Travel in comfort on our luxury Diamond Class or Gold Class coach with a Fun Over 50 Holidays Tour Host and Coach Captain on this 6 day escape to rainforest, river and coast. Begin with lunch, wine tasting and an alpaca farm visit at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard, then enjoy two nights at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Experience a privately guided treetop canopy walk, Birds of Prey show and a 4WD rainforest safari tour. Cruise the Tweed River with lunch, stay two nights in Kingscliff, then enjoy Tropical Fruit World, Byron Bay’s Solar Train and free time. Finish with South Bank’s Wheel of Brisbane, an overnight city stay and a free morning before transfer to the coach terminal or airport.
9 September (Diamond Class) 13 November (Gold Class)
14 Meals 4 Eco Experiences
Take an exclusive glimpse into our immersive tour featured in Weekender. Discover how Fun Over 50 Holidays seamlessly combines luxury, adventure, and local expertise, making us the go-to choice for travellers over 50.
Deposit of $300pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
PRE TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
1 additional day (TOTAL 7 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flights ex Sydney,
Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 1 additional night pre-tour room only at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• One way Airtrain ticket ex Brisbane Domestic
Terminal to Roma Street Station
Plus $755pp Twin Share
Plus $880 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
Departing Brisbane Coach Terminal aboard our luxury 'Gold Class' coach, we sit back and relax en-route to O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards for lunch, wine tasting and time with the friendly alpacas. In the afternoon, we will board the O'Reilly's transfer buses and make our way to Lamington National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. After we settle in, take time to explore and capture a magical sunset before meeting for dinner.
For the early risers and avid bird watchers, take a self-guided early morning bird walk to see the feathered locals. Following breakfast, we will join our guide for a privately guided tree top canopy walk. Stroll across nine footbridges suspended 16 metres in the air for a unique perspective of the subtropical rainforest. A guide will point out highlights of the diverse ecosystem and help identify unique species of flora and fauna. After lunch at the retreat we join a Birds of Prey live show before embarking on an afternoon 4WD tour, a fabulous way to see the wonders surrounding this plateau. We tour through rainforest and various ecosystems stopping at incredible lookouts located within World Heritage listed Lamington National Park.
Enjoy breakfast at leisure before we farewell our rainforest retreat descending from the heights of the Lamington Plateau. Next experience the tranquillity of the Tweed River and Valley on the Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise. This journey offers nature lovers, birdwatchers, foodies, and photographers a unique escape. Enjoy morning tea and a locally sourced lunch aboard the Golden Swan as you glide through lush landscapes, witnessing abundant birdlife and the rainforest at Stotts Island. Learn from the captain's expert commentary while taking in stunning views of Wollumbin (Mt Warning) and the hinterland. Keep an eye out for resident dolphins, Kingy and Herbie, as you relax and unwind in nature. Our afternoon takes us to the relaxed beachside precinct of Kingscliff.
This morning, visit Tropical Fruit World for a guided safari tour through a 200-acre plantation, learning about and tasting tropical fruits. Then, head to Byron Bay to ride the world's first Solar Train, a restored 1949-era train powered by solar energy. Enjoy vintage lounge seats and scenic views of rainforest, wetlands, and Belongil Creek. After lunch in Byron Bay, enjoy some relaxation time to explore local shops, boutiques, or perhaps visit the famous beach for a dip in the ocean.
We leave the coast and head to Brisbane's South Bank Precinct. Our first stop is the Wheel of Brisbane, offering 360-degree views of the city from 60 metres up in air-conditioned gondolas. Enjoy leisure time at South Bank Parklands before transferring to our Brisbane City hotel for an overnight stay. Lunch is at your own expense today.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a free morning in Brisbane City to browse the markets at Brisbane Botanic Gardens (opposite your hotel), explore the wharf precinct or maybe ride the free inner-city ferry 'KittyCats' services. Meet back at the hotel for our transfer to the Brisbane Coach Terminal, or to the airport for our respective flights home.
Fun Over 50 is proud to announce that we’ve been named as a Best Of Queensland Experience for three consecutive years. This means that we come highly recommended by travellers, and provide exemplary tourism experiences through:
Get in touch with us to join the waitlist for this tour. Our team will get in touch with you soon to confirm your details and reserve your place.
Get in touch with us to request more information about this tour. Our team will get in touch with you soon to answer the questions you have.
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.
See Gold Class coaches
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
Celebrate Easter like never before on this 6-day outback adventure to Lightning Ridge. Travel in Gold Class comfort through St George and into opal country, with guided tours of heritage sites, working mines, and the iconic Chambers of the Black Hand. Join the Easter Festival celebrations with bush races, market stalls, live entertainment, Indigenous performances and the thrilling Black Opal Bull & Bronc Ride. End the day with fireworks and an immersive outdoor cinema experience. With stops in Goondiwindi, Texas, and Harrisville along the way, this fully escorted tour is packed with colour, culture and outback character.
This Australian folk festival is based upon the magnificent spectacle of the hundreds of lilac-blossomed trees which grow in Grafton’s broad tree-lined avenues. Travel in comfort aboard our luxury Gold Class coach with a Fun Over 50 Holidays Tour Host and Coach Captain, starting with morning tea at Tropical Fruit World and lunch in Yamba before a two-night stay in Grafton. Enjoy a locally guided coach tour, visit historic Schaeffer House, and soak up the Jacaranda Festival atmosphere with street performances, market stalls, live music and the Grand Float Parade (lunch at own expense). Continue to Glen Innes for the Standing Stones and Land of the Beardies History House, then on to Stanthorpe for two nights, Granite Belt Christmas Farm, Kent Saddlery, Ballandean Estate Wines lunch and tasting, the Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre, and a finale lunch at Albert River Wines before returning to Brisbane.
Celebrate spring’s vibrant beauty on this 6-day Gold Class journey through New South Wales and Queensland. Experience Grafton’s iconic Jacaranda Festival, where over 5,000 trees burst into purple bloom and streets come alive with parades, music and fireworks. Visit the Clog Barn and Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoy guided heritage tours in Glen Innes and Tenterfield, and taste local wines at Ballandean Estate. Finish in style at the Melbourne Cup Race Day in Toowoomba, complete with fashion, fine dining and festivities. Travel carbon neutral and discover the colour, culture and charm of Australia’s most enchanting regional festival.
To book this tour, all you need to do is get in touch with us. We will take your details and reserve your place over the phone. We can also answer any questions you may have and give you all the information you need.
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.
.avif)
We are a Green Travel Leader. This is awarded to businesses which have consistently proven their commitment to sustainable tourism management over ten years.
As a Sustianable Tourism accredited business, we are proud to offer engaging tourism experiences that follow sound sustainability practices and environmental appreciation.
Quality Tourism accredited businesses like Fun Over 50 lead the way by offering the highest industry standards of customer service, satisfaction, reliability, and ethical practices.
We are committed to operating in ways that respect and reinforce Indigenous cultural heritage and the authenticity and integrity of living cultures of Indigenous communities.
We have incorporated strategic climate change responses across all relevant levels of our planning and operations. We are working towards becoming carbon neutral.
With Advanced Ecotourism certification, we offer outstanding experiences which let you get back to nature, help conservation, and minimise environmental impact.
We are a credible, well trained, and professional business. We conduct business in compliance with Australian Consumer Law and in accordance with ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct.
The Council of Australian Tour Operators represents tour operators and wholesalers. As a full CATO member, we provide authentic and original holidays with sustainable travel.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures, and to the elders both past and present.
Powered by EngineRoom
Fill out your details and we will get in touch with you to reserve your place on the tour.
We roll out the red carpet so you can just sit back and relax and know that everything is included in your holiday experience, no surprises, all inclusive!
More on tour inclusions
