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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Australian outback. This captivating day tour through Roma and Mt Abundance invites you to walk in the footsteps of legendary explorers Mitchell and Leichhardt, offering a profound connection to Australia’s rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes.
Spectacular Outback Vistas and Historic Trails
Begin your journey by ascending 465 metres to capture sweeping, panoramic views over endless pastoral grasslands. Feel the vastness of the country as your expert guide shares fascinating stories of Aboriginal heritage, early European exploration, and the evolution of modern agriculture. 🦅
A Sanctuary of Wildlife and Country Charm
Discover the tranquil beauty of Massey Downs Station, a dedicated wildlife refuge where majestic wedge-tailed eagles soar overhead and iconic bottle trees stand tall. Here, you will enjoy a delightful picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery, followed by a leisurely stroll through the station’s inspiring country garden. 🌸
Tour Highlights
- Historic Exploration: Retrace the historic paths of explorers Mitchell and Leichhardt.
- Panoramic Views: Take in breathtaking 360-degree views from 465 metres above sea level. 🌄
- Massey Downs Station: Explore a thriving wildlife refuge and its beautiful country garden.
- Gourmet Picnic: Relax with a delicious picnic lunch set against a stunning outback backdrop.
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Big landscapes, ancient land, layers of history and those small moments that make you stop, look properly and realise how much you usually miss.
Meryl is warm, funny and extraordinarily generous with her knowledge. She shares stories of the land, culture, people and history in a way that feels rich and deeply grounded, but never heavy. There was laughter, plenty of questions, time to wander and no sense of being hurried from one place to the next.
We stopped. We listened. We looked closely. We drank it all in.
I came home with dusty boots, a very full camera roll and a much deeper appreciation for Wallaroo and this remarkable part of the world I get to call home.
What a day.
Meryl and her colleague Beq are not only extremely knowledgeable but also genuinely kind and engaging. They thoughtfully tailored the tour to suit our family’s interests, which made the day even more special.
A definite five-star recommendation from us. Many thanks to the wonderful BooBook team!
of information was 5 star. Highly recommend.
We were warmly welcomed and by the time we left, it felt like we were saying goodbye to old friends. If you're looking for a team that are passionate and extremely knowledgeable, look no further. The knowledge of Craig and Eamon with regards to flora and fauna was really impressive. What they don't know doesn't exist.
We stayed at the Wallaroo Outback Retreat (which I also highly recommend) and Craig showed us some pretty amazing places on the 72,000 acre cattle property in the Arcadia Valley. Sunrises and sunsets like you've never experienced and not a grumble about the 4.30 am start. When we decided to do some astro photography after dinner at the last minute, Craig and Eamon were happy to take us to the perfect spot.
I couldn't recommend Boobook Ecotours more highly.
Thanks also to Grishma. While we didn't get a chance to meet, thanks for all your patience over the phone and via email.
Happy days!
This was so much more than a tour - it was like a trip with friends who know the place like themselves, and are enthusiastic to share their secret discoveries. It is clear that their deep appreciation of this country comes from their own history and connections, and from their qualifications and research as scientists. They obviously enjoy the tour and what they got to share with us as much as we did, and it is always shared with deep respect for the country, its history, and its ecosystem. They kept us fed and very comfortable, and were committed to giving us the best opportunities to enjoy ourselves. They took our spontaneous requests to change plans to explore something new or to linger when we wanted, and suggested changes to take advantage of the weather to get the most out of the day. We really enjoyed every moment.
We can't recommend them highly enough, and we we can't wait to make another trip with them soon!
Shane and Janel
Craig was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide throughout the whole day. It was an amazing experience being able to explore secluded gorges on private property and the Indigenous rock art was absolutely mesmerising. The landscapes and views across the whole day were picturesque.
Boobook tours are a must do, so head on out to Roma where there is plenty to do and see!
























