Our Green Getaway is our once a year, Fun Over 50 Holidays subsidised philanthropic escape, a feel good short break designed to give back to community and environment in meaningful, practical ways. This year, travel with purpose on a Green Getaway that puts you right at the heart of wildlife conservation. Learn about the endangered spotted tailed quoll, discover citizen science in action and roll up your sleeves for hands on conservation and habitat restoration. Across Stanthorpe and Tenterfield, meet passionate people working to protect our native wildlife and the landscapes they depend on. Importantly, you will also learn how to become a citizen scientist, gaining practical knowledge and skills that do not end when the tour does. Take what you learn home and discover how you can continue observing, recording and contributing to wildlife conservation from your own backyard and local community.
20 April 2027
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PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 6 DAY TOUR)
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Our Green Getaway begins as we depart Brisbane aboard our luxury 'Gold Class' coach, and journey south through the picturesque Southern Downs. We break in Warwick for morning tea before continuing towards Queensland's beautiful Granite Belt. Arriving in Stanthorpe, we settle in for a leisurely lunch at Varias, showcasing the flavours and produce of this renowned food and wine region.
Today we cross the border into New South Wales for one of the highlights of our Green Getaway, a very special morning at Quoll Headquarters Wildlife Reserve, a 160 hectare permanently protected sanctuary within a high conservation value landscape, dedicated to protecting the endangered spotted tailed quoll and other native wildlife. We begin by exploring the sanctuary with the people who know it best, learning about the spotted tailed quoll, the threats facing this elusive native predator and the important conservation work underway to protect wildlife and habitat. Then it is time to roll up our sleeves. This is genuine conservation work, with our hands-on activities guided by what the reserve and its wildlife need most at the time of our visit. We may help set or retrieve wildlife monitoring cameras, examine camera trap images, assist with wildlife care, inspect fencing, remove weeds or lend a hand with other sanctuary projects. It is also our opportunity to discover citizen science in action, learning how observations, monitoring and information collected by everyday people can contribute to a greater understanding and protection of our native wildlife. After a rewarding morning, we travel into Tenterfield for lunch. Before we depart, we take a coach tour of Tenterfield to discover the stories and heritage of this historic New England town. We then return to Stanthorpe with time to relax before dinner.
Yesterday we discovered how conservationists are working to protect the endangered spotted tailed quoll. Today we continue our journey with the Granite Belt Sustainable Action Network (GBSAN), a volunteer grassroots organisation working towards practical, positive change and a more sustainable future for the local community. Our morning begins by getting to know the Granite Belt through a conservation lens. Learn about the region's history, its important conservation values and some of the threatened species that call this special landscape home. Then it is time to roll up our sleeves. Working alongside local specialists, we will participate in tree planting or weed management, directly contributing to conservation efforts across the Granite Belt. We will also learn how to become citizen scientists, getting practical experience with apps that can help us identify plants, animals and other species around us. Learn what to look for, how to record an observation and how that information can be added to biodiversity databases. After a rewarding morning of learning and getting our hands dirty, we enjoy a country picnic lunch before returning to Stanthorpe for a free afternoon.
After breakfast, we farewell Stanthorpe and enjoy one final Granite Belt experience with a visit to Kent Saddlery. Step behind the scenes to discover the traditional skills of handcrafted saddlery and leatherwork. We then travel to Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay for a taste of Australian farm life and a relaxed two-course country farewell lunch. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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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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Journey to the very top of Australia on this epic 11-day Cape York and Torres Strait adventure. From Cairns, travel north along the Captain Cook Highway to Port Douglas before joining the Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge and cruising the ancient Daintree River. Tackle the legendary Bloomfield Track to Cooktown, discover ancient Quinkan Split Rock Art at Laura and traverse remote Cape York country through Coen, Weipa and Bramwell Station. Pause at stunning Fruit Bat Falls before crossing the Jardine River to Bamaga and standing at Pajinka, the northernmost tip of mainland Australia. Cruise the Endeavour Strait to Thursday Island, explore Horn Island's wartime history and fly back to Cairns over the Great Barrier Reef.
Escape to the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park on this 4-day getaway aboard our luxury Gold Class coach. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards before settling into two nights at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat. Experience a guided Tree Top Canopy Walk, the Birds of Prey live show and the Best of O'Reilly's 4WD Tour. Journey to Tallebudgera Creek for the Taste of Talle Saltwater Dreaming Tour with First Nations guides and an Indigenous-inspired lunch. The highlight of the tour is premium ground-floor seating to A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at QPAC in Brisbane.
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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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Quality Tourism accredited businesses like Fun Over 50 lead the way by offering the highest industry standards of customer service, satisfaction, reliability, and ethical practices.
We are committed to operating in ways that respect and reinforce Indigenous cultural heritage and the authenticity and integrity of living cultures of Indigenous communities.
We have incorporated strategic climate change responses across all relevant levels of our planning and operations. We are working towards becoming carbon neutral.
With Advanced Ecotourism certification, we offer outstanding experiences which let you get back to nature, help conservation, and minimise environmental impact.
We are a credible, well trained, and professional business. We conduct business in compliance with Australian Consumer Law and in accordance with ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct.
The Council of Australian Tour Operators represents tour operators and wholesalers. As a full CATO member, we provide authentic and original holidays with sustainable travel.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures, and to the elders both past and present.
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