XPT Rail Journey and Incredible Lake Hume Dam
7 Days
7 to 13 April 2025
Active
$4,475pptw
90 villabucks
XPT Rail Journey and Incredible Lake Hume Dam
Join us for an enlightening and unforgettable journey to the breathtaking foothills of the Snowy Mountains in Corryong, home to the nationally acclaimed Man from Snowy River Bush Festival! Celebrate the vibrant bush heritage of Australia’s high country and enjoy top-tier Aussie bush poets, music, lively street parades, thrilling rodeos, bush arts and crafts, and so much more.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Melbourne (D)
Your unforgettable holiday begins with courtesy collection from home for your flight to Melbourne, spend the day travelling to arrive in Melbourne and retreat for the evening.
Overnight: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, Melbourne
Day 2. XPT Rail journey to Albury (BD)
Early this morning, board the XPT train for an aerodynamic journey to Albury-Wodonga. Relax on your journey through the Victorian countryside. Upon arrival in Albury, admire the grand old Victorian building that houses the Albury Railway Station and visit the stunning Botanic Gardens for a guided tour. To complete your day, a local guide joins the coach to share highlights and stories of Albury-Wodonga.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Blazing Stump, Wodonga
Day 3. Tumbarumba (BLD)
Surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes and forest, Tumbarumba is our destination today. Begin your day exploring all on offer at the Holbrook Submarine Museum, see some amazing displays including authentic submarine escape suits! Nearby visit the Pioneer Women’s Hut Museum, to comprehend the ingenuity of women in early rural Australia. Be immersed in the Tumbarumba before an early afternoon of cold-climate wine tasting at the Couabyra Wines Cellar Door.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Blazing Stump, Wodonga
Day 4. Hume Dam and Mighty Murray (BLD)
Walk out on the dam wall for spectacular morning spectacle of the triumph of engineering of the Hume Weir. Next, the Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre brings to life the stories and experiences of more than 300,000 migrants who passed through its doors between 1947 and 1971. Experience a tour through the largest and most diverse Military Museum in Australia before settling in for a relaxing buffet lunch at the Commercial Club in Albury. Step back in time at the iconic Ettamogah Pub, now Cunderdin pub where locals share stories of small-town rural life.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Blazing Stump, Wodonga
Day 5/6. The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival (BD)
Enjoy two days at the nationally acclaimed The Many from Snowy River Bush Festival, celebrating Australian bushland heritage. Experience, some of the best Aussie bush poets, street parades, rodeos, markets, food stalls and much more at your leisure. For over twenty years, Corryong has hosted an incredible display of horsemanship, bush poetry, art, music and bush skills in honour of Banjo Paterson’s epic poem, The Man from Snowy River.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Blazing Stump, Wodonga
Day 7. Albury to Perth (B)
After two brilliant days, today we being our return journey from Albury to Perth via Sydney. Upon arrival in Perth, we will see you safely home.
Itinerary subject to changes. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image: Visit Victoria
Dates & Pricing
$4,475pptw
$460 single option
Highlights
• Enjoy the XPT rail journey from Melbourne to Albury
• Experience the rich pioneering history of Albury
• Spectacular Lake Hume Dam Wall
• Be guided through the beautiful Botanic Gardens of Albury
• Dive into amazing displays at Holbrook Submarine Museum
• The Bonegilla Migrant experience
• See the largest military collection at the Army Museum Bandiana
• Visit the unique Pioneer Women’s Hut Museum
• Nationally acclaimed The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival (2 days)
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA)
• 12 meals
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 7 Days
Dates: 7 to 13 April 2025
Activity Level: Active
$4,475pptw
$460 single option
Earn: 90 villabucks
Highlights
• Enjoy the XPT rail journey from Melbourne to Albury
• Experience the rich pioneering history of Albury
• Spectacular Lake Hume Dam Wall
• Be guided through the beautiful Botanic Gardens of Albury
• Dive into amazing displays at Holbrook Submarine Museum
• The Bonegilla Migrant experience
• See the largest military collection at the Army Museum Bandiana
• Visit the unique Pioneer Women’s Hut Museum
• Nationally acclaimed The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival (2 days)
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA)
• 12 meals
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Melbourne (D)
Your unforgettable holiday begins with courtesy collection from home for your flight to Melbourne, spend the day travelling to arrive in Melbourne and retreat for the evening.
Overnight: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, Melbourne
Day 2. XPT Rail journey to Albury (BD)
Early this morning, board the XPT train for an aerodynamic journey to Albury-Wodonga. Relax on your journey through the Victorian countryside. Upon arrival in Albury, admire the grand old Victorian building that houses the Albury Railway Station and visit the stunning Botanic Gardens for a guided tour. To complete your day, a local guide joins the coach to share highlights and stories of Albury-Wodonga.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Blazing Stump, Wodonga
Day 3. Tumbarumba (BLD)
Surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes and forest, Tumbarumba is our destination today. Begin your day exploring all on offer at the Holbrook Submarine Museum, see some amazing displays including authentic submarine escape suits! Nearby visit the Pioneer Women’s Hut Museum, to comprehend the ingenuity of women in early rural Australia. Be immersed in the Tumbarumba before an early afternoon of cold-climate wine tasting at the Couabyra Wines Cellar Door.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Blazing Stump, Wodonga
Day 4. Hume Dam and Mighty Murray (BLD)
Walk out on the dam wall for spectacular morning spectacle of the triumph of engineering of the Hume Weir. Next, the Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre brings to life the stories and experiences of more than 300,000 migrants who passed through its doors between 1947 and 1971. Experience a tour through the largest and most diverse Military Museum in Australia before settling in for a relaxing buffet lunch at the Commercial Club in Albury. Step back in time at the iconic Ettamogah Pub, now Cunderdin pub where locals share stories of small-town rural life.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Blazing Stump, Wodonga
Day 5/6. The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival (BD)
Enjoy two days at the nationally acclaimed The Many from Snowy River Bush Festival, celebrating Australian bushland heritage. Experience, some of the best Aussie bush poets, street parades, rodeos, markets, food stalls and much more at your leisure. For over twenty years, Corryong has hosted an incredible display of horsemanship, bush poetry, art, music and bush skills in honour of Banjo Paterson’s epic poem, The Man from Snowy River.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Blazing Stump, Wodonga
Day 7. Albury to Perth (B)
After two brilliant days, today we being our return journey from Albury to Perth via Sydney. Upon arrival in Perth, we will see you safely home.
Itinerary subject to changes. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details.
Image: Visit VictoriaNew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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