~ 8 Day Tour ~ 21st - 28th March, 2018

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Tour 2

Kangaroo Island and the Coorong

Stunning scenery and wonderful wildlife to discover on this island paradise!

Price per person twin share $ 2,950

Repeat clientele twin share $ 2,925 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $ 525 Tour Departs: Wednesday 21st March, 2018 Tour Returns: Wednesday 28th March, 2018 Deposit: $200 per person upon booking Balance due on invoice approximately 30 days prior to departure

Single travellers who are prepared to twin share will be matched with another passenger (of the same gender) or, if this is not possible,

provided with single accommodation at the twin share price.

Tour Price Includes: Pick up from and return to your home - Greater Melbourne,

Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and some areas of Gippsland.

Travel by our own state of the art luxury coach, equipped with restroom, satellite phone, fold-down arm rests, seat belts and extra leg room. Our coach has a ’kneeling’ device and second door for ease of entry and disembarkation. Our coach is also fitted with ‘Road Cam’ TV monitors which display in real time the road ahead. The coach offers a smooth quiet ride and views through large panoramic windows.

Quality ensuite motel accommodation. All tours and interest venues as per itinerary. All meals: Full cooked breakfasts, restaurant dinners, lunches and

morning teas. The following cancellation fees apply for this tour:

Deposit refundable until 30 days prior to departure 30 to 15 days BEFORE DEPARTURE 75% Refund of Tour Cost 14 to 8 days BEFORE DEPARTURE 50% Refund of Tour Cost 7 to 1 days BEFORE DEPARTURE 25% Refund of Tour Cost On or after Departure date of Tour NO REFUND GIVEN

All passengers are required to co-operate with the seat

rotation program determined by O’Shannessy’s Tour Directors.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT COMPULSORY HOWEVER IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE.

The Proprietors reserve the right to vary any accommodation, price or other features of the tour at any time at their own discretion.

Tour Highlights:  

 

Warrnambool

Mt Gambier

Blue Lake - Umpherston Cave Gardens

Penola - Blessed Mary MacKillop Centre

Coonalpyn - Art Silo

Strathalbyn

Penneshaw

Cliffords Honey Farm - Kangaroo Island

Raptor Domain

Island Pure Sheep Dairy - Kangaroo Island

Seal Bay Tour

Flinders Chase National Park

Admiral’s Arch and Remarkable Rocks

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery

Emu Bay Lavender Farm

Victor Harbor

Multiple Night Stays:

3 nights at Kingscote on Kangaroo Island

Cruise: Luncheon Cruise on the Coorong

Welcome to our

Kangaroo Island Tour

Kangaroo Island is the third largest Island to the Mainland after Tasmania and Melville Island. Separated from the Mainland by the Backstairs Passage, the Island does not have foxes or rabbits, but a wonderful range of wildlife including: Sea Lions on the South Coast, Fur Seals at the Western End and Pelicans at Kingscote.

This unique island is also the site of the first ever settlement in South Australia. Kangaroo Island has a population of approximately 4,500 with the main town being Kingscote. Our accommodation for three nights is at the 1834 Ozone Hotel in Kingscote.

We also enjoy a wonderful cruise in the Coorong National Park and tour the Fleurieu Peninsula.

DAY 1: Wednesday 21st March, 2018

MELBOURNE - MT GAMBIER

With pick up from home this morning, we transfer to O’Shannessy’s Coach and travel via the Westgate Bridge to Geelong for our morning tea break from the coach. From Geelong we drive to Warrnambool, a beautiful seaside city on the shores of Lady Bay. More than 100 ships and boats were wrecked within 80 kilometres from Warrnambool, hence the current name for the area - The Shipwreck

Coast. Following a late lunch, we continue our journey west to Heywood, Dartmoor and across the border to Mt. Gambier. We take a short tour of this South Australian town, of particular interest are the craters of extinct volcanoes, including the famous “Blue Lakes”, the source of Mount Gambier’s water supply. The volume of this fresh water lake neither diminishes nor gains and its water source is still unknown. We also visit the beautifully landscaped Umpherston Cave. We then head to our accommodation and have time to freshen up before dinner.

OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Presidential, MOUNT GAMBIER

DAY 2: Thursday 22nd March, 2018

MT GAMBIER TO VICTOR HARBOR

Following breakfast we begin our journey into South Australia, stopping at Penola for our morning tea break off the coach. The town was established in the 1850’s and is where Australia’s first saint the Blessed Mary MacKillop and Fr

Julian Tenison Woods, co-founded the Institute of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart - initially to provide a Catholic education for poor, isolated and rural children. Leaving Penola we drive on to Keith where we stop for lunch. We continue along the Dukes Highway through Tintinara

and make a brief stop at Coonalpyn to admire the breathtaking images of 5 local children at play, painted on the town’s 30m high Viterra Grain Silo by artist Guido Van Helten. We travel on to the “Heritage Town” of Strathalbyn. The railway reached

Strathalbyn in 1884 and copper was smeltered in the district until 1914. Today the quaint town is popular for its architecture and pleasant atmosphere. We continue on to lovely Victor Harbor and the McCracken Country Club for our overnight accommodation. We’ll be back in Victor Harbor later in our tour for the opportunity to look around.

OVERNIGHT: McCracken Country Club, VICTOR HARBOR

DAY 3: Friday 23rd March, 2018

KANGAROO ISLAND ENTERPRISES

This morning, we take the scenic drive to Cape Jervis where we board the Sea Link ferry across Backstairs Passage to Penneshaw. Back on the coach we begin our days sightseeing. Our first visit is a fascinating one. We arrive at Raptor Domain for their free flight birds of prey

demonstration. Raptor Domain will also be our lunch venue. After lunch we will be introduced to some unique Kangaroo Island ventures - the first one is Clifford’s Honey Farm for a honey ice cream and to learn about the unique Ligurian Bee. Very close by is Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery where we take a

very interesting tour of the plant and equipment involved in producing eucalyptus oil product. We now head to Kingscote, the island’s main town, where we check into our next three nights accommodation.

OVERNIGHT: 1834 Ozone Hotel, KINGSCOTE DAY 4: Saturday 24th March, 2018

KANGAROO ISLAND - NATURAL WONDERS OF THE SOUTH COAST

Today is a naturalist’s treat! We spend our day along the South Coast beginning with a visit to the world famous Seal Bay for a chance to walk along the beach amongst the colony of Australian Sea Lions who live here all year

round. It is an unforgettable experience to be guided by a National Parks Ranger, along the beach, within metres of the bulls, cows and seal pups as they rest on the beach. We then drive to Rocky River where we have plenty of time to

spend in the Visitors Centre before our picnic lunch. This afternoon we continue our touring in the Flinders Chase National Park. Our sightseeing includes the Remarkable Rocks, Cape du Couedic and Admirals Arch where, via a spectacular board walk, we can see close up a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals who

live in the sea and the rocks just below us. After a fascinating day, we return to the hotel via a different route and have time to freshen up for dinner.

OVERNIGHT: 1834 Ozone Hotel, KINGSCOTE

DAY 5: Sunday 25th March, 2018

MORE KANGAROO ISLAND

We have a more leisurely start to the day and for anyone wishing to stretch their legs, there is a pleasant walk along the waters edge right outside our hotel. First stop this morning is at South Australia’s first Sheep Milking Dairy and Cheese Factory Island

Pure. Depending on the farm schedule we may see the sheep milking under way (a sight you’ll never forget!) and a detailed video presentation will explain the operations followed by an opportunity to sample some island cheese and

yoghurt. Next we make our way to beautiful Emu Bay. At the Lavender Farm, we enjoy an informative talk and lunch. Back in Kingscote, we have some free time to explore the town and perhaps purchase a souvenir of our holiday! Later this afternoon,

there’s time to view the Pelican Feeding before we enjoy dinner*.

*Pelican feeding is located diagonally across the road from the hotel on the beach (donation).

OVERNIGHT: 1834 Ozone Hotel, KINGSCOTE

DAY 6: Monday 26th March, 2018

VICTOR HARBOR

This morning we say farewell to Kangaroo Island and board the ferry at Penneshaw for our return journey to the mainland. Back on board the coach, we retrace our steps back to Victor Harbor. After lunch, we take the horse drawn tram across to Granite Island. We have some free time to explore “Victor”, as the locals know it. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the SA Whale Centre (own expense). Victor Harbor was originally a whaling centre with three whaling stations in the mid - 1900s. An estimated 400 Southern Right

Whales arrived into Encounter Bay each season. Unfortunately these magnificent mammals were destroyed back then but they have returned to the bay in increasing numbers. Later this afternoon, we check into our accommodation with time to settle in before dinner.

OVERNIGHT: McCracken Country Club, VICTOR HARBOR DAY 7: Tuesday 27th March, 2018

SPIRIT OF THE COORONG CRUISE

Following breakfast we travel through to the old river port town of Goolwa where we board the "Spirit of the Coorong" for an informative and

relaxing luncheon cruise. Our cruise takes us along the river bank as our Captain tells us of some of the history of the area. At the Goolwa Barrage we pass through the lock - keep an eye out for the resident fur seal colony! We'll enjoy morning tea as we cruise down the final stretch of the Murray River to the Murray Mouth. Here we cruise across into the Coorong National Park. Passing a series of barrages our Captain explains the man-made weir and lock system before we stop for a guided walk to hear about the cockle industry and the Ngarrindjeri aboriginal people who lived in this

area. Back on board, we'll enjoy lunch as we cruise further into the Coorong, past the spectacular sand dunes and birdlife of the Younghusband Peninsula, with commentary by our captain on the passing features, bird-life and history as we go. Arriving at Long Point Wharf we farewell our Captain and re-join our coach for the onward journey Mount Gambier.

OVERNIGHT: Quality Inn Presidential, MOUNT GAMBIER

DAY 8: Wednesday 28th March, 2018

MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE

This morning we travel the very picturesque area of Victoria’s Western District via Casterton and Coleraine to Hamilton. Hamilton is set among the rolling hills which produce some of the finest merino wool in the world. The town has therefore adopted the slogan “wool capital of the world”. Heading for home we travel to Mortlake where we stop for lunch.

Continuing on, we cross the Princes Highway through Camperdown . Camperdown sits on the “great volcanic plain” we travel alongside miles of fascinating dry stone walls which are a feature of the countryside and known as the stony rises. The walls were built in the 1860’s by highly skilled “wallers” from

Ireland and Scotland. We also pass by many crater lakes, some more salty than the sea. We arrive at Geelong mid afternoon and continue on to Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula to complete a wonderful time away. As always, our chauffeurs will be there to greet us and return us safely to our doorstep.

We trust you arrive home safely with memories of a fascinating and rewarding tour.

We thank you for travelling with O’Shannessy’s Tours and look forward to your patronage again in the future!

CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL Any special passenger requirements must be notified to O’Shannessy’s Tours at the time of booking. No passenger will be permitted to embark or continue on the tour while their mental or physical condition is, in the opinion of any representative of O’Shannessy’s Tours, such as to render them incapable of caring for themselves, or whereby they become objectionable to other passengers, or they become a hazard to themselves or other passengers. O’Shannessy’s Tours will not be responsible for expenses resulting in such persons being precluded from completing the tour for any such reason.

It is also a requirement of O’Shannessy’s Tours that each passenger is able to negotiate coach steps without the aid of the coach crew or other passengers.

Any passenger who requires assistance for any of the above is required to travel with a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance.

If you are willing to twin share but are a smoker or have a CPAP machine or snore, you will need to pay a single supplement for a sole use room.

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