Outback Aussie Tours - Day Tours

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New from June 2014

SMITHY’S OUTBACK DINNER & SHOW

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SMOKO & SUNSET STATION TOURS

ELICOPTERS

SCENIC FLIGHT

STARLIGHT’S LOOKOUT TOUR

DROVER’S SUNSET CRUISE

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WINTON DINOSAUR MATILDA TOUR

NEW!…

Smithy presents a star-studded line-up of sensational Australian artists to perform at Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show for the 2014 season (April to October) Smithy’s brings an unprecedented entertainment program to Longreach. You’re in for an unforgettable evening experience at Longreach’s only fully licensed themed campsite venue on the banks of the Thomson River. There’s no roughing it either, with a full table service camp oven dinner under the stars featuring fresh local produce.

View full de Smithy tails of ’s Out ba ck D i n ne r & Sh ow packa ge on page 3.

For the full package, join our fully licensed Drover’s Sunset Cruise with 360 degree river views from the top deck, the best sunset photo vantage point at Sunset Bend, and expert onboard commentary. Your cruise will dock at Smithy’s where you will be welcomed for the Outback Dinner & Show. A must-do Longreach experience. You’ll be back to see more!

Here’s a sneak preview of some of the multi-talented artists performing at Smithy’s on the banks of the Thomson River!

Tania Kernaghan

Ray Kernaghan

Steve Clausen

Country Music Sweetheart and one of Australia’s most loved performers.

Jun 21 - 8 July inclusive July 21 - 3 Aug inclusive Aug 18 - 31 Aug inclusive

Multi-Award Winner The Legendary “Ray Kernaghan”.

Jun 21 - 8 July inclusive July 21 - 3 Aug inclusive Aug 18 - 31 Aug inclusive

Talented and versatile entertainer performing Australiana-Irish, Country Rock and Rock’n’Roll.

May 4 - 11 May inclusive Jun 3 - 20 Jun inclusive Sept 15 - 26 Oct inclusive

Dave Prior

Terry Gordon

Owen Blundell

A well-known comedy entertainer who can also sing a mean country song.

July 9 - 20 July inclusive

Award-winning performer balladeer, song writer, bush poet and comedian.

Apr 16 - 2 May inclusive Aug 4 - 17 Aug inclusive

All-round entertainer and comedian from bush ballads to country rock.

May 12 - 2 Jun inclusive Aug 1 - 14 Sept inclusive

**Line-up is current at the time of printing. Please check with our office at time of booking to confirm performance schedule. Artists are subject to change.

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DROVER’S SUNSET CRUISE Board the fully licensed M.V. Explorer late afternoon and relax on the top deck with 360 degree views of the majestic Thomson River. Your captain will enthral you with stories about the river, its wildlife and Indigenous links. Purchase a drink from our licensed bar with complimentary nibbles and toast the glorious Outback sunset. Our stop at Sunset Bend is the perfect vantage point for capturing the stunning Outback sunset colours.

We disembark for Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show with full table service on the banks of the Thomson River. Enjoy the campfire atmosphere under the stars and live music performed by our sensational line-up of multi-talented artists. (View the artist line-up on page 2)

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S avouries at Sunset Cruise C amp oven themed cuisine Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Live Show R eturn coach transfers from Longreach accommodation

SMITHY’S OUTBACK DINNER & SHOW Feel the genuine hospitality of your Outback hosts with a warm welcome from Smithy’s. Sample sunset nibbles on the banks of the river then relax with our full table service camp oven dinner. Tea/coffee and water will be provided and you may purchase beer, wine and soft drinks from our fully licensed bar. Enjoy the campfire atmosphere under the stars and live music performed by our sensational line-up of multi-talented artists.

(View the artist line-up on page 2)

INCLUSIONS Table service Camp oven themed cuisine 3 course drover’s dinner under the stars Live entertainment Return coach transfers from Longreach accommodation

*A modified itinerary will run over the Summer months Nov to Mar.

Departs approx. 4.30pm from your accommodation Returns approx. 8.30pm to your accommodation

*Operates between Apr and October only.

Departs approx. 5.30pm from your accommodation Returns approx. 8.30pm to your accommodation

ADULT $89

CONCESSION $80

ADULT $69

CONCESSION $60

CHILD $59

FAMILY (2A+2C) $259

CHILD $39

FAMILY (2A+2C) $189 3

SUN & FRI

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CAMDEN PARK STATION SUNSET TOUR Watch the sunset, with drinks and nibbles in hand, as our local station host Lynn shares stories of living and working on the land.

Hear how these third-generation graziers manage their mixed herd of sheep and cattle as well as their hay production business.

STRATHMORE STATION SMOKO TOUR Relax with a homestead ‘smoko’ as our local grazier Maree dishes out lashings of Outback hospitality and stories.

As we tour the station, learn about Santa Gertrudis cattle and Merino wool production.

Hear how these third-generation graziers made water run uphill with their award-winning water system.

You’ll be given a tour of their historic shearing shed, see their artesian bore in action, hear stories of early Chinese water management and spot local wildlife.

Back at the homestead, you’ll have time to wander the tranquil parkland garden and enjoy a traditional homebaked morning tea.

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Meet the local landowners Station tour Sunset drinks and nibbles C ourtesy pick-up/drop-off from Longreach accommodation

Meet the local landowners Station tour Homestead home-baked smoko Courtesy pick-up/drop-off from Longreach accommodation

*A modified schedule will run over the Summer months Nov to Mar.

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*Operates between Apr and November only.

Departs approx. 4.00pm from your accommodation

Departs approx. 8.30am from your accommodation

Returns approx. 7.00pm to your accommodation

Returns approx. 11.00am to your accommodation

ADULT $79

CONCESSION $70

ADULT $79

CONCESSION $70

CHILD $49

FAMILY (2A+2C) $199

CHILD $49

FAMILY (2A+2C) $199

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M ULTI -DAY LEGEN DS PASS ES

HALL OF FAME

QANTAS MUSEUM

RIVER CRUISE

STATION TOUR

Make the most out of your Longreach visit with an Outback Aussie Tours Multi-Day Legends Pass.

Choose from either Bronze, Silver or Gold – whichever suits your time and budget. Not only do you get a great value package, you also benefit from 25+ years’ Outback touring experience of this multi-award winning operator.

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BRONZE

SILVER

GOLD

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Drover’s Sunset Cruise - (see page 3 for details) Outback Station Tour - (see page 4 for details) Entry to Stockman’s Hall of Fame* Entry to Qantas Founders Museum* Qantas Founders Jet Tour* Stockman’s Hall of Fame Outback Stockman’s Show* School of Distance Education Tour*

*Coach transfer not included to Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum or School of Distance Education.

DEPARTS: Daily PASSES VALID: 7 days (please check availability of cruises and station tours at time of booking)

PASSES

ADULT

CONC.

CHILD

BRONZE PASS valid year round

$148

$139

$95

$439

SILVER PASS valid year round

$189

$184

$139

$615

GOLD PASS valid April to October

$244

$235

$159

$745

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FAMILY 2 A 2C

Note: Children 0-3 years FREE. Children 4-14 years child price applies. Family - 2 adults & 2 children.

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WINTON DINOSAUR MATILDA TOUR Get ready for a day rich in Australian culture and heritage. Your Savannah Guide operator is an expert in interpreting our historic region’s stories. As we travel through dramatic and changing landscapes to Winton, passing huge Outback stations, keep an eye out for emus, eagles and kangaroos.

Step into Winton’s Waltzing Matilda Centre and you’ll discover there is so much more to our most famous song. It’s hard not to be moved by the Billabong Sound & Light show, intrigued by stories of myth and romance in the interactive Home of the Legends room and fascinated by Winton’s history in the Qantilda Pioneer Place Museum. Savour a delicious lunch at the Matilda Centre.

High up on a mesa overlooking endless Outback plains, we’re given an entertaining intepretive tour of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs – home to the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils.

The state-of-the-art Collection Room and 3D Theatre brings to life dinosaurs Banjo and Matilda with amazing animated recreations.

Test your musical talents at Winton’s musical fence. Take a peek into our colonial history at the North Gregory Hotel, the site of the first performance of Waltzing Matilda. Enjoy a wander through this quirky and historical town before journeying back via the Mitchell grass plains to Longreach.

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*A modified schedule will run over the Summer months Nov to Mar.

Savanah Guide Master Operator/Driver Travel in air-conditioned luxury coach Winton orientation tour Entry to Waltzing Matilda Centre Delicious lunch Entry and tour of Australian Age of Dinosaurs

*Minimum of 6 passengers required to operate this tour (private charters available).

Departs approx. 7.00am from your accommodation Returns approx. 4.30pm to your accommodation

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ADULT $189

CONCESSION $185

CHILD $99

FAMILY (2A+2C) $549

MON & FRI

DAILY

New from June 2014

STARLIGHT’S LOOKOUT TOUR

QUEENSLAND HELICOPTERS

Follow the Thomson River floodplains, crossing drovers’ stock routes and legendary Cobb & Co tracks. Visit the tranquil Lily Lagoon bordered by the majestic Coolibah Trees and pass Springvale and Goodberry Hills. Arrive at Starlight’s Lookout once used by the notorious cattle thief Harry Redford or ‘Captain Starlight’. In 1870, it is believed he and his men gathered together 1000 stolen cattle around this lookout. See the amazing ‘Spyglass’ rock and make the climb for spectacular 360 degree views of the Longreach district and the Thomson River channels. A medium level of fitness is required for the 200 metre climb. Enjoy a home-baked ‘smoko’ before returning to Longreach via the Camoola Crossing. A great adventure retracing an epic Australian story.

Enjoy a birds-eye view of our spectacular Outback with a selection of scenic helicopter flights. All flights include expert pilot commentary of the area.

INCLUSIONS Savannah Guides Master Operator Travel in air-conditioned luxury coach Billy tea and smoko at Starlight’s Lookout Interpretive commentary throughout Optional one way helicopter transfers - enquire about details and cost *Operates between June and October only. *Minimum of 6 passengers required to operate this tour (private charters available).

Local Scenic Flight (min 2 people) 10 minutes $75 pp | 20 minutes $150 pp Fly over Longreach’s hero attractions and Longreach sale-yards. Great views of the Thomson River and the Channel Country. Fly further on towards the weir and spot local wildlife on the 20 minute flight.

Sunset Flight (min 2 people) 20 minutes $180 pp A fantastic time of day to view the stunning Outback sunset aloft in the R44. See all of the local scenic flight attractions, the northern weir and Thomson River.

Includes a pre-flight drink (18+) in anticipation of Mother Nature’s sunset show.

Starlight’s Lookout Flight Departs approx. 7.00am from your accommodation Returns approx. 12.30pm to your accommodation

ADULT $89

CONCESSION $80

CHILD $59

FAMILY (2A+2C) $257

(min 2 people) 1hr 15min | $350 pp A scenic flight over Longreach and the Thomson River, landing at the base of Starlight’s Lookout. Time to walk to the top of the escarpment for 360 degree views of the surrounding plains. Medium level of fitness required for climb. (Mondays & Fridays - combine with the Starlight’s Lookout coach tour for $430 pp) *Outback Aussie Tours is a booking agent only.

For further details and booking conditions visit www.queenslandhelicopters.com.au.

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The Outback Aussie Tours Points of Difference:

Experienced and knowledgeable Savannah Guides Master Operator Detailed and informative commentary Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle Multi-award winning tour operator 25+ years local touring expert Home-baked onboard smokos Relaxed fun style

What you need to bring: Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen Water bottle and camera An appetite for fun and food

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BOOKING CONDITIONS:

HOW TO BOOK

Prices & Concessions: All prices are quoted in Australian currency, include GST and are valid for the period 01 April 2014 to 31 March 2015. Children 4 to 14 years are entitled to the quoted Child Rates when accompanied by at least one adult. Infants 0-3 years travel free of charge. Senior concession applicable to National Seniors Card holders and Qld Pension Concession holders.

Call 1300 78 78 90 (within Australia) or +61 7 4658 3000 (international)

Payments & cancellation conditions: Full payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given: 7-3 days – 50% of tour price, 2 days or less – 100% of tour price.

Refunds will not be given for any portion of a tour or pass not undertaken after the client has commenced travel.

Itinerary changes: Outback Aussie Tours reserves the right to alter the itinerary or route of any of its tours if road, weather or other conditions dictate. Drover’s Sunset Cruise and Camden Park Sunset Station Tour departure times may vary to match exact day sunset timings.

Passengers must make their own enquiries regarding safety warnings in relation to their chosen activities/tours and cruises. e.g. for helicopter flights, visit www.queenslandhelicopters.com.au for further details and booking conditions.

Book online at www.outbackaussietours.com.au Visit our Outback Aussie Tours office Longreach Railway Station, Landsborough Parade, Longreach See your nearest Booking Agent YOUR LICENSED TRAVEL AGENT

Travel Insurance: Clients are strongly advised to take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.

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