Hug The Eastern Seaboard

Day 1

Brisbane - Ballina
Your tour begins with a stop at Point Danger at the world's first laser beam lighthouse. Continue on via Kingscliff and Pottsville to Brunswick Heads for lunch. This afternoon, travel through Byron Bay, before arriving in Ballina for our overnight stay.

Day 2

Ballina - Evans Head - Yamba - Coffs Harbour
Sandy river flats and surf beaches will feature today as you travel via Wardell to Evans Head, stopping along the way at Broadwater Lookout. See where the Clarence River meets the sea at Iluka and cruise across the river mouth to Yamba for lunch. This afternoon, relax as we make our way to Coffs Harbour, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Day 3

Coffs Harbour - Forster - Nelson Bay
Journey through what is affectionately known as 'the holiday coast' of New South Wales. Start with views from the top of Korora Lookout along the coastline of Coffs Harbour. Follow the old highway to Nambucca Heads where there'll be time to walk along the boardwalk before continuing on to Port Macquarie to purchase your own lunch. This afternoon, we'll make our way to Port Stephens, offering views over Nelson Bay, for our overnight stay.

Day 4

Nelson Bay - ANZAC Walkway - Manly Ferry - Darling Harbour
Today we will be joined by our New South Wales passengers, as we take in the amazing views from the top of ANZAC walk, overlooking Bar Beach. Continue on to Manly, on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, where you can purchase your own lunch before riding the fast ferry across Sydney Harbour. On arrival to Circular Quay, our coach will be waiting to transfer you to our overnight accommodation.

Day 5

Darling Harbour - Merimbula
The scenery increases in beauty as you journey down via the Princes Highway through Stanwell Park. Fingers crossed as we arrive in Kiama, that the ocean is 'talking'. This will help make the blowholes more memorable. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Batehaven, before travelling through Bermagui and Tratha stopping in Merimbula for our overnight stay.

Day 6

Merimbula - Lakes Entrance
View the picturesque coastline in Eden and stop at the Seafarers Monument, remembering the fishermen who have lost their lives in these treacherous seas. Morning tea will be across the border at Mallacoota, before heading through the Wilderness Coast to Cann River for lunch at the famous bakery. This afternoon, our journey takes us via Cape Conran, Marlo and Orbost, before arriving in Lakes Entrance for the next two nights.

Day 7

Gippsland Lakes
This morning we spend time discovering the Lakes Entrance Gippsland Area. The Gippsland Lakes consists of five main lakes, fed by the waters of four major rivers and fringed by the Ninety Mile Beach. Board the Thunderbird cruise vessel for a cruise through Reeves Channel, Bancroft Bay and into Boxes and Chinaman's Creeks, around the shores of picturesque Metung with a run into Lake King. Return to our motel for some free time before dinner at a local club.

Day 8

Lakes Entrance - Foster
Today we explore more of the southern Victorian coastline, stopping for morning tea on the lake at Sale before heading back to the coast at Seaspray. Enjoy lunch at Port Albert on the wharf, with an afternoon visit to the Maritime Museum.

Day 9

Wilsons Promontory
After breakfast, we'll visit one of the most beautiful National Parks in Victoria - Wilsons Promontory. 'The Prom', as it is affectionately known, really does have something for everyone. The Tidal River, secluded bays, magnificent stretches of beaches, granite outcrops, wildflowers and flowering trees and shrubs all combine to make this a very scenic day and an absolute delight for the photographers on board. Enjoy a picnic lunch today before returning via Sandy Point and Waratah Bay to Foster, stopping at the local lookout offering great views of the Gippsland.

Day 10

Foster - Home
Today we travel through rolling green hills, small country villages and regional towns filled with so much of Victoria's history and heritage. Journey via Leongatha before stopping in Loch for morning tea and time to wander the main street dotted with antique stores and galleries. Continue on towards Melbourne, stopping for lunch before arriving at Tullamarine Airport for your flight home.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner