South Australian Insights

Friday 8th to Friday 15th May 2015

South Australian Insights will feature travel in our privately chartered train conveying three first class heritage carriages: two first class saloon carriages including a buffet servery and a spacious forty seat lounge.

We depart from Thirroul on the South Coast of NSW and travel to Adelaide via far western NSW and north east South Australia. This will be a unique opportunity to travel by chartered train and to travel only in daylight ensuring you can sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. Insights Tours is offering you the opportunity to travel by private chartered train and to experience many wonderful insights into South Australia.

Day 1 Friday 8th May Thirroul to Parkes Meet at Thirroul Railway station where our specially chartered train will be awaiting us. We’ll travel via the scenic Illawarra Range to Moss Vale with a special stop at Summit Tank lookout affording a glorious view (weather permitting). Morning tea will be served from the buffet car as we continue through the Southern Highlands’ towns of Goulburn, Yass and Cootamundra then we take a rarely travelled route to the Central NSW town of Parkes where we stay tonight. A sumptuous lunch will be served on board as we travel toward the former gold mining town of Forbes where a local vigneron will board the train and offer complimentary tastings. Overnight at Parkview Motel, Parkes.

Day 2 Saturday 9th May Parkes to Broken Hill

After breakfast we board our train for the journey to the famed far western NSW city of Broken Hill – known as the Silver City for its fabulously rich silver mines. Sit back and enjoy the comfort of our first class lounge car and first class saloon car. Morning and afternoon teas and lunch will be served on board from our buffet car. We’ll see the broad expanse of Western NSW and cross the Darling River at Menindee where suddenly we find ourselves passing through orange groves. Not long afterwards, we begin skirting along the bank of Lake Menindee as we head toward the Barrier Ranges and the famed silver city… Broken Hill. We stay overnight at the Crystal Motel, a short 100m walk from the station.

Day 3 Sunday 10th May Broken Hill to Peterborough We commence the day’s touring with visits to one of Broken Hill’s most well known artists, Jack Absolom, and his gallery of artworks in his imitable style and colours. During our tour of the city we’ll visit the site of the hold-up of the Silverton picnic train, the Line of Lode – bearing one of the richest silver, lead and zinc mines in the world, and the commemorative wall to all the people killed in the mines since operations began. The Silver City Mint and the Broken Hill Barrier Industrial Council building where industrial conflicts and strategies were devised. This afternoon we lunch on the train as we cross into South Australia and arrive at Peterborough where we attend the sound and light show at the Peterborough Railway Roundhouse, included in the show is the general history of the district including the visit of General Douglas Macarthur during World War Two. Overnight at the Roundhouse Motel, Peterborough.

Day 4 Monday 11th May Peterborough to Adelaide

We travel by our coach from Peterborough to Quorn – this small town is located in the southern . It was once an important station on line to Alice Springs. We’ll pass the spectacular Mount Remarkable near the picturesque village of Melrose in the Southern Flinders Ranges. At Quorn we’ll have morning tea and time to explore the town before boarding our chartered railmotor, which takes us from Quorn through the spectacular Pichi Richi Pass and down to the plains surrounding Spencer Gulf, to the city of . We’ll change trains to our lounge car train and head to Adelaide where we stay 4 nights at the beautifully appointed Adina Apartment Hotel located in the very heart of Adelaide at Victoria Square.

th Day 5 Tuesday 12 May Coorong and Victor Harbour

Our coach takes us up into the Adelaide Hills with a stop at Mount Lofty summit with views over Adelaide from the lookout. We continue to the town of Strathalbyn where our local guides will introduce us to some of the interesting historic features of this picturesque town on the Angus River. Our chartered train takes us from Strathalbyn to river port town of Goolwa where we’ll walk to the jetty and board our chartered vessel for a leisurely 2 hour cruise on the Murray River including a stop at the river mouth where it meets the Great Southern Ocean. After the cruise our train takes us to Victor Harbour where we’ll have some free time, before our coach returns us to Adelaide. In the evening we will ride a specially chartered heritage tram (circa 1929) from our hotel to dine in the seaside town of Glenelg. Our tram will return us to the hotel after dinner.

Day 6 Wednesday 13th May Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills

Image: Vivi Tholley Today we tour by our coach. In the morning we visit Chateau Tanunda where we have a guided cellar tour and wine tastings followed by lunch in the chateau café. After lunch you will experience the highly unusual acoustic phenomena of the Whispering Wall. Then we continue on our way to Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. The charm and character of this town stem from its history of German settlers to the district and you will have the opportunity to experience this during some free time. Our touring today is completed with a guided tour of The Cedars – the former home of renown South Australian artist Hans Heysen and where many of his works are on display. Dinner this evening will be your own arrangement (not included in the tariff).

Day 7 Thursday 14th May Larg’s and Adelaide

We visit some uniquely Adelaide institutions and businesses: Cooper’s Brewery; Rossi Boots, manufacturing footwear for over 100 years; and Haigh’s Chocolates, an Adelaide institution. Lunch will be beside the sea at Larg’s Pier Hotel, gloriously renovated to its original 1900’s style and charm. Our finale dinner this evening is in the dining room of our hotel.

Day 8 Friday 15th May Adelaide Tour concludes after breakfast. Check out by 10am. For those interested, The Overland train departs this morning for its daylight journey to Melbourne.

General Information and conditions of booking

Cost The cost of this tour is $3,575 AUD.

The cost includes:

• All train travel as per the itinerary including: spacious and comfortable heritage non-airconditioned lounge and first class saloon carriages on a private train from Thirroul to Adelaide • private chartered railmotor from Quorn to Port Augusta on day 4 • private chartered railmotor from Strathalbyn to Victor Harbour on day 6 • good quality motel accommodation on a twin share basis in ensuite rooms • all meals except dinner on day 6 • services of Insights Tours’ escort throughout the tour • all road transport in a chartered air conditioned coach day 3 to 7 inclusive • all sightseeing excursions, guided touring and entrance fees to all places as specified in the itinerary • all taxes and tips • bottled water on the coach • chartered bus transfers at Parkes • private chartered tram on day 5

The additional costs are: drinks, dinner on day 6, travel insurance, items of a personal nature and anything not mentioned above.

Places on the tour require a $500 deposit. The balance will be due by Monday 9th March 2015

To make a booking Please complete the enclosed booking form and return it to Insights Tours with your deposit.

Cancellations policy For cancellations on or before Monday 9th March 2015 If you need to cancel your booking prior to or on Monday 9th March 2015, the cancellation fee is $200 per person.

For cancellations after Monday 9th March 2015 If you need to cancel your booking after Monday 9th March, the cancellation fee is 100% of the total tariff, that is, there is no refund of the total tariff. Insights Tours strongly recommends that you consider travel insurance in case you need to cancel.

Insurance We strongly recommend considering travel insurance to cover cancellation fees as well as medical emergencies, lost luggage and unforeseen delays during the tour. Insights Tours can provide information about obtaining insurance. We are an accredited agent of Aussie Travel Cover insurance.

Viability of tour In the event that the economic minimum number of guests is not reached, the tour will be cancelled by Insights Tours no later than Wednesday 11th March 2015 and we will refund in full any money paid.

Trains Thirroul to Adelaide A private chartered train hauled by a diesel locomotive. The train will consist of 3 carriages: a first class sitting carriage, a combined buffet/ first class sitting carriage and a lounge car. Total seating in the 3 carriages is for 120 however we will limit the number of guests to a maximum of 40 to ensure ample spaciousness, comfort and enjoyment

Pichi Richi Railway and Strathalbyn to Victor Harbour On day 4 we will travel by chartered railcar from Quorn to Port Augusta. This non air conditioned heritage railmotor built by South Australian Railways is now operated by the Pichi Richi Heritage Railway. On day 6 we will travel by a similar chartered railcar. This non air conditioned heritage railmotor is now operated by the Steamranger Heritage Railway.

Adelaide tram On day 5 we travel from Adelaide to Glenelg and return on a 1929 heritage tram fully restored to its former glory. Its one of Australia’s oldest operating public transport vehicles and we have specially chartered it for you.

Single accommodation Single accommodation is available for an additional cost of $500.

Coach Insights Tours has chartered an air-conditioned coach for all transfers and road travel as described in the itinerary. At Parkes, we have chartered a local bus for the short transfer between the railway station and our motel.

Water Insights Tours will provide complimentary bottled water when travelling on the coach and on the trains.

Luggage Please limit your luggage to 1 suitcase and 1 piece of hand luggage per person. Porterage of luggage can be provided as a special service however we request that you notify us at the time you make your booking

Guides Insights Tours has engaged our own proficient guides wherever we have advertised a guided tour in the itinerary.

Meals All meals, except dinner on day 5, are included and are a set menu. We take care to ensure that the menu is varied throughout the tour. Please ensure that you carefully note any dietary or any other requests on your booking form so that we can oblige your requirements.

Insights Tours Insights Tours is a boutique tour business operated by Paul and John Tuckerman. We arrange tours which utilise coaches, aeroplanes and trains and provide our guests with spacious and comfortable accommodation. Our philosophy is to arrange tours with a spectrum of interesting visits, inspections and conveyances.

Each tour is uniquely arranged to encompass the most interesting sights of the regions visited. Insights Tours engages our own guides to ensure that our guests have the best insight into the location being visited.

Guest numbers are limited to ensure a commodious travelling experience and to ensure that visits and guided tours are of maximum benefit. This tour is for a maximum of 40 guests.

Each of our tours is personally escorted ensuring you can relax in the confidence that all of the pesky administrative details and arrangements are being taken care of. This tour will be escorted by John Tuckerman.

Changes to the itinerary There is always the chance that our itinerary could be delayed or curtailed in some way beyond our control. Except for prolonged or unexpected events, the tour will be conducted as closely as possible to the itinerary stated above. Every reasonable endeavour will be made to conduct the advertised itinerary however we reserve the right to alter the itinerary in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If you would like more details about any aspect of the itinerary or facilities, please contact Paul at Insights Tours:

Insights Tours Telephone: (61) 02 42 672535 Facsimile: (61) 02 42 675530 Email: [email protected] Postal: PO Box 180 Thirroul NSW 2515

In person: 14 Allenby Parade Bulli (please make an appointment to ensure our office is attended when you visit) BOOKING FORM

South Australian Insights

Friday 8 to Friday 15th May 2015

Insights Tours

Telephone: (61) 02 42 672535 Facsimile: (61) 02 42 675530 Post: PO Box 180, Thirroul NSW 2515 Web: www.insightstours.com.au Email: [email protected] Office: 14 Allenby Parade Bulli NSW 2516

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