Wonders of Wollongong

Wonders of Wollongong

Monday 24th to Friday 28th October 2022

All aboard for a pre-Christmas getaway to the South Coast.

Wollongong is a coastal city in Australia, south of Sydney along the Grand Pacific Drive. Surfing beaches and rock pools line the coastline. Trails encircle the forests and rocky cliffs of Mt. Keira in the Illawarra Mountain range, which frames the city. To the north, hang gliders launch from Bald Hill. South lies the Buddhist temple of Nan Tien and Lake Illawarra, a large lagoon with boating and fishing facilities. ― Google

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Day One: Monday 24th

Pick-ups commence by 07:30. Our first stop is for morning tea at Buladelah. Off to Westfield Tuggerah for lunch and a quick shop if you like. Straight through to the Gong we stop at the Wollongong Head Lighthouse which is also known as Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse or Flagstaff Point Lighthouse. Located adjacent to the heritage-listed Wollongong Harbour Precinct. Check out beautiful, views, great photo opportunities and a cuppa. Arrive and check-in to Solomon Inn Motel, Wollongong around 17:20. Dinner is on-site at 18:30.

Includes Door to door pickup, Port Bus welcome pack, Port Bus morning tea, afternoon tea, dinner & accommodation. Commission

Day Two: Tuesday 25th

After breakfast, we head off to Kiama. Every so often, nature like to show off and Kiama Blowhole is the perfect place to see t. The name ‘Kiama’ has long been translated as “where the sea makes a noise”. We then discover the stylish village of Berry. Enjoy the country charm, heritage buildings and restaurants. Steeped in history and renowned for its fine food and friendly atmosphere Robertson Public House and Kitchen or locally known as “Robbo Pub” is our lunch stop today. We will pass through Kangaroo Valley and cross the Hampden Bridge, which is a heritage-listed single-span suspension bridge that carries Moss Vale Rd across the Kangaroo River. The Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is located a short walk from the magnificent Fitzroy Falls, where water plunges over 80 metres to the valley below. We visit The Big Potato which is s 10 x 4 metre Sebago potato built in the late 70’s. Travel back via Shell Harbour

Includes Breakfast, tour, lunch, dinner & accommodation.

Day Three: Wednesday 26th

This morning after breakfast our we head to Sydney Tramway Museum for a visit, tram ride and morning tea. This unique attraction has been in the Sutherland Shire for over 50 years. After our nostalgic visit, we proceed to the Nan Tien Temple. It is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. Following lunch, we take a scenic drive as we travel through Stanwell Tops over the Sea Cliff Bridge which is shaped a bit like a snake sweeping over the waters of the Pacific Ocean for 665 metres.

Includes Breakfast, entry, tram ride & morning tea, entry, tour & lunch, dinner, and accommodation.

Day Four: Thursday 27th

Our first destination for today is Darkes Glenbernie Orchard, a family farm where your experience matters. Their fruit, cider, honey, and honey mead are all award-winning and delicious. Take a tour, pick your own fruit (own coat to purchase) and have morning tea. At HARS Aviation Museum browse through the museum and enjoy lunch. Our last venue for today is Articles Fine Art Gallery.

Includes Breakfast, visit, tour & morning tea, visit, tour & lunch, accommodation & dinner.

Day Five: Friday 28th

Breakfast and then time to check out around 09:00. Science Space, Innovation Campus is the only dedicated immersive science experience in NSW and exist to advocate for and foster science literacy with over 100 interactive exhibits and a planetarium show. We take a tour and there’s a café for a cuppa. Lunch is at Westfield Tuggerah. A comfort stop before drop-offs commences around 18:45.

Includes Breakfast, entry, and tour.

Duration: 5 Days & 4 Nights

$1,745 per person

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