6 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
31ST MARCH TO 6TH APRIL 2021
Adelaide is known as The City of Churches and ‘The Festival State’, but there’s much more to see and do surrounding Adelaide. Settled mostly by Lutheran immigrants in the 19th century, it is awash with beautiful European architecture and has some of the oldest religious structures in the country.
Come and join us as we explore some of the icons of this lovely city and indulge a little, in the Adelaide Hills and surrounds!
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Daylesford, Ballarat, Lake Alexandra - Ararat, Stawell, Bordertown, Hahndorf, Beerenberg Strawberry Farm, Meadows Easter Fair, Adelaide, Montefiore Hill, Adelaide Central Market, The Barossa Valley, Whispering Wall, Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, Barossa Chateau, Mengler Hill, Naracoorte, Mary MacKillop Penola Centre and Petticoat Lane
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 Nights in Adelaide.
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: |
$2,995 per person $2,970 per person $2,945 per person $2,920 per person $ 470 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: WEDNESDAY 31ST MARCH, 2021
MELBOURNE TO STAWELL
Feel spoiled as we are chauffeur driven from home to meet our fabulous O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours crew and luxury coach to begin our tour. We meander our way to nearby Daylesford, a delightful town north of Ballarat and known as the spa centre of Australia. The region has long been lauded and acknowledged for the mineral water and its curative properties sourced from the many individual springs located in this area. The water is found in large underground aquifers and on passing through the mineral laden rocks it collects salts and minerals. We have our morning break here and time for a wander along the main street before heading to Ballarat. Here we take in some of the sights of this historic gold mining city with its outstanding heritage architecture before our lunch. We travel on along the Western Highway to Ararat for our afternoon break and a walk around Lake Alexandra. Our afternoon’s journey sees us arrive in Stawell with plenty of time to relax before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Magdala Motor Lodge, STAWELL
Feel spoiled as we are chauffeur driven from home to meet our fabulous O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours crew and luxury coach to begin our tour. We meander our way to nearby Daylesford, a delightful town north of Ballarat and known as the spa centre of Australia. The region has long been lauded and acknowledged for the mineral water and its curative properties sourced from the many individual springs located in this area. The water is found in large underground aquifers and on passing through the mineral laden rocks it collects salts and minerals. We have our morning break here and time for a wander along the main street before heading to Ballarat. Here we take in some of the sights of this historic gold mining city with its outstanding heritage architecture before our lunch. We travel on along the Western Highway to Ararat for our afternoon break and a walk around Lake Alexandra. Our afternoon’s journey sees us arrive in Stawell with plenty of time to relax before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Magdala Motor Lodge, STAWELL
day 2: THURSDAY 1ST APRIL, 2021
STAWELL TO HAHNDORF
This morning we continue our journey crossing the border into South Australia, where we stop for lunch at the Morning Loaf Bakery in Bordertown. You may not know that Bordertown is the hometown of former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke! This afternoon, we continue on the Dukes Highway through many small farming towns before seeing the Murray River near Tailem Bend. We arrive into Hahndorf for our overnight stay.
OVERNIGHT: Manna of Hahndorf, HAHNDORF
This morning we continue our journey crossing the border into South Australia, where we stop for lunch at the Morning Loaf Bakery in Bordertown. You may not know that Bordertown is the hometown of former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke! This afternoon, we continue on the Dukes Highway through many small farming towns before seeing the Murray River near Tailem Bend. We arrive into Hahndorf for our overnight stay.
OVERNIGHT: Manna of Hahndorf, HAHNDORF
DAY 3: FRIDAY 2ND APRIL, 2021
HAHNDORF AND ADELAIDE
Today we will spend time exploring iconic Hahndorf – a touch of Germany in the Adelaide Hills! Our first stop is for a taste and a talk at Beerenberg Strawberry Farm, a fully functioning Australian owned business famous for its preserves and condiments. Beerenberg products can now be found across the world, pop up on major airlines and in hundreds of hotels! Back in Hahndorf, we have a special experience being escorted around this historic township visiting Germanic cottages built in the 1830's and hearing local stories along the way. After some free time to purchase lunch and take a wander along the street, we’re off to enjoy all the fun of a country fair! Held each year, the Meadows Easter Fair offers a variety of treasures, collectables, local produce and crafts alongside displays including alpacas, rescued native animals and a mobile farm nursery. Australian bred roses and other horticultural displays will be featured in the hall and a display of quilts and handicraft will be held on the stage in the main hall. There will be plenty of good country food for afternoon tea! We have a couple of hours here to wander and soak up the South Australian hospitality before reboarding our coach and heading to Adelaide, home for the next three nights.
OVERNIGHT: InterContinental Hotel, ADELAIDE
Today we will spend time exploring iconic Hahndorf – a touch of Germany in the Adelaide Hills! Our first stop is for a taste and a talk at Beerenberg Strawberry Farm, a fully functioning Australian owned business famous for its preserves and condiments. Beerenberg products can now be found across the world, pop up on major airlines and in hundreds of hotels! Back in Hahndorf, we have a special experience being escorted around this historic township visiting Germanic cottages built in the 1830's and hearing local stories along the way. After some free time to purchase lunch and take a wander along the street, we’re off to enjoy all the fun of a country fair! Held each year, the Meadows Easter Fair offers a variety of treasures, collectables, local produce and crafts alongside displays including alpacas, rescued native animals and a mobile farm nursery. Australian bred roses and other horticultural displays will be featured in the hall and a display of quilts and handicraft will be held on the stage in the main hall. There will be plenty of good country food for afternoon tea! We have a couple of hours here to wander and soak up the South Australian hospitality before reboarding our coach and heading to Adelaide, home for the next three nights.
OVERNIGHT: InterContinental Hotel, ADELAIDE
DAY 4: SATURDAY 3RD APRIL, 2021
ADELAIDE
This morning, we take a look at this lovely city and the gardens which surround it – the Parklands or the “Green Belt” as it is known. At MontefIore Hill we can see the spot from where Colonel Light planned a great city of the future in the sweeping valley below including the Adelaide icons St Peters Cathedral and the beautiful newly-renovated Adelaide Oval. Another popular icon we visit will be the Adelaide Central Market – always bustling with market products and atmosphere, and there are plenty of cafes for lunch (own expense). A leisurely afternoon is on order – perhaps a stroll through Rundle Mall or take the tram to Glenelg? Within walking distance of the hotel are the Art Gallery and South Australian Museum. This stretch of North Terrace is the cultural precinct of Adelaide and a fascinating way to spend a few hours. Feeling lucky? The Adelaide Casino’s right next door to the hotel. On the outskirts of the city is the Adelaide Zoo which is home to Wang Wang and Funi, the Southern Hemisphere’s only breeding pair of Giant Pandas. So many choices! We’ll reconvene tonight at dinner to discuss our afternoon’s activities.
OVERNIGHT: InterContinental Hotel, ADELAIDE
This morning, we take a look at this lovely city and the gardens which surround it – the Parklands or the “Green Belt” as it is known. At MontefIore Hill we can see the spot from where Colonel Light planned a great city of the future in the sweeping valley below including the Adelaide icons St Peters Cathedral and the beautiful newly-renovated Adelaide Oval. Another popular icon we visit will be the Adelaide Central Market – always bustling with market products and atmosphere, and there are plenty of cafes for lunch (own expense). A leisurely afternoon is on order – perhaps a stroll through Rundle Mall or take the tram to Glenelg? Within walking distance of the hotel are the Art Gallery and South Australian Museum. This stretch of North Terrace is the cultural precinct of Adelaide and a fascinating way to spend a few hours. Feeling lucky? The Adelaide Casino’s right next door to the hotel. On the outskirts of the city is the Adelaide Zoo which is home to Wang Wang and Funi, the Southern Hemisphere’s only breeding pair of Giant Pandas. So many choices! We’ll reconvene tonight at dinner to discuss our afternoon’s activities.
OVERNIGHT: InterContinental Hotel, ADELAIDE
DAY 5: SUNDAY 4TH APRIL, 2021
THE BAROSSA VALLEY
HAPPY EASTER! Our days excursion to the Barossa Valley Vineyards, just an hour north of Adelaide, commencing with a drive out to the Whispering Wall which is locally known as the “acoustic miracle”. It’s a huge curved retaining wall of the Barossa Reservoir and the acoustics are such that you can speak in a normal voice and people at the other end of the wall can hear you clearly! It is one of those strange effects which has been produced by a delightful accident. Our next stop is Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre. The stunning building features benchmark environmental design, based on principles of sustainability, recycling and energy conservation. Within the Centre, we can sample the wines and learn about the region's history and heritage in the interpretive gallery. Lunch today is at the stately Barossa Chateau grandly set amongst one of Australia’s most important rose gardens featuring an impressive 30,000 roses and 5kms of walkways!
A guided tour of the Chateau features an extensive collection of porcelain from the great houses of Meissen, Sevres, Worchester, Chelsea and Stinton. After lunch, we have time for more wine tasting or there is a great gift shop attached – terrific for a browse. This afternoon, we enjoy the views at the vantage point of Mengler Hill where we get a 360° look at the valley. We now head north through the village of Tanunda before joining the new highway back into Adelaide.
OVERNIGHT: InterContinental Hotel, ADELAIDE
HAPPY EASTER! Our days excursion to the Barossa Valley Vineyards, just an hour north of Adelaide, commencing with a drive out to the Whispering Wall which is locally known as the “acoustic miracle”. It’s a huge curved retaining wall of the Barossa Reservoir and the acoustics are such that you can speak in a normal voice and people at the other end of the wall can hear you clearly! It is one of those strange effects which has been produced by a delightful accident. Our next stop is Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre. The stunning building features benchmark environmental design, based on principles of sustainability, recycling and energy conservation. Within the Centre, we can sample the wines and learn about the region's history and heritage in the interpretive gallery. Lunch today is at the stately Barossa Chateau grandly set amongst one of Australia’s most important rose gardens featuring an impressive 30,000 roses and 5kms of walkways!
A guided tour of the Chateau features an extensive collection of porcelain from the great houses of Meissen, Sevres, Worchester, Chelsea and Stinton. After lunch, we have time for more wine tasting or there is a great gift shop attached – terrific for a browse. This afternoon, we enjoy the views at the vantage point of Mengler Hill where we get a 360° look at the valley. We now head north through the village of Tanunda before joining the new highway back into Adelaide.
OVERNIGHT: InterContinental Hotel, ADELAIDE
DAY 6: MONDAY 5TH APRIL, 2021
ADELAIDE TO MOUNT GAMBIER
We say farewell to Adelaide and retrace our steps to Keith where we leave the Dukes Highway and travel south to Naracoorte. It’s here we enjoy our late lunch. Just a bit further to our south is the delightful village of Penola, established in the 1850’s and has a colourful history, preserved and on display along Petticoat Lane and throughout the Mary MacKillop Penola Centre. Here we see and hear the story of the co-founders of the Institute of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart – initially to provide a Catholic education for poor, isolated and rural children. The Centre brings together other buildings on the site – the School House, the Church, Shrine and Old Convent around a central square and a reflective pool that adds stillness and peace to this special site. Adjacent to the Centre is Petticoat Lane, an intriguing heritage site portraying the pioneer living standards of the 1890’s. The story of Christopher Sharam, his wife and 15 children is detailed at a site just behind the original slab hut cottage. We then make our way to Mount Gambier for our last night together.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Presidential MOUNT GAMBIER
We say farewell to Adelaide and retrace our steps to Keith where we leave the Dukes Highway and travel south to Naracoorte. It’s here we enjoy our late lunch. Just a bit further to our south is the delightful village of Penola, established in the 1850’s and has a colourful history, preserved and on display along Petticoat Lane and throughout the Mary MacKillop Penola Centre. Here we see and hear the story of the co-founders of the Institute of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart – initially to provide a Catholic education for poor, isolated and rural children. The Centre brings together other buildings on the site – the School House, the Church, Shrine and Old Convent around a central square and a reflective pool that adds stillness and peace to this special site. Adjacent to the Centre is Petticoat Lane, an intriguing heritage site portraying the pioneer living standards of the 1890’s. The story of Christopher Sharam, his wife and 15 children is detailed at a site just behind the original slab hut cottage. We then make our way to Mount Gambier for our last night together.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Presidential MOUNT GAMBIER
DAY 7: TUESDAY 6TH APRIL, 2021
MOUNT GAMBIER TO MELBOURNE
It’s been a wonderful trip and it’s time to head home now. We travel through the picturesque areas of Victoria’s Western District via Casterton and Coleraine to Hamilton. Set among rolling hills, Hamilton produces some of the finest merino wool in the world and has adopted the slogan “wool capital of the world”. Heading for home we pass through Mortlake and cross to the Princes Highway with lunch at Camperdown. Camperdown sits on the great volcanic plain of Victoria’s Western District and is surrounded by crater lakes and volcanic cones. As we cross the plain we travel alongside miles of fascinating dry-stone walls, a feature of the countryside built in the 1860s by highly skilled “wallers” from Ireland and Scotland and known as the “stony rises”. We also pass by many crater lakes, some more salty than the sea. We arrive at Geelong mid-afternoon and continue on to Melbourne to complete a wonderful time away. As always our limousines will transfer us home safe and sound!
It’s been a wonderful trip and it’s time to head home now. We travel through the picturesque areas of Victoria’s Western District via Casterton and Coleraine to Hamilton. Set among rolling hills, Hamilton produces some of the finest merino wool in the world and has adopted the slogan “wool capital of the world”. Heading for home we pass through Mortlake and cross to the Princes Highway with lunch at Camperdown. Camperdown sits on the great volcanic plain of Victoria’s Western District and is surrounded by crater lakes and volcanic cones. As we cross the plain we travel alongside miles of fascinating dry-stone walls, a feature of the countryside built in the 1860s by highly skilled “wallers” from Ireland and Scotland and known as the “stony rises”. We also pass by many crater lakes, some more salty than the sea. We arrive at Geelong mid-afternoon and continue on to Melbourne to complete a wonderful time away. As always our limousines will transfer us home safe and sound!
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 from home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
For Victorian passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas. At the end of your tour, you will be safely returned home with memories of a sensational tour.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Touring Coach
Features include comfy reclining seats for a maximum of 36 passengers with plenty of leg room to stretch out.
Arm and foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for passenger use, Road Cam screens which display the road ahead in real time and an onboard rest room. A second door for easier entry and exit,
a hands-free hand sanitizer dispenser onboard and full air suspension for a smooth, quiet ride.
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, most lunches (two lunches at own cost and arrangement) and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
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PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 30 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 31 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 30 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 for your tour.
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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.