5 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
24TH APRIL TO 28TH APRIL 2021
Clancy of the Overflow, The Man from Snowy River or The Man from Ironbark all quintessentially Australian, just like Victoria's High Country. With its stunning mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes this is a spectacular place to see. Autumn in this magnificent region is absolutely the best time to see it too. This beautiful Alpine discovery tour will tantalize you with wineries, farm shops cafes and specialty distilleries.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Bright, the Ovens Valley, Wandiligong Valley, Mount Buffalo National Park, Milawa Gourmet Region, Tolpuddle Farm, Milawa Mustards, Brown Brother's Vineyard, Beechworth Historic Precinct, Beechworth Bakery, Out of Town Nursery and Humming Garden, the Silo Art Trail and Benalla Street Art.
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
4 nights in Wangaratta.
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: |
$2,275 per person $2,250 per person $2,225 per person $2,200 per person $ 300 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:saturday 24th april, 2021
HOME TO WANGARATTA
Welcome to our 5 Day High Country in Autumn tour featuring the stunning colours and glorious sights of Victoria’s Alpine country! Our destination today is Wangaratta and after personal pickup from home we are transferred to our O’Shannessy’s Luxury Coach and travel to Mansfield on the eastern shores of Lake Eildon for our lunch stop. From here we make our way to Wangaratta, where we base ourselves at the delightful Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway - our base for the next four nights.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, WANGARATTA
Welcome to our 5 Day High Country in Autumn tour featuring the stunning colours and glorious sights of Victoria’s Alpine country! Our destination today is Wangaratta and after personal pickup from home we are transferred to our O’Shannessy’s Luxury Coach and travel to Mansfield on the eastern shores of Lake Eildon for our lunch stop. From here we make our way to Wangaratta, where we base ourselves at the delightful Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway - our base for the next four nights.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, WANGARATTA
day 2: sunday 25th april, 2021
BRIGHT & MOUNT BUFFALO
Today we make our way to Bright, said to be located in the most beautiful valley in the world - the Ovens Valley – surrounded by the towering Australian Alps. Bright has managed to retain its character and charm, thanks partly to its old-fashioned guest houses and historical buildings. The town was first known as Morse’s Creek but in 1861 it was renamed in honour of the British orator and politician John Bright. On arrival we meet up with a local expert and learn all the local secrets whilst enjoying one of the most beautiful drives in this area - through the Wandiligong Valley. The whole Wandiligong Valley has been registered with the National Trust. To the south of the town we can see the noted Wandi Poplars, at their best in the autumn, and one of the largest apple orchards in the Southern hemisphere. Tobacco and nuts are also grown in this rural setting. After lunch at The Wandi Pub, we return to Bright and say farewell to our guide before making our way into the beautiful Mount Buffalo National Park. Apart from Mount Buffalo itself, the park is noted for its many pleasant streams and fine walks. It’s surrounded by huge granite tors - great blocks of granite broken off from the massif by the expansion and contraction of ice in winter and other weathering effects. There is abundant plant and animal life around the park…so keep a look out! We return to Wangaratta with time to freshen up before dinner at the motel.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, WANGARATTA
Today we make our way to Bright, said to be located in the most beautiful valley in the world - the Ovens Valley – surrounded by the towering Australian Alps. Bright has managed to retain its character and charm, thanks partly to its old-fashioned guest houses and historical buildings. The town was first known as Morse’s Creek but in 1861 it was renamed in honour of the British orator and politician John Bright. On arrival we meet up with a local expert and learn all the local secrets whilst enjoying one of the most beautiful drives in this area - through the Wandiligong Valley. The whole Wandiligong Valley has been registered with the National Trust. To the south of the town we can see the noted Wandi Poplars, at their best in the autumn, and one of the largest apple orchards in the Southern hemisphere. Tobacco and nuts are also grown in this rural setting. After lunch at The Wandi Pub, we return to Bright and say farewell to our guide before making our way into the beautiful Mount Buffalo National Park. Apart from Mount Buffalo itself, the park is noted for its many pleasant streams and fine walks. It’s surrounded by huge granite tors - great blocks of granite broken off from the massif by the expansion and contraction of ice in winter and other weathering effects. There is abundant plant and animal life around the park…so keep a look out! We return to Wangaratta with time to freshen up before dinner at the motel.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, WANGARATTA
DAY 3: monday 26th april, 2021
MILAWA AND GOURMET DELIGHTS
Our touring today takes us into the Milawa gourmet region, where we stop at Tarrawingee to visit Tolpuddle Farm specializing in goat cheeses. We go behind the scenes on tour and enjoy cheese tastings as well as time to browse the farm shop which is loaded with delicious produce from the region and farm. Keeping with the fabulous food theme of the region next up is Milawa Mustards located in the Old Emu Inn building before travelling a short distance to visit the Olive Shop, at the tasting counter there are local olives, olive oils and olive oil based dressings to sample. The same theme applies to Cosmetics and soaps. Our lunch today has been arranged at Brown Brothers Vineyard, it’s here we enjoy a lunch followed by a wine tasting. Since 1889, Brown Brothers have been growing grapes and making wine at Milawa in rich country nestled on the western side of the Australian Alps. Our afternoon continues with gourmet tastings as we visit Hurdle Creek Still, where it’s all about the gin. The building was originally a farm shed, transformed using reclaimed materials to house the distillery. On arrival we can talk gin with the distiller and enjoy an afternoon sample. What a delightful way to end our day!
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, WANGARATTA
Our touring today takes us into the Milawa gourmet region, where we stop at Tarrawingee to visit Tolpuddle Farm specializing in goat cheeses. We go behind the scenes on tour and enjoy cheese tastings as well as time to browse the farm shop which is loaded with delicious produce from the region and farm. Keeping with the fabulous food theme of the region next up is Milawa Mustards located in the Old Emu Inn building before travelling a short distance to visit the Olive Shop, at the tasting counter there are local olives, olive oils and olive oil based dressings to sample. The same theme applies to Cosmetics and soaps. Our lunch today has been arranged at Brown Brothers Vineyard, it’s here we enjoy a lunch followed by a wine tasting. Since 1889, Brown Brothers have been growing grapes and making wine at Milawa in rich country nestled on the western side of the Australian Alps. Our afternoon continues with gourmet tastings as we visit Hurdle Creek Still, where it’s all about the gin. The building was originally a farm shed, transformed using reclaimed materials to house the distillery. On arrival we can talk gin with the distiller and enjoy an afternoon sample. What a delightful way to end our day!
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, WANGARATTA
DAY 4: tuesday 27th april, 2021
BEECHWORTH
Today’s touring takes us to Beechworth. On arrival we will be joined on the coach by a local expert who will show us around the town, one of Victoria’s best preserved gold rush towns. The discovery of gold in the 1850’s brought with it a flurry of activity and growth. The magnificent buildings, 32 of which are listed by the National Trust and the beautiful gardens are a legacy of the gold rush days. We now have some free time to wander around the Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct – namely The Telegraph Station, Town Hall, and Powder Magazine are all part of the collection of nationally significant buildings. We’ll enjoy lunch at the famous Beechworth Bakery today. This afternoon we continue our gardens exploration with a visit to the Out Of Town Nursery and Humming Garden. Nestled in the foothills of the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park in North East Victoria, this 4 acre garden is comprised of many rooms each with its own character and style, crammed with an extensive collection of native and exotic plants. Designed to entertain and amuse visitors with quirky garden art and bold colour combinations as well as provide the more serious gardener with an understanding of plant species and the use of water maximizing techniques.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, WANGARATTA
Today’s touring takes us to Beechworth. On arrival we will be joined on the coach by a local expert who will show us around the town, one of Victoria’s best preserved gold rush towns. The discovery of gold in the 1850’s brought with it a flurry of activity and growth. The magnificent buildings, 32 of which are listed by the National Trust and the beautiful gardens are a legacy of the gold rush days. We now have some free time to wander around the Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct – namely The Telegraph Station, Town Hall, and Powder Magazine are all part of the collection of nationally significant buildings. We’ll enjoy lunch at the famous Beechworth Bakery today. This afternoon we continue our gardens exploration with a visit to the Out Of Town Nursery and Humming Garden. Nestled in the foothills of the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park in North East Victoria, this 4 acre garden is comprised of many rooms each with its own character and style, crammed with an extensive collection of native and exotic plants. Designed to entertain and amuse visitors with quirky garden art and bold colour combinations as well as provide the more serious gardener with an understanding of plant species and the use of water maximizing techniques.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, WANGARATTA
DAY 5: wednesday 28th april, 2021
HOMEWARD BOUND
We have a leisurely start this morning before we farewell our hosts to begin our journey home. Silos are drawing crowds to small country towns in Victoria, so we’re off to do a little silo spotting of our own. Our first stop today is in Tungamah to see brolgas and a kookaburra. The St James silos features the story of GJ Coles (Coles Supermarkets). In Devenish, see Cam Scale’s artwork representing the changing role of women in the military – a First World War nurse and a modern-day combat medic. At the Goorambat Silo we see a Barking Owl, which is critically endangered. We’ll also make a stop here at the Uniting Church to view the stunning depiction of "Sophia" the female aspect of the Holy Spirit. Each silo has a different artist and a different story! After lunch in Benalla we’ll take a drive to see 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 then head home with some fantastic memories of our Autumn tour.
We have a leisurely start this morning before we farewell our hosts to begin our journey home. Silos are drawing crowds to small country towns in Victoria, so we’re off to do a little silo spotting of our own. Our first stop today is in Tungamah to see brolgas and a kookaburra. The St James silos features the story of GJ Coles (Coles Supermarkets). In Devenish, see Cam Scale’s artwork representing the changing role of women in the military – a First World War nurse and a modern-day combat medic. At the Goorambat Silo we see a Barking Owl, which is critically endangered. We’ll also make a stop here at the Uniting Church to view the stunning depiction of "Sophia" the female aspect of the Holy Spirit. Each silo has a different artist and a different story! After lunch in Benalla we’ll take a drive to see 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 then head home with some fantastic memories of our Autumn tour.
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.
“... The High Country's stunning mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes are perfect places for adventure and relaxation, year-round....Witness the deciduous trees in their colourful autumnal splendour”
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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.