35 Legana Park Drive, Legana 7277 Tasmania
Phone:(03) 63303717 Email: Office Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Dear Travel Club Member and Friends, February 2016
Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2016,we know by your phone calls you have been waiting for this Newsletter! We had a great 2015 with our Travel Club outings including our 3 day tours with hosts Peter and Joanne. They proved a great hit;you will be pleased to find more in this newsletter!
Postage -Important Changes: Due to changes within Australia Post;increased posting cost and delayed delivery procedures, we will not be posting payment receipts. We encourage you to call at our office to pay for yourtrips or arrange direct deposit to our bank account.When we contact you for our Travel Club outings we will advise you the time of pick up, if in doubt nearer the event you may like to check with our office. Also many of our members will be receiving this Newsletter via email. Please have your email address added to our data base and keep us up to date with any changes!
Travel Insurance –for any interstate or overseas travel destinationswe strongly recommend you obtain appropriate travel insurance at the time of paying your deposit.
Our friendly andfree Travel Club is renowned for its care, compassion, fun and friendship offered by our courteous drivers, hostesses and staff of McDermott’s Coaches!Encourage your friends and relatives to join, let our office know theirdetails and leave the rest up to us! Our Newsletter is also available on our website at Again we thank you for your continued support;wishing you many happy travels!
From: Joanne, Peter, Simon, Sandy and all staff of McDermott’s Coaches
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Melbourne- 12th 13th & 14th FEBRUARY 2016
FIRST TIME IN MELBOURNE WITH A CAST OF OVER 1200 INTERNATIONAL PERFORMERS & FEATURING A FULL SIZE REPLICA OF EDINBURGH CASTLE WITH THE MASSED PIPES & DRUMS OF SCOTLAND’S REGIMENTS - ONE OF THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS TO EVER BE STAGED AT ETIHAD STADIUM.
Thursday March 3rd:Legerwood Carvings &Mountain Stream Fisheries
Today we visit the world famous Legerwood Memorial Chainsaw Carvings; after ample time to wander and look we move onto Ringarooma for a tasty soup & sandwich lunch prepared by the Ringarooma Historical Society committeewith their beautiful country style home cooking! After lunch we travelto Targa for a great fun afternoon where you are guaranteed to catch your own golden trout! No need to bring a fishing rod as all equipment supplied. Pack your esky or cooler bag to put your cleaned and ice-packed catch in. (Price includes 1 fish; if you wish to catch more there is an extra charge.)
Cost: $60.00 includes morning tea, lunch, your fish catch and coach travel
Monday 21stMarch:Ratho FarmNant Whisky Distillery Since our 3 day tour last year we have been asked for a day trip to Ratho Farm at Bothwell. Here you willtake a tour of Ratho Farm & Homestead with its beautiful English gardens and golf course. A delicious lunch will be waiting for you whilst there before moving onto the Nant Whisky Distillery for a 30 minute guided tour of the Distillery & the Historical Nant Mill.
Cost:$83.00includes morning tea, lunch, Nant Mill Tourand coach travel
Tuesday 5th April: Latrobe & North West Coast Shopping Day It’s time to gather your shopping bags as we visit Latrobe, the Australian Weaving Mills towel factory in Devonport, Anvers Chocolates and Ashgrove Cheeses. Lunch will be at your own expense today.
Cost: $40.00includes morning tea and coach travel
Thursday 21stApril: Cradle Mountain Day Tour
Experience the grandeur and splendor of Cradle Mountain, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Enroute you will see native animals, King Billy Pines, magnificent scenery, distinctive flora; also you will visit Dove Lake, Waldheim Chalet (where you will hear the story ofGustav Weindorfer)a visit to the Wilderness Gallery and much more. Lunch today is a 2 course meal at The Cradle Mountain Hotel. Warm layered clothing including coat, gloves, hat and sturdy footwear is a must.
Cost: $85.00 includes morning tea, National Park Entry fee,Park Explorer Tour,lunch and coach travel
Thursday 28th April to Saturday 7th May NORFOLK ISLAND With your passports ready, join us for a great 10 day tour to Norfolk Island! Highlights include Glass bottom boat tour, Island fish feast fry, Sunday markets, historic convicttour, breakfast bush walk, progressive dinner to island homes, 4 wheel drive tour Kingston museums, Norfolk Island high tea, Colleen McCullough home & garden tour plus much more!
Tuesday 10th May: MONA or Hobart Shopping
Visit MONA today and discover for yourself what this large privately owned museumwhich is located within the Moorilla Winery has to offer with its constantly changing exhibits. Remember to take your ID as having a Tasmanian address allows you free admission. Lunch is available to purchase at MONA or you may wish to take your own and eat whilst sitting outside enjoying the scenery along the Derwent River. Alternatively you may wish to spend the day shopping in Hobart.
Cost: $50.00includes morning tea and coach travel
Friday 20thMay: Beautiful Bicheno
Bicheno on our picturesque east coast being on the door step of the Bay of Fires, is famous for it’s mild climate, sandy beaches and it has it’s own natural wonder,the blowhole. The blowhole puts on a magnificent display as saltwater blasts from the top of this geological wonder. When this happens during rough weather the 80 tonne boulder next to the blowhole rocks with the tide – a magical sight.Lunch today will be a 2 course meal at Beachfront Bicheno. We will travel via the Fingal Valley and return via Lake Leake.
Cost: $70.00includes morning tea,lunchand coach travel
May 31st – June 2nd 2 Musicals - 3 Day Melbourne Trip
Singin’ in the Rain starring Adam Garcia (‘Dancing WithThe Stars’) & an old favourite The Sound of Music (Matinee) starring Cameron Daddo, Marina Prior, Lorraine Bayly plus a cast of many more!
We have a great few days planned including The Marilyn Munro exhibition being held incountry Bendigo on the final day.
Itinerary: Day 1 – ‘Singin in the Rain’ at 7pm – Her Majesty’s Theatre, (afternoon free, walking to & from Theatre, dinner on the way, own expense)
Day 2 – ‘Sound of Music’ at 1pm – Regent Theatre(free morning, walk to & from theatre)
Day 3 – Marilyn Munro Exhibition- Bendigo – (After breakfast and Hotel check-out, coachwill pick us up and transfer to Bendigo for this magnificent exhibition, later returning directly to the airportwith teaat DiCaprio’s (own expense) on the way)
Tour includes: airfares, accommodation, bed & breakfast, 2 theatre tickets, coach transfers and coach travel
Wednesday 15th JuneBarnbougle Lost Farm, BridportScottsdale
Today we will have a scenic drive via Lilydale to Lost Farm at Barnbougle for a look at this world famous golf course. Afterwards it’s onto the Bridport Bunker Club for a 2 course lunch then to the Scottsdale RSL Military Museum where you can see its latest addition, the Vietnam era Helicopter.
Cost: $65.00includes morning tea, lunch, museum admission and coach travel
16th-23rd June Lake Eyre & Flinders Ranges (8 days 7 nights)
Leaving from Adelaide you will experience an amazing trip which includes a 90 minute flight over the majestic Lake Eyre in flood! Some other highlights include: Wadlata Outback Centre, Leigh Creek & open cut lookout, Marree Hotel, Simpson DesertExhibition memorial, Flinders Ranges full day tour, Parachilna Gorge, Aroona Dam, Brachina Gorge, Wilpena Pound and much more.
Contact our office for itinerary and further details to reserve your place.
Saturday 25th June SALAMANCA MARKET
Pack your shopping bags today for a day in Hobart at Salamanca Market!
Cost: $45.00 coach travel only
Thursday 7th July: “Mystery Day”
An enjoyable day full of surprises! Join with us to unravel the mystery – you won’t be disappointed!
Cost: $90.00 includes morning tea, lunch, attractions and coach travel
Tuesday 26th July: Christmas inWinter
It’s off to The Great Lakes Hotel today for a Traditional Christmas Dinner complete with Roast Turkey and veggies, Plum Pudding with brandy sauce plus tea or coffee. Enjoy a scrumptious meal in decorated surroundings withtraditional carols playing and a little surprise for everyone.....There may even be some snow!
Cost: $70.00includes Christmas dinner and coach travel
Sunday 14th August: Choc Winterfest – Latrobe
Chocolate lovers delight!Enjoy a day wandering around Latrobe at your leisure, visiting as many of the events, demonstrations and attractions as you choose while indulging yourself with all that the “Chocolate Winterfest” has to offer. This can be an indulging day
Cost: $35.00 coach travel only
Sri Lanka 18th –31st August 2016 Sri Lanka
If interested in joining a fully escorted tour, contact our office for further information to make your booking.
9th -19th August 2016- Mildura, Broken Hill & Swan Hill
Tour Highlights: Bendigo Vintage Talking Tram, Swan Hill including the ‘Heartbeat of The Murray’ Laser Spectacular at the Pioneer Settlement and a lunch cruise on the Darling & Murray Rivers, Broken Hill where you will visit the famous ghost town of Silverton, Silver City Chocolate Factory the Flying Doctor, Wilcannia, White Cliffs including The Red Earth Opal Mine Tour,Mildura, visiting Orange World,Big Lizzie plus Wineries and much more.\
Contact our office for full itinerary.
Sunday 21st August: KENTISH LIONS MUSIC HALL
Today promises to be a great day featuring superb musical talent with comedy skits provided by an experienced cast from the Sheffield area. Lunch will be an early 2 course meal, tea or coffee at the Sheffield Hotel prior to the matinee performance.
Cost: $69.00includes lunch, matinee showand coach travel
“Expression of Interest”Outback Queensland Tour “Full of Surprises”
Tour Highlights: Winton, Longreach, Cloncurry, Undara Lava Tubes, Gulflander Rail Journey and more.
Contact our office for full itinerary.
Wednesday 7th September: Hobart Shopping Day
Retail therapy today! Grab your shopping bags and wallet for an enjoyable day shopping in Hobart!
Cost: $45.00 coach travel only
Friday 30thSeptember: It’s Daffodil Time at Kaydale Lodge, Nietta.
Many of you have been asking for a trip to Kaydale Lodge Gardens during the daffodil season and now we can oblige! The magnificent garden is set on over 70 hectares and was established by the Crowden family who with the help of their daughters still run it. There are over eighty thousand daffodils along with various and extensive flower gardens, vegetable gardens, plus fruit trees and much more to see. Included will be a guided garden tour so comfortable walking shoes are a must. Lunch will be in their restaurant using some of their own produce and maybe a little gift from Kaydale Lodge for everyone attending.
Cost: $60.00 includes morning tea, garden tour lunch and coach travel
11th - 13thOctober 3 day Port Arthur Trip
It’s all aboard for another of Joanne & Peter’s 3 day adventures! This venture will focus on the Port Arthur areas including a day passon day 2 to Port Arthur Historical Site which will include a 40 minute guided walking tour, a 25 minute harbour cruise with plenty of time to browse the historical sites found within the complex. (Lunch today will be at your own expense from one of the cafes on site.)The first and third days will be fun filled sightseeing with Peter at the wheel ensuring a great time and value for all!Accommodation will be 2 nights at the Fox & Hounds Hotel, Port Arthur.
Cost includes entry fees to Port Arthur Site, 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
(Port Arthur, lunch own expense) 3 morning teas and coach travel. Detailed itinerary from our office
Tuesday 25 October YarnsVillarettGardens
Today we make our way to Yarns Artwork in Silk at Deloraine. Yarns is a large scale project created by over 300 community members of quilted silk panels, one for each season, set in the Meander Valley. Whilst there listen to a great audio presentation and view special lighting effects as you enjoy looking at the panels.From Deloraine we move onto Villarett Gardens at Kimberley where you will enjoy a lovely lunch followed by some time to wander the 4 hectares of modern formal gardens featuring Beech, Holly & Oak trees planted over a century ago. Since 1970 the gardens have been further developed with mass plantings of conifers, roses, climbers, bulbs and numerous water features and striking sculptures which complete this magnificent garden for your enjoyment.
Cost $70.00includes morning tea, entry to Yarns, lunchand coach travel
Tuesday 25th October Oct Andre Rieu
15th-17th November 3 daysIda BayRailway Trip
Day 1:Today we travel from Launceston via Midlands Highway to Hobart, then further south enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.It will be a day of surprises as we travel!
Day 2:After a cooked breakfast and early start we will traveleven further south to the Ida Bay Railway, with a BBQ Lunch followed by the famous train trip! From then it’s onto the Bronze Whale at the end of the road, which is the closest point where you can travel to Antarctica. At the end of our day we will return to Hobart for our evening meal and cosy accommodation
Day 3:Another day full of surprise and adventure with Joanne & Peter in controlas we head home!
CostIncludes 2 nights at The Balmoral Motor Inn Hobart, 2 dinners, 2 cooked breakfasts, 3 lunches 3 morning teas, Ida BayRailwaytripand coach travel Full itinerary from our office. This trip filled very fast last timeoffered!
Wednesday 23rdNovember Gourmet Sauces, Furniture & RFDS It’s a lovelyday today as we visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service where we will be given a talk whilst enjoying morning tea. After a garden tour at Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company in their new outdoor conservatory, you will enjoy their gourmet BBQ lunch; before returning home we visit Turner’s Blackwood FurnitureCompany.
Cost: $72.00includes morning tea, lunch and coach travel
Monday 5th December EASTLANDSSHOPPING DAY
Have your bags ready for some retail therapy; just in time to finish any Christmas shopping!
Cost: $45.00coach travel only
Wednesday 7th December It’sYourChristmas Party!
Come and join us today, 2pm at our Legana Depot to celebrate yet another wonderful year for our Travel Club. Catch up with your fellow travellers to exchange photos, stories, fun and friendships whilst enjoying some light refreshments.
Please RSVP to our office by Thursday 1st December
Some important information – “the fine print”
Tra Travel Club Trips are payable by cash or chequeat our Legana Office. EFTPOS is not available.If paying by cheque or moneyorder please
makeit payable to McDermott’s Coaches.If paying by bank transfer contact us for banking details and remember to always include the last
4 di 4 digits of your telephonenumberor your name as your reference.
Mc McDermott’s Coaches reserves the right to decline to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of the trip/tour, or who req may require services that we cannot guarantee will be available; orif we need to make essential changes due to unavailability of meals or attractions.
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