5-day Southern Highlands & Bushranger Country Tour (Sydney to Melbourne)
Relax on this 5-day guided holiday from Sydney to Melbourne. Explore the Southern Highlands and Canberra and learn more about the history of Ned Kelly in Bushranger Country.
Tour Highlights:
- Local Connection - Meet a local sheep farming family at Gold Creek Station – an AAT Kings specialty experience for 40 years!
- Insider Knowledge -Take in historical Parliament House followed by a moving visit to the Australian War Memorial, led by your specialist guide.
- Cultural Immersion - Lose yourself in the labyrinth of laneways in the heart of Melbourne.
- Sustainable Footprints - Well-preserved Beechworth has reinvented itself as a popular historical town and tourist destination.
Your tour includes:
- 4 nights in quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see FAQ below)
- 4 Full breakfasts
- 1 Be My Guest Lunch
- 1 Dinner with wine
Please note: As this holiday departs at 7.30am from Rydges Sydney Central, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Day 1 - Sydney – Canberra
Depart Sydney this morning and travel through the rolling hills and verdant pastures of the Southern Highlands. Pause at historic Berrima, then visit Gold Creek Station to meet a local grazier and enjoy a Welcome Reception and Be My Guest lunch. On arrival in Canberra you’ll join a local guide for a tour of Parliament House, then visit the impressive Australian War Memorial. Get to know your Travel Director and fellow travellers tonight over dinner.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Canberra
Included Meals: Be My Guest Lunch, Dinner with wine
Day 2 - Canberra – Beechworth
Before leaving the nation’s capital this morning, drive to the summit of Mt. Ainslie to experience panoramic views of the city and surrounds. Cross the mighty Murray River into Victoria to historic Beechworth, Victoria’s best-preserved gold-rush town. Take an orientation tour of the town before enjoying some free time to explore the antique shops, galleries, museum and historic hotel. Your accommodation tonight is at one of the town’s unique bed and breakfast properties.
Hotel: Boutique Country Accommodation
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Beechworth – Melbourne
Travel to historic Glenrowan and on through Ned Kelly country to Melbourne, Australia's sporting and cultural capital. Gain some interesting insights on an orientation tour of the city, and perhaps later, stroll along the Yarra River for dinner at one of the many Southbank restaurants.
Hotel: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Melbourne Free Time
Today Melbourne is yours to explore, so why not consider one of the following optional experiences. Away from the hustle and bustle, Melbourne’s justly famed 230 laneways penetrate into the heart of the city. It’s here that the inner city’s true nature resides, crammed into narrow lanes with world renowned restaurants, bars and street art. Or if you would like to see something famous then why not take a tour to Summerland Beach on Phillip Island to witness the Penguin Parade, the nightly ritual where the little penguins emerge from the sea and waddle up the beach to their dune burrows.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Farewell from Melbourne
Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.
** 10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Guests receive a 10% Early Bird Savings discount, on selected Guided Holidays when booked and paid in full by 16 Nov 2020. Discount applicable to land portion only. Valid for travel from 01 Apr 2021 – 31 Mar 2022.
- Twin share - from $1675 per person
- Solo Traveller - from $2280 per person
2021 departures:
- 05, 12, 26 Jan
- 09, 23 Feb
- 09, 23 Mar
- Twin share - from $1690 per person
- Solo Traveller - from $2295
2021 departures:
- 13 Apr - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
- 04 May - SOLD OUT
- 31 Aug - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
- 21 Sep - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
- 19 Oct - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
- 02, 23 Nov - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
- 21 Dec - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
2022 departures:
- 11, 25 Jan - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
- 08, 22 Feb - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
- 08, 22 Mar - 10% EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE**
Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 to book your holiday now!
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
- Crowne Plaza Canberra
- Boutique Country Accommodation
- The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
Flight Information
- Day prior – Flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport
- Day 5 – Flights to depart any time from Melbourne Airport
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
- Low level of fitness required
Travel at 60 booking conditions apply.
** 10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Guests receive a 10% Early Bird Savings discount, on selected AAT Kings First Choice Guided Holidays when booked and paid in full by 16 Nov 2020. Discount applicable to land portion only and 10% Saving is reflected in cart. Valid for sale from 09 Jul 2020 – 16 Nov 2020. Valid for travel from 01 Apr 2021 – 31 Mar 2022. Blackout departure dates may apply. Offer is not applicable to custom itineraries or group bookings. Offer is only available on selected itineraries. Discounts are subject to availability, seasonal surcharge, limited seats and offers may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Other booking conditions apply.
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