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 Rex with time to settle in before enjoying dinner.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Rex, 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 Rex. Dinner is included this evening.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Rex, 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
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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
Thank you so much to Indigo for delivering my backpack, containing my computer, to me at home in Willoughby. I thoroughly enjoyed my two day trip to the Hunter Valley Gardens. Our driver, Peter was delightful, patient, knowledgeable and a most competent driver. The drivers that picked us up and delivered us to Hornsby in smaller vehicles were also kind and patient. I was quite distressed at having left such a valuable piece of equipment behind and am so grateful to Indigo for going out of her way to deliver it to me. You have wonderful staff and I am looking forward to my next excursion with you soon in 2026. Happiness, good health and all good wishes to you all . Sincerely, Gabrielle Dec – 2026
Gabrielle, Hunter Valley Gardens Tour
(Sung to Advance Australia Fair) Hooray for our Great On Course Tours For we are old and grey With John to drive us all around We’ve travelled a helluva long way We’ve had a ball at Moby Dicks We ate and drank all day But now it’s time to say goodbye To the pelicans in the bay And so until we meet again Thanks John!! Hip hip, hooray. We have so enjoyed being part of the On Course family over the many years and have beautiful memories and photos to prove it!
