Celebrate country life on this 4-day escorted Gold Class coach tour from Brisbane to the heart of Queensland's rural communities. Enjoy morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay before heading to Goondiwindi for a locally guided cotton industry and town tour, visiting Goondiwindi Cotton's working farm and the famous Gunsynd Memorial. Explore St George with a guided town tour, visit the Harmony Centre for First Nations culture and enjoy wine tasting and a 3-course lunch at Riversands Vineyards, Queensland's most western winery. Experience the 150th Goondiwindi Show with livestock competitions, crafts and thrilling arena action. Finish with a colourful finale at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival surrounded by spectacular fields of golden sunflowers with a leisurely 3-course lunch and entertainment.
29 April 2027
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RE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION 2 additional days (TOTAL 6 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 'Gold Class' coach, we travel via Cunninghams Gap and enjoy morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay. We continue onto Goondiwindi for lunch before joining our local guide for a fascinating town and cotton industry tour. Visit Goondiwindi Cotton's working farm and learn about the history of cotton in Australia and its journey from field to fabric. We also stop to see the famous Gunsynd Memorial before checking in for our 3 night stay.
Today we enjoy a guided tour of St George with a hop-on local guide, discovering the town's history and visiting the Harmony Centre for an insight into First Nations culture. We then visit Beardmore Dam for morning tea before continuing to Riversands Vineyards, Queensland's most western winery, for a wine tasting and delicious 3-course lunch. We then return to our accommodation for leisure time.
Celebrate country tradition and community spirit at the 150th Goondiwindi Show, a wonderful showcase of rural life featuring livestock competitions, crafts, local produce and thrilling arena action. Head to the livestock arena to watch experienced judges assess cattle or take a visit to the pavilion to explore the impressive displays of handicrafts, photography, baking, preserves and local produce. Return to the hotel for a farewell dinner.
**Lunch is at your own expense today.
After breakfast, we farewell Goondiwindi and travel to Kalbar for a colourful finale at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival. Surrounded by spectacular fields of golden sunflowers, enjoy entry to the festival and time to soak up the country atmosphere and festivities. Settle in for a leisurely 3 course lunch accompanied by special entertainment, making for a memorable final day together. This afternoon, we return to Brisbane Coach Terminal, arriving late afternoon.
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