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O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Casuarina Beach & Byron Bay

Queensland

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Tour summary

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Join us on a captivating journey through lush rainforests and pristine coastlines with our ‘O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Casuarina Beach & Byron Bay’ tour. Delight in a gourmet lunch at O'Reilly’s Rainforest Canungra Valley Vineyard, take a guided treetop canopy walk, and witness the thrilling Birds of Prey live show. Cruise the serene waters of the Tweed River on an eco-cruise, exploring the region's natural beauty. This unforgettable experience is perfect for the over 50’s seeking adventure and relaxation in stunning surrounds.

Departure location:
Brisbane Airport &/or Brisbane Coach Terminal
Return location:
Brisbane Airport &/or Brisbane Coach Terminal
Tour duration:
6
days
Physical rating:
2 - Moderate
Departure dates:

24 March 2025

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Coach classes:
Gold
Gold
Tour accreditations:
Tour experiences:

14 Meals 4 Eco Experiences 4 Cultural & Heritage Experiences

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O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Casuarina Beach & Byron Bay

Tour pricing

Twin Share
Gold
Gold
$
2550
pp
Sole Use
Gold
Gold
$
3120
pp
Deposit:
$300 per person
Sole Use:
Green Guest Policy:
All prices are in AUD.

Additional information

PRE TOUR EXTENDER OPTION

1 additional day (TOTAL 7 DAY TOUR)

• Return economy class flights ex Sydney,

Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane

• 1 additional night pre-tour room only at Meriton Suites Brisbane

• One way Airtrain ticket ex Brisbane Domestic
Terminal to Roma Street Station

Plus $755pp Twin Share

Plus $880 Sole Use

**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**

Deposit of $300pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.

Tour inclusions

  • Travel Carbon Neutral on our 100% offset luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
  • O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard lunch & Alpaca Farm visit
  • 2 nights at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in Mountain View rooms
  • Birds of Prey show
  • Privately guided tree top canopy walk with amazing views and wildlife encounters
  • 4WD Rainforest Safari tour
  • Tweed River Eco cruise with lunch
  • 2 nights at Casuarina Beach
  • Tropical Fruit World guided tour
  • Byron Bay day tour with Solar Train ride
  • South Bank’s Wheel of Brisbane gondola ride
  • 1 night Brisbane City with a free morning to explore
  • 14 meals

Additional information

PRE TOUR EXTENDER OPTION

1 additional day (TOTAL 7 DAY TOUR)

• Return economy class flights ex Sydney,

Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane

• 1 additional night pre-tour room only at Meriton Suites Brisbane

• One way Airtrain ticket ex Brisbane Domestic
Terminal to Roma Street Station

Plus $755pp Twin Share

Plus $880 Sole Use

**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**

Deposit of $300pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.

Physical rating

2 - Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels

Physical rating

2 - Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels
Coach
Coach
Boat
Boat
Eco experience
Eco experience
Flight included
Flight included
Food & Wine experience
Food & Wine experience
Heritage
Heritage
Local guide
Local guide
Walking component
Walking component

Itinerary

Departs
Brisbane Airport &/or Brisbane Coach Terminal
Returns
Brisbane Airport &/or Brisbane Coach Terminal

Day

1

Brisbane - O'Reilly's

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We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, traveling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. Sit back and relax as we make our way to O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards for lunch, wine tasting and spend time with the friendly alpacas. In the afternoon, we’ll make our way to Lamington National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. After we settle in, take time to explore and capture a magical sunset before meeting for dinner.

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Morning Tea
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Afternoon Tea
Dinner

Day

2

Lamington National Park

Eco experience
Eco experience
Local guide
Local guide
Walking component
Walking component
Off-road
Off-road

For the early risers and avid bird watchers, take a self-guided early morning bird walk to see the feathered locals. Following breakfast, we will join our guide for a privately guided tree top canopy walk. Stroll across nine footbridges suspended 45 feet (16 metres) in the air for a unique perspective of the subtropical rainforest. A guide will point out highlights of the diverse ecosystem and help identify unique species of flora and fauna. After lunch at the retreat we join a Birds of Prey live show before embarking on an afternoon 4WD tour, a fabulous way to see the wonders surrounding this plateau. We tour through rainforest and various eco- systems stopping at incredible lookouts located within World Heritage listed Lamington National Park.

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3

Tweed Heads

Eco experience
Eco experience
Local guide
Local guide
Cruise
Cruise

Enjoy breakfast at leisure before we farewell our rainforest retreat descending from the heights of the Lamington Plateau. Next experience the tranquillity of the Tweed River and Valley on the Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise. This journey offers nature lovers, birdwatchers, foodies, and photographers a unique escape. Enjoy morning tea and a locally sourced lunch aboard the Golden Swan as you glide through lush landscapes, witnessing abundant birdlife and the rainforest at Stotts Island. Learn from the Captain’s expert commentary while taking in stunning views of Wollumbin (Mt Warning) and the hinterland. Keep an eye out for resident dolphins, Kingy and Herbie, as you relax and unwind in nature. Our afternoon takes us to the relaxed beachside precinct of Casuarina Beach.

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Day

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Byron Bay

Eco experience
Eco experience
Heritage
Heritage
Local guide
Local guide
Rail
Rail

This morning, visit Tropical Fruit World for a guided safari tour through a 200-acre plantation, learning about and tasting tropical fruits. Then, head to Byron Bay to ride the world’s first Solar Train, a restored 1949-era train powered by solar energy. Enjoy vintage lounge seats and scenic views of rainforest, wetlands, and Belongil Creek. After lunch in Byron Bay, enjoy some relaxation time to explore local shops, boutiques, or perhaps visit the famous beach for a dip in the ocean.

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Brisbane

Walking component
Walking component
Cable car
Cable car

We leave the coast and head to Brisbane’s South Bank Precinct. Our first stop is the Wheel of Brisbane, offering 360-degree views of the city from 60 meters up in air-conditioned gondolas. Enjoy leisure time at South Bank Parklands before transferring to our Brisbane City hotel for an overnight stay.

**Lunch is at your own expense today.

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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a free morning in Brisbane City to either shop in the Queen Street Mall, explore the wharf precinct or maybe ride the free inner-city ferry ‘KittyCats’ services. Meet back at the hotel for our transfer to the Brisbane Coach Terminal, or to the airport for our respective flights home.

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