Off to the Australian heartland

You can start on the Gold Coast and head inland for a five-day 4WD tour of the heart of South-west Queensland with CB Tours.

The cost is $A1200, meals and accommodation included.

The trip takes you to a vast sheep station, the town of Cunnamulla, the Yowah opalfields, the Palm Grove Date Farm, the historic Hungerford pub and the Currawinya National Park.

Contact: Travel agent or CB Tours in Queensland on 0410 611 589.