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Queensland Tropics and Outback by Private Jet

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 Trip Length
9 Days
 Trip Starts
Brisbane
 Trip Finishes
Brisbane
9 Day Queensland Tropics and Outback by Private Jet Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Private Air Tour
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
AAACQB9

Overview

Read 2 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 9 Day Queensland Tropics and Outback by Private Jet. Explore Queensland in depth with stays on Magnetic Island, Port Douglas and Longreach. Travel aboard a privately chartered aircraft escorted by an APT Tour Director, experience Outback at Isa in Mount Isa, tour the Waltzing Matilda centre in Winton, iconic Birdsville and visit the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach.

Itinerary

Discover the ease and luxury of private jet travel as you board your private aircraft at Brisbane Airport. Relax and enjoy stunning views of the Australian mainland as your aircraft carries you north to Townsville. Take a ferry to Magnetic Island then check in to your resort hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps relaxing on one of Magnetic Island's picturesque palm-fringed beaches or lying by the sparkling swimming pool.

This evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner and drink. Stay Two Nights: Magnetic Island, Peppers Blue on Blue Resort (D)

Spend the day exploring the unique beauty of Magnetic Island. Sit back, relax, and be treated to a fascinating guided tour of the island affectionately known by the locals as ‘Maggie.' As well as breathtaking views of the coastline and turquoise waters, the island is home to a diverse range of ecosystems, including rainforests, mangroves, and coral reefs. This brings with it an abundance of wildlife, keep your eye out for koalas, wallabies, and a vast variety of bird species. The relaxed, laid-back atmosphere of this island with its natural beauty is what makes Magnetic Island such a popular destination. (B)

Ferry back to Townsville this morning then board your private jet for a wonderfully scenic flight along the coast to Cairns. Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring this fascinating tropical hub at leisure. Perhaps visit the beautiful Cairns Botanic Gardens and its stunning Flecker Garden, which houses plants from the steamy jungles of South America, Southeast Asia and Africa as well as Far North Queensland, or take a relaxing stroll along the pleasant Esplanade waterfront area where you'll find shops and restaurants. Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La The Marina (B/D)

After your Freedom of Choice activity, return to Cairns then make the journey to Port Douglas to enjoy an evening at leisure. Stay Two Nights: Port Douglas, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort (B/L)

Freedom of Choice:
  • The choice is yours today. You may wish to spend the day discovering heritage-listed natural wonder, the Great Barrier Reef with a visit to a custom-designed floating pontoon stationed in the outer reef. Get up close and personal with the reef's inhabitants, which include turtles, giant friendly Maori wrasse and abundant varieties of colourful tropical fish while soaking up the beauty this extraordinary marine ecosystem.
  • Or, board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for the journey to Kuranda. The Skyrail soars above the rainforest canopy and offers spectacular views out to the ocean. Visit Kuranda's Heritage Markets where you'll find locally made clothing and jewellery, Indigenous art, wood carvings and ceramics, as well as tasty local produce, or wander the village's pretty streets, stopping to browse in shops along the way. Afterwards, board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, which winds along forested hillside tracks carved out by early settlers to Cairns.

Both Mossman Gorge and the Daintree Rainforest are iconic natural beauties. The rainforest is the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest in the world, and its stunning flora and fauna are a remarkable sight. Mossman Gorge, located within the rainforest, features clear waterfalls and pools surrounded by lush greenery.

Spend the afternoon on a guided tour of these landmarks, which includes a Daintree River cruise, a Mossman Gorge guided walk and swim, with drinks and snacks included. Your local guide will share with you the secrets of these ancient wonders and their fascinating history. Enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner at the resort tonight. (B/D)

This morning board your private jet for a wonderfully scenic flight to the central Queensland town of Mount Isa, seeing the enormity of this mineral-rich landscape by air. Later, enjoy a Signature Experience underground on the Hard Times Mine Tour. Stay: Mount Isa, Red Earth Hotel (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Don a hard hat and descend deep beneath the underground on the Hard Times Mine Tour to learn about the inner workings of underground mining. Guided by former mineworkers, you'll hear stories of high times and hardships, and feel the earth treble as heavy machinery blasts to life.

This morning you'll board your private jet for the flight to the town of Winton. Here you'll embark on a guided tour at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum, a multi-award-winning eco-centre where you'll learn about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed this land. Visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre, a unique complex that celebrates Australia's most famous bush ballad before reboarding the aircraft for a short hop over to Longreach, the birthplace of the Australian aviation industry. Stay Two Nights: Longreach Tourist Park (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Tonight, set off for a special ‘paddock to plate' dinner at the historic Rosebank Homestead. Learn the incredible family stories of the McKenzie and Smith partnership era of Rosebank Station which all began with a 3,000 acre wedding gift in 1901 and grew into a 17,000 acre cattle and sheep station operation. In its time, Rosebank has been a research station for the Department of Primary Industries and part of the great training legacy of Longreach Pastoral College. Be immersed in the atmosphere and exceptional hospitality of the homestead.

Begin your day with a Signature Experience at the historic Camden Park cattle station. Afterwards, learn more about the history and heritage of the outback during a visit to the world-famous Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, followed by lunch at a local cafe. Following lunch, enjoy 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 farewell dinner and entertainment. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • 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.

Board your private jet this morning to fly further inland to Birdsville, the iconic outback town situated on the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert. Savour morning tea at Birdsville Bakery before embarking on a guided tour of the town.

Next, enjoy a Signature Experience with a a delicious pub meal at the famous Birdsville Hotel, a quintessential outback pub. Explore the walls of the iconic front bar where mementos, photos, and unique memorabilia highlighting the events, characters and incidents adorn the walls and provide an insight into the quirkier aspects of Australian outback culture. Later this afternoon, board your flight back to Brisbane where your tour will end. (B/L)

Signature Experiences:

  • Explore the famous outback town of Birdsville and enjoy lunch at the iconic Birdsville Hotel.

Trip Inclusions

  • Relax in luxury tropical resorts in Port Douglas, Cairns and Magnetic Island
  • Enjoy a tour of the famous outback town of Birdsville and lunch at the iconic Birdsville Hotel
  • 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

  • Travel aboard a private jet, escorted by an APT Tour Director
  • Freedom of Choice inclusions
  • Airport to hotel transfers included

  • Stay eight nights in premium outback accommodation and luxurious tropical resorts

  • Locally inspired dining – a total of 17 meals (8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 6 Dinners)

  • Itinerary, hotels and inclusions subject to change
  • Accommodation in the remote towns of Longreach and Mount Isa may be spread across multiple properties and will be best available at time of booking
  • This trip is also available from Sydney (AAACQS9) & Melbourne (AAACQM9)
  • Prices are for land only and flights as specified
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Queensland Outback& Tropics By Private Plane 0 , QLD, Australia, Jun 2021
A great trip, what a way to see the vast expanse of outback Queensland. Longreach and Winton exceeded expectation whilst Mt Isa was a little disappointing and could be bi-passed. Thursday Island did not disappoint and the trip to the very top of Australia provided great memories. The trek is not easy but you are rewarded with a great feeling of satisfaction. ...read more It is as far north as you can go! The local guide kept us interested with many anecdotes of life in the far north.

The Oaks Resort at Port Douglas and Reef Hotel on Hamilton Island were first class. Accommodation in outback towns whilst OK, some tolerance is required. It has been a tough couple of years for them. The Alliance Airline SAAB 70 was terrific and the "Hosties" Meagan and Bronwyn provided exception service as did the APT Tour directors Richard and Rod. The APT App was down for a considerable time before the trip and we must commend the assistance of Jemma of Global Journeys who managed to keep us informed despite the outage. Overall a great way to attack our Bucket List.
Qld Outback and Tropical Air Tour 0 , QLD, Australia, May 2021
We did this tour mid May which was a good month of the year to do it. We had a great group of 62 people and had lots of fun and saw some amazing things. The ground tours were excellent with very professional bus drivers excepting the day going to the Cape where the buses were dreadful and our driver didn't say one word on the whole trip. Overall ...read more the accommodation wasn't the usual APT standard but we were visiting outback places. When we booked we were going BNE/BNE but it was then changed and we had to fly to SYD before Longreach which was not good plus we had to sit on the tarmac for over an hour in SYD. And then fly from Hamilton Island to SYD and then BNE. Our tour guides were very good and we found booking with Georgie at Global Journeys very easy.
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