Day 1 Tuesday 15 October 2024 Sydney to Bathurst
Today group members depart Sydney Central Station early morning on
our XPT train journey to Bathurst. Please talk to your consultant if you
would like us to arrange pre tour accommodation. The completion of
the railway between Sydney and Bathurst in 1876 was instrumental to
the development of the colony of New South Wales. The picturesque
train journey travels via the spectacular Blue Mountains passing through
Katoomba, Mount Victoria and Lithgow. We arrive in Bathurst late
morning and after time for lunch we visit the extensive Railway Museum
which brings the rich social history of Bathurst and its story as a railway
town to life, with personal recollections and interesting artefacts. Late
afternoon we check into our hotel. This evening we enjoy an included
Welcome Dinner.
Day 2 Wednesday 16 October 2024 Bathurst
This morning we enjoy a city tour of Bathurst including the Chifley home
museum (the former home of Prime Minister Ben Chifley and his wife).
This unique museum provides a glimpse into how the Chifley’s lived, and
offers an experience of everyday life in the 1940’s. Its original collection
of household furnishings, kitchenware and personal effects date back to
when the Chifley’s first occupied the house in 1914. In the afternoon we
visit Abercrombie House. National Trust registered Abercrombie House
was built in the 1870s by Bathurst pioneers the Stewart family. We return
to town via the famous Mount Panorama, home to the Bathurst 1000 and
many other motorsports events throughout the year. The tour manager
will recommend restaurants for those that wish to dine with the group.
Day 3 Thursday 17 October 2024 Cowra
This morning we depart Bathurst travelling south towards Mount
Oberon. We visit the gorgeous Mayfield Garden which features a
spectacular water garden and picturesque ponds, bridges and grottoes.
Enjoy some time in the town of Oberon before travelling the short
distance to Cowra where we visit the Japanese War Cemetery and the
Cowra POW Camp, site of the largest Prisoner of War breakout in modern
military history which occurred on August 5, 1944.
Day 4 Friday 18 October 2024 Parkes
This morning we visit the Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre.
The garden is a tangible monument to peace and reconciliation
between two countries. Its principal objective and purpose is the
promotion of Japanese design, including landscape, garden and crafts.
We continue onto Parkes where we will visit the the King’s Castle Elvis
Exhibit and the Parkes Motor Museum. The King’s Castle Elvis Exhibit
is a unique collection of genuine Elvis artefacts which were owned by
Elvis or directly connected to his life. Parkes Motor Museum houses an
impressive collection of mint condition motor vehicles representing all
heritage motoring eras. We check into our hotel late afternoon.
Day 5 Saturday 19 October 2024 Orange
This morning we visit one of the highlights of the tour, the CSIRO
Parkes Radio Telescope, star of the movie ‘The Dish,’ (2000). It is one
of Australia’s most prominent landmarks – a sophisticated piece of
scientific equipment ironically in the middle of sheep paddocks! We
continue with a visit to the Parkes Aviation museum before travelling to
Orange where we stay the next two nights.
Day 6 Sunday 20 October 2024 Orange
Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Orange and the surrounding
area. Orange has a well-deserved reputation for producing excellent
food and wine, a fascinating history and stunning landscapes. We will
see Mount Conoblas and the Botanic Gardens. This afternoon enjoy a
visit to a local winery for a tasting. Orange has been blessed with ideal
conditions to produce cool climate wines. Boutique wineries make a
variety of wines including award winning chardonnay, sauvignon blanc,
shiraz and cabernet sauvignon.
Day 7 Monday 21 October 2024 Dubbo
Enjoy a free morning in Orange before we board our midday train to
Dubbo. In the heart of the beautiful Macquarie Valley, Dubbo is a vibrant
regional city by the majestic Macquarie River. After a two hour train
journey we arrive in Dubbo and visit the Royal Flying Doctor Experience
where we discover the stories and challenges of the nurses, doctors and
pilots servicing 7.69 million square kilometres of outback Australia.
Day 8 Tuesday 22 October 2024 Tamworth
This morning we visit the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. With wide open
spaces, we will see hundreds of rare and endangered animals in their
natural element. This afternoon we travel, via the New England Highway,
to Tamworth, Australia’s country music capital.
Day 9 Wednesday 23 October 2024 Tamworth
This morning we visit Tamworth’s excellent Australian Country Music Hall
of Fame. This museum includes stage outfits worn by the stars of Australian
country music, and fascinating items like the Panther motorcycle Geoff
Mack (who wrote the song I’ve Been Everywhere) and his wife, Tabbi, rode
from London to Australia, in 1954, and the cheap guitar Kasey Chambers
took to South Africa (on holiday with her mum, in 2001), and with which she wrote several of her hit songs, including The Captain. We continue
sightseeing this afternoon stopping at the Big Golden Guitar Tourist
Centre, Oxley Scenic Lookout and the Botanical Gardens.
Day 10 Thursday 24 October 2024 Armidale
A free morning in Tamworth before taking the afternoon train to
Armidale. You may wish to stroll along the Country Music Pioneers
Parade in Bicentennial Park and view the busts of our country music
legends. We take the afternoon train to Armidale , arriving early evening
and will transfer to our hotel upon arrival. Dubbed the Cathedral City,
Armidale in the New England High Country, is one of Australia’s most
elegant regional cities.
Day 11 Friday 25 October 2024 Coffs Harbour
This morning enjoy a panoramic tour of Armidale. We will see its grand
cathedrals and colonial buildings in green, tree-lined streets. After lunch
we depart Armidale and travel through the Cathedral Rock National Park
before reaching the North Coast and Coffs Harbour.
Day 12 Saturday 26 October 2024 Coffs Harbour
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Coffs Harbour and the
surrounding region. We will see some of the spectacular beaches
and marine conservation areas that Coffs Harbour is famous for. We
will see the Solitary Islands Marine Park and walk out to Muttonbird
Island. Surrounded by ocean sparkling in shades of blue, the island
affords views of the Coffs Coast and hinterland from a unique, off-shore perspective. In the afternoon we travel inland to Sealy Lookout
in Orara East State Forest and stop at the Coffs Harbour landmark the
‘Big Banana’. This evening we will enjoy an included Farewell dinner to
celebrate a wonderful tour.
Day 13 Sunday 27 October 2024 Sydney
A free morning in Coffs Harbour before we transfer to the train station for
our return journey to Sydney. We arrive into Sydney Central Train Station
at approximately 8:15pm and the tour concludes. Please talk to your
consultant if you would like us to arrange post tour accommodation.
| Twin Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|
| $4,450 | $5,650 |
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator: Tour Operator: Travelrite International Pty Ltd, (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour operator.
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services not utilized after the tour has commenced.
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