Splendid Bright, Beechworth and Yackandandah
Splendid Bright, Beechworth and Yackandandah
9 days

Featuring Autumn in Victoria’s High Country

Overview

Take a tour with us to visit the historic Old Beechworth Gaol, which is one of Australia’s most significant post-European cultural sites and beautiful Bright . Yackandandah is one of Australia’s prettiest villages with a centre classified by the National Trust and Beechworth is one of Australia’s best-preserved gold rush era towns.

Australian Destination Victoria
International Destination
Tour Date 19 to 27 April 2021
Number Of Days 9 days
Tour Price From (per person twin share) $3,895
Tour Cost Adult$0
Tour Price Single Option $525

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highlights
  • Train journey from Melbourne to Albury
  • Guided tour of Albury Botanic Gardens
  • Mount Buffalo and Falls Creek touring
  • Wandiligong Nut Festival
  • Bright Autumn Festival
  • Yackandandah guided walking tour
  • Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm tour
  • Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct tour
  • Old Beechworth Gaol tour
  • Beechworth Honey Bee School
  • Brown Brothers Winery
  • Milawa produce
  • Pepo Farm and Pumpkin Seed Company

Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)

Airfares and taxes (ex Perth, WA)

20 meals

8 nights’ accommodation

Tours and attractions

Professional Villa Tour Leader

Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)
 
Day 1. Perth to Melbourne (D)           
We collect you from home for your flight to Melbourne. Overnight: Best Western Travel Inn, Melbourne
 
Day 2. Train journey to the country (BD)      
Board your train for the journey through picturesque countryside to Albury-Wodonga. In Albury visit the stunning Botanic Gardens for an informative guided tour before travelling on to Bright. Overnight: Best Western High Country, Bright
 
 
Day 3. Bright and Mount Buffalo (BLD)            
Tour Bright’s streetscapes and points of interest with a local guide. Delight in the way exotic deciduous trees drape the town in spectacular shades of red, orange and gold, then admire Mount Buffalo’s impressive cliffs on a visit to the Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm. Overnight: Best Western High Country, Bright
 
Day 4. Mount Beauty and Falls Creek (BLD)     
Learn about the first people of the valley at Mount Beauty, view exhibitions and discover why the huts of the High Plains are so important to Victoria’s heritage. In the afternoon we take the scenic journey to Falls Creek. Overnight: Best Western High Country, Bright
 
Day 5. Bright Autumn Festival (BD)    
Today the Bright Autumn Festival begins with the Bright Art Gallery’s Autumn Art Exhibition. Then marvel at the wonderful colours of autumn as you sample produce of the valley. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure in town. Overnight: Best Western High Country, Bright
 
Day 6. Wandiligong Nut Festival (BD)           
Browse the artisan stalls at the Wandiligong Nut Festival - the only nut festival of its kind in Australia. Sample local produce as you enjoy the aroma of freshly roasted chestnuts. Afterwards, visit Australia’s largest living hedge maze and stop at the Pumpkin Seed Company. Overnight: The George Kerferd Hotel, Beechworth
 
Day 7. Beechworth history (BLD)       
After attending ANZAC Day events this morning, discover gold mining history and heritage architecture on a tour today, before learning about bees at Bee School. In the afternoon, explore nationally significant buildings including the Ned Kelly Vault at the Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct. Overnight: The George Kerferd Hotel, Beechworth
 
Day 8. Old Beechworth Gaol and Milawa produce (BD)        
Step inside the Old Beechworth Gaol this morning to gain an insight into the lives of notorious villains who were once incarcerated here. Then explore Beechworth at your leisure before travelling to Milawa to sample local produce and to visit the famous Brown Brothers Winery. Overnight: The George Kerferd Hotel, Beechworth
 
Day 9. Yackandandah and home (BL)              
Join us for a guided tour of beautiful Yackandandah then enjoy free time to discover craft, music, antiques and art. Board your flight home to Perth via Sydney in the afternoon. We will see you safely home upon arrival in Perth.
 
Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details.
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