8 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR - 16th July - 23rd July, 2021
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8 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR 16th July - 23rd July, 2021
and North East Queensland
FRIDAY 16TH JULY TO FRIDAY 23RD JULY, 2021
Ignite your wanderlust and get a taste of the tropics on this all NEW tour, including two
nights in Charters Towers. This historic gold mining town with its un-rivalled
public architecture is arguably one of the most beautiful inland cities.
The coastal city of Townsville is a vibrant mix of modern architecture and restored
heritage buildings. Enjoy alfresco dining, explore the Great Barrier Reef or just enjoy
the scenery. There’s plenty to do and see.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Queensland Museum
Townsville Billabong Sanctuary
Military History Tour Magnetic Island day trip
Palmetum Botanic Garden Venus Gold Battery
Frosty Mango The Miners Cottage
Ingham Cemetery Charters Towers local tour
Wallam Falls Texas Longhorn Cattle Station
Girringun National Park Damper and Billy Tea
CRUISE MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
Ferry to Magnetic Island 5 nights in Townsville
2 nights in Charters Towers
NEW
NEW TOUR BOAT COACH FLIGHT
As a thank you for travelling with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a
saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share with another
single traveller of the same gender. However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with
single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers. Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo,
Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of
Gippsland will be picked up and returned home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our
professional drivers.
Luxury Touring Coaches. Our full size 3 axle luxury coaches have only 32-36 passenger seats allowing
you even more personal space and extra leg room. Our coaches are fitted with comfortable reclining
seats with aisle arm rests, foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for
passenger use, Climate control air conditioning & Road Cam monitors which display the road ahead in
real time. Each coach also has a second door for easier entry and exit and touchless hand sanitizer
dispensers at each entry to help keep everyone safe. The coaches have full air suspension delivering a
smooth and quiet ride which also allows us to lower the coach closer to the ground, making boarding
and disembarking even easier.
Return Flights. Economy flights from Melbourne to Townsville via Brisbane and Townsville to
Melbourne via Brisbane.
Tour Director. Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure
your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation. Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions. All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals. Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea and two course restaurant dinners daily and most lunches -
4 lunches at own expense as per itinerary.
No Hidden Extras. O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
DEPOSIT
TOUR COSTS $500pp
UPON BOOKING
Twin Share Room First Tour: $4,545 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $4,495 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $4,470 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $4,445 per person
Single Room Supplement: $ 575 per person
DAY 1 Friday 16th July, 2021
MELBOURNE TO TOWNSVILLE
With pickup from your home, we transfer to Melbourne Airport to join our flight to
Townsville. We will be met by our coach crew and taken to our accommodation for the
next 5 nights. The Ville-Casino is hotel accommodation on the Marina, offering views of
the Coral Sea and Magnetic Island. It is less than 700 metres from the beachfront along
the Strand. Unpack and relax before joining the group for our first dinner.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: The Ville-Casino, TOWNSVILLE
DAY 2 Saturday 17th July, 2021
LOCAL HISTORY TOUR GUIDE — BOTANIC GARDENS
Townsville is home to Australia’s largest defense base, so this morning we uncover the
secrets of Townsville’s fascinating military history with a guided tour led by a former
Australian Army soldier. We visit Kissing Point Fort, Black Hawk Memorial and Lavarack
Barracks, then explore the exhibitions at the Military Museum. After a great morning,
we enjoy lunch and a visit to the Townsville Palmetum Gardens. We will stroll around
some of the 25 hectares of land viewing the rain forest area which has trees and plants
unique to the rain forest, and an area that has various species of Cacti and Succulents.
There are signs explaining the different bird species and plenty of seats to have a rest
and if you are lucky you may see wild wallabies. We return to our accommodation, with
a free afternoon to relax and enjoy the beautiful pool and surrounds at The Ville-Casino.
OVERNIGHT: The Ville-Casino, TOWNSVILLE 
DAY 3 Sunday 18th July, 2021
INGHAM
Today we take a drive north of Townsville making our first stop at the iconic Frosty
Mango for morning tea. A local icon in North Queensland. Continuing through to Ingham
known as “little Italy”, we take a visit to the local Ingham Cemetery. The strong
Mediterranean influences of the area give a magnificent display of tile mausoleums -
amazing! We stop in the main street of Ingham for a lunch break before heading up to
the country’s tallest single-drop waterfall – Wallaman Falls. The main drop is 268
metres, with a pool at the bottom of 20 metres deep. Enjoy the beautiful drive up to the
falls driving through the Girringun National Park, which is one of the Wet Tropics World
Heritage areas.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: The Ville-Casino, TOWNSVILLE
DAY 4 Monday 19th July, 2021
REEF HQ AQUARIUM, QLD MUSEUM, BILLABONG SANCTUARY
After a leisurely breakfast, we spend our day visiting some local Townsville attractions.
Enjoy the Billabong Sanctuary, where the Rangers are passionate about their amazing
native wildlife, and they want to share that passion with you. Feed the free-ranging
kangaroos and ducks, cuddle a koala, tickle a wombat or smile at a crocodile. We will
also visit the Queensland Museum, allowing you to wander through the museum
which shows the natural and cultural heritage of North Queensland.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: The Ville-Casino, TOWNSVILLE 
DAY 5 Tuesday 20th July, 2021
MAGNETIC ISLAND
Magnetic Island is only 8 kilometres offshore from the city of Townsville. This
mountainous island has effectively become a suburb of Townsville, with over 2000
permanent residents. It averages over 320 days of sunshine each year! More than half of
the Island is National park. We catch the local ferry across to Magnetic Island this
morning, where we are met by a local guide who will take us on a bus tour of Magnetic
Island, showing us some of “Maggie Islands” highlights. View beautiful pristine beaches,
After a great day, we return on the ferry back to the mainland of Townsville and our
accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: The Ville-Casino, TOWNSVILLE
DAY 6 Wednesday 21st July, 2021
CHARTERS TOWERS
Today we drive to Charters Towers. There we will learn all about the last quarter of the
19th century when the township boomed as the rich gold deposits under the city were
developed. Our local guide will show us the highlights of Charters Towers. A stop in town
for lunch, followed with a visit to the Venus Gold Battery, where we learn about the
working life of the battery, then to The Miners Cottage, where you can try your hand
with a bit of gold panning.
OVERNIGHT: Cattleman’s Rest Motor Inn, CHARTERS TOWERS 
DAY 7 Thursday 22nd July, 2021
TEXAS LONGHORN WAGON TOUR
This morning we head out of town to Leahton Park to learn about the largest herd of full
blood Texas Longhorn cattle in Australia. The 1,100 acre property is family owned by
Michael & Linda, allowing us to enjoy learning about the cattle first hand. They opened
in 2009, operating the award winning Texas Longhorn Wagon Tour & Safaris. Take a horse
drawn wagon ride and a trip back in time - back to the old west, to the era of the
legendary Texas Longhorns! These historical cattle are direct descendants of the millions
of Texas Longhorns that walked in the great trail herds from Texas in the late 1800's.
Enjoy a camp oven cooked damper and billy tea served from the genuine cowboy chuck
wagon before taking an informative tour of the custom saddle shop. We will learn some
of the history of this iconic and magnificent breed of cattle whilst enjoying the yarns with
our hosts. Also at Leahton Park we will get to see Water Buffalo, American Bison, African
Watusi and Scottish Highland cattle. A unique and memorable Australian outback
experience where the Aussie Bush meets the Old West! After a great day out, we can
enjoy some free time to stroll around the main street.
OVERNIGHT: Cattleman’s Rest Motor Inn, CHARTERS TOWERS
DAY 8 Friday 23rd July, 2021
CHARTERS TOWERS TO MELBOURNE
After an early breakfast, we head to the Townsville Airport for our flight home to
Melbourne via Brisbane. As always our chauffeurs await our arrival in Melbourne for the
transfer to your home.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 60 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 61 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 60 to 8 days before tour departure date 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date No Refund
On or after tour date departure No Refund
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommended
you take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurer
at the time you pay the balance of your tour.
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(O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours “We”, “Us”, or ”Our” contract). It is important that You read these terms and
conditions carefully and that you understand your rights and obligations. By agreeing to participate in a tour
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crew or any associated carrier, reserves the right at its discretion to exclude from a tour or to terminate the
travel arrangements of any person during the course of the tour without refund, of anyone who:
Presents on the day of the tour departure as ill or unwell in any way, including but not limited to: cough,
runny nose, sneezing, vomiting or temperature above 37.5 deg C
Resides in an Australian suburb, which is the subject of a lockdown order by Your state government, Your
request to book on one of Our tours may be denied
Is incapable of caring for themselves without a minder/carer
Is unable to cope with the requirements of the tour or who may need or require services or facilities that
are not available
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Engages in undesirable behaviour or interferes with the enjoyment of other passengers
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passengers, O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours staff and or third party suppliers
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that the Official Government COVIDSafe App is downloaded.
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