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8.30am Depart & 10.30am Arrive — Deborah Central Gold Mine Come and see where gold comes from and how it is found at a real gold mine from mid-1900s at Central Deborah Gold Mine. Try the mine Bendigo Day Tour experience tour where you gear up in overalls, boots, miner’s hat and lamp Discover two iconic heritage regions in to descend 61 metres underground. Climb ladders, work a mine drill and one day. Go underground in Bendigo and search for gold with finder’s keepers! — 10.45am optional Mine Experience Tour search for gold and relax on the Murray 45 minutes river on board a paddlesteamer. — 11.00am optional Talking Tram Ride to Joss House 30 minutes Sit back and relax on a beautifully refurbished tram and hear entertaining stories about the city founded on one of the world’s richest goldfields and learn about key historic landmarks en-route. 11.40am Depart Joss House for Echuca ECHUCA 12.50pm Arrive Port of Echuca Discover this Open-air museum tracing the history of Echuca’s 19th-century Rochester river wharf, shipbuilders & sawmills. B75 Elmore — Lunch at Wistaria Café – Optional

1.45hrs to explore the historical Port of Echuca precinct A300 Highlights include: • St Annes’s Winery – Tastings and BENDIGO 10% discount, wine purchases • Woodturner & Blacksmith Shop/Display A79 Heathcote • Horse & Carriage Ride around Echuca historical Streets

2.30pm Board PS Emmylou/ Castlemaine B75 for 1 hour cruise The majestic PS Emmylou is one of the most recognisable and Kilmore iconic paddlesteamers along the M79 Murray River, often featuring as the unofficial flagship of Echuca. Gisbourne 3.30pm Depart Echuca for Melbourne Melbourne via Heathcote Airport 6.30pm Arrive Melbourne MELBOURNE For more information on the day trips to Bendigo and Echuca visit: www.bendigotourism.com

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Rochester Day 1 – Depart Melbourne Elmore for Lancefield 1hr Discover Lancefield’s vibrant art scene,eclectic antiques, fresh produce A300 B75 and award winning regional wineries. Visit the famous Burke & Wills track as you explore the many wineries and A79 BENDIGO Mineral Springs beautiful landscape of the region. Heathcote Overnight: Stay at the renowned Grange Cleveland Winery, enjoy the Castlemaine glorious views of the surrounding ranges as you savour the gourmet C325 to Murray4 nights / 5 days tour delights of the Carringhouse C141 HEPBURN Kyneton LANCEFIELD restaurant at the winery SPRINGS Explore the delights of regional . C317 DAY 2/3 – Depart Lancefield for Echuca, Murray River C325 Ballarat Gisbourne 1hr 40mins M79 Wind your way through the surrounding hills travelling through For more information on the historic township to arrive at The home day trips from Bendigo visit: of the worlds largest fleet of operating MELBOURNE www.bendigotourism.com riverboats. The township of Echuca Moama is home to what was once the busiest inland port in . The region is steeped in history and offers visitors an array of experiences. Enjoy Lunch on board PS Emmylou as you breath in the fresh air and discover the magnificent nature and wildlife.

Overnight: Choose from two very unique experiences Talo Retreat @ Moama on Murray Resort. Immerse yourself in nature by staying in a ‘yurt’. A yurt at Talo Retreat @ DAY 4 – Echuca to Bendigo Hepburn Springs. Unwind and treat Moama on Murray Resort offer 1hr 10mins yourself to a relaxing spa treatment a ‘glamping’ glamorous camping Travel through the historic goldfields or massage and after take in the experience. Experience the peace region to the vibrant town of Bendigo. tranquil peaceful surrounds over a and tranquillity of the bush without Explore the rich history of Australia wine or coffee at the many cellar compromising on the comforts of gold mining when you visit the award doors, providores stores or cafés. a hotel suite. If glamping is not your winning Central Deborah gold mine. Overnight: Grange Belinzona, situated style stay in one of the resort spacious Take a ride on the city tram in the heart of Hepburn Springs modern self contained villas. tour or discover the many art this elegant heritage style estate is Overnight: PS Emmylou galleries and museums. surrounded by the natural beauty paddlessteamer, climb aboard and of the Wombat Forest. The deluxe A perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed lunch relax in your own private cabin on the accommodation provides a relaxing at the beautiful Balgownie Estate only wood fired in the retreat at the end of the day. Café. Tantalise your taste buds with world. Cruise the iconic Murray River a smorgasbord of local produce. and take in the majestic red gums DAY 5 – Depart Hepburn that stand tall along the banks. Enjoy Bendigo to Hepburn Springs Springs for Melbourne marshmellows around a campfire Drive through the heart of Victorias 1hr 14mins on the banks before delighting in Spa Country enjoying the breathtaking A short drive to Melbourne Airport or some star gazing from the deck. scenery to reach the renowned 30mins more and you are in the CBD.

26 www.bendigotourism.com Product Manual 27 Driving Route: • Day 1 – Canberra to / Yass (approx 340km, allow 3 hours drive time)

• Day 2 – Albury-Wodonga to Yarrawonga- M31 (approx 100km, allow 3 hours drive time) • Day 3 – Yarrawonga-Mulwala to Echuca-Moama (approx 150km, allow 3 hours drive time) • Day 4 – Echuca-Moama to Bendigo (approx 150km, allow 3 hours drive time) • Day 5 – Bendigo to Melbourne CANBERRA (approx 150km, allow 3 hours drive time)

Yarrawonga- Albury-Wodonga Canberra to Mulwala to to Yarrawonga- Albury-Wodonga HeritageEchuca-Moama Mulwala M31 340km approx. 150km approx. 100km approx. Holbrook Canberra MULWALA ALBURY MOAMA B400 C361 ECHUCA YARRAWONGA WODONGA

Echuca-Moama to BendigoMelbourne4 nights / 5 days tour 150km approx. Shepparton The self drive route is B75the road to national discovery, along which the Australian pioneer spirit is brought to life A300in the villages and towns BENDIGO built by the early settlers, the river traders and Albury Wodonga A79 A thriving modern city with a leisurely country style, gold minersHeathcote who created this nation. Albury Wodonga offers a charming mix of stately heritage buildings, established parks and gardens and tree-lined Seymour streets. To the north of the river is Albury, to the south Wodonga. Together, the two are commonly known as Castlemaine Albury Wodonga. The Murray River flows between the twin Highlights: cities, winding through a magnificent unspoiled landscape Bendigo to of rolling valleys, hills and lush farmlands. Melbourne Kilmore Canberra 150km approx. Experience one good thing after another when Highlights: M79 you visit Canberra, Australia’s capital. Whether it’s • Discover picturesque Lake , indulging in award- winning food and wine, unearthing • Go birdwatching and bushwalking at Wonga Wetlands, Ballarat iconic national treasures, or going on breathtaking • Visit the Murray Arts Museum Albury. adventures, everything is just moments away. Melbourne Airport Yarrawonga-Mulwala Highlights: The twin towns of Yarrawonga-Mulwala, separated • Australia’s most significant war relics at the by the Murray River, boast a large and beautiful man- Australian War Memorial. MELBOURNE made lake and attract holiday makers, golfers, anglers, • The largest indigenous art collection in the world aquatic sports fanatics, bush walkers and campers. at the National Gallery of Australia. Yarrawonga-Mulwala always offers a warm welcome. • The place where Australia’s stories live at the National Museum of Australia. Highlights: • The mysteries of science at Questacon where you can • Cruise and see wildlife along the learn through fun and interactive experiences. Murray River with Kingfisher Cruises. • Taking a selfie on the rooftop of Parliament House. • Play golf at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort.

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Echuca Bendigo Located on the banks of the mighty Murray River, Experience the splendour of Bendigo, an elegant regional Visit www.sydneymelbournetouring.com.au for full product listings. the twin towns of Echuca Moama are the closest city in central Victoria and an ideal base to explore point of the Murray to Melbourne. Echuca Moama Victoria’s golden heritage. Dine in sidewalk cafes, discover represents not only a bygone era with horse-drawn art galleries and antique stores, and take in stunning gold carriages and paddlesteamers but it also showcases rush architecture nestled among century-old gardens. Yass all the conveniences of the modern era. Highlights: M31 Highlights: • Discover Bendigo via a vintage talking trams, • Board a Paddlesteamer on a mighty Murray. • Discover local food secrets on a tasting walking Tour, Wagga Wagga Gundagai • Discover the Heritage Port of Echuca • Search for gold underground at • Play golf at Rich River Golf Club. Central Deborah Gold Mine, • Cruise and see wildlife along the Murray River • Visit the The Great Stupa, the largest with Kingfisher Cruises. Buddhist temple in the Western World, CANBERRA • Visit Bendigo Art Gallery, Australia’s largest regional gallery.

Yarrawonga- Albury-Wodonga Canberra to Mulwala to to Yarrawonga- Albury-Wodonga Echuca-Moama Mulwala M31 340km approx. 150km approx. 100km approx. Holbrook

MULWALA ALBURY MOAMA B400 C361 ECHUCA YARRAWONGA WODONGA

Echuca-Moama to Bendigo Wangaratta 150km approx. Shepparton B75

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Bendigo to Melbourne Kilmore 150km approx. M79

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