4 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
THURSDAY JULY 1ST TO SUNDAY JULY 4TH
Rockin' Rollin' Ridin'
As the whistle blows your journey begins. Enjoy a degustation of exquisite local produce and scenic views in a relaxed atmosphere as you travel along the beautiful Bellarine Railway. The Q Train offers local independent wines, beers and ciders from the Bellarine Peninsula and across Geelong and the Otways. A true gastronomic delight.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Werribee Park Mansion, Queenscliff, Christmas in July luncheon—The Q Train, Bellarine Peninsula, Suma Park Historic Homestead, Swan Bay, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Geelong Boat House, Amazing Mill Markets, Barwon Park Mansion and Winchelsea.
TRAIN
The Q Train
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights in Geelong
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: |
$2,020 per person $1,995 per person $1,970 per person $1,945 per person $340 per person $300 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 1ST july, 2021
MELBOURNE TO GEELONG
With personal pickup from home, our journey this morning takes us to nearby Werribee Park Mansion, long regarded as Victoria's finest rural colonial homestead. On arrival we take a walk through the State Rose Garden featuring thousands of plants in the shape of a giant Tudor rose. After morning tea we take a self-guided tour of this very majestic house, considered an Australian version of the English country house and garden and a symbol of Australia's pastoral elite in the colonial era. We’ll have lunch in Werribee, then we will head off to Geelong for our 3 night stay.
OVERNIGHT: Rydges Geelong, GEELONG
With personal pickup from home, our journey this morning takes us to nearby Werribee Park Mansion, long regarded as Victoria's finest rural colonial homestead. On arrival we take a walk through the State Rose Garden featuring thousands of plants in the shape of a giant Tudor rose. After morning tea we take a self-guided tour of this very majestic house, considered an Australian version of the English country house and garden and a symbol of Australia's pastoral elite in the colonial era. We’ll have lunch in Werribee, then we will head off to Geelong for our 3 night stay.
OVERNIGHT: Rydges Geelong, GEELONG
day 2: FRIDAY 2ND july, 2021
CHRISTMAS IN JULY ON THE Q TRAIN
Queenscliff is a classic seaside holiday destination and is where we spend most of the morning at leisure. Surrounded on three sides by water, Queenscliff was once a defence post around 1880 and was the most heavily armed fort in the Southern Hemisphere. Today the real charm can be felt with the historical buildings featuring the magnificent Vue Grand Hotel dominating the commercial centre. We could pop into one of the very well presented museums or simply take a wander, admiring its charm and maybe getting a cuppa from one of the many local cafes. Late morning we board The Q Train for our special 6 course luncheon, a real treat today. As the train whistle sounds our journey begins travelling along the beautiful Bellarine Railway, offering views of the rolling hills of the Bellarine Peninsula. The Q Train will pause for a period of time at Suma Park Historic Homestead, then runs alongside beautiful Swan Bay, with another stop to enjoy views while we dine and then continue back to Queenscliff. Our final dessert course is served on our return trip from Queenscliff to Drysdale, and as The Q Train closes its return journey, enjoy a final cup of tea or coffee. Our coach will be waiting for us and we return to our hotel to complete a memorable day. As we may not really need any dinner this evening we are free to choose if we dine in house or not.
Dinner at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Rydges Geelong, GEELONG
Please note: COVID-19 restrictions may apply to your journey aboard the Q Train:
You will be required to stay in your seats between the set courses of your degustation menu. While you can’t explore the other carriages, you can read about them in the information books on your table. Feel free to ask any of our staff about the rich history of our train, our locomotives or the renovation journey.
Queenscliff is a classic seaside holiday destination and is where we spend most of the morning at leisure. Surrounded on three sides by water, Queenscliff was once a defence post around 1880 and was the most heavily armed fort in the Southern Hemisphere. Today the real charm can be felt with the historical buildings featuring the magnificent Vue Grand Hotel dominating the commercial centre. We could pop into one of the very well presented museums or simply take a wander, admiring its charm and maybe getting a cuppa from one of the many local cafes. Late morning we board The Q Train for our special 6 course luncheon, a real treat today. As the train whistle sounds our journey begins travelling along the beautiful Bellarine Railway, offering views of the rolling hills of the Bellarine Peninsula. The Q Train will pause for a period of time at Suma Park Historic Homestead, then runs alongside beautiful Swan Bay, with another stop to enjoy views while we dine and then continue back to Queenscliff. Our final dessert course is served on our return trip from Queenscliff to Drysdale, and as The Q Train closes its return journey, enjoy a final cup of tea or coffee. Our coach will be waiting for us and we return to our hotel to complete a memorable day. As we may not really need any dinner this evening we are free to choose if we dine in house or not.
Dinner at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Rydges Geelong, GEELONG
Please note: COVID-19 restrictions may apply to your journey aboard the Q Train:
You will be required to stay in your seats between the set courses of your degustation menu. While you can’t explore the other carriages, you can read about them in the information books on your table. Feel free to ask any of our staff about the rich history of our train, our locomotives or the renovation journey.
DAY 3: SATURDAY 3RD july, 2021
GEELONG
This morning we have arranged a guided tour of the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. Sophisticated and technology-rich, this world-class facility is designed to meet the expectations of 21st century public library users, providing contemporary and innovative library and information services. Within the iconic domed building, there are five public levels – all beautiful, inspiring and inclusive spaces for reading, studying, meeting, discovery and fun. We are then introduced to a local guide that will hop onboard our coach for a more extensive tour of Geelong city. He will also give us some ideas of how we can spend our free time this afternoon. We say goodbye to our guide and make our way to our lunch venue, right on the water at the Geelong Boat House – just perfect. This afternoon we’re off to do a little picking and poking for a bargain at the Amazing Mill Markets. There are more than 60 stalls here offering a selection of vintage clothes, vintage furniture, collectables, antiques, memorabilia, home decor, fine china, art, glass, coins, jewellery, books and records, to name a few! It’s under cover and is open 7 days a week.
OVERNIGHT: Rydges Geelong, GEELONG
This morning we have arranged a guided tour of the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. Sophisticated and technology-rich, this world-class facility is designed to meet the expectations of 21st century public library users, providing contemporary and innovative library and information services. Within the iconic domed building, there are five public levels – all beautiful, inspiring and inclusive spaces for reading, studying, meeting, discovery and fun. We are then introduced to a local guide that will hop onboard our coach for a more extensive tour of Geelong city. He will also give us some ideas of how we can spend our free time this afternoon. We say goodbye to our guide and make our way to our lunch venue, right on the water at the Geelong Boat House – just perfect. This afternoon we’re off to do a little picking and poking for a bargain at the Amazing Mill Markets. There are more than 60 stalls here offering a selection of vintage clothes, vintage furniture, collectables, antiques, memorabilia, home decor, fine china, art, glass, coins, jewellery, books and records, to name a few! It’s under cover and is open 7 days a week.
OVERNIGHT: Rydges Geelong, GEELONG
DAY 4: SUNDAY 4th july, 2021
GEELONG TO MELBOURNE
It’s been a lovely break and now it’s time to wind our way home, but not before we make a couple of more stops! We head for Winchelsea first settled in 1837 and was named after one of the Cinque Ports in England. There are many historic buildings and an old bridge in the town. One in particular is Barwon Park Mansion, where we stop for a tour of this beautiful home built in 1869 and later bequeathed to the National Trust. It is noted for the fine cast iron balcony verandah, its bluestone construction and the ornate furnishings. After lunch in Winchelsea, we then head for home, where our chauffeurs will be waiting to take us to our very door, a lovely end to our exciting tour!
It’s been a lovely break and now it’s time to wind our way home, but not before we make a couple of more stops! We head for Winchelsea first settled in 1837 and was named after one of the Cinque Ports in England. There are many historic buildings and an old bridge in the town. One in particular is Barwon Park Mansion, where we stop for a tour of this beautiful home built in 1869 and later bequeathed to the National Trust. It is noted for the fine cast iron balcony verandah, its bluestone construction and the ornate furnishings. After lunch in Winchelsea, we then head for home, where our chauffeurs will be waiting to take us to our very door, a lovely end to our exciting 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 and returned home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers. For passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas.
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, lunches and most two course restaurant dinners daily—1 dinner at own expense as per itinerary.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
“...Unique. Delicious. Exciting.
A decadent gastronomical journey you’ll never forget…”
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PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 45 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 46 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 45 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 the balance for your tour.