All Day Tour Departures
The best of South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales for the over 50's.
Today we travel one way on stage 1 of the Gold Coast light rail system. Said to be one of the most important pieces of transport infrastructure ever undertaken on the Gold Coast,
This is a full day of steam as we head off to the Blue Mountains for a tour of their Loco Depot.
Board the Lady Brisbane and witness the change in land use along the shore as we cruise to the junction of the Bremer River. Cruise past South Bank, the flying fox colony at Indooroopilly Island, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the mansions and new developments of Westlake and River Hills and the Moggill car ferry.
Located near Warwick, is Glengallan Homestead, one of the few remaining examples of a substantial 19th century country house in Queensland. The homestead that lay in ruin for many years has been restored and offers the visitor a glimpse of the squatter's life.
Eumundi Markets is a vibrant mecca for visitors and a shopping heaven if you’re looking for something different, something handmade, something special.
This popular day tour destination returns once more. Cape Byron is the most easterly point of Australia and provides spectacular views up and down the coast from the vantage point at the lighthouse, high on the cape.
Spend a childlike day exploring toys, trains and memorabilia of the 20th century in the Southern Hemisphere’s largest collection of toys at Leuralla Gardens Toy and Train Museum.
We circle past Riley’s Island towards Empire Bay, Kincumber and Killcare. Enjoy an organised lunch at the Davistown RSL Club.
Take a tour of the extraordinary Victor Chang Institute where one of the scientists will guide you through research laboratories and explain their ground breaking work.
Step aboard the ‘M.V. Lady Mac’ to cruise the largest salt water lake in the Southern Hemisphere and experience the fabulous scenery and wildlife the lake has to offer.
Join us today as we cruise the Brisbane River aboard an authentic paddlewheeler, the Kookaburra Queen.
This is the chance to see some of Australia’s premier racing identities and their precious horses. These sales continue to be the pinnacle of all thoroughbred sales in Australasia.
Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum and Tearooms in the Blue Mountains showcases the world's largest private collection of teawares, including more than 5,500 teapots from all over the world, spanning five centuries.
Schulte’s at Plainland in the beautiful Lockyer Valley is a family owned and operated business that was founded in 1952 by Wolfgang Peter Schulte, an immigrant from Germany who trained as a master butcher.
This evening we head to beautiful Lake Moogerah to experience the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ at The Moogerah Passion Play.
Admire the upgrades of Nepean Dam, before boarding our paddle wheeler for our river journey, following the river as far as our vessel can navigate. With a two course lunch on board with commentary and music a great day out.
See the "Go For Gold" Chinese Festival located in northern NSW, with striking Chinese dance performances, live music, more than 100 food, produce, craft and bric-a-brac market stalls, a magician, children’s story time, gold panning, and face painting.
Join us for the annual Easter Vintage Festival at Highfields.
Get up close to Sydney's collection of feathery, furry, scaly and spiky animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Our destination is Binna Burra, in the Lamington National Park. Combining the peace and tranquillity of a mountain getaway with a unique rainforest environment, this destination is a magical spot with stunning views.
Visit Quirindi Rural Heritage Village for the annual rally, showcasing restored 'machines' from all over Australia and overseas, from tractors and steam engines, to shearing gear and sewing machines.
The town of Scone pays homage to thoroughbreds, Australian stock horses and draught horses, and the stock men and women who work with them.
Relax among the serene surroundings of the Coolongolook River, cruising from Wallis Lake near Forster. Meandering along the river, we follow the old logging route to the Old Cedar Wharf at Coolongolook.
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Gosford Regional Gallery featuring emerging local and international artists, including visiting exhibitions from landscape painter Jon Ellis and Anime Architecture.
Join us as we visit the NSW Art Gallery to view the latest winners of the prestigious Archibald Prize, Australia’s favourite art award. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it’s a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes and artists.
Relax on a meandering cruise of the bays of Lake Macquarie, as you indulge in a BBQ lunch including steak, seafood, salads and desert.
Overlooking the Hawkesbury River Valley and the Blue Mountains, Tobruk Sheep Station invites you to witness skillful demonstrations including shearing and woolroom presentation, whip cracking and boomerang throwing, working dog presentation, duck show and sheep muster.
Operating for 100 years in 2019, Swane's Nursery sits on 16 hectares, including rose gardens, garden centre and plant growing and production areas.
Home and Away’ on Sydney’s favourite beaches! Experience and explore the home of television’s ‘Summer Bay’.
The Australian Botanic Gardens at Mount Annan features more than 2,000 species of native plants as well as the Australian Plant Bank, a major scientific research and conservation centre for NSW flora.
Boggo Road Gaol is haunted by its often violent past. Its very name conjures images of rooftop riots, hunger strikes, protests and escapes and between 1883 and 1913, it was a place of execution. Today we take a tour
Join us today to visit the TradeCoast Central Heritage Park, a new to Cross Country Tours destination. TradeCoast Central Heritage Park is an historical precinct incorporating three nationally recognised heritage sites.
Treat your tastebuds as we try the fresh produce of the Upper Hunter, beginning with a tasting and tour of Pukara Olives, who make olive oils, vinegars and other condiments.
Reminisce as we re-trace the route of the extremely popular 'Steam Ship Koopa'. The Koopa was a 416 tonne ship with the Brisbane Tug and Steamship Company working Moreton Bay,
If you love Rock ‘n’ Roll, cars, dancing and live music then don’t miss the Cooly Rocks On Festival. With over 2 kilometres of Rock ‘n Roll, Rockabilly and Swing and over 1,000 hot rods, custom cars and classic cars it is the most rockin’ event of the year.
Due to its popularity, the Pie Fest moves to the Bong Bong Racecourse in Bowral, for pie tasting, demonstrations and entertainment.
The Port of Brisbane has a long and interesting history beginning with shipments of timber from local pine and cedar forests during the early days of European settlement.
The Gardens on Forest is the perfect location for an indulgent Christmas in July celebration.
Indulge in a Christmas buffet lunch, followed by dessert and accompanied by festive entertainment.
Beautiful rural scenery abounds as we make our way to Beaudesert in the heart of the Scenic Rim. Stop at the Beaudesert Community Arts and Information Centre and browse
Visit the home of the 'Magic Pudding', the National Trust house displaying the work of artist and writer Norman Lindsay.
James Theatre, the oldest running purpose built cinema in Australia, is the new home of the tea cosy challenge, a trivet competition and tea tastings.
Every year the magnificent Southern Humpback Whales migrate to and from Antarctica. These leviathans of the deep make their way through our warmer waters, feeding, mating and playing in our backyard
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