Outback Tours – MUNDI MUNDI BASH TOUR 2027

Our adventure begins on the Sunshine Coast, travelling via Brisbane and following the Warrego Way into Queensland’s western farming country.

We’ll stop for lunch at the Russell Hotel in Dalby, our first taste of the memorable country pubs that feature throughout this tour. Continuing along the Warrego Way, we arrive in Mitchell for a wine-tasting experience at the Great Artesian Spa. As the day draws to a close, we’ll enjoy dinner at the Cambridge Motel.

Accommodation: Cambridge Motel Mitchell

After breakfast beside the Balonne River, we travel west along the Wellness Way towards Cunnamulla, where there’s time to relax with a soak at the Cunnamulla Hot Springs. We’ll also call into the Club Boutique Hotel before continuing south along the Kidman Way. Our next stop is Enngonia and the Oasis Hotel, a classic outback watering hole perfect for a refreshing drink.

By afternoon, we’ll reach Bourke, a town steeped in Australian outback history. We’ll visit the grave of the renowned eye surgeon Fred Hollows, explore historic parts of town and cruise on the Jandra Paddleboat of the mighty Darling River (if river heights permit). Dinner awaits at the Port of Bourke Hotel.

Accommodation: Darling River Motel, Bourke.

We’ll begin the day with breakfast at the historic Port of Bourke Wharf before heading south along the Kidman Way.

In Cobar, we’ll stop at the Great Cobar Heritage Centre, known for its impressive rose gardens and mining heritage, before continuing through Wilcannia towards Broken Hill.

There’s time for a quick beer at the famous BHP — the Broken Hill Pub — before we make our way to the Mundi Mundi Plains.

By nightfall, we’ll be settled at the festival site, ready to soak up the atmosphere and excitement of the Mundi Mundi Bash!

Prepare for one of Australia’s most spectacular outdoor music experiences! Set against the vast Mundi Mundi Plains, the festival offers unforgettable sunsets, wide-open skies and a natural backdrop of brilliant orange and purple hues.

Enjoy three days of live music, dancing, friendship and outback adventure, with Jimmy Barnes headlining the 2027 festival, alongside a fantastic line-up of Australian performers.

The announced line-up includes The Living End, The Cat Empire, Kate Ceberano, Ross Wilson, The Screaming Jets, Mental As Anything, Mark Seymour, Pseudo Echo, Casey Barnes, Dragon, Spy v Spy, GANGgajang, Sarah McLeod, Ella Hooper and more.

There’s plenty to enjoy beyond the main stage, too. During our stay, you can explore the nearby attractions and take part in some of the festival’s unique activities, including:

• A visit to the iconic Silverton Hotel and Mad Max Museum.
• Big Blue Day and the famous Bash Choir.
• Mundi’s Got Talent.
• Scenic helicopter flights over the outback.
• Camel rides across the plains.
• Yoga beneath the big outback sky.

Whether you’re there for the music, the scenery or the wonderful camaraderie, the Mundi Mundi Bash is an experience to remember.

We’ll depart the Mundi Mundi Plains as early as practical, leading the procession of vehicles heading east.

Back in Broken Hill, we’ll watch the morning light spread across the outback from the Line of Lode Lookout, followed by breakfast at the Broken Earth Café, with its spectacular views over the city.

Our morning continues with a visit to the iconic Palace Hotel, made famous by Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, followed by Pro Hart’s Gallery to discover the work of one of Australia’s best-known outback artists.

We’ll also visit the remarkable Living Desert Sculptures, where monumental artworks stand against the vast landscape.

Leaving Broken Hill, we travel along the Barrier Highway through Wilcannia and continue to Cobar. After a quick stop at the Great Western Hotel, we’ll settle into our accommodation before dinner at the Cobar Bowls & Golf Club.

Accommodation: Cobar Central, Cobar.

After breakfast at Cobar Miners Heritage Park, we head towards Nyngan to see the famous Big Bogan and learn about the devastating 1990 floods, when the town’s population was evacuated by helicopter. We’ll continue through the western plains to Brewarrina, where lunch at the Brewarrina Weir Fishway offers an opportunity to enjoy the river setting and watch the local birdlife, including pelicans. In Walgett, we’ll stop to admire the Jimmy Little Water Tower mural before continuing north to Lightning Ridge, the renowned home of Australia’s black opal industry. We’ll finish the day with dinner at the Lightning Ridge Bowls Club.

Accommodation: Wallangulla Motel, Lightning Ridge

Following the Great Inland Way, we’ll travel through some of Australia’s impressive grain-growing country, with breakfast in Dirranbandi before visiting Cubbie Station, one of Australia’s best-known cotton-growing operations.

Our next stop is the Francis Hotel, followed by a visit to the colourful Thallon Painted Silos, famous for their striking mural celebrating local life and the surrounding farming community.

We’ll continue our outback pub adventure with lunch beside the Moonie River at the legendary Nindigully Pub, one of Queensland’s iconic country watering holes. Then it’s on to the Talwood Hotel, with more pub stops along the way to keep the all-important pub count climbing!

We’ll round off the day in Goondiwindi, where there may be time for a little shopping before checking into our accommodation. Dinner is at the grand Victoria Hotel, followed by a chance to admire Goondiwindi’s “Illuminate the Flow” water tower on our evening walk back.

Accommodation: O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, Goondiwindi.

After breakfast on the banks of the MacIntyre River, we’ll begin our journey home through the rich agricultural country of southern Queensland.

Travelling via Inglewood, we’ll view the striking Yelarbon Silos before continuing towards Pittsworth, where we’ll stop for lunch at the Pittsworth Hotel.

From there, we’ll travel via the Toowoomba bypass, Brisbane and back to the Sunshine Coast, bringing our incredible 11-day outback adventure to a close.

We’ll return home with wonderful memories of three unforgettable days of music, extraordinary landscapes, historic pubs, regional characters and the friendships formed along the way.

Thank you for travelling with Karrabee Tours — Enjoy Life’s Journey!