Sapphire Coast Autumn

2027

7 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR

MONDAY 5TH APRIL TO SUNDAY 11TH APRIL


There’s a special kind of magic in the air on the Sapphire Coast in Autumn. It’s not too hot. It’s not too cold. And it’s not too crowded. Blue skies, fresh breezes and crisp days are the perfect weather recipe for getting outside and getting back to nature. Relax for three nights in Eden and visit the Killer Whale Museum and the Seahorse Inn, Boydtown. Further north we visit the charming village of Central Tilba with time to wander by the lovely shops and Bega, famous for its cheese. We enjoy local seafood at Wheelers Oyster Barn in Merimbula. We travel home via Mallacoota, back to Lakes Entrance for our final two nights together.



TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Sale Orbost, Exhibition Centre, Eden, Killer Whale Museum, The Seahorse Inn Boydtown, Wheelers Oyster Barn, Bega Cheese Heritage Centre, Foxglove Spired Open Gardens, Operation Bunker Mallacoota and Guided Tour of Lakes Entrance.

CRUISE
Lakes Entrance Waterways Cruise


TOUR COSTS

Twin Share Room First Tour: $4,245 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $4,195 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $4,170 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $4,145 per person
Single Room Supplement: $560 per person


Please note a deposit of $300 per person is required upon booking.
 

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, in most cases you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare

(no additional cost).


If you are willing to twin share but are a smoker, have a CPAP machine or snore, you will need to pay a single supplement for a sole use room.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

​O'Shanessy's Quality Tours can provide travel insurance quotes through Nib Insurance. Travel insurance is not compulsory, however the Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider at the time the balance of the tour is to be paid. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or must cancel at late notice.

​Always read the PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets your needs.

MAP


MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights in Eden and 2 nights in Lakes Entrance



ACTIVITY LEVELS
Our Moderate Tours are for those comfortable with a bit more movement while still enjoying a relaxed pace; our moderate tours may include a mix of touring styles.


Please refer to the activity levels below.


ACTIVITY LEVELS

ITINERARY

  • DAY 1: Monday 5th April, 2027

    MELBOURNE TO LAKES ENTRANCE


    Welcome to our wonderful tour to the Sapphire Coast. With chauffeured pickup from home, we are transferred to meet our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach and crew. Sit back and relax as we head across Victoria, stopping for our morning break and lunch enroute. This afternoon, we continue on to Lakes Entrance for the night.


    OVERNIGHT: Bellevue on the Lakes, LAKES ENTRANCE


  • DAY 2: Tuesday 6th April, 2027

    LAKES ENTRANCE TO EDEN


    Following breakfast, we make our way through the tiny town of Nowa Nowa before reaching Orbost. Here, we stop for morning tea and a visit to the Orbost Exhibition Centre. Located on the Snowy River, the exhibition is all about timbers and includes the National Collection of Wood Design, permanently on display here. Designed on several levels, we have time to enjoy a retail showroom, gallery for professional artists and a top level for views over Forest Park. Lunch has been arranged for us by the friendly folk at the Marlo Hotel. This afternoon, we venture on through Cann River before our travels take us through to Eden – our base for the next three nights.


    OVERNIGHT: Coachman’s Eden, EDEN


  • DAY 3: Wednesday 7th April, 2027

    EXPLORING THE AREA


    Eden’s history is intertwined with the whales and the fishing industry. Our first visit today is the Killer Whale Museum containing the skeleton of "Old Tom" the killer whale plus many other items of interest and history. We then head to Boydtown. Benjamin Boyd, the son of a London Banker established Boydtown at Twofold Bay in the mid 1800’s as his headquarters from where he ran his whaling and grazing exploits. Boyd had grandiose ideas of developing Boydtown to a stage not only to rival nearby Eden but Sydney itself. His grand plans never eventuated and the only buildings erected were Boyd’s Church, the Lookout Tower and the Seahorse Inn. Here we’ll enjoy a light lunch in the Brasserie of the Seahorse Inn. After our lunch we visit Wheelers Oyster Barn in Pambula. Since the settlement of the Sapphire Coast, oyster farming has played an important role in the area’s economy.  We return to the motel in time to freshen up for dinner.


    OVERNIGHT: Coachman’s Eden, EDEN


  • DAY 4: Thursday 8th April, 2027

    BEGA AND CENTRAL TILBA


    Today we head north for the day as we make our way to Bega. We stop at the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre for a chance to purchase their famed cheese. We then head to historic Tilba Tilba, a National Trust village. We’ll enjoy a morning tea break in the village centre with time to explore the many shops of yesteryear and take a look at the former ABC Cheese Factory, home of South Coast Cheese. A short drive follows to our lunch venue at the Foxglove Spires Open Gardens. This enchanting property has been featured on TV shows such as Burke’s Backyard, Better Homes and Gardens and even celebrated in the book "Velvet Pears". After lunch you’ll have time to take a stroll, finding the essence of the gardens is one of romance, fairy tale-like charm and quaint English-style elegance. Afterwards, we head ‘home’ via the pretty town of Bermagui, known as a fisherman’s paradise. The continental shelf is at its closest point to the mainland here and where warm southern currents flow, big game fish are in tow! At the wharf, we may see some boats returning with their catch. We continue along the scenic coast returning to our accommodation in Eden.


    OVERNIGHT: Coachman’s Eden, EDEN


  • DAY 5: Friday 9th April, 2027

    EDEN TO LAKES ENTRANCE


    Leaving Eden behind us, just across the Victorian border Mallacoota beckons. The pretty coastal town sits on the Mallacoota inlet surrounded by the magnificent wilderness of the Croajingolong National Park. Following morning tea we visit the interesting Bunker Museum. Restored by the local RSL, this World War II RAAF operations bunker was where anti submarine operations were conducted and is of considerable significance in Victoria’s military history. Following lunch, we retrace our steps somewhat, travelling via Cann River and Orbost back to Lakes Entrance and have time to freshen up for dinner.


    OVERNIGHT: Bellevue on the Lakes, LAKES ENTRANCE


  • DAY 6: Saturday 10th April, 2027

    EXPLORING THE AREA


    This morning, we are joined by a local guide who will help us explore the town. We then board our vessel for a cruise of the Gippsland Lakes to Metung. Upon arrival we enjoy lunch at the Metung Hotel before returning to Lakes Entrance. This afternoon, we have some free time to explore the main street, perhaps investigate the six remaining wooden sculptures made to those servicemen and women from the district who lost their lives during the First World War. Five sculptures depict scenes of service: a soldier, a wounded soldier with a donkey, a nurse in uniform, Simpson helping two wounded soldiers, and a family waiting for the return of a husband and father. The sixth carving is of a sea captain, commemorating the loss of ships and lives at Lakes Entrance.


    OVERNIGHT: Bellevue on the Lakes, LAKES ENTRANCE


  • DAY 7: Sunday 11th April, 2027

    LAKES ENTRANCE TO MELBOURNE


    Our last day on tour! Departing Lakes Entrance, we meander back to Melbourne, stopping for a hearty lunch along the way. As usual, our chauffeurs will be on hand to take us straight to our door – all part of the O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours superior 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, 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.


Friendly Tour Directors

Enjoy peace of mind with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, where our dedicated coach crew and experienced tour directors are on board to ensure your journey is as comfortable and memorable as possible. From start to finish, they’re there to assist, guide and take care of every detail. Relax and enjoy

the experience without a worry.


Quality Accommodation & Fully Inclusive Tours

Enjoy the best available ensuite motel accommodation each night, ensuring a restful journey. All attractions and tours listed in the itinerary are included, as are fully cooked breakfasts, along with all lunches and delicious two course restaurant dinners daily and most morning teas.



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.


Cancellation within 45 days of tour departure date: No refund

Cancellation on or after tour departure date: 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. The Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or have to cancel at late notice. Always read the PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets all of your needs. We are able to provide travel insurance through Nib Insurance.


If you would like a quote for travel insurance, please call our office on 1800 354 352.