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10 Day Country and Coast

Fully Escorted Touring in Australia

Nights at Destinations:
Canberra (1), Beechworth (1), Melbourne (2),
Warnambool (1), Mt Gambier (1), Kangaroo Island (2),
Adelaide (1)

- 10 Days Sydney to Adelaide
- 6 Days Melbourne to Adelaide
- 3 Days Sydney to Melbourne

Highlights

  • Tour The Coorong
  • Gold Creek Station for a sheep shearing demonstration
    Canberra - Parliament House, Kosciuszko National Park
  • Great Ocean Road - Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge
  • Kangaroo Island - Remarkable Rocks, Admiral’s Arch and sea lions at Seal Bay

Price Includes

  • Sightseeing (as above)
  • Welcome drinks
  • All-purpose travel wallet and map
  • Experienced Tour Director
  • Airport transfers (Day prior from Sydney Airport)
  • 15 meals—9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)
  • Domestic and International airfare not included.

Note: Itinerary effective 1 Apr 2008.
Tours prior follow different itinerary. Please inquire for further details.

Day 1: Sydney—Canberra

Travel today from Sydney to Canberra. Today’s highlights include barbecue lunch, sheep shearing demonstration, a city tour of Canberra and a guided tour of Parliament House. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. Overnight: Canberra, Olims Hotel (L,D)

Day 2: Snowy Mountains

Our highlights today include stunning mountain scenery in Kosciuszko National Park. We also enjoy a journey along the picturesque Alpine Way to Beechworth. Overnight: Beechworth, Boutique Country Bed & Breakfast Accommodation (B)

Day 3: Beechworth—Melbourne

This morning take a sightseeing tour of historic Beechworth. Later, we enjoy a wine tasting at the Rutherglen Wine Experience Center, before continuing to Melbourne.

3-Day passengers depart the tour on arrival in Melbourne.
Overnight: Melbourne, Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure for 2 nights (

Day 4: Melbourne at Leisure

You have a full day at leisure to explore Melbourne at your own pace. (B)

Day 5: Great Ocean Road

6-Day passengers join the tour today.

Today we experience incredible coastal scenery along the famous Great Ocean Road including the amazing Twelve Apostles, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge formations. Overnight: Warrnambool, Country Comfort Hotel (B,D)

Day 6: Warnambool —Mt Gambier
Visit Tower Hill State Game Reserve, a native wildlife haven located in a dormant volcano. Continue along the coast and over the border to South Australia into Mt Gambier for a city tour and stop to look at the spectacular and mysterious Blue Lake. Overnight: Mt Gambier, Quality Inn International. (B,D)

Day 7: Mt. Gambier —Coorong —Adelaide

Travel to the amazing Coorong National Park and take a guided bush walk with a local Aboriginal guide. Continue on to Adelaide, and enjoy a city tour on arrival. The afternoon is yours to explore the gorgeous “City of Churches.” Overnight: Adelaide, Stamford Plaza (B)

Day 8: Adelaide —Kangaroo Island

This morning, journey to the coastal village of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Enjoy some free time to explore, before traveling by ferry to Kangaroo Island. Overnight: Kangaroo Island, Ozone Seafront Hotel for 2 nights (B,D)

Day 9: Kangaroo Island

Today we explore Kangaroo Island! At Seal Bay, take a guided tour along the beach among the Australian Sea Lions. Experience more great photo opportunities at the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch, and do some koala, wallaby and kangaroo spotting at Flinders Chase National Park. (B,L)

Day 10: Depart Adelaide

Cruise by ferry back to Cape Jervis this morning, then on to Adelaide. You’ll be transferred
to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight. (B)

 

 

Departure Dates
2008:
 Apr 8, 22; May 6, 27; Jun 10, 24; Jul 15, 29; Aug 12; Sep 2, 16, 30; Oct 21; Nov 4, 18; Dec 9, 23

2009: Jan 6, 27; Feb 10, 24; Mar 17, 31

Country & Coast, 3, 6 & 10 Day Price Per Person (land only) US$:
01 Apr 08-31 Aug 09 Twin Single
10-Day Sydney–Adelaide $2995 $3710
6-Day Melbourne–Adelaide $1945 $2295
3-Day Sydney–Melbourne $890 $1025

Note: Itinerary valid until 31 March 2009. Please inquire for details beyond this date. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change.

Please call for our current prices.

Tour Codes: ESMK (10-day ), ESCM (3-day ), EMKK (6-day)

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23 Day Spectacular Australian New Zealand
15 and 21 Day South Pacific Highlights
21 Day Highlights of Australia & New Zealand
15 Day Red Center Top End
14 Day Australia Escorted Tour
13 Day Highlights of Australia
13 Day Barrier Reef Island Wanderer
11 Day  Top End & Ancient Kimberly
10 Day Country and Coast
17 or 14 Day Highlighter
15 Day New Zealand Explorer
15 Day Grand Rail Experience
14 Day New Zealand Panorama
12 Day New Zealand Rail Discovery
12 Day Scenic Sights
9 Day New Zealand Alpine Delights
9 Day Southern Tourer

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