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The Golden West


The Golden West

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$530*

The Golden West

The first payable gold in Australia was discovered near Orange in 1851 and by the 1870’s the region boasted some of the country’s most productive gold fields. Hill End was among the greatest of Australian goldfields and in its heyday more than 200 companies worked fabulously rich reefs. In 1872 the world’s largest specimen of reef gold at the time – the ‘Holtermann’s Nugget’, weighing 285 kg – was discovered in Hill End. Today Hill End is a living reminder of those golden days and is one of the best preserved goldmining towns in Australia. Most local buildings are managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service as an historic site of national significance.

Inclusions
  • Return economy class seat Sydney to Orange on Countrylink’s XPT
  • 2 nights stay at Camelia Cottage Bed and Breakfast
  • Full day tour of Hill End including gold panning
  • 4 meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • Station transfers on day three only
  • All entry fees
  • Visit local wineries
  • See the sites from Bald Hill Lookout and Mt Canobolas
  • Experience Valentines Mine
  • Travel along Bridle Track
  • See the historic buildings and regions including Hill End

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Highlights

Return rail journey on XPT
2 nights in Orange
4WD tour of historic Hill End
Visit wineries
Pan for gold

Itinerary

Day 1: Monday
Depart Sydney Central Station at 7.10am on board the CountryLink Dubbo XPT train service. On arrival at Orange, make your own way to your accommodation.  The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure
Stay:  Two nights at Camelia Cottage B&B, Orange

 

Day 2: Tuesday
After a hearty breakfast, you will be collected by your guide for a scenic 4WD tour to the historic township of Hill End. Visit the InformationCentre and Museum, stroll around the township or try your luck panning for gold. Enjoy a BBQ lunch by the Turon River beforereturning to Orange via the rugged and picturesque Bridle Track.(B, L)

 

Day 3: Wednesday
The day begins with an introductory tour of Orange including Mt Canobolas for fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. In the afternoon you have the chance to
sample some local produce with visits to award-winning wineries and farms before being transferred to Orange Railway Station to meet the 3.50pm train service to Sydney.(B, L)

Prices & Tour Dates


Valid for sale until 25 Mar 13 , or sold out
Valid for travel 1 Apr 12 - 31 Mar 13

Fares are per person in Australian dollars based on twin occupancy*. Please contact your NRMA Travel consultant for a full range of fares and current availability.

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NRMA Pensioner with Travel Voucher $530* $610*
NRMA Member Concession~ $584* $664*
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    • All fares are Australian dollars inclusive of GST, based on twin share, subject to change & availability
    • Valid for sale 20 Mar 12, or until sold out
    • Valid for travel 1 Apr 12 – 31 Mar 13
    • ^ Based on full brochure fares
    • ~ Concession fares are available to the following card holders: Pensioner Concession Card, Seniors Card, NSW Half Fare Entitlement Card, NSW & International Student Identification Card or NSW School Pupil Identification Card. 
    • Pensioner Travel Vouchers are issued to NSW residents with Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs Cards. These vouchers can be used on economy class journeys within NSW. First class & sleeping berths will incur surcharges
    • A 10% per person non-refundable deposit is required within5 days of booking
    • Full payment is due 50 days prior to travel
    • Airfares are not included in price
    • Government fees and levies included
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