8 Days National Cherry Festival with Christmas Lights Spectacular
Day-by-Day Itinerary
8 Days National Cherry Festival with Christmas Lights Spectacular
Day-by-Day Itinerary
8
Days
$3,765
From Price
Special Interest
Tour Type
FO50
Tour Code
Brisbane to Port Macquarie (MT,L,D)
Departing Brisbane Coach Terminal aboard our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, 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. 1 Night Stay: Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
Hunter Valley (B,L,D)
We leave Port Macquarie and follow the scenic coastal route through Lake Cathie to Forster, then we explore Wallis Lake. Delight in an 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. 2 Night Stay: Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley (B,L,D)
We leave Port Macquarie and follow the scenic coastal route through Lake Cathie to Forster, then we explore Wallis Lake. Delight in an 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. 2 Night Stay: Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, Hunter Valley
Bathurst & Cowra (B,L,D)
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. 2 Night Stay: Club Cowra Motel
Cherry Festival (B,D)
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, mak...
Dubbo (B,L,D)
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. 1 Night Stay: Dubbo RSL Motel
Goondiwindi (B,L,D)
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. 1 Night Stay: Best Western Ascot Lodge, Goondiwindi
Return to Brisbane (B,L)
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 arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon. B = Hot & Co...
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Inclusions
- Journey in comfort aboard our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach
- Fully escorted tour with experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays Tour Host & Coach Captain
- 1 night Port Macquarie
- Lake Wallis eco lunch cruise at Forster
- 2 nights Hunter Valley
- Privately guided Upper Hunter Horse Stud Tour
- Pokolbin Estate Vineyard wine and cheese experience
- Hunter Valley Gardens and Christmas Lights Spectacular
- Bathurst, Mt Panorama Circuit
- 2 nights Cowra
- Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre
- National Cherry Festival at Young with markets, competitions and street parade
- Ballinaclash Orchard
- Savannah Safari tour at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
- 1 night Dubbo
- 1 night Goondiwindi
- Goondiwindi Cotton Farm tour
- Toowoomba; Picnic Point
- 21 delicious meals included on your journey
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