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Grand Southern Discovery

3, 8 or 12 Days Tour

TOUR CODE: SPESM/SPEMZ/SPESMZ/SPESZS 

 

" Embark on an amazing journey of discovery throughout South East Australia. Marvel at the natural beauty of the Snowy Mountains, see incredible coastal scenery along the Great Ocean Road and visit Australia's finest wine country, the Barossa Valley. Learn about the ancient landscape at Mungo National Park before returning to Sydney ".

Spectacular Sightseeing Experiences
•   NEW Tour and wine tastings at St. Leonards Winery
•   New Visit the Coorong, a birdlife haven
•   New See sunset over Mungo National Park
•   Enjoy a guided tour of Parliment House
•   Spend time in historic Beechworth
•   Travel along the Great Ocean Road
•   See the Twelve Apostlesand Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell National Park 
•   Visit the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum
•   View the Blue Lake at Mt. Gambier
•   Enjoy a guided tour of Tantanoola Caves
•   Explore quaint Hahndorf, a German- style town
•   Tour the Barossa Valley wine region
•   Visit the Blue Mountains and see the spectacular Three Sisters.

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

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First Class Vacation Inclusions
Transportation
•   Tour by luxury coach, air-conditioned, 2-door access, restroom equipped, reclining seats with seat belts and large panoramic tinted windows

Professionally Escorted
•   Discover South East Australia with our experienced professional Tour Director and Tour Driver 

Accommodation
•   Rooms with private facilities in first class, centrally located hotels
•   Experience Bed & Breakfast accommodation, Beechworth

Dining Inclusions
•   Full breakfasts daily 
•   Delicious three course dinners (7)
•   Barbecue lunch at Gold Creek Station 
•   Lunch at St. Leonards Winery

Plus
•   Welcome Drink
•   On-board reference library
•   All purpose travel bag and map
•   Complimentary airport to hotel transfer on arrival and departure in Sydney.

Day 1 Wed: Sydney – Canberra
Depart Sydney at 8.00am and travel to Canberra. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at a nearby sheep station. See sheep mustering, sheep shearing and boomerang throwing. This afternoon see the sights of Canberra including a guided tour of Parliment House. This evening join your Tour Director for a welcome drink and dinner.

Overnight: Crowne Plaza, Canberra . (LD)

Day 2 Thu: Snowy Mountains
Travel to Cooma this morning, gateway to the snowy Mountains. Continue to Thredbo Village via the pictureque Alpine Way. Tonight you have the opportunity to dine at an Aussie pub and be entertained by 'Lazy Harry' 
  

Overnight: Boutique Country Hospitality, Beechworth. (B)

Day 3 Fri: Historic Beechworth - Winery Tour
Enjoy a short town tour before departing for Rutherglen. Visit St. Leonards  Winery for a tastings, tour and lunch. Continue through 'Ned Kelly' country before arriving in Melbourne.
3 Day clients (Tour Code: ESM) conclude the tour on arrival in Melbourne.

Overnight: Stamford Plaza, Melboune, 2 nights . (BL)

Day 4 Sat: Melbourne at Leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in Melbourne. Perhaps visit Phillip Island and see the famous Penguin Parade or try gold panning at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat.  (B)

Day 5 Sun: Great Ocean Road
3 Day clients (Tour Code: EMZ) join the tour at 8.00am at the hotel.
See incredible Coastal Scenery as you travel along the Great Ocean Road, including the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge. Continue to Warrnambool, where whales inhabit the waters between May and October. 

Overnight: Sundowner Mid City Motor Inn, Warrnambool. (BD)

Day 6 Mon: Portland - Mt. Gambier
Discover the history of the Shipwreck Coast at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum this morning. Visit Tower Hill State Game Reserve and spot Kangaroos, emus, birds and Koalas. Enter South Australia and on to Mt. Gambier. See the fabulous Blue Lake, renowned for its mysterious changes of color throughout the year. Enjoy a guided tour of Tantanoola Caves.

Overnight: International Motel, Mt. Gambier. (BD)

Day 7 Tue: Coorong - Adelaide
Today, we rejoin the coastline to travel along The Coorong waterway.
a Stop at The Coorong Wilderness Lodge for a guided tour. The Coorong has important Aboriginal significance and is renowned for its archaeological sites. Visit Hahndorf before continuing to Adelaide. 3 Day clients (Tour Code: EMZ) conclude tour on arrival in Adelaide.

Overnight: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide, 2 nights. (BD)

Day 8 Wed: Adelaide Sightseeing
This morning enjoy a tour of Adelaide. See the beautiful gardens, parks and fine buildings of North Terrace. This afternoon is at leisure.
8 Day clients (Tour Code: ESMZ) conclude this afternoon. You will be transferred to the airport, flights after 2.00pm, airfare not included. (B)

Day 9 Thu: Barossa Valley
Discover Australias finest wine country, as we take you to the famous Barossa Valley. Travel the scenic Chains of Ponds to the Whispering Wall. Visit the Chateau Yaldara Winery for a tour and tasting before stopping in the historic town of Tanunda. Travel to Mengler Hill Lookout for spectacular panoramic views before visiting Grant Burge Winery.

Overnight: Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, Barossa Valley. (BD) 

Day 10 Fri: Barossa - Mildura
Leaving the Barossa Valley, we travel to Banrock Station. Visit the Interpretive Centre and hear about the wetlands. Cross the Victorian border and on to Mildura. Enjoy a tour of the city.
a This afternoon, travel to Mungo National Park to experience the flora, fauna and ancient landscape from an Aboriginal perspective. Enjoy sunset with sparkling wine and watch the change of colors over the sand dunes (conditions permitting).

Overnight: Inlander Sun Resort, Mildura. (BD)

Day 11 Sat: Mildura - Wagga Wagga
Visit Hay, then travel via Narrandera to Wagga Wagga, a centre for business, agriculture industry and education.

Overnight: Country Comfort, Wagga Wagga. (BD)

Day 12 Sun: Depart Sydney
Enjoy a delightful scenic drive through the mid-western New South Wales towns of Bathurst, Katoomba and into the picturesque Blue Mountains to see the spectacular Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. Continue to Sydney, arriving at approximately 6.00pm (flights to depart after 8.00pm. (B) 

Visit Kangaroo Island!
Join an optional morning flight to Kangaroo Island. Enjoy a complete tour of this diverse island including Seal Bay, Remarkable rocks Admirals Arch, Flinders Chase National Park, lunch and transfers . Please request at time of booking.
Add-on Price USD$190 CAD$305     

 

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