5 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER TO MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
The silo art trails around Victoria and wider Australia have breathed new life into struggling country communities. From their depictions of lanky Aussie farmers to colourful images of indigenous children and local netball and footy club up and comers, outback towns like Patchewollock, Lascelles, Sheep Hills and Brim have become some of our newest tourist hot spots. Come and see for yourself the magnificence and the scale of these amazing art works.
TOUR MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Imperial Egg Gallery, Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre, Horsham, Rupanyup Silo, Sheep Hills Silo, Patchewollock Silo, Lascelles Silo, Swan Hill, Spanner Man, Colbinabbin Silo, Shepparton, Mooving Art, Tungamah Silo, Devenish Silo and Goorambat Silo.
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
2 nights in Shepparton
TOUR COSTS
Twin Share Room First Tour: $2,475 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $2,450 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $2,425 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $2,400 per person
Single Room Supplement: $260 per person
Deposit: $300 per person
As a thank you for travelling with O'Shannessy's Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
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).
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).
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: thursday 22nd September, 2022
MELBOURNE TO HORSHAM
With personal pick up from home this morning by our chauffeur service we are transferred to meet our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Coach for our Silo Art Spring Tour. Heading to Beaufort, a delightful small town of interesting historic buildings, we visit the Imperial Egg Gallery, arguably one of the biggest egg collections of its kind. Next, we head to Ararat to enjoy lunch, before visiting the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre. This world class Heritage Centre tells the story of miners from Southern China and brings to life the social, environmental and political situations of immigrant miners in the mid 1800's. Afterwards we begin to make our way to Horsham where we settle into our hotel for the evening.
OVERNIGHT: Best Westlander Motel, HORSHAM
With personal pick up from home this morning by our chauffeur service we are transferred to meet our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Coach for our Silo Art Spring Tour. Heading to Beaufort, a delightful small town of interesting historic buildings, we visit the Imperial Egg Gallery, arguably one of the biggest egg collections of its kind. Next, we head to Ararat to enjoy lunch, before visiting the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre. This world class Heritage Centre tells the story of miners from Southern China and brings to life the social, environmental and political situations of immigrant miners in the mid 1800's. Afterwards we begin to make our way to Horsham where we settle into our hotel for the evening.
OVERNIGHT: Best Westlander Motel, HORSHAM
day 2: friday 23rd september, 2022
SILO ART TRAIL
Today is all about the stunning full-size images of the Silo Art Trail with our morning starting in Rupanyup. As a side project of the Silo Art Trail, Georgia Goodie painted two murals here, each one depicting fire fighters. Although not strictly silos we can still appreciate the attention to detail and skill involved. The Sheep Hills Silo painted by Melbourne-based artist Adnate, is an indigenous-themed mural representing the passing of knowledge from generation to generation. In Brim, the colourful characters of Guido van Helten’s art depict an anonymous, multi-generational quartet of female and male farmers. Moving along, in Rosebery we see the works of Kaff-eine where she depicts themes that embody the region’s past, present and future. We will stop in Hopetoun, before heading to the Patchewollock mural by Brisbane artist, Fintan Magee, which depicts a rugged, lanky local who exemplified the no-nonsense, hardworking spirit of the region. Next, we see captured true essence of Lascelles, where Melbourne-based artist, Rone was inspired by those deeply connected to the town. This is our final masterpiece for the day as we now make our way to Swan Hill for the evening.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn Campbell Motor Inn, SWAN HILL
Today is all about the stunning full-size images of the Silo Art Trail with our morning starting in Rupanyup. As a side project of the Silo Art Trail, Georgia Goodie painted two murals here, each one depicting fire fighters. Although not strictly silos we can still appreciate the attention to detail and skill involved. The Sheep Hills Silo painted by Melbourne-based artist Adnate, is an indigenous-themed mural representing the passing of knowledge from generation to generation. In Brim, the colourful characters of Guido van Helten’s art depict an anonymous, multi-generational quartet of female and male farmers. Moving along, in Rosebery we see the works of Kaff-eine where she depicts themes that embody the region’s past, present and future. We will stop in Hopetoun, before heading to the Patchewollock mural by Brisbane artist, Fintan Magee, which depicts a rugged, lanky local who exemplified the no-nonsense, hardworking spirit of the region. Next, we see captured true essence of Lascelles, where Melbourne-based artist, Rone was inspired by those deeply connected to the town. This is our final masterpiece for the day as we now make our way to Swan Hill for the evening.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn Campbell Motor Inn, SWAN HILL
DAY 3: saturday 24th september, 2022
SWAN HILL TO SHEPPARTON
The charming town of Boort is our first stop, where we’ll view the works of the late
Spanner Man. The Piccoli’s garden is scattered with dozens of unique life size and larger than life sculptures made from farm spanners. Our eyes will be drawn to the incredible workmanship, all done without using plans or drawings. We visit The Country Shop where we’ll have tastings of Simply Tomatoes products made from Green Tomatoes, and check out the range of Country Wool Bedding and Woolly Warmers! Later we head to Rochester, where we have a look the brightly painted silo of a Squirrel Glider and an Azure Kingfisher. Then heading slightly out of our way, we take the opportunity to see the latest addition to the Silo Art collection in Colbinabbin. Artist Tim Bowtell’s artwork features across six silos and depicts five different scenes from varying times through the town from the early 1900s to the 1980s. Then it’s off to Shepparton, where we’ll stay for the next two nights.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Parklake, SHEPPARTON
The charming town of Boort is our first stop, where we’ll view the works of the late
Spanner Man. The Piccoli’s garden is scattered with dozens of unique life size and larger than life sculptures made from farm spanners. Our eyes will be drawn to the incredible workmanship, all done without using plans or drawings. We visit The Country Shop where we’ll have tastings of Simply Tomatoes products made from Green Tomatoes, and check out the range of Country Wool Bedding and Woolly Warmers! Later we head to Rochester, where we have a look the brightly painted silo of a Squirrel Glider and an Azure Kingfisher. Then heading slightly out of our way, we take the opportunity to see the latest addition to the Silo Art collection in Colbinabbin. Artist Tim Bowtell’s artwork features across six silos and depicts five different scenes from varying times through the town from the early 1900s to the 1980s. Then it’s off to Shepparton, where we’ll stay for the next two nights.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Parklake, SHEPPARTON
DAY 4: sunday 25th september, 2022
SHEPPARTON AND THE SILO ART TRAIL
This morning we keep track of Moooving Art which pays homage to the strength of the dairy industry in Greater Shepparton. Moooving art is an ever-changing public art exhibition of life-sized 3D cows. These bovines are scattered throughout Shepparton and surrounding towns in public gardens, playgrounds and businesses and are full of colour, spunk and personality. We’ll also be seeing a part of the Aboriginal Street Art Project. Afterwards, we’ll stop in at the Kaiela Arts and see more of this rich Indigenous heritage. Kaiela Arts represents more than 90 artists and helps to share and support their work. Enjoying lunch at the Cheeky Grog Co. we then travel to Tatura where we visit the Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum. The collection and reference library are a valuable source of research material for academics, school children, relatives and former residents.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Parklake, SHEPPARTON
This morning we keep track of Moooving Art which pays homage to the strength of the dairy industry in Greater Shepparton. Moooving art is an ever-changing public art exhibition of life-sized 3D cows. These bovines are scattered throughout Shepparton and surrounding towns in public gardens, playgrounds and businesses and are full of colour, spunk and personality. We’ll also be seeing a part of the Aboriginal Street Art Project. Afterwards, we’ll stop in at the Kaiela Arts and see more of this rich Indigenous heritage. Kaiela Arts represents more than 90 artists and helps to share and support their work. Enjoying lunch at the Cheeky Grog Co. we then travel to Tatura where we visit the Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum. The collection and reference library are a valuable source of research material for academics, school children, relatives and former residents.
OVERNIGHT: Quality Hotel Parklake, SHEPPARTON
DAY 5: monday 26th september, 2022
SHEPPARTON TO MELBOURNE
Today marks the last day of the tour, but don’t worry there is still plenty to see. This morning we loop around as we head to Tungamah to see dancing Brolgas and a Kookaburra. Making our way down, in St James, we will see the large mural of Sir George Coles, the founder of Coles Supermarkets. Then in Devenish, we’ll be amazed at Cam Scale’s artwork of a First World War nurse and a modern-day combat medic. Not far away is Goorambat. Here at the Uniting Church we see the stunning depiction of "Sophia" the female aspect of the Holy Spirit. We’ll also make a stop the Barking Owl Silo, which is critically endangered. In Benalla now, 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’ll enjoy lunch before making our way home where our chauffeur service will drop us to our very door – all part of the great O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours service!
Today marks the last day of the tour, but don’t worry there is still plenty to see. This morning we loop around as we head to Tungamah to see dancing Brolgas and a Kookaburra. Making our way down, in St James, we will see the large mural of Sir George Coles, the founder of Coles Supermarkets. Then in Devenish, we’ll be amazed at Cam Scale’s artwork of a First World War nurse and a modern-day combat medic. Not far away is Goorambat. Here at the Uniting Church we see the stunning depiction of "Sophia" the female aspect of the Holy Spirit. We’ll also make a stop the Barking Owl Silo, which is critically endangered. In Benalla now, 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’ll enjoy lunch before making our way home where our chauffeur service will drop us 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.
Luxury Touring Coaches
Our full size, 3 axle luxury coaches have only 32-36 passenger seats allowing you even more personal space and extra leg room. Our coaches are fitted with comfortable reclining seats with aisle arm rests, foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for passenger use, restroom, climate control air conditioning and Road Cam monitors which display the road ahead in real time. Each coach has a second door for easier entry and exit and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers at each entry to help keep everyone safe. Our coaches have full air suspension delivering a smooth and quiet ride which also allows us to lower the coach closer to the ground, making boarding and disembarking even easier.
Tour Directors
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
All full cooked breakfasts, morning teas most days, all lunches and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Receipt of payment of funds will be taken as acceptance of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours conditions of travel for this tour. Prices include GST and all taxes.
Deposit is fully refundable until 46 days prior to departure date.
Balance due on invoice approximately 45 days prior to departure.
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.
If a tour is cancelled for any reason by O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours before the departure date, all passengers will be offered the option of transferring to another tour of their choice, hold the funds in trust for a future tour or a full refund. There is no time limit as to when this must be used. If a lockdown is implemented while a tour is in progress, our first priority is the safety and wellbeing of our passengers and ensuring that we get each and every one of them home safely, and therefore we treat every situation individually. Travel insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommend our passengers take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable provider at the time the balance of the tour is paid. Our office can provide contact information for companies we know are now providing travel insurance. It is a condition of travel that all passengers must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 unless medically exempt, and confirmation must be provided to our office upon payment of your invoice/booking.