7 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
17TH JULY TO 23RD JULY 2021
Summer may be over, but you can always chase the sun to Noosa! If you're not up for a jump in the ocean don't despair, there are still plenty of sunny skies and gorgeous weather for you to get out and about. Explore the stylish restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques on Hastings Street. Noosa's National Park is teeming with wildlife, its forested edges scalloped with perfect beaches. It's your ideal winter escape destination.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Australia Zoo, The Blackall Range, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Glasshouse Mountains, Maleny Cheese, Dulong Lookout, Sealife Sunshine Coast Aquarium, Eumundi Markets, The Mary Valley Rattler Picnic Train and The Gympie Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre
CRUISES
Noosa River and Canal Luncheon Cruise
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
6 nights in Noosa
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: |
$TBA per person $TBA per person $TBA per person $TBA per person $TBA 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: SATURDAY 17TH JULY, 2021
HEADING TO NOOSA
Welcome to our special 7 day Winter Escape tour to Noosa Heads on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. After we have completed our special home pickup service we head to Melbourne Airport for our non-stop flight to Brisbane where our O’Shannessy’s Touring Coach will be waiting for us. We head north to the Sunshine Coast. On arrival at the RACV Noosa Resort we will be welcomed and shown to our accommodation. Tonight there will be a welcome dinner in the restaurant.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
Welcome to our special 7 day Winter Escape tour to Noosa Heads on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. After we have completed our special home pickup service we head to Melbourne Airport for our non-stop flight to Brisbane where our O’Shannessy’s Touring Coach will be waiting for us. We head north to the Sunshine Coast. On arrival at the RACV Noosa Resort we will be welcomed and shown to our accommodation. Tonight there will be a welcome dinner in the restaurant.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
day 2: SUNDAY 18TH JULY, 2021
EXPLORING NOOSA
We have a very relaxing day today, starting with a leisurely breakfast. Late morning we join Noosa River & Canal Cruises for a luncheon cruise. Over lunch, we’ll enjoy beautiful views of the river, its wildlife and nature reserves as well as the magnificent waterfront homes along the Noosa canals. After our cruise, we have the remainder of the afternoon free. The Resort shuttle bus will be operating regularly into Noosa Junction and Hastings Street for anyone who wants to have a look around.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
We have a very relaxing day today, starting with a leisurely breakfast. Late morning we join Noosa River & Canal Cruises for a luncheon cruise. Over lunch, we’ll enjoy beautiful views of the river, its wildlife and nature reserves as well as the magnificent waterfront homes along the Noosa canals. After our cruise, we have the remainder of the afternoon free. The Resort shuttle bus will be operating regularly into Noosa Junction and Hastings Street for anyone who wants to have a look around.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
DAY 3: MONDAY 19TH JULY, 2021
AUSTRALIA ZOO
No holiday to this area would be complete without a visit to the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo. Millions of dollars have been invested in the park so it’s an ever changing and growing attraction. We’ll arrive early enough to take a stroll - see the cheeky otters and their cute antics at their 10 o’clock feeding, learn about the Galapagos Land Tortoises as they munch through their breakfast, hand feed the elephants before taking our seats in the “Crocoseum”. Are you ready for some serious wildlife action? The Zoo’s keepers and their amazing animals will take us on a slithering, swooping, jaw-snapping adventure of epic proportions! There are many other scheduled demonstrations during the day and even the chance to be photographed with a giant python. A people mover is available to access the various parts of the park. After a great day here, we’ll drive back to the resort for some free time before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
No holiday to this area would be complete without a visit to the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo. Millions of dollars have been invested in the park so it’s an ever changing and growing attraction. We’ll arrive early enough to take a stroll - see the cheeky otters and their cute antics at their 10 o’clock feeding, learn about the Galapagos Land Tortoises as they munch through their breakfast, hand feed the elephants before taking our seats in the “Crocoseum”. Are you ready for some serious wildlife action? The Zoo’s keepers and their amazing animals will take us on a slithering, swooping, jaw-snapping adventure of epic proportions! There are many other scheduled demonstrations during the day and even the chance to be photographed with a giant python. A people mover is available to access the various parts of the park. After a great day here, we’ll drive back to the resort for some free time before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
DAY 4: TUESDAY 20TH JULY, 2021
THE BLACKALL RANGE
We have a fabulous day in store today as we travel up to The Blackall Range. Our first stop for the day is a guided tour of the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve on the southern edge of the Blackall Range, overlooking the unique formations of the spectacular Glasshouse Mountains - don’t forget to bring the camera! From here we head to Maleny Cheese for a tasting followed by lunch and then we make our way north along the range taking in the beautiful vistas along the way to Montville. Step back in time and enjoy the tranquillity of village life in a streetscape unique to any other tourist centre in Australia. We will have free time here to browse the many arts and crafts shops – our coach will drop us at the top of the village and we can walk downhill! At the northern end of the Range, we stop at Dulong Lookout for the last of the breathtaking views out to the coastline. After a great day’s sightseeing we return to the resort
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
We have a fabulous day in store today as we travel up to The Blackall Range. Our first stop for the day is a guided tour of the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve on the southern edge of the Blackall Range, overlooking the unique formations of the spectacular Glasshouse Mountains - don’t forget to bring the camera! From here we head to Maleny Cheese for a tasting followed by lunch and then we make our way north along the range taking in the beautiful vistas along the way to Montville. Step back in time and enjoy the tranquillity of village life in a streetscape unique to any other tourist centre in Australia. We will have free time here to browse the many arts and crafts shops – our coach will drop us at the top of the village and we can walk downhill! At the northern end of the Range, we stop at Dulong Lookout for the last of the breathtaking views out to the coastline. After a great day’s sightseeing we return to the resort
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
DAY 5: WEDNESDAY 21st JULY, 2021
THE EUMUNDI MARKETS
We’re lucky enough to be here on a Wednesday so, after breakfast, we’ll head off to the famous Eumundi Markets. The twice weekly street markets held in the small village of Eumundi are as popular with the locals as they are with visitors to the Sunshine Coast. 300 stalls of various handcrafts and produce are controlled by a strict market policy – you can sell your goods if you “can make it, bake it, sew it or grow it”. As a result a very high quality of original product is on offer. We will spend the morning at the markets and have some free time to explore the village before we make our way through Tewantin and Noosaville to the coast. We drive south on the coastal road through Coolum to Mooloolaba where we visit Sealife Sunshine Coast Aquarium, This multi-award winning attraction gives us the unique opportunity to walk amongst thousands of marine and freshwater animals including, Asian small-clawed otters, a family of seals, sawfish and tropical reef fish – all without getting our feet wet!! We’ll also have a light lunch here.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
We’re lucky enough to be here on a Wednesday so, after breakfast, we’ll head off to the famous Eumundi Markets. The twice weekly street markets held in the small village of Eumundi are as popular with the locals as they are with visitors to the Sunshine Coast. 300 stalls of various handcrafts and produce are controlled by a strict market policy – you can sell your goods if you “can make it, bake it, sew it or grow it”. As a result a very high quality of original product is on offer. We will spend the morning at the markets and have some free time to explore the village before we make our way through Tewantin and Noosaville to the coast. We drive south on the coastal road through Coolum to Mooloolaba where we visit Sealife Sunshine Coast Aquarium, This multi-award winning attraction gives us the unique opportunity to walk amongst thousands of marine and freshwater animals including, Asian small-clawed otters, a family of seals, sawfish and tropical reef fish – all without getting our feet wet!! We’ll also have a light lunch here.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
DAY 6: THURSDAY 22nd JULY, 2021
GYMPIE AND THE MARY VALLEY RATTLER
Our touring takes us north of Noosa to Gympie this morning. Located on the Mary River this is the place where Queensland’s first gold rush saved the State from near bankruptcy. Today Gympie is a major heritage town, home to around 19,000 people many of whom are involved with the gold mining, tourism, agricultural and timber industries. On arrival, we will collect a local expert who will tell us about the historical precinct. Then the highlight of the day…it’s “All abooooard!” The Mary Valley Rattler Picnic Train! We’re off on a three hour journey through the stunning Mary Valley from the historic Gympie Station on the vintage RM76 railmotor with time to enjoy a delicious picnic hamper at the heritage Amamoor Station. On our return to Gympie, we visit the Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre. A Timber and forestry museum, The Woodworks offers a glimpse into the days of the wood men and timber getters. We’ll see a showcase of tools and equipment used by our timber pioneers, hear the live talks and demonstrations about the early timber era and blacksmithing and earn about the different wood in the area and how it was used. After our visit and of course time to browse in the shop, we start on our return drive to Noosa.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
Our touring takes us north of Noosa to Gympie this morning. Located on the Mary River this is the place where Queensland’s first gold rush saved the State from near bankruptcy. Today Gympie is a major heritage town, home to around 19,000 people many of whom are involved with the gold mining, tourism, agricultural and timber industries. On arrival, we will collect a local expert who will tell us about the historical precinct. Then the highlight of the day…it’s “All abooooard!” The Mary Valley Rattler Picnic Train! We’re off on a three hour journey through the stunning Mary Valley from the historic Gympie Station on the vintage RM76 railmotor with time to enjoy a delicious picnic hamper at the heritage Amamoor Station. On our return to Gympie, we visit the Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre. A Timber and forestry museum, The Woodworks offers a glimpse into the days of the wood men and timber getters. We’ll see a showcase of tools and equipment used by our timber pioneers, hear the live talks and demonstrations about the early timber era and blacksmithing and earn about the different wood in the area and how it was used. After our visit and of course time to browse in the shop, we start on our return drive to Noosa.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
DAY 7: FRIDAY 23rd JULY, 2021
HEADING HOME
What a great break away! After breakfast we finalise our check out and transfer by coach back to Brisbane Airport for the return, non-stop flight to Melbourne. As always, our chauffeurs will be on hand to transfer us home to complete a sensational 7 day holiday.
What a great break away! After breakfast we finalise our check out and transfer by coach back to Brisbane Airport for the return, non-stop flight to Melbourne. As always, our chauffeurs will be on hand to transfer us home to complete a sensational 7 day holiday.
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 and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
“... Noosa is the jewel in the crown of the Sunshine Coast, sparkling with iridescent waters and stretches of white sandy beaches. Enveloped in surf culture and decked in a beach-infused urban lifestyle, the town and region surrounding it are immersed in the scenes of rainforests....”
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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 for your tour.