TRAVEL TALKpottertravel.com.au/files/2016/08/2016-SPRING-NEWSLETTER.pdf · missed it this year,...

.

SPRING 2016 — ISSUE 25

TRAVEL TALK

POTTER TRAVEL CLUB PO Box 37, Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620

152 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pottertravel.com.au

Phone: 02 6297 8585

Friends in Travel Pty Ltd is trading as Potter Travel ABN 96 639 726 295

Welcome to our Spring Newsletter.

We have been busy upgrading our website, over the last couple of months. Our latest tour information is now available for you to view at www.pottertravel.com.au. A copy of the latest newsletter will also available on the website along with the itineraries for all our day, show and extended tours.

What’s your email address? We are on a mission to reduce our paper use. Our general office email address is [email protected]. Send us an email today so we can update our records and we can start to email your payment receipts & any tour updates.

NEW to this Newsletter is a short summer break to Lakes Entrance in February, a great 4 day tour to the beautiful and bountiful Mudgee region in May and two special interest tours to Sydney with one tour taking in a cruise around Barangaroo and the other The Elvis Presley Show (see Page 6).

We had separate tours to Moree & Tenterfield in 2016. Kel & those that travelled said they were fantastic tours, so Kel would like to take another group back to visit these areas. In April 2017 we have combined the best of both for a 9 day tour to NSW’s Far North. Departing in late April, we are home for Anzac Day & Mothers Day, but still see the cotton harvesting of Moree & the autumn colours of Tenterfield & the New England. If you missed it this year, don’t make the same mistake in 2017, book now!

We now have confirmed dates and costs for the Cairns Tropical North Queensland, Outback South Australia & Red Centre, West Coast—Darwin to Perth and the Murray River & Murray Princess Cruise. See pages 7 & 8 for details. There are also plenty of day and show tours for you to consider. We have a second tour to Camelot in November due to popular demand. We will also be going back to Young for some Cherry picking in late November.

We have tours over the next few months where bookings are still available but must close soon. There are a couple of tours early next year that we need to finalize before we break for Christmas & New Year. See the right hand column for these tours and call the office if you are interested, as you are still able to join fellow Travel Club members on these tours.

Happy travelling from Bob, Karen, Greg, Kel & David

BOOKINGS CLOSING SOON

Call the office and make a booking if you are interested in one of these tours:

GRAFTON JACARANDA FESTIVAL Price: $1165 ppts. Dept: 01 Nov 2016

EDEN & SAPPHIRE COAST XMAS TOUR Price: $1320 ppts. Dept: 22 Dec 2016

BOOK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

OPERA IN THE ALPS Price: $695 ppts. Dept: 20 Jan 2017

TASMANIAN SPECTACULAR

Price: $4145 ppts. Dept: 18 Feb 2017

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR—OFFICE CLOSURE

The office will close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 21 December 2016 and re-open at 9.00am on Monday 09 January 2017. Messages will be monitored periodically while we are closed and an emergency contact number will be available on the office

answering machine if required.

2.

08 Oct ‘My Fair Lady’ the Musical Waitlist 10 Oct 5 Day Marysville In The Spring Waitlist

08 Oct ‘Dream Lover’ the Musical Waitlist 28 Oct 3 Day Mystery Tour Waitlist

15 Oct Batlow Blossom Festival pg 3 01 Nov 7 Day Grafton Jacaranda Festival pg 5

26 Oct Sydney Jacaranda Cruise Waitlist 14 Nov 6 Day Great Ocean Rd & Shipwreck Coast Waitlist

08 Nov ‘Dream Lover’ the Musical Waitlist 02 Dec 4 Days Greg’s Farewell Tour On Appl.

17 Nov Camelot—A Place To Call Home pg 3 22 Dec 6 Day Eden-Sapphire Coast Christmas Tour pg 5

22 Nov Rock & Roll Lunch @ Camden pg 3 20 Jan 3 Day Opera In The Alps pg 5

29 Nov Cherries At Young pg 3 01 Feb 13 Day New Zealand on the Emerald Princess On Appl.

07 Dec ‘Aladdin’ The Musical pg 3 06 Feb 4 Day Lakes Entrance & Gippsland Lakes pg 5

14 Dec Potter Christmas Lunch pg 3 18 Feb 14 Day Tasmanian Spectacular pg 5

11 Jan ‘Aladdin’ The Musical pg 4 07 Mar 2 Day Sydney Barangaroo Cruise pg 5

18 Jan Montrose Estate & Berry Picking pg 4 09 Mar 6 Day Ballarat Begonia Festival pg 6

21 Jan ‘Aladdin’ The Musical pg 4 31 Mar 3 Day Mystery Tour pg 6

25 Jan ‘Aladdin’ The Musical pg 4 14 Apr 5 Day Bendigo Easter Festival pg 6

03 Feb Fish ’n’ Chips & Bedervale pg 4 27 Apr 9 Day NSW Far North, Moree & Tenterfield pg 6

24 Feb On The Road To Gundagai pg 4 29 May 4 Day Mudgee & Gulgong pg 6

16 Mar Archibald Prize Regional Tour pg 4 02 Jun 2 Day Elvis Presley Show pg 6

22 Jul 9 Day Cairns & Tropical North Queensland pg 7

01 Aug 12 Day Outback Sth Australia & Red Centre pg 7

16 Aug 19 Day West Coast Explorer, Darwin to Perth pg 7

07 Sep 8 Day Murray River & Murray Princess Cruise pg 8

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:

May 15 Day Stunning Japan pg 8

Aug/Sept

18 Day Canada & Alaska pg 8

TOURS

DAY EXTENDED

30 Potter Travel Members and I travelled to the magical Uluru in early September to see the spectacular Fields of Light Exhibition, and we weren't disappointed. We walked into Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) & Kings Canyon and enjoyed sunset drinks at Uluru. We loved visiting the School of the Air & the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Alice Springs. A few enjoyed the views from above with a helicopter ride over Kings Canyon. I look forward to visiting the heart of Australia again in August 2017. Karen Rickman

3.

BATLOW APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Saturday 15 October 2016

Growing the perfect apple is just one of the things they do well in Batlow. Lush green pastures, rich red soils and an abundance of natural beauty welcomes you when you visit Batlow. Punctuated by stunning panoramic vistas of orchard and grazing country and the road sides dotted with stalls selling local produce, Batlow is a small township lying midway between Tumut & Tumbarumba. Today we visit Memorial Park, a guaranteed great day out. Loads of free and low cost entertainment along with market

stalls, live music and shows, exhibitions and demonstrations.

Member Cost: $80.00 pp Non-member: $100.00 pp

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL LUNCH Camden Valley Inn

Tuesday 22 November 2016

We have a great day planned at the Camden Valley Inn where we will celebrate the classic Rock and Roll era of the 1950’s and 1960’s in a Christmas style end of year celebration. Well known entertainer ‘Fallon’ will entertain us with songs from artists like Del Shannon, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Gerry & the Pacemakers and many more. As well as the fabulous entertainment we enjoy a welcome drink and a 2 course Christmas lunch with tea & coffee.


ALADDIN THE MUSICAL At the Capitol Theatre, Sydney

Wednesday 07 December 2016

ALADDIN is the must-see show of the year and ‘Broadway’s biggest new hit!’ From the producer of The Lion King & Mary Poppins, the story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. Filled with daring adventure, classic comedy and

timeless romance, ALADDIN is ‘Pure Genie-us!’. It features all your favourite songs from Disney’s animated film. With exhilarating choreography, show-stopping production numbers and astonishing visual effects, Aladdin is ‘Exactly what you wished for!’


CHERRIES AT YOUNG Tuesday 29 November 2016

We head to Young, the ‘Cherry Capital of Australia’, and an area that boasts many cherry and stone fruit orchards. Our first stop today is at Poppa’s Fudge Factory. Here we will have morning tea served from the coach with the added bonus of scones and cherry jam supplied by Poppa’s Fudge Factory! Inside Poppa’s store there will be a sample bar of fudges and jams for you to taste and lots of goodies to purchase. A local guide will also show us the sights of Young. After our tour we head to Allambie Orchard where we enjoy lunch including cherry pie and a tour & talk on cherries. Here you can also pick your own cherries, or there will be pre-packed cherries for sale.


CAMELOT— A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Thursday 17 November 2016 Camelot is often associated with King Arthur and the legend of the Knights of the Round Table. However located near the picturesque town of Camden, is another beautiful and cultured Camelot. It is a grand heritage-listed mansion built in 1888. The house has striking chimneys, turrets and balconies that overlook its stunning gardens. This wonderful majestic mansion was renamed Ash Park, the Bligh family home, in the award winning TV series called A Place To Call Home. Don’t miss out on seeing this private residence now re-opened to the public.


POTTER TRAVEL CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Wednesday 14 December 2016

Christmas Lunch 2015 was a HUGE success. So for Christmas Lunch in 2016 we are going back to the Southern Highlands and the Mittagong RSL for some more of the same — singing & dancing. Mr Shane Tapper will entertain us again. It will be a great day for the members to celebrate 2016 and the great year we have had travelling together as we wind down to the festive season. The day will include all your coach travel throughout the day, a fabulous Christmas Lunch, live entertainment and maybe even a few surprises along the way. If you want to go then don’t delay as this day tour books out very quickly.

Members Only Cost: $125.00 pp

DAY TOURS

NEW

NEW

4.

ALADDIN THE MUSICAL At the Capitol Theatre, Sydney

Wed 11 & Wed 25 January 2017




ALADDIN THE MUSICAL At the Capitol Theatre, Sydney Saturday 21 January 2017




ON THE ROAD TO GUNDAGAI Friday 24 February 2017

We take the road to Gundagai, famous in Australian folklore due to the iconic Dog On The Tuckerbox. We collect a local guide for the day and start our tour with a visit to the Rotary Lookout to take in the vista of the town, countryside and the 3 long bridges crossing

the Murrumbidgee River. The Prince Alfred Bridge is the longest wooden bridge in the Southern Hemisphere. Our tour takes in the historic Railway Station, the Gabriel Gallery, the famous Rusconi Marble Masterpiece and a visit to Captain Moonlight’s resting place. Lunch is included today and as we head for home we stop in to view the legendary Dog on The Tuckerbox.


FISH‘N’CHIPS & BEDERVALE Friday 03 February 2017

The Clyde River is pristine, flowing through over 100km of NSW National Park and State Forests. Enjoy the famous Innes Fish ’n’ Chips on board the MV Merinda as you sit back and watch the river meandering slowly, each bend revealing the river's many moods and faces. We bid farewell to the ‘Merinda’ as we alight to explore the historic little river port of Nelligen, where in past times sailing and steam ships plied their trade. Then it’s off to Braidwood to visit ‘Bedervale’, a large single storey Georgian home which houses a National Trust Collection. The property was built in 1836 on a land grant by Captain John Coghill and is of great historic and architectural significance.


MONTROSE HOUSE ESTATE Garden Tour & Berry Picking Wednesday 18 January 2017

We travel to the Southern Highlands enjoying morning tea from the coach. On arrival at the historic Montrose House Estate we enjoy a tour through the mature English gardens comprising a very large range of wonderful trees and plants. Both the heritage listed homestead and gardens are surrounded by the working berry farm that produces a wide variety of berries, fruit and artisanal berry products. After our garden tour we take some time to pick our own berries that are in season. We enjoy lunch at the Farm Club Café & Nursery today before a leisurely trip home after a great day out.


ARCHIBALD PRIZE AT COWRA Thursday 16 March 2017

The annual Archibald Prize is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. First awarded in 1921, it is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art awards. Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW and awarded to the best portrait painting, the Archibald Prize exhibition is a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists. This touring exhibition is an opportunity to see all the finalists in the Archibald Prize 2016. The Regional tour includes the Cowra Regional Art Gallery in March 2017 which is where we travel today.


DAY TOURS

NEW NEW

NEW

NEW NEW

NEW

5.

7 DAY GRAFTON JACARANDAS Tuesday 01 November 2016

Hawkesbury Combined Probus has a tour travelling to the NSW north coast that is taking in this year’s Jacaranda Festival. They would be very happy for any Potter Travel Club members to join them. We stay 5 nights in Grafton on the banks of the Clarence River. We visit the Squatters Museum at Tucabia, the Glen Ian Ostrich Farm at Tullymorgan, Yamba and Iluka, the Woombah Coffee Plantation, Ballina and the Thursday Tea Tree Plantation. We are in Grafton

on the parade day for the Festival, so you can watch the Grand Float Procession. Day 1 will be a leisurely day as we join Kel on the coach and travel to Richmond in the Hawkesbury Valley for an overnight stay, before heading north to Grafton.

Member Cost: $1165.00 pp twin share $1480.00 sole use

3 DAY OPERA IN THE ALPS Friday 20 January 2017

We are heading to the Opera in the Alps again in 2017 and this time staying back in BEECHWORTH. It will be a great night to remember sitting under the stars at the picturesque grounds of Baarmutha Park, Beechworth. The program will feature light popular classics with favourites from opera and musicals performed by leading soloists. The orchestra will be led by one of Australia’s most exciting conductors. We visit the beautiful sub

alpine village of Bright, a town which has a rich cultural heritage and has managed to retain its character and charm. Also visit Mt Buffalo National Park, the gourmet village of Milawa, the Bonegilla Migrant Experience near Wodonga and the Red Stag Deer Farm in the Ovens Valley.


14 DAY TASMANIAN SPECTACULAR Saturday 18 February 2017

It’s back to Tasmania in 2017, this time travelling by coach and the Spirit of Tasmania. Highlights of the itinerary will include a cruise on the remote Arthur River in the North West, Woolnorth Station, Stanley & The Nut. We visit Cradle Mountain National Park and stay 2 nights in Queenstown. Ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway and take a cruise from Strahan. Visit Mount Field National Park & the Wall in the Wilderness

before 4 nights in Hobart. Explore the city sights and the famous Salamanca Markets and the unique MONA Museum. Enjoy day trips to Bruny Island the Port Arthur Historic site. Experience the beautiful East Coast including the towns of Bicheno and Scamander and on our way to Launceston before we head for home.


4 DAY LAKES ENTRANCE Monday 06 February 2017

The grandkids are back at school so it is ‘me time’ with a short break down the coast getting away from the February heat. It’s an easy drive to Lakes Entrance and a great spot to getaway. On Day 1 we have lunch at Cann River Hotel then take in the spectacular coastal scenery of Cape Conran and Marlo as we head to Lakes Entrance. Once there we unpack our bags for 3 nights. Lunch is at Wyanga Park Winery and a visit to the historic Nymerlang Park on Day 2. We take in the towns of Bairnsdale and Paynesville plus enjoy a fabulous cruise across the Gippsland Lakes on Day 3. Heading home we stop to visit Orbost and the Orbost Exhibition Centre and the National Collection of Wood Design.


6 DAY EDEN-SAPPHIRE COAST CHRISTMAS TOUR

Thursday 22 December 2016

Our Christmas tour this year is staying at Eden on the beautiful Sapphire Coast. A relaxing day’s travel from Canberra sees us settling in for a leisurely 5 night stay at the Coachman's Inn. Enjoy the sights of Eden & Merimbula, a great cruise on Twofold Bay, a visit to Eden ’s Killer Whale Museum and a fabulous Christmas lunch at the historic Seahorse Inn at Boydtown. The National Trust village of Tilba, the beautiful seaside village of Tathra, cheese tasting at Bega, oyster tasting at Wheelers Oysters in Pambula and a visit to the historic Burnima Homestead at Bombala and the fascinating Mogo Zoo are all included on this fantastic Christmas Tour.


2 DAY SYDNEY & BARANGAROO Tuesday 07 March 2017

The highlight of our 2 day trip to Sydney is a cruise on Sydney Harbour to view the new Barangaroo Reserve and to experience the concept plan linking Barangaroo with other harbour headlands of Balls Head, Goat Island, Ballast Point and McMahons Point. Graham Ross (Better Homes and Gardens) is our host onboard to provide expert insight into the landscape design and horticultural information on the native trees, shrubs and plants specifically grown for Barangaroo Reserve. A light lunch with tea & coffee is included. After the cruise, you will have time to explore Barangaroo Reserve on foot. Our tour also includes a visit to the fabulous Antique Mechanical Music Museum, better known as Fairground Follies.


EXTENDED TOURS

NEW

NEW

NEW

6.

6 DAY BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL

Thursday 09 March 2017

The Ballarat Begonia Festival is a carnival and community cultural festival held annually since 1953. Themed around the begonia flower which blooms in the temperate Ballarat climate, traditional features of the festival program include floral displays and plantings on the main city streets, a centrepiece parade that includes floats constructed by local community

groups. Our tour takes us through Central Victoria with its historic goldmining towns of Bendigo and Castlemaine. Ballarat is also an historic gold mining town and our tour includes visits to the Eureka Museum plus Sovereign Hill and its fantastic Blood On The Southern Cross Light & Sound Show.


5 DAY BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL Friday 14 April 2017

The first Bendigo Easter Fair started in 1870 to raise funds for the Sandhurst Benevolent Asylum & Hospital. It was such a success that it has been held every year since, making this Australia's longest ongoing festival. The festival was a time for sharing, goodwill and charity & today it continues this tradition, showcasing Bendigo’s diverse community & cultural heritage. We ride the Bendigo Talking Tram and visit the Central Deborah Goldmine & Golden Dragon

Museum. Enjoy the Easter Gala Parade which is bursting with colour, action and sounds & see the ‘Sun Loong’ Dragon weave his way through the historic streets. Enjoy a day trip to the historic township of Castlemaine including a visit to the Buda Historic Home and Garden.


4 DAY MUDGEE GULGONG TOUR Monday 29 May 2017

Early Australian architectural facades and historic buildings line the wide streets of Mudgee, many dating to the 1850s. The Mudgee area is also renowned for its local produce and we visit the Honey Haven, the Hazelnut Farm, and the Brewering Co where we enjoy lunch followed by a tour of the distillery and a tasting. We also visit the historic town of Gulgong, once described as ‘the hub of the world!’ It was the boyhood home of Henry

Lawson who was inspired by the Gulgong goldrush to write his poem ‘the Roaring Days’. Visit the Henry Lawson Centre and be entertained at the Prince of Wales Opera House with a stage presentation based on Henry Lawson’s works, with traditional music and an Australiana theme.


9 DAY MOREE TENTERFIELD TOUR Thursday 27 April 2017

In April on the Moree Plains its cotton harvesting time so there is plenty to see. We visit a working cotton gin, find out the differences between irrigated and dry cotton crops and how cotton is picked and packed, ready for transportation to the gins for processing. Moree is also renowned for its hot mineral spas. Travelling from Moree to Tenterfield we visit the border towns of Goondiwindi and Texas. Tenterfield’s famous son is entertainer Peter Allen. It is also a renowned historical district and enjoys blazing red autumns with stunning tree lined roads, surrounded by a wide variety of National Parks. We visit historic Stannum House, the Tenterfield Saddlery, the School of Arts where Sir Henry Parkes famously made his federation speech and explore the Stanthorpe area.


3 DAY MYSTERY TOUR Friday 31 March 2017

This is our first Mystery tour for the year so don’t delay, book your place on this fabulous tour now! Mystery is one of the great joys of travel. It keeps us surprised, delighted, and just unsettled enough to heighten every experience. If you are intrigued, you love discovering new places and are easily delighted, a Potter Mystery Tour might be right up your alley. An added dose of mystery emphasises the thrill of travel, so why not consider it? Everyone has a great time on our Mystery tours, with plenty of laughs along the way, where will it be? It’s a mystery. The tour includes two nights accommodation, all day touring, meals and exclusive, not to be missed, Potter Travel entertainment!

Member Cost: $625.00 pp twin share $735.00 sole use* *Note: Singles are limited

2 DAY ELVIS PRESLEY SHOW Friday 02 June 2017

Elvis is in the building! Direct from Graceland, Elvis fans will have a chance that many have never had before – to experience the man who changed the course of popular music – the biggest selling solo artist in history (having sold an astonishing one billion records world wide), live on screen, with a 40 piece Orchestra live on stage performing the King of Rock and Roll’s most well-known songs. We will be overnighting in Sydney and the Vivid Festival will be on at this time, so hopefully we will get a chance to see some of the lights around the city before or after the show.


EXTENDED TOURS

NEW

NEW

NEW NEW

7.

FEATURED TOURS

9 DAY CAIRNS TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND: Saturday 22 July 2017 Escape with us to Tropical North Queensland, a remarkable pristine World Heritage preserved part of the world. We start with 3 nights at Airlie Beach and a fantastic day cruising the beautiful Whitsundays. We also visit the Whitsunday Coffee Plantation and a private property not often visited called Earlando, boasting 6,000 acres of private Whitsunday coastal land, a paradise all to yourselves for the day. From Airlie Beach we head north, visiting Bowen and Ayr as we travel to Townsville. Head up the coast through Ingham and past Hinchinbrook Island to Tully. Enjoy a visit to the very unusual and historic Paronella Park. Then travel through Innisfail to Cairns for 5 nights. Take in the sights of Cairns and ride the Skyrail to Kuranda Village & the Scenic Railway back. We take a cruise on the Daintree River before a visit to Mossman Gorge & Port Douglas. Enjoy a day in the Atherton Tablelands including cruising at Yungaburra on Lake Barrine and a visit to the Curtain Fig Tree. Return flights ex Canberra are included in the cost.


12 DAY OUTBACK SOUTH AUSTRALIA & RED CENTRE ADVENTURE: Tuesday 01 August 2017

Our journey takes us through western NSW and the SA Riverland to Port Augusta on the top of Spencer Gulf. Then we head into Outback South Australia & Central Australia, along the Stuart Highway, named in honour of the famous explorer John McDouall Stuart, the first European to successfully traverse this vast continent from south to north. In northern South Australia we visit the famous rocket range town of Woomera and the very different opal town of Coober Pedy. We also visit the very unusual Breakaway Country near Coober Pedy. It is part of a region known as South Australia’s Painted Desert, which is an area of coloured clays with white, orange, yellow and pink predominating. Crossing the border into the Northern Territory we visit Uluru & Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) as well as Kings Canyon. A highlight of this tour is The Sounds of Silence Dinner at Uluru. Returning to the highway we cross the Fink River & travel to Alice Springs. We make this famous central Australian town our base for 3 nights, staying at Lasseters Hotel Casino, as we explore the town and the surrounding country including the MacDonnell Ranges. We enjoy visits to The School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Return flight from Alice Springs to Canberra is included in cost.


19 DAY WEST COAST EXPLORER, DARWIN TO PERTH: Wednesday 16 August 2017 Join us on this epic journey down the west coast of Australia. We begin our journey in Darwin then visit the spectacular Katherine Gorge before heading into Western Australia and to Kununurra and the Ord River. From here we continue across the Kimberley's, experience the wonder of Geikie Gorge and spend 2 nights in Broome. Watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean as we enjoy this frontier town. We continue down the coast to Port Hedland then head inland into Hammersley National Park and view the huge Mt Tom Price mine. From here it’s back to the coast and Karratha and Dampier before heading onto the Northwest Cape and Exmouth. We continue south visiting Coral Bay, Carnarvon, Monkey Mia and Geraldton and take in the wildflower country around Moora. We also visit the monastery town of New Norcia before completing our tour with 2 nights at the Rendezvous Hotel in Scarborough. Flights Canberra to Darwin and Perth to Canberra are included in the cost.


8.

FEATURED TOURS

8 DAY MURRAY RIVER & MURRAY PRINCESS CRUISE: Thursday 07 September 2017 This tour takes us from the mouth of the Murray River to the high country where the river begins. We fly to Adelaide and start with a night at a winery in the McLaren Vale and a cruise from Goolwa to the mouth of the Murray. Next is Mannum where we board the Murray Princess for a fabulous accommodated cruise along the river to discover the beautiful lower Riverland's, between the Walker Flat & Murray Bridge. You will cruise through spectacular Riverland's and enjoy the great variety of flora & fauna. Also take a nature walk, get up close to the river birdlife on board the ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat. Disembarking we set our sights upstream as we travel into the South Australian Riverland then follow the river through Renmark & Mildura to historic riverports such as Swan Hill and Echuca to Albury. Our journey home takes us up the valley past the Hume Weir to Corryong then home.


OVERSEAS

Expressions of Interest. Please let us know if you would be interested in travelling to either of these destinations.

15 DAY HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN: May 2017

A fascinating blend of tradition and modernity, Japan lives in the moment with a respectful nod to the past. The quirky high-tech gadgets of Tokyo sit peacefully alongside the spiritual serenity of temples, shrines, the traditions of the delicate Geishas, ritualistic tea ceremonies & onsen bathing. Our new tour to Japan includes the beautiful northern island of Hokkaido where we see the spectacular Japanese Cherry Blossoms that bloom in early May. We also visit Sapporo & the southern part of Hokkaido, one of the best areas for Cherry Blossom viewing. Experience the unique Ainu culture of the local indigenous people, that now mainly exist only in the north island. See the modern city of Tokyo, the beautifully preserved old towns of Tsumago & Takayama, historic Hiroshima & Kanazawa & the tradition and culture of Kyoto.

18 DAY CANADA & ALASKAN CRUISE: August/September 2017

The experience of a lifetime awaits you on this tour to Canada with an exceptional range of luxurious and iconic hotel stays in the midst of stunning wildlife and glorious snow-capped mountain scenery. Our tours take you to the spectacular Rockies and along Alaska’s Inside Passage revealing North America’s last great wilderness – blue-green glaciers, endless rainforests, craggy cliffs, majestic peaks, picturesque fishing villages and breathtaking National Parks. You will see bald eagles soar, whales playfully breaching and grizzly bears ambling along.

TRAVEL TALKpottertravel.com.au/files/2016/08/2016-SPRING-NEWSLETTER.pdf · missed it this year,...

Documents

Transcript of TRAVEL TALKpottertravel.com.au/files/2016/08/2016-SPRING-NEWSLETTER.pdf · missed it this year,...