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AVON VALLEY AUTUMN ESCAPE - 3 days / 2 nights
(Mon 21 - Wed 23 May)
DAY 1 Gin Gin – New Norcia – York (L/D)
Following your home pick up we make our way to Gin Gin for morning tea then sit back as we take the back roads to the Benedictine community at New Norcia for lunch and a tour around the town. It’s then off to York for the next two nights. Overnight: Castle Hotel York
 DAY 2 Beverley – Greenhills (B/L/D)
Following breakfast you can have some time in the town of York to explore the very interesting main street. Visit the Motor Museum and enjoy morning tea before making our way to Avondale Discovery Farm for a tour and lunch. After lunch we visit Greenhills for a relaxing drink before returning to York and enjoying a country style evening meal.
Overnight: Castle Hotel York
DAY 3 Toodyay – Northam – Perth (B/L)
Today after breakfast we make our way through Northam enroute to Toodyay to enjoy morning tea at The Lavender Farm. Travel to Cartfref Park country garden and enjoy a visit to Golden Grove Orchard. Lunch today is at Lake Charlotte Winery before travelling back to Perth and return to your home/hotel.
Cost:
(1 Apr 07 to 31 Mar 08)
$510 per person twin share Adult
$495 per person twin share Senior
$50 single supplement
MURRAY PRINCESS & RED CENTRE - 17 days / 16 nights
Air fares not included but can be arranged at time of booking
Departs Thur 7 - Sat 23 June
DAY 1 Perth – Adelaide (L/D)
Following your home pick up you are transferred to Perth domestic Airport
for your flight to Adelaide. On arrival in Adelaide the coach will transfer you to your overnight accommodation and evening meal.
Overnight: Adelaide Meridien Hotel
 DAY 2 Adelaide – Murray Princess Mannum (B/L/D)
After breakfast today we take in the sights and sounds of the city of Churches with morning tea and lunch enroute. Its then on to Mannum to board the Murray Princess for the next three nights. Enjoy a welcome dinner and travel up river to Craignook where we anchor for the evening.
Overnight: Murray Princess
DAY 3 Murray Princess (B/L/D)
Today after breakfast we go ashore for a guided walk to discover the local flora and fauna. Its then back on board to take in the breathtaking scenery as ninety metre cliffs tower above. Enjoy a stop at Fromms Landing and take a discovery vessel up backwaters in a very personalized group tour. Look at the amazing birdlife before going back onboard to travel to Piggy Flats and dinner. Enjoy some great entertainment with the ‘Murray River Cup’ Overnight: Murray Princess
 DAY 4 Murray Princess (B/L/D)
This morning bring your camera as we go ashore to capture the dawn light at a very special time on the River. Enjoy breakfast as we cruise to Pombervat Aboriginal Cultural centre at Murray Bridge. This evening join the Captain for pre dinner drinks and a farewell dinner. Overnight: Murray Princess
DAY 5 Barossa – Clare Valley – Port Augusta (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we bid farwell to the Murray Princess and make our way through the wine regions of the Barrosa Valley. Enjoy morning tea and its then on to the Clare Valley to enjoy lunch with stops along the way for that ‘special’ photo or bottle of wine. Sit back and relax enroute to Port Augusta for the night. Overnight: Acadia Ridge Motel Port Augusta
DAY 6 Woomera – Coober Pedy (B/L/D
After breakfast today we take a tour of Port Augusta and visit the Wadlata Outback centre. Its then on to Woomera and the Heritage and missile centre. We then visit the Opal mining town of Coober Pedy for the next two nights. Overnight: Opal Inn Motel Coober Pedy
DAY 7 Coober Pedy (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we take a tour of this amazing town. We visit an Opal wonderland including a Mine, underground Church and home. You also have the world’s largest range of Opal jewellery to view and maybe purchase that ‘special present’. Overnight: Opal Inn Motel
DAY 8 Northern Territory Border – Alice Springs (B/L/D)
Today we make our way across the open plains of South Australia to Marla and morning tea. Sit back and watch the great central desert pass by as we cross the boarder into Northern Territory. Enjoy a stop at Kulgera for lunch and then travel on to the jewel of the centre of Australia – Alice Springs for the next three nights. Overnight: Elkira Court Motel Alice Springs.
DAY 9 Alice Springs (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we take a tour of the town then visit the frontier camel farm for a guided tour and talk about these ‘ships of the desert. Its then on to the National Transport Hall of Fame and the Old Ghan Train with some free time in Alice. Overnight: Elkira Court Motel
DAY 10 Hermannsburg – West MacDonnell Ranges (B/L/D)
Today we spend the day in the West MacDonnell ranges. We also visit the town of Hermannsburg for a tour of this historic German mission. Enjoy morning tea and then its time to visit Stanley Chasm to catch the awesome colours as the midday sun baths the chasm. Enjoy lunch and a visit to Simpsons Gap before returning to Alice. Overnight: Elkira Court Motel
DAY 11 Devils Marbles – Tennant Creek (B/L/D)
Today we travel further north to central Mt Stuart for morning tea and then sit back and watch the spectacular scenery pass by as we make our way to the Devils Marbles for a picnic lunch. Its then on to Tennant Creek and a visit to Battery Hill information and mining centre.
Overnight: Bluestone Motor Inn Tennant Creek
DAY 12 Mataranka – Katherine (B/L/D)
After breakfast today we travel to Renner Springs for morning tea and enjoy a stop at the Newcastle Waters and Daly Waters historical hotels for lunch. Its then on to Mataranka and a dip in the thermal pool at the homestead before making our way to Katherine for the next two nights. Overnight: All Seasons Katherine
DAY 13 Katherine (B/L/D)
Following a relaxing breakfast we make our way to Nitmiluk National Park and a boat cruise up the Katherine River gorges. This is a must do and see part of the Northern Territory. Morning tea and lunch is in the park then we visit Cutta Cutta caves before returning to Katherine for some free time.
Overnight: All Seasons Katherine
DAY 14 Pine Creek – Darwin (B/L/D)
Today we make our way further north to the Top End city of Darwin. Prior to arrival take time out for a swim at Edith Falls and enjoy morning tea at Pine Creek. Visit the old Railway Museum and its then on to Adelaide River and a visit to the War Cemetery before checking into our motel. Overnight: Poinciana Inn Darwin
DAY 15 Kakadu (B/L/D)
After breakfast today we spend an exciting day in one of the most mystical places in Australia. We visit Fogg Dam and the wetlands centre. Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime seeing crocodiles from the safety of a very enjoyable boat cruise. Its then on to Jabiru for a visit to Ubirr to view aboriginal rock art and Nourlangie rock to view cultural and priceless paintings. Visit the Bowali visitor centre and then it’s back to Darwin.
Overnight: Poinciana Inn
DAY 16 Darwin (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we take in the Top End city with a visit to Doctors Gully and feed the fish at Aquascene. Visit Fanny Bay Gaol Darwin Botanic gardens and Darwin wharf precinct. Take a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour with dinner on board before visiting Mindil Beach markets. Overnight: Poinciana Inn
DAY 17 Darwin – Perth (B/L)
Today after breakfast you have some free time in Darwin before your flight back to Perth where on arrival you will be met and transferred to your home/hotel.
Cost:
(1 Apr 07 to 31 Mar 08)
$3585 per person - Twin share Adult
$3500 per person - Twin share Senior
$1025 - Single supplement
AUSTRALIA's TOP END - 11 days / 10 nights
Departing Wed 20 - Sat 30 June
Air fares not included but can be arranged at time of booking
DAY 1 Perth - Darwin (L/D)
Following your home pick up your will be transferred to Perth domestic airport for your flight to Darwin. On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel for the next four nights. Overnight: Poinciana Inn Darwin
DAY 2 Kakadu (B/L/D)
Today after breakfast we spend an exciting day in one of the most mystical places in Australia. We visit Fogg Dam and the wetlands centre. We get the thrill of seeing crocodiles from the safety of a very exciting boat cruise. Its then on to Jabiru for a visit to Ubirr to view Aboriginal rock art and Noulangie rock to view cultural and priceless paintings.  We also visit the Bowali visitors centre.
Overnight: Poinciana Inn Darwin
DAY 3 Darwin (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we take in the Top End city with a visit to Doctors Gully and feed the fish at Aquascene. Visit Fannie Bay Gaol Darwin Botanic Gardens and Darwin wharf precinct. Take a sunset cruise on Darwin harbour enjoying dinner onboard. We then visit Mindil Beach markets. Overnight: Poinciana Inn Darwin
DAY 4 Darwin (B/L/D)
Following breakfast the day is your’s to explore the city of Darwin. You may wish to ‘shop till you drop’ or just relax by the pool before dinner.
Overnight: Poinciana Inn Darwin
DAY 5 Berry Springs – Pine Creek – Katherine (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we bid farewell to the Top End city and make our way to Berry Springs for morning tea and a swim. Its then on to Pine Creek for lunch
after enjoying a stop at the Adelaide River and a visit to the Old War Cemetery. Its then on to Edith Falls for that special photo before our arrival in Katherine for the next two nights.
Overnight: Pine Tree Motel Katherine
DAY 6 Katherine (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we travel to the Nitmilik National Park and enjoy a boat cruise up the Katherine River. Enjoy morning tea and its then back to Katherine for lunch before our visit to Cutta Cutta caves. Overnight: Pine Tree Motel Katherine
DAY 7 Victoria River – Timber Creek – Kununurra (B/L/D)
After breakfast its time to make our way through the spectacular rocky outcrops of the Northern Territory along the Victoria Highway to Victoria River for morning tea and then on to Timber Creek for lunch. Sit back and relax as we travel through awesome country to the Northern Territory/Western Australia border and
spend two nights in Kununurra.
Overnight: Lakeside Motel Kununurra
 DAY 8 Ord River – Lake Argyle (B/L/D)
Today there is an optional flight over the Bungle Bungles (own expense)
before breakfast. Following breakfast today its time for a very informative cruise along the Ord River to the Dam wall and enjoy morning tea.
You will see fresh water crocodiles along the banks and then be transferred to Lake Argyle village for lunch at the hotel. We then travel back to Kununurra for a visit to the Hidden Valley and Kelley Lookout. Overnight: Lakeside Motel
DAY 9 Wyndham – Turkey Creek – Halls Creek (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we make our way to the Grotto swimming hole then on to Wyndham for morning tea at the five rivers lookout. It’s then through the magic of the Kimberley to Turkey Creek and lunch. We then travel to Halls Creek and enjoy a visit to the China Wall.
Overnight: Halls Creek Motel
DAY 10 Fitzroy Crossing – Geikie Gorge – Broome (B/L/D)
After breakfast sit back and take in the rocky mountains and open plains as we make our way to Fitzroy Crossing to enjoy a cruise with morning tea along the Fitzroy River at Geikie Gorge. Then travel through the West Kimberley to Broome.
Overnight: Mercure Inn Broome
DAY 11 Broome (B/L/D)
Today’s touring take us to Gantheaume Point to see foot prints left by ancient Dinosaurs. We spend time in China Town with its diverse range of shops and people. Its then time to visit the Japanese Cemetery where there are many sad tales of the early pearling days in Broome. We visit Cable Beach before your transfer to Broome Airport for your flight to Perth. On arrival you will be met and transferred by taxi to your home/hotel.
Airfares not included but can be arranged at time of booking
You can combine this tour with the next one – ask for details
Cost:
(1 Apr 07 to 31 Mar 08)
$2655 per person - Twin share Adult
$2600 per person - Twin share Senior
$630 - Single supplement
Airfares not included but can be arranged to time of booking
 AIRING OF THE QUILTS - 3 days / 2 nights
Departs Fri 12 - Sun 14 Oct
Northampton comes alive with a wonderful display of quilts hanging from buildings in the main street. Inludes an opportunity to step back in time at Greenough.
DAY 1 Gin Gin – Greenough – Geraldton (L/D)
Following your home pick up we make our way to Gin Gin for morning tea and then continue north to Dongara for lunch. We visit Greenough and the historic hamlet for a self guided tour and a chance to step back in time before travelling to the Old Hampton Arms for a drink and arrival in Geraldton for the next two nights. Overnight: Batavia Motor Inn Geraldton
DAY 2 Northampton (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we make our way to Northampton for the ‘Airing of the Quilts’ and lunch. Northampton comes alive with a wonderful display of quilts hanging from buildings in the main street. Enjoy all sorts of stalls and the’ fun of the day’ before visiting the very interesting Maritime Museum old Gaol and Sydney Memorial. We have a sun downer before dinner at the motel.
Overnight: Batavia Motor Inn
DAY 3 Eneabba – New Norcia – Perth (B/L)
After breakfast today we make our way to Eneabba for morning tea and then we take scenic back roads to Badgingarra and New Norcia where we have lunch at the historic New Norcia Hotel. It’s then back to Perth where you will be taken to your home/hotel.
Cost:
(1 Apr 07 to 31 Mar 08)
$590 per person - Twin share Adult
$575 per person - Twin share Senior
$60 - Single supplement
YORK COUNTRY GARDENS - 2 days / 1 night
Departs Thur 18 - Fri 19 Oct
 DAY 1 Noble Falls - York (L/D)
Following your home pick up we travel to Noble Falls for morning tea before arriving in York for our first garden visit. This cottage garden owned by Andrea and Eddie Fong features roses perennials mature gum trees native plants and a large water feature. Enjoy morning tea in the garden before we visit Sue and Bill Cebulas garden. This garden has romantic English plants and is full of roses stone walls and has Jacaranda’s lining the drive way together with a water feature.
We will have lunch and then visit Honey and Brian Farclough’s garden.
This is a beautiful garden filled with standard roses lining the driveway water features perennials large lawn areas and garden boxes - a true delight to see.
We then visit Colleen McAdam to see her cottage garden with rose arches Delbard roses in a feature garden with many trees perennials and herbs. We then check into our accommodation and enjoy our evening meal. After dinner tonight the Arts and Crafts Awards are on in the Town Hall with 500 entries and is open to the public. This is an optional visit and just a short walk from the hotel. Overnight: Castle Hotel York
DAY 2 York – Perth (B/L)
After enjoying a hearty country breakfast we visit our first garden for today belonging to Sue and Rob Deadman. This lovely garden features meandering lawns roses perennials succulents nigra plum trees and a water feature which is sure to please. We enjoy morning tea before then travelling to Glenise and John Ladyman’s property to see their cottage garden with a large mulberry tree perennials garden rooms and frog ponds.
We enjoy lunch before our next visit to Wendy and Ken Solly’s property – Hope Farm. A garden with two old pine trees that are years old and grace the entry with roses, perennials vineyard orchard and farm animals. Our last visit before making our way back to Perth is to Paula and Paul Higginson’s garden. The garden is on ?? acre of landscaped paths and garden with a Mediterranean design with roses, perennials, native plants, water features and a one hundred year old salmon gum. At this garden you will be able to purchase potted plants and take home cut flowers roses home made produce and craft. On return to Perth you will be transferred to your home/hotel.
Cost:
(1 Apr 07 to 31 Mar 08)
$355 per person - Twin share Adult
$345 per person - Twin share Senior
$25 - Single supplement
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE - 6 days / 5 nights
Departs Fri 9 - Wed 14 Nov
 DAY 1 Northam – Merredin – Southern Cross – Kalgoorlie (L/D)
Following your home pick up we make our way to Northam for morning tea on the banks of the Avon River. We travel further east through wheat and sheep country to Merredin for lunch. Sit back as the coach makes its way through Southern Cross and the sand plains at Boorabbin National Park to Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. Overnight: Railway Hotel Kalgoorlie
DAY 2 Broad Arrow – Kalgoorlie – Boulder (B/L/D)
After breakfast we explore the twin cities of Kalgoorlie Boulder and visit the Super Pit lookout. Its then off for a game of ‘two up’ and morning tea. We travel to Broad Arrow for a cold drink and a photo opportunity. Lunch today is at Hannans North Tourist Mine where you can pan for gold and take a tour underground (optional) and watch a gold pour. There will be some free time in Kalgoorlie before a sun downer and your evening meal. Overnight: Railway Hotel Kalgoorlie
DAY 3 Kambalda – Norseman – Gibson – Esperance (B/L/D)
Today following breakfast we bid farewell to Kalgoorlie and make our way south to visit the mining towns of Kambalda and Norseman. We visit Lake Lefroy and enjoy morning tea from the lookout. Lunch is in Norseman before making our way further south with a stop at Gibson and a visit to the Hotel. Travel to Esperance where we shall stay for the next two nights. Overnight: Bay Of Isles Motel Esperance
 DAY 4 Esperance (B/L/D)
After a relaxing start to the day we take a tour of Esperance with its many bays. Enjoy morning tea before visiting Pink Lake Ocean Drive and Observation Point. There will be some free time in the main street before lunch at Telegraph Farm. We take a tour of the farm after lunch and enjoy a change to ‘talk’ to the animals before returning to Esperance and enjoying a sun downer. Overnight: Bay Of Isles Motel
DAY 5 Woody Island – Cape Le Grand (B/L/D)
Following breakfast we make our way to the jetty and board the boat for a cruise around the bays. Enjoy morning tea at Woody Island and lunch in Esperance.
The afternoon sees us travelling to Cape Le Grand National Park where we visit Lucky Bay Frenchman’s Peak and many more interesting spots in the park. It’s then back to the motel for maybe a swim in the pool prior to dinner. Overnight: Bay Of Isles Motel
DAY 6 Ravensthorpe – Katanning - Perth (B/L)
Today we make our way to Ravensthorpe for morning tea and then sit back and relax as we travel west to Jerramungup and visit the Fitzgerald Ranges. Lunch is in Katanning then we travel to Perth where you will be transferred to your home/hotel.
Cost:
(1 Apr 07 to 31 Mar 08)
$1155 per person - Twin share Adult
$1125 per person - Twin share Senior
$230 - Single supplement
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