QUEENSLAND: Hot cross buns are baking in Longreach, bunnies are breeding in Ilfracombe and eggs are being laid in Barcaldine because Central Queensland�s annual �Easter in the Outback� festival is only a bunny hop away.

From the stirring sounds of South Australian Opera Company on the lawn at the Australian Stockman�s Hall of Fame to the Hot Cross Bun Breakfast cruise on the Thomson River to the arrival of the new Boeing 707 jet at the Qantas Founders museum, Easter in the Outback is quite an experience.

To help tempt travellers west for the festivities, Traveltrain Holidays has released a hot deal for �Easter in the Outback�.

The package offers six days of adventure, music and outback cuisine. The fun starts aboard the award-winning Spirit of the Outback train to Barcaldine, where you�ll relax and unwind while taking in the unforgettable outback scenery and characters along the way.

Once in Barcaldine, the Outback hospitality will kick in with a range of special events including Longreach�s famous Easter street parade.

The Easter in the Outback package includes: � Return first class travel aboard the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane to the Outback. � Guided tours of Barcaldine, Ilfracombe, Winton, Longreach . � An evening of frivolity at Barcaldine�s infamous 3Ls � Liars, Larrikins and Legends � Restaurant. � Tour and entry fees to the Australian Workers Heritage Centre, the new Wellshot Centre, the Opal Walk and Australian Age of Dinosaurs Display, the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton, the Australian Stockman�s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Outback Museum. � A Rangelands Scenic Drive and a visit to the historical Tree of Knowledge. � An evening of authentic Outback tucker at �The Ultimate Progressive Dinner & Winton Welcome�. � A guided tour of Carisbrooke Station � an award-winning sheep and cattle property. � Entry to Lark Quarry and the 3,300 prehistoric dinosaur exhibits. � Participation in the annual Creek to Cottage run/walk through Innangai Park � A Sunset Candlelight Dinner Cruise on the Thomson River. � Six nights accommodation and all Outback transport and transfers

Lovers of music, fine food and Outback hospitality won�t want to miss this tour, which departs Brisbane on Tuesday 3 April. Prices start from $2145 per person twin share including first-class rail travel, accommodation, touring and some meals.

To book, call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655 or visit your nearest QR Travel Centre.

Media Contact: Jodi Clark, Publicist, QR Passenger Services phone +617 3235 3862 or +61 405 621 812 email jodi.clark@qr.com.au