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Enjoy a ‘Gold Class’ Christmas celebration as we travel north from Brisbane to Maryborough then transfer to the largest sand island in the world for 4 nights in luxury at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Discover rainforests and sand dunes on a 4WD adventure, join an island ranger for a guided Butchulla tour, taste local bush tucker, and indulge in fresh local seafood at our Christmas Day long lunch in the Grand Ballroom.
22nd December 2021 - Gold
PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional day (TOTAL 7 DAY TOUR)
Plus $860pp Twin Share Plus $1025 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
DEPOSIT
$600pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
N.B. Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure.
This package is subject to an additional levy for coach/air/rail component that may be imposed and is out of Fun Over Fifty’s control. Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
This package is subject to an additional levy for coach/air/rail component that may be imposed and is out of Fun Over Fifty’s control. Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
Board one of our signature ‘Gold Class’ coaches at Brisbane Transit Centre on Roma Street, sit back and relax as we make our way to the Fraser Coast. On arrival at River Heads we board the 12:30pm ferry to Fraser Island. Enjoy lunch on arrival pool-side before checking in at approximately 2pm.
Following breakfast this morning, discover Fraser Island’s highlights on a full-day 4WD Safari where your ranger guide shares informative commentary about the history, flora and fauna of the island. Fraser Island is all about wide open pristine spaces, unspoiled beauty, lush rainforests, stunning freshwater lakes and the exhilaration of driving on sand, not monotonous bitumen.
Discover the world’s largest sand island in our own 4WD, tackling inland bumps and humps through towering Satinay trees, abundant forest and picturesque sand dunes. Shipwrecks and sheltered bays flash by your window but we make sure we stop so you can enjoy the view. Swim in pristine lakes and explore the ancient rainforest and visit iconic spots including Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Seventy-Five Mile Beach, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, and the Maheno shipwreck. Learn about the animal and plant life as you walk through a rainforest valley with ancient king ferns, towering ghost gum, and pine trees. Stop at the coloured sand cliffs of the Pinnacles and hear the local aboriginal legends and the geology behind the technicolor sand formations. To complement our perfect day, join us at the Sunset Bar for sunset drinks and watch the last of the sun’s rays set over the mainland.
**Please note: Tour is not suitable for passengers with neck/back injury as some parts of the journey can be bumpy and jerky
This morning join an island ranger for the Butchulla Walking Tour. On Fraser, the bush provided food and medicine for both the Butchulla and early European settlers. Learn how to identify this rich source of Australian food; find out how it can be used in everyday life; and taste the flavours of the bush. Following our walking tour, it’s time to relax before regathering on the Maheno Deck to enjoy a leisurely lunch overlooking the resort lagoon pool. This afternoon we are privileged to have resort ranger and chef join us for an exclusive Bush Tucker Talk and Taste. Tantalise your taste buds with a selection of unique bush cuisine and find out how these foods can be used to enhance most dishes. Ranger presents a selection of foods in their natural and raw state and explains where you can find these foods. Chef will then show us how to use them, share some recipe secrets and present the cooked dishes for us to taste. When the day’s exploring is done, it’s time to take the tastebuds on a voyage of their own, join us for dinner in the award winning Seabelle Restaurant where we dine in style to celebrate our final night together.
Today celebrate Christmas Day the Fraser Island way! We all get together for a festive breakfast followed by a free morning to relax or walk along the beach. We gather in the Grand Ballroom for a sensational festive feast consisting of fresh seafood and traditional Christmas selections with the Fraser Island touch. Dinner this evening will be a relaxed affair serving up a light dinner to graze upon whilst enjoying entertainment in the Maheno Lounge.
A leisurely breakfast this morning before checking out from the resort and taking the 10:30am ferry back to River Heads. Board our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach where we travel to Maryborough breaking for lunch ad back to Brisbane where we bid farewell.
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Our Gold Class coach tours let you experience the beauty of the Australian landscape in comfort and style. From the coach itself to the accommodation and meals, every detail is considered.
For the next level in luxury, our Diamond Class coach tours give you the business class experience every step of the way. We only book the very best options available
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
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Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.
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