SUNSTATE

CHARTERS

DAY TOUR BROCHURE 2016

PO Box1232 Eagle Farm QLD 4009.

Tel: 07 3260 1666 Fax: 07 3260 1966

darren@sunstatecoaches.com.au

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 darren@sunstatecoaches.com.au.

We look for to hearing from you!

The Sunstate Charters Team.