11 Day | Birdsville & Corner Country
Witness the vast, sweeping landscapes as we travel to remote Australia. The scenery is dramatic where the three states meet and the magnificent outback stretches left and right as far as the eye can see.
11 Day | Birdsville & Corner Country
DEPARTS MONDAY 23RD AUGUST 2027
HIGHLIGHTS
* Sandytown River Cruise
* Historic hydro power plant
* Cameron Corner & Strzelecki Track
* Sturt's Stony Desert
* Cordillo Downs Station’s historic woolshed
* Birdsville Hotel & racecourse
* Big Red sand dune
* Toogunna Plains Farmstay
* Charleville’s WWII Secret Base
* Big Rig Oil Patch
DAY 1 HOME – WARWICK
Monday 23rd August: Join our adventurous group to travel through the picturesque Darling Downs and finish the day in Warwick, on the banks of the Condamine River.
Accom: Coachman's Inn Warwick (D)
DAY 2 WARWICK – ST GEORGE
Tuesday 24th August: Travelling through Inglewood, enter Queensland's olive-growing region. At Goondiwindi, savour a guided tour, tasting and lunch at Coolmunda Organic Olives. Continue to St George where we board the Sandytown River Cruise for a relaxing journey along the small but mighty Balonne River, learning about its importance to the region.
Accom: Riverland Motor Inn (BLD)
DAY 3 ST GEORGE – THARGOMINDAH
Wednesday 25th August: Venture west to our lunch spot, Cunnamulla, a town created by Cobb & Co in 1879 when the first coach drove through Bourke. A local will show us around town and we’ll visit the famous Cunnamulla Fella statue, a tribute to the Aussie larrikin stockman, before continuing to Thargomindah, gateway to Cameron Corner.
Accom: Thargomindah Oasis Motel (BLD)
DAY 4 THARGOMINDAH – TIBOOBURRA
Thursday 26th August: A Thargomindah guide joins us to share the stories behind the historic hydro power plant, old hospital and jail. This afternoon cross into New South Wales, arriving in the remote outback town of Tibooburra on the edge of Sturt National Park.
Accom: Family Hotel (BPLD)
DAY 5 TIBOOBURRA – INNAMINCKA
Friday 27th August: Travel through Sturt National Park to Cameron Corner, where Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia meet. Capture the perfect three-state photo before following part of the historic Strzelecki Track to Innamincka, forever linked with the tragic Burke and Wills expedition.
Accom: Innamincka Hotel Motel (BPLD)
DAY 6 INNAMINCKA – BIRDSVILLE
Saturday 28th August: Cross Sturt's Stony Desert, stopping at historic woolshed at Cordillo Downs Station before travelling through spectacular breakaway country to legendary Birdsville, a name thought to be inspired by the district’s prolific birdlife. Monuments to early explorers are scattered throughout the town. Check into the famous Birdsville Hotel and soak up the atmosphere.
Accom: Birdsville Hotel (BPLD)
DAY 7 BIRDSVILLE
Sunday 29th August: Meet our local guide who will introduce us to Birdsville's fascinating history on a tour featuring the racecourse, Diamantina River, Burke and Wills Tree, geothermal power station and Big Red, a spectacular sand dune more than 30m high. Visit the Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre before enjoying a free afternoon to explore, visit the bakery, Birdsville Billabong or perhaps take an optional scenic flight.
Accom: Birdsville Hotel (BD)
DAY 8 BIRDSVILLE – TOOGUNNA
Monday 30th August: A long travel day ahead as we cruise through the Channel Country to our unique accommodation: Toogunna Plains Farmstay, a family-owned 130,000-acre sheep and cattle property.
Accom: Toogunna Plains Farmstay (BPLD)
DAY 9 (BD) – TOOGUNNA TO CHARLEVILLE
Tuesday 31st August: Visit Quilpie, renowned for its boulder opals – mined from large ironstone boulders. A local will join us onboard to share the town's heritage and history. Continue to Charleville for free time before exploring the WWII Secret Base - an interactive exhibit outlining Charleville’s role from 1942 to 1946. Dress warmly tonight to experience the Cosmos Centre and unravel many astronomical mysteries while marvelling at the brilliant outback night sky in the open-air observatory.
Accom: Hotel Corones (BD)
DAY 10 CHARLEVILLE – CHINCHILLA
Wednesday 1st September: Travel via Mitchell to Roma for lunch and visit the Big Rig Oil Patch, discovering Australia's fascinating oil and gas history. Continue to Chinchilla, the Melon Capital of Australia and home to The Big Melon, for our final night together.
Accom: The Club Motor Inn (BLD)
DAY 11 CHINCHILLA – HOME
Thursday 2nd September: We journey home with our new friends, bringing wonderful memories of Australia's remarkable Corner Country and Birdsville adventure with us. (B)
Note: We guarantee single rooms wherever
possible, but twin share may be required
at properties with limited availability.
Some days feature travel time,
due to the distance between towns.
Adult: $6,178
Pensioner: $6,156
Past Passenger: $6,145
Single Supplement: $1,508
Payment Due: 16th July 2027
