Avalon Airshow

Day 1

Home - Melbourne
Begin with a flight to Melbourne, where on arrival, you will be greeted by your Coach Captain and Hostess. Enjoy lunch at a local club before settling into our accommodation where there is fee time for you to rest or to explore. Tonight, enjoy a dinner cruise onboard the Spirit of Melbourne and admire the city lights as we cruise along the Yarra River.

Day 2

Avalon Air Show
Following breakfast, travel to Avalon Airport where your Gold Pass allows you early access to the Australian International Airshow site and the opportunity to look around the show prior to the general public admission this afternoon. Today we will depart the Airshow during the middle of the day, taking time to enjoy lunch together before settling into our accommodation in Victoria's largest regional city, Geelong. Later, return to Avalon Airshow for what is sure to be some spectacular flying exhibits into the evening hours, culminating with a fireworks display. Your Gold Pass will also give you access to exclusive food outlets, bars and alfresco dining where you can purchase your own dinner this evening.

Day 3

Avalon Air Show
Today we spend most of the day at the Airshow where you can once again take advantage of your Gold Pass. There will be opportunity to view the flying displays from your reserved grandstand seating, located parallel to the flight line and in close proximity to the Aerospace and Defence Exposition. Take time to purchase your own lunch before departing the Airshow and making our way to the National Wool Museum, housed in an historic bluestone woolstore in Geelong's vibrant waterfront precinct. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum which presents the timeless Australian story of wool, combined with exciting contemporary exhibitions. Next we visit the Old Geelong Gaol where you'll get a glimpse at the harsh conditions prisoners and staff endured at the facility. Return to our hotel for some free time prior to dinner.

Day 4

Werribee - Point Cook - Queenscliff
This morning we make our way to Werribee for a visit to the Australian Aviation Museum. See the only restored B-24 Liberator remaining in the Southern Hemisphere here on display. Later, the Point Cook RAAF Air Museum will provide a immersive experience where you can explore more than 100 years of Air Force history and hear stories from people surrounded by the aircraft that they supported and flew. After lunch, continue on to Queenscliff, a small seaside village on the Bellarine Peninsula. With over 150 years of Australia's heritage on display, Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important historic sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy a guided tour of this fully restored coastal fortress before returning back to Geelong.

Day 5

Geelong - Home
It's time to farewell our hosts and spend some time exploring the iconic waterfront promenade area overlooking Corio Bay. The manicured gardens, painted bollards, Cunningham Pier and a beautifully restored carousel all make for a beautiful area to enjoy some free time to wander. We then make our way to Melbourne Airport where you will check in ready for your flight home.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner