itinerary
DAY 1. Brisbane to Goondiwindi (MT,L,D)
We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset coach emissions. Enjoy morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay before travelling through quaint country towns to Goondiwindi for lunch and a locally guided town and cotton farm tour. 1 Night Stay: Best Western Ascot Lodge Motor Inn, Goondiwindi
DAY 2. Goondiwindi to Coonabarabran (B,L,D)
Today we travel via Moree to break in Narrabri. Our coach then climbs Mount Woorut in the Warrumbungle National Park to arrive at Siding Spring Observatory, then continuing on to Coonabarabran for the night. 1 Night Stay: Acacia Motor Lodge, Coonabarabran
DAY 3. Orange (B,L,D)
This morning takes us to Taronga Western Plains Zoo for a guided coach tour of the open range exhibits to see rare and endangered animals including giraffes, rhinos, elephants and big cats. After lunch, we head to Orange to check-in to our accommodation. 3 Night Stay: The Oriana, Orange
DAY 4/5. Parkes Elvis™ Festival (B,D)
Join us at the Parkes Elvis™ Festival! The highlight on Saturday is the Ultimate Elvis Tribute show, featuring a sensational International Elvis Tribute Artist. Other highlights include more than fifty artists performing on the main stage, the Adam Harvey Elvis Country Show, the crowning of Miss Priscilla and the Elvis Gospel Service. Soak up the atmosphere listening to buskers along Festival Boulevard, watch an Australian rock ‘n’ roll icon be honoured on the Elvis Wall of Fame, admire heritage cars or enjoy a rock ‘n’ roll dance. With more than 70% of events free to attend, you will be spoilt for choice. *Lunch is at your own expense on Saturday/Sunday. *Elvis Festival program is subject to change, and some events are at own expense.
DAY 6. Orange to Armidale (B,L,D)
Leaving Orange we travel on through the quaint townships of Coolah and Werris Creek to Tamworth. After a short break at the Big Golden Guitar we continue on to finish our day in Armidale. 1 Night Stay: Cotswold Gardens, Armidale
DAY 7. Armidale to Brisbane (B,L)
Leaving Armidale we travel north through Glen Innes and cross the border to Ballandean Estate Wines for a guided tasting experience and lunch. After lunch, we descend the Cunningham Range and arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
B = Full Breakfast M T = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner
dates & pricing
Twinshare Family Suite | Double Share | Sole Use | Departs 2026 |
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$3395 | $3350 | $4199 | 7 Jan |
- EARLY BIRD DEAL! SAVE $100 PER COUPLE $50 SINGLE – BOOK BY 30 JUN 2025
- Family Suite offers extra beds for twin share as double share only has a queen bed and a sofa couch.
- Non-refundable deposit required to secure booking $600pp
- N.B. Full payment is required 65 days prior to departure.
- N.B. This package is subject to an additional levy for coach/air/rail component that may be imposed and is out of Fun Over Fifty’s control.
- FITNESS LEVEL – A RATING OF 2 (MODERATE) Passengers must be able to:-
• Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
• Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
• Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
• Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
• Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
• Manage your own luggage
Highlights & inclusions
- Travel Carbon Neutral on our 100% offset opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach
- Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
- Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay
- 1 night Goondiwindi; Guided town & cotton tour
- Siding Spring Observatory
- 1 night Coonabarabran
- Taronga Western Plains Zoo tour
- 3 nights Orange spending 2 days at the Parkes Elvis™ Festival
- Tickets to the Feature Artist Show
- Elvis Gospel Service
- Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth
- 1 night Armidale; Glen Innes Standing Stones
- Wine tasting & lunch at Ballandean Estate Wines
- 17 meals
- ‘Diamond Class’ beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine & soft drink).
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