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Touring Brochure 2018 - Sunstate Charters
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Brochure 2018
Touring Brochure 2018 - Sunstate Charters
Hello travellers!
Sunstate Charters present’s our Day &       The speciality touring range
Speciality Touring brochure for 2018.       includes Coach Travel, Sightseeing,
                                            Accommodation and listed meals.
We have been hard at work listening         Travelling with an experienced Coach
to your feedback, from this we have         Captain who will provide you with a
created new tours and updated old           unique travelling experience by providing
favourites to increase the choice to you,   informative commentary along the way.
our valued clients. We have introduced
more tours in the half and three quarter    As always, Sunstate endeavours to
day range as well as full day tours for     provide an enjoyable and safe day out.
2018.                                       So to help make your day a special one,
                                            please do not hesitate to inform us of
Touring Brochure 2018 - Sunstate Charters
Now where
                                            would you
                                          like Sunstate
                                             Charters
                                           to take you
                                              today?

any special requests or requirements
including customised itineraries.

We offer the help and knowledge to
create customised day and speciality
touring packages from your ideas.
This offers you and your passenger’s
total flexibility on your own designed
and organised itinerary. Present your
itinerary or ideas to Sunstate Charters
and we will work with you to create
your day out or even a multi-day tour.
Touring Brochure 2018 - Sunstate Charters
Discover Redcliffe
The day starts with a leisurely drive to the   Redcliffe Jetty, First Settlement Memorial
Clontarf Visitors Centre, where we pick        Wall, Scarborough, Newport and the
up our local guide, before heading over to     Redcliffe Museum.
Pelican Park for morning tea overlooking
Bramble Bay. Here we watch the Pelican         Around half way we will stop for lunch
Checking Program at 10am.                      a choice of the Redcliffe RSL Club or
                                               the Moreton Bay Boat Club is available.
We then enjoy a guided tour of everything      You will have a choice of meals for an
the Peninsula has to offer. Our guide will     alternative drop lunch, followed by dessert
educate us on some history, show us            with tea or coffee.
some points of interest and fascinating
facts about the area as we travel the local    After lunch we will continue on part two
streets.                                       of our guided tour before dropping off our
                                               local guide as we head for home.
Some of the sights may include the
Botanical Gardens, Bee Gees Way,

Ex Brisbane                     Inclusions
Price per head:                 Coach Travel
18-24 pax $60,                  Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
25-35 pax $55,                  Guided Tour - Local visitors information guide
36-48 pax $50,                  Seated Lunch
49-57 pax $45
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Stradbroke Island
Arriving at Cleveland we catch the ferry        Shells Café. On the menu is fish, chips
to the picture perfect North Stradbroke         and salad followed by dessert with tea or
Island. While on board, take in the fresh       coffee.
sea air and beautiful views across the bay.
Once we land on the island we take a short      After lunch we head to one of “Straddies”
drive to Brown Lake, with its tannin rich       must see attractions the North Gorge Walk.
brown therapeutic waters. Here we will          For those that feel like it, the walk is a great
have morning tea, weather permitting.           opportunity to stretch the legs on the trail.
                                                The complete circuit will take
Next it’s off to the historic town of           approximately 30 mins to walk and takes
Dunwich, the Bingle Rd Cemetery and             in the spectacular panoramic views of
Junner Rd Convict Sites, we find the            beaches and the Pacific Ocean. You may
convict Privy Pit and Site of Convict           even spot dolphins and migrating whales.
Barracks and Store.                             Maybe grab an ice cream and take in the
It’s nearly lunch time, so off to Amity Point   serenity!
where you will enjoy lunch at the Sea

Ex Brisbane (Gold Coast add $10p.p.)            Inclusions
Price per head:                                 Coach Travel
18-24 pax $65,                                  Return ferry transfers
25-35 pax $60,                                  Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and
36-48 pax $55,                                  biscuits
49-57 pax $50                                   Lunch – Seated meal at Sea Shells Café
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Carnival Of Flowers
It’s that time of year again where Toowoomba
cements its place on the map as one of
Australia’s most beautiful cities. The carnival is
held in September each year.

Today we travel west along the Warrego Highway
to the top of the Great Dividing Range taking in
the patch work quilted farming landscape of the      Ex Brisbane
Lockyer Valley.                                      (Gold Coast add $10p.p.)
                                                     Price per head:
Our first stop will be the famous Picnic Point       18-24 pax $60,
where you can experience the breathtaking
                                                     25-35 pax $55,
views while enjoying morning tea. From here you
                                                     36-48 pax $50,
will be taken to a variety of locations including
the grand champion gardens. A few of the             49-57 pax $45
displays also sell flowers.
                                                     Inclusions
Lunch will be at the City Golf Club, with Dessert,   Coach Travel
Tea & Coffee also included.                          Morning Tea – Hot tea or
                                                     coffee and biscuits
After lunch there are is a few more gardens and      Lunch – Seated lunch at City
parks to view, like Queens Park                      Golf Club

                                                     TOOWOOMBA
                                                     CARNIVAL
                                                                 of FLOWERS
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Port Of Brisbane & Newstead House
The tour starts with a leisurely drive to the     We then head to the Historical Breakfast
Port of Brisbane Visitors Centre where you        Creek Hotel for lunch where you will have
will have the opportunity to look through         an alternate drop or pre ordered Menu
the displays within. Enjoy morning tea at         choice.
the picnic area.
                                                  Then it’s either a short leisurely stroll
Then re-board the coach and be met                or drive across the “Brekky Creek” to
by our personal guide for a detailed tour         Newstead House, Brisbane’s oldest
around the Port of Brisbane. The tour will        surviving residence and an established
highlight all aspects of the workings of the      house museum, decorated and furnished
port and lasts around 1.5 hours, finishing        to reflect the late Victorian period, a
up on the 7th floor observation deck for          significant part of Brisbane history. Here
expansive views of the port and wetlands.         you will enjoy a self-guided tour, before
                                                  we head home.

Ex Brisbane                     Inclusions
Price per head:                 Coach Travel
18-24 pax $65,                  Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
25-35 pax $60,                  Port of Brisbane Visitor Centre and Guided Tour
36-48 pax $55,                  Lunch – Breakfast Creek Hotel
49-57 pax $50                   Self-Guided Tour of Newstead House
                                (Newstead House can be excluded or exchanged with another Venue)
                                (Departs – Mon, Tues & Wed only, the other days on request only)
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Dad And Dave Country / Rudds Pub
Are you looking for a truly unique            You will be treated to a hearty alternate
Australian experience? Then a visit to the    drop lunch followed by lovely dessert, tea
legendary Rudd’s Pub in Nobby is a must!      and coffee.

Travelling through the Lockyer Valley,        We finish our scenic drive passing the
the ploughed fields creating a patchwork      sights of Cunningham’s Gap as we follow
landscape of colour all year round.           the road through Aratula back to Brisbane.
Morning tea will be at Gatton, on the
banks of Lake Apex before heading along
Heifer Creek Rd which allows us to climb      Ex Brisbane (Gold Coast add $10p.p.)
the picturesque Great Dividing Range          Price per head:
without the steep & windy roads.              18-24 pax $65,
                                              25-35 pax $60,
We now find ourselves in Dad & Dave           36-48 pax $55,
Country, and at the heart you find the
                                              49-57 pax $50
historical Rudd’s Pub. It’s here where the
tales of Dad & Dave were written by Steele
Rudd and there is plenty to do here! Take     Inclusions
the time to explore the memorabilia that      Coach Travel
covers the walls and ceilings or just enjoy   Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and
a coldie in the Heritage Lounge. Learn        biscuits
the history of Steele Rudd and the iconic     Lunch – Rudds Pub seated lunch
Sister Kenny who pioneered the treatment
of infantile paralysis. Visit the Sir Kenny   Optional
Museum for a gold coin donation and the       Bush Poet – Gary Fogerty - $100
craft shop will also be open.                 (pre book only)
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MALENY &
              MONTVILLE
              HINTERLANDS
Enjoy a leisurely drive north taking in the     Ex Brisbane
views of the Glasshouse Mountains as            Price per head:
we pass Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo to the      18-24 pax $50,
Sunshine Coast Hinterlands.                     25-35 pax $45,
                                                36-48 pax $40,
Our first stop for today will be the Maleny
                                                49-57 pax $35
Cheese Factory where we will learn all
about the fine art of cheese making from
the Simpson family, 3rd generation dairy        Inclusions
farmers, who with the help of Swiss trained     Coach Travel
cheese makers produce some of the finest        Morning Tea and Tour – Devonshire Tea
cheeses in Australia. Here you will enjoy       at Maleny Cheese Factory
a Devonshire Tea and cheese tasting with        Montville Visit – Free Time
the opportunity to purchase some of the
delicious products.

Continuing along the Blackall Range,
boasting beautiful views, we make our way
to Montville. There you will have ample
time to explore all the hidden treasures this
little town has on offer, from art galleries
to speciality shops, while breathing in the
fresh and sometimes crisp mountain air.

Bring your own lunch and picnic in the
park or choose from many of the terrific
café’s in the iconic mountain village. Group
lunches can be organised at Secrets on the
Lake or the Montville Café Bar & Grill with
menu’s starting from $24pp.
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King Ludwigs Luncheon
Join Sunstate Day Tours for a luncheon to           We will make sure you won’t forget your visit
remember! Whether it is for Mayfest, Christmas      to Maleny in a hurry, come and join Sunstate
in Winter Celebrations, Oktoberfest or a Real       Day Tours at King Ludwigs - where meals and
Christmas, at King Ludwigs Restaurant it will be    memories are made!
celebrated!
                                                    We are treated to a 2-course menu, serve
Step right into Bavaria, without needing to pay     alternately.
the airfare. The chalet dining area is tastefully
decorated for the seasons and you can enjoy         Main course:
180 degree views of the Glasshouse Mountains        •O
                                                      ven fresh roast pork on our beer gravy
and Moreton Bay from their gardens and               served with red cabbage & potato mash
verandahs. Their Bavarian Beer Bar is stocked       •B
                                                      avarian beef steaks on our mushroom sauce
with more than 35 German brews and they              served with potato mash & vegetables
have hot mulled wine, Gluehwein, on the pot
belly stove simmering during winter.                Dessert:
                                                    •A
                                                      uthentic Apfelstrudel on crème anglaise with
After you have enjoyed your luncheon, our            ice cream & cream
Fritz is ready to take you on a musical journey     •C
                                                      houx pastry filled with forest berries & ice
of Bavaria and we are always looking for plenty      cream on crème anglaise
of audience participation. Get ready to do the
chicken dance, the slap dancing competition,        All the meals are prepared on the premises and
the bell pointer, the hat dance and more! Don’t     cooked a la minute by your head chef Klaus
forget your cameras!                                Lutze, who is owner/chef of King Ludwigs since
                                                    1989.
Ex Brisbane                                         Inclusions
Price per head:                                     Coach Travel
18-24 pax $90,                                      King Ludwigs German Restaurant - Meals
25-35 pax $85,                                      and Entertainment
36-48 pax $80,                                      (Available: Wed, Thurs & Fri)
49-57 pax $70                                       (Entertainment varies with group size)
Today we will be taking in the picturesque            At Kooroomba you will be treated to a lovely
country side of The Scenic Rim Wine Country           lunch and, of course another taste test, with
to the south of Ipswich. This area is home to         time to visit the gift shop. Lunch will have a
nine Estates/Vineyards, 6 of which have cellar        number of options so contact us for the menu
doors, 4 are on our list to visit, and we will take   choice. The views from the winery are stunning.
your tastebuds through this wonderful region
including lunch at Kooroomba Vineyards and            After lunch we have one last stop and that is at
Lavender Farm.                                        Ironbark Ridge Vineyard for our last tasting of
                                                      the day. The coach will have ample room for
Along the way we will stop for a morning              any purchase you may make for your personal
tea with a difference, at Paradine Estate for         wine collection.
a tasting and Cheese plater (Tea & Coffee
Available). Just down the road we come to our
Second Stop, before heading onward to lunch.

Ex Brisbane                                           Inclusions
Price per head:                                       Coach Travel
18-24 pax $75,                                        Morning Tea – Hot Tea or Coffee & Biscuits
25-35 pax $70,                                        or Cheese Plater
36-48 pax $65,                                        Lunch – Kooroomba Vineyard
49-57 pax $60                                         Wine Tastings
                                                      Optional – Scenic Helicopter Flights
                                                      (pre-booking required)
                                                      (Available Wed – Fri)
                                                      (Available Sat & Sun - $5pp extra)
Mt Tamborine, Gallery Walk And Heritage
               Estate Wines
As we escape the hustle and bustle of the city      enjoy a scrumptious lunch, followed by dessert
for the tranquil and beautiful, Mt Tamborine.       with tea or coffee. We will also be treated to a
                                                    tasting of Heritage Estate award winning wines!
Firstly visiting the impressive Botanical Gardens
where you will get a chance to stretch your         After lunch we visit the Gallery Walk, where we
legs and explore the gardens while enjoying         can indulge ourselves with fudge, chocolate
morning tea.                                        and ice cream, while wandering through the
                                                    art and craft shops. The return journey will
After working up an appetite we head to our         take in views of the valley as we drive home via
lunch venue, the beautiful Heritage Estate          Oxenford.
Winery Restaurant, with great views over the
rainforest down to the Pacific Ocean. We will

Ex Brisbane                                         Inclusions
Price per head:                                     Coach Travel
18-24 pax $75,                                      Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and
25-35 pax $70,                                      biscuits
36-48 pax $65,                                      Botanical Gardens / Gallery Walk
49-57 pax $60                                       Lunch- Heritage Estate & Wine Tasting
Join Sunstate on a historic trip to the days of the     Heritage Trail: The Sacred Mountain
past, visiting the iconic Abby Museum, which            • Visit an Aboriginal ceremonial ground, an axe-
showcases 500,000 years of Human History. See              grinding site and the Glass House Mountains
why the museum is one of Queensland’s top                  Lookout with spectacular views across these
attractions. The museum is a treasure house of             ancient peaks.
world history that engages both the young and old.      • This tour respects and acknowledges the
                                                           Aboriginal traditional owners of this area –
The Museum is air-conditioned and has wheelchair           the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi people – in whose
access. It is an easy walk for people with mobility        footsteps we walk.
issues and the coach can drop off at the front door     • Presented by experienced guides
                                                        • A comfortable, easy way to discover the Sunshine
We offer three experiences for you to choose from.         Coast’s Glass House Mountains National Parks
                                                        • Highlights of this excursion require only a short
Stain Glass Tour                                           walk from the coach
•B
  e in awe with a guided tour of medieval,             • Tour can be structured to meet your timetable and
 Edwardian and Victorian Stained Glass in the              physical abilities of your group
 Abbey Church. You won’t see anything like this in      • Ex Brisbane: Price per head: 18-24 pax $85, 25-35
 the Southern Hemisphere!                                  pax $80, 36-48 pax $75, 49-61 pax $70 (8 hour
•S
  elf guided tour of the Abbey Museum                     tour, including lunch at Sandstone Point Hotel)
 archaeological gallery, a journey through the
 history of humankind                                   Then it will be time to head home after a historic
  x Brisbane: Price per head: 18-24 pax $40, 25-35
•E                                                      and tasty day!
 pax $35, 36-48 pax $30, 49-61 pax $25 (4 hour
 tour - no lunch / 6 hour tour, including lunch at      Inclusions
 Sandstone Point Hotel, adds $30pp)                     Coach Travel
                                                        Morning Tea – Hot Tea or Coffee and Biscuits
Specialty Medieval Tour                                 Sightseeing – As Per Tour Choice
• Ideal day for those who love to learn and those      Lunch – As Per Tour Choice
  who love history and archaeology.
• Includes a guided tour of medieval, Edwardian
  and Victorian Stained Glass in the Abbey Church
  – you’ll never see these anywhere else in the
  Southern Hemisphere!!
•S  elf guided tour of the Abbey Museum
  archaeological gallery – a journey through the
  history of humankind
•F  ind out what life was really like in the Middle
  Ages!
•H  andle museum quality copies of a knight’s arms
  and armour, learn 600 year old beauty tips, savour
  the scent of medieval perfume and find out how
  Hollywood distorted history!
•E  njoy a 2 course lunch of cold meat, salad and
  dessert (included).
•E  x Brisbane: Price per head: 18-24 pax $60, 25-35
  pax $55, 36-48 pax $50, 49-61 pax $45 (7-8 hour
   tour)
Christmas in July By The Bay
Join Sunstate for “Christmas in July - By the     Ex Brisbane
Bay”. We take you to Harrigan’s Irish Pub,        Price per head:
a lovely bay side venue for a wholesome           18-24 pax $60,    25-35 pax $55,
Christmas lunch with Tea and coffee included!     36-48 pax $50,    49-57 pax $45

Once our tummies are full and merry, we will      Inclusions
take you back to the comforts of home aboard      Coach Travel
your coach.                                       Lunch – Christmas Lunch
Enquire now for menu options.                     (Minimum of 20 passengers)

Christmas In July On The Mountain
 Where better to enjoy Christmas in July          Ex Brisbane
than at a beautiful Heritage Estate Winery,       Price per head:
Mt Tamborine. In front of a roaring fireplace     18-24 pax $70,    25-35 pax $65,
on the mountain! After a senic drive up the       36-48 pax $60,    49-57 pax $55
mountain we stop at the beautifully restored
Heritage Estate with stunning views for a         Inclusions
hearty Christmas lunch and dessert with festive   Coach Travel
decorations and music in front of the warming     Lunch – Christmas Lunch
fire.
COBB & CO
          MUSEUM
Once taking almost two days each way, our
tour today follows some of the old Cobb &
                                                 Bluff Railway Station”. We stop here to take in
                                                 the sights of the old station and its wonderful
Co Stage Coach route to Toowoomba which          gardens, so don’t forget your camera!
using 40 horses could travel about 80kms a       Gaining knowledge from your Coach Captain
day. We take in sights of the lovely Lockyer     as they provide informative commentary about
Valley stopping for Morning Tea at one of the    the history and the stories of the areas you are
staging posts along the route, the township of   travelling through, we find our way to the Cobb
Rosewood. The Rosewood Community Park            & Co Museum in Toowoomba, here we take in
has one of the coaches on display to look at     lunch and a tour of the museum.
while you enjoy your morning tea.
                                                 Reaching the end of our time at the Museum
After our morning tea stop we continue our       we board the coach for home, something just
discovery of the old pathway to Toowoomba        100 years ago was impossible.
via Murphy’s Creek and the historic “Spring

Ex Brisbane                                      Inclusions
Price per head:                                  Coach Travel
18-24 pax $80,                                   Morning Tea – Hot Tea or Coffee and Biscuits
25-35 pax $75,                                   Lunch – Cobb’s Coffee Shop
36-48 pax $70,
49-57 pax $65
Mt Mee to Woodford
Set amongst the graceful landscape of Old                for lunch. One offering a view and a boutique
Petrie Town, the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum             menu, the other welcoming country hospitality.
encourages visitors to explore the district’s            You will be treated to a delicious lunch created
historic character through the permanent and             especially for an alternative drop of two choices
rotating displays covering a range of local              from a selected menu including dessert with
themes. Here we have time to explore and have            tea or coffee.
morning tea under the gum trees.
                                                         All this complimented by the knowledge of a
Next we travel north west through Dayboro                local Woodford guide and your coach captain.
heading along the Mt Mee Tourist Drive                   Whom after lunch will tour around the historic
towards Woodford. A long the way stopping                & folky Woodford before heading home.
at Birches Restaurant or the Woodford Hotel

Ex Brisbane - Birches Lunch                              Inclusions
Price per head:                                          Coach Travel
18-24 pax $75,     25-35 pax $70,                        Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
36-48 pax $65,     49-57 pax $60                         Guided Tour - Local visitors information guide
(Birches Restaurant is only open Wednesday to Friday /   Lunch - Birches Restaurant or Woodford Hotel
Sat and Sun on request – prices may vary)

Ex Brisbane - Woodford Hotel Lunch
Price per head:
18-24 pax $60,    25-35 pax $55,
36-48 pax $50,    49-57 pax $45
(Monday to Friday / Sat and Sun on request –
prices may vary)
Queensland Garden Expo Nambour
Queensland Garden Expo is a ‘must see’ for        day covering a vast array of gardening topics.
green thumbs and novice gardeners alike.          Head to the ‘Gardeners and Gourmets’ stage
Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town        for some great tips on growing your own
of Nambour on the second weekend of July,         produce and turning it into delicious gourmet
this three day expo is Queensland’s premier       meals. The ‘Giant Kitchen Garden’ features a
gardening event attracting over 38,000 visitors   totally organic food court with a fully planted
from all over Australia and New Zealand. Some     sustainable garden constructed onsite. Get
of Australia’s leading Gardening experts take     free help with gardening problems and plant
part in three days of lectures, demonstrations    identification from the onsite Plant Clinic and
and workshops.                                    be inspired by the fantastic arrangements in the
                                                  Floral Design Competition.
See plants, plants and more plants with over 55
nurseries represented and over 360 exhibitors.    Dates: Friday 13th July / Saturday 14th July /
There is a full program of free lectures and      Sunday 15th July
demonstrations on eight “live” stages every

Ex Brisbane          Ex Gold Coast        Inclusions
Price per head:      Price per head:      Coach Travel
18-24 pax $60,       18-24 pax $70,       Entry to the Expo with up to 5 hours at the expo
25-35 pax $55,       25-35 pax $65,       Ability to bring home your new plants under the coach!
36-48 pax $50,       36-48 pax $60,
49-57 pax $45        49-57 pax $55
Margaret Olley
Murwillumbah
Today we will be travelling to the beautiful Tweed Valley      alternative meal of either Roast and Veg or Fish & Chips.
to visit the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art       This will be followed by an alternative drop desert of
Centre.                                                        Cheesecake or Crumble & ice cream, tea or coffee.
                                                               After lunch we will head home via the scenic Currumbin
Margaret Olley Art Centre celebrates the career, life and      Valley, Tomewin Mountain Rd with a brief comfort stop
legacy of its namesake, Margaret Olley – Australia’s most      along the way.
celebrated painter of still life and interiors.
MOAC combines exhibitions of paintings and objects, an         Ex Brisbane (Gold Coast deduct $10p.p.)
interactive multi-media drawing activity, research library     Price per head:
and education workshop, and is complemented by the             18-24 pax $70,            25-35 pax $65,
Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio.                      36-48 pax $60, 		         49-57 pax $55
                                                               (** Tour does not operate Mondays and Tuesday and
We will have a quick morning tea on route to the gallery       subject to Gallery availability**)
before we enter. If you wish we can arrange a Gallery
Guide for a 10.30am (NSW time) fully guided tour. This         Inclusions
will require an early departure time, especially in daylight   Coach Travel
savings season, from your venue to make the start time.        Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
The tour will last approximately 45 minutes.                   Coach group fee
                                                               Guided Tour – Upon request.
Lunch today will be after our Gallery visit at the             Lunch – Murwillumbah RSL
Murwillumbah RSL at 1pm. You will be treated to an

Today we head towards the Scenic Rim with a relaxing           For your lunch today we head a short distance to the
drive to Jubilee Park in Beaudesert for our morning tea.       very quaint Valley Kitchen where you can relax on the
                                                               wrap around deck for lunch. A menu prior to the tour will
Then it’s off to The Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy, a fourth        be supplied for a selection of lunches. After lunch enjoy
generation dairy farm that was established in 1936. A          the wonderful bush landscape on the drive home.
tour of the Dairy is a unique and fascinating experience.
One of the longest running dairies in the area, the Dennis     Ex Brisbane
family begins the tour with a discussion of the way things     Price per head:
were done in the 1930s.                                        18-24 pax $65, 		       25-35 pax $60,
                                                               36-48 pax $55, 		       49-57 pax $50
You will be led through the different stages of milking        Inclusions
and the history such as the introduction of electricity and    Coach Travel
even the high tech of todays milking.                          Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
                                                               Robotic Dairy Tour
There is also an opportunity to purchase a bottle of farm      Lunch – Valley Kitchen
fresh milk as the dairy has begun to process its own           (** Tour only operates Mon, Tue, Thr, Fri**)
brand – Scenic Rim 4 Real Milk. Our driver will have an
esky with ice for purchases.
QLD Air Museum

From humble beginnings to displaying 89            ceremony on 4 April 1987, join Sunstate Day
aircraft, the Queensland Air Museum had its        Tour to unlock the history of Australian Aviation.
beginnings in 1973 when a group of aviation
enthusiasts from the Queensland Branch of the      Morning tea will be served on arrival to the
Aviation Historical Society of Australia decided   Queensland Air Museum prior to a guided
to “put their money where their mouths were”       tour of the venue. For lunch we move to the
and do something about preserving Australia’s      Power Boat Club on the shore of Pumicestone
aviation heritage by purchasing a Canberra         Passage for a hot lunch and a dessert, with
bomber.                                            views of the passage.

The museum didn’t have a permanent home            After a lovely lunch we board the coach for the
until moving to the current site with an opening   last time and head for home.

Ex Brisbane
Price per head:
18-24 pax $70,
25-35 pax $65,
36-48 pax $60,
49-57 pax $55

Inclusions
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot Tea or Coffee and Biscuits
Caloundra Air Museum
Lunch – Caloundra Power Boat Club
Gold Coast River Cruise
Travelling to the wonderful Gold Coast today      After the cruise we snake our way through
we board the morning tea cruise aboard Surfers    Surfer Paradise to the Southport Yacht Club
Paradise River Cruises. Whilst enjoying your      for a late lunch on the deck overlooking the
cuppa take in the views of the beautiful Gold     Broadwater. Here we are treated to a 2 course
Coast waterways passing the million dollar        lunch with tea and coffee.
homes, Marina Mirage & the Broadwater. Look
out for wildlife including dolphins, sea eagles   After a lovely lunch head for home via the old
and much more! A relaxing 1.5hrs to enjoy a       Gold Coast highway through Biggera Waters.
little piece of Gold Coast!

Ex Brisbane (Gold Coast deduct $5p.p.)            Inclusions
Southport Yacht Club Lunch                        Coach Travel
Price per head:                                   Morning Tea – Hot Tea or Coffee and Biscuits
18-24 pax $75,                                    1.5 hour Morning Tea Cruise (Max 48 Passengers)
25-35 pax $70,                                    Lunch – Southport Yacht Club
36-48 pax $65,

Lunch on board the Cruise
Price per head:
18-24 pax $55,
25-35 pax $50,
36-48 pax $45,
Brisbane
             City Lights
We will pick your group up and travel to the       while you travel to the Regatta Ferry Terminal
famous Breakfast Creek Hotel. Dinner will be       at the other side of town. The coach will be
a choice of Menu for an alternate drop with        waiting to take you to the top of Mt Cootha.
dessert. Enjoy dinner and the atmosphere of
the local waterhole that dates back to 1889.       At Mt Cootha hop out to stretch the legs and
                                                   take in a different view of the city lights. We
After dinner it’s all aboard the coach for the     reboard the coach after enjoying the glorious
short run to Teneriffe Ferry Terminal to catch     views of Brisbane as it’s time for the journey
the City Cat. Enjoy the night lights of the city   home.

Ex Brisbane                                        Inclusions
Price per head:                                    Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
18-24 pax $55,                                     Dinner – Breakfast Creek Hotel
25-35 pax $50,                                     (Available Monday to Thursday Nights)
36-48 pax $45,
49-57 pax $40
GOLD COAST &
    THE AQUADUCK
Today will take you to the stunning Gold Coast!     Mirage Resorts. That’s where our Aquaduck
A morning tea stop is available, if you choose,     gets to show its true colours with a bit of ‘duck
at Jabiru Island Park. After morning tea we take    diving’ into the spectacular Broadwater and you
you on an adventure like nothing else. We are       get to experience the thrill of the big splash!
pleased to showcase the Aquaduck, a unique          Cruise along and take in the sights of the
way to experience the Gold Coast as you never       beautiful waterways and of course the fabulous
have before!                                        millionaire’s row. Tour duration 1 hour.

Your Ducktacular land and water tour begins         After the cruise we have lunch by the
with a bit of ducking and weaving around            Broadwater at the Southport Yacht Club, with
the streets of Surfers Paradise, followed by a      a choice of menu items. After lunch we travel
waddle along the glorious Gold Coast beaches        home.
and up to the magnificent Versace and Marina

Ex Brisbane                                         Inclusions
Price per head:                                     Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
18-24 pax $90,      25-35 pax $85,                  Morning Tea – Hot Tea or Coffee and Biscuits
36-48 pax $80,      49-57 pax $75                   1hr Aquaduck Tour
Ex Gold Coast                                       Lunch – Southport Yacht Club
Price per head:
18-24 pax $80,      25-35 pax $75,
36-48 pax $70,      49-57 pax $65

                                      Brisbane Parliament House High Tea
                                      Need a morning out? Join Sunstate          Ex Brisbane
                                      for the Parliament House Tour and          Price per head:
                                      Traditional High Tea. There will be a      18-24 pax $70,
                                      selection of delicacies prepared by the    25-35 pax $65,
                                      Parliament’s resident chefs while taking   36-57 pax $60,
                                      in the beauty of Queensland’s premier
                                      heritage building. Call the office or      Inclusions
                                      check our webpage for announced            Coach Travel
                                      dates, or let us know a preferred date     Traditional High Tea
                                      (minimum numbers may apply)                (Minimum numbers may apply)
Today Sunstate will take you to the scrumptious • Y     ou will be enlightened all about how
Poppies Beenleigh Chocolate House! Here you            chocolate is made, where it comes from and
will watch the chocolatiers make chocolates            the difference between quality chocolate and
while you participate in a Choc’n’Chat tour            cheap chocolates.
where the chocolate making process unfolds in • Any burning questions about chocolate will be
front of you. We are sure it will tick all the boxes   answered while you watch the chocolatiers
for your sweetest day out.                             handcrafting individual chocolates and
                                                       truffles.
Some of the details.                                 •T ake advantage of up to 50% off
• Poppy’s team will greet you with gourmet            recommended retail prices in Poppy’s
   samples on arrival.                                 Chocolate direct store.
• The air conditioned viewing room allows
   a rare glimpse into the world of chocolate        Free a morning or afternoon for this
   making.                                           tantalizingly tasty tour.
• Poppy’s expert chocolatiers will explain the
   steps involved in creating our delicacies.

Ex Brisbane                                       Inclusions
Price per head:                                   Coach Travel
18-24 pax $35,      25-35 pax $30,                Morning Tea or Afternoon Tea – Hot Tea or
36-48 pax $25,      49-57 pax $20                 Coffee and Biscuits
                                                  Choc & Chat Tour
Ex Gold Coast
Price per head:
18-24 pax $40,      25-35 pax $35,
36-48 pax $30,      49-57 pax $25
FERRYMAN
                                                         CRUISE’S
Travelling to the 4th largest sand island on             •C
                                                           aptains Lunch with 2 Hour Cruise
the Queensland coast, what better way to                 •C
                                                           aptains Lunch with 3 Hour Cruise
discover Bribie Island then by its beautiful             •C
                                                           aptains Lunch with 4 Hour Cruise
waterway known as the Pumicestone Passage
that separates the mainland from paradise.        After the 2 hour cruises we can take in the
An amazing attraction of the wonderful area       sights of Bribie Island. You can choose between
attracting local, interstate and international    a number of venues to visit. Extra cost maybe
tourists. We are privileged to be able to show    involved for some of the venues listed.
you the beauty of Bribie Island on a smooth       •B ribie Island Seaside Museum
water cruise aboard The Ferryman.                 •S cenic Flights by Oceanview Helicopters
                                                  •B ribie Island Butterfly House (Bongaree)
We are pleased to join with Ferryman to provide • B  ribie Island Community Arts Centre
you with 4 cruise packages to suit almost any     •S andstone Point Hotel
group of travelers.
• Devonshire Tea 2hr cruise 1000 – 1200 (with
   or without an included lunch after the cruise)

Ex Brisbane (Gold Coast add $15p.p.):                            Inclusions
Devonshire Tea 2hr cruise 1000 – 1200                            Coach Travel
(lunch not included but can be arranged at extra cost)           Morning Tea – Hot Tea or Coffee and
Price per head:                                                  Biscuits
18-24 pax $60,          25-35 pax $55,          36-48 pax $50    (Excluding Morning Tea on the Devonshire
                                                                 Tea Cruise)
Captains Lunch with 2 Hour Cruise                                Ferryman Cruise (Max 48 Passengers)
Price per head:                                                  Lunch (as listed on the various tour)
                                                                 ($200 Deposit required to confirm the
18-24 pax $70,    25-35 pax $65,                36-48 pax $60    booking, final numbers must be confirmed 7
                                                                 days prior for catering)
Captains Lunch with 3 Hour Cruise
Price per head:
18-24 pax $75,    25-35 pax $70,                36-48 pax $65

Captains Lunch with 4 Hour Cruise
Price per head:
18-24 pax $80,    25-35 pax $75,                36-48 pax $70
Sunstate Speciality Tours

   Touring that includes Coach Travel with an experienced Coach
Captain, Accommodation, Sightseeing and with most meals included.

  We travel to a wide range of destinations throughout Queensland
   and New South Wales. We take care of all bookings and running
around so you only have to make one call - the call to book your next
             adventure with Sunstate Speciality Touring!

Below are the destinations where we travel to, this list will continue
  to grow as we create and publish more tours over time. If your
 destination is not here please contact us as we can create custom
                 itineraries for just about anywhere!

    Contact the office to obtain detailed itineraries for any of the
                           Speciality Tours.
Bundaberg

    Highlights

    • Turtle Discovery Centre
    • Bundaberg Rum Factory Tour
    • Fairymead House – Sugar History
       Museum Tour
    • 1770 Larc Tour
    • “1770REEF” – Day trip to Lady
       Musgrave Island
    • All Accommodation (4 Star) and
       Coach Travel.
& 1770

Welcome aboard Sunstate Coaches       So get ready to experience some
to experience Bundaberg, 1770 and     of the spirit that Queensland offers.
the Wide Bay-Burnett region of        The tours also visits the Bundaberg
Queensland. Home to the famous        Distilling Company Bondstore,
Bundaberg Rum, just north is 1770     Hinkler Hall of Aviation including
which is renowned as the gateway to   Hinkler House, Fairymead House
Lady Musgrave Island.                 and Sugar Museum, Schmeider’s
                                      Cooperage Complex.
We have partnered with local
operators to bring some of the best   Priced from
attractions this wonderful area has
                                      6 Day - $1660pp Double/Twin Share
to offer. Over the different tours
we share with you the area’s love     4 Day Bundaberg - $910pp Double/
of the various turtle species that    Twin Share
come back each year to nest. Travel
                                      4 Day 1770 - $1190pp Double/Twin
to the southern Great Barrier Reef
                                      Share
and the picturesque Bustard Head,
Bustard Bay and Round Hill Creek.     (Minimum numbers apply)
Hervey Bay has often been called the jewel
in Queensland’s crown. It is also referred to
as the Whale Watch Capital of the World.
A scenic 3 ½ hour drive north of Brisbane,
Hervey Bay is an easily accessible holiday
destination. Join a Sunstate Speciality Tour to
this wonderful part of Queensland with three
great tours highlighting two natural wonders,
Fraser Island and the seasonal visitors, the
impressive Humpback Whale.

The city has a wonderful subtropical climate.
Temperatures range from 14 to 23 degrees
Centigrade in winter and 22 to 29 degrees
Centigrade in summer.

Contact us for the detailed itineraries we offer
for Hervey Bay. So welcome aboard Sunstate
Coaches to experience these majestic
mammals at play in the Great Sandy Straits
of Hervey Bay and the World Heritage Listed
Fraser Island.
Hervey
                           Bay
                          Tours
The tours depart with 18 to 48 passengers all year round, with the warmer months being more
popular. So book early to avoid disappointment.

4 Day Whale & Fraser Island Experience –         4 Day Whale & Fraser Island Experience –
Operates August to October.                      Operates August to October.
• Priced from $899 Double/Twin Share &          • Priced from $925 Double/Twin Share &
   $1049 Single.                                    $1075 Single.

3 Day Whale Experience – Operates August         3 Day Whale Experience – Operates August
to October.                                      to October.
• Priced from $540 Double/Twin Share & $640     • Priced from $555 Double/Twin Share & $655
   Single.                                          Single.

3 Day Fraser Island Experience – Operates        3 Day Fraser Island Experience – Operates
year round.                                      year round.
• Priced from $635 Double/Twin Share & $735     • Priced from $655 Double/Twin Share & $755
   Single.                                          Single.

Valid: 1/4/17 – 31/3/18                          Valid: 1/4/18 – 31/3/19
(Minimum numbers apply)                          (Minimum numbers apply)
Jumpers and Jazz 3 Day Tour
Jumpers & Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest               2018 dates:
yarnbombing & jazz winter festival. Started in 2004            20th to 22nd July
as a positive community response to a major CBD                24th to 26th July
streetscaping project of Warwick by the local council.         27th to 29th July – Guaranteed departure thanks to
It has now become an annual event attracting some              Coorparoo Probus Club! Limited spaces remaining!
34,000 visitors, sparing the local population of approx.       (Minimum numbers apply)
13,500.
                                                               Priced from
Sunstate’s 3 day speciality tour showcases not only the
festival, it also takes in the surrounding area, as it hosts   Twin Share from $695pp.
so many amazing places. The tour takes you out to              Single Share from $795pp.
Stanthorpe for the Law Dogs and lunch at Granite Belt
Brewery Retreat before returning for the Jazz express
train travel. Dinner at Abby of the Roses just to name a
few of the highlights of the tour.

 Canberra Floriade Tour
Floriade first began when Peter Sutton and his colleague,      Each year, more than one million blooms combine to
landscape designer Chris De                                    create a stunning backdrop to a month-long festival
Bruine, developed a proposal for a grand floral display to     filled with music, cultural celebrations, horticultural
celebrate Australia’s                                          workshops, artistic displays, entertainment and
Bicentenary and Canberra’s 75th birthday.                      recreational activities. Floriade runs from mid-September
                                                               to mid-October and attracts more than 480,000
The inaugural Floriade blossomed in 1988 with a                attendees each year.
stunning floral display of exotic bulbs and annuals, which
grow beautifully in Canberra’s climate. The community
embraced the event, making it such a success that it           Priced from
became an annual celebration of spring in Australia.
Since its beginnings, Floriade has been held alongside         $2995 Twin/Double Share.
iconic Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra’s Commonwealth          $3995 Single Share
Park, the heart of the nation’s capital.
Your Own

If you have your own ideas for a day trip or tour, Sunstate Charters can provide you with a
quote for a coach & driver. Weather you create and organise you own itinerary or work with our
professional staff to create your day trip or an extended trip over a number of days. This way you
can arrange all the elements for the itinerary the way you wish and Sunstate can take you there.

We can provide a complimentary morning tea if required.

Sunstate Charters has been operating in South-East Queensland for over 30 years and is a leading
coach charter operator in the region. Outstanding comfort, safety and uncompromising service
are the benchmark of our success.

Sunstate Charters currently operate 21 to 61 seat coaches. Sunstate Charters coaches are
equipped with Air conditioning, Seat belts, TV/DVD player (excluding 24 Seat), PA system,
Professional Driver, Toilet (48 Seat Coaches only) and are GPS tracked with back to base
messaging.

We pride ourselves with providing an excellent customer experience with a professional attitude
and friendly smile from our drivers, our office staff are sourced for their on road experience to
bring you the best knowledge to help arrange your next transport needs, whether just around the
corner or a trip to Sydney, Cairns or the Australian Outback! We know how to get you there in a
relaxing and comfortable manor.

If you wish to make an enquiry or a booking you can contact Sunstate Charters by phone on 07
3260 1666 or send an email to enquiries@sunstatecoaches.com.au.

We look for to hearing from you!

The Sunstate Charters Team.
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