Sinclair Tour and Travel – 5494 5083

Outback Corner Country Tour

Departs Tuesday 21st May 9 days

$3,299 per person twin share. Single $450

Tour Inclusions.

Door to door transfers

Town of St George

Lunch/tour Cunnamulla

Historic Leahy House Thargomindah

Lunch Noccundra Hotel

Tibooburra and Cameron’s Corner

Lunch at famous Cameron’s Corner Store

Towns of White Cliffs and Wilcannia

Broken Hill Living Desert & Sculptures

Mint and Art Gallery – The Big Picture

Towns of Wentworth and Mildura

Mungo National Park

Murray Salt

Flight from Mildura/Melbourne/Sunshine Coast

Day One Tuesday 21st May.

After pick up from door as usual, your Corner Country Adventure begins. Our morning tea stop

will be Kilcoy and we’ll travel through towns like Yarraman before our lunch stop (own

expense) in Dalby. Dinner in our Hotel tonight. St George is on the banks of the mighty

Balonne River – our overnight destination. St George has a district population of 3,800

people. Beautiful country gardens, streetscapes and a river walkway are features of the town.

The riverside walk can be entered from The Terrace (St Georges Terrace) via cement

footpaths. The times of sunrise and sunset are particularly nice to enjoy the atmosphere of the

river gums, landscaping and birdlife. (D)

Riverlands Motel – St George. (07) 4625 1229

Day Two. Wednesday 22nd May

After a delicious breakfast at our Hotel, we’ll travel on to Cunnamulla - where the handshake's

stronger and the smile lasts longer! In the heart of Cunnamulla you will be greeted by a

colourful showing of roses, petunias and a lush green park. Cunnamulla offers a break from

the hectic pace of everyday life. After a long trip, it’s a place to take the time to enjoy the

slower pace of the Outback. Cunnamulla is the name everyone has heard and it conjures up

nostalgic images of stockmen, shearing and days when everyone had time for a yarn. In pride

of place in the town centre is a bronze statue of the 'Cunnamulla Fella' immortalising the

larrikin in all Australians, he sits on his swag enjoying the moment. You’ll enjoy a lovely

lunch today (included) in Cunnamulla at the Club Boutique Hotel and meet up with a local

from Out The Back Australia for a guided tour of this town.

Then we continue our adventure to Thargomindah. Dinner at our Motel tonight. (B)(L)(D)

Oasis Motel Thargomindah. (07) 4655 3155

Day Three. Thursday 23rd May.

After another hearty breakfast at our Hotel in “Thargo”, you’ll be treated to a guided tour of

the area including a look at the old hydro plant and (time permitting) Leahy Historic House.

Leahy Historic House was built in 1885 by John Leahy from local mud bricks. In 1912 well-

known pastoralist Sidney Kidman bought the house for his travelling manager. Today the

house is owned by the historical society and open for the public, It is worth a visit to see the

memorabilia. Thargomindah's main claim to fame is that it was the first town in Australia,

and next to London and Paris, the third in the world, with electrical street lights generated by

hydro power. It must be a special place that is mentioned with Paris and London in one

sentence! In the late 19th century the town was a Cobb & Co. station. From here coaches

serviced settlements like Hungerford, Wompah and Toompine. You can still see the stone

crossing in the Bulloo River.

Then a visit to the historic Noccundra Hotel for a welcome beer and lunch (included) and

maybe we’ll be lucky enough to see a plane outside the pub! The historic Noccundra Hotel was

established in 1882 and is still licensed. This hotel is the only occupied building in the town

and is well worth a visit. It is also the site of a memorial to the ill-fated Hume expedition, the

explorer having died of thirst west of the present town while searching for survivors of the lost

Leichhardt expedition. We’ll overnight in Tibooburra and Dinner will be at our Hotel tonight.

(B)(L)(D)

Granites Motel Tibooburra (08) 8091 3305

Day Four. Friday 24th May.

Tibooburra is the gateway to the Sturt National Park with rolling red sand dunes and part of

Corner Country in north-western New South Wales where three state boundaries meet. (New

South Wales, Queensland and South Australia). We’ll tour Tibooburra today and visit The

Family Hotel, where paintings by Australian artists such as Russell Drysdale and Clifton Pugh

adorn the walls. After rain, the country around Tibooburra bursts into life with wildflowers

blooming in vast numbers across the plains. Named after explorer Charles Sturt, who passed

through Tibooburra in 1845, Sturt National Park is close to town and covers 344,000 hectares,

making it one of NSW's largest nature conservation reserves. We’ll have lunch today at the

Cameron’s Corner Store. Cameron Corner was surveyed in 1880 by James Cameron. It is one

of the most remote locations in Outback New South Wales.

The Dog Fence (DINGO FENCE) stretches through the remote, isolated country of the

Australian outback. It divides the cattle grazing districts on the northern side from sheep

grazing districts on the southern side. It borders the grazing properties into New South Wales

where it takes in the Paroo River, then it goes north and east across Queensland to the Darling

Downs. The Dog Fence is maintained today, to keep the dingo, Australia’s wild native dog,

from killing grazing animals, mainly sheep. Dinner at our Hotel again tonight. (B) (L) (D)

Granites Motel Tibooburra (08) 8091 3477

Day Five. Saturday 25th May

We leave Tibooburra after breakfast and head to the Underground town of White Cliffs, an

opal-mining town in which residents mainly live underground to escape the heat. It's 98 km

from Wilcannia in Outback NSW and set in a bizarre moonscape-like landscape comprising

thousands of hillocks of earth dug and discarded in the quest for opals. When visiting the White

Cliffs area, we’ll stay in unique cave accommodation for an authentic outback experience.

A local will guide us through this interesting town which has a last-frontier kind of appeal.

Locals have many stories to tell of wealth won and lost. The miners work, live and breathe

their unconventional underground existence. Opals were discovered in the White Cliffs area as

early as 1884. The town's first store and hotel opened in 1892, and miners soon arrived to dig

their fortunes out of the ground. Make sure you buy an opal keepsake from one of the world's

most unusual towns. Dinner at our underground Motel tonight. (B) (D)

White Cliffs Underground Motel (08) 8091 6677

Day Six. Sunday 26th May.

After another scrumptious breakfast, we’ll head to Wilcannia which was the third largest inland

port in the country during the great river boat era of the mid-19th century. There are some

beautiful stone buildings in Wilcannia, built in the 1800’s and we’ll see many of them during

our drive around the town.

Then we’re off to Broken Hill – truly a living Museum. 'The Silver City', as it is sometimes

called, is and always has been inextricably associated with the silver, lead and zinc mining.

Many of the streets are named after metals, minerals and compounds, or after mine managers,

leading citizens and civic leaders. The town is also the centre of the 16-million hectare West

Darling pastoral industry which has 1.75 million wool-producing merino sheep, protected by a

600-km dog-proof fence. Broken Hill is literally an oasis in the desert, a place of green parks

and gardens. It can get very hot in summer but it is rare for the daily maximum to exceed 38°

C for more than 8 or 9 days a year. We’ll have an early lunch Broken Hill before visiting the

Living Dessert and Sculptures.

The Sculptures comprise 12 sandstone artworks which highlight the skyline, all with a story to

tell. Located on a majestic hilltop within the centre of the reserve, the sculptures were

completed in 1993 by artists from around the world.

The Flora and Fauna Sanctuary comprises an area of 180 hectares bordered by an electric

predator-proof fence. This sanctuary has been planned and designed carefully to provide

visitors with a unique insight into flora, fauna and Aboriginal culture of western New South

Wales. This is truly a sanctuary with a difference; the one and a half kilometre cultural trail

within the sanctuary takes you on a journey through the Arboretum and Sturt Pea Wildflower

display, Aboriginal attractions display past culture and recent contemporary story pole artwork.

Dinner at our motel tonight. (B) (D)

Hilltop Hotel Broken Hill (08) 8088 2999

Day Seven. Monday 27th May.

After brekky, we’ll discover more of Broken Hill.

You’ll love the Silver City Mint and Art Gallery where we can watch a local silversmith smelt,

cast and manufacture local silver jewelry, which is available for purchase. You’ll also see “The

Big Picture” . Many artists can be paralyzed by that moment when they stare at a blank canvas

- imagine the overwhelming feeling of facing a blank canvas measuring almost 100 metres

long & 12 metres at its highest point! Ando had a vision & was able to take that first brush

stroke and a million more to finish the 100,000 saltbush, 20,000 trees, 20,000 small stones,

1000 large stones, 3000 clouds, 1500 hills and the 12 sculptures which comprise The Big

Picture, the World's Largest Acrylic Painting on Canvas by a single artist. Opened to the public

in 2001, Ando's Big Picture quickly became Broken Hill's number one tourist attraction! All

those who have seen it understand why, because they have experienced the sensation of

'walking into a painting' while having the impression of being in the actual Outback.

Ando, born in Broken Hill, has an incredible portfolio of work that reflects his style of 'ando

realism' - an amazing feel for composition, perception, reflection, depth, shadow & light. The

viewer wants to walk into the landscape or touch the feathers of each bird. An incredible feat

for an artist who has never had an art lesson in his life! A picture may say a thousand words,

but Ando's paintings will leave you speechless!

Then we’ll drive to Mildura on the Silver City Highway through towns like Wentworth where

the Darling meets the Murray.

Dinner at our Hotel tonight. (B)(D)

Comfort Inn Deakin Palms – Mildura (03) 5023 0218

Day Eight. Tuesday 28th May.

Today we’ll enjoy a full day touring Mungo National Park. You can expect to see a variety of

wildlife including lizards, birds of prey and parrots, including the Major Mitchell Cockatoo.

Our guide will lead you on a fascinating walk onto the Walls of China, an area restricted to

public access, where you will see ancient Aboriginal fireplaces, fossil remains and shell

middens among many other wonders. The walk is approximately two kilometres return and is

rated very easy. Here our guide will also explain the history of the Lake.

The Walls of China walk is a very easy slow & relaxed walk - we will walk at your pace. Our

guide will lead you to the most scenic part of the walls where you can expect to see Eagles,

Hawks, a variety of Lizards. This tour also includes a visit to the Zanci underground pantry.

Morning tea and lunch is included on this full day tour. Dinner at our Motel tonight. (B)(L)(D)

Comfort Inn Deakin Palms – Mildura (03) 5023 0218

Day Nine. Wednesday 29th May.

Sadly, this is our last breakfast together. How hard will it be to go back to tea and toast!! After

brekky we’ll have a last look at the lovely town of Mildura, a popular tourist destination and a

bustling regional city in an area well noted for its warm and stable weather. It features wide,

tree-lined streets and is surrounded by vast numbers of wineries and fruit growing farms.

We’ll also visit Murray River salt, produced from ancient saline waters sourced from

underground aquifers found in Australia’s Murray Darling Basin region. Prized for its

champagne apricot colour and delicate flaky texture, Murray River Salt is the ultimate finishing

salt as the delicate crystals melt quickly and evenly. Then Peter will take you to the airport for

your flight home to the Sunshine Coast (via Melbourne). Here a representative of Sinclair Tour

and Travel will greet you at the luggage carousel and take you back to your home. We do hope

you enjoyed your tour with Sinclair Tour and Travel. Please tell your friends. That’s how our

business grows. We look forward to travelling with you again really soon. (B)

INCLUDED IN TOUR

❖ Air conditioned bus fitted with coach seats for your comfort.

❖ Door to door airport transfers.

❖ Air travel from Mildura to the Sunshine Coast.

❖ Motel accommodation on a twin share basis.

❖ Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) as indicated.

❖ All entries as listed.

❖ Morning Teas.

❖ Name badge, luggage labels, water bottle & travel bag.

GENERAL INFORMATION

BOOKINGS

Please phone 5494 5083 for bookings. A Tour Booking Form will be sent to you

for completion and return with a deposit of $500.00 per person within 7 days to

secure your booking.

BALANCE PAYMENT

Balance of payment is to be received at least 60 days prior to Tour Departure

Date. For Tour Bookings made within 60 days of Tour Departure Date, full

payment is required on booking.

CHANGES TO ITINERARY

Sinclair Tour and Travel reserves the right to alter any itinerary due to unforeseen

circumstances beyond its control and to cancel any tour due to insufficient

bookings. A full refund of fare will be made if tour is cancelled by Sinclair Tour

and Travel

CANCELLATION FEES

Number of days notice given Fee payable

More than 60 days Nil

30 – 59 days 50% of tour Price.

15 – 30 days 75% of Tour Price

8 - 14 days 100% of Tour Price

Less than 8 days 100% of Tour Price

Day of Departure or during tour 100% of Tour Price

In addition to the above fee any moneys paid in respect of bookings with other

tour operators, airfares, attractions, etc. on your behalf and which cannot be

recouped will also be payable. A $50 administration fee (per person) will be

charged on ALL cancellations regardless of the number of days’ notice given.

To cover cancellations due to illness or for loss of baggage we strongly

encourage passengers to have travel insurance. We can arrange Travel

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