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TRAVELLING THE BYWAYS, NOT THE HIGHWAYS….

We are inviting you to dream beyond the challenges 2020 has thrust upon all Australians.
For the team at AEA Luxury Tours (a well-established family owned business operating out of Sydney for
30 years), this world situation has only reinforced our belief that we really are living in an amazing,
beautiful and diverse country. We would like to invite you to join us whilst we take you away from the
well-known to explore a variety of hidden gem locations that reflect the ancient soul of our great southern
land.
A road trip is the perfect way to experience the wonder of Australia, from beautiful beaches and
spectacular national parks to historic towns, delicious wine regions, dazzling snowfields and high country
and the incredible outback. Let AEA Luxury Tours cover effort of planning your perfect adventure by
choosing one of our carefully designed series of small group (max. 16 people) personalised and intimate
touring packages.
Our premium itineraries will showcase the incredible beauty on offer, but are also authentically designed
to:

 Help support local communities, in need of some love in light of recent events;
 Make genuine connections with each destination;
 Let you experience local cuisine, wineries, towns, activities and accommodation; and
 Connect with the real Australia.
The following outline of tours have been designed for either scheduled departure dates (details TBC) or as
a private group for you, your family, your friends - we can tailor to suit specific interests and requirements.
Peruse our itineraries and be inspired to dream first, then contact us to help plan your amazing 2020/21
Australian Adventure.

NEW SOUTH WALES… EUROBODALLA – EXPERIENCE ALL KINDS OF
Exploring our own backyard… NATURAL
We tour the south coast to discover a place that’s all kinds
GOURMET MUDGEE WEEKEND of natural. A hidden gem of the New South Wales Coast
A gourmet Food and Wine Experience in the Mudgee Where you can immerse yourself in the raw beauty of
region of NSW. You will be rewarded with fine nature, unearth ancient cultures, and taste the freshness of
restaurants, farm fresh produce and elegant wineries that the land and sea. We’ll enjoy gourmet visits to dairy and
produce complex reds, golden chardonnays plus a diverse oyster farms and get on the water to visit Montague Island
range of other tempting drops. You will enjoy gourmet reserve. A chance to explore a largely undiscovered and
treats, delicious food and wine in this region surrounded incredibly beautiful part of New South Wales
by rolling hills and farmland. Departs and Returns Sydney – 5 Days / 4 Nights
Departs and Returns Sydney - 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Friday – Sunday TABLELANDS FOOD AND WINE DELIGHT
Our quest to seek mouth-watering produce takes us
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY through historic towns and beautiful countryside on this
Indulge yourself and join us on this midweek escape to exploration of the exquisite NSW Tablelands Region and
the Mudgee region of NSW. Stunning heritage Blue Mountains National Park. Journey along the Grand
streetscapes, museums run by passionate people, farm Pacific Drive, one of the country’s most scenic roads
fresh produce, elegant wineries and the opportunity to edging the Pacific Ocean as we make our way south to the
immerse yourself with a local Indigenous Guide, into the National’s Capital. From here our route takes us through
natural beauty of the Wollemi National Park, the largest historic towns and beautiful countryside on a gourmet
wilderness area in NSW.  food and wine exploration. Taste elegant wines, explore
Departs and Returns Sydney - 5 Days /4 Nights gourmet food shops, and visit fascinating heritage
attractions and natural wonders.
MOUNTAINS, GOLD & WINE Departs and Returns Sydney - 7 Days / 6 nights
Join us as we head off to explore the historic towns of
Bathurst, Orange and surrounds. If there is one thing you EXPLORING THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGH
can expect from Bathurst it’s the unexpected. A city of COUNTRY REGION
surprises, it's a historical town with settlement spanning The Snowy Mountain region has an amazing history to
back to before the Gold Rush era and a rich Aboriginal accompany its breathtaking natural beauty. Stretching from
history prior. We will then indulge our senses in the Canberra in the north almost to the border of Victoria in
delights of Orange. With a well-deserved reputation for the south, it holds deep spiritual significance for
producing outstanding food and wine, stunning landscapes Aborigines. Early European stockmen and farmers who
and a fascinating history, Orange is the perfect destination called the stunning countryside home during the 1800s
for a getaway. To conclude we return home via the Blue were immortalised in one of Australia’s favourite poems
Mountains with sensational views over the deep valley (which also became a film) – The Man from Snowy River.
troughs, formed over millions of years. Travel with us to experience this magical region for
Departs and Returns Sydney - 5 Days /4 Nights yourself.
Departs and Returns Sydney – 7 Days/ 6 Nights
GONDWANA RAINFOREST & RURAL
CHARM OF BARRINGTON TOPS SOUTH COAST SPLENDOUR
This is a journey to the world-heritage listed ancient Travel with us to explore the unspoilt South Coast –
Gondwana Rainforest region of the Barrington Tops. We discover spectacular coastlines, magnificent wilderness,
spend time at the charming rural basecamp for the tops - top food and wine experiences and gorgeous seaside and
Gloucester - with history, walks and farm gate visits. Then hinterland towns. Take your pick of breathtaking beaches,
reach the tops for immersion in this exquisite rainforest meet a menagerie of wildlife and enjoy spectacular beaches
region at 1500m above sea-level. We return to Sydney off and National Parks. All of this and more awaits on this
the western side of the tops with a drive through the Upper amazing adventure. Highlights include 5 star glamping in
and Lower Hunter Valley regions. Jervis Bay, sumptuous seafood dining experiences, cruises
Departs and Returns Sydney – 5 Days / 4 Nights to explore the wildlife, unique experiences and exploring
hidden gems of the regions. Our return journey has us
travelling through the gorgeous Alpine Region to
experience the summer delights of the mountains.
Departs and Returns Sydney - 11 Days/ 10 nights

INTERSTATE..
Some adventures to consider when interstate touring is available!

SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE VIA THE SNOWY Departs and Returns Sydney – 13 Days / 12 Nights
MOUNTAINS HIGH COUNTRY
Let’s Get off the highway and back on the adventure trail RIVER RUN EXPLORATION
on this excursion that focuses on exploring the natural The Murray-Darling Basin contains much of importance in
wonders, rich heritage and fine food and wine of the Australia's Aboriginal and European heritage, from the earliest
Snowy Mountains and Victorian High Country regions. days of Aboriginal life, to the European exploration and then
Departs Sydney and Concludes Melbourne - 8 Days / onto the present day. It is the essence of Australia – the
7 nights. cultural and historical heritage of the people, the riverboat
trade, station life and the life of the towns is revealed at every
GIPPSLAND IN SPRING turn. On our 15 day adventure, we will travel along the
An adventure to lovely South Eastern NSW and Victoria, Darling, visiting Aboriginal sites, staying at station homesteads,
including rugged mountain country, caves, waterfalls, historic hotels, meeting the people, encountering the wildlife of
coastal lakes and beaches, rainforests, historic settlements the Murray Darling Basin and learning of the riverboat history
and rich farmland. The Gippsland Lakes is Australia’s of the rivers. This is definitely an experience to be
largest inland waterway - a vast system of rivers, lakes, remembered.
lagoons and islands. The Lakes’ gentle waters and Departs and Returns Sydney - 15 Days / 14 nights
undisturbed islands provide a haven for a staggering array
of wildlife - black swans, pelicans, herons, dolphins, NATURAL HISTORY OF THE FLINDERS,
koalas, kangaroos, possums and even wombats. We stay GAWLER RANGES AND EYRE & YORKE
two nights at Metung, a quiet spot at the western edge of PENINSULAS
the Lakes District. We also take in the dramatic beauty of This adventure has us exploring the Natural History of
Wilson’s Promontory, and the wildlife of Phillip Island. these spectacular Regions - charming rural towns,
Phillip Island offers some of the best natural attractions in breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences.
Australia and is renowned for its beauty, tranquillity and Our route from Sydney will include ‘birding’ and
wildlife. ‘wildflower’ routes through western NSW to Menindee.
Departs and Returns Sydney – 11 Days / 10 nights Time out in Broken Hill and Silverton before heading to
the Flinders. Lake Gairdner is an amazing place to visit as
AUTUMN GOLD - AN AUTUMN SEARCH FOR is the Gawler Ranges. Both the Eyre and Yorke Peninsula
COLOUR IN VICTORIAN & NSW GOLDTOWNS have lots to offer.
An exploration of a region which is outstanding in its Kangaroo Island offers an amazing optional 3 day/2
natural beauty - mountains, rivers, lush fertile valleys and nights add on - Ask for details
picturesque historic towns through New South Wales and Departs from Sydney and finishes in Adelaide - 15
Victoria. During this tour we search for the colours of days / 14 nights
autumn while following the history of gold discoveries.
Timing the visit in our autumn season will allow us to fully
appreciate the vibrancy of this region and be awed by
nature’s colour palette.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
We are asking for your expressions of interest for tour options.
Please email to:
Nicole Flanagan, General Manager AEA Luxury Tours on [email protected] or;
Call on 02 9971 2402 to discuss further.