Enjoy the comfort and luxury of sleeping compartments and dining cars on the Spirit of the Outback. The train leaves from Brisbane every Tuesday and Saturday and travels along the eastern coastline to Rockhampton and then inland to Longreach arriving the following day. The train also offers motorail so put your car on the train and only drive one way.

For information and reservations phone 132232 or go to www.railaustralia.com.au

Longreach is about 1200 kilometres from Brisbane and just 700 kilometres west of Rockhampton.  All major highways are fully sealed, making driving a pleasure.  From Brisbane take the Warrego Highway through Toowoomba and Roma, from Rockhampton take the Capricorn Highway through Emerald and from Townsville take the Flinders highway to Hughenden before turning onto the Kennedy Development road to Winton.  From NSW or Victoria take the Kidman Way through Western NSW before joining the Matilda Highway to Western Queensland.

 Checkout www.outbackholidays.info and select "suggested itineries" for a range of alternative driving itineries to Longreach. 

Longreach is about 1200 kilometres from Brisbane and just 700 kilometres west of Rockhampton.  All major highways are fully sealed, making driving a pleasure.  From Brisbane take the Warrego Highway through Toowoomba and Roma, from Rockhampton take the Capricorn Highway through Emerald and from Townsville take the Flinders highway to Hughenden before turning onto the Kennedy Development road to Winton.  From NSW or Victoria take the Kidman Way through Western NSW before joining the Matilda Highway to Western Queensland.

 Checkout www.outbackholidays.info and select "suggested itineries" for a range of alternative driving itineries to Longreach. 

Qantas link has daily return flights between Brisbane and Longreach, the journey takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes and allows you a spectacular view over the Australian outback.

For information and reservations phone 131313 or go to www.qantas.com.au
Macair flies to Longreach twice weekly from Townsville via Winton.

For information and reservations phone 1300 622 247 or go to www.macair.com.au

If travelling by rail, air or coach Budget Rent-a-Car offer great rates and service and have a wide variety of vehicles for hire including 4WD’s, cars and minibuses.

For information and reservations phone 1300 362 848 or go to www.budget.com.au