Rixon’s Tours are pleased to advise you of our upcoming tours/shows/events and encourage you to contact the office and chat to Suzanne (aka: ‘Sue 2’), Sue (‘Sue 1’) or Judy about how you can book on.

The Sapphires – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Saturday 16th February – Wearing uniforms of sequins, armed only with microphones, they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that is the Vietnam War.

Keith Potger (from The Seekers) Live – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Tuesday 19 February – Keith’s solo acoustic performances appeal to audiences for whom his music is a breath of fresh air.

Leo Sayer – Canberra Theatre Friday 22nd February 8.00pm

Leaving Jackson – The Q Theatre Wednesday 27 February – The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show.

Like a Rhinestone Cowboy – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Saturday March 2 – The Best of Glen Campbell

Lightning Ridge Tour –Sunday 3rd to Saturday 9th March. Explore this great land of ours in the comfort on our luxury coach.

Nashville Grand ‘Ole Opry – Canberra Theatre Canberra Thursday 14 March – For the first time in Australia, Nashville Live, the hit musical production celebrating country music and the stories behind the genre’s biggest hits out of Nashville Tennessee, brings its energy, glamour and magic to stages around the country.

Bryan Adams Tour– Win Stadium Wollongong, Friday 22nd March

Brigadoon at Bundanoon – Bundanoon Township – Friday 5th to Saturday 6th April.

Charley Pride Show – Win Stadium Wollongong, Thursday 11th April.

Arlo Guthrie – Canberra Theatre Canberra Monday 22 April – Experiencing Guthrie live is a treat. His keen sense of humour & clever story telling intermingles with a mixture of original songs and well-chosen covers in folk, rock, country, blues and gospel styles.

Human Nature Tour – Win Stadium Wollongong Tuesday 7th May.

Wangaratta & Bright Autumn Festival Tour – Wangaratta & Bright area Vic – Friday 3rd to Tuesday 7th May.

Winery Tour – Murrumbateman wine area Saturday 11 May.

The Whitlams – Canberra Theatre Friday 24 May 8.00pm.

The Ten Tenors – Canberra Theatre Tuesday 28May 7.30pm.

Barbara& The Camp dogs – The Playhouse Canberra Saturday 1 June – Part road-story, part family drama, part political cry-from-the-heart. A high octane rock gig.

Hello Dolly – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Saturday 8 June.

The Tap Pack – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Thursday 13 June – Ta pdancing at its best.

The Dinner Party – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Saturday 22nd June. An elegant dinner party hosted by an influential young man for his manipulative guests is thrown into turmoil when power meets greed, ambition andjealousy.

Norfolk Island Xmas in July Tour – Norfolk Island Thursday 27th June to  Saturday 6th July.

Winery Tour – Murrumbateman wine area Thursday 18th July.

Kinky Boots – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan, July.

Nicole Car & Etienne Dupuis in Recital – Canberra Theatre Canberra – Friday 9 August – featuring romantic French & Spanish songs as well as popular opera arias and duets, this is a chance to experience why Nicole is adored both here in Australia and across the globe.

Murray River Cruise Tour – Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th August – 4 days on the Murray Princess Paddle Steamer.

The 70’s Unplugged – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Wednesday 14th August – A collection of the greatest hits from the coolest decade of our lives.

Shakespeare in Love – Canberra Theatre Canberra Saturday 21st August – A delightfully clever romantic comedy that brings the Oscar-winning film to stage.

Winery Tour – Murrumbateman wine area Saturday 31st August.

Gunning fireworks – Gunning area Friday 6 – Sunday 8 September

My ‘Brilliant’ Divorce – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Saturday 7 September – A moving story about Angela, a woman who istrying to take charge after divorcing her lying, cheating husband.

The Diamonds – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Saturday 14th September – Acelebration of the greatest divas of all time.

Oliver – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Saturday 28th September – Freely based on Charles Dicken’s Oliver Twist.

Cheek to Cheek – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Tuesday 15th October – A Tribute to Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers.

Much A Do About Nothing – The Playhouse Theatre Friday 18th October – A saucy & razor-sharp battle of wits between the bickering Beatrice & Benedick, who wield words as weapons, their banter betraying their love & loathing of each other.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – ANZStadium Sydney Friday 18th to Saturday 19th October.

The 39 Steps – The Playhouse Canberra – Saturday 2nd November. Pulled into a web of intrigue & deceit, accidental hero Richard Hannay must evade shadowy organisations and femme fatales, corrupt constables & frisky farmers’ wives.

Hunter Valley Xmas Lights & Gardens –Hunter Valley Sunday 24th to Wednesday 27th November

The Divine Miss Bette – The Q Theatre Queanbeyan Saturday 21st December. Show & dinner. Lots of Miss Midler’s well known songs and well-presented patter.

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Ring the office on 02 4474 4243 or email rixonsdoortodoor@yahoo.com.au

Rixon’s Door to Door Service – from Milton to Dalmeny/Narooma and all towns in-between. Pick up from your door if you are travelling to Canberra Airport, Jolimont (Canberra City), Queanbeyan, WodenInterchange, & all hospitals or drop at an address. Up in the morning & returning in the evening – 1 service each day. 7 days a week except Christmas day.

NB: The Tour Operators reserve the right to make necessary changes to the itinerary to facilitate a safe and comfortable tour. To the best of our knowledge the information provided was correct at the time of printing. E&OE

Overnight trip to Win Entertainment Centre, Wollongong

Tuesday 7th May 2019 at 7:30pm

With superstar vocalist Dami Im.

Australia’s most-popular vocal group, Human Nature, are making a triumphant return home in2019. Embarking on a dazzling national tour that will be a celebration for their loyal fans on the eve of the group’s amazing 30 years of making music together.

Phil Burton says “To have the opportunity to come home and perform in arenas onour 30th anniversary is probably the pinnacle of our career. We are so excited to come home and put on a spectacular show for our loyal fans who have made this incredible life possible. There’s no denying Aussie audiences are the best in the world”.

Human Nature’s Toby Allen, Phil Burton, and brothers Andrew and Michael Tierney, will perform a collection of their iconic back catalogue together with instant hits from their new album: Romance Of The Jukebox.

Withan impressive 13 studio albums to their name, Human Nature will be giving fans more than a little bit of love on tour as they go through the hits from their career including ‘Tellin’ Everybody’, ‘Wishes’, ‘Everytime You Cry’ and ‘Last To Know’ through to their work exploring Soul and Motown classics such as ‘Dancing In The Street’, ‘People Get Ready’ and ‘Reach Out (I’ll Be There)’.

They will also be joined by musician and superstar vocalist Dami Im as special guest on all shows.

Accommodation at the Lakeview Hotel Motel in Oak Flats includes European continental breakfast and a 2 course dinner.

Browse through Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre & discover Historic Berry on the way home.

Tuesday 7th May 2019, 7.30pm show at Win Entertainment Centre

Pick up from your door, delivered back to your door.

Silver seating, 2 x Morning tea, 1breakfast, 1 dinner and overnight accommodation included.

Twin Share $375  Single $455

$150 non-refundable deposit at time of booking

Bookings and full payment by 15 March 2019

Terms & Conditions apply, refer T&Cs page. 

Book not on (02) 4474 4243. Seats are limited. 

Including a lunch cruise on the Shoalhaven River

• 5-6 April 2019
• For as little as   $310.00 Twin Share     $420.00Single
• Early bookings are recommended as limited seats
• $150 Deposit at time of booking. Non-refundable.
• Bookings and full payment by 28 February 2019

After an early 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.

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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

Including Wangaratta and surrounding areas

3^rd to the 7^th May 2019

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

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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

• Enjoy 5-Days and 4-Nights Coach Travel. E&OE

• Early Bookings are recommended as limited seats. 10% Deposit at time of booking. Non-refundable.

• Bookings Close and Balance of tour payable by the 27 February 2019.   

• Terms and conditions apply. See T&C page. Travel Insurance recommended.

Contact: 02 4474 4243       

27^th June to 6^thJuly 2019.

The 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

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INCLUDES:

• Return International Airfares
• Sydney/Norfolk/Sydney
• 2 Days of Coach Travel
• 2 Nights Accommodation Quality Sydney
• 7 Nights Accommodation in Norfolk Island
• 7 Dinners and 9 full Breakfasts ,
• 1 M/T
• Xmas dinner with all the trimmings, Horse & cart ride, 4WD Island discovery tour, Night as aConvict, Glass Bottom Boat Trip
• & entry to more attractions.
• Other meals at traveller’s own expense.

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 1^st February 2019

Adult T/S $3670.00

Adult Single $4500.00

Terms and Conditions apply.

Travel Insurance recommended.

Contact: Office PH: 02 4474 4243