Disney’s High School Musical - Live on Stage


SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER


CAPITOL THEATRE - 3PM MATINEE


HURRY! ONLY 48 TICKETS AVAILABLE


Cost: 2 - 12 years $102.90. 12 - 17 years and Seniors $107.90
 Adults $112.90. All prices are per person. Includes: Coach travel and ticket, fully guided.


Coach departs: Katoomba 11.45am, Springwood 12.30pm and Panthers Penrith 1.00pm.


My Fair Lady


Theatre Royal - TWO SHOWS BOOKED


WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER – 1.00 PM SOLD OUT 


SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER – 2.00 PM


Cost: $119.90 per person. Includes: Coach travel and ticket to show.


Priscilla Queen of the Desert - the musical


WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER – 1PM MATINEE


STAR CITY - LYRIC THEATRE


HURRY! ONLY 48 TICKETS AVAILABLE


Priscilla, the story of three fish out of water travelling across the Australian outback in an old bus takes you on a funny and moving adventure from city to outback, through family and friendship, to a spectacular triumph on top of a very big rock!


The brilliant 30-member cast is led by Tony Sheldon, joined by Bill Hunter reprising his role from the original movie as Bob the kind-hearted mechanic and Collette Mann who plays Shirley, the pub owner of Broken Hill. Joining the all-star line-up for the Sydney return season is Todd McKenney in the role of Tick. The other glittering star of the show is the bus, ten metres of scene-stealing shimmering silver named Priscilla.


Cost: $102.90 per person. Includes coach travel and ticket.


Coach departs: Katoomba 8.45am, Springwood 9.30am and Penrith Panthers 10.00am.


Historic Tram Ride & Lunch


TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER


SYDNEY TRAMWAY MUSEUM & SUTHERLAND SERVICES CLUB


Experience the thrill of riding trams at Loftus. The trams operated in Sydney prior to 1961 and in other cities. One ride takes you into the Royal National Park, the other towards Sutherland.


Step back in time to the wonderful era of trams. Absorb the living history of unusual trams on display in the huge museum, including several from other countries. Volunteer guides give commentary and answer questions both on the tram rides and in the museum.


After the museum we’re off to the Sutherland Services Club for a delicious two course lunch (alternate serves of roast / vegies & fish / chips / salad) followed by pavlova, tea and coffee.


Back on the coach for a visit to the Camellia Gardens in Caringbah for a leisurely stroll before we head for home.


Cost: $56.50 per person Travel Club Members, $60 per person Non Members.


Coach departs: Katoomba 7.15am, Springwood 8.00am, Panthers Penrith 8.30am.


Morisset Mega Markets


DAY TOUR – SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER


Cost: $32 per person. Includes: Coach travel fully
guided day tour. (Lunch own expense).


Coach departs: Katoomba 7.45am, 
Springwood 8.30am and Panthers Penrith 9.00am


Buttai Barn


TUESDAY 12TH AUGUST


Join us for BUSH CHRISTMAS IN WINTER


Newcastle and the Hunter Valleys favourite Bush Barn!


Hurry! Book Now – Only a few seats left!


Lunchtime for our club members has never been more lively, come join us for some good old-fashioned fun. Our lunch day starts at 10.30am with piping hot scones with jam and cream, bottomless tea or coffee and a hearty home-baked carvery lunch later on with live entertainment. If after all this, you still want more, desserts will be available. Special visit from Santa!


Cost: $75 per person. Includes coach travel and ticket.


Coach departs: Katoomba 7.00am, Springwood 7.45am and Penrith Panthers 8.15am.


Day Trip to Fort Scratchley - Historical Museum (Newcastle)


SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER


Fort Scratchley is one of many forts established along the coast of Australia during the late 1800’s.


LOCATION


Fort Scratchley was built in 1882 and is situated on a strategic part of the south-eastern headland at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour. Set high on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and harbour, Fort Scratchley is rich in military history.


Cost: $85 per person Travel Club Members, $90 Non Members. Includes: Coach travel, Fully Guided, Morning tea and entry to Museum.


Coach departs: Katoomba 6.45am, Springwood 7.30am, Panthers Penrith 8.00am.


Christmas Lights Spectacular


SATURDAY 6TH & SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER


THE GREATER HUNTER VALLEY - 2 DAY TRIP


DAY 1 – Saturday 


Hunter Valley Gardens & Christmas Lights. 


We make an early start on our tour north to Morisset and the Mega Market, with hundreds of market stalls spread over 3 acres under the one mega roof; this is bargain shopping at its best! We have time to shop or browse before continuing via Cessnock to the renowned wine growing region of Pokolbin. We call in at the Golden Grape Estate, one of the oldest wineries in the region, it contains a wine museum well worth exploring. We enjoy lunch here (included) and a wine tasting. Well worth trying is their Golden Tango Cream, known as “Love in a Bottle”! Well fortified and relaxed we now travel via Maitland to the historic town of Morpeth, which is now classified by the National Trust. The main street has many old buildings which have mellowed beautifully and now taken over as boutiques and cafes. A visit to Campbell’s Store is a must and we are given a guided town tour before making our own explorations. On our return to Maitland we settle in to our comfortable accommodation and freshen up for our evening visit to the Hunter Valley Gardens and dinner before the Christmas Lights Spectacular. Marvel at the 100,000 dazzling Christmas lights on display and entertainment. Santa Claus has been invited as a special guest! After a long and exciting day we return to our accommodation for a good nights sleep.


DAY 2 – Sunday


A Hawkesbury River Cruise and home


Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we leave Maitland and travel back down the freeway to Brooklyn to join the MV Emily Melvey on our Seven Island Hawkesbury River Lunch Cruise. Learn the history of the islands of the Hawkesbury during our cruise and enjoy a great lunch on board. We may also see the wreck of HMAS Parramatta, Australia’s first warship and find out how it ended up at the foot of the spectacular cliffs. On shore again we reboard our coach for the return trip home to Penrith and the end of our weekend holiday break.


Cost: *$266 per person Twin Share. Single Room extra $52 per person.


Your Fare Includes: Fully guided coach travel for two days, Motel Accommodation for 1 night with breakfast, Entries as required by itinerary, Night tour with dinner, Christmas Lights display, 7 island cruise and lunch, Lunch day 1.


A deposit of $50 which is non-refundable is required upon booking. Balance 6 weeks before departure. *Cancellation conditions apply.


Coach departs: Katoomba 6.45am, Springwood 7.30am and Panthers Penrith 8.00am.


Australia Day Cruise


26TH JANUARY 2009


on Starship Cruises


WELCOME ABOARD THE M.V. LADY KENDALL II


A new era of elegant cruising, Starship Cruises is 20 miles from Sydney and a million miles from care. Relax on board M.V. Lady Kendall II - Starship Cruises newest vessel, a 106ft traditional timber cruiser and the last of the mini liners purpose built by Ansett Airlines for the Hayman Island operation - as she cruises spectacular waters - join the crew of the M.V. Lady Kendall and experience traditional cruising at its best. Departs Meadowbank Wharf 10.00am to 2.00pm.
See the Tallships Race, enjoy lunch, see the Ferrython.


Cost: $150.00 per person Travel Club Members. 


$156.00 per person Non Members. Includes coach travel, cruise & buffet lunch.


Coach Departs: Katoomba 7.15am, Springwood 8.00am and Panthers Penrith 8.30am.


Canberra & Snow


30TH, 31ST AUGUST & 1ST SEPTEMBER


CHEAP & CHEERFUL - 3 DAY TOUR


Fully guided tour:- • Canberra • Tour Jindabyne • Ride the Ski Tube • See the snow


Coach travel, accommodation in Canberra, breakfast and dinners and entry fees as required by itinerary.


DAY 1 – CANBERRA


Lunch at the Downer club at own expense. After lunch visit to the War Memorial followed by drive around Parliamentary sights then to our motel for evening meal and rest.


DAY 2 – SNOWDAY


Depart Canberra for the snow with first stop at Cooma then Nuggets Crossing Jindabyne. Catch ski tube for return ride to Perisher for look at snow. There with time for lunch at own expense in Perisher. On return to Jindabyne we will enjoy a tour of sights in the town before returning to Canberra for our motel accommodation and dinner.


DAY 3 – CANBERRA


Our day will start with visit to National Film and Sound Archive, then lunch at own expense followed by visit to Australian Institute of Sport tour then return home with stop at Sutton Forest.


ONLY $299 PER PERSON. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $44 EXTRA.


Coach departs: Katoomba 6.15am, Springwood 7.00am and Panthers Penrith 7.30am.


Bring your scarfs & beanies!


Narooma & Tilba - South Coast - 4 day Coach Tour


FRIDAY 24TH, SATURDAY 25TH, SUNDAY 26TH & MONDAY 27TH OCTOBER


Highlights!


• Whale Watching and Island Cruise • Visit Foxglove Spire Gardens
• Visit the Villages of Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba.


Day 1 – Friday 


Coach departs: Katoomba 6.15am, Springwood 7.00am and Panthers Penrith 7.30am.


We travel south to our motel in Narooma. Morning tea will be provided at Sublime Point Lookout picnic area. Enjoy a morning tour of Kiama with a visit to the cottage shops and a view of the famous Blow Hole. Time for lunch (own cost) in the crafty town of Berry. Afternoon comfort stop in the seaside town of Batemans Bay before departing for Narooma.


We will spend the next 3 nights at Amooran Serviced Apartments and Motel in Narooma.


Dinner (included) at the local Golf Club. (Short walk from our motel)


Day 2 – Saturday


Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast at our motel (included) before travelling to the Whale Watching and Island Cruise. (Please wear enclosed flat shoes to be comfortable on board the boat). Large pods of whales can be seen in the waters near Narooma during the months of September through to November. Hopefully we will be lucky too! If the weather is inclement we may travel on the Sunday on the boat tour. The afternoon is free to relax at the motel or look through the town.


Dinner (included) at the local Golf Club.


Day 3 – Sunday


Breakfast (included) at the motel then we travel to Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba. (This tour will be on Saturday if we need to do the cruise on Sunday). Time to shop and explore Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba with wood turning and craft stores among the village atmospheres. Lunch today is at Foxglove Spire Gardens also time to enjoy the lovely garden which will be delightful in Spring.


Afternoon coach drive back to Narooma via Tathra, Bega and Cobargo. Dinner(included) at the local Golf Club.


Day 4 – Monday


Breakfast (included) at our motel then we are homeward bound travelling through Braidwood and Goulburn. Lunch is included today then an afternoon stop at the Goulburn Brewery for a tour and tasting, a relaxing end to our journey. Arrive at Panthers in the early evening then Springwood and Katoomba.


Costs: $780 per person twin Share. $760 per person quad share. $740 per person Triple Share. $150 per person extra – Single Supplement. Deposit of $50.00 required and balance due six weeks prior to departure. Cancellation Conditions Apply


NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM DARLING HARBOUR


PRESENTS LIMA- CITY OF KINGS


Peruvian Cultural & Gastronomical Day


SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST


In association with The Consulate General of Peru and Soul of Peru, this festival unveils the richness of the Peruvian culture and gastronomy. The streets of romantic Lima, gateway to Peru, are evoked in a day of celebration, music, dance, lectures, films, handcrafts, photography, paintings and themed entertainment for children. Live cooking demonstrations compliment food stalls offering a feast of traditional dishes. An Alpaca-fibre fashion parade is a highlight and our two Alpacas are sure to delight young and old. An experience to be shared and cherished.


Cost: $25.00 per person. Coach departs: Katoomba 8.45am, Springwood 9.30am and Panthers Penrith 10.00am


Cheep and Cheerful


Kiama Markets


BLACK BEACH


SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER


A fantastic array of local arts and crafts and collectables


Cost: $26 per person. Includes: Coach travel and Fully Guided.


Coach departs: Katoomba 7.15am, Springwood 8.00am and Panthers Penrith 8.30am.


Starship Cruise and Ettalong Markets


SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER


Cost: $68 per person Travel Club Members. $75 Non Members. Includes - Cruise with Morning Tea and Lunch served, Visit to Ettalong Beachside Markets and fully guided.


Coach departs: Katoomba 6.45am, Springwood 7.30am and Panthers Penrith 8.00am.


The Stage Coach Britannia – Day Tour


SATURDAY 23RD AUGUST


The State Coach Britannia is nearing completion in a Sydney workshop prior to being taken to London to take pride of place among the vehicles of State at Buckingham Palace. The new State Coach has been created by W.J. “Jim” Frecklington, who was also the builder of Queen Elizabeth’s Australian State Coach presented to Her Majesty on the occasion of the Australian Bicentennial in 1988. The new State Coach Britannia incorporates many modern innovations, and while traditional in basic design, is designed to carry British Monarchs and Heads of State in comfort, security and style for centuries to come. This time capsule contains materials from many historic buildings, ships and institutions.


Cost: $45 per person Travel Club Members. $50 per person Non Members. Includes Morning Tea, (Lunch in Manly at own expense). Our coach to visit the state coach departs: Katoomba 6.45am, Springwood 7.30am, Panthers Penrith 8.00am.


Billy Joel


TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER


Acer Arena Homebush


Cost: $157.50 per person. Includes: Ticket (Silver) and Coach travel.


Coach departs: Katoomba 5.00pm Springwood 5.45pm and Panthers Penrith 6.15pm. Deposit and Conditions Apply.


Outback Queensland


14 DAY TOUR


DEPARTING 16TH AUGUST


DUE TO CANCELLATION 2 SEATS HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE BOOK NOW!


Burn the Floor - Floorplay


SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER


STAR CITY - 2.00PM


Over the past nine years Burn The Floor has thrilled audiences and critics in more than 40 countries.


Cost: $80 per person Travel Cub Members. $84.00 per person Non Members. Includes coach travel and ticket to show.


Coach Departs: Katoomba 9.15am, Springwood 10.00am and Panthers Penrith 10.30am.


UPDATE


THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA


SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST - SOLD OUT


OUTBACK QUEENSLAND


14 DAY TOUR - DEPARTING 16TH AUGUST


2 SEATS AVAILABLE


TELL ME ON A SUNDAY


Seymour Centre – 3pm Matinee


SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST - BOOKED OUT


Coach departs: Katoomba 10.15am, Springwood 11.00am and Penrith Panthers 11.30am.


GARDENING AUSTRALIA EXPO


Sydney Showground


SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST - BOOKED OUT


Cost: $35 per person. Includes coach travel and ticket. Coach departs: Katoomba 8.45am, Springwood 9.30am, Panthers Penrith 10.00am.


KANGAROO VALLEY - ROBERTSON – ILLAWARRA FLY


SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER - BOOKED OUT


Coach departs: Katoomba 6.45am, Springwood 7.30am, Panthers Penrith 8am.


AUSTRALIAN SPRINGTIME FLORA FESTIVAL - KARIONG


SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER - FULLY BOOKED


Coach departs: Katoomba 7.45am, Springwood 8.30am, Panthers Penrith 9.00am.


PARRAMATTA HISTORICAL DAY TOUR


SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER - SOLD OUT


Coach departs: Katoomba 7.45am, Springwood 8.30am, Panthers Penrith 9.00am.


FLORIADE & TULIP TOP GARDENS


SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER - BOOKED OUT


Coach departs: Katoomba 6.15am, Springwood 7.00am, Panthers Penrith 7.30am.


MY FAIR LADY


Theatre Royal


WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER - SOLD OUT


Coach departs: Katoomba 8.45am, Springwood 9.30am, Panthers Penrith 10.00am.


ANDRE RIEU WORLD STADIUM TOUR


Telstra Stadium


SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER - BOOKED OUT


SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC


CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE


WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER - SOLD OUT


Coach departs: Katoomba 8.15am, Springwood 9.00am, Panthers Penrith 9.30am.


YOUNG CHERRY TIME


Departs – Overnight Tour


SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER - FULLY BOOKED


Coach departs: Panthers Penrith 8.00am, Springwood 8.30am and Katoomba 9.15am.