| 6 DAYS - Mount Tamborine, Tweed River Cruise, Lammington National Park, Jupiter's Casino, R.M. Williams Heroes of the Light Horse Dinner & Show & Outback Spectacular, Brisbane River Cruise |
| Price |
$888pp Twin Share I $1092 Sole Use
Price is based on 40 passengers travelling. Airfares to Brisbane start from $178pp return
Ex Syd & $204pp return Ex Melb.These prices are correct at time of printing and may be subject to change
35 Passengers $907
30 Passengers $933
25 Passengers $969
Sole use Room (plus) $204
This tour is for groups only (20-45 passengers)
Deposit $100pp required to secure booking. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Cover starts from $54pp for cancellation/travel delay for persons aged 70-79 years. Call 1300 554 505 for more information. |
Departure
dates 2012 |
Please contact Fun Over Fifty to advise the preferred time of year for your departure.
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| Tour overview |
• Luxury `Gold Class’ Coach
• 5 nights staying in 4 star Quality Hotel accommodation
• Lunch & entertainment at Eagle Heights Mt Tamborine
• Tweed River Cruise with lunch, Point Danger
• Lamington National Park, Canungra Wine Region with lunch and tasting at O’Reilly’s Vineyard
• Al Fresco BBQ Dinner
• Jupiter’s Casino Buffet Lunch & Show
• Chevron Island, Paradise Waters, Sovereign Island, The Broadwater,The Spit
• Crystal Creek Farm Tour & BBQ lunch
• R.M. Williams Heroes of the Light Horse Dinner & Show “Outback Spectacular”
• Brisbane River Cruise, Newstead House |
Day 1 – Sunday (L,D)
Quality Hotel, Mermaid Waters
Lammington National Park
Gold Coast Cruising
R.M Williams Heroes of the Light Horse
Arrange flights into Brisbane airport or rail into Roma St Station by 10am. We then depart by coach to climb high above the Gold Coast through the canopy of the rainforests of Mt Tamborine to the Eagle Heights Mountain Resort to enjoy lunch and the striking view that stretches from Moreton Bay down to Tweed Heads. After lunch we take a short trip to the Gallery Walk where you’ll discover a wide array of shops, galleries and local produce. Later, depart the mountain and check-in to the four star Quality Hotel Mermaid Beach in the heart of the Gold Coast for a 5 night stay.
Day 2 – Monday (B,L,D)
Today we cruise the Tweed River to historical Tumbulgum. Enjoy a hearty sausage sizzle lunch onboard while our Captain gives an informative commentary. Take in the sights of Mt Warning, sub tropical rainforests, sugar cane and banana plantations. The spectacular feeding of the Hawks, Kytes, Eagles and Pelicans is a highlight of this tour. On our return we travel via Point Danger, one of the most photogenic spots on the Gold Coast.
Day 3 – Tuesday (B,MT,L,D)
Today we head inland to the rich horse stud and wine growing region of Canungra stopping at Hinze Dam for morning tea. See the historic Lahey’s Tramway Tunnel, built in the days of the Lahey’s Timber Mill to transport timber from the surrounding area, it was used as an ammunition dump during World War II and was restored as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. We continue on into the Lamington National Park in the Border Rangers to O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. The O’Reilly family name is synonymous with early tourism, adventure and the superb bushmanship of Bernard O’Reilly and his finding the crash site of the Stinson. Enjoy wine tasting and lunch surrounded by beautiful vineyards and the babbling of the Canungra Creek. Afterwards take time to wander the main street of this country town before we slowly make our way back to our hotel. Tonight enjoy a BBQ dinner Al Fresco style.
Day 4 – Wednesday (B,L,D)
This morning enjoy a little retail therapy at the fabulous Pacific Fair. Then we’re off to Jupiter’s Casino for a lunch and show. Indulge in the abundant array of hot and cold dishes including fresh prawns at the Food Fantasy buffet. Then it’s show time! Enjoy the latest world class show on offer at Conrad Jupiters; you’re sure to be entertained by lively music scores, energetic choreography and vibrant costuming - there’s never a bad seat in the house!
Day 5 – Thursday (B,D)
A relaxing start this morning as today is all about lifestyles of the rich and famous. Travelling ‘Gold Class’ we discover Chevron Island, Paradise Waters and Sovereign Island, see stunning watercraft in The Broadwater then break for morning tea at The Spit with views of South Stradbroke and Wavebreak Islands. Lunch today is at Queensland’s only revolving restaurant, Four Winds, boasting 360 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast Hinterland. Spoil yourself at the buffet with mouth-watering seafood, Asian inspired dishes and tempting desserts. We return to our hotel for a break before our night out at the acclaimed Outback Spectacular. Get ready for a night you’ll never forget!
Day 6 – Friday (B,L)
After breakfast on our final day, we head north to Brisbane for a morning of sightseeing. It’s all aboard for a fully narrated river cruise showcasing the highlights of Brisbane before disembarking at Newstead Park to visit historic Newstead House, Brisbane’s oldest surviving residence dating from 1846. Enjoy lunch in the shade of the “talking” fig tree before concluding your tour with a short drive to either Roma St Station or Brisbane airport for flights after 3pm.
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