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Capricorn Coastal Escape & Tilt Train Rail Package

  • Venture out to Great Keppel Island for the day
  • Enjoy dinner and a show at the Footlights Theatre
  • Explore the beauty of Byfield National Park
From
$1,209 pp twin share
$1,519 pp solo share
5 nights
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Departs 16 June 2023 Returns 15 July 2023
Duration5 nights
OperatorTravel at 60
StyleRail journey
HighlightOver-60s group holiday
Join a group of like-minded individuals for six days of effortless fun! This exclusive Travel at 60 package includes a return journey from Brisbane-Rockhampton on the Tilt Train, Island view accommodation in…

Could you do with a coastal getaway? 

Get together with your friends and join us on this exclusive Travel at 60 community getaway. With most meals, transfers, accommodation plus tours included, everything is arranged you just need to bring the fun. Highlights include a day trip to Great Keppel Island, dinner and a show at the Footlights Theatre as well as a visit to the Rockhampton Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Call us today on 1300 414 198!

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
16 June 2023
Returns 15 July 2023
Returns
15 July 2023
Duration
5 nights
From pp twin share
$1,209 pp
From pp solo cabin
$1,519 pp

Round-trip departures from Brisbane:

  • 19 - 24 June 2023
  • 10 - 15 July 2023 - 3 spaces left

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 valued package!

  • QLD Pensioner - Twin share $1,209 per person / Single Traveller $1,519
  • Senior - Twin share $1,294 per person / Single Traveller $1,604
  • Adult - Twin share $1,361.50 per person / Single Traveller $1,671.50

Ask us about upgrading your rail seats from economy to business! Call us today on 1300 414 198!

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

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Monday

    Depart on your 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 in Yeppoon. On arrival (approximately between 8-8:30pm) 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.

  2. 2

    Tuesday

    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 wander down to the stunning tribute and impressive art works of Emu Parks War Memorial. Tonight you will be taken to Footlights Theatre & Restaurant where you will enjoy a 3 course meal and show. 

    Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 
  3. 3

    Wednesday 

    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 by Fast Cat. There is an abundance of tropical marine life to be enjoyed either by glass bottom boat or just snorkeling and paddling along the beach. After lunch we will explore the island, its beauty will astound you, pristine beaches and numerous coves and Bays. You will fall in love with this magical island. Dinner tonight we will be venturing out to enjoy the local cuisine.

    Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 
  4. 4

    Thursday 

    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. 

    Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 
  5. 5

    Friday 

    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 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 before dinner tonight. 

    Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 
  6. 6

    Saturday 

    We will have a light continental breakfast before you head back to Rockhampton to catch the train home.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Return economy seat on The Tilt Train from Brisbane to Rockhampton
  • 5 nights beachfront accommodation with private balcony
  • 5 x Breakfast & 4 x Dinners
  • Complimentary Wine & Cheese on arrival
  • Daily tour itinerary
  • Footlights Theatre - Song & Dancing evening
  • Use of all hotel facilities - swimming pool & licensed bar
  • Centrally located - Ocean and Island views
  • Transfers to and from Rockhampton railway station to accommodation

Not included

  • Travel Insurance
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

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.

All units face the gorgeous Pacific Ocean and feature a balcony for you to gaze over the Keppel Bay Islands.
All units face the gorgeous Pacific Ocean and feature a balcony for you to gaze over the Keppel Bay Islands.
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

  • 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.
  • 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 may incur fees, please talk to your travel consultant for full details.
  • Want to avoid the single supplement? If you're willing to share, we can suggest our travel buddies facebook page to assist with pairing you with another solo traveller. Subject to COVID-19 vaccination, availability of another guest of the same gender willing to share, otherwise a single room rate will apply.
  • Please note that Queensland Rail periodically conduct planned and unplanned maintenance to tracks throughout the Queensland Rail network. Disruptions caused by this is out of Travel at 60s control. We will endeavour to advise you as soon as possible of the situation and alternative travel options.
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The fine print

Terms & conditions

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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply. 

Non-Refundable deposit of $200 per person is required within 7 days of booking. 

Final payment 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). 
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

A Travel at 60 host with travellers on a Social Getaway
From (twin) $1,209 pp
From (solo) $1,519 pp
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