1. Glenore Grove State School
Glenore Grove State School
2017 Safari
Sunday 8th – Friday 13th October

2. Day 1 – Sunday 8th October
6:00am Arrive at Glenore Grove State School to commence loading of passengers and luggage
7:00am Depart school for express transfer to Bonus Downs Farmstay
12:00pm Lunch en-route
5.00pm Arrive at Bonus Downs Farmstay overnight stay
6:30pm Dinner at campsite
7:30pm Campfire and star gazing with the station host

4. Day 2 – Monday 9th October
6:30am Breakfast at campsite 8.00am Pack up camp and depart farmstay for express transfers through to Longreach with comfort stops en-route 12.00pm Lunch en-route 5.00pm Arrive at Longreach Tourist Park to set up camp followed by showers 6.30pm Dinner at camp site

5. Road Trip to Longreach

6. We have arrived!!!

7. We have arrived pt2!!

8. Day 3 – Tuesday 10th October
7:00am Breakfast at campsite 9:00am Aussie Outback Tour – Thompson River Cruise 10.30am School of Distance Education 12.00pm Lunch at Campsite 1.00pm Stockman’s Hall of Fame 3.00pm Qantas Museum & Boeing pm Outback Stockman’s Show 7.30pm Dinner at Stockman’s Hall 8.30pm Back to campsite

9. Thomson river

10. Distance ed

11. Stockman’s Hall of fame

12. qantas

13. Fun at the camp site

14. Day 4 – Wednesday 11th October
6:00am Breakfast at campsite 7.30am Depart Longreach to travel through to Winton 10.15am Waltzing Matilda Centre 12.00pm Packed lunch in Winton 1.15pm Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum 3.30pm Depart Winton and return to Longreach 6.30pm Dinner at campsite .

15. Day 5 – Thursday 12th October
6:00am Breakfast at campsite
7.30am Pack up campsite and load coach
8.00am Depart Longreach for transfers to Roma
Lunch en-route
4.30pm Arrive Roma State College to set up in Hall
6.00pm Dinner at College
7.00pm Big Rig Night Show

16. Time to leave longreach

17. What to bring on tour…
On the coach: Small Backpack with “Day 2 clothes along with towel & toiletries for easy pack up”
Water bottle
Pillow
Travel Blanket
Tissues
Reading material and/or card games
Hat
Warm Jacket
Optional Items
Camera & batteries
Lip Balm
Spending money
Stationery/ diaries etc

18. What to bring on tour… Cont.
Underneath the coach: Soft suitcase or sports type bag
Toiletries (no aerosols please)
Hat/Beanie
Disposable poncho or raincoat
Underwear & socks
T-shirts
Pants/shorts
Tracksuit
Warm PJ’s
Walking shoes
Thongs for showering
Please ensure you name all items!!!!
Handy Hints:
Parents, it’s a great idea to get your kids involved in the packing so they know what’s in their suitcase whilst away.
Also, pop in a list for your child to check off before they depart Camp.
Layering clothing is a good idea for cold mornings and warmer days.

19. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Are the buses fitted with seatbelts?
Yes, every one of our luxury coaches are fitted with full seatbelts.
Do you have sick bags on board?
Yes, every coach has a supply of disposable sick bags and hand sanitiser for your convenience.
Do your driver’s hold Blue Cards?
In short no, however they do hold a QLD Driver Authority which is the transport industry equivalent to a Working with Children Blue Card.
Are your driver’s first aide trained?
Yes, every driver holds a current first aide certification however it’s the school’s responsibility to ensure they also have a fully qualified First Aide Officer accompanying the tour.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for most dietary requirements whilst away

20. money
Payment - $50 non-refundable deposit to be paid by Friday 21st October
Cost - Approx. $550 which includes a subsidy from Tourism Queensland
There is a possibility of some fundraising from Student Council – discos, Smencils

21. Miscellaneous PARENT HELPERS Will depend on numbers
There will be a selection process
There is a cost of $760 per adult
Limited to 40 children only!!! First in, best dressed.
Children with proven positive behaviour will be taken on camp.
Further info to follow by end of term 3

22. Thank you for choosing to travel with KANGAROO BUS LINES
Contact us:
Shara Huett – Tours Manager
John Carpenter – Tour Logistics
Phone:
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