Fields of Gold & Discovery With Trade Travel 5 Days / 4 Nights Tour Departs: Tuesday 5 October - Saturday 9 October 2021

Day 1. Tues 5 Oct: Home - Cowra Lunch & Dinner After boarding our coach we begin our journey across to Cowra where our tour will have us travelling through paddocks of wheat, barley, canola and lucerne scattered across the iconic countryside offering the perfect photo backdrop for Canola Touring this season. Today we travel via the Hume, Lachlan Valley and Olympic Highways with our first major comfort stop in Bowning at theRolloninn Cafe which provides the perfect setting for lunch. Up in Young the The Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens, located at the Chinaman’s Dam Reserve makes for another delightful break and then the Lambing Flat Folk Museum is another must visit, divided into several themed rooms covering the events of Lambing Flat during the “Gold Rush” and history of the Roll Up Flag. Many other fascinating displays will take our interest including the beaded “Flapper Dress” from the 1920s and the three-legged chook. Late afternoon we arrive into Cowra and check in to the Cowra Services Club Motel for our four night stay. After unpacking and a freshen up its time for pre-dinner drinks (own cost) before dinner in Peregrines Brasserie. Overnight Cowra: Cowra Services Club Motel Day 2. Wed 6 Oct: Cowra - Wyangala Dam Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We start our day in Cowra at the Cowra Visitor Tourist Information Centre where we step inside the POW Hologram Theatre to witness a short hologram that recounts the tragic story of the Cowra Breakout in 1944. The theatre is housed in a small hut found at the Cowra Prisoner of War Camp during World War II. It tells the story of the Cowra Breakout through the eyes of Claire, a young Cowra local and is aimed at raising awareness of the historical significance of Cowra in modern military history and to encourage visitation to other local attractions and locations of historical importance. We are then joined by a local guide for a highlights tour of Cowra, including a stop at the Australian World Peace Bell, which is a replica of the one that stands in the forecourt of the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Bell was awarded to Cowra in 1992 for its long standing contribution to world peace and international understanding. Stop by the Australian and Japanese War Cemetery, Garrison Gates, POW Camp Sites and “Billy Goat Hill” Bellevue Hill. Following our tour take a stroll through the Cowra Rose Garden or sit down to a tea or coffee at the Rose Garden Coffee House all situated next door to the Tourist Centre. Our next port of call is the Japanese Gardens and Cultural Centre, which is designed to embody the entire landscape of Japan, every bend takes us on a voyage of discovery. Cowra Japanese Garden is a simply stunning-5 hectare strolling garden, the largest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere which was officially opened in 1979 and remains a place of peace and a symbol of reconciliation between Australia and Japan. The Garden is connected to the site of the Breakout and former Prisoner of War Camp by Sakura Avenue. Translating to Cherry Tree Avenue in English, this commemorative drive connects the Cowra Japanese Garden with the site of the POW Camp and continues to the Australian and Japanese War Cemetery. After our introductory talk and self guided tour of the gardens we sit down to a light lunch within the Japanese Garden Cafe. This afternoon has us taking to the beautiful countryside passing by the villages of Darbys Fall and Wyangala Dam, through the amazing golden canola fields before arriving at Elliott’s Lookout offering breathtaking panoramic views of Wyangala Dam. When at capacity, the dam is 2 1/2 times the size of Sydney Harbour! Our loop return has us stopping in Woodstock where we can enjoy a coldie at Woodtsock Hotel or take a stroll down the main street which has a scattering of historic buildings offering a glimpse of a time gone by. Our drive if in season provides a patchwork of green lucerne and yellow canola paddocks speckled across the landscape. After arriving back in Cowra enjoy a rest and freshen up before dinner at the Club. Overnight Cowra: Cowra Services Club Motel

QLD: PO Box 1715 Noosaville BC QLD 4566 | VIC: PO Box 1137 Mildura VIC 3502 Freecall: 1800 034 439 | E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tradetravel.com.au | ABN: 91 061 591 375 Day 3. Thurs 7 Oct: Eugowra - Canola Gold - Fossils - Elegance - Food & Wine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today we head north from Cowra up to Eugowra for a guided tour of town and 36 + murals. A small committee was formed in 2012 to established the first mural meeting in aim to bring Eugowra back to life and attract visitor’s to the town. They are now heading into their 9th year and have over 36 murals as a part of the mural trail. The murals continue to bring the village of Eugowra to life with their fantastic representation of the stories of Eugowra and district. We then head to the township of Canowindra, the balloon and fish fossil capital of Australia andhome to the amazing Age of Fishes Museum and the stunning Montrose House. Along the way at this time of the year (Sept/Oct) take in the spectacular sweeping views of the fields of gold before arriving in Canowindra. Our next stop is just down the road at the fascinating Age of Fishes Museum. A chance discovery in 1955 revealed an extensive fossil bed dating from the Devonian Period, a 360 million year old formation containing the fossilised remains of over 3500 freshwater fish. Imagine a world ruled by fish! Long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, the mighty rivers of the Central West teemed with bizarre ancient fish - armoured fish, fish with lungs, and some huge predators with jaws like crocodiles. Thousands of their fossils were found here in Canowindra and give us a unique glimpse into life during the Devonian Period - the ‘Age of Fishes’. Following our tour at the museum, we step inside the stunning Montrose House where style, sophistication and old world charm combine to create a wonderful environment for lunch with a touch of class using fine linen, quality china, crystal and silverware. Our host Tommy Jeffs, a well-known character in the area has led a colourful career in the fashion, entertainment and hospitality industries. From the the Montrose House, we take a short stroll to Canowindra Historical Society Museum which depicts the development of Canowindra from the 1840s frontier township on the Belubula River to its growth as a rural centre. Horse drawn vehicles, vintage farm machinery, textiles, household memorabilia and an authentic slab hut recall the pioneering days. From the museum, its a 15minute drive out to Rosnay Organic Vineyard and Orchard producers of wines, olives and figs. Our visit will include tour and tastings at their award winning Cellar Door. A visit to the Cellar Door provides a different experience at certain times of the year, from January-March the fig harvest, to the February-April grape harvest and May-June the olive harvest, along with the processing work at the shed. After a very relaxing visit to Rosnay we head back down to Cowra to our motel with the remainder of the day at leisure, maybe hit the shops, enjoy the club amenities or just relax in our room before dinner. Overnight Cowra: Cowra Services Club Motel Day 4. Fri 8 Oct: Canola Gold - Iandra Castle - Henry Lawson - Quarry Winery Restaurant Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today has us travelling through spectacular fields of golden canola, viewing silo art, visiting a historic castle and birthplace of Henry Lawson. Our first stop today is atIandra Castle “Mount Oriel homestead”, a unique part of Australia’s heritage. The existing homestead was built over and incorporates, the original single-storey brick building on the site. This was the home of George Henry Greene, local landowner, grazier, and politician, after whom nearby is named. After our tour and morning tea our drive takes us up to Grenfell ‘Birthplace of Henry Lawson’, we stop by the Silo Art Mural representing the contemporary farming industry and landscape of the . The foreground features sheep, cattle, and native birds set in a landscape adorned by the Weddin Mountains National Park. Inside the Grenfell Art Gallery we view the Community Curtain which permanently occupies the northern wall of the gallery. The vision for the curtain was ‘a visual representation of the essence of the Grenfell community’ and began its journey in 1990 and its evolution meandered along until 2000 when the deadline for completion was set- the Centenary of Federation, September 2001. The curtain is 14 feet high, comprises five panels each of which is five foot wide. There was a team of 17 volunteers working on the project with funding coming from the Grenfell Dramatic Society. It’s then time for lunch at the Unwind Cafe before a stroll along the Festival Walk of Fame and selfie with Henry Lawson. Our local guide Geoff joins us on board for a highlights tour of Grenfell covering all things Henry Lawson, the towns histrionic streetscape and views from O’Brien’s Hill Lookout. Back at the Grenfell Museum we view exhibitions on gold mining, Henry Lawson, bushranging, as well as the regions famous sports people, tennis player Jan Lehane and cricketer Stan McCabe. (Optional visit for car enthusiasts Chrysler Museum). It’s now time to depart Grenfell and make our way back across to Cowra to our accommodation with time to rest up before wine tasting and farewell dinner at the delightful Quarry Restaurant and Cellar Door. Overnight Cowra: Cowra Services Club Motel Day 5. Sat 9 Oct: Cowra - Bathurst - Home Breakfast & Lunch After breakfast and check out it’s time to farewell Cowra and begin our drive back home via Bathurst and Leura. After a drive around the famous Mt Panorama circuit and look inside the National Motor Racing Museum which celebrates the rich history of Australian Motor Sport, with a particular focus on Bathurst and Mount Panorama as the spiritual home of Australian motor racing. From humble beginnings as a temporary display, the museum, then known as The Bathurst Motor Racing Museum was officially opened in 1988 by the late Peter Brock. Through changes in name and the move to the current location, the museum and collection has grown substantially over the last 30 years to cover all facets of motor sport from the 1920’s to the present. The stories of drivers and events are told through original trophies, race suits, leathers, race footage and photographs. We then move on for lunch and tour of the historic Abercrombie House, one of the area’s most famous houses which was built in the 1870s’. After the completion of our tour and lunch we continue our journey back through the Blue Mountains with a break in Leura before arriving home late afternoon after an enjoyable visit to the Cowra region with Trade Travel. Cowra’s Fields of Gold Tribute Gardens, Bushrangers, POW Campsites, Aussie Legends, Fields of Gold, Historical Sites, Silo Art, Food & Wine!

Tour Highlights: Canola Fields of Gold; Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens; Lambing Flat Museum & Roll Up Flag; Cowra Breakout Holographic Theatre; Cowra Highlights Tour - Australian World Peace Bell, Australian & Japanese War Cemetery, Garrison Gates, POW Camp Sites, Cowra Italy Friendship Monument, Bellevue Hill; Japanese Gardens & Cultural Centre; Elliott’s Lookout & Wyangala Dam; Eugowra Guided Tour 36+ Murals; Melrose House; Age of Fishes Museum; Rosnay Organic Vineyard & Orchard; Canowindra Historical Society Museum; Iandra Castle - Mt Oriel Homestead; Grenfell - Silo Art, Grenfell Art Centre & Community Curtain, Henry Lawson Statue, Festival Walk of Fame, Guided Town Tour, Grenfell Museum or Chrysler Car Museum; Farewell Dinner & Wine Tastings Quarry Restaurant & Cellar Door; Mount Panorama Race Circuit; National Motor Racing Museum; Lunch & Tour Abercrombie House, Leura Village + much more!

Tour Price Includes: • Luxury coach travel • 4 Nights quality accommodation • Breakfast, lunch & dinner as per itinerary (13 Meals) • All entry fees & guides as per itinerary

Tour Cost: $1498.00 per person Twin Share (Single Supplement $312.00) Tour cost based on minimum 20 pax Please note tour prices valid for travel in 2021. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without notice. Deposit: A deposit of $200.00 per person is due on booking to secure your place on this tour, along with completed & signed booking form! Final Payment: Due no later than Friday 3 September 2021 For information, bookings & travel insurance contact: Jacqui - Trade Travel 1800 034 439 Email: [email protected]

QLD: PO Box 1715 Noosaville BC QLD 4566 | VIC: PO Box 1137 Mildura VIC 3502 Freecall: 1800 034 439 | E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tradetravel.com.au | ABN: 91 061 591 375