7 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
15TH APRIL TO 21ST APRIL 2021
The clans are gathering! Unlike its mysterious namesake, this festival doesn’t just appear once every hundred years. It is an annual jamboree of everything Scottish, a genuine cacophony of Caledonian celebration. There’s a ceilidh with singing, dancing, whisky and haggis, the traditional caber toss and heavy weight championships, highland dancing displays, pipe bands and many stalls with all things traditionally Scottish. Dust of your Kilt, Highland dress or Tartan Trews and get on board.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Benalla Street Art and Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, Bundanoon is Brigadoon, Bradman International Cricket Hall of Fame, Eling Forest Winery, Red Cow Farm, Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk, Fitzroy Falls, Kangaroo Valley and Boydtown.
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights in Mittagong.
PRICE
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Twin Share Room First Tour: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: Single Room Supplement: Deposit: |
$3,050 per person $3,025 per person $3,000 per person $2,975 per person $ 500 per person $200 per person upon booking |
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share, with another single traveller of the same gender.
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: THURSDAY 15TH APRIL, 2021
MELBOURNE TO ALBURY
We’re collected from home this morning by our chauffeur service and transferred to meet our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach and crew for our Bundanoon is Brigadoon Tour! Departing Melbourne, we to Seymour where we’ll take a little time to view the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, built to commemorate the service of all who played their part in what turned out to be a tumultuous part of Australia’s history. The centre piece of this Walk is the wall, made up of panels of DigiGlass with the name of every Serviceman and Woman who served, in their various capacities in that conflict. Arriving into Benalla for lunch, we’ll drive around the city taking in some of the Street Art – artists from around the world were brought together to paint murals on bare walls, some over three stories high. We now continue to Albury for our first night’s accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree, ALBURY
We’re collected from home this morning by our chauffeur service and transferred to meet our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach and crew for our Bundanoon is Brigadoon Tour! Departing Melbourne, we to Seymour where we’ll take a little time to view the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, built to commemorate the service of all who played their part in what turned out to be a tumultuous part of Australia’s history. The centre piece of this Walk is the wall, made up of panels of DigiGlass with the name of every Serviceman and Woman who served, in their various capacities in that conflict. Arriving into Benalla for lunch, we’ll drive around the city taking in some of the Street Art – artists from around the world were brought together to paint murals on bare walls, some over three stories high. We now continue to Albury for our first night’s accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree, ALBURY
day 2: FRIDAY 16TH APRIL, 2021
ALBURY TO MITTAGONG
Up a little earlier this morning to make our way to Yass in good time. Here you’ll enjoy lunch before exploring the home of the first Australian-born explorer, Hamilton Hume at Cooma Cottage. As our guide leads us through this fine example of a pioneer dwelling, we capture the lives they must have led. Afterwards we continue on to Mittagong, arriving at the hotel in time to settle in before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Springs Resort, MITTAGONG
Up a little earlier this morning to make our way to Yass in good time. Here you’ll enjoy lunch before exploring the home of the first Australian-born explorer, Hamilton Hume at Cooma Cottage. As our guide leads us through this fine example of a pioneer dwelling, we capture the lives they must have led. Afterwards we continue on to Mittagong, arriving at the hotel in time to settle in before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Springs Resort, MITTAGONG
DAY 3: SATURDAY 17TH APRIL, 2021
BUNDANOON IS BRIGADOON
Today we experience the excitement of the Annual Highland Gathering – “Brigadoon”. Thousands line the streets as the Parade begins where hundreds of pipes and drums, colourful floats and displays, marchers and vintage cars make their way to the grounds for the games. We have pre-arranged our tickets - the profits from their sale contributing to many worthwhile charities and community causes in the Bundanoon area. As the Official Opening ceremony takes place, the Chieftain of the Day welcomes visitors to the gathering, inspects the massed bands and clan representatives, and presides over the day. After the inspection, the bands retire and the games begin. Discover Scottish Country & Highland dancing, individual Pipe Band displays and for the dog-lovers, Highland Cavaliers and Southern Highland Kennel & Obedience Club. Enjoy the traditional and not-so-traditional games from caber toss, shot putt to hay toss haggis hurling! What fun! The day ends with the Closing Ceremony after which, we return to our accommodation in Mittagong.
OVERNIGHT: Springs Resort, MITTAGONG
Today we experience the excitement of the Annual Highland Gathering – “Brigadoon”. Thousands line the streets as the Parade begins where hundreds of pipes and drums, colourful floats and displays, marchers and vintage cars make their way to the grounds for the games. We have pre-arranged our tickets - the profits from their sale contributing to many worthwhile charities and community causes in the Bundanoon area. As the Official Opening ceremony takes place, the Chieftain of the Day welcomes visitors to the gathering, inspects the massed bands and clan representatives, and presides over the day. After the inspection, the bands retire and the games begin. Discover Scottish Country & Highland dancing, individual Pipe Band displays and for the dog-lovers, Highland Cavaliers and Southern Highland Kennel & Obedience Club. Enjoy the traditional and not-so-traditional games from caber toss, shot putt to hay toss haggis hurling! What fun! The day ends with the Closing Ceremony after which, we return to our accommodation in Mittagong.
OVERNIGHT: Springs Resort, MITTAGONG
DAY 4: SUNDAY 18TH APRIL, 2021
THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
Today we travel to Bowral. This pretty village is nestled in the shadow of Mount Gibraltar. Here we start with a visit at the Bradman International Cricket Hall of Fame. Cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, probably Australia’s greatest sporting hero, spent his boyhood here in Bowral and the museum evokes memories of happy and proud moments in our history. We now enjoy some time to wander the quaint township before escaping to the tranquillity of Eling Forest Winery. Sit back and relax as we taste the cool climate wine and enjoy our lunch in the stunning country style landscape. We then complete our day amongst the enchanting gardens at Red Cow Farm, a dream come true for anyone with a green thumb. Garden lovers can enjoy an amazing choice of gardens including a walled garden, vegetable garden, an orchard and more.
OVERNIGHT: Springs Resort, MITTAGONG
Today we travel to Bowral. This pretty village is nestled in the shadow of Mount Gibraltar. Here we start with a visit at the Bradman International Cricket Hall of Fame. Cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, probably Australia’s greatest sporting hero, spent his boyhood here in Bowral and the museum evokes memories of happy and proud moments in our history. We now enjoy some time to wander the quaint township before escaping to the tranquillity of Eling Forest Winery. Sit back and relax as we taste the cool climate wine and enjoy our lunch in the stunning country style landscape. We then complete our day amongst the enchanting gardens at Red Cow Farm, a dream come true for anyone with a green thumb. Garden lovers can enjoy an amazing choice of gardens including a walled garden, vegetable garden, an orchard and more.
OVERNIGHT: Springs Resort, MITTAGONG
DAY 5: MONDAY 19TH APRIL, 2021
FITZROY FALLS AND KANGAROO VALLEY
This morning we can appreciate the beauty of this area as we travel to the exciting Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk. There is some walking involved but the views over the treetops and down the Illawarra coastline are magnificent. Retracing our steps slightly we come to the Fitzroy Falls Visitors Centre, located in the middle of the cool rainforest. Meeting our guide for Interpretive Tour, we stroll along the boardwalk to the top of the Fitzroy Falls. The scenery is stunning! You’ll then have time to purchase lunch before spending the afternoon travelling through the picturesque Kangaroo Valley. Taking in the scenery, we’ll travel over the historic Hamden Bridge, design with gothic Victorian sandstone towers that make it look like the entrance to a secret medieval castle. Heading towards the coast now we arrive at Batemans Bay and settle in for the evening
OVERNIGHT: Best Western Sunseeker Motor Inn, BATEMANS BAY
This morning we can appreciate the beauty of this area as we travel to the exciting Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk. There is some walking involved but the views over the treetops and down the Illawarra coastline are magnificent. Retracing our steps slightly we come to the Fitzroy Falls Visitors Centre, located in the middle of the cool rainforest. Meeting our guide for Interpretive Tour, we stroll along the boardwalk to the top of the Fitzroy Falls. The scenery is stunning! You’ll then have time to purchase lunch before spending the afternoon travelling through the picturesque Kangaroo Valley. Taking in the scenery, we’ll travel over the historic Hamden Bridge, design with gothic Victorian sandstone towers that make it look like the entrance to a secret medieval castle. Heading towards the coast now we arrive at Batemans Bay and settle in for the evening
OVERNIGHT: Best Western Sunseeker Motor Inn, BATEMANS BAY
DAY 6: TUESDAY 20TH APRIL, 2021
BATEMANS BAY TO LAKES ENTRANCE
Continuing our return journey, we travel to Boydtown. Benjamin Boyd, the son of a London Banker established Boydtown at Twofold Bay in the mid 1800’s as his headquarters for his whaling and grazing exploits. Boyd had grandiose ideas of developing the town to not only to rival nearby Eden but Sydney itself. His grand plans never eventuated and the only buildings erected were the Seahorse Inn – where we enjoy lunch today, Boyd’s Church and Lookout Tower. This afternoon we head through Cann River and Orbost and onto Lakes Entrance for our overnight stay.
OVERNIGHT: Bellevue on the Lakes, LAKES ENTRANCE
Continuing our return journey, we travel to Boydtown. Benjamin Boyd, the son of a London Banker established Boydtown at Twofold Bay in the mid 1800’s as his headquarters for his whaling and grazing exploits. Boyd had grandiose ideas of developing the town to not only to rival nearby Eden but Sydney itself. His grand plans never eventuated and the only buildings erected were the Seahorse Inn – where we enjoy lunch today, Boyd’s Church and Lookout Tower. This afternoon we head through Cann River and Orbost and onto Lakes Entrance for our overnight stay.
OVERNIGHT: Bellevue on the Lakes, LAKES ENTRANCE
DAY 7: WEDNESDAY 21ST APRIL, 2021
LAKES ENTRANCE TO MELBOURNE
Heading to Trafalgar this morning we tour up through Willow Grove, passing the Blue Rock Dam, Hill End Icy Creek and onto the pretty town of Neerim. From here we’ll slip along the Jackson Track to Jindivick for lunch at the charming Jindivick Tavern. After lunch we make our way home where as usual, we will be dropped at our doorsteps to complete a wonderful holiday full of fantastic memories of Bundanoon is Brigadoon and the Southern Highlands.
Heading to Trafalgar this morning we tour up through Willow Grove, passing the Blue Rock Dam, Hill End Icy Creek and onto the pretty town of Neerim. From here we’ll slip along the Jackson Track to Jindivick for lunch at the charming Jindivick Tavern. After lunch we make our way home where as usual, we will be dropped at our doorsteps to complete a wonderful holiday full of fantastic memories of Bundanoon is Brigadoon and the Southern Highlands.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up from home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
For Victorian passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas. At the end of your tour, you will be safely returned home with memories of a sensational tour.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Touring Coach
Features include comfy reclining seats for a maximum of 36 passengers with plenty of leg room to stretch out.
Arm and foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for passenger use, Road Cam screens which display the road ahead in real time and an onboard rest room. A second door for easier entry and exit,
a hands-free hand sanitizer dispenser onboard and full air suspension for a smooth, quiet ride.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure
your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation
Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals
Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea, most lunches (two lunches at own expense and arrangement) and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
“... From its humble beginnings of a handful of pipe bands and spectators, it is now recognised worldwide and has grown to into one of the finest Highland Gatherings in Australia...”
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PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 30 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 31 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 30 to 8 days before tour departure date, 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date, No Refund
On or after tour date departure, No Refund
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommended you take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurer at the time you pay for your tour.