Our journey begins with morning tea at Mangrove Creek before travelling north to Pokolbin. Here, we enjoy lunch, sample local wines, and taste specialties at the Hunter Valley Cheese Factory. While today is about indulgence, it sets the stage for the days ahead as we begin following the great Australian Silo Art Trail. Tonight, we settle into our hotel in the Hunter Valley, ready for the first of many colourful discoveries that await us.

Overnight: Mercure Hunter Valley
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we continue our journey along the Silo Art Trail, travelling first to Merriwa, where striking grain silos display a vibrant mural of Merino sheep among golden wildflowers — a proud symbol of the local district’s rural heritage. We make a short stop at Quirindi to view another expressive mural that captures the essence of country life, before continuing to Tamworth, Australia’s country music capital. Here, a brief town tour introduces us to Tamworth’s landmarks and musical heritage, followed by a relaxed lunch together.

Later, we travel north to Armidale, a charming city set in the heart of the New England region. After settling into our accommodation, we gather this evening for dinner at our hotel, reflecting on a day rich in art, culture, and the spirit of rural New South Wales.

Overnight: Cotswold Gardens Motel Armidale
Meals Included: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head into New England, beginning with a guided tour of Armidale, a city rich in heritage and culture. We continue to Uralla for McCrossins Mill Museum, where we enjoy a talk, explore the local stories, and share lunch. While no silos greet us today, the art and history here complement our trail perfectly. In the afternoon we visit the NSW Regional Art Museum and the Armidale Arboretum before dinner at our hotel.

Overnight: Cotswold Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Departing Armidale this morning, we journey through scenic New England countryside to Barraba, pausing to admire the magnificent “Water Diviner” silo mural by artist Fintan Magee. This towering masterpiece transforms concrete into storytelling, depicting the vital connection between land, water, and community. Over morning tea, we reflect on how art breathes new life into rural towns and celebrates local identity.

Continuing north, we travel to Moree for lunch and a taste of the town’s creative spirit, with time to view several works along the Moree Mural Trail . By late afternoon, we arrive in Goondiwindi, where we visit the striking “Once Upon a Time” sculpture — a tribute to storytelling, rural heritage, and community identity. We then settle into our accommodation at the Best Western Ascot Lodge Motor Inn, gathering this evening for dinner together and a relaxed end to a day rich in art and country charm.

Overnight: Best Western Ascot Lodge Motor Inn Goondiwindi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner

Our silo journey continues northward today, with the landscape unfolding into wide plains and quiet country towns, each with its own story to tell. At Yelarbon, we pause to admire the breathtaking “Living Lagoon” silos, a stunning mural depicting native flora and fauna reflected in tranquil waters — a true masterpiece of regional art. Further along, we stop in Millmerran for morning tea, taking time to enjoy its vibrant silo scenes that celebrate the traditions of farming life and community spirit.

By afternoon, we arrive in Toowoomba, the “Garden City,” for a brief tour on board the coach showcasing elegant heritage buildings, colourful parks, and floral displays that fill the streets with charm. Following lunch together, we continue to Brisbane, where we settle into our accommodation at The Point. This evening, we gather for dinner at the hotel, reflecting on a day rich in artistry, scenery, and the warm hospitality of Queensland’s heartland.

Overnight: The Point, Brisbane
Meals Included: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner

On our final day, we leave the silos behind and enjoy a relaxing River City Cruise, taking in Brisbane from the water. At Southbank, we explore the city’s cultural heart, with time to enjoy lunch at leisure. Later, we transfer to the airport for our return flight to Sydney, bringing home not only memories of warm hospitality and regional history, but also a trail of incredible silo art that transformed our journey into something truly unique.

Meals Included: Breakfast