Australia Agricultural & Sightseeing Tour - Leader Tours

Presents...
  Australia Agricultural & Sightseeing Tour
                     November 2022 & February 2023 Departures
                Featuring Victoria, South Australia & New South Wales
Arrive in Melbourne and enjoy a welcome dinner on the famous Tram Car Dinner Experience,
  City Tour of Melbourne, Wagyu Beef operation, Unforgettable journey along the Great Ocean
Road with a stop at the iconic 12 Apostles, visit with 100% Australian owned Midfield Group,
visit to Te Mania Angus, an afternoon visit to Donovan’s Dairying Ltd—sitting on 1000ha with
  450ha pivot irrigation, 300 pastures and 150ha of corn, Stop at the Port of Portland a deep-
water bulk port strategically located between the ports of Melbourne and Adelaide - the inter-
    national gateway for the Green Triangle Region, travel inland for visits with local farmers
 around Mount Gambier, stop at Raven Limousin & Limflex on route to Adelaide, Wine tour of
the wine regions around Adelaide, 2 day visit to Kangaroo Island, visit local sheep, beef & Mar-
  ron farms, Visit to Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park, Overnight in Adelaide and
 early morning flight to Sydney, morning transfer to the Hunter Valley for an afternoon visit to
     Tocal Ag College, Visit to Arrow Equipment , scenic drive through the Blue Mountains,
     Featherdale Wildlife Park, Free Day in Sydney, Farewell Dinner Sydney Harbour Cruise.

Meals: B = Breakfast/ L= Lunch / D= Dinner
Day 1: November 2022 & February 2023 Travel Day
Day 2: International flight from Canada to Australia—lose a day due to crossing the international dateline
Day 3: November 2022 & February 2023 Arrive in Melbourne (D)
Arrive in Melbourne—transfer by coach to your hotel, check in and relax after your international flight. Free time to explore
south bank area where your hotel is located.
Welcome Dinner - Tram Car Dinner Experience: The atmosphere is cozy, the service friendly and the decor as inviting as the
colonial period these trams reflect. Since their inception in 1983, the restaurants have become a star attraction and a tourism
symbol for Melbourne. Dining with us is not only a culinary delight, but a trip into a little piece of Victoria’s history.

Overnight: Melbourne

Day 4: November 2022 & February 2023 Melbourne (B, D)
Morning visit to Gallagher Australia: presentation on Australia’s Agricultural Industry
Afternoon: Farm visit outside of Melbourne, Wagyu Beef Operation
Shadai Farm 100% Full blood Wagyu - 1000 acre operation focused on Wagyu Beef and racehorses
or
Sher Wagyu— Established in 1991, the Sher family produce Wagyu Full blood 100% and Crossbred Wagyu F1 50% beef to sup-
ply discerning customers around the world.
Group Dinner, Free evening
Overnight: Melbourne

Day 5: November 2022 & February 2023 Melbourne to Apollo Bay (B,D)
City tour – gardens, historic sights
Melbourne was founded in 1835 47 years after the European settlement of Australia, Melbourne is the capital and the most
populous city in the state of Victoria and the second most populous city in Australia, with its unique buildings, history, food,
shopping and more Melbourne is defiantly a must see city. The population of Melbourne is 4.17 Million locals are known as
Melburnians. The city is very passionate about Australian Football known as AFL (Australian Football League).
Scenic Drive to Apollo Bay
Group Dinner, free evening
Overnight: Apollo Bay

Day 6: November 2022 & February 2023 Apollo Bay to Port Campbell to Warrnambool (B,D)
The Great Ocean Road is a main attraction in the region, which winds through varying terrain alongside the coast, and pro-
vides access to several prominent landmarks; including the nationally significant Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations.

Group Dinner, Free evening
Overnight: Warrnambool

Day 7: November 2022 & February 2023 Warrnambool – farm visits (B,D)
The Midfield Group - Beef and Lamb producers, packers and direct supplier. Our Group is 100 per cent Australian owned and
operated. We are a staunch supporter of the area where we are based, employing more than 600 people from the surround-
ing district and creating a variety of breeding programs designed to cement supply and support local industry.
Visit to Union Station: 5065 acre Beef and Sheep operation in Australia’s pristine and fertile south-west Victorian farming dis-
trict. Get an insight into stations ability to trace its product from paddock to plate, growing out its own stock on the clean,
green pastures of Union Station before processing it at the company’s own plant and delivering a high-end product to the end
user.
Group Dinner, free evening
Overnight: Warrnambool

Day 8: November 2022 & February 2023 Warrnambool - Farm visits (B,D)
Te Mania Angus – Australia
Te Mania Angus is the complete genetics address – providing Angus bulls, semen, embryos, elite stud cows, ET recipients and
commercial females. All this is based on a gene pool more than 80 years in the making, which is today the most dominant in
Angus Group Breed plan (EBVs), with more than double the number of trait leaders than any other stud.
Te Mania Angus holds two annual bull sales - one on-property at the Mortlake, Victoria, headquarters each autumn, and one
at Walgett, NSW, each spring. Catalogues are available online, by mail or through local agents.
Semen sales are available through AI resellers, featuring the pick of our reference sires who are proven performers in the sale
ring and through Team Te Mania commercial herds.
With national and international markets, Te Mania Angus is backed by Team Te Mania, a coalition of 40 beef cattle herds
across SA, Victoria and NSW for progeny testing its cutting-edge genetics and fast-tracking commercial production.

Group Dinner, free evening
Overnight: Warnambool

Day 9: November 2022 & February 2023 Mount Gambier (B,D)
Dairy and Sheep visit: Donovan’s Dairying Ltd - James Mann, Managing Director
Donovan’s Dairying operation sits on1000ha – 450ha pivot irrigation,300 pastures,150ha corn.
James currently milks approximately 2000 cows (18-21 million litres). He also runs beef cross steers, young stock of 4000 and
500 ewes.
During the visit, we will see the afternoon milking in action get an insight in the dairy & sheep industry.
Group Dinner/ free time
Overnight: Mount Gambier

Day 10: November 2022 & February 2023 Mount Gambier – farm visits (B,D)
Morning visit to National Rural Independents ( Rural Supply Store)
Afternoon visit to Mayura Station Beef Operation. First established in 1845, Mayura Station is one of Australia’s oldest and
most respected pastoral operations.
Group Dinner/ free time
Overnight: Mount Gambier

Day 11: November 2022 & February 2023 Farm visits (B,D)
Raven Limousin & Limflex – operated by Penny and Jason Schulz

Raven Limousin specialises in Black & Polled Limousin, a configuration that is well suited to current market specifications and
with the added advantage of Limousin’s high growth rate, muscling and meat yield. The Raven herd delivers these profitable
market attributes with a focus on breeding structurally sound, docile cattle that have an ability to finish on pasture.
Our herd was established in 2008, after successfully using Limousin sires over the Schulz commercial Angus & Murray Grey
herd for more than a decade. Initially, embryos purchased from the dispersing Kensal Limousin herd were implanted in the
family’s commercial cows. Later, several elite females were purchased from Australia’s leading Limousin herds selected on su-
perior growth, carcase, maternal and temperament characteristics. Some of these females are now being used in our donor
program to grow the Raven Limousin herd using only elite bloodlines.
Raven Limousin puts emphasis on using only breed-leading Limousin genetics, many of which are imported from North Ameri-
ca. Rigorous data recording provides the basis for future breeding strategies as well helping our clients to make informed bull
purchase decisions.

Continue onto Adelaide
Group Dinner/ free evening
Overnight: Adelaide

Day 12: November 2022 & February 2023 Adelaide (B,L)
Wine Tour of the Adelaide region
•     Murray Street Vineyards – Tasting with local produce
•     Seppeltsfield Winery – Tour & Tasting
•     SA Company Store – 2 Course Lunch
•     Mengler’s Hill Lookout
•     Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre – Tour & Tasting
•     Lyndoch Lavender Farm – Self-guided tour & Afternoon tea

Dinner on your own tonight

Overnight: Adelaide

Day 13: November 2022 & February 2023 Adelaide to Kangaroo Island – Farm and sightseeing visits (B,L,D)
Catch the morning ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Andermel Marron Farm – Farm Shed Tour
Visitors can see the marron up close in the holding shed with their life cycle and the operational aspects of a modern marron
farm also presented in an interesting and educational way. From the tanks the marron are destined for the tables of the Mar-
ron Cafe, farm gate or private mainland sales, other Cafe’s on Kangaroo Island or to distribution outlets to Restaurants and
Cafe’s on the mainland
Andermel Marron Farm – 2 Course Lunch

Flinders Chase National Park (Admirals Arch & Remarkable Rocks)
Come and explore the vast area of wilderness that makes up the Flinders Chase National Park in Kangaroo Island.
The park features the spectacular Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch as well as a colony of long nosed fur-seals at Cape du
Couedic.

Overnight: Kangaroo Island

Day 14: November 2022 & February 2023 Kangaroo Island – to Adelaide Airport hotel (B,L)
Local Kangaroo Island Farm Visits—Sheep /Beef operation - learn about the challenges faced while farming on an island,
getting stock to market, extra costs involved etc.
Vivonne Bay Bistro – 2 Course Lunch
Ferry back to mainland Australia, transfer to airport hotel
Dinner on your own tonight in Adelaide.
Overnight: Adelaide

Day 15: November 2022 & February 2023 Adelaide to Sydney – morning flight (B,D)
Morning flight to Sydney
Transfer via coach to Tocal College (2 hour drive)
Tocal College, CB Alexander Campus is situated in the picturesque Hunter Valley about 180 km north of Sydney.
It provides a unique blend of agricultural training and practical experience for school leavers and other people who may be
interested in rewarding careers in agriculture.
Year 10, 11 or 12 school leavers gain a practical pathway to careers in agriculture or gain credit in a variety of university de-
grees. Tocal College also provides a diverse range of education products and services to farmers, landholders and rural indus-
tries.

Transfer to your hotel, free time to relax and settle in to your rooms or grab a beer at the Irish pub.
Group dinner and free evening
Overnight: Harrington’s Irish Pub & Hotel, Pokolbin

Day 16: November 2022 & February 2023 Tamworth (B,D)

Elders Feedlot visit (to be confirmed)
Killara feedlot is well positioned on Pine Ridge Road on the edge of the Liverpool Plains, approximately 15 kilometres west of
Quirindi and approximately 70 kilometres south of Tamworth in New South Wales.
The Elders Killara Feedlot is a licensed 20,000 head facility, with a commitment to supplying safe and sustainable high quality
products backed by the latest science and technology available.
Visit Arrow Equipment in Tamworth Arrow Farmquip is a family-owned business that has been supporting the Australian steel
industry for nearly 30 years. Our locally-made product range evolved from humble beginnings on the family farm in 1988. To-
day, Arrow Farmquip has manufacturing plants in Australia and Canada, supplying the global market with cutting-edge low-
stress livestock handling equipment.
Group Dinner
Overnight: Tamworth

Day 17: November 2022 & February 2023 Lithgow (B,D)
Breakfast at your hotel
Morning visit to Warragundi Beef
The Warragundi Beef Company is a dedicated Beef producing operation with the farm located on the rich Liverpool Plains of
North West NSW. The property was purchased by Matthew in 1993 and this acquisition of productive farming country was the
realisation of a lifelong ambition for him.
The Warragundi Beef Company operates a sustainable farm that consists of a Poll Hereford stud, a commercial Poll Hereford
operation and cropping for the finishing of animals bound for the company’s retail outlet, located in the nearby town of
Quirindi.
The Beef produced is HGP Free, and antibiotic free. Warragundi offers a natural grass fed product and a grain assisted product,
allowing consumers a choice.
Within the Stud operation, Warragundi focuses on the measurable traits that provide and ensure superb eating quality.
The company dedicates its focus to marbling characteristics, eye muscle area and general Breed plan characteristics .These ge-
netic attributes flow down to the Warragundi commercial herd.

Transfer to Lithgow - Group Dinner
Overnight: Lithgow

Day 18: November 2022 & February 2023 Sydney (B,D)
Scenic drive through the Blue Mountains to Sydney
Afternoon on route to Sydney—Stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park . Featherdale is Sydney's ultimate hands-on wildlife experi-
ence. Cuddle up to a Koala, feed kangaroos and wallabies and enjoy a lot more of Australia’s iconic animals.
Overnight: Sydney

Day 19: November 2022 & February 2023 Sydney (B,D)
Enjoy an Free day at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Australia ’s largest and most famous city, Sydney is home to beautiful
beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants, world class shopping and a uniquely vibrant culture
Farewell dinner Sydney Harbour Cruise
Sydney Harbour by night....it doesn't get any better than this. Enjoy a night out onboard Sydney's most prestigious cruise ships
MV Sydney 2000 or John Cadman II. Offering million dollar views, expansive viewing decks, dinner and entertainment.
An experience not to be missed!
Overnight: Sydney

Day 20: November 2022 & February 2023 Sydney (B)
Transfer to airport
Fly home!

                        Australian Agricultural Tour Pricing
                Group of 20 to 24 people: Twin Share: Land Only $8441 per person
                Group of 25 to 29 people: Twin Share: Land Only $7884 per person
                                Single rate: please add $1826 to the twin rate
                                                   Package includes:
All hotel accommodations, Ground coach transportation, Special welcome and farewell dinners,
    35 Meals per itinerary:17 breakfast, 3 lunches, 15 Dinners, All technical agricultural visits,
            Coach driver guide, Sightseeing visits per itinerary, Australian Entry visa

                      For more information please call or email Lawrence Rowley
                                                     Leader Tours Inc.
                      Toll Free:1-844-370-7044 / Email: lawrence@leadertours.ca