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15 Port Stephens Drive
ANNA BAY NSW 2316
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OUTBACK NSW ADVENTURE
8 Days / 7 Nights
26 September – 3rd October 2015
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Fully Escorted Tour – minimum numbers apply
Day 1. Newcastle – Nyngan, Saturday 26th September
Lunch & Dinner
Welcome to our 8 day adventure to Outback NSW. This morning we complete our pickups and
travel via the Golden Highway through the towns of Denman & Sandy Hollow to our morning tea
stop (out of coach) at Merriwa. From Merriwa we travel through the rural town of Dubbo which is
located at the intersection of the Mitchell, Newell and Golden Highways.
We’ll stop in at the Dubbo RSL for a lunch break (included) before
continuing on to our overnight stop in Nyngan. On arrival in Nyngan we’ll
stop in at the Nyngan Museum and Railway Station for an insight into the
early explorers of the region and a look at the 1990 flood that devastated
the town and surrounds. Check into our overnight accommodation and
freshen up for dinner.
Overnight: Country Manor Motor Inn, Nyngan
Day 2. Nyngan – Broken Hill, Sunday 27th
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a hearty breakfast we leave Nyngan and take a left hand turn onto the Barrier Highway and
head west. A travel day today takes us into the outback and beyond. This morning we’ll stop in at
Cobar for morning tea (out of coach). Cobar is on the crossroads of the Barrier Highway and Kidman
Way (to Qld), the Cobar Shire is 2/3 the size of Tasmania. We will continue on to our lunch stop at
Wilcannia where the Barrier Highway crosses the Darling River, relax and enjoy lunch (included)
and a break at the Wilcannia Golf Club. This afternoon we travel on to Broken Hill, on arrival we’ll
check in to our accommodation for the next 3 nights, unpack and freshen up for dinner in the
restaurant.
Ibis Styles, Broken Hill
Day 3. Broken Hill, Monday 28th
Breakfast & Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast we’ll set out for some sightseeing around Broken Hill. First off it’s the
Broken Hill Visitors Centre to pick up our local Guide who will take us on a guided tour around the
city of Broken Hill and outskirts. We’ll stop for morning tea (out of coach) at the town lookout and
then continue on our tour. Our day includes White’s Mineral Art and
Living Museum, Pro Hart Gallery, Palace Hotel where parts of “Priscilla
Queen of the Desert” were filmed and artworks that cover the walls. In
the meantime you’ll have some free time to wander around and have
lunch (your choice at own expense). This evening we’ll take a short drive
out to the ‘Living Desert and Sculptures’ for a sunset you’ll never forget,
then return to the Hotel for dinner.
Ibis Styles, Broken Hill
Day 4. Broken Hill & Silverton, Tuesday 29th
Breakfast & Dinner
Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant before we pick up our local guide and start our adventure out to
Silverton. The town sprang up after the discovery of rich silver deposits, although it was soon
eclipsed by an even richer silver-lead-zinc ore body at nearby Broken Hill. The town is often referred
to as a ghost town, however, there remains a small permanent population, about 89, and mainly
tourist related businesses. Back in town we’ll have free time to purchase lunch
(at own expense). This afternoon includes a visit to the Royal Flying Doctors
Service, operations began at the Broken Hill base in 1936 and is the only RFDS
base in Australia where visitors can see a working RFDS Base in action every day
of the week. Before returning to our Hotel we’ll step back in
time and pop in to Bells 1950’s Milk Bar. Check out the original 1950’s decor, old
style malted milks and soda spiders along with the attached milk bar museum
and nostalgic gift shop. This evening you can take a walk around the corner to
Broken Hill train station and watch the Indian Pacific come in at 5.25pm, hang
around if you wish for the 6.55pm departure and dinner will be arranged for 7.15pm this evening.
Ibis Styles, Broken Hill
Day 5. Broken Hill - Mildura, Wednesday 30th
Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast we pack our bags and board the coach for
our morning visit to the Silver City Mint and Art Centre.
Home to The Big Picture, the World's Largest Acrylic
Painting on Canvas by a single artist you can experience the
sensation of 'walking into a painting' while having the
impression of being in the actual Outback. You might like to
purchase some jewellery in the gift shop, silver, amber or iron ore. There’s also the Chocolate
Factory for some last minute gift ideas. You’ll then have some free time afterwards to purchase
some lunch (own expense) before we hit the Silver City Highway and travel through to Mildura.
We’ll check in to the Commodore Motor Inn just across the road from the Murray River, maybe take
a walk before dinner tonight.
Overnight: Commodore Motor Inn, Mildura
Day 6. Mildura – West Wyalong, Thursday 1st October
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We say goodbye after breakfast and head out of Mildura and travel along the Sturt Highway
through the town of Euston and onto Balranald where we’ll stop for morning tea (out of coach).
Onwards to Hay and the Shear Outback Woolshed where we’ll watch a live display
of sheep shearing, see how it’s done and have any questions answered from the
shearer themselves. A light lunch (included) will be served in the café and some free
time to look in the gift shop before we head off. This afternoon brings us into the
township of West Wyalong, this district is the largest cereal-growing centre in NSW.
Eucalyptus oil production started in 1907 and the West Wyalong area became one
of the major world exporters of the product. We’ll check in to our accommodation
and freshen up before dinner at the Golf Club.
Overnight: Club Inn Resort, West Wyalong
Day 7. West Wyalong - Mudgee, Friday 2nd October
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning after breakfast we pack our bags (maybe pack an overnight
bag for our last night) and drive on to Cowra and the Japanese Gardens
where we’ll stop for morning tea (out of coach). Continuing east on the
Mid-Western Highway our next stop is Bathurst, often referred to as the
Gold Country as it was the site of the first gold discovery and where the
first gold rush occurred in Australia. Our lunch (included) is at the
Bathurst RSL in the heart of town with time to relax and enjoy the break. We continue our
adventure onto the Castlereagh Highway through Kandos and arrive this afternoon in the beautiful
town of Mudgee. Stretch your legs and enjoy the countryside before we sit down for our last dinner
together this evening.
Overnight: The Lodge, Mudgee
Day 8. Mudgee - Home, Saturday 3rd October
Breakfast
A last relaxing breakfast before we pack the coach and head
off but before we leave Mudgee we will take a tour and
morning tea at Gooree Park. As one of the district’s most
historic and picturesque properties, Gooree Park today has an
enviable reputation as one of the country’s leading
thoroughbred breeding grounds and with the largest
vineyard in the Mudgee region, a passion to craft
thoroughbred wines. Their knowledgeable tour guide jumps
aboard the coach to tell stories and take you on a tour through the picturesque grounds with the
opportunity to meet some of our past and future horse racing champions. Morning tea and wine
tasting is included in our visit. Then it’s time to start heading home via Merriwa where we’ll stop
and you can purchase some lunch (own expense). It’s then time to start saying goodbye to your
fellow travelling companions and share stories of the Outback Adventure, driving back through the
Upper Hunter Valley and back into Newcastle arriving back home late afternoon in the afternoon.
Tour Price Includes:
 Luxury Coach Travel
 Quality Motel Accommodation
 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner as per itinerary (18 meals)
 Morning Tea (out of coach) where indicated
 All Entry Fees and Guides as per Itinerary
Tour Highlights: Nyngan Museum, Broken Hill Information Centre, Broken Hill Guided Tour,
White’s Mineral Art and Living Museum, Palace Hotel, Pro Hart Gallery, Living Sculptures
sunset, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Silver City Mint & Art Centre, Silverton Guided Tour,
Bells 1950’s Milk Bar, Shear Outback Woolshed, Cowra Japanese Gardens and Gooree Stud
Park
Tour cost $1530.00 per person twin share
$395.00 single supplement
Minimum numbers apply
TERMS & CONDITIONS
HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE ON THE TOUR
You can make a reservation on your selected tour by calling Port Stephens Coaches on (02) 4982 2940 or
Newcastle Coaches on (02) 4916 3654 We will hold a place on the tour for you for 7 days pending the receipt
of your nonrefundable deposit. A $200.00 nonrefundable deposit will be required for this tour.
Payment of your nonrefundable deposit will secure your place on the tour and you will receive confirmation in
writing. The balance of your tour is payable 60 days prior to your tour’s departure. For bookings made within
60 days, full payment is required immediately. If payment is not received by the due date, Port Stephens
Coaches reserves the right to cancel your place on the tour and you will incur cancellation fees.
CANCELLATION OF YOUR BOOKING
The reservations we make are subject to cancellation fees from airlines, hotels, attractions and cruise
companies, etc making it necessary to enforce strict cancellation policies. If you cancel a reservation any time
prior to the departure of your tour the following cancellation fees will apply;
60 days or more prior to departure
Loss of Deposit
Less than 60 days prior to departure
Up to 100% of monies paid
Please note, we strongly recommend adequate travel insurance is taken out to cover against these
cancellation fees, in the unfortunate event that you have to cancel your participation on the tour.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PRICE
All travel, accommodation, sightseeing and meals as specified in your itinerary and on your confirmation letter.
NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PRICE
Optional Touring, items of a personal nature including travel insurance, excess baggage, laundry, drinks and
personal phone calls.
INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover against illness or accident, cancellation,
loss of luggage, etc.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
For those travelers requiring twin share, we will endeavor to match you with a travelling companion however,
if we are unable to provide a companion with whom you can share, a single supplement may apply.
SEATING AND SEAT ROTATION
Seating is rotated in a random order at the direction of the coach driver to ensure all guests enjoy a variety of
seating.
CHANGES TO THE TOUR ITINERARY
Port Stephens Coaches reserves the right to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change of reservation,
features and/or means of conveyance without notice. Port Stephens Coaches reserves the right to cancel the
tour should it not reach minimum number and clients will be notified prior to departure should this occur.
15 Port Stephens Drive, Anna Bay NSW 2316
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