Aurora Coach Tours Getaways 2026 - Flipbook - Page 9
Melbourne & The Sapphire Coast
Saturday, 21st – Sunday, 29th March, 2026
&
Saturday, 21st – Sunday, 29th November, 2026
PO Box 259, Ourimbah 2258
Ph: 4382 2039
Includes return flights, home pick up (in pick up zones), accommodation,
all breakfasts, some lunches, all dinners and entries as per itinerary
Day 1 Scott and the airport shuttle will transfer you to Sydney
Airport for your flight to Melbourne. This afternoon we visit the
beautiful Botanical Gardens. Intercontinental Melbourne (2
nights)
Day 2 A sight seeing tour of Melbourne city this morning with it’s
9 Days - $4,990 per person twin share
- $690 Single Supplement
Day 5 This morning we head to Mallacoota, the heart of the
wildness coast. Surrounded by pristine waters and a stunning
inlet, this small coastal town was the headquarters of the Royal
Australian Airforce during WWII. Journeying onwards this
afternoon to Eden, our home for the next 3 nights. Coachman’s
Motel Eden (3 nights)
stunning architecture. We see the city from the sky at the Eureka
Skydeck and a local guided tour of the historic Victoria Markets.
This afternoon we embark on an exploration of Melbourne’s
waterfront on a Yarra River Cruise. Out for dinner this evening to
see the city by night.
Day 6 Today we explore the area including Eden's iconic
Snug Cove, where three wharves unite within one of the most
stunning coastal vistas of NSW. A trip to the famous Killer
Whale Museum this morning. This afternoon a relaxing and
informative cruise around Twofold Bay, the third deepest
natural harbour in the southern hemisphere.
Day 3 We head east today on our journey up the coast. Built in
1900 to serve the local communities that lived in the hills, Puffing
Billy, located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, is Australia’s
premier preserved steam railway. We board the open-side carriages
for a serene ride over the hills, into the valley and across the iconic
timber trestle bridges. This afternoon we arrive at Phillip Island. This
tiny island sanctuary is busy with seals, migratory whales, koalas and
brilliant birdlife. This evening we head out The Penguin Parade to
watch the gorgeous little penguins emerge from the sea at dusk and
waddle back to their burrows. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip
Island (1 night)
Day 7 We visit the enchanting seaside towns of Tathra and
Pambula. Famed as one of the most prominent oysterproducing meccas of Australia, we taste the coast this afternoon
with an oyster farm tour in Merimbula This experience takes
you on a journey through the Pambula lake environment
where you learn about it's Geology, formation and also the
cultural, natural and ecological significance of the estuary
through the interpretive eyes of your local oyster farmer tour
guide. This evening we continue to delight our taste buds with a
special outing to the critically acclaimed Wheelers Seafood
Restaurant to sample the fresh local seafood.
Day 8 We continue our journey north today with stops at the
Bega Cheese Heritage Centre, Central Tilba and Batemans
Bay. This afternoon we arrive in Gerringong for our last night
on the coast. Mercure Gerringong (1 night)
Day 9 A scenic drive back to Syndey today via Kiama. We
spend some time in the lovely Southern Highland town of
Bowral on our way. Scott and the shuttles will be waiting to take
you home.
Day 4. Continuing east today to the southernmost tip of mainland
Australia, Wilsons Promontory National Park. The national park
forms a peninsula with a magnificent blend of landscapes: granitestudded hills meet white sand beaches, and fiery orange lichen
boulders contrast with the brilliant turquoise waters. Keep your eyes
open for the common wombat! This afternoon it’s onwards to Lake’s
Entrance. Bellevue On The Lakes (1 night)
