Tour Brochure June 2021 Edition
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Tour Brochure June 2021 edition 1 Contents Summary 1 July Christmas in July 4 23 July Port Broughton and Fisherman Bay 4 2 - 6 August Whale watching at the Bight 10 3 - 6 August Roxby Downs 11 12 August Iconic Adelaide places and sights 5 30 Aug - 3 September Whale watching at the Bight 10 24 August Barossa Gold Fields 5 16 September Follow the River 6 13 - 17 September Broken Hill 12 27 September Meet the Farmer 6 8 October Explore the Yorke 7 12 -15 October Arkaroola and the Northern Flinders Ranges 13 19 October Camelot Gardens Kadina 7 2 November Melbourne Cup Lunch 8 15 November Follow the South Coast 8 30 Nov - 5 December Great Ocean Rd, Avalon & Sovereign Hill 14 7 December Karkoo Nursery and Christmas Shop 9 16 December Cherry Trail 9 17 December Cherry Trail 9 22 December Cherry Trail 9 30 December - 2 January New Year’s Eve Bendigo 15 2 Your Tour Hosts ello to all our very loyal passenger’s and to the many new ones as well. How often have you said “One day I’ll do this or do that” Don’t procrastinate , just do it. Life passes by very Hquickly. Never has there been a better time to see Australia. So far this year we’ve had so many adventures within our own state starting with Port Lincoln in February which included Coffin Bay and the coastline of Whalers Way. Kangaroo Island was next in March, visiting the must see places such as Flinders Chase and Seal Bay along with many other sights and then our first ever Easter tour in April to Mount Gambier, seeing the Blue Lake, the beautiful gardens in the Umpherston Sinkhole and Port McDonnell. We then followed up with a tour through the picturesque Coonawarra region, home of so many wineries and the World Heritage Naracoorte Caves. Three days in April/May were spent exploring the mid north and Peterborough, taking in the amazing Sound and Light show at Steamtown at night. Another highlight was our Coober Pedy tour, with it’s unique landscape and a visit to Lake Eyre as well. As I write we are preparing to spend 3 days in the north of our state including a ride on the iconic Afghan Express Steam Train on the Pichi Richi Railway. Check out our remaining six extended tours for 2021. This brochure includes some new day tours such as Explore the Yorke, Follow the River, Meet the Farmer and Camelot Gardens plus our ever popular Xmas in July, Melbourne Cup and Cherry Trails. By now a lot of you will have met or spoken to Peta and Jovana, our wonderful support team in the office. They join your tour hosts and admin people Ronda & Valerie. We would love you all to “come and have fun with us” on either our day or extended tours. Valerie, Rex, Ronda, Peta & Jovana The Eureka Team 3 Thursday 1st July - Christmas in July Highlights of the tour: Dust off your Santa Hat and off we go, on our food and fun Christmas tour. You will be treated to something yummy for morning tea at the St Peters Bakehouse at Ridgehaven. Then we will travel through the hills and end up at the quaint Mt Pleasant Hotel for our “Christmas Lunch”. On the way back you can buy yourself a “present” at Melba’s Chocolates. Our final stop will be the Christmas Shop for a browse. Always one of our most popular days. Tour includes: Delicious morning tea sitting inside at the bakery Two course Christmas style lunch at Mt Pleasant Hotel Stop and shop at the Christmas Shop Fully escorted with a fun and friendly elf Details: Depart Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd Ingle Farm at 8:45 am Depart Adelaide Convention Centre, North Tce. at 9:30 am Arrive back at Adelaide Convention Centre at approx. 4:30 pm Arrive back at Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd at approx. 5:15 pm Cost: $106 per person Friday 23rd July - Port Broughton and Fisherman Bay Highlights of the tour: Let's see the sea today! What was once a busy port for wheat and barley export is now a popular holiday and retirement destination, with it's T shape jetty and beautiful Norfolk Island Pines lining the shore. Its’ extensive areas of seagrass, mangroves and tidal flats make it perfect for fishing and crabbing. A little further down the road is the quiet village of Fisherman Bay which is just a sleepy little fishing village until the summer months when the holidaymakers turn it into a hive of activity. On the way you will see all the green paddocks with their crops now peeking through. A beautiful time of the year in the country. Tour includes: Please note - Lunch at your own expense today Morning tea in a park Free time to explore Port Broughton and purchase your own lunch Fully escorted with a fun and friendly tour host Details: Depart Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd Ingle Farm at 8:15 am Depart Adelaide Convention Centre, North Tce. at 9:00 am Arrive back at Adelaide Convention Centre at approx. 4:30 pm Arrive back at Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd at approx. 5:15 pm Cost: $79 per person 4 Thursday 12th August - Iconic Adelaide Places and Sights Highlights of the tour: Have a look around our city at some of the iconic places that are uniquely South Australian. First stop is our Police Historical Society Museum at the Thebarton Barracks, where you will not only be treated to some SA history but also some yummy scones for morning tea. Then we will travel on to have a lovely 2 course meal at Pt Adelaide. Next icon is Charlesworth nuts (wouldn’t be right to go there and not support a local) and lastly we’ll pop into Café De Villi’s (take home a goulash pie for dinner). Tour includes: Morning tea and visit to the SA Police Historical Society Complex near the old Adelaide Gaol Lunch at an iconic pub in Port Adelaide Visit at least three Adelaide iconic businesses Fully escorted with a fun and friendly tour host Details: Depart Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd Ingle Farm at 8:45 am Depart Adelaide Convention Centre, North Tce. at 9:30 am Arrive back at Adelaide Convention Centre at approx. 4:30 pm Arrive back at Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd at approx. 5:15 pm Cost: $99 per person Tuesday 24th August - Barossa Valley Gold Fields Highlights of the tour: Let’s go bush a little and see the sights of the Barossa Valley that you don’t normally see from the main roads. The countryside will be green and lush and looking it’s best. We will learn about the Goldfields, (which were discovered in 1868 by John Harris, the publican of the Sandy Creek Hotel) and which are now part of the Para Wirra Recreation Park. We will stop in one of the lovely towns in the Barossa where you can have a browse in the shops and purchase your lunch. Come with us and explore places you may not have seen before. Tour includes: Please note - Lunch at your own expense today Morning tea at the Whispering Wall at the Barossa Reservoir Explore the Barossa Goldfields including the museum and cottage Fully escorted with a fun and friendly tour host Details: Depart Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd Ingle Farm at 8:45 am Depart Adelaide Convention Centre, North Tce. at 9:30 am Arrive back at Adelaide Convention Centre at approx. 4:30 pm Arrive back at Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd at approx. 5:15 pm Cost: $79 per person 5 Thursday 16th September—Follow the River Highlights of the tour: “Follow the River” with us! After morning tea at Mt Pleasant we will meet the Mighty Murray at Walkers Flat with a quick tour of the area. Then onto Mannum to see where the Majestic Murray Princess departs. Have free time to wander the streets, grab a bite to eat and visit some of the best second hand shops around. Next river town will be Murray Bridge, stopping at Sturt Reserve so we can wake up the Bunyip. We will make our way home via Old Eagle on the Hill and see if we can spot a koala. Tour includes: Please note—Lunch at your own expense today Morning tea at Mt Pleasant Oval Lunch at Mannum and time to explore the shops Fully escorted with a fun and friendly tour host Details: Depart Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd Ingle Farm at 8:45 am Depart Adelaide Convention Centre, North Tce. at 9:30 am Arrive back at Adelaide Convention Centre at approx. 4:30 pm Arrive back at Bus Stop 42 Beovich Rd at approx. 5:15 pm Cost: $79 per person Monday 27th September - Meet The Farmer Highlights of the tour: Hear it direct from the Farmer!! and enjoy a day in the country at a time when it looks it's best. Have morning tea at the farmhouse and listen to the Farmer talk about a day in the life of a farmer. We will then move on to the little town of Owen with a quick tour of the town, see the murals and the newly painted silo and then have a delicious 2 course lunch at the Owen Arms Hotel. After lunch we will drive around the small town of Pinery and then onto Moquet Lee Reserve at Grace Plains to visit the very interesting display about the local area and devastating Pinery fires of 2015.