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Reaching one of Australia’s most remarkable fossil sites on your own can be challenging, especially when you want to get real insight from what you’re seeing. This guided day tour to Lark Quarry Conservation Park makes it easy to visit the "Dinosaur Stamped," where more than 3,000 preserved footprints reveal a dramatic moment from around 95 million years ago. With a guide offering insight into the area's geology and prehistoric landscape, gain a better understanding of the site while enjoying wide-open outback scenery.

Around 95 million years ago, a myriad of dinosaurs stampeded along a streambed. Thanks to a miracle of geology, 3,300 of their footprints still survive today, in Winton’s mesa country. Experience them without the self-drive strain when you book this small-group package direct from your hotel. It includes Carisbrooke Station landscapes, a guided tour of the Stampede, a stroll along Spinifex Walk, lunch, and coffee and/or tea.

Experience the night sky like never before at the Gondwana Stars Observatory. Your tour includes naked-eye stargazing, followed by telescope viewing, guided by astronomy guides using handheld lasers to explain the evolution of the stars and constellations over time. Discover what the dinosaurs might have seen, how constellations change and why humans have always looked to the skies for meaning. Explore our place in the cosmos while keeping your feet on the Earth. Tour content depends on the phases of the Moon, making each visit unique. Book early to secure your spot.

Walk among Australia’s largest dinosaurs on this unforgettable Dinosaur Canyon tour. Start at the Reception Centre and ride the Noble Express shuttle to the Dinosaur Canyon Outpost, then explore the “March of the Titanosaurs” exhibition with a passionate guide. Discover the 55m-long sauropod tracksite, the best in Australia, and learn about the prehistoric giants that left their mark 95 million years ago. Finish with a self-guided stroll through Dinosaur Canyon, featuring life-sized bronze dinosaurs and flying reptiles, perfect for family photos or selfies. This tour combines scientific discovery, outdoor adventure and immersive dinosaur storytelling, creating a truly memorable experience for all ages.

Enjoy a morning that reveals all the sights and secrets of Roma’s evolution as a vibrant outback town. This is the ideal tour if you want a knowledgeable and entertaining introduction to our history, agricultural heritage and natural environment.

Whether you’re exploring the Outback by bus or just would prefer to leave driving to the experts for the day, enjoy the Australian Age of Dinosaurs outdoor museum in style when you join this convenient tour, with pickup and drop-off direct from your accommodation. All three museum tours are prebooked and scheduled, with shuttle transfers around the enormous site, and hot drinks as an extra bonus.

Discover the beauty of Roma Bush Gardens on a guided nature walk with Boobook Explore. Follow a gentle 1-kilometre trail through reforested bushland, rich with native flora and fauna. Marvel at the impressive River Red Gums, listen for water birds and observe wildlife around the historic Railway Dam. With insights from your expert nature guide, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the region’s unique ecosystems and natural heritage. Relaxing, educational and immersive, this peaceful walk offers an authentic connection to Queensland’s biodiversity and a refreshing escape into nature.

Delve into the rich tapestry of Roma's landscape, history, and ecology on a small group tour that offers a revealing perspective on this quintessential Australian outback town. Traverse prime agricultural land once recognised by early explorers, including Mount Abundance, where Mitchell and Leichhardt left their marks on history. Led by an eco guide, explore homestead gardens, spot native fauna, and gain insight into the ongoing interplay between humankind and nature. From the bustling Roma sale yards to serene nature spots teeming with wildlife, this tour promises an immersive experience, preserving the legacy of the region's past while celebrating its thriving present.

The ancient area of Bladensburg is an area of rich biodiversity, and is the historic land of the Koa Aboriginal people. Learn about the indigenous history of this area, now a national park, and see how it was taken over as a sheep station and then returned to nature as a park in the 1980s. Visit Scrammy gorge and water hole, and see for miles from the lookout.

On the Gambumanda Sunset Cruise, you can experience the magic of the vivid crimson shades of an outback sunset as you cruise the calm and pristine waters of the Gambumanda (Albert River) aboard our custom vessel, the Mabuntha Yipippee. Along with the Dreamtime stories of the Gangalidda people, your guide will share their traditional knowledge and unique insights into the local river system and its diverse range of animals and birdlife. Highlights include exploring the rivers of the Gulf, spectacular sunset, unique local wildlife, commentary by a local Gangalidda guide. Small groups (max 10 people)

Yaliya’s Stories. Yaliya means “Sky” in the local Gangalidda Language and this tour focuses on Indigenous Storytelling under the Stars and including some (Stargazing) with exclusive access to Australia’s largest salt pans, you can discover the brilliance of the night sky through state-of-the-art telescopes against a canvas of total darkness. Your local Gangalidda guide will share Dreamtime stories and their cultural interpretation of the universe in accordance with the phases of the moon. Dubbed the ‘Plains of Promise’ by 19th-century explorers, the salt pans of the lower Gulf region are an awe-inspiring natural landscape steeped in cultural significance.

Explore one of Australia’s most vibrant cultural landscapes on a Marrija 4WD Cultural Tour. Following your guide, you will experience the historical, cultural and natural wonders of Moungibi (Burketown), with exclusive access to Australia’s largest salt pans. You will learn about the traditional uses of different native plant species and hear local knowledge on seasonal indicators and what they mean for the coming season.

Admire one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Australian outback on this tour from Mount Isa to nearby Lake Moondarra. After taking in the magnificent sight of the sun setting over the lake, head back to the bay where drinks and a delicious and generous Ploughmans platter will be served.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the outback as the sun sets over the horizon on this evening cruise from Longreach. Cruise down the mighty Thomson River on a unique paddlewheeler, designed for small groups rather than massive ferry crowds. Disembark at a campground in the heart of the local bush and continue your outback experience with intimate performances and a 2-course stockman’s dinner around the campfire.

Go on an open-top double-decker safari through the Australian outback on the Kinnon-family hosted Nogo Station Experience. Starting with a heritage tour of Longreach, you’ll then head out to Nogo Station’s historic shearing sheds, where you’ll learn about the prized Merino wool. From there, you’ll head out on safari across the vast outback plains, before wrapping up with a traditional pioneer ‘smoko’ under the gum trees at Captain Starlight’s Camp.

For a town of fewer than a thousand people, Winton has played an outsized role in Australian life - it’s where "Waltzing Matilda" was first performed, and it was the birthplace of the country’s flag carrier airline. Discover some of that legacy on this full-day tour. Although you can organize your own Winton tour, this tour cuts out the hassle of outback car rental and finding your way on dusty desert roads.

All aboard our heritage Rail Motor as it travels over the Thomson River and its flood plains, highlighted by the stories that connect the romance of rail with a special slice of western Queensland life outside your window. This tour offers travellers and families a short immersive rail experience.

Embark on a gorgeous sunset cruise along the Thompson River. The crew shares stories about the wildlife and indigenous cultures as you enjoy the scenery and on-board bar with complimentary snacks. As the stars come out, you’ll dock at Smithy’s Out back Dinner & Show for a memorable two-course camp-oven-style dinner with live entertainment.

Experience our heritage Rail Motor en-route to the one pub town of Ilfracombe, with stories of nostalgia to tell your mates about for years to come. Feel the freedom of the vast open plains to Ilfracombe before disembarking in Ilfracombe to explore the unique attractions in “the Hub of the West” like the Wellshot centre, the Machinery Mile and grab some lunch at the Famous Wellshot Hotel. After a great break exploring this historic town, re-board the train for the journey back to Longreach Railway Station.

The colours of the outback come alive at sunset as you glide down the Thomson River aboard the M.V. Longreach Explorer. After a warm welcome by our experienced crew, take your seat on the top deck ready to capture 360-degree sweeping, river and floodplain views. Our Captain will enthral you with captivating stories about the river, its wildlife and Indigenous heritage. Enjoy complimentary nibbles on board, and purchase icy cold drinks from our licensed bar. Photo opportunities are endless, but our stop at Sunset Bend is a hands-down favourite. As we leisurely cruise back to our dock, you will see stunning vibrant sunset colours as they fade into starlight.