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Silver-Tails Rail Sunset and Smithy’s Dinner Package
Highlights
- Savour signature canapes and champagne on the Silver-Tails Sunset rail as the sun sets over the floodplains.
- Connect under the stars with a two-course camp oven dinner at Smithy’s, complemented by freshly baked damper and billy tea.
- Enjoy live entertainment from talented outback performers, sharing songs and stories that enrich your evening experience.
- Relax with a selection of wine, cold beer, and soft drinks available from the licensed bar throughout the night.
This ultimate dinner experience starts with the late afternoon Silver-Tails Sunset rail experience where you watch the sun set over the floodplains, whilst savouring signature canapes, champagne, and quality Outback Hospitality on the heritage Rail Motor.
For dinner, connect with the incredible Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show experience under the stars. Enjoy a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner, followed up with freshly baked damper and billy tea. A good selection of wine, cold beer, soft drinks and select pre-mixes is available for purchase from the licensed bar. Live on stage the talented outback performer will entertain you with their songs and stories. This night out will be a highlight of your Outback holiday.
Tour details
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Available from 15 April 2026 to 30 April 2026
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Available from 1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026
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Available from 1 August 2026 to 13 September 2026
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Available from 14 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
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Available from 1 October 2026 to 15 October 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Outback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours
The Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting visitors with the romance of rail.
Outback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
The Outback Rail Adventure has four experiences to offer:
Historic Ilfracombe Excursion – This 4.5hr journey takes you to the historic town of Ilfracombe, where you will explore the town and have lunch at the famous Wellshot Hotel before returning home.
Great Darr River Rail Run – A 3hr experience travelling west to the Darr River, where you will enjoy a homemade smoko and billy tea before heading home.
Silver-Tails Rail Sunset – This 4.5hr experience is a unique way to enjoy the sun setting while indulging in signature canapes.
Silver-Tails Rail Sunset with Smithy’s Dinner and Show – Enjoy the Silver-Tails Rail Sunset experience before disembarking from the train to enjoy Smithy’s Outback Dinner an Show under the stars by the Thomson River.
Contact the friendly reservations team about booking a VIP Package! Combine tours and save
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Outback Queensland Tourism
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