Victoria’s High Country in Autumn

5 - 9 May 2024

Explore the spectacular Victorian High Country towns of Bright, Beechworth, Mt Beauty, Chiltern, Myrtleford, Milawa and more. Tour includes 2 nights in Bright, 2 nights in Albury, guided town tours of historic Chiltern and Beechworth, enjoy delicious local tastings of wine & cheese, visit a Deer & Emu Farm, an Alpine Apple Orchard and much more. ALL INCLUSIVE.

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5 Days for only
$1,399 pp t/s
Single Suppliment $300 

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Itinerary

Coach P/U for this tour:  8:00am Central Station (Campbelltown and Mittagong pick ups by arrangement)

 

Day 1 – Sunday 5 May 2024

Meals: LD

We depart Sydney this morning and travel south, stopping for morning tea and lunch along the way. This afternoon we arrive at our Albury motel where we enjoy a delicious dinner and get to know our fellow travellers at the motel’s onsite restaurant.
Motel: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree Inn, ALBURY NSW (4 star rated)

 

Day 2 – Monday 6 May 2024

Meals: BLD

Today we cross over the border into Victoria, travelling to the gold rush era town of Chiltern where our local guide takes us on an interesting town tour and a look through the Athenaeum Museum. Next, we travel to Tarrawingee for lunch at The Plough Inn then on to Milawa where we visit the Milawa Cheese Factory for a talk and cheese sampling. Enjoy a tantalising tasting of some awarding winning Alpine & King Valley region wines. We then stop at Myrtleford, to see the famous Phoenix Tree. If you look to the centre of its root system you will see the Phoenix Bird sculptured by Hans Knorr. Lastly today we arrive at our motel for the next 2 nights, located in the beautiful High Country town of Bright. Settle in and enjoy dinner at the motel’s restaurant.

Motel: High Country Motor Inn, Bright VIC (3.5 star rated)

 

Day 3 – Tuesday 7 May 2024

Meals: BLD

This morning we travel to Mount Beauty to visit the Alpine Discovery Centre, a state of the art interpretive centre boasting an extensive range of displays on Falls Creek and the Upper Kiewa Valley. Our next stop is Nightingale Bros. Alpine Apples where you can purchase delicious fresh fruit and local wares from the Orchard’s Farm Store. Then, at Red Stag Deer & Emu Farm, we enjoy some lunch and listen to an interesting talk by our lovely host before meeting some of the animals. This afternoon we return to Bright for a look around the town centre before returning to the motel.

Motel: High Country Motor Inn, Bright VIC (3.5 star rated)

 

Day 4 – Wednesday 8 May 2024

Meals: BLD

Today you are in for an amazing day as we step back in time and explore the beautiful town of Beechworth. Our first stop is Beechworth’s Historic Courthouse, one of the few remaining living history museums in Australia. A new exhibition ‘Kelly Trials Experience’ is a 270-degree, wraparound audio visual experience telling the stories of crime and punishment, governance, law and bushranger Ned Kelly. After some morning tea, we are met by our local guide will join us on board the coach for an interesting insight into Beechworth’s past and present. Hear about the significant importance of the discovery of gold in 1852, Beechworth Cemetery & Chinese Burning Towers, Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct buildings, the Old Beechworth Gaol, local legends Sir Isaac Isaacs, Robert O’Hara Burke and of course our most well-known Bushranger, Ned Kelly. Enjoy a delicious lunch today at Moments & Memories Tea Room followed by some free time to explore the town at your leisure. We then travel back to Albury for our last night.

Motel: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree Inn, ALBURY NSW (4 star rated)

 

Day 5 – Thursday 9 May 2024

Meals: BL

This morning we start our journey home. Stop for morning tea at Tarcutta and lunch at Yass. Expect to be back in Sydney at around 6:30pm this evening, depending on traffic.

Tour Inclusions

  • Coach Travel from Sydney
  • Quality Accommodation
  • All Meals (Full Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • All Tours & Attractions as per itinerary
  • Escorted by experience KTG Tour Host

PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary has been put together to take in the best of the region and its attractions. Details are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed due to availability and other circumstances. Any exclusions from the standard itinerary are stated in the brochure. The tour price is based on per person twin share. Single supplement for this tour is $300. Tour price does not include Travel Insurance [Travel Insurance is highly recommended for all travellers]; personal expenses for drinks, laundry and personal requirements; optional extra touring; meals other than specified; tips or gratuities. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.