A) 🦒DUBBO ZOOFARI & ARTESIAN SPRINGS ♨️ - 5 DAYS | 🚐 SMALL GROUP (Max 11)

APRIL 2026 : 5 Days - Small Group (Max 11) OVERNIGHT ZOO SAFARI EXPERIENCE - DUSK & DAWN GUIDED WILDLIFE TOURS - ARTESIAN HOT SPRING STOPS - 4 DINNERS - 1 BREAKFAST - 2 SALAD LUNCHES - COMFY TRAVEL IN OUR HIACE VAN

🦒 An Experience Like No Other
Ever dreamed of waking up inside a zoo? Our Dubbo Zoo adventure blends wildlife thrills with road-trip fun, relaxing dips in artesian pools, and shared dinners that turn into laughter-filled nights. Picture cocktails at sunset, giraffes wandering past our lodges, and lions calling at dawn - a trip packed with stories, laughs, and memories we'll be talking about for years.

🐾 Our Journey
DAY ONE: We ease into the trip with a relaxing overnight stay in Moree. Along the way we'll stop for a cafe lunch in Pittsworth, stretch the legs at Millmerran, and enjoy another short break at Goondiwindi before continuing on.
Our motel is a treat in itself - with three artesian pools on-site, including one indoors. In the morning, we can slip into the warm, mineral-rich water and simply float, relax and enjoy that soothing, weightless feeling Moree is famous for.

DAY TWO: Destination Dubbo! We start with a leisurely morning, taking time to enjoy the motel's artesian pools - indoors or outdoors, both filled with Moree's famous mineral-rich waters. After a late-morning departure, our drive takes us through Narrabri for a quick Maccas stop and then on to Coonabarabran for a tempting bakery break. By late afternoon we arrive in Dubbo and check into a welcoming motel with a saltwater pool - the perfect launchpad for tomorrow's big day at the zoo.

DAY THREE: Today we'll explore Taronga Western Plains Zoo in all its open-range glory. We'll drive the 5km open-range circuit, stopping often for keeper talks and timed feedings, where we'll see animals up close, learn quirky facts, and catch their personalities shine through. Lions crunching into their meaty treats, hippos wallowing with big splashes, monkeys swinging into action, and cheeky meerkats popping up to survey the crowd. Expect plenty of laughs, plenty of 'did you see that?!' moments, and heaps of fun pics!

🏕️ Zoofari Lodge Stay
Then comes the extra special part: checking in to our animal view canvas lodges, perfectly placed so we can see the savannah life unfolding right in front of us from the comfort of our deck, spotting giraffes ambling past, zebras grazing in the open, and hippos taking a lazy wallow - moments that'll make us pause, smile, and soak it all in.

Soon after check-in, we'll join a special giraffe feeding at the savannah - a magical chance to hand-feed these gentle giants.

🍹 Evening – Cocktail Hour & African-Style Banquet
As the sun sets, we'll gather at the Zoofari Guest House for Cocktail Hour - signature cocktails are available at a discount, and other beverages like wine, beer, and spirits can be purchased if something special takes your fancy. It's a relaxed way to mingle and share a laugh before the feast begins.
Dinner itself is an African-style banquet: generous shared platters laden with meats, fish, vegetables, and side dishes. 'Platter after platter keeps arriving' at the table, and staff happily top things up while the conversation flows. It's a true feast !

🌅 Morning – Dawn Walk, Zoofari Breakfast, Crystal Kingdom - Moree
DAY FOUR: At first light, we'll join Zoofari staff for a guided morning walk, catching the zoo as it stirs to life - animals yawning, calling, and heading to breakfast. Afterwards, comes one of the highlights of our lodge stay: a hearty Zoofari breakfast served in a beautiful setting, where the aromas of hot dishes and fresh options make it a real feast to remember.
Once we've fuelled up, we'll begin our northbound journey homeward after our unforgettable zoo stay.
Along the way we'll stop at Crystal Kingdom, home to one of the world's most unique mineral collections, before continuing on to Moree. Tonight we'll check in at a motel conveniently located near the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre, ready for a relaxing final morning.

DAY FIVE: We'll start our day with one last soothing soak at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre - a different experience to the natural motel pools we enjoyed earlier in the trip. One last chance to enjoy Moree's famous waters before our journey home to Brissy.

INCLUDES:
🗸 You don't Drive - Enjoy the Ride in our 12 seater Hiace Van with enclosed, lockable trailer (driven by Nat)
🗸 Fuel and Tolls
🗸 Meetup spots include ..
- Eagleby private residence (off-street parking ($40 for 6 days)
- Beenleigh Train Station
- Redbank Train Station
🗸 2 nights in Moree - Motel stays on Night 1 and Night 5
🗸 1 night in Dubbo - Motel stay before our Zoo experience
🗸 1 night at Zoofari Lodge - with animal view lodges
🗸 All animal-view canvas lodges include a private ensuite
🗸 Dubbo Zoo Entry - access to the 5km open-range circuit (drive- through)
🗸 Guided Night Tour & Morning Walk - with Zoofari staff
🗸 4 Dinners (3 restaurant + 1 Zoofari + 1 takeaway)
🗸 1 Zoofari Breakfast
🗸 2 picnic style Salad Lunches
🗸 Other meals are either byo or cafe style - I'll share details with attendees closer to the event
🗸 We'll have cool water on-board for refills, plus some OJ and wine to share (you're welcome to byo your favourite sip if you fancy something special
🗸 Large esky on-board to store our byo brekky and other cool items
🗸 We keep things comfy on the road - never more than 2 hours driving between breaks for coffee, leg-stretching or a bit of fresh country air.
🗸 Heaps of giggles, big smiles, and those 'you had to be there' tales.
LET'S GO!!

BANK DETAILS FOR TRANSFERS
National Bank
Account : Natalie Stewart
BSB : 084-961
Account Number : 308470164
Reference: DZ/name
$ please see options below
Please message me with any Dietary requirements plus your preferred Meet Spot as listed above in Inclusions section.

Pricing Options - (includes everything listed above)
TWIN SHARE 2 beds - Motel Room and Safari Canvas Lodge - $1970 per person (includes a $200 non-refundable deposit at time of RSVP. Final balance due before 15 January.
1a CAROL (lg)
1b SHIRLEY

2a JAYNE
2b NATALIE R

3a CAROL (gc)
3b SABINA

OWN ROOM - Motel Room / Own Safari canvas Lodge - $ 2300 per person - (includes a $200 non-refundable deposit at time of RSVP. Final balance due before 15 January.
4 LU
5 LINDA
6 DEB C
7 LEANNE
8 NATALIE

Note for Gents: As always, gents are welcome to RSVP. For accommodation purposes, gents are required to book an Own Room option. On the occasions we've had gents join us, they've always been wonderful, well-balanced travellers who come along for the destination and touring - and it's been a great mix for the group.

REFUNDS AND CONDITIONS:
- Please ensure your Meetup.com email notifications are turned 'on' as we send important pre-event messages (usually a month prior and the week leading up to our away events) These emails include: your confirmed meeting spot/ What to bring / Group rules / Any last minute updates.
- Meals, unless noted as ✔in description above, are your own expense
- Failure to arrive on time will void the ticket entirely with no refunds
- RSVPs close 15January 2026, or when minimum 8 RSVPs are claimed, whichever comes first.
- Minimum attendees 8 : Maximum attendees 11
- If minimum RSVPs are not attained by closing date 15 January 2026, a full refund is provided less the $200 non-refundable deposit.
- No refunds issued after bookings close or minimum RSVPs attained
- If you cancel after bookings close, I will endeavour to sell your ticket for you, but no guarantees
- Reselling tickets is a courtesy, not an entitlement
- Refunds directed to your bank account only
- Reselling a ticket incurs a $50 Cancellation/Amendment Fee
- Tickets may not be sold after 19 March 2026
- If you resign or are removed from our meetup group, the Cancellation/Amendment Fee still applies ; even if the adventure has not yet commenced
- Tickets may not be passed on to another person without prior approval
- In the event of any changes or amendments to the adventure or itinerary, or reallocation of hosts, there are no refunds.
- Limited Onboard Drinks are mine for sharing
- Motion sickness: If you suffer from motion sickness, please bring any necessary travel medication to keep the journey enjoyable for yourself and others.
-Please bring all medications which you would normally take at home
- As with all our adventures, No Smoking/Vaping and No Mobile phoning/texting/it while in company as is considered discourteous
- In the very rare event that a member's behaviour is significantly disruptive and impacts the group's experience, the host reserves the right to discontinue that member's participation in the tour. This includes any unused portions of the ticket, such as return transportation. Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided in these instances, and the member will be responsible for their own return arrangements and associated costs.
- By joining this adventure, you agree to respect the group's pace and decisions made by the host to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all

WILDLIFE UP CLOSE – EVERY MOMENT COUNTS!

SUNRISE WALKS, SAVANNAH VIEWS, UNFORGETTABLE ZOO MAGIC!

NEVER TRAVEL ALONE AGAIN - - - ✈️