Deluxe Daylesford Goldfields Track 4D3N, Fully Guided

From A$2,650.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Immerse yourself on the wonderful Goldfields Track traversing picturesque country towns of Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Castlemaine that teem with Victoria’s natural beauty. Discover natural mineral springs the region is renowned for and revel at relics of the gold mining era. Unwind each day at the impressive residence of a manor house.

Departing from Melbourne, journey through every-changing landscapes of flowing creeks and ridges of the Great Divide from the temperate forests. Embark on moderately graded walks traversing natural mineral springs, crossing rivers lined with ferns and discovering deep gullies covered with mine shafts, stone ruins and the relics of the gold rush 150 years ago. Delve deep into the Victorian goldrush exploring sensational towns including Fryertown and Vaughan once so rich in gold deposits and revel in abandoned mines. Along ...

Trip Highlights

  • Unearth many vestiges and abandoned mines of the rich Victorian gold rush history the region is famous for
  • Explore the largest concentration of mineral springs in Australia and relax in a natural spring spa bath
  • Relax in a spa bath at the region’s only historical bath
  • Traverse native bushland, forest gullies and fern-lined creeks
  • Conquer the highest point in Castlemaine Diggings Heritage Park boasting sweeping mountain views
  • Tantalise your tastebuds in locally sourced treats including a chocolate and cider tasting
  • Discover an array of native flora and fauna
  • Gain insight about the region’s culture, history, and geology courtesy of private guides

What's Included

  • 3 nights’ accommodation on a twin share basis
  • Mineral bath at the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa
  • Morning tea at the historic Red Beard Bakery
  • Return transfer to and from central Melbourne
  • 3 breakfast, 4 lunch, 2 dinner, morning tea, fresh fruit and snacks out on the tracks
  • Tour transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned mini bus (maximum 10 people)
  • Qualified and fun guides
  • Chocolate tastings at Chocolate Mill
  • Cider tastings at Daylesford Cider House
  • Convent Gallery entrance fee
  • All National Park entry fees

Itinerary

DAY 1 EXPLORE NATURAL MINERAL SPRINGS AND RELAX IN A HISTORICAL BATH HOUSE
Daylesford Manor House
Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 EXPLORE GOLDFIELDS TRACK AND INDULGE IN CHOCOLATE AND CIDER TASTING
Daylesford Manor House
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 EXPLORE A GOLD RUSH TOWN AND UNWIND AT DAYLESFORD
Daylesford Manor House
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 DELVE DEEPER INTO GOLD RUSH HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE THE MILL
None
Breakfast, Lunch

Dates & Prices

Please contact us for group bookings and private departures.

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How To Get There

- The departure and finish point is Melbourne

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Melbourne

Weather & Climate

Daylesford generally has a cooler climate than Melbourne, with the oceanic climate prevailing. From January until March and November and December, experience a pleasant temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature is 26°C in January and the lowest is 10°C in July with average falling between 20°C- 25°C. May is the most wet month.

Important Notes

- Accommodation: The Manor House, Daylesford, is an 8 bedroom and 8 ensuite bathroom property. This magnificent, vast home was purposely built giving consideration to both privacy and group stays. There is ducted heating, a double-sided wood fire place, ceiling fans and split system air-conditioning. Guides prepare group meals in the kitchen and group dining is around a large bespoke table in the main dining room inside or in the large outdoor barbecue and dining area. All linen and some toiletries are provided at this lovely accommodation. A single supplement is available for an extra $320 per person.

- Flights: If you are flying out after the tour, please do not book flights any earlier than 7pm to allow travel time to the airport and check in.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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