8 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
FRIDAY 10TH JUNE TO FRIDAY 17TH JUNE
Flying into the Gold Coast, this northern exposure tour will be just what you need in the midst of a Melbourne Winter. Hold your breath as you enjoy spectacular views from SkyPoint Observation Deck, explore Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and some face to face animal encounters. Then relax, unwind and connect with nature at the amazing O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Enjoy the warm hospitality that 95 years of welcoming travellers brings. Sundowners drinks, the spectacular Tree Top Walk, Birds of Prey Show and some down time to relax and re-charge.
TOUR MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
SkyPoint Observation Deck, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Surfers Paradise, Lamington National Park, O’Reilly’s Cananga Valley Vineyard, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Birds of Prey Show, Python Rock, Tree Top Walk, Tamborine Skywalk and Buderim Ginger Factory.
FLIGHTS
Melbourne to Gold Coast
Maroochydore to Melbourne
CRUISE
Surfers Paradise River Cruise
Mooloolaba Seafood Cruise
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights in O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
2 nights in Surfers Paradise and Noosa
TOUR COSTS
Twin Share Room First Tour: $4,875 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $4,825 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $4,800 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $4,775 per person
Single Room Supplement: $775 per person
Deposit: $500 per person
As a thank you for travelling with O'Shannessy's Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
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).
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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ITINERARY
DAY 1: friday 10th june, 2022
MELBOURNE TO GOLD COAST
With personal pick up from home, our chauffeurs will take us to Melbourne Airport to join our direct flight to the Gold Coast. We are met by our O’Shannessy’s coach crew, with our first stop to Australia’s Tallest Building - SkyPoint Observation Deck. It is 270 metres above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Gold Coast, located on top of the Q1 building. After checking into our motel in the heart of Surfers Paradise for the next 2 nights, we have some time to relax or take a stroll around the area before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Hilton Hotel, SURFERS PARADISE
With personal pick up from home, our chauffeurs will take us to Melbourne Airport to join our direct flight to the Gold Coast. We are met by our O’Shannessy’s coach crew, with our first stop to Australia’s Tallest Building - SkyPoint Observation Deck. It is 270 metres above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Gold Coast, located on top of the Q1 building. After checking into our motel in the heart of Surfers Paradise for the next 2 nights, we have some time to relax or take a stroll around the area before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Hilton Hotel, SURFERS PARADISE
day 2: saturday 11th june, 2022
CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK SPECTACULAR
This morning we visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where we immerse ourselves in the wonder and natural beauty of 27 hectares of the Currumbin rainforest, wandering through open animal enclosures, feeding kangaroos and cuddling koalas along the way. After a great morning, we return to the centre of Surfers Paradise to take photos of the world famous Surfers Paradise beach, and enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore. Tonight we are off to the amazing Australian Outback Spectacular dinner show. Filled with outback music, drama and Australian outback, bringing it to life with spectacular audio and visual effects never before seen in a live show.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Hilton Hotel, SURFERS PARADISE
This morning we visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where we immerse ourselves in the wonder and natural beauty of 27 hectares of the Currumbin rainforest, wandering through open animal enclosures, feeding kangaroos and cuddling koalas along the way. After a great morning, we return to the centre of Surfers Paradise to take photos of the world famous Surfers Paradise beach, and enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore. Tonight we are off to the amazing Australian Outback Spectacular dinner show. Filled with outback music, drama and Australian outback, bringing it to life with spectacular audio and visual effects never before seen in a live show.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Hilton Hotel, SURFERS PARADISE
DAY 3: sunday 12th june, 2022
WINERY AND O’REILLY’S RAINFOREST RETREAT
We enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of the motel to enjoy a scenic morning tea river cruise around the beautiful Surfers Paradise waterways, canals and the Gold Coast Broadwater. We can see million dollar homes of the rich and famous, luxury yachts, sailing boats, helicopters, wildlife which may include dolphins, sea eagles and much more. From here we make our way west to the Lamington National Park. Our lunch stop today is at the O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards where we enjoy some local wine and lunch. We can spend some time enjoying the Alpaca Farm and gift shop, before we depart to our 3 day adventure up the range to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Upon arrival we have a Managers welcome and afternoon tea. Later we enjoy a Sunset Experience at a nearby remote location including beer and wine, then back for dinner at the retreat.
OVERNIGHT: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, CANUNGRA
We enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of the motel to enjoy a scenic morning tea river cruise around the beautiful Surfers Paradise waterways, canals and the Gold Coast Broadwater. We can see million dollar homes of the rich and famous, luxury yachts, sailing boats, helicopters, wildlife which may include dolphins, sea eagles and much more. From here we make our way west to the Lamington National Park. Our lunch stop today is at the O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards where we enjoy some local wine and lunch. We can spend some time enjoying the Alpaca Farm and gift shop, before we depart to our 3 day adventure up the range to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Upon arrival we have a Managers welcome and afternoon tea. Later we enjoy a Sunset Experience at a nearby remote location including beer and wine, then back for dinner at the retreat.
OVERNIGHT: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, CANUNGRA
DAY 4: monday 13th june, 2022
O’REILLY’S RAINFOREST RETREAT
We enjoy three wonderful days at the O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, where we enjoy all sorts of activities that have been organised for our group. For the early risers, there’s time to take a morning bird walk before breakfast. The morning will be filled with a history tour in a 4WD and enjoy Billy Tea and Damper. After lunch we will watch the Birds of Prey show and also take a guided walk to Python Rock with views of Moran Falls. After afternoon tea, we’ll see a presentation of the Stinson Rescue, then on to dinner. Afterwards, if you’re still up for more activity, there is a Glow Worm tour before retiring to bed.
OVERNIGHT: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, CANUNGRA
We enjoy three wonderful days at the O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, where we enjoy all sorts of activities that have been organised for our group. For the early risers, there’s time to take a morning bird walk before breakfast. The morning will be filled with a history tour in a 4WD and enjoy Billy Tea and Damper. After lunch we will watch the Birds of Prey show and also take a guided walk to Python Rock with views of Moran Falls. After afternoon tea, we’ll see a presentation of the Stinson Rescue, then on to dinner. Afterwards, if you’re still up for more activity, there is a Glow Worm tour before retiring to bed.
OVERNIGHT: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, CANUNGRA
DAY 5: tuesday 14th june, 2022
O’REILLY’S RAINFOREST RETREAT
Another opportunity to do the early morning bird walk before breakfast, then another 4WD Tour to either Luke’s Bluff or Duck Creek lookouts. Enjoy a guided Tree Top Walk, a spectacular elevated walkway through the beautiful middle and upper canopies of the rainforest. It descends gradually to the lower canopy and Botanic Garden. We will have some time to relax before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, CANUNGRA
Another opportunity to do the early morning bird walk before breakfast, then another 4WD Tour to either Luke’s Bluff or Duck Creek lookouts. Enjoy a guided Tree Top Walk, a spectacular elevated walkway through the beautiful middle and upper canopies of the rainforest. It descends gradually to the lower canopy and Botanic Garden. We will have some time to relax before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, CANUNGRA
DAY 6: wednesday 15th june, 2022
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN TO NOOSA
Another opportunity to do the early morning bird walk before breakfast, then it’s time to pack our bags for the next stopover. Before leaving the area, we divert off through Mount Tamborine, to enjoy some shopping time at the well known Gallery Walk with over 70 speciality shops in one block! This afternoon, we make our way to the Sunshine Coast for our next 2 night stopover at the beautiful RACV Noosa Resort.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: RACV Resort, NOOSA
Another opportunity to do the early morning bird walk before breakfast, then it’s time to pack our bags for the next stopover. Before leaving the area, we divert off through Mount Tamborine, to enjoy some shopping time at the well known Gallery Walk with over 70 speciality shops in one block! This afternoon, we make our way to the Sunshine Coast for our next 2 night stopover at the beautiful RACV Noosa Resort.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: RACV Resort, NOOSA
DAY 7: thursday 16th june, 2022
GINGER FACTORY, MOOLOOLABA RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, we take a guided tour around the Buderim Ginger Factory. See how ginger is grown, harvested and turned into a delicious range of ginger products. We finish the tour with a tasting and discover why they produce the world’s finest ginger! We take a lunch cruise on the beautiful Noosa River, enjoying the sights of spectacular waterfront homes and wonderful scenery along its shores. Before returning to the Resort, some may like to stroll down Hastings Street, the heart of Noosa Head.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Resort, NOOSA
After breakfast, we take a guided tour around the Buderim Ginger Factory. See how ginger is grown, harvested and turned into a delicious range of ginger products. We finish the tour with a tasting and discover why they produce the world’s finest ginger! We take a lunch cruise on the beautiful Noosa River, enjoying the sights of spectacular waterfront homes and wonderful scenery along its shores. Before returning to the Resort, some may like to stroll down Hastings Street, the heart of Noosa Head.
OVERNIGHT: RACV Resort, NOOSA
DAY 8: friday 17th june, 2022
SUNSHINE COAST TO MELBOURNE
After breakfast, we pack our bags and head off to the airport for our direct flight back to Melbourne with memories of a wonderful time away. As always, our chauffeurs will be waiting to take us safely home.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
After breakfast, we pack our bags and head off to the airport for our direct flight back to Melbourne with memories of a wonderful time away. As always, our chauffeurs will be waiting to take us safely home.
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 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.
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, restroom, climate control air conditioning and Road Cam monitors which display the road ahead in real time. Each coach has a second door for easier entry and exit and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers at each entry to help keep everyone safe. Our 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.
Return Flights
Economy flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast to Melbourne included.
Tour Directors
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
All full cooked breakfasts, morning teas and lunches most days, and two course restaurant dinners daily. 3 lunches at your own expense as per itinerary.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
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.
Deposit is fully refundable until 61 days prior to departure date.
Balance due on invoice approximately 60 days prior to departure.
Cancellation 60 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.
If a tour is cancelled for any reason by O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours before the departure date, all passengers will be offered the option of transferring to another tour of their choice, hold the funds in trust for a future tour or a full refund. There is no time limit as to when this must be used. If a lockdown is implemented while a tour is in progress, our first priority is the safety and wellbeing of our passengers and ensuring that we get each and every one of them home safely, and therefore we treat every situation individually. Travel insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommend our passengers take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable provider at the time the balance of the tour is paid. Our office can provide contact information for companies we know are now providing travel insurance. It is a condition of travel that all passengers must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 unless medically exempt, and confirmation must be provided to our office upon payment of your invoice/booking.