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Day 1
Buchan Caves: Easing into the wilderness
Depart from Melbourne to the tiny rural town of Buchan where we
explore the magnificent limestone formations of Buchan Caves before
we take our first walk with wild kangaroos and other wildlife. Accommodation tonight is in a local hotel or motel. (L,D)
Day 2
Snowy River National Park: In the rainshadow of the Alps
Explore the wilderness of the Snowy River National Park shielded
from rain under the lee of the Australian Alps, dry and precipitous
in the extreme. This region contains some of Australia's most remote
and spectacular scenery and its deepest gorge. In the cooler months
waterfalls crash hundreds of metres from the surrounding plateau
into the valley of the Snowy. We walk local trails, learn about
Aboriginal cultural traditions and, in warmer months, swim the waters
of the Snowy River. Tonight we camp in the famous Snowy River Valley and learn about the Aboriginal people of this area. (B,L,D)
Day 3
Errinundra National Park: Rainforests and wildlife
Travel out of the dry Snowy valley to Errinundra National Park,
a nearby plateau covered in ancient eucalypts and upland rainforests
- a dramatic contrast of environments. We stroll with care through
a delicate and sweet scented cool-temperate rainforest and search
for the elusive Wombat and Lyre-bird. Massive eucalypts tower over
us as we return to camp for dinner followed by an enchanting evening
spotlighting for nocturnal animals including the Yellow-bellied
Glider. (B,L,D)
Day 4
From the Rainforests to the Wilderness Coast
Our journey from Errinundra to the coast today is one of Australia's
best forest journeys - through cool then warm temperate rainforest,
stopping at secret locations to enjoy the magnificent scenery. We
walk high up to the top of Errinundra Plateau through cathedral-like
eucalypt forests before travelling on to the Wilderness Coast against
the Southern Ocean, passing the mouth of the Snowy River. Tonight's
accommodation is at another delightful Bed and Breakfast beside
the lower reaches of the famous Snowy River. (B,L,D)
Day 5
Transfer to Melbourne (vehicle or train). (B,L)
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