| Tour Highlights |
Visit historic Berrima Gold Creek Sheep Station See the sights of Canberra Tour of Parliament House The Australian War Memorial Kosciuszko National Park Picturesque Alpine Way Explore historic Beechworth Travel Ned Kelly country Time at leisure in Melbourne
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| Accommodation |
Twin share rooms with private facilities in especially selected hotels Welcome drink Travel wallet and map Airport transfers (Day prior from Sydney Airport, Day 5 to Melbourne Airport - Flights anytime)
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| Working Sheep Station |

Gold Creek is one of the most notable working pastoral properties in the Canberra region. It currently runs 1,000 merino sheep and 200 beef cattle. Watch Australian kelpie dogs work merino sheep Enjoy a BBQ Lunch See sheep shearing demonstrations Listen to an informative talk about wool classing and the effects of overseas markets on the Australian wool industry.
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| Colonial Tramcar Restaurant |

The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant offers diners an enjoyable perspective of Melbourne's leafy boulevards and best attractions. |
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| Code | AK-ESMM |
| Duration | 5 Days |
Tour Price Apr 2012 - Mar 2013 | | Departs on | Returns on | Per person twin share$1425Single per person$1760 |
| Tue 22 May 2012 | Sat 26 May 2012 |
| Tue 28 Aug 2012 | Sat 01 Sep 2012 |
| Tue 11 Sep 2012 | Sat 15 Sep 2012 |
| Tue 16 Oct 2012 | Sat 20 Oct 2012 |
| Tue 30 Oct 2012 | Sat 03 Nov 2012 |
| Tue 04 Dec 2012 | Sat 08 Dec 2012 |
| Tue 22 Jan 2013 | Sat 26 Jan 2013 |
| Tue 05 Feb 2013 | Sat 09 Feb 2013 |
| Tue 12 Mar 2013 | Sat 16 Mar 2013 |
| Tue 26 Mar 2013 | Sat 30 Mar 2013 |
| Supplement options and discounts |
| Single traveller accommodation supplement | ADD $335 |
| Young traveller's discount (please enquire) | SAVE $145 |
| Concession card holders | SAVE $25 |
| Group travel | LEARN MORE |
| Triple discount | SAVE $70 |
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| Apr 2013 - Mar 2014 | | Departs on | Returns on | Per person twin share$1480Single per person$1815 |
| Tue 02 Apr 2013 | Sat 06 Apr 2013 |
| Tue 16 Apr 2013 | Sat 20 Apr 2013 |
| Tue 21 May 2013 | Sat 25 May 2013 |
| Tue 04 Jun 2013 | Sat 08 Jun 2013 |
| Tue 27 Aug 2013 | Sat 31 Aug 2013 |
| Tue 10 Sep 2013 | Sat 14 Sep 2013 |
| Tue 15 Oct 2013 | Sat 19 Oct 2013 |
| Tue 29 Oct 2013 | Sat 02 Nov 2013 |
| Tue 03 Dec 2013 | Sat 07 Dec 2013 |
| Supplement options and discounts |
| Single traveller accommodation supplement | ADD $335 |
| Young traveller's discount (please enquire) | SAVE $145 |
| Concession card holders | SAVE $25 |
| Group travel | LEARN MORE |
| Triple discount | SAVE $70 |
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| Frequency |
| MAR 11 |
29th |
| APR 11 |
5th, 19th |
| MAY 11 |
24th |
| JUN 11 |
7th |
| JUL 11 |
30th |
| AUG 11 |
30th |
| SEP 11 |
13th |
| OCT 11 |
18th |
| NOV 11 |
1st |
| DEC 11 |
6th |
| JAN 12 |
24th |
| FEB 12 |
7th |
| MAR 12 |
13th, 27th |
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| Style | Coach Tour |
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| Transport | Premium Coach |
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| Suitability | Open Age |
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Additions Upgrades | Frequent Traveller Discount: $75 Child Discount: $300 |
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| Start | Sydney @ 7.30 am from your city hotel |
| End |
Melbourne after breakfast |
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“Premium Escorted tour departing from Sydney, finishing in Melbourne... Perhaps add Tasmania to the end of this tour!”
Itinerary
Day 1: Sydney - Canberra
Depart Sydney at 8.00am. We begin our journey to the nation's capital via the Southern Highlands with a stop at historic Berrima, famous for its gaol, and a visit to a working sheep farm with a Aussie barbecue lunch. On arrival in Canberra, we'll tour through Parliament House and visit the Australian War Memorial before enjoying a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Rydges Lakeside, Canberra.
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Day 2: Snowy Mountains
Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme start our day, plus the option to take a ride on the Mt. Kosciuszko chairlift to experience Australia's highest point! You'll be awestruck by the stunningly picturesque Kosciuszko National Park - home to mobs of kangaroos - as we travel the Alpine Way, over the mighty Murray River into Victoria and beautiful Beechworth, Victoria's best preserved gold rush town, for our unique overnight stay in one of the Bed and Breakfast properties.
Hotel: Boutique Country Accommodation, Beechworth.
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Day 3: Melbourne
Get to know Beechworth with a tour and some free time to explore the legendary Beechworth Bakery with its fresh pastries and sweets, as well as the antique shops and galleries. Later we'll see the museum then it's on through Glenrowan and Ned Kelly country to culturally diverse and cosmopolitan Melbourne. A dinner option tonight is on board the distinctive Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Please ask for details.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, 2 nights.
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Day 4: Melbourne 'Free Time'
Today Melbourne is all yours to explore. You'll have time to discover some of the secrets of this exceptional city - a myriad of cafes, galleries, museums, markets, restaurants, laneways and parks await you. If you wish to explore further afield you can join a tour to the famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island, where you'll watch the nightly ritual as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places. Or take the journey along the Great Ocean Road to see the famous Twelve Apostles. Visit the Yarra Valley's wineries, the Dandenongs and Puffing Billy or Sovereign Hill's goldmine. Ask your Tour Director for details.
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Day 5: Depart Melbourne
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight.
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