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Step into Country at the Government House Tobruk Sheep Station Friday 18th May 2018 Blue Mountains Transit Travel Club PO BOX 8198 MAY 2018 Wednesday 23rd May 2018 WERRINGTON COUNTY NSW 2747 Enquiries: 02 8602 4700 Thursday 26th July 2018 Website: www.cdcbus.com.au The world’s premier theatrical ice skating com- Email: [email protected]
pany, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to Australia TOUR PAYMENTS with its award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake All day tours require non-refundable deposit on booking and full on Ice. payment 4 weeks prior to departure. All overnight and extended Today we visit Sydney's Government House at the tours require non-refundable deposit on booking and full payment Royal Botanic Gardens. We enjoy a guided tour of the 6 weeks prior to departure. Concert and Show bookings require full payment on booking. 100% cancellation fees apply if we are unable Step into Country this morning as we travel to house and gardens where our guide will inform us of to on-sell a booking. 100% refund will occur if we are able to on- Elvis, Millthorpe Tobruk Sheep Station at Maroota where we will the history of the property. Government house has sell a booking. enjoy a unique and real Australian farm experience. been home to 27 Governors from 1846 to 1996 and CANCELLATION FEES APPLY We enjoy Billy Tea & Damper on arrival which will the first five Governors-General from 1901-1914. It Non refundable deposits. 50% cancellation fee if cancelled after payment deadline. 100% cancellation fee if cancelled less than 14 & Orange take us back to the good ol' days. Relax and enjoy has come a long way from the canvas tent Governor days prior to departure. the day as the farms stock men guide you through Phillip pitched in 1788 and is one of the finest With Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating SPECIAL DIET NEEDS an interactive and authentic outback experience, examples of Gothic revival architecture in NSW. Could you please advise when booking of any concerns or needs Friday 11th to Sunday 13th new choreography and dazzling costumes, this full of fun, good old Aussie humour and sumptuous Surrounded by spectacular Gardens and views of you have with regards to special needs in diet, ground floor innovative portrayal of the classic love story will accommodation, or medical conditions you may have, so that we food. We will witness Sheep Sheering, Mustering, Sydney Harbour, a historic property not to be missed. January 2019 take your breath away. An absolute not to be can better serve you. Whip Cracking, Boomerang throwing, Yard work Lunch today will be included at Circular Quay. missed performance! Showing at the Capitol EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY and much more. BOOK NOW! Whilst Blue Mountains Transit Pty Ltd and or any of its associated Theatre. $64.00 per person Payment due by: 18.4.2018 entities ("the Company"), will take all reasonable steps to provide If you have a burning love for Elvis, this is your tour! Its now or an enjoyable tour, there is no acceptance for any liability for any never to get your friends together and get ready to be all shook up $82.00 per person Payment due by: 30.4.2018 Payment due upon booking Includes: Coach Travel, Tour & Lunch. $106.90 per person loss of enjoyment experienced by passengers due to circumstances Coach departs: Lawson Station 7.40am / Hazelbrook 7.45am on a weekend away! Includes: Coach Travel, Morning Tea, Lunch & Tobruk Program. Includes: Coach Travel & Ticket to Show. beyond its control. The Company will use the services of other / Springwood 8.00am / Panthers (Penrith) 8.30am. Coach departs: Lawson Station 7.55am / Hazelbrook 8.00am / Coach departs: Lawson Station 8.40am / Hazelbrook operators including hoteliers, airlines and tour operators and whilst Day 1. Springwood 8.15am / Panthers (Penrith) 8.45am. 8.45am / Springwood 9.00am / Panthers (Penrith) 9.30am. the company takes all reasonable care in selecting these operators, it cannot accept responsibility for those operators conduct or the This morning we travel over the Mountains on our way to Orange. 3rd Show by Popular conduct of their representative employees or agents or any Our first stop will be a morning tea stop at the Beekeepers Inn Demand! ramification of that conduct. The Company reserves the right to alter where you will enjoy a delicious morning tea and also a chance to or omit any part of the tour itinerary due to conditions beyond its Victor Chang & control, such as weather or environmental conditions. The taste some local honey. We will then travel to Orange where you Jersey Boys Company, its Operators, Employers, Employees or any associated will have some free time to wander the local charming shops and agents or party shall not in any circumstances be held liable for any Careflight Base Tour th purchase a gift or two. We will enjoy local wine tasting in the Wednesday 12 December 2018 & property loss or damage, or personal injury. Where appropriate, it th th afternoon before making our way to our Motel in Orange. Tonight Tuesday 24 July 2018 Thursday 13 December 2018 is recommended that you carry your own personal travel insurance. ou are lonesoem yeou Joan Sutherland Theatre / The Opera House TRAVEL CLUB ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS we will enjoy dinner at the local club. If y e sur All Travel Club bookings and enquiries are to be made between the s Wednesday 24th October 2018 Day 2. ver Our first visit today will be the the Victor Chang hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday only. Departure of all Travel tonight, mak vis lo Club Tours is subject to minimum travelling numbers. Payment for our El Cardiac Research Institute at Darlinghurst. Founded With more than 20 major awards to its credit, the Today is the day! Today we travel to Parkes and celebrate the life all Travel Club bookings must be made payable to: book y way! in 1994, the Victor Chang Institute is the legacy of original Broadway and West End production of Tim ip a BLUE MOUNTAINS TRANSIT. of Elvis where you will enjoy the Elvis Festival Street Parade. You tr legendary heart transplant surgeon, Dr Victor Chang. Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical Beginning with just two scientists, the Victor Chang EVITA opens in September 2018, directed by “Please let our office know of your Mobile will have free time during the day to view and listen to the Institute is now home to more than 250 researchers legendary Broadway director Hal Prince and starring Number & if you wish to advise of your Next of Kin performances and attractions of Elvis lovers. The Festival attracts details for our records.” and staff. It is one of the most respected heart Tina Arena. headline international and national Elvis tribute artists, and more research facilities in the world and is dedicated to EVITA charts the story of Eva Peron, wife of Argentine than 25,000 national and international visitors to Central West finding cures for cardiovascular disease. After our dictator Juan Peron, from her humble beginnings through CURRENT EVENT STATUS $529.00 per person twin share $100.00 Deposit Require Upon Booking guided tour we will enjoy lunch at the cafeteria. Jersey Boys tells the true-life story of four guys NSW. Our afternoon will take us to the Elvis Museum where you $160.00 Single Supplement Final Payment Due by 30.11.2018 from the wrong side of the tracks, the rise to to the extraordinary wealth, power and status which (FB) = FULLY BOOKED (C) = CANCELLED Our afternoon takes us to the Careflight base at ultimately led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader can view amazing Elvis memorabilia before returning to our motel Includes: Coach Travel, 3 Day Fully Guided Tour, 2 Nights Accommodation, 2 Breakfasts, stardom of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, TH Westmead where you will enjoy a guided tour of the of the nation’ by the Argentine people. BOOK OF MORMON - SATURDAY 5 MAY 2018 (FB) 2 Morning Teas, Wine Tasting, 2 Dinners and Entry to the Kings Castle Museum. one of the most successful bands in pop music for a much needed rest. Tonight we will enjoy dinner at the local base. In 1986, a group of people had a shared vision: MAY GIBBS NUTCOTE TOUR - WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY 2018 (FB) history. The band sold more than 175 million Featuring some of the best loved songs in musical theatre, club. Coach departs: Panthers (Penrith) 7.15am / Springwood 7.45am / Hazelbrook 8.00am / to create a new kind of medical retrieval service in including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a ABERCROMBIE HOUSE - SATURDAY 26TH MAY 2018 (FB) Katoomba - The Gearins 8.30am. Australia. They believed that very sick patients who records and were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Day 3. Hall of Fame for their worldwide hits, Thousand Stars and Another Suitcase in Another Hall, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - need to be moved between hospitals, and severely this smash hit show promises to be THE THEATRICAL WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY 2018 (FB) injured patients who need to be treated at the including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like This morning we say goodbye to our hosts after breakfast and ins EVENT OF THE YEAR! Presented by Opera Australia and ST unta Tra VIVID CRUISE - FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2018 (FB) o ns a Man, Bye Bye Baby, Sherry and Big Girl’s Don’t M it e accident scene, should be attended by critical care u travel to Mount Canobolas to take in the spectacular view. We will l Cry, which all feature in the musical. Showing at John Frost in association with David Ian Productions. B ed specialists who can perform ‘physician only’ CHRISTMAS IN JULY & THE SWINGING 60'S then visit the Hillside Harvest where we will have time to purchase procedures. From this vision, CareFlight was born. the Capitol Theatre Sydney. Get your tickets Lunch today will be at Circular Quay where you can either - TUESDAY 3RD JULY 2018 (FB) Multi-coloure okens ar today! purchase your own lunch or bring a picnic lunch along EVITA - WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2018 (FB) local preserves & produce. We will then depart Orange and visit T with you.
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$119.00 per person Payment due upon booking here where you will be able to purchase your own lunch and 30th June 2018 Includes: Coach Travel, Lunch & Tours. Includes: Coach Travel & Ticket to Show. Includes: Coach Travel & A Reserve Ticket. “Any tourwith the walking symbol shown here,means that the tour requires a fair amount wander the local shops. In the early afternoon we make our way Coach departs: Lawson Station 7.25am / Hazelbrook 7.30am / Coach departs: Lawson Station 8.40am / Hazelbrook 8.45am Coach departs: Lawson Station 8.40am / Hazelbrook 8.45am of walking. Please wear enclosed, comfortable Springwood 7.45am / Panthers (Penrith) 8.15am. / Springwood 9.00am / Panthers (Penrith) 9.30am. home to the Blue Mountains and arrive in the early evening. / Springwood 9.00am / Panthers (Penrith) 9.30am. walking shoes.” www.facebook.com/ToursBMBC May Newsletter 2018.qxp_A4 Version 27/4/18 15:31 Page 2
Cartier - The Exhibition The Parsons Priscilla Queen Southern Tourer - 2 Day Tour High Tea at the Showing at the Organ Concert A soul-stirring of the Desert Hydro Majestic celebration of National Gallery of Friday 5th to Saturday 6th October 2018 nd Thursday 28th June 2018 the visionary Wednesday 18th July 2018 Wednesday 22 August 2018 Australia leader Nelson Saturday 14th July 2018 Mandela.
The Musical at the State Get ready to shake your groove thing as Aus- Theatre - Wednesday tralia’s most successful homegrown 7th November 2018 musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert rocks in to Today we visit the residence of Beverley and Sydney in May 2018. If you have been wondering what the Hydro David Parsons who are situated at West The powerful and uplifting Madiba: The The iconic hit musical has more glitter than ever, Day 1. and labours of daily life. The house still Majestic looks like now, this is your chance to Pennant Hills. We will enjoy a concert here Musical is about destiny and desire. It This morning we board the coach and travel to springs to life with vigour and heart, and featuring a dazzling array of more than 500 overflows with their belongings – favourite come along and enjoy a delicious high tea in the Canberra with a comfort stop on the way. We in which David will play a wide variety of This morning we depart the Blue Mountains looks to forgiveness beyond the hate. It is a award winning costumes, 200 headdresses and books and ornaments, furniture, photographs, magnificent ambiance of this restored historic arrive in Canberra mid morning where you will music on his Ahlborn Galanti Classical Organ and travel down south with our first stop enjoy the exhibition at the National Gallery of story of forbearance, passion and hope in a nonstop parade of dance-floor classics includ- diaries and journals, newspaper clippings, hotel. Featuring majestic and panoramic views Australia. This exhibition is one not to be missed. and his Schimmel 6 Grand Piano. He has over being at the quaint historic Kangaroo Valley the fight for a brand new world of ing: IT’S RAINING MEN, I WILL SURVIVE, I LOVE receipts and recipes, appliances and clothes overlooking the Megalong Valley the Hydro Lunch today is at your own expense at the cafe at three decades of experience and an Order of modernity and freedom. With its pulsating THE NIGHTLIFE, FINALLY, and many more. village. We have some free time here to the Gallery or alternatively you could take a picnic – and the garden, although reduced from its Majestic is one of Australia’s most iconic Australia Medal. The concert is followed by African dance, strident and haunting drama, browse the shops and purchase a souvenir or lunch with you. Based on the Oscar-winning film, PRISCILLA is original size, still provides fruits and fresh historical hotels. With its understated elegance lunch consisting of sandwiches, slices, stunning visuals and inspiring songs. “The two. We will then make our way to Never before have so many incredible diamonds, best show about my grandfather” – Ndaba the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop produce that hint at their self-sufficiency and and warm ambiance featuring plush furnishings, emeralds and other precious stones been seen in cakes, chocolates, tea and coffee which are Coolangatta Estate. Mandela, Paris Match (Nelson Mandela’s aboard a battered old bus bound for Alice hospitality. We will enjoy a guided tour here fireplace and charming artworks. We will enjoy Australia. Cartier: The Exhibition showcases more all homemade. After lunch, another hour of The history of Coolangatta Estate stretches than 300 spectacular items, with loans from royal Grandson). A show not to be missed! Springs to put on the show of a lifetime. Their that will take us back in time. We arrive at a guided history before the commencement of music will consist of everyone’s favourite back to the early 19th Century. The Estate is families, celebrities and the astonishing Cartier epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-dis- our motel for the night in the late afternoon. our High Tea. The Wintergarden offers a Collection itself, in exquisite settings such as royal requests for a sing-a-long. $117.50 per person Payment due upon booking covery, sassiness and acceptance. Showing at the site of the first European settlement on tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings. premium afternoon high tea which is the perfect Includes: Coach Travel & Ticket to the Show in the Stalls the Capitol Theatre. Get your tickets today! the South Coast of NSW, Australia. It was in Day 2. The exhibition explores Cartier’s glittering $57.00 per person Payment due 28.5.2018 place to enjoy this grand tradition whilst Coach departs: Lawson Station 8.40am / Hazelbrook 8.45am 1822, that partners Alexander Berry and This morning we say goodbye to our hosts international clientele that included royalty, Includes: Coach Travel, Lunch & Entertainment. enjoying the spectacular views of the Megalong / Springwood 9.00am / Panthers (Penrith) 9.30am. $112.00 per person Payment due upon booking Edward Wollstonecraft settled on the after our breakfast and we travel to Jervis aristocrats, socialites, and stars of the stage, Coach departs: Lawson Station 9.10am / Hazelbrook 9.15am Valley. Your afternoon high tea will be served to cinema and music. Highlights include Dame Nellie / Springwood 9.30am / Panthers (Penrith) 10.00am. Includes: Coach Travel & Ticket to Show. foothills of a mountain named Coolangatta, Bay and board a Whale watching cruise Melba’s diamond stomacher brooch, the Queen’s your table on a three-tiered silver stand and Coach departs: Lawson Station 8.40am / Hazelbrook 8.45am after obtaining a grant of 10,000 acres and where will enjoy the next few hours onboard “Halo” tiara, worn by Kate Middleton at her / Springwood 9.00am / Panthers (Penrith) 9.30am. consists of petit pastries and a selection of finger wedding to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, MAY GIBBS NUTCOTE TOUR 100 convicts from the NSW Government. a large cruise boat and enjoy the natural sandwiches. Freshly baked scones which are Daisy Fellowes’ Tutti-Frutti Hindu necklace, Thursday 9th August 2018 Whale encounters. Barbara Hutton’s imperial jadeite necklace, Winter Coolangatta quickly developed into a self- served with homemade jam and fresh clotted Princess Grace of Monaco’s 10.48-carat diamond our Due supporting village boasting mills, workshops, The Jervis Bay whale watching season is one cream. Freshly brewed specialty teas and engagement ring, Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s Shopping Trip! 2nd T Christmas in July tradesmen and artisans. Within years of the longest in NSW, and with the sheltered diamond and ruby necklace (a gift from her third to Popular coffees are brought to your table throughout the husband Mike Todd which also doubles as a tiara) Wednesday 13th June 2018 Demand! at Chapel Hill Coolangatta was exporting thoroughbred waters providing a much needed rest for the afternoon. and a selection from the NGA’s exceptional Ballets horses to India, Cedar to Europe and cattle, calves on their long journey, it also provides th $85.00 per person Payment due: 22.7.2018 Russes costumes. Wednesday 25 July 2018 tobacco, cheese and wheat to Sydney. some of the best calm water viewing to be Empty your bags and bring them on board! Includes: Coach Travel, High Tea & History Tour. As well as an intriguing array of Cartier jewellery, had. timepieces and precious objects, the immersive Today we visit Victoria's Basement at Castle In order to provide boat access, Alexander Coach departs: Panthers (Penrith) 9.30am / Springwood 10.00am exhibition includes a selection of original Hill. You will have the opportunity to bag Berry had Hamilton Hume and a party of Lunch today is included at a local club where / Hazelbrook 10.15am / Katoomba - The Gearins Hotel 10.45am. preparatory drawings, as well as portraits, historic some bargains! From kitchenware to gifts, Today we board the coach and travel to the convict labourers cut a 209-yard canal linking you will have time and reminisce of the photographs, film, advertising material, jewellery- you will find them here in the one stop shop making tools and equipment to provide insight into northern suburb of Neutral Bay to the beautiful the Shoalhaven River to the Crookhaven wonderful weekend you have had. After the history of Cartier. at ridiculous prices. If you have not visited a harbourside home of May Gibbs Nutcote, “NEW TOKENS AVAILABLE - Victoria's Basement store now is your River. Completed in twelve days it was the lunch we will make our way to the beautiful Step into the dazzling world of the Maison Cartier Australia’s foremost children’s author and first canal constructed in Australia. After its town of Berry for a shopping stop. As we START COLLECTING TODAY!” and its clients and discover the age of glamour and chance. Huge names like Scanpan, Spode, illustrator and best known today for her iconic icons of style through our program of talks, tours, Tefal, Waterford, Wedgwood, Jamie Oliver, story The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot Yule Fest is a time for feasting and fun with construction, Berry set up shipbuilding approach Berry we will encounter green, lush untains Mo Tra events and beautifully curated, fully illustrated your loved ones. Warm up in front of a cosy e n untains s o T Noritake, Bunnykins, Tefal and much more! lu i M ra facilities, completing his first vessel as early rolling paddocks. It is famous for its charming t n B e s & Cuddlepie. Now a house museum surrounded lu i t catalogue. log fire and enjoy the expansive view of the B After our visit here we will then travel to Ikea ntain ou s T as 1824. We will enjoy a delicious relaxed shops along with its gardens and trees. We M ra by delightful gardens, May Gibbs’ Nutcote is an e n u s l it Blue Mountains while indulging in a B We will depart in the early afternoon and arrive at Marsden Park. There is so much to see enchanting venue to be enjoyed by everyone, lunch here at the Estate before making our return to the Mountains in the early evening. back to the Blue Mountains in the evening. It will traditional Christmas lunch, accompanied and buy at Ikea, you will not be disappointed. all year round. We will enjoy a tour of the house way to Meroogal House in Nowra. Meroogal be a long day, please take water, any required with live entertainment by the talented 1 Lunch today is at passengers own expense and gardens followed by lunch in the Bib & Bub $399 per person twin share Deposit of $100.00 Required Upon
is a rare and precious gem. Barely changed snacks for the journey and wear warm clothes. at Ikea Cafe. impersonator Kristy Lee. & $65 Single Supplement Booking. Payment Due by: 24.8.2018 Tea Room. A wonderful day out. since it was built in the 1880s, the distinctive $84.00 Adult / $97.00 per person Payment due by: 25.6.2018 Includes: Coach Travel, 2 Day Fully Guided Tour, 1 Night "If you have any photos from your Travel Club Payment Due Upon Booking $35.00 per person Payment due by: 13.5.2018 $64.00 per person Payment due by: 7.7.2018 ‘Carpenter Gothic’ house has been loved and $82.00 Concession Includes: Coach Travel, 3 Course Christmas Lunch, Accommodation, 1 Breakfasts, 2 Morning Teas, 1 Dinner, Whale tours you wish to share with fellow travel club Includes: Coach Travel & Entry Ticket to Exhibition. Includes: Coach Travel. Includes: Coach Travel, Tour & Lunch. Entertainment by Kristy Lee maintained by four generations of Thorburn Watching Tour, Guided Tour of Meroogal House & 2 Lunches. members please email your photo to: Coach departs: Springwood 7.00am / Panthers (Penrith) Coach departs: Lawson Station 8.10am / Hazelbrook 8.15am Coach departs: Lawson Station 8.10am / Hazelbrook 8.15am Coach departs: Panthers (Penrith) 9.15am / Springwood and Macgregor women through the pleasures Coach departs: Lawson Station 6.40am / Hazelbrook 6.45am [email protected], we would love to 7.30am. / Springwood 8.30am / Panthers (Penrith) 9.00am. / Springwood 8.30am / Panthers (Penrith) 9.00am. 9.45am / Hazelbrook 10.00am / The Gearins Hotel 10.30am. / Springwood 7.00am / Panthers (Penrith) 7.30am. see it!"