General
2-8 April 2020
This 7-day rail and coach tour to Albury-Wodonga for the Man From Snowy River Bush Festival also includes an exploration of the stunning surrounding region with its rural, alpine and Murray River landscapes and rich settlement history.
We travel 1st class by train from Central to Albury and on arrival, our touring is by comfortable coach with a professional local guide eager to share with us all that the region has to offer.
The tour is a Newport Travel exclusive and will be hosted by Chris Riou in 2020.
Our tour highlights include:
- A full day on Friday at the iconic Man From Snowy River Bush Festival to witness the re-enactment of the epic poem
- a day trip to Beechworth, Bright and the stunning Victorian Alpine country
- relive Murray River history and enjoy a scenic boat ride
- sample the local wines and gourmet produce at the region’s farms and wineries
- discover and shop in the quaint and historical villages dating back to early settlement times
Our journey ends as we travel back to Sydney from Albury by train. Return coach transfers to Central from the Narrabeen RSL Village are included.
- Dates: 2-8 April 2020
- Cost: Pensioner $2,018 pp Seniors $2,181 Adults $2,415 Single supplement $385
To book or enquire call 02 9997 1277 or email info@newporttravel.com.au
Itinerary
Thu Apr 2 - SYDNEY - ALBURY
Complimentary coach transfers from Sydney's Northern Beaches pick up points to Central Station
Travel by train in 1st class from Sydney to Albury
Depart Sydney @ 07.40am arriving Albury @ 3.11pm
Check in at Albury Townhouse Motel
The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the city of Albury before a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
6 Nights Accommodation with continental breakfast daily
- Meals: Dinner
- Accom: Albury Townhouse Motel (6nts)
FRI Apr 3 - CORRYONG
Man From Snowy River Bush Festival
After an early breakfast at the hotel we head out to Corryong for the day. Visit Tallangatta and Old Tallangatta along the way. Catch up with all the activities of the festival including the Man From Snowy River Museum and the grave site of the man himself.
The festival showcases the lifestyle that country folk take for granted. From the many amazing bush poets, artists and photographers to the dust busting action from the fantastic horsemen and women, the festival attracts thousands of outback and city wanderers from all walks of life. The event recreates the fun and excitement of a bush gathering where both new and old friends come together to have a yarn and enjoy traditional bush tucker and kick up their heels.
The Man from Snowy River Challenge is the showcase event of the Festival, which endeavors to find the modern day Man from Snowy River. When it comes to the test of good all round horsemanship, the Man from Snowy River Challenge is second to none. It's a great day!
SAT Apr 4 - VICTORIAN ALPS
Beautiful Beechworth, Bright & Mt Beauty Tour
You will be collected from your accommodation at 10.00am to start your day by touring Lake Hume and surrounds. A stopover at Kurrajong Lookout with views towards the Dam Wall, Albury and Wodonga. Next a stopover at the Dam Wall with a walk and talk on the wall. Then onto the former Bonegilla Migrant Camp which housed more than 330,000 migrants between 1947 and 1971 for a walk and talk about the differing nationalities and conditions experienced. After leaving Bonegilla we travel past Killara and Bandiana and through Wodonga on our way to Beechworth. A lunch break at Beechworth, with time for a wander, before a tour of the well preserved old Gold Town. From here we head to stunning Bright with time to explore before returning via Mount Beauty.
SUN Apr 5 - ALBURY
Free day to explore Albury
MON Apr 6 - JINDERA - BURRUMBUTTOCK - WALLA WALLA
Country Ramble Tour
We will collected from our hotel at 10.00am today before heading to Jindera to see the Pioneer Museum with its display of genuine local artifacts in the old General Store. Enjoy a Devonshire Tea for morning tea.
Leaving Jindera we head towards the farmland areas of Burrumbuttock and Walbundrie before a stopover at Morgan’s Lookout. This is Dan ‘Mad Dog’ Morgan, a local bush ranger.
Lunch today is either at the bakery in Culcairn or at the local hotel.
Next we are off to Walla Walla, Gerogery and a stopover at the famous Ettamogah Pub before returning to Albury.
TUE Apr 7 - MURRAY RIVER
Murray River to Yarrawonga with Rutherglen Winery
Pick up at 10.00am from your accommodation this morning and follow the Murray Valley Hwy through Rutherglen to the famous winery for some tastings.
It's then off to Bundalong and on to Yarrawonga.
Enjoy a lunch and lake cruise on Lake Mulwala on the Paradise Queen or Cumberoona before a tour of Yarrawonga and Mulwala before heading back to Albury via Corowa.
Lastly we stopover at the Whisky and Chocolate Factory in Corowa for a real treat & a great way to end a lovely tour.
WED Apr 8 - ALBURY TO SYDNEY
Travel Albury to Sydney by train
Depart Albury @ 11.49am arriving Sydney-Central @ 8.00pm