Starting from
$311 AUD
Overview
"Explore country Victoria and visit Bendigo for an underground mine tour then head to the mighty Murray for a relaxing cruise aboard a paddle steamer. "
Tour Highlights:
- Visit 2 country towns
- Self guided above ground mine tour
- Guided underground tour of mine
- Travel aboard the talking tram of Bendigo
- Explore the historic village of Echuca
- Relax aboard a paddle steamer on the Murray river
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Melbourne at 6.30 am
Note: Pickup starts 45 minutes prior to departure time
We travel directly north to the river town of Echuca
You will have chance to explore the historical village
Here you will experience a fantastic cruise onboard a historic paddle steamer along the mighty Murray River (included)
After the paddle steamer it is time for lunch (own expense)
We then continue south west to Bendigo where you will embark on a 1 hour underground gold mine tour
After a coffee break (own expense) you will board a talking tram for a tour on the history of Bendigo
The Tram will stop to allow you to explore the old tram yards where various trams are on display
Finally we then return directly back to Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne at approx 6.30 pm
Note this tour sometime operates in the reverse order (Bendigo first, then Echuca) due to availability of paddle steamer
Essential Packing List
Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Rain jacket & warm clothes (just in case)
Camera (spare battery and memory card – you will need it) Phone charger and cable
Comfortable walking shoes