Attention garden lovers … Queensland Rail (QR) Traveltrain is offering two Colin Campbell Group Getaway packages in 2010.
Holidaymakers with a ‘green thumb’ have the unique opportunity to tour exclusively with gardening personality, Colin Campbell, (a presenter on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia for more than 20 years) and his wife Bev as well as take advantage of the benefits and discounts when travelling in a group.
Traveltrain’s escorted Colin Campbell tours, as well as eight other themed Group Getaways are now on sale.
QR Passenger GM Travel and Tourism, Mark Williams, said “The Colin Campbell Group Getaways are a great way to meet new people, and make the most of your holiday through pre-planned itineraries, and best of all have Colin and Bev’s insight as your very own guides.”
Travellers have the choice of taking the 15-Day Colin Campbell Lawn Hill & Gulf Garden Safari departing Sunday May 30, 2010, or the 12-Day Colin Campbell Gardens of Western Queensland tour departing Tuesday August 31, 2010.
The 12-Day Colin Campbell Gardens of Western Queensland includes rail travel onboard The Westlander, Spirit of the Outback and the Tilt Train, ten nights accommodation, most meals, and touring of Mitchell, Blackall, Longreach, Barcaldine and Rockhampton.
Limited numbers are available on each Group Getaway tour. For more details, call 1800 872 467 or visit www.traveltrain.com.au
SENIORS CARD DISCOUNT
On presentation of a NSW or other state government Seniors Card, cardholders will receive a discount on Traveltrain services (includes economy and business class but excludes Queenslander Class). Meals and upgrades to sleeping berths are additional costs.
To obtain the discount on Traveltrain services, the state or territory Government Seniors Card must be presented when purchasing a ticket, and must be carried while travelling. The state or territory Government Seniors Card must have the State Government logo on the card.
Residents of other states who hold a current Government Seniors Card also receive a half fare on QR Citytrain services, except for Airtrain services to Brisbane Airport.
