Snowy Mountains Weekend Escape

The Snowy Mountains Weekend Escape is a carefully curated two-day guided coach tour from Sydney to Canberra and Perisher. Designed for travellers who appreciate scenic alpine landscapes, local tastings, and a relaxed snow experience, this tour offers comfort, convenience, and memorable moments from start to finish.

Travel in Comfort with a Local Guide

Led by a friendly and experienced local guide, this journey combines smooth luxury coach travel with thoughtfully selected stops along the way. As a result, guests can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey without worrying about logistics.

Moreover, the tour includes wine and chocolate tastings, a farm animal experience, and key Canberra sightseeing highlights. Consequently, travellers enjoy both cultural enrichment and leisure in a well-paced itinerary.

A Well-Balanced and Stress-Free Itinerary

This tour thoughtfully balances guided activities with free time, ensuring that couples, families, and small groups feel comfortable throughout the journey. In addition, each destination is chosen to showcase the charm and character of Australia’s alpine region.

Therefore, instead of rushing between locations, guests can truly enjoy each stop. Ultimately, this weekend escape delivers adventure, comfort, and connection — all without the stress of planning.

Pricing Overview

• Adult — $580 (Own room)

• Adult — $450 (Twin share)

• Adult — $399 (Triple/Quad share)

• Child (0–12 yrs) — $399 (Triple/Quad share)

What’s Included in Your Tour

To ensure a seamless experience, the following inclusions are provided:

• Luxury return coach travel from Sydney (complimentary water and snacks)

• Wine, chocolate tasting, and farm animal feeding experience

• One night’s accommodation at Abode Woden (4-star hotel in Canberra)

• Seafood buffet dinner

• National Park entry fees

• Professional local guide throughout the trip

Please note: The itinerary may change due to weather conditions. Therefore, refunds are not issued for weather-related dissatisfaction.

Sydney Pick-Up Schedule

To keep the tour running smoothly, please arrive 15 minutes early at your selected location.

• 8:15 AM – Meet your guide and receive boarding card

• 8:30 AM – Hilton Sydney Hotel (255 Pitt Street)

• 8:40 AM – Bankstown Train Station, Bus Stand G

• 9:15 AM – Cabramatta Hotel, 174–176 Cabramatta Rd W

Important Travel Notes

Before departure, please keep the following in mind:

• Itinerary and return times may vary due to traffic, roadworks, or weather

• Ski hire and some meals are at your own expense

• Late arrivals may miss the coach; therefore, punctuality is essential

Tour Dates (School Holidays)

• Sat 4 – Sun 5*

• Sat 11 – Sun 12*

• Sat 18 – Sun 19*

• Sat 25 – Sun 26

Accommodation Overview – Abode Woden

Standard Room (2–3 Guests)

• King bed or two king singles (with sofa bed)

• Approx. 38 m² room size

• Kitchenette with cooktop, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher

• Washer/dryer, rainfall shower, hairdryer

• Flat-screen TV, unlimited Wi-Fi, air conditioning/heating

Family Studio (4 Guests)

• One king bed, two singles, or bunk configuration

• 42 m² room size

• Full kitchenette and amenities

• Ideal for families or small groups of friends

Day 1 – Sydney to Canberra Highlights

Begin your adventure early with convenient Sydney pick-ups. First, stop for coffee and homemade cake at a charming winery. Next, enjoy lunch in Goulburn, featuring a classic Sydney-style meat pie.

Afterward, visit a local farm venue for wine tasting, animal feeding, and Belgian chocolate sampling. Later, explore Canberra’s top attractions, including Mt Ainslie Lookout, Parliament House, and The Lodge.

In the evening, enjoy a seafood buffet dinner at Star Buffet. Finally, check in to Abode Woden, where you can shop, relax, or unwind for the night.

Day 2 – Perisher Snow Adventure & Return

After breakfast, depart Canberra at 5:45 AM for a scenic drive to Perisher Ski Resort. By 8:30 AM, arrive at Smiggins Holes to enjoy snow play, alpine scenery, or a warm café break.

Ski hire is available at an additional cost. Meanwhile, lunch is at your own expense. The group then departs Perisher at 2:30 PM.

On the return journey, the coach stops briefly for dinner. Eventually, arrive back in Sydney at the following approximate times:

• 9:00 PM – Cabramatta Hotel

• 9:30 PM – Bankstown Station

• 10:30 PM – Hilton Sydney Hotel