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Kakadu, Billabong Boat cruise. FEATURING KAKADU & LITCHFIELD Credit: Tourism NT & Michael Costa Darwin See page 5 for tour details

8374 0800 CALL NOW! Address 9 Bennet Ave, Melrose Pk SA 5039 www.endeavourtours.com.au Email [email protected] ABN 15 402 813 972 2 ENDEAVOUR TOURS MELBOURNE FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW INDEX TO March 26 to 30 (five days) THE TOURS

MARCH The Kimberley Melbourne Flower & Bungle Bungles ...... 5

& Garden Show ...... 2 (fly/coach/fly) July 23 to Show. Melbourne Flower March 26 to 30 (five days) Aug 5 (fourteen days) APRIL AUGUST South East Getaway ...... 2 Broome, the & the Coral Coast ...... 6

April 1 to 5 (five days) Credit: Melbourne Intl Flower & Garden Show (fly/coach/fly) Aug 5 to 19 Monarto & More The Melbourne International Flower and Garden (fifteen days) Overnighter ...... 3 Show will celebrate its 24th year in 2019 and April 8 to 9 (two days) Perth & Surrounds remains the biggest annual show of its kind in Stayput ...... 6 the ! Featuring stunning Mildura Cruises ...... 3 (fly/coach/fly) Aug 24 to 31 displays from Australia’s top floral and landscape April 10 to 13 (four days) (eight days) designers, an extensive array of garden and floral retail products as well as new and innovative Easter on KI ...... 3 SEPTEMBER April 19 to 23 (five days) garden ideas, the show is a celebration of Perth & WA’s Great Australian lifestyle and our great outdoors. We’ll Easter in Swan Hill ...... 3 South-West ...... 6 also explore the beautiful Victorian countryside April 19 to 23 (five days) (fly/coach) Aug 31 to Sept and stay overnight each way in Stawell – you’d be hard pressed to think of a better way to MAY 13 (fourteen days) celebrate autumn this year! Bright in Autumn ...... 4 OCTOBER May 7 to 13 (seven days) Twin share $1795, sole use $1995 Lord Howe Island ...... 6 Pichi Richi Railway & Oct 12 to 20 (nine days) Southern Flinders ...... 4 SOUTH EAST GETAWAY Edinburgh Tattoo & the May 17 to 20 (four days) April 1 to 5 (five days) Shoalhaven Coast ...... 7 China’s Terracotta Warriors (coach/fly) Oct 11 to 18 in Melbourne ...... 4 (eight days) May 24 to 28 (five days) Edinburgh Tattoo JUNE & Sydney ...... 7 Dean’s Special Tour: (coach/fly) Oct 12 to 18 The Oodnadatta Track ... 4 (seven days) June 1 to 8 (eight days) Edinburgh Tattoo Australia’s Red Centre & Sydney ...... 7 featuring Uluru ...... 5 (fly/coach) Oct 18 to 24 Beachport. Credit: Adam SATC Bruzzone (coach/fly) June 28 to (seven days) July 6 (nine days) Edinburgh Tattoo & The Limestone Coast of South Australia offers JULY Stunning NSW South an idyllic combination of stunning coastline, The Great Territory Trip: Coast ...... 7 natural wonders, tempting local produce and to Darwin .. 5 (fly/coach) Oct 18 to 26 a rich, vibrant history. We base ourselves at the (fly/coach/fly) July 7 to 16 (nine days) heart of the Limestone Coast in Naracoorte, from where we explore the surrounding areas. (ten days) From the beautiful beaches of the coastal Darwin & the Top End And more to come! towns of Robe and Beachport, to the World featuring Kakadu & Heritage Listed fossils of Naracoorte Caves, Litchfield ...... 5 this tour offers a diverse range of memorable (fly/coach/fly) July 16 to 23 experiences. Autumn is a fantastic time to travel, (eight days) so join us as we discover the treasures of the beautiful south east . Twin share $1495, sole use $1695 Keep up-to-date with our latest news, have immediate access to itineraries for upcoming tours as they’re released & more… www.endeavour tours.com.au HOLIDAY TOURS MARCH-OCTOBER 2019 3 MONARTO & MORE EASTER ON OVERNIGHTER KANGAROO ISLAND April 8 to 9 (two days) April 19 to 23 (five days)

Melbourne Flower Show. Show. Melbourne Flower Weirs Cove . Credit: KI SATC Monarto, giraffe. Credit: SATC Credit: Melbourne Intl Flower & Garden Show Monarto Zoo is one of the largest open-range zoos in Lying just off the mainland of SA is Australia’s third the world. More than 500 animals roam in a natural largest island and one of natural, rugged beauty which safari-style setting spanning over 1,500 hectares. 2018 serves as a sanctuary for our native wildlife. With more saw the continuing success of their breeding program as than one third of Kangaroo Island being dedicated to the zoo celebrated births of a southern white rhino calf, a National or Conservation Park, it is no surprise that zebra foal, cheetah cubs and a pregnancy for one of it has been called ‘one of earth’s last unspoilt refuges’ their chimps! On this popular tour, we are taken around to by the UK Sunday Telegraph. While best known for its the various wildlife viewing platforms so that we can see pristine wilderness, the Island also offers an appetising the animals, up close, in this protected nature sanctuary. collection of local produce, particularly a unique We spend the night in Mannum and the next day enjoy a variety of honey that we can try. Kangaroo Island peaceful morning tea cruise and take a beautiful scenic offers the perfect short escape for Easter, amongst drive to the Barossa Valley. some of South Australia’s most magnificent scenery Twin share $559, sole use $619 and unique wildlife. Twin share $2295, sole use $2595

MILDURA CRUISES EASTER IN SWAN HILL April 10 to 13 (four days) April 19 to 23 (five days) Visions Victoria of Swan Hill, Murray River. Credit: Visions Victoria of Credit: PS Rothbury. Credit: Robert Blackburn & Beachport. Credit: Adam SATC Bruzzone

Do you love cruising along a river? We are fortunate to This Easter we are journeying to Swan Hill, a town have the Murray and its tributaries so close and easily well known for its pioneering history. Shaped by the accessible. On this cruise, we travel to Mildura and take flowing life source of the mighty River Murray, we two very different cruises. One is a magnificent cruise on enjoy the diversity of this region as we visit nearby the mighty Murray River on board a historic paddleboat. Lake Boga, take a luncheon cruise on Gunbower There’s nothing quite like the feel and sound of the large Creek and visit the largest gamebird farm in Australia. paddles working through the water and propelling us No visit to Swan Hill would be complete without a along! The second cruise is quite different: we take a cruise on the Murray aboard a historic paddlesteamer fish and chips dinner cruise on the Darling River from and we also explore the Pioneer Settlement, including Wentworth. We cruise in the early evening, so enjoy the the award winning laser light show which uses the beautiful twilight along the river, followed by cruising with Murray River as its backdrop. With so much to see and floodlights – stunning! It’s going to be a wonderful four do this promises to be a fantastic Easter holiday. days away! Twin share $1795, sole use $1995 Twin share $1195, sole use $1390 4 ENDEAVOUR TOURS BRIGHT IN AUTUMN PICHI RICHI RAILWAY May 7 to 13 (seven days) & SOUTHERN FLINDERS May 17 to 20 (four days) Pichi Railway Richi . Bright. Credit: Roberto Seba Credit: & Peter Fisher SATC WEB

A canvas of colour, the town of Bright is renowned for its showcase of autumn leaves. Set on the edge of the The oldest and last remaining operating portion of the Snowy Mountains in the beautiful Ovens Valley, Bright original ‘Ghan’ railway, the award winning Pichi Richi is one of Victoria’s most attractive destinations and Railway is a unique journey through deep rock cuttings, becomes truly spectacular at this time of year. We stay over stone wall embankments and spectacular iron in the nearby town of Tawonga while we explore Bright bridges. Step into the past and be taken through timeless and the beautiful surrounding region in the Victorian southern Flinders landscapes to Quorn in genuine Highlands. We discover towns steeped in history, admire 1920’s timber carriages powered by an original Ghan breathtaking scenery and enjoy the best attractions of the locomotive. While here, we explore the southern Flinders, area. Join us on tour and brighten up your autumn. with its fascinating heritage, rural towns and ancient Twin share $1995, sole use $2295 landscapes. Join us as we experience this fascinating piece of South Australia’s history. Twin share $1265, sole use $1475

CHINA’S TERRACOTTA WARRIORS DEAN’S SPECIAL TOUR: IN MELBOURNE THE OODNADATTA TRACK May 24 to 28 (five days) June 1 to 8 (eight days)

via Wikimedia Commons Milton Wordley Oodnadatta Wordley Milton Peter Dowley from Dubai, UAE. William Creek Hotel,. Credit: and SATC

The ‘Melbourne Winter Masterpieces’ series brings major Dean is one of our most popular tour drivers, and he international art exhibitions to our shores each winter. has helped us to plan a very special tour that he will be This year we are privileged to be able to see the famous leading – travelling the famous Oodnadatta Track! If you Terracotta Warriors from China! The National Gallery of have ever wanted to discover this less-explored part of Victoria is showcasing a small collection of the Warriors, SA’s , this is the perfect chance to do so. Travel including eight Warriors, two life-sized horses from the up past the Flinders Ranges, and onto the dirt near Farina. Imperial Army, plus two half-size replica bronze chariots, Visit iconic towns such as Maree, William Creek and each drawn by four horses. The only other way you’ll be Oodnadatta, see Lake Eyre, the famous Pink Roadhouse, able to see these incredible pieces is to travel to China! Coward Springs, and lots, lots more! Don’t miss this Our tour also takes in some of the delightful attractions amazing journey through spectacular country. of Melbourne. Prices coming soon… Prices coming soon…

Keep up-to-date with our latest news, have immediate access to itineraries for upcoming tours as they’re released & more… www.endeavour tours.com.au HOLIDAY TOURS MARCH-OCTOBER 2019 5 AUSTRALIA’S RED CENTRE THE GREAT TERRITORY TRIP: FEATURING ULURU ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN June 28 to July 6 (nine days) (COACH/FLY) July 7 to 16 (ten days) (FLY/COACH/FLY) Uluru.Ayers Rock. Devils Marbles, Tennant Creek . Credit: Tourism NT Adel Alice to Credit: Tourism NT Alice Darwin to

The heart of Australia is another world compared to We’re setting off on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Australia’s coastal cities. Join us on this comprehensive the heart of Australia to NTs tropical capital. We begin tour and experience the Outback of our vast country. The by flying to Alice Springs, and exploring this fascinating journey from Adelaide is fascinating, with regular changes city. Our journey north includes the incredible Devil’s in landscapes as we make our way north. The highlight Marbles and a cruise in Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge with will no doubt be when we experience the incredible its towering rock walls. Further north, the stunning monolith of Uluru/Ayers Rock, as well as the many domes Litchfield NP with its magnificent waterfalls and gigantic of the Kata Tjuta/Olgas and the wealth of wonderful termite mounds! On arrival in Darwin we explore the city’s places in and around Alice Springs. It’s an iconic journey – highlights, before taking the easy way home with a direct enjoy it in comfort with Endeavour! flight to Adelaide. This is an amazing journey from the Prices coming soon… desert heart through changing landscapes to the tropical north – a trip you’ll always remember! Prices coming soon…

DARWIN & THE TOP END THE KIMBERLEY FEATURING KAKADU & LITCHFIELD & BUNGLE BUNGLES July 16 to 23 (eight days) (FLY/COACH/FLY) July 23 to August 5 (fourteen days) (FLY/COACH/FLY) Geikie Gorge. Credit: Tourism Kimberley WA Tourism NT & Michael Costa Darwin Kakadu, Billabong Boat cruise . Credit:

With a harbour bigger than Sydney’s, Darwin is a Escape the cold this winter on a journey to the fascinating tropical city – a melting pot of people and spectacular Kimberley region. It is an area of extraordinary cultures with world-class natural and cultural attractions. contrasts, where the red rocky landscapes of the A modern city in its own right, it is also steeped in history. outback meet the bright turquoise waters of the Indian Darwin has endured many hardships, from Japanese Ocean. Starting in Darwin, we tour our way to Broome, bombers in WWII to near total destruction by tropical experiencing many highlights along the way – cruising Cyclone Tracy in the 1970s. We also explore beyond between the sandstone rocks of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Darwin to the natural wonders of Kakadu, cruise Yellow Gorge, a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles, the Water wetlands in Kakadu and the Nitmiluk (Katherine) beautiful pink diamonds of Argyle Diamond Mine, a Gorge and venture into stunning Litchfield NP. The sites of breath-taking cruise through Geikie Gorge and sunset Australia’s Top End will definitely take your breath away. at Cable Beach in Broome, to name a few. The country Special Option: Take part in the Ghan’s 90th celebrations is inspiring and the unique wilderness will capture your by travelling one way on this iconic train (additional cost). imagination – an opportunity not to be missed! Prices coming soon… Prices coming soon… 6 ENDEAVOUR TOURS BROOME, THE PILBARA PERTH & SURROUNDS STAYPUT & THE CORAL COAST August 24 to 31 (eight days) (FLY/COACH/FLY) August 5 to 19 (fifteen days) (FLY/COACH/FLY) Credit: Greg Snell Perth Rottnest Island Quokka. Credit: Tourism Pilbara WA Coral Bay (Paradise Beach) .

Come with us as we enjoy the best of Perth – known for The Pilbara has some of the world’s most ancient its great charm and beauty, elegant riverside parks and landscapes, dating back two billion years and stretching the lovely Swan River. We see many of Perth’s attractions over 400,000km2. It borders the Coral Coast, which – among the highlights is a cruise to Fremantle, a day on boasts over 1000km of stunning coastline of white Rottnest Island and a visit to the Aquarium of Western sandy beaches and coral reefs just metres from shore. Australia – as well as exploration further afield in search of This journey from tropical Broome to the Mediterranean wildflowers. We stay the entire time in the well appointed climate of Perth provides some of the most breathtaking Metro Hotel in South Perth, which allows us to unpack scenery in Australia. We tour Broome, enjoying sunset at once, settle in and make the most of our time exploring Cable Beach, journey through the Pilbara, take a glass- and see why so many people fall in love with Perth. bottomed boat cruise on Ningaloo Reef, meet dolphins at Special Option: Travel one way on the superb Indian Monkey Mia and visit ancient gorges and natural wonders. Pacific train and experience the crossing of the Nullarbor This tour offers something for everyone and is the perfect in comfort (additional cost). way to escape Adelaide at winter! Prices coming soon… Prices coming soon… PERTH & WA’S GREAT SOUTH-WEST LORD HOWE ISLAND August 31 to September 13 (fourteen days) (FLY/COACH) October 12 to 20 (nine days) The Jetty, Lord Howe Island. Credit: Tourism Perth WA SW Great Ocean drive near Esperance. Credit: Don Fuchs, Destination NSW

Sensational south-west WA has spectacular coastline, Enjoy a very different and relaxed holiday on Lord Howe massive trees, wonderful food and wine, and vast Island! Located east of NSW, at a similar latitude to Port open spaces. We explore Fremantle, the Margaret River Macquarie, this stunning island is the perfect place to take region, visit the Valley of the Giants with its incredible tall things easy. This trip includes more time to relax than trees and tree-top walk. We discover Esperance with its our other holidays, and you’ll love the magnificent island stunning coastal scenery, and the gold mining town of setting and scenery. We take some fascinating short Kalgoorlie with its incredible Super Pit. As we cross the strolls, and enjoy the very best the island has to offer. Nullarbor we also view the ‘Bight’ and the stunning Bunda Prices coming soon… Cliffs from various lookouts. This holiday makes the very best of our time in WA in a relaxed manner. We fly to Perth, and except for the crossing of the Nullarbor, many stops are multiple-night stays. It’s the best way to see this wonderful part of our country! Prices coming soon… Keep up-to-date with our latest news, have immediate access to itineraries for upcoming tours as they’re released & more… www.endeavour tours.com.au HOLIDAY TOURS MARCH-OCTOBER 2019 7

ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO TOURS With 1200 performers making the journey to Sydney in October 2019, this is a spectacular opportunity! ‘The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’ is an amazing live performance which, CHOOSE despite being an annual event since 1950, has only ever been held out of Scotland three times! The phenomenally popular performances attract more than 100 million television viewers each FROM 4 year. The Tattoo displays the world’s best massed pipes and drums, and showcases not only TOURS leading military bands from the UK, but also a number of bands representing the Australian Defence Forces and outstanding performers from various Australian community groups. Come experience the incredible Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on one of our four excellent tours, including gold class seating for the performance:

EDINBURGH TATTOO & SYDNEY EDINBURGH TATTOO & SYDNEY 4October 12 to 18 (seven days) (COACH/FLY) October 18 to 24 (seven days) (FLY/COACH) Edinburgh Tattoo Edinburgh Tattoo Edinburgh

This superb tour makes the very most of our time in This option is nearly the reverse of the other Edinburgh Sydney, as well as enjoying the fabulous Edinburgh Tattoo Tattoo & Sydney tour. The trip begins with a flight from with gold class seating. We travel by coach to Sydney and Adelaide. We enjoy the magnificent Edinburgh Tattoo explore its many attractions, including a cruise on Sydney with gold class seating, and make the most of our time Harbour. We conclude our holiday with a flight home in Sydney. We explore Sydney and its many attractions, to Adelaide. including a cruise on the Harbour. We then continue our Twin share $3495, sole use $4269 touring as we travel by coach home to Adelaide. Twin share $3495, sole use $4269

EDINBURGH TATTOO EDINBURGH TATTOO & THE SHOALHAVEN COAST & STUNNING NSW SOUTH COAST October 11 to 18 (eight days) (COACH/FLY) October 18 to 26 (nine days) (FLY/COACH) Edinburgh Tattoo Edinburgh Tattoo Edinburgh

This tour pairs the fabulous Edinburgh Tattoo (gold class You won’t find many more beautiful areas than the south seating) with touring through the gorgeous Shoalhaven coast of NSW! This trip flies to Sydney, where we enjoy coast. We travel by coach to the Shoalhaven, basing the amazing Edinburgh Tattoo with gold class seating. ourselves for three nights in Kiama. We explore Nowra, We then tour south with a night in Batemans Bay before Jervis Bay including a dolphin cruise, and Wollongong we settle in Eden for three nights. We visit Bega, Tathra before heading to Sydney and the Tattoo! Our holiday and Merimbula, before continuing our journey. We enjoy concludes with a flight home to Adelaide. the eastern coast of Victoria, and travel back by coach Twin share $3795, sole use $4475 to Adelaide. Twin share $3995, sole use $4695 ALL OUR MARCH-OCTOBER 2019 HOLIDAYS Please note All prices quoted in this brochure are ‘per person, all inclusive’. All tours depart from, and return to, Adelaide.

TWO DAYS EIGHT DAYS WINTER TOURS Monarto & More Overnighter Darwin & the Top End featuring Australia’s Red Centre featuring Uluru – April 8 to 9 – T/share $559, Kakadu & Litchfield (fly/coach/fly) (coach/fly) – June 28 to July 6 Single $619 – July 16 to 23 (nine days) FOUR DAYS Perth Stayput – (fly/coach/fly) The Great Territory Trip: Alice Springs Mildura Cruises – April 10 to 13 – Aug 24 to 31 to Darwin (fly/coach/fly) – July 7 – T/share $1195, Single $1390 Edinburgh Tattoo & the Shoalhaven to 16 (ten days) Pichi Richi Railway & Southern Coast (coach/fly) – Oct 11 to 18 – Darwin & the Top End featuring Flinders – May 17 to 20 T/share $3795, Single $4475 Kakadu & Litchfield (fly/coach/fly) – T/share $1265, Single $1475 NINE DAYS – July 16 to 23 (eight days) FIVE DAYS Australia’s Red Centre featuring Uluru The Kimberley & Bungle Bungles (fly/coach/fly) – July 23 to Aug 5 Melbourne Flower & Garden Show – (coach/fly) – June 28 to July 6 (fourteen days) March 26 to 30 – T/share $1795, Lord Howe Island – Oct 12 to 20 Broome & the Pilbara (fly/coach/fly) – Single $1995 Edinburgh Tattoo & Stunning NSW Aug 5 to 19 (fifteen days) South East Getaway – April 1 to 5 South Coast (fly/coach) – T/share $1495, Single $1695 – Oct 18 to 26 – T/share $3995, Perth Stayput – (fly/coach/fly) – Aug 24 to 31 (eight days) Easter on Kangaroo Island Single $4695 – April 19 to 23 – T/share $2295, TEN DAYS Perth to Adelaide feat. the Sth West (fly/coach) – July 31 to Sep 13 Single $2595 The Great Territory Trip: Alice Springs (fourteen days) Easter in Swan Hill – April 19 to 23 to Darwin (fly/coach/fly) – July 7 – T/share $1795, Single $1995 to 16 ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO TOURS China’s Terracotta Warriors in FOURTEEN DAYS Edinburgh Tattoo & Sydney (coach/ Melbourne – May 24 to 28 The Kimberley & Bungle Bungles (fly/ fly) – Oct 12 to 18 (seven days) SEVEN DAYS coach/fly) – July 23 to Aug 5 Edinburgh Tattoo & Sydney (fly/ Bright in Autumn – May 7 to 13 Perth to Adelaide feat. the Sth West coach) – Oct 18 to 24 (seven days) – T/share $1995, Single $2295 (fly/coach) – July 31 to Sep 13 Edinburgh Tattoo & the Shoalhaven Edinburgh Tattoo & Sydney (coach/ FIFTEEN DAYS Coast (coach/fly) – Oct 11 to 18 fly) – Oct 12 to 18 – T/share Broome & the Pilbara (fly/coach/fly) – (eight days) $3495, Single $4269 Aug 5 to 19 Edinburgh Tattoo & Stunning NSW Edinburgh Tattoo & Sydney (fly/ EASTER TOURS South Coast (fly/coach) – Oct 18 coach) – Oct 18 to 24 Easter on KI – April 19 to 23 to 26 (nine days) – T/share $3495, Single $4269 Easter in Swan Hill – April 19 to 23 And lots more to come!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Holiday Tour Inclusions: All meals, against unnecessary loss due to illness or Final Payment: Full payment is generally accommodation and attractions! accident either before or during the tour. due 45 days prior to the tour departure. Home Pick-Up: A free home pick-up can Making a Booking: A deposit must be paid Please check the individual tour information be arranged for all of our tours from most with your booking. After you enquire we will regarding when the final payment is due as parts of the Adelaide metropolitan area. If send you a detailed itinerary with booking some tours have different requirements. you would like to check that you are within information and a booking form. Please We accept Cash, Direct Deposit, Money our home pick-up region, please give our complete the booking form and return it Orders, Personal Cheques, EFTPOS (debit office a call. with your deposit. card) and Credit Cards for payment. Credit Tour Numbers: Although it is rare for a tour We can reserve a place for you when you Card payments attract a surcharge. to be cancelled, we do require a minimum enquire, however please confirm the booking Early Booking: We recommend that if you number of bookings for our tours to operate. with a deposit within 10 days or your place are interested in a particular tour you contact Of course, in the unfortunate event that a tour will be made available to others. us early to let us know and to book your seat. does cancel, we will refund all moneys paid. If you send a deposit and the tour is already We would hate for you to miss out! Travel Insurance: Insurance is inexpensive booked out, we can either return it or transfer and we strongly recommend it to safeguard it to another tour, whatever your preference.

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