Valid for travel: 10 – 25 August 2025; 01 – 08 September 2025; 20 October – 20 November 2025; 23 November – 19 December 2025; 26 January – 31 March 2026

Blackout dates: 26 – 31 August 2025, 09 September 2025 – 19 October 2025, 21 – 22 November 2025, 20 December 2025 – 25 January 2026

Subject to availability. Other surcharges & black out dates may apply during peak travel periods.

Price based on departing from Melbourne, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

• Adelaide ($400pp)
• Perth ($700pp)

Based on One Bedroom Garden View Apartmentview room

Upgrade to Two Bedroom Ocean View Apartment from $300 per personview room

Package Terms:

*Airfares
Airfares are based on the best available airfare at time of publication and are subject to availability & change. Flights may not be direct or operate daily. Air surcharges apply during Australian school holidays and other peak travel periods. Applicable charges will apply for changes. Tickets are non refundable at all times.

*7 Day Skypoint Unlimited Entry
Experience unsurpassed 360’ views of the Gold Coast day or night from SkyPoint Observation Deck. 7 Day SkyPoint Unlimited Entry includes: unlimited entry for one adult or child (3-13 years) to Skypoint Obersvation Deck during your holiday on general public opening days / hours for a maximum of 7 consecutive days from the first date of redemption PLUS 10% discount at SkyPoint Bistro + Bar to enjoy a meal or beverage with a view!

Open: Monday 7.30am-6.30pm; Wednesday & Thursday 10am-6.30pm; Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday 7.30am-8pm and Sunday 7.30am-6.30pm (Closed Tuesdays)

Please refer to the SkyPoint website https://www.skypoint.com.au/ prior to arrival for updated operating schedules. Please note, the bar closes 30 minutes prior to advertised closing time.

*Hot Air Balloon Bubble and Go
Pre Dawn Pick Up
Pick up from selected Gold Coast hotels or one of our convenient meeting points – Nerang or Canungra. Air conditioned coach transfers to our Hot Air Balloon launch site. Arrive at the launch site, to see the amazing hot air balloon inflation display. Did you know, our hot air balloons stand taller than a ten storey building?

7.00am – 7.30am
A great team of pilots, expert, knowledgeable & great guys are guiding your balloon.  They have some amazing facts to share about Hot Air Ballooning. Your balloon crew driver is ready and waiting to answer all your questions and have a bit of fun.  We’re pleased to say our team are a fun and highly trained crew are well practiced in maximising the enjoyment to be had.  After landing there is some Hot Air Balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.

8.00am – 9.15am
Come down to earth and toast your morning with a glass of bubbles before hopping onboard you coach to start the journey back to your accomodation.

Includes:
A spectacular 30 minute hot air ballooning experience
Premium Digital photo package valued at $130
Hot Air pilot signed commemorative certificate
A glass of bubbles upon landing
Interesting and educational expert commentary
Round-trip Gold Coast hotel transfers

What to bring:
Your ticket
Walking shoes
Camera
Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended.
Peak Hat and sunglasses
Bottle of water

Note: Tour does not operate 25th of December or 01st of January.
Anyone 17 years and under must travel with an adult. Minimum age for flying is 3.
Please advise hotel/pick up location, mobile and email address at time of booking.

*Tastes of Tamborine
Experience Tamborine through the eyes of a local with a guided walk through the rainforest, taste locally grown produce at lunch and try the region’s best coffees and artisan spirits. Meet passionate local producers, buy handmade art and crafts then take in the waterfalls and lookouts of the Gold Coast’s most famous mountain top village. Hear stories of the local people, history of the region, as they share their knowledge on the rainforest’s unique flora and fauna.

Detailed tour info:
Your Tamborine Mountain journey of discovery begins with a visit to a working coffee plantation where you will learn the secret of making the perfect brew. Stop to take in the breathtaking view at Rotary Lookout, before arriving at a special lunch venue, located in the art and nature precinct of Tamborine Mountain. Taste delicious local produce accompanied by a glass of beer, wine or juice as you learn the workings of this sustainable mountain cafe. Time to stretch the legs as we take you on a fully guided leisurely walk through one of the region’s most beautiful rainforests to the mountain’s only spring fed waterfall. Discovering the lush subtropical rainforests where we will tell you about the forest’s unique characteristics, how the Aboriginal people gathered food from the forest floor and the animals and birds that call the area home. Stroll along Gallery Walk, Tamborine Mountain’s arts and crafts precinct with locally made items, with time to visit local wineries in the village. (wine and beer tasting at your own cost). Take a personalised behind the scenes tour at a beautiful family owned distillery and taste the award winning gins. Distilled on site, the signature gin blends are inspired by the mountain environment and feature locally grown native infusions. Remove the hassle of driving and experience the hinterland with the Gold Coast’s most experienced rainforest tour operator. We’ve taken care of all the details. All you need to do is relax and enjoy yourself.

Tour Highlights:
Scenic drive up the mountain and panoramic views across the Scenic Rim and Gold Coast.
Learn about the flora and fauna of the forest as you journey through the ancient rainforest to the waterfall.
Lunch featuring local produce and wine, beer or juice at a fully sustainable mountain cafe.
Learn about the local environment, history and the Tamborine township
Time for shopping and optional wine tasting in the village of Mt Tamborine.
Behind the scenes tour of a local mountain Distillery.
Tasting locally produced coffee and award winning signature gins.

Inclusions:
Small group tours offering fully guided informative commentary on tour
Lunch with a glass of wine, beer or juice.
Coffee plantation tour and glass of freshly brewed coffee.
Distillery behind the scenes tour and tasting.
National Park Fees.

Guests can be picked up and dropped off at the following locations:
•The Star Grand Gold Coast, Broadbeach
•Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise
•QT Gold Coast, Main Beach
•Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast, Main Beach
•Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Southport
•Helensvale Train Station, Helensvale

Please refer to https://www.myholidaycentre.com.au/experience/southern-cross-tours/ for pickup and drop off times

*Complimentary Late Check-Out
Subject to Availability

*Child Policy
Children 0-2 years stay free when using existing bedding.
Cot hire is available and charges do apply.

General Terms:

Pricing
All prices are per person twin share unless otherwise stated, are in Australian dollars, are correct at the time of publication & are subject to change without notice. Flights are not included unless otherwise stated & if included, are economy class unless otherwise stated. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable.

Cancellation Charges
Please note, cancelled bookings will incur charges. Our travel service providers are entitled to impose cancellation charges, which can be up to 100% of the amount paid to them for the relevant service, regardless of whether travel has commenced. If any refunds are received from travel service providers, they will be passed on to you, less a minimum cancellation fee. Please refer to the Cancellation Policy on general terms & conditions.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is strongly recommended. Ask one of our ALDI Holidays experts about our great value coverage options.

Valued Up To
The ‘valued up to’ has been determined based on the hotels full retail rates, non-promotional published airfares, and the full retail value of inclusions, as found on direct supplier sites and such sites as hotels combined, Expedia or wotif.com. Please be advised that dependent on the timing and manner of your booking these rates can change and therefore the ‘valued up to’ is only indicative.

General Terms & Conditions
In addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined above, upon purchase, this package is subject to general terms & conditions.