steam train ride castlemaine

6 Day Central Victoria Highlights,
VIC

Embark on a six-day journey through Victoria’s Goldfields and the Murray River region. Cruise on a paddle steamer, explore historic homes, ride a steam train, and tour Bendigo’s iconic sites. With charming towns, winery visits, and scenic landscapes, this tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation!

Cost:

From $1,973 per person, twin share.

Includes accommodation, transport, access to all activities & all meals.

*Price Based on 30 Passengers.

The Itinerary

Day 1

Gundagai & Rutherglen

Start your journey with a morning tea stop at Trappers Bakery in Goulburn. Continue to Gundagai for lunch at the Ex-Services Club.

After lunch, enjoy a comfort stop before heading to Rutherglen.

In the evening, pre-dinner drinks await you at the historic Poachers Paradise Hotel, followed by a 2-course dinner.

After a continental breakfast, depart for Echuca for a morning tea and a guided town tour.

Then, enjoy a 1-hour paddle steamer cruise on the Mighty Murray River with lunch served on board.

On your way to Bendigo, visit the painted silos in Rochester.

In the evening, enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a 2-course dinner at your Bendigo hotel.

Day 2

The Mighty Murray & Bendigo

Day 3

Bendigo Pottery & Buda Historic Home & Garden

Take a guided tour of Bendigo Pottery before stopping for morning tea.

Head to Castlemaine for a guided tour of the magnificent Buda Historic Home and its 3-acre garden, followed by a special lunch at Buda.

Enjoy a walk through the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens before returning to Bendigo for pre-dinner drinks and a 2-course dinner.

Day 4

Victorian Goldfields Railway & Maldon

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before departing for a day of history and adventure.

Split into two groups: one experiences the Deborah Underground Mine Tour, while the other embarks on the Talking Tram Tour.

After lunch, both groups travel to Maldon Railway Station for a steam train ride to Castlemaine.

Return to your Bendigo hotel for pre-dinner drinks and a 2-course dinner.

Day 5

Benalla, Buller Winery Lunch & Wagga Wagga

Enjoy morning tea in Benalla, then depart for Rutherglen for a wine tasting and lunch at Buller Wines. Afterward, head to Henty to visit the Henty Header Museum before continuing on to Wagga Wagga. Pre-dinner drinks and a delicious dinner await at the Wagga Wagga RSL Rules Club.

Day 6

Jugiong, Yass & Cooma Cottage

Begin your day with a continental breakfast before departing for Jugiong to explore the park and local shops.

Afterward, visit Cooma Cottage, the home of Hamilton Hume, and enjoy a packed lunch while exploring the grounds.

Finally, head home with a comfort stop along the way, arriving at your original pickup location by the evening.

This itinerary offers a mix of historical exploration, scenic beauty, and local food and wine experiences.

We are so excited to embark on a new adventure with you, and guide you on a memorable journey.

Before we can set off, we will need a few details from you. Please click the below button to complete our online enquiry form with your specific travel requirements. Once we have received your request, we will supply you with a customised quotation.

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  • "I would like to thank you, and your team, for creating such a wonderful, 10 day trip to Western Australia. We all agreed it was a fabulous trip."

    - Gymea Probus

  • "We had a wonderful day, the weather was perfect, the gardens were magnificent and the winery great. Everyone had a lovely time and took wonderful photos. As usual our driver was wonderful, friendly, interesting and punctual."

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