Grand Southern Discovery

Highlights -Tour Code ASE-ESZS

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCE

• EXCLUSIVE! Tour the spectacular Coorong
• Visit Gold Creek Station
• Enjoy a guided tour of Parliament House
• Spend time in historic Beechworth
• Tasting and at Rutherglen Wine Experience Centre
• Travel along the famous Great Ocean Road
• See the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell National Park
• Discover fascinating Kangaroo Island
• Explore Flinders Chase National Park
• See the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch
• Walk along the beach amongst theSea Lions at famous Seal Bay
• Tour the Barossa Valley wine region
• See the spectacular Three Sisters in theBlue Mountains

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (11) (B)
• Lunches (2) (L)
• Hotel Dinners (6) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Special discount airfares
• Airport transfers (Day prior from Sydney Airport – flights to arrive anytime; Day 12 to Sydney Airport – flights to depart after 8.00pm)
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 Wed: Sydney – Canberra

Today our highlights are a barbecue lunch, sheep shearing demonstration at a working sheep station, a city tour of Canberra and a guided tour of Parliament House. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza, Canberra. (L)

Day 2 Thu: Snowy Mountains

Our highlights today include: charming Cooma, gateway to the Snowy Mountains; Lake Jindabyne and stunning mountain scenery in Kosciuszko National Park. We also enjoy a journey along the picturesque Alpine Way and a unique overnight stay in one of the Bed & Breakfast properties in historic Beechworth.

Accommodation: Boutique Country Accommodation, Beechworth. (B)

Day 3 Fri: Beechworth – Melbourne

This morning we take a sightseeing tour of historic Beechworth with time to explore the galleries, gardens, and antique and gift shops. Later, we enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at the Rutherglen Wine Experience Centre, before continuing our journey through Ned Kelly country to the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne. Evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Melbourne, 2 nights. (BL)

Day 4 Sat: Melbourne at leisure

You have a full day at leisure to explore Melbourne at your own pace – perhaps visit Phillip Island and its famous fairy penguins, try your luck gold panning at Sovereign Hill or simply enjoy the wonderful shopping and great cafes and restaurants. (B)

Day 5 Sun: Great Ocean Road

Today we experience incredible coastal scenery along the famous Great Ocean Road including the amazing Twelve Apostles, London Bridge and Lord Ard Gorge formations in Port Campbell National Park. You can also look for whales off the scenic coastline of Warrnambool (May and October).

Accommodation: Sundowner Mid City Motor Inn, Warrnambool. (B)

Day 6 Mon: Coorong – Sunset Cove

Our touring today includes highlights such as the mysterious Blue Lake in Mount Gambier and a visit to The Coorong.

At the Coorong Wilderness Lodge enjoy an informative walk among the sand dunes of this spectacular area with an Aboriginal guide. We stay overnight in picturesque Sunset Cove.

Accommodation: Sunset Cove Resort, Sunset Cove. (B)

Day 7 Tue: Sunset Cove –Kangaroo Island

Today we take a scenic ferry cruise from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island and enjoy a full day of touring visiting Flinders Chase National Park (home to kangaroos and koalas), the spectacular formations of Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch. We also take a memorable walk among the Sea Lions at famous Seal Bay.

Accommodation: Ozone Seafront Hotel, Kangaroo Island. (B)

Day 8 Wed: Kangaroo Island – Adelaide

This morning we cruise by ferry back to Cape Jervis and discover elegant Adelaide on a city tour including a visit to Glenelg. The evening is free for you to explore Adelaide and dine at a local restaurant.

Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide. (B)

Day 9 Thu: Barossa Valley

Discover the famous wine region of the Barossa Valley. Today we travel the scenic Chains of Ponds to the Whispering Wall; visit Chateau Yaldara winery for a tour and tasting and explore the historic town of Tanunda. You'll also take in panoramic views from Mengler Hill Lookout; visit the Angas Park Fruit Centre and a stop at Grant Burge Winery for further wine tastings, before continuing to the Resort.

Accommodation: Novotel Barossa Valley Resort. (B)

Day 10 Fri: Barossa Valley – Mildura

This morning we visit Banrock Station and its Interpretative Centre where you can learn about the fascinating wetlands.

This afternoon why not take the opportunity to travel to Mungo National Park and discover the flora, fauna and ancient landscapes from an Aboriginal perspective? Alternatively you might like to enjoy an optional dinner at Stefano de Pieri's restaurant on the Avoca Paddlesteamer – see your Tour Director for details.

Accommodation: Rockford Mildura, Mildura. (B)

Day 11 Sat: Mildura – Wagga Wagga

Our highlights today include a visit to historic Hay on the Murrumbidgee and Darling Rivers and the picturesque scenery of the Riverina district including country towns such as Narrandera. We overnight in the town of Wagga Wagga which features spectacular gardens, historic machinery, arts and crafts and a beautiful river and lake.

Accommodation: Country Comfort, Wagga Wagga. (B)

Day 12 Sun: Blue Mountains – Sydney

Today we discover the delightful scenery of mid-western New South Wales and the picturesque Blue Mountains where we see the Three Sisters formation. On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to Sydney Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

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Farm Stay Option

Spend the night on a nearby farm. Additional cost:$115 per person,single supplement $37. 

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