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Trains & Turtles Holiday Package (Brisbane-Bundaberg roundtrip)

  • Sample the best of the Bundaberg region on an easy Brisbane roundtrip
  • Meet the baby turtle hatchlings at Mon Repos
  • Enjoy macadamia high tea, a cruise on the Bundy Belle and more
  • Share the experience with like-minded over-60 travellers!
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$1,099 pp twin share
$1,339 pp solo share
3 nights
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Departs 26 February 2024 Returns 29 February 2024
Duration3 nights
OperatorTravel at 60
StyleRail journey
HighlightSee the baby turtles at Mon Repos!
Sample the best of the Bundaberg region on an easy Brisbane roundtrip. Meet the baby turtle hatchlings at Mon Repos. Enjoy macadamia high tea, a cruise on the Bundy Belle and more!

Want to escape for a few days? Love to travel with fellow over-60s?

Enjoy a relaxed train journey from Brisbane to Bundaberg (located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef). Sit back, relax and meet your fellow travellers as you take in the scenery of the Glasshouse Mountains, Sunshine Coast hinterland, Nambour and Gympie.

On arrival, you can enjoy a great mix of self-paced exploration and organised activities.

  • Enjoy high tea at the Macadamias Australia farm (and while you're there, be sure to pick up some delicious healthy treats for the rest of the holiday!)
  • Take a cruise on the gorgeous Bundy Belle, your knowledgeable skipper will share the colourful history of Bundaberg and its surrounds.
  • The highlight of this holiday: a trip to Mon Repos to watch the baby turtles make their way to the ocean.
When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
26 February 2024
Returns 29 February 2024
Returns
29 February 2024
Duration
3 nights
From pp twin share
$1,099 pp
From pp solo cabin
$1,339 pp

2024 -Turtle Hatching: Watch as these tiny hatchlings emerge from their sandy nests to scurry down the beach and into the sea.

  • QLD Pensioner Fares from $1,099pp Twin Share or $1,339 Solo Traveller
  • Senior Fares from $1,129pp Twin Share or $1,379 Solo Traveller
  • Adult Fares from $1,199pp Twin Share or $1,449 Solo Traveller
  • Monday 05 Feb - Thursday 08 Feb 2024 (Sold out)
  • Monday 12 Feb - Thursday 15 Feb 2024 (Sold Out)
  • Monday 19 Feb - Thursday 22 Feb 2024 (Sold Out)
  • Monday 26 Feb - Thursday 29 Feb 2024 - 1 x Double/Twin rooms left

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

Please note the following itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Monday - Brisbane - Bundaberg (Train)

This afternoon you'll meet your fellow travellers at Brisbane's Roma Street Station before boarding the Train for your journey to Bundaberg. On arrival in Bundaberg, you'll be transferred to your accommodation for the next three nights.

Tuesday -Turtle Experience

Relax over breakfast, served in your room, before exploring some of the sights of Bundaberg.

After breakfast, sit back and relax onboard the historic Bundy Belle ferry as she makes her way down the Burnette River. Note: tea, coffee & biscuits with cold drinks are available for purchase.

Lunch is at your own expense at the Cruz Cafe.

Visit the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, returning to your hotel mid afternoon to refresh.

Enjoy an early dinner at the hotel restaurant, before tonight's highlight tour to Mon Repos Turtle Centre for a ranger-guided tour of the beach to watch the baby turtles make their way to the water to start their journey.

Wednesday - Australian Macadamia

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, in your room.

This morning a visit to Bundaberg Brewed Drinks followed by lunch at The Waves Sports Club (own expense)

This afternoon, visit Macadamias Australia a family owned second generation Macadamia farm. Enjoy a macadamia tasting experience and a delicious high tea.

This evening is free to explore or relax.

Thursday - Bundaberg - Brisbane (Train)

After breakfast (in your room), you will be transferred to Bundaberg's railway station to board the Train for your journey back to Brisbane.

Say farewell to newfound friends as your holiday comes to an end..

This itinerary is subject to change and final details. Ask your travel advisor to more details.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Return economy class train travel between Brisbane and Bundaberg
  • 3 nights' accommodation at Villa Mirasol
  • Breakfast daily served in room
  • 1 dinners including desert
  • Guided Turtle Experience at Mon Repos Turtle Centre
  • Cruise on the Burnett River
  • High Tea at Macadamia Australia

Not included

Airfares & Travel insurance

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

The Villa Mirasol is centrally located, within walking distance to the Central Business District and the Bundaberg Train Station.

The hotel features include a inground saltwater pool, free Wi-Fi and on-site restaurant.

Rooms are spacious with ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning, tea & coffee making facilities and Foxtel.

Villa Mirasol
Villa Mirasol
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

Travelling solo? Willing to share with another single traveller?One of the advantages of travelling on a dedicated group departure is that we have the ability to match solo travellers of the same gender to avoid paying a single supplement. (Subject to availability of another traveller of the same gender willing to share; otherwise the solo traveller price applies.)Mon Repos Turtle Centre:
For some of the evening you will be outside on the beach. A moderate level of fitness is required for the Turtle Encounters tour. Visitors need to be able to:
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The fine print

Terms & conditions

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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply

A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is payable within 7 days of booking.

Travel at 60 Social Getaways

Travel further when you're not travelling alone

Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.

Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.

  • A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
  • Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
  • Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.

Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.

— The team at Travel at 60

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From (twin) $1,099 pp
From (solo) $1,339 pp
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