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A large building with a central tower, two flags on flagpoles, and a grassy field. 1
A tall, narrow monument with a star at the top, surrounded by well-maintained grass and trees. 2
A narrow river surrounded by dense foliage. 3
A brick wall with a plaque for The Western Front Association, surrounded by greenery. 4
A historical battle scene with soldiers and a crowd, a bridge, and dense foliage. 5
By 14-18 Somme Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$404 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Entirely private tour by an official, insured, Somme tour-guide.

    Halting the German Spring Offensive near Villers-Bretonneux in 1918, the Australians pushed back the opposition during the 100 Days Offensive.

    The crowning glory of the Australian Imperial Force in Europe, especially compared to the horrendous losses of the two years previous.

    Amongst the highpoints of the tour we follow the last flight of the fabled Red Baron, who was almost certainly brought down by an Australian machine-gunner and we pay a visit to one of the greatest Australian sportsmen of the 20th century; Cecil Healy.

Activity location

  • Adelaide Cemetery
    • Rue d'Amiens
    • 80380, Villers-Bretonneux, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 14-18 Somme Chambres d'Hôtes/ B&B/ Guided Tours
    • 5 Rue d'Hamel
    • 80300, Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre, Hauts-de-France, France

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1918 Australian Battlefield Tour of the Somme

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$398.38 x 2 AdultsNZ$796.76
Paid at activityNZ$11.96
Total
Price is NZ$808.72
Until Wed, 11 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    From our B&B HQ we offer take-along lunches for a fee of €10 p.p. (two freshly baked buns with lettuce, ham, egg, cheese and tomato. Fruit-juice, piece of fruit, a snack and a bottle of water)
  • Exclusions
    The audio-guide earplugs at the John Monash centre can be purchased for €3 at their café

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Adelaide Cemetery

  • 30m
This cemetery marks the high-water point of the German advance at the end of April during their Spring-Offensive in the Somme. It also holds the special memorial stone from which was taken in 1993 the Australian Unknow Soldier

Australian National Memorial

  • 30m
The Australian Memorial to the Missing which commemorates over 10.000 Australian soldiers whose graves remains unknown. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and dedicated in 1938, the tower gives (depending on weather conditions) great views of the surrounding area. The memorial was badly damaged during the May-days of 1940

Sir John Monash Centre

  • 1h 15m
This experience yield approximately 6 hours of audio files to be chosen at your discretion. Follow the history of Australians fighting on the Western Front from the moment of recruitment to the 100 Days Offensive. The Experience is free of charge, however one need to bring either own earphones or purchase a set at the souvenir/ café shop for €3

Australian Corps Memorial

  • 45m
One of the most memorable victories by the Australian Imperial Force. The assault and, more importantly, it tactics show a great change in warfare, due to it's brand-new Corps commander John Monash. This is also the site which gives a good opportunity to explain, and indeed show the last flight of the Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen.

Assevillers

  • 30m
The British cemetery in Assevillers holds the remains of one of Australia's greatest sports heroes; Cecil Healy. Next to the church we find a statue of this interesting 1912 Stockholm Olympic gold medalist.

2nd Australian Division Memorial

  • 30m
Perhaps the greatest Australian victory on the Western Front; taking the high ground of Mont-St. Quentin and the subsequent liberation of Péronne at the end of August/ early September 1918. From this magnificent memorial it is possible to take a walking circuit on the former Battlegrounds. However, this is optional and depending on constraints of time.

Location

Activity location

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    Adelaide Cemetery
    • Rue d'Amiens
    • 80380, Villers-Bretonneux, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    14-18 Somme Chambres d'Hôtes/ B&B/ Guided Tours
    • 5 Rue d'Hamel
    • 80300, Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre, Hauts-de-France, France

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