This short break takes you through a million years of the Australian outback – from secret Carnarvon sites to the agri-entrepreneurs of present-day Roma.
- 4WD Coach and Walking
- 4 days/3 nights
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This short break takes you through a million years of the Australian outback—from secret Carnarvon sites to the agri-entrepreneurs of present-day Roma. Join us for fascinating discoveries of little-known places and deeper insights into the human and natural history of our region.
From The Big Rig, to the spectacular sandstone formations of the Carnarvon Ranges, from homestead gardens to the taste of local produce, you’ll experience all the best of our region.
Here, where human history and remote bushland meet, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Australian explorers, discover Aboriginal cultural sites, marvel at ancient cycad groves, delve into early settler history and discover a welcoming outback town with plenty to share.
This 3-day, 2-night, small-group holiday includes all your accommodation and two of Boobook Explore’s most popular tours, including the acclaimed Lost World Carnarvons with its exclusive tour access to remote Wallaroo private property, which hides a wonderland of diverse native bush, rare fauna and Aboriginal rock art.
Closer to Roma, you’ll visit historic Mt Abundance with its connection to early European explorers. Here you’ll picnic amongst native bottle brushes and explore a traditional homestead garden.
In the town itself there’s plenty more to the story – heritage buildings, the famous saleyards and bush gardens plus the chance to savour oranges from a local orange orchard and gin from the award-winning Western Queensland Spirit. We also visit The Farmer’s Forge to see a blacksmith at work and join a 1-hour workshop to create your own masterpiece.
Your local guides have exceptional insights into local industry and the region’s natural geology and ecosystems. They will help you understand the interconnectedness of nature and human activity and how both can thrive if we respect our precious land and natural resources.
Why this tour?
- Go deep into the history of Roma and the Carnarvons with the best short break in our region.
- Spend a day in the secret Carnarvons at Wallaroo private property where we have exclusive access for touring.
- See Aboriginal cultural sites and rock art that few visitors see.
- Have lunch in a prehistoric cycad grove.
- Marvel at sandstone rock formations and the panoramic Arcadia Valley.
- Visit Mt Abundance with its early settler history and links to famous explorers.
- Take in the best of Roma’s sights and heritage.
- Visit the iconic Roma cattle saleyards with a local grazier guide.
- Taste local oranges and gins and meet the agri-entrepreneurs.
- Get unique insights into its interconnectedness with local guides with ecological and agricultural backgrounds.
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Walking Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate (gentle inclines around rocky outcrop)
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Includes:
- Fully guided touring and hosted experiences
- Three nights twin share at 4-star Roma accommodation
- All tours by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
- 3 breakfasts, 3 morning teas, 3 lunches, 2 afternoon refreshments and 3 dinners
- Entry fees to private stations, Western Queensland Spirit, The Big Rig, The Farmer's Forge and Rosedale Orchard
- Loan of walking poles (if required)
- All transfers from Roma airport and train station.
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Tour Size:
8-14
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Beginning & End Times:
Monthly departures from April to October. Start at 2pm on Tuesday and finish at 1.30pm on Friday.
See Landscape and Legacy in Roma and Lost World Carnarvons (Wallaroo) for more details of Day 2 and Day 3
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Accommodation:
4-star Accommodation in Roma
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