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4 Day Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

We journey along Shearer’s Way to Texas for a tour of the Texas Rabbit Works Museum. After a hearty lunch at the Stockman Hotel, we return to Stanthorpe for a liqueur tasting at Castle Glen Distillery. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the festival.

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3 Nights
14 Meals
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Celebrate Queensland’s tastiest traditions on this 4 day Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival tour. Travel in luxurious Gold Class comfort as you enjoy Devonshire tea at Bestbrook Farmstay, sample wines at Ballandean Estate, and explore the artisan stalls at Jamworks. Immerse yourself in the festival spirit with live music, the grand parade, fireworks, and the ever-popular public grape crush. Pick your own apples at a local orchard, enjoy a tasting at Castle Glen Distillery, and take a scenic detour through Texas and Toowoomba. This fully escorted, fruit-filled getaway is the perfect blend of flavour, festivity, and country charm.

We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal aboard our luxurious ‘Gold Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset coach emissions. Our first stop is Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay for a delicious Devonshire tea, followed by a visit to Kent Saddlery to view finely handcrafted leatherwork. We then enjoy a leisurely lunch and wine tasting at Ballandean Estate Wines before visiting the striking Ballandean Pyramid. Our day concludes at Jamworks Gourmet Foods, where we sample locally made artisan preserves before continuing to Stanthorpe for check-in. 3 Night Stay: The Vines Motel and Cottages, Stanthorpe

4 Days
3 Nights
14 Meals
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Duration

4 Days

Meals Included

3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Included:

  • Travel Carbon Neutral on our 100% offset luxurious ‘Gold Class’ coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
  • Devonshire tea at Bestbrook Mountain Resort
  • Guided tour/talk at Kent Saddlery
  • Lunch and wine tasting at Ballandean Estate Wines
  • Visit the Ballandean Pyramid; Jamworks Gourmet Foods
  • 3 night stay at Stanthorpe
  • 2 days immersed in the Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival including public grape crush, grand parade, live music, artisanal food stalls, apple & grape-themed activities and fireworks finalé
  • Pick your own apples at local apple orchard
  • Half day tour to Texas Rabbit Works
  • Visit to Castle Glen distillery for wine and spirit tasting and time to purchase
  • Visit the Cobb & Co Museum and enjoy lunch atop Picnic Point in Toowoomba
  • 8 meals
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STANTHORPE

We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal aboard our luxurious ‘Gold Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset coach emissions. Our first stop is Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay for a delicious Devonshire tea, followed by a visit to Kent Saddlery to view finely handcrafted leatherwork. We then enjoy a leisurely lunch and wine tasting at Ballandean Estate Wines before visiting the striking Ballandean Pyramid. Our day concludes at Jamworks Gourmet Foods, where we sample locally made artisan preserves before continuing to Stanthorpe for check-in. 3 Night Stay: The Vines Motel and Cottages, Stanthorpe

Staying in The Vines Motel and Cottages, Stanthorpe

Meals & Dining

Morning Tea Lunch Two Course Dinner
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STANTHORPE

Today take in the sights, sounds and tastes of the Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Festival, a vibrant celebration of local culture and bountiful harvests. Immerse yourself in the festivities, from live music to artisanal food stalls, apple and grape-themed activities, and the dazzling parade. Take in the fruit focused celebrations, such as the fabulous public grape crush, an enjoyable way to celebrate the grape harvest and showcase the region’s rich winemaking heritage. One of the festival’s highlights is the grand parade, featuring colourful floats and marching bands that captures the spirit of the festival. We visit a local 100-acre apple farm where you can pick your own apples. Explore food stalls offering a wide array of culinary delights. Our day concludes with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky.**Lunch & Dinner are at your own expense today

Meals & Dining

Full Breakfast Lunch Two Course Dinner

Highlights

*Lunch & Dinner are at your own expense today
3

STANTHORPE

We journey along Shearer’s Way to Texas for a tour of the Texas Rabbit Works Museum. After a hearty lunch at the Stockman Hotel, we return to Stanthorpe for a liqueur tasting at Castle Glen Distillery. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the festival.

Meals & Dining

Full Breakfast Lunch Two Course Dinner
4

STANTHORPE - BRISBANE

After the celebrations of the Apple & Grape Harvest Festival, we journey to Toowoomba, stopping to explore the Cobb & Co Museum. Next, we head to Picnic Point to enjoy lunch with a scenic view before arriving back at the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon. B - Full Breakfast MT - Morning Tea L - Lunch AT - Afternoon Tea D - Two Course Dinner

Meals & Dining

Full Breakfast Morning Tea Lunch Afternoon Tea Two Course Dinner

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+$800

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Prices are subject to availability and may change without notice. Early bird discounts may apply for bookings made 6+ months in advance.

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Duration: 4 Days

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