9 Days Canberra Floriade, Bowral and Mudgee

itinerary

Day 1. Depart Brisbane for Port Macquarie

Departing from Roma Street, Brisbane, we travel south through the picturesque Tweed Valley, continuing down the coast to Yamba for lunch. Our afternoon takes us through Coffs Harbour on to Port Macquarie for an overnight stay at Quality Sails Resort. (MT,L,D)

Day 2. Gosford, Bowral

This morning we leave beautiful Port Macquarie, take a break at Bulahdelah for morning tea, and then continue on arriving at Gosford for lunch. Travelling through Sydney’s western suburbs we head up into the Southern Highlands for a two night stay at Gibraltar Hotel Bowral. (B,MT,L,D)

Day 3. Corbett Gardens, Don Bradman Museum, Kangaroo Valley

We visit Corbett Gardens displaying a huge array of tulips, as well as other bright and vibrant springtime bulbs, followed by a guided tour of the Don Bradman Museum. Enjoy a casual lunch before our afternoon takes us to Fitzroy Falls, situated at the head of the escarpment leading down to the tranquil Kangaroo Valley. (B,L,D)

Day 4. Goulburn, Canberra

Leaving Bowral we make our way to Goulburn visiting the Big Merino, before heading to Canberra and breaking for lunch and taking a self guided tour of Cockington Green Gardens. The gardens offer visitors an experience you will not find anywhere else. Venture into this delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings set within beautifully landscaped gardens to make your Canberra visit complete. Arrive and check-in at the Best Western Garden City Motel for a 3 night stay. (B,MT,L,D)

Day 5. Canberra Floriade

This morning we visit Floriade, the biggest flower festival in Australia, set in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park. We meet for a lovely lunch at the Deck Restaurant followed by an afternoon visit to the National Capital Exhibition and the War Memorial. We tour through the Hall of Memory, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Pool of Reflection and the Roll of Honour, finishing with a moving closing ceremony. (B,L,D)

Day 6. Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin Cruise

This morning we take a drive tour around the many International Embassies, before visiting Parliament House. We then board Southern Cross Cruises for a lunch cruise on Lake Burley Griffin with full commentary while cruising. (B,L,D)

Day 7. Yass, Cowra, Bathurst, Sofala, Mudgee

Departing Canberra we travel through Yass arriving at Cowra to break for morning tea. We continue on to Bathurst to enjoy a specialty lunch at historic Cobblestone Lane Restaurant. Our afternoon takes us to the old gold mining town of Sofala, through Ilford and on to the rich western wine district, arriving at Mudgee for an overnight stay at Parklands Resort. (B,MT,L,D)

Day 8. Gulgong, Gunnedah, Tamworth, Armidale

Departing Mudgee, we arrive at Gulgong to visit the famous pioneer museum. We make our way north via Coolah, travelling through rich wheat, sheep and beef farming districts. We break at Gunnedah for lunch, then travel east toward the city of Tamworth where we break at the Big Guitar. We head north up the Moonbi Range, through Uralla, arriving at Armidale to check in to the Quality Powerhouse Hotel for an overnight stay. (B,L,D)

Day 9. Tenterfield, Wallangarra, Stanthorpe, Brisbane

Homeward bound today, travelling through Guyra, Glenn Innes and on to Tenterfield. We cross the border at Wallangarra, breaking for lunch at the College of Wine and Tourism, dining on 3 small courses accompanied by wines suited to the dishes. Departing Stanthorpe we travel via Warwick back in to Roma Street, Brisbane. (B,L)

B = Hot & Continental Breakfast; MT = M/Tea; L = Lunch; AT = A/Tea; D = Two Course Dinner

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