Join Port Bus for a colourful 6-day escape to Canberra, combining creativity, country charm and some wonderful touring along the way. From the vibrant Australian Yarn Festival and beautiful Southern Highlands gardens to nostalgic Fairground Follies, a Lake Burley Griffin luncheon cruise, iconic Canberra attractions and a taste of rural life at Gold Creek Station, this tour is woven together with memorable experiences, great company and plenty of inspiration for your next project.

Day 01 (MTLD) HOME TO MITTAGONG Friday 05 March 2027

Welcome aboard our 6-day Australian Yarn Festival adventure to Canberra! Once everyone is settled comfortably into their seats, we begin our journey south, enjoying the changing scenery and the chance to get to know our fellow travelers along the way. Our first stop is Wade Park, Bulahdelah, where we pause for morning tea and a chance to stretch our legs before continuing towards the Central Coast. We then make our way to Ourimbah RSL for lunch, giving everyone time to relax and enjoy a leisurely meal before the final leg of today’s journey. This afternoon we continue into the beautiful Southern Highlands, arriving in Mittagong later in the day. After checking into our accommodation, there will be time to settle in and unwind before we come together for dinner and look forward to the days ahead.

Port Bus morning tea | Lunch at Ourimbah RSL Club | Dinner in Mittagong RSL Club

Springs Mittagong | 1 night

Day 02 (BD) MITTAGONG TO CANBERRA Saturday 06 March 2027

This morning we make our way into the charming Southern Highlands town of Bowral, where we’ll be treated to a wonderfully nostalgic visit to Fairground Follies. Stepping inside is like travelling back to the golden age of old-fashioned amusement parks, with a fascinating collection of self-playing instruments, mechanical music, fairground organs, street organs and the magnificent 100-year-old steam carousel. The sights, sounds and craftsmanship make this a truly unique experience and a memorable start to our day.

From Bowral we continue to Moss Vale, where there will be time to purchase lunch and enjoy a little free time before our afternoon visit to Red Cow Farm Garden. This beautiful private garden is a delight for anyone with a love of plants, with a variety of thoughtfully designed spaces to explore, including a charming walled garden, productive vegetable garden, orchard and colourful garden beds set amongst the peaceful Southern Highlands countryside.

After a relaxing afternoon, we reboard the coach and continue our journey south towards Canberra. Arriving in the late afternoon, we check into our accommodation and settle in for the next three nights, giving everyone time to unpack, unwind and look forward to the highlight of our tour — the Australian Yarn Festival.

Breakfast in Mittagong RSL Club | Lunch at own cost and arrangements | Dinner in motel

Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Collection, Canberra | 3 nights

Day 03 (BD) AUSTRALIAN YARN SHOW Sunday 07 March 2027

Today is dedicated entirely to the Australian Yarn Show, and there will be plenty to see, discover and enjoy. Spend the day wandering through the vibrant market hall, meeting talented fibre artists, designers, makers and small businesses while admiring an incredible range of beautiful yarns, fibres, patterns, tools and handmade creations.

There will also be opportunities to sit in on workshops, demonstrations and talks, pick up new ideas and techniques, and be inspired by the creativity of fellow yarn lovers. Of course, there will be plenty of time for a little shopping too, whether you are searching for the perfect yarn, a new pattern or something special for your next project at home. With a full day to explore at your own pace, this is sure to be a colourful and inspiring highlight of our tour.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | lunch, own arrangements and cost

Day 04 (BLD) EXPLORING THE NATION’S CAPITAL Monday 08 March 2027

Today we enjoy a wonderful day exploring some of Canberra’s most fascinating attractions, beginning at the delightful Cockington Green Gardens. As we wander the pathways, we discover intricately handcrafted miniature buildings, villages and landmarks from Australia and around the world. With so much detail packed into each display, it really does feel as though we have the world at our feet.

From here we make our way to beautiful Lake Burley Griffin, the sparkling centrepiece of our nation’s capital. We board our luncheon cruise and enjoy a relaxing meal as we take in the city from the water, passing landscaped parks, national institutions and some of Canberra’s most recognisable landmarks. This afternoon we visit the National Portrait Gallery, where portraits of remarkable Australians reveal stories of achievement, exploration, creativity and contribution. We then continue to the Royal Australian Mint, established to produce Australia’s new decimal currency in 1966. Here we learn how our coins are designed and manufactured, discover some of the Mint’s fascinating history, and gain an insight into the medals, medallions and commemorative pieces produced for organisations and events across Australia.

Breakfast and dinner in motel | luncheon cruise

Day 05 (BLD) CANBERRA TO CAMDEN Tuesday 09 March 2027

We begin our day with a wonderful taste of rural life at Gold Creek Station, where we are welcomed into an authentic working farm environment. Watch highly trained Australian kelpies demonstrate their skill as they work the merino sheep, enjoy an entertaining sheep shearing demonstration, and hear fascinating stories about life on the land and the important role the Australian wool industry has played in shaping our country.

After a relaxed lunch at the station, we farewell Canberra and begin our journey towards Camden. Sit back and enjoy the changing scenery as we travel through the countryside to our accommodation for the final night of the tour, where we can unwind and reflect on the wonderful experiences we have shared over the past few days.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | lunch at Gold Creek Station

Camden Valley Inn | 1 night

Day 06 (B) CAMDEN VALLEY TO HOME Wednesday 10 March 2027

What a wonderful six days we have shared, filled with colourful experiences, new discoveries, plenty of inspiration and great company along the way. After breakfast, we farewell Camden and begin our journey home, travelling through the outskirts of Sydney before making our way north along the coast.

As the kilometres roll by, there is time to relax, chat with newfound friends and reflect on the many highlights of our Australian Yarn Festival adventure — from beautiful gardens and fascinating attractions to farm experiences, Canberra sightseeing and, of course, a full day immersed in the wonderful world of yarn and fibre. We arrive home with many happy memories, perhaps a few new purchases tucked away, and plenty of fresh ideas and inspiration ready for the next project on the needles!

Breakfast in hotel and lunch own arrangements and cost

TOUR INCLUSIONS

5 night’s hotel accommodation

4 hotel breakfasts and 1 out at Mittagong RSL Club

4 hotel dinners and 1 out at Mittagong RSL Club

3 included lunch – see below

Lunch at the Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Club - The Kitchen

Entry, talk, tour, demonstrations and morning tea at Fairground Follies

Entry at the Red Cow Farm Garden

Day Pass for the Australian Yarn Show, Canberra

Entry to Cockington Green Gardens

Lake Burleigh Griffin Cruise including light lunch with Love Boats Canberra

Group Entry & The Art of Portraiture Guided Tour at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

Guided tour including theatrette movie at the Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Sheep Shearing Demonstration & Lunch at Gold Creek Station

CONFIRMED ACCOMMODATION

Springs Mittagong (1 night)

Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Canberra (3 nights)

Camden Valley Inn (1 night)

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK;

Phone: 02 6583 3330

Email: admin@portbus.com.au

Website: https://www.portbus.com.au

$3,140 pp twin | + $ 668 pp single sup | $800 deposit pp

PLEASE NOTE

Price is based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers. If numbers fall below 20 paying passengers, this tour may need to be recosted.

Price is valid for above tour dates only and includes GST.

Morning teas or afternoon teas are not included unless specified.

The itinerary may be subject to change without notice. Whilst every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary as provided, Port Bus reserves the right to alter the touring and attractions as dictated by circumstances and conditions that may arise. Alterations may be made to ensure the smooth running of the tour. Every attempt will be made to ensure alterations do not adversely affect the operation of the tour. Port Bus will not be held responsible for weather-based cancellations, or those closures made at the venue’s discretion.

Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given:

52 days or more—loss of deposit

39-51 days: 50% of fare plus deposit

40 days before and the Day of departure: 100% of the fare.

Australian Yarn Show

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