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From $1100pp 7 Days Magical Mackay & Whitsunday WondersEnquire NowCoach & Rail Tour from Brisbane to BrisbaneFitness: Moderate Reef Marina - Platypus Safari - Long Island - Daydream Island 
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
 Day 1 - FridayBusiness Class Tilt Train Brisbane to Mackay. Day 2 - SaturdayOn arrival you will be greeted by your host Col Adamson who will take you to breakfast at Sea Eagles Resort at Salonika Beach, followed with a visit to Hay Point Coal Port, the largest bulk loading port in the world. We continue on to The Mill for some souvenir shopping before taking in the Mackay City Heritage Tour, driving past one of the largest collections of Art Deco buildings in Queensland, including stops at the Botanic Gardens, lunch at the Lighthouse restaurant over looking the Reef Marina & a guided tour of the Pine Islet Lighthouse and the Mackay Harbour Marina complex. Check-in to White Lace for a 2 night stay. (B, L, D) Day 3 - SundayBreakfast before we depart for the Platypus & Rainforest Eco Safari to Eungella National Park. Travelling through the picturesque Pioneer Valley, with thousands of hectares of sugar cane, it is the largest sugar growing area in Australia. We continue onto Finch Hatton Gorge for Billy tea & damper at our private bush camp "Finch Hatton Hilton"! Next we travel to Broken River for a casual informative walk through the rainforest in Eungella NP, home to the timid platypus, and a chance to see it in its natural habitat. Enjoy a BBQ lunch alongside a mountain stream before heading back to Mackay via Melba House (once home of one of Australia's famous opera singers Dame Nelly Melba). We then travel to an Eco Wetland Cane Farm to try and spot more Platypus and get up close and cuddle an Alpaca. Return to The White Lace. (B, MT, L, D) Day 4 - MondayAfter breakfast we depart for a day tour to Cape Hillsborough National Park & Hibiscus Coast. Our first stop for today is at the Farleigh Sugar Mill for a full tour of a working sugar mill. We then discover the quaint fishing village of Seaforth and hear about the Newry Island story before visiting Ball Bay & Haliday Bay. Enjoy lunch at the Old Railway Station Tea Rooms, with its beautiful landscaped gardens. We then take the Mangrove Board walk with Aboriginal Bush Tucker and experience how the Juipera people lived in this area. Next we travel to Cape Hillsborough, the famous beach normally alive with kangaroos on the beach. We journey onto our accommodation in Airlie Beach for the next two nights staying at the Colonial Palms. (B, MT, L, D) Day 5 - TuesdayEnjoy breakfast before departing on our 2 Island Discovery Cruise visiting Long Island and Daydream Island. A 'Cruise Whitsundays' experienced guide will accompany us on each of the Islands, dedicated solely to our group. Enjoy scenic walks amongst tropical rainforests, bird and fish feeding or find a deck chair and relax. Enjoy the 'Living Reef' Coral Lagoon on Daydream and marvel at the abundant bird life and friendly wildlife. Time to do a spot of shopping before indulging in a sumptuous a la carte lunch at Mermaids Restaurant, where diners can enjoy their meal at their leisure and not feel rushed whist viewing the magnificent Whitsunday's. Return to Abel Point Marina and transfer back to the Colonial Palms. (B, L, D) Day 6 - WednesdayEnjoy breakfast and some retail therapy in Airlie Beach. We then join the coach and travel to Bowen for tour of the Murals that have made this town famous. We continue on to Flagstaff Hill which offers 360 degree views, before we arrive at the Grandview Hotel for a leisurely lunch. Departing Bowen for Mackay with a stop at The Leap's historic Hotel to hear the stories on how this town and hotel got its name. We also visit 'That Sapphire Place' to see Peter cutting and polishing Sapphires. We continue to to South Leagues Club for dinner before being transferred to Mackay Railway Station to join the Business Class Tilt Train. (B, L, D) Day 7 - ThursdayTilt Train returns into Roma St Station B = Hot Breakfast Photo GalleryLong Island, Whitsundays Tilt Train Tour MapGOOGLE MAP HERE PLEASE Prices and Dates
Terms and ConditionsTOUR CONDITIONS; Fun over 50 arrange tours on the conditions that they are not liable for any damage, injury or loss which may occur due to accident, delay, irregularity or defect of any vehicle, vessel or accommodation. TOUR ITINERARY; Is a guide only and although Fun over 50 will make every reasonable effort to adhere to the program, we reserve the right LUGGAGE; Should not exceed one medium suitcase per person not exceeding 20kg. We also recommend a day bag for use aboard the coach. DEPOSITS; Applicable deposits per person are required to secure booking and are non-refundable. FULL PAYMENT to confirm price and booking is required 60 Days Prior to Departure CANCELLATION conditions apply to Land Content and Rail Fares (pensioner admin fees are non-refundable once ticketed) as below. |
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Tour Operator: Fun Over Fifty 7 Days Magical Mackay & Whitsunday WondersTour Code: FO50-Mackay Tour Categories: Coastal Queensland Coach Tours | Tilt Train |  Send to friend |
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