Thursday 17 July & Friday 18 July 2025
Thursday 17 July & Friday 18 July 2025
Thursday 17 July & Friday 18 July 2025
Please note that your hotel accommodation should be situated in Brisbane if selecting these excursions. Should you be staying in the Gold Coast please select from the Gold Coast excursion pages.
Home to TV’s late “Crocodile Hunter,” Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo it is often referred to as the ultimate zoo experience. As you arrive, friendly escorts from the zoo will greet you and provide you with a map that highlights the various animal venues and shows.
Your time is your own to visit the animals and if time permits, catch the highlight of the zoo, the famous Croc Show.
Following your visit of Australia Zoo, you will drive further north past the Glass House Mountains to Montville.A truly charming village, you will find it a pleasant blend of Tudor, Irish and English cottages of log or stone, Swiss and Bavarian chalets, an old mill water-wheel, colonial and old Queenslanders and, of course, one of the most spectacular and panoramic views over a coastal plain you could find in Australia.
Upon arrival you will have free time to browse along the myriad of art galleries, pottery studios, craft cottages, fashion houses, gift and antique shops, and specialty shops. You may also enjoy some lunch (at your own expense) in one of the many award-winning restaurants, tea rooms and cafes.
Then it will be time to board your coach and drive back to Brisbane.
Home to TV’s late “Crocodile Hunter,” Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo it is often referred to as the ultimate zoo experience. As you arrive, friendly escorts from the zoo will greet you and provide you with a map that highlights the various animal venues and shows.
Your time is your own to visit the animals and if time permits, catch the highlight of the zoo, the famous Croc Show.
Following your visit of Australia Zoo, you will drive further north past the Glass House Mountains to Montville.A truly charming village, you will find it a pleasant blend of Tudor, Irish and English cottages of log or stone, Swiss and Bavarian chalets, an old mill water-wheel, colonial and old Queenslanders and, of course, one of the most spectacular and panoramic views over a coastal plain you could find in Australia.
Upon arrival you will have free time to browse along the myriad of art galleries, pottery studios, craft cottages, fashion houses, gift and antique shops, and specialty shops. You may also enjoy some lunch (at your own expense) in one of the many award-winning restaurants, tea rooms and cafes.
Then it will be time to board your coach and drive back to Brisbane.
Depart Brisbane for Australia Zoo with city sights along the way – 2:30-hour journey
Visit Australia Zoo – 2-hour visit
Scenic drive to Monteville – 30-minute drive
Free time in Monteville – 1:30-hour visit
Drive back to Brisbane – 1:30-hour return trip
You will need to make your own way to the departure point for this excursion. Closer to the date of departure, we will notify you of the departure point which will be located in ‘central’ Brisbane.
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The Barossa is in South Australia, about 70km north-east of Adelaide, the state’s capital city. Your trip will include a visit of the city centre, The State Library of South Australia and lunch at a local wine bar and kitchen.
The State Library is the information heart of South Australia, located in the North Terrace Cultural Precinct. You will have the opportunity to explore all three buildings: the award-winning contemporary Catherine Helen Spence Wing with its iconic glass foyer, the Mortlock Wing with its 19th century Victorian splendour, and the 1861 heritage listed Institute Building.
Sweeping stadium views, stylish bar and lounge, premium menu and extensive wine list. Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of Adelaide’s most impressive dining experiences.
Extending across level three of Oval Hotel and into the iconic Adelaide Oval, Bespoke’s unique setting makes a stunning backdrop lunch.
Executive Chef Daniel Simpson’s modern Australian menu brings bold flavours to life through fresh, seasonal produce. Two drinks are included, and you may choose from house wine, beer or a soft drink.
After lunch you will be transferred to the North Terrace, Adelaide city where you can choose to spend your time either at Rundle Mall, The Art Gallery of South Australia or South Australian Museum.
PLEASE NOTE: We have been advised that the carpet is being replaced in the Mortlock Chamber (section of the library) and we are now unable to conduct tours through this section during July so we will amend the Private tour of the State Library slightly and now include access to the basement (old & rare artifacts storage) which is an area of the library usually inaccessible to the public.
Private 60 minute tour of State Library of South Australia | 30 July 2025 – 11:00am
Guests will have the opportunity to explore one of South Australia’s great institutions and take a look behind the shelves. An expert librarian will take you on a walk sharing stories of how the State Library began. Your experience starts at the historic Adelaide Circulating Library to learn the history of the building. By 1861, the collection of books held there was to became the first public library in South Australia. The Adelaide Circulating Library has been used in the past as a backdrop to several movies including Shine and Gallipoli. Continue your way to the basement to see some of the interesting old & rare artifacts housed in the library. Discover how the state’s most important treasures are maintained in the state-of-the-art storage and how the preservations team cares for the collection.