Be part of history and join Fun Over Fifty on this privileged occasion. Our friends at Desert Dreaming Centre in Barcaldine, are embarking on a new adventure, building an Eco Indigenous accommodation and tourist attraction experience. Fun Over Fifty is adding a significant contribution to the experience by building the Bush Tucker Food Garden that will provide native Australian ingredients to be used during cooking demonstration classes and indigenous flavours added to dishes for their on-site restaurant. A gentle mix of our green mission, local touring and cultural experiences.
4 March 2022
PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional day (TOTAL 15 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flight ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional nights room only (1night pre & 1post-tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain ticket ex -Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma St Station
Plus $880 pp Twin Share Plus $1090 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
DEPOSIT
$300pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
N.B. Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure.
This package is subject to an additional levy for coach/air/rail component that may be imposed and is out of Fun Over Fifty’s control. Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
This package is subject to an additional levy for coach/air/rail component that may be imposed and is out of Fun Over Fifty’s control. Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
Be part of history and join Fun Over Fifty on this privileged occasion. Our friends at Desert Dreaming Centre in Barcaldine, are embarking on a new adventure, building an Eco Indigenous accommodation and tourist attraction experience. Fun Over Fifty is adding a significant contribution to the experience by building the Bush Tucker Food Garden that will provide native Australian ingredients to be used during cooking demonstration classes and indigenous flavours added to dishes for their on-site restaurant. A gentle mix of our green mission, local touring and cultural experiences.
Departing on our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach from Brisbane Coach Terminal on Roma Street, we travel through the Lockyer Valley and continue through Dalby and Chinchilla to Roma.
Today brings a travel day as we depart Roma, breaking for a cuppa at Morven continuing on to Tambo (the Outback Teddy Bear Capital) breaking here for lunch. We finish our day at Barcaldine.
Don on our green gloves and take part in a history making event building a sustainable native Australian garden for Desert Dreaming new Eco Indigenous tourism experience. The Bush Tucker food trees and plants will feed generations of visitors to come. After lunch we take time to relax and take in local touring at The Australian Workers Heritage Centre. Time for a rest before boarding the coach for transfers to Camden Park Station. We meet Outback Dan for station tour, sunset drinks and progressive dinner.
We make our way to Longreach to visit the local legends. We start by taking a guided Museum and Airpark tour of the Qantas Founders Museum discovering national treasures and displays that bring to life the inspirational stories of one of the world’s pioneering airlines. Next we make our way to the famous Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame where bush history slides up close to you with tales of bush-rangers, shearers, stockmen and drovers. We head back to Barcaldine via a stop at Machinery Mile and drinks with locals at the famous Wellshot Hotel. Tonight, celebrate our tree planting mission with the folks from Desert Dreaming Centre.
An early start making our way via Tambo, breaking here for a cuppa, then continuing on to Morven, where we break for a country pub counter lunch. Our afternoon travels take us to Roma where we bed down for the night.
On the final leg of this outback journey we make our way back to Brisbane breaking for a cuppa at Chinchilla before continuing onto Picnic Point, Toowoomba for lunch with a view. We arrive back in Brisbane at approximately 4:30pm.
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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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For the next level in luxury, our Diamond Class coach tours give you the business class experience every step of the way. We only book the very best options available
Early Bird Deal - Save $400 per couple or $200 sole use for APRIL/MAY 2022. Book by 31 March 2022. Terms and conditions apply.
Make tracks for Queensland's central west on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life staying in Longreach, Barcaldine and Roma. Visit the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Take a Station tour and Thomson River sunset cruise. Unearth dinosaurs in Winton, waltz with Matilda, take a Desert Dreaming tour on this insight into Queensland’s iconic outback.
Hot Deal - Save $100 per couple or $50 sole use for MAY/JUNE 2022. Book by 30 April 2022. Terms and conditions apply.
On this short break, travel to the Granite Belt region and discover the local wines and liqueurs, learn about the bottling process and enjoy a guided barrel room tour. Encounter with camels and follow in the footsteps and hear the local stories of Banjo Patterson in Tenterfield or take the opportunity to shop at the Granite Belt Christmas Farm.
Unpack once for 6 nights in 5-star luxury at the Pullman International Cairns. Experience an authentic welcome ‘smoking’ ceremony with our indigenous guide through Mossman Gorge. We’ll dive into Green Island on a half-day tour including a Glass Bottom Boast cruise; embark on an outback trip on a full day tour to Chillagoe Caves; relax on a cruise along the Daintree River and stroll the white sandy beaches at Cape Tribulation. Finish the tour feeling refreshed whilst cruising along the Barron River in Kuranda and enjoy your last night with an exclusive private twilight tour at the Cairns Aquarium.
To book this tour, all you need to do is get in touch with us. We will take your details and reserve your place over the phone. We can also answer any questions you may have and give you all the information you need.
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.
Each of our tours has a fitness rating which describes the level of physical activity involved with the tour. These ratings are very important when choosing your tour to ensure it's right for you. Our fitness ratings are:
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.
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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