Enjoy a leisurely stayput winter holiday on Queensland's fabulous Sunshine Coast. Stay At the Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort in the heart of the Sunshine Coast and enjoy a great variety of wonderful local sights, including Mooloolaba, Noosa, Maroochydore, the scenic Blackall Ranges, Eumundi Markets and Australia Zoo.
TUE 21 MAY - AUCKLAND/BRISBANE D
Depart Auckland at 9.20 am. Arrive in Brisbane at 11.00 am. Travel north to the Redcliffe Peninsula for sightseeing and a casual lunch (own expense) continuing to Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort, Caloundra, in the centre of the Sunshine Coast, where you will stay for the next seven nights.
WED 22 MAY - EUMUNDI MARKETS & NOOSA B,D
Start the day with a visit to the very popular Eumundi Markets, the best markets on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy a casual lunch at Eumundi (own expense) before continuing on to Noosa for sightseeing. Time to enjoy a short walk and browse the shops along Hastings Street before returning back to Caloundra.
THU 23 MAY - MARINE PARK CRUISE B,L,D
Cruise with Caloundra Cruises to Pumice Stone Passage Marine Park. Admire views from Caloundra Heads to Moreton Island, Bribie Island National Park and the fabulous award-winning homes of Pelican Waters. Then to Pelican Waters for lunch (included). Dinner at the RSL Club tonight..
FRI 24 MAY - SIGHTSEEING/SEA LIFE B,D
Visit the Sunshine Plaza at Maroochydore for lunch and for shopping then visit the major Sunshine Coast attraction, the unique underwater world at Sea Life, where you will spend time exploring the depths of the deep blue sea. Take in the Stingray Talk, Seal Show, Otter presentation and walk through the Oceanarium Tunnel. Dinner at Mooloolaba Bowls Club.
SAT 25 MAY - BLACKALL RANGES & MONTVILLE B,D
Travel up into the Blackall Ranges and enjoy spectacular views of the Glass House Mountains and Moreton Bay before continuing on to the unique village of Montville known for its many galleries, restaurants, craft and clothing shops. Enjoy a casual lunch at Montville (own expense) then continue along to Mapleton before heading back down the range to the coast road to Caloundra. Dinner at the hotel.
SUN 26 MAY - CALOUNDRA MARKETS/CRUISE B,D
Visit the Caloundra Boulcott Street Market then admire the Queensland Air Museum - run entirely by volunteers to preserve Australia’s aviation heritage. A fantastic collection of over 80 historic military and civilian aircraft. The remainder of the afternoon is free. Tonight dinner at Kings Beach Surf Club.
MON 27 MAY - AUSTRALIA ZOO B,D
Today visit (the late) Steve & Terry Irwin’s Australia Zoo which is home to over 1200 animals and we take a look behind the scenes at the wildlife hospital. After a fascinating visit, enjoy further local sightseeing before returning to Caloundra. Dinner at the RSL tonight.
TUE 28 MAY - BRISBANE/AUCKLAND B
Morning transfer to Brisbane Airport to join your Air New Zealand flight to Auckland departing at 12.50pm. Arrive in Auckland at 5.15 pm.
