DAY 1 Thursday 17 September 2026
Brisbane
Arrive in Brisbane and enjoy a welcome dinner with your tour leader and group. Overnight: Mercure King George Square, Brisbane (D)
DAY 2 Friday 18 September 2026
Ipswich - Toowoomba
Visit the heritage-listed Queensland Museum Rail Workshops in Ipswich for an eye-opening journey through the state's history as seen from the birthplace of rail in Queensland. Arrive in the 'Garden City' of Toowoomba and take part in the Laurel Bank Park Twilight Tour to see their dazzling themed displays and intricate floral designs. Tonight you'll enjoy dinner at one of its best steakhouses. Overnight: Oaks Hotel, Toowoomba (B,D)
DAY 3 Saturday 19 September 2026
Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba
Spend this morning in the reserved seating area of the iconic Grand Central Floral Parade. Watch street performers, carnival characters, and elaborately decorated floral floats on their journey through the city. Later, tour the Cobb and Co Museum and enjoy free time at lunch. Enjoy a scenic train journey in heritage-style wooden carriages on the diesel-hauled train to the Spring Bluff railway station. See gardens ablaze with bright colours before returning on the train to see one of Australia's largest Japanese Gardens at the University of Southern Queensland. Overnight: Oaks Hotel, Toowoomba (B)
DAY 4 Sunday 20 September 2026
Charter train to Drayton - Dalby
After breakfast, you'll travel to Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland to enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range and the Lockyer Valley. Travel aboard the recently refurbished Downs Steam Silver Bullet railway from Toowoomba to the Downs Steam Railway Museum in Drayton for a guided tour. Enjoy lunch at a typical outback pub and travel to Dalby. Overnight: Drovers Motor Inn, Dalby (B,L)
DAY 5 Monday 21 September 2026
Kingaroy - Gympie
This morning, you'll visit the subtropical rainforest-clad peaks at the Bunya Mountains National Park to see the world's largest stand of ancient bunya pine trees. Moving on, you'll drop in to the "Peanut Capital of Australia" at Kingaroy for some free time. Enjoy a typical country lunch beneath the gigantic peanut silos and reach Wondai to tour the Timber Industry Museum. Arrive in the former historic gold mining town of Gympie in the late afternoon. Overnight: Gympie Muster Inn, Gympie (B,L)
DAY 6 Tuesday 22 September 2026
Gympie
Today, you'll explore the heritage-listed buildings along the picturesque Mary Street and tour the Gold Mining Museum. Enjoy lunch at the Rusty Rails Café, and tour the Woodworks Museum. Free afternoon. Overnight: Gympie Muster Inn, Gympie (B,L)
DAY 7 Wednesday 23 September 2026
Mary Valley Rattler steam train - Maryborough
This morning, you'll enjoy a private breakfast at the Kingston House Impressions Restaurant. Later, you'll ride in first-class VIP comfort on the Mary Valley Rattler steam train through the picturesque rolling hills of the hinterland from Gympie to Amamoor and back to Gympie. Arrive in Maryborough to see their many 19th-century buildings and tour the Railway Station Museum. Later, enjoy a ride on the privately chartered Mary Ann Steam Train. Overnight: McNevins Motel, Maryborough (B,L)
DAY 8 Thursday 24 September 2026
Maryborough - Fraser Island
This morning, you'll drive to Hervey Bay and travel by ferry to Fraser Island. Travelling by 4WD, you'll drive along 75 Mile Beach Road and see the turquoise waters of the iconic Lake McKenzie. Enjoy lunch and walk through tropical dense rainforest and return to Hervey Bay and Maryborough. Overnight: McNevins Motel, Maryborough (B,L)
DAY 9 Friday 25 September 2026
Tilt Train - Brisbane - Warwick
At 11am this morning, you will travel on Australia's fastest train - the Tilt Train from Maryborough to Brisbane. Arrive in Brisbane at 3pm, and drive to the town of Warwick on Queensland's border with NSW. Overnight: The Coachman's Inn, Warwick (B)
DAY 10 Saturday 26 September 2026
Southern Downs steam train to Wallangarra - Tenterfield - Byron Bay
This morning, it's all aboard the privately chartered Southern Downs Steam Railway on the route known as the "Winelander" from Warwick to Wallangarra in NSW. This unique heritage steam train travels through picturesque countryside with stops at Stanthorpe for morning tea and at Wallangarra Station, where you'll enjoy a two-course lunch on the train platform. Travel to Tenterfield to tour the excellent Railway Museum and the Henry Parkes School of Arts and drive to Byron Bay. Overnight: Bay Beach Motel, Byron Bay (B,L)
DAY 11 Sunday 27 September 2026
Byron Bay
This morning, you'll visit the pretty Wategos Beach and the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Later, you'll ride on the world's first solar train - the Byron Solar Train. Travel to The Farm a green oasis of micro-businesses on a working farm. Enjoy a guided tour and free time with various lunch choices. Free afternoon to explore Byron Bay. Overnight: Bay Beach Motel, Byron Bay (B)
DAY 12 Monday 28 September 2026
Mullumbimby - Brunswick Heads - Tweed Heads - Gold Coast - Brisbane
This morning, you'll wander the uber trendy village of Mullumbimby and the idyllic and charming beach town of Brunswick Heads. Arrive in Tweed Heads. Travel to Australia's most iconic holiday destination - the Gold Coast. Explore the Broadbeach area of 'Goldie' and carry on to Brisbane for a farewell dinner. Overnight: Mercure King George Square, Brisbane (B,D)
DAY 13 Tuesday 29 September 2026
Brisbane - Depart
Our tour comes to an end this morning after breakfast and hotel check-out. (B)
| Twin Fare per person | Single Fare |
|---|---|
| $6,960 | $8,350 |
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. A.C.N. 005 817 0781 (Travelrite International) is the tour operator.
Tour Costs: The tours costs are based on transport, accommodation costs and entrance costs at 10 October 2025. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to costings will be made within 60 days of departure.
Deposit and Payment: A non-refundable deposit of $900 per passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 60 days before departure. A 1.5% administration charge will be added to payment by Visa, Mastercard and America Express.
Cancellations: Cancellations within 60 days prior to departure will result in the loss of all monies paid. Cancellations outside of 60 days prior to departure will result in the loss of the deposit paid per person. Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.
Changes to The Tour Itinerary: Travelrite International reserves the right to make changes to the tour itinerary to fit in with operational requirements. Any changes to the itinerary will be replaced with similar arrangements with an equal or greater value.
Minimum Tour Numbers: The tour has been costed on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 60 days prior to departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost if the minimum number is not achieved.
Refunds:
The tour is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
Tour Organisation: Travelrite reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.
Baggage: All passengers qualify for 1 piece free baggage allowance.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
Responsibility: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. is the tour organiser. Travelrite International acts only as agents in making of arrangements with carriers, hoteliers and others for the tour. As a result, we cannot accept liability for any act or omission whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise of those carriers, hoteliers or other persons providing services in connection with the tour over whom we have no direct or exclusive control. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of schedule or any other events which are beyond our direct control, such as, but not limited to, war, flood, fire, civil disturbance, acts of God, acts of government, or any other authorities, terrorism, accidents to or failure of machinery or equipment, or industrial action. The passage contract in use by the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies or firms and the purchasers of these tours and the passengers. Baggage is at own risk throughout the tour. The contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transporta-tion and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite International may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite International reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite International advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
How to Book: Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $900 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Telephone (03) 9836 2522
Email sales@travelrite.com.au
https://www.travelrite.com.au/
About Travelrite International: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 40 years. It has a fully ATAS accredited (No. A10538) office at Balwyn. As such it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association –ATIA
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