Friday 21 August
Limited: Opera House Tour, Lunch
A rarity: accessible (1-hour, step-free) tour of this renowned architectural and cultural marvel. It is one of the world’s premier arts centres, staging 2,000+ shows annually. Places limited, book* by 4 August. No refunds. Then lunch at Norths Cammeray (your choice + cost). *Min. 15 required.
Monday 24 August
Taronga Zoo
What fun: there is an 11am seal show and a 12pm bird talk. Visit the new Rhino Reserve and then jump onto the train should your legs tire ($5 for non-zoo members). Grab lunch at an on-site café (your choice and cost). A cashless venue so bring a card. Pickups: 8:15 HKCT Turram.; 8:30 Willow Park; 8:45 Penn. Hills Lib.
Tuesday 25 August
Yarra Bay Sailing Club
Enjoy lunch at ‘CSalt on the Beach’ with a two-course menu. Have choice ready at booking: Beer-battered or grilled fish, chips & salad; Crumbed calamari, chips & salad; Chicken schnitzel, chips & salad; Penne boscaiola; or Beef burger with chips. Dessert of the day, tea/coffee. Book/pay by 18 August. No refunds.
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Thursday 27 August
Blokes on Board: Museum of Fire
Enjoy a museum devoted to fire-fighting, complete with heritage-listed service vehicles dating from 1841 to 1998. Afterwards, we’ll take you for lunch at Penrith Panthers, so bring your Seniors Card for an $18 seniors’ meal, including roast of the day, sausages & mash or other menu offering (your choice and cost).
Friday 28 August
The Palms Nursery
Half-day Outing: This stunning venue is a must! On arrival relax with a coffee and a treat from the Coffee Bar. Roam through this beautiful nursery and browse the homewares during our 1.5 hour stay before we head home. Loose pebble walkways may not suit everyone.
Monday 31 August
Stanwell Tops & Sea Cliff Bridge
Explore rugged coastline and a stri-king bridge! Lunch at the Headlands Hotel, choosing from the $20 Seniors Menu (your choice + cost): fish, a quarter chicken, cheese-burger, panko chicken schnitzel or salt & pepper squid—all with chips and salad. Pickups: 8:15 HKCT Turram.; 8:30 Willow Pk.; 8:45 Penn. Hills Lib.
Tuesday 1 September
Northbridge Golf Club
Enjoy Middle Harbour views as you savour a delicious 2-course meal: roast beef, roast veg & gravy; fish ‘n’ chips & garden salad; quiche lorraine or vegetarian quiche with garden salad. Desserts: chocolate mousse or panna cotta. Please advise choice at time of booking. Book by 24 August. No refunds.
Friday 4 September
Mangrove Mountain Adventure
Sit back and enjoy the beautiful drive up to Mangrove Mountain. We will stop en route for coffee at The Hub before we have lunch at the edge of the water at The Anchor Spencer (your choice and cost). If the tide allows, we will take you across on the vehicle ferry before getting you home. Book by 28 August.
Monday 7 September
Rick's City Tour, Sailing Club Lunch
Remind yourself how beautiful our city is! Rick will drive you past some of Sydney’s iconic attractions, with a stop at Centennial Park for morning tea, before going to a superb lunch at the renowned Drummoyne Sailing Club (your choice and cost). Pick-ups: 8:15 HKCT Turramurra; 8:30 Willow Park; 8:45 Pennant Hills Library.
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Tuesday 8 September
Dural Kitchen, Dural Club
Recently renovated, this local favourite offers an enticing menu with all of your bistro favourites, including their Tuesday $20 special: honey glazed lamb shank with creamy mash, vegetables and gravy. Lunch is your choice and cost. Remember your photo ID.
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Thursday 10 September
BOB: Gunners Barracks Tour, Lunch
Blokes on Board for Father’s Day celebration: we have organised a private 60-minute walking tour (uneven surfaces and some stairs) of the barracks. We will have a lunch at Gunners Barracks (1 course $45, includes a glass of wine; your choice and cost). Bookings by 1 September. No refunds.
Friday 11 September
Mangrove Mountain Adventure
Sit back and enjoy the beautiful drive up to Mangrove Mountain. We will stop en route for coffee at The Hub before we have lunch at the edge of the water at The Anchor Spencer (your choice and cost). If the tide allows, we will take you across on the vehicle ferry before getting you home. Book by 3 September.