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Page | 2 Our Story Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel has a proud, untarnished record of over 40 years of experience ensuring that our guests reach their destinations, safely and on time, and return home with everlasting memories of their adventures. Travel planning can turn into a nightmare if you’re not used to doing this kind of planning which is where we come in! We specialise in senior adventures and bespoke trips handcrafted with you and your travel group in mind. We are here to help you make the most of your experience and add value to every single trip you take with us. It has always been our objective to provide reliable transportation services at a reasonable cost. Our staff treat each passenger with the same consideration and care they would give to their loved ones. We have always acted on the principle that we would rather lose money than the confidence of our customers. We love what we do and always strive to provide the best service, value, and experience for all our guests onboard. Occasionally breakdowns and flat tyres do happen, but our drivers will swing into action to get your trip back on the road as soon as possible. Our drivers’ local road knowledge to find the best routes will ensure your safe and timely arrival. We handpick our coach drivers for their safe driving experience and their pleasant, helpful attitude to ensure a happy and memorable trip for you and your travel group. Our drivers are patient, friendly, and always willing go that extra mile to assist you and your guests. They don’t just “drive and drop off”. From the cheery “G’day!” at the door, they take an interest in you and your group, and will point out landmarks and give you expert commentary from start to finish. When you travel with us you’re not just a customer, you’re part of our family.
Page | 3 Our Fleet Our fleet of buses and coaches are our family and that’s why each of them have been christened with their very own name, and some interesting stories to match! Our coaches can carry from 12 passengers in Tiny to 61 seated passengers with our own version of royalty, Sir Terry, providing extra seating space for a truly relaxing ride. We offer air-conditioned coaches with on-board entertainment available, and all our vehicles are fitted with communication equipment to ensure a seamless trip. We also have a fleet of low floor buses that can be used for short local trips and have wheelchair access available. Our Pricing We know that one size doesn’t fit all and each charter is different. Want a little more space on the seat or only need our small 12 person coach? We tailor-make our quotes and price up the best option to suit your needs. Our pricing is all inclusive of coach hire, lunch, and activities unless otherwise stated. Please note costs are calculated based on a minimum of 30 customers and a maximum of 50, and may fluctuate slightly dependent on numbers, pick up location, and meal choice. We can also quote for coach and driver only, if you have somewhere organised to go. We can provide morning tea facilities including tea, coffee and snacks for a small additional cost of $2.00 per person. Have you stumbled across a unique or interesting venue, location, or place of interest? Let us know and we can tailor an itinerary that fits in perfectly with your schedule and special requests. Contact us at for a personalised quote, more information or even just to have a chat about your next adventure at info@mtgcoach.com.au or call (07) 3808 7800 *Please note that all prices provided were correct at time of publication, but may change without warning at the discretion of the provider.
Page | 4 Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy - Scenic Rim Region Head out to the Scenic Rim’s Robotic Dairy for a unique and fascinating day out in the country. We stop for morning tea along the way before reaching our country destination. Experience a warm country welcome as the Dennis family takes you through the history of dairy farming, from the days of the horse and cart all the way through to the introduction of electricity and the current high-tech LELY Robotic Milking System. Bringing an Esky or cooler bag is a must, as we get the chance to purchase the Robotic Dairy’s delicious milk, cheeses, and yoghurts after the day. After indulging in some retail therapy, we finish the day with a lovely lunch before enjoying the leisurely drive home. Inclusions Coach Hire Tour Lunch Pricing $56.00pp - $69.00pp Abbey Museum - Caboolture We stop for morning tea before taking a trip back in time through half a million years of human history at the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology. Explore the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, and ancient Mesoamerican civilisations at one of Brisbane’s must-see destinations. With displays focusing on the Islamic, Chinese, Japanese and Indian civilisations, no other museum in Brisbane showcases the history of the world. With three main tours, and special tours available on request, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Abbey Museum. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Tour Lunch Pricing Medieval Stained Glass & Museum Tour (1-1.5 hours) $50.00pp - $64.00pp I Love the Knight Life Tour (3.5 – 4 hours) $47.00pp - $62.00pp Heritage Trail: The Sacred Mountains (3 hours) $59.00pp - $71.00pp
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Albert River Wines - Tamborine Region
Enjoy morning tea on the way to Tambourine or include it as part of your Albert River Wines tour.
Stroll through the historic 1800’ss homesteads, the fully restored Auchenflower House, and
Taabinga Chapel before meeting the locals and their friendly farmyard animals! Learn about a
day in the life on a sheep station and the wonderful Kelpies who keep the show running. Finish off
an exciting day by cracking a whip or throwing a boomerang before enjoying a delicious lunch at
the winery. An alternative lunch option is to visit one of the many local restaurants before starting
the drive back home. Tours run 11:00am Wednesday to Friday.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Selected Tour
Lunch
Pricing
Morning Tea and Tour (1-1.5 hours)
Includes lunch offsite
$50.00pp - $61.00pp
Lunch and Tour (1-1.5 hours)
$45.00pp - $56.00pp
Artvo Illusions - Robina Town Centre
On route to our destination we stop for morning tea and the chance to prepare yourself for our
trip down the rabbit hole at Queensland’s new immersive ‘trick-art’ gallery. Wind your way
through larger than life murals, optical illusions, and unbelievable scenarios. There are over six
themed zones for us to explore, stretched out over 1400 square metres and clearly marked
‘photo points’ on the ground to ensure you snap the perfect souvenir.
Afterward we stop for lunch and some retail
therapy at Robina Town Centre before
boarding the coach for some well-deserved
rest on the drive home.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Selected Tour
Lunch
Pricing
$57.00pp - $70.00pp
Page | 6 Awassi Cheesery - Grantham We drive out to the rich farmlands just an hour west of Brisbane to experience true farm to table at this boutique dairy and sheep farm. Learn about the cheese-making process from paddock, to the milking parlour, to the cheesery and enjoy a scrumptious cheese tasting and lunch surrounded by avocado groves. Make sure to bring spending money as Awassi has their cheeses and all natural cosmetic and skin care range for sale direct from the farm. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays have also been allocated for bus groups which means the farm will be exclusively yours to explore. Inclusions Coach Hire Cheese Tasting & Tour Lunch Pricing $70.00pp - $85.00pp Bay Islands Tour - Redlands Coast We eat morning tea on route to the picturesque bayside suburb of Redland Bay to start our water adventure around the Islands. Transfer by water taxi to the bay Islands of Karragarra, Lamb, Macleay and Russell Island. The round trip itself takes approximately an hour with the option to disembark and explore any islands along the way. The ferry ride is followed by lunch at one of the islands or back on the mainland at one of the many delicious options available on the bayside. Drive back via Cleveland to visit the historic Old Cleveland lighthouse before heading back home. Inclusions Coach Hire Ferry Ride Lunch Pricing $37.00pp - $46.00pp
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Beenleigh Rum Distillery Adventure - Eagleby
Today we travel to an iconic Queensland attraction to explore Australia’s oldest registered and
continuously working distillery. After our morning tea at the Logan River Parklands we embark on a
tour to get the inside story about the distillery’s history and the process of crafting quality Australian
Rum.
This tour is followed by a tavern lunch at the local pub to round out a delicious day of food and
drink before heading back home.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Selected Tour
Lunch
Pricing
Tour and Tasting (1 hour)
$51.00pp - $60.00pp
Tour (40 minutes)
$43.00pp - $52.00pp
Bestbrook Mountain Resort - Southern Downs
Today we travel to the rolling hills of the Great Dividing Range to visit Bestbrook Mountain Resort
to enjoy old-fashioned Australian country hospitality and magnificent mountain views. Enjoy
morning tea on route or at the farm before our tour takes us for a wander around the property.
Experience a range of activities from wagon rides, whip cracking, feeding the animals, and
making butter to name a few! Check out the collection of old machinery and treasures from
history before stopping for lunch, either at Bestbrook or nearby at the local.
We then drive home through beautiful South East Queensland country scenery to finish a
relaxing day out.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Selected Tour
Lunch
Pricing
Morning Tea & Wagon Ride
Includes lunch offsite
$55.00pp - $72.00pp
Wagon Ride, Tea & Coffee, Lunch
$52.00pp - $69.00pp
Wagon Ride, Billy Tea & damper, Lunch, Tea &
Coffee
$55.00pp - $72.00pp
Page | 8 Boggo Road Gaol - Dutton Park Once known as Australia’s most notorious prison, Boggo Road Gaol housed many infamous inmates during its 119 years of operation, with its stark red brick walls and imposing guard tower dominating Brisbane’s skyline. We explore the history of numerous dramatic escapes, riots, and hunger strikes that lead to the prison’s closure in July 1992, and learn what life was like at the infamous prison. Since 2012 Boggo Road Gaol has conducted historic tours and experiences for anyone with the stomach to visit Brisbane’s haunted prison, with four different experiences to choose from. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Tour Lunch Pricing History Tour (1-1.5 hours) $57.00pp - $66.00pp Escape Tour (1-1.5 hours) $57.00pp - $66.00pp Prisoner Tour (1-1.5 hours) $59.00pp - $68.00pp Officer Tour (1-1.5 hours) $59.00pp - $68.00pp Bribie Island and Butterfly House Day Trip We start the day with a leisurely drive up to Bribie Island where we meet our tour guide for a 2-hour excursion exploring the smallest sand island in Moreton Bay. Afterwards we stop for morning tea at Banksia Beach and visit the Art Centre and Seaside Museum before continuing on to lunch at the Bribie Island Hotel – a fantastic local with a retro feel and great food. After lunch, board the coach to the hidden gem of The Butterfly House, a local volunteer project where you can see hundreds of beautiful live butterflies in one place. Learn about the amazing life cycle of the humble butterfly before journeying through a short tunnel into the wonderful world of butterflies. We finish the day with a scenic drive along the waterfront taking in the beautiful view. Inclusions Coach Hire Bribie Art Centre Entry Bribie Seaside Museum Entry Butterfly House Entry Lunch Pricing $50.00pp - $65.00pp
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Buddhist Chung Tian Temple
We stop for morning tea at Underwood Park before continuing to our destination, the relaxing and
tranquil Chung Tian Temple. Alternatively prebook morning tea at the temple’s Water Drop
Teahouse for a unique experience. Enjoy a guided tour through the peaceful and beautiful venue
that was constructed in 1992 using traditional Chinese Buddhist architecture, and the adjacent Zen
garden. Surrounded by nature the temple is a serene place for the community to celebrate their
multi-faith harmony and multicultural diversity through Buddhism.
Enjoy a vegetarian buffet lunch at the temple before boarding the coach for the trip back home.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Selected Tour
Lunch
Pricing
Morning Tea & Tour
Includes lunch offsite
$39.00pp - $47.00pp
Vegetarian Buffet Lunch & Tour
$28.00pp - $36.00pp
Caboolture Warplanes Museum and Doonybrook Luncheon
Today we travel north to the Caboolture Warplane Museum. We stop for morning tea on the
way before arriving for a tour through Australia’s aviation past with a range of historical artifacts
and classic warplanes that have been restored to flying condition. Learn about Australia’s flight
heritage with an extensive range of exhibits consisting of aircraft engines, wartime memorabilia,
and a display dedicated to Lenard Walters – a fighter pilot of WW2.
After the museum we stop at the Donnybrook Sports & Community Club for a beautiful buffet
lunch before stopping by the Abbey Museum or Costco on the drive home.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Tour
Lunch
Pricing
$45.00pp - $58.00pp
P a g e | 10 Camp Hill Antique Centre We drive to Brisbane’s largest antique centre for a unique shopping experience and blast from the past located in a refurbished cinema from the 1950s. There is something for everyone with a vibrant cluster of antiques and collectables from over 70 dealers under one roof. Stop for morning tea on the way or grab a bite from their retro 1950s café, the Tart Café before diving in to unearth some treasures. Grab a locally sourced and organic lunch from the Tart Café or head to the bistro at the Camp Hill hotel for a feed before heading home with your purchases. Inclusions Coach Hire Lunch Pricing $32.00pp - $41.00pp Churches of Brisbane Today we visit Brisbane’s array of beautiful architectural churches, with four stops at breath-taking sites, including heritage listed churches. After morning tea we start out on our journey and visit St Stephen's Cathedral and Chapel, and St John’s Cathedral all located in the heart of Brisbane on Ann Street. We take a break for lunch at the Breakfast Creek Hotel before continuing on to our last stop, the Kangaroo Point Catholic Parish which houses two heritage listed churches; St Benedict’s and St Josephs. Inclusions Coach Hire Lunch Pricing $45.00pp - $54.00pp
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Coffee and Chocolate Tour - Eagleby
Visit Zarraffa’s brand new factory concept café and get a behind the scenes look into the entire
coffee journey, from bean to cup. After stopping for morning tea, we are greeted at the factory
and ushered into the beating heart of Zarraffa’s Coffee headquarters. Our tour starts with a brief
documentary viewing before diving into an interactive sensory adventure through the coffee
journey.
Once our tour is complete, enjoy a complimentary coffee at the Kiwanda Café and have lunch
before heading off to our next sweet destination, Poppy’s Chocolate.
Poppy’s Chocolate is a delicious chocolate factory right here in our backyard. Choose between a
free visit and viewing of chocolate making, or splurge for the more informative Choc’n’Chat to
learn the steps involved in creating their scrumptious delicacies.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Zarraffa’s Roastery Tour
Free Poppy’s Tour
Lunch
Pricing
$54.00pp - $63.00pp*
*Poppy’s Choc ‘n’ Chat is an extra $9.00 per person
DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum - Toowoomba
Experience a winning combination of a historical railway station and workshop precinct at
volunteer run organisation DownsSteam. Located in Toowoomba, the museum consists of a
completely restored station building, giftshop, and dining facility. We start the day with
morning tea on the way or have a truly unique experience and having morning tea inside a
classic dining car.
Learn about the restored trains onsite, explore museum displays, and experience the
awe-inspiring Dreamtime Journey coach. Afterwards have lunch at the Darling Downs Finest
Dining car onsite or at one of the many popular venues in Toowoomba.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Selected Tour
Lunch
Pricing
Tour & Morning Tea
Includes lunch offsite
$58.00pp - $75.00pp
Tour & Lunch
$50.00pp - $67.00pp
*The Darling Downs Finest Dining Car has a capacity of 30
people. If your group is greater than 30 you will be served on
the authentic station platform.P a g e | 12 Eumundi Markets - Sunshine Coast Hinterland Today we go treasure hunting up at the popular Eumundi Markets, known for its locally made products and food. There’s no other market quite like it, open every Wednesday and Saturday. We stop for morning tea on the drive up before stepping into another world of talented locals showcasing their art, crafts, and delicious snacks. After our stomachs are full, and our wallets are a little lighter we head over to the Nambour RSL Club for lunch before continuing to the Nambour & District Historical Museum. Our tour will take you back in time to when the first settlers arrived in the area and showcase the rich heritage of the local districts. Inclusions Coach Hire Nambour Museum Tour Lunch Pricing $49.00pp - $66.00pp Ferryman Cruises - Bribie Island The perfect way to experience Bribie Island and its surrounds on a scenic boat tour of the Pumicestone Passage. Stop for morning tea on the way or enjoy morning tea onboard as part of the cruise, there’s no better way to spend a sunny day. All cruises embark down the passage, showcasing stunning views of the Glasshouse Mountains and you may even be lucky enough to spot some of the local dolphins and dugongs. Eat lunch on board as part of the cruise or enjoy a meal back on the mainland at Bribie Island Hotel before boarding the coach to return home. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Tour Lunch Pricing Morning Tea & Cruise Includes lunch offsite $66.00pp - $80.00pp Captain’s Lunch Cruise $68.00pp - $82.00pp Sunset Cruise $68.00pp - $82.00pp
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Heritage Trail Tour - Caboolture and Bribie Region
Spend a day exploring the past of Caboolture and Bribie Island with this three-in-one tour. We
start with morning tea on route to a step back in time at The Caboolture Historical Village. Situated
on 12 acres of land, it boasts over 70 buildings and more than 110,000 museum pieces to view
and experience. Our tour guide will take us through a tour of the village, past the old post office,
barber, butcher and general store and will share information about the many exhibits. We have
lunch at the Redhall Café or nearby at a local restaurant before continuing onto our next
destination, the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre workshop for a tour of their four aircraft.
Afterwards we visit the seaside Museum on Bribie Island to round out the day before reboarding
the bus for a well-deserved rest on the way home .
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Tours
Lunch
Pricing
$55.00pp - $69.00pp
Kooroomba Lavendar Farm & Scenic Rim Brewery
Today we journey out to the Scenic Rim, just a hour from Brisbane to visit the stunning
Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm. This unique destination boasts a cellar door, restaurant,
and most importantly a lavender shop filled with Kooroomba Lavender products that have come
directly from the farm. You can view the six types of Lavender which bloom nearly all year round
for a guaranteed photo opportunity before heading over to the restaurant for a delicious meal.
Alternatively check out the nearby Dugandan Hotel for lunch, before stopping by the Scenic Rim
Brewery & Café for handcrafted beer that is brewed on site in their 130 year old heritage listed
building. Grab one for the road as we head back home.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Lunch
Pricing
$40.00pp - $55.00ppP a g e | 14 Lifeline Bookfest - Brisbane A staple for any bookworm’s social calendar, this biannual event happens at the Convention Centre and boasts over a million books across 10 massive days, with the money raised going to Lifeline to help Aussies in need. We start with morning tea on the way before beginning our literary adventure. Explore your way through three sections to snag a bargain, whether it’s the $2.50 section, the high quality with prices as marked, or the bargain $1.00 section there is something for everyone. And it’s not just for booklovers! Comics, board games, DVDs, Vinyl, stationary and much more is up for grabs. We stop for lunch at the Convention Centre’s café or take a step outside onto the bustling Grey street for plenty of food options. Inclusions Coach Hire Lunch Pricing $32.00pp - $41.00pp Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - Fig Tree Pocket Get back in touch with nature with a visit to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. First opened in 1927, the sanctuary was a haven for injured and orphaned koalas when the species was being hunted for the fur trade. Stop for morning tea on the way or enjoy at the sanctuary, either at the picturesque Riverside Café or at the Sleepy Koala Café right next to sleeping koalas. Once inside explore the many habitats and activities that make up the Sanctuary, from hand-feeding kangaroos to meeting a koala, there are plenty of picture perfect moments to witness. Before we leave, check out the daily sheep dog show and free flight raptor show for a lovely send off. Inclusions Coach Hire Entry & Kangaroo Feed Lunch Pricing $62.00pp - $74.00pp
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Maleny Dairies - Sunshine Coast
Head out to the picturesque hills on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland to visit Maleny Dairies, the
award winning and family owned piece of paradise. Stop for morning tea on the way or arrive
early and have morning tea at the Milkbar before our tour starts. Learn about the factory, witness a
milking demonstration, and bottle feed calves before ending the tour with a tasting of their popular
products.
Make sure to bring a cooler bag for your purchases as Maleny’s delicious products are all
available to buy at the dairy. We finish with lunch before enjoying a scenic drive home through the
hinterland.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Tour
Lunch
Pricing
$55.00pp - $70.00pp
The tour is an all weather tour so make sure
to bring a raincoat.
Nielsen’s Marine Mates - Loganholme
Our tour takes us to Brisbane’s only interactive marine aquarium, Nielsen’s Marine Mates in
Loganholme. We stop for morning tea before journeying under the sea to interact and learn
about the sharks and rays who call Nielsen’s home. After hearing the story behind these gentle
creatures, you will be able to wade into the shallow pool for a closer look.
We recommend wearing shorts and flip flops/sandals or a change of shoes as you will be getting
wet. After the tour spend some time exploring the adjacent nursery and grab a bite to eat at the
Lorikeets Coffee shop before boarding the coach to head home.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Tour
Lunch
Pricing
$56.00pp - $64.00ppP a g e | 16 Old Government House - Brisbane Explore a piece of history right here in the heart of Brisbane city. Enjoy a walk through Old Government House and learn about the how the building played an important role in shaping Queensland’s history. The building itself offers a fascinating insight into early colonial life and the virtual house stations offer a glimpse into the past to see how the house would have looked in the year 1900. After our tour we head to The Gap Tavern for lunch before enjoying a scenic stroll around the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens and finishing the day at the lookout for striking view out over Brisbane city and beyond. Inclusions Coach Hire Tour Lunch Pricing $31.00pp - $39.00pp QPAC Backstage Tour - Brisbane Spend the day exploring Brisbane’s own iconic heritage listed QPAC building, with over 30 years experience showcasing the world’s most famous shows and artists. Grab morning tea on the way or make the day extra special with a High Tea at QPAC’s café. Once we arrive, our experienced tour guide will take us behind the scenes to learn backstage secrets and the history of Queensland’s performing arts culture. There are two unique tours to choose from and follow up the morning with a trip over to the Tony Gould Gallery to witness one of the ever-changing exhibits on display. Finish the day with a light lunch at QPAC or at one of the many restaurants that line the Brisbane river waterfront. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Tour Lunch Pricing Discovery Tour $42.00pp - $51.00pp Technical Tour $50.00pp - $59.00pp
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Queensland Museum - Brisbane
Visit different worlds and take a trip back in time with a visit to the Queensland Museum. Walk
under whales and be greeted by a life-sized dinosaur. There is something new to explore every day
at the museum, with an abundance of interactive displays and one-off exhibits that are only
available for a limited time.
Once we have finished exploring, take a break with lunch at the onsite café before enjoying a walk
along the Brisbane River to finish the day.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Entry
Lunch
Pricing
$32.00pp - $41.00pp*
*Some special exhibitions are an additional cost
Redcliffe Day Trip
Today we embark north to a little hidden gem located above Brisbane, the historical seaside
village of Redcliffe. We stop for morning tee at the popular Pelican Park at Clontarf and help feed
the local pelicans before picking up our local tour guide for an exploration around Queensland’s
First Settlement City. Our stops include Bee Gees Way, Redcliffe Jetty, and the First Settlement
Memorial wall to name a few.
We break for lunch at one of the numerous local eateries before finishing the day with a stop at
the Redcliffe Museum.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Tour
Lunch
Pricing
$37.00pp - $50.00ppP a g e | 18 Rum Runner Cruise - Moreton Bay A fantastic way to relax and enjoy the scenery over the rivers and precincts of southern Moreton Bay. Rumrunner Cruises offer a wide selection of smooth water tours that depart from Hope Island. Stop for morning tea on the way or enjoy a relaxing morning tea on board the cruise. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Cruise Lunch Pricing Sovereign & Ephraim Islands $63.00pp - $75.00pp Visit South Straddie & Morning Tea $65.00pp - $77.00pp Couran Cove Resort $65.00pp - $77.00pp Calypso Bay “Touch of Irish” & Morning Tea $70.00pp - $82.00pp Summer Land Camels - Scenic Rim Region Today we head down south to Summer Land Camels to learn about the importance of camels in Australia’s history and learn how different camel products are made. We stop for morning tea on the way before starting our behind the scenes tour and meeting some of the resident camels. On the tour we learn about wild camels, how they are rescued, and the process of making the camel products available for purchase. Get a taste of the curious camel milk and its unique properties that make it so healthy and beneficial for humans. Have lunch included as part of the tour or stop the Peak Pub for a meal before driving back up to sunny Brisbane. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Tour Lunch Pricing Taste & Tour Includes lunch offsite $65.00pp - $79.00pp Morning Tea & Tour Includes lunch offsite $80.00pp - $94.00pp Lunch & Tour $72.00pp - $86.00pp Camel Feed: $2 a bag
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Strawberry Picking - Logan and Sunshine Coast Region
A perfect reason to get out into the winter sunshine and taste some of the most delicious and fresh
strawberries available in Brisbane. Strawberry picking is a great activity to do as a group and are a
delicious treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone else. We stop for morning tea on the
way to your preferred strawberry farm before jumping in to pick the firmest and plumpest fruit
around.
Top Tips:
Wear comfortable clothing and either closed in shoes or a change of shoes as you will get dirty
foraging for strawberries. Pricing does vary based on wholesale price at each farm and don’t
forget the redder the better when selecting your strawberries!
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Selected Tour
Lunch
Not Included
Strawberry purchases
Chambers Flat Strawberry Fields
Pick Your Own: August to October
Their farm shop is open year-round for freshly picked strawberries and other homemade goodies.
Sample their treats or enjoy your fresh fruit at one of the numerous picnic tables available.
Pricing: $31.00pp - $40.00pp
McMartins Strawberry Fields
Pick Your Own: June to October
A family run and operated farm in Bli Bli, this strawberry farm has a farm shop and café available
on site plus some delicious and award winning fruit flavoured ice creams for purchase.
Pricing: $43.00pp - $59.00pp
Strawberry Fields
Pick Your Own: June to November
Strawberry Fields have been in the strawberry business for a while and it definitely shows. Their
farm is unique as they label their fields in rows and rotate the strawberry picking areas based on
how many berries remain, meaning more strawberries for everyone.
After picking your fruit, explore their farm shop and café or indulge in their lunch or morning tea
packages available. All tour packages include bottomless tea and coffee plus a video presentation
about their farm.
Pricing:
Morning Tea Package
Includes lunch offsite
$51.00pp - $66.00pp
Lunch Package
$39.00pp - $54.00ppP a g e | 20 Superbee & Coolangatta Day Trip - Gold Coast On route to our destination we stop for morning tea before beginning our beautiful day trip down the coast to Superbee Honeyworld. Just across the road from Currumbin Sanctuary is the wondrous world of bees, where we can learn all about the hive and taste some of the delicious honey available for purchase. Afterwards head across the road to visit Currumbin Sanctuary or head down to Coolangatta to take a leisurely stroll around the beaches and visit the Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse. We then head to the Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club for lunch before reboarding the bus for a relaxing drive home. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Activity Lunch Pricing Superbee Honeyworld $38.00pp - $51.00pp Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary $78.00pp - $91.00pp Tamborine Mountain Have morning tea on route to Tamborine or make a stop at the Botanic Gardens at the start of your Tamborine Mountain journey. No matter the time of year, Tamborine Mountain always has something exciting and unique to see and do for all ages. There are natural and man-made attractions for everyone, from glow worm caves to the beautiful skywalk through the rainforest, to wineries and delicious handmade fudge and ice cream. This is truly a choose your own adventure trip with endless possibilities for the perfect day out. Finish with lunch at The Monkey Tree Bar & Restaurant for somewhere different or Mt Tamborine Bowls Club before driving back home. Inclusions Coach Hire Lunch Not Included Activity Costs Pricing $36.00pp - $48.00pp
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The Barn and Scotty’s Garage - Lockyer Valley Region
We stop for morning tea on the way to the classic Rockabilly era of the 50’s and 60s at The Barn &
Scotty’s Garage. Situated in the picturesque Valley at Flagstone Creek, we start with a guided tour
of the automatic museum with man himself, Scotty, before taking a step back to soak in the scenic
mountain views. Have lunch in an authentic and rustic Aussie experience at the Barn or stop by a
local restaurant to finish the day.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Selected Tour
Lunch
Pricing
Tour
Includes lunch offsite
$53.00pp - $69.00pp
Morning Tea & Tour
Includes lunch offsite
$63.00pp - $79.00pp
Lunch & Tour
$52.00pp - $68.00pp
The Big Pineapple - Sunshine Coast Region
We head to the home of Queensland’s only Sun Bear and one of the largest fruit in Australia –
The Big Pineapple. A heritage listed attraction which has its very own café, gift store, and
Pineapple Train that takes you over to Wildlife HQ, the neighbouring zoo filled with over 200
animals from around the world.
Do a loop on the train to explore the rainforest, bamboo forest, and orchids along the track
before disembarking to explore the zoo’s naturalistic grounds and meet some truly fascinating
animals.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Entry
Lunch
Pricing
$68.00pp - $84.00ppP a g e | 22 The Workshop Railway Museum - Ipswich We travel west to Ipswich to relive the romance of rail at The Workshops Rail Museum, an interactive experience located in the birthplace of rail in Queensland. Enjoy morning tea at the museum or on the way before exploring your way through beautifully restored locomotives, the historic Timekeepers’ Building, and taking the controls in a diesel locomotive simulator. Have lunch at the Museum or in Ipswich before reboarding the coach to head home. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Package Lunch Pricing Entry Includes lunch offsite $45.00pp - $57.00pp Morning Tea & Entry Includes lunch offsite $51.00pp - $63.00pp 2 Course Lunch & Entry $48.00pp - $60.00pp Towri Sheep Cheese - Scenic Rim Region Join us on a calming drive out to the Towri Sheep Cheesery, a family run boutique sheep dairy and cheese room, consisting of 300 acres of scenic rural land and over 350 sheep. Our tour includes a milking demonstration, tea and locally grown coffee, sheep tasting platter, and access to the beautiful Towri Homestead gardens. Learn the basics of sheep cheese making and the difference between sheep, cow and goat cheese. Fill up your bag with their yummy farm fresh cheese available to purchase before we head over to lunch at the local RSL, and then reboard the coach for a relaxed drive home. Inclusions Coach Hire Cheese Tasting & Tour Lunch Pricing $71.00pp - $83.00pp
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Tradway - Yatala Region
A hidden gem for craft and sewing fanatics, Tradway is a family run and operated store that
specialises in a wide range of quality products at extremely discounted prices. Start your journey
with a coffee and check out the speciality items displayed at the front of the store before diving
deeper into the maze of fabrics, curtains, home décor, and clothing. Need the odd button to
complete a project? Tradway sells singles of buttons and other knick-knacks making it extra easy to
find exactly what you are looking for.
We finish the day with a trip to Yatala pies for some lunch before boarding the coach for the ride
home.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Lunch
Pricing
$32.00pp - $41.00pp
Wolston Farmhouse & RSPCA - Brisbane
We start the day at the Wolston Farmhouse with Devonshire tea and a tour of
Brisbane’s oldest surviving residential farmhouse. This historical landmark truly captures the
ambience of a traditional rural homestead, with six rooms you can wander through and vintage
lawn games you can try your hand at. We leave at 12:30pm and head over to the RSPCA
Brisbane Animal Care Campus to purchase lunch before starting our tour at 2pm. We hear
about the history of the RSCPA in an informative and relaxed tour that takes us to the adoption
areas, the wildlife and domestic animal hospitals, farmyard and other 'behind the scenes' areas
of the campus. Before we leave to head home, stop off at the RSPCA store to purchase any
goodies for pets or to make a donation to the worthy cause.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Devonshire Tea
Tours
Lunch
Pricing
$52.00pp - $63.00ppP a g e | 24 Woodlands of Marburg - Ipswich Experience a grand residence in a rural setting as we travel out to Ipswich to visit the heritage-listed mansion Woodlands of Marburg. Under construction from 1889 to the 1940s, the mansion has two ornate levels surrounded by a veranda overlooking the open country to the distant hills. Enjoy a Devonshire tea before joining the historic heritage tour of the property to learn about the mansion’s captivating history that encapsulated an integral part of South East Queensland’s story. Inclusions Coach Hire Selected Tour Lunch Pricing Devonshire Tea & Mansion Tour Includes lunch offsite $63.00pp - $76.00pp Colonial Lunch & Mansion Tour $55.00pp - $68.00pp
P a g e | 25 Wynnum Op Shops Discover great fashion and bargain buys with our tour of Wynnum’s op shops. We start with morning tea before exploring four of the best stores. We head down to the waterfront for fish and chips and round out the day with a stop at Capalaba’s Golden Circle Factory outlet for discounted groceries. Aid for the Blind Wynnum This op shop is next level and consistently delivers amazing finds at astonishing prices, not to mention they do half price Saturdays once a month for that extra special weekend feeling. Salvos Store Wynnum Right around the corner from Aid for the Blind, we visit the larger than life Salvos Store. Boasting plenty of vintage clothes, this store also hits the mark for furnishing and household items for a steal. Pandora’s Thrift Shop Wynnum This two room store may be small but it is filled with wall to wall treasures, with vintage and designer labels selling for as little as $5. Vinnies Wynnum Vinnies takes it up a notch with a ‘buy two get the third garment free’ offer that ends our shopping trip on a high note. They receive fresh stock daily which means there’s always new and exciting clothes to sift through. Inclusions Coach Hire Lunch Pricing $33.00pp - $42.00pp
P a g e | 26 Seasonal Events Some of the best events only come around once a year so make sure you don’t miss out. Not all of the events and festivals have their dates released so give us a call to confirm dates and pricing for your favourite trip! Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Christmas in July 19th - 27th September 2020 July 2021 Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair Winter Harvest Festival 14th - 18th October 2020 3rd July 2021 Lord Mayor’s Senior Christmas Party Jumpers & Jazz Festival December 2020 15th - 21st July 2021 Sand Safari Arts Festival Toowoomba Camellia Show & Garden Expo February 2021 17th - 18th July 2021 Chinese New Year Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers February 2021 September 2021 Hampton Festival Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair 15th - 16th May 2021 October 2021 Redcliffe Kitefest Good Food & Wine Show June 2021 22nd - 24th October 2021 Scenic Rim Eat Local Week Lord Mayor’s Senior Christmas Party 26th June - 4th July 2021 December 2021
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Sand Safari Arts Festival - Surfers Paradise
Returning in 2021 festival that will see your imagination come to life, the Sand Safari Festival
takes over Surfers Paradise as world-renowned sculptors battle head to head to create 10-tonne
sand extravaganzas. Watch live entertainment, take part in interactive workshops, and be
captivated by sand sculpting demonstrations that transform the iconic foreshore into a fantasy
sandscape.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Lunch
Not Included
Entry Cost: To be advised
Pricing
$37.00pp - $50.00pp
Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year at one of Brisbane’s delicious restaurants for an evening of
outstanding entertainment and scrumptious menus. Popular venues include Michael’s Oriental at
Sunnybank, Golden Palace in the Fortitude Valley and Billy’s Pine Bamboo Chinese Restaurant at
Cannon Hill.
Pricing
To be advisedP a g e | 28 Hampton Festival - Toowoomba Region Held annually in May, the Hampton Festival is a food and cultural extravaganza that highlights the autumn season and natural beauty of the Hampton region. We depart Brisbane and head up to Toowoomba’s Lake Annard Park for morning tea before continuing out to the festival. Set in the unique atmosphere of a high country village the festival offers up live music, superb local produce, workshops for all ages, and farm tours that highlight the thriving farming community north of Toowoomba. Inclusions Coach Hire Entry Lunch Pricing $60.00pp - $78.00pp Redcliffe Kitefest The most popular event on the Redcliffe Peninsula, the Redcliffe Kitefest transforms Pelican Park into a stunning array of world class kite displays from renowned international and domestic kite flyers. Additional entertainment includes Jet Ski Stunt shows, live music, markets, and food stalls. Inclusions Coach Hire Lunch Not Included Entry Cost: To be advised Pricing $36.00pp - $48.00pp
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Scenic Rim Eat Local Week
Scenic Rim Eat Local Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2021 and it’s sure to be a week to
remember with nine days crammed full of festival events, farm tours, and delicious backstage
passes to the best wineries and farms the region has to offer.
With multiple free and low-cost options, this festival truly celebrates people behind the produce
and the flavours that make the Scenic Rim an iconic part of South East Queensland’s landscape.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Lunch
Not Included
Activity Costs
Pricing
$40.00pp - $55.00pp
Winter Harvest Festival - Scenic Rim Region
Going hand in hand with its sister festival, the Winter Harvest Festival is the Scenic Rim Eat Local
Week’s signature event showcasing the scrumptious array of food and wine that’s produced in the
Scenic Rim. Watch cooking demonstrations, enjoy tasting plates, and shop at the numerous
market stalls for fresh produce.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Lunch
Not Included
Activity Costs
Pricing
$40.00pp - $55.00ppP a g e | 30 Christmas in July Take a trip to one of several lovely restaurants at Maleny on the hinterland or maybe Springbrook Mountain Manor on the South Coast to celebrate Christmas in July for a scrumptious Christmas themed lunch with all the trimmings. Pricing To be advised Jumpers & Jazz Festival - Warwick The Jumpers & Jazz festival in July is Queensland's quirkiest yarnbombing & jazz winter festival. We start our day with a stop at Aratula for morning tea before continuing to Warwick to join the festival. Explore the diverse program of live music, exhibitions, workshops and dining events. While this can be a day trip, The Jumpers and Jazz festival is best enjoyed as a three day adventure, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the show and exploring the surrounding country hospitality and wineries. Inclusions Coach Hire Lunch Not Included Entry Cost: To be advised Pricing $46.00pp - $65.00pp
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Toowoomba Camellia Show & Garden Expo
Celebrating everything that is wonderful about the Toowoomba region, this festival boasts a
spectacular program of floral art, inspirational talks, entertainment, competitions, and food stalls.
Visit the gorgeous displays of camellias in the Joan Falvey Camellia Hall with colours
ranging from brilliant reds, through to subtle pinks and perfect whites.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Entry
Lunch
Pricing
$53.00pp - $69.00pp
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
For 10 days in September Toowoomba comes alive with a sea of amazing flowers for the beautiful
Carnival of Flowers, the annual horticultural event in Toowoomba. With a program showcasing
over 30 unique events including street parades and musical acts, you will be amazed at the floral
displays and spectacular gardens on show. Explore the numerous public parks that have been
transformed by local artists and discover the secret world of the parklands at night with twilight
tours available to be booked.
There's also plenty of food tours to keep you satisfied as you explore the gardens, and don’t forget
to check out the wide array of locally run tours available that take you through the history and
architecture of Toowoomba.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Lunch
Not Included
Activity Costs
Pricing
$43.00pp - $59.00ppP a g e | 32 Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair The perfect place to find unique and beautifully designed items, The Craft & Quilt Fair showcases everything under the crafting sun including knitted and embroidered items, to stamping products and jewellery. There are events and workshops to suit every interest and skill level from first timers through to expert craftsman. Inclusions Coach Hire Entry Lunch Pricing $53.00pp - $62.00pp Good Food & Wine Show One of the most delicious events to hit Brisbane, the annual Good Food and Wine show is a fantastic day out. Sample the latest wines and food, attend masterclasses, and explore the hundred of local and international exhibitors showcasing their wares. Inclusions Coach Hire Lunch Not Included Entry Cost: To be advised Pricing $32.00pp - $41.00pp
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Lord Mayor’s Senior Christmas Party - Brisbane
An annual tradition, the Lord Mayor’s Seniors Christmas Parties invites seniors to celebrate the
festive season at Brisbane city hall with refreshments and quality entertainment. The show
features a new line up every year of entertainers performing contemporary and traditional
Christmas songs.
Inclusions
Coach Hire
Entry
Lunch
Pricing
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Terms and Conditions
By confirming your booking with Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel (OA: 900 261 908), you accept the following terms and
conditions will apply:
QUOTATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS
• All quotations and Confirmations provided by Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel are based on the original information
as supplied. Once booking details are confirmed any variations to the original quotations or confirmation
details may incur additional costs.
• Quotations are valid for 28 days from date of quotation and will need to be requoted after this period.
• When a booking has been confirmed, any amendments to the booking on the day of the charter may incur
additional charges and fees.
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• Direct Payment – Payments can be made directly into our account at least 72 hours prior to the departure date.
Bank details will be provided on our invoice.
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Alternative payment methods available by request:
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• No charge applies when cancellations are advised at least 24 hours prior to collection time via phone and
email. Please note that all cancellations must be made directly to a Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel staff member.
• 50% of the quoted amount as per the booking may be invoiced if the booking is cancelled within 12 hours of
the collection time on a weekday. Full quoted amount may be invoiced if a weekend booking is cancelled less
than twelve hours prior to collection time. Cancellation must be notified via phone and email.
• If our Coaches or Buses are onsite at the pickup location, and are not required (and have not been cancelled
prior) the full amount may be invoiced as per the booking.
• In addition to the above cancellation fees, any associated costs may be added to your invoice. These costs may
include, but are not limited to, catering, accommodation and venue fees or barge fees, which were required to
secure your booking.
LATE RETURN FEES
• Late Return fees may apply in the event that a chartered bus departs later than the time specified by the
booking party.
• If the bus departs 15 minutes after the confirmed return time a late fee of $55 including GST may apply.
• A further fee of $55 including GST may apply for every 15 minute increment (or part there of) thereafter.
(This will increase for weekend Charters and Public Holidays.)
• Any Late Return fees incurred will be notified in writing via email following the charter and will appear on the
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DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE
• As a direct result of your booking, if there is any damage or unreasonable soiling caused to the vehicle Mt
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LOST PROPERTY
• All lost property will be returned to our depot and registered in our Lost and Found Register. Please contact the
office regarding any lost property during our office hours, 8am – 5 pm Monday to Friday, on (07) 3808 7800.
BUS POLICIES
• No smoking is permitted on any of our vehicles at any time or within 5m of the bus or coach entrance door(s).
• Food and drink are not to be consumed on the vehicle. Alcohol is not permitted on board at any time.
• Seat belts must be worn on vehicles which are equipped with belts.
• All passengers must remain seated while the vehicle is moving except when travelling on a non belted bus
where standing is permitted if there are no seats available.
• Passengers are not permitted to place any part of their body outside the vehicle whilst the vehicle is moving.
• If the planned timings of the charter are disrupted for any reason beyond the control of Mt Gravatt Coach &
Travel (e.g. mechanical failure, road, traffic, weather conditions), the Company will not be held responsible for
any losses.
• Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel reserves the right to terminate a charter if any actions are deemed threatening and/
or unsafe to the driver or other passengers.
Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), any person or group hiring a Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel vehicle must
comply with the below:
• To not, at any time or for any reason, request that a Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel driver exceed the speed limit or
commit any other traffic offence.
• To not, at any time or for any reason, request that a Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel driver exceed their fatigue
management guidelines.
• To not, at any time or for any reason, request to or knowingly overload a Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel bus or
coach.
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