7 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
MONDAY 15TH AUGUST TO SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST
For a long time this destination has been overshadowed by its more famous neighbour, Coolangatta. Tweed Heads is one of the state’s most under-rated holiday hot spots. It is a vibrant destination which is now becoming a culinary centre, serving up the region’s famous fresh produce. Take a river cruise, explore a World Heritage Rainforest and delight in a high tea at Palazzo Versace.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Southport, Gold Coast, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Breakfast with the Birds, High Tea at Palazzo Versace Hotel, Skypoint, Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Arts Centre, Byron Bay, Tropical Fruit World, Tamborine Mountain and Gallery Walk, Lamington National Park, O’Reilly’s Property, Australian Outback Spectacular, “Heartland” Show and Carrara Markets.
FLIGHTS
Melbourne to Brisbane
Gold Coast to Melbourne
CRUISE
Tweed Eco River Cruise
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
6 nights in Southport
TOUR COSTS
Twin Share Room First Tour: $5,530 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $3,480 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $3,455 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $3,430 per person
Single Room Supplement: $380 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: mondAY 15th august, 2022
MELBOURNE TO GOLD COAST
Welcome to our 7 day tour to explore Tweeds Tropical Delights. With chauffeured pickup from home, we travel to Melbourne Airport, where we’ll be greeted by an O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours representative who will assist us with check in, and see us onto the plane for our direct flight to Brisbane. Arriving at Brisbane Airport, we will be welcomed by our coach crew who will assist us with our luggage before we board the coach, making our way to Southport on the Gold Coast, Queensland’s holiday playground. We’re here for six nights so unpack and settle in!
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
Welcome to our 7 day tour to explore Tweeds Tropical Delights. With chauffeured pickup from home, we travel to Melbourne Airport, where we’ll be greeted by an O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours representative who will assist us with check in, and see us onto the plane for our direct flight to Brisbane. Arriving at Brisbane Airport, we will be welcomed by our coach crew who will assist us with our luggage before we board the coach, making our way to Southport on the Gold Coast, Queensland’s holiday playground. We’re here for six nights so unpack and settle in!
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
day 2: tuesday 16th august, 2022
GOLD COAST
This morning we enjoy Breakfast with the Birds at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. We immerse ourselves in the sanctuary experience whilst feeding the kangaroos and wild lorikeets, riding the miniature vintage steam train, holding a koala and enjoy the free-flight bird show. Afterwards we head back up the coast to Main Beach to enjoy High Tea at Palazzo Versace Hotel. Set in an exclusive waterfront locale, every aspect of architecture, furnishings and ornamentation reflects an ambiance of pure glamour. Then onto Skypoint, the tallest building on the Gold Coast where we’ll ride one of the fastest elevators in the world to the 77th floor to take in the stunning views from the observation deck.
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
This morning we enjoy Breakfast with the Birds at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. We immerse ourselves in the sanctuary experience whilst feeding the kangaroos and wild lorikeets, riding the miniature vintage steam train, holding a koala and enjoy the free-flight bird show. Afterwards we head back up the coast to Main Beach to enjoy High Tea at Palazzo Versace Hotel. Set in an exclusive waterfront locale, every aspect of architecture, furnishings and ornamentation reflects an ambiance of pure glamour. Then onto Skypoint, the tallest building on the Gold Coast where we’ll ride one of the fastest elevators in the world to the 77th floor to take in the stunning views from the observation deck.
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
DAY 3: wednesday 17th august, 2022
EXPLORING THE TWEED
We’re off to Murwillumbah this morning to visit the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Arts Centre. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and lawns and offering panoramic views of the Tweed River the gallery’s world class collection of portraits represents Australians from all walks of life. The Margaret Olley Arts Centre celebrates the career, life and legacy of its namesake, Margaret Olley – Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life and interiors. We enjoy morning tea at the gallery café before making our way to gorgeous Byron Bay for an enjoyable train journey. The Solar Train is a restored heritage train that operates on energy from the sun. We then meander back up the coast to the hotel with time to relax before dinner. Some may like to take a walk before dinner – the beach is very close!
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
We’re off to Murwillumbah this morning to visit the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Arts Centre. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and lawns and offering panoramic views of the Tweed River the gallery’s world class collection of portraits represents Australians from all walks of life. The Margaret Olley Arts Centre celebrates the career, life and legacy of its namesake, Margaret Olley – Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life and interiors. We enjoy morning tea at the gallery café before making our way to gorgeous Byron Bay for an enjoyable train journey. The Solar Train is a restored heritage train that operates on energy from the sun. We then meander back up the coast to the hotel with time to relax before dinner. Some may like to take a walk before dinner – the beach is very close!
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
DAY 4: thursday 18th august, 2022
MORE OF THE TWEED
This morning, we board Tweed Eco Cruises taking a journey along the Tweed River – where we take in the beauty of the landscape as we cruise through sugar cane fields, tangled mangroves, farmed hills, forested mountains and sub-tropical rainforest. We’ll enjoy historical commentary from our Captain and the amazing bird of prey feeding.
We disembark at Tumbulgum, where we’ll meet our coach and drive across the border to Tropical Fruit World, home to the largest range of tropical and rare fruit in the world. The plantation is situated on the rim of the largest extinct volcano in the Southern Hemisphere and offers breathtaking views of the Tweed Valley and McPherson Ranges. We get to travel on the train through the orchards, and take part in the Miracle of Fruit Show before returning to the hotel later this afternoon.
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
This morning, we board Tweed Eco Cruises taking a journey along the Tweed River – where we take in the beauty of the landscape as we cruise through sugar cane fields, tangled mangroves, farmed hills, forested mountains and sub-tropical rainforest. We’ll enjoy historical commentary from our Captain and the amazing bird of prey feeding.
We disembark at Tumbulgum, where we’ll meet our coach and drive across the border to Tropical Fruit World, home to the largest range of tropical and rare fruit in the world. The plantation is situated on the rim of the largest extinct volcano in the Southern Hemisphere and offers breathtaking views of the Tweed Valley and McPherson Ranges. We get to travel on the train through the orchards, and take part in the Miracle of Fruit Show before returning to the hotel later this afternoon.
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
DAY 5: friday 19th august, 2022
EXPLORING THE HINTERLAND
Today we drive to scenic Tamborine Mountain, which sits on the edge of the escarpment behind the city of the Gold Coast. Enjoy the beautiful views which exist on both sides of the ranges. We will have some free time to wander along Gallery Walk browsing the shops and galleries. We then continue up into the Lamington National Park and visit the famous O’Reilly’s property. The O’Reilly’s have been welcoming people to their mountain home for over 80 years and have introduced 3 generations of Australians to the rainforests, waterfalls and wildlife of the famous Lamington National Park - now nominated for World Heritage listing. We enjoy a light lunch at O’Reilly’s and if you are feeling adventurous, try the Tree Top Walk. It allows you to walk through the canopy to see flowering and fruiting trees and vines, the epiphytic orchids and ferns, and the birds and animals that inhabit the tree tops. This evening we are in for a treat! There is no place on earth like the Australian outback... and no show on earth like the show at the Australian Outback Spectacular – Heartland. Enjoy the story with true Australian characters, Reg and Marge, who are battling a severe five year drought on their farm. Prepare to embark on a vivid, spectacular and emotional ride into the heart of the Australian bush under the iconic red roof. Australia’s favourite dinner and show is more than a night out – it’s an experience steeped in courage, tradition and daring Australian spirit. What a fabulous night!
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
Today we drive to scenic Tamborine Mountain, which sits on the edge of the escarpment behind the city of the Gold Coast. Enjoy the beautiful views which exist on both sides of the ranges. We will have some free time to wander along Gallery Walk browsing the shops and galleries. We then continue up into the Lamington National Park and visit the famous O’Reilly’s property. The O’Reilly’s have been welcoming people to their mountain home for over 80 years and have introduced 3 generations of Australians to the rainforests, waterfalls and wildlife of the famous Lamington National Park - now nominated for World Heritage listing. We enjoy a light lunch at O’Reilly’s and if you are feeling adventurous, try the Tree Top Walk. It allows you to walk through the canopy to see flowering and fruiting trees and vines, the epiphytic orchids and ferns, and the birds and animals that inhabit the tree tops. This evening we are in for a treat! There is no place on earth like the Australian outback... and no show on earth like the show at the Australian Outback Spectacular – Heartland. Enjoy the story with true Australian characters, Reg and Marge, who are battling a severe five year drought on their farm. Prepare to embark on a vivid, spectacular and emotional ride into the heart of the Australian bush under the iconic red roof. Australia’s favourite dinner and show is more than a night out – it’s an experience steeped in courage, tradition and daring Australian spirit. What a fabulous night!
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
DAY 6: saturday 20th august, 2022
CARRARA MARKETS
Carrara Markets is the biggest permanent marketplace in Australia with over 400 market stalls and today we’re going to spend some time to explore – it’s a treasure trove of the curious and unusual and a bargain hunters’ stamping ground! This afternoon is totally free for some personal sightseeing, a stroll along the beach or maybe a catch up with some friends.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
Carrara Markets is the biggest permanent marketplace in Australia with over 400 market stalls and today we’re going to spend some time to explore – it’s a treasure trove of the curious and unusual and a bargain hunters’ stamping ground! This afternoon is totally free for some personal sightseeing, a stroll along the beach or maybe a catch up with some friends.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Mantra at Sharks, SOUTHPORT
DAY 7: SUNDAY 21st august, 2022
GOLD COAST TO MELBOURNE
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport for our return flight to Melbourne. As always, our chauffeurs will be waiting to take us safely home to complete a sensational holiday.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport for our return flight to Melbourne. As always, our chauffeurs will be waiting to take us safely home to complete a sensational holiday.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / 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.
Flights
Economy flights from Melbourne to Brisbane and Gold Coast to Melbourne included.
Luxury Touring Coaches
Our full size 3 axle luxury coaches have only 32-36 passenger seats allowing you even more personal space and huge 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.
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
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.
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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.