Incredible Queensland tours and experiences

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.

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.

Chinchilla is the “Melon Capital” of the world, and every second year in February the town throws one of the craziest and most fun festivals ever. This 4 day escorted Gold Class tour travels from Brisbane to Toowoomba for a self guided visit to Queensland Museum Cobb and Co and lunch at Picnic Point, then on to Chinchilla for a three night stay. Enjoy a locally guided town tour including the Folk Museum and a local melon farm, plus the Cactoblastis Monument and a real outback rodeo. Then it is festival day, packed with events, markets, a street parade, free concerts and fireworks, before returning via Kingaroy’s Peanut Van, Kingaroy Heritage Museum and lunch at Moffatdale Ridge Winery.

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.

Celebrate country life on this 4-day escorted Gold Class coach tour from Brisbane to the heart of Queensland's rural communities. Enjoy morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay before heading to Goondiwindi for a locally guided cotton industry and town tour, visiting Goondiwindi Cotton's working farm and the famous Gunsynd Memorial. Explore St George with a guided town tour, visit the Harmony Centre for First Nations culture and enjoy wine tasting and a 3-course lunch at Riversands Vineyards, Queensland's most western winery. Experience the 150th Goondiwindi Show with livestock competitions, crafts and thrilling arena action. Finish with a colourful finale at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival surrounded by spectacular fields of golden sunflowers with a leisurely 3-course lunch and entertainment.

Discover Queensland's natural wonders on this 9-day escorted journey. Travel in luxury aboard our Gold Class or Diamond Class coach from Brisbane to the coastal town of Agnes Water for the thrilling amphibious LARC tour to Bustard Head Lightstation. Continue to Heron Island, a World Heritage listed coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef, for two nights of eco-guided reef walks, birdlife encounters and pristine beaches. Journey inland to the rugged beauty of Carnarvon Gorge, with guided walks through ancient sandstone cliffs and the lush Moss Garden, staying in unique Safari Cabins at the Wilderness Lodge. Return via Roma and Toowoomba. An unforgettable mix of coast, reef and canyon.

Make tracks for Queensland's central west aboard the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Explore Longreach with visits to the Qantas Founders Museum, the Luminescent Longreach light and sound show, and the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame with a live Stockman's Show. Cruise the Thomson River at sunset before enjoying an outback dinner and show beneath the stars. Travel to Winton to discover the Australian Age of Dinosaurs and the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Stay two nights at Toogunna Plains Farmstay with a Kyra Sandhills sunset experience and station tour. Visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum, Quilpie, Charleville's Outback Date Farms and the Bilby Experience before finishing in Roma.

Escape to K’gari on this 4 day escorted adventure, travelling in comfort aboard our luxury Gold Class coach with a Fun Over 50 Holidays Tour Host and Coach Captain. Journey via Gympie to River Heads, then take the ferry to K’gari for a 3 night stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Explore the world’s largest sand island on an award winning 4WD tour, visiting Eli Creek, 75 Mile Beach and the Maheno Shipwreck, with time to swim at stunning Lake McKenzie. Enjoy a leisure day, shared meals, and the Illumina Return to Sky light show, before returning via Eumundi Markets and home to Brisbane.

Explore Queensland's stunning Southern Great Barrier Reef coastline on this 5-day escorted Gold Class eco adventure from Brisbane. Begin with Devonshire morning tea and a buggy tour at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World before settling into beachfront Mon Repos. Cruise aboard the luxury Reef Empress catamaran to Lady Musgrave Island for a full day of guided island walks, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tours and the underwater observatory. Visit Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm to learn about coral restoration, tour the iconic Bundaberg Rum Distillery and enjoy a riverside lunch at Grunske's by the River. Board the iconic pink LARC for an amphibious adventure through Eurimbula National Park, exploring remote beaches, tidal creeks and the towering sand dunes of Middle Island.

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 two nights. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea onboard a unique LARC amphibious vehicle.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure along Australia's iconic waterways with our 'Murray & Darling River Rendezvous' tour. Explore the opal fields of Lightning Ridge, venture into the Chambers of the Black Hand, and enjoy the SPARK cinematic experience under the stars. Cruise the Darling River aboard the historic PV Jandra paddleboat and take in sunset drinks at Broken Hill's stunning Living Desert Sculptures. Experience the charm of the Murray River on a nostalgic journey aboard the PS Pevensey paddlesteamer in Echuca, before witnessing bushranger history come alive at the 'Ned Kelly's Last Stand' experience in Glenrowan.

Escape to the rainforest, rivers and coast on this 5-day escorted tour from Brisbane. Begin with lunch and wine tasting at O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards before settling into two nights at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. Enjoy a privately guided tree top canopy walk, the Birds of Prey live show and a 4WD Rainforest Safari tour. Cruise the tranquil Tweed River aboard the Golden Swan with lunch and views of Wollumbin before relaxing at beachside Kingscliff. Visit Tropical Fruit World and ride the world's first solar-powered train into Byron Bay. Finish with a ride on The Wheel of Brisbane and a French-inspired farewell lunch on the river at South Bank.

This 12-day escorted journey departs Brisbane and explores Queensland's heartland and remote outback. Highlights include historic towns like Roma, Tambo and Blackall, Longreach's Qantas Founders Museum, the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, and a sunset Thomson River cruise followed by an outback dinner and show. From Winton's dinosaur fossils, the tour continues through Cloncurry to Karumba for a Gulf sunset dinner cruise and barramundi experience. In the Gulf Savannah, enjoy the iconic Gulflander rail journey, a scenic helicopter flight and electric boat cruise at Cobbold Gorge, the Savannahlander rail journey, and the ancient Undara Lava Tubes before finishing in Cairns.

Celebrate Christmas in the rainforest on our 5 day Rudolph at O’Reilly’s tour, travelling aboard our luxury Gold Class coach with an experienced Tour Host and Coach Captain. Enjoy lunch, wine tasting and alpacas at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, then settle in for three nights at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park. Christmas Day includes a privately guided treetop canopy walk, a heartfelt message and a lavish Christmas lunch with seafood, traditional favourites and included drinks, plus time to relax. Experience a private 4WD rainforest safari, Birds of Prey show and glow worm grotto tour. Finish with the Wheel of Brisbane, an overnight city stay and VIP Come Alive show finale.

Fly into Cairns and ride the Kuranda Scenic Rail, marvelling at ancient rainforests, dramatic gorges, and UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of Queensland's tropical north. Journey through Herberton Historic Village and Georgetown to the Gulf Savannah, where outback comes alive aboard the legendary Gulflander and Savannahlander trains. Explore Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria with a sunset dinner cruise, soar above Cobbold Gorge by helicopter before gliding through its gorges by electric boat, and uncover the ancient Undara Lava Tubes, an unforgettable journey through Queensland's rich outback landscapes and history.

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 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

Join us this Australia Day for a fun-filled long weekend tour packed with regional charm and true-blue Aussie spirit! This 4-day escape begins with morning tea at Summer Land Camels and wine tasting at the renowned Ballandean Estate Winery. In Armidale, sample farm-fresh produce at Deano’s Smoked Trout and wander through the English-style gardens of Peterson’s Winery. Visit the Big Golden Guitar and Australian Country Music Hall of Fame before immersing yourself in the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Round it all out with our exclusive Aussie Day celebration at Bestbrook Mountain Resort—whip-cracking, chicken racing and a surprise celebrity guest!

Backing the Outback is a special purpose-led, non-profit recovery journey created to bring visitors, spending and confidence back to Outback Queensland communities impacted by floods, cancellations and reduced visitation. Fun Over 50 Holidays donates the Gold Class coach, fuel and crew support, while guests prepay their accommodation to Fun Over 50 Holidays and then pay-as-they-go for meals, attractions, shopping and personal purchases in the towns visited. The hosted journey includes overnight stays in Roma, Charleville (two nights), Toogunna Plains Farmstay (including accommodation, meals, station tour and Kyra Sandhills sunset tour), Thargomindah, Cunnamulla and St George, with additional stops supporting more communities along the way.

Unpack once for 6 nights in 5-star luxury at the Shangri-La The Marina 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 Boat 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.

Join us as we journey north along Queensland’s stunning Capricorn Coast! Stay in the Beef Capital of Australia, Rockhampton, and delve into local history with a self-guided tram tour at the Rockhampton Heritage Village. Discover the awe-inspiring Cathedral Cave at Capricorn Caves on a guided tour before setting sail to Great Keppel Island, where a glass-bottom boat cruise reveals a world of colourful coral and marine life. Continue to the charming town of 1770 and experience the thrill of a lifetime aboard the iconic pink LARC. This unforgettable coastal exploration promises adventure, discovery, and the very best of Queensland’s north!

Unpack once at our waterfront hotel in stunning Hervey Bay to discover whales, wilderness and much more. We’ll see these majestic creatures up close on a whale watching cruise, take a 4WD adventure on World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, taste Bundaberg’s famous rum at the distillery and visit the informative Hinkler Hall of Aviation as we delve into all this region has to offer.

Celebrate Christmas island-style with 3 nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort on stunning K’gari (Fraser Island). Travel in Gold Class comfort with 100% carbon offset, and enjoy a Bush Tucker Talk and Taste, sunset drinks at the Jetty Hut, and a festive welcome dinner. Explore the island on a full-day 4WD safari, visiting Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, rainforests and the Maheno Shipwreck. Christmas Day includes a leisurely morning and a grand seafood feast in the Ballroom. Wrap up your getaway with a scenic drive through Tuan Forest and a farewell lunch in Tin Can Bay.

Experience the charm of Picnic Point Toowoomba and a night in Roma, where you'll witness a live cattle auction alongside local graziers. Explore Charleville with a local guide and take in the historic Hotel Corones. Don't miss the enchanting twilight tour and stargazing at The Cosmos Centre. Venture further into the Outback with a local guide to Quilpie before indulging in 2 nights of deluxe cabins at Toogunna Plains Station. Explore the Eromanga Natural History Museum, where prehistoric fossils come to life, and savor a Taste of the Outback dinner. Immerse yourself in the vast Mitchell Grass Plains of Longreach with 3 nights of glamping. Delve into the ancient past at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum and explore the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Pay tribute to Australian stockmen at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Cruise the Thomson River at sunset, dine under the stars, and enjoy an authentic outback show. Conclude your adventure with an overnight rail journey in sleeper cabins aboard the Spirit of the Outback.

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Join the Granite Belt Explorer, a captivating journey through Queensland’s stunning Granite Belt region. Discover the world’s largest wild camel training farm and dairy operation at Summer Land Camels, where professional cameleers will guide you through an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Savour a delightful wine-pairing experience at Jester Hill Wines, then step back in time with a visit to the historic town of Texas, including a tour of the Texas Rabbit Works Museum. Embrace the magic of the Granite Belt Christmas Farm, where the Mistletoe Boutique Christmas Store will whisk you into a festive wonderland. Finally, relax and enjoy a long lunch at Albert River Wines, where fine food and wine mark the perfect culmination of your adventure.

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