Bellingen Valley Christmas

Feel special as you set out on this delightful Christmas tour to Bellinger Valley situated on the eastern side of the Dorrigo Plateau surrounded by magnificent rivers, mountains and forest scenery. Based for four nights in a tranquil setting amongst seven hectares of landscaped gardens, you will have the opportunity to explore coast to country.

Feel special as you set out on this delightful Christmas tour to Bellinger Valley situated on the eastern side of the Dorrigo Plateau surrounded by magnificent rivers, mountains and forest scenery. This very important timber region comes to the fore when you explore the motel building and the beautiful timbers used in its construction and discover that the area was also an important ship building centre in years gone by. Based for four nights in a tranquil setting amongst seven hectares of landscaped gardens, you will have the opportunity to explore coast to country.

All Coach

5 days

Ultimate Experiences

• Take in the magnificent views from the canopy-top platform at The Dorrigo Rainforest Centre

• Tour along the Waterfall Way, stopping at Dangar and Ebor Falls

• Enjoy 4 nights in the relaxing surroundings of the Bellingen Valley Lodge Motel

• Visits to The Bowraville Folk Museum, Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Village and Frank Partridge VC Military Museum

INCLUSIONS

• Ensuite accommodation – twin share basis

• Pickup and retyurn locations throughout the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney

• 16 quality meals

• Traveller’s Refund Guarantee

• Entries and attractions as shown

• Modern luxury tour coach

• Experienced Coach Captain and attentive Tour Director

• Robert’s Famous Homemade Morning Tea

*As per conditions

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Day 1

Sydney – Bellingen
Depart from Strathfield, Central Coast and the Hunter, before taking the Buckets Way through National Trust listed Stroud to Gloucester for lunch. Continue to Taree before arriving into the township of Bellingen. The motel is a beautiful retreat overlooking the valley and set on 16 acres. The restaurant features a log fire in the double sided fireplace made entirely of rocks from the Bellinger River. The magnificent ceiling beams of mahogany and red cedar are from the Dorrigo Plateau and Bellinger Valley and the hand-carved cedar scrolls, panelling, doors and sandstone bricks are from the old Parramatta Court House. Take time to settle in for the next four nights before enjoying dinner together.

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Day 2

Dorrigo – Bellingen
Today enjoy a beautiful drive as we wend our way through cool mountain forests, close by waterfalls and sub-tropical rainforest with species such as coachwood, corkwood, hoop pine and sassafras. At the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, enjoy the bird’s eye view from the canopy-top platform before continuing on to Bonville. This afternoon, ensure that you are wearing your bright colours to attract the butterflies at The Butterfly House where you will enjoy lunch and have the opportunity to be ‘kissed’ by these radiant creatures. Return to the historic township of Bellingen, where little has changed since the early days of settlement. Take time to stroll down the main street before returning to the motel for dinner.

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Day 3

Merry Christmas
Following a leisurely breakfast enjoy some free time to call loved ones, take a stroll around the gardens or simply relax by the pool. Alternatively, you may choose to attend a Christmas Day church service in Bellingen. Your Coach Captain and Hostess will help with transfers. After a delicious Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, we take a tour along Waterfall Way, stopping at Dangar Falls, Griffiths Mountain Top Lookout and Ebor Falls before heading back to the motel for an informal light dinner.

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Day 4

Bowraville – Macksville
Today we will travel to Bowraville and visit the Bowraville Folk Museum with its many thousands of interesting historical objects housed in multiple buildings and outdoor exhibition areas. View the displays at the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum before continuing on to Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage at Macksville. The cottage is a charming replica of a rough-sawn timber home that is typical of those used by the early European settlers. Lunch today is in Macksville before a visit to Valley of the Mist for a guided tour and a sampling of some Australian bush tucker.

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Day 5

Bellingan – South West Rocks – Sydney
After saying goodbye to our hosts, journey through the Milo country on our way to the old Penal Station of South West Rocks. Enjoy morning tea while taking in the views of this popular but not overly commercialised part of the coast. Enjoy lunch at the Nabiac Hotel before arriving back in the Hunter early afternoon and then on to Sydney.

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

TOUR FARE (incl GST) DEPARTING THE HUNTER: $1,938 per person

Single Supplement available @ $288 extra

Booking Conditions

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Belmont Shops N	Bus Stop on Pacific Hwy (Northbound) near The Reject Shop, Belmont
Charlestown Smart St	Bus Zone in Smart St outside Presbyterian Church (opposite library car park), Charlestown
Doyalson Wentworth Ave N	Bus stop outside Ambulance Station (Northbound) On Pacific Hwy opposite Wentworth Ave, Doyalson
Hornsby Railway Station	Hornsby Railway Station. Pickup at the bottom of the bus rank, near roundabout opp hotel
Kariong Information Ctr	At Kariong Information Centre car park, The Avenue, Kariong
New Lambton Wests N	Bus Stop on Hobart Rd approaching Tauranga Rd near Wests Leagues Club, New Lambton
Strathfield Rail Station	Strathfield Railway Station - Stand A, Everton Rd Strathfield
Swansea Coles N	Tourist Bus stop outside Coles on Pacific Hwy (Northbound), Swansea
Thornton AAJ Depot	All Australian Journeys - Thornton Depot 3 Woodford Place, Thornton
Tuggerah Westfield	Bus stop near cinemas at the back of Westfield Shopping Centre, Tuggerah