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Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush

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From Sydney to Melbourne
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sydney to Canberra

    Sydney to Canberra
    Meals
    Lunch (Be My Guest BBQ lunch hosted by sheep farm owners at Gold Creek Station)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Canberra)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gold Creek Station farm
    • Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station
    • Explore Parliament House grounds or self-guided tour
    Landmarks
    Parliament House
    Great Dividing Range
  3. Day 2

    Canberra to Wangaratta

    Canberra to Wangaratta
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quality Hotel Wangaratta)

    Included Activities

    • Mt. Ainslie panoramic views
    • Visit Beechworth gold rush town
    • Afternoon tea at the oldest hotel in Beechworth
    Landmarks
    Mt. Ainslie
    Murray River
    Beechworth
  4. Day 3

    Wangaratta to Melbourne

    Wangaratta to Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne)

    Included Activities

    • Glenrowan Ned Kelly history tour
    • Melbourne city tour
    • Guided gallery tour at Koorie Heritage Trust - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
    Landmarks
    Glenrowan
    Koorie Heritage Trust
  5. Day 4

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne)

    Optional Activities

    • Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower - nearly 300 metres above street level
    • Phillip Island little penguin viewing - nightly attraction
    Landmarks
    Eureka Tower
    Phillip Island
    St. Kilda
  6. Day 5

    Melbourne

    Melbourne

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  • David5.0•January 2024
    All good, no problems
    Traveled in January 2024
  • Jess5.0•October 2019
    I loved every aspect of this guided holiday. Amazing tour guide and driver, easy way to travel in a luxury coach,...
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    Traveled in November 2018
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    Hi Jess, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! So great to hear you enjoyed your holiday with us, and hope to see you on another one soon.
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    Asked on February 9th, 2024

    Are there any guided tours of Sydney and Melbourne in July 2024? I am in my late 60's and interested in nature and history.

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    • AAT KingsOperator•Written February 2024

      We do not typically operate tours in Sydney during July, which is our off-season when it becomes challenging to secure enough passengers for departure dates.

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    Do you have tour option starts on or after Sep 26 and before Sep 29?

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    • AAT KingsOperator•Written September 2023

      Can you please confirm the if you still want this tour in the different date or any tour departing 26 until 29 of September?

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