Travelling in a circle from Canberra, experience the best capital, coastal, creek and mountain walks while learning about the indigenous and European history of southeast New South Wales, north-east Victoria and the ACT. Unique accommodation is a feature of this two-week tour as we enjoy extended stays in historic hotels, lodges and eco-friendly apartments. Meeting in Canberra, we see the best of our national gardens and parks such as the National Aboretum and Namadgi National Park. Here, walks give us a picture of early settler life as we step back in time past historic huts, homesteads and stockyards. While staying at Jervis Bay, we enjoy walks in Booderee National Park, exploring coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, lakes alongside heath, mangrove and forest ecosystems. We also visit Australia’s only Aboriginal owned and run botanic gardens. Continuing south along the scenic coastline into northeast Victoria, the relaxed coastal town of Mallacoota is our base for two nights. Our historic lodge accommodation is a relaxing spot after half and full day walks in Croajingolong National Park. From our base at Lake Crackenback near Jindabyne, we explore Mt Kosciuszko and the Thredbo River on day walks. In the northern area of the Kosciuszko National Park, we visit the richly decorated limestone caverns of Yarrangobilly Caves while staying in the renovated turn of the century Caves House Hotel.
- Explore delightful towns and walks in the ACT, southern NSW and northeastern Victoria
- See Canberra from a different angle with walks in Namadgi National Park and the Arboretum
- Based in Jervis Bay, enjoy coastal and lakeside walks in Booderee National Park
- Stay two nights in Mallacoota and walk the coastal paths of Croajingolong National Park
- Relax at Lake Crackenback Resort before walks to Kosciuszko Summit and the Thredbo River
- Visit Yarrangobilly Caves, relax in thermal pools and stay in Yarrangobilly Caves House
Price: A$6,830 Twin share/person (starts /ends Canberra)
Single Supplement: A$1,390
Note: For guests who request a single room the single supplement will be charged. For single people who prefer to share, we will try to find a suitable roommate, but if this is not possible the single supplement surcharge will apply.
Minimum Group Size: 8 guests
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge accommodation with private and some shared facilities.
Special Interest: Birding, Wildlife, Botanical, History
Walk rating: 2-10km per walking day, with some longer options.
Inclusions
- 13 nights twin share accommodation – hotel, lodge and homestead style accommodation with some shared facilities
- Meals include – 13 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners
- All transfers as listed in itinerary
- National Park and museum entry fees
- Professional tour leader assisted when required by local tour guides
- Pre-departure material including background & personalised A-Z tour information and destination tour companion
Exclusions
- Airfares & taxes to start / from end of tour
- Airport transfers
- Passport & visa expenses
- Heavy or excess baggage
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses e.g. drinks (water, alcohol, tea & coffee), laundry, telephone, or optional tours / excursions
Phil Cullen
Phil Cullen is an avid bushwalker, historian, explorer by heart and accomplished photographer. A former ABC broadcaster, Phil has led tours in Australia, the Loyalty Islands, Cuba, Costa Rica and Guatemala. Phil lives on the Beechmont Plateau in South East Queensland and keeps himself busy bushwalking (including voluntary work with Wild Care and Parks Tasmania at Cradle Mountain), kayaking plus teaching media and communications students.