Your guide to over-60s getaways in 2023

There’s nothing quite like travelling the world, seeing new places, eating new foods, experiencing new cultures and meeting new people. But what’s even better is sharing those experiences with like-minded people.

Each year Travel at 60 creates special trips for the over-60s community across the country. Designed for solo travellers who may be seeking new company, or for a group of friends, these group tours are a great way to explore new places whilst enjoying good company.

From sunny Queensland escapes to exploring the beauty of Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia, there are group tours planned throughout the year, with some special-themed ones too!

Departing in January 2023

Start 2023 off with a boogie at the annual Elvis Festival – to celebrate the King of Rock. Enjoy this four-night Sydney roundtrip with other like-minded Elvis fans, make new friends and experience this fantastic holiday together. 

The five-day festival schedule is jam-packed with activities, such as Elvis look-a-like competitions, the well-known Street Parade, exhibits of Elvis memorabilia, an absolutely fantastic Gospel Service (where you’ll get priority seating), vintage vehicles, and much more. The Parkes Township is like stepping back in time to the 1950s, complete with muscle cars, Elvis impersonators, and Priscilla lookalikes.

Departing in February 2023

February is a warm month where the weather stays sunny most of the day and is the perfect opportunity to witness some fantastic Australian wildlife come to life. 

It is especially the best month to visit Bundaberg on our Tilt Train and Turtles Getaway to witness the turtle eggs hatching and the baby turtles making their way to the water. 

In February you can also join other over-60 travellers for five days of beautiful national parks, historic towns and great company in Gladstone! This getaway is jam-packed with value, with comfortable central accommodation, a generous itinerary of experiences and most meals included. 

Your Gladstone host will be Darryl, a native of the area for 40 years (and the 2020 recipient of “Citizen of the Year”), who has a wealth of knowledge about the area and a tonne of fun stories to tell. He’ll bring the past to life and show you some amazing hidden gems that only the locals know about.

Departing in March 2023

If you’ve got a bit of a green thumb and appreciate the beauty of flowers then you won’t want to miss this. Explore the Melbourne Flower Show and iconic gardens in 2023 on a four-day package with other like-minded garden lovers! This package includes a day at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, along with trips to Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens and Werribee Park Mansion & State Rose Garden.

If flowers aren’t your thing, you can join a fully escorted tour of the classic fighters airshow experience in New Zealand! Enjoy a varied tour of New Zealand’s North and South Islands, which includes three days of Gold Pass entry to the much anticipated Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow. The 2023 event will commemorate 21 years of breathtaking flight, memorable moments from previous performances, 

Departing in April 2023

Join a group of like-minded travellers for effortless fun on one of Travel at 60’s most popular packages, a Capricorn Coastal Escape. With travel dates available between April to June, you’ll be in for six days of effortless fun. This special Travel at 60 package includes a round-trip Tilt Train ride from Brisbane to Rockhampton, Island View lodging in Yeppoon with a private balcony, most meals, and daily sightseeing.

April is also a good time to head out west and explore Queensland’s Outback. With more pleasant temperatures during this time of the year, explore the towns of Longreach and Winton by tour, stagecoach, Paddlewheeler and train. Discover the pioneering spirit, the people and the places of the Longreach region and immerse yourself in unique experiences. 

Departing in May 2023

Spend eight nights on a paddlewheeler touring the Mighty Murray River and experience the wonders from Mannum to Morgan. Highlights of this tour include cellar door tastings at Caudo Vineyard, a trip to the renowned Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre, guided tours of historic towns, an Aussie barbeque by the river, a stop at a wildlife sanctuary, a sheep shearing demonstration, and a guided tour of one of Australia’s most important aboriginal archaeological sites at Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park.

In May you can also explore Broken Hill and Outback NSW over eight amazing days. Explore Broken Hill’s stunning and diverse surroundings to discover why it is the first Australian city to be added to the National Heritage List.

Explore the true outback and lose yourself in an era of historic mines, breathtaking scenery, opulent old taverns, abandoned towns, and charming miners’ cottages. At every turn, discover countless tales and authentic neighbourhood characters.

Departing later in the year…

If you are looking for a holiday a little later in the year, we have plenty more to choose from!

Go off the beaten track on a truly spectacular journey across Outback North Queensland in June & August, join a great group of like-minded over-60s on an adventure north to the very tip of Queensland in July & September, or you can join the popular tour of the Kimberley with the Travel at 60 community in September.

If you never have but always wanted to go and explore the legendary Australian Outback, this is your sign to go next year in August or September. Join a great group of like-minded over-60s and spend 11 days of a guided outback expedition from through the Red Centre and onto tropical Darwin in the Top End. 

If you are looking for an affordable yet adventurous holiday, ride the spirit of Queensland train from Brisbane to Cairns, tour the Daintree and cruise the Great Barrier Reef (available from June to October). Or if you are wanting something a little out of the norm, step 95 million years back in time on a dinosaur trail tour of Outback QLD in July and September, or you can explore the floriade and tulip time with like-minded garden lovers on a Sydney roundtrip in September.

If you feel like we didn’t cover all of the different community holidays, you were right… We have even more! Check them all out here.