7 Days – Monday 14th to Sunday 20th September 2026
Accommodation: Mildura Golf Resort, Quality Hotel Rules Wagga Wagga, The Rex Hotel Canberra & The Philadelphia Motel Echuca
Highlights of the tour:
- «Relax and enjoy the scenery before arriving at Truro for morning tea.
- «Travel on through the Riverland making a brief stop at Waikerie. While there we will visit the stunning silo art showing the river and it’s creatures plus the Regent Parrot, Yabby and Murray Hardyhead.
- «Enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the freshwater Lake Bonney at Barmera.
- «After stopping at Renmark to stretch ourlegs, we cross the border into Victoria, before arriving at Mildura on the banks of the Murray River where we will spend our first night.
- «Depart Mildura and cross the border again, now venturing into NSW.
- «Our lunch stop will be at Hay, in the south western Riverina region of NSW on the Hay Plains. Time for a light lunch at a local eatery.
- «Stay overnight in Wagga Wagga, located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, at the Quality Hotel Rules Club.
- «Stop at the Visitors Centre at Gundagai and Carberry Park. See the statues of Dad, Dave, Mum and Mabel, made famous by the radio serial.
- «Journey onward to Canberra and make our way directly to the Floriade.
- «Spend the afternoon wandering through a stunning and extensive display of flowering bulbs, sculptures and artistic features at the Canberra Floriade, located at Canberra’s Commonwealth Park on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. You will have ample time to buy your own lunch.
- «See the National Carillon, located on the Queen Elizabeth II Island.
- «Venture into Cockington Green Gardens and be delighted by beautifully landscaped gardens and fascinating display of meticulously handcrafted miniature buildings from around the world.
- «Spend ample time exploring our wonderful capital city, Canberra. Wander around through stunning and extensive display of flowering bulbs, sculptures and artistic features at the Canberra Floriade, located at Canberra’s Commonwealth Park on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
- «View Canberra from Mount Ainslee Lookout, which looks over the Australian War Memorial and straight down impressive ANZAC Parade to the museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House) and Parliament House.
- «Visit the Australian War Memorial. Stay for the stirring Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Courtyard. Hear the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour.
- «Cruise around the lovely Lake Burley Griffin. See the National Carillon.
- «Visit the family run enchanting Tulip Top Gardens. Spread over four hectares there are 10,000 blossom trees, half a million bulbs and 100,000 annuals on display in the garden beds.
- «After such a delightful morning at the Tulip Top Garden, spend some time exploring Old Parliament House, (now called The Museum of Australian Democracy). You may wish to buy a few gifts and souvenirs and purchase a light lunch at the cafe there.
- «Be amazed at what you will learn on a guided tour of Parliament House. Discover the highlights like the towering flagpole, the Great Hall Tapestry, the unique architecture, the chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives, the Prime Minister’s portrait and the unique indoor water feature.
- «Visit the National Museum of Australia which brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events.
- «Depart Canberra and travel back through Yass before stopping at Gundagai at the Dog on the Tuckerbox, located at Snake Gully.
- «Take a break at Albury/Wondonga so you can have time to wander and purchase a snack for lunch.
- «Travel through to Rutherglen and make a brief stop at Yarrawonga to visit Byramine Homestead and Brewery, built in 1842 by the famous explorer Hamilton Hume for his sister-in-law and 9 children, after her husband was murdered by bushrangers.
- «Arrive at Echuca on the River Murray for an overnight stay.
- «Depart Echuca which was once Australia’s largest inland port. Built on the River Murray, the paddle steamers would come to Echuca, load and unload their goods which were then transported by rail to Melbourne. See the wharf area as you leave Echuca.
- «Have a comfort stop at Swan Hill.
- «Continue on to Ouyen where we will have a picnic lunch on the banks of Ouyen Lake.
- «Stop at Lameroo to the see the two beautifully painted silos.
- «Your last stop is at Tailem Bend, to stretch your legs and enjoy time off the coach before returning to Adelaide.
Inclusions
- « One night accommodation at Mildura Golf Resort
- « One night accommodation at Quality Hotel Rules Club, Wagga Wagga
- « Three nights accommodation at the Rex Hotel, Canberra
- « One night accommodation at the Philadelphia Motel, Echuca
- « Morning tea provided on Day 1
- « Cooked or Continental breakfast on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
- « Lunch on Days 1, 2 and 7
- « Two course dinner on Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
- « Entrance to cruise, museums/attractions listed
- « Fully escorted with a tour host
- « Deluxe coach travel