You will have time to wander through the parklands and experience some of the regular activities scheduled throughout the day, from hand feeding a kangaroo and cuddling a koala in your exclusive photo opportunity.

 

Afterwards a light lunch is served, beachside at the Elephant Rock Cafe renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and modern Australian and gourmet vegetarian cuisine. 

 

Tour Days: Sunday 18 May; Wednesday 21 May; Thursday 22 May

Tour Time: 8:30am – 1:30pm  

 

This tour is a ‘hands on’ cooking experience at a professional catering kitchen, with the fabulous Chef De Cuisine. Using local Aussie ingredients, learn to prepare traditional thai Curries, Asian fingerfood, summer salads plus lots more. The lesson concludes with a banquet luncheon with wine included.

Tour Day: Monday  

Tour Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm  

Departing from the hotel we head north-west into the foothills of Mt Tamborine for a day to enjoy the delights that the hinterland region has become so famous for. We drive through lush green rainforests, into the deep blue of the mountains, through quaint little villages before arriving into the hub of Mt Tamborine.

 

Set in a tranquil mountaintop rainforest environment, Mt Tamborine is an eclectic mix of National Parks, boutique wineries, bed & breakfast's, antique shops and art and craft galleries. This quaint township is nestled in the hinterland and offers a diverse range of activities from bushwalking in a subtropical rainforest  to shopping, wine tasting or relaxing over great food at one of the many local wineries.  You will enjoy each of these on this tour.

 

During this exploration of the Mt Tamborine region, you will have the opportunity to tuck into the gastronomic delights from Songbirds in the Forest. At Songbirds they take things slowly so guests have time to focus on the really important things - like enjoying the natural setting in the forest whilst choosing the wine to have with lunch.

 

Songbirds have acres of rainforest walking tracks and an abundance of native flora and fauna. They believe dining should be a sensual experience. Aromas whet the appetite, presentation captivates, flavours delight.

 

Songbirds recently won the Queensland Restaurant of the Year Award for Excellence, Queensland's Best Informal Restaurant and Best Modern Australian Cuisine Awards after winning Gold Coast Restaurant of the Year, Best Modern Australian Cuisine and a Best Wine List Award.

 

This is one dining experience that will be etched in memory for a long time to come.    A naturally exhilarating day.

Tour Days: Saturday 17 May; Tuesday 20 May; Thursday 22 May

We board the luxury air-conditioned coach at our hotel and drive south across the Queensland / New South Wales border. We make our way through the Northern NSW region fringing the beach and hinterland communities. The view is truly spectacular: over the farming and grazing country to the coast, with Cape Byron punctuating the distance on the one side as we come through the coastal hillside

 

The journey is a blend of experiences of scenery, landscape and the biodiversity of the forest with the incredible diverse culture, heritage and lifestyle of this unique area which your SquareOne Guide will provide commentary during the journey.

 

After a 90 minute journey, we arrive to our final destination of Byron Bay – Australia’s most easterly land point. The township is known for its beautiful beaches, popularity as a domestic and international tourist destination as well as a “sea change” for the baby boomers. It is an eclectic mix of culture, people and lifestyle which makes Byron Bay the wonderful destination that it is.

 

Today, you will have the opportunity to explore the many shops, arcades, galleries that make Byron Bay so unique. Enjoy a two-course lunch overlooking the famous Byron Bay main beach and just simply soak up the atmosphere. This is one place just to “be”.

 

Tour Day: Monday  

Tour Time:  9:00am – 5:00pm