14 Day Queensland Outback & Rainforest

Brisbane Longreach,QLD Winton,QLD Mount Isa,QLD Cairns,QLD Cooktown,QLD Get Ready To Be Inspired.

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TOUR ITINERARY

The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address.

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DAY 1 Destination Brisbane  Longreach Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel 3  Saltbush Retreat, or similar

Today, board your flight from Brisbane to Longreach. You will be met at Longreach Airport by your guide and transferred to your beautiful accommodation at the boutique outback lodgings. Tonight, meeting you fellow travellers for a tour briefing and a late supper.

DAY 2 Longreach  Strathmore Station  Camden Park Destination Station  Longreach Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel 3  Saltbush Retreat, or similar

Today board your transportation as your guide and group explores Strathmore Station for an insider's view of life on the land. After, you will continue to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to explore the different exhibits before enjoying a Stockman’s Show. This afternoon, you will experience the hospitality of local graziers at Camden Park Station with sunset drinks.

DAY 3 Longreach  Rosebank Station  Qantas Founders Destination Museum  Longreach Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel 3  Saltbush Retreat, or similar

Witness a totally different way of schooling on a tour of the Longreach School of Distance Education. Visit historic Rosebank Station originally settled as a sheep and cattle station some 100 years ago. Wander 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. Late afternoon, unwind on the Drover’s Sunset Cruise with tasty on board nibbles platters followed by a two-course table service dinner under the stars and show.

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DAY 4 Destination Longreach  Winton Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel 3  Boulder Opal Motor Inn, or similar

Travelling west today continuing touring to the historic town of Winton. Here, learn about the story behind the iconic song Waltzing Matilda at the local museum. Discover the Arno Wall, thought to be the only musical fence in the world. Later this afternoon your guide will take you on a short drive to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs experience. Here, join an interpretive tour of the laboratory and Dino Canyon. Upon conclusion you’ll enjoy a sunset barbeque overlooking the dinosaur plains.

DAY 5 Destination Winton  Carisbrooke Station  Three Sisters  Winton Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel 3  Boulder Opal Motor Inn, or similar

Enjoy a second day in this quintessential Australian town. Your guide will take you on a tour of Carisbrooke Station. Here, follow the scenic Cory’s Range drive to the local Three Sisters rock formation where you can try your hand at opal mining and enjoy billy tea. Witness a moment frozen in time where we can see a prehistoric dinosaur stampede from 95 million years ago. This afternoon return with your group to Winton for dinner and some relaxation time.

DAY 6 Destination Winton  Mt Isa Meals included Breakfast Hotel 3  Ibis Styles Mount Isa, or similar

Today, farewell your fellow group members and board the regional coach for the drive to Mt Isa. The journey takes approximately 8 hours, prior to boarding you may wish to purchase drinks and snacks.

The coach will depart Winton at 13:20PM (subject to change). Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure. You will arrive in Mt Isa at approximately 19:05PM. The coach is air-conditioned, modern vehicle and will make rest stops along the way. On arrival in Mt Isa, it is only a 750m walk to your hotel or a short taxi.

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DAY 7 Destination Mt Isa Meals included Lunch Hotel 3  Ibis Styles Mount Isa, or similar

Today you will be collected from your hotel to enjoy a half day Mt Isa discovery tour. Discover the past and present of ‘The Isa’. Traditional dwellings and original grand homes with a sneaky look at the mine and it's processes. We take a sneaky look at the mine and it's processes including the original copper open cut before getting a photo opportunity in front of the lead smelter and ball mill. We visit Mount Isa's train station only metres from the mine and the end of the line for "Progress and Prosper" as the rail line extension to Darwin never eventuated. Before heading back to Outback at Isa we visit Buchanan Park home to Mount Isa's world famous Rodeo, the biggest Rodeo in the southern hemisphere and a quick trip to Mount Isa's City Lookout.

DAY 8 Destination Mt Isa  Cairns Meals included Hotel 3  Ibis Styles Cairns , or similar

Enjoy the morning at leisure. This afternoon, make your way to the airport to board your flight from Mt Isa to Cairns. The flight typically departs at 18:20PM and arrives in Cairns approximately 20:20PM. On arrival, please make your way to your Cairns accommodation for check-in.

DAY 9 Destination Cairns  Bloomfield Track  Cooktown Meals included Lunch Hotel 3  Cooktown Holiday Park, or similar

This morning you will be collected from your hotel and travel in air-conditioned comfort in a purpose-built 4WD vehicle, experiencing some of the most amazing scenery and natural beauty in Australia. Your experienced guide will enlighten your journey with fascinating stories and history along the famous 4WD- only Bloomfield Track. Enjoy lunch at the infamous Lions Den Hotel. You will arrive in historic Cooktown in the early afternoon where we visit Grassy Hill for panoramic views before you are transferred to your accommodation for the night.

Note: Please have your Cairns hotel store your suitcase and pack an overnight bag as suitcases can not be taken. You will return to the same hotel in Cairns on Day 11.

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DAY 10 Cooktown  Black Mountain  Byerstown Range  Destination Cairns Meals included Hotel 3  Ibis Styles Cairns , or similar

Today you will explore Cooktown, the first stop is the Heritage listed Cooktown Cemetery which bears testimony to the diverse nationalities who came to Cooktown and the Palmer Goldfields in the late 19th century. Visit the James Cook Museum for a guided tour and see an original anchor and cannon from Cook’s HMB Endeavour amongst many of the interesting exhibits.

Next visit the Cooktown Botanic Gardens and enjoy a driver/guided walk viewing many of the same plants collected by botanists, Sir Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander, as well as plants traditionally used by the local Aboriginal people. Relax at Nature’s Powerhouse café, Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre.

Travelling the Mulligan Highway, we briefly stop at Black Mountain, Byerstown Range lookout and the Palmer River Roadhouse. The outback landscape is dotted with termite mounds and many different eucalypt species. Keep an eye out for livestock that graze along the roadside before we return you to your Cairns accommodation.

DAY 11 Destination Cairns  Daintree  Cape Tribulation  Cairns Meals included Lunch Hotel 3  Ibis Styles Cairns , or similar

This morning you will be collected from your hotel to board a 4WD air-conditioned vehicle while listening to informative and entertaining commentary by your local naturalist guide. On todays tour you will have the opportunity to spot crocodiles on a Daintree River cruise, learn about flora, fauna and the history of the Daintree on a guided boardwalk tour, take a 4WD ride through a World Heritage-listed rainforest on the rugged Bloomfield Track, savour a traditional Aussie barbecue, sample traditional ‘Aussie’ billy tea, damper and tropical fruits in the company of wallabies and enjoy a homemade Daintree ice-cream on your journey home. This afternoon you will be returned to your hotel in Cairns.

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DAY 12 Destination Cairns Meals included Hotel 3  Ibis Styles Cairns , or similar

Enjoy a full day at leisure in sunny Far North Queensland.

DAY 13 Destination Cairns Meals included Hotel 3  Ibis Styles Cairns , or similar

Enjoy another full day at leisure in sunny Far North Queensland.

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OPTIONAL TOUR - CAIRNS IN TWO DAYS Optional Tour: Cairns in Two Days - This special optional tour is conducted over the next 2 days.

First Day - Kuranda Scenic Railway. Start your journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway where you’ll meander through pristine rainforest, rugged mountains and cascading waterfalls to the pretty village of Kuranda. Spend the day wandering around the unique township and exploring the markets. Join the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and glide over World Heritage-listed rainforest before descending through the canopy layers and deep into the heart of the lush rainforest. Enjoy stops along the way as you alight and explore the awe-inspiring Barron Gorge and Falls from a network of boardwalks at varying levels. Includes hotel pick up and drop off.

Second Day - Cruise Out & Fly return with Down Under Cruise & Dive. For an extraordinary day on the Great Barrier Reef, combine your Down Under Cruise & Dive outer reef cruise with an exhilarating return helicopter flight. On board ‘Evolution’, spend five hours exploring two stunning outer reef destinations, each with their own unique coral formation and diverse marine species. The package includes an Aussie BBQ lunch, snorkelling out on the reef. On the return, take to the air for a spectacular helicopter journey over the magical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Sweep over coral gardens and sand cays, and see marine life from high above before returning to Cairns. Includes hotel pick up and drop off.

DAY 14 Destination Cairns Meals included Accommodation N/A

Farewell Cairns today as you make your own way to the airport for your onward flight or to continue the next part of your journey.

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Inclusions

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Fly one way from Brisbane to Longreach, including checked baggage Join a full escorted tour of Longreach and Winton where you’ll experience the true Australian Outback Learn about the past and present of daily life on the land in Longreach Travel to Winton where you uncover the past and experience the Australian dinosaur discoveries Continue to Mt Isa the mining capital of Australia and experience the rural cities history and learn about what put this town on the map Fly to the Northern reaches of Australia and relax in Tropical Cairns Uncover the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Travel to Cooktown by 4WD and explore some of the most iconic tracks in Australia including the Bloomfield track

WHAT'S INCLUDED Incredible sightseeing, visit the Daintree, Cape Tribulation, experience historic Winton, learn about life on the land and the mining mecca of Mt Isa 13 nights’ accommodation in hotels and lodges including the spectacular Fly one way from Brisbane to Longreach, including checked baggage 7 breakfast, 8 Lunches, 6 dinners Escorted Days 2-6 and 10-12 Dedicated, comfortable air-conditioned transportation Flight from Mt Isa to Cairns In depth sightseeing as per itinerary

Fine Print

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HOW TO BOOK & PAYMENTS Deposit & Payments

Book now and secure your package with a $699 deposit per person. Pay a 2nd instalment of $770 per person within 28 days. You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password) Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking Your booking is on request and will be confirmed by Inspiring Vacations once all components of your package have been secured with our partners, please see below for further information

Booking on Request;

Your Inspiring Vacations package is made up of multiple components and travel partners. Once your booking is made and passenger details form submitted, we will begin to confirm all of your arrangements. Please note, this process can take several business days to complete. Once all elements have been confirmed we will send you an email confirmation, if we are unable to confirm we will provide you with alternative dates or offer a full refund of your deposit or re-credit your account if a travel credit was used. Please DO NOT book any additional services, such as flights, until we have confirmed your Inspiring Vacations package in writing. Inspiring Vacations will not be liable for any fees or charges incurred to change or cancel components not booked by Inspiring Vacations should your selected package be unavailable.

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EXCLUSIONS Personal Expenses Travel Insurance Optional activities Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or optional

IMPORTANT INFORMATION COVID-19 Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.

Fitness Requirements While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “3”.

3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Accommodation The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.

Covid Itinerary Changes Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed

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prior to departure

Single Supplement Single supplement is $1099 per person in addition to the twin-share price.

Triple Share Not available.

Travel Insurance Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

Tour Documentation Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Children Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Group Size This package is made up of multiple components which will be provided by different operators throughout your trip. As such, group size will differ between operators and can be as intimate as 2 people or as lively as up to 60 people, depending on the activity and advertised inclusions. There may be unique cases where your selected travel date exceeds the expected group size for special events or types of activities, particularly during popular times of travel. For packages that include a train or cruise, you will be travelling with other passengers up to the capacity of this component.

When travelling with a group, no matter the size, we ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience.

Bedding requests We do our best to meet your bedding preference, however, bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and cannot be guaranteed. All efforts will be made to meet your preference, however, any changes are beyond our control and limited by the hotel facilities and availability.

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Tour Styles - This package is a Partially Escorted style. To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:

Independent - On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. Partially Escorted - A portion of these packages runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is independent, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace. Fully Escorted - This tour is fully escorted by an expert English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.

Who is operating this package We have partnered with a wide range of third party operators who assist in fulfilling your booking and delivering an enjoyable on-tour experience. Each package will consist of multiple operators meaning both guides and fellow travellers may change day to day. But don't worry, regardless of the operator, you'll be in good hands to experience the most out of each destination

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognised and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.

We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.

Australian owned and operated with 100% Australian Customer Service support

We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, with our head office located in Melbourne, Victoria. When you make your booking, you will receive dedicated and ongoing support from our team of travel professionals throughout your booking, up until you are due

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to depart.

Flexible Date Change Option

Book now, change later with our Flexible Date Change option. You may select this $99pp option at time of purchase, giving travellers the flexibility to change your date without penalty (subject to availability, less third party costs incurred, plus any applicable surcharges for the new date selected).

Date change must be requested prior to 65 days before your original selected departure date*. Once inside 65 days of departure, date changes are not permitted.

*some packages may have a varied period in which you can request a date change due to limitations with the third-party provider.

Please refer to our 'Book with Confidence' section for terms and conditions.

The Flexible Date Change option does not cover cost incurred for components not fulfilled by Inspiring Vacations or in the event extra services have been booked with Inspiring Vacations outside of the standard package, including but not limited to airfares, pre/post accommodation or insurance.

Cooling off period

If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling off period.

Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7 day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply. Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.

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