Australian Homespun

Outback CRAFT TOURS

With pandemic impacts including closed borders and long-distance travel a distant hope, Australians are turning to our regional, outback and coastal destinations. The highway beckons!

Let’s consider combining a few major destinations, seeking out the local patchwork and craft shops and related museums, and heading off with like-minded souls on a road trip with Michelle Marvig as your tour leader!

Grab a coffee and get comfy on your coach as you discover the charming, quaint and amazing places that Australia has to offer and where you will find good food, gorgeous scenery and friendly locals. To help you while away the hours travelling by coach you can get started on a patchwork project specially designed by Michelle for the group.

Starting in Horsham, we will essentially continue in a northly direction, with Alice Springs our last

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