Bundaberg & Lady Musgrave Island - Over 60s Social Getaway (2025)
Want to escape for a few days with like-minded over-60 travellers?
This social getaway will see you enjoy a relaxed journey on the Tilt Train 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.
Spend four nights at Bundaberg where you will enjoy a great mix of self-paced exploration and organised activities.
- Guided tours at Bundaberg Rum Distillery, Hinkler Hall of Aviation, Macadamias Australia and Tinaberries
- Visit Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel and Botanic Gardens
- The Highlight: Lady Musgrave Island Day Tour including buffet lunch, morning & afternoon tea
- Return economy class Tilt Train travel between Brisbane and Bundaberg
- Return transfers from railway station to accommodation
- 4 nights accommodation at Villa Mirasol
- Breakfast daily served in room
- 1 x Welcome Dinner at Villa Mirasol
- Monsoon Aquatics Coral
- Guided tour at The Bundaberg Barrel
- Guided tour at Macadamias Australia
- Guided tour of Tinaberries with Ice Cream
- Botanic Gardens & Guided Tour of Hinkler Hall of Aviation
- Guided tour of Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Full Day Lady Musgrave Island Experience with lunch
Your fare excludes:
- Airfares
- Travel insurance
The itinerary is subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances, weather conditions, or other factors. We will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes.
Day 1: Thursday
This morning you'll meet your fellow travellers at Brisbane's Roma Street Station before boarding the 11:00am Tilt Train for your journey to Bundaberg. On arrival in Bundaberg, you'll be transferred to Villa Mirasol, your accommodation for the next four nights.
Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Villa Mirasol.
Day 2: Friday
Relax over breakfast, served in your room, before boarding the coach to visit some of the local attractions.
Explore Monsoon Aquatics Coral and The Bundaberg Barrel before arriving at Macadamias Australia for lunch and Orchard Tour. In the afternoon, arrive at Tinaberries for a guided farm tour and talk with ice cream tasting.
The evening is yours at leisure.
Day 3: Saturday
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, in your room before departing on the coach to Bundaberg Botanic Gardens.
Experience a guided tour of Hinkler Hall of Aviation, visit the Bundaberg & District Historical Museum and Fairymead House Sugar Museum before enjoying lunch at Cafe 1928 (at own expense)
This afternoon arrive at Bundaberg Rum Distillery for a guided tour and time for shopping.
The evening is yours at leisure.
Day 4: Sunday
Its an early start this morning - you'll be supplied with a box breakfast to eat on the go. The coach will take you to Burnett Heads for your full day Lady Musgrave Experience.
Dive into a full day of adventure at the stunning Lady Musgrave Island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel or scuba dive in the serene lagoon alongside resident turtles, tropical fish, manta rays, and friendly reef sharks in crystal-clear waters teeming with life. Relax on the eco-friendly, wind and solar powered pontoon, Lady Musgrave HQ, featuring an underwater observatory and reef views. Enjoy a guided tour of Lady Musgrave Island with expert insights into the history and ecology of the coral cay from the Marine Biologist. Rinse off with warm showers after your ocean adventure, or stay dry and enjoy the view from the glass bottom boat - there’s something for everyone, no matter your pace. The day tour includes morning and afternoon tea, buffet lunch consisting of fresh, local produce including prawns, cold meat and a selection of salads. There is a licensed bar and snorkel equipment including fins, masks, floating vests and pool noodles.
Arriving back at Villa Mirasol late afternoon - the evening is yours at leisure.
Day 5: Monday
After breakfast in your room, you will be transferred to Bundaberg's railway station to board the Tilt Train for your journey back to Brisbane. Say farewell to new found friends as your holiday comes to an end..
Departures
23 - 27 Oct 2025 | 6 - 10 Nov 2025 | 20 - 24 Nov 2025 | 4 - 8 Dec 2025
Prices
QLD Pensioner
- Economy: from $1,799 pp twin share | $2,199 solo traveller*
- Business: from $1,849 pp twin share | $2,249 solo traveller*
Senior
- Economy: from $1,838 pp twin share | $2,238 solo traveller*
- Business: from $1,864 pp twin share | $2,264 solo traveller
Adult
- Economy: from $1,899 pp twin share | $2,299 solo traveller*
- Business: from $1,945 pp twin share | $2,345 solo traveller*
* Prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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.
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.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply
- A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is payable within 7 days of booking.
- This tour is not a guaranteed departure - minimum numbers must be reached for the tour to go ahead.
- A full refund will only be provided only if minimum travel numbers have not been reached and the tour cannot go ahead.
- Any specific rooming, seating or dietary requests are welcomed, however not guaranteed.
- While every effort is made to provide correct information at the time of publication, the itinerary is subject to change for unforeseen circumstances at any time.
- Conditions, amendment and cancellation fees apply. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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RAIL ENTITLEMENTS
To qualify for discounted rail fares (4 per calendar year), passengers must hold one of the following valid cards:
For PENSIONER fares
- Queensland Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) issued by Services Australia
- Queensland Pension Concession Card (PCC) issued by Department of Veteran Affairs
- Australian Government DVA Health Card endorsed as WAR WIDOW/WIDOWER (QLD Residents only)
- Spouse / Partner of a Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) or Extreme Disability Adjustment (EDA) Veteran travel pass holder with a confirmation letter stating they are a QLD Resident.
For SENIOR fares
- Australian State Government Seniors Card
- Go Card Senior version (only issued in Queensland)
Please note: valid card numbers must be quoted at time of booking.