Queensland Outback & Tropics.from $9,295.00pp
Various Dates | Depart Brisbane | Small Group Tour by Private Jet
9 days exploring Queensland’s vast Outback and rainforest-fringed tropics by Private Jet.
Gain an awe-inspiring perspective of these unique regions from the air and touch down for stays in Longreach, Mt Isa, Thursday Island, Port Douglas and Hamilton Island.
- Travel aboard a private jet, escorted by an APT Tour Director
- Stay eight nights in premium Outback accommodation and luxurious tropical resorts
- Locally-inspired dining – a total of 17 meals (8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 7 Dinners)
- Relax in luxury tropical resorts in Port Douglas and Hamilton Island
- Stay on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait and walk to the ‘tip of Australia’ on the Cape York Peninsula
- Discover the underground riches of Mount Isa
- Visit Outback icons including a working cattle property, the Qantas Founders Museum and enjoy Luminescent Longreach, an incredible sound and light show
- Enjoy scenic flying with aerial views of the vast Outback, Cape York, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland Islands and rainforest fringed shores
Inclusions
- Accomodation
- Airport Transfer
- Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Some Dinners
- Some Lunches
Itinerary
Day1 Brisbane to Longreach (Ask us for departures from SYD)
Discover the ease and luxury of Private Jet travel as you board your private aircraft at Sydney Airport. Take to the skies toward Longreach, the birthplace of the Australian aviation industry. As we descend, your captain will give you a sweeping bird’s eye view of the outback town set in a vast landscape. Upon arrival enjoy a tour of the Qantas Founders Museum. This afternoon discover Longreach further including a town tour, a scenic cruise along the Thomson River and an exploration of the vast, nature-rich floodplains that surround the town. As the sun goes down, enjoy drinks and nibbles at Sunset Bend, on the river, then return to town and enjoy a special outback-themed Welcome Dinner and entertainment. Stay: Two nights, Longreach, premium hotel/motel
Meals Included: Dinner
Day2 Longreach
This morning set off for a visit to Camden Park, a working, family-owned cattle station. On a personalised tour, you’ll be welcomed to the family’s historic homestead, famously visited by the Queen and Prince Philip during their 1970 royal tour and you’ll also see the 100 year-old shearing shed. Afterwards, learn more about the history and heritage of the Outback during a visit to the world-famous Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame including lunch. Later this afternoon, set off for a special ‘paddock to plate’ sunset dinner at the historic Rosebank Homestead This evening feel the powerful spirit of the Outback during Luminescent Longreach, a sound and light show held at the Qantas Founders Museum.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day3 Longreach, Winton, Mount Isa
This morning we’ll board our Private Jet for a short hop to the town of Winton. Here we’ll embark on a guided tour at the Age Of Dinosaurs, a multi- award-winning eco centre where you’ll learn about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed this land. Also visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre, a unique complex that celebrates Australia’s most famous bush ballad before reboarding the aircraft and flying to the central Queensland town of Mount Isa, seeing the enormity of this mineral-rich landscape by air. Stay: Mount Isa, premium hotel/motel
Meals Included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day4 Mount Isa, Thursday Island
Visit the Mount Isa Mine where you’ll learn about the subterranean riches including zinc, copper, lead and silver that have seen this region become home to the biggest underground network of mines in the world. This afternoon, board your Private Jet and fly over the vast northern tropical region of Australia and see where the Cape York Peninsula meets the Torres Strait. Land at Horn Island and transfer by boat to Thursday Island. Discover the charming, laid-back ‘TI’ community and its history on a guided tour of the town. Stay: Two Nights, Thursday Island, hand-picked hotel/motel
Meals Included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day5 Cape York
An early start this morning with a ferry transfer to the tip of mainland Australia. Explore the region’s remoteness and natural beauty on a walk to our continent’s most northerly point and enjoy lunch at a tropical resort before returning to Thursday Island.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day6 Thursday Island, Cairns, Port Douglas
This morning board a ferry back to Horn Island before boarding your Private Jet for a wonderfully scenic flight to Cairns along the Far North Queensland coast. Today’s special flight path will ensure everyone on board can enjoy a magical view of the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, lush rainforest and crystal-clear water from the air. Arrive in to Cairns in time for a sightseeing tour, then transfer to Port Douglas and settle in to your luxury resort for a two-night stay. Stay: Two nights, Oaks Port Douglas
Meals Included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day7 Port Douglas
Today is yours to enjoy in the beautiful tropical town of Port Douglas. Perhaps simply relax and unwind at the resort, stroll along the beautiful white sand beach or wander down the main street with its vibrant cafes, boutiques and galleries. You may prefer to explore the wonders of the region further by joining an Outer Reef cruise for a closer look at the Great Barrier Reef, learn about the region’s ecology on a visit the Port Douglas Habitat or venture to Cape Tribulation for a true rainforest experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day8 Port Douglas, Hamilton Island
This morning we transfer back to Cairns to board our Private Jet for another incredibly scenic flight, this time to beautiful Hamilton Island. Upon landing, check-in to your resort hotel then spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps relaxing on a palm-fringed beach or lying by a sparkling swimming pool. This evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner, with drinks included. Stay: Hamilton Island, ReefView Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day9 Hamilton Island to Brisbane
After breakfast your Private Jet is ready for you to board for your flight back to Brisbane.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Terms
*Terms & Conditions Apply.
Offer is limited, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotion is correct and valid at the time of publication. Full booking and supplier terms and conditions apply.
Valid for new bookings only and not combinable with any other offer (unless stated).
All prices are in Australian Dollars based on twin share occupancy unless otherwise stated.
Hotels may charge resort fees or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check in.
Supplier Terms:
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
- Accommodation in the remote towns of Longreach, Mount Isa and Thursday Island may be spread across multiple properties and will be best available at time of booking
- Airport to hotel transfers included
- Prices are for land only and flights as specified
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