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2019Touring Program

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Dear Valued Client, Welcome to O’Shannessy’s Touring Program for 2019.

Thank you for your support and / or patronage throughout 2018. We've had another busy year and are looking forward to seeing you in 2019.

We trust you will enjoy perusing our brochure which features 15 brand new tours, with 12 Revamped tours plus 2 new Operas and 1 Musical for 2019. We have also revitalised many of our already existing tours. Please contact our office for details of our Christmas and New Year Tours. This guide to our tour schedule lists some of the highlights of each tour. We have included all of the prices available at the time of printing this brochure. Any prices not listed here, will be in the individual detailed itineraries.

To receive comprehensive detailed individual itineraries and booking forms please tick the appropriate boxes on the enclosed enquiry form and return this to us in the reply paid envelope provided.As always our fares include:

Chauffeured Home Pick up from and to your door - Greater Melbourne, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Bendigo and Castlemaine, Phillip Island and some areas of Gippsland including Warragul. Most morning teas and lunches. Two course dinners with proper choices. Full cooked and continental breakfasts each morning. Good Quality ensuite motel, resort and hotel accommodation. Carefully planned, comprehensive yet relaxed pace itineraries. Luxury coach travel by our 5 star coaches equipped with 2 doors, seat-belts and rest-room. Fully inclusive prices are per person twin share and include GST. All Attractions, Tours and Cruises as per our detailed individual itineraries. Flights / Trains / Ferries on tours where applicable.

New tours for 2019 include: Hong Kong (9 Days), Silos, Street Art & Kelly Country (5 Days), Mystery Tours - 3 this year (5, 7 & 5 Days), Bendigo Easter Festival (5 Days), ABBA Festival - Trundle NSW (5 Days), Orange NSW (8 Days), National Celtic Festival - Portarlington (6 Days), QLD Southern Downs & Surrounds (8 Days), Christmas in July - The Q Train (4 Days), Tropical Delights of the Tweed (5 Days), Townsville QLD - The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (6 Days), Northern Lights - Norwegian Coastal Voyage and Iceland Tour(18 Days) and Magical Mudgee NSW (5 Days). Tours for 2019 that have been revamped with some new attractions include: New Zealand - North and South Islands (20 Days), Lake Eyre Painted Hills (9 Days), Tassie with a Twist - East Coast (9 Days), Autumn in the Yarra Valley (4 Days), Flinders Ranges Outback (11 Days ), Broken Hill - Art Silos (7 Days), Across the Top - Cairns to Darwin (17 Days), West Coast of Australia (25/ 29 Days), The Mid West Tour (14 Days), WA Wildflower Monkey Mia (12/10 Days), Toowoomba Flowers (6 Days), Canada Alaska (23 Days) and some lovely new Operas.

It is better to BOOK EARLIER rather than later, to avoid the disappointment of missing out due to tours being full, or having been cancelled due to not enough people booking in time.

We will be holding Information Days in November for some of our overseas tours for next year. The first one will be on the November 12, 2018 at Wheelers Hill and the other on the November 14, 2018 at Mornington. Please contact our office for times and to register your interest for these days. (for catering purposes)Our friendly and professional Tour Directors are looking forward to taking you away on your next great adventure.We say Goodbye and Goodluck to Maree from the office and welcome Maggie and Anne to the team.

To ensure you receive the most recent updates please forward us your email address, as we are in the process of being able to send email updates / newsletters. Please note there may be other additional tours programmed during 2019, so keep an eye out, by visiting our website on:

www.oshannessys.com.au or checking out our page or just call our Toll Free number on: 1800 354 352 for updates. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note we will be closed for the Christmas holidays from the 21st December 2018, through to the 3rd January 2019.

All of us at O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Kind regards

Chris and Bernadette O'Shannessy

From Left: Chris, Grace, Jackie, Sue, Maggie, Carolyn and Anne.

Back row: Bernadette, Josephine, Chris.Front row: Casey, Liam and Toby.

JANUARY Page No.Hong Kong 1Opera in the Alps 2FEBRUARYAntarctica Sightseeing Flight 2Kangaroo Island & the Coorong Tour 1 2Silos, Street Art & Kelly Country 3MARCHKangaroo Island & the Coorong Tour 2 2Wisemans Ferry & the Hawksbury River 3King Island Adventure Tour 1 3Mystery Tour 1 4Lake Eyre Painted Hills 4Opera by the Lakes 4Tassie with a Twist - East Coast 5Flinders Island Adventure Tour 1 5Lord Howe Island Tour 1 5Mungo National Park-Silo Art Trail 6Tassie with a Twist - West Coast 6APRILOpera on Sydney Harbour 6Flinders Ranges Outback Tour 1 7Autumn in the Yarra Valley 7Autumn in the Adelaide Hills 7Sri Lanka 8EASTER - Wagga Wagga (Stone the Crows Fest.) 9EASTER - Silo Art Trail 9Bendigo EASTER Festival 9Autumn Leaves & ANZAC Day - Canberra 10Vietnam / Cambodia 11MAYMystery Tour 2 4ABBA Festival - Trundle NSW 10Bright Autumn Colours 10Broken Hill & The Silo Art Trail 12Port Stephens/Hunter Valley, Port Macquarie 12 Orange NSW 12Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas Tour 1 13Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour 13JUNENorfolk Island - Bounty Day 13Outback QLD - Longreach 14Red Centre and Top End 14National Celtic Festival - Portarlington 15Central Australia 15QLD Southern Downs & Surrounds 15Tropical Far North Queensland 16The Top End 16JULYChristmas in July - The Q Train 17Christmas in July - Hepburn Springs 17Tropical Delights of the Tweed 17Taste of the Territory - Darwin 18Cairns / Port Douglas - Tropical Escape 18Noosa - Winter Escape Tour 1 18The Magnificent Kimberley 19Whitsunday Experience - Airlie Beach 19Townsville - Chamber Music Festival 19

AUGUST Page No.Noosa - Winter Escape Tour 2 18Cape York Adventure 20Across the Top - Cairns to Darwin 20The West Coast of Australia 21The Kimberley Explorer 21Queensland Coastal & Islands Indulgence 22The Mid West - Broome to Perth 22Cook Islands 23SEPTEMBERBrisbane, Stradbroke Island & Mt Tamborine 23WA Wildflowers Monkey Mia 23Canada Alaska 24Toowoomba Flowers 25Canberra Floriade Festival 25South West Corner WA - Wildflowers 26OCTOBERKangaroo Island & the Coorong Tour 3 2Mystery Tour 3 4Mungo National Park-Silo Art Trail 6Flinders Ranges Outback Tour 2 7Norfolk Island Tour 2 13Springtime Garden Tour 25WA Wildflowers - Nullarbor Plain 26Cowra - "Running of the Sheep" 27Murray Princess Cruise 27Bright Spring Festival 27Northern Lights Cruise & Iceland Tour 28NOVEMBERKing Island Adventure Tour 2 3Flinders Island Adventure Tour 2 5Lord Howe Island Tour 2 5Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas Tour 2 13Jacaranda's in Bloom 29Magical Mudgee NSW 29Sydney Blue Mountains 29Tassie All Over 30New Zealand - North & South Islands 30Hunter Valley Christmas Lights Spectacular 31DECEMBERCherry Festival 31Christmas and New Year Tours - to be advised 31

Flights Night Stopovers Ferry Crossings / Cruises Coach Day trips / Local Touring Rail Journeys TBA To Be Advised Revamped Brand New Tour * Information, dates and prices correct at time of printing but are subject to change.

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Out-of-this-World Skyscrapers, a Glittering Harbour, the Green Hills of New Territories and the history of an interesting past make Hong Kong a wonderful place to visit.Join us on a tour of Hong Kong. There are so many fascinating sights to see and enjoy. Tour escorted from Melbourne. Direct Flights from Melbourne.(Flights included)

Tour Highlights:Hong Kong Island SightseeingVictoria Peak, Repulse BayAberdeen Fishing VillageStanley Market, Central DistrictKowloon CityJade Market, Bird GardenFlower MarketWong Tai Sin Taoist TempleLadies MarketMacauPenha Hill, Ruins of St PaulSenado Square, A-Ma TempleThe Barrier GateCasino’sOcean Park DayMarine Mammal ParkAnimal Theme ParkNew TerritoriesLam Tsuen Wishing TreesTin Hau TempleTai Po Food MarketChe Kung TempleBig BuddhaPo Lin MonasteryLantau Island - Scenic Cable CarCitygate Factory Outlet Shops

Maximum 30 participants.

Dates 15 to 23 January, 2019

HONG KONG DISCOVERY TOUR 9 DAY TOUR

Limited

seats available.

Book early to

avoid disappointment.

Fare Repeat Client Single Supp

$6,995 $6,895 $1,750

Bookings are required by December 2018.After this time they will be subject to availability.

New for 2019

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$1,795 $1,770 $160 STAY PUT TOUR

OPERA IN THE ALPS 4 DAY TOURDates17 to 20 January, 2019

Tour Highlights:Come and join us on this lovely little tour to Bright where we explore the area and get to enjoy the Opera in the Alps (A Reserve Seating). Starring 3 outstanding Australian Tenors - Mark Vincent, Shanul Sharma and Nicholas Jones. Set in the picturesque setting of the Beechworth Golf Course. The performance will feature some of our favourites from opera and musicals and performed by a 100 voice choir who will be joined by talented Opera Scholars Australia performers and our featured stars.

Multiple Night Stays:3 nights in Bright

Cruise:Luncheon cruise on the Goulburn Explorer

Dates22 February to 1 March, 2019 22 to 29 March, 201925 October to 1 November, 2019Tour Highlights:Seaside, Seals & Stunning Views on SA’s Nature Playground! Come on our marvellous tour to Kangaroo Island spending 3 nights on the island. Our tour includes: Mt Gambier, Victor Harbor, Raptor Domain, Cliffords Honey Farm, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Seal Bay Tour, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, Island Pure Sheep Dairy, Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Pelican Feeding, Horse Drwan Tram to Granite Island, Strathalbyn, Stawell and The Grampians National Park.Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights at Kingscote on Kangaroo IslandCruises:Luncheon cruise on the CoorongFerry across to Kangaroo Island and back to the Mainland.

KANGAROO ISLAND & THE COORONG 8 DAY TOUR

ECONOMY CLASS STANDARD $2,299

ECONOMY CLASS SUPERIOR $3,299

PREMIUM ECONOMY $3,599

BUSINESS CLASS DELUXE $7,799

FIRST CLASS $8,299

ANTARCTICA SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT 1 DAY TOURDates10 February, 2019Tour Highlights:Have you ever wanted to experience the wonder of Antarctica but didn't know how? Let us take you on a journey flying over the vast expanse - the last frontier. A once in a lifetime experience. Something to tick off your bucket list! Experience the beauty with a birdseye view. A breathtaking flight you will never forget!

Limited seats available book early

Some New Attractions for 2019

New Opera for 2019

Fare Repeat Client S/Supp

FEB / MAR $3,095 $3,045 $550

OCT $3,220 $3,195 $495

WOW what a day! It was an experience my son and I will never forget.

The flight, seating and service was outstanding.

Truly a wonderful day

beyond our expectations.

SILOS, STREET ART & KELLY COUNTRY 5 DAY TOURDates25 February to 1 March, 2019

Tour Highlights:Immerse yourself in history and surround yourself in art. Wangaratta, Chateau Tahbilk Winery, The Victorian Alps, Devenish, Tungamah and Goorambat Silos, Benalla Street Art, Kate's Cottage, Kelly Land, Beechworth - Courthouse, Burke Museum, Beechworth Bakery, Historic and Cultural Precinct, The Kelly Vault, Beechworth Honey, Albury, Jindera Pioneer Museum and Wagners Store, Yarrawonga - Mulwala, Corowa Whiskey and Chocolate Factory, Greta, Eleven Mile Creek, Power's Lookout and Mansfield.Multiple Night Stays:4 nights Wangaratta

Cruises:Goulburn River CruiseThe Sienna Daisy Luncheon Cruise on Lake Mulwala

$1,895 $1,870 $270 STAY PUT TOUR

Dates4 to 7 March, 201925 to 28 November, 2019

Tour Highlights:Explore this quiet, peaceful paradise. A true gastronomical gourmet delight for the senses! Famous for its King Island Cheese - mmm yum! and Beef. It also has sensational seafood - the crayfish is amazing! The scenery is beautiful and the locals are friendly. It's a real hidden treasure. It is now also famous for its golf courses. Spend a few days exploring this idyllic isle. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights on King Island

Maximum 29 participants

STAY PUT TOUR

KING ISLAND ADVENTURE 4 DAY TOUR

$3,095 $3,045 $300

WISEMANS FERRY & THE HAWKESBURY RIVER 9 DAY TOURExploring the Footsteps of our PioneersDates2 to 10 March, 2019Tour Highlights:Encircled by stunning national parks, Wisemans Ferry is a rustic village on one of the country's most famous waterways. Visit Lake Nillahcootie, Albury, Adelong Alive Museum, adelong Falls and Gold Mill Reserve, Binalong Motor Museum, Belgenny Farm, Wisemans Ferry, Great North Road Convict Trail, Barefoot Bowls, Ferry Artists Inc., St Albans, St Joseph's Church, Settlers Inn, Windsor, Tobruk Sheep Station, Mogo Zoo, Batemans Bay, Tilba, Boydtown, Eden, Lakes Entrance, and Port of Sale.

Multiple Night Stays:3 nights Wisemans Ferry. 2 nights Batemans BayCruises:Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler - Luncheon Cruise, MV Merinda - Clyde River

New for 2019

$3,375 $3,325 $590

OPERA BY THE LAKES - GIPPSLANDDates15 to 19 March, 2019

Tour Highlights:Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Lakes Entrance - where Opera meets the Lakes! Gippsland Opera proudly presents: Opera By The Lakes at this stunning venue with magnificient views over the beautiful East Gippsland Lakes. Now in its 7th year, it is an outstanding event and patrons flock to it each and every year. Sunday March 17th 2019 (St Patrick's Day) what a day it will be, with Australia's most popular bass singer, renowned for his roles in Opera and Music Theatre with Opera Australia - Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Tenor Shanul Sharma PLUS The Award Winning Aria Group The Idea of North. Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights - Lakes Entrance Cruise:Gippsland Lakes Cruise

$1,995 $1,970 $260

5 DAY TOURNew Opera for 2019

STAY PUT TOUR

$4,195 $4,145 $470

LAKE EYRE & THE PAINTED HILLS 9 DAY TOURDates13 to 21 March, 2019

Tour Highlights:Come and see two outstanding sights that you don’t get to see on every tour to South Australia. Whether it is in flood or not, this is sure to be a fascintating tour. Adelaide, Port Augusta, Kanyaka Homestead, Flinders Ranges, Marree, Oodnadatta Track & Birdsville Track, Scenic flight (included) over Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills, William Creek, Hawker, Farina Ruins, Jeff Morgan Art Gallery, Rawnsley Bluff, Peterborough, Broken Hill, Pro Harts Gallery, Jack Absalom Gallery, The Big Picture, Keanan's Lookout, Miners Memorial - Broken Hill, Living Desert Sculpture Symposium, Silverton, Mildura, Hopetoun and Wheat Silo Portraits. (All Flights included)Multiple Night Stays: 2 nights in Marree, Rawnsley Park and Broken Hil.Cruise: Murray River Cruise on a Paddlesteamer Some New Attractions for 2019

REVAMPED TOUR

Dates4 to 8 March, 2019 3 to 9 May, 201913 to 17 October, 2019Our popular Mystery Tours are intriguing, full of fun, surprises and adventure! I wonder where the road could take us? I'd let you know but it's a secret! What I will let you know is that it is coach only and will be somewhere we haven't really been before. One thing is for sure and that is it will be fun with lots of different and interesting things to do and see! So come and join us and help unravel the mystery!

Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights somewhere?1 night, 4 nights then 1 night somewhere? 4 nights somewhere?

MYSTERY TOURS ??? 7 / 5 DAY TOURS New for 2019

Fare Rpt Client S/Supp

MAR TBA TBA TBA

MAY $2,320 $2,295 $430

OCT TBA TBA TBA STAY PUT TOUR

STAY PUT TOUR

FLINDERS ISLAND ADVENTURE 5 DAY TOURDates18 to 22 March, 2019 11 to 15 November, 2019Tour Highlights:If it's adventure you are looking for then you'll love this tour exploring the rugged yet spectacular Flinders Island. The scenery is stunning, the locals are friendly and the fresh air is invigorating! (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights on Flinders Island Cruises:Franklin Sound Islands CruiseMutton Bird Sunset Cruise

Maximum 17 participants

$3,770 $3,745 $150

LORD HOWE ISLAND 7 DAY TOURDates23 to 29 March, 201923 to 29 November, 2019Tour Highlights:Escape the hustle and bustle of main land life to this idyllic island. Enjoy stunning scenery and wonderful walks exploring the natural beauty first hand and see the unique birdlife that inhabit this special place. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 6 nights on Lord Howe Island

Cruises:Cruise around the Island aboard “Lulawai”, Cruise to North Bay, Glass Bottom Boat tour.Maximum 20 participants

STAY PUT TOURFare Repeat Client Single Supp

$5,245 $5,195 $480

TASSIE with a TWIST EAST COASTFeaturing: Bruny IslandDates18 to 26 March, 2019Tour Highlights:This tour travels down the East Coast taking in some of the coastal villages along the way. A highlight will be a visit to Bruny Island. We also visit Devonport, Sheffield, Deloraine - Yarns Artwork in Silk, Launceston, Cataract Gorge, City Park, Tamar River, Brady's Lookout, Seahorse World, Barnbougle, Legerwood - War Memorial Wood Carvings, Bay of Fires, Douglas Apsley National Park, Bicheno, East Coast Nature Park, Freycinet National Park, Cape Tourville, Swansea - Bark Mill Museum, Spiky Bridge, Derwent River, Hobart, Salamanca Market, Botanical Gardens, MONA (Option at own expense), Wrest Point Casino, Kettering, The Neck, Adventure Bay, Bligh Museum and Richmond. (Flight included)

Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights - HobartCruises: Spirit of Tasmania (porthole cabin) Melbourne to Devonport. Ferry crosssing to Bruny Island

$3,795 $3,745 $680

9 DAY TOUR

REVAMPED TOUR

TASSIE WITH A TWIST WEST COAST 9 DAY TOURDates26 March to 3 April, 2019Tour Highlights:Travel up the West Coast of Tassie from Hobart to Devonport. We visit Hobart, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Riversdale Estate - Peter Rabbit's Garden, High Tea in the Orangery Conservatory, Richmond, Royal Botanic Gardens, Derwent Valley, New Norfolk, Wild Rivers National Park, Tarraleah Gorge - Hydro Electric Installations, "The Wall" - Wood Carving, Queenstown, Paragon Theatre, West Coast Wilderness Railway, Strahan, Tasmania Wilderness World Heritage Area, Huon Pine Saw Mill, "The Ship that Never Was" Show, Cradle Mountain, Smithton, Stanley, The Nut, Wonders of Wynyard, Burnie - Hellyers Road Distillery, Sheffield and Devonport. (Flight included)Multiple Night Stays: 2 nights - Hobart, Strahan and Smithton.Cruises: Gordon River Cruise, Spirit of Tasmania (porthole cabin) Devonport to Melbourne.

$4,080 $4,030 $630

$2,220 $2,195 $250

MUNGO NATIONAL PARK - SILO ART TRAIL 6 DAY TOURDates26 to 31 March, 201924 to 29 October, 2019Tour Highlights:Throughout country Victoira artists have painted amazing murals on Silos. Come along and marvel at these works of art. We also visit Mungo National Park which was one of the highlights of last years tour. We will visit Benalla - Street Art, Goorambat Silo, Devenish Silo, Tungamah Silo, Echuca, Pioneer Settlement Museum, Swan Hill, Mildura, Varapodio Estate, Orange World, Wimmera - Mallee Region, Patchewollock Silo, Brim Silo, Sheep Hills Silo, Rupanyup Silo, Horsham, Halls Gap Zoo, Grampians National Park and Ararat.

Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights in Mildura

Cruise: Cruise on the Murray River on board PS Melbourne.

Dates4 to 10 April, 2019

Tour Highlights:On the mean streets of New York's West Side, two rival gangs strut their stuff. But when a Jet falls for a Shark, the stage is set for a rumble. Their wistful love story is studded with infectious songs including 'Somewhere', 'Maria', 'I Feel Pretty', 'America', 'Cool' and of course, 'Tonight'. As the star-crossed lovers, Maria and Tony, homegrown stars Alexander Lewis and Julie Lea Goodwin reprise the sizzling chemistry of their performances together in The Merry Widow and The Phantom of the Opera. An all-singing, all-dancing supporting cast takes on Bernstein’s brilliant score and Jerome Robbins’ original electrifying choreography. All to enjoy under a starlit sky on the Sydney Harbour.Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights SydneyCruise:Sydney Harbour daytime Cruise

OPERA SYDNEY HARBOUR - WEST SIDE STORY 7 DAY TOURNew Opera for 2019

$3,245 $3,195 $650

AUTUMN IN THE YARRA VALLEY 4 DAY TOURDates8 to 11 April, 2019

Tour Highlights:Escape to the Yarra Valley for indulgent food and wine, breathtaking scenery and disappear into fern glades and the forests of magnificent Marysville, the gateway to the Great Dividing Range. Coombe Yarra Valley, Yarra Glen, Alowyn Gardens, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, Bruno's Art and Sculpture Gardens, Marysville Historic Photo Exhibition, Lake Eildon, Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, Healesville Sanctuary, Rochford Winery, Big Bouquet and Alpaca Farm, Blue Lotus Water Garden and Puffing Billy.

Multiple Night Stays:3 nights Marysville

$1,995 $1,970 $170

REVAMPED TOUR

Fare Repeat Client Single SuppMAY, OCT, NOV

AUTUMN IN THE ADELAIDE HILLS 7 DAY TOURDates11 to 17 April, 2019Tour Highlights:The Adelaide Hills are painting themselves into a canvas of Autumn colours. There's no better time to see the Adelaide Hills than in Autumn! The weather is balmy and calm and best of all the Adelaide Hills come alive with spectacular Autumn colours! This year we have included a visit to The Cedars. We also visit Mount Gambier, Blue Lake, Penola, Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre, Wynns Coonawarra Estate Winery, Hahndorf, Berrenberg Strawberry Farm, Jurlique Farm, Adelaide Oval Tour, Glenelg, Buzz Honey, Sidewood Estate Cellar Door, Coorong National Park, The Big Lobster, Glenelg Fine Confectionery and Tarndwarncoort. Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights Hahndorf (Adelaide Hills) Cruise: Captain Proud Luncheon Cruise on Murray River

$2,795 $2,745 $460

PFLINDERS RANGES OUTBACK EXPERIENCEDates5 to 15 April, 20199 to 19 October, 2019Tour Highlights:Explore the real outback. Stunning, rugged landscapes, nature at its best. We enjoy the famous Arkaroola 4WD Ridge Top Tour - absolutely breathtaking. Ride the Historic Pichi Richi Rail along some of the old original Ghan track. This year we are staying at Rawnsley Park a working sheep station, so this should be a real treat to see behind the scenes of how a working farm operates in the Aussie outback. We also have a look around Mildura and enjoy a cruise on the Murray River. A wonderful outback experience!

Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights Mildura, 2 nights Rawnsley Park, 2 nights Arkaroola ResortCruise:Cruise on the P S Melbourne - Murray River

11 DAY TOURREVAMPED TOUR

STAY PUT TOUR

Every day was full of interest and friendship. I could

never have imagined the grandeur of the beautifully coloured rock like mountains and plains softened

by the green spinifex. So much to

$4,175 $4,125 $580

Surrounded by bountiful waves and exotic beauty all round, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean is true paradise on Earth. Join us on our third tour of Sri Lanka - from the city sights of Colombo to the wide open plains of Yala National Park; enjoying Tea Tasting and exploring magnificent Temples. There are so many fascinating sights to see and enjoy. Tour escorted from Melbourne with direct flights.(Flights included)

Tour Highlights:Colombo - City Sights TourBentota - Turtle HatcheryAmbalangoda - Mask carving Madu River Boat TripGalle Fort TourYala National Park - Safari Game DrivesHigh Tea at the Grand Hotel - Nuwara EliiyaScenic Train Ride - Tea Country to KandyTea Factory tour and tastingCultural Dance and Fire Walking Show - KandyPinnawala Elephant OrphanagePeradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens - KandyTemple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha tourTour of Spice Garden with Cooking DemonstrationDambulla Cave TemplePolonnaruwa - World Heritage SiteVisit to a Local SchoolSigiriya RockNegombo - tour

Maximum 30 participants.Luxury Coach TravelRelaxed Pace ItineraryLuxuy Hotel Resort Accommodation throughout.

Dates 9 to 23 April, 2019

SRI LANKA 15 DAY TOUR

Limited

seats available.

Book early to

$7,760 $7,660 $950

Bookings are required by October 2018.After this time they will be subject to availability.

Book and pay $1,000pp non-refundable deposit by the 31st October, 2018 to receive an additional $100pp discount.

Bookings after this time will be subject to availability.

Early Bird Discount$100pp

STAY PUT TOURFare Repeat Client Single Supp

$2,160 $2,135 $280

EASTER WAGGA WAGGA 5 DAY TOURStone the Crows FestivalDates18 to 22 April, 2019Tour Highlights:Come along and enjoy the "Stone the Crows Festival" in Wagga including entertainers, bush poets, music, workshops, talks, seminars, games - Disc Bowls, Ladder Golf, Pentanque and our signature event Stoning the Crows! We also visit Mansfield, Wagga Wagga, Rail Heritage Museum, Gundagai, "Dog on the Tuckerbox", 'Rusconi's Marble Masterpiece, Tumut, Boggy Creek Show, Junee, Monte Cristo Homestead, Junee Railway Roundhouse, Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory and Benalla.

Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights Wagga Wagga

STAY PUT TOUR

$2,420 $2,395 $260

EASTER - SILO ART TRAIL 6 DAY TOURDates19 to 24 April, 2019

Tour Highlights:Surround yourself with amazing Street and Silo Art. It really is a sight to see. So definitely put this on your bucket list, you won't be disappointed! Come and see what all the fuss it about! Benalla - Street Art, Goorambat Silo, Devenish Silo, Tungamah Silo, Echuca, Pioneer Settlement Museum, Swan Hill, Mildura, Varapodio Estate, Orange World, Mungo National Park, Wimmera - Mallee Region, Patchewollock Silo, Brim Silo, Sheep Hills Silo, Rupanyup Silo, Horsham, Halls Gap, Grampians National Park, Halls Gap Zoo and Ararat.

Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights in Mildura

Cruise: Cruise on the Murray River Some New Attractions for 2019

$1,795 $1,770 $240

BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL 4 DAY TOURDates20 to 23 April, 2019

Tour Highlights:This year will celebrate the 149th Bendigo Easter Festival - Gala Parade. Come and see what has become an institution in Bendigo. It includes a Chinese Demonstration - Sun Loong - the the world's longest imperial Chinese Dragon! There is also a Torchlight Lantern Procession and Fireworks as well. The Chinese Spring Festival and Awakening of the Dragon performances are also on at this time. The festival continues to showcase Bendigo’s diverse community and strong connection with it's Chinese Heritage which dates back to the Gold Rush Days!

Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights Bendigo

STAY PUT TOUR

New for 2019

Fare Repeat Client Single SuppMAY, OCT, NOV

AUTUMN LEAVES & ANZAC DAY IN CANBERRA 7 DAY TOURDates23 to 29 April, 2019

Tour Highlights:We are proud to present our capital city in all its Autumn glory, plus the chance to join in with the nation as we remember our fallen heroes. Canberra in Autumn is spectacular. To be in Canberra, on ANZAC day is a very special occasion. Lakes Entrance, Bombala, Nimmitabel, Cooma, Canberra - Horticulturist Guide, The National Portrait Gallery, National Arboretum, Lanyon Homestead, Australian War Memorial, ANZAC Hall Gallery, Sound and Light Show at War Memorial, ANZAC Day Ceremony, National Museum of Australia, Cockington Green, Mayfield Mews - Bowning NSW, Albury, Milawa Cheese Co. and Yea. Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights CanberraCruise:Lake Burley Griffin Cruise

$2,795 $2,745 $495

ABBA FESTIVAL - TRUNDLE NSW 5 DAY TOURDates2 to 6 May, 2019Tour Highlights:Take a trip down memory lane and sing along to some ABBA hits. Put on your dancing shoes and dance your way to the ABBA Festival in Trundle NSW. People have been known to dress in their favourite ABBA outfits. Held in the rural township of Trundle NSW is Australia's only and original ABBA Festival. The streets come alive. We will also visit Shepparton, Jerilderie, Narrandera, Murrumbidgee River, West Wylong, Parkes, Forbes, Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory, Albury and Coombe - The Melba Estate.

Multiple Night Stays:2 nights Parkes

$2,135 $2,085 $260

New for 2019

$1,595 $1,545 $150 STAY PUT TOUR

BRIGHT AUTUMN COLOURS 4 DAY TOURDates2 to 5 May, 2019

Tour Highlights:Bright in all it's magnificent Autumn glory! What a sight to behold! Don't miss out on this kaleidoscope of colour from yellows through to the richest of reds and deepest burgundys and everything in between. Bright and it's picturesque mountains and valleys come alive at this time of the year.

Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights in Bright

Experience Vietnam’s history and culture and take a closer look at Cambodia’s spectacular temples. Join our wonderful tour of Vietnam and Camodia. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of these wonderful countries. (Flights included)

VIETNAMHo Chi Minh City - (Saigon)Reunification PalaceWar Remnants MuseumCentral Post OfficeNotre Dame Cathedral The Noodle Soup Restaurant Cholon Thien Hau Pagoda Ben Thanh Market Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong DeltaBen Tre - Coconut Farm & Coconut Candy FactoryVinh Trang PagodaMarble MountainHoian Old TownHueLang Co BeachThe Citadel of Hue - The Forbidden CityThien Mu PagodaBoat Cruise along Perfume RiverBen Hai River - Hien Luong BridgeBoat Trip to Phong Nha CaveTam Toa ChurchVinh CityNinh BinhThe Trang An ComplexBoat Trip through 8 GrottoesOvernight Cruise on Halong Bay in a JunkHo Chi Minh MausoleumOne Pillar Pagoda & The Temple of Literature

CAMBODIAApsara Dance ShowSiem ReapTa ProhmBanteay SreiAngkor Thom - Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, The Terrace of the Elephants and The Terrace of the Leper King. Angkor Wat TempleKampong Phluk - floating village

Dates 28 April to 17 May, 2019

VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA 20 DAY TOUR

$7,985 $7,885 $1,750

Limited

seats available.

Book early to

Book and pay deposit by 31st October, 2018 to receive an additional $100 pp discount.

BROKEN HILL & THE SILO ART TRAIL 7 DAY TOURDates8 to 14 May, 2019Tour Highlights:Join us on a tour of this iconic Outback Town. It really has some Hidden Gems to see and discover. We'll explore the magnificent Silver City Mint and Art Centre displaying original paintings by some well known Artists including the "Big Picture". A highlight of the tour! Other features include Silverton and the Living Desert Sculpture Symposium, Beautiful Lake Menindee, Pro Harts Gallery, The Sunraysia Inland Botanic Gardens and the Silo Art Trail. New attractions include Halls Gap Zoo and the Grampians.Multiple Night Stays:3 nights Broken Hill

Cruise: Menindee Lake Cruise

$2,520 $2,495 $385

PORT STEPHENS / HUNTER VALLEY & PORT MACQUARIE 10 DAY TOURDates11 to 20 May, 2019Tour Highlights:Welcome to the Blue Water Paradise of Port Stephens where we enjoy the beautiful waterways first hand with a wonderful Dolphin Cruise in the spectacular bay with its magnificent volcanic surrounding headlands. Boasting white sandy beaches and extensive National Parks with unspoilt bushland. It is one of New South Wales' best kept secrets. Hunter Valley Gardens is also on show. The Talking Tram Tour of Newcastle and RAAF Williamtown - Fighter World are other great attractions on this tour. Then if that is not enough we are off to picturesque Port Macquarie. Another lovely coastal town where we are staying for 5 nights with plenty of time to explore and enjoy this gorgeous part of Australia. (Flights included)Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights Port Stephens & 5 nights Port Macquarie

Cruises: Moonshadow Cruise - Port Stephens, Wallis Lake Cruiseand Hastings River Cruise

$3,745 $3,695 $640

REVAMPED TOUR

Early Bird - Book before 11th May, 2011

ORANGE NSW TOUR 8 DAY TOURDates12 to 19 May, 2019Tour Highlights:See Orange NSW in all it's Autumn glory, where the leaves reflect the towns name! We will also see the new Benalla Street Art, which is amazing. Albury, Bowning, Orange, Botanic Gardens, Lucknow, Two Fat Ladies and Lolly Shop, Fourjay Farm - Hazelnuts, Manildra, Amusu Theatre, Poster Museum, McFeeters Vintage Car Museum, Abercrombie House - Scotland the Brave Dinner (a real highlight of this tour), Orange Regional Gallery, Millthorpe - Golden Memories Museum, Canowindra, Age of Fishes Museum, Dubbo, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Aero Medical Training and Tourism Facility, Iandra Castle, Chiltern and Wangaratta.

Multiple Night Stays:5 nights Orange

$2,945 $2,895 $500

New for 2019

Early Bird - Book before 11th May, 2011

PORT MACQUARIE AND COFFS HARBOUR 10 DAY TOURDates22 to 31 May, 2019

Tour Highlights:Beautiful beaches and stunning hinterland with a penal colony past. Port Macquarie, St Thomas Church, Sea Acres Nature Reserve, Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries, Koala Hospital, Wauchope, Timbertown, Vickers Fudge Shop, Bago Vineyard and Maze, Cassegrain Winery, Forster, Nabiac, National Motorcycle Museum of Australia, Kempsey, Slim Dusty Centre, South West Rocks, Trial Bay Gaol, Coffs Harbour, Carobana Confectionery, The Clog Barn, Bellinger Valley, Dorrigo Plateau, Dangar Falls, Dorrigo National Park - Skywalk and Rainforest Centre, Raleigh Vineyard and Winery, Dolphin Marine Magic and Urunga - Honey Place. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:5 nights Port Macquarie, 4 nights Coffs Harbour

Cruises:Hastings River Cruise and Wallis Lake Cruise

$4,195 $4,145 $650

NORFOLK ISLAND 9 DAY TOURDates3 to 11 June, 2019 - Bounty Day 11 to 19 October, 2019Tour Highlights:Discover the intriguing past and unique culture of this historical Island. Wonderland by Night, Mutiny on the Bounty Show, Bounty Day Picnic on the Bountry Day Tour, 4WD Tour, Progressive Dinner, Island Culture Tour, Farm & Industry Tour, Sunset Cliff Top Island Fish Fry, Convict Settlement Tour, Garden Tour, Culla & Co. Carriage Ride, Sound and Light Show, Night as a Convict Show, Cyclorama Experience - 360o panoramic painting. (Flights included)Multiple Night Stays: 7 nights on Norfolk Island.Cruise:Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

Maximum 30 participantsSTAY PUT TOUR

Once in Norfolk

Dates20 to 29 May, 20191 to 10 November, 2019Tour Highlights:Experience the beauty of the Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas - 3 nights in Port Lincoln. Enjoy the outback and the coast at the same time. Spencer Gulf, Port Augusta, Turners Oysters & Seafood, Special Melbourne Cup Luncheon on the November Tour, Whalers Way, Tour of Tuna Farm, Coffin Bay, Elliston, Views of the Great Australian Bight, Bungaree Station, Adelaide, Blue Lake, Umpherston Cave, Mt Gambier and Camperdown. Multiple Night Stays:3 Nights Port LincolnCruise: Adventure Bay Charters cruise on Boston Bay

YORKE AND EYRE PENINSULAS 10 DAY TOUR

Yorke and Eyre Peninsula was most interesting and enjoyable. The places visited are not often found on coach tour

itineraries and the cruises, visits and tour guides were informative, interesting and educational. Added to this, the sampling of many products in the Port Lincoln area was rather good!

$4,825 $4,775 $730

$3,695 $3,645 $695

OUTBACK QLD - LONGREACHDates6 to 19 June, 2019

Tour Highlights:Come along and enjoy the ridgy-didge Outback with us. Fair Dinkum it's a must. From the "Back of Bourke" to the "Black Stump" and beyond. You'd be a Galah to miss it! It's a rippa. The Big Strawberry, Griffith, Kidman Way, Mount Hope, Bourke, Cosmos Centre - Charleville, Wool Scour - Blackall, Stockmans Hall of Fame - Longreach, Harry Redford Tent Show, QANTAS Founders Museum, Starlight Spectacular South and Light Show, Strathmore Station, Longway Station, Winton, Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Waltzing Matilda Centre, Miners Heritage - Rubyvale, Emerald, Big Rig Tourist Complex, St George, Lightning Ridge, Lost Treasure Opal Mine, Bevan's Cactus Nursery, Black Opal Tour, Chambers of the Black Hand, Western Plains Zoo - Dubbo, CSIRO Radio Telescope Complex, Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory and Milawa Mustards.

Multiple Night Stays:4 Nights Longreach, 2 nights Lightning Ridge.

Cruises:Drovers Extravaganza Cruise on the Thompson River.

This tour is designed for those who would like to see and experience fascinating inland Queensland and NSW but prefer not to fly. All by Road - No Flights.

14 DAY TOUR

$4,995 $4,945 $830

GHAN Fare Repeat Client S/Supp

$10,880 $10,780 $1,620

Tour Highlights:...its vast terrain spans dusty red desert, mountain ranges and gorges. At its centre is Uluru (Ayers Rock) where the heart of the outback beats...Morgan and Burra (Historic Town) / Port Augusta, Southern Flinders Ranges, Woomera, Coober Pedy Tour and Opal Cutting Demonstration, Uluru and The Olgas, Alice Springs - Royal Flying Doctor Service and Old Telegraph Station, Earth Sanctuary Dinner, Western MacDonnell Ranges, Glen Helen, Ormiston Gorge, Standley Chasm, Tropic of Capricorn, Devils Marbles, Tennant Creek, Daly Waters, Mataranka, Katherine, Kakadu National Park - Nourlangie Rock, Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls, Termite Mounds, Darwin City Including Museum, Wharf, East Point, Mindil Beach, Darwin Aviation Museum, Aquascene Fish Feeding. Sightseeing Flights extra cost. (Flights included) Multiple Night Stays: 3 Nights Alice Springs and Darwin, 2 nights Coober Pedy, Yulara and Katherine. *3 Nights - Gold Service Travel on the Legendary Ghan.

Cruises: Yellow Water Sunset Cruise - Kakadu National Park, Jumping Croc Cruise on Adelaide River, Darwin Harbour Dinner Cruise and Katherine Gorge Cruise

Limited cabins available on train so book early to avoid disappointment

RED CENTRE & TOP END 17 DAY TOUR - FLY20 DAY TOUR - GHANDates*4 Day Expedition on the Ghan24 June to 10 /13 July, 2019

FLY Fare Repeat Client S/Supp

$7,565 $7,465 $1,790

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA 10 DAY TOURDates24 June to 3 July, 2019

Tour Highlights:Burra, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Woomera, Coober Pedy - Town Tour and Opal Cutting Demonstration, Breakaways, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Erldunda, Old Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service Base, Earth Sanctuary Dinner, Western MacDonnell Ranges, Glen Helen Gorge and Homestead, Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap and Ormiston Gorge. Optional flight over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Sightseeing Flights extra cost. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:3 Nights Alice Springs, 2 nights Coober Pedy and Yulara.

NATIONAL CELTIC FESTIVAL - PORTARLINGTON 6 DAY TOURDates7 to 12 June, 2019Tour Highlights:From near and far we gather in the wonderful township of Portarlington to Unleash the Spirit, Discover the Passion and Experience the Culture of the National Celtic Festival. Nestled between the Bellarine Peninsula’s renowned vineyards and the famous mussel farms of Corio Bay, this normally quiet bay side village comes to life with the music, laughter and passion of the Celtic spirit. Werribee Mansion, Point Cook - RAAF Museum, Geeong, Drysdale Cheeses, Tuckerberry Hill, Lighthouse Olive Oil, Port Arlington, National Celtic Festival, Folk Market, Pipes and Drums, Fiddlers, Flying Brick Cider Co, Bellarine Estate Winery and The QTrain.

Multiple Night Stays:5 nights Geelong

TBA TBA TBA STAY PUT TOUR

New for 2019

$4,795 $4,695 $1,020

QLD'S SOUTHERN DOWNS & SURROUNDS 8 DAY TOURDates2 to 9 July, 2019

Tour Highlights:Southern Downs is situated 1 hour South of Toowoomba and 2 hours South West of Brisbane in Queensland. The region boasts a vibrant rural lifestyle which is currently suffering through drought so come along to help support the farming communities. Brisbane, Toowoomba, Southern Downs Steam Railway, Warwick, Warwick Historical Society Museum, Warwick Railway Station, Glengallan Homestead, Abbey of the Roses, Lawdogs Australia, Granite Belt Dairy, Suttons Farm, Aloomba Lavender Farm, Coolmunda Olives, Glenlyon Dam, Texas Heritage Centre and Tobacco Museum, Texas Regional Art Gallery, Goondawindi, Customs House Museum, Victoria Hotel and Goondiwindi Cotton Australia. (Flights Included)Multiple Night Stays:3 nights Warwick

TBA TBA TBA

New for 2019

Dates*4 Day Expedition on the Ghan30 June to 10 / 13 July, 2019

Tour Highlights:Alice Springs - Royal Flying Doctor Service and Old Telegraph Station, Earth Sanctuary Dinner, Western MacDonnell Ranges, Glen Helen, Ormiston Gorge, Standley Chasm, Tropic Of Capricorn, Devils Marbles, Tennant Creek, Daly Waters, Mataranka, Katherine, Kakadu National Park - Nourlangie Rock, Darwin City Including Museum, Wharf, East Point, Mindil Beach, Aquascene Fish Feeding - Doctors Gully, Aviation Museum - Darwin, Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls, Termite Mounds. Sightseeing Flights extra cost. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 3 Nights Alice Springs, Darwin and 2 nights Katherine*3 Nights - Gold Service Travel on the Legendary Ghan

Cruises:Katherine Gorge Cruise, Yellow Water Sunset Cruise - Kakadu National Park, Jumping Croc Cruise on Adelaide River, Darwin Harbour Dinner Cruise

THE TOP END 14 DAY TOUR - GHAN 11 DAY TOUR - FLY

$8,895 $8,795 $820

$5,895 $5,795 $990

Dates26 June to 12 July, 2019

Tour Highlights:Travel through the centre of NSW and QLD from Melbourne all the way to Cooktown to escape the cold and thaw out with some warmer weather up north! Discover great outback towns and some really interesting facts about the places we visit along the way including the Australian Age of Dinosaurs and Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:2 nights Longreach, Mt. Isa, Cobbold Gorge, Cooktown and Cairns.

Cruises: Thompson River Dinner Cruise, Cobbold Gorge Cruise, and the Daintree River Cruise.

TROPICAL FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND 17 DAY TOUR

$7,475 $7,375 $1,250

We enjoyed our Holiday to Far

North QLD. We saw so many

amazing sights and features. We

did not realise how huge and beautiful

this part of our Country really is!

TROPICAL DELIGHTS OF THE TWEED 7 DAY TOURDates11 to 17 July, 2019

Tour Highlights:On the far North Coast of NSW, Tweed Heads is a popular holiday spot for its beautiful Tweed River, white sandy beaches and sparkling ocean. The town is a great base for exploring the wonderful Tweed region, including a World Heritage Rainforest. Tweed Heads, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, High Tea Versace Hotel, Skypoint, Tamborine Mountain, Australian Outback Spectacular Show, Carrara Markets, Tweed Regional Gallery, Margaret Olly Arts Centre, Byron Bay, The Farm in Ewingsdale and Tropical Fruit World. (Flights Included)Multiple Night Stays:6 nights Tweed HeadsCruise:Surfers Paradise River Cruise, Gold Coast River Cruise and Tweed River Cruise

New for 2019

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - THE Q TRAIN 4 DAY TOURDates3 to 6 July, 2019Tour Highlights:The Q Train is a restaurant that travels along the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Never before has Australia seen a heritage rail line used for showcasing local food, wine, beer and cider. We’re inviting you to come aboard the restored carriages and enjoy a gastronomical journey unlike anything else you have experienced. We will also visit Werribee Park Mansion, State Rose Garden, RAAF Museum Point Cook, Suma Park Homestead, Torquay, Geelong, Library and Heritage Centre, Q-Train luncheon journey and Queenscliff.

Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights in Torquay

$1,895 $1,870 $270 STAY PUT TOUR

New for 2019

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - HEPBURN SPRINGS 4 DAY TOURDates8 to 11 July, 2019Tour Highlights:Hepburn Springs is a resort town located in the middle of the largest concentration of mineral springs in Australia. It is northeast of Ballarat.Proudly situated in the heart of the pretty and historic village of Daylesford/Hepburn Springs, Grange Bellinzona will welcome us with its' elegant heritage style. Surrounded by natural beauty and the Wombat Forest as a backdrop, this Edwardian venue offers an excellent environment for a relaxing and rewarding stay. Forest Glade Garden, Stokes Collection & Garden - Mt Macedon, Chocolate Mill - Daylesford, Convent Gallery, Creswick Woollen Mills, Victorian Goldfields Railway, Maldon, Castlemaine, Buda Historical Home and Garden, Art Gallery and Geelong.

Multiple Night Stays:3 nights Hepburn SpringsCruise:Ferry Crossing Queensclif to Sorrento

CAIRNS / PORT DOUGLAS TROPICAL ESCAPE 9 DAY TOURDates16 to 24 July, 2019Tour Highlights:Spend 4 nights in Cairns and 4 nights in Port Douglas in luxurious accommodation. Touring includes: 3 Cruises: Lake Barrine Cruise - Atherton Tablelands, Day Cruise on the Quicksilver Wavedancer to Low Isles Coral Atoll and the Daintree River Cruise. A ride on the famous Kuranda Railway which is a great experience in itself. We ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway across the rooftop of the World Heritage listed rainforest areas with spectacular views down to the coastal plain. Maybe we'll spot a croc on the Daintree River! Now includes a visit to Daintree Discovery Centre and Cape Tribulation. Come and enjoy the sun and beauty of this Tropical Paradise. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights Cairns, 4 nights Port Douglas

Cruises:Lake Barrine, Low Isles Coral Atoll and Daintree River.

$4,995 $4,945 $990

NOOSA - WINTER ESCAPE 7 DAY TOURDates20 to 26 July, 201927 August to 2 September, 2019

Tour Highlights:Join us for our 7 Day stayput tour to the beautiful RACV Noosa Resort, where we can relax and soak up the sun, perhaps even enjoy a dip in the resort pool. We have a lovely time touring around the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy Hastings Street with its cafes and boutique shops. We join a leisurely cruise on the Noosa River and canals and visit the iconic Australia Zoo. Plus much more. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 6 Nights Noosa

Cruise:Noosa Canal Luncheon Cruise

STAY PUT TOUR

TASTE OF THE TERRITORY - DARWIN 8 DAY TOURDates15 to 22 July, 2019Tour Highlights:What better way to escape a Melbourne Winter than go to Darwin. We will visit Aquascene, Darwin Museum and Art Gallery, Stokes Hill Wharf, Adelaide River War Cemetery, Litchfield National Park, Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, Crocosaurus Cove, Australian Aviation Museum, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Kakadu National Park, Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Territory Wildlife Park and Window on the Wetlands. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 7 nights Darwin

Cruises:Spirit of Darwin - Sunset Cruise, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise, Jumping Croc Cruise.

$4,745 $4,695 $925 STAY PUT TOUR

$3,495 $3,445 $725

TOWNSVILLE - THE AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 6 DAY TOUR

TBA TBA TBA

Dates30 July to 4 August, 2019Tour Highlights:The Australian Festival of Chamber Music is a friendly, unique and internationally acclaimed event presenting a 10 day program of over 30 concerts and special events. Experience the world’s finest chamber musicians performing in various combinations exclusively in the tropical winter warmth of Townsville, North Queensland. We will be lucky enough to see 4 concerts during the Australian Chamber Music Festival some of which will be Bach by Candlelight and Closing Concerts. we will also do some sightseeing - Reef HQ, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Billabong Sanctuary, Charters Towers including The Texax Longhorns Tour, Visit to the Venus Gold Battery and Magnetic Island.(Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:5 nights Townsville

STAY PUT TOUR

New for 2019

WHITSUNDAY EXPERIENCE - AIRLIE BEACH / HAMILTON ISLAND 8 DAY TOUR

$4,275 $4,225 $490

Dates29 July to 5 August, 2019

Tour Highlights:A visit to the Whitsundays is a feast of the senses, surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns from which to explore. We enjoy 7 nights at Airlie Beach. The property has a lovely pool to swim in. Go on a safari in search of Crocodiles and other wildlife, enjoy the local markets. Explore this lovely area with us! (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:7 nights Airlie Beach

Cruises: Hamilton Island and Daydream IslandWhitsunday Crocodile Safari on Proserpine River

STAY PUT TOUR

THE MAGNIFICENT KIMBERLEY Dates28 July to 7 August, 2019

Tour Highlights:Taking in all the Magnificence of the Kimberley Region. This tour is designed for those that want to visit the Kimberley without spending a lot of time in the Top End. This relaxed pace itinerary has many highlights including: Mirima National Park, Zebra Mine, Argyle Diamond Mine Tour and Yiyil Aboriginal Community. Bungle Bungles - Sightseeing Flights extra cost. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 3 Nights Kununurra and Broome

Cruises:Katherine Gorge Cruise, Lake Argyle / Lake Kununurra Sunset Cruise, Wetlands Cruise and Geikie Gorge Cruise.

11 DAY TOUR

$6,395 $6,295 $1,080

CAPE YORK ADVENTURE - Queensland 12 DAY TOURDates5 to 16 August, 2019

Book and pay $500pp deposit by the 20th December, 2018 to receive an additional $100pp discount.

Tour Highlights:Walk on the Top of Australia! Cape York is on many people’s ‘Bucket List’ for good reason. Sure, it has the northern most piece of land on the Australian continent, but don’t rush to get there! The Peninsula is a vast and diverse landscape offering a myriad of adventures and side trips off the beaten path on the way there. Cairns, World Heritage Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Bloomfield Track, Cooktown, Split Rock Aboriginal Rock Art, Lakefield National Park, Old Musgrave Telegraph Station, Archer River, Weipa, Gulf of Carpentaria, Weipa Mine Tour - Largest Bauxite Mine in the World, Bramwell Station, Fruit Bat Falls, Jardine River, Cape York, Seisia, Somerset Homestead, Thursday Island, Horn Island, Torres Strait Heritage Museum. Scenic Flight to Cairns and Frankland Islands. (All Flights included)Multiple Night Stays:2 nights Seisia, 3 nights Cairns.Cruises: Cruise to Thursday Island & Horn IslandCruise to Frankland IslandsCruise Mulgrave River

Maximum 24 participants Fare Repeat Client Single Supp

$8,895 $8,845 $1,300

ACROSS THE TOP - CAIRNS TO DARWIN 17 DAY TOURDates9 to 25 August, 2019

Tour Highlights:We have found the Lost City - come and discover it with us! This is a real outback adventure. With some amazing sights along the way. The tour includes a couple of fantastic rail journeys. We also cruise the incredible Cobbold Gorge. We explore one of natures remarkable phenomenon's the Undara Lava Tubes. A Helicopter Flight into The Lost City is included. Other highlights include: Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree Discovery Centre, Cape Tribulation, "Wildlife Habitat" Sanctuary, Lion's Den Hotel, Black Mountain, Cooktown, James Cook Museum, Mareeba Heritage Museum, Savannahlander Train Ride, Historic town of Chillagoe, Millstream Falls, Innot Hot Springs, Ted Elliott Mineral Collection, Gorge, Croydon Historic Village, Gulflander Train Ride, Karumba Sunset, John Flynn Place - Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Barkly Homestead, Heartbreak Hotel, Cape Crawford, Daly Waters Pub, Katherine, Edith Falls, Pine Creek, Adelaide River War Cemetery and Darwin.(Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 2 nights - Port Douglas, Cooktown, Mareeba, Normanton and Cape Crawford.

Cruises:Daintree River Ferry Crossing, Cobbold Gorge CruiseMaximum 25 participants

$7,885 $7,785 $1,160

REVAMPED TOUR

Early Bird

Discount$100pp

THE KIMBERLEY EXPLORERDarwin to BroomeDates10 / 13 to 27 August, 2019

Tour Highlights:Darwin - Aviation Museum, City Tour: Museum, Wharf, East Point & Art Gallery, Fish feeding. Litchfield Nat. Park - Wangi Falls, Termite Mounds, Florence Falls, Kakadu Nat. Park - Nourlangie Rock (Aboriginal Art Site), Katherine Gorge, Lake Argyle / Ord River, Kununurra, Mirima National Park, Durack Homestead, Zebra Mine, Argyle Diamond Mine Tour, Yiyili Aboriginal Community, Boab Prison Tree - Derby, Broome, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Pearl Luggers Museum. Bungle Bungles & Kakadu Sightseeing Flights extra cost. (Flights included) (Ghan Option available)

Multiple Night Stays: 3 Nights Darwin, Kununurra and Broome2 Nights Katherine2 Nights aboard The Ghan in Gold Class.

8 Cruises:Spirit of Darwin Dinner & Sunset Harbour Cruise, Jumping Croc Cruise on Adelaide River, Yellow Water Sunset Cruise, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Ord River Cruise, Wetlands Cruise, Willie Creek Pearl Farm Cruise and Geikie Gorge Cruise.

15 DAY TOUR - FLY

Tour Highlights:Darwin sightseeing, Kakadu & Litchfield Nat. Parks, Katherine Gorge, Kununarra, Lake Argyle / Ord River, Mirima National Park (Hidden Valley), Optional Bungle Bungles Flight, Durack Homestead, Zebra Mine, Argyle Diamond Mine Tour, Halls Creek, Yiyili Aboriginal Community, Fitzroy Crossing, Boab Prison Tree, Broome, Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour, Pearl Luggers Museum - Eighty Mile Beach, Port Hedland, Karatha, Red Dog Statue, Hamersley Iron Port Facility, Exmouth, Cape Range Nat. Park, Carnarvon Jetty, Stromatolites, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia - Dolphins, Kalbarri Nat. Park, The Pinnacles, New Norcia Museum. Sightseeing Flights extra cost. (Flights included) (Ghan Option available)

Multiple Night Stays: 3 Nights Darwin, Kununurra and Broome. 2 Nights Katherine, Exmouth and Kalbarri.2 Nights aboard The Ghan in Gold Class.

10 Cruises:Spirit of Darwin Harbour Dinner Cruise, Jumping Croc Cruise on Adelaide River, Yellow Water Sunset Cruise, Katherine Gorge Cruise, The Ord River Cruise, Wetlands Cruise, Geikie Gorge, Willie Creek Pearl Farm Cruise, Yardie Creek Cruise, Glass Bottom Boat Cruise - Ningaloo Reef.

The most comprehensive and relaxing West Coast tour available.Limited cabins available on train so book early to avoid disappointment

THE WEST COAST OF AUSTRALIA 28 DAY TOUR - GHAN25 DAY TOUR - FLYDarwin to PerthDates10 / 13 August to 6 September, 2019

$11,450 $11,350 $2,450

$7,995 $7,895 $1,550

$13,895 $13,795 $2,450

$11,550 $11,450 $1,550

18 DAY TOUR - GHAN

REVAMPED TOUR

QUEENSLAND COASTAL & ISLANDS INDULGENCE 15 DAY TOURDates10 to 24 August, 2019

Tour Highlights:As the name suggests this wonderful tour meanders its way along the coast of Queensland from Cairns down to Brisbane. Visiting 3 of the islands off the coast along the way; Magnetic Island, Hamilton Island and staying 3 nights on Fraser Island. We have many other multiple night stops along the way too. It is a very relaxing look at what Queensland is famous for. It's beautiful beaches and idyllic islands. What better way to escape our winter than to experience Queensland's magnificent coastline.(Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:2 nights Mission Beach and Townsville. 3 nights Airlie Beach and Fraser Island.

Cruises:Whitsunday Crocodile Safari on Proserpine RiverTo Hamilton and Daydream Islands from the mainlandWhale Watching Cruise - Fraser Island

$7,495 $7,395 $1,180

Featuring: Monkey MiaDates24 August to 6 September, 2019

Tour Highlights:Historic Gantheaume Point, the Broome Wharf and the Japanese Cemetery, “Pearl Luggers” Museum, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Eighty Mile Beach, Port Hedland, Karratha, Red Dog Statue, Hamersley Iron Port Facility, Tropic of Capricorn, Carnarvon Jetty, Stromatolites, Monkey Mia ~ Dolphins, Kalbarri National Park, Nambung National Park ~ Pinnacles, New Norcia Museum, Perth Sightseeing. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 3 Nights Broome, 2 Nights Exmouth and Kalbarri

3 Cruises:Willie Creek Pearl Farm Cruise, Yardie Creek Cruise, Ningaloo Reef Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

THE MID WEST - BROOME TO PERTH 14 DAY TOUR - FLY

$7,175 $7,075 $1,295

REVAMPED TOUR

BRISBANE - STRADBROKE ISLAND & MT TAMBORINE 8 DAY TOURDates5 to 12 September, 2019Tour Highlights:Brisbane, Miegunyah House, Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Lookout, Wheel of Brisbane, Stradbroke Island, The Gorge Walk, Brisbane Maritime Museum, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Lookout, Glasshouse Mountains, Maleny Botanic Gardens, Montville, Bird World, Mount Mee Range, Mt Tamborine - Thunderbird Park, Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, Glow-Worm Caves, Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, Gold Coast and Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner Show. (Flights included.)

Multiple Night Stays: 5 nights Brisbane and 2 nights Gold CoastCruises:Brisbane River City Cruise, Ferry ride to Stradbroke IslandDinner & Live Entertainment on the Kookaburra River Queen - Paddleboat and Aquaduck Safari

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COOK ISLANDS 10 DAY TOURDates17 to 26 August, 2019

Tour Highlights:Idyllic Cook Islands! Enjoy a wonderful tour to this Island Paradise.Rarotonga, Punanga Nui Markets, visit Historic Churches, Dinner at Tamarind House, Whale and Wildlife Centre, Island BBQ & Fire Dance Show, Island Night Feast & Show, Visit Local Schools, Progressive Dinner. Plus enjoy the activities of the Resort. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 7 nights on Cook Island.

Cruises:Captain Tama’s Lagoon CruizeAround the Island Sailing CruiseMaximum 30 participants.

Dates13 to 22 / 24 September, 2019Tour Highlights:Perth City Tour and Kings Park, Fremantle, Nambung National Park (Pinnacles), Rainbow Jungle Wildflower Centre - Kalbarri, Old Telegraph Station - Hamelin Pool, Shell Beach and the Stromatolites, Monkey Mia and Shark Bay, Monastery Museum & Art Gallery - New Norcia, Rottnest Island. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:2 nights: Albany, Kalbarri and Perth

WA WILDFLOWERS MONKEY MIA 10 DAYS - FLY12 DAYS - INDIAN PACIFIC

TBA TBA TBA

TRAIN Fare Repeat Client S/Supp

TBA TBA TBA

REVAMPED TOUR

CANADA ALASKADates5 to 27 September, 2019

This special tour is escorted from Melbourne by an O’Shannessy’s tour escort and throughout the tour of Canada. Will include stopovers before and after.

We join our GLOBUS holiday in Vancouver with a tour of the city. We board the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf carriage travelling to Kamloops and onto Banff. Reboarding the coach we tour through to Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Whistler and onto Victoria. Next we join Holland America Line's MS Volendam for our 7 night Inside Passage Cruise of Alaska.

Highlights:VANCOUVER: Sightseeing.KAMLOOPS: Free time.ROCKY MOUNTAINEER: 2-day scenic train trip. (Goldleaf)BANFF NATIONAL PARK - Sightseeing: Choose between a ride on the Banff Gondola with lunch or Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.LAKE LOUISE: Free time.COLUMBIA ICEFIELD: Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier.JASPER NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.Pass by Mount Robson - the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.SUN PEAKS WHISTLER: Breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.VANCOUVER ISLANDVICTORIA: Sightseeing: choose between Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel or a whale-watching excursion; farewell dinner at world famous Butchart Gardens.

ALASKA CRUISE ON BOARD MS VOLENDAM: (VERANDAH CABIN) CRUISING - TRACEY ARM, JUNEAU, SKAGWAY, GLACIER BAY, KETCHIKAN and THE INSIDE PASSAGE.

TBA TBA TBA

23 Days - 12 Days includes Coach, Rocky Mountaineer and 7 Day Alaska cruise

Limited

seats available.

Book early to

REVAMPED TOUR with New Carrier

Early Bird Discount - $100pp with Deposit Payment by 16 November, 2018

TOOWOOMBA FLOWERS 6 DAY TOURDates15 to 20 September, 2019

Tour Highlights:A Garden Lovers Delight! Picnic Point Lookout and Parklands, Queens Park Botanic Gardens, Cobb & Co Museum, Boyce Estate Gardens, Laurel Bank Park, Ju Raku En Japanese Garden, Spring Bluff and Highfields, Spring Bluff Railway Station, Peacehaven Botanic Park, Lunch at The Farmers Arms Cabarlah, Highfields Pioneer Village, The Village Green, Downstream Heritage Rail, Allora, Glengallan, Mary Poppins House - Nobby, Glengallan Homestead, Preston Peak Winery and Jondaryan Woolshed. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:5 Nights Toowoomba

CANBERRA FLORIADE FESTIVAL 6 DAY TOURDates26 September to 1 October, 2019

Tour Highlights:Enjoy all Canberra has to offer plus the Floriade Festival! Traralgon Winery, Strzelecki Ranges, Latrobe Valley, Bairnsdale, St Marys Cathedral, Lakes Entrance, Snowy Mountains, Cooma, Canberra Floriade, Lake Burley Griffin, National War Memorial, Mt. Ainslie Lookout, Duntroon, Old Parliament House, Canberra Embassies, High Court, Telstra Tower, Australian National Botanical Gardens, Cockington Green, Albury, Beechworth, Benalla.

Multiple Night Stays:3 Nights Canberra

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SPRINGTIME GARDEN TOUR 8 DAY TOURBlue Mountains & Southern HighlandsDates1 to 8 October, 2019Tour Highlights:Canberra Floriade Festival, Bowral Moidart Garden - Southern Highlands, Perennial Hill Garden - Mittagong, Chinoiserie Gardens, Blue Mountains, Everglades Gardens - Leura, Echo Point, The Three Sisters, Leura Garden Festival & Private Gardens, Govetts Leap Lookout, Scenic World - Blue Mountains, Carrington Hotel - High Tea, Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens, Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre - Cowra, Allambie Fruit Farm - Young, Wangaratta, Albury Botanical Gardens.

Multiple Night Stays:2 Nights Mittagong, 3 nights Blue MountainsCruise: Nepean Belle - Paddlewheeler Luncheon Cruise.

$3,195 $3,145 $570

Includes: Canberra Floriade

REVAMPED TOUR

SOUTH WEST CORNER WA - WILDFLOWERS 11 DAY TOUR - FLY 13 DAY TOUR - TRAINDates19 / 21 September to 1 October, 2019

Tour Highlights:You can easily enjoy natural beaches, beautiful vineyards, forests, caves and more in Australia’s South West. More than 23,000km make up the south west corner of Western Australia, with 1,000 of those kilometres consisting of awe-inspiring coastline just waiting to be explored. Perth City Tour and Kings Park, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Old Fremantle Prison, Hippo's Yawn, Wave Rock Tour, Wildflower Shoppe, Stirling Range National Park, Albany, National ANZAC Centre, Discovery Bay, The Gap, The Bridge, Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk - Walpole National Park, Gloucester Tree, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Tour, Margaret River, Cave Works Interpretative Centre, Mammoth Cave Tour, Wine Tasting, Margaret River Silk Road, Vasse Virgin Olive Oil and Soap Factory, Busselton Jetty and Mandurah Esplanade. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:3 Nights Fremantle, Albany and 2 Nights Busselton

Cruises:WOW Wilderness Eco-Cruises - Walpole National ParkFerry to Rottnest IslandMandurah Estuary Cruise

Limited cabins available on the train so book early to avoid disappointment

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Dates3 / 5 to 21 October, 2019

Tour Highlights:Let go of your stress and feel the wide open space of Australia's Outback on one of the world's greatest adventure drives, across the Nullarbor Plain. Perth City Sights, Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton Jetty, Margaret River, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Natural Olive Oil Soap Factory, Gloucester Tree, Pemberton Tram, Karri Forests, Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, National ANZAC Centre, Discovery Bay - Albany, The Gap, Natural Arch, Stirling Range National Park, Wave Rock Tour, Esperance Stonehenge, Cape Le Grand National Park, Beacon Hill Lookout - Norseman, The Goldfields, Golden Mile Superpit, Western Australian Museum, Eucla Telegraph Station, Bunda Cliffs, Streaky Bay, Port Pirie and Port Augusta, Burra & Morgan – Historic Towns, Mildura - Murray River. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 2 nights Busselton, Albany, Esperance and Kalgoorlie

Cruise:WOW Wilderness Eco Cruise - Walpole

Limited cabins available so book early to avoid disappointment.

WA WILDFLOWERS NULLARBOR PLAIN 17 DAY TOUR - FLY19 DAY TOUR - TRAIN

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COWRA - "RUNNING OF THE SHEEP" 6 DAY TOURDates3 to 8 October, 2019

Tour Highlights:Cowra and the 23rd Boorowa NSW Irish Woolfest. Everyone’s heard of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona but much closer to home, in Boorowa, New South Wales you can enjoy the spectacle of the “Running of the Sheep”. Beautiful woolly Merino sheep are shepherded down the road by Farmer Ashley on his four wheel motorbike and his trusty Kelpies who leap on and off the motorbikes and on and off the sheeps back.A magical country festival with a myriad of activities including Wool and Irish Music, Celtic Pipe Bands, Irish Dancers and flavours with a fine Boutique Market displaying food, wine and quality crafts.

Multiple Night Stays:3 Nights Cowra

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MURRAY PRINCESS CRUISE 7 DAY TOURDates20 to 26 October, 2019Tour Highlights:7 day tour incorporating the 4 night Murray Princess Cruise. Captain’s Dinner, spectacular scenery, excellent meals and service, riverbank excursions. Other touring includes Stawell, The Grampians, Mannum, The Coorong, Kingston SE, Mount Gambier and Camperdown.

Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights on Murray Princess

Cruise:Cruise the Mighty Murray River in style.

Limited cabins available book early to avoid disappointment

$3,695 $3,645 $630

BRIGHT SPRING FESTIVAL 5 DAY TOURDates30 October to 3 November, 2019

Tour Highlights:Inspiring open gardens amongst the Australian Alps. Mansfield, Wandiligong Maze, Nightingale Bros - Alpine Apples, Beechworth, Burke Museum, Historic Courthouse, Yackandandah, Schmidts Strawberry Winery, Bright Open Gardens - Bright and surrounding areas, Red Stag Deer Farm and Benalla - Street Art.

Multiple Night Stays:4 Nights Bright

$1,895 $1,870 $210 STAY PUT TOUR

Escorted from Melbourne by an O'Shannessy's Quality Tour Director. Includes stopovers before and after. Set out on an extraordinary journey that brings you to a specal part of the world. The tour will include Coach Touring on land and a 6 night Cruise. We will visit Norway and Iceland. See majestic mountains, fjords, fishing villages, historic towns, and experience a true milestone when our ship sails across the Artic Circle to the very top of Europe. While Northern Light displays can never be guaranteed, as they are a natural phenomenon, you have a higher chance of seeing them on this tour. Includes all flights.

Tour Highlights:Oslo - NorwayViking Ship MuseumCity sights TourNorway in a Nutshell TourFlam Railway and Bergen RailwayNaeroyfjord (UNESCO) - narrowest fjord in Europe.

Bergen - NorwayTown TourBryggen Wharf (UNESCO)Board our Hurtigruten Ship - MS Nordyls which is a smaller Expedition Ship for a 6 night Cruise. The bonus of this is it is able to stop at more ports and enter more of the Fjords than the larger ships and you get to see the behind the scenes of a working Expedition Ship.Stadthavet Sea - Alesund Village, Geirangerfjord - Molde Trondheim, Land of the Midnight Sun, Rorvik, Cross the Artic Circle - Keep an eye out for the Northern Lights! Trolifjord, Harstad, Tromso - Capital of the Artic, Honningsvag - Capital of the North Cape and Kirkenes.

Iceland - the land of fire and ice!ReykjavikGolden CircleGullfoss WaterfallThingvellir National ParkThingvellir's Rugged Rift Valley - a UNESCO World Heritage site that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Norwegian Coastal Voyage & Iceland TourDates 11 to 28 October, 2019

NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR 18 DAYS with 14 DAY TOUR including 6 night cruise

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Limited

seats available.

Book early to

New for 2019

Early Bird Discount if Book and Pay Deposit by:30 November, 2018.

After this time bookings will be subject to availability.

JACARANDA'S IN BLOOM - GRAFTON NSW 7 DAY TOURDates5 to 11 November, 2019

Tour Highlights:When the Jacaranda Trees are in full bloom, Grafton is a spectacular sight! Coolangatta, Grafton, Clarence River Historical Society, Lanbruk's Gunyah, Yamba Lighthouse, Angourie, Maclean, Glen Ian Ostrich and Emu Farm, Iluka, Wombah Coffee Plantation, Coffs Harbour, Clog Barn, Carbana Chocolate Factory, Schaeffer House, Ballina, Navel and Maritime Museum, Ebor Falls, Dorrigo Plateau, Forest Sky Pier, Thursday Plantation - Tea Tree Oil, Ballina Maritime Museum and Jacaranda Festival. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays:6 nights Grafton.Cruise: Richmond River cruise on the MV Richmond Princess.

$3,395 $3,345 $520 STAY PUT TOUR

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MAGICAL MUDGEE NSW 5 DAY TOURDates6 to 10 November, 2019

Tour Highlights:An elegant destination with heritage streetscapes, Mudgee is the perfect escape for wine tasting, delicious food and outdoor adventure. Mansfield, Wagga Wagga, Cowra, Mudgee, Honey Haven, The Olive Nest, Gooree Park (Horse Stud) Winery, Gulgong, Henry Lawson Centre, Prince of Wales Opera House, Young, Allambie Orchard and Cafe, Gundagai, Albury and Brown Brothers Winery. Multiple Night Stays:2 nights Mudgee

SYDNEY and the BLUE MOUNTAINS 9 DAY TOURDates13 to 21 November, 2019

Tour Highlights:Explore the best New South Wales has to offer. Hopefully includes the ZIG ZAG Railway ride if it is back. Benalla, Humes Cooma Cottage - Yass, Tour of Sydney, Vaucluse House, 'Rocks', Homebush Olympic Centre, Botanic Gardens - Mt Tomah, Blackheath, Blue Mountains, All Rides at Scenic World, The Three Sisters, Everglades House & Gardens, Jenolan Caves Tour, Hartley Historic Village, Bathurst, Japanese Gardens - Cowra, P.O.W. Breakout Site, Wagga Wagga, Botanical Gardens - Albury. Multiple Night Stays: Cruises:3 nights Sydney, Hawkesbury River Cruise3 nights Blue Mountains Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise Parramatta River - Ferry Cruise

$3,995 $3,945 $825

New for 2019

TASSIE ALL OVERDates12 to 22 November, 2019

Tour Highlights:A memorable tour of naturally beautiful Tasmania. Devonport, Launceston Cataract Gorge, St Helens, East Coast Nature Park, Freycinet National Park, Spiky Bridge, Hobart, Huon Valley, Tahune State Forest Airwalk, Wrest Point Casino, Salamanca Market, Richmond, Royal Botanical Gardens - Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur Convict Settlement, Derwent Valley, New Norfolk, "The Wall in the Wilderness", Central Highlands, Nelson Falls - in the Wild Rivers National Park, Queenstown, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake, Wilderness Gallery, Smithton, Stanley, "The Nut", Burnie, Penguin, Sheffield Town of Murals and House of Anvers - Chocolate.

Multiple Night Stays: 4 nights - Hobart, 2 nights - Strahan Cruise:Harbour Cruise at Port ArthurWorld Heritage Gordon River CruiseSpirit of Tasmania (porthole cabin) each way. (Included)

Flight Option available.

11 DAY TOUR

$4,395 $4,345 $930

North and South IslandsDates15 November to 4 December, 2019

Tour Highlights:This tour includes deluxe accommodation, all breakfasts and dinners, most lunches and morning teas. Australian and NZ departure taxes, 6 x 2 night stays. Also 6 Cruises and 2 Scenic Rail Journeys. Visit Auckland, Bay of Islands, Wellington, Christchurch, FranzJosef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dundedin, Twizel. See magnificent scenery and enjoy interesting cultural experiences and so much more. (Flights included)

Multiple Night Stays: 2 nights - Paihia, Auckland, Rotorua, Nelson, Queenstown and Dunedin.

Cruises:Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise - Paihia, TSS Earnslaw Dinner Cruise to Haruru Falls, Steamboat Cruise across Lake Wakatipu - Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Abel Tasman National Park Cruise along the coast and Cook Strait Ferry Crossing.

Rail Journeys:The Tranz Alpine Rail (Christchurch to Arthurs Pass) and Taieri Gorge Train Excursion (Dunedin through Gorge to Pukerangi and return).Maximum 30 participants.

NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY TOUR 20 DAY TOUR

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HUNTER VALLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECTACULAR 8 DAY TOURDates17 to 24 November, 2019

Tour Highlights:Every year the Hunter Valley Gardens host the Christmas Lights Spectacular. It is really something to see! So come along with us to enjoy the magical experience. We also visit Wagga Wagga, Camden, Maitland, McGuigan Wines, Hunter Valley Cheese Company, Harrigans Irish Pub, Hillview Herb Farm - Gloucester, Trudgalong Farm, Morpeth, Guided tour of Maitland, Fort Scratchley Historic Site - Newcastle, Sydney, Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Berry, Batemans Bay, Mogo Zoo and Eden.

Multiple Night Stays: 3 nights Maitland

Cruise:Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

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CHERRY FESTIVAL - YOUNG NSW 5 DAY TOURDates5 to 9 December, 2019

Tour Highlights:Take a bite out of the cherry capital of Australia! Mansfield, Wagga Wagga, Roseleigh Manor, Kooringal Stud, Young, Cherry Festival, Allambie Cherry and Plum Orchard, Boggy Creek Station Show, Pioneer Women's Cottage, Tumbarumba, Batlow, Adelong, Lake Hume and Benalla.

Multiple Night Stays:4 nights Wagga Wagga

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TOURS

Please contact our office for details of our Christmas and New Year Tours.

Additional Tours may also be scheduled throughout the year. So please visit our

website on www.oshannessys.com.au or call our Toll Free number below for updates.

1800 354 352Or check out our FACEBOOK PAGE.

Here are some of our Testimonials:

"I have very recently returned from Sri Lanka. This being my first group tour ever and having just lost my husband, I can fully recommend travelling with O'Shannessy's. I would like to thank Chris our Tour Director, Tushara our local guide, Ashan our bus boy and Jayantha our driver. I will be touring with them again in the near future. Also I must mention the Office Staff that makes everything run so smoothly." C T of Bittern

"Went on my first tour with this company and it won't be the last. Went on the Murray River Run from Albury to Echuca with Terry and Cathy as driver and tour director (still dont know who was boss) were fantastic company as was Jock Southey and Keith on the boat.Learn about the Murray from a whole new perspective. Accommodation and meals could not be faulted and the older people were given every assistance.A great experience .."

K D of Bentleigh

"The Xmas Tour in Bright was absolutely magnificent and enjoyed every single moment! Greg and Julie were both amazing with their knowledge, care, assistance and enjoyed their company immensely.... looking forward to traveling again this Xmas with this marvellous company. You're the best.."

T D of Spotswood

"Dawn and I have just had our 7th trip and will be having our 8th in a short while. Service and attention to detail are first class and we have had only really good experiences. The Tour directors are first class and very caring. They get our vote every time."

J & D B of Bundoora

Antarctica Sightseeing Flight"WOW what a day! Thank you to all concerned at the office. It was an experience my son and I will never forget. The flight, seating and service was outstanding. Truly a wonderful day beyond our expectations. My thanks to Sue, Grace and Chris for everything your did for this to happen."

M M of Capel Sound

"I have nothing but praise for O'Shannessy's. Every aspect of the tour was handled expertly. From the intial phone calls to O'Shannessy's to return home, it is stress free for participants. All I had to do was "Pack and Enjoy"! I always recommend O'Shannessy's. I have shared with a newcomer / friend and she feels as I do. Superb in every way."

V B of Balwyn

“Friends to travel with....”

Awards & Testimonials

Travel KitWhen you join one of our tours you receive a FREE comprehensive Travel Kit. Included is an O'Shannessy's Quality Tours Travel Bag, Luggage Labels, Pen, Name Badge and a Ticket Wallet full of information such as Motel List, Passenger List and a copy of the Itinerary.

Also available at a cost are our:

O'Shannessy's Quality Tours Cap for just $15.

We have available for purchase a USB stick with all of the photos of your tour and a little video: for $20.

Tribute - Eulogy

Many of you may have travelled with or heard about the legend of Mil who we featured in our 2014 Touring Program. He was such an inspiration to us all and participated in 38 tours with us right up to the ripe old age of 104. We would like to pay Tribute to our most senior and revered traveller who passed away peacefully at his home at the tender age of 105. He will be sadly missed by all of us here at O'Shannessy's - we all loved to have a chat with Mil. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go to Mil's family.

Mil Mears

O'Shannessy's Sorrento Travel Pty. Ltd. trading as:

O'Shannessy's Quality Tours2121 Point Nepean Road, Rye Victoria 3941

Free Call:

1800 354 352

www.oshannessys.com.auemail: enquiries@oshannessys.com.au

This brochure designed & compiled by Carolyn Hudd (O'Shannessy's Office).

Printed by Dromana Printing & Stationery Co. Pty. Ltd.T: 03 5987 2019.

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