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56 SDAYS + SYDNEY > MELBOURNE = Sisal Southern C apitals: - a Oli aa Cat1 ee Leia Highlights Local Connection For 40+ years, the sheep-shearing family at Gold Creek Station have been enlightening AAT Kings guests about life on the land. Insider Knowledge Any visit to the Australian War Memorial is a moving experience, especially so with a specialist guide. You don't have to be a fan of politics to appreciate Canberra's Parliament House, your guide revealing all its secrets. 28 Cultural Immersion Victoria's historic town of Beechworth comes with plenty of country swagger, its residents small in number but big on hospitality. As this holiday departs at 7.30am from the Vibe Hotel Sydney, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night. @ Sydney - Canberra Depart Sydney this morning and travel through the rolling hills and verdant pastures of the Southern Highlands. Pause at historic Berrima, then visit Gold Creek Station to meet Craig Starr and his family for a Welcome Reception. Gain a deeper understanding of life on his farm as you savour the flavours of a Be My Guest Aussie BBQ lunch. On arrival in Canberra youll join a local guide for a tour of Parliament House, then visit the impressive Australian War Memorial. Before you depart, you'll hear an evocative lament being played paying tribute to the Australian servicemen and women who have lost their lives in armed conflicts. Get to know your Travel Director and fellow travellers tonight over dinner. Hotel: Crowne Plaza. BG DW @ Canberra - Wangaratta Before leaving the nation’s capital this morning, drive to the summit of Mt. Ainslie to experience panoramic views of the city and surrounds. Cross the mighty Murray River into Victoria to historic Beechworth, Victoria's best-preserved gold-rush town. The region offers plenty of great photo opportunities, with tree-covered ranges, wild rivers and tranquil rural farmlands. Take an orientation tour of the town before enjoying some free time to explore the antique shops, galleries, museum and historic hotel. Perhaps have a ‘cuppa’ with a town local. You'll stay overnight in the nearby cathedral town of Wangaratta. Hotel: Quality. B © Wangaratta - Melbourne Travel to historic Glenrowan and on through Ned Kelly country to Melbourne, Australia’s sporting and cultural capital. Gain some interesting insights on an orientation tour of the city, and perhaps later, stroll along the Yarra River for dinner at one of the many Southbank restaurants. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, 2 nights. B © Melbourne Free Time Today Melbourne is yours to explore, so why not consider one of the following optional experiences. Away from the hustle and bustle, Melbourne's justly famed 230 laneways penetrate into the heart of the city. It’s here that the inner city’s true nature resides, crammed into narrow lanes with world-renowned restaurants, bars and street art. Or if you would like to see something famous then why not take a tour to Summerland Beach on Phillip Island to witness the Penguin Parade, the nightly ritual where the little penguins emerge from the sea and waddle up the beach to their dune burrows. B @ Farewell from Melbourne Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast. B
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