Fri 29, Apr, 11

Tasmania - The Ultimate Temptation

$3195ppts (single $625 extra)

13 Days

We are pleased to offer this amazing Tour of Tasmania. Hosted by David & Joanne, you will enjoy the experience as we cruise through this picturesque and historical part of Australia. This Tour includes Porthole Cabins onboard the Spirit of Tasmania, you will even enjoy your evening meal on board, in the waves restaurant as seen recently on Mercurio's Kitchen. Our journey begins travelling south along the coast road to Lakes Entrance, next morning we enjoy some highlights of Lakes Entrance before heading off to Port Melbourne. We cross the Bass Straight overnight and arrive at Devonport. Our journey around Tasmania is value packed and will enthrall everyone, even if you have been before, read this itinerary and you will want to come back again. We have received bookings already from many of our regulars who want to experience this amazing tour, numbers are limited. A highlight will be the opportunity to travel on our new luxury 6 Star coach which will be available for our 2011 touring program. Tour Highlights: MV Thunderbird 2 Hour Cruise; Highlights of Devonport, Tamar Valley; Platypus House; Seahorse World; Bushranger Brady’s Lookout; Rosevears Estate Tasting & Cheese Platters; Swiss Style Village Grindelwald; Entally House; Pearn’s Steamworld; Woolmer’s Estate House & Gardens; The Charming Cataract George Reserve; Historic Township of Ross; Tasmanian Wool Centre and Museum; The Spectacular Freycinet Peninsula – Coles Bay & Wineglass Bay; Swansea Bark Mill Museum Complex; Beautiful East Coast; Historic Richmond & Convict Built Bridge; Mount Nelson Lookout; Cadburys Chocolate Factory & Gift Shop; Franklin Wharf Precinct; Magnificent Half Day Peppermint Bay Lunch Cruise; Huon Valley Trail; Geeveston Forest and Heritage Centre - Forest Room; Tahune Air Walk and Visitors Centre; Huonville Apple and Heritage Museum; Highlights of Hobart City; Salamanca Markets; Historic Township of New Norfolk; Wall in the Wilderness; Wilderness Cruise Gordon River; West Coast Wilderness Railway; Guided Tour At Dove Lake – Cradle Mountain;The Nut; Highfield House; Joseph Lyons Cottage; Sheffield Town Of Murals; House of Anvers & Chocolate Museum; and more.

Sat 21, May, 11

Canberra - Weekend Getaway

$290ppts (single $70 extra)

2 Days

This a quick getaway that will appeal to everyone, join us as we visit some different attractions not usually visited in Canberra. Relax as we transport you to Canberra in style, enjoy this quick getaway in our Nation's Capital. A highlight will be our visit to the Canberra Glassworks, Old Bus Depot Markets and the brand new National Portrait Gallery. This is a value packed weekend. Tour Highlights: Quality Accommodation and meals, Canberra Glassworks, National Film and Sound Archives, Old Bus Depot Markets, New National Portrait Gallery and much more.

Mon 20, Jun, 11

Cairns Super Special - Fly / Coach / Fly

$1820ppts (single $280 extra)

7 Days

Yes, we are jetting off to Cairns again, our trip in 2010 was exceptional. Due to many missing out in 2010 we have been able to secure this tour package again and it is already 50% full, even before we advertise. Numbers are limited to 38. Your tour will be fully hosted and your every need looked after. Your coach will pick you up and transfer you to and from Sydney Airport. Our flights to and from Cairns are with Qantas. We stay at the Rydges Plaza Hotel right in the heart of Cairns. You will have plenty of freetime to explore and a full day off to take in a reef tour or some other activity of interest. Our group in 2010 had an exceptional time and are still talking about the quality and value this trip offered. In particular the excellent restaurants visited for dinner. This is a perfect time to escape part of our winter and enjoy the warmth of this tropical part of Australia. Ring now and book to ensure you reserve your place. Tour Highlights: Daintree Rainforest National Park; Mossman Gorge Walk; Wildlife Cruise Daintree River; Kuranda Scenic Rail; Kuranda Village - Heritage Markets, Art & Craft Galleries. Rainforest Boardwalk Walking Trail; Skyrail Rainforest Cableway; Free Day Cairns Shopping or Optional Touring; Atherton Tablelands Tour - Lake Barrine, Giant Curtain Fig Tree; Millaa Millaa Falls & more.

Thu 30, Jun, 11

Aberdeen Highland Games

$818ppts (single $240 extra)

4 Days

The fun event of the year, the Aberdeen Highland Games is a weekend of spectacle, street parades, stalls and festivities. This event draws hundreds of people to the township every year. This is an opportunity to experience something different in true Scottish tradition, this event cannot be compared to any other Highland Games. Plenty of time to wander and enjoy the atmosphere starting with the street parade and view the stalls and exhibits selling and displaying all manner of Scottish heirlooms, souvenirs, clothing and garb. In addition we also visit the amazing and historic Belltrees Property. Join us on this relaxing quick getaway. Call for an itinerary. Tour Highlights: Luxury Coach Travel, Aberdeen Highland Games, Historic Belltrees and much more

Mon 29, Aug, 11

Edge of The Outback

$1895ppts (single $405 extra)

8 Days

If you have never been out west, now is the opportunity to travel and experience the wonders of this amazing part of Australia. Travelling in our luxury coach, we travel via Wagga, Mildura,Wentworth, Broken Hill, White Cliffs, Cobar and Dubbo. A highlight of this tour will on the 1st September with our "Dinner Down Under" with Celebrity Chef and TV Personality Stefano de Pieri's Cellar Restaurant. Enjoy a pre dinner drink and a 5 course dinner using local Murray River produce. The only way to appreciate this exceptional tour is to read the itinerary, ring now and we will send you an itinerary and booking form. Tour Highlights: Highlights Tour of Wagga Wagga; Hay Shear Outback ‘The Shearers Hall of Fame’; Highlights of Mildura District with local guide - Old Mildura Homestead, Highlights Tour Wentworth; Darling and Murray River Junction; Wentworth Museum; 4hr 50km Two Rivers Cruise Murray & Darling Rivers on the Spirit of the Murray – Port of Wentworth to Port of Mildura; Stefano de Pieri`s multi awarded Cellar Restaurant; Royal Flying Doctor Service; Highlights of Broken Hill with local guide; White’s Minerals, Art Gallery & Mining Museum; The Big Picture - Silver City Art Gallery and Mint - Silver City Chocolate Factory; Silverton Ghost Town - The Silverton Gaol, Silverton Hotel, Mundi Mundi Lookout; Pro Hart Gallery; Historic Opal Mining Township of White Cliffs; Unique Underground Motel; Underground Home; Highlights Tour of Cobar & Gold Mine Sites; Dubbo Regional Museum; Red Earth Estate Winery; and more.