Join Fun Over 50 Holidays on one of our magical Christmas tours, exploring new destinations throughout Australia. Immerse yourself in the festivities that promise to deliver all the Christmas cheer, conveniently wrapped up in an all inclusive package. Sit back, relax and allow us to surround you with laughter, friends, and moments that create cherished memories.
Celebrate the festive season on our 7 day escorted holiday from Newcastle to Sydney, travelling in comfort on our luxury Gold Class coach with an experienced Tour Host and Coach Captain. Stay three nights in the Hunter Valley, enjoy a private Moonshadow dolphin spotting cruise with seaside lunch, and step into a Christmas wonderland at the Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular. Visit a Thoroughbred Horse Stud near Denman and savour a wine and cheese matching experience. Cruise the Hawkesbury on the Riverboat Postman to Dangar Island, then unwind with two nights in Leura, including the Three Sisters and Govetts Leap and an adults only Christmas Day feast. Finish in Sydney with a harbour lunch cruise to watch the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race start, city touring and a final night at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Discover the pristine Dorrigo National Park with 4 nights at the tranquil Lookout Mountain Retreat. Drive the breathtaking Waterfall Way then celebrate Christmas in style with newfound friends against the backdrop of the stunning mountain and valley views of the retreat.
Celebrate Christmas on the Murray with this 9-day escape, carbon neutral flights to Adelaide and a 7-night cruise aboard the Proud Mary. Enjoy a wander and afternoon tea in Hahndorf (flight times permitting), then relax in Riverview cabins with all meals and daily excursions. Discover Mannum and its lookout, join a nocturnal discovery tour at Walker Flat, and cruise through Lock 1 at Blanchetown. Visit Waikerie’s silos and Rainmoth Gallery, explore Morgan, enjoy Christmas Day lunch, and take a small-boat tour at Big Bend with a gourmet BBQ and live entertainment. Finish with Adelaide touring and Mount Lofty Summit views.
Celebrate Christmas in the rainforest on our 5 day Rudolph at O’Reilly’s tour, travelling aboard our luxury Gold Class coach with an experienced Tour Host and Coach Captain. Enjoy lunch, wine tasting and alpacas at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, then settle in for three nights at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park. Christmas Day includes a privately guided treetop canopy walk, a heartfelt message and a lavish Christmas lunch with seafood, traditional favourites and included drinks, plus time to relax. Experience a private 4WD rainforest safari, Birds of Prey show and glow worm grotto tour. Finish with the Wheel of Brisbane, an overnight city stay and VIP Come Alive show finale.
Fly into Canberra and begin with a drive-by tour of Canberra’s International Embassies and High Commissions before a luxury stay at Jamala Wildlife Lodge, including a private guided zoo tour, animal encounters and an African gourmet dinner party. Enjoy a long lunch at Courgette, then travel into Kosciuszko National Park for three nights in Thredbo. Ride the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift and choose an optional self-guided walk to Mount Kosciuszko Lookout, enjoy lunch at Eagles Nest Restaurant, and take on the Alpine Coaster. Celebrate Christmas Day with a special message, a leisurely morning or Pipeline Path walk, then a long lunch with included beverages. Continue via the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre to Sydney for two nights, including a private Opera House tour, harbour lunch cruise, city sights and Bondi Beach.
Fly to Hobart and begin your 10 day Diamond Class festive escape with a seafood dinner at the Drunken Admiral and three nights in Hobart. Visit Port Arthur Historic Site with a guided tour and a Carnarvon Bay cruise via Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen and Eaglehawk Neck. Enjoy a relaxed Christmas morning and a Christmas Day lunch with fresh Tassie delicacies, traditional fare and included beverages. Travel west via Russell Falls, The Wall in the Wilderness, Nelson Waterfalls, Iron Blow lookout and Queenstown to Strahan for a Gordon River cruise with reserved window seating and Sarah Island. Ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway, meet Tasmanian devils after dark at Cradle Mountain, explore Sheffield murals, Cataract Gorge chairlift, and Launceston, finishing with Seahorse World or Platypus House, Legerwood carvings and New Year celebrations.
Enjoy a luxurious Christmas getaway to the cool Southern Highlands. Unrivalled in style and class this tour takes in 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!
Celebrate Christmas island-style with 3 nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort on stunning K’gari (Fraser Island). Travel in Gold Class comfort with 100% carbon offset, and enjoy a Bush Tucker Talk and Taste, sunset drinks at the Jetty Hut, and a festive welcome dinner. Explore the island on a full-day 4WD safari, visiting Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, rainforests and the Maheno Shipwreck. Christmas Day includes a leisurely morning and a grand seafood feast in the Ballroom. Wrap up your getaway with a scenic drive through Tuan Forest and a farewell lunch in Tin Can Bay.
Norfolk Island beckons with its charming mix of history, culture, welcoming hospitality and relaxing atmosphere. With 7 nights at the Paradise Hotel and daily activities including a 4WD island tour, convict settlement tour, glass bottom boat cruise and bushwalk breakfast, there is plenty to keep you busy during the day. Don't forget the main event for this tour - Christmas Day! We dine on a traditional and seafood Christmas Day lunch with all of the trimmings. At night join a progressive dinner, enjoy 'Wonderland by Night' and even dress as a convict for a dinner and show.
We travel in comfort and style everywhere we go. and you'll get all the holiday indulgences you need with our Christmas tours.
Our tours have fitness ratings, so you know which ones are right for you. It also means everyone on the tours has a similar fitness level.
We are proud to have two decades' experience creating unforgettable holiday tours in every state and territory.
With Fun Over 50 Holidays, you get all accommodation, all activities, and most meals included. You don't need to worry about a thing.
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We enjoy a bit of holiday fun! While the specific activities and sightseeing depends on the tour you choose, you can rest assured that all our Christmas and New Years tours are full of cheer and merriment.
The middle of Australia's summer means that weather should be beautiful and sunny wherever you choose to travel. If you want to avoid the harsh heat, then a tour to Tasmania or a cruise on the Murray River would be perfect for you. If you love the heat, then we have beautiful tour destinations in Queensland and the top end.
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