A Little Bit Country Escorted by Rodney Vincent 26 July 3 August 2018 ex Melbourne

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1 A Little Bit Country Escorted by Rodney Vincent 26 July 3 August 2018 ex Melbourne Day 1 Thursday 26 July 2018 (D) Depart Melbourne Arrive Sydney Depart Arrive MELBOURNE SYDNEY On arrival in Sydney Transfer by shuttle to Holiday Inn Sydney which is located only minutes away from Sydney Airport. The hotel is modern and comfortable and has two restaurants on site for your convenience. Relax and enjoy dinner at your hotel Accommodation: Holiday Inn Sydney or similar Day 2 Friday 27 July 2018 (B, D) Depart Sydney/Night as a Convict Early breakfast at the hotel this morning. The hotel shuttle will transfer you to the airport in time for your flight to Norfolk Island. Depart 9:50AM SYDNEY on Air New Zealand Arrive 1:20PM NORFOLK On arrival you need to collect your checked luggage and clear customs and immigration. Once in the main terminal you will be met by our local ground operator Pinetree Tours and transferred to the Castaway, which will be your home for the next 7 nights. This boutique hotel has been fully refurbished and is ideally located in a lovely quiet spot just a short walk to the centre of town or a few minutes drive to the historic Kingston precinct. Developed from an historic family home, Castaway continues to be family owned and operated with exceptional friendly island hospitality. Enjoy a welcome Tropical fruit cocktail on arrival before checking into your rooms. Night as a Convict A fun night out for all ages. Dress as a convict and join in with the Commandant for an evening of gaiety, feasting, singing and dancing. Great food and great fun. (Outfits supplied).

2 Day 3 Saturday 28 July 2018 (B, D) Half Day Orientation Tour/Dinner at Castaway Half Day Orientation Tour Pinetree Tours Half Day Orientation Tour is a must for every visitor. Visit historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge and much more. See and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches and golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, local Government laws and lifestyle. Enjoy views from scenic spots on this full commentary conducted tour. Morning tea is included. Lunch today is own arrangements and the rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner at Castaway Hotel Dinner tonight is a 2-course dinner at your hotel. Day 4 Sunday 29 July 2018 (B, D) Convict Settlement Tour/Murder Mystery Dinner The morning is at leisure and lunch today is own arrangements. Convict Settlement Tour Join Pinetree Tours on an in-depth tour of the historic Georgian Settlement of Kingston. Walk through the cemetery and hear the history of interesting convict and colonial headstones and hear stories of the houses along Quality Row. Walk through the ruins of the new gaol; see the Pier Store, boat shed and the crank mill. Afternoon tea is included. Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy a 3-course meal fit for the Commandants whilst the mystery unfolds. Meet the Commandant, Clergymen and convicts of this period. True characters from the Second Settlement. Guaranteed a great fun night out. Solve the mystery and win a prize. Day 5 Monday 30 July 2018 (B, D) Glass Bottom Boat Tour / A Little Bit Country The morning is at leisure and lunch is own arrangements. Glass Bottom Boat Tour View beautiful coral gardens and tropical fish inside the calm crystal waters of Norfolk s lagoon. Your guides provide full and interesting commentary on the environment tour. Tour time will depend on tides.. A Little Bit Country Tonight, after dinner at one of Norfolk s hotels, your host performs alongside of Graeme Hugo and Fortunato Isgro. You re all familiar with Rodney and what a great show he does with songs and laughter. You ll also enjoy Graeme who is one of South Australia s most hardworking independent artists. He has a great rapport with audiences of all ages and is a real crowd pleaser. You will enjoy his great mix of songs and laughter. And more than a little bit country we have a little bit of wonderful variety from Fortunato Isgro, who is an entertainer from Brisbane renowned for his strong vocals, extensive repertoire and great versatility. A fabulous night s entertainment is assured. Day 6 Tuesday 31 July 2018 (B, D) Pitcairn Settlers/Island Fish Fry/Sound and Light Show Pitcairn Settlers Village On this unique historical tour you will learn about the proud history of the Pitcairn Islanders on Norfolk Island. In the grounds of a beautiful old island homestead stroll through the outbuildings, browse through the museum filled with items of nostalgic and historic interest, see the oldest working forge in the Pacific, look through an ex New Zealand

3 Army hut with war-time memorabilia and watch an exclusive film of Norfolk Island interest. Light refreshments are included. Lunch today is own arrangements and the afternoon is at leisure. Island Fish Fry Enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread & fresh fried fish, followed by Island desserts & tea or coffee. Enjoy some local entertainment, on our exclusive private property Orn Daa Cliff on Norfolk s western coastline. Sound and Light Show Nightfall at Kingston brings a different mood to the Convict Settlement. The stillness and the stars are there just as they were before settlers arrived in With the dramatic use of real life sounds, theatrical lighting and costumed actors, the stillness is broken as Pinetree Tours takes you through the horrifying decades of Norfolk Island s convict era. Day 7 Wednesday 01 August 2018 (B, D) Breakfast Bush Walk/Progressive Dinner Breakfast Bush Walk This morning take your choice of a stroll through One Hundred Acres Reserve or for the more energetic, a leisurely 3.5km walk through scenic Mt Bates to Captain Cook Monument. If you prefer not to rise early and bush walk you ll be picked up a little later and taken to join the walkers at Anson Bay as they return from their walk and where you ll all enjoy a delicious breakfast barbecue on the clifftop. The rest of the day is at leisure and lunch is own arrangements. Progressive Dinner Enjoy a 3-course meal progressing to different Norfolk Island family homes. A fun night and a great way to meet the local people and sample some of the Island dishes. Day 8 Thursday 02 August 2018 (B, D) Fletcher s Mutiny Cyclorama / A Little Bit of Country A Bit of Shindig Fletcher s Mutiny Cyclorama Fletcher s Mutiny Cyclorama is an unforgettable experience. This is one of only a handful of paintings of this type in the world and is based on an art form made popular in the 1800's. Walk inside the circular painting and be surrounded by the immense artwork. A spectacular 3D effect is achieved in this painting with its detailed artwork and realistic perspective and the story that traces the history of the Bounty leaving England through Tahiti, Pitcairn Island and arrival at Norfolk Island in The rest of the day is at leisure and lunch is own arrangements. A Little Bit of Country A Bit of Shindig Tonight enjoy a second show from your hosts for the week Graeme, Fortunato and Rodney. Firstly dinner at one of Norfolk s great hotels and then the show will follow. Day 9 Friday 03 August 2018 (B) Depart Norfolk Arrive Sydney/Melbourne Standard checkout time applies. Pinetree Tours will collect you and transfer you to Norfolk Airport in time for your departure flight. Depart 2:30PM NORFOLK with Air New Zealand Arrive 4:25PM SYDNEY Transfer from International to Domestic terminal. Depart Arrive SYDNEY ADELAIDE

4 Rodney Vincent Group Ex Price Per Person Twin Share Garden Room MEL $3, Single Supplement MEL $ Twin Share Garden Room SYD $2, Single Supplement SYD $380.00

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