There is no better time to visit Corryong than during The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival, where the alpine region comes to life and unveils the history of unique bush traditions. Discover the lifestyle country folk take for granted and watch as horsemen and women chase wild horses down the mountainside in pursuit of the colt that got away.
10 April 2025
23 Meals Included 1 Eco Experiences 6 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
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1 additional day (TOTAL 11 DAY TOUR)
• One way economy class flight ex Brisbane to Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
• 1 additional night room only post-tour at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• One way Airtrain ticket ex Roma Street Station to Brisbane Domestic Terminal
Plus $520pp Twin Share
Plus $615 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
Deposit of $600pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
Fly Carbon Neutral to Melbourne and join your friendly Fun Over 50 Holidays crew. Board our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, and travel responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offet.We head north through vineyards and plains, stopping for lunch in Seymour. In the afternoon, we visit Kellyland Glenrowan, famous for Ned Kelly’s final siege and capture in 1880. Experience live special effects of the Kelly Gang’s gunfight before ending the day in Albury.
Today we head to Corryong for ‘The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival’, featuring mountain riders, poets, rodeo, and horse events. We have secured a private marquee and shade to enjoy the main arena events. The festival also showcases traditional Australian crafts, food, and culture, giving visitors authentic outback traditions. We arrive in time for the re-enactment of Banjo Patterson’s iconic poem and enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations, and plenty of food. After soaking in the festival’s thrills, we travel to Tumbarumba to check into our motel, then return for the evening events.
**Lunch & dinner is at own expense.
**Please note: Due to the remote region, accommodation is 55 minutes drive from the festival. Coach will make a run for those wanting to attend night events and will return each evening by 10pm.
The Man from Snowy River Challenge is the showcase event of the Festival, which endeavours to find the modern day Man from Snowy River. When it comes to the test of good all round horsemanship, the Man from Snowy River Challenge is second to none. The festival has something for everyone and the next two days and nights are yours to do as you please. There’s the Entertainment Marquee with the Bush Poetry Comedy Show; the Working Cattle Dog Championships - a highly competitive event that brings out the best in owners and their dogs, the ute muster, arts & crafts markets, ‘Aussie Bush Idol’ talent quest, busking competition and the ‘Foz’ dog jump just to name a few. Witness the outstanding horsemanship and skill of today’s Australian Stockmen and women in exciting events such as Paterson’s Brumby Catch and the Kosciusko Stock Saddle Buckjump. Sunday we depart the festival and make our way into Kosciuszko National Park to admire its rugged alpine landscape and limestone gorges, arriving in Thredbo.
**Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch is at your own expense.
The Man from Snowy River Challenge is the showcase event of the Festival, which endeavours to find the modern day Man from Snowy River. When it comes to the test of good all round horsemanship, the Man from Snowy River Challenge is second to none. The festival has something for everyone and the next two days and nights are yours to do as you please. There’s the Entertainment Marquee with the Bush Poetry Comedy Show; the Working Cattle Dog Championships - a highly competitive event that brings out the best in owners and their dogs, the ute muster, arts & crafts markets, ‘Aussie Bush Idol’ talent quest, busking competition and the ‘Foz’ dog jump just to name a few. Witness the outstanding horsemanship and skill of today’s Australian Stockmen and women in exciting events such as Paterson’s Brumby Catch and the Kosciusko Stock Saddle Buckjump. Sunday we depart the festival and make our way into Kosciuszko National Park to admire its rugged alpine landscape and limestone gorges, arriving in Thredbo.
**Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch is at your own expense.
This morning is free for self-guided walks. Later, we take the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift to Eagles Nest Restaurant for lunch, enjoying panoramic views of Mount Kosciuszko and Thredbo village. After lunch, we return via the chairlift and enjoy the Alpine Coaster ride down a 700m track through the Thredbo wilderness.
Today, we leave the Alpine region and head to Cooma, visiting the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre for a self-guided tour of its exhibits on the hydroelectric scheme. Then, we continue to Canberra and take a guided tour of the Australian War Memorial, concluding with the very moving Last Post Ceremony.
Today, we begin with a guided tour of the Royal Australian Mint to learn about Australia’s coin history and production. Next, we tour Parliament House, exploring its architecture, art and history. After lunch, we enjoy an on-coach guided tour of the National Arboretum, a mosaic of living forests.
Departing Canberra, we travel towards Newcastle, stopping for a break in the village of Pheasants Nest. We then continue to the Central Coast for lunch before arriving in Newcastle, where a local guide will join us for a step-on coach tour of the town.
Departing Newcastle, enjoy a scenic drive day with a cuppa break at Bulahdelah. From there, we skirt the coastline to Port Macquarie, where we savour a special Good Friday lunch and drinks. Our afternoon journey takes via Coffs Harbour to Yamba where we bed down for an overnight stay.
We journey home this morning, visiting Tropical Fruit World en-route to enjoy a plantation tractor tour, fruit tasting and lunch. From here we make our way to the Brisbane Coach Terminal, arriving late afternoon.
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