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

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.

People in a colorful flower garden, some looking at flowers, others taking photos, a child is kneeling.

Park with flowerbeds, people, and trees on a sunny day.

22nd September 2026. Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers – 3 days. $1,150 per person twin share. Single Supplement $190

We’ll start our tour with a visit to Historic Ipswich for morning tea, guided tour and lunch at a local club. In Toowoomba, we’ll tour award winning gardens with our local expert guide with lunch included. We’ll visit Pohlmann’s Bursey for a train tour on the way home. Free time in Esk to buy your lunch and do some shopping. Won’t you join us?

Three people wading in turquoise water at a beach with a mountain in the background.

People wading in turquoise water with mountains in the background, Lord Howe Island, Australia.

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

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.

Green truck driving on a grassy dirt path beside a forest, with a wooden fence post in the foreground

Black bird with yellow wings and tail spread mid-flight against a blurred green background

Tuesday 13th October O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat – 4 days. $1,799 pp twin share. Single $330.

Join us in one of our favourite places on earth….. ALL MEALS, lunch at O’Reilly’s vineyard, early morning bird walks, Glow Worm tours, 4WD/Billy Tea tour, Tree Top Walk, Wildlife Encounter and Birds of Prey Show. Come with us – do absolutely everything OR nothing at all. Fabulous place to relax and unwind. Stunning views thrown in free of charge!!

Three painted grain silos beside bright yellow fields and a tree-lined railway track

Sandy desert canyon with rugged orange cliffs under a blue sky

Sunday 8th November Silo Art Trail (new silos) & Mungo National Park – 7 days. $3850 pp twin share Single $625.

We’ll visit Albury, Echuca, Horsham, Mildura and Murray Bridge. With flights to Albury and home from Adelaide.

Black steam locomotive pulling passenger cars through grassy countryside under a blue sky.

People waiting beside a train platform as a conductor checks tickets beside a maroon carriage

Saturday 14th November Heritage Rail Tour 2 days Warwick to Clifton $795 pp twin share. Single $85.

We’ll drive to Warwick where we’ll enjoy our Scenic Heritage Rail journey through the Darling Downs. Light lunch on Clifton platform, regional bus tour and a classic movie at the historic Clifton Tivoli Theatre. Add to that a 2-course country-style dinner in Clifton and an evening train ride back to Warwick. We’ll overnight in Warwick with brekky next day. Free time in Esk for lunch on the way home. Wow – what a lovely weekend adventure. Come join us?

An aerial view of a boat floating on top of a river.

A river flowing through a valley surrounded by trees at sunset.

15^th November 2026 Mighty Murray River Cruise/Kangaroo Island. 9 days $7,999 pp twin share. Single$ 1900

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 & majesty of the spectacular scenery from towering cliffs to expansive farmlands. Along the way, see a variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos & many of the 350 bird species of 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, & visiting an aboriginal archaeological site. (not suitable for people with mobility issues. NO LIFT on the boat – just stairs). We’ll visit Monarto Zoo & stay 2 nights on magnificent Kangaroo Island with private touring. Return flights included.

A train is going through a grassy field.

A large cruise ship is floating on top of a body of water.

Tuesday 17^th 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.

Harborfront marina with a tall hotel tower, docks, and green waterfront lawn beneath mountains

Aerial view of a green coastal headland beside a turquoise bay and sandy beach with a seaside town

Sunday 20th December Tassie Christmas Tour – itinerary and price to come.

We’ll fly to Launceston, visit Platypus House and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm and enjoy a Tamar River Cruise. We’ll also visit the Emu Valley Rhododendron Farm, 2 nights in Stanley with a visit to the famous Nut, a tour of NW Tassie, and enjoy a fabulous Christmas Lunch at Wrest Point Casino in Hobart, where we’ll stay for 2 nights. Call for itinerary.

Tall sailing ship with white sails on calm water, with other ships in the background under a cloudy sky

Crowd walking along a harbor dock beside moored fishing boats and sailboat masts under a clear blue sky

Wednesday 3rd February Tasmania Adventure – 6 days. $4,950 pp twin share. Single supp $755.

We’ll fly into Launceston for 2 nights. You’ll love our visit to Sheffield, Trowunna Wildlife Park to see the amazing Tasmanian Devils and a chairlift ride at the beautiful Cataract Gorge. On our way to Hobart, we’ll visit historic Clarendon House and be amazed with a scenic flight over Wineglass Bay and the Freycinet Peninsula. Salamanca Markets and the Wooden Boat Festival will blow your socks off in Hobart. We’ll drive up to Mt Wellington for amazing views, visit Willie Smith’s Apple Shed for some apple pie in the Huon Valley and take in the tree top views at the Tahune Airwalk. Fly home from Hobart. Come visit Tasmania with us – you’ll have a ball.

Mystery tour sign with a large question mark over a colorful winding path and forested hills

Tuesday 16th February – 5 Day Mystery Tour. $3,699 per person twin share. Single $390.
One Motel for entire stay. Destination we rarely visit. Scenic flight (with a difference).

Fun and laughter guaranteed. FILLING FAST. DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED. CALL TODAY.

Coastal hillside with green fields, houses, tall trees, and blue ocean in the distance

People launching small boats at a beach, with mountains and blue sky in the background

Wednesday 2^nd March 2027 Norfolk Island Foundation Day Tour – 8 days. $5,699 pp twin share. Single $680.

You’ll love our Half Day Island Tour, Glass Bottom Boat tour f Emily Bay, Progressive Dinner to Island homes, Island Fish Fry with traditional Island dancing, Cyclorama – a magnificent painting done by locals. Laugh out loud at our Night as a Convict Dinner and celebrate with the whole island for the re-enactment of Foundation Day. Our Indulgence tour with wine and cheese takes us to all the photographic spots around the island. Sound and Light Show, Island Culture tour, Wonderland by Night tour and dinners at fabulous island restaurants. One of our favourite spots in the world!

Aerial view of a curved sandy bay with many sailboats and a rusted shipwreck near the shore

White van parked on a beach beside ocean waves and grassy dunes

Tuesday 16th March – Tangalooma 3 days. $1825 pp twin share. Single $260

Includes Return ferry transfers, 2 nights accommodation with ALL MEALS. Southern Safari with a visit to the legendary GUTTER BAR, Whaling History of the Island, Fish Feeding Cruise, Dolphin Feeding and Northen Safari to the Lighthouse.

Formal garden with colorful flower beds in front of a historic palace under a blue sky

Flower-filled airport terminal with people walking under a high arched glass ceiling

Wednesday 17th March. Melbourne International Flower Show – 4 days. Return flights.
We’ll enjoy 3 nights at the one CBD Hotel, High Tea in the City, Yarra River Cruise and all the delights of the Flower Festival itself. Won’t you join us?

White lighthouse overlooking a blue bay and green coastline under a partly cloudy sky

Coastal bay with turquoise water, sandy beach, and a rocky arch under a bright blue sky

Tuesday 23rd March 2027. Easter Bass Strait Adventure.

King Island, Northern Tassie and Flinders Island – 10 days. Pricing and details to come.

Entrance sign reading “Back O’ Bourke” on a red building with a tan roof and stone-paved foreground

White riverboat named JANDRA beside a wooden riverside structure on muddy water

Wednesday 21st April Beyond the Back o’ Bourke Tour – 6 days.
We’ll drive to Moree, visit Walgett, Brewarrina and the famous fish traps.

You’ll love our Morning Jandra Cruise on the mighty Darling River/lunch at the Back o’ Bourke Centre. We’ll visit Fred Hollows Grave, Cobar and Griffith on the historic Kidman Way – with a town tour. Home from Albury. Call today!

Tree-lined road tunnel under vivid red autumn leaves

Colorful parade dancers in bright outfits moving down a street beside a gold float with tall orange plumes

Wednesday 28th April Bright’s Autumn Colours/Festival – 5 days $2,995 per person twin share. Single $360.

With return flights to Albury, we’ll spend 4 nights in the one Motel…. You’ll love our Morning Tea Cruise on the P.S. Cumberoona and our visit to Shepparton. Lovely Silo Art to photograph and a visit to Benalla Botanic Gardens. We’ll visit Wangaratta, King Valley and Mansfield – visit Weary Dunlop’s grave. All the fun of the Bright Autumn Festival on Saturday – market stalls, music on the street, and the Grand Parade. We’ll also visit Nightingale Brothers Produce Store (apple cider, jams, juices and more) … Fly home Sunday.

Orange rocky canyon landscape with layered cliffs and rugged hills under warm light

Red rescue boat speeding across calm water at sunset, leaving a bright reflection and spray

May - Broome and Bungle Bungles Tour – Call to express your interest today!
We’ll fly to Darwin on to Kununurra. We’ll fly over the Bungle Bungles and Cruise Lake Argyle. On to Broome for town tours, fabulous Horizontal Falls cruise and much more. Come join us.

People in period costumes standing by a small boat on a sandy shore near the water

Bright pink amphibious boat on a beach, floating partly in shallow water with passengers aboard.

Thursday 20th May – Captain Cook Festival 1770. 4 days
With full day LARC tour, re-enactment of Capt Cook’s Landing, and all the fun of the festival.

More details to come.

Sydney Opera House lit with colorful rainbow projections at night

Glass boat on a river at night with a lit bridge and colorful city reflections

Tuesday 1st June Sydney Vivid Lights Tour. 4 days .

Return flights from the Sunshine Coast. One Motel for entire stay. Fantastic light displays throughout the City. Sydney Harbour Dinner

Cruise, Opera House tour and dinner, Hop On Hop Off Ferry tickets and more. Maybe a Wednesday matinee show??

Tour bus with passengers beside a giraffe in a safari park, with a giraffe-print vehicle and open savannah.

Stone-walled bedroom with a bed, teal pillows, warm bedside lights, and dark wood furniture.

Wednesday 16th June. Road Less Travelled. Western Outback Adventure…….
Dubbo and the Zoo, Nyngen, Wilcannia, White Cliffs Underground Motel, Broken Hill, Adelaide.

Two hikers walking through a narrow red rock canyon on a rocky trail

Red rock monolith under a vivid pink and purple sunset sky in a flat desert landscape

Two people standing before a large “TURKMENBASHY” sign under a blue sky

Friday 25th June Adelaide to Alice Springs. $7,495 per person twin share. Single $1,195.

We’ll visit Port Augusta, Wadlata Outback Centre, Woomera and its fascinating museum, Coober Pedy with a full day tour, Big Winch Centre, Uluru (sunrise , sunset and sacred sites tours), Scenic Flight over The Rock, West MacDonnell Ranges, RFDS and Alice Springs Desert Park. Fun and adventure guaranteed. Call today to express your interest.

Black steam locomotive at a rural station with passengers and a carriages under a blue sky

Cruise ship at sea with text “Welcome to Grand Princess” over a blue ocean background

Friday 8th October 2027. Grand Southern Rail & Sail Adventure 15 days. Details to come.

Return flights Sunshine Coast/Sydney. 5 night Grand Princess Cruise from Sydney to Kangaroo Island and Adelaide, Steam Ranger Heritage Railway to Victor Harbour. 3 nights Adelaide Hotel with touring. Coach tours to South Australia’s wine regions. Overland Rail Service to Stawell. 2 nights Melbourne, Dandenong Ranges, NSW Trainlink XPT to Albury, o’nite then back to Sydney. Just too much info to put here. Call for itinerary. Choose inside cabin, oceanview, balcony or mini-suite. How exciting does this sound? Peter and Di will be there for sure.

Ancient temple ruins with stone towers and manicured gardens under a clear blue sky

Tropical beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a small boat docked on white sand

COMING 2027 – SRI LANKA – COOK ISLANDS