Departs: 8.30am Monday, Tuesday and Saturdays
Returns: 9.30pm
APT (S113)
Itinerary:
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO CANBERRA Enjoy this comprehensive tour
of our Nation’s capital. Travel through the Goulburn Region, one
of Australia’s premier sheep and wool growing regions, to
Canberra. Arrive at Parliament House for a guided tour with an
opportunity to view the Upper or Lower Houses of Parliament
when in session. Enjoy a guided tour of the National Gallery.
Visit the Australian War Memorial to view a fascinating collection
of war relics, photographs and sculptures. See the Prime
Minister’s residence – ‘The Lodge’. Your hosts Frank and Kaye
Biddle will meet you in Canberra for your journey to Avalanche
Homestead. Tonight you may wish to go spotlighting to see
kangaroos in their natural environment. Overnight: Avalanche
Homestead. (D)
DAY 2 CANBERRA TO SYDNEY Experience daily life on a
working cattle and sheep property, according to season –
calving, mustering, hand-feeding, sheep-shearing or horse
riding. Late in the afternoon depart for Canberra and rejoin your
coach to return to Sydney. (B, L)
Price includes:
> 2 days touring and meals as specified above
> 1 night accommodation at Avalanche Homestead

Departs: On application
COACH TOURS OF AUSTRALIA (CW-B)
Itinerary:
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO BATEMANS BAY Depart Sydney and travel
to the seaside town of Kiama, for a morning tea stop and to visit
the famous Blowhole. Continue through picturesque Berry, to
Huskisson on the shores of Jervis Bay, where we join 'Dolphin
Watch Cruises' for a 2 hour cruise to see dolphins in the wild.
Tea & Coffee are available on board (free), and there is time
prior to the cruise to purchase lunch (own expense). After lunch
we travel towards Batemans Bay. Our beachfront accommodation, just north of Batemans Bay, is located within the Murramarang National Park and has a large population of resident eastern grey kangaroos which can often be seen on the beach at the waters edge. Dinner tonight is in the A La Carte Restaurant and accommodation in the Polynesian Bungalows. A night walk into the national park may be available after dinner to spot some of the numerous nocturnal animals such as possums and kangaroos. Overnight: Murramarang Eco Resort. (D)
DAY 2 BATEMANS BAY TO METUNG A guided morning walk
into the National Park before travelling to Central Tilba. The tiny
main street of this delightful National Trust classified village
features a 100 year old cheese factory, the Tilba Alpaca shop,
woodturning gallery and leather shop as well as tea rooms and
cafes. In the afternoon we travel into Victoria to Lakes Entrance
and our overnight stop at Metung. Metung is a delightful village
set on a thin arm of land that extends out into the Gippsland
Lakes. Accommodation: The Moorings Hotel (B, D)
DAY 3 METUNG TO MELBOURNE Enjoy breakfast this
morning aboard a launch cruise across the beautiful Gippsland
Lakes. We are then met by our Coach at Lakes Entrance. We
then travel through Gippsland and the towns of Bairnsdale and
Sale, where we visit the old Port of Sale. Next is Walhalla, the
oldest of the Gippsland Gold Towns which retains much of it’s
heritage from when it was a premier city in Gippsland over 100
years ago and which closely reflects the way of life on the early
gold fields. Lunch is at the historic Star Hotel. There is time to
explore this fascinating town before heading off to Yarragon and
the Princes Highway to Melbourne. Arrival time in Melbourne is
approximately 6.00pm. (CBD Hotel Drop-offs available) (B)
Price includes:
> 2 nights accommodation as specified above
> 3 days touring and meals as specified above

Departs: 7.00am Sun – Thur. Fri & Sat on request
AUSTRALIAN ECO ADVENTURES
Itinerary:
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO BLUE MOUNTAINS Depart Sydney and
travel to Featherdale Wildlife Park where a continental breakfast
is served. After breakfast enjoy meeting Australian animals
including kangaroos, emus, wombats and dingos. Leave
Featherdale and continue to the magnificent Blue Mountains
stopping at various points of interest on the way. A picnic lunch
is provided in a very scenic location. After lunch you will be
delivered to your overnight accommodation. The afternoon is
free for you to wander the many tracks that run through the
mountains or relax. Dinner tonight is at your own expense.
Overnight: Lilianfels Blue Mountains or Old Leura Dairy (L)
DAY 2 BLUE MOUNTAINS TO HUNTER VALLEY Travel from
the Blue Mountains to the Hunter Valley, enjoy visiting a few
wineries before lunch is served at a restaurant. After lunch you
will be transferred to Peppers Resort or Peppers Convent for
your overnight stay. (B, L)
DAY 3 HUNTER VALLEY TO SYDNEY The morning is free to
enjoy more wineries or the facilities of your hotel before
departing at approximately 2.30pm and arriving in Sydney at
6.00pm. (B)
Price includes:
> 2 nights accommodation as specified above
> 3 days touring and meals as specified above

AUSTRALIAN ECO ADVENTURES
Itinerary:
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO HUNTER VALLEY You will be collected
from your Sydney hotel and travel to the Hunter Valley stopping
at Dharug National Park for morning tea. Continue to Wollombi
Valley and Mt. View then to the Pokolbin Vineyards. After lunch
enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting before a leisurely drive to
Eaglereach Wilderness Lodge. This afternoon is yours to relax at
the Lodge.
DAY 2 HUNTER VALLEY Breakfast at the Lodge. A day at
leisure to explore the wilderness areas around the Lodge or
further explore the Hunter Valley. Dinner this evening is a hearty
country BBQ served on the balcony. (B,D)
DAY 3 HUNTER VALLEY TO SYDNEY Depart for Nelson Bay
on the beautiful waterway of Port Stephens. Join a cruise of the
waterways and maybe spot some pods of bottlenose dolphins.
Lunch is served on board before departing for Sydney. (B,L)
Price includes:
> 2 nights accommodation at Eaglereach Wilderness Lodge
> Touring and meals as specified above
> Use of Discovery Buggy at Eaglereach Resort
> Dolphin Watch Cruise

Departs: Monday 7am
Returns: Thursday 6pm
AUSTRALIAN ECO ADVENTURES (A200)
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO COOLAH From Sydney travel north to the
Hunter Valley following back roads to Denman, Cassilis and onto
Coolah Tops, a recent addition to the National Parks. Here drive
and walk through some breathtaking forests with spellbinding
waterfalls and enjoy views across the fertile Liverpool Plains.
Reaching the cattle and sheep station, Baladonga, at Coolah,
you spend a relaxing night with owners Rosie and Gayford. The
110 year old sandstone homestead is set in a spacious, pretty
garden overlooking the surrounding hills. Kangaroos, wallabies
and emus roam freely on the farm for guests to see and enjoy.
Swimming, walks and a property tour are a feature. (L,D)
DAY 2 COOLAH TO COONAMBLE Enjoy a hearty breakfast
before travelling on to Binnaway and Coonabarabran, then
experience the rugged beauty of one of NSW’s favourite parks,
Warrumbungle National Park. Here enjoy a picnic lunch and
short walk. A visit to the Siding Spring Observatory will introduce
you to the world of sky watching, planets and the stars.
Continuing into “the outback” you travel unsealed roads to
Coonamble and on to the delightful property “Haddon Rig” –
this will be a real experience for visitors on this tour with
extraordinary birdlife and wildlife to be seen from your
accommodation. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 COONAMBLE TO MUDGEE After another great
Australian country breakfast there’s time to explore parts of the
property with your hosts before heading for Macquarie Marshes
where again prolific birdlife will delight you. After lunch continue
on turning South East to travel through Warren, Gilgandra and a
stop at Dunedoo. The trip takes you through Gulgong with its
distinctive “gold rush” past. Finally, enjoy tasting some of the
Mudgee regions premium wines before arriving at your
overnight sheep and cattle station, Lue Homestead. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 MUDGEE TO SYDNEY A restful start this morning with a
trip around parts of this 10,000 acre property with the host.
Departing in the late morning cross the famous Blue Mountains,
pause at spectacular Govett’s Leap, then drive to Katoomba for
lunch at beautiful Carrington Hotel. Descending the Blue
Mountains drive deep into National Park to Euroka Clearing
where we see kangaroos in the wild and enjoy a glass of
champagne to toast our Outback adventure – then it’s along the
freeway and back into Sydney! (B,L)
Price includes:
> Luxury touring
> 3 nights farmstay
> All meals from morning tea Monday to lunch Thursday
> National Parks fees
> Wine tastings.
LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS: On extended tours, luggage space
in touring vehicles is limited, so we ask that clients bring only 1
small bag containing their requirements for the duration of the
tour. Excess luggage can be stored at the Sydney hotel.