APT Touring: Natural and Gourmet Wonders of NSW

7 days 6 nights

Sydney to Newcastle

from AUD$5,895pp

~~was AUD$6,195pp~~

Indulge in locally inspired dining and gourmet delights as you take in the stunning landscapes and majestic scenery of this unique region. Travel in a custom designed 4WD vehicle and experience the best NSW has to offer for the nature loving foodie.

Experiences in six destinations
Locally inspired dining - a total of 12 meals
Travel in a custom-designed 4WD vehicle
Travel in a group of no more than 22 guests with the services of an expert APT driver-guide
Blue Mountains – Scenic World & Stargazing
Broken Bay Pearl Farm
Dolphin Cruise in Port Stephens
Dine at Rick Stein's acclaimed seafood restaurant in Port Stephens

Food & wineLuxury touringWildlife & nature

This Tour Also Features

Guided Stargazing in the Blue Mountains
Guided Tour of Broken Bay Pearl Farm
Special Dinner with Wine Pairing at Rick Stein's Restaurant
Special Lunch including wine tasting at a Local Hunter Valley Winery
Meals included: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

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Day 1 - Depart Sydney, Blue Mountains

Your tour starts with a pick-up in Sydney, then journey by custom designed 4WD to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains.

Staying Two Nights, Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa

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Day 2 - Blue Mountains

Spend a day immersed in the beauty of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Visit Scenic World to ride the world’s steepest railway into the lush Jamison Valley then follow the boardwalks to explore the rainforest. Enjoy views of Katoomba Falls and the Three Sisters suspended almost three-hundred metres above the forest on the Skyway cable car and gaze out at distant mountains from Echo Point Lookout. Be spoilt with more majestic Blue Mountains views while savouring a delicious high tea at the historic Hydro Majestic Hotel before tonight’s Signature Experience.

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Day 3 - Hawkesbury River, Hunter Valley

Depart Katoomba after breakfast and journey to the Broken Bay Pearl Farm on the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney for a discovery tour including a scenic cruise along the iconic Hawkesbury. Enjoy lunch at leisure along the Hawkesbury before travelling into the heart Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley, and your luxurious home for the next two nights, Spicers Guesthouse. Settle in and unwind before a sumptuous dinner tonight at eRemo, the hotel’s highly regarded Italian restaurant.

Staying Two Nights, Spicers Guesthouse Hunter Valley

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Day 4 - Hunter Valley

Home to 120 wineries, a plethora of award-winning restaurants serving heavenly food and some of the finest varieties of Semillon and shiraz in the world, you don’t have to spend long in the Hunter Valley to understand its drawing power. More than eight million visitors from across the globe venture here every year. Today, you’ll explore the region starting with a morning visit to the beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens. Wander around the immaculately kept gardens, kept in award-winning condition by a dedicated team of over 40 landscape gardeners, architects and engineers. A special lunch awaits, featuring wine tasting and gourmet fare at a local winery. During lunch, you will be introduced to the art of wine tasting and food pairing whilst learning about this unique region.

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Day 5 - Port Stephens

After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll around the grounds to soak up the views one last time before departing mid-morning for Port Stephens. Otherwise known as Blue Water Paradise, the region comprises a string of idyllic seaside towns, 26 beaches, sweeping coastlines and national parks. Admire stunning views of the region from Gan Gan Hill Lookout before arriving at your hotel. Home for the next two nights is the luxurious Bannisters Port Stephens, the perfect base from which to explore the area.

Staying Two Nights, Bannisters Port Stephens

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Day 6 - Port Stephens

Spend the day exploring Port Stephens. Get active with a guided nature walk with your Driver-Guide in Tomaree National Park and be rewarded with panoramic views of the area and the coast. Later, board a catamaran for an afternoon of dolphin watching, keeping your eyes peeled for a pod or two of the hundreds of bottlenose dolphins who call the crystal-clear waters around Port Stephens home. Return to land and prepare for tonight’s Signature Experience.

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Day 7 - Depart Newcastle

This morning, after breakfast, transfer to Newcastle for your onward flight.

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