6 Days Bellingen Valley Beauty
We hit the road and say farewell to Armidale and travel via Warwick to Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay for lunch, enjoying old fashioned hospitality and magnificent mountain views. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
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Explore Tropical Fruit World, then arrive and settle into Dorrigo for 3 nights and prepare for the exciting days ahead. Visit Trial Bay Goal to discover stories before continuing to Coffs Harbour to see the enchanting Butterfly House amidst lush tropical gardens and blooming flowers. Afterwards enjoy a guided tour of a local banana plantation. Explore the wonders of Dorrigo National Park with a rainforest walk and views from the Skywalk, followed by a guided tour of Dutton Trout Hatchery. Depart for Armidale for our 2 night stay, with a local taking us on a guided town tour. We end our tour with a visit to Bestbrook Mountain Farm Stay enroute back to Brisbane!
We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We journey through the picturesque Tweed Valley and enjoy a refreshing stop at Tropical Fruit World for morning tea and an informative farm tractor tour. We then continue along the coast, pausing at New Italy for a delectable lunch. As we make our way past Coffs Harbour, our final destination, the beautiful and tranquil Lookout Mountain Retreat, beckons with its seven hectares of landscaped gardens and breathtaking mountain views. 3 Night Stay: Lookout Mountain Retreat, Dorrigo
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- 5 Nights
- 21 Meals
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Duration
6 Days
Meals Included
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
What's Included:
- Travel Carbon Neutral on our 100% offset luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach
- Fully escorted by experienced tour host and coach captain
- View the splendour of Autumn colours
- Morning tea and plantation tractor tour at Tropical Fruit World
- Visit New Italy for lunch
- Spend 3 nights in the magical Bellingen Valley with mountain vistas
- Morning tea and visit to Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage
- Guided tour at Trial Bay Gaol
- Taste the nectar and see the bees work at the Honey Place
- Enjoy traditional Dutch Pancakes, clog making demonstration and browse the miniature Dutch Village at the Clog Barn
- Visit Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary for behind the scenes guided tour and Dolphin Dream time show
- Take an easy guided walking tour in World Heritage listed Dorrigo National Park rainforest
- Visit the Skywalk at Dorrigo
- Take a guided tour of the ponds at Dutton Trout Hatchery
- 2 nights in Armidale with locally guided town tour
- New England Regional Art Museum
- Petersons Armidale Winery
- Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay lunch
- 15 meals
BRISBANE - DORRIGO
We depart from the Brisbane Coach Terminal on our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We journey through the picturesque Tweed Valley and enjoy a refreshing stop at Tropical Fruit World for morning tea and an informative farm tractor tour. We then continue along the coast, pausing at New Italy for a delectable lunch. As we make our way past Coffs Harbour, our final destination, the beautiful and tranquil Lookout Mountain Retreat, beckons with its seven hectares of landscaped gardens and breathtaking mountain views. 3 Night Stay: Lookout Mountain Retreat, Dorrigo
Staying in Lookout Mountain Retreat, Dorrigo
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SOUTH WEST ROCKS, DORRIGO
Our day begins at the historic Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage, where you’ll find yourself sipping on morning tea surrounded by the aura of yester years, you’ll be enthralled by a captivating collection of 20th-century antiques. Next, we head to South West Rocks to explore the haunting ruins of Trial Bay Gaol. Here, the past whispers through the wind-swept ruins, merging the tales of bygone eras with the breath taking coastal scenery. As you wander amidst the remnants of this historical prison, you’ll be transported to a time when convicts roamed these very grounds, their stories etched into the very stones beneath your feet. Next we venture to Taylors Arm, home to the quirky ‘Pub with no Beer’ for a nostalgic BBQ experience with warm hospitality. Finally, we visit the Honey Place in Urunga to savour honey and watch busy bees in action.
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COFFS HARBOUR
This morning our journey to Coffs Harbour takes us through winding mountain roads, offering picturesque rainforest vistas and a change in scenery as you descend from the Dorrigo Plateau to the coastal town of Coffs Harbour. Upon arrival, visit the Solitary Islands Aquarium for an interesting, guided tour with a marine biologist. Afterward, explore the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House which is located amidst lush tropical gardens and blooming flowers. Wander through the winding pathways, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colours as thousands of butterflies of various species gracefully dance in the air. From here we take a short trip to visit the iconic Big Banana and indulge in banana-themed treats before taking a guided Banana Plantation Tour to learn about the banana-growing process and discover how bananas are cultivated, harvested, and packed for distribution. Afterwards, we visit Solitary Islands Aquarium for an interesting, guided tour with a marine biologist.
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DORRIGO - ARMIDALE
Today we explore majestic waterfalls and visit the Dorrigo National Park Rainforest Centre, enjoying a guided rainforest walk with a birdwatching opportunity. The renowned Skywalk at Dorrigo offers panoramic rainforest views. In the afternoon, we visit the Dutton Trout Hatchery on a serene 10-acre property along the Serpentine River, with a guided tour of the fish breeding procedures. Our journey ends with a scenic trip to Armidale, making the most of the beautiful landscape. 2 Night Stay: Cotswold Gardens, Armidale
Staying in Cotswold Gardens, Armidale
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ARMIDALE
This morning a knowledgeable local guide will join our coach to take us on a tour through Armidale’s picturesque streets. We then embark on a cultural journey at New England Regional Art Museum. Be immersed in a world of creativity and expression, as the museum showcases a diverse collection of regional and contemporary artworks.
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ARMIDALE - BRISBANE
We hit the road and say farewell to Armidale and travel via Warwick to Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay for lunch, enjoying old fashioned hospitality and magnificent mountain views. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon. B - Full Breakfast MT - Morning Tea L - Lunch AT - Afternoon Tea D - Two Course Dinner
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