Newcastle Bushwalks & Getaways

CHRIS'S PHONE NUMBER IS 0408 697 597

IMPORTANT UPDATE. We are flying to Adelaide Saturday 16th November, not Sunday 17th November. Please advise Chris that you have received this message asap. Sorry for any inconvenience.

This is a joint event with Sydney Bushwalks & Getaways

ACCOMMODATION. We will staying 2 nights at Penneshaw Oceanview Apartments and 2 nights at Kingscote Kangaroo Island Bayview Villas.

VIRGIN FLIGHTS. Saturday 16th November. VA0412 Depart Sydney 9.15am. Arrive Adelaide 10.55am. Wednesday 20th November. VA0439 Depart Adelaide 6.55pm. Arrive Sydney 9.20pm.

HOLIDAY ITINERARY. We will fly to Adelaide, pick up minibus at 11.15am, get to Victor Harbour by 12.30pm and get the 4.00pm Sealink Ferry to Kangaroo Island. We will be staying in good quality 2 bedroom apartments at Penneshaw and Kingscote and will have plenty of time to explore Kangaroo Island and go for sight-seeing trips and bushwalks at Flinders Chase National Park. On the way back to Adelaide, we will drive to D'Arenberg Winery, McLaren Vale and Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills.

ACTIVITIES. We will be sight-seeing, bushwalking and visiting lots of unique places around Kangaroo Island, including Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, Dudley Wine Cellars, False Cape Winery, Seal Bay Sanctuary, Flinders Chase NP, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Stokes Bay, Cliffords Honey Farm, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, American River Oyster Farm, Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Bay of Shoals Winery, KI Spirits, Island Beehive, Kingscote shops, Museum and Art Galleries.

OPTIONAL TOURS. Seal Bay Sanctuary, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures and Raptor Domain. We will probably only have time to visit the Seal Bay Sanctuary.

HOLIDAY COST. $1550 for twin share rooms. $1850 for single rooms. Includes return airfares to Adelaide, 4 nights luxury 2 bedroom apartments at Penneshaw and Kingscote, 5 days minibus hire, fuel, vehicle insurance, National Park fees, day trips, sight-seeing activities and Sealink Ferry trip ($125pp) to Kangaroo Island. Most optional tours are not included in the holiday price.

WHAT TO BRING. Bush walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, swimmers, rain jacket and a good sense of fun and adventure.

PAYMENT. Please pay $650 deposit by the 30th November 2023. $900 or $1200 balance won't be due for payment until the 31st July 2024.

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Chris's phone number is 0408 697 597

EAST COAST HOLIDAY. If you would like to come to Tasmania with us after Christmas, please RSVP Going and pay your $600 deposit asap to confirm your flights, accommodation and seat on the minibus.

MONA MUSEUM. The Mona Museum is only open for 4 days Friday to Monday 10.00am to 5.00pm, which means that your best option would be to book a tour on Monday afternoon 30th December.

HOLIDAY ITINERARY. 26th. Hobart to Launceston. Cataract Gorge. 27th. Visit tourist attractions. Beaconsfield Mine, Platypus World, Seahorse World, Wineries. 28th. Launceston to Bicheno. Bridestowe Lavender Farm, Pyengana Dairy Farm, Bay of Fires. 29th. Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Oyster Farm Shop. 30th. Bicheno to Hobart. Mona Museum. 31st. Bruny Island Day Tour. Pennicott Wilderness Cruise or 10km Bushwalk, Cheese & Chocolate Factories, Constitution Dock, New Years Eve Celebrations. 1st January. Huon Valley Day Tour. Geeveston and 5km Tahune Airwalk. 2nd January. Mount Field NP and 4km Waterfall Walk. Drop off minibus. Hobart to Sydney Flight.

FLIGHTS. Not yet booked. Will depend on RSVP people numbers.

BRUNY ISLAND. We will get 9.00am ferry to Bruny Island and drive to Adventure Bay for the Wilderness Cruise. If some people would prefer not to do the boat cruise, we could go for 3 hour walk to Grass Point and Fluted Cape. After the Wilderness Cruise, we will drive back to the ferry via The Neck Lookout, Cheese Factory and Chocolate Factory.

HOLIDAY COST. $1750 per person, which includes return airfares to Hobart, 7 nights good quality motel and villa accommodation, 8 days minibus hire, fuel and vehicle insurance.

ACCOMMODATION. We will book good quality motel and villa accommodation at Launceston, Bicheno and Hobart. If anyone is really keen to have their own rooms, it will cost you an extra $550 for 7 nights.

OPTIONAL TOURS. Mona Museum, Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise, Tahune Airwalk. Approximate Cost $250 per person.

PAYMENT. Please pay Chris $600 deposit by 31st December 2023, so that we can book our flights, accommodation and minibus at the best possible prices. The $1150 or $1800 balance payments will not be due for payment until 31st August 2024.

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Chris's Phone Number 0408 697 597

THIS HOLIDAY FULLY BOOKED BY SYDNEY BUSHWALKS & GETAWAYS

RSVP'S. If you would like to join us on this holiday, please RSVP Going and pay your $800 deposit by 31st May 2024

HOLIDAY. We will be staying 2 nights in Strahan, 2 nights at Cradle Mountain and 3 nights in Hobart. We will have plenty of time to do day trips to Bruny Island, Huon Valley and Mona Museum. If you would like to visit Port Arthur, you will have to book yourself on a private tour from Hobart on Saturday 15th February.

FLIGHTS. Jetstar. To be advised asap.

HOLIDAY ITINERARY. Sunday 9th. Fly to Hobart and pick up minibus. Drive to Strahan via Lake St Clair and Queenstown. Monday 10th. Franklin Gordon River Cruise. Tuesday 11th. Pick up groceries for 2 days. Drive to Cradle Mountain via Zeehan and Rosebery. Check in at Visitor Information Centre, 7km Dove Lake walk. Wednesday 12th. 10km Cradle Mountain Overland Track. Thursday 13th. Drive to Hobart via Sheffield and Ross. Friday 14th. Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise. Saturday 15th. Huon Valley, Geeveston and Tahune Airwalk. Alernative Salamanca Markets and Mona Museum. Sunday 18th. Mount Wellington and Mount Field 4km waterfall walk. 5.30pm Drive to Airport and drop off minibus. 6.00pm Dinner at Airport. 7.30pm Sydney Flight. 9.30pm Arrive Sydney.

GORDON RIVER CRUISE. Book yourself on Tour by Friday 10th January. Viator Tours. Go online and book 6 hour World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River, Wednesday 10th February. I suggest booking cruise on the Harbour Master red and white boat. Window seats will cost about $195 per person. Boat departs 9.00am and returns 3.00pm.

WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY. Teetookana & King steam train 2.5 hour tour. Departs from Strahan. Tours may not be operating.

BRUNY ISLAND TOUR. Pennicott Wilderness 3 hour Cruise. $165pp. Depart Hobart 8.30am Friday 14th February. Get to Adventure Bay by 10.30am for 11.00am cruise. Chris will book cruise for everyone. If you would prefer not to do the cruise, you can come for 3 hour bushwalk with Chris. Please pay Chris $165 for Bruny Island Cruise by 15th January.

MONA MUSEUM TOUR. Book Tour to depart from Constitution Dock around 11.00am Saturday 15th, so that you've got time to visit Salamanca Markets between 8.30am and 10.30am. The rest of us can go to the Huon Valley, Geeveston and Tahune Airwalk with Chris.

HUON VALLEY TOUR. Saturday 15th. If you would prefer not to go to the Salamanca Markets and Mona Museum, you can come to the Huon Valley, Geeveston and Tahune Airwalk Chris. Cost $25pp.

ACCOMMODATION. We will book good quality one and two bedroom apartments at Strahan, Cradle Mountain and Hobart. STRAHAN. Marsden Court Apartments. CRADLE MOUNTAIN. Discovery Parks Cabins. HOBART. Bay Hotel Apartments.

MINIBUS. We will book a 12 seater minibus for 8 days. Pick up 8.30am Hobart Airport 9th February and return 5.30pm 16th February.

HOLIDAY COST. $1750 for twin share rooms. $2250 for single rooms. Cost includes 7 nights accommodation, 8 days minibus hire, fuel and vehicle insurance. Tours are optional and not included in holiday cost.

PAYMENT. Please pay Chris $800 deposit by 31st May 2004. $950 or $1550 balance payments won't be due for payment until 30th November

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CHRIS'S PHONE NUMBER 0408 697 597
This is a joint event with Sydney Bushwalks & Getaways

RSVP's. Please do not RSVP Going to this holiday unless you are 100% committed to join us. We will only be taking a maximum 10 people on this holiday.

COSTS. Unfortunately, all of the airfares and accommodation costs have gone up quite a lot over the last 12 months, which means that we have to increase our holiday prices to cover our costs and make sure that we don't lose money.
FLIGHTS. To be advised as soon as possible.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. Mornington Peninsula coastal towns and beaches, Bells Beach, Teddys Lookout, Anglesea, Lorne, Kennet River Koala Walk, Mariners Lookout, Apollo Bay, Cape Otway NP, Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, Mait's Rest, Port Campbell NP, 12 Apostles, Helicopter Flights, London Bridge, Gibsons Steps, The Grotto, The Razorback, Island Arch Lookout, Mutton Bird Lookout, Port Campbell Lookout.

HOLIDAY ITINERARY. We will fly to Melbourne, pick up a 12 seater minibus and drive to Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula. We will stay 2 nights at Rosebud, then get the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff, then drive to Bells Beach, Lorne and Apollo Bay. We will stay 2 nights at Apollo Bay and drive to Cape Otway National Park to go for a walk and look for Koalas along the way. We will then drive to Port Campbell via the 12 Apostles and London Bridge. We will stay 2 nights at Port Campbell and then return to Melbourne via Colac and several tourist attractions along the way. This holiday will mainly involve short bushwalks, tourist attractions, sight-seeing and Koalas in the wild.

ACCOMMODATION. We will book good quality motel rooms and apartments for 2 nights at Rosebud, 2 nights at Apollo Bay and 2 nights at Port Campbell.

HOLIDAY COST. $1750 per person, which includes return flights to Melbourne, 6 nights twin share accommodation, 7 days minibus hire, car ferry, vehicle insurance, fuel and extra kilometres.

PAYMENT. Please pay Chris $600 deposit by 31st May and the $1150 balance by the 31st December. If you would like your own room, please pay an extra $500 for single rooms. Ie. Total $2250 per person.

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Chris's Phone Number is 0408 697 597. I will be staying at the Travelodge Hotel at Mascot on the 8th and 15th March.

VIRGIN FLIGHTS. Meet us 7.15am upstairs at Virgin check in machines. VA0412 Depart Sydney 9.15am. Arrive Adelaide 10.55am. VA0429 Depart Adelaide 4.30pm. Arrive Sydney 6.50pm.

FLEURIEU PENINSULA. This are is famous for its wineries, rugged coastline, cliffs, caves, sight seeing, bushwalks and lobsters.

ITINERARY. We won't have time to do all of the bushwalks. We will call in to Tourist Info Offices to check out the main activities in each town.

DAY 1. Adelaide to Naracoorte via Murray Bridge and Padthaway. We will check out the caves at Naracoorte and stay overnight at Naracoorte, which is one of the main towns in the Coonawarra region.

DAY 2. NARACOORTE. Explore the Coonawarra region. Wine and food tasting. Bushwalk at Fairview and Big Heath Conservation Parks.

DAY 3. ROBE. Visit Penola, Mount Gambier, Blue Lake, Cape Banks & Cape Martin. Bushwalks at Canunda NP and Beachport CP.

DAY 4. ROBE. Visit Mount Schank and Port Macdonnell. Bushwalks at Little Dip CP, Lake Eliza, Lake St Clair and Lake George.

DAY 5. VICTOR HARBOUR. Cape Jaffa, Kingston, Mt Scott CP, Coorong NP, Mt Boothby CP, Lake Albert and Lake Alexandria.

DAY 6. VICTOR HARBOUR. Goolwa, Hindmarsh Island, Murray River and Granite Island. Bushwalks amd sight-seeing.

DAY 7. SYDNEY. McLaren Vale, Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf. Mostly food and wine tasting on the way to Airport.

HOLIDAY COST. $1650pp for twin share rooms or $1250 single rooms, which includes return airfares to Adelaide, 6 nights single or twin share rooms, 7 days minibus hire, fuel and vehicle insurance.

ACCOMMODATION. We will book the best motel accommodation available in each town, based on Booking.com ratings and prices.

MOTELS. NARACOORTE. Country Roads Motor Inn. ROBE. Central Motel. VICTOR HARBOUR. City Inn.

DINNER BOOKINGS. We will mostly be having pub dinners in each town.

PAYMENT. Please pay $700 deposit by 20th December to pay for your flights and confirm your accommodation and seat on the minibus. The $950 balance won't be due for payment until the 28th February. If you would prefer single rooms, your balance payment will be $1450.

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EASTER 7 DAY HOLIDAY. This will be a 1500km road trip holiday from Newcastle to Eden via Sydney, Kiama, Nowra, Ulladulla, Batemans Bay and Narooma. We will be staying in good quality motels for 2 nights at Ulladulla, Merimbula and Narooma.

DAY 1. Newcastle to Ulladulla via Sydney, Kiama and Nowra.
DAY 2. Ulladulla to Merimbula via Batemans Bay and Narooma.
DAY 3. Day trip to Eden whale museum and whaling station.
DAY 4. Merimbula to Narooma via Bega, Tathra and Bermagui.
DAY 5. Swimming with seals at Narooma. Wazza's boat tour.
DAY 6. Narooma to Ulladulla via Moruya and Batemans Bay.
DAY 7. Ulladulla to Newcastle via Jervis Bay and Hyams Beach.

HOLIDAY COST. $1050 for twin share rooms. $1450 for single rooms. Cost includes 6 nights motel accommodation, 7 days minibus hire, fuel and vehicle insurance. Swimming with seals tour will cost about $150pp.

PAYMENT. Please pay Chris $500 deposit by 31st May 2024 and the $550 or $950 balance by the 28th February 2025.

WESTPAC BANK BSB 032505 ACC 406010 Christopher D Evans

CHRIS'S PHONE NUMBER 0408 697 597
This is a joint event with Sydney Bushwalks & Getaways

RSVP's. Please do not RSVP Going to this holiday unless you are 100% committed to join us. We will only be taking a maximum 10 people on this holiday.

COSTS. Unfortunately, all of the airfares and accommodation costs have gone up quite a lot over the last 12 months, which means that we have to increase our holiday prices to cover our costs and make sure that we don't lose money.

FLIGHTS. To be advised as soon as possible.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. Mornington Peninsula coastal towns and beaches, Bells Beach, Teddys Lookout, Anglesea, Lorne, Kennet River Koala Walk, Mariners Lookout, Apollo Bay, Cape Otway NP, Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, Mait's Rest, Port Campbell NP, 12 Apostles, Helicopter Flights, London Bridge, Gibsons Steps, The Grotto, The Razorback, Island Arch Lookout, Mutton Bird Lookout, Port Campbell Lookout.

HOLIDAY ITINERARY. We will fly to Melbourne, pick up a 12 seater minibus and drive to Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula. We will stay 2 nights at Rosebud, then get the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff, then drive to Bells Beach, Lorne and Apollo Bay. We will stay 2 nights at Apollo Bay and drive to Cape Otway National Park to go for a walk and look for Koalas along the way. We will then drive to Port Campbell via the 12 Apostles and London Bridge. We will stay 2 nights at Port Campbell and then return to Melbourne via Colac and several tourist attractions along the way. This holiday will mainly involve short bushwalks, tourist attractions, sight-seeing and Koalas in the wild.

ACCOMMODATION. We will book good quality motel rooms and apartments for 2 nights at Rosebud, 2 nights at Apollo Bay and 2 nights at Port Campbell. If you would like to have your own room, please pay an extra $500 for single motel rooms.

HOLIDAY COST. $1750 per person twin share or $2250 for single rooms. Cost includes return flights to Melbourne, 6 nights twin share accommodation, 7 days minibus hire, car ferry, vehicle insurance, fuel and extra kilometres.

PAYMENT. Please pay Chris $600 deposit by 30th November and the $1150 or $1650 balance by the 15th March.

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This will be a joint event with Sydney Bushwalks & Getaways

SUNSHINE COAST & WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS HOLIDAY

Day 1. Fly to Maroochydore, pick up minibus and drive to Hervey Bay.
Day 2. Tour Option. Day trip to Fraser Island.
Day 3. Drive to Bundaberg. Visit Bundaberg Rum Distillery.
Day 4. Tour Option. Snorkelling at Lady Musgrave Island.
Day 5. Drive to Noosa Heads. Sunset Cruise on Noosa River.
Day 6. Tour Option. Half Day Everglades Cruise.
Day 7. Relaxation, beach or bush walk. Fly back to Sydney.

ACCOMMODATION. We will book good quality motel accommodation for 2 nights at Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Noosa Heads.

HOLIDAY COST. $1650 for twin share motel rooms. $2250 for single motel rooms. Cost includes return flights to Maroochydore, 6 nights good quality motel accommodation, 7 days minibus hire, fuel and vehicle insurance. Holiday cost does not include optional tours at Hervey Bay, Bundaberg or Noosa Heads.

PAYMENT. Please pay Chris $750 deposit by 31st August. $900 or $1500 balance payments won't be due for payment until 30th April.

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OUTBACK HOLIDAY. This trip is one of the best holiday experiences that you can have in Australia. We've done this trip several times and it is an excellent outback holiday experience. Eg. BHP & Silverton Mines, mining history and museums, Aboriginal history and culture, Mungo Man, Walls of China, arts and crafts, Pro Hart Gallery, food and wine, Barossa Valley, Yalumba, Wolf Blass, Seppeltsfield and Penfolds Wineries.

FLIGHTS. To be advised at a later date.

ITINERARY. Sunday 14th. Fly to Adelaide. Pick up 12 seater minibus. Drive to Broken Hill. Visit art galleries and museums and Sculptures in the Desert. Monday 15th. Silverton art galleries, pub lunch and silver mine tour. Tuesday 16th. Broken Hill art galleries and museums. Wednesday 17th. Drive to Mildura. Gem & Jewellery Shop, wine tasting. Thursday 18th. Drive to Mungo National Park. Mungo Man and Walls of China. Aboriginal cultural experience. Friday 19th. Drive to Angaston via small outback towns. Visit Yalumba Winery. Saturday 20th. Visit Barossa Sculpture Park. Visit Wolf Blass and Seppeltsfield Wineries. Sunday 21st. Visit Maggie Beer's Farm & Penfolds Winery. Drive back to Adelaide. Fly back to Sydney.

OUTBACK TOURS. We will book tours at Silverton and Mungo NP. Both tours will cost $85pp for Adults and $35pp for Seniors. Please pay Chris for tours asap, as we will have to book and pay for tours well in advance.
15/9. SILVERTON. Daydream Silver Mine Underground Tour. $35pp.
18/9. MUNGO NP. Walls of China. Aboriginal Guided Tour. $50pp.

ACCOMMODATION. We will book good quality single and twin share motel rooms at Mildura, Broken Hill and Angaston. Please advise Chris whether you will require single or twin share rooms asap.

HOLIDAY COST. Approx. $1750 per person, including return flights, 7 nights motel accommodation, 8 days minibus hire, fuel and vehicle insurance. If you would prefer your own room, you will have to pay an extra $500 for single rooms.

PAYMENT. Please pay $750 deposit by the 31st August. Your $1000 or $1500 balance won't be due for payment until the 30th June 2025.

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CHRIS'S PHONE NUMBER 0408 697 597

FLIGHTS. To be advised asap.

ACCOMMODATION. 2 nights at Penguin Beachfront Apartments, 2 nights at Stanley in 3 separate cottages and 2 nights at Launceston Old Tudor Hotel apartments.

HOLIDAY ITINERARY. This will be a 7 day holiday around Northern Tasmania, starting with 2 nights at Penguin. We will then stay 2 nights at Stanley and check out the local tourist attractions such as Table Cape Tulip Farm, Rhododendron Garden, Fern Glade Reserve, Guide Falls and Penguin Observation Centre. We will stay 2 nights at Launceston and visit Cataract Gorge, Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, Platypus House, Seahorse World and Tamar Valley Wineries.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS. The Nut at Stanley, spectacular tulips in full bloom at Table Cape Tulip Farm, Rhododendron Garden, Penguins, Ashgrove Farm, Raspberry Farm, Beaconsfield Mine, Platypus House, Seahorse World, Cataract Gorge and Tamar Valley Wineries.

Other tourist attractions to visit, depending on time and priorities :-

BURNIE. Penguins Observation Centre, Regional Museum, Hellyers Road Distillery, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, bushwalks and waterfalls.

PENGUIN. Quirky Penguins on the Street

ULVERSTONE. Gunns Plains Caves

DEVONPORT. Bass Straight Maritime Museum, The Bluff Coastal Track, Aboriginal Rock Carvings, Don River Steam Trains, Regional Art Gallery

LAUNCESTON. Cataract Gorge, Beaconsfield Mine, Platypus House, Seahorse World, Bass & Flinders Centre, Turner Stillhouse, Brady's Lookout Cider, Seahorse World, Goaty Hill Wines, Woolmers Estate, Ashgrove Farm, Janz Tasmania Vineyard, Sharmans Wines, Dalrymple Vineyards, Hillwood Berries Farmgate, Lavender House Perfumery.

COST. $1750 per person, including return flights, 6 nights twin share cabin and motel accommodation, minibus hire, vehicle insurance and fuel. If you would prefer your own room, please pay an extra $500. Ie. Total $2250 for single rooms.

PAYMENT. Please pay Chris $750 deposit by the 30th September 2024. $1000 or $1500 balance won't be due for payment until 31st August 2025.

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