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.
1 May 2025
21 Meals Included 4 Eco Experiences 4 Cultural/Heritage & Indigenous Experiences
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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.
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.
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, craft displays, and the spectacular Autumn Festival Parade. Mid-afternoon, we return to our hotel, filled with the sights and sounds of this vibrant event.
**Lunch is at your own expense today, and the festival program is subject to change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
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Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
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