Ballarat, Bendigo & Beyond
Overview
Date: POSTPONED UNTIL 2023
Exploring Central Victoria and the Golden Triangle.
Our base is Bendigo in comfortable 3-4* single supp accommodation within walking distance of the Regional Gallery and city centre. With our private driver/coach we’ll explore a variety of fascinating and historical destinations and return to our Bendigo base each evening.
You will receive a full refund if this tour is unable to proceed due to an uncertain Covid-19 future with possible state border closures.
Included
6 nights accom Mercure Bendigo Schallar
6 breakfasts
5 day tours with private coach & driver
2 orientation tours with local guide Bronwyn Wilson
Welcome and farewell group dinner
Itinerary
Mon / 4 April
Tour begins approx noon in Melbourne
Our private coach/driver will collect you for transfer to Bendigo
Lunch and afternoon exploration of Kyneton
Arrive Bendigo late afternoon
Welcome lunch and welcome dinner
Tue / 5 April
Orientation tour of Bendigo with our private guide Bronwyn Wilson
with time to visit Bendigo Regional Gallery
Accom Bendigo
Wed / 6 April
Private coach/driver for a day of exploration around Mt. Macedon.
Walk and soundscape at beautiful Sanitorium Lake
Lunch Hanging Rock Cafe
Afternoon exploration around Hanging Rock
If weather is inclement, visit an historic home with private gallery
Return to our Bendigo Accom
Thur / 7 April
Ballarat, Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Regional Gallery
Private coach/driver for a day of exploration
Return to our Bendigo Accom
Fri / 8 April
Leisure day to explore as you wish;
alternatively a day tour with local guide Bronwyn Wilson: A Journey of Discovery in Melbourne
Discover Melbourne’s cultural heritage as we walk the city’s fascinating labyrinth of vibrant arcades and laneways visiting landmark iconic heritage buildings from the 1880s Marvellous Melbourne period. We take time to explore some hidden spaces featuring galleries, speciality retailers and designers and trendy cafes as we hear stories of significant characters who contributed to development of the city. A stroll along the Yarra River will take in historical and contemporary aspects of the city to finish the day.
This relaxed walking tour will include occasional tram travel and refreshment stops (at own expense).
Return to our Bendigo Accom
Sat / 9 April
Private coach/driver to Castlemaine for brunch and morning exploration
Depart noon to Dayelsford (30 min drive)
Lunch at Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Cafe
Afternoon exploration including the Convent Gallery
Or explore the delightful, gay town of Dayelsford with every colour of the rainbow!
Return to our Bendigo accom.
Sun / 10 April
Private coach/driver to the Yarra Valley
TarraWarra Museum and Coomb Cottage; once the summer retreat for Dame Nellie Melba
Tour ends late afternoon in Melbourne
Price $1,995.00 per person twin share. Single Supp. $500.00
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