brisbane and southern queensland famil options

Welcome to Brisbane, a cosmopolitan hub for arts, culture and dining, heavy on laid-back charm. With stunning natural assets, clear blue skies all year round and a subtropical alfresco lifestyle, Brisbane is an urban metropolis with a relaxed vibe.

Here you’ll receive a warm welcome from the city with timeless nature in its soul.

Please see below the famil opportunities available in Brisbane and the Southern Queensland Country region.

Pre Event Famils

Brisbane: Adventure
Dates: 17 - 21 November 2022
Famil Code: PABNE-BABNE4DAY
Includes: 

  • Two nights accommodation at an Oaks city property 
  • One nights accommodation at Hotel X Fortitude Valley
  • One nights accommodation with Pacific Hotels
  • Koala cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with Mirimar Cruises
  • Twilight bridge climb with Story Bridge Adventure Climb 
  • Tangalooma day tour
  • Kayak day tour
  • Experience the Brisbane dining scene with rooftop bars and restaurants with city and river views

Brisbane: Barefoot Luxury
Dates: 18 - 21 November 2022
Famil Code: PBLBNE-BLBNE3DAY
Includes: 

  • One nights accommodation at The Westin
  • One nights accommodation at Spicers Balfour
  • One nights accommodation at the Emporium Hotel South Bank
  • Champagne and oyster tour with River to Bay
  • Day trip to the Scenic Rim
  • Lunch at a city wine bar
  • Dinner overlooking the Brisbane River
  • Brisbane artisan food and drink tour with Kiff & Culture

Brisbane & Southern Queensland Country: Nature
Dates: 17 - 21 November 2022
Famil Code: PNBNESQC-NBNESCQ4DAY
Includes: 

  • Two nights accommodation in Brisbane  
  • Two nights accommodation in Southern Queensland Country (at Ridgemill Estate or Granite Belt Brewery Retreat) 
  • Hot air balloon flight including breakfast with Floating Images
  • Heritage Estate Wines - lunch and ATV tour
  • Girraween National Park - self-guided hike 
  • Winery and orchards tour either by bicycle or bus with Granite Belt Bicycle Tours or Filippos Winery Tours
  • Granite Belt Brewery - dinner at a local micro-brewery
  • Granite Belt Christmas Tree Farm - morning tea among the trees
  • Lunch and wine tasting at Sirromet Winery

You’ll find nature in abundance in Southern Queensland Country. Here is where you can gather from nature’s harvest and explore nature’s wonders. Take a country drive, fill a basket, unfurl your picnic blanket and relax between the vines, this itinerary explores the best of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt within Southern Queensland Country. Take a hike to explore one of Queensland’s most dramatic national parks or refresh along a trail of waterfalls in a UNESCO-recognised rainforest. Sip and swirl your way around the Granite Belt, the highest wine region in Australia before relaxing in your cabin where peace and tranquillity surrounds. This is time spent well. 

Post Event Famils

Southern Queensland Country:
Adventure & Nature

Dates: 25 - 27 November 2022
Famil Code: PNASQC-PNA3DAY
Includes: 

  • Two nights at either:
    • Oaks Toowoomba Hotel - comfort in the heart of the city
    • Quest Toowoomba - apartment-style living in the city
  • Lunch at Myrtille - bistro dining featuring locally sourced produce from an award winning chef
  • Pechey Distillery - taste and learn at a local gin distillery
  • Bikeline bicycle hire - (electric bikes) explore Toowoomba by bike
  • Rosalie House Vineyard and cellar door - dinner OR
  • Country pub dinner 
  • Toowoomba Trails - morning guided walking tour

Get active in Southern Queensland Country – explore the region by foot, by bicycle and by car. Walk or cycle city laneways spotting murals as you go or take the challenge cycling to Picnic Point for the best views around. Unfurl your picnic blanket in one of the Garden City’s many flower-filled parks, sample expertly crafted produce prepared by a renowned chef in the high hamlets behind the city. This region is abundant with nature and nature’s produce and this itinerary explores its best covering Toowoomba city and the High Country Hamlets region. Adventure by day, and by night, staying in the heart of the city. We are all here to explore. 

Destination Photo Credits: Tourism and Events Queensland; Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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