5-Day South Coast Tour

Tuesday 31st October to Saturday 4th November 2023

Day 01 (BLD) HOME TO NOWRA Tuesday 31 October 2023

Welcome to our 5-day tour to the picturesque South Coast. Sit back and enjoy the drive as we leave the area and head south to Gosford where we stop for lunch at the Gosford RSL. Continuing on we travel via the outskirts of Sydney reaching a spectacular section of road called the Grand Pacific Drive; crossing over-the-ocean Sea Cliff Bridge between Coalcliff and Clifton. This afternoon we stop into the pretty seaside town of Kiama and stop at the famous “Blowhole” which can spurt up to 60 metres high, this is a great opportunity for our group photograph. Leaving the coast slightly we visit the unique village of Berry. Berry is known as the town of trees and this description is very apt. Nestled below the rolling hills, the township is simply bursting with character and is awaiting our discovery. We enjoy time at leisure to explore this beautiful township. After a lovely day we check-in to our motel with time to freshen up before dinner.

Breakfast and dinner in the motel | lunch at Gosford RSL

Nightcap at Archer Hotel, Nowra | 02 4421 5222| 1 night

Day 02 (BLD) NOWRA TO MERIMBULA Wednesday 01 November 2023

Some of the areas worst affected by the January bushfires are on - and around - the South Coast of New South Wales. Who will forget the images of Mogo – small villages decimated by the fires. We visit the Mogo Zoo - after closing for a couple of months after the fires. Here there are lions, giraffes, tigers, jaguars, snow leopards (the only breeding pair in the country), a variety of monkeys, red pandas, small, clawed otters to mention just some of the animals we will meet today. After enjoying lunch in Narooma, we travel to Cobargo, the township itself was one of the largest affected towns by the bushfires, luckily the wonderful Cobargo Farm was saved. We are here for a tour and afternoon tea. This unique open garden farm is on 16 acres on the outskirts of Cobargo’s historical working village. It produces fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as ferns, plants, flowers, and seedlings. Back on the coach we have about an hour drive to Merimbula where we check into our motel for the next 2 nights.

Breakfast and dinner in motel, lunch at Narooma Golf Club

Comfort Inn Merimbula | 02 6495 3077 | 2 nights (subject to availability)

Day 03 (BLD) EDEN AND BOYDTOWN Thursday 02 November 2023

We start the day in Pambula at the Oakland’s Barn. Not only will we enjoy a delicious home style morning tea here but where will also have time to look around this historic “Oaklands” property which is now home to the Village Gallery and Merv’s shed which houses a huge collection of recycled furniture, collectables, and glassware. From here we travel through to Eden where we visit the Killer Whale Museum and view the skeleton of "Old Tom" the killer whale, plus many other items of interest and history. We return to Eden where we board Cat Balou Cruises for our afternoon cruise. After cruising around the southern section of Twofold Bay, Cat Balou heads south towards Greencape Lighthouse viewing stunning rock formations, Mowarry Beach, Saltwater Creek and subject to weather entering picturesque Bittangabee Bay.

Breakfast and dinner in motel | lunch at Seahorse Inn

Day 04 (BLD) MERIMBULA TO GOULBURN Friday 03 November 2023

After our lovely stay in Merimbula we wake fresh and ready to travel to Goulburn. On the way we visit the small town of Nimmitabel where we enjoy morning tea at the local bakery. Leaving here we travel to Cooma to visit the Snowy Mountain Hydro Electric Scheme which commenced in 1949. At the time it was the biggest engineering project ever undertaken in the world. Before leaving we enjoy lunch at the Royal Hotel. From here we travel to Goulburn where we have time to freshen up before dinner.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | Royal Hotel

Mercure Goulburn | 1 night (subject to availability)

Day 05 (B) MERIMBULA TO GOULBURN Saturday 04 November 2023

What a wonderful time we have had with friends. After breakfast we travel through the outskirts of Sydney and back up the coast to home completing a sensational 5-day tour with many wonderful memories and new found friends made on our holiday.

Breakfast in hotel and lunch own arrangements and cost

Tour Inclusions

4 night’s motel accommodation
4 cooked motel breakfasts
4 motel dinners
4 included lunches – see below.
Lunch at the Gosford RSL
Entry, tour guide and morning tea at Mogo Zoo
Lunch at the Narooma Golf Club
Afternoon Tea and Farm Tour at Cobargo Farm
Visit and Morning tea at Oaklands Barn & Garden Centre, Pambula
Entry and tour at Killer Whale Museum, Eden
Lunch at Seahorse Inn Boydtown
Afternoon cruise on Cat Balou Sealife Bay Cruises, Eden
Morning tea at Nimmitabel Bakery
Visit to the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre, Cooma
Lunch at the Royal Hotel Cooma

For more information or to book; $1,879 pp twin | $2,383 pp single

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All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times/days of some attractions, e.g., churches, wineries etc. We cannot be held responsible for any changes due to closures, inclement weather etc. All tours require a minimum number to proceed