Chinchilla is the “Melon Capital” of the world, and every second year in February the town throws one of the craziest and most fun festivals ever. This 4 day escorted Gold Class tour travels from Brisbane to Toowoomba for a self guided visit to Queensland Museum Cobb and Co and lunch at Picnic Point, then on to Chinchilla for a three night stay. Enjoy a locally guided town tour including the Folk Museum and a local melon farm, plus the Cactoblastis Monument and a real outback rodeo. Then it is festival day, packed with events, markets, a street parade, free concerts and fireworks, before returning via Kingaroy’s Peanut Van, Kingaroy Heritage Museum and lunch at Moffatdale Ridge Winery.
18 February 2027
8 Meals Included 3 Cultural Experiences
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18 February 2027
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PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional day (TOTAL 6 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flight ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional night room only post-tour at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Central Station
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
Departing Brisbane Coach Terminal aboard our luxury 'Gold Class' coach, relax as we journey through the Lockyer Valley and climb the Great Dividing Range to Toowoomba. We take a self-guided tour of the Queensland Museum Cobb & Co before breaking for lunch at Picnic Point. Our afternoon travels take us via country towns such as Oakey and Dalby before arriving at Australia's melon capital, Chinchilla.
Today, take a tour of Chinchilla with a local guide, visiting the Folk Museum and a local melon farm. As Chinchilla produces 25% of Australian melons, we learn from the best how to grow the tastiest melons. We also visit the Cactoblastis Monument, which details the destruction of the prickly pear by the Cactoblastis Moth. Tonight, experience the excitement of a real outback rodeo, featuring bull rides, saddle bronc rides and the ever-popular barrel racing.
Dinner is at your own expense tonight.
Get ready for a day of laughter and excitement at the Chinchilla Melon Festival. Join the locals for some hilarious fun and festivities such as melon skiing, melon iron man, melon bungee, melon bullseye, pip spitting and melon tossing events. The festival features non-stop entertainment, markets, a street parade, arts and crafts, free concerts, a triathlon, and loads more. Enjoy an afternoon of country music and the grand finale being a brilliant fireworks display. Look out for our exclusive Celebrity Guest surprise as you 'get your melon on' at this truly unique festival.
Lunch is at your own expense today. There are plenty of interesting food stalls for you to choose from. Event details yet to be released at time of publishing. Advertised product subject to change/availability.
This morning we make our way past the Bunya Mountains and into Kingaroy. Our first stop is the famous Peanut Van giving you time to purchase your favourite blend. From here we explore the fascinating history of Kingaroy at the Kingaroy Heritage Museum. We continue on to Moffatdale Ridge Winery for our final lunch together, a great way to unwind after a fun-filled getaway. We travel via Lake Wivenhoe before arriving back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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