SUNSTATE
CHARTERS
DAY TOUR BROCHURE 2016
PO Box1232 Eagle Farm QLD 4009.
Tel: 07 3260 1666 Fax: 07 3260 1966
www.sunstatecoaches.com.au
SUNSTATE CHARTERS PTY LTD :ABN 45 010 609 757
Sunstate Charters Day Tours 2016
Hello travellers!
Sunstate Charters would like to present our Day Tours brochure for 2016.
We have made some changes to the tours we offer and the pricing structure.
We have added some new tours this year plus we will be adding “special seasonal trips”
throughout the year. We will forward the information to you once they have been decided.
We have also created a sliding price format which means the more passengers that book
and travel, the cheaper the price per head will be. See below for each tour.
As always, Sunstate endeavour to provide an enjoyable and safe day out. So to help make
your day a special one, please do not hesitate to inform us of any special requirements.
At the back of this brochure we are offering a “Choose your own adventure” option.
This offers the group total flexibility on your own designed and organised itinerary.
Present your itinerary to Sunstate Charters and we will quote a price that includes the
coach, driver and morning tea (optional) only. This option can mean a cheaper day out for
the group depending on your choice of destinations, lunch and tour options.
Now where would you like Sunstate Charters to take you today?
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
DISCOVER REDCLIFFE
The day starts with a leisurely drive to the Clontarf Visitors Centre, where we pick up our
local guide for the day, before heading over to Pelican Park for morning tea overlooking
Bramble Bay. Here we watch the Pelican Checking Program at 10am.
We then enjoy a guided tour of everything the Peninsula has to offer with our local Guide
who will educate us in history, show us some points of interest and fascinating facts as we
travel the local streets.
Some of the sights may include the Botanical Gardens, Bee Gees Way, Redcliffe Jetty,
First Settlement Memorial Wall, Scarborough, Newport and the Redcliffe Museum.
Around half way we will stop for lunch at Redcliffe RSL Club. You will have a choice of
two alternative drop meals from a special menu, followed by dessert with tea or coffee.
After lunch we will continue on part two of our guided tour before dropping off our new
local friend and guide as we head for home.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $55…, 25-35 pax $50…, 36-48 pax $45…, 49-60 pax $40
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Guided Tour - Local visitors information guide
Lunch – Redcliffe RSL seated lunch
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
STRADBROKE ISLAND First we drive to Cleveland where we will catch the ferry to the picture perfect
North Stradbroke Island. While on board, take in the fresh sea air and beautiful views
across the bay on the 45 minute ferry ride to the island. Once on the island we take a short
drive to Brown Lake, tannin rich brown therapeutic waters. Here we will have morning
tea, weather permitting.
Next it’s off to the historic town of Dunwich, the Bingle Rd Cemetery and Junner Rd
Convict Sites, we find the convict Privy Pit and Site of Convict Barracks and Store.
It’s nearly lunch time, so off to Amity Point where you will enjoy lunch at the Sea Shells
Café. On the menu is fish, chips and salad followed by dessert with tea or coffee.
After lunch we head to one of “Straddies” must see attractions the North Gorge Walk.
For those that feel like it, the walk is a great opportunity to stretch the legs on the trail.
The complete circuit will take approximately 30 mins to walk and takes in the spectacular
panoramic views of beaches and the Pacific Ocean. You may even spot dolphins and
migrating whales. Maybe grab an ice cream and take in the serenity!
Price per head: 18-24 pax $65…, 25-35 pax $60…, 36-48 pax $55…, 49-60 pax $50
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully equipped coach
Return ferry – Red Cat or Blue Ferry
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Lunch – Seated meal at Sea Shells Café
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
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 starts on the 18th of September and runs
through until 27th 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 Lockyer Valley.
On arrival in Toowoomba the first stop will be the famous Picnic Point where you can
experience in the breathtaking views while enjoying morning tea. From here you will be
taken to a variety of locations including the grand champion gardens. A few of the
displays also sell flowers.
Lunch will be at the City Golf Club, which offers a buffet style menu, consisting of roast
of the day, chicken & pork with all the usual vegies and salad. Desert is a selection of
pavlovas & cheesecake. Tea/coffee is included.
After lunch there are a few more stops to make to view the parks in Toowoomba, like
Queens Park and Laurel Banks.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $60…, 25-35 pax $55…, 36-48 pax $50…, 49-60 pax $45 Inclusions:
Transport and touring – Fully equipped coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Lunch – Seated buffet lunch at City Golf Club
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
PORT OF BRISBANE & NEWSTEAD HOUSE The tour starts with a leisurely drive to the Port of Brisbane Visitors Centre were you will
have the opportunity to look through the displays within. Morning tea will be enjoyed in
picnic area in the grounds of the Visitors Centre.
After morning tea you will re-board the coach and be met by our personal guide for a
guided tour around the Port of Brisbane. The tour will highlight all aspects of the workings
of the port and lasts around 1.5 hours, finishing up on the 7th
floor observation deck for
expansive views of the port and wetlands.
We then head to the Historical Breakfast Creek Hotel for lunch were you will have an
alternate drop of crumbed fish or beef pie with salad and chips.
Then it’s either a short leisurely stroll or drive across the “Breaky Creek” to Newstead
House, Brisbane’s oldest surviving residence and an established house museum, decorated
and furnished to reflect the late Victorian period, a significant part of Brisbane history.
Here you will enjoy a self-guided tour, before we head home.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $60…, 25-35 pax $55…, 36-48 pax $50…, 49-60 pax $45
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Guided Tour - Port of Brisbane Visitor Centre and Guided Tour
Lunch – Breakfast Creek Hotel seated lunch
Tour of Newstead House
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY /RUDDS PUB
Are you looking for a truly unique Australian experience?
Then you’ll enjoy our day tour to visit the legendary Rudd’s Pub in Nobby.
The first leg of today’s journey takes us through the Lockyer Valley, the ploughed fields
creating a patchwork landscape of colour all year round. Morning tea will be at Gatton, on
the banks of Lake Apex before heading along Heifer Creek Rd which allows us to climb
the picturesque Great Dividing Range without the steep & windy roads.
We now find ourselves in Dad & Dave Country, and at the heart you find the 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 the time to explore the memorabilia that covers the walls
and ceilings or just enjoy a coldie in the Heritage Lounge. Learn the history of Steele
Rudd and the iconic Sister Kenny who pioneered the treatment of infantile paralysis.
Visit the Sir Kenny Museum for a gold coin donation and the craft shop will also be open.
Your group will be able to choose a couple of options for a hearty alternate drop lunch
followed by the famous homemade apple crumble, tea and coffee.
The drive home will give you time to relax while enjoying the sights of Cunningham’s
Gap as we follow the road through Aratula back to Brisbane.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $65…, 25-35 pax $60…, 36-48 pax $55…, 49-60 pax $50
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Lunch – Rudds Pub seated lunch
Optional: Sheep Dog demonstration - $2 p.p. (pre book)
Optional: Bush Poet – Gary Fogerty - $4 p.p. (pre book)
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
MALENY & MONTVILLE HINTERLANDS
Enjoy a leisurely drive north taking in the views of the Glasshouse Mountains as we pass
Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo to the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands.
Our first stop for today will be the Maleny Cheese Factory where we will learn all about
the fine art of cheese making from the Simpson family, 3rd
generation dairy farmers, who
with the help of Swiss trained cheese makers produce some of the finest cheeses in
Australia. Here you will enjoy a Devonshire Tea and cheese tasting with the opportunity to
purchase some of the delicious products.
We then hit the road again continuing along the Blackall Range, boasting beautiful views
along the way, as we make our way to Montville. While at Montville you will have ample
time to explore all the hidden treasures of Montville from the must see Cuckoo Clock
shop, art galleries and specialty shops while breathing in the fresh and sometimes crisp
mountain air.
Lunch today will be to bring your own and picnic in the park or to choose from many of
the terrific eateries in the iconic mountain village.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $50, 25-35 pax $45, 36-48 pax $40, 49-61 pax $35
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea and Tour – Devonshire Tea at Melany Cheese Factory
Montville Visit – Free Time
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
HERITAGE WINERY, Mt. Tamborine
Where better to enjoy Christmas in July than at a beautiful heritage estate in front of a
roaring fireplace on the mountain?
After a morning tea stop on the way we head up to this beautifully restored building with
stunning views for a hearty Christmas lunch and dessert with festive decorations and
music in front of the warming fire. All topped off by free wine tasting.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $65…, 25-35 pax $60…, 36-48 pax $55…, 49-60 pax $50
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Lunch – XMAS Lunch
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
KOOROOMBA VINEYARDS AND LAVENDER FARM
Today we will be taking the scenic drive via the picturesque country side of Fassifern to
Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender farm. Along the way we will stop for morning tea at
Lake Moogerah Dam. Enjoy a cuppa while taking in the beautiful views or a short walk
along the dam wall. After our break we will make our way through Peaks National Park to
the Vineyards.
While at Kooroomba you will be treated to a tour of the lavender farm and have the
opportunity to purchase products from the shop. Lunch will be ‘The Great Aussie Roast’
consisting of peppered roast beef, root vegetables and seasonal greens followed by
Pavlova with fruit, tea and coffee. The views from the winery are stunning.
After lunch there is a wine tasting option for an additional $3.50pp.
Once the tastings are over and every one has had the chance to purchase their favourites
we will load the coach and make our drive home via the Beaudesert and Jimboomba.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $65…, 25-35 pax $60…, 36-48 pax $55…, 49-60 pax $50
Inclusions:
(Available WED – FRI) Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Kooroomba tour and lunch
Wine Tasting - (optional - $3.50 p.p.)
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
MT TAMBORINE, GALLERY WALK
And HERITAGE ESTATE WINES
Today we travel through the mountains to the beautiful Mt Tamborine.
Our first visit will be the impressive Botanical Gardens where you will get a chance to
stretch your legs and explore the gardens while enjoying morning tea.
Now that you have worked up an appetite from your garden walk we head to our lunch
venue, the beautiful Heritage Estate Winery Restaurant, with great views over the
rainforest down to the Pacific Ocean.
Here we will enjoy crumbed chicken or fish of the day served with and salad or
vegetables, followed by dessert of the day and tea or coffee. We will also be offered a free
tasting of Heritage Estate award winning wines!
After lunch we visit the Gallery Walk, where we can indulge ourselves with fudge,
chocolate and ice cream, while wandering through the art and craft shops. A visit to the
German Cuckoo Shop is a must. The return journey will take in views of the valley as we
drive home via Oxenford.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $65…, 25-35 pax $60…, 36-48 pax $55…, 49-60 pax $50
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Botanical Gardens / Gallery Walk
Lunch- Heritage Estate Wine Tasting
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
BUDERIM GINGER FACTORY
And MARCOOLA SURF CLUB
Travelling north today we visit the iconic Buderim Ginger Factory. Upon arrival morning
tea will be served, consisting of a freshly baked ginger scone, served with Buderim Ginger
marmalade and fresh vanilla cream, tea or coffee.
Also included is The Taste of Ginger Tour. From inside the factory learn about planting,
harvesting, processing and packaging as well as how Buderim Ginger products are
exported around the world.
Then take a seat in the tasting room to sample delicious ginger dishes.
We then head to the ocean and travel along the scenic coast, stopping at Marcoola Surf
Club for lunch. Enjoy the view over the water whilst an alternate drop lunch is served
followed by cheesecake, tea or coffee.
Then it will be time to head home after an informative and tasty day!
Price per head: 18-24 pax $70…, 25-35 pax $65…, 36-48 pax $60…, 49-61 pax $55 Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Ginger Factory Morning Tea
Taste of Ginger Tour Lunch – Marcoola S.L.S.C
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
SCENIC RIM ROBOTIC DAIRY
Today we head towards the Scenic Rim with a relaxing drive to Jubilee Park in Beaudesert
for our morning tea.
Then it’s off to The Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy, a fourth generation dairy farm that was
established in 1936. A tour of the Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy is a unique and fascinating
experience. One of the longest running dairies in the area, the Dennis family begins the
tour with a discussion of the way things were done in the 1930s.
You will be led through the different stages of milking, including the introduction of
machine milking in the 1940s with the introduction of electricity and the current high tech
LELY Robotic milking system.
There is also an opportunity to purchase a bottle of farm fresh milk as the dairy has begun
to process its own brand – Scenic Rim 4 Real Milk.
For your lunch today we head a short distance to the very quaint Valley Kitchen where
you can sit on the wrap around deck for lunch. A menu prior to the tour will be supplied
for a selection of lunches. After lunch enjoy our special reptile show.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $65…, 25-35 pax $60…, 36-48 pax $55…, 49-60 pax $50 (** Tour only operates Mon, Tue, Thr, Fri**)
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Robotic Dairy Tour
Lunch – Valley Kitchen
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
KINGSTON / BEENLEIGH HISTORICAL TOUR
Our first stop on today’s tour is the Kingston Butter Factory. The building was originally
built in the early 1900s. Today it houses a museum, theatre and arts / craft shop. The shop
show cases the local crafts which they are proud to say are the cheapest in the land. Here
you will learn the history of the factory from one of the local volunteers, sit back and
enjoy a Devonshire Tea and have the opportunity to visit the shop.
Our next stop will be Mayes Cottage; the cottage is one of the original cottages built in the
area dating back to 1870. A member of the local historical society will give you a fully
guided tour of this cottage and explain its place in the local development.
Lunch today is at the 100 year old Gem Hotel at Alberton, an historical Queenslander style
pub. Servings will be either Roast Beef with Vegetable or Crumbed Fish Chips and salad –
with a dessert of the day and Tea or Coffee.
After lunch we head to Old Beenleigh Town where you will be treated to a wonderful
display of over 20 buildings with historical significance. Once again a tour will be offered
or you might just enjoy wondering and exploring the displays by yourself.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $60…, 25-35 pax $55…, 36-48 pax $50…, 49-60 pax $45 Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Butter Factory Devonshire Tea
Lunch – Historical Gem Hotel
All admissions and tours x 3
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
MT MEE TO WOODFORD
Our first stop today will be the Old Petrie Town precinct and the Pine Rivers Heritage
Museum. Set amongst the graceful landscape of Old Petrie Town, the Pine Rivers Heritage
Museum encourages visitors to explore the district’s historic character through the
permanent and rotating displays covering a range of local themes. Here we have time to
explore and have morning tea under the gum trees.
Next we travel North West through Daybro heading up Mt Mee Rd. to Birches Restaurant.
Nestled on top of picturesque Mt Mee this wonderful licensed restaurant enjoys
spectacular views of the surrounding rural countryside and out to the Redcliffe Peninsula,
Moreton Bay, Moreton Island and beyond.
You will be treated to a delicious lunch created especially for an alternative drop of two
choices from a selected menu including desert with tea or coffee. All this complimented
by exceptional service and friendliness. A menu will be supplied upon booking.
After lunch we will make our way to historic folky Woodford where we will meet our
local historic guide for a local tour before heading home in the afternoon.
Price per head: 18-29 pax $60…,30-39 pax $55…,40-49 pax $50…,50-61 pax $45
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Guided Tour - Local visitors information guide
Lunch - birches restaurant Mt Mee
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
MARGARET OLLEY MURWILLUMBAH
Today we will be travelling to the beautiful Tweed Valley to visit the Tweed Regional
Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.
Margaret Olley Art Centre celebrates the career, life and legacy of its namesake, Margaret
Olley – Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life and interiors.
MOAC combines exhibitions of paintings and objects, an interactive multi-media drawing
activity, research library and education workshop, and is complemented by the Nancy
Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio.
We will have a quick morning tea on route to the gallery before we enter. If you wish we
can arrange a Gallery Guide for a 10.30am (NSW time) fully guided tour. This will require
an early departure time, especially in daylight savings season, from your venue to make
the start time. The tour will last approximately 45 minutes.
Lunch today will be after our Gallery visit at the Murwillumbah RSL at 1pm. You will be
treated to an alternative meal of either Roast and Veg or Fish & Chips. This will be
followed by an alternative drop desert of Cheesecake or Crumble & ice cream, tea or
coffee. After lunch we will head home via the scenic Currumbin Valley, Tomewin
Mountain Rd with a brief comfort stop along the way.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $60…, 25-35 pax $55…, 36-48 pax $50…, 49-60 pax $45 (** Tour does not operate Mondays and Tuesday and subject to Gallery availability**)
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Coach group fee & Guided Tour - * On request but included
Lunch – Murwillumbah RSL
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
CABOOLTURE HISTORICAL VILLAGE
Today will be visiting the Caboolture Historical Village. It is the largest tourist attraction
in the region, with over 70 buildings, and more than 110,000 museum pieces. We enter
through the visitors centre and step out into a Village of yesteryear.
The street with the old post office, barber, butcher and general store will bring back
memories for many, however there is much more. Including an exhibition from the
Queensland Prison’s Museum, the old Caboolture Hospital, and several cottages that were
moved from various sites around Caboolture, the old Caboolture Railway Station, and a
popular exhibit with models of ships from the First Fleet to arrive in Sydney in 1788.
Enjoy a morning tea break among the 4 hectares of lawns.
After or visit back in time we will head to the sea side for lunch at the Beachmere Tavern.
You will have a choice from five selected meal options including dessert, tea or coffee.
Now we are full and relaxed it’s time to re-board the coach for a leisurely scenic route
home via D’aguilar, Mt Mee, Daybro and Samford Valley.
Price per head: 18-24 pax $65…, 25-35 pax $60…, 36-48 pax $55…, 49-61 pax $50
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea – Hot tea or coffee and biscuits
Caboolture Historical Village
Lunch – Beachmere Tavern
THE COACH CHARTER SPECIALIST
HISTORY & GHOST TOURS BRISBANE
Sunstate Charters are very excited to have recently teamed up with History Tour Australia
to offer some new and exciting tours around Brisbane.
These tours will offer historical facts, but also the different perspectives of writers,
journalists and witnesses to colour the history with fascinating stories and fun facts.
Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides are enthusiastic about sharing these stories!
The range of History and Ghost Tours are extensive from a selection of Cemetery Tours,
Crime Tours and Ghost Tours.
These tours cater for all group requirements and will operate either through the day or at
night for the Ghost Tours.
If you’re interested in one of these many exciting new tours please let us know and we will
send out all the relevant information.
A package will be created for your group depending on size and tour selected which will
include coach travel, fully guided tour, morning tea and lunch or coach travel, fully guided
tour for the night time Ghost Tours.
**Prices subject to package selection**
Inclusions:
Transport – Fully Equipped Coach
Morning Tea - (Day tours only)
Lunch – (Day tours only)
Tours – Fully Guided
COACH ONLY CHARTERING
Choose your own adventure!
If you have your own ideas for a day trip or tour, Sunstate Charters can provide you with a
quote for a coach and driver only. This way you can arrange all the elements for the
itinerary the way you wish and Sunstate can take you there.
We will provide a complimentary morning tea if required.
Sunstate Charters has been operating in South-East Queensland for 30 years and is a
leading coach charter operator in the region. Outstanding comfort, safety and
uncompromising service are the benchmark of our success.
All coaches are of high quality, air-conditioned, equipped with seat belts, TV/DVD
(excluding 21 seats), some coaches with toilets.
Sunstate Charters currently operate 21to 61 seat coaches.
If you wish to make an inquiry or a booking you can contact Sunstate Charters by phone
on 07 3260 1666 or send an email to [email protected].
We look for to hearing from you!
The Sunstate Charters Team.