8 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
8TH APRIL TO 15TH APRIL 2021
The Hawkesbury River Region boasts beautiful world heritage locations, majestic rivers and more national parks than any other part of Sydney. Winding its way down the coast and unlike beaches, you don’t have to wait for perfect, warm summer weather to enjoy everything this inland paradise has to offer.
There are plenty of things to do, you can enjoy an entertaining historic commentary, relax and just cruise, read a book or take a siesta. You set the pace.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, Benalla Street Art, Goulburn, Riversdale Homestead, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Refuge Bay, Elvina Bay, Bar Island, Wisemans Ferry, Windsor, Campbelltown Arts Centre Café,
Batemans Bay, Boydtown, Lakes Entrance and Jindivick
CRUISE
4 day cruise along the Hawkesbury River
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
2 nights in Wisemans Ferry
Batemans Bay, Boydtown, Lakes Entrance and Jindivick
CRUISE
4 day cruise along the Hawkesbury River
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
2 nights in Wisemans Ferry
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: |
$4,225 per person $4,175 per person $4,150 per person $4,125 per person $ 510 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 8th 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 Spirit Australia Cruise along the Hawkesbury River! Departing Melbourne, we travel 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: Mantra Albury Hotel, 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 Spirit Australia Cruise along the Hawkesbury River! Departing Melbourne, we travel 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: Mantra Albury Hotel, ALBURY
day 2: friday 9th april, 2021
ALBURY TO SYDNEY
Up a little earlier this morning to make our way to Goulburn. Here we explore the artefacts and gardens of Riversdale Homestead. This property was once part of the ‘Old Township’ of Goulburn - it is now an iconic property preserved by the National Trust of Australia. A light lunch will be served by the apple trees and 19th century barn. Afterwards we continue on to the outskirts of Sydney, where we arrive at the hotel in time to settle in before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Rydges Campbelltown Hotel, CAMPBELLTOWN
Up a little earlier this morning to make our way to Goulburn. Here we explore the artefacts and gardens of Riversdale Homestead. This property was once part of the ‘Old Township’ of Goulburn - it is now an iconic property preserved by the National Trust of Australia. A light lunch will be served by the apple trees and 19th century barn. Afterwards we continue on to the outskirts of Sydney, where we arrive at the hotel in time to settle in before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Rydges Campbelltown Hotel, CAMPBELLTOWN
DAY 3: saturday 10th april, 2021
SPIRIT AUSTRALIA CRUISE
After breakfast we head to Brooklyn Wharf where our Spirit Australia Cruises crew will greet us and welcome us aboard “Spirit II”. We will cruise the lower reaches of the Hawkesbury River, passing Dangar Island where the post is delivered to settlements by boat. We are now deep in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. We will cruise on into Refuge Bay to view the stunning waterfall cascading down the cliffs, then pass by Cottage Point and Bobbin Head before cruising further down to Pittwater exploring Elvina Bay before mooring at our overnight destination.
OVERNIGHT: Metro Mirage Hotel, NEWPORT
After breakfast we head to Brooklyn Wharf where our Spirit Australia Cruises crew will greet us and welcome us aboard “Spirit II”. We will cruise the lower reaches of the Hawkesbury River, passing Dangar Island where the post is delivered to settlements by boat. We are now deep in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. We will cruise on into Refuge Bay to view the stunning waterfall cascading down the cliffs, then pass by Cottage Point and Bobbin Head before cruising further down to Pittwater exploring Elvina Bay before mooring at our overnight destination.
OVERNIGHT: Metro Mirage Hotel, NEWPORT
DAY 4: sunday 11th april, 2021
SPIRIT AUSTRALIA CRUISE
After breakfast we cruise upstream under the Hawkesbury River Bridge, cruise into Berowra Waters and Berowra Creek and call into Bar Island with historic church ruins and rich history on our way to our overnight destination. Wisemans Ferry is a picturesque village set on the banks of the Hawkesbury River; we will enjoy two nights in this very special place.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
After breakfast we cruise upstream under the Hawkesbury River Bridge, cruise into Berowra Waters and Berowra Creek and call into Bar Island with historic church ruins and rich history on our way to our overnight destination. Wisemans Ferry is a picturesque village set on the banks of the Hawkesbury River; we will enjoy two nights in this very special place.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
DAY 5: monday 12th april, 2021
SPIRIT AUSTRALIA CRUISE
After breakfast we cruise upstream to historic Windsor for lunch and a visit to the Hawkesbury Regional Museum. We pass by lower Portland, Sackville and the Cattai National Park. After lunch at Windsor we return by coach back to Wisemans Ferry. A relaxed day with wonderful Hawkesbury river scenery.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
After breakfast we cruise upstream to historic Windsor for lunch and a visit to the Hawkesbury Regional Museum. We pass by lower Portland, Sackville and the Cattai National Park. After lunch at Windsor we return by coach back to Wisemans Ferry. A relaxed day with wonderful Hawkesbury river scenery.
OVERNIGHT: Retreat Wisemans Ferry, WISEMANS FERRY
DAY 6: tuesday 13th april, 2021
SPIRIT AUSTRALIA CRUISE
Enjoy breakfast before we board the boat one last time and cruise downstream and enjoy morning tea onboard. We will conclude the cruise, disembark at the Hawkesbury River Station and begin our return journey. Stopping at The Campbelltown Arts Centre Cafe we enjoy a lovely lunch while overlooking the serene Japanese Gardens and Koi Pond. After this idyllic stop we continue to Batemans Bay just in time for dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Sunseeker Motor Inn, BATEMANS BAY
Enjoy breakfast before we board the boat one last time and cruise downstream and enjoy morning tea onboard. We will conclude the cruise, disembark at the Hawkesbury River Station and begin our return journey. Stopping at The Campbelltown Arts Centre Cafe we enjoy a lovely lunch while overlooking the serene Japanese Gardens and Koi Pond. After this idyllic stop we continue to Batemans Bay just in time for dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Sunseeker Motor Inn, BATEMANS BAY
DAY 7: wednesday 14th 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 8: thursday 15th 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 Jindi Caf'. 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 our Spirit Australia Cruise along the Hawkesbury River.
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 Jindi Caf'. 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 our Spirit Australia Cruise along the Hawkesbury River.
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.
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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.