3 Day Mungo National Park
Wednesday 25 March – Friday 27 March 2020
$1250.00 per person $200.00 single supplement
Early Bird Special, Save $100pp if paid in full by 25 January 2020
Ready to explore tone of the world’s most significant archaeological sites surrounded by lunar landscapes and abundant in natural beauty. Uncover the stories that hark back to the pastoral history of this dramatic yet fragile landscape and marvel at the sheer effort of the early labourers.
Day 1: Riverland to Mungo Lodge
Travel to Mungo National Park with a morning stop along the way. After enjoying lunch and expert guide will show you around the impressive Mungo National Park. After an early dinner, we will enjoy an evening of canapes and a drink while watching the parks remarkable deep ravines and rippling patterns change as the sun sets into the horizon.
Day 2: Exploring Mungo National Park
You have a chance to soak up the Lodge atmosphere, enjoy the tranquil surroundings and explore at your own pace before uncovering Mungo’s Pastoral Heritage with your very own Mungo Guide and storyteller. After a picnic lunch at the Grand Mungo Woolshed and exploration of the ingenious drop-log construction, you will return to the lodge for a farewell BBQ with your hosts on the deck.
Day 3: Homeward Bound
Leaving the ancient land, we will stop at the lovely Varapodio Estate in Mildura and taste their award winning oils and stocking up on pantry goods before enjoying lunch. Then heading home with memories of a very special and unique holiday.
Further information and a full list of tour inclusions can be found on the itinerary.
5 DAY AUTUMN IN WANGARATTA TOUR
Monday 4 May 2020 – Friday 8 May 2020
$1580.00 per person $320.00 single supplement
DAY 1: RENMARK TO ECHUCA– MOAMA:
Welcome to our Autumn in Wangaratta tour. Experience the naturally beautiful scenery, rich history and exceptional regional produce on our exciting visit to Victoria’s High Country. Our lunch stop is in Tooleybuc, at the Tooleybuc Sports Club and this afternoon we follow the Murray River to Koondrook where we can have our afternoon break. In Koondrook we have a look at the Redgum Statue River Walk where we can see around 20 sculptures that have been created by a Melbourne based chainsaw carver. After our interesting visit, we arrive in the charming twin towns of Echuca-Moama for our overnight accommodation. (Lunch & Dinner Included)
DAY 2: SHEPPARTON & VICTORIA’S NEWEST PAINTED SILOS:
Our morning’s drive takes us to Rochester where we look at the most recently painted grain silo in Victoria. From here we head into Shepparton and arrive at Hurlstone Homestead. We’ll enjoy a guided tour of this historically refurbished manor and spectacular gardens followed by a light lunch. This afternoons touring takes us to the small towns of Devenish and Goorambat. The Devenish Silo artwork was unveiled on Anzac Day Eve 2018 and coincides with the 100 year centenary of the end of the First World War. The artwork is of both a First World War nurse and a modern day combat medic. Fifty young men and women from the Devenish community enlisted in military service for the First World War. Whilst in Goorambat we will also see the impressive “Sophia” mural in the Uniting Church, painted by the Melbourne-based artist Matt Adnate. We continue through to Wangaratta to check into our hotel for the next two nights. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
DAY 3: BRIGHT & BEECHWORTH:
Following breakfast, we travel via Myrtleford to Bright. The town is nestled in the beautiful Ovens Valley and surrounded by the towering Australian Alps. We will be joined by our locally based guide who will show us around Bright and Porepunkah. We can enjoy some free time to have a look at the local shops and purchase lunch, before we take a drive to beautiful Beechworth. It was here that Ned Kelly appeared on 6 August 1880 in the Beechworth Courthouse on a charge of murder. He was committed to stand trial here before returning to Melbourne for his Supreme Court trial and subsequent hanging. On arrival in Beechworth we take a guided walking tour that will give us a great insight into the history of Ned Kelly in Beechworth and then we visit the Kelly Vault exhibition. We can have some free time to look around Beechworth before returning to Wangaratta. (Breakfast & dinner included)
DAY 4: WANGARATTA TO CRESWICK:
Leaving Wangaratta, we head to Seymour for our morning break and the chance to stretch our legs and have a look at the The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk. Our journey takes us past the Puckapunyal army base as we head to Mount Macedon for our lunch at the Top of the Range Tearooms. This afternoon we travel across through the area known as Spa Country and pass through Daylesford before arriving in Creswick and our final stop at the Creswick Woollen Mills. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
DAY 5: HEADING HOME:
Today is a travel day as we make our way through Donald and Ouyen. We stop for convenience breaks and to purchase lunch before arriving home from our fantastic tour to Wangaratta. (Breakfast included)
Further information and a full list of tour inclusions can be found on the itinerary.
6 Day Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre & the Painted Hills
Thursday 23 July – Monday 28 July 2020
$2,850.00 per person $400.00 single supplement
Early bird special, save $230pp if paid in full by 23 May 2020
Embark on an unforgettable expedition to explore craggy peaks and ancient landscapes. Meet the local character of unique outback towns and take wing to witness Lady Eyre and the Painted Hills from the best vantage point.
Day 1: Riverland to Wilpena Pound
Sit back, relax and get to know your fellow travellers as our tour begins. We have a travel day ahead, stopping for comfort breaks and lunch (own cost) before reaching the Wilpena Pound Resort.
Day 2: Exploring the Flinders Ranges
With a local guide, the exploring begins. Being well know for their wildflowers it will be the dramatic gorges and spectacular peaks that are the real highlights of this beautiful part of Australia. After a day out you will have free time to enjoy the surrounds or visit the Interpretative Centre.
Day 3: Wilpena Pound to Marree
We explore further as the Norther Flinders are not well-known and are a little more difficult to get to, but well worth the effort. Surprises in store. We arrive at the Marree Hotel and settle in for the next two nights.
Day 4: Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills
Ensure cameras are packed as we meet our local operator Wrights Air and head out on a sensational sightseeing flight. It is then a day of discovering the spectacular sights of Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills. Enjoying lunch at the iconic William Creek pub, it is then another flight over the Painted Hills until returning to the hotel and refresh before dinner.
Day 5: Maree to Peterborough
An early start as we travel. Retracing our steps, arriving at Parachilna for the Prairie Hotel “Signature Lunch”. Then continuing on the Peterborough where you settle after a long days travel.
Day 6: Homeward Bound
After sightseeing around Peterborough, it is then a homeward journey stopping in Burra for lunch before continuing on to Renmark.
Further information and a full list of tour inclusions can be found on the itinerary.
9 Day Canberra Floriade
Friday 25 September – Saturday 3 October 2020
$2900.00 per person $700.00 single supplement
Early bird special, save $200pp if paid in full by 26 July 2020
Travel the country side during the most colourful time of the year! Lay your eyes upon the magical celebrations of Spring and be enchanted by the countless colours dotted throughout Canberra Floriade!
Day 1: Riverland to Hay
Leaving Renmark, stopping at Balranald Bakery & Café for lunch before continuing on to Hay for our overnight stay.
Day 2: Hay to Canberra
With a comfort stop and then lunch at Wagga Wagga, we arrive in Canberra and settle in to the hotel for the evening.
Day 3: Canberra and The Australian War Memorial
A city tour this morning unveiling sights as the Embassy Row. Then time to pay tribute at the Australian War Memorial. Explore at your leisure possibly staying for the Last Post Ceremony before returning to the hotel.
Day 4: Floriade
Today, a wonder through the extensive displays of more than a million blossoming bulbs and annuals.
Day 5: Parliament House and The National Museum of Australia
On to Capital Hill and Parliament House with a guided tour as you are taken behind the scenes of the political power house. Then a visit to the Nations Museum of Australia with lunch before being guided through the history of this nation.
Day 6: Tulip Top Gardens and Lanyon Homestead
Today we continue with the Spring fling with cameras packed at the magnificent Tulip Top Gardens. Then on to Lanyon Homestead with lunch at the Lanyon Café. After a guided tour of the Convict-era outbuildings and gardens, it’s back to the hotel to relax before dinner.
Day 7: Canberra to Albury
We head to Yass on our homeward journey discovering Cooma Cottage on the way. After morning tea, we continue on to Holbrook for lunch and touring the National Museum of Australian Pottery. We then travel on to Albury and settle in for the evening.
Day 8: Albury to Swan Hill
After a guided tour of the Albury Botanic Gardens and morning tea, we are on the road again stopping at Deniliquin for lunch and arriving in Swan Hill in time for dinner.
Day 9: Homeward Bound
On the last day of our tour, we head to Mildura enjoying lunch at the Mildura Dockside Café before returning to the Riverland and home.
Further information and a full list of tour inclusions can be found on the itinerary.
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