Join the Granite Belt Explorer, a captivating journey through Queensland’s stunning Granite Belt region. Discover the world’s largest wild camel training farm and dairy operation at Summer Land Camels, where professional cameleers will guide you through an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Savour a delightful wine-pairing experience at Jester Hill Wines, then step back in time with a visit to the historic town of Texas, including a tour of the Texas Rabbit Works Museum. Embrace the magic of the Granite Belt Christmas Farm, where the Mistletoe Boutique Christmas Store will whisk you into a festive wonderland. Finally, relax and enjoy a long lunch at Albert River Wines, where fine food and wine mark the perfect culmination of your adventure.
28 April (Gold Class) 20 August (Diamond Class)
2 Eco experiences 2 Heritage experiences
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Deposit of $200pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Deposit of $200pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ or luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We travel to Summer Land Camels and enjoy morning tea before professional cameleers guide us on a tour of the world’s largest wild camel training farm and dairy operation. From here we travel via Cunninghams Gap, stopping in Stanthorpe for lunch with a wine pairing experience at Jester Hill Wines.
We travel along Shearer’s Way to the historic town of Texas, where we explore its rich history with a tour of the Texas Rabbit Works Museum. Afterward, enjoy a hearty lunch at the Stockman Hotel before heading to Ballandean Estate Wines for a tasting of award-winning wines. We finish the day with a stop at Washpool Supply Co., browsing their luxurious selection of handmade soaps.
First up today, we tour the handcrafted leather workshop at Kent Saddlery. Next, enjoy a hint of early Christmas spirit with a visit to the Granite Belt Christmas Farm. Step through the doors and experience the magic of Christmas in the Mistletoe Boutique Christmas Store. We take time to enjoy lunch, hand-feed Santa’s animals, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and discover the farm’s 11,000 real Christmas trees. This afternoon, visit the Truffe Discovery Centre to meet the dogs and handlers, learn about their extraordinary training, and browse the product shop. Our day concludes with a tasting of local wines and liqueurs at Castle Glen Distillery, Queensland’s only whiskey manufacturer producing all-natural wines and world-class liqueurs.
We bid farewell to Stanthorpe and travel to Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay for morning tea, enjoying old-fashioned hospitality and magnificent mountain views. We then head via Boonah to Tamborine for a long lunch at Albert River Wines, the perfect grand finalé to our wine country tour. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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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
Take advantage of discounted low season fares and make tracks for Longreach on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life visiting The Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Camden Park Station and a trip to the Age of Dinosaurs exhibit in Winton. We then depart the Outback and make our way to the Town of 1770 where we spend two nights. Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea onboard a unique LARC amphibious vehicle.
Make tracks for Queensland's central west on the Spirit of the Outback, an historic rail journey like no other. Then delve deep into outback life staying in Longreach, Toogunna Plains Station and Roma. Visit the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Take a Station tour and Thomson River sunset cruise. Unearth dinosaurs in Winton, Waltz with Matilda, take a station tour with insights to the land overseeing all of Queensland’s iconic outback.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure along Australia’s iconic waterways with our ‘Murray & Darling River Rendezvous’ tour. Cruise the Darling River aboard the historic PV Jandra paddleboat, marvel at the stunning Living Desert Sculptures, and step back in time with a guided tour of Wentworth Gaol. Experience the charm of the Murray River on a nostalgic journey aboard the PS Pevensey paddlesteamer in Echuca.
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.
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