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Aurora Coach Tours, 125 Dog Trap Road, Ourimbah (2026)

18/06/2026

☀️ The First-Ever Aurora Capricorn Coast Tour: Complete! ☀️

What an absolutely unforgettable journey with our incredible group of trailblazing travellers! From world-firsts to beautiful milestones, our first Capricorn Coast tour was one for the history books.

Here is a look back at the magic we made together:

🌈 K'gari Magic: We kicked things off with rainbows greeting our ferry before spending 2 epic nights cruising the beaches of the world’s largest sand island!

🐢 Coastal Wonders: We visited the beautiful loggerhead turtles at the Mon Repos sanctuary, then channeled our inner pirates with a legendary tour (and taste!) of the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. 🥃🏴‍☠️

🩷 Pink LARCs & Sunsets: We rocked the iconic pink LARC tour at the Town of 1770 and witnessed a rare magic trick—watching the sunset right over the water on Australia's East Coast! 🌅

🐊 Big Flavors: From checking out Gladstone to visiting the Beef Capital of the world, Rockhampton, we even got brave and tried crocodile at the croc farm!

🏝️ Full-Circle Moments: We wrapped up our grand finale on Great Keppel Island with a glass-bottom boat tour.

❤️ A Very Special Anniversary ❤️

The absolute highlight of our final day on Great Keppel Island was celebrating two of our lovely travellers, Les & Ian Hanks, who honeymooned on the island exactly 56 years ago! Happy Anniversary, you two! Thank you for letting us share in your beautiful full-circle moment. 🥂✨

To our amazing group: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You brought the energy, the laughs, and the adventure that made this inaugural tour so incredibly special. We couldn't have asked for a better crew to map out the Capricorn Coast with.

Until the next adventure! 🚌🌏

05/06/2026

☀️ The Sunshine Coast lived up to its name! ☀️

What an absolutely spectacular way to wrap up the Sunshine Coast! We chased the sun and found it, along with a week full of unforgettable memories, belly laughs, and beautiful sights.

🌴 Island Vibes & Luxe Living

We called the 4-star Twin Waters Sunshine Coast Resort home, and it was the absolute perfect base. Relaxing, scenic, and exactly what we needed after busy days of exploring.

🛍️ Mountain Magic & Feathered Friends

We headed up into the hinterland to explore the gorgeous villages of Maleny and Montville. Between the boutique shopping, the indulgent cheese tasting, and the decadent chocolate tasting, our tastebuds were thoroughly spoiled! We also dropped into Bird World, where the exotic birds showed off their massive personalities (and definitely stole the spotlight!).

⛰️ Icons & Innovation

The Ginger Factory gave us a brilliant taste of local history, while the majestic, sweeping views of the Glass House Mountains left us completely in awe of this beautiful coastline.

🛥️ Living the High Life

Cruising around Noosa and the Mooloolaba canals gave us a cheeky glimpse into how the other half live! The river views were absolutely stunning and the perfect way to wind down.

🧵Crafty Arvo's

We stuck to our favourite rainy-day tradition (even though it wasn't raining⛱️ ) and visited the lovely, crafty ladies at the Buderim Craft Cottage. Suffice to say, there were plenty of smiles all around!

🐊 An Unforgettable Finale

We saved a massive highlight for our final day: Australia Zoo! Walking in the footsteps of the Irwins was the perfect grand finale. The best part? Nobody got snappy! 🐊

🎤 Final Night Superstars!

Our final dinner was one for the history books. A massive thank you to Louise for her show-stopping Tom Jones performance! Louise, your amateur dramatics certainly aren't amateur! 🥰

As for the rest of the coach sing-a-longs... well, let’s just say some of those might have been a bit amateur! 🤣🎶

❤️ Thank You!

What a truly great tour with an even greater group of people. Thank you to every single one of you for making this trip so special. Until the next adventure! 🚌✨

31/05/2026

🚌☔️ Aurora’s Wettest Tour in History... with the Brightest Spirits! ☀️✨

They say you can't have a rainbow without a little rain, and our recent Sunshine Coast tour certainly put that to the test! It’s not often we get rain every single day on a tour—especially one with "Sunshine" in the title! But a bit of wild weather wasn't about to dampen this group's spirits.

Despite the downpours, everyone brought their best positive attitude, and we had an absolute blast. Here are just a few of the memories we made:

🏨 Luxury Base: We stayed at the beautiful, 4-star Twin Waters Sunshine Coast Resort—the perfect place to dry off and relax.

🧀 Local Delights: We indulged in the delicious creations at Maleny Cheeses and got up close and personal with the exotic feathered friends at Bird World.

🚂 Sweet Rides: The Ginger Factory was a massive hit, especially our ride on the historic cane train!

🛥️ Perfect Timing: The rain gods smiled on us just long enough for a gorgeous cruise around Noosa and some retail therapy on Hastings Street.

🎨 Get Crafty: A massive thank you to the lovely ladies at the Buderim Craft Cottage for teaching us how to collage. Everyone went home with a beautiful handmade keepsake!

✈️ Pivot! The weather did force us to cancel the Mooloolaba canal tour, but we traded the water for the skies with a fantastic impromptu trip to the Queensland Aviation Museum.

🐊 A True Highlight: Crikey! We spent an incredible afternoon at Australia Zoo, and the rain held off just for us. We’re pretty sure Steve Irwin was watching over us from above!

☀️ The Ultimate Plot Twist: As we pulled up to the airport on our final morning, the clouds cleared, and the actual sunshine finally showed up! Classic.

Thank you so much to the whole gang for making Aurora’s wettest tour one of our most memorable and fun trips yet. Your incredible positivity made it shine! Until next time!

👇 Drop your favorite photos from the trip in the comments below!

26/05/2026

Our Unforgettable Gold Coast Hinterland Tour! 🌧️☀️

What a week! We kicked off our tour with a massive downpour☔, but did that stop us? Not a chance. Instead of the mist-shrouded lookouts on Mt. Tamborine, we cozied up next to the fire at the Eagle Heights Hotel for an epic pub quiz.

Once the weather gods finally gave us a reset, the sunshine came out and the highlights just kept coming:

A Special Journey: We were incredibly honored to have Ian, a Vietnam Veteran, onboard. He hadn’t been back to Canungra since his training days in 1971. Thank you for your service, Ian—it was a privilege sharing this trip with you.

Fruit & Fun: Our fruit-loving guests were in heaven at Tropical Fruit World, enjoying a tractor ride through the gorgeous orchards.

Highs & Lows: We saw marine life at Sea World and then conquered the heights, scaling the Q1 Tower to the viewing platform for a stunning look at the glory of the Gold Coast.

Nature at its Best: Up at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park, we got up close and personal feeding the birds and watching an incredible raptor display.

The Grand Finale: We wrapped up with world-class entertainment and the absolute best steaks at Australian Outback Spectacular! 🐎🥩

From rainy pub trivia to sun-drenched coastlines, this group made every single moment unforgettable.

Thanks for a great tour everyone, please share any photo's in the comments.❤️Ali & Rog❤️

30/04/2026

A Grand Finale in the Flinders Ranges! 🏔️✨

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to conclude our tours in the Flinders Ranges. This journey felt like a reunion of friends, echoing the great energy of our last trip with yet another incredible group of travellers.

Nature decided to give us a parting gift that we won't soon forget. Seeing the Ranges transformed into a vibrant green landscape—a true 1-in-100-year event—was nothing short of magical. 🌿

Highlights from the Road

A Masterclass on Wheels: A huge shoutout to Garry, one of our guests and a retired geologist, who treated us to a fascinating half-hour geology lesson right on the coach! Understanding the ancient bones of this land made the views even more special.

A Moment of Reflection: It isn’t often we are on the road for ANZAC Day, and it was deeply moving to join the Port Augusta community for the Dawn Service. Standing together in the morning chill to commemorate the fallen was a highlight we will all carry with us. Lest We Forget.

A Heartfelt Thank You

To our wonderful group: thank you for ending our Flinders season on such a high note. Your energy made every mile worth it.

Scott and Holly have been overwhelmed by the beautiful reviews and kind words sent their way. As small business owners, those messages mean the world and remind us why we love doing what we do.

Until the next adventure! 🚌💨

20/04/2026

🚌 Desert Greens & Dusty Scenes: Our Outback Odyssey! 🇦🇺

What an absolute cracker of a trip! We caught the Outback at its absolute peak—seeing Lake Eyre full and the desert in bloom is a "bucket list" moment most people wait a lifetime for,
If you thought the Outback was just red dirt and heat, think again!

Mother Nature definitely got the "show-off" memo this time!

From the world-class pours of the Clare Valley to the rugged peaks of the Flinders, here’s a quick recap of the magic:

Lake Eyre/Kati Thanda from above: We swapped the coach for a plane in Marree and flew to Birdsville. Seeing the lake teeming with water and the desert glowing green was a total "pinch-me" moment. ✈️🌊

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary: We tackled the legendary 4x4 Ridgetop Tour. Those views? Worth every single jolt of the tour! ⛰️

Wilpena Pound: Standing in the heart of this ancient amphitheater never gets old. Soul-soothing stuff.

Pichi Richi Railway: We slowed things down with a vintage rail journey into Port Augusta. Nothing beats the charm of steam and scenery. 🚂

We finished the tour in Adelaide with dusty boots and happy smiles. A huge thanks to our incredible passengers for making this trip such a blast!

09/04/2026

We’ve just wrapped up an incredible journey with our wonderful travelers! From the bustling city vibes of Melbourne along the coast to Sydney, and every stop along the way offered something special.

Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments:

City Starts: We kicked things off with the sights and scents of the Victoria Markets and a relaxing Yarra River Tour.

Steam & Nature: A nostalgic ride on the Puffing Billy Railway took us through the lush Dandenong Ranges.

Wildlife Wonders: We headed to Phillip Island for the unforgettable Fairy Penguin Parade and explored the breathtaking coastal wilderness of Wilsons Promontory.

Coastal Gems: After enjoying the waterways of Lakes Entrance, we dove into maritime history at the Eden Killer Whale Museum.

Local Flavors: No trip is complete without a stop at Bega Cheese for a tasting, followed by the unique and fun Captain Sponge’s Magical Oyster Tour.

To our regular Aurora travelers and our new members of the Aurora Family—it was a pleasure to have you on board! Your energy makes these tours truly memorable.

Stay tuned for our next adventure!

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