

Senior Price - $2,249* per person twin share

HIGHLIGHTS

  • See the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park
  • Take in the natural beauty of Carisbrooke Station
  • Tour the fossil preparation laboratory at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs
  • Enjoy the spectacular outback sunset from a private lookout point at Rangeland Station
  • Uncover the story behind Australia’s most iconic song at the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton
  • Explore the main street of Winton on a town tour

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Inclusions

  • Return overnight travel on the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane to Longreach - Sleeper
  • 4 nights ★★★★ accommodation in Winton
  • 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners
  • Dinosaur Stampede and Carisbrooke Station Tour
  • Australian Age of Dinosaurs Tour, including Dinosaur Canyon and the Collection Room
  • Admission to Waltzing Matilda Centre
  • Winton Town Tour
  • Rangelands Sunset Tour
  • Savannah Guides Enterprise and accredited guide
  • Return RailBus connection transfers from Longreach Railway Station to Winton

Itinerary

Get to know your fellow travellers over a refreshment in the Shearers Rest Lounge as you venture into the heart of the Queensland Outback. You’ll be captivated by the ever-changing landscapes on your journey between Brisbane and Longreach. Overnight on board the Spirit of the Outback.

Follow in the footsteps of the early pioneers as you travel through historic outback towns on your way to Longreach. Arrive into Longreach in the afternoon and travel by coach to your accommodation in Winton. Stay the next four nights at the Winton Outback Motel.

Visit Carisbrooke Station and discover the hidden treasures of the Merton Gorge and Lookout. See the Three Sisters, fossick for opal and learn how this vast landscape came to be and how the pioneers lived off the land. Continue your journey through Winton’s mesa country to the Dinosaur Stampede where 3300 dinosaur footprints were preserved 95 million years ago.
 

Today visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs with the largest collection of Australian dinosaur bones in the world. Hear how the bones are surfacing and are dug up right here in the Winton region and remain in Winton to be prepared and displayed. Tour through the new Dinosaur Canyon comprising outdoor galleries, linked by a walking track, which displays up to 85 life-sized
bronze statues of dinosaurs. Head back into town and visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre. This museum is a fabulous celebration of our unofficial national song and the history of Winton.

Spend a relaxed morning exploring Winton at your own pace. In the afternoon embark on a Winton town tour before joining the Sunset Tour to Rangelands Station. Walk through the Rangelands Rifts, enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles at sunset.

Transfer by coach to Longreach for the journey to Brisbane. Overnight on board the Spirit of the Outback.

Arrive in Brisbane where your tour concludes.

Terms & Conditions

* Conditions apply. On sale until  22 May 26 for travel until 25 Oct 26 .   Prices correct as at 26 Feb 26 but may be adjusted if surcharges, fees, taxes, or currency exchange rates are affected. Offers subject to availability. (All savings and bonus nights are included in the advertised price). Fees apply for direct payments made to Viva Holidays using a debit or credit card. Amounts payable to third parties not included. Bookings must be made directly with Viva Holidays or a travel agent, please confirm all prices, availability and details with your consultant before booking. Cancellation fees apply, offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. The Viva Holidays General Booking Conditions apply vivaholidays.com.au/policies/booking-conditions. Viva Holidays Pty Ltd ABN 78 634 662 294.                                    
                 
 

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$2,415* | per person twin share
Destination:
Queensland, Australia
Duration:
6 Night
Offer ends:
22 May 2026
Valid for travel:
Saturdays ( 11 Apr - 8 May, 23 May - 2 Oct, 9 - 25 Oct 26)
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