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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. This year we have changed up the itinerary and included a day trip to Great Keppel Island as well as a visit to the Rockhampton Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Call us today on 1300 414 198!
Itinerary
- 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 manager and transferred to your accommodation at Bayview Tower in 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.
- 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. Morning tea will be at 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
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
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 creeks & 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. After dinner tonight you can relax and soak up the ocean from your balcony.
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- 5
Friday
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. After dinner we will enjoy some 50s, 60s and 70s music.
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- 6
Saturday
We will have a light continental breakfast before you head back to Rockhampton to catch the train home.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Return rail 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 with an experienced local guide to show you the best of the Capricorn Coast.
- 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
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.
Common questions about this voyage
- We have secured experienced local guides to show you the best of the Capricorn Coast.
- Minimum of 10 passengers required for tour to proceed.
- Want to avoid the single supplement? If you're willing to share, we can happily pair 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.
- Cancellations within 30 days of travel may 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. Disruptions caused by this is out of our control. We will endeavour to advise you as soon as possible of the situation and alternative travel options.
Book this rail journey
Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
Terms & conditions
Read the operator’s full booking conditions
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 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
