7 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
FRIDAY 15TH JULY TO THURSDAY 21ST JULY
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
Sunshine Coast, Eumundi Markets, Noosa Junction, Australia Zoo, The Blackall Range, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve with views of the Glasshouse Mountains, Montville, Hastings Street, Dulong Lookout, Gympie and Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre.
FLIGHTS
Melbourne to Brisbane
Brisbane to Melbourne
CRUISE
Noosa River and Canal Cruise
TRAIN
The Mary Valley Rattler Picnic Train
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
6 nights in Noosa Heads
TOUR COSTS
Twin Share Room First Tour: $4,045 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $3,995 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $3,970 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $3,945 per person
Single Room Supplement: $710 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 15th july, 2022
MELBOURNE TO NOOSA
Welcome to our special 7 day winter getaway tour to Noosa Heads on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. With personal pickup from home, our chauffeurs will take us to Melbourne Airport for our 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.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
Welcome to our special 7 day winter getaway tour to Noosa Heads on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. With personal pickup from home, our chauffeurs will take us to Melbourne Airport for our 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.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
day 2: saturday 16th july, 2022
EUMUNDI MARKETS
We’re lucky enough to be here on a Saturday so, after breakfast, we’ll head off to the famous Eumundi Markets where very high quality, original products are 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. The afternoon will be at leisure to enjoy the facilities at the resort or take advantage of the Resort shuttle bus into Noosa Junction or Hastings Street.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
We’re lucky enough to be here on a Saturday so, after breakfast, we’ll head off to the famous Eumundi Markets where very high quality, original products are 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. The afternoon will be at leisure to enjoy the facilities at the resort or take advantage of the Resort shuttle bus into Noosa Junction or Hastings Street.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
DAY 3: sunday 17th july, 2022
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 morning feed, we learn about the Galapagos Land Tortoises as they munch through their breakfast, and we can visit the elephants before taking our seats in the “Crocoseum”. 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.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
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 morning feed, we learn about the Galapagos Land Tortoises as they munch through their breakfast, and we can visit the elephants before taking our seats in the “Crocoseum”. 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.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
DAY 4: monday 18th july, 2022
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, followed by lunch in the Mountain View Cafe - don’t forget to bring the camera! From here 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 tranquility 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, followed by lunch in the Mountain View Cafe - don’t forget to bring the camera! From here 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 tranquility 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: tuesday 19th july, 2022
EXPLORING NOOSA
We have a very relaxing day today, starting with a leisurely breakfast. Late morning, we join Noosa River and 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 further 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 and 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 further look around
OVERNIGHT: RACV Noosa Resort, NOOSA HEADS
DAY 6: wednesday 20th july, 2022
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 enjoy tea and coffee at the Historic Gympie Station before the highlight of our day commences…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 learn 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 enjoy tea and coffee at the Historic Gympie Station before the highlight of our day commences…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 learn 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: thursday 21st july, 2022
NOOSA TO MELBOURNE
What a great break away! After breakfast we are transferred to Brisbane Airport for our return flight to Melbourne. As always, our chauffeurs will be waiting to take us safely home to complete a sensational 7 day holiday.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
What a great break away! After breakfast we are transferred to Brisbane Airport for our return flight to Melbourne. As always, our chauffeurs will be waiting to take us safely home to complete a sensational 7 day holiday.
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, 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.
Return Flights
Economy flights departing from and returning 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. 4 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.