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Queensland Touring Packages

Cairns All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive Cairns touring at its best, featuring Cape Tribulation, the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Kuranda by train and skyrail, Special Sunset Dinner Cruise, more magnificent cruises and meals. 6 days in Cairns with flights, tropical north Queensland luxury touring, 3 cruises, scenic railway, skyrail, accommodation, breakfast daily, other meals and personalised transfers. Enjoy a Special Sunset Dinner Cruise on Cairns Harbour, the famous Kuranda scenic railway and skyrail, a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and a luxury coach tour to the World Heritage Daintree region and Cape Tribulation. Enjoy a cruise on the wildlife laden Daintree River and a tour of the rainforest in an amphibious duck.  Full Details

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Whitsundays All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive Whitsundays touring and cruising at its best, featuring Whitehaven Beach, Hamilton Island, Outer Great Barrier Reef experience, Airlie Beach, island hopping cruising, a crocodile safari, Special Resort lunches and more great meals. 6 days in the Whitsundays with flights, luxury touring, 3 cruises, accommodation, more meals and personalised transfers. Cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and enjoy a range of activities such as snorkelling, entry to the underwater observatory and a semi-submarine ride. Enjoy a wildlife cruise along the Proserpine River and cruise to 2 famous icons of the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach.   Full Details

Port Douglas All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive Port Douglas touring at its best, featuring the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, the Great Barrier Reef, Atherton Tablelands, magnificent cruises and more. Experience 6 days in Port Douglas with flights, tropical north Queensland luxury and small coach touring, 3 cruises, glass bottom boat tour, gourmet food tastings, accommodation, meals and transfers. Enjoy a luxurious sunset sailing cruise, immersive Daintree and Cape Tribulation, gourmet tasting throughout the Atherton Tablelands and Low Isle cruise to the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling, glass bottom boat and guided island walks. Full Details

Cairns All-Inclusive with Port Douglas Stay

Enjoy all-inclusive Cairns & Port Douglas touring at its best, featuring our special tour to Port Douglas including small-group Daintree and Cape Tribulation touring. Cruise to Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef, visit Kuranda by train and skyrail, Special Sunset Dinner Cruise, magnificent cruises and more meals. Experience 4 nights in Cairns plus 2 nights in Port Douglas including flights, Tropical North Queensland luxury touring, 3 cruises, scenic railway, skyrail, accommodation, other meals and personalised transfers. Enjoy a special sunset dinner cruise on Cairns Harbour, the famous Kuranda scenic railway and skyrail, a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Journey to Port Douglas to explore this famous beachside village and discover the ancient Daintree forest and beautiful Cape Tribulation – ‘where the reef meets the sea’ in your small-group tour. Enjoy a cruise on the wildlife (and yes crocodile) laden Daintree River and explore the rainforest. Full Details

Cairns & Port Douglas All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive touring in both Cairns & Port Douglas, featuring Green Island and Great Barrier Reef cruise, Kuranda by train and skyrail, small-group Daintree & Cape Tribulation touring, gourmet Atherton Tablelands small-group touring, Special Waterfront Lunch, magnificent cruises and more meals.  Discover the best of Tropical North Queensland with 4 days of luxury touring in Cairns and 4 days of touring in Port Douglas with day cruises, accommodations, flights, transfers and more meals. Explore the world famous Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, indulge in gourmet food, liqueur and coffee tastings throughout the Atherton Tablelands, discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy tropical island adventures. Full Details

Great Southern Train With Brisbane Discover

Experience the new Great Southern train journey between Adelaide and Brisbane with 4 nights accommodation in Brisbane and city tour. Discover this unforgettable luxury railway adventure with all off-train activities included in this amazing 8 day package from Adelaide to Brisbane (or Brisbane to Adelaide). Board the Great Southern to explore some of Australia’s most beautiful and remarkable destinations, including guided touring in the Grampians and Canberra with a memorable Northern NSW Coast brunch, then enjoy 4 nights in Brisbane with a Brisbane City Tour and River Cruise. Upgrade to the extended 3 night Brisbane to Adelaide direction journey for extra an day aboard the train with guided touring in Northern NSW Coast, Hunter Valley and Regional Victoria and Twelve Apostles. Full Details

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Great Southern Train with Brisbane All-Inclusive

Great Southern train journey between Adelaide and Brisbane along with 6 days of all-inclusive Brisbane touring, featuring Moreton Island, Tangalooma Dolphin Resort, Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast and a Brisbane River cruise. Discover this unforgettable luxury railway adventure in this 9 day package from Adelaide to Brisbane (or Brisbane to Adelaide). Board the Great Southern to explore some of Australia’s most beautiful and remarkable destinations, including guided touring in the Grampians and Canberra with a memorable Northern NSW Coast brunch, with 5 nights in Brisbane and breakfast daily. Enjoy the pristine natural wonderland that is Moreton Island & Tangalooma Resort, take in the sights as you cruise the Brisbane River and see the exciting wildlife shows at Steve Irwin’s world famous Australia Zoo and the Sunshine Coast! Upgrade to the extended 3 night Brisbane to Adelaide direction journey for extra an day aboard the train with guided touring in Northern NSW Coast, Hunter Valley and Regional Victoria and Twelve Apostles. Full Details

Cairns Essentials

Experience the essential sights of Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island and the rainforest village of Kuranda with this exclusive 5 day luxury touring package.  Everything is included all flights, tours, hotel, cruises and personalised transfers.  Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest reef in the world and get up close to a multitude of species of fish and marine life. Enjoy a trip through the rainforest on the Kuranda Scenic Railway as well as a spectacular cable car ride over the rainforest canopy. This 5 day package is the perfect introduction to Tropical North Queensland. Full Details

Port Douglas Essentials

Experience the essential sights of Port Douglas, the Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation and the ancient Daintree Rainforest with this exclusive 5 day small group touring package. Everything is included all flights, tours, hotel, cruises and transfers. Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest reef in the world and get up close to a multitude of species of fish and marine life. Enjoy a journey through the rainforest on relaxed guided walks as well as a spectacular wildlife watching river cruise. This 5 day package is the perfect introduction to Tropical North Queensland. Full Details

Cairns All-Inclusive with Atherton Tablelands

Enjoy all-inclusive Cairns touring at its best, featuring our special small-group Atherton Tablelands tour with delicious food and wines. Plus tour to Daintree and Cape Tribulation, cruise to Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef and see Kuranda by train and skyrail. Explore the ‘food bowl’ of the tropics on this delicious small-group tour, tasting your way through the Atherton Tablelands gourmet food, liqueurs and coffee. Enjoy luxury coach touring to Daintree and Kuranda, exploring the rainforest and rivers spotting the various birds and wildlife (yes crocodiles) as well as a Great Barrier Reef cruise to Green Island, taking in the colourful corals and marine life as you snorkel and glass bottom boat tour your way over the magnificent reef. This is amazing Tropical North Queensland touring at its best. Full Details

Whitsunday Essentials

Experience the essential sights of the Whitsundays including Airlie Beach and island-hopping cruises to beautiful Hamilton Island & Whitehaven Beach as well as  Outer Great Barrier Reef experience, with this exclusive 5 day luxury touring package.  Everything is included - all flights, tours, hotel, cruises and personalised transfers.  Enjoy a full day on Hamilton Island to make use of the  resorts’ abundant facilities including lunch. Visit one of the world’s best beaches, Whitehaven Beach with its brilliant white sand.  Package includes flights, hotel, cruises, touring and return airport transfers. Full Details

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Heron Island Resort

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Incredible Queensland tours and experiences

Golden beaches, rugged outback, lush rainforests and mesmerizing reef.

All our tours are fully inclusive.

When we say ‘all inclusive’ we mean it

We roll out the red carpet so you can just sit back and relax and know that everything is included in your holiday experience, no surprises, all inclusive!

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Queensland tour packages

Queensland offers some of the most amazing landscapes in the world. From beautiful beaches to tropical rainforests and national parks. There's no shortage of things to do or places to see, and you can experience them in comfort and style with a Fun Over 50 Holidays tour. All tour itineraries are available as private charters, contact our friendly charter team for more information.

Turtle Hatching on Heron Island

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Heron Island is a National Marine Park situated in the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. This area is a significant nesting location for two threatened sea turtle species, the Green Turtle and the Loggerhead Turtle. Our tour to Heron Island is in the height of baby Green and Loggerhead Turtle hatching season. During hatching season, turtle hatchlings will erupt from their nests between 25 to 50 metres from shore and make their way to the reef, just beyond the water’s edge. Heron Island is a true coral cay and is ribboned by white sands, crystal clear waters and acres of coral with beautifully coloured marine life. The emphasis is on enjoying natural beauty. Stress is replaced by adventure, and your days are filled with discovery

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Icons of Outback Queensland

Make tracks for Queensland's central west on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life staying in Longreach, Toogunna Plains Station and Roma. Visit the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Take a Station tour and Thomson River sunset cruise. Unearth dinosaurs in Winton, Waltz with Matilda, take a station tour with insights to the land overseeing all of Queensland’s iconic outback.

Cooly Rocks on the Gold Coast

Embark on the 'Cooly Rocks on the Gold Coast' tour, a nostalgic journey featuring a visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, a 4-night stay in ocean-view rooms on the Gold Coast, and a Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk adventure. Immerse yourself in the charm of Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, complemented by a Glow Worm Tour, and explore the Gallery Walk in Mt Tamborine. Highlighting the experience is the vibrant Cooly Rocks on Festival, where rock and roll bands, classic cars, dance, and vintage market stalls create an energetic atmosphere. Discover the creative side at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) Gallery & markets, and relish a buffet dinner at the Horizon Sky Dining Revolving Restaurant. Indulge in a total of 9 delicious meals throughout this dynamic Gold Coast journey.

Fraser and Coral Coast Capers

Unpack once at our waterfront hotel in stunning Hervey Bay to discover whales, wilderness and much more. We’ll see these majestic creatures up close on a whale watching cruise, take a 4WD adventure on World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, taste Bundaberg’s famous rum at the distillery, ride the historic Mary Valley Rattler and visit the informative Hinkler Hall of Aviation as we delve into all this region has to offer.

Chinchilla Melon Festival

Known as the ‘Melon Capital’ of Australia, every two years the thriving community of Chinchilla welcomes in excess of 20,000 visitors for the unique, fun-filled and crazy Chinchilla Melon Festival. Learn how to grow the tastiest melons on a farm tour, take in an authentic outback rodeo and enjoy a full day at the festival. There's melon skiing, melon iron man, melon bungee, melon bullseye, pip spitting, melon tossing, entertainment, markets, a street parade, arts and crafts, free concerts, fireworks and loads more.

Helping Hand Holiday - Carnarvon Gorge, Quoin Island & Heron Island

Get back to nature and discover some iconic Queensland destinations. Take a guided nature walk discovering the flora and fauna of beautiful Carnarvon Gorge before getting up close with the turtles and even volunteer at the Rehab centre on Quoin Island. Enjoy bird watching tours and eco reef walks on a coral cay whilst staying on secluded Heron Island. Then venture out on a full Paradise tour to Bustard Head on the iconic LARC whilst staying in Agnes Waters.

Outback Queensland, Gulf & Savannah Safari

Traverse the state of Queensland through Roma, Barcaldine, Emerald, Longreach, and Cloncurry to the Gulf of Carpenteria to experience an epic Gulf sunset and Sand Island dinner. See the outback come to life, learn about the heritage of mining, discover the indigenous culture, and ride the legendary Gulflander train as touring heads through Cobbold Gorge and Undara to tropical Cairns on this journey showcasing the best of Queensland.

South West Queensland & Lightning Ridge Rover

Join us as we head out west to experience the outback way of life, learning about how the graziers and producers of this region carry out their impressive operations all whilst enjoying the local sights and country hospitality. Spending nights out under the wide open sky away from the bright city lights you will be able to discover the cosmos in all its glory. Take the opportunity to see some of the endangered species of native Australian animals up close and personal as we visit them in their natural habitats.  Discover and learn the history of Australia’s National Gemstone, the opal as we are shown how they are mined,processed, and turned into beautiful jewellery.

Savannahlander & Gulflander Outback Tracks

Fly into Cairns and ride the Kuranda Scenic Rail marveling at the ancient rainforests, dramatic gorges, and UNESCO World Heritage listed landscapes of Queensland’s tropical north. We then see the outback come to life as we traverse through the heart of the Gulf Savannah regions riding the legendary Gulflander and Savannahlander trains before an unforgettable tour of the Undara Lava Tubes in Cobbold Gorge.

The Jumpers & Jazz Festival in July

Take a 2 day winter break to this quirky annual festival, now in its 20th year!! Come and discover a wide array of textile artworks, exhibitions, workshops, and pop up shops. Enjoy the good vibes of jazz musicians keeping the beat throughout the city.

Longreach, Winton & Town of 1770 Summer Sale

Take advantage of discounted low season fares and make tracks for Longreach on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life visiting The Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Camden Park Station and a trip to the Age of Dinosaurs exhibit in Winton. We then depart the Outback and make our way to the Town of 1770 where we spend 2 nights. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea onboard a unique LARC amphibious vehicle.

Queensland Coastal Collection

Arrive in Townsville to join our opulent Diamond Class coach while we travel along the coastline. Visiting iconic sites on Magnetic Island where we enjoy a fast-cats ferry. Enjoy some time exploring all that Airlie Beach has to offer with a trip to Whitsundays to experience the white sands of Whitehaven Beach. We then make our way towards Mackay where we visit the Cape Hillsborough National Park, enjoying a guided tour of Sarina Sugar Shed before heading to Mackay Airport for our flights home.

Glamping Outback Queensland

Experience the charm of Picnic Point Toowoomba and a night in Roma, where you'll witness a live cattle auction alongside local graziers. Explore Charleville with a local guide and take in the historic Hotel Corones. Don't miss the enchanting twilight tour and stargazing at The Cosmos Centre. Venture further into the Outback with a local guide to Quilpie before indulging in 2 nights of deluxe cabins at Toogunna Plains Station. Explore the Eromanga Natural History Museum, where prehistoric fossils come to life, and savor a Taste of the Outback dinner. Immerse yourself in the vast Mitchell Grass Plains of Longreach with 3 nights of glamping. Delve into the ancient past at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum and explore the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Pay tribute to Australian stockmen at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Cruise the Thomson River at sunset, dine under the stars, and enjoy an authentic outback show. Conclude your adventure with an overnight rail journey in sleeper cabins aboard the Spirit of the Outback.

Green Getaway - Coastal Clean Up

Join us for a transformative experience that benefits both you and the environment! Our Green Getaway tours, a part of Our People & Planet program, offer a unique blend of meaningful work and leisure. During half of your getaway, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on efforts to clean up plastic debris that washes ashore on the beach. Afterward, immerse yourself in connecting with local eco-conscious operators who share your passion for preserving nature and the land.

Silo Art Trail, Mungo National Park & Out of Africa Zoofari

Jump onboard our coach to experience an overnight Zoofari experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo), where we witness unforgettable wildlife, immersing yourself in the wonders of the animal kingdom. Choose between an animal view or bushland view room and listen to the sounds of the wild. As the sun rises we join a guided Zoofari tour enjoying a delicious breakfast before heading to Griffith. We explore the Hermits Caves, visit Yangas Homestead in Mildura, view the heritage land mark Willandra Lakes whilst winding through the Grampians region. Take in the intriguing Silo Art Trail along the way before overnighting in Halls Gap as we make our way towards Melbourne.

Millmerran Camp Oven Festival

Experience the Millmerran Camp Oven Festival, a delightful adventure that includes a Devonshire morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Resort. Immerse yourself in a full day of live demonstrations, exhibitions, and entertainment at the festival. Enjoy quality overnight accommodation in Toowoomba, visit Emu Heaven Farm, and culminate the journey with a sumptuous 3-course long lunch at Albert River Wines. Indulge in a total of 4 delicious meals throughout this charming celebration of Millmerran.

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• Exceptional service reflected in customer reviews
• Best practice industry standards
• Regional Tourism Organisation accreditations

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Our focus has always been on domestic tourism. We have longstanding relationships other operators so we can give you the best experience.

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Our tours include all activities, accommodation, and most meals. You don't have to worry about optional extras or missing out on anything.

Tours to suit your fitness

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We like to travel in luxury and style wherever we go. We always book the best accommodation, restaurants, and activity operators.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit queensland.

There are things to see and do all year round in Queensland. If high heat and humidity are a concern for you, you may prefer to travel in the drier winter months between June and October. This also give you the chance to escape a cold winter if you live in a colder state.

What is there to see in Queensland?

As the second largest state in Australia, the is a huge amount things to see and do in Queensland. The landscape include beautiful coastlines and islands, tropical rainforests in the north, historical outback towns, and more than 200 national parks.

We design our tours to give you unique and unforgettable experiences, so whatever you're interested in doing, we have the right tour for you.

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Outback Queensland Coach Tours

Check out Queensland's backyard - from the diversity of the Channel Country in the south west, the heritage-rich Matilda Country of the central west and the ancient lands of the dinosaur, fossil and mining country in the north west. The outback characters, unique landscapes and history of Queensland will offer you an Australian outback holiday like no other. Visiting towns such as Longreach, Winton, Birdsville, Charleville, Karumba & more

15 Days Outback Queensland 2024

Escorted small group tour from Brisbane to Outback Queensland, Gulf Country and Cairns

Travel from Brisbane to Longreach on the legendary Spirit of the Outback, followed by a coach trip to Mount Isa with some fascinating stops along the way. Continue by flight to the Gulf of Carpentaria on board an island-hopping mail-plane, before crossing the wide Savannah on the Gulflander. The Savannahlander takes you through the rugged outback, over the high tablelands, through the rainforest to the coast. Enjoy time in Longreach, Winton, Mount lsa, Normanton and Karumba on the Gulf, the stunning Cobbold Gorge, the intriguing Undara Lava Tubes, finishing off at the holiday hub of Cairns.

14-15 Days Corner Country Explorer 2024

Escorted Group Tour to Charleville, Innamincka, Birdsville & Longreach

Experience Outback Queensland, featuring sand dunes, Gibber Country & legendary Outback characters. Includes visits to Charleville, Cunnamulla, Thargomindah, Tibooburra, Innamincka, Cameron's Corner - where the three states meet, Birdsville, Winton, Longreach and all the highlights in between.

13 Days Outback Queensland, Gulf and Savannah Safari 2024

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to Longreach, Gulf and Cairns return to Brisbane Sydney or Melbourne

Traverse the state of Queensland through Roma, Barcaldine, Emerald, Longreach, and Cloncurry to the Gulf of Carpenteria to experience an epic Gulf sunset and Sand Island dinner. See the outback come to life, learn about the heritage of mining, discover the indigenous culture, and ride the legendary Gulflander train as touring heads through Cobbold Gorge and Undara to tropical Cairns on this journey showcasing the best of Queensland.

12-13 Days Journey of the Gulf Savannah 2024

Escorted Group tour from Brisbane to the Gulf Country and Cairns

Experience a magical journey through the Gulf Savannah region from Longreach to Cairns (with optional rail from Brisbane on the Spirit of the Outbac). This tour offers a wonderful mix of rail and overland 4WD coach travel, discovering Gulf Savannah highlights.

12 Days Dinosaur Country 2024

Escorted small group tour from Townsville to Outback Queensland return to Brisbane

This special themed adventure from the Coral Coast of Townsville to the Dinosaur country in the heart of the state and back to Brisbane offers a variety of experiences, combining highlights from our other Queensland tours with new destinations and a swag of interesting experiences. From the striking new museums such as the wonderful ‘Age of Dinosaurs’ at Winton and the Lark Quarry, the largest dinosaur run in the world, to the rural and mining heritage of places like Longreach, Winton, and Charters Towers. While you’ll be entranced by the unique palaeontology you will also delight in the variety to be had on this special adventure.

11 Days Inland Explorer 2024

Escorted Group Tour from Brisbane to Melbourne return to Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide

Take the inland route from Brisbane to Melbourne, discover quirky characters and hidden treasures along the way. Try your luck for opals in Lightning Ridge, enjoy a wildlife zoofari at Dubbo's Western Plains Zoo, and visit Miners Heritage Park in Cobar. See the 'Living Desert Sculptures' in Broken Hill and the Old Wentworth Gaol before enjoying a paddleboat cruise on the Murray and a finale night in Melbourne.

11 Days Cape York and Torres Strait 2024

Premium Experience Escorted Group Tour from Cairns to Cape York

Discover the stunning Cape York & Torres Strait Islands region at a relaxed pace on this dedicated small-group tour exploring stunning locations and having unique experiences en route to 'The Tip' of Australia.

11 Days Ultimate Outback Queensland, Longreach, Winton & Mt Isa 2024

Escorted Group tour from Brisbane to Longreach, Winton & Mt Isa return

Experience the vast Queensland Outback like never before. From Longreach’s Stockman’s Hall of Fame and QANTAS Museum to Winton’s Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry and the Walkabout Creek Hotel made famous by Crocodile Dundee, this trip has it all! Not to mention iconic Mt Isa and the Dinosaur Trail with towns like Richmond and Hughenden. It’s an unforgettable adventure you won’t want to miss!

10 Days Awesome Foursome Gulflander & Savannahlander Adventure 2024

Escorted Group tour from Brisbane to Cairns and Gulf Savannah return

For the lovers of train travel! Experience 4 Iconic Queensland trains this 'Awesome Foursome' tour includes return travel on the Spirit of Queensland, travel on both the Gulflander and Savannahlander tourist trains, plus the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Also includes Cairns, Karumba, Undara Lava Tubes, Cobbold Gorge & more.

10 Days Queensland Savannah 2024

Escorted small group tour from Cairns to Gulf Country return

Explore Far North Queensland’s Savannah country by coach, boat, plane and train featuring Australia’s most eccentric and iconic outback railways. You will fly from Cairns to the Gulf of Carpentaria where your journey continues by train across the wide Savannah on the "Gulflander" and the "The Savannahlander" where your journey reveals the rugged outback, over the high tablelands and on down through the rainforest to the coast. Enjoy time in Normanton and Karumba on the Gulf, the stunning Cobbold Gorge, the intriguing Undara Lava Tubes, and finally the holiday hub of Cairns. Your tour is topped off by a day trip to the Port Douglas markets, a journey on the Bally Hooley Steam Railway, and visits to Mossman Gorge and the Atherton Tableland. All along the way you’ll enjoy culinary delights, meet wonderful outback characters and be bowled over by the variety of entertaining experiences on this one-of-a-kind outback adventure.

9 Days Glamping Outback Queensland 2024

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to the Channel Country, Longreach & Winton return

Delve into outback life in Roma and Charleville. Indulge in 2 nights of deluxe cabins at Toogunna Plains Station and 3 nights glamping in Longreach at Mitchell Grass Retreat. Visit the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Take a Station tour and Thomson River sunset cruise. Unearth dinosaurs in Winton, Waltz with Matilda, take a station tour with insights to the land overseeing all of Queensland’s iconic outback. Then make tracks aboard the Spirit of the Outback train overnight journey to Brisbane.

9 Days Gulf Savannah Wanderer 2024

Escorted Group Tour from Cairns to Gulf of Carpentaria return

Explore the spectacular Gulf Country on this tour which includes the Historic Village of Herberton, Malanda, the Savannahlander & Gulflander trains, Karumba, a Gulf of Carpentaria sunset cruise, Normanton, Burke & Wills’ infamous Camp #119, Cobbold Gorge plus a visit to Undara Lava Tubes.

9 Days Savannahlander and Gulflander Outback Tracks 2024

Escorted group tour to Cairns & Gulf Country from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide

Fly into Cairns and ride the Kuranda Scenic Rail marveling at the ancient rainforests, dramatic gorges, and UNESCO World Heritage listed landscapes of Queensland’s tropical north. We then see the outback come to life as we traverse through the heart of the Gulf Savannah regions riding the legendary Gulflander and Savannahlander trains before an unforgettable tour of the Undara Lava Tubes in Cobbold Gorge.

8 Days Longreach, Winton & Town of 1770 Summer Sale 2024

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to Longreach, Winton & 1770 return

Take advantage of discounted low season fares and make tracks for Longreach on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life visiting The Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Camden Park Station and a trip to the Age of Dinosaurs exhibit in Winton. We then depart the Outback and make our way to the Town of 1770 where we spend 2 nights. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea onboard a unique LARC amphibious vehicle.

8 Days South West Queensland & Lightning Ridge Rover 2024

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to Lightning Ridge return

Head out west to experience the outback way of life, learning about how the graziers and producers of this region carry out their impressive operations all whilst enjoying the local sights and country hospitality. Spending nights out under the wide open sky away from the bright city lights you will be able to discover the cosmos in all its glory. Take the opportunity to see some of the endangered species of native Australian animals up close and personal as we visit them in their natural habitats. Discover and learn the history of Australia’s National Gemstone, the opal as we are shown how they are mined,processed, and turned into beautiful jewellery.

8 Days Classic Outback Pubs and Cunnamulla 2024

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to St George, Cunnamulla, Charleville return

Classic Outback Pubs – if only the walls could talk! They are the center of many country communities – where famous poems have been penned and tall stories have evolved into folklore and Queensland has plenty of them. Our tour takes us west for to Cunnamulla, then north to Charleville and home through Roma and Dalby!

8 Days Off Peak Legendary Longreach & Winton 2024

Group rail tour from Brisbane to Longreach return

Travel off-peak and experience our best-selling FULLY INCLUSIVE Legendary Longreach & Winton tour featuring top Longreach & Winton attractions and hospitality. Take advantage of Qld Rail Travel's 2 for 1 Return First Class Sleeper Rail deal! This tour operates in Nov & Dec 2023 & Feb - Mar 2024.

8 Days Icons of Outback Queensland 2024

Escorted Group Tour from Brisbane to Longreach & Winton return

Dinosaurs, drovers, stations and stars! Make tracks for Queensland's central west on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life staying in Longreach, Toogunna Plains Station and Roma. Visit the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Take a Thomson River sunset cruise, unearth dinosaurs in Winton, waltz with Matilda, enjoy a 2 night stay at Toogunna Plains Station, explore Quilpie & see bilbies in Charleville on this insight into Queensland’s iconic outback.

7 Days Longreach & Winton Outback Experience 2024

A great value tour to Longreach and surrounds including Winton, Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Camden Park Station, Thomson River Sunset Cruise, Outback Campfire Dinner.

7 Days 'The Real' Outback Spectacular 2024

Escorted group tour from Brisbane to Longreach and Winton return

The 'real' Outback Spectacular visiting Longreach, QANTAS, Hall of Fame & Stockman's Show, Thomson River Cruise, Riverside Outback Campfire Dinner, Age of Dinosaurs, Sunset Dinner with the Dino’s, 3 Sisters of the Outback, Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede, Winton

7 Days Cape York Frontier 2024

Escorted Group Tour from Cairns to Cape York or v.v

Your safari starts en route to the Daintree rainforest. See historic Cooktown and the farm district of Lakeland. In Quinkan Country view Aboriginal art. Explore Lakefield National Park, the gold town of Coen and the Archer River. Delve into Weipa and go off-road in Bramwell. Explore ancient Cape York and cruise to Thursday Island.

6-7 Days Legendary Longreach & Winton 2024

Premium Experience Group Tour to Longreach & Winton

The ultimate outback holiday package featuring the best highlights of Longreach & Winton including 3 special evening dining experiences. Combine this tour with rail on the Spirit of the Outback as an added outback adventure!

5 Days Lightning Ridge Outback Opal Adventure 2024

Immerse yourself in over 100 years of opal mining history in the town that honors amazing man made follies and does not know its actual population. Fossick for your own treasure on lands that 100 million years ago were inhabited by dinosaurs and ancient forests, a stone’s throw from the discovery one of the world’s most large and valuable uncut black opals. This “is” the Eccentric Lightning Ridge.

4 Days Chinchilla Melon Festival 2025

Escorted Group Tour from Brisbane to Chinchilla return

Known as the ‘Melon Capital’ of Australia, every two years the thriving community of Chinchilla welcomes in excess of 20,000 visitors for the unique, fun-filled and crazy Chinchilla Melon Festival. Learn how to grow the tastiest melons on a farm tour, take in an authentic outback rodeo and enjoy a full day at the festival. There's melon skiing, melon iron man, melon bungee, melon bullseye, pip spitting, melon tossing, entertainment, markets, a street parade, arts and crafts, free concerts, fireworks and loads more.

3 Days The Jumpers & Jazz Festival in July 2024

Escorted group tour to Warwick return

Take a 2 day winter break to this quirky annual festival, now in its 20th year!! Come and discover a wide array of textile artworks, exhibitions, workshops, and pop up shops. Enjoy the good vibes of jazz musicians keeping the beat throughout the city.

3 Days Queensland Ranges Experience 2024

Small group air tour from Coolangatta to Carnarvon Ranges Winton & Longreach return

Join Seair Touring on a brand new Queensland Ranges Experience. Heading north-west from the Gold Coast spend the day exploring the magnificent Carnarvon Ranges before continuing to Winton, where you will stay at the exclusive Rangelands Outback Camp. Explore the largest collection of Australian dinosaurs in the world at the Australian Age of the Dinosaurs, stroll through the iconic Waltzing Matilda Centre and soak up the history of Winton before enjoying a magnificent sunset over the ranges. Spend the final day in Longreach, experiencing a true taste of the Queensland outback at a working sheep station before heading home to the Gold Coast on your private plane.

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AAT Kings - Tropical Islands and Rainforest

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Commence your journey with a scenic city tour of Brisbane before embarking on the ultimate wildlife adventure at Australia Zoo. The Sunshine Coast awaits you, with free time in Noosa, followed by a trip to the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island, exploring ancient rainforests and white sandy beaches by 4WD. Hervey Bay is the next stop, renowned for the fully operational cattle farm at Longmorn Station. Cruise to spectacular Whitehaven Beach, voted the best in Australia! Take a walk to feel the sand between your toes and take a walk to a lookout for views over the waters of the Coral Sea. The iconic Great Barrier Reef is next on the itinerary with the opportunity to snorkel.

AAT Kings - East Coast Islands & Rainforest

Explore the epic Eastern Australian coastline on a journey that takes you from spectacular Sydney to the glamorous Gold Coast. Cruise to pristine Fraser Island and Airlie Beach gateway to the Whitsundays, then head to tropical Cairns to discover the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands. 

AAT Kings - Gulf Savannah 4WD Wanderer

Explore Northern Queensland's spectacular Gulf Country by airconditioned 4WD! Take the Savannahlander train into cattle country, see historic Normanton, enjoy a Gulf of Carpentaria sunset cruise and explore Burke & Wills’ infamous Camp #119. Then relax in Lawn Hill National Park and marvel at the Undara lava tubes.

G Adventure - Best of Down Under: Australia & New Zealand

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Australia and New Zealand are waiting to be discovered on this in-depth 29-day tour. Follow an Indigenous guide through the Daintree Rainforest, Spend the day boating around the scenic Whitsundays, Hike and stay overnight in the Blue Mountains, Cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park, Soak in the scenery of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, Hang with the Maori in a traditional village.

G Adventures Highlights of Australia & New Zealand

G Adventure - Best Of The Red Centre & Eastern Australia (Plus)

Hop aboard this 25-day trip down Australia's east coast and through the country's heart, making the most of every minute. Offering a solid mix of must-do experiences and uncommon adventures, you'll learn to surf at Byron Bay, sail the Whitsundays, and trek through Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest. The best part: there's still plenty more to come back for.

AAT Kings - Australia and New Zealand Panorama - 2023/2024

The untamed, unspoiled natural splendour, sophisticated cities and bewitching landscapes of Australia and New Zealand take center stage on this extraordinary discovery of two destinations unlike any other. Bask in the brilliance of Waitomo’s glow worms, the dazzling hues of the Great Barrier Reef and watch the sun set over the Sydney Opera House.

AAT Kings - Australia and New Zealand Panorama - 2024/2025

North queensland adventure - 2024/2025, intrepid journeys.

Unlock Queensland’s best, from forest to foreshore. This nature-filled and culturally-rich eco escapade is designed to get you away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and straight to the natural heart of Australia’s north.

AAT Kings - Aboriginal Culture & Australian Highlights

If you want to immerse yourself in the world’s oldest continuous living culture, you’ve come to the right place. From the spiritual heart of Australia to its cities, discover the country’s Aboriginal heritage through activities ranging from climbing bridges to creating paintings. You’ll also get to meet some of the characters who nurture Indigenous culture and keep it alive for future generations.

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Down Under Coach Tours is a Queensland-based, family-owned company with over 30 years of experience planning and conducting tours. We offer inclusive luxury accommodated coach tours and personalised service. Most of all, we care about people, and our primary emphasis is on endeavouring to make your holiday a fun and exciting experience that will provide memories you will treasure. Be looked after by our professional and caring crew throughout your holiday as we take you to some of the best and most popular destinations in Australia.

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Australia is a diverse and glorious country that we, as Australians, should be proud to call home. Why not take the opportunity to explore, experience and see the variety of beautiful landscapes, the history, and the way of life of our fellow Australians? Be captivated, enjoy, and get to know this great land we call our home and be proud to say you had fun doing it the “Down Under” way.

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My husband and I have just returned from the 12 day Floride and Snowy Mountains tour.  An excellent tour every day bringing beautiful scenery and new places.  Mitch and Linda the best driver and hostess completing a most enjoyable tour.  Friendly group very good accommodation and wonderful food.  Thank you Down Under Tours.

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I mentioned a tour about a year ago to North Qld, Port Douglas, Lava Tubes, Gemfields Emerald and you listened and we are booked for this tour. Keep seeking these tours.

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I would always be happy travelling with Down Under, feel very safe. Past experiences with Down Under very enjoyable.

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Coach / Bus Tours in Australia 2024/2025

Take in the picturesque landscapes and remarkable sights on a guided Coach / Bus adventure of Australia. There are 78 vacation packages to choose from, that range in length from 1 days up to 25 days. The most popular month for these tours is September.

78 Coach / Bus trips around Australia with 242 reviews

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7 Day Perth to Exmouth Explorer Loop

A fantastic week full of wildlife, fun and sun

• Hiking & Trekking

3 Day Melbourne to Adelaide Overland (One Way)

I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The small numbers meant we got to know each other. Darren set a tone of friendliness and communication so very quickly we became a group, helped by his willingness to participate in all we did. It was very efficiently organized - pick-up on time, food provided where needed, suggested eateries when required. I loved our visits to natural environments - the rain forest - the Ocean Rd beaches - the climb up the Pinnacles at Hall's Gap - tough for a 75 year old but manageable. It will remain one of my best experiences. Thank you

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Contrasts of Australia (9 Days)

Nellie was an amazing tour guide and I had the best time ever! Great trip! The only thing I would Recommend is booking restaurants with more of a vegetarian variety but everything was great! My favourite part was swimming the Great Barrier Reef I was nervous but Nellie took me out and showed me and stayed with me until I was comfortable! Thank you for such a great experience!

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Tastes of Southern Australia (11 Days)

I went "solo", paid the single supplement, and felt the trip was very worth it The guide and bus driver were wonderful. They gave us detailed information about the raw natural beauty of the territory, as well as the colorful history of the locals. The cities we visited were beautiful, with lots of stained glass (my favorite) as well as ornate iron decorating balconies, windows, and ceilings. My fellow travelers were delightful.

Untamed Kimberley (11 Days)

Great tour, fantastic tour guide and driver in Carolyn and Reece nothing to much trouble and very knowledgeable. A few long days on the coach but you don't realise how big the Kimberly area is. We were looked after really well , would definitely recommend just do it!!

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Tassie's Wilderness Icons (6 Days)

The Tassie scenery was beautiful! We especially enjoyed Strahan/Gordon River & Cradle Mountain. Our tour director, Carolyn was really fantastic! She has a deep family history on Tassie that she cleverly wove into her narration. She Is very cheerful & found the time to get to know each of the people on the tour individually. Darren was a top notch & professional driver.

Highlights of Australia

Great tour that includes a great number of interesting and beautiful places. It was well paced and our Tour Leader was exceptionally caring and informative.

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Kakadu Dreaming (5 Days)

4 Day Albany, ANZAC, Tree Top Walk and Margaret River

Well set out and varied itnery. Loved the bus and tour guide. One of the best I have done.

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Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush (5 Days)

I did not encounter any exciting highlights from the day we leave Sydney to Melbourne. The rest of the tourist told me that the tour highlights would start on the 6th-7th day of the 11-12 days of the entire tour. I only got 5 days tour. ATKing/Trafalgar did not show up nor call the hotel that they could not provide me the service back to the airport on my last day as scheduled. I waited at the lobby and when I call them they told me to get a taxi instead. If they already planted not to show up that morning which the tour guide anticipated), at least call or let the customer know the night before_ this way we don't have to wake up so early and wait for 30-45 minutes at the hotel lobby. Now after my vacation, I still have to file claim for the taxi.. this is hustle. And there is no instructions how to file the claim.

Top End Highlights (6 Days)

This was an interesting and fun adventure of the top end. Each day was packed full with "must do's" with a fabulous bus of travelling companions and a superb AAT tour guide and driver .

Northern Territory Explorer (11 Days)

Tassie's Parks and Nature (7 Days)

Sometimes a tour is made with the personalities of the group. Well, we had the best. Laughs, teasing, stories, caring and helping each other. Our leader,Carolyn, and driver, Tom, were wonderful. There were a few changes and a few uncertainties...handled by Carolyn so smoothly we hardly noticed. She is a great story teller with a very interesting life and 4,000 cousins. The people we met were so cheerful, and it makes a big difference. The places we went, the history we learned,the adventures we had ...so much in a short time, but not over done. I want to go back.

Outback Safari (11 Days)

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It's an adventure, not a holiday Mar 2024 • Solo I wanted to see some of the west coast of Australia, which isn't as easy as the East Coast, especially if you don't have your own form of transport. This trip was perfect for that! There were about 22 of us in total, all varying ages, and some solo or with a friend or two, aswell as a wide range of nationalities. We were able to see some beautiful places, helping us to appreciate the natural world. We saw wild kangaroos, wild dolphins, turtles, and more if you chose to do an excursion. Everything was well organised, and it helps that the job to ensure it was organised was our leader, Geoff. He was able to ensure the smooth running of the tour, while we focussed on the experiences. Geoff told us about some of his favourite spots, enlightened us with his own stories and experiences, and took us to places we wouldn't have known about otherwise. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included. This is mainly cereals or toast for breakfast, wraps for lunch, and a mixture of meals in the evenings. Everyone gets stuck in to set up, prepare, cook, and clean up afterwards. As Australia is a big country, there were long bus journeys, unfortunately, I feel the bus could have been more updated. It was tight between the seats, and I am only 5 foot 2. The only place for our legs was straight down, there was no room to put them underneath the seat in front of us, to stretch them out a little, as the seats have low backs. We also had a day bag with us on the bus, and this had to go by our feet as there was no where else to put it, such as over head compartments, or under the seats due to how little space there was. I felt bad for those who were taller. Our large bags were in a trailer attached to the bus, which I thought was a good idea. There were also no curtains or blinds on the windows. I was sat on the left side of the bus, and it got very hot due to the sun being that side. I put my hat and sunglasses on due to how bright it was, though I was then not able to feel the aircon as it was right above my head and if I had my hat on, I couldn't feel the air, so became quite hot. Due to being on the road for long periods of time, I feel these issues on the bus need to be looked at a bit more. We stopped for plenty of toilet/snack breaks at road houses/supermarkets. The accommodation was good for me, I chose the shared hostel accommodation. We didn't spend much time in the rooms. I was first concerned we may be sharing rooms with others outside of the tour although that was not the case. We shared with those on the tour, and the dorms were mixed. I think those with private rooms had a few reservations. It would have been nice to have been able to spend time at some of the places where we had our accommodation such as when we visited Monkey Mia, or Geraldton. We mainly got everywhere in the evenings, and left early morning. The trip is fast paced, and a full day at one, or both of these would have been great. I know this would add cost, and make the tour longer, but they seemed like lovely places to explore and almost everyone said they would have liked to have stayed at Monkey Mia for atleast a day. I personally loved the trip and seeing the different areas of Western Australia. It is not an area I heard too much about and I am glad I decided to do the tour. I would like to once again thank, Geoff for his fantastic work ethic, and showing us some wonderful scenery/wildlife in Western Australia. It was clear that he loves his job. I feel we all had a magical night on the beach while stargazing and seeing baby turtles. A night to remember! If you go to do this trip, make sure to take a fly net for your head. There are lots of them!

I enjoyed the experience, overall it was the tours fault the ITN changed due to fires, overall it was good,

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Veteran winger Kyle Feldt grabbed a slice of Cowboys history with his 131st career try as North Queensland downed the Titans 35-22 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Sunday.

The man who scored the Cowboys' most famous try in the 2015 grand final surpassed Matt Bowen's record of 130 tries with a runaway intercept in the 69th minute.

After both sides made a bright start in attack it was the Titans who cracked first, leaving space on their left edge for Zac Laybutt to cross in the sixth minute. Val Holmes converted for a 6-0 lead.

Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend then spilled the kick-off but the home side went for a short dropout and got the ball back after Harley Smith-Shields put it down.

The Cowboys added a second try in the 15th minute when Tom Dearden went left to Scott Drinkwater and then Holmes who tapped the ball on superbly for Murray Taulagi to score.

Zac Laybutt Try

Titans fullback Jayden Campbell sent the kick-off sailing over the dead ball line to hand the Cowboys another opportunity but a Dearden grubber was cleaned up by Tanah Boyd and the danger was averted.

With 16 minutes left in the half the Cowboys mounted more pressure an earned a repeat set from a grubber but a mistake by Griffin Neame let the Titans off the hook.

A mistake by Fifita with eight minutes left in the half proved a hammer blow for the Titans as Drinkwater strolled over from close range and the score was out to 16-0.

Murray Taulagi Try

The Titans looked to have opened their account in the 40th minute when Harley Smith-Shields crossed off a Brian Kelly grubber but replays showed Jayden Campbell had stopped in the line and obstructed the defence.

The Titans hit back through milestone man Kelly in the 46th minute but a long range break by Taulagi and Holmes put the Cowboys in position for Drinkwater to grab a second and the lead was out to 18.

Cowboys hooker Reece Robson added his name to the score sheet in the 54th minute when Drinkwater turned provider before AJ Brimson laid on a try for Campbell and the Titans had pulled it back to 28-10.

The Cowboys lost Townsend to the sin bin with 20 minutes to play after Campbell was bent over awkwardly in a tackle and the bunker deemed it a hip drop.

With the Cowboys down to 12 men the Titans struck twice in the space of three minutes through Klese Haas and then Beau Fermor, the second of those featuring brilliant work by Fifita who delivered the final pass.

Ahead 28-22 and with the Titans coming at them it was Feldt who steadied the ship for the Cowboys with a 45-metre intercept try that made him the club's greatest ever tryscorer.

Back from the bin it was Townsend who iced the win for the Cowboys with a field goal to make it 35-22.

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• Cowboys centre Zac Laybutt left the field in the 20th minute with a suspected ACL injury.
• Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend was sin binned in the 61st minute for a hip drop tackle.
• The Cowboys lost their captain's challenge in the 27th minute when they claimed David Fifita had got a touch to kick before it rolled out but replays showed no touch by the Titans forward.
• The Titans lost five-eighth Kieran Foran to a leg injury in the 27th minute.
• David Fifita had a powerful first half for the Titans in his second game of the season, making 70 metres from eight runs to go with 20 tackles. He finished the day with 132 run metres.
• The Cowboys have won eight of their past 10 games at QCB Stadium.
• Titans centre Brian Kelly played his 150th career game and celebrated with a try.

The Cowboys honour Granville in his 200th appearance

• Titans forward Josiah Pahulu made his NRL debut off the interchange bench, entering the game in the 27th minute.
• Cowboys forward Sam McIntyre and Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika left the field in the 59th minute for HIAs after a head clash. Both players passed their HIA and returned to the match.
• Utility Jake Granville played his 200th game for the Cowboys and 210th overall for his career.
• The temperature at kick-off in Townsville was 31 degrees.
• Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater bounced back from a tough night in Round 4 with 188 metres from 23 runs and four tackle breaks.
• The Titans have become the first club in premiership history to concede 28 points or more in nine consecutive matches.
• Val Holmes ran for 216 metres for the Cowboys while Murray Taulagi chalked up 176 metres.

Scott Drinkwater Try

Play of the Game 

Kyle Feldt grabbed a slice of Cowboys history with his 131st career try, surpassing Matt Bowen as the club's greatest ever tryscorer. Feldt pounced on an AJ Brimson pass in the 69th minute and raced 45 metres to etch his name in the record books.

Kyle Feldt breaks Bowen's Cowboys try-scoring record

What They Said

"The game turned on its head with the sin binning [of Chad Townsend] and we were on the back foot and Feldty comes up with a big play and got us back out to a two-try lead and we were able to go on with it. I thought the tackle [by Chad] was pretty innocuous to be fair. I thought he was already on the ground so it wasn't a proper hip drop, the kid got up and played on, no dramas. I'm not sure around it but I think the sin binning was harsh. Playing with 12 men in 32 degrees is not an easy thing to do and I have to give our lads credit for hanging in there and getting the job done." - Cowboys coach Todd Payten

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"We came here expecting a tough game, I rate the Cowboys, they've tot some strike about them. Our focus has been all about reducing our negative play as much as we possibly can but I thought we again allowed them access to field position too easily and setting them up. Given the way they had dominated field position we didn't think 16-0 at half-time wasn't impossible for us to chase and we competed pretty well with the ball in the second half but we couldn't pull the trigger well enough to make it a contest." - Titans coach Des Hasler

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UConn Men's Basketball Faces Travel Issues En Route to Final Four in Phoenix

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The UConn men's basketball team punched its ticket to the Final Four without much trouble, handily defeating Stetson, Northwestern, San Diego State and Illinois to win the East Region.

Actually traveling to the Final Four in Phoenix, however, posed a challenge for coach Dan Hurley and the Huskies.

CBS Sports' Matt Norlander reported Wednesday the Huskies' original flight to Phoenix was scheduled to leave Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET, but their plane arriving from Kansas City had logistical and mechanical issues that forced a delay.

Per Norlander, the crew flying the plane from Kansas City would be over their FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) hours and can't fly the team to Arizona. UConn would have to wait until 10 a.m. ET on Thursday to fly on that plane.

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported later Wednesday that the Huskies found a solution—a flight expected to leave the East Coast around 11:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. UConn will arrive in Phoenix around 2 a.m. ET Thursday.

Was told that UConn’s men’s team appears to have a solution to its travel woes getting to Arizona. A flight is expected to leave around 11:30 tonight. They’ll get in around 2 a.m. As @MattNorlander noted, there’s been mechanical/crew issues for the Huskies. — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 4, 2024

While the Huskies waited in limbo for an available flight, the other three Final Four teams—Alabama, Purdue and NC State—already arrived in Phoenix.

UConn, the tournament's No. 1 overall seed, is set to face No. 4 seed Alabama in the national semifinals on Saturday at State Farm Stadium.

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Washington State hires EWU coach David Riley as next head coach, school announces

PULLMAN – Washington State’s next head basketball coach won’t have to travel far to his new home.

WSU is hiring Eastern Washington men’s basketball coach David Riley, the school announced Tuesday, ending an eight-day coaching search in the wake of former coach Kyle Smith’s departure for Stanford last week.

“We are thrilled to have David Riley leading our men’s basketball program as we look to build on this season’s success,” WSU interim AD Anne McCoy said via release. “Throughout the process, Dave’s coaching acumen was evident as was his ability to create a winning culture. In just three seasons, he has emphasized player development through a fast-paced, high powered offense that allows his student-athletes to play free and confidently.”

Riley signed a six-year deal, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander.

Riley, 35, was born in Seattle and played at Division III Whitworth . In three seasons as head coach at EWU, Riley led the Eagles to an overall record of 62-38 (42-14 Big Sky) with two conference regular-season titles and two postseason appearances, his first season in The Basketball Classic and his second in the NIT.

The Big Sky Coach of the Year in 2023 and 2024, Riley’s EWU teams own two wins over WSU: in the first round of last season’s NIT and in the 2021-22 regular season, both in Pullman. He has shown he can beat and hang with power conference opponents, beating California in 2022 and taking a late lead on Washington a few months ago in Seattle.

The fourth-youngest Division I head coach last season, Riley doesn’t have much head coaching experience. He has spent his entire coaching career at EWU, where he worked as director of basketball operations in 2011-2014 before becoming an assistant coach from 2014 to 2021.

Riley’s Eagles teams have disappointed in March, however. As the Big Sky Tournament’s top seed each of the past two years, they dropped their first game in both of those tournaments.

“I am incredibly grateful to President Schulz, Interim Athletic Director Anne McCoy and the athletic department leadership team for allowing me the opportunity to lead the men’s basketball program,” Riley said via release. “WSU is a dream job and embodies everything that college athletics is about.”

Riley is likely WSU’s second choice. On Monday, WSU offered the job to Montana State head coach Matt Logie, according to reports, but Logie turned down the offer to stay at MSU, which responded with an extension with a pay bump.

The Cougars also went away from associate head coach Jim Shaw, who interviewed for the position but was informed he was out of the running last week, multiple sources confirmed to The Spokesman-Review. Over the weekend, in a statement to The S-R, Shaw said he was deciding between following Smith to Stanford or accepting another offer.

Riley may have to work to reconstruct the Washington State roster. In the days after Smith’s departure, 10 Cougars have entered the transfer portal, including guard Myles Rice, senior wing Andrej Jakimovski, junior center Oscar Cluff and true freshman center Rueben Chinyelu, all of whom started last season. Six reserves have also hit the portal.

All 10 retain the option to return to WSU.

As of Tuesday, WSU still has two key pieces in junior wing Jaylen Wells and true freshman guard Isaiah Watts, both of whom played important roles last season. Watts came on strongly toward the end of the season, which ended in the Cougs’ first NCAA Tournament berth in 16 years.

Last season, EWU guard LeJuan Watts won Big Sky Freshman of the Year honors, and junior wing Cedric Coward landed on the all-conference first team. Junior forward Ethan Price and junior wing Casey Jones earned second-team honors, and Jones also landed on the all-defensive team.

Last season, EWU played one of the country’s toughest nonconference schedules, coming in 18th nationally, according to KenPom. That’s one reason EWU ranked low nationally in some metrics, such as 262nd in defensive efficiency and No. 336 in 3-point defense, allowing a mark of 36.9%.

But EWU scored exceptionally well, coming in fourth nationally with an effective field-goal percentage of 57.2%. The Eagles also made 58.7% of their shots inside the arc, sixth nationally. Coward, who started his career at Division III Willamette, ranked 14th nationally in true shooting at 66.2%.

Riley’s father Ed is an anesthesiologist at Stanford. His uncle Mike Riley is the former head football coach at Oregon State and Nebraska.

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South-east Queensland heads into a wet weekend as state's west floods

Weekend storms will bring a flood risk for southern Queensland, where rivers, creeks and catchments could "respond rapidly" to even moderate rainfall. 

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is expecting 10 to 20 millimetres of rain for the Brisbane region Saturday, with the possibility of up to 40 millimetres on Sunday.

Heavier falls are likely south of Brisbane, at Logan, on the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim, with downpours also likely on the Darling Downs, and eastern Maranoa and Warrego. 

Meanwhile,  Charleville and nearby towns are expected to be isolated for days after the levee was shut on Friday , shortly before the Warrego River was due to peak. 

The Warrego River on the town's outskirts continued to rise overnight, reaching 6.7 metres this morning.

Rain totals of up to 130 millimetres were recorded across the Warrego catchment in the 48 hours to 10am Saturday, but the bureau doesn't expect any more significant falls. 

Local authorities said the levee has held strong overnight.

"It's doing its job, well," said far west State Emergency Service area controller John Wallace.

"The barrier means some members of the local community are cut off from the town, but they have emergency services crews with them and a flood boat if they need to be transported into town urgently."

The State Emergency Service is providing help to members of the community in flood-impacted areas between Charleville and Augathella to the north.

"We've had a couple of people stranded … we've been talking to those people overnight basically every three hours just to say g'day and make sure they're in a good place and they're not in need of help," Mr Wallace said.

Murweh Shire Council Mayor Shaun Radnedge said community members on the wrong side of Charleville's flood levee could be cut off from town for days.

"Once that water goes over the bridge, unfortunately Main Roads policy is that when it goes down you can't just open that bridge," he said .

"It has got to be inspected to make sure it's safe to travel on, so we just need those people prepared so that they can see a couple of days out."

Senior meteorologist Harry Clarke said there is a risk of flooding as water travels down the the Warrego.

"Over the coming days, communities downstream from Charleville can expect to see major flooding as those river levels rise," he said.

Bean Smith lives at Cunnamulla, about 150 kilometres south of Charleville. 

He expects it'll be a few days yet before the water reaches them.

"We've got a good gauging system now," he said.

"You get an idea three or four days earlier so people are ready for it. We won't have any problems at all."

'Reconsider your travel'

On Friday, Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy said there had already been "significant" crashes on the state's roads. 

"If you are out and about, if you don't need to be on the roadways in this period, please reconsider your travel," he said. 

Meanwhile Queensland Emergency Fire and Rescue Service (QFES) warned weather conditions into the weekend would be "ad hoc". 

"We're asking people to remain vigilant. With the current weather conditions, flash flooding can occur in minutes — not hours or days," Brian Cox from QFES said. 

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Heavy rainfall will drench parts of Queensland and New South Wales this weekend, with motorists urged to stay off roads.

Laura Boekel, senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, said a trough is affecting both Queensland and New South Wales, producing a significant amount of rainfall across the two states.

“The atmosphere has a lot of moisture in it at the moment and the result of that is we’re seeing these storms producing quite a lot of rainfall,” she said.

Major flooding was affecting parts of Sydney on Friday afternoon, with drivers warned to avoid non-essential travel.

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A severe weather warning is in place along the NSW coast from Morisset, south of Newcastle in the Hunter, to Bega on the South Coast and extending west to the Central and Southern Tablelands past Oberon and Goulburn. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the Queensland border south to Wollongong and west to Griffith and Cobar.

Sydney faced its highest daily rainfall in two years, recording 111mm of rain in 24 hours and was on track to surpass its average total rainfall for April before the weekend.

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The city is forecast to experience falls of between 10mm and 50mm on Saturday, according to the BoM, with rain easing on Sunday.

Warragamba Dam – Sydney’s main reservoir – was 96.3% full and likely to spill on Monday, the chief executive of Water NSW, Andrew George, warned. “We require about 90mm of rain to fill Warragamba Dam … we’re expecting 100mm to 150mm,” he said.

An inland low and coastal trough joining forces over NSW are driving the deluge.

The ongoing intense downpours would drive “dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding” from Friday evening, the SES warned.

Intense rainfall will continue over the weekend in parts of south and south-east Queensland, Boekel said.

“For parts of the southern and southeastern interior, widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue today and into tomorrow,” she said.

“Localised heavy falls could occur over the weekend and the area where we’re likely to see the most risk is the area south of Brisbane [on] Logan, Gold Coast and the Scenic Rim areas.”

A major flood warning is current for Charleville’s Warrego River in the state’s south west. River levels are expected to rise above moderate levels on Friday evening after several days of heavy thunderstorms.

A flood watch alert is in place for the Macintyre, Weir, Moonie and Balonne rivers.

Rainfall is expected to ease later in the weekend and next week, Boekel said.

Queensland police deputy commissioner, Shane Chelepy, asked motorists to reconsider their need to travel this weekend.

“We’ve seen some significant accidents on our roads today in the wet weather,” Chelepy said. “Please, if it’s flooded, don’t drive in it.”

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Chelepy said emergency services were expecting a peak of 6.7 metres at Charleville.

He said levee gates, with a capacity of about 7.9m would be put in place on Friday afternoon.

“[This] will protect the town and we’re not expecting the flood waters to exceed that but … the disaster management groups very active in that area,” he said.

The SES has received 59 calls for assistance across the state, according to acting commissioner at the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, Brian Cox.

“What we’re asking people to do is to remain vigilant. With the current weather conditions, flash flooding can occur in hours, not days,” Cox said.

“The next 24 or 48 hours is going to be important … There will be short bursts of water in already water affected areas that can impact you, your family and your friends.”

In NSW, the SES undertook seven flood rescues overnight and responded to more than 550 incidents across the state in the past 24 hours.

Nine schools across NSW were shut down and 92 flights were cancelled or delayed at Sydney Airport.

Train services face major delays because of damaged equipment at Redfern station in inner Sydney.

Power was also cut to a major city-centre court complex after the rain affected local electricity infrastructure.

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UConn's Dan Hurley 'spiraled' amid travel chaos but 'lucky to be here'

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GLENDALE, Arizona -- After having some time -- and a couple hours of sleep -- to reflect on UConn 's travel issues, coach Dan Hurley said Thursday that the Huskies are "past it" and "lucky to be here."

UConn didn't arrive in Phoenix until 3:15 a.m. local time Thursday -- hours after it was originally expected to land -- after mechanical issues and flight delays.

"It was nice," Hurley joked Thursday. "A lot of thoughts because I've had a lot of time to think in just a stationary situation. I think what goes through your mind once you're done kind of complaining and cursing and muttering, you just start saying to yourself, 'You don't deserve to show such entitlement. Such an honor to get a chance -- once-in-a-lifetime experience -- to play in a Final Four, coach in a Final Four.' Once that edge wore off, [it was, 'We're] lucky to be here.' We're lucky to get an opportunity to come play in the Final Four.

"Who doesn't deal with problems with the airlines? ... But it sucked."

The flight was originally scheduled to take off from Bradley International Airport at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, but it was delayed to 11:30 p.m. because of mechanical issues. Hurley posted on X around 1 a.m. ET that the plane had not yet taken off.

The NCAA announced around 3:25 a.m. local time that UConn had safely landed, saying the additional delay was due to weather in Connecticut.

"I ruminated a lot. I spiraled. I had my head in my hands a lot," Hurley said. "It was a real mindful exercise from 11:30 to like 1:45 on the tarmac. It was therapeutic to watch the de-icing on the window."

Hurley said they adjusted their schedule upon arrival. The players slept in later than usual and studied film at the hotel, but they made it to State Farm Stadium to shoot to get used to the bigger setting.

"I mean, listen, these guys were getting in a van driving 14 hours to the Peach Jam, playing two hours later," Hurley said, referencing Nike's signature grassroots basketball event. "There's no excuses. I mean, s---, I was driving a mini cheese bus to prep school games not too long ago. We're in the Final Four here man, with a chance to advance, to repeat as national champions, make history. We're way past that s---."

UConn faces Alabama on Saturday in the second of two national semifinal contests. The Huskies are aiming to become the first back-to-back national champions since the Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007.

As for his own rest and recovery, Hurley said he slept two hours on the plane and two hours at the hotel.

"That's why God made caffeine."