Tuesday 21 April
Trojan's Bar and Bistro, Terrigal
Our hosts offer a choice of: fish, chips and salad; grilled barramundi, chips and salad; linguini boscaiola or salmon bruschetta. Please have your selection ready at booking. Desserts also available on the day (additional cost). Book by 13 April. No refunds after this date.
Wednesday 22 April
Blokes On Board: La Perouse Museum
Gentleman, join us for a fun visit at this unique museum: a meeting place for art, First Nations knowledge, European exploration and natural histories. It sits on a hill overlooking the ocean. The Level 1 gallery is accessible, Level 2 is only via stairs. Afterwards we will enjoy lunch at a nearby café (your choice and cost).
Friday 24 April
Innovations & Damart Shopping
An annual highlight in hunting for bargains, with a gift bag if you spend $15+ in the showroom. Ensure you leave time for the Clearance Outlet (no cash, card only). BYO bags; max. 2. Then we're off to Forestville RSL for a $17 Seniors Lunch, including: roast of the day, fish & chips and Asian dishes. Bring photo ID.
Tuesday 28 April
Glasshouse Grill, Pittwater RSL
Here's a tasty and impressive menu of signature or classic dishes, including a delicious autumn lunch special for just $19pp. We received such positive feedback when we visited last time. Lunch will be your choice and cost. Remember your photo ID.
Friday 1 May
Brunch & Devil Wears Prada 2
After a hearty brunch at Runaway Spoon (your choice and cost), sit back and enjoy this comedy drama starring Meryl Streep and Kenneth Branagh. The sequel to Devil Wears Prada, this movie is a crowd-pleaser for anyone that enjoys light-hearted humour and fashion! Book by 23 April. No refunds.
Monday 4 May
Rick's Tour, Eastern Suburbs
Enjoy exploring some of Sydney’s best bays. Then on to Watsons Bay for fish ‘n’ chips or other (your choice and cost), with harbour views. Then a ferry to Circular Quay, and another to McMahons Pt where Rick will be waiting for us. Bring your Opal card. Pickups: 8:15 HKCT Turramurra; 8:30 Willow Park; 8:45 Pennant Hills Lib.
Tuesday 5 May
Mother's Day, The Fiddler
Special lunch for special mums: Our hosts at The Fiddler always look after us and ensure this is a special celebration. You will enjoy a welcome drink before your delicious 2-course lunch and entertainment. It's an outing HKCT clients love so don’t delay booking this annual favourite. Book by 21 April. No refunds.
Friday 8 May
Birkenhead Point Shopping
Always popular, this is your opportunity to top up your winter wardrobe! With over 120 stores, this shopping-heaven is home to the world’s most desirable clothing and homeware brands. After you have shopped up a storm, enjoy a cup of coffee and a tasty bite at one of their cafes (your choice and cost).
Saturday 9 May
West Head Lookout, Akuna Bay Lunch
We are off to this famed lookout for splendid views of Pittwater, Barren-joey Headland and Lighthouse. You will also see Lion Island Nature Reserve and Central Coast beaches. Followed by lunch (your choice and cost) at The Shed, by Akuna Bay’s marina. Saturday cancellations must phone 0473 478 890.
Monday 11 May
Young At Heart: State Theatre
Join us for a guided tour of the Palace of Dream s. For our more mobile clients as there are many stairs (with rest stops). Afterwards we will enjoy lunch* at Norths Cammeray. Do bring photo ID. No refunds. Pickups: 8:15 HKCT Turramurra; 8:30 Willow Park; 8:45 Pennant Hills Library. *your choice + cost
Tuesday 12 May
Glenorie Bakery Pie Lunch
We are returning to Glenorie Bakery—voted nation's No.1 bakery for 3 years running, your lunch at this famed bakery will include a signature beef pie or sausage roll, with mash, peas and gravy, and a mini custard tart and a mini caramel slice for dessert with tea and coffee. Book by 4 May. No refunds.
Thursday 14 May
Blokes On Board: Aust Maritime Museum
A unique gallery of historical artifacts that bring alive Australia’s deep connection to the sea, past and present. Stroll along the waterfront and learn about the early explorers on the HMB Endeavour. Lunch at Ripples Café, where you can enjoy café fare with harbour views along the boardwalk (your choice + cost).
Friday 15 May
Birkenhead Point Shopping
Always popular, this is your opportunity to top up your winter wardrobe! With over 120 stores, this shopping-heaven is home to the world’s most desirable clothing and homeware brands. After you have shopped up a storm, enjoy a cup of coffee and a tasty bite at one of their cafes (your choice and cost).
Saturday 16 May
Parramatta Female Factory Tour
Discover inspiring stories of life at the Factory, our earliest surviving convict-women’s site. Enjoy a coffee before this 90-min tour (walking with rest stops). Then we have lunch at the Parramatta Leagues Club (your choice and cost). Bring photo ID. Saturday cancellations must call 0473 478 890.
Monday 18 May
Autumn in the Blue Mountains
Enjoy the colours on drive to Leura (stop at Glenbrook). Explore the shops and galleries, with a hot drink at Josophan’s Fine Choc.s and Teapot Museum for soup and sandwiches. If time, we'll stop at The Three Sisters. Book/prepay by 8 May. No refunds. Pickups: 8:15 HKCT Turramurra; 8:30 Willow Park; 8:45 Pennant Hills Lib.
Tuesday 19 May
Anglers Rest Hotel, Brooklyn
Join us for lunch at this pretty fishing village, delighting in this historic public house’s $20 special (choose and pay on the day): cottage pie with peas; fish, chips and salad, or chicken schnitzel, chips and salad.
Wednesday 20 May
Sydney Morning Masters, Chatswood
Enjoy coffee + cake before soprano Anna Fraser and fortepiano-musician Neal Peres Da Costa delight us with Schubert’s Schwanengesang and the songs of Mozart-scholar Johann Anton-Andre. Meet the artists post-concert before we get you home. Do request accessible seating if needed. Book by 5 May; no refunds.
Friday 22 May
Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prize
Enjoy a trip to the Domain to see the country’s favourite and most significant award for portrait painting! We will have a guide to take you around the famed Archibald Prize entrants. Afterwards you can enjoy early lunch (your choice and cost) in The Gallery Café of this leading visual arts institution.