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Denise Mahon Travel has created a specialist Backpacker tour from Sydney to Canberra taking in the beautiful country town of Cootamundra and surrounds. Experience working life on a real Australian sheep and cattle property, take a trip to the Snowy Mountains, visit Donald Bradman's birthplace then see the sights of Canberra.


Day 1

At 9.00 am depart from Sydney's Central Railway Station and travel to Cootamundra, located in the South West Slopes of NSW. Travel via the Hume Highway in a luxury 5 star coach. The journey takes about 5 hours.

On arrival you will be conveyed to your accommodation with the remainder of the afternoon for you to explore the beautiful country town of Cootamundra. Attractions you may like to visit include Donald Bradman's Birthplace and Memorabilia Cottage, the Captains Walk featuring busts of past Australian Cricket Captains.

Complementary bicycle hire is included today so you can make the most of your time.

Enjoy an Australian 'barby' for dinner. A free midi of beer, soft drink or glass of house wine provided. Each night's accommodation will be in a country style pub.

 


Day Two

We leave at about 9am, after enjoying a full cooked country breakfast. You will have the opportunity to get dirty whilst experiencing life on an Australian sheep and cattle property. You will have a chance to be involved in the day to day farm activities such as shearing, lamb marking, drenching and yabbying or fishing in the farm's dams.

A farm lunch will be provided, and you will be able to cook and eat the yabbies you caught. Return approximately 5pm.

After a full day's activities, sit back, have a drink and enjoy another yummy dinner with complimentary drink.

Day Three

Beginning at about 9am, a day of adventure is ensured as we visit Tumut, situated in the Snowy Mountains High Country. Tumut is close to the great dams of the Snowy Mountains Scheme and is also well known for spectacular scenery, beautiful autumn colours and timber milling.

There is a choice of activities:

  • Hire a canoe or kayak and paddle down the Tumut River.
  • Get a bird's eye view as you experience the thrill of flying in a microlite (a powered hang glider)
  • For those who prefer to stay on solid ground, why not hire a bicycle or tandem and take in the beautiful scenery whilst cycling around Tumut.
  • You may be more interested in seeing the countryside on horseback, scenic trail rides are also available.

On return to your accommodation, at about 5pm, dinner will be served with complimentary drink.

Day 4

Today we travel to Canberra where you will be dropped off in the city and you can spend time enjoying the Nation's Capital including:

Parliament House, Royal Australian Mint, Old Parliament House, National Museum, Telstra Tower, National Library and Gallery and the Institute of Sport.

We arrive in Canberra at about 12.30 pm. Backpacker accommodation is available in the city. From Canberra you can make your own way back to Sydney or continue on your travels from here.

Tour Costing

$320.00 including GST

per person/twin share. Cost includes dinner, bed and breakfast, bicycle hire day 1, lunch on day 2, farm day activities, midi of beer or soft drink, or glass of wine with evening meal, coach travel from Sydney, conveyances day 2 and 3 and return to Canberra on day 4.

Prices for optional extra activities are available on request.

Our coach is a luxury 5 star touring coach equipped with cloth reclining seats, television and video, water fountain and air conditioning for your travelling comfort.

For your safety our coach has seat belts.

  • This itinerary is subject to change if conditions dictate.
  • Optional extra activities are undertaken at own risk.
  • Bookings require deposit of $50 per person. Deposit forfeited if cancellation received less than 14 days prior to tour departure.
  • Denise Mahon Travel or its agents are not responsible or liable for loss or damage or theft of luggage or personal belongings whatsoever or for personal injury, accidents, hospitalisation, illness or medical expenses.

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