Join us for a transformative experience that benefits both you and the environment! Our Green Getaway tours, a part of Our People & Planet program, offer a unique blend of meaningful work and leisure. During half of your getaway, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on efforts to clean up plastic debris that washes ashore on the beach. Afterward, immerse yourself in connecting with local eco-conscious operators who share your passion for preserving nature and the land.
30 May 2024
10 Meals Included 5 Eco Experiences
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Deposit of $300pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
**Tour subsidised by Fun Over 50 Greenbank Funds
Deposit of $300pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
We depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal on our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach and travel responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. As the Green and Gold Army we head north breaking the journey at Gympie Duck Ponds. A delightful detour in Maryborough offers a lunch break, allowing you to relish the local flavours. Arrive into Agnes Water to explore the coastal beauty, and create lasting memories in this tranquil Queensland haven.
As a responsible tour operator, we are committed to sustainable and eco-conscious travel experiences. This morning, we’ll take you out on the 1770 LARC, where we actively participate in cleaning up litter and debris from coastal areas. This not only helps protect precious marine ecosystems and wildlife but also promotes public health by removing harmful pollutants from our environment. Moreover, our efforts aim to raise awareness about the critical importance of preserving our oceans. Following our morning conservation activities, we’ll gather at Agnes Water Tavern for a satisfying meal, supporting local businesses that share our commitment to responsible tourism. Afterward, you’ll have some free time in the afternoon to explore and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at your leisure.
Today we visit exclusive Quoin Island, an animal-lover’s paradise and home to Central Queensland’s Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (QITRC). Our day starts with a scenic 30-minute ferry trip to Quoin Island. Nestled within Gladstone harbour the island features beautiful private beaches, native landscape and glorious views of Gladstone and its surrounds. Enjoy a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre tour including a talk on our operation, feeding, assisting the volunteers with prepping food and cleaning tanks. Upon returning to the mainland, we set on our journey back to Agnes Waters.
Homeward bound this morning, we make our way to Yandina stopping at Yandina Ginger Factory where we enjoy a tour and tasting experience followed by a ride on the Ginger train. This afternoon we make our way to Mary Caincross Scenic Reserve visiting the Rainforest Discovery Centre followed by a stop at the lookout before heading back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal.
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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
Heron Island is a National Marine Park situated in the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. This area is a significant nesting location for two threatened sea turtle species, the Green Turtle and the Loggerhead Turtle.
Our over 50’s tour to Heron Island is in the height of baby Green and Loggerhead Turtle hatching season. During hatching season, turtle hatchlings will erupt from their nests between 25 to 50 metres from shore and make their way to the reef, just beyond the water’s edge.
Heron Island is a true coral cay and is ribboned by white sands, crystal clear waters and acres of coral with beautifully coloured marine life. The emphasis is on enjoying natural beauty. Stress is replaced by adventure, and your days are filled with discovery.
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, Toogunna Plains Station 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 station tour with insights to the land overseeing all of Queensland’s iconic outback.
Take advantage of discounted low season fares and make tracks for Longreach on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life visiting The Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Camden Park Station and a trip to the Age of Dinosaurs exhibit in Winton. We then depart the Outback and make our way to the Town of 1770 where we spend 2 nights. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea onboard a unique LARC amphibious vehicle.
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.
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We are a Green Travel Leader. This is awarded to businesses which have consistently proven their commitment to sustainable tourism management over ten years.
As a Sustianable Tourism accredited business, we are proud to offer engaging tourism experiences that follow sound sustainability practices and environmental appreciation.
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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We roll out the red carpet so you can just sit back and relax and know that everything is included in your holiday experience, no surprises, all inclusive!
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