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Heritage Australia |
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| Day 1 |
Arrive Sydney |
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Day 2 |
At leisure |
| Day 3 | Take delivery of
a self-drive car and drive just two hours north of Sydney. Peppers Guest
House is nestled amongst the vineyards of the Hunter Valley. Colonial
style rooms, furnished with antiques and surrounded by peaceful country
gardens. Hotel: PEPPERS GUEST HOUSE |
| Day 4 | Return to Sydney
via Katoomba in the Blue Mountains where you can enjoy spectacular views
of the Jamieson Valley. Hotel: HARBOUR ROCKS |
| Day 5 | Surrender the self-drive
car at the airport. Depart Sydney by air Arrive Wagga Wagga Met on arrival and transfer to the farmstay. A magnificent 2200 hectare working wheat, sheep and cattle property "America" is an award winning farmstay, providing the perfect country retreat. All meals are provided along with the many farm activities. |
| Day 6 | At leisure |
| Day 7 | Transfer to the
airport Arrive Portland Take delivery of a self-drive car on arrival and proceed to the hotel. Hotel: VICTORIA HOUSE This building, which has a unique heritage, was erected in 1853. It is classified by the National Trust of Australia and is set in a lovely garden. |
| Day 8 | Enjoy the day touring
one of the most spectacular ocean drives in the world. Built by war veterans
as a memorial to those who died in World War I, this magnificent route,
The Great Ocean Road, winds for hundreds of kilometers along the coastline
past the wild beauty of the surf battered cliffs and astounding rock foundations
like "The Twelve Apostles", great stone pillars rising out of
the pounding surf. Surrender
the self-drive car at the airport. Depart Portland by air Arrive Mount Gambier Depart Mount Gambier by air Arrive Adelaide Met on arrival and transfer to very special accommodation. Hotel: NORTH ADELAIDE HERITAGE APARTMENTS Enjoy the lifestyle of Australia's early gentry staying in one of these State Heritage listed apartments or cottages. A short walk from the city and parklands. |
| Day 9 | At leisure
Depart Adelaide by air Arrive Kingscote Met on arrival by your local guide who will show you the highlights of Kangaroo Island from the comfort of a 4WD vehicle. Hotel: WANDERER'S REST |
| Day 10 | Kangaroo Island,
a seemingly untouched wilderness, abounds with wildlife in the many national
parks. Visit Seal Bay, where a colony of rare Australian sea lions are
tame enough to allow visitors to wander along their sandy shore. Enjoy
home-cooked meals and South Australian wines. Depart Kingscote by air Arrive Adelaide Hotel: NORTH ADELAIDE HERITAGE APARTMENTS |
| Day 11 | Take delivery of
a self-drive car and discover Australia's finest wine country as you head
to the famous Barossa Valley via the picturesque Torrens Gorge. Enjoy
the hospitality of the region's grand chateaux or small boutique cellars.
Overnight at Greenock. Hotel: SOPHIE'S COTTAGE or similar. |
| Day 12 | Touring by car. |
| Day 13 | Surrender the self-drive
car at the airport. Depart Adelaide by air Arrive Hong Kong |
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This is a suggested
itinerary only, which can be varied to suit individual requirements
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