Relax
Escape
Experience
Goondiwindi Cotton
4 Days
Monday 4 to Thursday 7
April 2016
Shop 10A Grafton Mall
King Street, Grafton
T 6643 1212
Correspondence to
PO Box 384, South Grafton NSW 2460
1300 784 353
Email: enquiries@northlandcoaches.com.au
F 6643 1738
Monday 4 April 2016
Tour Departs Grafton 8.00am
Other pick up points to be arranged
Tour Inclusions
∗ 3 Nights Quality Accommodation
∗ Guided Tour of Cotton Farm & Gin
∗ Customs House Museum
∗ Euraba Paper Mill
∗ Texas Tobacco Museum
∗ Coolmunda Olives Tour & Taste
∗ Meals as indicated in itinerary
(B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner
∗ Entry to attractions as set out in itinerary
∗ Luxury five star coach travel
∗ Professional and caring Coach Crew
Day 1 — Monday 4 April
TOUR COST
All prices per person twin share.
Travel Club
Members
$940.00
Non Members
$980.00
Single Supplement
$195.00
A Deposit of $150.00 is required at the time of booking
with balance due on or before 22 February, 2016.
Itinerary subject to change without notice.
Cancellation provisions will apply—please contact our office for full
details. Minimum numbers will apply to this tour.
Payments can be paid by Cash, Cheque, Money Order or Eftpos.
Credit card facilities are also available as is direct deposit.
Home to Goondiwindi
LD
Welcome to our 4 day Goondiwindi tour. After we have loaded the coach and completed our passenger pick up
we are ready to go. We head away from the coast and up into the National Parks area. Continuing west we
arrive in Glen Innes. Glen Innes was gazetted at the height of the gold rush in 1852 and settled by the Scots.
Known fondly as “the land of the Beardies”, Glen Innes regards itself as the Celtic Capital of New England. We
continue through to the Inverell RSM Club for lunch. This afternoon we travel through Warialda and North Star.
This area is known as the Golden Triangle due to the emphasis on grain growing. We later arrive in Goondiwindi
or “Gundy” as the locals call it. Apart from being right on the Macintyre River which forms the Queensland/NSW
Border it is the commercial hub of a vast agricultural area producing cotton, grain, wool and more. It’s also the
hometown to a once reasonably successful race horse – Gunsynd – the Goondiwindi Grey! There is a memorial
here to this great horse which we will see.
Accommodation:- Jolly Swagman Motor Inn, Goondiwindi – 07 4671 4560
Day 2 — Tuesday 5 April
Goondiwindi Cotton
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We have an interesting day today. A local guide will join us on the coach this morning. We will learn about one of
Australia’s booming industries, cotton. We will drive out to a cotton farm where we can see how cotton is picked
and then to a cotton gin to see it being processed. We will enjoy morning tea along the way. Our next stop is at
the Heritage Water Park – this serene 210 hectare park is a good venue for spotting the native birdlife. Back in
town we visit the Customs House Museum, a border customs point before Federation. This authentically restored
building and its magnificent cottage garden has a colourful collection of mementos of yesteryear. We farewell our
guide and head to the iconic Victoria Hotel where we enjoy our lunch. This afternoon we drive south to the small
town of Boggabilla to visit the Euraba Paper Company. This unique paper mill is an Aboriginal community paper
mill that began in 1996. It produces paper made from 100% cotton rag off-cuts, supplied by local clothing
manufacturers (waste that would otherwise contribute to landfill). The Euraba papers are extremely strong and
richly pigmented using the additives of natural grasses and local fibres. We enjoy time here before returning to our
motel with the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation:- Jolly Swagman Motor Inn, Goondiwindi – 07 4671 4560
Day 3 — Wednesday 6 April
Texas
BLD
This morning we are going to take a drive to the small town of Texas. Situated on the attractive Dumaresq River,
Texas offers excellent fishing, great camping spots and the serendipity of rural landscapes. The surrounding
bushland abounds with native fauna and an extensive selection of colourful wildflowers. Primarily a sheep and
cattle grazing area, Texas boasts a variety of other industries – orchards, small crop farming, feedlots and a
growing tourism industry. On arrival we will call at the Texas Heritage Centre and Tobacco Museum. Morning tea
will be provided before we take a look at the Texas Regional Art Gallery. We head to Lake Coolmunda where we
enjoy our picnic lunches. This afternoon we stop at Coolmunda Olives for a tour followed by tastings. Coolmunda
Olives takes great pride in nurturing an organic crop for the freshest, tastiest and healthiest product. Located near
Inglewood, Queensland’s olive growing capital, the climate is perfect for producing plump, juicy olives. After an
enjoyable day we return to our motel for our final night on tour.
Accommodation:- Jolly Swagman Motor Inn, Goondiwindi – 07 4671 4560
Day 4 — Thursday 7 April
Goondiwindi to Home
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This morning we checkout of our hotel and farewell our hosts as today is a travel day for home. Back in New
South Wales, we follow along the south side of the border towards Tenterfield. Then we will get back onto the
New England Highway for a little while. We stop along the way for morning tea and for lunch. This afternoon we
travel home with many wonderful memories of our 4 day holiday.
Terms & Conditions of Travel
Acceptance of Terms & Conditions
It is understood by Northland Coach & Travel that the terms and conditions of travel are accepted by the passenger when the deposit is paid.
Payments, Cancellations and Refunds
Bookings can be made by completing the booking form and a deposit per person is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your seat. All
balance payments must be received by Northland Coach & Travel within the date specified prior to the tour commencement. Payments are
available to be made by cash, cheque, eftpos and direct deposit. Northland Coach & Travel also reserves the right to cancel this tour due to
insufficient numbers and in this instance a substitute date will be offered or a full refund will be made available.
Cancellation Policy
The following fees apply according to the notice given:• 60 days or more prior to the commencement of the tour—forfeit deposit paid
• 59—30 days prior to commencement of tour—20% of total fare to be paid
• 29—14 days prior to commencement of tour—40% of total fare to be paid
• 13—8 days prior to commencement of tour—50% of total fare to be paid
• 7 days or less—no refund payable.
Where a non refundable ticket is pre purchased this will be in addition to the cancellation fee. If the tour has already commenced, no refund of
fare or unused portion of the tour can be given.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in this tour. We suggest you contact your local Insurance Agent to discuss options available to you.
Tour Prices
Tour prices are correct at time of printing but subject to change without notice for unforseen circumstances such as higher hotel rates and fuel
prices. All prices quoted include GST. Tour price excludes drinks, telephone calls, travel insurance or items of a personal nature.
General Conditions
Seats cannot be reserved on tours. However it is a policy of Northland Coach & Travel that passengers will rotate seats daily so that all
passengers enjoy front and window seats. Should you require a single seat on this tour, you will be required to pay the coach content of the
additional seat.
Luggage Restrictions
Due to strict government vehicle weight restrictions, one medium size suitcase per person. Maximum weight of all luggage not to exceed 20kg.
We suggest you have a suitcase with wheels for easy of manoeuvrability. In addition, one piece of hand luggage may be carried onboard the
coach with your personal items.
Special Dietary Requirements
Special meal requests must be advised at the time of booking. All efforts are made to accommodate special dietary requirements, like vegetarian
and coeliac meals however in some locations this cannot be guaranteed.
Single Supplement & Travelling Alone
A limited number of single supplements rooms are available on each tour (the additional cost for sole use of a room). Where a single passenger is
willing to share accommodation with a fellow single passenger, will endeavour to find a compatible rooming companion of the same gender for
you. If we are unable to do this, then the passenger will be treated as a single supplement but without the additional levy. Accommodation is on a
twin share basis and Northland Coach & Travel accepts no responsibility for the rooming partner.
Special Needs
It is essential you advise us of any mobility, medical conditions or special needs you may have at the time of booking so that we can ensure your
needs are met as best as possible. Passengers requiring special assistance are welcome onboard provided they are accompanied by an ablebodied companion capable of providing all necessary assistance and do not require special assistance from Northland Coach & Travel personnel
or anyone else on the tour.
Smoking & Alcohol
Government regulations prohibit the consumption of alcohol on board Coaches. Smoking is also not permitted. Smokers will find that frequent
stops made for sight-seeing provide the ideal opportunity to smoke.
Liability
Northland Coach & Travel reserves the right to alter or change the itinerary, accommodation or carriers at any time for any reason. Northland
Coach & Travel reserves the right to substitute coaches at any time when circumstances may require so, without prior notice. Northland Coach &
Travel shall not be liable to any person taking its tour for loss, injury or damage to such persons or their belongings or otherwise in connection
with any accommodation, transportation or other services or resulting directly or indirectly for any occurrences beyond its control including
breakdown of equipment, theft, delay or cancellation or changes in itinerary or schedules etc.