Brisbane & Goodna Jacaranda Festival: A 3-Day Spring Escape | 24-26 October, 2025

A row of jacaranda trees in full bloom with vivid purple flowers lines a street under a clear blue sky, reminiscent of a Roma Heritage Tour. The scene is bright and colorful, with a grassy area and road signs visible in the background.

Join us for a 3-day journey to experience the lively Goodna Jacaranda Festival and explore Brisbane’s rich culture and scenic beauty. This tour combines city highlights, historic sites, and the warmth of a community celebration. It is the perfect spring getaway for travellers over 50.

We begin with a visit to Miegunyah House Museum, a beautifully preserved Victorian home from the 1880s that reflects Brisbane’s heritage. Here, you’ll step back in time as you explore intricate iron lacework, elegant furnishings, and unique collectables. After a guided tour and lunch, we continue with a breathtaking view of Brisbane from the Wheel of Brisbane. This giant Ferris wheel offers a spectacular 360-degree perspective of the city skyline. Later, unwind with a peaceful stroll through the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Queensland’s oldest heritage-listed garden. Set along the river, these gardens provide a serene retreat with native plants and shaded paths.

The highlight of the tour is a full day at the Goodna Jacaranda Festival, set amid blooming jacaranda trees. This vibrant festival celebrates local culture, art, and community spirit. Here, you can enjoy live music, art displays, market stalls with local crafts, and a variety of delicious food. It’s the perfect way to experience the lively energy of the region.

To complete the tour, relax on a River City Cruise along Brisbane’s scenic riverfront. While cruising, pass by iconic sights like Kangaroo Point Cliffs and Story Bridge. You’ll also enjoy morning tea and commentary from our knowledgeable captain. Finally, savour a delicious lunch at the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel, famous for its beer garden and fascinating history.

This tour combines comfort, culture, and connection. Visit our website or call 5294 0402 to reserve your place on this memorable Brisbane and Goodna Jacaranda Festival escape!

Short Break

A large Ferris wheel rises against a clear blue sky, its grandeur reminiscent of a Roma Heritage Tour. Partially obscured by a blossoming tree in the foreground, delicate pink blossoms frame the scene as branches extend towards the top right corner of the image.

A Roma Heritage Tour boat glides under a large bridge, with serene greenery and historic buildings as its backdrop. Passengers enjoy the view from the upper deck, while a crane stands near the bridge, symbolizing both tradition and modernity in this picturesque setting.

Highlights

Goodna Jacaranda Festival
Immerse yourself in this vibrant local festival set beneath blooming jacaranda trees, featuring live music, art displays, market stalls, and delicious food that showcases the spirit of the community.
Miegunyah House Museum
Step back in time at this beautifully preserved 1880s Victorian home, where intricate iron lacework and elegant furnishings reflect Brisbane’s rich heritage.
Wheel of Brisbane & Botanic Gardens
Enjoy panoramic city views from the Wheel of Brisbane, then take a guided stroll through the lush Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Queensland’s oldest heritage-listed garden.
River City Cruise & Breakfast Creek Hotel
Relax on a morning tea cruise along Brisbane’s iconic riverfront, passing sights like Story Bridge, and savour a historic lunch at the famous Breakfast Creek Hotel.

Accommodation

A hotel room with two double beds, each adorned in white linens and blue throws, awaits after a day on the Roma Heritage Tour. A wall-mounted TV is on the right, with a desk and chair beneath it. Completing the scene is a window view and a small round table with two chairs.

The spacious restaurant interior features wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of city buildings and trees outside, reminiscent of a Roma Heritage Tour. Glassware and cutlery adorn the tables, while ceiling lights add warmth as you step onto the carpeted floor.

4-Star Roma Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane

"Located in Brisbane’s Central Business District, Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane offers a comfortable and stylish retreat with modern rooms and stunning views of the city, Brisbane River, or Mount Coot-tha. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a rooftop pool, fitness centre, and on-site dining at Frescos Restaurant, making it an ideal base for exploring the city and nearby attractions

2-Nights

23 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000

Day 1 HOME TO BRISBANE

Welcome to our 3-day tour to Brisbane and the Goodna Jacaranda Festival! After our morning pickups, we depart the Sunshine Coast and begin our travel south. Upon arrival to Brisbane, we will be greeted by our hosts at Miegunyah House. This heritage home was built in the 1880s and its opulence is evident in the iron-lace balustrades, filigree columns and elegant furnishings. The home is a stunning example of 19th-century Victorian charm. As we step through the wide cedar doorway, we will be fascinated by the exotic collectables from travels abroad and the life of wealth once enjoyed by the inhabitants. At the other extreme, we will also catch a glimpse of the labours endured by cooks and housekeepers of the time. We stay here for lunch before our afternoon ride on The Wheel of Brisbane. This giant Ferris wheel provides a unique and fun way to see the city from above, allowing us to soak up the stunning 360-degree views of the city. From here we make our way to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. The 17-hectare heritage listed garden is Queensland’s oldest heritage garden which borders the Brisbane River and edge of the city. We will be welcomed by a guide who will take us on a walking tour of the gardens. After exploring the gardens, we will make our way to our accommodation and settle in for the next two nights.

Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane | 2 nights

Lunch at Miegunyah House | Dinner at the hotel

Day 2 THE GOODNA JACARANDA FESTIVAL

Today we head out of Brisbane for a day at the Goodna Jacaranda Festival*. The event emphasizes local culture and creativity, bringing together artists, musicians, and vendors. Set amongst the vibrant purple blossoms, the festival features a lively mix of activities, including live music performances, art displays, market stalls showcasing local crafts, and a variety of delicious food options. At a designated time, we meet back at the coach and return to Brisbane.

*Details and times for the 2025 Goodna Jacaranda Festival have not been announced therefore the itinerary may be subject to change.

Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Lunch at own expense

Day 3 BRISBANE TO HOME

After a leisurely breakfast, we check out of the hotel at make our way to the Cultural Centre Public Pontoon where we join River City Cruises for a morning tea cruise. Sit back and relax as our captain will give an informative commentary while we cruise past Brisbane’s most iconic sights including the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, City Centre and Story Bridge. Lunch today is at the famous Breakfast Creek Hotel. With a history that stretches back to 1889, the hotel was one of the first hotels to offer beer garden-style dining and the first to open a drive-through bottle shop in the 1960s. After an enjoyable lunch, we board our coach and begin our journey home. We arrive at the Sunshine Coast later this afternoon after a wonderful weekend away with The Funtastic Tour Company.

Breakfast at the hotel | Lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel

Tours Details

Tour Inclusions

2 Nights Accommodation
2 motel-cooked breakfasts
2 motel two-course dinners
2 included lunches – see below
Lunch and guided tour at Miegunyah House Museum
Lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel
Ride on the Wheel of Brisbane
Guided tour of Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Entry to Goodna Jacaranda Festival
Morning tea cruise with River City Cruises

Fitness Requirements

Fitness Level: Relaxed

Discover the Art of Relaxation

Welcome to “Serenity Journeys,” where serenity is the name of the game. Our tours offer a chance to unwind, with minimal physical demands. Unpack only once, and relax as we take care of the rest.

Although most of our journey involves cozy coach travel, some day tours may involve light physical activity, such as embarking and disembarking vessels or vehicles with stairs, which you’ll handle independently.