7 Days Parkes Elvis™ Festival 2027

itinerary

DAY 1. Brisbane to Goondiwindi (MT,L,D)

Departing Brisbane Coach Terminal aboard our luxury ‘Diamond Class’ coach, we 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)

Travelling via Moree, we break in Narrabri then ascend Mount Woorut in the Warrumbungle National Park. Here we take a guided tour of Siding Spring Observatory, Australia’s premier optical and infrared observatory before continuing on to Coonabarabran. 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 50 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 townships of Dunedoo 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: Rydges, Armidale

DAY 7. Armidale to Brisbane (B,L)

Leaving Armidale we visit the Glen Innes Standing Stones before arriving at 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	Sole Use	Departs 2027
$3550	$4399	5 Jan

EARLY BIRD DEAL! SAVE $300 PER COUPLE $150 SINGLE – BOOK BY 30 JUN 2026
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

Journey in comfort aboard our luxury ‘Diamond Class’ coach
Fully escorted tour with experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays Tour Host & 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 and lunch at Ballandean Estate Wines
17 delicious meals included on your journey
‘Diamond Class’ beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine and soft drink)