Meet & Greet 7am. Our flight to Brisbane departs Auckland at 9.20am, arriving in Brisbane at 11am. We’ll stop at the Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial which displays the preserved “Southern Cross”, the first aircraft to cross the Tasman, before heading to our local hotel. This afternoon we relax with an included game of crazy golf, or you can take the option to play a full E-Golf simulator (own cost), both of which are onsite at the hotel. This evening, we enjoy our welcome dinner.

Meals: Inflight Meal and Dinner

Overnight: Brisbane International Virginia

We head North today to Caloundra, home of Queensland Air Museum, Australia’s largest and most diverse historic aviation display. The collection, nearing 100 historically significant aircraft, includes an F-111, Mirage Jet, and Australia's oldest DC-3. There’s a large display of aero-engines, an extensive range of rare artefacts, books and reference materials and a growing collection of audio-recorded stories from the people who have lived our aviation history.

After lunch in Caloundra, we return to Brisbane and settle into our city centre hotel, our base for the next three nights. Royal on the Park is perfectly situated overlooking the City Botanic Gardens with just a short walk to the Queen Street Mall and close to the river ferries.

Meals: Breakfast              

Overnight: Royal on the Park

This morning, a drive West will take us to RAAF Amberley where our guide will tell stories of their people and the aircraft they supported and flew. We learn about the Air Force journey in Southeast Queensland from the 1930s to the present day. The Heritage Centre occupies 4 WWII Bellman hangars and is home to a number of historical RAAF aircraft including: Canberra Bomber A84-242, Caribou A4-236, Douglas A20G Havoc – “Hell’n Pelican”, F-111 A8-126, Sabre A94-962, Aircraft engines, F-111 Crew Module, World War II Jeep, Aircraft refuelling vehicles, and a wide variety of armaments.

From Amberley it’s a short drive to Workshops Rail Museum where we stop for lunch and explore the rich heritage of Australia's oldest railway workshops.

If you prefer you can stay in Brisbane for the day.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Royal on the Park

Today we spend time in Caboolture. As well as a captivating collection of exhibits, the War Plane Museum offers Warbird flights in the CAC Wirraway and a North American T-28 Trojan, operated by Warplanes Pty Ltd. There may be an opportunity for a few guests to take advantage of this. Morning tea will be provided and then we drop in to AAHC to hear about their collection including the current restoration of Australian built DAP/Bristol Beaufort Bomber A9-141 to airworthy status, as well as their Kiowa, Wessex, Dove, Tiger Moth and the Caribou.  We will be back in Brisbane for an afternoon at leisure. You might like to relax, shop, hop across the river to the Maritime Museum or head over to the annual agricultural Royal Queensland Show. Today is a public holiday to celebrate the show.

If you prefer you can stay in Brisbane for the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea

Overnight: Royal on the Park  

Our journey takes us South today to Surfers Paradise stopping enroute at the Gold Coast Motor Museum. Set on 12 acres in the Gold Coast hinterland and surrounded by native trees and rolling grasslands, with views of the Coomera Valley, the museum has been designed to evoke memories and inspire great stories. There are over 80 cars and bikes and a treasure trove of memorabilia on display. Alongside the museum is Stanleys Restaurant and Bar where we take a leisurely lunch before heading into Surfers Paradise. Our hotel for the next three nights is the Novotel, just a 5-minute stroll to all the action of the weekend.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Novotel Surfers Paradise

Today you can choose from a range of local activities or just chill and see where your day takes you. One suggestion is the Muscle Car Museum, there is also an Aquaduck City & River Tour or for the more adventurous Amore Tours have water cars with a variety of options. SkyPoint Observation Deck, bragging 360-degree views of the surrounding Gold Coast. Friday night comes alive the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, with over 100 stalls selling wares from local artisans and fresh local produce.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Novotel Surfers Paradise

Today you can choose from a range of local activities or just chill and see where your day takes you. One suggestion is the Muscle Car Museum, there is also an Aquaduck City & River Tour or for the more adventurous Amore Tours have water cars with a variety of options. SkyPoint Observation Deck, bragging 360-degree views of the surrounding Gold Coast. Friday night comes alive with the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, with over 100 stalls selling wares from local artisans and fresh local produce.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast we start our journey home departing on NZ104 at 11.50am, arriving in Auckland at 4.50pm.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch in Flight.

Or your alternative onward arrangements.