The National Cherry Festival is on the first weekend of December, traditionally at the height of the cherry picking season. This iconic regional produce event showcases the famous Cherry which has been part of the landscape around Young for over 150 years. Travel in style on our Luxury 'Gold Class' coach, discover the town and its harvest, delicious fruit, wine, food and festival! Will the longest Pip Spit record be broken again this year? Who will be the 2024 Cherry Pie Eating Champion? Come with Fun Over Fifty and visit this lovely rural community and have FUN! Following the festival we make our way to the Hunter Valley for the famous Hunter Valley Christmas Lights Spectacular!
2 December 2025
21 Meals Included 3 Eco Experiences 2 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
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PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 10 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**
We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, travel responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We travel south, breaking for morning tea at Kingscliff before continuing to Yamba for lunch. Our afternoon takes us through Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie.
We leave Port Macquarie and follow the scenic coastal route through Lake Cathie to Forster. Here, we pause for a relaxing tea break before exploring Wallis Lake. Delight in a 2.5-hour eco-friendly lunch cruise featuring a freshly prepared two course meal, accompanied by insightful commentary about the local ecosystem. Keep an eye out for dolphins, turtles, and diverse birdlife as we glide through crystal-clear waters. In the afternoon, we make our way into the Hunter Valley.
After breakfast, we journey through the picturesque Hunter wine region to visit a renowned Thoroughbred Horse Stud near Denman. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour with Craig Benjamin, offering an insider’s perspective on the thoroughbred racing industry. During spring foaling season, witness the next generation of champions as they take their first steps. Following the tour, we head to Aberdeen for lunch. After lunch, we return to the Hunter Valley and visit the Pokolbin Estate Vineyard for a wine and cheese matching experience, where you can savour the region’s finest produce. Enjoy a relaxing free afternoon before the evening’s highlight: the breathtaking Hunter Valley Christmas Lights Spectacular, a dazzling display to conclude the day.
Today we travel through the Goulburn River National Park to arrive in Bathurst. We take our coach on a spin of the Mt Panorama Circuit (events depending) then continue on to Cowra.
This morning, we take time at the Cowra Japanese Gardens before heading to The National Cherry Festival in Young, a vibrant celebration of the cherry harvest. Enjoy a lively street parade featuring colourful floats and marching bands, live music from local artists, and market stalls offering fresh produce and cherry-themed products. Witness entertaining competitions such as cherry pie-eating contests and cherry pip spitting challenges, and enjoy bush poetry and working dog demonstrations, making for an interesting day. We also get to taste the harvest as you pick fresh cherries at a nearby orchard.
**Lunch is at your own expense today.
Leaving Cowra we make our way to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo for lunch and a guided Savannah Safari tour. The zoo is an open-range design, with walls and fences replaced by concealed moats which divide the animals from the visitors, creating the breathtaking impression of actually being with the animals in the wild.
Today we head to Coonabarabran. After lunch, travelling via Narrabri and Moree we arrive in the cotton capital of Goondiwindi, nestled on the banks of the Macintyre River. We enjoy a final farewell dinner together tonight.
This morning, we join a local guide exploring Goondiwindi, where we will discover the town and gain insights into the local cotton industry, learning about the cultivation, processing, and significance of cotton in the region. After our tour, we continue our journey to Toowoomba, breaking for lunch at the iconic Picnic Point, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range. Following a relaxing lunch, we make our way back to Brisbane Coach Terminal.
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Experience the enchantment of Sleigh Bells in the Snowys, a festive journey that includes a Canberra city tour and lunch at the National Arboretum. Enjoy a night at Jamala Wildlife Lodge with a private zoo tour and encounters with animals. Indulge in a meal at the one-hat Courgette Restaurant before spending three nights in Thredbo, featuring thrilling adventures and a scenic lunch at Eagles Nest Restaurant. Celebrate Christmas with a traditional feast and explore the Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery with tastings and lunch. Conclude the journey with two nights in Sydney, highlighted by a private guided Opera House tour, a spectacular lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour, and a city sights tour. Delight in 18 included meals throughout this magical Snowys adventure.
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.
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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.
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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.
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