6 Day Luxury Self-Drive Glamping Getaway

Touch down in Longreach and collect your Avis hire car for the start of your luxury glamping adventure. It’s just a short drive to Mitchell Grass Retreat, where your hosts will welcome you to your spacious, eco-friendly tent. With a private ensuite, five-star bedding, a well-equipped kitchenette, and your own deck looking out over the wide-open plains.  

As the sun dips low, make your way to the Qantas Founders Museum for the Luminescent Longreach Light & Sound Show—a high-tech spectacle where historic aircraft become the canvas for a mesmerising 20-minute display of light, colour, and story.

Dinner is yours to explore this evening. Think fresh pasta and fine wine at The Italian, or for something more relaxed, pull up a stool at The Bird Cage Hotel, a favourite local spot for a laid-back meal and a cold beer.

ACCOMMODATION: Mitchell Grass Retreat, Longreach
MEALS: Breakfast
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After a relaxed breakfast on your private deck, make your way to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, where immersive galleries celebrate the grit and spirit of Australia’s outback legends. For an extra dose of bush authenticity, you can upgrade your entry ticket to include the Outback Stockman’s Live Show—a lively, down-to-earth performance of horsemanship, working dogs, and classic outback storytelling.
Consider taking a 20-minute drive to the tiny town of Ilfracombe, to visit the quirky Wellshot Hotel—a great lunch option too! One of Queensland’s most iconic pubs, it’s famous for its coin-toss challenge, hilarious bar stools, and a rich wool industry history that stretches back to 1890.
Back at Mitchell Grass Retreat, freshen up before your transfer to the Thomson River for the Drover’s Sunset Cruise. Enjoy drinks and nibbles on the water as the sky turns gold, before docking at Smithy’s for a hearty two-course camp oven dinner and live music under the stars.

ACCOMMODATION: Mitchell Grass Retreat, Longreach
MEALS: Breakfast; Camp Oven Dinner
 

This morning, step into the story of Australia’s iconic airline at the Qantas Founders Museum. Explore fascinating exhibits and the heritage-listed Qantas Hangar, where the dream of flying across the outback first took flight. For a deeper dive, upgrade your entry ticket to include the Airpark Tour—a 90-minute guided experience that lets you walk through a Boeing 747, 707, and Super Constellation, even stepping inside the cockpits for a rare, behind-the-scenes look.
This afternoon, enjoy some relaxed browsing in Longreach’s local boutiques and galleries, or take a short drive to Iningai Nature Park. This peaceful reserve pays tribute to the Iningai Traditional Owners and features three walking trails through diverse outback landscapes—waterholes, floodplains, and gidgee woodlands.
As the sun sets, return to your tent for a sunset cheese and antipasto platter, followed by a laid-back self-cook BBQ dinner. Cap off the evening by the fire pit with a glass of wine, toasted marshmallows, and some unforgettable outback stargazing.

ACCOMMODATION: Mitchell Grass Retreat, Longreach
MEALS: Breakfast; Cheese & Antipasto Platter; Self-cook BBQ dinner
 

Enjoy one final, slow breakfast on your deck at Mitchell Grass Retreat, soaking in the stillness of the plains before checking out by 11am.
Drive west for two hours along the Matilda Way to Winton, Australia’s Dinosaur Capital, where wide-open plains give way to striking jump-ups and ancient mesa landscapes. On arrival, park your vehicle securely in town and meet your Rangelands driver for a private transfer to Rangelands Outback Camp. Just 15 minutes from Winton, this extraordinary, tented retreat sits high on a rugged mesa, surrounded by the sweeping beauty of a working cattle station. Fully off-grid and sustainably designed, Rangelands blends outback authenticity with refined comfort.
Settle into your luxury tent, complete with a king-sized bed, private ensuite, and panoramic views. This afternoon, stretch your legs on a guided walk through the ancient Rangelands Rifts, then gather on the sunset deck for drinks and canapés. Dinner tonight is a highlight—a chef-prepared meal paired with premium wines and local beers, served under the outback sky.

ACCOMMODATION: Rangelands Outback Camp, Winton
MEALS: Breakfast; Sunset Drinks & Canapés; Dinner & Drinks

Wake to a relaxed chef-prepared breakfast, then head into Winton with your Rangelands driver to join the included half-day tour to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs. Operated by Red Dirt Tours, a certified Savannah Guide Enterprise, this small-group experience brings the region’s prehistoric past to life while showcasing the stunning natural and historical landscapes around Winton.
After the tour, you’ll have some free time in town—perhaps enjoy an optional lunch at Tattersall’s Hotel (a local favourite), stroll the Opal Walk, or explore the fascinating Waltzing Matilda Centre, a celebration of Australia’s most famous bush ballad and its cultural legacy.
In the afternoon, your driver will return you to Rangelands Outback Camp, where the rest of the day is yours to relax and make the most of your private retreat. As evening sets in, gather once again on the Sunset Deck for drinks and canapés, followed by another chef-prepared, all-inclusive gourmet dinner under the stars.

ACCOMMODATION: Rangelands Outback Camp, Winton
MEALS: Breakfast; Sunset Drinks & Canapés; Dinner & Drinks
 

Wake to your final, relaxed breakfast at Rangelands Outback Camp, soaking in the stillness one last time before meeting your driver for the transfer back to your vehicle in Winton.

From here, the day is yours—perhaps take some extra time to explore local highlights like the Royal Open-Air Theatre or the famous Musical Fence, a quirky Winton icon you can actually play.

When you’re ready, make the easy two-hour drive back to Longreach, where you’ll return your hire car at the airport and check in for your flight back to Brisbane, bringing with you lasting memories of your luxury outback getaway.