EXTENDED TOURS – Quality motels & meals. Small personal groups & buses! 

Tuesday 6th October Lord Howe Island 6 days. $5999 per person Single $60 - OCTOBER 2026

Leave the pace of modern life behind you when you visit World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island. Birdsong fills the clean air & the mountainous terrain rises all around you when you visit this crescent shaped Island – a volcanic remanent in the Tasman Sea. No high-rises. Just stunning rare flora & fauna. Includes return flights from Brisbane, 5 nights’ accommodation, breakfast & dinner daily, some lunches, Island tour, Ian Hutton talk, Around the Island cruise, North Bay Turtle & Nature tour, Coral Viewing Cruise & Guided Walk to Clear Place, Visit to New Brewery and Pizza Dinner, hand feeding the fish at Ned’s beach. ALWAYS FILLS QUICKLY.

Tuesday 28th October O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse 4 days. $1,799 pp twin share. Single $320. 

One of our true favourites. Four fabulous days where you can do everything or nothing. Enjoy lunch & a glass of wine at O’Reilly’s vineyard, Sunset experience with drinks, early morning bird walks, Billy Tea & damper 4WD history tour, guided walk, Birds of Prey Show, & Animal Encounters Show. all meals & spectacular views and birdlife.

Sunday 2nd November 2025 Cook Islands 9 days – Truly amazing destination. Approx

$8,999 per person twin share. Single $2,220. (Price may vary as flight prices may change)

The Cook Islands lies halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, boasting an idyllic climate, endless adventure, romance and pure relaxation. Wander secluded beaches and take a dip in crystal blue lagoons or take advantage of the wide range of exciting activities on offer. The beating heart of this little paradise will capture yours. Rarotonga, the hub of the Cook Islands, has so much to see and do, yet remains unspoilt. No traffic lights, no McDonald’s and no building taller than the highest coconut tree. We arrive early morning on 2nd as we cross the international dateline. We’ll stay at the Sanctuary Resort (adults only). We’ll explore Rarotonga in our informative orientation tour, enjoy lunch at Charlie’s restaurant. Our exciting offroad 4WD excursion will show us parts of the island most visitors never get to see. Visit an ancient religious marae, lush jungle waterfall and primal rainforest valleys. You’ll love our Over-water night show offering an authentic cultural experience – with dinner. Join a fascinating Arts and Crafts Tour, visiting many local factories and souvenir stores. Let’s take to the water in a Glass Bottom Muri Lagoon Cruise accompanied by a local band. Survey a rich variety of marine life – BBQ lunch included today! Our Progressive Dinner invites you into the homes of lovely locals who share their home cooked meals. WOW, now we’re off to Atutaki. Our 45 minute flight takes us to this Secluded and romantic paradise where 15 motus (islets) are sprinkled across this huge turquoise, sunlit lagoon – the world’s most beautiful lagoon. First, an island guided tour before we board a Vaka. Our day tour helps us discover 3 remote islands and takes us to the many great swimming and snorkeling locations to explore and hand-feed schools of tropical fish. Back to Rarotonga for our last day. We’ll visit the Punganga Nui Market and feast at our farewell dinner at Tamarind House. Arrive Sydney 10th – mid afternoon (we cross the International Dateline).

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Sunday 16th November Back Roads Tour 6 days $2,585 per person twin share. Single $475.

Visit Killarney Falls, Aloomba Lavender, Stanthorpe, Yelarbon Silo Art, Inverell’s National Transport Museum, Saumerez House - Armidale, Uralla, Tamworth, Nundle, Wallabadah First Fleet Park, Merriwa Silo Art, Hunter Valley Gardens (including Christmas dinner and fabulous Christmas Lights display), Morpeth, Gloucester and Port Macquarie. BOOK NOW.

Saturday 22nd November Coastal Getaway 3 days. $1,625 per person twin share. Single $225.


Let’s have lunch in Brisbane before our afternoon flight to Port Macquarie where we’ll overnight. We’ll visit the Koala Hospital, Southwest Rocks and Trial Bay Gaol, Scott’s Head, Nambucca Heads, Urunga with overnight stay in Coffs Harbour at the stunning Opal Cove Resort right on the water. Then a leisurely coastal drive back home – via Yamba and Ballina along the coast road.

Won’t you join us for relaxing few days?

Friday 5th December. Southern Downs Rail Adventure. 3 days. $1,175 per person twin share. Single $175.

You’ll love our train ride from Warwick to Wallangarra including a wine tour in Stanthorpe. We’ll visit Fernvale for lunch on the way to Warwick and Highfields for lunch on our way home. Bring a friend or come and meet some new ones. ALL MEALS

Tuesday 9th December Christmas Stone Fruit Run 2 days. $595 per person twin share. Single $70

Christmas Farm in Stanthorpe with Farm Talk and delicious afternoon tea, visits to Cherrydale Orchards,

Speranza’s Fruit and Veges AND Sam’s Fresh Fruit and Veges. You won’t find fresher stone fruit anywhere!

 YUM. Come join us.

Saturday 20th December. NSW Coastal Christmas 7 days. $4,099 pp twin share. Single $875.

You’ll love our stay at the beautiful Opal Cove in Coffs Harbour – right on the beachfront - on Day One. Port Macquarie is our next stop after visiting Bellingen, Nambucca Heads and South West Rocks where we’ll enjoy lunch at the Country Club. You’ll love the Slim Dusty Centre. On to Newcastle for 2 nights. Here we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the town and a fabulous Christmas Lunch cruise. Off to the Hunter Valley Gardens for dinner at the fabulous Christmas Lights Display – truly amazing Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at our beautiful Hotel – Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley before out flight back to the Sunshine Coast.

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Friday 30th January Tasmania in Style 8 days. $5,575 per person twin share. Single $1,050.

 

Three nights in Hobart – right on the waterfront. 2 nights in Strahan, one night in the luxurious Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, one night in Launceston- then fly home. Featuring fabulous touring in Hobart & surrounds, Salamanca Markets, Scenic Seaplane flight, (optional tour to MONA), Wall in the Wilderness Gallery, Derwent Bridge Hotel lunch, wonderful World Heritage Cruise in

Strahan with Upper Deck window seating, West Coast Wilderness Railway in premium carriage with welcome drink and light refreshments, Dove Lake at Cradle Mountain & much more.

Tuesday 17th February Five Day Mystery Tour (with flights) $3,369 per person twin share. Single $300.

ALWAYS fills fast. We rarely visit this place on tour.  NOT suitable for people with mobility issues. Some walking involved.

Tuesday 24th February 1770 LARC Paradise Tour 3 days $1,295 per person twin share. Single $220.

2 nights in 1770. Full day LARC Paradise Tour along the edge of Eurimbula National Park. Learn the history of 1770.

Then a scenic 4WD tour up Bustard Headland to the light-station for a tour of the light-keeper’s cottage (now a museum)

and a visit down the winding path to visit occupants of the cemetery. We’ll visit the Bundaberg Rum Distillery for some

retail therapy on the way home and we’ll enjoy lunch on the River in Bundaberg.

Tuesday 3rd March 2026. Norfolk Island Foundation Day Tour. 8 days. $4,999 per person twin share. Single $650 

Join us on this ALL-INCLUSIVE tour. It’s one of our favourite places on earth. Loads of tours, breakfast and dinner each night.


Morning or afternoon teas on all tours. Island Tour, Culture Tours, Progressive dinner, Island Fish Fry, Night as a Convict, Scenic photographic tours, Foundation Day re-enactment and MUCH MORE.

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Friday 6th March Stanthorpe’s Apple and Grape Festival  3 days $995 per person twin share. Single $160 .

2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast Tenterfield Bowling Club. Lunch in Cambooya, all the fun of the fair

in Stanthorpe, pipes and drums, street parade and so much more. Home through Casino, Kyogle and Beaudesert

with lunch at the RSL Club.

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Sunday 8th March 2026. Kingfisher Bay Resort (Fraser Island) Getaway 5 days. $2,385 per person twin share. Single $420

1-night Hervey Bay, 3 nights Kingfisher Bay Resort. Included return ferry transfers, all meals on the island, Full day 4WD Beauty Spots Tour, Scenic lunch cruise, 70’s themed dinner with dancing (dress up if you like), Aussie BBQ and 70’s Trivia – what a hoot! Plenty of free time to explore as well.

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Wednesday 26th March 2026. Melbourne International Flower Show 4 days. $2,599 per person twin share. Single $345

Return flights Sunshine Coast to Melbourne, 3 nights’ Accommodation Melbourne CBD with dinner and breakfast, ONE Flower

Show entry, Yarra River Cruise, Victoria Markets, High Tea. You can do extra visits to Flower Show instead of tours. UP to you,

it’s your tour. FILLING QUICKLY

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Sunday 5th April Easter in Sydney 5 days. $3,155 per person twin share. Single $495.

Join us for a fabulous Easter in Sydney. Return flights Sunshine Coast to Sydney, 4 nights accommodation right on Darling Harbour,  Royal Easter Show, Opera House Tour with dinner, Harbour Dinner Cruise, Taronga Zoo, maybe an optional matinee show? Anastasia the Musical is on. HOPING THAT LION KING will be on! Also showing in Sydney PHANTOM of the Opera ON THE HARBOUR! Tell me what you prefer when you book.

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Monday 20th April – Great Southern Drive including Great Ocean Road – Melbourne to Adelaide. 8 days. $3,495 per person twin share. Single $695. 

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Thursday 30th April Murray Meander 6 days $3,850 per person twin share. Single $495.

Murray Bridge, Goolwa, Coorong Cruise, Murray mouth, Strathalbyn, Mannum, Swan Reach, Renmark – Murray/Darling junction, Echuca cruise and Silo Art. 

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COMING – BACK O BOURKE TOUR

Tuesday 26th May Sydney VIVID Lights 4 days. Price to come

3 nights Ibis Darling Harb our, Opera House Tour with dinner, Harbour Cruise to witness the Lighting of the bridge and the Opera House Sails, Taronga Zoo and much more

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Monday 15th June Wonders of Western Queensland. 5 days. $4,490 per person twin share. Single $550.

All inclusive, action-packed holiday in the west! Wow, what a wonderful array of activities we have lined up for you after flying to Longreach for a 2-night stay. Starlight’s Cruise Experience on the Thomson River – sunset, dinner and entertainment. Nogo Outback Station tour and lunch – woolsheds and stockyards. Cobb and Co Stagecoach Experience where we’ll step back in time for exhilarating fun and a short gallop to experience “running the storm”. Follow this with the hilarious Old Time Tent Show and billy can lunch. ON to Winton to visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre. We’ll visit Cloncurry and the John Flynn Museum before driving to Mt Isa to

overnight. Outback at Isa, Hard Times Mine Tour, lunch and Underground Hospital. So much to see and do in this special part of Queensland. Come and join us. Just 2 lunches to buy!

Saturday 27th June Treasures of the Top End. 7 days. $6,550 per person twin share. Single $985

Return flights Darwin, 3 nights Darwin – RFDS Centre, Darwin’s Military History Truck Tour, Art Gallery/lunch, Tiwi Islands Tour, Nitmiluk Gorge (Katherine Gorge) – by boat & helicopter. Early morning Yellow Water Wildlife Cruise in Kakadu & Mindil Beach Casino Resort & Markets.

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Thursday 9th July – 5 day Mystery Tour (with flights) – always fills fast. Call to express your interest today. Super special destination.

21st July 2026. Tangalooma Island Resort – 3 days. Price to come.

Return ferry Transfers, 2 nights’ accommodation, all meals, whale watching,

dolphin feeding, Southern Safari 4WD tour, History of Whaling Station Tour,

Sightseeing and Fish Feeding Cruise. Always fills fast.

This is a fabulous tropical island right on our doorstep.

Monday 10th August Singapore – Gardens, Wildlife & Stunning views - 8 days

This tour is always very popular and fills fast. So be quick! We LOVE taking groups here – the Gardens, the Lights, the food! You’ll love our visit to Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore Zoo Night Safari, Sentosa Island with cable car ride, S E Asia Aquarium, Marina Bay Sands for spectacular views and wonderful dinner. LOADS of other tours included. MOST meals and fabulous accommodation right on the waterfront at Clark Quay.

6 Sep 2026 AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURE – 16 days – $16,895 per person twin share. Single $2,150.

(Flight prices are a guestimate at this stage and may change)

 

This all-inclusive tour will blow your socks off. Return flights to Joahannesburg, all internal flights, 2 nights Johannesburg with visits to Soweto, 2 nights Pilanesburg (game drives), 2 nights Chobe (game drives), 2 nights Victoria Falls with private tour and helicopter flight over the falls, 2 nights Kruger (game drive & tour), 3 nights in glorious Cape town with visits to Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope. Dinner and breakfast daily and some lunches. Tips included. Call for itinerary.

Be quick for this one.

Tuesday 23rd September 2026. Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers – 3 days.

 

Tour award winning gardens with our expert guide, enjoy scenic drives to and from Toowoomba with lunch included.

6 October 2026 Lord Howe Island – 6 days. Details and price to come .

Leave the pace of modern life behind you when you visit World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island. Birdsong fills the clean air & the mountainous terrain rises all around you when you visit this crescent shaped Island – a volcanic remanent in the Tasman Sea. No high-rises. Just stunning rare flora & fauna. Includes return flights from Brisbane, 5 nights’ accommodation, breakfast & dinner daily, some lunches, Island tour, Ian Hutton talk, Around the Island cruise, North Bay Turtle & Nature tour, Coral Viewing Cruise & Guided Walk to Clear Place, Visit to New Brewery with a Pizza Dinner & hand feeding the fish at Ned’s beach.

15th November 2026 Five Night All Inclusive cruise/Mighty Murray River – Proud Mary.

(price to come)

 

This cruise takes you north on the great Murray River from the historic river port of Mannum to Blanchetown. Follow in the wake of great Australian pioneers on a 4-night cruise along the Outback River highway. Experience the magic and majesty of the spectacular scenery from towering cliffs to expansive farmlands. Along the way, you’ll see a great variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos and many of the 350 bird species that inhabit the Riverlands. Highlights include a visit to a vineyard and wine tasting at a cellar door, visiting a typical Australian farm, woolshed, and wildlife shelter, enjoying an Aussie barbecue beside the river, and visiting an aboriginal archaeological site. Includes return flights.

Tuesday 17th November 2026 River City Heritage Rail and Princess Cruise Combo. 9 days.

$7,650 per person twin share. Single $1,185. (Choose inside cabin, balcony or suite)

 

We’ll fly to Sydney with overnight/dinner. Board the heritage Rail Motor in Sydney, journey north through Hawkesbury with lunch on Riverboat Postman. On to Newcastle for 2 nights. Hunter Valley Region (Gardens and Winte tastings), Coffs Harbour, Brisbane/Gold Coast/Tamborine before boarding a Princess Cruise for 2-night cruise back to Sydney. Only 2 singles rooms available and 3 twin rooms) Doesn’t this sound fabulous? Come and join us. Call to BOOK NOW. Nominate your cruise cabin preference when booking. Inside or Balcony. ONLY 6 SEATS LEFT.

Sinclair Tour and Travel 5494 5083 Melbourne’s International Flower Show Departs Thursday 26th March – 4 days $2,599 per person twin share. Single $345. 

Day One Thursday 26th March

 

After pick up from your door as usual, you’ll be transferred to Sunshine Coast airport for your flight to Melbourne. We’ll be transferred to our Hotel – Victoria Hotel – our home for 3 nights. The Hotel is right in the CBD (Little Collins St) within easy walking distance to shopping and our tram stops for the trip. We don’t have a bus for this tour. We are walking to tram stops and taking trams everywhere. Take the opportunity for some shopping this afternoon. Most of the major shops are open till 7pm Dinner included tonight. (D)



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Day Two Friday 27th March

 

After a delicious brekky at our Hotel, we’re off to visit the famous Melbourne International Flower Show. More than just an event, it was a vibrant celebration of creativity, nature, and endless blooming possibilities.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, the five-day spectacle is a must-see. 

Visitors are able to immerse themselves in breathtaking garden designs, world-class floral artistry, and a vast selection of garden retail products. Whether you’re a plant lover, design enthusiast, or just looking for lifestyle inspiration, the Show is the ultimate celebration of the great outdoors.

The Gardens are open later on Friday (till 9.30pm) so you can enjoy twilight – up to you. The driver will explain where the tram stop is to return to the Hotel if you don’t wish to return with the group. 



Dinner included again tonight. (B)(D)


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Day Three Saturday 28th March 


Another delicious breakfast at our Hotel this morning. Plenty of options today. You MAY wish to return to the International Flower Show (own expense). Again, up to you! We have planned a Yarra River Cruise this morning. We’ll make the short stroll to Federation Square to board our boat for a 1-hour cruise.

The tree-lined Yarra River catches the true charm of Melbourne. 


We’ll follow this up with a High Tea in Collins Street. (L) Oooh, my mouth is watering. Our High Tea includes (may change) Tea or regular size coffee, Freshly Baked scones jam and cream, Red velvet layered cake, Zesty lemon tart, French macaron Roasted pumpkin and sage savoury tart, Cucumber and cream cheese sandwich, Chicken Waldorf sandwich.

OR You may wish to visit the famous Vitoria Markets – easy tram ride from close to the Hotel.

Dinner included again tonight in Chinatown – a short walk from our Hotel . (B)(L)(D)


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Day Four Sunday 29th March


Sad to say, this will be our last breakfast together. How hard will it be to go back to tea and toast? After brekky, relax and get your packing organized. We’ll meet in the foyer for our transfer back to Melbourne airport for our flight back to the Sunshine Coast. Here, a representative of Sinclair Tour and Travel will meet you at the luggage carousel and take you home. We DO hope you’ve enjoyed your Melbourne International /Flower Show Tour. Please tell your friends. That’s how our business grows. We look forward to travelling with you again really soon. (B)

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BOOKINGS, DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS


In order to secure your booking, we require a deposit, per person, within 7 days of making your booking. Deposit amounts are outlined in each itinerary. $1,000 deposit required for this Melbourne International Flower Show Tour.

When making a booking for yourself you warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are making a booking on behalf of another person/s or thirds parties, you warrant that you have their authority to do so and have conveyed these terms and conditions to them, and they are properly informed. You agree to indemnify us and the Supplier against any claims from any person/s or third parties who you made the booking for if they have not in been properly informed in regard to these terms and conditions.


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All deposits are non-refundable for changes of mind or cancellations by you (subject to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law). 


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Please be aware that some confirmed bookings are not refundable if cancelled and may not be transferable to another date or otherwise changed. Alternatively, a change may only be permissible subject to payment of an additional fee or charge. Changes and cancellations of confirmed bookings may incur fees from Suppliers. It is your responsibility to check if a booking is non-refundable or will incur charges for changing it before placing the booking. 


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  • Bookings cancelled more than 90 days from the tour date will not incur a fee subject to any additional non-refundable fees or charges from Suppliers.
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Please be advised that a $100 administration fee (per person) will be charged on ALL cancellations regardless of the number of days’ notice given.



To cover cancellations as a result of illness or loss of baggage, we strongly encourage passengers to arrange travel insurance. We now sell Covermore travel insurance and just need your date of birth to be able to provide you with a quote

REFUNDS


Your entitlement to a refund for cancelled bookings is subject to the relevant Supplier’s terms and conditions, and our cancelation fees as outlined described above. 



If you are entitled to a refund then, subject to the Supplier’s terms and conditions, we will arrange for it to be supplied to us on your behalf, unless we expressly agree with you otherwise.


If we are managing or arranging a refund for a cancelled booking on your behalf it will not be paid to you until the Supplier provides the refund to us, and we will not be liable for any delay on the part of the Supplier. Be aware that typically airlines will take between 60-90 days to process a refund.


Please note that if we are entitled to a service fee for placing a booking, we will remain entitled to this fee if you cancel the booking or the Supplier fails to provide you with the Product for any reason (other than our default), including in an event of Force Majeure. We will be entitled to deduct our service fee from any refund we receive on your behalf before remitting the balance to you.

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  • Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
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  • It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
  • We are not liable for the accuracy of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

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Before making a booking, it is important that you meet the following requirements: 


  • You are over the age of eighteen (18) and have sufficient funds to pay for the travel services. 
  • You have read our terms and conditions and if booking for third parties warrant that you have their authority to do so and have conveyed these terms and conditions to them. You agree to indemnify us and the Supplier against any claims from third parties who have not in fact been properly informed.
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  • You warrant and acknowledge that you have accessed the Smartraveller website http://smartraveller.gov.au for any specific information in relation to your intended destination. 
  • You accept that passports, visas and other required identification documents are your responsibility.


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All prices that we quote are in Australian Dollars. Quoted prices are subject to change at the discretion of the Supplier prior to booking. Price changes may occur after booking because of matters outside our control which may increase the cost of the Product. Such factors include but are not limited to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases. Please contact us for up-to-date prices. Even when paid in full, prices may change because of matters outside our control. 



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You must inform us regarding any special requirements you may have for your travel arrangements such as special meal and seating requests, room type or disabled access prior to making a booking. If you do not specifically inform us, we will assume that you do not have any such requirements, and the booking will be made on that basis.

We require that you are able to walk unaided and able to have full control of your own luggage.

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Notwithstanding this authority, we are not your agent and do not have any fiduciary duty to you. We exercise care in the selection of reputable Suppliers; however, we have no control over, or liability for, the Products provided by the Suppliers, who are third parties. All bookings are made on your behalf subject to the terms and conditions, including conditions of carriage and limitations of liability, imposed by the Supplier. We recommend that you read them before finalising the transaction and we can provide you with copies of the relevant terms and conditions on request. 


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Without limitation of the disclaimer of liability in the previous paragraph, any obligation we have to you will be suspended during the time and to the extent that we are prevented from, or delayed in, complying with that obligation by an event of Force Majeure.



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Sinclair Tour and Travel 5494 5083

Easter in Sydney Tour – 5 days Departs Sunday 5th April 2026 $3,155 per person twin share. Single $495 (not suitable for people with Mobility issues) 

Day One Sunday 5th April


After pick up from your door as usual, you’ll be transferred to Sunshine Coast airport for your flight to Sydney. We’ll be met at the airport and transferred to our accommodation – Ibis Darling Harbour – our home for 4 nights. Dinner at our Hotel tonight . (D)


Ibis Darling Harbour (02) 9563 0888

Day Two Monday 6th April


After a delicious buffet breakfast at our Hotel, we’ll meet in the Lobby for our transfer to the Royal Easter Show. The Show is a celebration of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to our modern-day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. You may like to visit the Dog Show, see Alpaca Shearing, Farmyard Nursery, Flying Fools High Diving Display, Enjoy the Marching Bands, Riverina Fresh Working Dairy – loads of food – loads of fun.

If you have room left, OR THE ENERGY TO EAT, dinner at our Hotel tonight, (B)(D)


Ibis Darling Harbour (02) 9563 0888

Day Three Tuesday 7th April


Let’s enjoy another fabulous buffet breakfast at our Hotel. We’re off to Taronga Zoo this morning where you can enjoy fabulous Sydney Harbour Views. We’ll WALK down to the Ferry Terminal and catch a ferry.

You’ll see such a large variety of animals – from Aussie favorites to many exotic species from all over the World – including hippos, lemurs, gorillas and the ever-popular meerkats. If your feet get tired, jump on the Taronga Wildlife Express (just$5). 

Back to our Hotel to freshen up before our Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise. We’ll WALK across the Pyrmont Bridge to board our boat. Clearview Cruises offers Sydney’s most distinctive waterfront dining experience aboard a state-of-the-art glass boat, purpose-built to capture the beauty of the harbour from every angle. Designed for restaurant-style dining with uninterrupted 360° views, ‘Clearview’ features an air-conditioned dining deck with floor-to-ceiling windows, a mezzanine cocktail lounge and a spacious Sky Deck – each level complete with its own bar.  (B)(D)

Ibis Darling Harbour (02) 9563 0888

Day Two Monday 6th April


After a delicious buffet breakfast at our Hotel, we’ll meet in the Lobby for our transfer to the Royal Easter Show. The Show is a celebration of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to our modern-day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. You may like to visit the Dog Show, see Alpaca Shearing, Farmyard Nursery, Flying Fools High Diving Display, Enjoy the Marching Bands, Riverina Fresh Working Dairy – loads of food – loads of fun.

But, in the afternoon, we’re in for a real treat as we un-cover the stories, history and magic of the Sydney Opera House with an incredible guided tour, taking you underneath the world-famous sails. Fusing ancient and modernist influences and situated on a site sacred to the Gadigal people for thousands of years, the sculptural elegance of the Sydney Opera House has made it one of the symbols of twentieth century architecture - a building that, to quote US architect Frank Gehry, “changed the image of an entire country.” 

We’ll meet in the foyer for our transfer to the Opera House by coach. We’ll enjoy a light dinner at one of the Opera House venues. We’ll WALK back to Circular Quay for our ferry back to Pyrmont and a short walk to our Hotel. (B)(D) 


Ibis Darling Harbour (02) 9563 0888

Day Five Thursday 9th April.


Sadly, this is our last breakfast together. How hard will it be to go back to tea and toast? Free time this morning before our lunch time pick up for our 2-hour tour of Sydney on our way back to the airport. We do hope you’ve enjoyed your Easter in Sydney Tour with Sinclair Tour and Travel. Please tell your friends. That’s how our business grows. We look forward to travelling with you again really soon. (B)

Phantom of the Opera – outdoor performance – Mrs Macquarie’s chair.

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Sinclair Tour and Travel 5494 5083 Murray River Meander Departs Thursday 30th April – 6 days $3,850 per person twin share. Single $495

Day One Thursday 30th April


After pick up from your door as usual, you’ll be transferred to the Brisbane airport for your flight to Adelaide. Here, you’ll be met by our driver. Let’s go down to Glenelg for some free time for lunch (own expense) and shopping. Walk along the waterfront and enjoy the lovely sea breezes. Then, we’re off to Murray Bridge – our home for 2 nights. With great views of the Mighty Murray River, you’ll enjoy our stay here. Dinner at our Hotel tonight (D)


Bridgeport Hotel (08) 8532 2002

Day Two Friday 1st May


After a delicious brekky at our hotel, we’re off to historic Strathalbyn for free time to wander and go shopping. Strathalbyn is a charming, historic town with 19th-century buildings, settled by Scottish pioneers, and is one of Australia's prettiest town. Then we’re in for a real treat.

You’ll LOVE our Horse-drawn Tram ride at Victor Harbour. These magnificent Clydesdale horses pull the tram along the causeway from the coastal town of Victor Harbor to the stunning Granite Island.

Our Murray River adventure continues…. Welcome to Storm Boy Country, on an unforgettable half-day experience with Spirit of the Coorong. This 3.5-hour cruise introduces you to the natural wonder that is the Coorong National Park. Offering stunning scenery, memorable wildlife encounters, and rich cultural insights, making it an ideal trip for nature enthusiasts and adventurers. Explore this vast wetland ecosystem that consists of ocean beach, freshwater lakes, estuaries, saline lagoon and the Murray River mouth.

You’ll cruise from Goolwa along historic sites; Goolwa Barrage & Lock - Transit between fresh & brackish waters through the lock & enjoy watching Fur Seals bask in the sun. Unique Wildlife Viewing - Spot fur seals, diverse birdlife, learn the ‘Pipi-Shuffle’ at 90 Mile Beach the longest beach in Australia. Guided Shore Experience – you may wish to Take an optional guided walk through the dunes, Indigenous sites and learn about flora, fauna & bushfoods. Picturesque Landscapes - Marvel at the stunning Coorong scenery, including Storm Boy filming locations and towering dunes. Relaxing Return Journey, meandering back to Goolwa. Dinner at our Hotel tonight. (B)(D) 


Bridgeport Hotel  (08) 8532 2002

Day Three Saturday 2nd May 


After another great brekky at our Hotel, we’re off to Mildura. On our meander, we’ll visit the town of Mannum, an historic river port, birthplace of the first paddle steamer, the first car, and the houseboat capital of Australia. Then, on to /Swan Reach, famous for its towering cliffs.

Blanchetown Lock will be our next stop. Officially known as Lock and Weir No. 1, Blanchetown's lock was named for William R. Randell, the Murray's pioneer captain, who first navigated the river in 1853.

Set in the heart of the Riverland just over three hours’ drive from Adelaide, Renmark sits majestically on the flourishing banks of the River Murray. This historic town established in 1887 is the largest in the Riverland with impressive ochre-coloured cliff tops and wetlands brimming with birdlife



You’ll love the Silo Art at Paringa. The paintings tell the story of the concept of irrigation in the area in 1887. Also tells the tale of Captain Pearl Wallace, a famous female riverboat Captain. 

We’ll also visit the Murray-Darling Junction. The junction of Australia's two longest rivers, the Murray and the Darling - an iconic Australian 'must-see'! Climb the viewing tower and see the confluence of the Murray and Darling Rivers, which, combined, is the fourth largest river system in the world. When the Darling is in flow, a surprise awaits - as the two rivers are marked by a distinct colour difference visible from the tower. The Darling is a clay-based river; its milky appearance contrasts starkly to that of the mighty Murray. Truly one of Australia's iconic 'must-see' attractions.

Our overnight destination is Mildura. Perched on the edge of the wild Australian outback, Mildura is an oasis on the Murray River  boasting Mediterranean-style sunshine and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle.

Dinner at our Hotel tonight. (B)(D)


Mercure Mildura Hotel (03) 5051 2500

Day Four Sunday 3rd May


After breakfast at our Hotel, we’ll visit the Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement. Set on three hectares of land on the banks of the Little Murray River, the Pioneer Settlement lets you experience Australian history firsthand.

You will find real-life Mallee cottages, a hotel, schools and shops, plus our enormous collection of working tractors and machinery – sourced mostly from the local area. You can feel the heat in the blacksmith shop, listen to the sounds of the old Pianola or take a ride through our Mallee township on a horse and cart. 


As you wander the site, you can also chat to staff and volunteers, all looking the part in costumes of the period. The Pioneer Settlement opened in 1966 after a joint community and government effort to recognise the unique history of our Murray Mallee region. By the 1970s, the Pioneer Settlement was one of the most popular tourism destinations in Victoria, if not Australia, and the concept has been emulated around the country. The Settlement is now introducing more ground-breaking tourism concepts to complement the historical Mallee townships. Take the opportunity for some lunch here (own expense) before we travel on to Echuca.

The Port of Echuca invites you to come walk the path of Echuca's river pioneers. Explore the legend of Australia's pioneering spirit and learn how Australia's inland river system connected a fledgling colony to its growing cities and the outside world. The iconic Port of Echuca, located two and a half hours north of Melbourne on the banks of the Mighty Murray River, is one of Australia's premier regional tourist destinations. Discover Echuca Moama's unique paddle steamer history through the living breathing vessels that still captivate the imagination of visitors today. Free time to walk the waterfront and enjoy the many shops/cafes in the area before checking in to our home for the night. (B)(D)


Mercure Port of Echuca (03) 5482 5666

Day Five Monday 4th May


After brekky at our Hotel, we will indeed discover the paddle steamer history as we step aboard the remarkable PS Pevensey, names after a sheep property on the Murrumbidgee River called Pevensey Station. This vessel is an authentic paddle steamer with its original steam engine. It’s known to people all over the world for its role as “Philadelphia” in the Australian mini-series “All the Rivers Run”, made in Echuca 1982-1983. Relish the elegance and nostalgia of a bygone era as you cruise along the majestic Murray River.

During this 1-hour cruise, take in the tranquil beauty of the Murray River's landscapes, where nature's serenity blends seamlessly with the historic allure of the steamboat era. Captivating views and photo opportunities abound as you peacefully drift along the water. Let’s enjoy some more wonderful Silo Art when we visit Rochester, Devenish and Goorambat.

We’ll overnight in Albury – our last stop on the Mighty Murray River. Mixing heritage with modern culture, Albury Wodonga blends country pace and city lifestyle with its offerings of historical buildings, cultural events, vibrant shopping precincts and tree-lined gardens.

Straddling the state line that separates Victoria and New South Wales, Albury Wodonga is united by the Murray River that winds its way between the two cities. Once a busy trade route for paddle steamers, the river now serves as a backdrop to the cities' parklands, walking trails, golf courses and cultural events. Dinner at our Hotel tonight. (B) (D)


Siesta Resort Albury (02) 6025 4555

Day Six Tuesday 5th May 


Sadly, this is our last breakfast together. How hard will it be to go back to tea and toast? After a scenic drive around Albury and Lake Hune, we’ll fly back to Brisbane from Albury today. Here, you’ll be met by a representative from Sinclair Tour and Travel and taken back to your front door. We do hope you’ve enjoyed our Murray River Meander Tour. Please tell your friends. That’s how our business grows. We look forward to travelling with you again really soon. (B).

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These terms and conditions apply to bookings you make with us. These terms and conditions govern our relationship with you. 


Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. You must not make any booking unless you are 18 years of age or older and understand and agree with the following terms and conditions. We will rely on the authority of the person making the booking to act on behalf of any other person on the booking and the person making the booking will bind all other persons on the booking to these and conditions.

BOOKINGS, DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS


In order to secure your booking, we require a deposit, per person, within 7 days of making your booking. Deposit amounts are outlined in each itinerary. $1,000 deposit required for this Murray River Meander Tour



When making a booking for yourself you warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are making a booking on behalf of another person/s or thirds parties, you warrant that you have their authority to do so and have conveyed these terms and conditions to them, and they are properly informed. You agree to indemnify us and the Supplier against any claims from any person/s or third parties who you made the booking for if they have not in been properly informed in regard to these terms and conditions.


If you are making a booking on behalf of a minor/s you warrant that you are their parent or legal guardian and take full responsibility for said minor/s and will not hold us or a Supplier responsible for any breach of these term and condition by any minor under your control.


When making a booking for yourself or on behalf of another person or on behalf of a minor, you warrant that all information provided by you is true and correct. We take no responsibility for any errors or incorrect information provided by you and will not be held responsible for costs, fees, penalties or payments incurred for errors or incorrect information provided by you.


All deposits are non-refundable for changes of mind or cancellations by you (subject to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law). 


You are required to pay the balance payment at least 60 days prior to the tour date. For tour bookings made within 60 of the tour date full payment is required on booking.


Failure to make payment by the due date may result in your booking being cancelled and deposits forfeited.


Payments made by direct deposit may take up to three business days to process. If you are paying by this method, you will need to make the payment at least three business days prior to the actual due date. You must notify us once your payment has been made. 


Payments made by personal cheque (excluding bank cheques) require five business days to process. If you are paying by this method, you will need to make the payment at least five business days prior to the actual due date. You agree not to stop payment of the cheque even when you cancel a booking. You agree that we may apply the proceeds of the cheque to satisfy any liability you have to us or to a Supplier, including any liability in respect of cancellation fees, before refunding the balance to you.

CHANGE AND CANCELLATION FEES


Please be aware that some confirmed bookings are not refundable if cancelled and may not be transferable to another date or otherwise changed. Alternatively, a change may only be permissible subject to payment of an additional fee or charge. Changes and cancellations of confirmed bookings may incur fees from Suppliers. It is your responsibility to check if a booking is non-refundable or will incur charges for changing it before placing the booking. 



If you cancel your booking, we reserve our right to charge you cancelation fees on the following basis:


  • Bookings cancelled more than 60 days from the tour date will not incur a fee subject to any additional non-refundable fees or charges from Suppliers.
  • Bookings cancelled not more than 59 days but not less than 15 days from the tour date will incur a fee which is 50% of the Tour Price subject to any additional non-refundable fees or charges from Suppliers.
  • Bookings cancelled not more than 14 days but not less than 8 days from the tour date will incur a fee which is 75% of the Tour Price subject to any additional non-refundable fees or charges from Suppliers.
  • Bookings cancelled within 8 days from the tour date will be required to pay for 100% of the Tour Price.
  • Bookings cancelled after the tour date will be required to pay for 100% of the Tour Price.


Please be advised that a $100 administration fee (per person) will be charged on ALL cancellations regardless of the number of days’ notice given.

 

To cover cancellations as a result of illness or loss of baggage, we strongly encourage passengers to arrange travel insurance. We now sell Covermore travel insurance and just need your date of birth to be able to provide you with a quote.

REFUNDS


Your entitlement to a refund for cancelled bookings is subject to the relevant Supplier’s terms and conditions, and our cancelation fees as outlined described above. 



If you are entitled to a refund then, subject to the Supplier’s terms and conditions, we will arrange for it to be supplied to us on your behalf, unless we expressly agree with you otherwise.


If we are managing or arranging a refund for a cancelled booking on your behalf it will not be paid to you until the Supplier provides the refund to us, and we will not be liable for any delay on the part of the Supplier. Be aware that typically airlines will take between 60-90 days to process a refund.


Please note that if we are entitled to a service fee for placing a booking, we will remain entitled to this fee if you cancel the booking or the Supplier fails to provide you with the Product for any reason (other than our default), including in an event of Force Majeure. We will be entitled to deduct our service fee from any refund we receive on your behalf before remitting the balance to you.

SUMMARY


Please read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of our terms and conditions:


  • Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
  • Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
  • We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
  • It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
  • We are not liable for the accuracy of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures.

SUMMARY OF OBLIGATIONS


Before making a booking, it is important that you meet the following requirements: 


  • You are over the age of eighteen (18) and have sufficient funds to pay for the travel services. 
  • You have read our terms and conditions and if booking for third parties warrant that you have their authority to do so and have conveyed these terms and conditions to them. You agree to indemnify us and the Supplier against any claims from third parties who have not in fact been properly informed.
  • You have read the terms and conditions of any applicable Suppliers and agree to be bound by those.
  • You are responsible for checking the accuracy of all documents provided to you. 
  • You are responsible for confirming departure times of any booked services at least 24 hours prior to travel.
  • You warrant and acknowledge that you have accessed the Smartraveller website http://smartraveller.gov.au for any specific information in relation to your intended destination. 
  • You accept that passports, visas and other required identification documents are your responsibility.

PRICES, TAXES, FEES AND SURCHARGES 


All prices that we quote are in Australian Dollars. Quoted prices are subject to change at the discretion of the Supplier prior to booking. Price changes may occur after booking because of matters outside our control which may increase the cost of the Product. Such factors include but are not limited to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases. Please contact us for up-to-date prices. Even when paid in full, prices may change because of matters outside our control. 



In the event there is an increase in cost incurred by us we reserve our right to alter our prices and charge a surcharge. If we require a surcharge to be paid due to increases in costs, this will be requested in writing. If you do not pay this surcharge, your action will be regarded as a cancellation by you and cancellation charges will apply


Prices include all applicable taxes requiring payment prior to departure and may be subject to adjustment in the event of an increase in those taxes. On other occasions, you may be liable for taxes in addition to the quoted price of the Product. For example, there may be a local tax charged at some airports or resorts.

 

You agree to pay fees and surcharges incurred by us on your behalf, which include but are not limited to booking or reservation fees, cancellation and amendment fees, credit card merchant fees, insurance claim processing fees or fees for ad-hoc services performed as required.


You authorise us to charge all monies payable by you in relation to any booking we make on your behalf or other services we have procured or provided to the credit card or debit card designated by you. If payment is not received from the card issuer or its agents for any reason, you agree to pay us all amounts due immediately on demand. Please not surcharges in relation to credit and debit card payments are non-refundable and we accept no responsibility for an inappropriate surcharge being applied if the correct card type has not been advised.

PRODUCTS


All tours and Products that we quote on are subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied by us or the Supplier without notice. 

MISCELLANEOUS


It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information that it is necessary or desirable to know in order to make optimum use of the tour, Products and to undertake travel generally. 


It is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary passports, visas, documents and vaccinations for international travel. 



It is your responsibility to obtain medical advice prior to your booking to ensure it is safe for you to undertake the tour, participate in activities and are aware of the associated risks. 


It is your responsibility to further investigate and confirm any matters that are applicable to you.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS


You must inform us regarding any special requirements you may have for your travel arrangements such as special meal and seating requests, room type or disabled access prior to making a booking. If you do not specifically inform us, we will assume that you do not have any such requirements, and the booking will be made on that basis.

We require that you are able to walk unaided and able to have full control of your own luggage.

FREQUENT FLYER AND LOYALTY PROGRAMS


When booking with us, it is your responsibility to let us know your frequent flyer membership details (or other applicable loyalty program details) for inclusion in your booking. Notwithstanding that your details may be included in the booking; we cannot guarantee that the Supplier will credit you with points for your booking.

AGENCY


In order for us to facilitate tours we may need to act as an agent for and sell various travel related products as an agent on behalf of numerous transports, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, coach, rail and cruise line operators, as well as travel wholesalers (“Suppliers”). Any brochures provided by us to you are supplied by Suppliers or are prepared by us based on content supplied by Suppliers, and we accept no liability for errors in that material. Your oral or written instructions to us are authority for us to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and the applicable Supplier. Notwithstanding this authority, we are not your agent and do not have any fiduciary duty to you. We exercise care in the selection of reputable Suppliers; however, we have no control over, or liability for, the Products provided by the Suppliers, who are third parties. All bookings are made on your behalf subject to the terms and conditions, including conditions of carriage and limitations of liability, imposed by the Supplier. We recommend that you read them before finalising the transaction and we can provide you with copies of the relevant terms and conditions on request.


Your legal rights and remedies in connection with the provision of Products are against the Supplier and, except to the extent a problem is directly and primarily caused by fault on our part, are not against us. Specifically, if for any reason (excluding fault on our part) any Supplier is unable to provide the Product for which you have contracted either at all, or to the requisite standard, your remedies are against that Supplier and not against us.

LIABILITY


To the extent permitted by law, we do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise for any injury, damage, loss (including consequential loss), delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control, an event of Force Majeure affecting you, us or a Supplier or any other event which is beyond our control or which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part. Under circumstances where our liability cannot be excluded and where liability may be lawfully limited, such liability is limited to the remedies required of us under applicable law (including the Australian Consumer Law). In particular, we disclaim any liability for any consequential loss, including loss of enjoyment or amenity. This liability clause is subject to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to limit any rights you may have under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).

 

Without limitation of the disclaimer of liability in the previous paragraph, any obligation we have to you will be suspended during the time and to the extent that we are prevented from, or delayed in, complying with that obligation by an event of Force Majeure.

 

Your rights with respect to a confirmed booking affected by an event of Force Majeure will be subject to the terms and conditions of the relevant Supplier

GOVERNING LAW


If any dispute arises between you and us, the laws applicable in Queensland will apply. You irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland and waive any right that you may have to object to an action being brought in those courts.

DEFINITIONS


  • "we" and "us" means Sinclair Tour & Travel.
  • “you” means the person and the people who make a booking for a tour or Product with us and use our services.
  • "Supplier” means a third-party company or person who provides Products, including a wholesaler of such Products. 
  • "Product" means travel and holiday related products and services including accommodation, leisure activities and various forms of transport, including packaged combinations thereof.
  • “Travel documents” means any document (whether in electronic form or otherwise) used to confirm an arrangement with a Supplier, including (without limitation) airline tickets, hotel vouchers and tour vouchers.


“Force Majeure" means an act of God, peril of the sea, accident of navigation, war (including civil war), sabotage, riot, insurrection, civil commotion, coup d’état, national emergency, martial law, fire (including wildfire), explosion, lightning, flood, tsunami, cyclone, hurricane, tornado or other major weather event, earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption or other natural catastrophe, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, outbreaks of infectious disease or any other public health crisis, radiation or radioactive contamination, national strike or other major lack of availability of labour, raw materials or energy beyond the control of the affected party. For the avoidance of doubt, the inability of a party to make a profit or avoid a financial loss, changes in market prices or conditions, or a party’s inability to perform its obligations due to insufficiency of finance does not in itself constitute Force Majeure