Hug The Eastern Seaboard

Day 1

Brisbane – Ballina
Your tour begins with a stop at Point Danger at the world’s first laser beam lighthouse. Continue on via Kingscliff and Pottsville to Brunswick Heads for lunch. Travel through Byron Bay, before arriving in Ballina for our overnight stay.
Ballina Byron Islander Resort

Day 2

Ballina – Evans Head – Yamba – Coffs Harbour
Sandy river flats and surf beaches will feature today as you travel via Wardell to Evans Head, stopping on the way at the Broadwater Lookout. See where the Clarence River meets the sea at Iluka and cruise across the river mouth to Yamba for lunch. An easy drive this afternoon to Coffs Harbour, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Opal Cove Resort

Day 3

Coffs Harbour – Forster – Nelson Bay
Today's journey will take you through what is affectionately known as 'the holiday coast' of New South Wales. Starting with views from the top of Korora Lookout then down along the
waterfront of Coffs Harbour. Following the old Highway through Nambucca Heads stopping to walk along the boardwalk on the Nambucca Rivers shore. Purchase your own lunch at Port
Macquarie before continuing to Port Stephens offering views over Nelson Bay.
Marina Resort

Day 4

Nelson Bay – ANZAC Walkway – Sydney
Today our New South Wales passengers will meet us in Newcastle as we take in the amazing views from the top of ANZAC walk, overlooking Bar Beach. Enjoy free time at Manly, on the
Northern Beaches of Sydney, where you can purchase your own lunch. Hold onto your hat for our fast ferry across Sydney Harbour, under the bridge and around to Baranagaroo where
our coach will be waiting to transfer you to our overnight accommodation.
Hotel Ibis Sydney

Day 5

Sydney – Bermagui
The scenery increases in beauty as you journey down the South Coast on the Princes Highway through Stanwell Park. Fingers crossed arriving into Kiama that the ocean is 'talking' this will help make our blowholes more memorable. Enjoy lunch before re-joining the highway at Ulladulla and on to Batemans Bay, before arriving in Bermagui for our overnight stay.
Bermagui Motor Inn

Day 6

Bermagui – Lakes Entrance
This morning’s picturesque coastline is followed all the way to Tathra and Eden. Perched on the top of the town is the Seafarers monument remembering the fisherman whom have lost their
lives in these treacherous seas. Morning tea will be across the border at Mallacoota, another popular fishing area of the Wilderness Coast. Head back into the state forests to the famous
Cann River Bakery for lunch before travelling via Cape Conran, Marlo and Orbost on the way to Lakes Entrance for the next two nights.
2 Nights Bellevue On The Lakes

Day 7

Gippsland Lakes
The Gippsland Lakes consists of five main lakes, fed by the waters of four major rivers and fringed by the Ninety Mile Beach. Today we will board the ML Stormbird for a cruise on Lake King and also around the shoreline to Metung. After lunch at the Metung Hotel, time will also be allowed to explore this peaceful corner of the lake. Our cruise will then continue around Rigby Island and Chinamans Creek before returning to Lakes Entrance.

Day 8

Lakes Entrance – Foster
Bid goodbye to Lakes Entrance this morning as we explore more of the southern Victorian coastline. Enjoy morning tea on the Lake at Sale, before heading back to the coast at Seaspray. Lunch will be at Port Albert on the wharf, with an afternoon in the old Maritime Museum. Travel towards Foster detouring into Port Welshpool.
2 Nights Prom Country Lodge

Day 9

Wilsons Promontory
Today is set aside to visit one of the most beautiful National Parks in Victoria—Wilsons Promontory. ‘The Prom’, as it is affectionately known, really does have something for everyone. The Tidal River, secluded bays, magnificent stretches of beaches, granite outcrops, wildflowers and flowering trees and shrubs all combine to make this another very scenic day and an absolute delight for the photographers on board. Enjoy a picnic lunch today before returning via Sandy Point and Waratah Bay to Foster, stopping at the local lookout offering great views of the Gippsland.

Day 10

Foster – Home
Today we travel through rolling green hills, small country villages and regional towns filled with so much of Victoria’s history and heritage. Journey via Leongatha before stopping in Loch for morning tea and time to wander through the main street dotted with antique stores and galleries. Continue towards Melbourne, stopping for lunch before arriving at Tullamarine Airport for your flight home.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner