Beautiful Bright

Day 1

Brisbane - Albury
An early morning transfer to the airport is the start to a very memorable holiday. Your tour begins with a flight to Canberra, where you will be met by your Coach Captain and Hostess. Once onboard your luxury coach, you're in for a treat exploring the delights of the Autumn hues. Travel south via Gundagai (the town made famous by 'The Dog on the Tuckerbox') before arriving in Albury, situated on the New South Wales side of the mighty Murray River, for our overnight stay.

Day 2

Albury - Bright
After breakfast, travel through Albury's twin city - Wodonga, situated on the southern bank of the Murray River and a state away. View Lake Hume, a man-made lake that is a water source for the area and a great recreation area for the local community. Stop in Tallangatta before joining the Omeo Highway for a scenic drive beside the Mitta Mitta River. Enjoy lunch at Dartmouth Alpine Retreat, located in the largest national park in Victoria - Alpine National Park. Continue on to the National Trust town of Yackandandah, a pretty village with avenues of English trees and many well-preserved buildings which date back to the mid and late 1800s. This afternoon, travel via Myrtleford to see the renowned Phoenix Tree before arriving into Bright for the next four nights.

Day 3

Harrietville and Bright
Today's touring begins with a drive to the picturesque township of Harrietville. Visit the Harrietville Museum where you'll learn about the town's early beginnings as a gold mining settlement and its 160 years of continuous gold production. Next stop is at a local café for morning tea before we make our way back to Bright. Take time to stroll along the banks of the Ovens River or perhaps choose to visit some of Bright's attractions including the Bright Brewery, Bright Cheese, the eclectic boutique shops or the local art gallery. Purchase your own lunch today at one of the many cafes and restaurants prior to meeting back together for a visit to the Bright Historical Museum for a tour of their collection.

Day 4

Mount Beauty - Falls Creek
Nestled at the foot of Mt Bogong, Victoria's highest peak, we'll visit the village of Mt Beauty, originally built for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme workers. Continue on to the Falls Creek area where you'll see incredible mountains, streams waterfalls and rivers, plus expansive meadows of wildflowers. At the Alpine Tourist Information Centre in Mt Beauty, learn about the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme before returning to Bright with time to freshen up before dinner.

Day 5

Mount Buffalo in Autumn
Today enjoy the spectacular alpine scenery, sheer cliffs and amazing rock formations all nestled amongst the forest of mountain ash and snow gums as you travel to Mt Buffalo. Following morning tea, head back to Eurobin and the Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm, where you will enjoy lunch and an informative talk. This afternoon, awaken your tastebuds during a wine tasting at Brown Brothers Winery, followed by gourmet products at Milawa Cheese and Milawa Mustards.

Day 6

Bright - Albury - Brisbane
It is time to farewell Bright and travel into Albury for a visit to the Albury Botanic Gardens. After morning tea, continue on to Albury Airport, where we'll check in for your flight home. On arrival back into Brisbane, you will be met by our staff who will have your transfers arranged.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner