Capricorn Coast Over 60s Social Getaway (2025 & 2026)
Get some friends together — or make plenty of new ones — on this exclusive Travel at 60 holiday package.
Ride the Tilt Train from Brisbane to Rockhampton return, stay five nights in Yeppoon, enjoy a fabulous itinerary of daily activities.
Highlights include a day trip to Great Keppel Island, the Koorana Crocodile farm, dinner and a show at the Footlights Theatre, a visit to the Rockhampton Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the chance to share it all with a group of new over-60 friends.
With rail travel, most meals, transfers, accommodation, tours and a great variety of experiences included in your fare, you'll just need to bring the fun.
This holiday is one of Travel at 60's most popular getaways, with most departures selling out well in advance. Call our Brisbane-based travel agency on 1300 414 198 to secure your place!
- Economy seat on the Tilt Train from Brisbane to Rockhampton and return
- 5 nights beachfront accommodation with private balcony
- Return transfers from Rockhampton Rail Station to accommodation
- 5 x breakfasts & 4 x dinners
- Complimentary wine & cheese on arrival
- Footlights Theatre - Song & Dance Evening with dinner
- Day trips to Great Keppel Island, Crocodile Farm, Byfield National Park, Archer Park Railway Station, Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Daily tour itinerary
- Use of all hotel facilities - swimming pool & licensed bar
- Centrally located - Ocean and Island views
Your fare excludes:
- Travel Insurance
Please note the following itinerary is subject to change without notice.
Day 1: Sunday
Depart on the Tilt Train rail journey to Central Queensland & the Great Southern Barrier Reef. On arrival at Rockhampton, you will be met and greeted by our local tour guide and transferred to your accommodation at Bayview Tower Yeppoon. On arrival you will enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine and cheese plate on your balcony whilst listening to the relaxing sounds of the ocean and local wildlife.
Day 2: Monday
After a tasty breakfast we will enjoy a leisurely tour of the Capricorn Coast taking in sights of Bluff Rock and the beauty of the Causeway Lake. We will visit the Singing Ship (it really sings.) From this picturesque vantage point, we will wonder down to the stunning tribute and impressive art works of Emu Parks War Memorial. We will stop at the Koorana Crocodile Farm in the afternoon. Dinner tonight will be in house at the hotel. Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Tuesday
After a nice hot cuppa and breakfast we take a short drive to Rosslyn Bay and set out on a day adventure to Great Keppel Island. There is an abundance of tropical marine life and activities to be enjoyed whilst discovering this magnificent part of the world. You will enjoy lunch at the Hideaway and continue to explore the islands, pristine beaches, numerous coves and bays. Tonight you will be taken to Footlights Theatre & Restaurant where you will enjoy a 3 course meal and show. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Wednesday
After a hot breakfast we set out to explore the rich architectural heritage of Rockhampton – The Walter Reid Building, Customs House, City Hall, Archer Park Rail Station where statues talk & sing and we learn about trams and travel from Paris to Rockhampton while enjoying a cuppa, we will also visit the Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Dinner tonight will be at Spinnakers where we also partake in the trivia night. Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Thursday
After breakfast we will head north to discover Byfield National Park and the rare Byfield Fern which only grows in this area. The beauty of the area will astound you, the rugged mountains, rainforest edged creek’s & ancient cycads are not to be missed. We will then visit Nob Creek Pottery. After morning tea we will discover how the leaves of a Melaleuca Tree are transferred into Tree Oil at Eco Water Park station. Marvel at the birdlife, say hello to Henry the tortoise and learn all about nature at its best. Join in the ‘Happy Hour’ fun tonight before dinner. Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Friday
We will have a light continental breakfast before you head back to Rockhampton to catch the Tilt Train home.
2025-26 Tour Dates departing Brisbane
- April: 27 Apr - 2 May 2025
- May: 18 - 23 May 2025
- June: 8 - 13 Jun | 15 - 20 Jun | 29 Jun - 4 Jul 2025
- July: 13 - 18 Jul | 27 Jul - 1 Aug 2025
- August: 10 - 15 Aug | 24 - 29 Aug | 31 Aug - 5 Sep 2025
- September: 21- 26 Sep | 28 Sep - 3 Oct 2025
- October: 5 - 10 Oct | 12 - 17 Oct 2025
- November: 9 - 14 Nov | 23 - 28 Nov | 30 Nov - 5 Dec 2025
- March: 1 - 6 Mar | 15 - 20 Mar | 22 - 27 Mar 2026
Are you a Queensland Pensioner?
Queensland Pension Concession Card holders are eligible to receive four Queensland Pension rail travel entitlements each calendar year. Utilise these benefits on our great value packages!
QLD Pension Concession Card Holder
incl. Economy Rail | $1,529 pp twin share | $1,879 solo
incl. Business Rail | $1,579 pp twin share | $1,929 solo
Australian Senior Card Holder
incl. Economy Rail | $1,619 pp twin share | $1,969 solo
incl. Business Rail | $1,669 pp twin share | $2,019 solo
Adult Price
incl. Economy Rail | $1,689 pp twin share | $2,029 solo
incl. Business Rail | $1,799 pp twin share | $2,139 solo
Call us today on 1300 414 198! to make a booking.
Bayview Tower Yeppoon offers comfortable accommodation with modest facilities, and has a long standing reputation for exceptional, caring service. Here, guests can relax, enjoy and unwind in a boutique environment. Units are individually owned, and decor will vary across rooms allocated to all members of the group. All rooms are spacious and comfortable and offer air-conditioning and island views from a private balcony.
- Rooms are serviced once during your stay, generally on a Tuesday.
- Please note Bayview Towers is a non smoking building. Smoking is only permitted off premises across the street of the building.
- There are coin operated laundry facilities at Bayview Tower Yeppoon for use during your stay. Linen and towels are provided by the hotel.
- Hotel rooms have a small kitchenette which has tea/coffee making facilities, toaster & microwave. Some units also have a small two burner cook tops which are on a request basis.
- Bathrooms have a hairdryer.
- We have secured experienced local guides to show you the best of the Capricorn Coast.
- Low level of fitness required to participate in this tour.
- Minimum of 10 passengers required for tour to proceed.
- Cancellations within 30 days of travel will incur fees, please talk to your travel consultant for full details.
- Please note that Queensland Rail periodically conduct planned and unplanned maintenance to tracks throughout the Queensland Rail network. Trackwork and disruptions are out of Travel at 60s control however we will endeavour to advise you as soon as possible of the situation and alternative travel options.
Note: Queensland Rail has confirmed trackwork on 6 April 2025.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
- A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is required within 7 days of booking.
- Final payment is due no later than 45 days prior to travel.
Supplier Fees
- Any cancellation received between 30 and 14 days prior to travel will incur a 1 night cancellation fee.
- Cancellations advised 14 days prior to travel will incur full cancellation fees (NIL refund).
- Amendments such as but not limited to, name changes pick up and drop off location changes 30 days prior to travel will incur a $25 per person fee.