COONABARABRAN , LIGHTNING RIDGE & ROMA

This tour combines three great regions, each offering something a little different. Our first destination is Coonabarabran which lies at the gateway to the spectacular Warrumbungle National Park, a small but dynamic town that again takes pride in its hospitality.  The surrounding rugged terrain and dense vegetation stand as a stark contrast to the North West’s vast plains.   We have a two night stay here at the Acacia Motor Lodge (6842 1922)

Standing at the edge of the outback ‘The Ridge’ is renown for its magnificent black opals which are the town’s lifeblood.  Our visit includes some optional fossicking and regardless of our luck, the town tour is guaranteed to uncover some real characters!  Our 2 nights accommodation are at the Wallangulla Motel, Lightening Ridge (Ph:  6829 0542).

We continue on to Roma for our last 2 nights staying at Best Western Bungil Creek Motel (Ph: 07 4624 2200. Roma lies on the edge of the Queensland Outback and has a rich history as both a livestock centre and for its oil and gas production.   It is home to Australia’s largest cattle sales where big hats and even bigger personalities are on display.   We will also see the Big Rig which showcases Australia’s oil and gas exploration from the first gas find in Roma over 100 years ago through to todays multi billion dollar industry.

Our final night is in the thriving regional city of Toowoomba. Our return to Sydney sees us flying out of Brisbane which allows a little time to for a brief tour of our vibrant Northern Capital.  

*        Murrurundi, Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter

*        Arrowfield Horse Stud

*        Scone seafood luncheon

*        Siding Springs Observatory

*        Warrumbungle National Park

*        Coonamble & Walgett

*        Dirranbandi & St George

*        Black Opal Underground Mine Tour and Bevans Cactus Farm Australian

*        The amazing sandstone carvings of the Chamber of the Black Hand

*        Roma War Memorial Heroes Avenue

*        The Roma big Rig, Oil and Gas Museum

*        Roma Saleyards and St Pauls Cathedral

*        Mount Abundance Homestead

*        Chinchilla, Dalby & Toowoomba

*        Brisbane city sights & river cruise

Cost per person is $2,740.00 which includes all meals, accommodation, admissions and luxury coach travel.   Single supplement $465.00.