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7 Day Outback Darling

7 Day

$3445 Per Person

Single Supplement $577

13th August 2026

Experience the heart of regional Australia on a 7-day journey through Griffith, Cobar, Trilby Station, Walgett, Dubbo, and Parkes. Explore wildlife parks, historic homesteads, museums, and iconic outback stations. Enjoy authentic country hospitality, scenic landscapes, and unique cultural attractions with daily meals and comfortable accommodation included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Thursday 13th August 2026 GRIFFITH

Welcome aboard our exciting ‘Outback Darling’ tour. Today we travel to Jerilderie for our morning tea break, and to enjoy the Altina Wildlife Park. This outstanding Wildlife Park has unique personalised Zoo-fari tours like no other. You will meet many Rare Exotic as well as some of Australia's Native animals up close and personal whilst travelling in style on Horse Drawn or Motorised Carts. We enjoy a picnic lunch before heading on to Griffith Pioneer Park. Griffith Pioneer Park is an open air Museum consisting of 40+ buildings housing exhibitions dedicated to preservation of Griffith & district history. Tonight’s accommodation is at Kidman Wayside Inn, Griffith.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Friday 14th August 2026 GRIFFITH- COBAR

This morning we travel to Cobar, where we will visit the Cobar Museum and enjoy lunch. Then visit the Cobar Heritage Park followed by a town tour taking in the Fort Bourke Hill Lookout & Sound Chapel. Before arriving at our two night accommodation at the Cobar Central Motel .

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Saturday 15th August 2026 COBAR - TRILBY STATION

We visit the Hotel for a cuppa, now called Shindy’s Inn where outback hospitality is still alive. Our journey continues onto Dunlop Station where we take a tour. Dunlop Station is an historic property located on the Darling river. once a million acres it has a 45 stand shearing shed which was the first shed to have mechanical shears. Then we venture onto “Trilby Station” for lunch and tour of the family run property.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Sunday 16th August 2026 TRILBY STATION- WALGETT

Today we awaken at unique Trilby Station and enjoy breakfast before saying farewell and heading off. We travel to Bourke for morning tea and visit the Back O’ Bourke Museum, nestled on the banks of the Darling River. This afternoon we continue onto Walgett . Tonight our overnight stay will be the Barwon Inn.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Monday 17th August 2026 WALGETT- DUBBO

This morning we make our way to the Emu Logic Farm. Tour the farm where you will be able to experience the big birds up close and feed them in the paddock. There will also be a opportunity for you to meet the chicks and get a photo with them. Then we will have a delicious lunch on the property. Once you have finished you might like to stop at the farm shop and purchase some of the Emu products. They stock, Emu oil, soaps, lip balms, feathers, eggs and jerky. We then say farewell to our feathered friends and head to the Coo-ee March Gallery. Discover the story 35 men marching from Gilgandra to Sydney in 1915 to attract people to join WW1. Tonight we will overnight at the Matilda Motor Inn.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Tuesday 18th August 2026 DUBBO- PARKES

This morning explore the Dundullimal Homestead, the homestead offers a unique window into the region's rural history. Once part of a sprawling 10,000-hectare property, it has been carefully restored to showcase the area’s pastoral past. The homestead, dating back to the 1840s, features spacious hallways, elegant cedar wood detailing, and a charming cobblestone verandah. The surrounding grounds are home to preserved historical buildings, including sandstone stables, a timber church, and a blacksmith’s forge, all of which provide a tangible connection to life on an early sheep and cattle station. This afternoon we will stop at the Red Earth Estate for wine tasting and then we continue onto Parkes. On arrival into Parkes we will discover the Aviation Museum. Our overnight Accommodation will be North Parkes Motel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Wednesday 19th August 2026 PARKES- HOME

Before we make our way home, we will stop at the Henry Parkes Centre. Featuring unique attractions, The Kings Castle Elvis Exhibit, Parkes Motor Museum, Henry Parks Museum and Moat Cottage. Then we will have lunch in West Wyalong before making our final journey home after a very memorable tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Gallery

Tour Terms and Conditions:

Booking Conditions

  • Deposit: $150 per person is required at the time of booking.

  • Final Payment: Full payment is due by 25th June 2026. Bookings made after this date must be paid in full upon reservation.

Cancellation Policy

  • Before Final Payment Date: Refunds are available, less a $25 per person administration fee.

  • After Final Payment Date: No refunds are available.

Travel Insurance

  • We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

Passenger Pickup & Return

  • Pickup and drop-off from major towns in North, North-East, Central Victoria, and Southern NSW (e.g., Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla, Seymour, Bendigo, Kerang, Echuca, Deniliquin, Finley, Yarrawonga, Corowa, and surrounding towns).

  • Overnight Accommodation: For passengers traveling from outside these areas, free accommodation in Numurkah is provided prior to departure, including secure car storage.

  • Melbourne Airport Pickup/Return: Available for an additional fee. Please contact Cardwell’s for pricing.

Traveling in the Outback

  • Weather in Australia’s outback can change rapidly, sometimes affecting road conditions. Cardwell’s monitors official updates to ensure passenger safety.

  • If rerouting or changes to the tour are necessary due to weather or other events, any additional costs incurred will be passed on to the passenger.

  • Travel insurance covering unforeseen events is recommended to avoid out-of-pocket expenses.

Fuel Surcharge

  • A surcharge may apply if fuel prices reach $3.00 per litre or more. (Subject to Change)

Luggage

  • Each passenger may bring one medium suitcase (up to 20kg / 42lbs) and one carry bag for use inside the coach. Over-limit luggage cannot be accommodated.

Seating

  • A daily seat rotation system ensures all passengers have an equal opportunity to enjoy similar seating arrangements.

Itinerary Changes

  • All itineraries, accommodation, tours, and cruises are indicative and may change due to road or weather conditions, strikes, supplier issues, or other circumstances.

  • Cardwell’s will make adjustments in the best interest of passengers.

Passenger Eligibility

  • Passengers must be capable of caring for themselves. Those requiring assistance must travel with a companion.

  • Passengers deemed disruptive or unsafe may be denied boarding or continuation on the tour.

Fares & Itineraries

  • Prices in brochures are fixed at the time of printing; errors may be corrected.

  • Changes in government taxes, rail/air/sea policies, or operator fees are beyond our control.

  • Airfares and discounted travel arrangements are subject to availability.

  • Once full payment is received, no fare increases will apply.

  • Tour duration includes departure and return days. Extra accommodation or transfers caused by delays (strikes, schedules, etc.) are not included.

  • Payments via travel agents are only confirmed once Cardwell’s issues a booking confirmation or receipt.

  • Cardwell’s reserves the right to cancel bookings or refuse service for non-payment and may allocate places to wait-listed passengers.

Accommodation Options

  • Preferences: Twin, Double, Single, Triple (if available), or Will Share.

  • Will Share Policy: Passengers willing to share a room will be paired with another single traveller of the same gender. If no match is available, a Single Supplement will apply.

  • Will Share option is not available after the final payment date.

Force Majeure

  • Cardwell’s is not responsible for delays or cancellations caused by events beyond our control, including terrorism, pandemics, or other force majeure events. Obligations are suspended while such events continue.

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