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Southern Capitals City Meets Bush
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Departure date
Sydney, Australia
Return date
Melbourne, Australia
About this trip
Explore the wonder Down Under side by side with high-spirited hosts who'll share their sheep-shearing lifestyle, gold rush heritage and sizzling good fun and food at a real Aussie Barbie.
Trip type: Country Explorer i
Trip code: ESBM
accommodation
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4 hot buffet breakfasts (including Connect with Locals)
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1 lunch
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1 dinner
Internal flights not included.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Melbourne
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Orientation of Canberra and Beechworth.
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Visit Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, a sheep farm.
What's Included
Dining
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4 hot buffet breakfasts
(including Connect with Locals) -
1 lunch
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1 dinner
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Porterage, local tips and charges
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
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All hotel charges and local taxes
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Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
1. Sydney - Canberra
Journey through Australia's Southern Highlands bound for Canberra, purpose-built with the goal of creating the finest capital in the world. Stop at historic Berrima, famous for its gaol and early colonial architecture, then visit Gold Creek Station and meet local sheep farmer and 'Local Specialist'. Gain a deeper understanding of life on the farm before joining the Starr family for an authentic Aussie barbecue lunch. On arrival in Australia's modern capital, you'll embark on a tour through Parliament House with a 'Local Specialist'. Later, 'Dive into Culture' and visit the Australian War Memorial to pay tribute to the brave Australian servicemen and women who have lost their lives in the past century in armed conflicts. Stay to hear an evocative lament, then join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner with wine.
Lunch
Dinner with wine
2. Canberra - Beechworth
Admire a city designed for a young nation as you ascend to the summit of Mt. Ainslie for panoramic views of Canberra with its man-made lake Burley Griffin and award-winning architecture. Cross the mighty Murray into Victoria and visit its best-preserved gold rush town, historic Beechworth. We overnight in one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories', immersing ourselves in the town's country-style gold rush heritage. Delve into the history of Australia's heady gold rush days after a brief orientation, with free time thereafter to explore its antique shops, galleries, the museum and the legendary Beechworth Bakery, self-proclaimed as 'Australia's Greatest Bakery'.
3. Beechworth - Melbourne (2 Nights)
'Connect with Locals' over a Be My Guest breakfast, then journey through Glenrowan and Ned Kelly country to cosmopolitan Melbourne for a city sightseeing tour, where you'll discover why Melbourne is frequently touted as one of the world's most liveable cities. Spend the evening at leisure immersing yourself in this capital of cool, reflected in its elegant arcades, grand civic buildings and stylish shopping and dining options lining the banks of the Yarra.
4. Melbourne Free Time
Enjoy a full day at leisure to connect with Melbourne's sophisticated cityscape. Wander the narrow lanes in search of edgy street art or consider an Optional Experience touring the Great Ocean Road past lush forests and golden beaches to see such highlights as the Bay of Islands, London Bridge and of course the Twelve Apostles, which rise from the crashing waves of the Southern Ocean. On your last evening in Melbourne, embrace your inner gourmand and seek out one of Melbourne's laneway restaurants to sample the cuisine for which the city is so famous.
Optional Experiences
Phillip Island Penguins Kangaroos And Koalas
Visit the Maru Koala & Animal Park to see koalas, kangaroos and other animals. View Seal Rocks and the Nobbies, overlooking one of the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait. At the Penguin Parade witness the wild Little Penguins emerge from the sea after a hard day’s fishing and waddle across the sand to their nests.
Adult Price:
Great Ocean Road And Twelve Apostles
Travel the Great Ocean Road. Marvel at golden sandy beaches. Visit Apollo Bay for lunch (own expense). The limestone rock formations of the incredible Twelve Apostles are a result of erosion that began up to 20 million years ago. Hear the amazing shipwreck survival story of the Loch Ard and visit its famous gorge. Visit Port Campbell for afternoon tea (own expense) before returning to Melbourne.
Adult Price: $152.10
Puffing Billy Steam Train And Wine Country In Style
Travel east of Melbourne to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy tea and coffee at Grant’s Reserve and hand-feed crimson rosellas. Take a ride through the spectacular forest aboard the Puffing Billy Steam Train. In the Yarra Valley have time to find a delicious lunch (own expense), before visiting two of Victoria’s premier wineries for tasting and wine appreciation. (Operates Mon, Wed. Fri & Sun)
Adult Price: $152.10
5. Depart Melbourne
Your holiday concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
Available Departures
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The Trafalgar Difference
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Connect with Locals
Enjoy true Australian hospitality with a stay in a country home. You'll get to know your host over a freshly-cooked breakfast as they share the stories and traditions of their community, giving you a deeper experience of local life. (Day 3) -
Dive into Culture
Commemorate the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces of Australia who fought and died in wars. (Day 1) -
Local Specialist
For included sightseeing in Canberra. (Day 1)
Find out what makes Trafalgar different.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
-
City tour in Melbourne
-
Orientation of Canberra and Beechworth.
-
Visit Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, a sheep farm.
What's Included
Dining
-
4 hot buffet breakfasts
(including Connect with Locals) -
1 lunch
-
1 dinner
What's Included
Travel Highlights
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
-
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
Porterage, local tips and charges
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
-
All hotel charges and local taxes
-
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
-
VIP entry to many sights
-
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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