itinerary
DAY 1. Brisbane to Goondiwindi (MT,L,D)
Board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach at Brisbane Coach Terminal, and travel responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We enjoy morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay before travelling through quaint country towns finishing our day at Goondiwindi. Here we enjoy lunch followed by a locally guided town and cotton farm tour. 1 Night Stay: Best Western Ascot Lodge, Goondiwindi
DAY 2. Goondiwindi to Coonabarabran (B,L,D)
Today we travel via Moree to break in Narrabri. We then climb Mount Woorat in the Warrumbungle National Park to arrive at Siding Spring Observatory, Australia’s premier optical and infrared observatory. We take a tour of the site then continue on to Coonabarabran for the night. 1 Night Stay: Acacia Motor Lodge, Coonabarabran
DAY 3. Orange (B,L,D)
This morning takes us to Wellington Caves for a 1-hour guided tour of the Cathedral Cave, famous for its huge stalagmite known as Altar Rock which stands at a height of 15 metres. After lunch, it’s a leisurely drive to Orange to check-in to our accommodation. 3 Night Stay: Central Caleula Motor Lodge, 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, Spring Ridge 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 Stanthorpe for lunch paired with wines at Heritage Estate Winery. After lunch, we descend the Cunningham Range returning to Brisbane Coach Terminal.
B = Full Breakfast M T = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner
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