The Bright Autumn Festival is a celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. Bright and the surrounding districts are blessed with the perfect climate for magnificent autumn colours.
Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Melbourne where we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We head out of Melbourne and break for lunch at Seymour. Our afternoon takes us to Glenrowan for a visit to the Ned Kelly Museum where we witness ‘Ned Kelly’s Last Stand’, a light and sound show that is a re-enactment of the events that led up to the capture and hanging of Ned Kelly. 4 Night Stay: Best Western Hovell Tree Inn, Albury
Today, we embark on a journey through the awe-inspiring High Country, known for its breathtaking beauty. We start in Mount Beauty, surrounded by majestic peaks and lush valleys. Our route takes us through Bogong, a tranquil town with a timeless charm, and upwards into the Bogong High Plains. Here, we visit the historic Wallace’s Hut, the oldest standing hut in the area, offering a glimpse into the past. If we’re lucky, we may even catch sight of the elusive wild brumbies that roam these highlands. Afterwards, we enjoy a leisurely lunch at Falls Creek, then we make our way back pausing at Sullivan’s Lookout for a panoramic view of the High Country.
This morning, we venture to Beechworth, where a local guide will lead us on a town tour. Following our exploration, we indulge in morning tea at the renowned Beechworth Bakery. Our journey then takes us to the picturesque Red Stag Deer Farm for a gourmet lunch and a chance to interact with these majestic animals. We’ll feed, touch, and learn about them. Returning via Yackandandah, we savour scenic views before reaching our accommodation. This day offers a blend of history, culinary delights, and a unique wildlife encounter, leaving us with lasting memories of our High Country adventure.
Today takes us to Bright’s Gala Day at the Autumn Festival. The festival is a ten day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country and today the main streets of Bright are closed off for all the fun of the festival. We’ll see brass and highland bands, street stalls, craft displays and the highlight Autumn Festival Parade. Mid-afternoon, we return to our hotel. **Lunch is at your own expense today and festival program is subject to change.
This morning we travel through the township of Holbrook, often referred to as the ‘Submarine Town’, before breaking at Gundagai at the ‘Dog on the Tucker Box’. We continue via Yass, arriving at Goulburn, taking time here for a guided tour of the Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum. Our afternoon takes us into the Southern Highlands where we check-in. 1 Night Stay: Briars Country Lodge & Inn, Bowral
Leaving the Southern Highlands we take a picturesque journey before skirting Western Sydney and arriving in Brooklyn. Here we join the famous Riverboat Postman and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the lower Hawkesbury River as they deliver the mail and other essentials to river-access only settlements. After lunch onboard we make our way to Newcastle. 1 Night Stay: Rydges Newcastle
We depart Newcastle, taking a break at Bulahdelah then take the scenic route to Port Macquarie breaking here for lunch. We continue on through to Coffs Harbour where we check in for the night. 1 Night Stay: Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Coast
This morning we journey to Tropical Fruit World, a 200-acre commercial fruit plantation. Enjoy lunch before taking a guided farm tour by tractor train. We then head for home, making our way back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal arriving in the afternoon.
B = Breakfast; MT = M/Tea; L = Lunch; AT = A/Tea; D = Dinner
| Twinshare | Sole Use | Departs 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| $4250 | $5075 | 30 April |
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