Parkes will come alive to celebrate Elvis Presley and all things Rock ‘n’ Roll and our 32nd year. There’ll be hundreds of Elvis, Jailhouse Rock and Rock ‘n’ Roll themed events across five fabulous, fun-filled days.
9 January 2025 - Gold Class
17 Meals Included 1 Eco Experiences 3 Cultural & Heritage Experience
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We also have a 'Diamond Class' departure available for this tour departing on 8 January 2025. Please contact the office for more information and a tour flyer regarding this departure.
Deposit of $600pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 9 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional nights room only (1 night pre & 1 night post tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma Street Station
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
Board our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach at Brisbane Coach Terminal, and travel responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. Travel through Cunninghams Gap to Stanthorpe where we lunch at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism. After lunch we visit the standing stones of Glen Innes, then on to Armidale.
Leaving Armidale we travel via Tamworth, for a quick stop at the Big Golden Guitar making our way through to Werris Creek continuing onto the quaint township of Dunedoo for lunch. We continue on via Wellington to end our day in Orange.
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 own expense on Saturday/Sunday.
**Elvis Festival program is subject to change, and some events are at own expense
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 own expense on Saturday/Sunday.
**Elvis Festival program is subject to change, and some events are at own expense
Departing Orange, we make our way to the 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 we travel through Dubbo and Gilgandrato arrive in Coonabarabran.
Today we visit the Siding Spring Observatory, situated in the Warrumbungle National Park on Mount Woorat, Australia’s premier optical and infrared observatory. Following lunch we travel through Narrabri, Moree and on to Goondiwindi.
This morning we travel the Cunningham Highway through Inglewood and on to Tregony for lunch at Bestbrook Mountain Resort. After lunch, we descend the Cunningham Range back to Brisbane Coach Terminal.
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Our Gold Class coach tours let you experience the beauty of the Australian landscape in comfort and style. From the coach itself to the accommodation and meals, every detail is considered.
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For the next level in luxury, our Diamond Class coach tours give you the business class experience every step of the way. We only book the very best options available
Join us this Australia Day for our inaugural Australia Day Long Weekend tour! This 4-day adventure takes you through the heart of the Granite Belt, starting with a wine tasting at the renowned Ballandean Estate Winery. Discover Armidale’s culinary delights with a visit to Deano’s Smoked Trout, sampling delicious products and learning about this unique farm-to-table experience. Wander through the picturesque English-inspired gardens of Peterson’s Winery before exploring the rustic cellar door. On Australia Day, visit the iconic Big Golden Guitar in Tamworth and the Australian Music Hall of Fame before soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Enjoy free concerts, talented buskers, bush poets, and more. Celebrate Australia Day like a true-blue Aussie on this unforgettable tour!
Tamworth is the country music capital of Australia, with this unique style of music being the main focus of the town year round. Here, the information centre is guitar-shaped, the town’s entrance is marked by a 36ft guitar and country music stars are represented in a waxwork hall of fame. Get geared up for a country escape and enjoy the toe-tappin’, boot-scootin’ and two-steppin’ hype in January, when Tamworth plays host to one of the biggest and best country music festivals in the world.
Enjoy a luxurious Christmas getaway to the cool Southern Highlands. Unrivalled in style and class this tour takes in South West Rocks, the Hunter Valley, 3 nights in old-world grand country-house charm at Peppers Manor House in Sutton Forest, and a 5 star finish in Sydney's Circular Quay. With a Gala Christmas Day lunch and Boxing Day cruise on Sydney Harbour, this will be a very Merry Christmas indeed!
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
Each of our tours has a fitness rating which describes the level of physical activity involved with the tour. These ratings are very important when choosing your tour to ensure it's right for you. Our fitness ratings are:
Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.
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