Multi Day Tour

Australia's Dinosaur Trail Tour - 6 Days/5 Nights

Category: Eco-Tours
Region: Winton
State: QLD

AUD $3,550.00

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Duration: 

6days
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Join me for a 6 day, 5 night all inclusive dinosaur experience! Travel the Dinosaur Trail visiting attractions and participating in hands on fossil hunting in Winton, Hughenden and Richmond.

Operated By:

Red Dirt Tours Pty Ltd

Itinerary

Day 1 – Monday: Arrival   (D)

Welcome to Outback Queensland! Our Red Dirt Tours guide will meet you in Longreach with a pick up at the Longreach Airport or Longreach Accommodation, at approx. 2.15pm. We’ll then enjoy a pleasant drive through the Mitchell grass plains to Winton, home to dinosaurs, Waltzing Matilda and ancient landscapes.

Overnight at North Gregory Hotel, Winton.

 

Day 2 – Tuesday:
Dinosaur Stampede   (BLD)

Journey through jump-up country to the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park. Join a guided tour to see this snapshot of dinosaur behaviour from 95 million years ago. Visit Carisbrooke Station and be mesmerised by views of ancient landscapes as far as the eye can see.

Overnight at North Gregory Hotel, Winton.

 

Day 3 – Wednesday: Australian
Age of Dinosaurs    (BLD)

Spend the morning visiting the Waltzing Matilda Centre and exploring downtown Winton. In the afternoon we visit the Australian Age of
Dinosaurs Museum to learn about the animals that roamed our land and the prehistoric environment they lived in. We stay on the jump-up to enjoy a sunset barbeque dinner and stargazing at the Gondwana Stars Observatory or the new Stars and Shadows Experience (depends on scheduled dates).

Overnight at North Gregory Hotel, Winton.

 

Day 4 – Thursday: To Richmond   (BLD)

Travel north through grazing grasslands to the town of Richmond – home of marine fossils dating back 100 million years. This afternoon we visit Australia’s premier marine fossil museum, Kronosaurus Korner. You’ll also have the opportunity to dig for marine fossils at one of Richmond’s fossil dig sites. See how palaeontologists find and dig these massive creatures out of the ground before you try your hand at it!

Overnight at Ammonite Inn, Richmond.

 

Day 5 – Friday: Richmond-Hughenden-Winton   (BLD)

This morning, we head to Hughenden, home to Mutt the Muttaburrasaurus. We’ll visit the Flinders Discovery Centre, see Mutt the life-sized replica dinosaur and local fossils. After lunch we head back to Winton for a relaxing afternoon and fairwell dinner followed by a movie experience at the Royal Open Air Theatre, Winton.

Overnight at North Gregory Hotel, Winton.

 

Day 6 – Saturday: Winton To Longreach  (B)

We return to Longreach in time for a transfer to the Longreach Airport for your flight to Brisbane, or to your Longreach accommodation.

  

Note: The tour concludes on Saturday. If you intend to stay longer in Longreach you will need to book your own accommodation and activities. This tour does not include museums located in Longreach.


PARTICIPATION NOTES:
This tour requires a medium level of fitness and agility. Guests should be able to walk on uneven ground/dirt, walk approx 500m without assistance, and manage stairs and their own baggage to/from rooms. In Richmond, the digging part of this tour requires bending if you wish to participate.

Minimum 8, maximum 18 guests


INCLUDES:

§ 5 nights accommodation with ensuite facilities

§ All meals from Monday dinner to Saturday breakfast

§ Pick up and drop off in Longreach

§ All tours, activities and museum admissions

§ Air-conditioned vehicle

§ Savannah Guides Enterprise and accredited guide


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

§ Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park

§ Carisbrooke Station

§ Waltzing Matilda Centre entry

§ Winton Town Tour

§ Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum

§ Gondwana Stars Observatory

§ Kronosaurus Korner entry

§ Richmond Fossil Dig Site Tour

§ Flinders Discovery Centre entry


GETTING TO LONGREACH

Flights:

§ Qantaslink fly to Longreach once a day from Brisbane

§ Tour transfers connect with flights for arrival Monday and departure Saturday.

               – Arrival on Monday is scheduled for 2.10pm

               – Departure on Saturday is scheduled for 12.30pm


Train:

§ The Spirit of the Outback train departs Brisbane on Saturday and Tuesday, arriving Sunday and Wednesday respectively. 

§ If you choose to arrive by train, please book your own accommodation in Longreach for the Sunday night ready for a pick up on
Monday at approx. 2.00pm.


Car (Self Drive to Longreach):

§ We recommend staying in Longreach the night prior to the tour departure.

§ Ask about locations to leave your car in Longreach while on the tour.

§ We can pick you up from locations in Longreach at approx. 2.00pm.


BOOKING INFO, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION

* Minimum 8, maximum 18 guests

* Book direct or through your preferred Travel Agent.

* A Deposit of 10% per person is payable upon booking. Balance due 60 days prior to departure.

* Cancellations: We understand if you need to cancel the tour because of unforeseen circumstances, so we are fair and reasonable:

          – 60+ days = no cancellation fee

          – 14-59 days = $50 per person

          – 0-13 days = $250 per person

          – If you need to leave the tour due to illness or emergency, then we will refund any unused portions of the tour less any costs incurred from third party suppliers.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WHAT TO BRING: – Comfortable clothing for a mix of vehicle travel, museum visits and a visit to a fossil dig site. There is no need to dress up for dinners – we are in the outback so jeans or long pants will be sufficient for any occasion! – It can get cool in the Outback so be prepared for cold weather in winter and warmer weather from September to April. – Comfortable footwear for uneven ground – not recommended for high heels! – Hat – Water bottle – Camera – Sense of humour and adventure PARTICIPATION NOTES: This tour requires a low level of fitness but a medium level of agility. Guests should be able to walk on uneven ground/dirt, walk approx 500m without assistance, and manage stairs and their own baggage to/from rooms. There is limited space for walking aids. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Minimum numbers of 6 full paying adult passengers applies. Child rate applies for children 4-14 years, travelling with 2 adults. Where a child is travelling with 1 adult, that adult pays single/sole use rate. This tour is not suitable for children under 4. Deposit of 10% per person is required at time of booking. The Balance is due 2 months prior to departure. * A Deposit of 10% per person is payable upon booking. Balance due 60 days prior to departure. * Cancellations: We understand if you need to cancel the tour because of unforeseen circumstances, so we are fair and reasonable: – 60+ days = no cancellation fee – 14-59 days = $50 per person – 0-13 days = $250 per person – If you need to leave the tour due to illness or emergency, then we will refund any unused portions of the tour less any costs incurred from third party suppliers. Alterations to Itinerary: Unique road and weather conditions may be encountered, eg maybe it will rain. Red Dirt Tours therefore reserves the right to alter or change any tour itinerary as required. If Red Dirt Tours cancels the tour due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided. Travel Insurance: Red Dirt Tours recommends that passengers take out their own travel insurance as we cannot be held responsible for damaged, lost or stolen belongings.

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