Westlander Rail Experience

Duration: 5 Days

Price: from AU$959

Departure From: Brisbane

Departure Date: Tuesdays (Apr-Oct 2024 & Mar 2025)

Tour Type: Independent & Guided

Meal Plan: B&B and selected meals

Physical Grading: 2/5

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Journey overnight to the west of Brisbane on the Westlander Rail Experience and discover where country meets the outback.

Roma is known as the birthplace of Australia’s oil and gas industry and home to the country’s largest cattle yards. Perch on a fence and watch the action at the Roma Saleyards. Hear heroic stories of oil drilling and exploration at The Big Rig. Hidden in the rugged ranges, Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured gorges, an abundance of native wildlife and fascinating Aboriginal rock art.

From Brisbane your Westlander rail journey through the rich farmlands of the Darling Downs to Charleville. Watch the outback come to life as you pass through wide-open farming, grazing country to regional towns o​f Dalby and Roma, your destination.

While this tour only travels as far as Roma, you can travel onward aboard the Westlander to Mitchell and the rail terminus at Charleville from where you can extend your journey and travel further southwest by railbus coach connection to Cunnamulla or try your luck fossicking for renowned boulder opal in Quilpie.

Westlander Railway Experience
Charging west heading to the Australian Outback

Westlander Rail Experience Highlights

  • Spend the day exploring the Carnarvon Ranges
  • Visit the Roma Cattle Sale Yards
  • Enjoy an evening light and sound show
  • Return travel on the Westlander from Brisbane to Roma – Economy Seat
  • Discover Roma Half Day Tour
  • Big Rig Ultimate Experience Tour
  • Full day Discover Carnarvon Ranges Tour

Westlander Railway – Your Onboard Experience

Travel in the comfort of an Economy Seat and relax in the lounge carriage. Escape the city and enjoy the adventure of an outback rail journey. Your travelling carriage is complimented by a lounge car.

Westlander Railway Features

  • All Economy seating carriages are open saloon cars with overhead luggage racks
  • All seats face in the direction of travel
  • Lounge car
  • Large panoramic windows
  • Drinking fountains
  • Shower and toilet facilities
  • Comfortable reclining seat with footrest, tray table and reading light
  • Complimentary snack packs served at meal times
  • One item of checked-in luggage and one carry-on item
Westlander Rail Carriage
Westlander Rail Carriage

For a detailed itinerary, departure details, and booking conditions for your Brisbane to Roma and return, Westlander Rail Experience, please see below. Tours depart on Tuesdays

Westlander Rail Experience 2025 Departure Dates:

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The famous Big Rig

Should you wish to add pre or post night accommodation, extend your journey, add activities or international flights to your Westlander Rail Experience, please be sure to let us know at the time of booking.

Tour Inclusions

  • Return 13 hour overnight economy seat train travel on the Westlander, Brisbane to Roma
  • 2 nights in 4 star accommodation
  • Travel by air-conditioned 4WD coach
  • 3 breakfasts, and 1 lunch
  • Sightseeing and inclusions as per itinerary

Tour Pricing

  • From prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability in Australian Dollars.
  • Price for rail packages are per person per package twin share
  • Prices are based on travel in low season
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking
  • Price is subject to change unless paid in full
  • Full terms and conditions will be advised at the time of booking.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 | Brisbane - Westlander Rail Journey
Board the Westlander and joureny overnight to Roma.
Arrive in Roma and transfer to your accommodation. After checking in, spend the morning at leisure exploring this outback town. In the afternoon join the Big Rig Ultimate experience tour. Take a journey through time and learn about Australia’s first discovery of petroleum and the exploration of oil and gas. This evening, enjoy a sound and light journey to learn of the entertaining triumphs of the men and women of Roma. Stay the next two nights at Roma Explorers Inn.
This morning, share a few hours with a Roma local for an insight into the colourful history and present-day activities in and around this outback town. Visit hidden treasures like Heroes Avenue, the Biggest Bottle Tree and the Roma Bush Gardens.
Today, head to the Carnarvon Ranges for a full day guided tour. With exclusive access to a large privatelyowned cattle property nestled in the Carnarvon Ranges, this is a great introduction to Outback Queensland. Explore secluded gorges, amazing rock formations and unique Aboriginal rock art. This evening, transfer to Roma railway station for your journey back to Brisbane aboard the Westlander.
Arrive into Brisbane late morning, where your tour concludes.

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