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DAY 1 Saturday 3 September 22 Victor Harbor
Tour members meet up at Adelaide airport at 11.00am and join our
tour coach to travel south to the historic town of Victor Harbor on the
Southern Ocean coast and close to where the mighty Murray River enters
the sea. We will travel through the Adelaide Hills wine region and stop for
lunch at leisure in the wonderful German style village of Hahndorf. After
lunch we will visit The Cedars, studio and home of famous landscape
painter Sir Hans Heysen. We arrive in Victor Harbor late afternoon for a
two night stay.
DAY 2 Sunday 4 September 22 Victor Harbor
After breakfast we transfer to the village of Goolwa for a morning cruise
along the Coorong through the National Park to where the Murray River
enters the Southern Ocean. After lunch at leisure we will join the famous
steam hauled Cockle Train at Goolwa Station for the return trip to Victor
Harbor and some free time.
DAY 3 Monday 5 September 22 Kangaroo Island
We enjoy an early breakfast and then travel west to Cape Jervis to join the
10.00am ferry to Kangaroo Island. On arrival in Penneshaw an hour later
we commence our Kangaroo Island sightseeing adventure. Kangaroo
Island is Australia’s third biggest island and is renowned for its whitesand
beaches, steep coastal cliffs, rolling green hills, caves, sand dunes
and wonderful nature reserves and national parks. During our time on
Kangaroo Island we will see some of the remarkable wind blasted rocks
in the Flinders Chase National Park, observe a colony of seals at the Seal
Bay Conservation Park and admire the fine beaches at Vivionne Bay.
DAY 4 Tuesday 6 September 22 Kangaroo Island
After breakfast a visit will be made to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
to view the collection of more than 150 species of native Australian
wildlife and then drive to Kingscote, the island’s main town and oldest
settlement in South Australia.
DAY 5 Wednesday 7 September 22 Adelaide
We take the 10.30am ferry to Cape Jarvis and then head north toward
Adelaide. We will travel through the McLaren Vale wine region and will
stop for an enjoyable lunch at a notable vineyard. We then travel onto
Adelaide for a two night stay.
DAY 6 Thursday 8 September 22 Adelaide
We start the day with a panoramic tour of the main sights of Adelaide
that will give us a good feel for the city. Visits will be made to the bustling
Adelaide Central Market, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the
Hemeji Japanese Garden and we will see the Rundle Mall, the Adelaide
Oval, the Adelaide Botanical Garden and the seaside suburb of Glenelg.
DAY 7 Friday 9 September 22 Port Lincoln
After breakfast we travel north along the shores to St Vincent’s Gulf to
the old mining town of Wallaroo where there will be time for lunch at
leisure. Early afternoon we join our ferry journey across Spencer Gulf to
Lucky Bay and then travel by coach to Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula,
our base for the next two nights. We will enjoy a short tour of the town
before checking into our accommodation.
DAY 8 Saturday 10 September 22 Port Lincoln
After breakfast we will set out on a day of exploration of the southern
Eyre Peninsula. We firstly head west toward Coffin Bay, famous for its
extensive oyster fields and the outstanding National Park near the
village. We will spend time in the park and learn about the importance
of the oyster industry. Later in the day we visit an Aboriginal Arts Centre
and others sights near Port Lincoln.
DAY 9 Sunday 11 September 22 Port Augusta
We head north along the shores of Spencer Gulf to Port Augusta for
a one night stay. A stop will be made in the steel town of Whyalla for
lunch at leisure – we will also visit the Whyalla Maritime Museum. The
group will arrive at Port Augusta late afternoon and enjoy a visit to the
Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden.
DAY 10 Monday 12 September 22 Flinders Ranges
Our journey continues north through the old towns of Quorn and
Hawker to the outstanding Flinders Ranges National Park which includes
some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia. We will stay for two
nights and see many fabulous sights and enjoy and array of experiences
including a short bush walk to Wangarra Lookout and Hills Homestead,
Old Wilpena Station, Ikara – The Meeting Place, an award winning public
art space and the Moralana scenic drive.
DAY 11 Tuesday 13 September 22 Flinders Ranges
Our exploration and enjoyment of the Flinders Ranges continues.
DAY 12 Wednesday 14 September 22 Broken Hill
An early start today as we head south and then east to the isolated
mining city of Broken Hill in western New South Wales. We will arrive in
this classic outback mining city late afternoon for a two night stay. On
arrival, we will tour the city to get an overall view of the central area and
travel a short distance to see the now largely deserted town of Silverton,
once an important mining centre.
DAY 13 Thursday 15 September 22 Broken Hill
A full day of sightseeing in the historic city of Broken Hill. We will
visit Broken Hill Sculptures and Living Desert Sanctuary, the Pro Hart
Gallery, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and see the Line of Lode Miners
Memorial and other notable sights.
DAY 14 Friday 16 September 22 Mildura
After breakfast we join our tour coach to travel south to the important
Victorian rural city of Mildura located on the Murray River, not far from the
tributary with the Darling River. Mildura is the centre of a rich irrigation
based agricultural region that specializes in fruit and vegetables and
wine production. We will tour the city and enjoy a cruise on the river on
a paddle boat before we celebrate the enjoyment of the last two weeks
at a farewell dinner.
DAY 15 Saturday 17 September 22 Departure
The tour concludes after breakfast. Transfers will be provided to Mildura
airport to join Qantas and Rex flights to Sydney, Melbourne and other
destinations
| Twin Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|
| $4,475 | $5,675 |
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before departure.
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd, (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour operator.
TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on general transport, entry, and
accommodation costs. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any
of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right
to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No
alterations to price will be made within 60 days of departure from Australia.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A deposit of $500 per passenger is required
at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 60 days before
departure. Cancellation over 90 days before departure will allow you to
receive your deposit refunded. Cancellations 90 to 61 days before tour
departs will result in a loss of deposit. Cancellation under 60 days before
tour departs will result in a loss of all monies paid. Payment may be made
by cheque or cash – a 1.5 percent administration fee will be charged on
payments made by credit cards.
REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any
refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other
services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The tour has been priced
on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 60 days
prior to departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving
a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the
tour at a modified cost.
BAGGAGE:
Due to coach restrictions, tour members can only bring one
large suitcase.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ABN 64 005 817
078) is the tour organizer. Travelrite acts only as an agent in the making
of arrangements for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other
service and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury,
damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an
act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company
or person rendering any services included in the tour, or by act of God.
Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to
sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine,
government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond
their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense,
omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. The
passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall
constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of
this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any
tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or
necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out
of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of
the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken
in the State of Victoria.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
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to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite
International acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts
between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation
and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite International may
without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as
your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you,
any good or service which Travelrite International reasonably believes is
necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you
or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in
which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint
Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay
Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite
International in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite
advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of
the risk that any such good or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by sending full names and addresses of intending tour members with a deposit for the Tour.
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information or a booking form can be obtained by contacting
Travelrite International on the following numbers:
Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Phone: (03) 8803 6868
Email: balwyn@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established family-owned business that’s been operating in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for more than 35 years. Travelrite International is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), is fully Accredited with ATAS (A10538) and IATA. As such they directly
represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic
and international hotel, tour and transport operators.
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