Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to Canberra (D)
We collect you from home and transfer you to Perth Airport for the flight to Canberra via Melbourne. Overnight: Novotel, Canberra

Day 2. Canberra to Bega (BD)
This morning we travel to the historic town of Braidwood, where a guide from the local historical society will show us the impressive heritage buildings of this former gold mining town in southern New South Wales. Following a visit to the Braidwood Museum, we visit the quaint heritage town of Mogo to browse the craft shops and enjoy lunch at leisure before making our way to the pretty National Trust village of Tilba to visit the local boutique cheese factory. Then take the scenic Wallaga Lake Tourist Drive inland to Cobargo before arriving in Bega – the cheese-making capital of Australia. Overnight: Bega Village Motor Inn, Bega

Day 3. Sapphire Coast (BD)
Today we make the short journey to the beautiful seaside town of Tathra, where we visit the Heritage Listed wharf, which houses a museum and café, before taking the Sapphire Coast Road to see the very pretty coastal villages of Merimbula and Pambula. Next the famous Wheeler’s Oyster Farm for a tour of this wonderful producer of prized Sydney Rock Oysters, before heading to Eden for lunch at leisure and free time. This afternoon we visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum before embarking on a cruise through Twofold Bay to see the beautiful coastline and majestic marine life including humpback whales, dolphins and seals. Overnight: Bega Village Motor Inn, Bega

Day 4. Bega Valley (BD)
Our first stop of the day is the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre to sample world-famous cheese and learn about the history of dairy farming and cheese making in the Bega Valley. Then the Bemboka Pie Shop for a delicious morning tea before heading to Cooma for lunch and the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre. After learning about the iconic Snowy Scheme we travel to Jindabyne, where there will be free time for shopping or walking along the lake. Overnight: Lake Jindabyne Hotel, Jindabyne

Day 5. Kosciuszko National Park (BD)
Today’s touring will start with a visit to the Snowy Mountains Visitor Centre to learn about the Kosciuszko National Park’s fascinating history and wildlife and browse the gallery’s art exhibition. Our next stop is Jindabyne’s Gaden Trout Hatchery for a guided tour before heading to Thredbo Village for the spectacular Kosciuszko Express Chairlift ride to Australia’s highest restaurant, Eagles Nest. Enjoy lunch at leisure and a short walk on the main range before returning to Thredbo Village in the afternoon for an interesting presentation at the Thredbo Alpine Museum, followed by a visit to Wild Brumby for a schnapps tasting. Overnight: Lake Jindabyne Hotel, Jindabyne

Day 6. Jindabyne to Perth (B)
This morning we travel to Canberra for our return flight to Perth via Melbourne in the afternoon.

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