Bright Autumn Festival and Alpine High Country

Victoria

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Experience the stunning autumn colours of Victoria's Alpine High Country on this 7-day escorted Diamond Class coach tour. Fly into Melbourne and journey to Kellyland Glenrowan for the Ned Kelly's Last Stand light and sound show. Explore Mount Beauty, the Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm, historic Beechworth and the renowned Bright Autumn Festival Gala Day with its spectacular parade. Travel through Holbrook, Gundagai and charming Jugiong to the Southern Highlands for a private wildlife encounter, lunch at Centennial Vineyards and the Bradman Museum. Enjoy a leisurely Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler lunch cruise before finishing with a historical tour of Newcastle.

Departure location:
Melbourne Airport
Return location:
Newcastle Airport
Tour duration:
7
days
Physical rating:
3 - Active/Moderate
Departure dates:

29 April 2027

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Coach classes:
Diamond
Diamond
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Tour experiences:

17 Meals Included 2 Eco Experiences 5 Cultural/Heritage & Indigenous Experiences

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Tour pricing

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$
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$
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Deposit:
$800pp
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Tour inclusions

  • Economy Class flights to Melbourne and from Newcastle ex Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
  • Journey in style aboard our luxury 'Diamond Class' coach
  • Fully escorted tour with experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays Tour Host & Coach Captain
  • Kellyland Glenrowan to witness the 'Ned Kelly's Last Stand' light and sound show
  • 3 nights Albury
  • Red Stag Deer & Emu Farm lunch and deer feeding
  • Beechworth
  • Bright's Gala Day at the Autumn Festival
  • Holbrook
  • Gundagai
  • Dog on the Tucker Box
  • Town tour of the historical Jugiong
  • 2 nights in the beautiful Southern Highlands
  • Private guided tour and animal encounter at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Lunch with wine at Centennial Vineyards
  • Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame
  • Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler cruise on the Nepean River
  • 1 night Newcastle
  • Newcastle historical town tour
  • 17 delicious meals included on your journey
  • 'Diamond Class' beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine & soft drink)

Additional information

Physical rating

3 - Active/Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels

Physical rating

3 - Active/Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels
Eco experience
Eco experience
Walking component
Walking component
Flight included
Flight included
Cruise
Cruise
Local guide
Local guide
Heritage
Heritage
Festival & Event
Festival & Event
Food & Wine experience
Food & Wine experience
Entertainment
Entertainment

Itinerary

Departs
Melbourne Airport
Returns
Newcastle Airport

Day

1

Melbourne - Albury

Flight included
Flight included
Heritage
Heritage

Our flights arrive into Melbourne where we board our luxury 'Diamond Class' coach. We break for lunch before arriving at Kellyland Glenrowan for a visit to the Ned Kelly Museum & Homestead 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.

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Afternoon Tea
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Day

2

Albury

Eco experience
Eco experience
Walking component
Walking component
Heritage
Heritage
GGP
GGP

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 and Emu 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.

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Day

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Albury

Local guide
Local guide
Festival & Event
Festival & Event
Entertainment
Entertainment
GGP
GGP

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.

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Day

4

Burradoo

Heritage
Heritage
Local guide
Local guide

This morning, we depart Albury and make our way to Holbrook, the famous 'Submarine Town', where we stop to see the impressive HMAS Otway submarine. We then continue to Gundagai for lunch, with a visit to the iconic 'Dog on the Tuckerbox' before travelling on to the charming village of Jugiong. Here, we meet a local guide who will share the stories, history and character of this picturesque country town on a guided tour. Our journey continues through the countryside to Goulburn, where we stop for a photo with the famous Big Merino. From here, we travel into the Southern Highlands and settle into our accommodation for a relaxing two night stay.

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Briars Country Lodge & Inn, Bowral
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Day

5

Burradoo

Heritage
Heritage
Local guide
Local guide
Eco experience
Eco experience
Food & Wine experience
Food & Wine experience

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. Afterwards, 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 relax for the evening.

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Afternoon Tea
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Day

6

Newcastle

Boat
Boat
Local guide
Local guide

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 lunch onboard, we continue to Newcastle for our overnight stay.

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Afternoon Tea
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Newcastle

Heritage
Heritage
Local guide
Local guide
Flight included
Flight included

After breakfast, we check out and meet our local guide for a fascinating historical tour of Newcastle. Discover the stories that have shaped this vibrant harbour city as we explore its rich maritime and industrial heritage, historic streets and iconic landmarks. With our final taste of Newcastle complete, we transfer to Newcastle Airport for our respective flights home. We farewell our fellow FUNstars, taking home wonderful memories of autumn colours, country charm and High Country adventures.

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