Join our 7 day fully escorted Diamond Class tour to the Parkes Elvis Festival (2027 theme: Elvis on Tour). Start with morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay, then enjoy a guided Goondiwindi town and cotton farm tour. Travel via Moree to Warrumbungle National Park for a guided visit to Siding Spring Observatory, then continue to Dubbo for a guided coach tour of Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Stay three nights in Orange, spending two fun filled days at the Parkes Elvis Festival, including the Feature Artist Show ticket and Elvis Gospel Service, with plenty of free events to enjoy. Finish via Tamworth’s Big Golden Guitar, overnight Armidale, Glen Innes Standing Stones, then wine tasting and lunch at Ballandean Estate Wines before returning to Brisbane.
5 January 2027
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**
Departing Brisbane Coach Terminal aboard our luxury 'Diamond Class' coach, we enjoy morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay before travelling through quaint country towns to Goondiwindi for lunch and a locally guided town and cotton farm tour.
Travelling via Moree, we break in Narrabri then ascend Mount Woorut in the Warrumbungle National Park. Here we take a guided tour of Siding Spring Observatory, Australia's premier optical and infrared observatory before continuing on to Coonabarabran.
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 50 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 Friday and Saturday.
Elvis Festival program is subject to change, and some events are at your own expense.
Leaving Orange we travel on through the townships of Dunedoo 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 visit the Glen Innes Standing Stones before arriving at 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. Purchase Local Produce
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Our Gold Class coach tours let you experience the beauty of the Australian landscape in comfort and style. From the coach itself to the accommodation and meals, every detail is considered.
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Travel by luxury Gold or Diamond Class coach on this 6 day fully escorted escape to Australia’s largest music festival, the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Start with morning tea at Tropical Fruit World before an overnight stay on the Dorrigo Plateau. Enjoy a guided tour of Dutton Trout Hatchery, then wine tasting and lunch at Petersons Winery in Armidale before arriving for three nights in Tamworth. Soak up two full days of free concerts, buskers, bush poets and line dancing, with an included afternoon or evening show ticket each day. Visit the Big Golden Guitar, National Guitar Museum, Country Music Wax Museum and the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame, then stay overnight in Armidale, stopping at the Celtic Standing Stones and finishing with lunch and wine tasting at Ballandean Estate Wines before returning to Brisbane.
Celebrate spring on this 10-day escorted journey from Brisbane to Canberra and beyond. Travel in comfort aboard our luxury Diamond Class or Gold Class coach, visiting Port Macquarie, the Southern Highlands and Canberra’s Floriade. Wander Bowral’s Corbett Gardens, marvel at Tulip Top Gardens and Cockington Green, then reflect at the Australian War Memorial. Explore the National Botanic Gardens, National Arboretum and Parliament House before admiring cherry blossoms at Cowra Japanese Gardens. Continue through the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley for lunch and wine tasting, enjoy a thoroughbred stud tour, Tamworth’s Big Golden Guitar and a finale at Jester Hill Wines.
Ring in 2026 aboard a luxury dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour, complete with premium dining, paired wines and front-row views of the famous New Year's Eve fireworks. This five-day escorted tour includes a guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House, dinner at SkyFeast atop Sydney Tower, a day exploring the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains and Scenic World, and a visit to Broken Bay Pearl Farm. You will also enjoy Madame Tussauds and Sealife Aquarium Sydney. With four nights in Sydney CBD, 10 included meals and Diamond Class coaching, it is the perfect way to welcome the New Year in style.
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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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