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 Highlights of Southern Australia

Sydney to Adelaide: 10 days / 9 nights

Fully Escorted Quality Touring
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HIGHLIGHTS:
* Visit a working sheep station
* Enjoy a guided tour of Parliament House, Canberra 
* See Mt Kosciuszko and the Snowy Mountains
* Spend time in historic Beechworth 
* Visit Baileys of Glenrowan winery
* Travel along the famous Great Ocean Road 
* See the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge
* Tour the spectacular Coorong Peninsula
* Discover fascinating Kangaroo Island on a 2 night stay
* Explore Flinders Chase National Park 
* See the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch 
* Walk along the beach amongst the Sea Lions at famous Seal Bay 
* Many included meals + complimentary airport transfers		 Sea lion at Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island © SATC

Departures: 

2008:
01  Jan, 15 Jan**
19 Feb**
4 Mar**
08 Apr, 22 Apr**
27 May
10 June
15 July, 29 July
02 Sep, 16 Sep**
21 Oct
04 Nov**
09 Dec, 23 Dec		 2009:
27 Jan**
10 Feb
17 Mar**, 31 Mar

Further dates in 2009 to be advised (late 2008 ?)





 
** = Guaranteed Departures
 

ITINERARY:  Sydney to Adelaide ('Highlights of Southern Australia')
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This escorted holiday has been meticulously planned and incorporates superior accommodation, unique sightseeing experiences, many meals and the services of a professional Tour Director and Tour Driver.   It offers unrivalled value for money plus optional sightseeing opportunities at extra cost to allow you to tailor your own holiday experience.
A longer version of this tour, Sydney to Sydney, is also available - Experience Southern Australia...

Day 1: Sydney – Canberra 
Depart Sydney at 8.00am and begin your journey to the national capital, Canberra, via the Southern Highlands with a stop at historic Berrima, a visit to a working sheep farm and an Aussie barbecue lunch. After arriving in Canberra, tour through Parliament House and visit the poignant Australian War Memorial before enjoying a Welcome Drink and dinner with your Tour Director.
Accommodation: Rydges Lakeside, Canberra. (LD) 
 
Aerial view of Beechworth © Tourism Victoria Day 2: Snowy Mountains  
Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme start your day, before you get the option (extra cost) to take a ride on the Mount Kosciuszko chairlift and experience the highest point in Australia. Enjoy the stunningly picturesque Kosciuszko National Park - home to mobs of kangaroos – as you travel the Alpine Way. Cross the Murray River into Victoria and travel on to beautiful Beechworth (pictured) for an overnight stay in one of the unique Bed and Breakfast properties.  
Accommodation: Boutique Country Accommodation, Beechworth. (B)

Day 3: Beechworth – Melbourne 
Get to know Beechworth with a tour and some free time to explore the locally famous Beechworth Bakery, antique shops and galleries. Later you will see the museum and sample some wines at the Baileys of Glenrowan Winery, established in the 1860s. Continue on through Ned Kelly country to cosmopolitan Melbourne. Evening at leisure - a dinner option (extra cost) is onboard the distinctive Colonial Tram Car Restaurant.
Accommodation: Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure, Melbourne - 2 nights. (B)
 
Day 4: Melbourne at leisure  
You have a full day at leisure to explore Melbourne at your own pace – perhaps visit Phillip Island and its famous fairy penguins, try your luck gold panning at Sovereign Hill or simply enjoy the wonderful shopping and great cafes and restaurants.
Accommodation: Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure, Melbourne (B) 
Twelve Apostle, Great Ocean Road © Tourism Victoria Day 5: Great Ocean Road 
Today experience incredible coastal scenery along the famous Great Ocean Road including the amazing Twelve Apostles, London Bridge and Lord Ard Gorge formations in Port Campbell National Park. You can also look for whales off the scenic coastline of Warrnambool (May and October). 
Accommodation: Country Comfort Motor Inn, Warrnambool. (BD) 
 
Aerial view of the Blue Lake at Mt Gambier © SATCDay 6: Warrnambool - Mt Gambier
Tower Hill State Game Reserve is a native wildlife haven located in a dormant volcano and its your first stop today. Marvel at the pristine vistas before we continue through picturesque Port Fairy, along the coast and over the state border to South Australia. Skirt the Lower Glenelg National Park into Mount Gambier for a city tour and stop at the spectacular and mysterious Blue Lake (pictured), in the core of an ancient volcano.
Accommodation: Quality Inn International, Mt. Gambier. (BD) 
 
Aerial view of Coorong National Park © SATCDay 7: Mt Gambier - Coorong - Adelaide
Travelling through Millicent you head to the amazing Coorong National Park. Here you will take a guided bush walk with a local Aboriginal guide through this ecologically important, major migratory bird habitat. Then its through Meningie, located on the shores of Lake Albert, en route to Adelaide, where you will take a city tour. The afternoon is yours to explore the Adelaide, the 'City of Churches'.
Accommodation: Stamford Plaza Hotel, Adelaide. (B) 

Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island © SATCDay 8: Adelaide - Kangaroo Island 
First up visit seaside Glenelg, then continue on to the picturesque coastal village of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula. You will have some free time to explore, maybe take a walk to Granite Island and see some great coastal views. Next travel by ferry to Kangaroo Island. Have dinner at the Ozone Seafront Hotel, overlooking the spectacular Backstair Passage.
Accommodation: Ozone Seafront Hotel, Kangaroo Island - 2 nights. (BD)

Day 9: Kangaroo Island – Adelaide  
Today you explore Kangaroo Island! At Seal Baytake a guided tour along the beach among the Australian Sea Lions. You will experience more great photo opportunities at the Remarkable Rocks (pictured) and Admiral's Arch. Kangaroo Island is renowned as a place to to get up close to native animals in their natural habitats - some koalas, wallabies and kangaroos can all be spotted at Flinders Chase National Park. 
Accommodation: Ozone Seafront Hotel, Kangaroo Island. (BLD)
 

Day 10: Depart Adelaide
Take the ferry back to Cape Jervis, then travel through the Adelaide Hills back to Adelaide.  If you have an onward flight out of Adelaide you will bw transferred to the airport.  (B)
 
ITINERARY MAY BE MODIFIED WITHOUT NOTICE 
 

INCLUDED IN YOUR COACH TOUR
Transportation. Tour by luxury coach, air-conditioned,2-door access, restroom equipped, reclining seats with seatbelts and large panoramic tinted windows
Professionally Escorted. Discover Queensland with your experienced professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
Accommodation. Rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels, on a Twin Share basis
Dining Inclusions - as shown in itinerary
• Full Buffet Breakfasts  • Lunch   • Dinner
Plus
• Welcome Drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers included (subject to flight timings)
• Hotel porterage included		 Highlights of Southern Australia - Sydney to Adelaide coach tour - Map


 


Air fares are NOT included
 

WEATHER
Australia's climate is characterized by its diversity, as temperature and precipitation differ from region to region and from season to season.

Victoria - enjoys four distinct seasons. Summer (December to February) has plenty of warm, sunny days around 26º Celsius, though the weather can be changeable so bring a light jacket just in case. Spring (September to November) is fresh and invigorating, and autumn (March to May) is a superb time to visit with the changing leaves and moderate temperatures. Winter (June to August) can be cold - alpine snowfields are just three hours from Melbourne by car, a perfect opportunity to enjoy some skiing

Adelaide and South Australia - here the climate is warmer - mild winters and warm to hot summers. It's a place to enjoy the good life. The warmest months (December - February ) will captivate you with carefree outdoor dining, perfect days on the beach or just alfresco cafe hopping. Spring and autumn bring pleasant, mild days and nights to enjoy. The average maximum summer temperature is 28º Celsius, while in winter it drops to about 15º Celsius. Summer temperatures in the outback regularly reach 40º Celsius. 
 
PRICES: Highlights of Southern Australia coach tour
Per person per tour		 Until 31 March 2009 From 1 Apr 2009 to 31 Mar 2010 Truly
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Twin Share Single** Triple Share Twin Share Single** Triple Share
10 days/9 nights Sydney to Adelaide A$2930 A$3625 A$2783 Request Request Request 1408
A longer version of this tour, Sydney to Sydney, is also available - Experience Southern Australia...
** A same gender room share can be requested to save paying the single room supplement (all room shares will be in non-smoking rooms)
Reductions for children 15 years and under and sharing a room with 2 adults are available on request
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NOTE: Except for '**Guaranteed Departures', our local Australian coach operator partner reserves the right to cancel a tour up to 42 days before departure and offer an alternative tour or your money back.  Please bear this in mind if you are organising complex touring arrangements within Australia.   The itinerary is also subject to modification without notice.  
Bookings made with Truly Australia are covered by our ABTA Bond - this financial protection does NOT apply to bookings made direct with the local operator or hotel.   You are completely free to arrange your own flights to Australia - or, if you are departing from the UK, we can quote separately by Email for competitive flight prices, including in business class.
  
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