4 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
JULY 13TH TO JULY 16TH 2021
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
Overnewton Castle - High Tea, RAAF Museum Point Cook, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Geelong Boat House, Amazing Mill Market, Queenscliff, The Q Train Christmas in July Luncheon, Suma Park Historic Homestead, Swan Bay and Barwon Park Mansion
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights in Angelsea.
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 13th july, 2021
HOME TO ANGLESEA
With personal pickup from home, with personal pickup from home, we head straight to our first beautiful venue of Overnewton Castle. The castle was built in 1849 and now stands as a prominent heritage building. This Scottish Baronial style castle set amidst 4 acres of private tranquil English gardens makes the perfect setting for our High Tea lunch after which we enjoy an historical tour. We then head off to visit the RAAF Museum Point Cook - the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force. Our guided tour will give us a unique insight into Australian aviation history, the Air Force and the RAAF Base Point Cook. Subject to conditions on the day, we may be fortunate to see a fly over!
OVERNIGHT: Great Ocean Road Resort, ANGLESEA
With personal pickup from home, with personal pickup from home, we head straight to our first beautiful venue of Overnewton Castle. The castle was built in 1849 and now stands as a prominent heritage building. This Scottish Baronial style castle set amidst 4 acres of private tranquil English gardens makes the perfect setting for our High Tea lunch after which we enjoy an historical tour. We then head off to visit the RAAF Museum Point Cook - the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force. Our guided tour will give us a unique insight into Australian aviation history, the Air Force and the RAAF Base Point Cook. Subject to conditions on the day, we may be fortunate to see a fly over!
OVERNIGHT: Great Ocean Road Resort, ANGLESEA
day 2: wednesday 14th july, 2021
GEELONG
This morning we spend some time in Geelong and have arranged a guided tour at 10am 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. At an agreed time later this afternoon we return to Anglesea.
OVERNIGHT: Great Ocean Road Resort, ANGLESEA
This morning we spend some time in Geelong and have arranged a guided tour at 10am 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. At an agreed time later this afternoon we return to Anglesea.
OVERNIGHT: Great Ocean Road Resort, ANGLESEA
DAY 3: thursday 15th july, 2021
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 Christmas in July 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. Between the set courses of our degustation menu we are free to walk around the train, or to enjoy a relaxing drink in the Club Loco Bar Car. Feel free to explore the train and soak up the rich history as we twist around the tracks. 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. Your 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.
OVERNIGHT: Great Ocean Road Resort, ANGLESEA
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 Christmas in July 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. Between the set courses of our degustation menu we are free to walk around the train, or to enjoy a relaxing drink in the Club Loco Bar Car. Feel free to explore the train and soak up the rich history as we twist around the tracks. 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. Your 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.
OVERNIGHT: Great Ocean Road Resort, ANGLESEA
DAY 4: friday 16th july, 2021
ANGLESEA TO MELBOURNE
It’s been a lovely break and now it’s time to wend 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 wend 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 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.
“... Enjoy a degustation of exquisite local produce and scenic views in a relaxed atmosphere. Your journey onboard Geelong’s restaurant train commences at one of two picturesque Railway Stations – Drysdale or Queenscliff...”
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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.