Shake, rattle and roll on this 7-day Gol Class adventure to the legendary Parkes Elvis™ Festival! Travel in luxury from Brisbane with stops at Bestbrook Farm, Goondiwindi, Siding Spring Observatory and Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Spend two fun-filled days at the festival, soaking up free entertainment, the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show, buskers, vintage cars, dancing and the Elvis Gospel Service. Explore the quirky country towns of Tamworth, Glen Innes and Armidale before enjoying a wine tasting and lunch at Ballandean Estate. Fully escorted and 100% Carbon Neutral, this is the ultimate tribute tour for lovers of music, fun and flair.
7 January 2026 Gold Class
17 Meals Included 1 Eco Experiences 3 Cultural & Heritage Experience
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PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 9 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional nights room only (1 night pre & 1 night post tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma Street Station
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our luxurious ‘Gold Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset coach emissions. Enjoy morning tea at Picnic Point before travelling through quaint country towns to Goondiwindi for lunch and a locally guided town and cotton farm tour.
Today we travel via Moree to break in Narrabri. Our coach then climbs Mount Woorut in the Warrumbungle National Park to arrive at Siding Spring Observatory, then continuing on to Coonabarabran for the night.
This morning takes us to Taronga Western Plains Zoo for a guided coach tour of the open range exhibits to see rare and endangered animals including giraffes, rhinos, elephants and big cats. After lunch, we head to Orange to check-in to our accommodation.
Day 4/5
Join us at the Parkes Elvis™ Festival! The highlight on Saturday is the Ultimate Elvis Tribute show, featuring a sensational International Elvis Tribute Artist. Other highlights include more than fifty artists performing on the main stage, the Adam Harvey Elvis Country Show, the crowning of Miss Priscilla and the Elvis Gospel Service. Soak up the atmosphere listening to buskers along Festival Boulevard, watch an Australian rock ‘n’ roll icon be honoured on the Elvis Wall of Fame, admire heritage cars or enjoy a rock ‘n’ roll dance. With more than 70% of events free to attend, you will be spoilt for choice.
*Lunch is at your own expense on Saturday/Sunday.
*Elvis Festival program is subject to change, and some events are at own expense.
Leaving Orange we travel on through the quaint townships of Coolah and Werris Creek to Tamworth. After a short break at the Big Golden Guitar we continue on to finish our day in Armidale.
Leaving Armidale we travel north through Glen Innes and cross the border to Ballandean Estate Wines for a guided tasting experience and lunch. After lunch, we descend the Cunningham Range and arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
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Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.
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