Canberra & Snowy Mountains

Days: 6 Days

Activity: 2. Moderate

Transport: Drive

$2,295.00

Tour description


Discover the very best of Canberra, the Snowy Mountains and the picturesque towns of southern New South Wales on this relaxing six day journey. Combining fascinating Australian history, beautiful alpine scenery, regional flavours and memorable country experiences, this tour offers a wonderful variety of sightseeing at a comfortable pace.


Travel from Sydney through the Southern Tablelands to Murrumbateman, where a visit to Blackwattle Alpaca Farm introduces you to rural life before continuing to Canberra. During your stay in the national capital, discover some of its most important landmarks including the Royal Australian Mint, Old Parliament House, the National Arboretum, the Australian War Memorial and the city’s impressive embassy precinct.


The journey then heads into the magnificent Snowy Mountains, travelling through Jindabyne to Thredbo Village. Enjoy time to experience the alpine surroundings, with the opportunity to ride the chairlift or explore the village at leisure. Continue through charming mountain and country communities including Khancoban, Tumbarumba, Laurel Hill and Tumut, enjoying local produce, gardens, regional attractions and warm country hospitality along the way.


With comfortable accommodation, included meals, fascinating attractions and ever changing scenery, this six day escape showcases a wonderful combination of Canberra culture, Snowy Mountains landscapes and the character of regional New South Wales. The 2027 program confirms the tour runs from 18 February to 23 February 2027.


Tour Highlights


• Blackwattle Alpaca Farm
• Royal Australian Mint
• Old Parliament House
• National Arboretum
• Canberra city sightseeing
•Embassy precinct
• Australian War Memorial
• Jindabyne
• Snowy Mountains
• Thredbo Village
• Thredbo chairlift opportunity
• Wild Brumby Schnapps Distillery
• Khancoban
• Braymont Garden
• Courabyra Wines
• Tumbarumba
• Laurel Hill
• Tumut
• Apple Thief Cider House
• Goulburn

Itinerary

Depart Sydney this morning and travel south, stopping in Goulburn for morning tea before continuing to Murrumbateman. Visit Blackwattle Alpaca Farm for a tour and lunch, with the opportunity to learn more about these fascinating animals and life on the farm.

This afternoon visit Murrumbateman Chocolates before continuing to Canberra. Arrive at Hotel Kurrajong with time to settle in before enjoying dinner.

Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra

After breakfast, begin a full day exploring Australia’s national capital. Visit the Royal Australian Mint before continuing to Old Parliament House for a fascinating look at Australia’s political history.

Spend time at the National Arboretum, with an opportunity for lunch at the cafe and visits to the scenic lookouts. During the afternoon enjoy a sightseeing drive through Canberra, taking in the embassy precinct and some of the capital’s best known landmarks.

Visit the Australian War Memorial before returning to Hotel Kurrajong. Dinner is included this evening.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and travelling towards the spectacular Snowy Mountains. Arrive at the Snowy Mountains Visitor Centre in Jindabyne for morning tea before continuing to Thredbo Village.

Enjoy lunch in Thredbo followed by time to experience the alpine village. Take the opportunity to ride the chairlift or explore Thredbo and enjoy the magnificent mountain surroundings at your own pace.

Later this afternoon visit Wild Brumby Schnapps Distillery for a tasting before travelling to Rydges Jindabyne. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Rydges Jindabyne

After breakfast, check out and travel through the beautiful Snowy Mountains region to Khancoban. Enjoy morning tea before continuing through the picturesque countryside.

Visit Braymont Garden, where there is time for lunch in the cafe and an opportunity to explore the gardens. Later this afternoon continue to Courabyra Wines for a tasting and a chance to experience one of the region’s local producers.

Travel onwards to Tumbarumba and check into your accommodation. Enjoy dinner this evening following a rewarding day exploring the region.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tumbarumba Motel

Begin the day with breakfast before travelling to Laurel Hill for a visit to a local flower farm and morning tea.

Continue to Tumut, where there is time to visit the town’s visitor centre and explore with a local guide. The itinerary also allows time for a possible visit to the Tumut Broom Factory.

This afternoon visit The Apple Thief Cider House for lunch followed by a tour and tasting. Return to Tumbarumba later in the afternoon and settle back into the motel. The program notes an evening visit to the Nest Cinema and Cafe, with final dinner arrangements to be confirmed.

Meals: Breakfast, morning tea and lunch. Dinner arrangements to be confirmed
Accommodation: Tumbarumba Motel

Enjoy your final breakfast before checking out and beginning the journey home. Stop at The Long Track Pantry for some free time and morning tea at your own expense before continuing towards Goulburn.

Arrive at Goulburn Brewery for an included lunch, providing a relaxing final stop and an opportunity to enjoy some regional hospitality.

After lunch, rejoin the coach for the final journey to Sydney, arriving at approximately 5.00pm and bringing your six day Canberra and Snowy Mountains adventure to a close.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Activity Levels

  • 1. Easy
  • 2. Moderate
  • 3. Active Moderate
  • 4. Adventurous

Testimonials

Dear On Course, I was unable to thank you yesterday for a wonderful trip. Every aspect of the tour was first class, even the Weather! But I want to mention the drinks and trivia night that you arranged to make our time so pleasant. It is these elements which make On Course so much better than your competitors.

Sincerely, Neville

Dear On Course Tours Thank you so much for the wonderful 3 day trip to Oberon. It was great to go to Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens and “Bebeah” at Mt Wilson on the first day. Mayfield Gardens (the full gardens) did not disappoint and the weather was so kind to us. The rhododendrons and the crab apples were certainly on display for us. Jimmy did a great job looking after us all. The accommodation was great as well all the good food! Going to Everglades on the day we came home was an added bonus and some time in Leura was great as well. I was even home in time to plant out a replacement Daphne that I had got. l am now looking forward to the Yamba and Grafton trip – here’s hoping the weather will be kind to us. I would love next year’s program when it has been completed. I hear it is nearly finished.

Yours sincerely, RP