Show: Music at Midday
Type: Day trip
Date: 11 Jan
Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Canberra Theatre Centre together with the Royal Military College Band host Music At Midday concerts six times a year with the support of Canberra Labor Club. The proceeds of the concerts support many local charities.
The Theatre is pleased to announce that the next Music At Midday concert will be held on 2nd last or last Tuesday every quarter with donations going to ACT Rescue & Foster.
Show: Masterclass Concert – Drama
Type: Day trip
Date: 24 Feb
Time: 2pm, 120 minutes, including interval
The astonishing Amanda Muggleton IS the original diva. She creates fireworks on stage as the greatest dramatic soprano of her time – Maria Callas. After a sensational career that saw her become the undisputed star of the world’s best Opera Houses, Maria Callas conducts a series of master classes to a select group of young vocal students at the Juilliard School in New York.
In Terrence McNally’s extraordinary theatrical tribute Callas takes centre-stage one more time, as she passes on to her students, and to us, the experiences and lessons of a lifetime.
We witness her passion and commitment and realise the uniqueness of her great talent as she cajoles and lectures her students, delivering wisdom and insults in true diva style.
Amanda Muggleton is one of Australia’s greatest and most loved actresses. In a career that spans over four decades, Amanda has more than 50 theatre, film and television credits to her name.
Show: Music at Midday
Type: Day trip
Date: 11 April
Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Canberra Theatre Centre together with the Royal Military College Band host Music At Midday concerts six times a year with the support of Canberra Labor Club. The proceeds of the concerts support many local charities.
The Theatre is pleased to announce that the next Music At Midday concert will be held on 2nd last or last Tuesday every quarter with donations going to ACT Rescue & Foster.
Show: Sense & Sensibility Concert – Drama
Type: Day trip
Date: 2nd June
Time: 2pm, 135 minutes, including interval
Kate Hamill’s sparkling adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen on theatrical steroids. In the hands of the State Theatre Company Ensemble it will be a night at the theatre that you won’t want to miss.
The newly widowed Mrs Dashwood, under much reduced circumstances, must move herself and her three daughters, the very sensible Elinor, the wild romantic Marianne and the spirited Margaret, from their grand family home to a modest cottage. But reduced social circumstances do not lead to a reduction in troubles of the heart. Suitors circle and gossip swirls as all of the Dashwoods try to find their place in the world.
Jane Austen’s masterpiece is a precision guided literary missile of wit and warmth. In playwright Kate Hamill she’s found her theatrical match as verve and invention is brought to bear on the Dashwood’s every move.
Warning: This show contains obscene language.
Show: Music at Midday
Type: Day trip
Date: 11 July
Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Canberra Theatre Centre together with the Royal Military College Band host Music At Midday concerts six times a year with the support of Canberra Labor Club. The proceeds of the concerts support many local charities.
The Theatre is pleased to announce that the next Music At Midday concert will be held on 2nd last or last Tuesday every quarter with donations going to ACT Rescue & Foster.
Show: Calamity Jane Concert – Musical/Comedy
Type: Day trip
Date: 19 August
Time: 2pm, 150 minutes, including interval
This whip-cracking, rollicking rough-and-ready reimagining shucks off the buckskin and brings a barrelful of dirt and grit to the classic musical. Starring Virginia Gay (Channel 7’s All Saints and Winners & Losers) as the magnetic, masculine heroine, joined by a ragtag band of acclaimed comedic actors and musicians who share all the other roles.
Featuring timeless standards such as The Deadwood Stage, Just Blew In From The Windy City, Black Hills of Dakota, and Secret Love performed with piano and a grab bag of other instruments, this production injects a unique and raucous sense of spontaneity into the world of musical theatre.
Become immersed in the world of the Golden Garter Saloon – alive with whores, gamblers, and habitual jeopardy – and expect an unruly and unpredictable ride. In particular dozens of audience members seated onstage at saloon tables will be a part of the action when they least expect it!
Warning: This show contains simulated smoking, nudity, obscene language, strobe lighting and fog/haze effects. (sounds like fun!)
Show: Madame Butterfly Concert – Opera
Type: Day trip
Date: 8 September
Time: 1pm,
A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the promise of the West.
Separated by a vast ocean and many years, what will become of their love?
U.S. Naval officer B.F. Pinkerton is ashore in Japan, and captivated with its beauty and freedoms. When the gorgeous geisha Butterfly arrives, he is transfixed. She falls hopelessly in love, and a passionate marriage begins.
Years later, Pinkerton has left. Butterfly waits faithfully for him to return. Dawn breaks on a ship in the harbour.
What will become of her great hope?
Puccini’s popular opera inspired the musical Miss Saigon. It is filled with gorgeous music, from the lovers’ first rapturous embrace to the intense finale. It features the famous aria One Fine Day and the Humming Chorus.
One of Australia’s greatest theatrical minds, John Bell, directs this English-language production, complete with beautiful costumes and sets and wonderful singing.
Show: Music at Midday
Type: Day trip
Date: 11 October
Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Canberra Theatre Centre together with the Royal Military College Band host Music At Midday concerts six times a year with the support of Canberra Labor Club. The proceeds of the concerts support many local charities.
The Theatre is pleased to announce that the next Music At Midday concert will be held on 2nd last or last Tuesday every quarter with donations going to ACT Rescue & Foster.
Show: The Wharf Revue – Political satire
Type: Day trip
Date: 3 November
Time: 90 minutes, no interval
Those indefatigable kings of comedy, sorcerers of satire and masters of mockery, Jonathan Biggins and Drew Forsythe are back in the saddle and gearing up for another glorious year of political satire – the stage will be bigger and so will the laughs. We like to think of it as continuity with change.
So, politicians take cover and pundits stand back, because there will be songs, there will be dance, and there will be some very funny impressions.
Join us as we sort the wets from the dries, the leaks from the fakes, and the factions from the fictions in this bigger, better and wharfier Revue than Canberra could ever handle.
Warnings:
This show may contain obscene language, simulated substance/tobacco smoking, nudity, strobe lighting and fog/haze effects.
Tours/Trips
| Local trips |
January |
| Tasmania Tour |
15-24 March |
| Melbourne Flower Show Tour |
21-25 March |
| Brigadoon at Bundanoon – Overnight |
6-7 April |
| Norfolk Island Tour |
6-15 May 2018 |
| Longreach Tour |
9-25 June |
| Winter Escape Tour |
5-13 August |
| Gunning Fireworks – 3 days |
7-9 September |
| Winery Tour -Day trip |
20-October |
| Melbourne Cup Tour |
5-9 November |
| Hunter Valley Christmas Lights Tour |
26-30 November |
Most dates are confirmed for these concerts/events/trips/tours. Pricing is just about finalised – contact the office to confirm. Day trips include morning tea and lunch. *- Subject to change of dates.
Contact: 02 4474 4243 or 02 4474 3085
Brigadoon at Bundanoon
/in Package Tours /by Guy BowerIncluding a lunch cruise on the Shoalhaven River
After anearly start we will be stopping for a cruise on the magnificent Shoalhaven River including a fish and chip lunch before heading to our overnight at Bomaderry Motor Inn with dinner available at the Bomaderry RSL. A continental breakfast in room will ensure an early start to the day to enable us front row seats as we watch the Parade, finish with dinner – Buffet at the Braidwood Services Club and conclude the trip at Batemans Bay at approximately 9.00pm.
Bundanoon has over the past 40 years gained the envious reputation throughout Australia as the premier location for hosting the traditional Scottish Highland Games. Every year in April between 12-16,000 Australians, many not necessarily of Scottish descent make an annual pilgrimage to this outstanding event to enjoyand participate in the gathering known, as Bundanoon is Brigadoon.
Brigadoon in 2019 marks the 42nd anniversary of the highland gathering in Bundanoon.
Brigadoon begins with the sound of Bagpipes drifting across the village fromfirst light in preparation for a day of celebration. The Street Parade starts at 9.30am and features some 20 Pipe Bands from all over the State accompaniedby a large variety of decorated floats and marching Clan Societies.
Everyone is made most welcome at the gathering and encouraged to participate in the Traditional and not so traditional games. The committee recognises this as a The Ideal Family Day Outing and encourages mass participation by spectators and especially the children. Spectators can try their luck at Tossing the Caber, Shot Putt, Haggis Hurling, Kilted Races, Egg Throwing and Water Toss. There is also a Bonny Bairns highland dress competition for all the proud parents.
Throughout the day you can enjoy Highland and Scottish Country dance demonstrations, and for those who like to try something new you are cordially invited to join in. There are 30 Scottish Clans and Societies tents and they have their own area where many people make their way to enquire about their Scottish heritage andancestry.
This year we will have a marquis for sun shelter where you can sit on your chairs and watch the world go by.
More info is here: http://brigadoon.org.au/
Terms and conditions apply, see T&Cs page.
Travel Insurance recommended.
For Bookings contact: 02 44744243
Charlie Pride: American country music legend
/in Package Tours /by Guy BowerCharley Pride iscoming back to WIN Entertainment Centre for the second time in his career. Heis celebrating 50 golden years of pride! Do not miss out seeing Pride at his only NSW show.
Pride has enjoyed oneof the most successful careers in the history of country music and is credited with helping to break colour barriers by becoming the first black superstar within the genre. A true living legend, he has sold tens of millions of records worldwide with his large repertoire of hits.
A three-time GRAMMY® award winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Pride has garnered no less than 36 chart-topping country hits, including “Kiss An Angel Good Morning,” a massive #1 crossover hit that sold over a million singles and helped him to land the Country Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year” award in 1971 and the “Top Male Vocalist” awards of 1971 and 1972.
Some of Charley’s unforgettable hits from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s include “All I Have To Offer You Is Me”, “Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone”, “Amazing Love”, “Mississippi Cotton Pickin’ Delta Town”, “Burgers And Fries”, “Roll On Mississippi” and “Mountain Of Love.”
A proud member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame and Grand Ole Opry, Pride continues to perform concerts worldwide and has toured the United States, Canada, Ireland, The United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand over the last several years.
Dinner of your choice at Illawarra Leagues Club then stay overnight at the Sage Hotel and arrive home nice and fresh.
For Bookings call 02 4474 4243
Lightning Ridge
/in Package Tours /by Guy Bower8 day, 7nights, 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners and entry into all experiences.
Day1– Sees us greeting the early morning with gusto and enthusiasm for the adventure ahead. We head to our overnight accommodation in Dubbo via the picturesque valleys of Boorowa, where we stop for a light lunch (own cost) and Canowindra. Dinner and rest after our days travel. DA
Day2 – We will visit the Taronga WesternPlains Zoo for a few hours including lunch, conversing with the animals and theZoo staff. We then head to the historic gaol for an insight as to how the prisoners lived without modern amenities of today. Back to the motel for alovely dinner and maybe a drink or two. (Drinks your cost) BDLA
Day3 – Today we head off to our destination of Lightning Ridge travelling via Coonamble for lunch (own cost).We have a free afternoon once we arrive with plenty of time to explore the town or you can coerce the driver to take you around to the Hot Springs. These springsare hot all year round being feed by artesian waters. BDA
Day4 – We pick up a local guide – Herman Krellar and spend the day exploring this interesting area. We finish our tour with a visit to the guides shop – the Opal Cave. BDA
Day5 – We will be exploring two (2) opal mines today. The first is the Chambers of the Black Hand – here you will se emagnificent sculptures deep underground. If you are claustrophobic be assured the LED lighting will calm your nerves. (I can speak from first hand experience). Our second mine is the Lost Treasure Opal Mine, again a visit underground and a talk from the owner. BDA
Day6 – We leave Lightning Ridge todayand head south to our overnight accommodation in Mudgee. Along the way we will pass through the towns of Coonamble for morning tea (own cost) andCoonabarabran for a picnic lunch. We will be visiting the Honey Haven factory for all things honey and a delightful Devonshire afternoon tea. BLDA
Day7 – We explore the town of Gulgong today, visiting the Red Hill Gold Mining Precinct with a chance to try ourhands at gold panning and then explore the town itself. Dinner will be back inMudgee. BDA
Day8 – Our adventure is coming to an end but not before we do a trip around the famous Mount Panorama race track at Bathurst. Lunch (own cost) at historic Crookwell and then it’s down themountain to home. B
For bookings call us on 02 4474 4243
Bright Floral Festival
/in Package Tours /by Guy BowerIncluding Wangaratta and surrounding areas
We will be based in Wangaratta and venture forth from there to explore the surrounding areas of Bright – including the Autumn Festival, Beechworth – Drive Back In Time classic and vintage cars, Milawa andBenalla
Day 2 – The Bright Autumn Festival is a celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and seasonalproduce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. Gala Day is the high point of Bright Autumn Festival, falling this year on Saturday 4th May 2019. This includes the Markets and a parade. The market has loads of stalls, food vendors and live music and has a wonderful atmosphere as hundreds of visitors come to town for the market and the ensuing parade. The parade kicks off after the markets and is a fantastic celebration from the many groups that make up the vibrant community of Bright.
Day 3 – The Beechworth Old Cranks Motor Club has been running the Drive Back In Time for 20 years. Up to 250 rare, classic andvintage cars and motorcycles will converge on the historic streets of Beechworth. The event has grown to become one of the region’s most popular carshow and cruise events with participants coming from around Victoria as well as interstate. The day kicks off with a Tractor Run and a barbecue is available at midday at the Old Railway Goods Shed in Beechworth.
A visit to The Brown Brothers Winery is a must do in the Milawa region. Learn therich history of wine making, hear the stories behind the wines and conclude at the cellar door with a food and wine matching flavour association experience.
Day 4 – Aguided tour of the Wangaratta area starts our day then we head off to discover Benalla. There will be a walking ‘Ned Kelly Touring Route’. The Ned Kelly Touring Route – Benalla takes in the major Kelly gang sights in and around Benalla. Serious students of bushranger history will want to spend a leisurely day in the Benalla district taking time to absorb the history as well as sample the great local produce. Those on atighter schedule will be able to satisfy their adventurous spirit in a morning or afternoon trip following a clearly marked trail. For Ned Kelly aficionados avisit to Benalla and district is a must. Benalla was the epicentre of Kelly’s bushranging days with a wealth of legendary historic sites and a fascinating collection of authentic Kelly artefacts. It was in Benalla that Ned Kelly had his first encounters with the law, hiding from police in the Old Boot makers shop in Arundel Street and having his fate sealed at the Old Courthouse across the road. To begin your tour of Ned Kelly history and heritage, start your experience at the Benalla Visitor Information Centre.
For as little as $1,145 Twin Share $1,270 Single
Contact: 02 4474 4243
Melbourne International Flower Show Tour
/in Package Tours /by Guy BowerEarly Bookings Recommended Limited Seats
Phone 02 4474 4243 to book
TRIP ITINERARY
Pick up at your door – time TBA
Day 1 – Monday 25 March
Today you are picked up from home.
We sit back & relax on our deluxe Touring Coach travelling to the Ibis Motel Sale for our welcome dinner.
M/ TDA (Lunch at your own cost Cann River)
Day 2 – Tuesday 26 March
Today we travel to Phillip Island for lunch at the Churchill Island Cafe. After lunch we will be visiting the Heritage Farm where a possible wagon ride is only one of the highlights. We then venture over to the Koala Conservation area for a while before boarding the coach and head to Cowes for a quick dinner. We then return to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade. We will be spending the night at the Comfort Resort Kaloha Motel BLDA
Day 3 – Wednesday 27 March
A very special treat today is the Royal Cranbourne Botanic Gardens. This is a 363ha property that has many different themed and impressive gardens within. This includes a delicious lunch at the Boon Wurrung Cafe and a guided tour on the Garden Explorer. We stay the night at the Frankston International Motel including dinner. BLDA
Day 4 – Thursday 28 March
After an early breakfast we head for the Melbourne International Flower & Garden show for a very exciting day. Staged within the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building a masterpiece in its own right. This year we incorporate High Tea for our lunch break.
We venture north to Seymour, staying the night at New Crossing Place and having dinner at the Seymour Club. BLDA+Entry to the Flower Show & High Tea for lunch
Day 5 – Friday 29 March
We can compare our photos and gardening tips on the return journey home today.
B (lunch at own cost)
Remember we are here for a good time, not a long time…………..
NB: The Tour operators reserve the right to make necessary changes to the itinerary to facilitate a safe & comfortable tour. In the knowledge the information provided was correct at the time of printing. E&OE
Legend of items included in cost: B = Breakfast, D = Dinner, L= Lunch, M/T = Morning Tea,
A = Accommodation.
Inclusions:
1 – Morning tea, 3 – Lunch, 4 – Dinner, 1 – High Tea
Admission to Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Koala Conservation area, Penguin parade, Melbourne International Flower Show, Cranbourne Botanic Gardens
Cruising the Great Murray River
/in Package Tours /by Guy Bower9 Day Coach Tour including 4 Night Murray River Outback Heritage Cruise
This cruise takes you north on the great Murray River from the historic river port of Mannum to Blanchetown. Follow in the wake of great Australian pioneers on a 4 night cruise along the outback river highway. Experience the magic and majesty of the spectacular scenery from towering cliffs to expansive farmlands.
Along the way, you’ll see a great variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos and many of the 350 bird species that inhabit the riverlands. Highlights include a visit to a vineyard and wine tasting at a cellar door, visit a typical Australian farm, woolshed and wildlife shelter, enjoy an Aussie barbecue beside the river and visit an aboriginal archaeological site.
While on board, you’ll enjoy…
Not included – drinks, optional tours & services
Day1 – Takes us through Bungendore and stopping for one of Carol’s famous morning teas, then through to Jugiong for a delicious lunch (own cost) and a quick glance at the magic the locals havewoven into this town. Narrandera is our next quick stop before travelling on to Hay, staying overnight at the Cobb Inlander Motel Hay. M/TDA
Day2 – We are up early for breakfast then into the coach again. Visiting the towns of Balranald for morning tea and on to have lunch in Mildura. Lunch will be at the Varapodro Olive Grove Estate (own cost), afternoon tea (if you wish to purchase it) will be at the Trentham Vineyard where we have orgainsed a little wine tasting (paid) before booking into our motel for dinner and a comfortable bed – Mildura Inlander Resort. This motel is close to the centre of town if you wish to go for a wander to the shops. BM/TDA
Day3 – Finds us doing some sightseeing through the towns of Lake Cullulleraine, Yamba, Pike river and Swan Reach where we stop for lunch (own cost) before heading to Mannum to board the Murray Princess paddle steamer for the next 4 nights – description is above. BDA
Day4 – 6 – On board the Murray Princess Paddle Steamer. BLDA
Day7 – We are back at Mannum ready to continue our journey. We board the coach and head to Lameroo for morning teaand on to Ouyen for lunch (own cost). We are able to take in the scenery along the way to Swan Hill before dinner and an overnight stay at the comfort Inn Campbell Motel. BM/TDA
Day8 – Sees us up having a later start to the day and a leisurely breakfast. We head to Echuca for lunch and time to explore this quaint country town. Mid afternoon finds us in Albury with time to suss out the shops and local architecture before dinner and our last night accommodation at the Siesta Quality Motel. BDA
Day9 – We board the coach for the final part of our journey back to normality. Another late breakfast and then it’s onthe road again to Jugiong for an early lunch (own cost). A comfort stop at Bungendore and finally we are heading down the mountain to Batemans Bay and home. B
$3,910 Twin Share $5,545 Single
We take bookings over the phone. Contact: 02 4474 4243 or via the site
Norfolk Island Christmas in July Tour 10 Days
/in Package Tours /by Guy BowerThe Fantastic Norfolk Island Tour
For as little as $3670.00
Enjoy 10 Days & 9 nights.
Includes: Entry to attractions and places of interest as listed, Flights, Coach Transfers & all accommodation, tours and most meals.
Early Bookings Recommended
Limited Seats
Phone 4474 4243
INCLUDES:
TRIP ITINERARY – Pick-up from your door – times TBA.
Day 1 – Thurs 27 June
Today we travel to the Quality Sydney Airport Hotel for the evening, stopping for morning tea and lunch on the way. The Hotel has a restaurant where evening meals can be purchased at your cost. M/TA
Day 2 – Friday 28 June
Up early for a 7.15 transfer to the Sydney International Airport and Air New Zealand check in for our flight to Norfolk Island. Upon arrival we transfer to our accommodation for the next 7 nights. In the afternoon we are greeted with a welcome drink and a sweet treat at our hotel as our hosts let us know about the resort. The start of a wonderful week of Norfolk Hospitality enjoying dinner every night and a full hot cooked breakfast every day on the Island.
Tonight is dinner & the ‘Night as a Convict’ show This show is a theatre-restaurant style evening. Lots of singing, dancing and merry making. A three course carvery meal is served with a glass of white wine and orange juice upon arrival. If anyone would like anything else to drink there is a full bar facility available to purchase other drinks. Convict outfits are provided and are to be worn on the night (desirable but not compulsory if anyone has strong objections to wearing them). These outfits are like a pair of pyjamas with pants with an elastic waist, and a button up short-style top. They are made of cotton and not see-through, so are designed to be your clothes for the evening, not worn over your clothes (the room gets very warm and you will get too hot if you wear more than you have to underneath your outfit). If anyone would like to purchase an outfit they are $30 for a second-hand one and $35 for a new one. BDA
Day 3 – Saturday 29 June
We start the day with a half day bus tour of this fascinating Island. You will visit historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge & much more. Our guide will explain about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches & golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, our Government, our laws & lifestyle. Enjoy views from scenic spots. Rest for a delicious morning tea in the garden of an historic island home built by Fletcher Quintal – descendant of ‘Bounty’ mutineers Fletcher Christian & Matthew Quintal. 9 guests will have the joy of a horse & cart ride around the island, the rest of the guests will have a free afternoon. BA/TD
Day 4– Sunday 30 June
You all have a free morning to explore as you will then after lunch (own cost) join us on an ‘In Depth’ tour of the historic Georgian convict settlement of Kingston. Walk through the cemetery & hear the history of interesting convict & colonial headstones, hear stories of the houses along Quality Row. Walk through the ruins of the New Gaol, see the Pier Store, Boat Shed and the Crank Mill. Convict settlement tour before settling in for a bbq dinner at the resort. Afternoon tea included. BDA
Day 5 – Monday 1 July
10 more lucky guests have the advantage of having a horse & cart ride around the island and a little later 14 guests will head out on a 4wd tour. After lunch (own cost) another 15 guests will be able to take advantage of the 4wd tour whilst everyone else has a free afternoon before heading to the dining room for a 2 course dinner and entertainment at the resort. BDA
Day 6 – Tuesday 2 July
Enjoy a free morning before heading off on the Tin-a-aii tour. This next tour is a photographers’ special and will take you too many of the pretty, scenic areas of the island. Our driver/guide may also be able to include chocolate/lolly making shops and/or the local liquor distillery. There is usually some walking involved. Cameras are a must. In the afternoon we will be aboard Christians Glass bottom Boat to see what the underwater world looks like. Then back to the resort for an early 2 course dinnerprior to venturing out for the evenings Light & Sound tour, where you will stay on the bus for the total duration – so there is no need to get to rugged up against the weather. You will be taken down to Kingston where you will drive amongst the ruins watching the scenes being re-enacted outside the bus. An audiotape will be playing in the bus so you can follow the story line. Cameras are welcome. This show lasts for 1 hour. 2 course dinner followed by the sound & Light show.
Day 7 – Wednesday 3 July
Breakfast Bushwalk 7am (walkers) 8.15am (non-walkers) – 10.30am
For those people keen for a walk before breakfast the guide will pick them up at 7am. There are two walks to choose from; the first is a “short” walk, and depending takes you out to Palm Glen – a lovely bushland area. The walk is approx 1.5km and there is a hill to walk down and of course come up the other side – the last 50 metres is quite steep. The other walk is what we call the “long” walk. It takes you from the Red Road area along a 3.5km track, which eventually ends up at Captain Cook Monument. This is a beautiful walk with spectacular coastal scenery. It starts off with a long uphill of about 900 metres and the remainder of the walk is undulating. If these walks sound too strenuous a guide will pick you up at 8.15am and take you straight to breakfast. You do not need to make up your mind which walk you want to do until the morning, as all walkers will be picked up at the same time. Cameras are a must and water bottles should be carried, especially for people doing the longer walks. Short walk suits people with no respiratory trouble. Long walk suits people who regularly exercise. The afternoon sees the last 10 guests board the horse & cart for their tour of the island with all other guests having another free afternoon to explore or just relax. Dinner tonight is again at the resort and is an Island style dinner with entertainment to please everyone. BDA
Day 8 – Thursday 4 July
A free morning before exploring the gardens on the island. This Green fingers tour will appeal to the gardeners on your tour as you visit a number of private gardens and also the local nursery, so you will be on and off the bus a number of times. Morning tea is included. The late afternoon sees us attending the Island Fish Fry but make sure you leave room for the Christmas dinner with all the trimmings is ready for consumption and carols to sing the night away. BDAA
Day 9 – Friday 5 July
Sadly time has come to pack our bags and head to the main land and reality. Our last leisurely breakfast and free morning in Norfolk Island. Just before lunch we are transferred to the airport where we check in for our flight into Sydney. On arrival we return to the Quality Sydney Airport Hotel where once again evening meals can be purchased at the Hotel at your cost. BL
Day 10 – Saturday 6 July
After breakfast we board our tour bus Maggie for our return to Batemans Bay. Say a fond farewell to your fellow travellers. B
NB1: There other activities available for you to book in your free time.
NB2: The Tour Operators reserve the right to make necessary changes to the itinerary to facilitate a safe and comfortabletour. To the best of our knowledge the informationprovided was correct at the time of printing. E&OE
Legend of items included in cost: B = Breakfast, D = Dinner, L=Lunch, M/T= Morning Tea, A = Accommodation.
PASSPORTS are not essential but we highly recommend them.
Travel to Norfolk Island from mainland Australia is classed as domestic travel however a valid passport continues tobe the preferred method of identification. Photographic identification may beacceptable for Australian Citizens. Anyone travelling without a valid passport will experience delays in passenger processing. Travelling without a passport will affect passengers’ ability to be immigration cleared if; in the unlikelyevent the flight is diverted to another country. If you have access to the internet you can Google travel info Norfolk Island and see Govt leaflet. We can supply this information. Please call if interested.
10% deposit at time of booking – non-refundable
Bookings Close & full payment due 1st February 2019
Adult T/S $3670.00
Adult Single $4500.00
Terms and Conditions apply.
Travel Insurance recommended.
Contact: Office PH: 02 4474 4243
An Absolutely Fabulous Dining Experience
/in Recent Tours /by Guy BowerFabulous? Absolutely!
A Fabulous Three Course Meal served by the girls with a hearty portion of mayhem thrown in for good measure!
An Ab Fab evening begins with the three girls in the bar; two of them appear to be drinking more than the guests.
Three of the best comedy actors in the land cause chaos and mayhem the like of which you would not believe. This will be one of the most comical evening you will ever attend, whilst the waiters try to serve you a sumptuous three course meal.
You will be Absolutely amazed at the antics of the girls and the poor daughter doesn’t stand a chance.
Anyone for Champagne?
Here are a few scenes from the vaults:
To book contact us: 02 4474 4243 or 02 4474 3085
This is a tribute show. Image: Gary Tymon www.garytymon.com
Faulty Towers Comes to Murramarang
/in Recent Tours /by Guy BowerThe Fabulous Show and Dining Experience!
Includes:
Held at the beautiful Murramarang Resort in South Durras on Sunday 2nd September 2018 (well-timed for Father’s Day).
If you cannot wait until then, here’s one of our favorites:
It’s best to book now because these things tends to fill up quickly.
Costs:
Call: 02 4474 4243 or 02 4474 3085
Canberra Day Trip Events 2018
/in Recent Tours /by Guy BowerShow: Music at Midday
Type: Day trip
Date: 11 Jan
Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Canberra Theatre Centre together with the Royal Military College Band host Music At Midday concerts six times a year with the support of Canberra Labor Club. The proceeds of the concerts support many local charities.
The Theatre is pleased to announce that the next Music At Midday concert will be held on 2nd last or last Tuesday every quarter with donations going to ACT Rescue & Foster.
Show: Masterclass Concert – Drama
Type: Day trip
Date: 24 Feb
Time: 2pm, 120 minutes, including interval
The astonishing Amanda Muggleton IS the original diva. She creates fireworks on stage as the greatest dramatic soprano of her time – Maria Callas. After a sensational career that saw her become the undisputed star of the world’s best Opera Houses, Maria Callas conducts a series of master classes to a select group of young vocal students at the Juilliard School in New York.
In Terrence McNally’s extraordinary theatrical tribute Callas takes centre-stage one more time, as she passes on to her students, and to us, the experiences and lessons of a lifetime.
We witness her passion and commitment and realise the uniqueness of her great talent as she cajoles and lectures her students, delivering wisdom and insults in true diva style.
Amanda Muggleton is one of Australia’s greatest and most loved actresses. In a career that spans over four decades, Amanda has more than 50 theatre, film and television credits to her name.
Show: Music at Midday
Type: Day trip
Date: 11 April
Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Canberra Theatre Centre together with the Royal Military College Band host Music At Midday concerts six times a year with the support of Canberra Labor Club. The proceeds of the concerts support many local charities.
The Theatre is pleased to announce that the next Music At Midday concert will be held on 2nd last or last Tuesday every quarter with donations going to ACT Rescue & Foster.
Show: Sense & Sensibility Concert – Drama
Type: Day trip
Date: 2nd June
Time: 2pm, 135 minutes, including interval
Kate Hamill’s sparkling adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen on theatrical steroids. In the hands of the State Theatre Company Ensemble it will be a night at the theatre that you won’t want to miss.
The newly widowed Mrs Dashwood, under much reduced circumstances, must move herself and her three daughters, the very sensible Elinor, the wild romantic Marianne and the spirited Margaret, from their grand family home to a modest cottage. But reduced social circumstances do not lead to a reduction in troubles of the heart. Suitors circle and gossip swirls as all of the Dashwoods try to find their place in the world.
Jane Austen’s masterpiece is a precision guided literary missile of wit and warmth. In playwright Kate Hamill she’s found her theatrical match as verve and invention is brought to bear on the Dashwood’s every move.
Warning: This show contains obscene language.
Show: Music at Midday
Type: Day trip
Date: 11 July
Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Canberra Theatre Centre together with the Royal Military College Band host Music At Midday concerts six times a year with the support of Canberra Labor Club. The proceeds of the concerts support many local charities.
The Theatre is pleased to announce that the next Music At Midday concert will be held on 2nd last or last Tuesday every quarter with donations going to ACT Rescue & Foster.
Show: Calamity Jane Concert – Musical/Comedy
Type: Day trip
Date: 19 August
Time: 2pm, 150 minutes, including interval
This whip-cracking, rollicking rough-and-ready reimagining shucks off the buckskin and brings a barrelful of dirt and grit to the classic musical. Starring Virginia Gay (Channel 7’s All Saints and Winners & Losers) as the magnetic, masculine heroine, joined by a ragtag band of acclaimed comedic actors and musicians who share all the other roles.
Featuring timeless standards such as The Deadwood Stage, Just Blew In From The Windy City, Black Hills of Dakota, and Secret Love performed with piano and a grab bag of other instruments, this production injects a unique and raucous sense of spontaneity into the world of musical theatre.
Become immersed in the world of the Golden Garter Saloon – alive with whores, gamblers, and habitual jeopardy – and expect an unruly and unpredictable ride. In particular dozens of audience members seated onstage at saloon tables will be a part of the action when they least expect it!
Warning: This show contains simulated smoking, nudity, obscene language, strobe lighting and fog/haze effects. (sounds like fun!)
Show: Madame Butterfly Concert – Opera
Type: Day trip
Date: 8 September
Time: 1pm,
A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the promise of the West.
Separated by a vast ocean and many years, what will become of their love?
U.S. Naval officer B.F. Pinkerton is ashore in Japan, and captivated with its beauty and freedoms. When the gorgeous geisha Butterfly arrives, he is transfixed. She falls hopelessly in love, and a passionate marriage begins.
Years later, Pinkerton has left. Butterfly waits faithfully for him to return. Dawn breaks on a ship in the harbour.
What will become of her great hope?
Puccini’s popular opera inspired the musical Miss Saigon. It is filled with gorgeous music, from the lovers’ first rapturous embrace to the intense finale. It features the famous aria One Fine Day and the Humming Chorus.
One of Australia’s greatest theatrical minds, John Bell, directs this English-language production, complete with beautiful costumes and sets and wonderful singing.
Show: Music at Midday
Type: Day trip
Date: 11 October
Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Canberra Theatre Centre together with the Royal Military College Band host Music At Midday concerts six times a year with the support of Canberra Labor Club. The proceeds of the concerts support many local charities.
The Theatre is pleased to announce that the next Music At Midday concert will be held on 2nd last or last Tuesday every quarter with donations going to ACT Rescue & Foster.
Show: The Wharf Revue – Political satire
Type: Day trip
Date: 3 November
Time: 90 minutes, no interval
Those indefatigable kings of comedy, sorcerers of satire and masters of mockery, Jonathan Biggins and Drew Forsythe are back in the saddle and gearing up for another glorious year of political satire – the stage will be bigger and so will the laughs. We like to think of it as continuity with change.
So, politicians take cover and pundits stand back, because there will be songs, there will be dance, and there will be some very funny impressions.
Join us as we sort the wets from the dries, the leaks from the fakes, and the factions from the fictions in this bigger, better and wharfier Revue than Canberra could ever handle.
Warnings:
This show may contain obscene language, simulated substance/tobacco smoking, nudity, strobe lighting and fog/haze effects.
Tours/Trips
Most dates are confirmed for these concerts/events/trips/tours. Pricing is just about finalised – contact the office to confirm. Day trips include morning tea and lunch. *- Subject to change of dates.
Contact: 02 4474 4243 or 02 4474 3085