Longreach: Great Darr River Rail Run Outback Rail Adventure

Longreach County, Whitsundays



Discover the incredible landscapes of the Longreach region, on a relaxing outback rail journey. On arrival at Darr River soak up the atmosphere and savor the experience over a boiled billy.

Highlights

  • Admire the Australian Outback landscape on a unique train tour from Longreach
  • Enjoy an authentic outback billy tea smoko during a stop at Darr River
  • Listen to informative, interpretative commentary from your train driver onboard
  • Discover the native flora and fauna on a guided Mulga Walk at a secret location
  • Travel through floodplains, Gidgee scrub, open Boree and Leander sand ridge

Description

Discover the incredible land types of the Longreach region on an unforgettable train trip. Relax by rail as you travel through the incredible landscapes from the Dreamtime of the Inningai people to the Darr River. Watch as the countryside changes from floodplains to Gidgee scrub, then open Boree, to Leander sand ridge, and the Mulga country. Disembark the train at an exclusive location to enjoy a guided Mulga Walk where you learn about the native flora. On arrival at Darr River soak up the atmosphere of one of the major tributaries of the Thomson River and Cooper Creek Catchment. Savor the peaceful surroundings as your guide boils the billy for Smoko. After an incredible Outback Rail Adventure on the Great Darr River Rail Run, re-board the train for the journey back to Longreach Railway Station.

Includes

Train trip Guided interpretation by trained guide Billy Tea Smoko Guided Mulga Walk

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Additional food and drinks

Important Information

  • Fitness level – Medium: you will need to use stairs to access the train and walk on uneven ground
  • Please call the friendly Outback Aussie Tours team on 07 4658 3000 to discuss any dietary requirements or mobility concerns. We strive to accommodate our guests’ needs, but we must know these in advance and cannot make provision for dietary requests without prior notice
  • For enquiries please call our office on 07 4658 3000 during business hours
  • In case of an emergency outside business hours please call our emergency phone number on 0458 58 3000

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