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Golden Nugget Discovery Tours

Tour
 
Address
404 Peel North St
Ballarat VIC 3350
Phone
03 5332 9199
0407 542 796
Fax
03 5332 9899
Email
golden.nuggettours@bigpond.com
Web
http://www.goldennuggettours.com.au

Golden Nugget Discovery Tours conducts small group Ecotourism tours of western and central Victoria.

It's the ideal way for couples, small groups and individual travellers to experience the Goldfields region, the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians National Park, Daylesford & Spa country, plus the Pyrenees wine region.

Relive the history and heritage of the gold rush times as you visit Ballarat and Bendigo, pan for gold in Ballarat or discover the Chinese heritage of Bendigo. Explore the small towns and villages of the old goldfields, the wild nature of the parks, and the fabulous food and wine of the Goldfields. Walking tours of the Goldfields region will be available soon.

See the fantastic coastal scenery, from wide sandy beaches to tall towering cliffs of the Great Ocean Road, as well as the cool temperate rainforests of the Otway ranges. Experience walking in the tree tops of the giant mountain ash, to the wonder of the 12 Apostles.

Immerse yourself in the wild nature and open spaces of the Grampians National Park, with its wildflower displays, kangaroo's, wallabies and emus. Discover the waterfalls and wonderful views from the cliff tops, to the aboriginal rock art and valleys of open spaces.

''Lead a Double Life'' and discover the art &craft treasures of the villages of Creswick, Daylesford & Hepburn Springs. The region has been a mecca for generations of artists, each drawn by its luscious light, location and seasonal ambience. Walking tours of Daylesford region will be available soon.

The Pyrenees wine region was named after the French Pyrenees, and this region makes some of the finest wines of the French Bordeaux variety. A silver service lunch is served at the award winning restaurant of the Warrenmang Vineyard resort.

Soon to be released is an extended 3/4 day tour, ''Golden Victorian Experience''.

Opening Hours
Daily
9:00am 5:00pm
Office hours. After hours use phone, fax or email for bookings enquiries.
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Tourism Awards
Year
Award
2007
Tourism Award Winner - CGU Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards
2008
Tourism Award Finalist - CGU Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards
Activities
  • Animal Viewing
  • Art and Craft
  • Birdwatching
  • Guided Walks
  • Off Road Driving
  • Train Ride
  • Wine Tasting
Property Facilities
Guide  Qualified ecotour
Public Telephone  Available
Public Transport  V/Line rail ticket included
Memberships
  • Ecotourism Association of Australia
Cancellation / Booking Policy
Cancellation of bookings 7 days or more from departure will result in 10% cancellation fee. Between 1 and 6 days - 25% cancellation fee. Within 24hrs - 50% cancellation fee. Failure to take tour - 100% cancellation fee. If the tour operator cancels the tour, all monies payed by the customer will be refunded.