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7 Days in & Surrounds

Brisbane – Mount Cotton –

The riverside capital city of Brisbane is a cosmopolitan hub on the doorstep of rugged national parks, idyllic beaches and family- friendly destinations like the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Located at Mount Cotton, Sirromet is a family owned and operated winery offering winery tours, tastings at the buzzing cellar door and fine dining.

Experience awe-inspiring views and bush luxury on the 2-day Scenic Rim Trail. See the unique fauna and flora of the Great Dividing Range and Gondwana Rainforest with overnight glamping and gourmet food and wine.

AT A GLANCE THE JOURNEY » 3 nights Brisbane » Nearest Major City: Brisbane » 1 night Mount Cotton » Duration: 7 Days » 2 nights Scenic Rim » Mode of Transport: On Foot, Helicopter, Touring vehicle Eco Safaris Somerset Valleys Wine Region

Spirits of the Red Sand, Beenleigh Sanctuary by Sirromet, Mt Cotton

DAY 1 DAY 3 Take a Walk Brisbane private Art & Design tour. Highlights: This morning take a Story Bridge Adventure Climb for 360° panoramas of Brisbane and its See the best sculpture, design, murals and » Discover Brisbane’s open-air art scene on a surrounds – from the Glass House Mountains architectural features in the CBD – a mix walking tour. to Moreton Bay and south to the Scenic Rim. of contemporary commissions, historical » See panoramic views of Brisbane from a sculpture, rogue street art and building VIP gondola on the Wheel of Brisbane. Choose a restaurant on Brisbane’s riverside facades. Finish at the internationally renowned for a relaxed lunch then return to your hotel » Enjoy a complete immersive live theatre Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art and collect an overnight bag. and dining experience with Spirits of the in time for lunch. Red Sand. Take a V2 Helicopters Scenic flight of Gold This afternoon, stroll down to Brisbane’s Coast and Mt Tambourine. cultural and entertainment precinct and take Fly to Surfers Paradise admiring the a VIP Gondola on the Wheel of Brisbane. Enjoy DAY 2 breathtaking hinterland views of birds-eye views of the city, complete with Join an Eco Safaris Gourmet Tastes of Mt Tambourine along the way. Descend to luxurious leather seats, tinted windows and a private tour. 500ft and track along the Gold Coast’s iconic piccolo of Sirromet wine. beach below the high-rise buildings. Visit three boutique wineries and learn about Check into Spicers Balfour. the wine and beer making processes on a At the conclusion of your scenic flight This evening, transfer to Spirits of the Red guided tour. Enjoy a 5-course lunch with transfer to Sanctuary by Sirromet for your Sand for an Aboriginal live theatre experience. guided wine and beer tasting matched with overnight stay, located on the grounds of gourmet food then take a beautiful country Sirromet Winery. The 560-acre property Spirits of the Red Sand is an award-winning drive with gorgeous views of Sunshine Coast captures amazing views across Moreton Bay. immersive experience that takes you beyond and Glasshouse Mountains. Dreamtime to 1800s Australia when the Enjoy one night in a private tented pavilion in British and Aboriginal ways of life collide. Spend the evening discovering Brisbane’s a tranquil bushland setting. Incorporating indigenous song and dance, secret small bars such as John Mills Himself, Indulge in an 8-course Taste Plate Dinner at 3-course dinner and meet and greet of Maker and Mermaid Lounge. Restaurant Lurleen’s where each course is cast and crew, this is a unique evening of Highlights: matched to a premium estate wine. entertainment. » Indulge in gourmet food and wine Highlights matched with breathtaking scenery on a » Witness extraordinary views of the Gold private tour. Coast and Mount Tamborine on a private » Discover the dens and subterranean helicopter flight. lounges of Brisbane’s secret small bars. » Spend the night in a romantic private tented pavilion. Spicers Canopy, Scenic Rim

Scenic Rim Trail Brisbane

DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 Take a Sirromet Ultimate Winery Experience Depart on an early morning transfer to Walk along Oakey Creek, before ascending to tour with 2-course lunch. Spicers Scenic Rim Trail for the 2-Day Walk. Spicers Peak Lodge atop Cedar Mountain. Take (Departs Fridays March to November)* in the vistas at several stops before being Go behind the scenes to see the full-scale welcomed at the summit with refreshments. operation of the working winery and learn how Experience the great outdoors and bush You will then be transferred back to Spicers the award-winning Sirromet wines are created. luxury! Walking along the Great Dividing Canopy to relax before a farewell dinner. Enjoy a private wine tasting of a selection of Range and through the World Heritage-listed Sirromet’s most highly awarded wines. Gondwana Rainforest, see native fauna Dinner and overnight at Spicers Canopy. and flora, unique ecosystems and learn the Enjoy lunch at the award-winning Restaurant history of settlers and original Indigenous Highlights: Lurleen’s, while taking in the breathtaking inhabitants. Enjoy luxurious accommodation, » Ascend to the top of Cedar Mountain, views out to Moreton Bay and the sand ridges gourmet food and wine, and attentive service. spotting goannas, wedge tail eagles, of Stradbroke Island. wallabies and the Glossy Black Cockatoo Day 1: Spicers Trailhead to Spicers along the way. Return to Brisbane and check into Canopy (13km) Spicers Balfour. » Savour a luxurious afternoon tea at Commence the walk at Main Range National Spicers Lodge. Highlights: Park and ascend Mount Mitchell for » Relax over a celebratory gourmet dinner » Enjoy a private tasting of premium breathtaking views. Learn about conservation and drinks. Sirromet wines not usually available initiatives in the Nature Refuge then after for tasting. lunch, descend into the stunning Spicers eco- DAY 7 camp. Unwind with afternoon tea and a dip in » Savour lunch with a view at Lurleen’s Return to Brisbane. Restaurant. the hot tub before dinner in the main lodge followed by star gazing on clear nights.

Overnight at Spicers Canopy. * A five day five night guided experience also operates from March to November. Highlights: » Stand on the edge of the Great Dividing Range and take in the stunning views. » Relax at camp with a soak in the hot tub. » Enjoy a luxury glamping experience at Spicers Canopy.

Sirromet Winery, Mt Cotton