8 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
11TH MAY TO 18TH MAY 2021
Orange famed for its fresh produce, cool climate wines, colourful foliage and snowy winters, Orange is a gorgeous getaway in Country NSW. Discover award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, beautiful gardens and bustling markets, all set in the shadow of a striking ancient volcano.See Taronga Western Planes Zoo, an immersive experience with open range exhibits in the heart of the New South Wales central tablelands.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Benalla Street Art, Goorambat, Tungamah and Devenish Silo's, "Sophia Mural", Two Fat Ladies Café and Lolly Shop, Fourjay Hazelnut Farm, McFeeters Vintage Car Museum,The Poster Museum, Abercrombie House - Scotland the Brave dinner, Orange Regional Museum, Golden Memories Museum, Age of Fishes Museum, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Old Dubbo Gaol and Wangaratta Botanical Gardens.
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
5 nights in Orange.
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: |
$TBA per person $TBA per person $TBA per person $TBA per person $TBA 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:TUESDAY 11TH MAY, 2021
MELBOURNE TO ALBURY
Welcome to our 8-day tour to Orange and The Central Tablelands. After personal pickups from home, we join our deluxe O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach and crew to start our journey north. We stop along the way for our morning break and lunch in Benalla. Street art and silos are drawing crowds to small country towns in Victoria and after lunch, we drive around Benalla 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. Not far from here is our first silo - the Goorambat Silo – featuring the endangered Barking Owl. Whilst in Goorambat we will also see the impressive “Sophia” mural in the Uniting Church. In Devenish, we’ll be amazed at Cam Scale’s artwork of a First World War nurse and a modern-day combat medic. In St James you will notice a large mural of Sir George Coles, the founder of Coles Supermarkets and the town has a plaque showing where his first business was located. Our last stop today is in Tungamah to see brolgas and a kookaburra. Each silo has a different artist and a different story! We continue on to Albury for our first night’s accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree, ALBURY
Welcome to our 8-day tour to Orange and The Central Tablelands. After personal pickups from home, we join our deluxe O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach and crew to start our journey north. We stop along the way for our morning break and lunch in Benalla. Street art and silos are drawing crowds to small country towns in Victoria and after lunch, we drive around Benalla 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. Not far from here is our first silo - the Goorambat Silo – featuring the endangered Barking Owl. Whilst in Goorambat we will also see the impressive “Sophia” mural in the Uniting Church. In Devenish, we’ll be amazed at Cam Scale’s artwork of a First World War nurse and a modern-day combat medic. In St James you will notice a large mural of Sir George Coles, the founder of Coles Supermarkets and the town has a plaque showing where his first business was located. Our last stop today is in Tungamah to see brolgas and a kookaburra. Each silo has a different artist and a different story! We continue on to Albury for our first night’s accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree, ALBURY
day 2: WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY, 2021
ALBURY TO ORANGE
Following our cooked breakfast, we are on our way again, continuing north. We pass through Holbrook to Gundagai where we stop for morning tea off the coach. Our lunch today is in Boorowa, known for its annual ‘Running of the Sheep’ during the Woolfest, then we head to Orange. Unpack and settle in as we’re here for five nights.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
Following our cooked breakfast, we are on our way again, continuing north. We pass through Holbrook to Gundagai where we stop for morning tea off the coach. Our lunch today is in Boorowa, known for its annual ‘Running of the Sheep’ during the Woolfest, then we head to Orange. Unpack and settle in as we’re here for five nights.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
DAY 3: THURSDAY 13TH MAY, 2021
EXPLORING ORANGE
This morning, we are joined by a local expert who will introduce us to the town including Cook Park and the Botanic Gardens with its impressive native and exotic plant collection on a 17 hectare site. Just a few kilometres away is the small village of Lucknow. The town had a ‘gold strike’ in the 1850’s and the goldrush continued for over 100 years. We have lunch at the Two Fat Ladies Café and Lolly Shop – yum, all the lovely lollies in the shop! We have time to pop into the Lucknow Skin Shop and Boot Barn, a family run business with their history in sheepskin spanning three generations. This afternoon we have arranged a visit to wonderful Fourjay Farm which specialises in the production of Hazelnuts. We’ll meet the owners for a talk and a tour of the orchard followed by a delicious afternoon tea.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
This morning, we are joined by a local expert who will introduce us to the town including Cook Park and the Botanic Gardens with its impressive native and exotic plant collection on a 17 hectare site. Just a few kilometres away is the small village of Lucknow. The town had a ‘gold strike’ in the 1850’s and the goldrush continued for over 100 years. We have lunch at the Two Fat Ladies Café and Lolly Shop – yum, all the lovely lollies in the shop! We have time to pop into the Lucknow Skin Shop and Boot Barn, a family run business with their history in sheepskin spanning three generations. This afternoon we have arranged a visit to wonderful Fourjay Farm which specialises in the production of Hazelnuts. We’ll meet the owners for a talk and a tour of the orchard followed by a delicious afternoon tea.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
DAY 4: FRIDAY 14TH MAY, 2021
MANILDRA & FORBES
This morning, we drive to Manildra. Here we visit the art deco Amusu Theatre opened in 1936 by Allan Tom and has been operated by the same family since. We’ll enjoy a couple of ‘golden oldie’ short movies here and a trip down memory lane! Next door is the new and developing Poster Museum where we can take a look through the hundreds of original movie posters – all for sale! From Manildra, we head to Forbes, arriving at McFeeters Vintage Car Museum and see the vast collection of meticulously restored motor cars ranging from rare veterans to custom cars that are just down right bizarre! We have time to look around before our lunch in the Café within the museum. This evening, we’re in for a real treat as we don our tartan and head to Bathurst and Abercrombie House one of the finest historical mansions in Australia. Tonight, we enjoy our Scotland the Brave dinner! Pre-dinner drinks in the Drawing Room and dinner in the Ballroom with Scottish entertainment and perhaps even a haggis!
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
This morning, we drive to Manildra. Here we visit the art deco Amusu Theatre opened in 1936 by Allan Tom and has been operated by the same family since. We’ll enjoy a couple of ‘golden oldie’ short movies here and a trip down memory lane! Next door is the new and developing Poster Museum where we can take a look through the hundreds of original movie posters – all for sale! From Manildra, we head to Forbes, arriving at McFeeters Vintage Car Museum and see the vast collection of meticulously restored motor cars ranging from rare veterans to custom cars that are just down right bizarre! We have time to look around before our lunch in the Café within the museum. This evening, we’re in for a real treat as we don our tartan and head to Bathurst and Abercrombie House one of the finest historical mansions in Australia. Tonight, we enjoy our Scotland the Brave dinner! Pre-dinner drinks in the Drawing Room and dinner in the Ballroom with Scottish entertainment and perhaps even a haggis!
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
DAY 5: SATURDAY 15TH MAY, 2021
MILLTHORPE & CANOWINDRA
We have some free time to explore the main street of Orange this morning; some of us may like to visit Orange Regional Museum, the collection and exhibitions tells stories about Orange and the region, its history, people and places. We head off to Millthorpe to visit the Golden Memories Museum. Millthorpe was known as Spring Grove until 1884 and still retains all of its charm of yesteryear. The museum has a fascinating history of pioneering days, gold discovery and mining displays and a huge collection of farm machinery. We’ll have lunch here before we head to Canowindra. Situated on the Lachlan River, the town’s curving main street has a number of interesting old buildings dating back to the 1800s. We’ll visit the Age of Fishes Museum home to some very rare and important fossils before heading back to Orange. We arrive back at the motel in time to freshen up before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
We have some free time to explore the main street of Orange this morning; some of us may like to visit Orange Regional Museum, the collection and exhibitions tells stories about Orange and the region, its history, people and places. We head off to Millthorpe to visit the Golden Memories Museum. Millthorpe was known as Spring Grove until 1884 and still retains all of its charm of yesteryear. The museum has a fascinating history of pioneering days, gold discovery and mining displays and a huge collection of farm machinery. We’ll have lunch here before we head to Canowindra. Situated on the Lachlan River, the town’s curving main street has a number of interesting old buildings dating back to the 1800s. We’ll visit the Age of Fishes Museum home to some very rare and important fossils before heading back to Orange. We arrive back at the motel in time to freshen up before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
DAY 6: SUNDAY 16TH MAY , 2021
DUBBO
A wonderful day has been planned so after breakfast we make our way to Dubbo. Look out for the “animals on bikes” during our travels before we get to see animals alive! Our main visit today is to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. We have plenty of time here as it is home to more than 1100 animals from around the world, many of them endangered species. A zoo keeper will escort our coach and explain the open range layout and some of the behind the scenes operations. We enjoy our lunch at the zoo before visiting the heritage listed Old Dubbo Gaol for an experience that brings history to life. Be led through this remarkably complete and intact goal while listening to our guide as they create a rift through time in which we discover the stories behind the prison walls. After this solemn yet fascinating we return to our accommodation with time to freshen up before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
A wonderful day has been planned so after breakfast we make our way to Dubbo. Look out for the “animals on bikes” during our travels before we get to see animals alive! Our main visit today is to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. We have plenty of time here as it is home to more than 1100 animals from around the world, many of them endangered species. A zoo keeper will escort our coach and explain the open range layout and some of the behind the scenes operations. We enjoy our lunch at the zoo before visiting the heritage listed Old Dubbo Gaol for an experience that brings history to life. Be led through this remarkably complete and intact goal while listening to our guide as they create a rift through time in which we discover the stories behind the prison walls. After this solemn yet fascinating we return to our accommodation with time to freshen up before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Ambassador, ORANGE
DAY 7: MONDAY 17TH MAY, 2021
,ORANGE TO WAGGA WAGGA
We say farewell to our hosts this morning and drive via Cowra to Greenethorpe. Near here, is one of the great historical sites in Australia – Iandra Castle. This impressive property was established by George Henry Greene from 1878-1911. All the grandeur of yesteryear remains at Iandra, with the faithful restoration of the homestead by David Morris through the 1970’s. We now start to make our way to Wagga for our final night’s accommodation, stopping in Young for our lunch.
OVERNIGHT: Mercure WAGGA WAGGA
We say farewell to our hosts this morning and drive via Cowra to Greenethorpe. Near here, is one of the great historical sites in Australia – Iandra Castle. This impressive property was established by George Henry Greene from 1878-1911. All the grandeur of yesteryear remains at Iandra, with the faithful restoration of the homestead by David Morris through the 1970’s. We now start to make our way to Wagga for our final night’s accommodation, stopping in Young for our lunch.
OVERNIGHT: Mercure WAGGA WAGGA
DAY 8: TUESDAY 18TH MAY, 2021
HOMEWARD BOUND
We make our way to Albury this morning, stopping for morning tea off the coach at the Botanical Gardens. Our lunch venue today is in Wangaratta, and then we make our way back to Melbourne where our chauffers will be waiting to take us home to our very door. A wonderful way to complete our tour to Orange!
We make our way to Albury this morning, stopping for morning tea off the coach at the Botanical Gardens. Our lunch venue today is in Wangaratta, and then we make our way back to Melbourne where our chauffers will be waiting to take us home to our very door. A wonderful way to complete our tour to Orange!
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 and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
“... Indulge your senses in the delights of Orange and the surrounding villages and towns. With a well-deserved reputation for producing food and wine, stunning landscapes and a fascinating history, Orange is the perfect destination for a getaway...”
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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.