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6 Day Waterfall Way Easter Escape

Departing: Friday 18th April 2025


Discover the natural wonders of this region on a wonderful tour.

Embark on a picturesque journey along the Waterfall Way, offering enchanting views at every turn. Explore the coastal town of Coffs Harbour and surrounds where we see nature at her best.

 

Fitness Level: E – Easy

Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

DAY 1 - HOME to ARMIDALE     (D)

Friday 18th April:  Welcome to our wonderful 6 day Waterfall Way Easter Escape. Completing our morning pick ups, sit back and relax as we head south. Travel through Warwick, known as the Rose and Rodeo Capital, and the Celtic town of Glen Innes, arriving in Armidale this afternoon for our overnight stay. 

Stay: All Seasons Motel, Armidale


DAY 2 - WATERFALL WAY    (BLD)

Saturday 19th April:   We are in for a remarkable day as we travel along one of the most spectacular drives in the world, the Waterfall Way. The road will take us through open woodlands and farmland, and wind through lush rainforests and stunning waterfalls. Our first stop will be at one of the highest waterfalls in Australia, Wollomombi Falls. Then watch the Guy Fawkes River plunging over two waterfalls at Ebor Falls, before witnessing the picturesque cascade waterfall of Dangar Falls. Arriving at Dorrigo, enjoy lunch at the Canopy Café and visit the local national park to see the magnificent rainforest country. The Skywalk allows us to experience the beauty and serenity of the rainforest and will have us marvelling at the diversity of the region. Continue through Bellingen before arriving in Coffs Harbour. 

Stay: Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour


DAY 3 - COFFS HARBOUR     (BLD)

Sunday 20th April:   We have a chance to visit the Harbourside Markets this morning. Held by the historic Jetty in Coffs Harbour, these markets are the biggest and best on the north coast of NSW. Later this morning head to Carobana Confectionery to uncover the variety of carob coated fruits, nuts and sweets. Afterwards visit the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, home to many marine animals including Indo-Pacific bottle-nose dolphins, Australian sea lions, and a colony of little blue penguins. Enjoy lunch and a marine show featuring dolphins and seals. This afternoon experience the colour and charm of Holland at the unique and quirky Clog Barn. Witness a clog making demonstration and take a stroll around the miniature Dutch village, handmade by owner Thomas Hartsuyker.

Stay: Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour


DAY 4 - TAYLORS ARM    (BLD)

Monday 21st April:  Start the day by taking a drive through banana plantations and avocado groves to the Forest Sky Pier. This lookout offers magnificent coastal views over the city of Coffs Harbour and up and down the coastline. Our touring then takes us to Taylors Arm, an area of undulating landscape and state forests. The early days saw cedar felling and dairying but today we are stopping in at the Pub with No Beer, an Australian icon immortalised by Slim Dusty in the biggest selling single in 1958. Enjoy lunch plus time to view an array of artefacts and memorabilia adorning the pub walls! Before leaving the area, visit Perry’s Lemon Myrtle for a talk on the farm and their products. 

Stay: Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour


DAY 5 - BOWRAVILLE AND URUNGA     (BLD)

Tuesday 22nd April:  Travel to Bowraville where we visit the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum. Named in honour of Frank Partridge, the youngest and last Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross in WWII, the museum houses a fantastic collection of military memorabilia and artefacts including a selection of uniforms, weapons, vehicles and so much more. Then stop in at the Bowraville Folk Museum, home to thousands of interesting historical objects of the Nambucca Region. We then head back up the coast, stopping in Urunga for lunch at the Anchors Wharf Café. We also have the opportunity to take in the beautiful surroundings of the Urunga Timber Boardwalk which passes the Kalang and Bellinger Rivers before heading to the Pacific Ocean. 

Stay: Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour


DAY 6 - COFFS HARBOUR TO HOME     (B)

Wednesday 23rd April:  Sadly our tour is coming to an end. We have a scenic travel day as we commence our journey north homeward. Arrive home this afternoon after a wonderful tour.


* All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times / days and public holidays of some attractions.  We cannot be held responsible for changes due to closures or inclement weather.

Adult: $3,665 pp
Pensioner: $3,653 pp
Past Passenger: $3,647 pp
Single Supplement: $1,111 pp


Deposit Due: $250 per person within 7 days of booking date

Final Payment Due: 27th February 2025


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