~~ 01-Apr-2025 to 31-Mar-2026~~Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
Tour Itinerary:
- A 2-day Outback Queensland adventure in Charleville sees you star gazing, discovering WWII history and seeing one of the most engendered species on planet Earth, the Bilby.
Embark on an authentic outback journey on this two-day adventure in Charleville.
Visit the Bilby Experience where dedicated locals protect these native Australian animals from extinction.
At night, the Cosmos Center awaits with powerful telescopes revealing countless stars, planets and galaxies under Queensland's famously dark skies.
Explore hidden military history at the WWII Secret Base Exhibit where 3,500 American airmen once trained in secret.
Throughout your stay, connect with genuine outback characters who embody the resilient spirit of Outback Australia - resourceful, welcoming and tough as the land itself.
Perfect for anyone seeking Australia's true heart.
Bilby Experience - Join a tour of one of the nocturnal house (where you alter the timing so that the bilby's night is during your day) and see some super cute bilbies during their night-time activities. After and engaging talk by one of the keepers you will understand more about the plight of this delightful eco-engineer and exactly why they are worth saving from extinction.
Cosmos Outback Stargazing - Entertaining and Knowledgeable guides will lead you on a stargazing tour of the cosmos where outback skies provide a clear view of the galaxy. On clear nights, use powerful 14" Meade telescopes to discover planets, nebulae, star clusters and more. Dive deeper into time and space on cloudy nights when the stargazing will be performed in the Astro Dome - Queensland's largest planetarium.
WWII Secret Tag-a-long Tour - Fall in line as your guide joins your group to take part in an induction of the original WWII Secret Base. Discover how the United States American Air Force constructed and managed a top-secret base in Charleville during WWII. On your journey, you will explore 6 unique sites and get up close and personal with one of the most classified pieces of military equipment from WWII. Experience the intrigue and secrecy of WWII firsthand, all from the convenience and comfort of your own vehicle, as you drive through the historic terrain and unravel the mysteries of Charleville's wartime involvement.
Day 1: Arrive Charleville - choice of:
Bilby Experience - 03:00pm
Cosmos Center Outback Stargazing - evening (time to be confirmed at booking varies depending on sunset)
Day 2:WWII Secret Tag-a-long tour - choice of 09:00am, 11:00am and 01:00pm (summer 08:00am)~~~~
~~ 01-Apr-2026 to 31-Mar-2027~~Valid for 01APR26-31MAR27:
Tour Itinerary:
Welcome to Charleville, the heart of the Mulga Lands in Outback Queensland.
Only one day in Charleville? The Icon Pass is your all-in-one ticket to our three must-see attractions.
Meet Australia’s most endangered marsupial at the Bilby Experience, step back in time and uncover wartime secrets at the WWII Secret Base and Tag-Along Tour and then look up in wonder with the Cosmos Centre’s Outback Stargazing in the night.
Three unforgettable experiences, one great value pass — the perfect way to discover the heart of Charleville in just one day.
Bilby Experience - Join a tour of one of the nocturnal house (where you alter the timing so that the bilby's night is during your day) and see some super cute bilbies during their night-time activities. After and engaging talk by one of the keepers you will understand more about the plight of this delightful eco-engineer and exactly why they are worth saving from extinction.
Cosmos Outback Stargazing - Entertaining and Knowledgeable guides will lead you on a stargazing tour of the cosmos where outback skies provide a clear view of the galaxy. On clear nights, use powerful 14" Meade telescopes to discover planets, nebulae, star clusters and more. Dive deeper into time and space on cloudy nights when the stargazing will be performed in the Astro Dome - Queensland's largest planetarium.
WWII Secret Tag-a-long Tour - Fall in line as your guide joins your group to take part in an induction of the original WWII Secret Base. Discover how the United States American Air Force constructed and managed a top-secret base in Charleville during WWII. On your journey, you will explore 6 unique sites and get up close and personal with one of the most classified pieces of military equipment from WWII. Experience the intrigue and secrecy of WWII firsthand, all from the convenience and comfort of your own vehicle, as you drive through the historic terrain and unravel the mysteries of Charleville's wartime involvement.~~~~ |
