11 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY TO MONDAY 9TH MARCH, 2020
Myall Lakes National Park is located north of Sydney and 16 kilometres east of Bulahdelah. One of the state's largest coastal lake systems and 40 kilometres of beaches and rolling sand dunes make Myall Lakes one of the most visited parks in New South Wales. One of our stops will be Wisemans Ferry a rustic village on one of the country's most famous waterways - Hawkesbury River.
National Parks with UNESCO World Heritage status cradle the Hawkesbury.
TOUR INFORMATION
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Forster, Cooma Park, Pacific Palms, Bombah Point, Bulahdelah, Myall Lakes National Park, Tea Gardens, Port Stephens, Karuah, Myall Lakes, Bar Island, Windsor, Marramarra National Park, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Wisemans Ferry, Kiama, Kiama Blowhole, Boydtown, Batemans Bay and Lakes Entrance. CRUISE Myall Lakes Cruise and Hawkesbury River Cruise. MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS 2 nights in Bulahdelah 3 nights in Wisemans Ferry |
PRICE Departing From Melbourne Twin Share Room: $5,875 pp Twin Share Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $5,825 pp Twin Share Repeat Traveller 11-20 Tours: $5,800 pp Twin Share Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $5,725 pp Single Room Supplement: $725 pp Departing From Sydney Twin Share Room: $5,095 pp Twin Share Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $5,045 pp Twin Share Repeat Traveller 11-20 Tours: $5,020 pp Twin Share Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $4,995 pp Single Room Supplement: $605 pp Deposit: $200 per person upon booking O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share with another single traveller of the same gender. However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost). |
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
- Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers. Pick up from and return to your home from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, selected areas of Gippsland and Phillip Island.
- O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Touring Coach. Travel by O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Luxury Touring Coach. Features include comfortable reclining seats with ample leg room, arm and foot rests, seat belts, large panoramic windows with blinds, overhead parcel shelf, onboard rest room, Road Cam TV Screens which display the view ahead in real time, a kneeling (coach lowering) device, a second door for ease of entry and disembarkation and full air suspension for a smooth and quiet ride.
- Tour Director. Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure your travel experience is memorable.
- Flights: Virgin Flights from Melbourne to Sydney.
- Best Available Quality Accommodation. Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
- Attractions. All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
- Meals. Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea and two course restaurant dinners daily, and most lunches - 1 lunch at your own expense as per itinerary.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Friday 28th February, 2020
MELBOURNE TO FORSTER
Welcome to our wonderful Hawkesbury River Cruise and Myall Lakes tour! We’ll be collected from home by our chauffeur and make our way to Melbourne airport to join our flight to Sydney. On arrival we will be met by our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach and crew for the drive to Forster for overnight, making a stop for lunch along the way.
OVERNIGHT: Forster Palms Motel, FORSTER
Welcome to our wonderful Hawkesbury River Cruise and Myall Lakes tour! We’ll be collected from home by our chauffeur and make our way to Melbourne airport to join our flight to Sydney. On arrival we will be met by our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach and crew for the drive to Forster for overnight, making a stop for lunch along the way.
OVERNIGHT: Forster Palms Motel, FORSTER
DAY 2: Saturday 29th February, 2020
MYALL LAKES
We enjoy breakfast before we transfer to our Spirit cruise boat to commence the exciting days ahead exploring the “great lakes”. Today we travel on the waters of Wallis Lake and both the Coolongolook and Wallamba rivers. We enjoy a catered picnic/barbecue at Cooma Park, then we cruise through the canal developments of Foster Keys before arriving at Pacific Palms later in the afternoon. At the local club we can enjoy a drink as we witness our boat being taken out of the waters of Lake Wallis and being readied for the short transfer to Myall Lake. Our coach will collect us from Pacific Palms and we transfer to Bulahdelah – our home for the next two nights.
OVERNIGHT: Bulahdelah Motor Lodge, BULAHDELAH
We enjoy breakfast before we transfer to our Spirit cruise boat to commence the exciting days ahead exploring the “great lakes”. Today we travel on the waters of Wallis Lake and both the Coolongolook and Wallamba rivers. We enjoy a catered picnic/barbecue at Cooma Park, then we cruise through the canal developments of Foster Keys before arriving at Pacific Palms later in the afternoon. At the local club we can enjoy a drink as we witness our boat being taken out of the waters of Lake Wallis and being readied for the short transfer to Myall Lake. Our coach will collect us from Pacific Palms and we transfer to Bulahdelah – our home for the next two nights.
OVERNIGHT: Bulahdelah Motor Lodge, BULAHDELAH
DAY 3: Sunday 1st March, 2020
MYALL LAKES
This morning after breakfast we transfer back to the northern shores of Lake Myall where our boat and crew will be waiting to take us on another day of exploring this wonderful area. We cross the Myall Lake before entering Boolambayte Lake. At Bombah Point we enjoy lunch at the NRMA Myall Shores Resort, a very picturesque place and a ferry crossing point . After lunch we cruise the waters of the Bombah Broadwater before entering the beautiful Myall River. Travelling over 20 kms upstream we arrive at Bulahdelah and it is only a short transfer (or walk through the town if you wish!) to our accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Bulahdelah Motor Lodge, BULAHDELAH
This morning after breakfast we transfer back to the northern shores of Lake Myall where our boat and crew will be waiting to take us on another day of exploring this wonderful area. We cross the Myall Lake before entering Boolambayte Lake. At Bombah Point we enjoy lunch at the NRMA Myall Shores Resort, a very picturesque place and a ferry crossing point . After lunch we cruise the waters of the Bombah Broadwater before entering the beautiful Myall River. Travelling over 20 kms upstream we arrive at Bulahdelah and it is only a short transfer (or walk through the town if you wish!) to our accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Bulahdelah Motor Lodge, BULAHDELAH
DAY 4: Monday 2nd March, 2020
MYALL LAKES
Breakfast and the very short transfer back to our vessel where we’ll return cruise down the Myall River and to Nerong. We pass over the southern waters of the Bombah Broadwater before once again entering the lower section of the Myall River. Throughout these days we have been surrounded by the beautiful Myall Lakes National Park. We enjoy a picnic lunch along the way and pass by Brambles Green, Cherry Tree, Engels Reach and Pipers Creek. Mid afternoon the river suddenly opens up into the attractive Swan Bay and the holiday resort of Tea Gardens along with the sister town – Hawks Head. We berth near our resort in Tea Gardens. For dinner tonight we re board the boat and cruise a short distance to our restaurant on the Myall River. A great location!
OVERNIGHT: Tea Gardens Country Club Motel, TEA GARDENS
Breakfast and the very short transfer back to our vessel where we’ll return cruise down the Myall River and to Nerong. We pass over the southern waters of the Bombah Broadwater before once again entering the lower section of the Myall River. Throughout these days we have been surrounded by the beautiful Myall Lakes National Park. We enjoy a picnic lunch along the way and pass by Brambles Green, Cherry Tree, Engels Reach and Pipers Creek. Mid afternoon the river suddenly opens up into the attractive Swan Bay and the holiday resort of Tea Gardens along with the sister town – Hawks Head. We berth near our resort in Tea Gardens. For dinner tonight we re board the boat and cruise a short distance to our restaurant on the Myall River. A great location!
OVERNIGHT: Tea Gardens Country Club Motel, TEA GARDENS
DAY 5: Tuesday 3rd March, 2020
MYALL LAKES
We board our vessel, and proceed to our restaurant for breakfast. Tea Gardens is a beautiful town and a delight to visit. Leaving our restaurant we travel under the “Singing Bridge” - and it is not long before the Myall River opens into the magnificent Port Stephens. “Spectacular” is possibly the only way to describe this area. Cruising over the waters we pass close by the popular holiday resort of Nelson Bay and then around Soldiers Point to Lemon Tree Passage. A special lunch at a local waterside restaurant is just one of the many highlights today. After lunch we enter the Karuah River with it's many oyster farms. It is not well known but this area is the largest farming area for the Sydney Rock Oyster. Arrive in Karuah mid afternoon, and enjoy dinner at the RSL Club.
OVERNIGHT: Karuah Motor Inn & Riverside Motel Karuah, KARUAH
We board our vessel, and proceed to our restaurant for breakfast. Tea Gardens is a beautiful town and a delight to visit. Leaving our restaurant we travel under the “Singing Bridge” - and it is not long before the Myall River opens into the magnificent Port Stephens. “Spectacular” is possibly the only way to describe this area. Cruising over the waters we pass close by the popular holiday resort of Nelson Bay and then around Soldiers Point to Lemon Tree Passage. A special lunch at a local waterside restaurant is just one of the many highlights today. After lunch we enter the Karuah River with it's many oyster farms. It is not well known but this area is the largest farming area for the Sydney Rock Oyster. Arrive in Karuah mid afternoon, and enjoy dinner at the RSL Club.
OVERNIGHT: Karuah Motor Inn & Riverside Motel Karuah, KARUAH
DAY 6: Wednesday 4th March, 2020
HAWKESBURY CRUISE
After breakfast we head to Mooney Mooney boat ramp where our “Spirit Australia Cruises” crew will greet us and welcome us aboard “Spirit II”. We cruise the lower reaches of the Hawkesbury, passing Dangar Island where the post is delivered to settlements by boat. We are now deep in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. We will enjoy lunch before proceeding upstream and through beautiful parts of the Marramarra National Park. Tonight we arrive at Wisemans Ferry for a few nights stay.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat at Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
After breakfast we head to Mooney Mooney boat ramp where our “Spirit Australia Cruises” crew will greet us and welcome us aboard “Spirit II”. We cruise the lower reaches of the Hawkesbury, passing Dangar Island where the post is delivered to settlements by boat. We are now deep in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. We will enjoy lunch before proceeding upstream and through beautiful parts of the Marramarra National Park. Tonight we arrive at Wisemans Ferry for a few nights stay.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat at Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
DAY 7: Thursday 5th March, 2020
HAWKESBURY CRUISE
Mid morning we board our vessel as we cruise upstream to historic Windsor. Pass by Lower Portland, Sackville and the Cattai National Park. We enjoy a tour of Windsor and after lunch return by coach back to Wisemans Ferry. Following the Hawkesbury River we gain a view from above of the picturesque village set on the banks of the Hawkesbury River.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat at Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
Mid morning we board our vessel as we cruise upstream to historic Windsor. Pass by Lower Portland, Sackville and the Cattai National Park. We enjoy a tour of Windsor and after lunch return by coach back to Wisemans Ferry. Following the Hawkesbury River we gain a view from above of the picturesque village set on the banks of the Hawkesbury River.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat at Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
DAY 8: Friday 6th March, 2020
HAWKESBURY CRUISE
After breakfast we board the boat one last time and cruise downstream and enjoy morning tea onboard. We then cruise upstream under the Hawkesbury River Bridge, cruise into Berowra Waters and Berowra Creek and call into Bar Island with historic church ruins and rich history. We will conclude the cruise, dis-embark at the Hawkesbury River Station / Brooklyn Wharf late morning. We bid our boat crew farewell and board the coach and travel onto Wisemans Ferry. We enjoy our final night here in this very special place.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat at Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
After breakfast we board the boat one last time and cruise downstream and enjoy morning tea onboard. We then cruise upstream under the Hawkesbury River Bridge, cruise into Berowra Waters and Berowra Creek and call into Bar Island with historic church ruins and rich history. We will conclude the cruise, dis-embark at the Hawkesbury River Station / Brooklyn Wharf late morning. We bid our boat crew farewell and board the coach and travel onto Wisemans Ferry. We enjoy our final night here in this very special place.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat at Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
DAY 9: Saturday 7th March, 2020
WISEMANS FERRY TO BATEMANS BAY
We travel past Wollongong to Kiama, where we visit the famous “Blowhole” which can spurt water up to 60 metres high when there is a good swell running - a great opportunity for a group photograph! From here, we follow the Princes Highway to Berry where we break for some free time to stretch our legs, explore the shops and purchase lunch (there are a couple of great bakeries here!!). Later this afternoon, we arrive in Batemans Bay.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Sunseeker Motor Inn, BATEMANS BAY
We travel past Wollongong to Kiama, where we visit the famous “Blowhole” which can spurt water up to 60 metres high when there is a good swell running - a great opportunity for a group photograph! From here, we follow the Princes Highway to Berry where we break for some free time to stretch our legs, explore the shops and purchase lunch (there are a couple of great bakeries here!!). Later this afternoon, we arrive in Batemans Bay.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Sunseeker Motor Inn, BATEMANS BAY
DAY 10: Sunday 8th March, 2020
BATEMANS BAY TO LAKES ENTRANCE
This morning we travel through Narooma, Bega, and Eden to Boydtown. Benjamin Boyd, the son of a London Banker established Boydtown at Twofold Bay in the mid 1800’s as his headquarters from where he ran his whaling and grazing exploits. Boyd had grandiose ideas of developing Boydtown to a stage not only to rival nearby Eden but Sydney itself. His grand plans never eventuated and the only buildings erected were Boyd’s Church, the Lookout Tower and the Seahorse Inn – our lunch venue today! After lunch, we can take a stroll around the estate as the Inn is set amidst sprawling lawns and lush gardens. Crossing the border back into Victoria we pass through Genoa and Cann River to Lakes Entrance for our final night on tour.
OVERNIGHT: Belleview on the Lakes, LAKES ENTRANCE
This morning we travel through Narooma, Bega, and Eden to Boydtown. Benjamin Boyd, the son of a London Banker established Boydtown at Twofold Bay in the mid 1800’s as his headquarters from where he ran his whaling and grazing exploits. Boyd had grandiose ideas of developing Boydtown to a stage not only to rival nearby Eden but Sydney itself. His grand plans never eventuated and the only buildings erected were Boyd’s Church, the Lookout Tower and the Seahorse Inn – our lunch venue today! After lunch, we can take a stroll around the estate as the Inn is set amidst sprawling lawns and lush gardens. Crossing the border back into Victoria we pass through Genoa and Cann River to Lakes Entrance for our final night on tour.
OVERNIGHT: Belleview on the Lakes, LAKES ENTRANCE
DAY 11: Monday 9th March, 2020
LAKES ENTRANCE TO MELBOURNE
We have a leisurely breakfast this morning and if anyone would like to stretch their legs, a stroll along the promenade will reveal some unique wooden sculptures. A local wood carver has taken the stumps of trees and carved them into images of Australia at War. There are famous images from World War I including Simpson and his donkey and a nursing sister caring for wounded soldiers. We are now on our way home, stopping at the “Port of Sale” for lunch at the RSL Club. We now travel past Traralgon and Morwell, stopping for a break along the way. Later this afternoon, we arrive back in Melbourne – where our chauffeurs will transfer us to our doors to complete a great holiday.
We have a leisurely breakfast this morning and if anyone would like to stretch their legs, a stroll along the promenade will reveal some unique wooden sculptures. A local wood carver has taken the stumps of trees and carved them into images of Australia at War. There are famous images from World War I including Simpson and his donkey and a nursing sister caring for wounded soldiers. We are now on our way home, stopping at the “Port of Sale” for lunch at the RSL Club. We now travel past Traralgon and Morwell, stopping for a break along the way. Later this afternoon, we arrive back in Melbourne – where our chauffeurs will transfer us to our doors to complete a great holiday.
CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL
- Any special passenger requirements must be notified to O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours upon booking.
- No passenger will be permitted to embark on or continue the tour while their physical or mental condition is, in the opinion of any representative of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, such as to render them incapable of caring for themselves, or whereby they become objectionable to other passengers, or they become a hazard to themselves or other passengers. Whilst on tour with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours should a passenger require medical attention, discharge papers must be provided to a representative of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours before you are able to re-join the tour.
- O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will not be responsible for expenses resulting in such persons being precluded from completing the tour for any such reason. No refunds or transfers will be given on any unused portions of the itinerary.
- It is a requirement of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours that each passenger is able to negotiate coach steps without the aid of the coach crew or other passengers.
- Any passenger who requires assistance for any of the above is required to travel with a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance.
- Passengers who are smokers, have a CPAP machine or snore, unless travelling with a companion, will be required to pay the single supplement premium for the sole use of a room.
- Items of a personal nature such as medical expenses, mini bar, beverages, laundry service, room service, internet usage, telephone calls, and any optional extras are not included in your tour price.
- All passengers are required to co-operate with the seat rotation program determined by O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours tour directors.
- O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours reserves the right to vary any accommodation, price or other features of the tour at any time at their own discretion.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Receipt of payment of funds will be taken as acceptance of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours conditions of travel for this tour. Prices include GST and all taxes.
Balance due on invoice approx 60 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 61 days prior to departure date.
Cancellation 60 to 15 days before tour departure date 75% Refund of Tour Cost.
Cancellation 14 to 8 days before tour departure date 50% Refund of Tour Cost.
Cancellation 7 to 1 days before tour departure date 25% Refund of Tour Cost.
Cancellation on or after tour departure date, No Refund.
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however is highly recommended and available from our office.
Contact us on 1800 354 352 to arrange a quote for you.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Rockhampton, Gracemere Hotel, Cattle Sale Yards, The Spire Tropic of Capricorn, Botanic Gardens and Zoo, Koorana Crocodile Farm, Singing Ship - Emu Park, Yeppoon, Archer Park Rail Museum, Rockhampton Art Gallery, The Capricorn Caves, Langmorn Cattle Station, Great Keppel Island, Thunderegg Park, Mount Morgan Historical Museum and Mount Morgan Railway Museum.
CRUISE
Coral Luncheon Cruise
RAIL
Purrey Steam Train
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
7 nights in Rockhampton
Rockhampton, Gracemere Hotel, Cattle Sale Yards, The Spire Tropic of Capricorn, Botanic Gardens and Zoo, Koorana Crocodile Farm, Singing Ship - Emu Park, Yeppoon, Archer Park Rail Museum, Rockhampton Art Gallery, The Capricorn Caves, Langmorn Cattle Station, Great Keppel Island, Thunderegg Park, Mount Morgan Historical Museum and Mount Morgan Railway Museum.
CRUISE
Coral Luncheon Cruise
RAIL
Purrey Steam Train
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
7 nights in Rockhampton
PRICE
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Twin Share Room First Tour: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: Single Room Supplement: Deposit: |
$4,845 per person $4,795 per person $4,770 per person $4,745 per person $ 560 per person $200 per person upon booking |
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share, with another single traveller of the same gender.
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: THURSDAY 5th august, 2021
MELBOURNE TO ROCKHAMPTON
With pickup from home, we transfer to Melbourne Airport to join our flight to Rockhampton via a stopover in Brisbane. We will be met in Rockhampton by our coach crew and taken directly to our hotel accommodation at Korte’s Resort a family owned and operated resort.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
With pickup from home, we transfer to Melbourne Airport to join our flight to Rockhampton via a stopover in Brisbane. We will be met in Rockhampton by our coach crew and taken directly to our hotel accommodation at Korte’s Resort a family owned and operated resort.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
day 2: friday 6th August , 2021
CATTLE SALE YARDS, TROPIC OF CAPRICORN
After breakfast slap on that Akubra! It’s time to take in the dust and drama of the largest sale yards in the Southern Hemisphere. Central Queensland Livestock Exchange formerly known as the “Gracemere Sale yards” commenced operations in January 1953. Located at Gracemere, just 8 km from Rockhampton the cattle sales are a weekly highlight for both locals and visitors. Watch fair dinkum farmers and cattle graziers bidding big bucks as they stock up at the live auctions. After lunch, we head to the Visitors Centre, to see the Spire Tropic of Capricorn, before heading to the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens and Zoo to experience beautiful tropical Queensland foliage and zoo exhibits at this spacious garden and sanctuary near the city’s tranquil Murray Lagoon. Enjoy tranquility amid the palm trees, spectacular Banyan fig trees, as well as the Japanese Garden and an arboretum for tropical fruit trees. Be transported to the Queensland desert in the Arid Garden and walk along a boulevard of fragrant tamarind trees. Then to top all this off, the zoo is part of the Gardens. Watch cassowaries, sleepy koalas, wombats, collection of reptiles and mischievous dingoes. Don your Akubra again, as we enjoy a meal at Rockhampton’s iconic Great Western Hotel established in 1862. We not only enjoy the country food but also watch cowboys and cowgirls buck their way around the indoor rodeo arena while we sink our teeth into the Great Western’s steak.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
After breakfast slap on that Akubra! It’s time to take in the dust and drama of the largest sale yards in the Southern Hemisphere. Central Queensland Livestock Exchange formerly known as the “Gracemere Sale yards” commenced operations in January 1953. Located at Gracemere, just 8 km from Rockhampton the cattle sales are a weekly highlight for both locals and visitors. Watch fair dinkum farmers and cattle graziers bidding big bucks as they stock up at the live auctions. After lunch, we head to the Visitors Centre, to see the Spire Tropic of Capricorn, before heading to the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens and Zoo to experience beautiful tropical Queensland foliage and zoo exhibits at this spacious garden and sanctuary near the city’s tranquil Murray Lagoon. Enjoy tranquility amid the palm trees, spectacular Banyan fig trees, as well as the Japanese Garden and an arboretum for tropical fruit trees. Be transported to the Queensland desert in the Arid Garden and walk along a boulevard of fragrant tamarind trees. Then to top all this off, the zoo is part of the Gardens. Watch cassowaries, sleepy koalas, wombats, collection of reptiles and mischievous dingoes. Don your Akubra again, as we enjoy a meal at Rockhampton’s iconic Great Western Hotel established in 1862. We not only enjoy the country food but also watch cowboys and cowgirls buck their way around the indoor rodeo arena while we sink our teeth into the Great Western’s steak.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
DAY 3: saturday 7th August, 2021
CROCODILE FARM, EMU PARK AND YEPPOON
After breakfast we head to the Koorana Crocodile Farm. Owned and operated by the charismatic croc crusader John Lever, this working crocodile farm will place us just metres from some salty giants! Be entertained and informed by John and his passionate staff as they escort us around the pens on a fully guided tour. Have your photo taken whilst holding a baby croc, learn why crocs sit there with their mouths wide open (amongst many other fun facts) and, at the end of it all, try a croc kebab! After the farm we head to Emu Park, and stop at the famous Singing Ship – it’s easy to spot, atop the headland with time if you like to make our way to the Centenary of Anzac Memorial Walk. The 175-metre boardwalk ends with a viewing deck below the Singing Ship. From here we can enter the outside Memorial Gallery, which displays artwork telling the WWI story. We also stop off in Yeppoon for a look on our way back to the Motel.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
After breakfast we head to the Koorana Crocodile Farm. Owned and operated by the charismatic croc crusader John Lever, this working crocodile farm will place us just metres from some salty giants! Be entertained and informed by John and his passionate staff as they escort us around the pens on a fully guided tour. Have your photo taken whilst holding a baby croc, learn why crocs sit there with their mouths wide open (amongst many other fun facts) and, at the end of it all, try a croc kebab! After the farm we head to Emu Park, and stop at the famous Singing Ship – it’s easy to spot, atop the headland with time if you like to make our way to the Centenary of Anzac Memorial Walk. The 175-metre boardwalk ends with a viewing deck below the Singing Ship. From here we can enter the outside Memorial Gallery, which displays artwork telling the WWI story. We also stop off in Yeppoon for a look on our way back to the Motel.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
DAY 4: sunday 8th august, 2021
RAIL MUSUEM, ART GALLERY AND CAPRICORN CAVES
First stop today is a visit to the Archer Park Rail Museum, where we’ll be treated to fascinating exhibits of rolling stock, and a ride of the Purrey Steam Tram which puffs along a short track. Later today we visit the Rockhampton Art Gallery which houses the finest collection of mid-twentieth century Australian art in regional Queensland.
You’d be a “mad cow” to miss works from Albert Tucker, Fred Williams, Arthur Boyd, Russell Drysdale, Sidney Nolan, Margaret Olley and Lloyd Rees (to name but a few!). This afternoon we visit the Capricorn Caves. The Cathedral Tour has something for everyone. Hauntingly beautiful music showcases the Cathedral Chamber’s amazing natural acoustics, and the accompanying light show transports you away to a totally different world. Walk through the Zig Zag passage and suspension bridge, finishing with a sense of adventure. This cave has easy walking with some stairs, and is well lit and wheelchair accessible. After a great day, we head back to Korte’s Resort for a rest before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
First stop today is a visit to the Archer Park Rail Museum, where we’ll be treated to fascinating exhibits of rolling stock, and a ride of the Purrey Steam Tram which puffs along a short track. Later today we visit the Rockhampton Art Gallery which houses the finest collection of mid-twentieth century Australian art in regional Queensland.
You’d be a “mad cow” to miss works from Albert Tucker, Fred Williams, Arthur Boyd, Russell Drysdale, Sidney Nolan, Margaret Olley and Lloyd Rees (to name but a few!). This afternoon we visit the Capricorn Caves. The Cathedral Tour has something for everyone. Hauntingly beautiful music showcases the Cathedral Chamber’s amazing natural acoustics, and the accompanying light show transports you away to a totally different world. Walk through the Zig Zag passage and suspension bridge, finishing with a sense of adventure. This cave has easy walking with some stairs, and is well lit and wheelchair accessible. After a great day, we head back to Korte’s Resort for a rest before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
DAY 5: monday 9th august, 2021
LANGMORN CATTLE STATION
Today we visit Langmorn Station (Creed Grazing Co) a working cattle station offering genuine country hospitality. We step back in time and immerse ourselves in the rich history of Australia’s cattle country pioneers. The owners and operators of the station – The Creed family, will give us a good old fashioned morning tea, then take us on a tour of the farm explaining the workings of the station. We visit the original homestead and see some of the memorabilia of the past, before they serve us a cattle station lunch. We return to Rockhampton with free time to relax around the pool before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
Today we visit Langmorn Station (Creed Grazing Co) a working cattle station offering genuine country hospitality. We step back in time and immerse ourselves in the rich history of Australia’s cattle country pioneers. The owners and operators of the station – The Creed family, will give us a good old fashioned morning tea, then take us on a tour of the farm explaining the workings of the station. We visit the original homestead and see some of the memorabilia of the past, before they serve us a cattle station lunch. We return to Rockhampton with free time to relax around the pool before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
DAY 6: tuesday 10th august, 2021
GREAT KEPPEL ISLAND
Freedom Fast Cats’ take us on a Coral Luncheon Cruise, perfect for those who are interested in viewing coral and colourful marine life up close and personal, without getting your feet wet! Upon arrival at Great Keppel Island, we enjoy morning tea, then depart on the glass bottom boat for a coral viewing cruise. During this time, the expert crew will provide an informative commentary about the history behind Great Keppel Island and surrounding marine life. Lunch will be served on board the ferry. We end the afternoon by either exploring the island village, browsing the Rainbow Hut souvenir shop, or going for a dip or simply relaxing on Keppel’s pristine white beaches before returning to Rockhampton.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
Freedom Fast Cats’ take us on a Coral Luncheon Cruise, perfect for those who are interested in viewing coral and colourful marine life up close and personal, without getting your feet wet! Upon arrival at Great Keppel Island, we enjoy morning tea, then depart on the glass bottom boat for a coral viewing cruise. During this time, the expert crew will provide an informative commentary about the history behind Great Keppel Island and surrounding marine life. Lunch will be served on board the ferry. We end the afternoon by either exploring the island village, browsing the Rainbow Hut souvenir shop, or going for a dip or simply relaxing on Keppel’s pristine white beaches before returning to Rockhampton.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
DAY 7: wednesday 11th august, 2021
MOUNT MORGAN
Today we head out to a “real gem” - The Mount Hay Gemstone Park. This is an internationally known thunderegg fossicking hotspot. Also known as ‘volcanic birthstones,’ thundereggs might not look magic on the outside, but once cut, these stones display stunning star formations – the pretty patterns a result of gas bubbles in molten lava, which have solidified on cooling. They’re all lying at the base of the once active Mount Hay and the best part is that it’s finders keepers! After lining our pockets with precious gems, we head to the historical township of Mount Morgan. Take a fascinating journey into Australia’s amazing gold mining history and delve into its prehistoric past. Visit Mount Morgan’s Historical Museum and the Railway Museum. Once one of the world’s richest gold mines and the busiest town in Queensland at its peak in the early 1900s, we can witness the town’s wealthy past, historic buildings and sites. After a great day, we return to our accommodation to rest or pack for our flight home tomorrow.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
Today we head out to a “real gem” - The Mount Hay Gemstone Park. This is an internationally known thunderegg fossicking hotspot. Also known as ‘volcanic birthstones,’ thundereggs might not look magic on the outside, but once cut, these stones display stunning star formations – the pretty patterns a result of gas bubbles in molten lava, which have solidified on cooling. They’re all lying at the base of the once active Mount Hay and the best part is that it’s finders keepers! After lining our pockets with precious gems, we head to the historical township of Mount Morgan. Take a fascinating journey into Australia’s amazing gold mining history and delve into its prehistoric past. Visit Mount Morgan’s Historical Museum and the Railway Museum. Once one of the world’s richest gold mines and the busiest town in Queensland at its peak in the early 1900s, we can witness the town’s wealthy past, historic buildings and sites. After a great day, we return to our accommodation to rest or pack for our flight home tomorrow.
OVERNIGHT: Korte’s Resort, ROCKHAMPTON
DAY 8: thursday 12th august, 2021
ROCKHAMPTON TO MELBOURNE
After a leisurely breakfast, we pack our bags and head to the Townsville Airport for our flight home to Melbourne (via Brisbane). As always our chauffeurs await our arrival in Melbourne for our trip home, full of fun memories of our tour to the Capricorn Coast.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
After a leisurely breakfast, we pack our bags and head to the Townsville Airport for our flight home to Melbourne (via Brisbane). As always our chauffeurs await our arrival in Melbourne for our trip home, full of fun memories of our tour to the Capricorn Coast.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up and returned home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
Luxury Touring Coaches
Our full size 3 axle luxury coaches have only 32 -36 passenger seats allowing you even more personal space and extra leg room. Our coaches are fitted with comfortable reclining seats with aisle arm rests, foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for passenger use, Climate control air conditioning & Road Cam monitors which display the road ahead in real time. Each coach also has a second door for easier entry and exit and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers at each entry to help keep everyone safe. The coaches have full air suspension delivering a smooth and quiet ride which also allows us to lower the coach closer to the ground, making boarding and disembarking even easier.
Flights
Economy flights Melbourne to Rockhampton via Brisbane, and Townsville to Melbourne via Brisbane.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation
Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals
Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea, lunches and two course restaurant dinners daily.
3 lunches at own expense as per itinerary.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
The Capricorn Coast. An exciting, diverse and breathtakingly beautiful destination.
Enjoy golden days, balmy nights, brilliant sunsets and moonlit evenings.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 45 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 46 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 45 to 8 days before tour departure date 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date No Refund
On or after tour date departure No Refund
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommended you take out comprehensive travel insurance with
a reputable insurer at the time you pay the balance for your tour.