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A celebration of Boutique Beer!

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It is Queensland Beer Week – 13 July to 21 July and for all of you enjoying a smorgasbord of the amber liquid this post is for you!

Whether you enjoy the paler ale or a darker full bodied brew, you can sample all this and more on our Culinary Boutique Beer and Culture Tour of Germany in 2014. As Australians our love for beer is undeniable and this Boutique Beer Tour has been created just for you.

We have enlisted the expertise of Australia’s Matt Kirkegaard a freelance beer writer and one of the few independent beer educators in the country to guide you through your German hops adventure.

This tour is 13days, 12 nights fully escorted by Matt Kirkegaard Travelling to: Munich, Franconia, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Sesslach, Stassgiech, Arxberg, Salzburg.

Scheduled for 26 May to 7 June 2014

If you book before 31 July 2013 receive a FREE night’s accommodation to relax the day before your tour commences. Unwind and settle into your new surroundings to be refreshed and ready to join the tour the following day. To check out this great deal click here and start planning your next culinary adventure today.

Spots on this are limited to 16 people so don’t delay! To Find out more about this tour click here!

 

Discover the South Pacific

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Departing 13 December 2013 – Brisbane to New Zealand

Sailing from Brisbane, Orion will cruise some of the most beautiful seascapes in the world. On this itinerary, we’ll not only sample the sights of the South Pacific but the tastes as well with a sensational onboard program of fine food and wine created by our guest chef, wine and cheese makers. As we cruise to the colonial attractions of Norfolk Island and on through New Zealand’s magnificent Bay of Islands Orion’s guests will enjoy stunning signature dishes featuring the best South Pacific produce. Tasman Discoverer is a delight for those who enjoy fine food and wine as well as photographers and walkers all sharing a sense of adventure. I will be a Guest Lecturer along side Cheese Makers – Markus & Sara Bucher, Maleny Cheese; Wine Maker – Tony Bish, Sacred Hill Wines.

The Tour includes

  • 7 night cruise aboard “Orion” in selected accommodation
  • Including all meals, wine package, wine and food workshops with tastings and demonstrations – departing Brisbane – 13th December 2013
  • 1 night accommodation in Auckland with breakfast
  • Lunch and tastings at Artisan Wines, Auckland, vineyard and food market
  • Coach transfers in Auckland – ship, hotel, vineyard, airport
  • Economy flight from Auckland to Brisbane with Emirates on 21 Dec13
  • Port charges, air taxes
  • Terms & conditions apply

To join me or to find out more on this 7 day Cruise or to find out more visit The Cruise Centre or email The Cruise Centre click here.

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A tropical gastronomic affair by rail

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Join me for a unique experience offering a gastronomic affair in Queenslander Class onboard The Sunlander. Discover the breathtaking scenery and crystal blue waters of the Whitsundays while you indulge your senses.

Whitsunday Gourmet MasterClass
4 days from only $1795* per adult
On this gastronomic getaway to the Whitsundays you’ll enjoy exquisite cuisine, crisp Queensland wines, fascinating touring and picturesque surroundings. *Conditions apply. Departs 14 November 2013 (ex Brisbane)

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Inclusions & highlights

  • Air-conditioned coach touring from Brisbane to Gympie via the food and wine trails of the Sunshine Coast
  • Hinterland with Stone Streets Coaches
  • One-way Queenslander Class Twin Sleeper from Gympie North to Proserpine onboard The Sunlander
  • One-way Economy Seat from Hamilton Island to Brisbane with Virgin Australia
  • Return island ferry transfers with Cruise Whitsundays
  • 2 nights in a Garden Balcony Room at Daydream Island Resort and Spa
  • Tour Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation with Whitsunday Transit
  • Half day Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach Cruise tour with Cruise Whitsundays
  • Onboard degustation dinner prepared by Dominique Rizzo
  • MasterClass interactive cooking demonstration and dinner at Daydream Island Resort and Spa accompanied by matching Symphony Hill Wines
  • Selected meals included Hosted by celebrity chef Dominique Rizzo

Book now Call 1300 131 722 Visit your nearest Queensland Rail Travel centre Conditions *

Prices are per person twin share, subject to availability at time of booking. Celebrity host is subject to change. Minimum numbers are required for this package to operate. Valid for travel for set departure only. Deposit of $165 per person is required within 7 days of booking confirmation. Final payment is required 45 days prior to travel. Queensland Rail Travel’s standard booking terms and conditions apply and can be viewed at queenslandrail.com.au/bookingconditions.