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Adelaide City

South AustraliaBarossa Valley Day Tours .................................................. 4

Adelaide Hills Day Tours .................................................. 6

Adelaide Hills Highlight Tours ......................................... 8

McLaren Vale Day Tours ................................................ 10

Adelaide City Highlight Tours ....................................... 12

VictoriaPhillip Island Tour .......................................................... 14

Great Ocean Road Tour .................................................. 16

Sovereign Hill Tour ......................................................... 18

Yarra Valley Wine Tour ................................................... 20

New South WalesBlue Mountains Tour ...................................................... 22

Inner Sydney Highlight Tour ......................................... 24

Hunter Valley Tour .......................................................... 26

Far South Tour ................................................................ 28

QueenslandBrisbane Highlight Tours ............................................... 30

Gold Coast Day Tour ...................................................... 32

Australia Zoo Tour .......................................................... 34

Sunshine Coast Day Tours .............................................. 36

Mount Tamborine Tour .................................................. 38

Byron Bay Tour ............................................................... 40

Mount Tamborine O'Reilly's Tour ................................. 42

Northern TerritoryDarwin Highlights Tours ................................................ 44

Index of Tours

When how you get there matters

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Barossa Valley Day ToursDuration: 8 hours

Depart: 0900 – Return: 1700

Winery TourGrant Burge Wines

Rockford Wines (small groups only)

Two Hands Wines

Kellermeister Wines known for their Sable Choc Liqueur Port

Gibson Wines

Premium Wine Tasting (charges apply)

Wolf Blass enjoy a structured wine tasting

Penfolds experience the Penfolds Grange Tour

Sightseeing TourWhispering Wall

What is the secret?

Menglers Hill Lookout

Maggie Beer Farm participate in Maggie’s famous cooking class

Angas Park Fruits local dry fruit processing factory and market

Tanunda Co Food Store local produce store and café

Helicopter Rides 10 mins Southern Barossa

20 mins Southern Barossa and Tanunda 30 mins Barossa Deluxe

60 mins Barossa and Adelaide Hills

Choose to lunch at one the fine establishments the area has to offer: Vintners Bar & Grill, 1918, Tanunda Bakery or The Tanunda Club.

Take in some of the delights that the Barossa Valley has to offer. Taste fine wines and produce from the area or simply enjoy the wonderful countryside … the choice is yours!

Barossa Valley Day Tours

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Adelaide Hills Day ToursDuration: 8 hours

Depart: 0900 – Return: 1700

Winery TourBird in Hand Winery

Shaw & Smith Wines

The Lane Vineyard

Hahndorf Hill Winery taste the Chocovino – Chocolate and wine tasting!

Nepenthe Vineyard

Bridgewater Mill

Chain of Ponds Wines

Sightseeing TourHahndorf Street Walk

explore this historic German town

Beerenberg Jam Factory Adelaide Hills’ famous strawberry farm and jam factory

Lobethal Bierhaus Micro-brewery

Melba’s Chocolate Factory local South Australian chocolate producer

Mt Lofty Summit spectacular views of Adelaide

National Motor Museum, Birdwood Australia’s premier old car musem

Cleland Wildlife Park

Choose to lunch at one the fine establishments the area has to offer: Hahndorf Old Mill, German Arms Hotel, The Lane Vineyard or one of the many eateries along the main street

of Hahndorf .

Experience the unique history and beauty of the Adelaide Hills — Indulge in fine food and wine, interact with the wildlife or meander along quaint village streetscapes … the choice is yours!

Opposite: The White House, Hahndorf

Adelaide Hills Day Tours

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Adelaide Hills Highlight ToursDuration: 4 hours

Depart: 0900 – Return: 1300 or Depart: 1330 – Return: 1730

Wine and Fauna tourHahndorf Hill Winery

taste the Chocovino – Chocolate and wine tasting!

Bridgewater Mill

Cleland Wildlife Park

Mt Lofty Summit spectacular views of Adelaide

Food and Culture tourHahndorf Street Walk

explore this historic German town

Beerenberg Jam Factory Adelaide Hills’ famous strawberry farm and jam factory

Melba’s Chocolate Factory local South Australian chocolate producer

Mt Lofty Summit spectacular views of Adelaide

Choose to enjoy morning or afternoon tea at either Mount Lofty Summit or one of the fine cafés on the main street of Hahndorf.

Get a taste of the glorious Adelaide Hills in these short tours, yet still experience some of the great food, wine and culture the region has to offer.

Opposite: The Bridgewater Mill

Adelaide Hills Highlight Tours

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McLaren Vale Day ToursDuration: 8 hours

Depart: 0900 – Return: 1700

Winery TourHugh Hamilton Wines

view the Vale from the 360° cellar door

Wirra Wirra Wines

Red Pole Wines & Art Gallery enjoy peaceful surroundings over coffee

Coriole Wines

Samuels Gorge Wines

Lloyd Brother Wines also local olive producers and alpaca products

Dog Ridge Wines

Sightseeing TourBlessed Cheese Factory

Menz Chocolaate Factory local South Australian chocolate producer

Hardy’s Tintara Gallery local art and craft

Township of Mt Compass home of the Mt Compass Cup

McLaren Vale Lavender farm and tea rooms

Choose to lunch at one the fine establishments the area has to offer: D’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, The Currant Shed (local produce), or the Carriage Cafe.

With its idyllic Mediterranean-style climate and wealth of food, wine and hospitality experiences, McLaren Vale is the perfect destination for a quick day trip.

Opposite: Wirra Wirra Winery

McLaren Vale Day Tours

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Adelaide City Highlight ToursDuration: 2 hours at a time of your nomination

First Tour start: 0900, Final Tour start: 1500

Adelaide City Driving TourVictoria Square Centre of the city

Three rivers fountain St Francis Xavier Cathedral

Queen Victoria Statue

Light Square Colonel William Light Obelisk

North Terrace Precinct Convention Centre

Parliament House Government House

State Library Art Gallery

State Museum Universities

Frome Road Plane tree drive covered roadway

Universities Hospital Buildings

Melbourne Street Cafés

North Adelaide surrounds O’Connell Street

Lights Vision View of Adelaide

View of Adelaide Oval William Light Statue

Photo opportunity

Recently named in the top 10 cities to visit*, Adelaide offers a unique combination of laid-back style and intrinsic beauty. Take a quick tour of the city and surrounds and see for yourself.

*Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2014 released on 29 October 2013.

Destination Tour (choose a destination)

Tandanya Cultural Centre Indigenous art and craft

South Australian Museum (between the hours of 1000-1700)

National Wine Centre view the process of what makes South

Australia ‘A brilliant blend’

Botanic Gardens explore exotic and native plants, cultural

collections and stunning restored buildings

Mount Lofty Lookout view the Adelaide Plains

Glenelg tourist beach, shops, swimming and cafés

Popeye boat trip cruise down the River Torrens in

Adelaide’s historic ferry

Adelaide Zoo Visit Wang Wang and Funi, the only Pandas in the southern hemisphere

Opposite: Mount Lofty Summit look-out

Adelaide City Highlight Tours

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Phillip Island TourDuration: 10 hours

Phillip Island Tour Phillip Island Wildlife Park

get up close to Kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils, Emus, Wallabies and other Australian animals

Churchill Island visit idyllic heritage gardens and historic buildings dating back

to the 1850s

Little Penguin Parade witness the wild Little Penguins (formerly known as Fairy

Penguins) parade at sunset as they waddle across the beach to their sand dune burrows

Additional stop-offs (optional)Chocolate Factory

experience Panny's secret recipe 'white truffle' and make your own chocolate concoction at this unique sweet destination!

Amaze n Things burn some energy and have a ball at Phillip Island's interactive

theme park.

Enjoy a glass of wine and a bite to eat with water views and stroll amongst the heritage buildings at Churchill Island.

Enjoy a luxurious scenic drive to Phillip Island and immerse yourself in Australian wildlife and heritage including the world famous Little Penguin Parade.

Opposite: The Little Penguin Parade

Phillip Island Tour

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Great Ocean Road TourDuration: 8-10 hours

Get a taste of Australia's surfing culture at world famous Bells Beach, visit seaside villages and popular holiday towns such as Lorne and stroll along stunning beaches along Australia’s magnificent coastline.

Wonderful eateries overlooking the ocean provide the perfect setting to recharge and enjoy local cuisine and produce.

Head inland through towering forests towards Port Campbell National Park to view the sculptured beauty of The Twelve Apostles – stacks of flat-bedded limestone, some rising 65 metres above sea level – an inspiring sight to see!

Visit Loch Ard Gorge and the quaint seaside village of Port Campbell with sandy beaches and picturesque cliff tops before heading back to Melbourne.

Travel the most beautiful coastal roads in the world. Stretching 550km along the southern coast of Victoria, the Great Ocean Road takes you to awesome cliffs, charming towns, magnificent waterfalls and

secluded beaches.

Opposite: The Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Tour

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Sovereign Hill TourDuration: 8 hours

Set on 25 acres of an original mining site, Sovereign Hill is a goldfields town with shops, hotels, a theatre, schools, factories, a gold diggings and underground mines to explore.

Relive the 1850′s gold rush era – see a spectacular $100,000 gold pour; venture underground on a fully-guided gold mine tour; go shopping 1850s-style and visit hotels, schools and a theatre with goldfields entertainers.

See steam-driven machinery in action and chat with the wheelwrights, candle makers, blacksmiths and confectioners as they ply their trades.

On the streets and in the theatre, you will be entertained by costumed goldfields characters so keep your cameras handy to capture all that is this unique Victorian tourist attraction.

Step back in time at Sovereign Hill – a living museum – located 90 minutes from Melbourne in the gold mining town of Ballarat.

Opposite: Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill Tour

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Yarra Valley Wine TourDuration: 6-8 hours

Winery Tour select from:

Balgownie EstateYering Station

DeBortoli WinesColdstream Hills

Giant StepsInnocent Bystander

St HubertsYering Farm

TarraWarra Estate Punt Road Wines

LunchYarra Valley Dairy

be tempted by the finest cheese and artisan food from the surrounding farmlands

Domaine Chandon finish off the day with a glass of Domaine Chandon champagne

from the only Australia winery founded by the world famous Moët & Chandon.

Combining stunning scenery, specialty local produce and friendly cellar door wineries, the Yarra Valley is the perfect day tour destination.

Opposite: Vineyard in the Yarra Valley

Yarra Valley Wine Tour

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Blue Mountains TourDuration: 10-12 hours

Scenic Tour

Blaxland Lawson Wentworth tree stump

Leura

Cafe Bonton

Katoomba

3 Sisters lookout

1000 Step walk

Scenic Railway from bottom to top

Wentworth falls

Visit one of Australia's famous national parks – the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains – with luxurious door-to-door service! Take in the most magnificent scenery New South Wales

has to offer.

Opposite: The Three Sisters

Blue Mountains Tour

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Inner Sydney Highlight TourDuration: 2-4 hours

2 hour tourMrs Macquarie’s Chair

Woolloomooloo

Potts point – Bohemian part of Sydney

Rushcutters bay

Darling point – bishops point

Double bay

Queen St – Vaucluse

Vaucluse house

Watsons bay – The Dunbar

4 hour tourMrs Macquarie’s Chair – walk around

Woolloomooloo

Potts point – Bohemian part of Sydney

Rushcutters bay

Darling point – bishops point

Double bay

Queen st – Vaucluse

Vaucluse house

Watsons bay – The Dunbar

Walk down the gap

Bondi Beach

North end of Bondi beach

Lunch at Icebergs Restaurant

Coogee

Through Paddington – Paddington Ave

Take a tour of some of Sydney's famous landmarks – enjoy pick up and delivery from your city accommodation and experience the culture and unique environment around the inner suburbs. Choose

from a quick 2 hour tour or an extended 4 hour tour.

Opposite: Watsons Bay, Sydney

Inner Sydney Highlight Tour

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Hunter Valley TourDuration: 10-12 hours

Winery TourPetersons Champagne House

Tower Winery

Peppers

McGuigans Wines

Wyndham Estate

Wynwood Estate

McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant

Sightseeing tourOver Harbour Bridge

Stop at Brooklyn

Travel to hunter valley via Cessnock

Petersons Champagne House

Tower Winery

Peppers

Mcguigans Wines enjoy the wines and the beautiful gardens

Smelly Cheese Factory

Fudge Factory

Tyrell’s Winery

Sovereign Hills

Lovedale Visit Harrigans Irish Pub or some of the local cafés

Enjoy luxurious service and comfort on your day trip to the renowned Hunter Valley Winery district. Enjoy wine-tasting and sightseeing in this picturesque part of New South Wales.

Opposite: Peppertree Wines, Pokolbin

Hunter Valley Tour

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Far South TourDuration: 10-12 hours

Pickup at your Hotel

Brighton Le Sands

Illawarra Fly treetop walk – Knights Hill

Kiama

Kiama Blowhole and Lighthouse

Travel Through Gerringong

Stop at Coolangatta Winery – Lunch

Berry – Treat factory

South Nowra

Basin View –Wandandian – looks over St Georges Basin

Ulladulla

Ulladulla Soldiers Club

Ulladulla Harbour

Batemans Bay

Museum of the treasures of the deep

Corrowan State Forest

Quenbeyan

Canberra Ave

Capital Hill

Return to Sydney

Drop off at your Hotel

The south coast of New South Wales is famous for its beaches and spectacular scenery – take in the best of the south and visit the nation's capital on this day tour.

Opposite: Kiama Beach

Far South Tour

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Brisbane Highlight ToursDuration: 6-8 or 8-10 hours

6-8 hour tourVisit the Lone Pine wildlife sanctuary to cuddle a Koala and

see kangaroos, wallabies and wombats.

Take in the picturesque views of the city, Moreton Bay islands, and Great Dividing Range from Mt Coot-tha Lookout

then visit the Botanical Gardens at the base of the mount.

Enjoy more spectacular views from Kangaroo Point lookout overlooking the Brisbane River.

8-10 hour tourSee the sights from the spectacular look out at

Mount Coot-tha overlooking Brisbane and Moreton Bay.

Explore – The Botanical Gardens

Kangaroo Point lookout (overlooking the Brisbane River) King George Square

ANZAC Square Southbank and its Markets (Weekends only) and its popular

‘inner city beach’.

You choose your destinations and duration of your tour of the highlights of Brisbane. From the view at Mount Coot-tha to the environs at Southbank – you're guaranteed a fantastic time.

Opposite: Southbank, Brisbane River

Brisbane Highlight Tours

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Gold Coast Day TourDuration: 6-8 hours

Enjoy everything that the Gold Coast has to offer: Main Beach

browse designer shops at Marina Mirage,

visit Palazzo Versace Hotel and Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa

SeaWorld

Surfers Paradise

Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads.

You can stop anywhere, to have lunch, shop or enjoy a walk or swim at the beach at your leisure.

Visit the iconic Gold Coast and take in all the tourist strip has to offer. You choose your destination/s and we'll take care of your comfort getting there (and back)!

Opposite: Labrador, Gold Coast

Gold Coast Day Tours

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Australia Zoo TourDuration: 6-10 hours

Australia Zoo is a must-see holiday highlight for Australians and international visitors alike with 1000 animals from around the globe, daily shows and a state of the art, wildlife preservation and conservation hospital.

Take in the view of the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains on the drive.

Visit the world renowned Australia Zoo (created by the crocodile hunter – the late Steve Irwin) on the famous Sunshine Coast

Australia Zoo Tours

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Sunshine Coast Day ToursDuration: 6-8 hours

Sunshine Coast – SeasideThis tour showcases the diversity and beauty of the Sunshine

Coast taking in the amazing Underwater World.

Visit the quirky Ettamogah Pub, tour through the hinterland town of Eumundi and enjoy a stop at the boutique seaside

hotspots of Noosa and Mooloolaba.

Sunshine Coast – HinterlandThe Sunshine Coast Hinterland is a rich tapestry of

spectacular coastal and hinterland scenery combined with exciting man made attractions.

Visit Montville, the Ginger Factory and Aussie World at the quirky Ettamogah Pub.

Choose your tour and take in the best that the Sunshine Coast has to offer, from the quirky to the sublime!

Opposite: Coolum Beach

Sunshine Coast Day Tours

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Mount Tamborine TourDuration: 6-8 hours

Select one or a few destinations from:Rainforest Skywalk (opens 0930)

Gallery Walk (shops, cafes/restaurants, The Chocolate Gallery, Granny Mac’s Fudge Store)

Mt Brewery & Witches Chase Cheese Factory

Tamborine Mountain Distillery

Witches Falls Winery and Marks & Gardner Gallery

Au Winery (Aussie Vineyards)

Cedar Creek Winery & Glow Worm Caves

The Polish Place

Heritage Winery

Mt Tamborine Coffee Plantation

Historic St Bernard’s Hotel

Songbirds Restaurant

Visit multi-million dollar attraction, ‘Tamborine Mountain Eco Centre and Rainforest Skywalk’ –enjoy spectacular views, lush rainforests, sites of unique ecological importance and natural beauty … making this

truly a day to remember!

Opposite: Mount Tamborine

Mount Tamborine Tour

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Byron Bay TourDuration: 8-12 hours

On the way to Byron Bay visit the hidden hinterland and coastal villages of Cabarita Beach and Hastings Point.

Watch the waves roll in as you enjoy a scrumptious alfresco beachside meal at the iconic Fish Heads Seafood Restaurant, or perhaps enjoy contemporary dining in a relaxed environment at the Byron Bay Beach Hotel (formerly owned by ‘Stropp’ and

Delvene Delaney of Paul Hogan’s TV show).

There are any number of outstanding Art Galleries to explore or you can enjoy some unique shopping experiences!

Visit the enchanting Crystal Castle. Wander the magical gardens of mystic statues, walk the ancient labyrinth, and marvel at the exquisite jewellery, crystals, books and treasures on offer.

Indulge in local produce and coffee as you relax breathing in the hinterland views.

Visit Cape Byron Lighthouse with its 360 degree views and spectacular whale watching vantage points.

Byron Bay is renowned as Australia's 'alternative lifestyle' destination with stunning beaches, delicious eateries and delightful art galleries.

Opposite: Byron Bay

Byron Bay Tour

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Mount Tamborine O'Reilly's TourDuration: 8-12 hours

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Mt Tamborine

Visit the ‘Tamborine Mountain Eco Centre and Rainforest Skywalk’ and vineyards, then continue on to O'Reilly's were you will traverse old logging tracks and hear of the epic adventures of early settlers.

On the way home taste some exquisCanungra Valley Vineyards.

The ultimate rainforest experience awaits you on this five star day tour to Mount Tamborine and the award winning Eco Centre.

Mount Tamborine O'Reilly's Tour

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Darwin Highlights ToursDuration: 6-8 hours

Territory Wildlife Park

Crocodylus Park

Parliament House

Museum and Art Gallery

'Defence of Darwin' at Darwin Military Museum

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

Government House

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Darwin Waterfront Precinct Wave Pool Aquascene

Cruise Darwin Harbour

Experience the sights and sounds of Australia's Northern Territory with a day tour of your chosing. Select from any of the destinations listed or add your own!

Opposite:Darwin Harbour

Darwin Highlights Tour

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Photography Credits:

South Australia – all photographs courtesy SA Tourism Commission

Victoria – all images courtesy Visions of Victoria

New South Wales – Kiama beach: Alpesh Parshotam

Watsons Bay, Sydney: Destination NSW; Kajo Merkert-Ohlheiser Three Sisters, Blue Mountains: James Horan; Destination NSW

Pepper Tree Wines, Pokolbin: Destination NSW

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