Adventure Tours Australia
4 Day Sydney to MelbourneTour
Depart Sydney and Finishes at Melbourne
(Tour Code ATA68/SM4)

A 4 day accommodated tour visiting Canberra, Jindayne, Snowy River High Country, Mt Kosciuszko, Ninety Mile Beach, Wilsons Promontory National Park.

PLEASE NOTE:
THIS TOUR IS REPLACED BY THE 3 DAY SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE TOUR STARTING APRIL 1ST, 2007

Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat and sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing and waterproof jacket and pants, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera, film and money for some meals.

Canberra, Jindayne, Snowy River High Country, Mt Kosciuszko, Ninety Mile Beach, Wilsons Promontory National Park

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Sydney to Jindabyne (via Canberra)
We travel to Australia's capital city of Canberra checking out Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and other highlights on a city tour. After lunch, we pass through Cooma, learning about Australia's great engineering feat the 'Snowy Hydro-Electir Scheme'. We arrive at Jindabyne in the late afternoon - a great time for a spot of trout fishing in the lake or perhaps go water skiing and/or wake boarding (all at own expense & seasonal). Dinner and overnight dorm accommodation is included at the Lake Jindabyne Hotel, where you'll get to enjoy the mountain life; perhaps a sauna, swim or drink at the bar while taking in the magnificent view of the lake. (D)

Day 2 - Jindabyne to Snowy River NP
After a seriously hearty breakfast, let the bus do all the work as we climb high into the Australian Alps (seasonal Nov-May). Enjoy rewarding hike along an alpine track (2.5hour round trip) absorbing stunning views of the glacial "Blue Lake" & the peak of Mt. Kosciuszko (the highest point in Australia). During winter, (Jun-Oct) we visit the ski village of Perisher/Smiggins for fun in the snow (optional hire of toboggans or snow tubes at own expense). After lunch we take the spectacular scenic drive along the Barry Way, watching the Snowy River wind below us, as we cross the border into Victoria. Later, soak up the tradition of the Snowy Mountains on horse back or fly down the zip wire (both at own expense). Tonight we stay at a secluded 'comfy' retreat in the High Country. After a unique dinner, go searching for Aussie wildlife then finish the day around the fire for a few long tales. (B, D)

Day 2: Only this day -Hikes up to 9kms or more per day.
Warning: Tours graded with ‘3 Boots’ (this day) are only suitable for very fit people who enjoy can hike 5-9kms a day.

Day 3 - Snowy River Country to Wilsons Promontory NP
This morning we travel via Buchan, where huge limestone caves lie beneath the woodlands to the coastal town of Lakes Entrance - gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and Australia's longest beach - Ninety Mile Beach. We stop for lunch, relaxing on the beach and taking in the local sights and enjoying a bush walk (seasonal choice_. Continuing on through the East Gippsland rural region we arrive at Forster, a small, but pretty town known for i's dairy farming and also as the 'Gateway to Wilsons Promontory'. Overnight Foster (B,D)

Day 4 - Wilsons Promontory NP to Melbourne
After breakfast we enter Wilsons Promontory National Park and spend plenty of time hiking and exploring. Walk on squeaky beaches, watch the ocean of Bass Strait pound on ot the Australian mainland's most southerly point, hike along spectacular granite rock formations with fantastic views and view coastal flora & native wildlife (maybe emus and wombats). We then travel on to Melbourne via the Dandenong Ranges and the pastoral landscape of South Gippsland. (B)

Notes:
*Upgrade accommodation is budget style and may be located on different premises to hostel accommodation and is subject to availability at time of booking. Upgrade is NOT AVAILABLE for travel during July and August.
*Tour departs three central Sydney locations and arrives in Melbourne at three central locations
*Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements. All itineraries are a guideline only and are subject to change.
*Luggage limits apply maximum 15kgs backpack and a daypack.
*Tour must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day prior to travel.

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