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Outback Geotour - Expression of Interest

  • Monday, February 03, 2025
  • 7:00 AM
  • Friday, February 14, 2025
  • 5:00 PM
  • Western Queensland

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Outback Geotour - Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI)

Are you interested in a Society geotour of Inland Southern Queensland and Northern NSW?

RGSQ Traveller is considering a geotour through this region. This would involve a total of about 1700 km travel over 7 nights in early September 2025. The geotour would start and end in Brisbane and go as far as Roma, Dirranbandi and Lightning Ridge, passing through country explored by Major Mitchell.

Overnight stops (1 or 2 nights each) may be at Roma, Dirranbandi, Lightning Ridge, Goondiwindi and Stanthorpe.

Accommodation would be in cabins in caravan parks or in motels. No camping.

Fee-for-entry attractions include the Big Rig (Roma), Cubbie Cotton Station (Dirranbandi) and an opal mine tour (Lightning Ridge). These are included in the cost.

The number of participants will be limited.

Transport would be by mini-bus with a small number of private vehicles (tagalong).

For 16 passengers in the bus, the travel package (cost of bus hire plus driver, accommodation (twin share), entry fees) would be $1900 per person. Single room supplement would be $600. Except for two breakfasts, meals are not included.

People who choose to travel by private vehicle would be advised of accommodation venues for the bus participants but would be free to make their own accommodation arrangements.

All major segments would be mainly on sealed roads.

If you are interested in this geotour, please indicate your interest by 14 February. During the registration process, you will be asked some questions about transport choices and the likely size of your party

    Depending on the level of interest expressed, registration for the geotour will be made available as soon as possible with a closing date soon after.

    The travel arrangements for the geotour are being organised by the Society’s preferred travel agent, Stuart Betlem. A deposit of $400.00 would be required soon after registration with the balance due in early July.

    For more information, contact Ralph Carlisle ralph.carlisle5@gmail.com or
    0435 460 667.

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