Stitch up a Norfolk Island holiday

Patchwork and quilting buffs can stitch-up a holiday on laid-back Norfolk Island in July while learning more about their favourite hobby directly from one of Australia’s leading experts.

Wings Away Travel’s eight-night package balances sightseeing Norfolk’s historic ruins, sub-tropical gardens and enjoying its peace and tranquility, with four formal patchwork and quilting workshops led by Rhonda Coates – who has been absorbed in the hobby for 20 years, and while a renowned teacher herself still joins other’s classes to continually expand her own knowledge.

The package departs on July 5 and includes return air and taxes, eight nights twin-share at the Governor's Lodge, cooked breakfasts, seven special dinners, one lunch, select other refreshments, return airport transfers, five organised outings, a cooking class, Museum Pass – even six days of automatic car rental.

There are four formal patchwork and quilting workshops led by Rhonda Coates, and a special 'Patchwork Homes' visit with local hobbyists.

Prices start from $2850pp twin-share from Sydney and from $2787 from Brisbane; connecting flights can be arranged from other centres, and an alternative program of activities to the workshops is available for partners.

Full details on 1800 800 640, in Melbourne 9337 3744 or email maree@wingsaway.com.au