Itinerary Details

Day 1

(PD, Motel) Your journey begins as you fly into Canberra, our nation’s beautiful capital. Excited for the wonderful sights, colourful gardens and fascinating history that await us over the coming days. On arrival, you’ll be greeted by our friendly coach driver and transferred to your motel, where you can settle in and relax for the next three nights. Please note: Passengers landing after 6.00pm will be provided with a picnic dinner in their room.

Day 2

(FB, MD, Motel) Prepare to be dazzled by a spectacular celebration of spring as we visit Floriade, Canberra’s famous flower festival. With a million flowers bursting into bloom throughout Commonwealth Park, the gardens come alive with vibrant colour and creative floral displays. Then step into a miniature world at Cockington Green Gardens, where charming English villages and famous international landmarks have been recreated in intricate detail. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Tulip Top Gardens, where sweeping displays of tulips in brilliant colours create a spectacular springtime setting. Note: Entry to Cockington Green Gardens and Tulip Top Gardens is included.

Day 3

(FB, MD, Motel) Today we explore the highlights of Canberra, a city rich in national pride, culture and history. We take a drive through Canberra’s impressive Embassy District, admiring the distinctive architecture and diplomatic character of the international embassies. Our first major stop is to pay our respects at the Australian War Memorial, which offers a powerful insight into the Australian experience of war. In the afternoon we tour Parliament House, an architectural masterpiece set into Capital Hill. Next, we visit the National Gallery of Australia, home to an extraordinary collection of more than 160,000 works of art.

Day 4

(FB, RD, Motel) Leaving Canberra behind, we travel along the western side of the Snowy Mountains before joining the Hume Highway, journeying through the changing landscapes of southern New South Wales. Along the way, we stop at the famous Dog on the Tucker Box, the much-loved Australian landmark near Gundagai that has become an enduring symbol of bush folklore and country humour. We then continue towards the twin border cities of Albury in New South Wales and Wodonga in Victoria. Our journey includes a visit to Hume Weir, an impressive engineering feat and one of the major dams on the Murray River. From here, we travel to the historic gold-rush town of Beechworth.

Day 5

(FB, RD, Motel) We begin with a guided tour of historic Beechworth, a town closely associated with Ned Kelly and his family. Visit the historic Beechworth Courthouse and Beechworth Gaol, where Ned Kelly faced the law. We then travel to Glenrowan, the setting of Ned Kelly’s final stand.
Enjoy an animated re-enactment bringing the dramatic story of his capture to life. Return to Beechworth. Note: Includes Ned Kelly re-enactment.

Day 6

(FB) Our final day begins in Wangaratta, before following the winding Ovens River north through beautiful pastoral country to Tungamah. Towering grain silos have been transformed into magnificent works of art, bringing colour, character and stories to the heart of the small farming communities of Tungamah, St James, Devenish and Goorambat. Rejoining the Hume Highway at Benalla, home of Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop, the celebrated Australian surgeon during the Second World War. Finally, we make our way to Melbourne for our flight home, bringing to a close six unforgettable days.