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Vegetarian or venison,
you’ll love our outings

Vegetarian or
venison, you’ll
love our outings

Close-up,Of,Face,Elderly,Woman,Smiling,Happiness,,Short,White,Hair

Vegetarian or venison,
you’ll love our outings

Vegetarian or
venison, you’ll
love our outings

Close-up,Of,Face,Elderly,Woman,Smiling,Happiness,,Short,White,Hair

Vegetarian or venison,
you’ll love our outings

Vegetarian or
venison, you’ll
love our outings

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Special

21 August

Zoo

24 August

Lunch

25 August

Museum

27 August

Nursery

28 August

Nursery

31 August

Lunch

1 September

Tour

4 September

Tour

7 September

Lunch

8 September

Special

10 September

Tour

11 September

Markets

12 September

Special

14 September

Lunch

15 September

Special

16 September

Tour

18 September

Tour

18 September

Tour

19 September

Shopping

21 September

Lunch

22 September

Special

23 September

Special

28 September

Lunch

29 September

Concert

30 September

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.

Home pickups


$65 per person • $125 per couple


Transport + tour included

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.

Home pickups


$35 per person • $65 per couple


Transport only

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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Home pickups


$50 per person • $95 per couple


Transport + lunch included

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).

Home pickups


$50 per person


Transport + tour included

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.

Home pickups


$25 per person • $45 per couple


Transport only

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.

No home pickups


$45 per person • $85 per couple


Transport only

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.

Home pickups


$75 per person • $145 per couple


Transport + 2-course lunch included

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.

Home pickups: Ku-ring-gai residents


$45 per person • $85 per couple


Transport only

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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No home pickups


$25 per person • $45 per couple


Transport only

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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Home pickups


$25 per person • $45 per couple


Transport only

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.

Home pickups


$45 per person


Transport + tour included

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.

Home pickups: Hornsby residents


$45 per person • $85 per couple


Transport only

Saturday 12 September

The Rocks Markets

Browse the market stalls for locally-designed fashion, jewellery and homewares. Meet artists and photo­gra­phers to buy that perfect gift. There are many food vendors or choose a local café to enjoy the vibe. Uneven surfaces preclude walking aids. Saturday cancel­lations must phone 0473 478 890.

Home pickups


$35 per person • $65 per couple


Transport only

Monday 14 September

Tulip Extravaganza, Bowral & Lunch

Stunning flower festival with thousands of tulips and annuals. Then a hearty Mittagong RSL lunch (alter-nate serves: roast of the day or fish ‘n’ chips) with tea/coffee before heading home. Bring photo ID. Book by 1 Sept. No refunds. Bus 1: 8:00 HKCT Turra., 8:30 Marian St Bus 2: 8:00 Willow Pk., 8:30 Penn. Hills Lib.

No home pickups


$90 per person • $175 per couple


Transport + lunch included

Tuesday 15 September

Bistro 51, Ettalong Diggers Club

Enjoy the drive up to the Central Coast before lunch at this favourite venue. Extensive menu offers $20 classics, including roast-of-the-day; sausages with mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy; or freshly battered barramundi, chips and salad. Lunch is your choice and cost. Bring photo ID.

Home pickups


$45 per person • $85 per couple


Transport only

Wednesday 16 September

Lion King, Capitol Theatre

Show of the year: creative choreo-graphy and costumes, with music by Elton John and Tim Rice. Show starts 1pm; 2.5 hrs, including interval. We will have brunch prior at Runaway Spoon (your choice and cost). Approx. 120m walk to theatre from bus. Accessible seating by request. Book by 28 August. No refunds.

Home pickups: Ku-ring-gai residents


$110 per person • $215 per couple


Transport + show included

Friday 18 September

Sydney's Fish Markets Tour

By demand, we return for a 1-hour tour of the building’s spectacular design, learning of the market’s history and also where and how your seafood is caught. It’s an accessible walking tour (with rest stops) and we will start with an early lunch (your choice and cost). Book by 3 Sept. No refunds.

Home pickups


$70 per person • $135 per couple


Transport + tour included

Friday 18 September

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Saturday 19 September

Government House Tour, Norths Lunch

Enjoy a guided tour of this iconic house; home and office of governors since 1845. Fully accessible on one level, time to explore gardens before Norths Cammeray lunch (own choice and cost). Seniors Card ID needed at booking and a valid photo ID on the day. Book by 3 Sept. Saturday can-cellations must call 0473 478 890.

Home pickups


$35 per person • $65 per couple


Transport + tour included

Monday 21 September

Warringah Westfield Mall

Grab a chance to shop somewhere new at this unique indoor/outdoor mall. With 350 stores to browse and cafés aplenty, you will love it! Our 3 hour visit assures you of a leisurely lunch (your choice and cost) — and a start to Christmas shopping? Pick ups: 8:15 HKCT Turramurra; 8:30 Willow Park; 8:45 Pennant Hills Lib.

No home pickups


$25 per person • $45 per couple


Transport only

Tuesday 22 September

Harbord Diggers Club, Freshwater

Join us for a drive to Freshwater and then lunch in the Dukes Lounge Bistro at this renowned club. The menu is extensive and diverse, including club-favourites, Asian dishes, pasta, pizza, burgers and salads (your choice and cost). Remember your photo ID.

Home pickups


$25 per person • $45 per couple


Transport only

Wednesday 23 September

Lion King, Capitol Theatre

Show of the year: creative choreo-graphy and costumes, with music by Elton John and Tim Rice. Show starts 1pm; 2.5 hrs, including interval. We will have brunch prior at Runaway Spoon (your choice and cost). Approx. 120m walk to theatre from bus. Accessible seating by request. Book by 9 September. No refunds.

Home pickups: Hornsby residents


$110 per person • $215 per couple


Transport + show included

Monday 28 September

Young at Heart: Tomah Gardens

Spring's sprung at Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens! See stunning seasonals and learn about native flora on this guided tour. Rest stop en route as bus trip is some 3 hours. Lunch at the Bell Bird Café before we head home (your choice and cost). Pickups: 8:00 HKCT Turram.; 8:15 Willow Park; 8:30 Pennant Hills Lib.

No home pickups


$60 per person • $115 per couple


Transport + tour included

Tuesday 29 September

Watergrill, Sydney Rowing Club

This favourite offers the ultimate experience in casual dining, looking out over the best of the Parramatta River. The menu offers an impressive selection of seafood, burgers, pasta, pizza and salads (your choice and cost).

Home pickups


$25 per person • $45 per couple


Transport only

Wednesday 30 September

Morning Masters, Chatswood

Enjoy this engaging mix of sax, guitar and violi­n in the Concourse (one of Sydney’s leading entertain-ment and events precincts). You will delight in this trio’s eclectic selection of music: new, old and utterly enter­taining! We will arrive early to enjoy tea, coffee and cake before concert. Book by 15 September. No refunds.

Home pickups


$75 per person • $145 per couple


Transport, concert, morn. tea incl

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Whether it’s a public event, catching up with loved ones, or exploring somewhere new, every social inter­action helps build a happier, healthier community.
After all spring is not just for garden blooms, it’s equally the season for growing friend­ships, strengthening our well­being and nurturing interests.

 

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We are also excited to launch outings for our Chinese-speaking clients, commencing with a fish market visit featuring a Chinese-speaking tour, in addition to our regular English-speaking tour.

Pricings

Costs shown are for CHSP-eligible customers only.

Prepayment

Thank you for understanding that prepayment of outings is preferred and appreciated by your HKCT team. It greatly assists our drivers and office team.

Cancellations

Charges apply to outings with luncheons or entries pre-arranged and included in your price. Reservation deadlines dictate our prepayments so, should you cancel within 3 working days of an outing (or contrary to a venue’s rules), please understand when we advise you of the non-refundable portion of your prepayment.

Covid Safe

Our intended outings, destinations and venues are subject to NSW Health’s restrictions.

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Toyota Coaster buses only

18- and 20-seaters

Toyota Coaster buses with hoist

Seats 17 or 13 if one passenger is in a wheelchair

Toyota Hiace van with hoist

Seats 8 or 4 if one passenger is in a wheelchair

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