5 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
30TH DECEMBER 2020 TO 3RD JANUARY 2021
Celebrate ringing in the New Year with a tour to beautiful country Victoria.
We travel through picturesque rural Ravenswood, Kyneton and Bendigo then onto historic Swan Hill. We take a relaxing river cruise on the Mighty Murray aboard the Paddlesteamer Pyap, sample some delicious local produce and celebrate the New Year with an amazing laser light show "Heartbeat of the Murray". Relax and unpack your suitcase, because this is a stay put tour.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ravenswood Historic Homestead, Bendigo Pottery, Lake Boga, Catalina Flying Boat A24-30, Lake Boga Observatory and Bogartz Glass studio, Spoons Riverside Café, Pioneer Settlement Museum, ‘Heartbeat of the Murray’ laser light show, Salute Oliva, Spanner Man and the Port of Echuca.
CRUISE
PS Pyap Murray River Cruise
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
4 nights in Swan Hill
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: |
$2,520 per person $2,495 per person $2,470 per person $2,445 per person $ 215 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: WEDNESDAY 30TH DECEMBER, 2020
MELBOURNE TO SWAN HILL
Welcome to our 5 day New Year’s tour to Swan Hill! Our chauffeurs will be there to collect us from home to join our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours crew and touring coach. Greeting new and old friends we head off to our morning stop in Kyneton and then on south of Bendigo to Ravenswood Historic Homestead, built in 1857 and an impressive reminder of Goldfields history. We continue on to Bendigo, where we stop off for a look at the iconic Bendigo Pottery before heading off again on our way to Swan Hill. This will be our base for the next 4 nights.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn, SWAN HILL
Welcome to our 5 day New Year’s tour to Swan Hill! Our chauffeurs will be there to collect us from home to join our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours crew and touring coach. Greeting new and old friends we head off to our morning stop in Kyneton and then on south of Bendigo to Ravenswood Historic Homestead, built in 1857 and an impressive reminder of Goldfields history. We continue on to Bendigo, where we stop off for a look at the iconic Bendigo Pottery before heading off again on our way to Swan Hill. This will be our base for the next 4 nights.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn, SWAN HILL
day 2: THURSDAY 31ST DECEMBER , 2020
SWAN HILL
This morning we head south on the Murray Valley Highway to Lake Boga, home to the famous Catalina Flying Boat A24-30 - one of only 4 in Australia. The Flying Boat played an integral part in the allied defence of the South Pacific during World War II, with all types of Flying Boats that were serviced at Lake Boga being represented in the Museum. We enjoy a picnic lunch close to the lake before heading off to Lake Boga Observatory and Bogartz Glass studio. During our time here we will view locally made glass art pieces, a short and interesting talk on how the glass artworks are made and a non-technical Planetarium session on stars, planets and the universe! Returning to Swan Hill, we have time to relax before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn, SWAN HILL
This morning we head south on the Murray Valley Highway to Lake Boga, home to the famous Catalina Flying Boat A24-30 - one of only 4 in Australia. The Flying Boat played an integral part in the allied defence of the South Pacific during World War II, with all types of Flying Boats that were serviced at Lake Boga being represented in the Museum. We enjoy a picnic lunch close to the lake before heading off to Lake Boga Observatory and Bogartz Glass studio. During our time here we will view locally made glass art pieces, a short and interesting talk on how the glass artworks are made and a non-technical Planetarium session on stars, planets and the universe! Returning to Swan Hill, we have time to relax before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn, SWAN HILL
DAY 3: FRIDAY 1ST JANUARY, 2021
SWAN HILL
Happy New Year! A gentle start to the day today with some free time before lunch at Spoons Riverside Café. We then have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the Pioneer Settlement Museum, Australia’s first outdoor museum. We’ll wander through living history as well as enjoy a cruise on the mighty Murray River aboard the Paddleboat Pyap. This evening after dinner, we make a return to the Pioneer Settlement for the magical ‘Heartbeat of the Murray’ laser light show.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn, SWAN HILL
Happy New Year! A gentle start to the day today with some free time before lunch at Spoons Riverside Café. We then have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the Pioneer Settlement Museum, Australia’s first outdoor museum. We’ll wander through living history as well as enjoy a cruise on the mighty Murray River aboard the Paddleboat Pyap. This evening after dinner, we make a return to the Pioneer Settlement for the magical ‘Heartbeat of the Murray’ laser light show.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn, SWAN HILL
DAY 4: SATURDAY 2ND JANUARY, 2021
BOORT
This morning we head off for Boort with its population of less than 1000. We meet up with our local guide and make our way to the eastern edge of Boort for a stop at Salute Oliva, meaning “cheers to good health with olives”. This family owned grove produces first class extra virgin olive oil and a range of table olives. The olives are grown organically and processed following traditional pickling methods, using only natural ingredients. Next we move on for lunch at Simply Tomatoes. We will also enjoy a tour of on farm manufacturing operations of green tomato products. This afternoon we head out to visit an amazing garden with large sculptures made by the Spanner Man, from old and antique spanners!! A collection of old horse-drawn equipment line the front and back drive - this will truly be a memorable visit. After a thoroughly enjoyable day we return to Swan Hill for our final tour dinner together
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn, SWAN HILL
This morning we head off for Boort with its population of less than 1000. We meet up with our local guide and make our way to the eastern edge of Boort for a stop at Salute Oliva, meaning “cheers to good health with olives”. This family owned grove produces first class extra virgin olive oil and a range of table olives. The olives are grown organically and processed following traditional pickling methods, using only natural ingredients. Next we move on for lunch at Simply Tomatoes. We will also enjoy a tour of on farm manufacturing operations of green tomato products. This afternoon we head out to visit an amazing garden with large sculptures made by the Spanner Man, from old and antique spanners!! A collection of old horse-drawn equipment line the front and back drive - this will truly be a memorable visit. After a thoroughly enjoyable day we return to Swan Hill for our final tour dinner together
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn, SWAN HILL
DAY 5: SUNDAY 3RD JANUARY, 2021
SWAN HILL TO HOME
We farewell our hosts and commence our tour home. We travel via Kerang and to Echuca where we have some time to enjoy the many attractions at the Echuca Port, a beautifully restored historic area. We will enjoy lunch here before we return to Melbourne, where as always, our chauffeurs will be on hand to transfer us home, right to our very door! All part of the great O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours service!
We farewell our hosts and commence our tour home. We travel via Kerang and to Echuca where we have some time to enjoy the many attractions at the Echuca Port, a beautifully restored historic area. We will enjoy lunch here before we return to Melbourne, where as always, our chauffeurs will be on hand to transfer us home, right to our very door! All part of the great O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours service!
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.
“... Swan Hill is a bustling modern town set within a stunning ancient landscape, and stretching out alongside Australia’s mightiest river. With more sunny days per year than the Gold Coast...”
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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.