How much does it cost?

From A$7,285 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,225 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is fully escorted, with Tour Leader Paul Willis throughout.

Who is this tour designed for?

The operator describes it as a small group rail holiday for travelers over 50.

What are the main sites visited?

The Age of Dinosaurs interactive museum at Winton, Lark Quarry (described as the largest dinosaur run in the world), and the rural and mining heritage of Longreach, Winton, and Charters Towers.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Townsville and ends in Brisbane, via Charters Towers, Richmond, Winton, and Longreach.

When does this tour depart?

Two departures are currently scheduled, in April 2026 and August 2026.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Dinosaur Country 2026

Escorted 12-day rail tour along Australia's Dinosaur Trail

Railway Adventures operates this fully-escorted 12-day rail tour along Australia's Dinosaur Trail in Queensland, described by the operator as a small group holiday for travelers over 50, with Tour Leader Paul Willis accompanying the group throughout. The route runs from the Coral Coast of Townsville through Charters Towers, Richmond, Winton, and Longreach, before finishing in Brisbane. Along the way, the tour visits the interactive Age of Dinosaurs museum at Winton and Lark Quarry, described as the largest dinosaur run in the world, alongside the rural and mining heritage of Longreach, Winton, and Charters Towers. The trip suits older travelers with an interest in palaeontology, outback history, and rail journeys who want to see central Queensland without independent driving. The operator's short description also references Hughenden as part of the Dinosaur Trail, though it is not among the confirmed stops.

What to know before you look closer

Railway Adventures does not publish a day-by-day itinerary, a trains list, or specific highlights beyond the summary given here; confirm the exact route and daily schedule with the operator before booking.
The tour's short description also names Hughenden as part of the Dinosaur Trail, though it does not appear among the confirmed stops of Townsville, Charters Towers, Richmond, Winton, Longreach, and Brisbane; confirm the exact route with the operator.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$7,285 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,225 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is fully escorted, with Tour Leader Paul Willis throughout.
Who is this tour designed for?: The operator describes it as a small group rail holiday for travelers over 50.
What are the main sites visited?: The Age of Dinosaurs interactive museum at Winton, Lark Quarry (described as the largest dinosaur run in the world), and the rural and mining heritage of Longreach, Winton, and Charters Towers.
Where does the tour start and end?: It starts in Townsville and ends in Brisbane, via Charters Towers, Richmond, Winton, and Longreach.
When does this tour depart?: Two departures are currently scheduled, in April 2026 and August 2026.