There is no better time to visit Corryong than during The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival, where the alpine region comes to life and unveils the history of unique bush traditions. Discover the lifestyle country folk take for granted and watch as horsemen and women chase wild horses down the mountainside in pursuit of the colt that got away.
Our flights arrive into Melbourne where we board our luxury Gold Class coach. We leave Melbourne and travel country roads, stopping for lunch at Euroa. After lunch we make our way to the Ned Kelly Museum & Homestead for a visit, then continue on to Albury for our overnight stay. 1 Night Stay: Albury Manor House
Today we make our way to Corryong, home to The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival. There is no better time to visit Corryong than during this famous event, when the alpine region comes to life and unveils the history of unique bush traditions. We arrive in time to witness the re-enactment of Banjo Paterson’s famous poem The Man from Snowy River. The spectacular performance brings the legendary poem vividly to life as horsemen and women chase wild horses down the mountainside in pursuit of the colt that got away. We then make our way to the festival to experience fabulous live entertainment, demonstrations and much more. Mid-afternoon we travel to Tumbarumba and check in to our motel. After settling in, the coach will return to the festival for those wishing to attend the evening events. 2 Night Stay: Tumbarumba Motel. Lunch and dinner at own expense. *Due to the remote region, accommodation is 55 minutes drive from the festival. The coach will make a run for those wanting to attend night events and will return each evening by 10pm.
The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival unfolds over the next two thrilling days, celebrating Australia’s bush heritage and horsemanship. The area comes alive with riders showcasing stock handling, packhorse work, bareback riding, whip cracking and cross-country skills. Rodeo events light up the night with bull riding, saddle bronc and barrel racing delivering heart-pounding entertainment. Festival goers will also enjoy bush poetry, live music, bush markets and a vibrant street parade.
*Day 3: Lunch and dinner at own expense
*Day 4: Lunch at own expense
Late Sunday we depart Corryong and make our way to Thredbo in the Kosciuszko National Park. 2 Night Stay: Thredbo Alpine Hotel. * Please note all rooms are only accessible via stairs and the hotel does not have a lift.
This morning is free for self-guided walks. Later we take the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift to Eagles Nest Restaurant for lunch, enjoying panoramic views of Mount Kosciuszko and Thredbo Village. After lunch we return via the chairlift and enjoy the Alpine Coaster ride down a 700m track through the Thredbo wilderness.
Today we leave the Alpine region and head to Cooma, visiting the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre for a self-guided tour of its exhibits on the hydroelectric scheme. We then continue to Canberra for lunch at Courgette Restaurant before heading into the Southern Highlands where we check in to our lodge. 2 Night Stay: Briars Country Lodge, Burradoo
We begin our day with a private tour and animal encounter at the Australian Wildlife Sanctuary, where you’ll enjoy an up-close experience with native wildlife. Afterwards we head to Centennial Vineyards for a delightful two-course lunch. Following lunch we visit the iconic Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame to explore the legacy of cricket before returning to Briars Country Lodge to relax for the evening.
Leaving the Southern Highlands, we embark on a scenic drive before arriving in Jamisontown. Here we board the Nepean Belle paddlewheeler for a leisurely lunch cruise along the tranquil Nepean River. As we glide along the river, enjoy scenic landscapes and charming waterfront homes. After a relaxing onboard lunch we continue to Newcastle for our overnight stay. 1 Night Stay: Rydges Newcastle
Departing from Newcastle we enjoy a scenic drive north before stopping at Bulahdelah. We then continue our journey to Kempsey to visit The Slim Dusty Centre. This remarkable museum celebrates the life and legacy of legendary Australian country music icon Slim Dusty. In the afternoon we travel via Coffs Harbour, passing through stunning coastal scenery before reaching Grafton. 1 Night Stay: Grafton Central Motel
We journey home this morning via New Italy Cafe for morning tea before continuing onto Tropical Fruit World en-route to enjoy a plantation tractor tour, fruit tasting and lunch. We arrive back to the Brisbane Coach Terminal late afternoon.
B = Full Breakfast MT = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner
| Twinshare | Sole Use | Departs 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| $5930 | $6999 | 15 April (TBC) |
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