Berry Autumn Adventure
Days:
3 Days
Activity:
2. Moderate
Transport:
Drive
$1,045.00
Tour description
Celebrate the charm, colour and Celtic spirit of autumn on this delightful escape to Berry for its annual Celtic Festival. Nestled between rolling green hills and the sparkling South Coast, the village provides the perfect backdrop for a day filled with music, heritage and lively entertainment. The Grand Street Parade sets the tone as pipe bands in full tartan, clan representatives, vintage cars, motorcycles and even Scottish Terriers make their way through the streets toward the showground. Once there, the festivities continue with Celtic fiddlers, Highland dancers, enchanting singers, medieval knights in mock battle and a bustling array of stalls offering crafts, local produce and all things Scottish. It’s a vibrant and joyful celebration that draws visitors back year after year.
Your stay at The Sebel Harbourside Kiama offers comfort and stunning coastal views, making it an ideal base for exploring the region. Travelling down the coast, you’ll enjoy highlights including Wollongong’s dramatic coastline, the seaside towns of Kiama, Gerringong and Gerroa, and the scenic beauty of Kangaroo Valley. A peaceful picnic at Fitzroy Falls and visits to Mittagong, Berrima and Bowral round out a relaxing journey through the Southern Highlands. With thoughtful inclusions, comfortable accommodation and the welcoming atmosphere of an OCT tour, this autumn adventure captures the very best of culture, countryside and coastal touring.
Itinerary
We begin our coastal adventure with morning tea at Stanwell Park, a picturesque spot overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Continuing along Lawrence Hargrave Drive, we enjoy breathtaking views as we pass through the seaside villages of Scarborough, Coledale, Austinmer, and Thirroul. Our journey takes us to Minnamurra Falls, where we pause to admire the lush rainforest, cascading waters, and tranquil walking paths of this natural haven. We then enjoy a leisurely lunch in Kiama before visiting the famous Blowhole Lookout and take some free time to explore the town. This evening, we settle into the Sebel Kiama and come together for dinner.
Overnight: Sebel Kiama
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we depart for the delightful township of Berry, where the streets come alive with the colour and excitement of the Berry Celtic Festival. We gather to watch the lively street parade before enjoying time at the showground. The festival offers music, dancing, market stalls, and plenty of opportunities to explore at your own pace. Lunch today is at leisure, giving us freedom to choose from the festival fare or local cafés. We return to Sebel Kiama for Dinner together this evening.
Overnight: Sebel Kiama
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Activity Levels
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1. Easy
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2. Moderate
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3. Active Moderate
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4. Adventurous
Testimonials
Dear John Thank you and your team for arranging our Melbourne cup and King Island holiday. I enjoyed everything we did. Top accommodation and delicious meals. Your commentary was excellent. As was the way you looked after us all. King Island was as I anticipated plus the bonus of Michael Hill who made the day very interesting with his great stories and good humour. The meals on King Island were just super. Kerry did a magnificent job as the nicest “mother hen”. She capably looked after her “chickens”, especially this old “rooster”. Kerry made the delay at the Melbourne airport bearable by constantly providing updates and free vouchers. A special thank you to her. I must also mentioned the delightful Debbie. She is an excellent ambassador for your company. A very competent driver. Very pleasant and professional on the phone and in person. From the above, I trust you will appreciate I had a very very good trip. I look forward to again travelling with On Course (of course!) Cheers. Peter. I look forward to again travelling with On Course (of course!).
Cheers. Peter
Dear On Course, I was unable to thank you yesterday for a wonderful trip. Every aspect of the tour was first class, even the Weather! But I want to mention the drinks and trivia night that you arranged to make our time so pleasant. It is these elements which make On Course so much better than your competitors.
