9 Day Canberra Floriade Tour
Tuesday 28 September – Wednesday 6 October 2021
$3558.00 per person based on twin/double share room
$833.00 single supplement for a guaranteed single room
Australia’s biggest Celebration of Spring?
Delight in uplifting colours and sweet-scented blooms of Floriade
Travel the country side during the most colourful time of the year! Lay your eyes upon the magical celebration of Spring and be enchanted by the countless colours dotted throughout the Floriade Festival.
Day 1: Renmark to Swan Hill
We hit the road with anticipation and have a chance to get to know each other as we make our way to Swan Hill for our overnight stay.
Day 2: Swan Hill to Wagga Wagga
We stop at the Peppin Heritage Centre at Deniliquin this morning then lunching at Deniliquin RSL before heading on to Wagga Wagga for our overnight stay.
Day 3: Wagga Wagga to Canberra
A guide will meet us in Gundagai in the morning to show us around including Rusconi’s Masterpiece. From there we move on to Yass enjoying lunch at Cooma Cottage. We then continue on to Canberra to settle in to our hotel.
Day 4: Canberra and The Australian War Memorial
This morning is a tour of the city before heading to Capital Hill and Parliament House.
In the afternoon we get the chance to pay tribute at the Australian War Memorial. Wander at your own pace or join a public tour.
Day 5: Floriade!
Time to celebrate the most colourful time of the year, Spring! Wander through the extensive displays and revel in an impressive array of inspiring flowerbeds. You can enjoy lunch at one of the many stalls. Explore for the remainder of the day before meeting up for dinner.
Day 6: Tulip Top Gardens and Lanyon Homestead
We continue with Spring at Tulip Top Gardens. Taking in the display of tulips before making our way to Lanyon Homestead.
Time to experience the restored mid-18 ‘s Lanyon homestead and discovering the Convict-era outbuildings before heading back to the hotel to relax before dinner.
Day 7: Canberra to Albury
Leaving Canberra, we first stop at Holbrook and the National Museum of Australian Pottery.
We then continue on to Albury to settle in for the evening.
Day 8: Albury to Swan Hill
Before saying good bye to Albury, we visit the Albury Botanic Gardens and enjoy morning tea.
Stopping for lunch at Deniliquin and then Swan Hill in time for dinner.
Day 9: Homeward Bound
Leaving early, the final leg of the journey begins by heading straight to Renmark.
Further information and a full list of tour inclusions can be found on the itinerary.
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8 Day Great Ocean Road Tour
Monday 18 October – Monday 25 October 2021
$3320.00 per person based on Twin/Double share room
$773.00 single supplement for a guaranteed single room
Sweeping Views and Ocean Mists
Revel in the stunning coastal scenery along the Great Ocean Road.
Set off to experience one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Uncover inspiring landmarks, native wildlife and behold the pristine rainforests along the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Explore historic towns, rich maritime pastimes and stop at the famous Twelve Apostles witnessing the rugged splendour of these huge rock stacks that rise majestically from the Southern Ocean.
Day 1: Renmark to Swan Hill
Meeting fellow travellers we start our exciting escape to the Great Ocean Road heading to Swan Hill for our overnight stay.
Day 2: Swan Hill to Geelong
From Swan Hill be make our way to Daylesford to visit the Lavandula Lavender Farm before heading on to Geelong for the night.
Day 3: Caroline Springs to Skenes Creek
We pass through Torquay and commence our drive along the Great Ocean Road. First travelling through Anglesea before continuing on to Lorne then on to Apollo Bay to Cape Otway. Experience one of the oldest lighthouses in Australia before heading to Skenes Creek for our overnight stay.
Day 4: Skenes Creek to Warrnambool
This morning we find our way to experience the spectacular Otway Fly – the longest and highest canopy walk of its kind in the world (comfortable shoes recommended – refer attached itinerary). There are a few steps but buggy style transport available if needed. Enjoy lunch before touring the Port Campbell National Park’s coastline, including the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge. Then to our hotel in Warrnambool for dinner.
Day 5: Warrnambool to Tower Hill State Game Reserve
After inside stories of the town by a local guide, a visit to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is on the agenda. Time for lunch and then on to the Tower Hill State Game Reserve where the crater of an extinct volcano teeming with wildlife will be uncovered. Then back to Warrnambool where it can be explored at leisure before rejoining for dinner.
Day 6: Warrnambool – Grampians – Stawell
Leaving the sea breezes via Port Fairy we head to the Grampians stopping at the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Here we’ll enjoy bush tucker lunch before exploring the Grampians National Park. We then head to Stawell.
Day 7: Stawell to Swan Hill
This morning we learn more about the Australia Post Stawell Gift and visit the Stawell Gift Hall of Fame. Then on to Donald for lunch before heading to Swan Hill for the evening.
Day 8: Homeward Bound
With our new friends, we now head straight to Renmark completing our holiday of coastal views.
Further information and a full list of tour inclusions can be found on the itinerary.
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