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8 Days Bright Autumn Festival & Alpine High Country

This morning we journey to Tropical Fruit World, a 200-acre commercial fruit plantation. Enjoy lunch before taking a guided farm tour by tractor train. We then head for home, making our way back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal arriving late afternoon.

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8 Days
7 Nights
9 Meals
Special Interest
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Celebrate the golden hues of Victoria’s Alpine High Country on this escorted 8-day adventure timed to experience Bright’s renowned Autumn Festival. Travel in luxury on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach with 100% carbon offset. Visit Glenrowan to witness ‘Ned Kelly’s Last Stand’, meet deer at the Red Stag Farm, and enjoy the vibrant Gala Day in Bright. Discover native wildlife, cruise the Nepean River aboard a paddlewheeler, and explore cultural icons like the Bradman Museum. With hand-picked experiences, local produce, and 21 delicious meals, this is the perfect tour to embrace autumn’s charm with comfort and style.

Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Melbourne where we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset flight and coach emissions. We break for lunch before arriving at Kellyland Glenrowan for a visit to the Ned Kelly Museum where we witness ‘Ned Kelly’s Last Stand’, a light and sound show that is a re-enactment of the events that led up to the capture and hanging of Ned Kelly. 3 Night Stay: 3 Night Stay: Albury Manor House

8 Days
7 Nights
9 Meals
Special Interest
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Duration

8 Days

Meals Included

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

What's Included:

  • One-way Carbon Neutral economy class flight to Melbourne ex Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide
  • Travel Carbon Neutral on our 100% offset opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
  • Kellyland Glenrowan to witness the ‘Ned Kelly’s Last Stand’ light and sound show
  • 3 nights Albury
  • Red Stag Deer Farm lunch and deer feeding
  • Beechworth Bakery
  • Bright’s Gala Day at the Autumn Festival
  • Holbrook
  • Outback Stockman’s live show
  • Gundagai
  • Dog on the Tucker Box
  • 2 nights Burradoo
  • Private guided tour and animal encounter at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Lunch with wine at the Centennial Vineyards
  • Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame
  • Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler cruise on the Nepean River
  • 1 night Newcastle
  • 1 night Coffs Harbour
  • Tropical Fruit World guided farm tour by tractor train
  • 21 meals
  • ‘Diamond Class’ beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine, spirits and soft drink capped to a bar tab not unlimited)
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Flights to Melbourne, Albury (L,D)

Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Melbourne where we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset flight and coach emissions. We break for lunch before arriving at Kellyland Glenrowan for a visit to the Ned Kelly Museum where we witness ‘Ned Kelly’s Last Stand’, a light and sound show that is a re-enactment of the events that led up to the capture and hanging of Ned Kelly. 3 Night Stay: 3 Night Stay: Albury Manor House

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Mt Beauty & Surrounds

This morning, we stop at the Mount Beauty Information Centre to learn more about the impressive Hydro Scheme. Our journey then takes us to the picturesque Red Stag Deer Farm, where we enjoy lunch and the opportunity to interact with these majestic animals. Returning via the charming town of Yackandandah we take in stunning scenic views before arriving back at our accommodation. This day offers a perfect blend of history, culinary delights, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Meals & Dining

Full Breakfast Lunch Two Course Dinner
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Beechworth, Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day (B,D)

This morning, we journey to Beechworth, where a local guide will take us on a fascinating town tour, sharing insights into its rich history and heritage. After our exploration, we make our way to Bright’s Gala Day, a highlight of the renowned Autumn Festival. This ten-day celebration showcases the stunning autumn colours and bountiful produce of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. Today, Bright’s main streets come alive with festivities, featuring brass and Highland bands, vibrant street stalls, ...

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Holbrook, Gundagai, Burradoo (B,MT,L,D)

This morning, we visit Holbrook, the ‘Submarine Town,’ for morning tea at the Holbrook Hotel before enjoying the Outback Stockman’s live show, showcasing the stories of Australian stockmen and women through animals and music. We then continue on to Gundagai for lunch, where you’ll have time to explore the town and see the famous ‘Dog on the Tucker Box’. Afterward, we travel through Yass and on to Goulburn in the Southern Highlands. 2 Night Stay: Briars Country Lodge & Inn, Burradoo

5

Bowral, Burradoo

Today, we begin with a private tour and animal encounter at the Australian Wildlife Sanctuary, where you’ll get an up-close experience with native wildlife. Afterward, we head to Centennial Vineyards for a delightful two-course lunch. Following lunch, we visit the iconic Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame, and explore the legacy of cricket before returning to Briars Country Lodge to relax for the evening

Meals & Dining

Full Breakfast Lunch Two Course Dinner
6

Nepean River Cruise, Newcastle

Leaving the Southern Highlands, we embark on a scenic drive before arriving into Jamisontown. Here, we board the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler for a leisurely lunch cruise along the tranquil Nepean River. As we glide along the river, enjoy scenic landscapes and charming waterfront homes. After a relaxing onboard lunch, we continue to Newcastle for our overnight stay. 1 Night Stay: Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

Staying in Rydges Newcastle

Unfussy all-suite hotel featuring harbour views, a restaurant & a bar, plus an outdoor pool.

Meals & Dining

Full Breakfast Lunch Two Course Dinner
7

Newcastle to Coffs Harbour (B,L,D)

We depart Newcastle, taking a break at Bulahdelah then take the scenic route to Port Macquarie breaking here for lunch. We continue on through to Coffs Harbour where we check in for the night. 1 Night Stay: Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Coast

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Coffs Harbour to Brisbane (B,MT,L)

This morning we journey to Tropical Fruit World, a 200-acre commercial fruit plantation. Enjoy lunch before taking a guided farm tour by tractor train. We then head for home, making our way back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal arriving late afternoon. B = Breakfast; MT = M/Tea; L = Lunch; AT = A/Tea; D = Dinner dates & pricing

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Duration: 8 Days

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