Enjoy a spectacular New Years Eve celebration - Fun Over 50 Holidays style! With a 4 night stay at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney, we visit Madame Tussauds, make our way to the Blue Mountains where we enjoy views from Katoomba Falls, visit Shellar Door to learn about the Australian Pearl Farm before making our way onboard the exquisite Gold Dining New Year Eve Harbour crew experiences for a front row view of the spectacular fireworks display.
28 December 2023
12 Meals Included 3 Eco Experiences 1 Cultural & Heritage Experience
Deposit of $1200pp required within 14 days ofmaking booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as agroup in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guaranteedirect flights.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy priceincreases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
Deposit of $1200pp required within 14 days ofmaking booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as agroup in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guaranteedirect flights.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy priceincreases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
Fly Carbon Neutral to Sydney and join your friendly Fun Over 50 Holidays tour hostfor local coach transfers to SydneyTower. Enjoy lunch at SkyFeast, boasting 360-degree views as you dine on a delicious buffet lunch. Large picture windows frame iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and, in the distance, the Blue Mountains. Following lunch we are transferred to our hotel to check-in. Enjoy some free time to explore this afternoon before meeting for our welcome dinner.
This morning we join a privately guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House. Learn what makes this building a World Heritage-listed masterpiece and discover the magic beneath the sails. Enjoy lunch at Portside Restaurant under the sails of the Opera House before boarding your opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, and travel responsibly, knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We transfer to Madame Tussauds to meet your favourite celebrities and sports heroes from around the world!
Admiring the majestic World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, we stop at Echo Point lookout before arriving at Scenic World. Glide between clifftops on the Scenic Skyway with 360-degree views of Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. Lunch today is at the historic Carrington Hotel, with free time to explore the township before we make our way back to Sydney.
This morning we make our way to Broken Bay Pearl Farm and follow the story of the Australian pearl from its ancient Indigenous beginnings through to modern farming and grading techniques, all the way to the finished piece of unique pearl jewelry. Experience a tour of the Shellar Door, a cruise to a pearl oyster lease, and an immersive pearl grading session inside the restricted-access Pearl Room. From here we make our way to Mooney Mooney Club for some coastal dining over a leisurely lunch. Tonight, we have planned the perfect way to ring in the new year! This New Year’s Eve is a once in a lifetime event cruising Sydney Harbour in style. Enjoy an evening of exquisite Gold Dining with paired wines as your cruise and enjoy the harbour’s famed fireworks display. We will pass in front of the Sydney Opera House and cruise under the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Our cruise will anchor in the best location for viewing all New Year’s Eve activities including Harbour of Light Parade of illuminated vessels and the famous Sydney New Year’s Evefireworks.
**Please note: Dinner venue caters for gluten free and vegetarian dietary requirements only. Anyone with an allergy must self-manage.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before 10am check-out. We have arranged local transfers to Sydney Airport for your respective Carbon Neutral flights home
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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
The National Cherry Festival is on the first weekend of December, traditionally at the height of the cherry picking season. This iconic regional produce event showcases the famous Cherry which has been part of the landscape around Young for over 150 years. Travel in style on our Luxury 'Gold Class' coach, discover the town and its harvest, delicious fruit, wine, food and festival! Will the longest Pip Spit record be broken again this year? Who will be the 2023 Cherry Pie Eating Champion? Come with Fun Over Fifty and visit this lovely rural community and have FUN! Following the festival we make our way to the Hunter Valley for the famous Hunter Valley Christmas Lights Spectacular!
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.
Explore vibrant Perth, encounter indigenous culture, and immerse yourself in stunning natural beauty. Pay homage to history in Albany, marvel at unique rock formations, and enjoy country hospitality in Hyden. Then, indulge in a luxurious 4-day train journey aboard the Indian Pacific, all-inclusive with fine dining and immersive off-train experiences. Conclude your adventure in Sydney, where city sights await. Join us for an unforgettable journey through diverse landscapes and rich history.
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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.
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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