To help with planning, we put out our trips in advance. However please ensure you understand our Cancellation policies too. Click Here for more information
Cost: $50.00 includes return coach, morning tea at Apex Park in Gatton, then onto Pohlmans “The Plant People” where you will jump aboard the Gum Tree Valley Express for a 45 minute guided tour with time to browse and shop. Then into Gatton to grab some lunch and explore. Please note lunch is at your own expense.
Friends, Family and Non-Member add $15.00
Deposit $30.00 balance due by 10th April 2025
Cost: $74.00 includes return coach, morning tea at Lake Wyaralong, Lunch at the Scenic Rim Farm Shop, explore Elderflower Flower Farm, Her Herd Boutique, and Fifth Acre Organic Produce. Meet the Farmers and take advantage of the seasonal produce on sale at Valley Pride Produce and then onto Olive View Estate.
Friends, Family and Non-Members add $15.00
Deposit $30.00, balance by 17th April 2025
Cost: $69.00 includes return coach, morning tea at Queens Park, with free time to visit the Japanese themed Nerima Gardens and the Ipswich Nature Centre. Then onto the Prince Alfred Hotel for a two-course lunch at Char’d, beverages are at your own expense. On the way home we will be stopping at the famous Adam’s Continental Smallgoods.
Deposit: $30.00, balance payable by 17th Aprill 2025.
Friends, Family and Non-Members add $15.00.
Cost $75.00 return coach, morning tea at Lake Wyaralong, admission to Kalbar Sunflowers (lunch at your own expense at the Festival) after the festival stroll thru the historic country town of Kalbar.
Friends, Family, Non Members add $15.00
Deposit $30.00 balance by 7th March 2025
Cost: $45.00 return coach, free time to explore, shop and eat at the original Eumundi Markets.
Purchase your own lunch and refreshments
Friends, Family, and Non-Members add $15.00
Deposit $30.00 balance by 20th February 2025
Cost: $42.00 includes return coach, morning tea, and free time discovering Blues on Broadbeach, the Gold Coast’s very own home of the Blues. This will be the 24th annual festival, one of Australia’s largest non-ticketed music festivals. Food and beverages are at your own expense. Family, Friends, and Non-Members add $15.00. Deposit: $30.00 balance by 1st May 2025.
Frankenstein Alive on Stage
Cost: $114.00 for Members. Friends, Family and Non-Members: add $15.00. Covers return coach and admission.
Deposit: $30.00 Balance due: 3rd April 2025
Pre Order a DSC Lunchbox for $14.00
7 Day / 6 night Cook Islands Away Trip – Tuesday 10th June 2025 – Monday 16th June 2025
Cost: $60.00 includes return coach, morning tea, and an 11:00 am Show starring Sharna La Grand, Adrian Dean, Paul Gulinello, Danny Elliott, Jennifer Green, The Tivoli Dancers, and The Tivoli Trio. Lunch and refreshments can be purchased, at your own cost, at the various cafes and restaurants within the Centre and surrounding area.
Deposit: $30.00 balance by 30th April 2025. Family, Friends and Non-Members add $15.00
Let’s go shopping at Harbour Town Premium Outlets. Over 200 stores with up to 70% off everyday. Plenty of eateries and cafes to choose from. On the return trip, we will make two quick stops at Yatala Pies and Esthers Eggs.
Cost: $42.00 return coach, family, friends and Non-Members add $15.00. Deposit $30.00 balance by 30th May, 2025
Cost: $60.00 return coach, entrance to the Queensland Garden Show featuring the most extensive assortment of plants.
Food and beverages at your own expense at the show OR pre order a $14.00 lunch pack from DSC.
Friends, Family and Non-Members add $15.00. Deposit $30.00 balance by 10th June 2025
aitlisted17th July 2025 – 20th July 2025
Stanthorpe & The Granite Belt
Including the Jumpers & Jazz Festival
With Di – Donald Simpson Centre
Cost: $105.00 return coach and admission. Friends, Family and Non-Members add $15.00.
$30.00 deposit, balance by 18th April, 2025.
Cost: $119.00 for Members, Friends, Family and Non-Members: add $15.00
Includes return coach and three course, alternate drop, Christmas Lunch at the Historical Sandgate Post Office Hotel.
Deposit: $30.00 balance due 1st July 2025
Check-in 8:30am
This one sold out very quickly in 2024, so if you are interested, please book now to avoid disappointment..
Cost $120.00 return coach & admission to one of the world’s most beloved & famous operas
La Boheme composed by Giacomo Puccini
Friends, Family, Non Members add $15.00
Deposit $30.00 balance by 1st March 2025
Tour Departs: Monday 29 September – Monday 6 October, 2025.
8 Days / 7 Nights (Inclusive 3 Night Cruise)
Murray Princess Discovery Cruise
Barossa & Riverland Explorer with Di Gill
Melbourne Short Break Escape
With Trade Travel – Donald Simpson Centre 6 Days / 5 Nights – Fully Escorted
Departs Saturday 22nd November 2025 – Thursday 27th November 2025
Perfect entertainment for the whole family, Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland. Choreographed by Ben Stevenson OBE and featuring the original Tchaikovsky score played live by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, this cherished Queensland Ballet tradition is in its thirteenth and final season.
Cost: $130.00 includes return coach and admission, Friends, Family, and Non-Members extra $15.00. Deposit $30.00, balance by 1st October 2025.
Pre order a DSC Lunchbox for $14.00
Our Newsletter
Available to both members and non-members, keep a finger on the pulse of the Redlands by staying up to date with the latest news and events from the Donald Simpson Centre.
