puffing
billy & dandenong ranges with devonshire tea
Travel east
of the city to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges
Exclusive stop at Grants Reserve and enjoy Devonshire Tea - hot fresh
scones with jam and cream and the choice of tea and coffee
highlights
Travel
through lovely rainforest scenery
The opportunity
to hand feed Crimson Rosella birds and parrots
Admire
huge Mountain Ash trees and see lush fern-filled gullies
Perhaps
see kookaburras, hear bellbirds
Travel
aboard Australia's oldest operating steam train, Puffing Billy. Ride
through the forest on the train from Belgrave through lovely scenery.
Pass through quaint villages noted for their beautiful, traditional
gardens
Have some
time to browse in antique and craft shops at Sassafras
times Departures:
Daily from 180 Swanston Street Walk, Midtown Plaza, Melbourne. Hotel pick
ups available Duration:
4.5 hours. Departs 8.35am Returns 1.00pm Tour Code K5
additional information Rates: are in Australian Dollars and include GST Children: under 15 years travel at 50% off adult prices on some tours Luxury Coaches of a high standard, air conditioned for your comfort. No smoking due to government regulations.
AAT Kings reserves the right to cancel tours and amend fares, itineraries and days of operation as required. Clients are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance.
Cancellation fees may be charged for tours that are cancelled. Not included in fare: lunches, morning and afternoon tea, dinner, or boat cruises unless specified. Stops are made at well run establishments although passengers are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
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sovereign
hill, goldfields & ballarat city tour
highlights
Experience
Sovereign Hill and learn about the history of the gold rush and life
in the 1850's
Pan for
gold and go down into the underground mine for a guided tour
Enjoy
unique period style shopping along with real life characters and entertainment
A host
of activities including stage coach rides and costume photo
See traditional
blacksmiths and craftsmen shilling their trades
times Departures:
Daily from 180 Swanston Street Walk, Midtown Plaza, Melbourne. Hotel pick
ups available Duration:
9 hours. Departs 8.40am Returns 5.30pm Tour Code K13
additional information Rates: are in Australian Dollars and include GST Children: under 15 years travel at 50% off adult prices on some tours Luxury Coaches of a high standard, air conditioned for your comfort. No smoking due to government regulations. AAT Kings reserves the right to cancel tours and amend fares, itineraries and days of operation as required. Clients are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance.
Cancellation fees may be charged for tours that are cancelled. Not included in fare: lunches, morning and afternoon tea, dinner, or boat cruises unless specified. Stops are made at well run establishments although passengers are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
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echuca,
paddle boat cruise and historic bendigo
highlights
Head
north west of Melbourne to the historical town of Bendigo
Enjoy
morning tea here
Join the
unique talking tram for a tour of this gold minig town with its impressive
Victorian architecture
Travel
to beautiful Echuca, a town on the mighty Murray River which divides
Victoria and New South Wales
Enjoy
a guided tour of the recreated historical Port precinct, including the
Museum of Steam Engines
Hear stories
of riverboat days
Travel
along the mighty Murray River aboard a paddlesteamer for a stunning
1 hour cruise
View majestic
river gums along the banks
Look for
native birds such as cockatoos and galahs
Stroll
along the streets of the port and browse in the craft shops
Take a
break at one of the great Aussie pubs or pick up a treat at one of the
bakeries (own expense)
Relax
on your journey back to Melbourne with video entertainment
times Departures: Friday & Sunday from 180 Swanston Street Walk, Midtown Plaza, Melbourne.
Hotel pick ups available Duration:
11.5 hours. Departs 8.45am Returns 8.15pm Tour Code K16
additional information Rates: are in Australian Dollars and include GST Children: under 15 years travel at 50% off adult prices on some tours Luxury Coaches of a high standard, air conditioned for your comfort. No smoking due to government regulations. AAT Kings reserves the right to cancel tours and amend fares, itineraries and days of operation as required. Clients are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance.
Cancellation fees may be charged for tours that are cancelled. Not included in fare: lunches, morning and afternoon tea, dinner, or boat cruises unless specified. Stops are made at well run establishments although passengers are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
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amazing
mountain range - the grampians
highlights
Travel
west of Melbourne through the famous gold mining town of Ballarat. See
historical buildings and magnificent gardens and hear of famous stories
See dairy
and sheep farms, and distant views of the spectacular Grampians
See the
ancient sedimentary rock formations of the Grampians
Sharp
cliff faces create an outstanding visual impact
Lunch
stop in Halls Gap (own expense), a lovely town at the base of the Ranges
Visit
the breathtaking Borooka Lookout, then to Reids Lookout (Jaws of Death)
an easy grade walk
See the
spectacular Mackenzie Falls. Walk the 400 steps
See the
friendly kangaroos at Zumsteins
Brief
meals stop (own expense) before returning to Melbourne
times Departures:
Monday and Saturday from 180 Swanston Street Walk, Midtown Plaza, Melbourne.
Hotel pick ups available Duration: 12.5 hours. Departs 8.45am Returns 9.15pm Tour Code K39
additional information Rates: are in Australian Dollars and include GST Children: under 15 years travel at 50% off adult prices on some tours Luxury Coaches of a high standard, air conditioned for your comfort. No smoking due to government regulations. AAT Kings reserves the right to cancel tours and amend fares, itineraries and days of operation as required. Clients are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance.
Cancellation fees may be charged for tours that are cancelled. Not included in fare: lunches, morning and afternoon tea, dinner, or boat cruises unless specified. Stops are made at well run establishments although passengers are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
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healesville
wildlife & puffing billy
highlights
Enjoy
the beautiful forests of the Dandenong Ranges on your steam train ride.
Then visit Healsville Sanctuary to see Australian native animals
Travel
to the Dandenong Ranges and through the magnificent rainforest
Take the
opportunity to hand feed gorgeous Rosella birds
Free tea
and coffee at Sherbrooke forest
Travel
aboard Australia's oldest operating steam train Puffing Billy
At Healesville
Sanctuary enjoy a two course lunch with complimentary wine and tea and
coffee
Enjoy
a guided tour of one of Australia's most famous wildlife parks, home
to over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles in a natural
bushland setting
Walk through
large avaries to view native birdlife
Witness
the Birds of Prey demonstration
See dingoes
and Tasmanian devils as well as echidnas and goannas
Relaxing
journey back to Melbourne
times Departures:
Daily from 180 Swanston Street Walk, Midtown Plaza, Melbourne. Hotel pick
ups available Duration:
9 hours. Departs 8.35am Returns 5.30pm Tour Code K15
additional information Rates: are in Australian Dollars and include GST Children: under 15 years travel at 50% off adult prices on some tours Luxury Coaches of a high standard, air conditioned for your comfort. No smoking due to government regulations. AAT Kings reserves the right to cancel tours and amend fares, itineraries and days of operation as required. Clients are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance.
Cancellation fees may be charged for tours that are cancelled. Not included in fare: lunches, morning and afternoon tea, dinner, or boat cruises unless specified. Stops are made at well run establishments although passengers are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
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great
ocean road deluxe with bells beach
highlights
Cross
over Melbourne's Westgate Bridge
Enjoy
panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne city skyline
Arrive
in the town of Torquay (for morning tea, own expense), Australia's surfing
capital and home to Rip Curl surf wear
See one
of the worlds famous surf beaches, Bells Beach (featured in the movie
Point Break), home to the World Surfing Championships
Travel
along Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road
Discover
golden sandy beaches, sheer cliff faces, rugged surf beaches
See amazing
rock formations
Stunning
scenery as the winding road hugs the coastline
Drive
through the beautiful coastal towns of Anglesea, Lorne and Wye River
See spectacular
Cape Patton Lookout with lots of photos and stories
Arrive
a the beautiful white sandy beaches of Apollo Bay, a scenic coastal
town (lunch own expense)
Bring
your swimwear for a chance to have a dip
Discover
the magic of the Otway National Park
Drive
through lush tree fern gullies and towering mountain ash forests
Many opportunities
to photograph stunning scenery
Scenic
walks and lookouts
See the
stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles
Enjoy
the amazing shipwreck story of survival of the Loch Ard and visit its
famous Gorge and Razorback Lookout
Visit
the quiet fishing village of Port Campbell for afternoon tea (own expense)
Visit
the rock known as London Bridge, parts of which have collapsed in recent
years
See the
stunning remains of this and other rock formations weathered over thousand
of years
Hear stories
of the great adventures and historic ship wrecks in this region
Relax
on your luxury coach journey home
times
Departures: Daily from 180 Swanston Street Walk, Midtown Plaza, Melbourne. Hotel pick
ups available Duration: 11 hours. Departs 8.00am Returns 7.30pm Tour Code K4
additional information Rates: are in Australian Dollars and include GST Children: under 15 years travel at 50% off adult prices on some tours Luxury Coaches of a high standard, air conditioned for your comfort. No smoking due to government regulations. AAT Kings reserves the right to cancel tours and amend fares, itineraries and days of operation as required. Clients are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance.
Cancellation fees may be charged for tours that are cancelled. Not included in fare: lunches, morning and afternoon tea, dinner, or boat cruises unless specified. Stops are made at well run establishments although passengers are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
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Travel
through lovely rainforest scenery
Experience
Sovereign Hill and learn about the history of the gold rush and life
in the 1850's
Head
north west of Melbourne to the historical town of Bendigo
Travel
west of Melbourne through the famous gold mining town of Ballarat. See
historical buildings and magnificent gardens and hear of famous stories
Enjoy
the beautiful forests of the Dandenong Ranges on your steam train ride.
Then visit Healsville Sanctuary to see Australian native animals
Cross
over Melbourne's Westgate Bridge