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NEW ZEALAND’S SOUTH ISLAND COUNTRY ESTATE AND LANDSCAPE TOUR 13-22 April 2013 In conjunction with Homestead Tours this is a rare chance for National Trust members to visit private high country stations and historic homesteads, wine makers and local artists; to explore this beautiful area of the Southern Lakes of New Zealand’s South Island and to experience the generous hospitality of our hosts. We have chosen April as the autumn colours will be at their peak and the roses and late summer flowers still in bloom - a most magical time of year to visit. From Christchurch to Queenstown unparalleled scenic beauty awaits as we travel via Lake Tekapo, Lake Wanaka, Lake Dunstan and Lake Hawea. With mostly two or three night stays we have daily visits to private properties, historic homesteads, towns and villages. This tour is full of surprises as we experience highlights of New Zealand’s spectacular South Island. Cost per person twin share: $4,790 Single room supplement: $950 Note: Costs do not include airfares Expressions of interest: David Smith, Travelscene on Capri P: 1800 679 066 License No: TA1091 Leader: Jill Bunning T: 02 9798 8914
NORFOLK ISLAND 15-22 April 2013 Visiting Norfolk Island is a unique experience. Rich in history, it is blessed with a temperate climate. It was first settled by Governor Arthur Phillip as a penal settlement and later became home to the Pitcairn settlers, survivors of the Mutiny on the Bounty, and their families, descendants of whom still live there today. Visit historic Kingston, Cascade and Longridge. See and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches and golf course. Tour of the Museums and cemetery and sites of the First and Second settlements will provide you with a unique and truly memorable experience. Visit the Pittcairn Settlers Village and learn about the colourful history of Norfolk
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Island’s most recent settlement - the Pittcairners and their descendants, on one of the last few remaining original settler’s properties. The dramatic show “Mutiny on the Bounty” involves scores of the descendants of the mutineers, who bring the story of the Mutiny alive. Dining is also a unique experience on the picturesque island with fresh fish and traditional island food. Cost per person twin share: $3,690 Single room supplement: $990 Note: Cost include airfares ex Sydney, 7 nights accommodation at the Governors Lodge and most meals Enquiries: David Smith, Travelscene on Capri P: 1800 679 066 License No: TA1091 Leader: Lorraine Collins T: 0439 947 479
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PROVENCE 24 April - 7 May 2013 From its herb-scented hills to its spectacular coastline, no other region of France fires the imagination as strongly as Provence. Unpack only twice on this delightful tour in spring. After a few days exploring the French Riviera we move to the heart of Provence to a comfortable hotel in Les Baux-de-Provence for leisurely daily excursions to the surrounding area. Visit the splendid gardens of Villa Ephrussi-de-Rothschild, the artist Cezanne’s studio and the exciting new museum with works by Pierre Bonnard. Walk through beautiful villages such as Gordes, St Paul-de-Vence and Rousillon and see UNESCO world heritage sites including the historic centre of Avignon, the Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles and the Pont-duGard aqueduct. Early bookings are
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highly recommended as we will only be taking a group of maximum 15 people. Cost per person twin share: $5,290 Single room supplement: $980 Note: Costs do not include airfares Expressions of interest: David Smith, Travelscene on Capri P: 1800 679 066 License No: TA1091 Leader: Loma Priddle T: 02 9412 2875
NORTHERN ITALY: LAKES, MOUNTAINS & THE RIVIERA 14-26 September 2013 This exciting new itinerary has been tailor made for National Trust members in conjunction with Ugo and Barbara Mariotti, who have been conducting enjoyable Trust tours in Italy over the past 10 years. Unpack only twice as we stay in centrally located hotels first in the town of Como, set in an idyllic landscape of mountains on the lake of the same name, then in the resort town of Santa Margherita Ligure in the heart of the Italian Riviera. Visit the spectacular gardens of Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi; Bellagio, known as the ‘Pearl of Lake Como’; the Swiss town of Lugano and the gloriously decorated Certosa di Pavia. Leisurely daily excursions on the Italian Riviera include Portofino, the famous villages of the ‘Cinque Terre’ coastline and the heritage listed small port of Porto Venere. A day tour to Lucca, one of the most beautiful towns in northern Tuscany, is also included. Cost per person twin share: $6,190 Single room supplement: $990 Note: Costs do not include airfares Expressions of interest: David Smith, Travelscene on Capri P: 1800 679 066 License No: TA1091 Leader: Jill Bunning T: 02 9798 8914
above Bellagio on Lake Como. Courtesy Italian Tourist Office