Berry Autumn Adventure
Days:
3 Days
Activity:
2. Moderate
Transport:
Drive
$1,045.00
Tour description
Tour dates: 22nd May – 24th May, 2026
Celebrate the charm, colour and Celtic spirit of autumn on this delightful escape to Berry for its annual Celtic Festival. Nestled between rolling green hills and the sparkling South Coast, the village provides the perfect backdrop for a day filled with music, heritage and lively entertainment. The Grand Street Parade sets the tone as pipe bands in full tartan, clan representatives, vintage cars, motorcycles and even Scottish Terriers make their way through the streets toward the showground. Once there, the festivities continue with Celtic fiddlers, Highland dancers, enchanting singers, medieval knights in mock battle and a bustling array of stalls offering crafts, local produce and all things Scottish. It’s a vibrant and joyful celebration that draws visitors back year after year.
Your stay at The Sebel Harbourside Kiama offers comfort and stunning coastal views, making it an ideal base for exploring the region. Travelling down the coast, you’ll enjoy highlights including Wollongong’s dramatic coastline, the seaside towns of Kiama, Gerringong and Gerroa, and the scenic beauty of Kangaroo Valley. A peaceful picnic at Fitzroy Falls and visits to Mittagong, Berrima and Bowral round out a relaxing journey through the Southern Highlands. With thoughtful inclusions, comfortable accommodation and the welcoming atmosphere of an OCT tour, this autumn adventure captures the very best of culture, countryside and coastal touring.
Itinerary
We begin our coastal adventure with morning tea at Stanwell Park, a picturesque spot overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Continuing along Lawrence Hargrave Drive, we enjoy breathtaking views as we pass through the seaside villages of Scarborough, Coledale, Austinmer, and Thirroul. Our journey takes us to Minnamurra Falls, where we pause to admire the lush rainforest, cascading waters, and tranquil walking paths of this natural haven. We then enjoy a leisurely lunch in Kiama before visiting the famous Blowhole Lookout and take some free time to explore the town. This evening, we settle into the Sebel Kiama and come together for dinner.
Overnight: Sebel Kiama
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we depart for the delightful township of Berry, where the streets come alive with the colour and excitement of the Berry Celtic Festival. We gather to watch the lively street parade before enjoying time at the showground. The festival offers music, dancing, market stalls, and plenty of opportunities to explore at your own pace. Lunch today is at leisure, giving us freedom to choose from the festival fare or local cafés. We return to Sebel Kiama for Dinner together this evening.
Overnight: Sebel Kiama
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Activity Levels
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1. Easy
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2. Moderate
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3. Active Moderate
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4. Adventurous
Testimonials
Dear Kerry and staff Thank you for organising the Temora airshow and Wagga tour for our club. We all enjoyed the four days away. The tour length was just right for us ‘oldies’. The Mercure Wagga was very comfortable and centrally located, and there was plenty of free time to explore the galleries, gardens Riverina Museum, and shops on offer in Wagga. The Tamora airshow was an opportunity to view old planes and to see an aviation display for novices to aviation displays. We learnt so much about the RAAF presence in Wagga and Temora during WWII. A highlight of the Junee Rail Museum was the dedicated locals who told us all about trains and privatisation of New South Wales rails. A special bouquet of thanks to Paul , our wonderful coach driver and Marie, our friendly tour guide. Nothing was a problem for them. Both Marie and Paul worked as a great team and put us all at ease. We greatly appreciated all their work, effort, fun and friendship to make our trip memorable. Thanks Guys! It was great to be travelling with Oncourse again. Our club is looking forward to seeing what tourism plans you have in store for 2024. Again, many thanks for your help. Best wishes to all the On Course team.
Regards, Elizabeth
Re Lord Howe Island Tour. Dear Kerry, we would like to thank everyone in your office, and particularly you for your guidance around getting us safely to and back home from the island. The itinerary covered just about all that anyone in our age group could reasonably do, and everything was marvelous, including of course, your nibbles and drinks overlooking in the lagoon. We consider this to be our best short tour and have already recommended it to some of our friends, that, if they want to go to the island, they should contact Oncourse about the time you will have future tours. With best wishes, and many thanks.
