Itinerary

Day 1 : Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory National Park

Travelling southeast of Melbourne through pastoral South Gippsland we arrive at mainland Australia’s most southern point - Wilsons Promontory National Park. Walk along gleaming beaches, hike along amazing granite rock formations and learn about coastal flora and native wildlife. You might even see emus and wombats! In the afternoon we travel to the coastal town of Lakes Entrance. Here, we’re at the Gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and Australia’s longest beach – Ninety Mile Beach. (D)

Day 2 : Lakes Entrance to Thredbo Alpine Village*

A journey from Australia’s southernmost point to Australia’s highest point! This morning we begin our journey into Snowy River Country. The Barry Way is an exciting journey, with the Snowy River below. In the afternoon we climb high into the Australian Alps to the village of Thredbo. Grab your hiking boots and cameras, we’re going to the ‘Roof of Australia’. There’s a chairlift express up the mountain (seasonal)! You can walk to the summit of Australia’s highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko (weather permitting), or to the viewing point. *In ski season (Jun-Sep) we stay in Jindabyne and during winter, have time to play in the snow at the ski resort of Perisher/Smiggins (optional toboggan hire or snow tube at own expense). (BD)

Day 3 : Thredbo to Sydney via Canberra

Leaving Thredbo, we pass through Cooma, learning about the historically important Snowy Hydro- Electric Scheme. Next stop is the capital city of Australia – Canberra – where the Prime Minister hangs out. See for yourself how a custom-made capital city is built as you take in the view from Mt. Ainslie, take a tour of Parliament House, check out a few embassies and see other city highlights. Travel throughout the afternoon to the stunning city of Sydney. (B)

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