This Australian folk festival is based upon the magnificent spectacle of the hundreds of lilac-blossomed trees which grow in Grafton’s broad tree-lined avenues. Travel in comfort aboard our luxury Gold Class coach with a Fun Over 50 Holidays Tour Host and Coach Captain, starting with morning tea at Tropical Fruit World and lunch in Yamba before a two-night stay in Grafton. Enjoy a locally guided coach tour, visit historic Schaeffer House, and soak up the Jacaranda Festival atmosphere with street performances, market stalls, live music and the Grand Float Parade (lunch at own expense). Continue to Glen Innes for the Standing Stones and Land of the Beardies History House, then on to Stanthorpe for two nights, Granite Belt Christmas Farm, Kent Saddlery, Ballandean Estate Wines lunch and tasting, the Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre, and a finale lunch at Albert River Wines before returning to Brisbane.
6 November 2026
1 Eco Experiences 4 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
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PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION2 additional days (TOTAL 7 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 SharePlus $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 head via the lush Tweed Valley and stop at Tropical Fruit World for morning tea. We then continue to Yamba for lunch before arriving at Grafton and checking in at our accommodation.
Today, we begin with a guided coach tour, where a local expert shares fascinating insights into the area's history, culture, and landmarks. Following this, we visit the historic Schaeffer House, a beautifully preserved heritage home showcasing a rich collection of artifacts and stories from the past. The rest of the day is dedicated to the vibrant Grafton Jacaranda Festival, a breathtaking celebration of nature's beauty, where over 5,000 Jacaranda trees burst into magnificent purple bloom. As Australia's longest-running floral festival, it offers a lively atmosphere filled with street performances, market stalls, live music, and community festivities. As the day draws to a close, we take our places to witness the Grand Float Parade — a spectacular procession of creatively decorated floats, marching bands, and colourful displays, bringing the festival's spirit to life.
Lunch is at your own expense today.
This morning we head to Glen Innes, stop by the Standing Stones, and take a guided tour of the Land of the Beardies History House. After lunch, we visit the Tenterfield Railway Museum, an almost intact nineteenth century railway precinct. Our afternoon takes us to Stanthorpe, checking in for a 2 night stay.
Begin the day at Granite Belt Christmas Farm, where you can feed Santa's animals and wander through 11,000 thriving Christmas trees. Stop by the Mistletoe Boutique to soak up a wee bit of pre-Christmas spirit before heading to Kent Saddlery for a guided tour. In the afternoon, delight your taste buds with a delicious, freshly prepared lunch and wine tasting at Ballandean Estate Wines, followed by a tasting of their locally crafted wines.
Discover the spirit of Australia's outback with a fascinating visit to the Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre. Enjoy a guided tour through captivating exhibits and memorabilia as you learn about the legends, stories and rich traditions that have shaped Australia's rodeo history. We then make our way to Albert Rivers Wines where we enjoy one last lunch together. Late afternoon, we arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal.
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