Holiday Coast Tours

Present


Goulburn, the Southern Highlands
and Canberra


A 6 Day Christmas Tour


Wednesday 22 December – Monday 27 December, 2010




Our destination for our Xmas Tour this year is Goulburn – Australia’s first inland city. Situated in the scenic Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Goulburn is strategically located on the Sydney-Canberra corridor and provides a unique blend of city facilities and a country lifestyle. Our accommodation for the next 5 nights is at the Goulburn Heritage Motel which specialises in hosting groups. The Motel offers magnificent gardens, heritage style architecture and spacious rooms. Good accommodation, great country hospitality and interesting local touring – especially into the high country areas of southern NSW, will combine to create a memorable Christmas Holiday – and it wont be too hot!!!





Day 1 (L,D): Port Macquarie to Goulburn (Wednesday 22 December, 2010)


This morning we depart the Port Macquarie coach terminal at 8.00am and travel via Western Sydney and the Southern Highlands. Lunch stop today is at Ourimbah RSL and we should arrive in Goulburn around 4.30-5.00pm. . Our accommodation for the next 5 nights is the delightful Goulburn Heritage Motor Inn. Unpack, relax and get ready for a week of great touring, country hospitality and a delightful traditional Xmas Lunch. On arrival the bar will be open for those who would like a pre dinner drink (own expense). ( lunch included/Dinner in the motel)

Goulburn Heritage Motel 02 48219377


Day 2 (BD): Exploring the Local Area (Thursday 23 December, 2010)


We enjoy some local touring today. A locally based guide will introduce us to Goulburn before a visit to St Savious Cathedral. The Cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. St. Saviour's has been a place of worship and ministry since the 1830s and continues to serve the city of Goulburn and the diocese. It is one of the most beautiful Gothic Cathedrals in Australia. After some free time for lunch we head over to Crookwell – a small historic town in the Southern Tablelands. It’s a picturesque spot which acts as a service and administrative centre for the rich agricultural and pastoral district that surrounds it. Again, using a locally based guide, we will be introduced to the main attractions and history of the area. Then we head back to Goulburn and once again the bar will be open prior to dinner. (Breakfast & dinner in the motel/Lunch own arrangements and cost)

Goulburn Heritage Motel 02 48219377


Day 3 (BLD): Country Hospitality (Friday 24 December, 2010)

After breakfast this morning we have planned a visit to Garroorigang Homestead. It’s a fascinating place. Originally an Inn (1857-1868), then a private school (1868-1886), Garroorigang has been the private home of the Hume family for over a century. Mr Hume was Goulburn's well known historian, and a collateral descendant of explorer Hamilton Hume. The house features an exquisite Victorian drawing room, a collection of Victorian kitchenware, relics of the convict and bushranging eras and Australiana. We travel back to the motel for a  light lunch before our afternoon visit to the Mt Wayo Lavender Farm – just 15 minutes north west of Goulburn.
This is a diversified working farm with an historic pub. We can enjoy a walk through the gardens and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee. And at this time of the year the lavender will be in bloom. (Breakfast & dinner in the motel/Lunch motel)

Goulburn Heritage Motel 02 48219377


Day 4 (BLD): Christmas in Goulburn (Saturday 25 December, 2010)

It’s Christmas!!! We have a free morning to relax or to attend local church services.
Traditional Christmas Lunch.
We can enjoy a relaxing, non compulsory drive to the Rocky Hill War Memorial with unparallel views over Goulburn and the Shrine To the Fallen Soldier.
(Breakfast & dinner in the motel/Xmas Lunch)
Goulburn Heritage Motel 02 48219377








Day 5 (BLD): Canberra (Sunday 26 December, 2010)

After a leisurely breakfast we will take a drive into Canberra for some sightseeing. We take the Federal Highway, past Lake George and into the National Capital. On arrival we visit Mt Ainslie.  The views across Lake Burley Griffin are breathtaking. Canberra is a truly unique city and one of only a few planned cities in the world. We have chosen two attractions to visit. First is Old Parliament House – now known as the Museum of Australian Democracy. One of the current exhibits is the Prime Ministers of Australia Exhibition. Then we transfer to the National Portrait Gallery building, situated on King Edward Terrace, bounded by the High Court of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. It is the most significant building to be constructed in the Parliamentary precinct for over twenty years and opened to the public on the 4 December 2008. We have some free time for a picnic lunch before we continue to Queanbeyan and make our afternoon stop in the delightful village of Bungendore. We stop at the Bungedore Visitors Centre and have some time to explore a few of the local craft shops before taking the inland road via Lake Bathurst, back to Goulburn. (Breakfast & dinner in the motel/picnic lunch supplied)

Goulburn Heritage Motel 02 48219377



Day 6 (B,L): Heading Home (Monday 27 December, 2010)

We farewell our hosts this morning and check out of the motel around 8.30am travelling home via the Southern Highlands.  Morning tea will be in the park at Mt. Colah  and lunch at the “Mossie” Club at Hexham.   We should arrive back in Port Macquarie at approximately 4.30pm after spending a fun Christmas with new friends and having had a relaxing time in Goulburn and the Southern Highlands.




Cost: $999.00 per person
(based on twin/double share accommodation)
Single supplement $210.00



A deposit of $300.00 per person is required upon booking with the
final payment required by 19 November 2010.




TOUR INCLUSIONS:
· Air conditioned coach travel
· 5 nights accommodation as per the itinerary
· 5 cooked breakfasts, 5 dinners and 5 lunches
· Goulburn Guide (Day 2)
· St Saviours Cathedral – Tour (Day 2)
· Crookwell Guide (Day 2)
· Garroorigang Homestead (Day 3)
· Mt Wayo Lavander Farm - FOC (Day 3)
· Xmas Lunch (Day 4)
· Museum of Australian Democracy - guided tour (Day 5)
· National Portrait Gallery - FOC guided tour (Day 5)
· Bungandore Visitors Centre (Day 5)

The itinerary may be subject to change without notice.  Whilst every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary as provided, Holiday Coast Tours reserves the right to alter the touring and attractions as dictated by circumstances and conditions outside the company’s control.  Alterations may be made to ensure the smooth running of the tour.  Every attempt will be made to ensure the alterations do not adversely effect the operation of the tour.  Holiday Coast Tours will not be held responsible for weather based cancellations or those closures made at the venue’s discretion.  
Passengers are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance in case of cancellation or curtailment expenses, loss of luggage or illness etc.  

Cancellations and amendments:
Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given:
42 days or more—loss of deposit
7-41 days: 20% of fare plus deposit
1-6 days: 50% of fare plus deposit
Day of departure: 100% of fare.
In case of concert or sporting tours, where admission tickets are purchased in advance, a minimum cancellation fee equivalent to the cost of admission tickets will apply.


Please note: Passenger baggage to be a maximum of 20kg. per person

FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT:  

Port Macquarie Travel                  Licence No. 2TA 000831  
110 William Street
PORT MACQUARIE  NSW  2444                PH: 6583 1422
or
Camden Haven Travel                                PH: 6559 9048