The Explorers' Discovery Small Group Tour - Gold, Wine & Wildlife
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The Explorers' Discovery Small Group Tour - Gold, Wine & Wildlife
Next available dates
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10 Dec
Thu
11 Dec
Fri
12 Dec
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NZD 4,020
Highlights
MAXIMUM 8 GUESTS!
A journey through the outback wilderness, world heritage areas and the gold-field of NSW.
With a small group of maximum 8 guests (!), and over 5 days and 4 nights we will be exploring an array of landscapes, discover historic and heritage protected towns, see an abundance of wildlife, enjoy rejuvenating bush-walks and other optional outdoor activities, and indulge in good food and wines from the Mudgee area.
International visitors or Sydney locals alike: this tour will open your eyes. Money-back guarantee!
Itinerary
Newnes & Wolgan Valley
Bilpin
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeScenic Bells Line of Road meanders through the Hawkesbury River area AKA the Fruitbowl of NSW. At Bilpin we'll enjoy a morning coffee & locally made fresh apple pieBlackheath
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom the Mt Banks lookout, discover the magnificent basalt formations at Grose Valley - Blue Mountains National Park.Little Hartley
Admission Ticket FreeThe magnificent Hartley Vale Valley with a good chance to spot eastern rosella's, more kangaroos, an emu or a wedge-tailed eagle.Blackfellows Hand Cave
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA short walk up the hill takes us to the hidden Blackfellows Hand Cave - sacred site of Aboriginal rock-stencil prints.Newnes Industrial Ruins walk
10 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe old Newnes Hotel, and our Eco Cabins are all that is left of the once booming oil shale town in the Wolgan Valley. Surrounded by the escarpment of the Wollemi NP and the Gardens of Stone, we enjoy the most magnificent star studded night.Glow Worm Tunnel
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFor those who are keen, a brisk circuit walk of about 8 km takes us to the Glow Worm Tunnel deep in the Wollemi NP. See the magical natural light show created by thousands of glow worms!- AccommodationsNewnes Eco CottagesFood And DrinksLunchDinner
Rylstone & Dunn Swamp
Capertee
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGlorious exposed cliff escarpments, volcanic plugs and lush rolling grazing lands of the Capertee Valley - recognised as one of the top 20 bird watching areas in the world! Bird watchers paradise: Painted Honeyeater, the Wonga Pigeon, Diamond Firetail, Turquoise Parrot, Plum-headed Finch, Superb Lyrebirds, Grey Babblers, Mistletoe-birds and, if we're really lucky, the very rare Regent Honey-eater.Glen Davis Ruins
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe Ghost town of Glen Davis with it's abandoned mine shafts and oil-shale ovens.Rylstone
10 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe heritage protected Rylstone - a throwback to 19th century country NSWDunns Swamp
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the Wollemi NP, this area by the Ganguddy river is one of the most beautiful spots in Australia. Expect to see wombats, long-neck turtles, swamp wallabies, plenty of birds and, with a bit of luck, a platypus! The Pagoda Walk offers fantastic views over the swamp, the river and the lime stone rock formations giving the walk its name.- AccommodationsThe Globe Hotel, RylstoneFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Mudgee
Mudgee Wines
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWine tasting in the Mudgee region - home of about 75 wineries, the first started by 4 German families in the 1870's.Gulgong
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreePittoresk Gulgong - birthplace of famous Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson. Visit the Pioneer Museum and the Henry Lawson Centre.Goulburn River National Park
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWith its location along the river, surrounded by rural holdings, Goulburn River is rich in plant and wildlife. Kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos are often seen grazing on the riverbanks. A rich variety of plant life - eucalypts, river oak, grevilleas and callistemon (more commonly called bottlebrush) - provides habitats for many birds, including glossy black cockatoos and lyrebirds.Bylong
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA stop at this long forgotten country town- AccommodationsThe Globe Hotel, RylstoneFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Gold Country
Sofala
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeExploring ands sight-seeing through the old gold-fields, the Central Tablelands and the Great Dividing Ranges. Not to be missed: gold ghost-town of Sofala & the Old Sofala GaolHill End
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThis skilfully preserved and reconstructed old gold mining town offers a glimpse into 19th century life.Jenolan Caves
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAt Jenolan, an easy 1 hour guided tour will take us on a journey into the heart of the Imperial Cave to learn about the limestone rocks, the history of the caves and the region and to admire the beautiful sights with colourful lights illuminating the rock walls.- AccommodationsJenolan Caves HouseFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Kanangra
Kanangra-Boyd National Park
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a hearty breakfast at our hotel (included), we're straight off to yet another national park within the Great Blue Mountains World Heritage Area: the Kanangra Walls, of the Kanangra-Boyd National Park. An easy but refreshing walk along the valley ridge seamed with silver banksia, bright red mountain devils and white flowering hakeas offers unparalleled views across one of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes with its waterfalls, exposed spikes of ancient rocks and misty mountains. In the depths of the gorge, spot an Australian red cedar or the gorgeous flame robin. Or look up to see some soaring wedge-tail eagles.Little Hartley
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLunch in the old postoffice of the quaint explorers' hamlet of Hartley, with a visit to the local Aboriginal gallery.Pulpit Rock Lookout
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedA short walk to Pulpit Rock offers one of the best views of the Grose Valley, Blue Mountains National ParkThe Three Sisters
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOne of the most known rock formations and lookouts of the Blue Mountains.Cahill's Lookout
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOffering great views on Narrowneck and the Megalong ValleyWentworth Falls
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIf weather allows it, a short circuit walk brings us past the roaring falls of Wentworth, and lets us enjoy the lush eucalyptus growth along the Jamison Valley.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Lunch (5)
Dinner
Breakfast (4)
NOT INCLUDED
Alcoholic drinks
Dinners (except at Newnes, Day 1)
Gratuities
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Bilpin, New South Wales, Australia
Provider
Dingo Tours
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