Golden West Getaway

Golden West Getaway

Monday 10th to Friday 14th October 2022

What a great time to visit the West, Springtime!

During our five days, we travel through the Mid-Western Regional Council, Dubbo Local Government area, Forbes Shire Council and Bathurst Regional Council.

Visit the towns of:

Gulgong - is a 19th-century gold rush town in the Central Tablelands and the wider Central West regions.

Dubbo - is a city in the Orana Region. It is the largest population centre in the Orana region, with a population of 38,392 in June 2018. The city is located at the intersection of the Newell, Mitchell, and Golden highways. The nearest city, Orange, is about 144 km away.

Forbes - is a town in the Central West region and is between Parkes and West Wyalong. At the 2016 census, Forbes had a population of 8,432. Forbes is probably named after Sir Francis Forbes, the first Chief Justice of NSW.

Bathurst - is a city in the Central Tablelands and is about 200 kilometres west-northwest of Sydney. Bathurst is the oldest inland British settlement in Australia and had a population of 37,191 in June 2019.

Day One: Monday 10th

Pick-ups will commence by 06:30. Port Bus morning tea at Karuah. Lunch today is at Vines Restaurant, Hollydene Estate, Jerry Plains. Check-in to Gulgong Motel before dinner at the Post Office Hotel.

Includes: Door to door pickup, Port Bus morning tea, lunch, dinner & accommodation.

Day Two:

After breakfast, we start our day with our Gulgong Gold Experience with a tour and morning tea Heading off around 11:00 to the Wellington Caves. First up is our tour of the Cathedral Caves then a well-earned lunch. Tonight, we check into the Cattlemans Country Motor Inn, Dubbo. With dinner on-site in the restaurant.

Includes: Breakfast, tour & morning tea, caves tour & lunch, dinner & accommodation.

Day Three:

After breakfast, we head to Old Dubbo Gaol for our guided tour. Onto Western Plains Cultural Centre for morning tea, classroom experience and a guided tour. Now we are off to Taronga Western Plains Zoo. We pick up our guide and tour the zoo before lunch. Checking into The Plainsman Motel relax before dinner at Forbes Services Memorial Club.

Includes: Breakfast, guided tour, morning tea & classroom experience, zoo entry, guide & lunch, dinner, and accommodation.

Day Four:

A relaxing start to the morning. We pick up our local guide for a Historic Tour of Forbes. Roadside stop for morning tea before arriving at Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre. After your lunch take wander around the amazing gardens. Overnight tonight is at Panorama Motel Bathurst. Dinner tonight is onsite in the dining room for our last supper on tour.

Includes: Breakfast, tour, morning tea, entry & lunch, accommodation & dinner.

Day Five:

Breakfast and then time to check out just before 09:00. We pick up our local tour guide for a town tour. Off to Scenic World Roadside coffee stop at Helensvale. Lunch is at the RodnReel Hotel. Our final coffee n comfort stop is at Stations Creek Rest Area, Tea Gardens. Drop-offs commence from the Ikew Visitor Information Centre around 19:30.

Includes: Breakfast, tour, entry & brunch.

Duration: 5 Days & 4 Nights

$1,425 twin

$1,774 single

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