Embark on the 'Cooly Rocks on the Gold Coast' tour, a nostalgic journey featuring a visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, a 4-night stay in ocean-view rooms on the Gold Coast, and a Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk adventure. Immerse yourself in the charm of Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, complemented by a Glow Worm Tour, and explore the Gallery Walk in Mt Tamborine. Highlighting the experience is the vibrant Cooly Rocks on Festival, where rock and roll bands, classic cars, dance, and vintage market stalls create an energetic atmosphere. Discover the creative side at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) Gallery & markets, and relish a buffet dinner at the Horizon Sky Dining Revolving Restaurant. Indulge in a total of 9 delicious meals throughout this dynamic Gold Coast journey.
6 June 2024
2 Eco Experiences 1 Cultural & Heritage Experience
Save $100 per couple or $50 single if booked by 30 April 2024
6 June 2024
There is a LAND ONLY option available for Brisbane based guests who do not require the included flights. Pick up from Brisbane Transit Centre is available with a reduction in tour cost.
Deposit of $800pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into the Gold Coast, where we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. Enjoy lunch at Currumbin before we make our way to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, a captivating haven for nature enthusiasts. Home to diverse Australian wildlife, the sanctuary is committed to conservation and the preservation of these animals. We then make our way into the heart of the Gold Coast and check in to our ocean view rooms for the next four nights.
This morning enjoys fresh air at the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk. This exciting eco-adventure will offer us a unique and thrilling way to explore the beautiful rainforest canopies beside the crystal-clear rock pools of Cedar Creek. With a comprehensive array of Australian rainforest flora and fauna, the walk is a combination of floor trails and 300 metres of high-tech steel bridges through the highest points of the upper canopy. From here we make our way to Cedar Creek Estate Winery for lunch before joining a guide to see the resident Glow Worm Caves. See thousands of these creatures during the daytime as the cave has been designed to maintain ideal conditions for the delicate glow worms throughout the year, providing the perfect environment for a healthy colony. We then take some time to explore Gallery Walk, the main street of Mt Tamborine before heading back to the coast.
Today we celebrate the motors, music, and lifestyle of the 50’s and 60’s at the Cooly Rocks On Festival, Australia’s favourite nostalgia festival. Be transported back in time as you wander the streets lined with hundreds of incredible hot rods. Lots of dancing, entertainment and markets will make this a day to remember! Enjoy an Elvis tribute contest, pin-up pageant, live music, and the finale for the evening – the Saturday night car cruise where an impressive fleet of 250 cars line the streets of Coolangatta. Rockabilly dresses, pin-up hairdo’s and shiny dance shoes are a must today!**Lunch and dinner at own expense at the festival today**Festival program subject to change
We start our Sunday morning at the Home of the Arts (HOTA), a cultural haven nestled in the heart of the Surfers Paradise. Surrounded by lush greenery and contemporary architecture, HOTA offers a feast for the senses with its diverse array of art exhibitions and live performances. Stroll the Sculpture Walk then marvel at the HOTA Farmers and Artisan Markets, with plenty of farm fresh produce, delicious artisan Foods, boutique fashion and handcrafted wares. Our leisurely day continues to the bustling Harbourtown Shopping Centre, a retail paradise housing an extensive selection of premium outlets and designer stores. This evening we dine at Horizon Sky Dining revolving restaurant, indulging in a sumptuous buffet while enjoying breathtaking coastal views.**Lunch is at your own expense today, with a vast array of venues to select from
We enjoy one last Gold Coast breakfast and a leisurely start to the day! We check out at 11am and make our way to the Gold Coast Airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home. Our Brisbane based guests will have an opportunity to enjoy free time during the airport drop off, before being collected by the coach to make our way back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal.
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