Great Northern Loop
An exclusive exploration of country NSW & QLD NEW ITINERARY
from $3,290* pp twin | $3,990* solo
Our unique loop from Sydney to Brisbane and return begins in style with a relaxing two day journey aboard the heritage railmotor 621/721. Visit Paterson, the home of the Rail Motor Society, before continuing through the Hunter Valley for lunch at Muswellbrook.
After crossing the Dividing Ranges we pause at Werris Creek to view the collection at the Rail Journeys Museum before continuing across the vast Breeza Plain. After an overnight in Gunnedah, home of Dorothea Mackellar’s famous poem ‘My Country’, we take in the spectacular silo art which commemorates the poet.
Stop for a traditional pub lunch at Narrabri then continue to Moree where we join the rarely travelled former Boggabilla Branch bound for the outpost of North Star. After a short transfer by coach through rolling pasture we overnight in Goondiwindi with dinner at the iconic Victoria Hotel.
From Goondiwindi we take in the sights and sounds of our very own steam-hauled heritage train. Settle back in heritage carriages as the countryside rolls by on our way for a stop at Inglewood for lunch. Continue to Warwick for an overnight before heading north to Toowoomba.
After a night in Brisbane our adventure then heads to sea aboard the beautiful Crown Princess for a two night voyage back to Sydney. Relax in the spa, take part in endless activities, enjoy a myriad of dining choices or perhaps choose to do nothing at all. The choice is yours!
Holiday Inclusions
Departs 10 April 2025 - 7 days
- Daylight travel aboard heritage railmotor 621/721 from Sydney to Paterson, Muswellbrook, Werris Creek, Gunnedah, Narrabri and North Star including refreshments
- Lunch at the Royal Hotel Muswellbrook
- Entry to Rail Journeys Museum at Werris Creek
- Dinner at the Gunnedah Services Club
- 1 night Gunnedah accommodation at local motels with breakfast
- View the Dorothea McKellar themed silo art at Gunnedah
- Visit Pensioners Hill Lookout at Gunnedah
- Lunch at the Tourist Hotel Narrabri
- Dinner at the Victoria Hotel Goondiwindi
- 1 night Goondiwindi accommodation at local motels with breakfast
- Steam-hauled heritage rail journey from Goondiwindi to Inglewood, Warwick and Toowoomba including refreshments
- 1 night Warwick accommodation at local motels with breakfast
- Exclusive dinner at the 1908 built Warwick Hotel
- Exclusive lunch at Spotted Cow Hotel Toowoomba
- Exclusive dinner at the Port Office Hotel Brisbane with beverages
- 1 night Brisbane accommodation at the Ibis Styles Brisbane (or similar) with breakfast
- 2 night cruise aboard Crown Princess from Brisbane to Sydney including all main meals, entertainment and gratuities
- Exclusive onboard farewell function
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Group transfers throughout
- Cruise Express Tour Manager & Escorts
Package Fares
from: $3,290* pp twin share
from: $3,990* solo
Approx. 14.7 to 15 sq. m.
from: $3,390* pp twin share
from: $4,190* solo – SOLD OUT
Approx. 13.5 to 19.1 sq. m.
from: $3,490* pp twin share
from: $4,390* solo
Approx. 19.8 to 20.5 sq. m., including balcony
from: $3,590* pp twin share
from: $4,590* solo
Approx. 30 sq. m., including balcony
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Great Northern Loop
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