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1 Perth-based 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018 Get Caught in the Travel Web of Aussie Redback Tours Value for Money Day Tours Extended Tours Art Tours Fully Accommodated Shorter distances Longer stops Seniors, Groups, and Charters Air-conditioned Transport Over 20 Years Touring Experience aussieredbacktours@yahoo.com.au

2 Albany Esperance Explorer 7 Days (choice of two tour dates) Sat 17 Fri 23 Feb 2018 or Sun 20 Sat 26 May 2018 $1,970 (Seniors $1,920) S/Supp $470 Come with us to Albany, the oldest settled town in WA, and Esperance which has some of the best beaches in the world. Depart Perth, stop in Collie for morning tea, then a stop at Harvey Dickson s Country Music Centre in Boyup Brook. Continue through Franklin River, Rocky Gully and stop at Albany. (D) We visit some of Albany s attractions Mt Clarence and the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial; the National ANZAC Centre; the Gap; the Natural Bridge and Whale World. Today we travel to Box Hill, Bremer Bay near the Southern Ocean, then Jerramungup for lunch. We continue to Fitzgerald National Park and Hopetoun where we settle for the night. A short drive to Esperance today where we visit Cape Le Grand National Park, Lucky Bay, Rossiter Bay, Hellfire Bay, Le Grande Beach, and Thistle Cove. We also visit Esperance s Stonehenge! Boyup Brook Music Centre ANZAC Centre/Whale World Bremer Bay Hopetoun Stonehenge Woody Island boat cruise Norseman Holland Track Mulka s Cave/Wave Rock Today we relax on a boat cruise to Woody Island, followed by a leisurely drive in the afternoon around the Great Ocean Drive, visiting beaches and bays and the famous Pink Lake. We leave Esperance and head towards Norseman, passing Salmon Gums and Lake Dundas. Short stop in Norseman and then it s on to the Norseman Hyden Road, travelling on some of the Holland Track and past Lake Johnson. Overnight in Hyden. We explore the Hyden area (Mulka s Cave and Wave Rock) before heading to Kondinin and Brookton, and finally Perth. (B) Margaret River Food and Wine Trail 5 Days (choice of two tour dates) Sat 03 Wed 07 March 2018 or Sun 19 to Thu 23 August 2018 $1,370 (Seniors $1,320) S/Supp $310 Margaret River is one of Australia s best wine and food producing regions, and is known for its scenic coastline, beaches, and forests. Departing Perth, we head to Australind for morning tea, then continue to the iconic Busselton Jetty to visit the Underwater Observatory. Later we visit the Chocolate Factory and Watershed winery for tastings before stopping at our accommodation. (D) We explore Boranup Forest and Canal Rocks, followed by shopping and sightseeing in Margaret River in the afternoon. We visit Leeuwin Estate for a tour and tasting, and the Cheeky Monkey Brewery for lunch, beer and cider tastings. (B,L,D) Today we visit Providore Food and Winery for wine, liqueur, jam, preserves, olive oil, spice and dessert tastings! Later we enjoy a visit to the Eagles Heritage Estate to see the largest collections of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls in Australia. We visit Dunsborough and Meelup Beach this morning, then Bunbury for lunch on our way home to Perth. (B) Busselton Underwater Observatory Margaret River Chocolate Factory Watershed Winery Boranup Forest Canal Rocks Leeuwin Estate Tour Cheeky Monkey Brewery Providore Food and Winery Eagles Heritage Estate Dunsborough Meelup Beach Bunbury Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

3 Tasmania, the Apple Isle 12 Days (choice of two tour dates) Tue 13 Sat 24 March 2018 or Sat 20 to Wed 31 October 2018 $4,490 (Seniors $4,440) S/Supp $850 Wonderful scenery, abundant wildlife, gourmet food and wine. Explore Hobart city s sights and waterfront before venturing to Mt Field National Park. Witness the natural beauty of Russell Falls, Lake St Clair, Cradle Mountain, the Freycinet National Park and more. Fly to Hobart where we are met by our crew and transferred to our motel for dinner and a good night s sleep. (D) Visit Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the Botanical Gardens and Mt Nelson (amazing views of Hobart)! Free time later in the city to explore at leisure. Travel to Australia s most infamous prison at the penal colony of Port Arthur, then on to Hell s Kitchen - the channel between Macquarie Heads on the west and Entrance Island on the east. Travel to New Norfolk and the magnificent Mt Field National Park to see the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls. Continue up to Lake St Clair, and visit the Wall in the Wilderness (a fascinating sculpture where artist Greg Duncan has hand-carved a series of scenes into panels commemorating those who shaped the area s past and present). We continue on a scenic drive to Queenstown. Across to Strahan today for a Gordon River Cruise, where the wilderness comes to the water s edge. Stop at Sarah Island and discover the ruins of the penal colony. After lunch on board we return to Strahan for free time to explore this historic town. (B,L) Visit the mining and hydroelectric towns of Rosebery and Tullah on the way to Cradle Mountain National Park. Join our Tour Director for a guided walk around Dove Lake, then meander through the forest and alpine heathlands on a purpose-built boardwalk. Overnight stay in Sheffield - town of murals. We travel to Devonport, on the mouth of the Mersey River, and continue to Exeter and Beaconsfield (remembered for the tragic Beaconsfield gold mine collapse in 2006). We have a tour of the mine, and then head to Launceston, our home for the next two nights. On to George Town, the 1805 convict-built pilot station at Low Head, then to Bridport on Anderson Bay, Granite Point, and Scottsdale. An afternoon visit to the Bridestowe Lavender Estate for some famous lavender ice-cream! Return to Launceston via Lilydale s stunning waterfalls. (B) Visit Legerwood today to look at the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees (sculptures of World War One soldiers of Dorset, Tasmania). Next stop is the old tin town of Derby, then on to Branxholm, and St Helens, situated on George Bay, known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania and renowned for its oysters. 0 Experience the exquisite beauty of Wineglass Bay on a four-hour cruise of the Freycinet Peninsula with a local guide. Experience breathtaking Freycinet National Park, with its pink granite mountains, coastal dunes and dry eucalypt forests. (B,L) 1 Journey to Swansea and historic Ross, the finest nineteenth century village in Australia. Visit the exquisite Ross Bridge with its 186 carvings depicting Celtic symbols, flora, fauna and notable personalities of the day, then on to Oatlands with its large number of colonial sandstone buildings, many of them built by convict labour. Later we make our way on the Midlands Highway to Bridgewater and Hobart. 2 This morning we visit Mt Wellington which rises to 1,269 metres above sea level and is frequently covered by snow, then we say our goodbyes before our flights home. (B) Flights Perth- Hobart-Perth Port Arthur Wall of Wood Russell Falls Lake St Clair Queenstown Strahan Gordon River cruise Sarah Island Cradle Mountain Sheffield Launceston Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees Bridestowe Lavender Estate Freycinet Peninsula Wineglass Bay cruise Ross Bridge 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

4 The Great Central Road Experience 13 Days Mon 02 Sat 14 April 2018 Adults $3,995 pp (Seniors $3,945 pp) S/Supp $750 A tour for those who wish to discover the spectacular scenery of our red centre. Be amazed by the size of our iconic Uluru and the beauty of the nearby Kata Tjuta, marvel at the Coober Pedy moonscape, and travel along the Great Central Road. Depart Perth, heading east along the Great Eastern Highway towards Kalgoorlie, stopping at Cunderdin s pump house museum, Southern Cross and historic Coolgardie. Overnight in Kalgoorlie. (D) We visit the mind-blowing Super Pit, Mt Charlotte reservoir, and the famous two-up ring, then continue to Menzies, the ghost town of Gwalia, Leonora and Laverton. We are now on the Great Central Road, which runs 1,126 km from Laverton to Yulara in the Northern Territory. Spot wildlife along the way dingoes, emus, kangaroos, camels, eagles and more Overnight in Warburton. Into the Gibson Desert where we visit the remote Giles weather station, Warakurna roadhouse, Schwerin Mural Crescent, and Docker River. We visit the legendary Lasseter s Cave, and catch glimpses of the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) in the distance. Overnight in Yulara. We drive to Ayers Rock and the Olgas, and experience the sheer beauty and spiritual presence of these natural formations. Later we visit the Cultural Centre, and then Yulara Village. There is also an opportunity to fly over both Ayers Rock and the Olgas (own expense). By late afternoon we ll be back at the Rock for a barbecue dinner and sunset view! We leave Yulara today, stopping at Curtin Springs for morning tea. Next it s on to Kings Canyon and the Watarrka National Park. Optional helicopter flights over the ranges (own expense), followed by an evening sunset viewing over the Watarrka National Park. Drive to Alice Springs today, and visit the historic Telegraph Station and ANZAC Hill lookout followed by a visit to Simpson s Gap. Free time in Alice this afternoon. (B) An opportunity for an early morning balloon flight (optional) before breakfast. We visit Trephina Gorge Nature Park and Ross River Homestead, then it s back to Alice Springs tonight. Today we travel to Erldunda and Marla, and continue on to the very unique Coober Pedy, our home for two nights. Flight Adelaide - Perth Cunderdin Museum Kalgoorlie Super Pit Laverton Mining Museum Great Central Road Giles weather station Lasseter s Cave Olgas and Uluru Mt Conner Kings Canyon Alice Telegraph Station Trephina Gorge National Park Ross River Homestead Oodnadatta Track Coober Pedy Dog Fence Woomera Mathew Flinders Lookout Wadlata Centre Gibson Desert 0 We enjoy a town tour of Coober Pedy, marvelling at the underground homes, and learning the history of this multi-cultural town and its opals. The afternoon is free to explore, buy some opals or do some noodling! (B) 1 We follow the highway today to Woomera (famous for its history as a rocket test range), then on to Port Augusta on the Spencer s Gulf. 2 This morning we visit Matthew Flinders Lookout and the Arid Botanical Gardens, followed by a visit to the very informative Wadlata Centre. Later it s on to Adelaide. 3 We visit the Mt Lofty Summit for views over Adelaide s city skyline, before being transferred to the airport for our flights home. (B) Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

5 Red Centre Dreaming 8 Days Tue 17 Wed 25 April 2018 Adults $2,810pp (Seniors $2,760pp) S/Supp $500 Is there any part of Australia more iconic than the Red Centre? With Uluru at its heart, the surrounding Kata Tjuta and the majestic Kings Canyon, this ancient landscape is not to be missed. Fly Perth to Alice Springs where we are greeted by our crew and transferred to our accommodation for two nights. (D) Opportunity for an early balloon flight over the MacDonnell Ranges (own expense) before breakfast. Later we visit the historic Telegraph Station, ANZAC Hill Lookout, Desert Park, Simpson s Gap, and Honeymoon Gap. Today we visit Trephina Gorge Nature Park, and the historic Ross River Homestead, our accommodation for the night. It s on to Uluru and Kata Tjuta today, with a stop at Mt Conner (often mistaken for Uluru), and Lake Amadeus. We also visit the 1-million-acre cattle property at Curtin Springs. Accommodation at Yulara (our home for two nights). Flights Perth-Alice Springs-Perth Trephina Gorge Ross River Homestead ANZAC Hill Historic Telegraph Station Uluru and Kata Tjuta (Ayers Rock and the Olgas) Mt Conner Lake Amadeus George Gill Range Kings Canyon (incl helicopter flight over the top) We continue to explore the Rock and the Olgas today by land and air (flights at own expense), along with a visit to Yulara Village with its specialty shops and resorts. This evening we head back to The Rock for a sunset barbecue dinner. On to Kings Canyon in the Watarrka National Park, where we enjoy views from below and above (helicopter flight included). We return to Alice Springs via the Ernest Giles Rd (weather permitting), visiting Stuarts Well Roadhouse on the way. Some free time in Alice Springs town centre this morning before our transfer to the airport for our flight home. Outback WA Goldfields 6 Days Sat 28 April to Thu 03 May 2018 $1,870 (Seniors $1,820) S/Supp $420 Follow in the footprints of some of our early explorers and mining pioneers. Discover how they survived in this hot, dry and unforgiving land and see how the discovery of gold and precious metals have shaped our future. Departing Perth, we travel to York for morning tea, then on to Merredin for lunch. We continue past Southern Cross and stop at Coolgardie on our way to Kalgoorlie, our accommodation for four nights. (D) We visit the once-thriving towns of Broad Arrow and Ora Banda, stopping at the two-up ring on the way, then on past Menzies to see the Lake Ballard statues. We also visit historic Kookynie and Niagara Dam on our way back to Kalgoorlie. We explore the towns of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, starting with a mine tour of the Super Pit. We also visit the Loop Line museum, the Goatcher Curtain at the Boulder Town Hall, and Hammond Park. Today we have a tour of the Royal Flying Doctor Centre, and a visit to the Hannans North Tourist Mine. It s on to Norseman via Kambalda and Lake Lefroy, then after lunch we make our way via some of the Holland Track to Hyden, stopping at the impressive Lake Johnson on the way. This morning we visit the legendary Mulka s Cave, Wave Rock, and Hippo s Yawn, then continue though Kondinin, Corrigin and Brookton to our last stop at Perth. (B) Lake Ballard Statues Kookynie/Niagara Dam Super Pit Mine Tour Loopline Railway Museum Boulder Town Hall/ Goatcher Curtain RFDS Centre Hannan s North Tourist Mine Lake Lefroy Lake Johnson Wave Rock and Mulka s Cave 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

6 Flinders Ranges / Lake Eyre / Coober Pedy 10 Days Fri 27 April Sun 06 May 2018 $3,270 (Seniors $3,250) S/Supp $750 A magnificent tour of the Flinders Ranges and iconic Marree, the start of the Birdsville Track. We include views of south Lake Eyre, the largest lake in Australia, and Coober Pedy, known for its opals and underground dwellings. Fly to Adelaide, home of festivals and food, arts and culture. We visit Mt Lofty in the Adelaide Hills and view panoramic views across Adelaide s city skyline to the coast, then head to our accommodation for the first night of our tour. (D) Today we drive to Port Pirie for a town tour then we have free time to explore. Later we continue to Port Augusta which is situated on the Spencer s Gulf. Here we visit the very informative Wadlata Centre for a journey back in time. We take a delightful drive to Quorn this morning, stopping for morning tea and then continuing on to Hawker to visit the Jeff Morgan Gallery. Later we arrive at Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges for a two-night stopover. Today we explore Wilpena Pound and have a chance to fly over the ranges before an afternoon visit to the little town of Blinman, the highest town in South Australia. (B) We leave Wilpena Pound today and travel through the Flinders Ranges to Parachilna and then Leigh Creek, visiting the ruins of Farina on the way to Marree, situated at the junction of the Oodnadatta Track and the Birdsville Track. Marree is our home for two nights. Today it s on to Lake Eyre, stopping at Alberrie Creek along the way. Later we have an opportunity for flights over Lake Eyre (own expense), and time to explore the little town of Marree. We continue on to Coober Pedy today, one of the biggest towns in South Australia, and home to 92% of Australia s opals. It is also one of Australia s most multi-cultural towns, and is well-known for its underground dwellings. On the way, we stop at William Creek, an historic old pub on the Oodnadatta Track, and the famous dog fence. We have a town tour of Coober Pedy this morning, learning all about its fascinating history, and finishing with an opportunity to buy some opals, try some noodling, and explore this iconic town. (B) Today we continue on the Stuart Highway, with stops on the way at Lake Hart and Woomera. Woomera came into existence because of Britain s defence requirements following World War II. We continue on the Stuart Highway for an afternoon visit to the Mathew Flinders Lookout before arriving at our accommodation in Port Augusta. 0 We head back to Adelaide today to catch our flights back to Perth. (B) Adelaide Mt Lofty Port Pirie Wadlata Centre Quorn Hawker Wilpena Pound Blinman Marree Alberrie Creek Lake Eyre South Coober Pedy town tour Woomera Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

7 Namatjira Country Art Tour with Herman Pekel 8 Days Thu 10 Thu 17 May 2018 $4,480 S/Supp $780 (Land Only $3,980) Capture some of Australia s most stunning landscapes and natural features on this amazing tour. Sketch and paint majestic gorges, rolling hills and mountains, linen white gum trees and much more! We spend quality time in each location, watching Herman demonstrate how to capture our beautiful surroundings in our art, and then having a go ourselves. We arrive in Alice Springs where we are met by our Aussie Redback Tours team and transferred to our accommodation. Later we enjoy a meet-andgreet with our tutor and fellow artists, and our first dinner together. (D) An opportunity for an early morning balloon flight over the MacDonnell Ranges (own expense) before breakfast, then we spend all day painting the buildings and countryside at Alice Springs Telegraph Station, under Herman s guidance. Later we visit Araluen Cultural Centre and the Albert Namatjira Gallery. (B) Flights Perth Alice Springs Perth (see above for land only option) Daily painting tutorials Alice Springs Telegraph Station Simpson s Gap Glen Helen Gorge Ormiston Gorge Ellery Creek Big Hole Ross River Trephina Gorge National Park Motel/cabin accommodation Melbourne-based Herman Pekel is well known worldwide for his oil and watercolour paintings, along with his unique teaching style. Herman has won numerous awards, exhibits his work regularly worldwide, and has work featured in many prominent art books. He is a popular teacher and especially enjoys showing others how to paint outdoors. Tutorial and painting at Simpsons Gap this morning. Simpsons Gap is a stunning gorge carved out of the West MacDonnell Range and is a wonderful painting subject. Lunch at Glen Helen Homestead (our accommodation) followed by more painting and an opportunity for a helicopter flight over the gorge (own expense). All day painting at Ormiston Gorge under our tutor s guidance, with endless subjects - the earthy orange gorge, crystal reflections, grand old gum trees, birdlife, wildlife and more. (B, D) A full day of painting again, this time at Ellery Creek Big Hole. Thousands of years of massive floods have carved out this beautiful waterhole and unlocked some amazing geology (an artist s dream)! This morning we travel to Ross River (stopping for morning tea in Alice Springs on the way). We enjoy lunch at Ross River Homestead and then spend the afternoon painting our surrounds. A day of painting at the stunning Trephina Gorge, noted for its sheer quartzite cliffs, River Redgum lined watercourses, and wide sandy creek beds. (B,L,D) We part our ways today at Alice Springs airport, taking with us new painting skills and memories. (B) 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

8 Kimberley Landscapes Art Tour with Amanda Hyatt 9 Days Fri 01 to Sat 09 June 2018 $4,950 S/Supp $850 (Land only $4,250) Capture the beauty of the stunning Kimberley Region of WA. Boabs, gorges, lakes, and a wide array or flora and fauna make this an art tour to remember. We spend quality time in each location, watching Amanda show us how to paint our surroundings, followed by plenty of time to create our own paintings as well. Arrive in Kununurra where you are met by the Aussie Redback Tours crew and transferred to your accommodation at Lake Argyle Resort. (D) Painting all day at Lake Argyle Resort (spectacular views over Lake Argyle and the surrounding mountain vistas), under Amanda s guidance. (B) We travel over the border today to Keep River National Park in the Northern Territory. After a tutorial and under Amanda s guidance we paint a billabong filled with waterlilies, water birds and dragonflies, and the city of striped sandstone structures likened to the Bungle Bungles. (B,L,D) Amanda Hyatt is recognised as one of Australia s best en plein air artists and teachers, with numerous awards and exhibitions under her belt. She teaches at major Australian painting workshops and is an invited teacher/tutor of international workshops. Amanda s style is instinctive and she aims to create an expressive effect directly, immediately and spontaneously to achieve the final look in one session. With 30 years experience, she is a master of alla prima watercolour! Today we get to paint the fascinating rock formations in Mirima National Park, then enjoy lunch in Kununurra, followed by a boab tree painting session at Celebrity Tree Park. Overnight in Kununurra. This morning you have an opportunity to take a fixed wing flight over Lake Argyle and Bungle Bungles (own expense) before breakfast. Later we spend the day painting at Lily Creek Lagoon a mini wetlands with amazing birdlife, boating and crocs! (B) We head to The Grotto this morning for photos of this stunning natural water hole, followed by a painting session at Parry Lagoon which is teeming with birdlife, including magpie geese, swamp hens, cranes, jabiru and more You may even spot the odd croc or two! (B,L,D) We spend the day at Wyndham, the oldest and most northernmost town in the Kimberley. We paint from the top of Five Rivers Lookout which has fantast 360 degree painting views! Amanda will start you off with a tutorial, and then it s your turn! (B) Today we drive back to Kununurra, stopping for one last painting opportunity of the Kimberley landscape, followed by a visit to the Zebra Rock Gallery, and later a farewell dinner and showand-tell of our artwork. A last look at Kununurra this morning before our flights home. (B) Flights Perth Kununurra Perth (other departures on req) Daily painting tutorials Zebra Rock Gallery Mirima National Park Lake Kununurra Lake Argyle Ord River cruise, Bungle Bungle flight (optional at own expense) Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve The Grotto Cockburn Ranges Carr Boyd Ranges Lake Argyle Sunset Boat Cruise Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

9 Gibb River / Bungle Bungles 10 Days Wed 13 Fri 22 June 2018 $4,650 (Seniors $4,600) Single supp $1,100 A very popular tour, taking in the best of the iconic Kimberley region including the Bungle Bungle range, Cathedral Gorge, Geikie Gorge, Bells Gorge, Lake Argyle and the fertile farmlands of Kununurra. We arrive in Kununurra and begin with a visit to the diversion dam, Ivanhoe Crossing, Zebra Rock Gallery, and the farmland areas. Overnight in Kununurra. (D) An early start today. We journey to Purnululu National Park, where the black and orange striped domes of the Bungle Bungle ascend to 578 metres above sea level. Full of geological and Indigenous cultural significance, this place is just mesmerizing! Opportunity for a helicopter flight in the afternoon (own expense). We explore Purnululu National Park and the Bungle Bungle range today, walk along Piccaninny Creek, and visit the natural amphitheater of Cathedral Gorge. Later we visit Echidna Chasm Walk, and Mini Palms Walk before heading back to our accommodation. (B,L,D) We leave the park today and visit Old Halls Creek, the unusual China Wall and Caroline Pool. Overnight in Halls Creek. Today we re off to Fitzroy Crossing, stopping at Mary River for morning tea. Later we enjoy a cruise on beautiful Geikie Gorge. Today we visit the extraordinary 750-metre long Tunnel Creek, and the sheer cliffs and white sands at Windjana Gorge (look out for freshwater crocodiles)! (B,L,D) Travelling on the Gibb River Road today. We are in the heart of the Kimberley, passing spectacular landscapes, intensely coloured ranges, dramatic gorges, deep rock pools and spectacular waterfalls. We visit Bell Gorge for a relaxing dip below the stunning waterfall, then it s off to Galvan s Gorge for another swim. (B,L,D) We cross Barnett River this morning, then continue on the Gibb River Road to Ellenbrae Station for morning tea with scones and cream. Later we arrive at Home Valley Station and its surrounding areas made famous by Baz Luhrmann s movie Australia. In the afternoon we enjoy drinks and nibbles at the lookout and watch the sun set over the Cockburn Range. (B) Today we cross the mighty Pentecost River, visit El Questro, and Zebedee Springs for a revitalizing dip, and Emma Gorge for a hike. Overnight in Kununurra. 0 Our last day. You have an opportunity for an early flight over the Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle (own expense) before breakfast. We visit nearby Mirima National Park, Kelly s Knob, and the Sandalwood Factory before our transfers to the airport for flights home. (B) Flights Perth- Kununurra-Perth Gibb River Road Tunnel Creek Napier Range Windjana Gorge King Leopold Range Bell Gorge Galvan s Gorge Cockburn Range Home Valley Station Pentecost River El Questro Zebedee Springs Hidden Valley Fitzroy Crossing Halls Creek China Wall Bungle Bungles Purnululu National Park Cathedral Gorge Geikie Gorge cruise 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

10 Kimberley Dreaming 9 Days Thu 28 June Fri 06 July 2018 $3,690 (Seniors $3,640) S/Supp $610 Explore the stunning scenery of Western Australia s popular Kimberley region. Massive boab trees dotting the landscape, rugged mountain ranges and long, winding rivers will keep you mesmerized, and the variety of wildlife will keep your cameras clicking. Keep an eye out for crocs! After our flight to Kununurra we begin right away with a visit to the very interesting Zebra Rock Gallery where you can buy some of your very own zebra rock, and try their famous mango smoothie. Later we share drinks and nibbles with fellow passengers before dinner. (D) Today we travel along the Gibb River Road to Zebedee Hot Springs where we can enjoy a dip in the thermal springs. We continue into El Questro station and have lunch with our fellow passengers, then continue to Emma Gorge for an afternoon stop before heading back to Kununurra. (B) You have the opportunity for an early morning flight over the Bungle Bungle Range and Lake Argyle (own expense). After breakfast we enjoy a lovely cruise up the Ord River to Lake Argyle, spotting crocodiles and birdlife along the way. At the dam wall we are met by our driver and taken to the lookout for stunning views of the lake and river. Overnight at Lake Argyle Resort. Flights to and from Perth Helicopter flight over Lake Argyle El Questro Station Emma Gorge Cockburn Ranges Ord River Cruise Durack Homestead Lake Argyle Cruise Zebra Rock Gallery Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge China Wall Flights over Bungle Bungles own expense Sightseeing from the air this morning by helicopter for views over the Lake Argyle area and the Carr Boyd Ranges. We also visit the iconic Durack Homestead, and enjoy a cruise on the lake. We head to Warmun, formerly known as Turkey Creek, for morning tea, then continue on to the town of Halls Creek, our stop for the night. We start with a trip to historic Old Halls Creek, the site of the first gold discovery in WA, then visit the white quartz China Wall. Later we enjoy a stop at Mary River for afternoon tea before continuing to Fitzroy Crossing, our stop for the night. Today we travel to Tunnel Creek, made famous by the Aboriginal warrior Jandamarra. Tunnel Creek features a 750-metre tunnel which has worn through the Napier Range. We also visit the 3.5 km Windjana Gorge (spot the freshwater crocodiles)! (B,L,D) We continue on to Derby today and visit the famous Prison Tree. Derby is also known for its street lined with boab trees. We check out the historic jetty and continue on to Broome in time for our evening meal at Cable Beach as the sun goes down. A town tour of Broome, followed by time for shopping, and a quick visit to some surrounding areas before our flights home. (B) Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

11 WA s Coral Coast / Karijini 12 Days Wed 11 Sun 22 July 2018 $3,500 (Seniors $3,450) S/Supp $750 Discover some of the world s most diverse marine habitats just metres away from pristine beaches. You ll love meeting Monkey Mia s famous dolphins up close, and the diversity of Karijini s gorges will take your breath away. Fly Perth to Broome and explore this fascinating pearling town. We visit Gantheaume Beach, Anastasia s Pool, and the Chinese and Japanese cemetery. We check into our accommodation and later enjoy an evening sunset meal at Cable Beach with our fellow passengers. (D) A leisurely drive to stunning 80 Mile Beach, one of WA s more famous beaches. We enjoy a stroll on the white sandy beach, taking in the endless ocean views. This is one place where we can enjoy sunrise and sunset at the same spot. Today we travel inland to Tom Price, passing Karijini National Park on the way, which we ll explore tomorrow. Explore the picturesque Dale s Gorge, Fortescue Falls, Circular Pool, and Fern Pool where you can enjoy a refreshing dip. Two-night stop in Tom Price. (B,L) We leave Tom Price and travel to Nanutarra Roadhouse for morning tea, viewing classic Pilbara countryside along the way - golden spinifex, bright blue sky, and the famous Pilbara red earth! We continue to Exmouth, our accommodation for the night. Perth Broome flight Cable Beach 80 Mile Beach Karijini National Park Exmouth Coral Bay cruise Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum Hamelin Pool Shell Beach Denham Monkey Mia cruise Eagle Bluff Kalbarri National Park Red Bluff Lynton Convict Settlement This morning we visit the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse which stands on the northernmost tip of the Cape Range, before free time in town before we head to Coral Bay. (B) This morning we start the day with a cruise of the Ningaloo Reef in a glass bottom boat, then later we travel to Carnarvon. Explore the wonders of space at the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum, then on to beautiful Shell Beach, and the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, stopping at Denham overnight. A short drive across the Peron Peninsula to visit the world-famous Monkey Mia dolphins, and a cruise on the bay. Later we visit Eagle Bluff Boardwalk. (B) 0 Departing Denham, we drive to Kalbarri via the Murchison River and Hawks Head Lookout. 1 We take a short drive to Kalbarri National Park to see Nature s Window, the Loop and Z-Bend Gorge. Later we visit Red Bluff Lookout, finishing with a sunset cruise on the Murchison River. 2 It s back to Perth today via Northampton and Geraldton, stopping at the HMAS Sydney Memorial, and Jurien Bay. (B) 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

12 Kalbarri / Monkey Mia 7 Days (Choice of two tour dates) Fri 20 to Thu 26 July 2018 or Thu 02 Wed 08 Aug 2018 $1,970 (Seniors $1,920) S/Supp $470 A lovely tour packed with variety, taking in some of Western Australia s stunning coastline and visiting some popular tourist areas. Kalbarri National Park has stunning scenery. It surrounds the lower reaches of the Murchison River which has cut a magnificent 80km gorge through the banded sandstone to create formations such as Nature s Window and Hawk s Head, and scenic gorge views. Monkey Mia is famous for its wild dolphin experience, but you may also see dugongs, sharks, rays, turtles and a variety of fish. Surrounding birdlife also includes pelicans, emus, and grass wrens. Departing Perth, we arrive at Bindoon for morning tea and a stretch of the legs. On to Moora for lunch, then Three Springs and Mingenew, enjoying lovely rolling hills and scenic views along the way. Overnight in Dongara (D) This morning we visit the pioneering village of Greenough which features lovingly restored heritage buildings for you to explore. Later it s on to Geraldton and the HMAS Sydney Memorial which was created as a special space of contemplation and reflection within a memorial setting. We then continue to Northampton and Kalbarri, with a stop at Lynton Convict Settlement ruins. Two-night stopover at Kalbarri. Today we enjoy a visit to the dramatic scenery of Kalbarri National Park, featuring a vast array of flora and the Murchison River Gorge. After lunch in town we visit Rainbow Jungle, Australia s parrot breeding centre, followed by a sunset cruise on the river. What a lovely way to finish a day of adventure. We continue our journey to Denham via Hawks Head Lookout in the Kalbarri National Park. We have an afternoon stop at the Hamelin Telegraph Station which was built in 1881 as an important telegraph link between Perth and Roebourne. We also view the stromatolites (living fossils) which are the number one attraction at Hamelin Pool, and then Shell Beach before we continue on to Denham. Two-night stopover at Denham. Today we see the friendly bottle nose dolphins that visit Monkey Mia daily! We also enjoy a cruise on Shark Bay then head for back to Denham for lunch. Later we visit Eagles Nest boardwalk for shark, dugong and stingray spotting. New Norcia Dongara HMAS Sydney Memorial Kalbarri Boat Cruise Kalbarri National Park Rainbow Jungle Monkey Mia boat cruise The Pinnacles We depart Denham and continue our journey today back down the coast, stopping for morning tea at the Overlander Roadhouse. We visit the Coalseam Conservation Park, known for its abundance of wildflowers. Get your cameras ready for some spectacular photographs. Overnight in Dongara. Our last day. We continue our journey back to Perth via Jurien Bay, Cervantes, and the Pinnacles, arriving in Perth late afternoon. (B) Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

13 Mt Augustus / Karijini at Wildflower time 10 Days Sat 11 Mon 20 Aug 2018 $2,970 (Seniors $2,920) S/Supp $670 We travel through classic outback territory to Mt Augustus, one of the most spectacular peaks of the world s largest monoclines, and Karijini National Park with its spectacular gorges, creeks and chasms. On our return we follow the coast through the beautiful towns of Coral Bay, Carnarvon and Kalbarri. As it s wildflower time, we will no doubt be spoilt with spectacular colours wherever we look. Departing Perth, we start our adventure travelling through the Swan Valley, Bindoon and Dalwallinu, spotting wildflowers along the way. Later we reach the tiny settlement of Paynes Find, popular for carpets of everlastings, and continue on to Mount Magnet and the outback town of Cue, our overnight stop. (D) This morning we drive to Meekatharra and have a tour of the town before hitting the dirt road to Mt Augustus. We stop at the Murchison River, a delightful area for bird life, flora and fauna; then Mt Gould, site of one of WA s oldest police stations; and the historical Landor Race Track. We continue to our accommodation at Mt Augustus Resort and Station, our home for two nights. (Shared amenities ensuited upgrade extra per room.) This morning is all about Mt Augustus, the lovely Lyons River, and Cattle Pool - an absolutely wonderful spot with its amazing large river gums, birdlife and animals. Around the rock we stop at various locations to explore Aboriginal art, wonderful rock formations and experience the scent of the bush. Later we return to our accommodation for lunch. The afternoon is yours to explore until later when we travel to our sunset viewing area to watch the sun go down on the largest rock in the world, while we enjoy champagne and nibbles. Later it s back to camp for our evening meal around the campfire. What a truly wonderful day! (B,L,D) We say goodbye to Mt Augustus and travel along Mt Augustus Woodlands Road, passing some wonderful scenery and abandoned stations, before arriving at Tom Price, our home for two nights. (B,L,D) Today is all about Karijini National Park in the majestic Hamersley Ranges. Karijini National Park is an iconic, unspoiled nature-based destination offering a unique landscape and an unforgettable WA outback experience. It is famous for its dramatic creeks, spectacular gorges and towering sheer sided chasms up to 100 metres deep. We spend most of the day here with the opportunity to swim before heading back to Tom Price for the night. (B,L) We travel the Nanutarra Munjina road to Nanutarra roadhouse with time to sight the Ashburton River on the way. On the North West Coastal Highway then, heading towards Coral Bay. The scenery changes and we will spot large termite mounds and coastal vegetation. Overnight in the popular coastal town of Coral Bay. This morning we enjoy a fascinating cruise of the Ningaloo Reef in a glass bottom boat, then after lunch we head to Carnarvon, where we take in some of the town attractions before arriving at our accommodation. New Norcia Dalwallinu Cue Meekatharra Mt Gould Police Station Landor Race Track Mt Augustus Lyons River Tom Price Coral Bay boat cruise Karijini National Park Murchison River Gascoyne River Carnarvon Jetty OTC Satellite Station museum Kalbarri National Park Kalbarri sunset boat cruise HMAS Sydney Memorial This morning we visit the Carnarvon Space and Technology museum, quite an eye opener even if you re not interested in outer space, and then we continue on to Kalbarri via the Murchison River. The gorges and formations carved by the Murchison River attract thousands of visitors to Kalbarri National Park and we are no exception. We visit Nature s Window as well as Hawks Head Lookout in the morning. In the afternoon we visit Bluff Point to view the spectacular coastline and coastal wildflowers, then later enjoy a sunset cruise on the Murchison. 0 Departing Kalbarri, we travel to Geraldton to visit the HMAS Sydney memorial before lunch. We take the Indian Ocean Drive home via Dongara returning to Perth later in the afternoon. (B) 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

14 WA Wildflowers Art Tour with Renata Wright 6 Days Thu 23 Tue 28 Aug 2018 $2,650 (S/Supp $350) Join Renata sketching, painting, photographing and simply enjoying the wonders of some of the world s most beautiful wildflowers. Renata is a Perthbased award-winning watercolour artist. Flowers are amongst her favourite subjects making this a perfect painting tour for everyone who comes along. Renata s teaching methods are fun, clear, and suitable for painters of all skill levels. We travel north from Perth, through Seabird and Jurien, arriving in Geraldton early afternoon. Spend the afternoon at a workshop learning how to paint everlastings up close and in a field. Accommodation in Geraldton (our home for five nights). (D) A day of painting breakaway scenery, and pink, white and yellow everlastings at Coalseam Conservation Park. (B,L,D) Sketching and painting at Mullewa. Variety of flowers include everlastings, banksias, acacias, fringe lilies, eremophila and orchids. We also visit Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Painting and sketching at the old townsite of Canna, including the old camp and more wildflowers. (B,L,D) More sketching at Greenough Historic Settlement with a choice of buildings, churches, stores, flour mill, and flowers. We visit Coomberdale Wildflower Farm on the way back to Perth, then travel via Moora, and Bindoon to our last stop. (B) Daily flower sketching/painting tips Coalseam Conservation Park Mullewa Lady of Mt Carmel Church Tardun Canna Greenough Pioneer Museum Coomberdale Wildflower Farm Northern Wildflowers with Wildflower guide 4 Days (Choice of two tour dates) Sun 02 Wed 05 Sep 2018 or Sun 16 to Wed 19 Sep 2018 $1,170 (Seniors 1,120) S/Supp $280 Take in the beauty of the northern wildflower areas of WA, spotting the elusive wreath flower, carpets of everlastings, and more. We depart Perth and head north to Wannamal for some wildflower spotting, then on to Coomberdale Wildflower Farm for an interesting talk and display. We continue on to Carnamah for lunch then continue on to Geraldton via Three Springs and Mingenew, with flowers stops on the way. Accommodation in Geraldton for three nights. (D) To Mullewa hillside lookout for more flower spotting, then a stop in Mullewa itself, before travelling to find the beautiful and elusive Wreath Leschenaultia, and a visit to the Coalseam Conservation Park, known for its carpets of everlastings. (B,L,D) Wannamal Coomberdale Wildflower farm Carnamah Three Springs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Coalseam Conservation park HMAS Sydney Memorial Kalbarri National Park Red Bluff Lynton Convict Settlement Northampton Port Denison Mt Lesueur National park We visit Geraldton s HMAS Sydney Memorial, then travel to Binnu for a bush morning tea amongst the flowers. We also visit Hawkes Head and Ross Graeme Lookout in Kalbarri National Park, and Bluff Point via the Lynton Convict Settlement and Northampton. This morning we travel the coastal road to Port Denison to Indian Ocean Drive, stopping at Mt Lesueur National Park for a flower stop, then Jurien for lunch. We have one more flower stop at Nilgen Reserve before returning to Perth. (B) Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

15 Across the Paddock 12 Days Sun 09 Thu 20 September 2018 $3,790 (Seniors $3,740) S/Supp $710 Widen your horizons on this trip which features a real mixed bag of Australian diversity. After travelling through part of the WA Goldfields, we cross the famous Nullarbor Plain (meaning no trees in Latin). In reality, the Nullarbor is covered with bluebush and mulga scrub, and even wildflowers after rain. You ll see plenty of wildlife including camels, kangaroos and emus and perhaps a wombat or two! We stop for photos at the Great Australian Bight. We also visit the seaside towns of Ceduna, Streaky Bay and Port Lincoln, and explore some lovely historical towns on the coast of South Australia, finishing in the famous Barossa Valley wine region and flying home from the cultural city of Adelaide. Departing Perth, we travel to York for morning tea, before continuing on to Merredin for lunch. Later we stop at Coolgardie before arriving at Kalgoorlie and our accommodation. (D) This morning we leave Kalgoorlie and make our way towards Norseman where we spend some time before taking the Eyre Highway across the Nullarbor. We pass Dundas Nature reserve on the way to Balladonia, which is our evening stop. (B) Continuing on our journey, we travel the longest straight road in the world, 90 mile straight, stopping for photos at the Great Australian Bight, a truly spectacular vista. We cross the West Australian border into South Australia at Eucla. Today we finish our road trip across the Nullarbor and make our way to Ceduna, a lovely little coastal town. We spend some time here, before taking the Flinders Highway to Streaky Bay, once again a wonderful little coastal town and our evening stop. Today we visit Murphy s Haystacks - ancient, wind-worn pillars and boulders of pink granite estimated to be over 1,500 million years old. Later it s on to Elliston, located on Waterloo Bay, then to Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln for two nights. Welcome to Port Lincoln, the Seafood Capital of Australia. Here we discover Australia s largest commercial fishing fleet and our millionaire s playground on a cruise. Hear about the history and future of the Lincoln Cove Marina as well as a brief overview of Port Lincoln s various fishing industries. Overnight in Port Lincoln. (B) We travel beside the Spencer s Gulf today, and visit Tumby Bay, Arno Bay, Whyalla and Port Augusta, where we visit the Wadlata centre and view the majestic Flinders Ranges. Overnight in Port Pirie. On to Crystal Brook and Burra today. Burra is a pastoral centre and historic tourist town. It lies east of the Clare Valley in the Bald Hills range, part of the northern Mount Lofty Ranges. We have a town tour and stay overnight. Flights Adelaide - Perth Great Australian Bight Ceduna Streaky Bay Port Lincoln cruise Murphy s Haystacks Wadlata Centre Burra Town Tour Morgan Renmark Ruston s Rose gardens Olivewood Historic Homestead Murray River cruise Barossa Valley Mount Lofty Ranges Leaving Burra, we make our way through the Mount Lofty Ranges to the wonderful little towns of Morgan, Barmera and Renmark. We visit Ruston s Rose Gardens and Olivewood Historic Homestead and Museum. 0 We change direction again and head to the beautiful little riverside towns of Berri, Loxton, Mannum and Murray Bridge, situated on the Murray River. We enjoy a cruise on the river, before settling in to our accommodation. 1 Today we visit the Barossa Valley, renowned wineproducing region of South Australia. The area encompasses towns such as Tanunda, Angaston and Nurioopta, and an array of high-profile wineries offering tours and cellar-door tastings. We have our last night together in Adelaide. 2 We have seen a fair bit of country over the last 12 days and all of it different, but this is what makes our country so great and longing for more. For now we say our goodbyes before being transported to the airport for our flights home. (B) 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

16 Murray River Art Cruise with Renata Wright 8 days Tue 25 Sep to Tue 02 Oct 2018 $3,920 (Twin share only) ex Perth (Other city departures on request) Land Only The perfect art holiday cruising in a houseboat, gentle water, towering cliffs, variety of flora and fauna, smallgroup, scrumptious food, and more.! Renata is a Perth-based award-winning watercolour artist. Riverscapes are amongst her favourite subjects which makes this a perfect painting tour for her and her students. Renata s teaching methods are fun, clear, and suitable for painters of all skill levels. Arrive in Adelaide and transfer to our houseboat at Murray Bridge. Pre-dinner drinks and dinner. (D) Start with a lesson on the basics of tonal values, perspective, and mixing Australian greens. Cruise upriver to Mannum for a painting session on land. First a lesson on skies, cliffs and trees, then you put your lesson into practice, painting the surrounding river scenes from on board and later on land. (B,L,D) A lesson on painting water and reflections (great for capturing ripples, shapes, and colours of the Murray). We moor at Younghusband which has quaint little riverside shacks to paint! (B,L,D) A short lesson on painting birds invaluable if you want to add life to your Murray River scenes. More painting on land later, as we spot birds and animals galore. BBQ dinner tonight and entertainment by your crew. What do they have planned? (B,L,D) More sketching and painting under Renata s guidance, including a late lesson on sunsets. (B,L,D) Return to Murray Bridge and leave our houseboat behind. A visit to Hahndorf for some sketching and shopping in this famous German settlement. Farewell dinner tonight. Transfer to airport and sadly to say goodbye until next time.(b) Flights Perth- Adelaide-Perth 6 nights houseboat 1 night Adelaide Daily tutoring/ painting advice/tips Murray Bridge Mannum Town Tour Young Husband Bowhill Hahndorf Kangaroo Island / Outer Adelaide 7 Days Fri 05 Thu 11 Oct $2,400 (Seniors $2,350) S/Supp $550 Combine wildlife and wine tasting in two of the most popular tourist spots in South Australia. We begin in Adelaide, visiting Mt Lofty Summit which has spectacular views over Adelaide s city skyline. Later you can enjoy a ride on Popeye on the Torrens River (own expense) or immerse yourself in the culture of Adelaide s North Terrace. (D) We spend time in the Barossa Valley, renowned wine-producing region in SA. After lunch we make our way to Mannum on the banks of the Murray River. We travel to Murray Bridge to board a paddle boat for a lunch cruise on the Murray River. Spot fish jumping out of the water, the spectacular wetlands, and tons of native birds in their natural habitats. Overnight in Victor Harbour. We make our way to Cape Jervis where we board the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Our first stop is the Eucalyptus Distillery, then later it s on to Seal Bay in the seal conservation park, and the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, home to over 150 species of native Australian wildlife. Overnight in Kingscote. Flinders Chase National Park is our destination this morning. It features spectacular Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, as well as a colony of long fur-nosed seals at Cape du Couedic. Later we have a guided tour of Cape Borda Lighthouse. (B) We return to the mainland and visit the southern beach areas of Adelaide and historic Hahndorf in the Adelaide hills. Before our flights home we visit the National Motor Museum in Birdwood. This is Australia s largest motor museum with over 300 vehicles on display. Next stop, the airport to say our goodbyes for now. (B) Flights Perth Adelaide Perth Barossa Valley Angaston Hahndorf Cape Jervis Kangaroo Island Seal Bay Conservation Park Kingscote Flinders Chase National Park Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery Parndana Wildlife Park Remarkable Rocks and Admiral s Arch Murray Bridge cruise Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

17 Hans Heysen Trail Art tour with Leonie Norton 9 Days Mon 15 Tue 23 Oct 2018 $4,350 Land only $3990 S/Supp $850 Follow in the footsteps of German-born and widely acclaimed Australian artist, Hans Heysen, visiting some of Australia s most beautiful landscapes in the Flinders Ranges. Leonie Norton is an international artist, and author, taking travel sketching art groups both overseas and within Australia for many years. Her extensive experience makes this popular watercolour tutor highly in demand. Arrive in Adelaide where you are met by your Aussie Redback Tours team. Straight to Burra for meet-and-greet drinks and nibbles with our tutor and other passengers. (D) A day of sketching in the lovely copper mining town of Burra. Our tutor will provide sketching tips and advice. Sketching in the lovely area of Clare, known for its scenic landscapes, enchanting scrublands, rolling hills, and Stringybark vegetation. Our tutor s tips will help you capture the scenes around you. (B) A morning of sketching in Quorn, followed by lunch and a drive to Wilpena Pound. (B, D) A day at Brachina Gorge - a window into 650 million years of the earth s history. Leonie will show us how to capture the magnificent scenery in front of us. (B, L) Start the day with a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges (own expense), then a day of sketching at historic Blinman and surrounds. Today we visit Hawker and the Jeff Morgan Gallery, travelling past classic Hans Heysen scenery on the way to our accommodation in the Barossa Valley.(B) We travel to Hahndorf, Australia s oldest surviving German settlement, and spend the morning sketching here under our tutor s guidance. Farewell dinner tonight and review of all the work we ve done this week. (B, D) On the way to the airport, we drop in at The Cedars to see Hans Heysen s studio (the oldest art studio in Australia). (B) Flights Perth Adelaide Perth (other departures on request) Daily sketching reviews Burra Clare Quorn Wilpena Pound Blinman Jeff Morgan Gallery, Hawker Barossa Valley Hahndorf Hans Heysen s Studio/The Cedars Southern Wildflowers 4 Days (Choice of two tour dates) Sun 21 to Wed 24 October 2018 or Sun 28 Wed 31 October 2018 $1,170 (Seniors $1,120) S/Supp $280 Take in the beauty of the southern parks of WA. See spider orchids, morning iris, swamp bottlebrush, painted ladies and more... We depart Perth and travel through forest areas to Pingelly and Boyagin Nature Reserve - a designated flora and fauna reserve. We continue to Hyden, Wave Rock, and Mulka s Cave, also known for wildflowers at this time of year. (D) Boyagin Nature Reserve Wave Rock Mulka s Cave Lake King Stirling Range National Park The Natural Bridge Walk The Gap Albany On to Newdegate, one of the southern wheatbelt s wildflower hotspots, then through Lake King, Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun. Later we spot numerous wildflowers in the rugged Fitzgerald River National Park. We travel to Jerramungup and Boxwood Hill, then to the Stirling Range National Park, stopping at Bluff Knoll. The national park boasts some of the best wildflowers in WA with over 1500 species of plants. Later we arrive in Albany. Today we visit the new Natural Bridge walk at The Gap, before heading to Kojonup for lunch to view more native wildflowers on display in the region. Later we stop at Williams before continuing home to Perth. (B) 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

18 Historic Norfolk Island 9 Days Fri 02 Sat 10 Nov 2018 $4,700 (Seniors $4,650) S/Supp $810 Visit this tiny Australian island in the South Pacific Ocean, known for its Norfolk Island pine trees and the infamous Mutiny on the Bounty. The tiny island hums with history, the mutineers and their Polynesian companions and you are greeted with warm Norfolk hospitality, relaxed road rules and lots of cows! Start the tour with flights from Perth with an overnight stopover in Sydney or Brisbane (tba). (D) Fly to Norfolk Island, then free time before pre-dinner drinks and evening meal with fellow passengers. Flights Perth-Norfolk Island-Perth Kingston and Arthurs Vale Queen Elizabeth Lookout Puppy s Point Convict Sound and Light Show Emily Bay Anson Bay Mutiny on the Bounty Show Colleen McCulloch Home Tour Night as a Convict Dinner Mt Bates St Barnabas Church Georgian Settlement Pier Store Captain Cook Monument Fletcher s Mutiny Cyclorama Mt Pitt Lookout Wonderland by Night We have a half day Island Orientation Tour, visiting Kingston, Cascade, and Longridge. We see famous convict buildings, beaches, the island s golf course, the Melanesian Chapel, and learn about Norfolk Island s government, laws and lifestyle. There s free time to relax or shop this afternoon. Today we visit the 360 degree Fletcher s Mutiny Cyclorama, Queen Victoria Garden, Pitcairn Settler s Village, a blacksmith s forge, the original homestead, World War II army hut and museum of memorabilia. This island has so much to see and offer, and your cameras will be clicking continuously! This morning we take a leisurely stroll around Palm Glen. There s free time this afternoon, then we finished the day with an island fish fry and the Mutiny on the Bounty show. We enjoy a guided tour of Colleen McCullough s home today, to view priceless collections from around the world. This is a magical experience and we are privileged to be able to do this. We have enjoy a Hilli Goat Tour followed by a small feast! Later we visit the picturesque Anson Bay, and tonight we dress as a convict and join in with the commandant for feasting, singing, and dancing. Your outfit will be supplied, and a fun night is guaranteed to be had by all. Free time this morning, followed by a high tea in the afternoon, and a Wonderland by Night tour in the evening. The setting is 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines and bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Afterwards we enjoy a light supper before turning in for the night. Today we take part in a Convict Settlement Tour, and then tonight we learn to sing a sea shanty, and enjoy musical tales at the Jolly Roger with Marty Zarb (singer, songwriter and rascally pirate). A fun night of fabulous food fit for a pirate or pirate queen definitely a bucket list gig on Norfolk Island. We have a bit of free time this morning then depart Norfolk Island early afternoon for our flight home to Perth. (B) Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018

19 Albany / Denmark / Walpole 4 days Sat 01 to Tue 04 Dec 2018 $1,300 (Seniors $1,250) S/Supp $250 A lovely relaxing four-day tour of some of Western Australia s most popular southern spots. History and spectacular scenery are bound to keep you mesmerized, and your cameras clicking. We travel south towards Albany, stopping for lunch along the way before visiting Mt Clarence and the ANZAC Memorial Centre. Later we check out the Gap an impressive rugged granite channel carved by the waves of the Great Southern Ocean, and the Natural Bridge, then on to our accommodation in Albany. (D) The Gap Natural Bridge ANZAC Centre Mt Clarence Whale World Green s Pool Elephant Rocks Valley of the Giants Walpole Inlet WOW cruise Fernhook Falls Old Cheese Factory Dolphin Discovery Centre We enjoy a morning visit to Whale World and learn the history of Albany s whale hunting past. Later we travel to the Valley of the Giants for an afternoon tour amongst the treetops and an opportunity to walk the Ancient Empire Walk under the giant tingle trees. A morning visit to the magical beach of Greens Pool, and Elephant Rocks in William Bay National Park, before a morning cruise on the Walpole Inlet. Later in the day we pass through forest areas and stop at Fernhook Falls on the way to Bridgetown, our evening stopover. We head home today, stopping at the Old Cheese Factory WA s largest non-government funded arts and craft factory, featuring seven galleries filled with local produce, arts, crafts and antiques; the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, and Mandurah before our late afternoon stop in Perth. (B) Manjimup Cherry Festival / Gnomesville 2 Days Sat 08 to Sun 09 December 2018 $550 (Seniors $500) S/Supp $80 Experience the colours and tastes of the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival which celebrates the diversity of the horticultural industry in the Manjimup regional. To top off this fabulous weekend, we visit the Harvey Dickson Country Music Centre in Boyup Brook and then enjoy a visit to the thousands of Gnomes at Gnomesville a very popular growing tourist spot not to be missed! Departing Perth, we travel to Donnybrook for morning tea, then continue through Bridgetown to Manjimup, home of the Cherry Festival. Enjoy street entertainment, stalls, competitions, a fashion parade, log chopping and more After an enjoyable afternoon we travel back to the beautiful little town of Bridgetown via Donnelly River. (D) After breakfast, we take a short drive to Boyup Brook, WA s country music capital, to visit the Harvey Dickson Country Music Centre with its unique collection of memorabilia. You will be amazed at what is included in this extensive collection. Our next stop is Gnomesville where we spend some time amongst the gnomes before continuing our journey to Bunbury for a lunch stop, and then our last stop, Perth. (B) Manjimup Bridgetown Donnelly River Harvey Dickson s Country Music Centre Gnomesville 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December

20 Perth-based 2018 Tours Brochure Issue 6 January December 2018 Information correct at the time of going to print. Tours subject to change Day Tours Fri 26 Jan Sun 04 Feb Sun 25 Feb Sun 11 Mar Sat 17 Mar Sun 18 Mar Sun 08 Apr Sun 22 Apr Sun 6 May Sun 27 May Sun 03 Jun Sun 24 Jun Sun 08 Jul Sun 29 Jul Sun 12 Aug Sun 26 Aug Sun 09 Sep Sun 23 Sep Sun 14 Oct Sun 28 Oct Sun 4 Nov Sun 25 Nov Sun 09 Dec Sun 16 Dec Australia Day Mystery Tour Heading South Mystery Tour Pinnacles Lobster Lunch Gingin / New Norcia St Patrick s Day Mystery Tour Harvey Harvest Festival Elvis Presley Mystery Tour Hotham Valley Train Moondyne Joe Festival Beach, Bush and Bindoon Pinjarra Festival Royal Mystery Tour Christmas in July Neil Diamond Mystery Tour Northern Wildflowers Balingup Medieval Festival Araluen Tulip Festival Escape to the Hills Southern Wildflowers Historical York Busselton Jetty Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Christmas Lunch Mystery Tour Christmas Lunch Mystery Tour A great opportunity to have a day out exploring areas outside the Perth metropolitan area. All one day tours include morning tea and lunch, and attraction entries where applicable. Why not grab a friend and hop on board! $99 pp (Seniors $95). Pick-ups at Rockingham, East Perth and Joondalup aussieredbacktours@yahoo.com.au ABN: