Cape Schanck Lighthouse

Coach Trip to Cape Schanck Lighthouse & Museum 

Tuesday 18th August 2015

Cape Shanck Lighthouse

Departing Watsonia at 9.00 am, we travel to Ballam Park Frankston, for a morning tea stop. Then to Cape Schanck for a guided tour into the fully operational lighthouse, with an information video of the "oldest and highest lighthouse in the world". The historic light is one of the few still operating as it did during the mid 1800's.  For those who cannot climb the lighthouse steps into the lamp room they have photos for you to view in the museum.

After a delicious 2 course lunch at the Kings Creek Hotel, then board the coach for your journey home.  Arrive back approx. 4:00 pm

                                                              WHEN: Tuesday   18th August 2015

                                                              WHERE:  Cape Shanck Lightstation in Mornington Peninsula

                                                               COST: $40 Members      $45  Non Members

                                                            OPENS: 23rd July     Final Payment: 14th August

                                                               DEPART: 9.00am Corner of Elder Str & Delta Road Greensborough

                                                                   RETURN: Approx. 4:00 pm

PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 14 AUGUST 2015,  AT COMMUNITY HALL 37 LAMBOURN RD WATSONIA (on Monday's or Thursday's)

                  


The Abbotsford Convent

 Coach Trip to The Abbotsford Convent, and Victoria Park, on Tuesday 28th April 2015

 Included is a guided tour of the Convent.

LUNCH: To be at own expense at The Convent Bakery or various eateries.

The Abbotsford Convent is an extraordinary place, and its 11 historical buildings, gardens and car park are spread over 6.8 hectares in a sweeping bend in the Yarra River and is surrounded by the Collingwood Children's Farm and Yarra Bend Park.

After lunch we will visit Victoria Park the headquarters of Collingwood Football Club for 107 years until 2005.

COST: $25

OPENS: 26th March at Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia

DEPART: 9.15 am, Corner Elder Str & Delta Rd, Greensborough

RETURN: 4 pm


NEXT STOP THE ISLAND with the Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club

COME ABOARD THE TRAM BOAT FOR A SCENIC DRIVE UP THE YARRA

 on the 10th March 2015

tramboat image

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON HERRING ISLAND?

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FIND OUT WHAT IS ON THERE, AND ENJOY A GREAT OUTING ON THE RIVER

We will depart by train from Watsonia Station, and board as a group to Flinders St Station.  We then catch the Flinders St No 70 Tram to Waterfront City Marina Docklands and get off at stop D11, with a short walk to the Tramboat.  We then depart Victoria Harbour and cruise upstream of the Yarra River, through the City, as far as Hawthorn. (Depending on tides)

As morning tea is served we make our way to Herring Island, where you have time for a stroll around the island.  We continue our journey on board with Gourmet sandwiches being served.  As you relax you can view the beautiful houses of the rich and famous along the banks of Toorak and beyond.

COST $35    Non Members  $42

BOOKING OPENS: 19th February, at Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia

FINAL PAYMENT: 5th March

Depart 9 am  Watsonia Station

Return 3.30 pm


Scenic Drive to Pie in the Sky Olinda

Tuesday 24th February 2015

We stop for morning tea at Sassafras with its antique shops and boutique stores, or go for a short bush walk.

After Sassafras, we proceed to Pie in the Sky for a great meal in its retro-colonial atmosphere in the relaxing and beautiful surroundings of Mount Dandenong.  After lunch the coach takes us home via the beautiful Mt Dandenong Tourist Road.

COST: $30:00 Members                                 $35:00 Non Members

OPENS: Thursday 5th February                                 FINAL PAYMENT: 19th February

DEPART: 9:15am, Corner Elder Str & Delta Rd, Greensborough

RETURN: 4:00 pm


Bus Trip to The Royal Botanical Gardens and The Shrine of Remembrance

TUESDAY 18th NOVEMBER

Visit the new undercroft of the Shrine and enjoy morning tea in the Botanical Gardens

Enjoy a 2 course lunch at Darebin R.S.L Preston

COST: $35.00 (non members $40)

OPENS: 23rd October at Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia

FINAL PAYMENT: 14th NOVEMBER

Depart 9 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough

Return: 4.00 pm


BUS TRIP TO EARIMIL GARDENS TUESDAY 14th OCTOBER 2014

This morning we travel down to Mt Eliza visiting the beautiful "Earimil Gardens", these gardens are complimented with waterfalls, fountains and a vivid array of hanging baskets.

Upon arrival we go directly to the conservatory for morning tea, and Elaine Smith will give a talk on the garden and how the property has been developed and grown.

Afterwards we will have a 2 course lunch at "Steeples" Restaurant at  Morninton Racecourse.

COST: $35.00 Members         $40.00  Non - Members

OPENS: 18th September at the Community Hall, 37 Lambourn RD, Watsonia

Final Payment: 9th October


Mystery Tour Tuesday 16th September 2014

Join us on a trip to somewhere including a scenic drive

and morning tea on the way.

A FANTASTIC LUNCH WILL BE AT SOMEWHERE

COST: $35.00

OPENS: 21st August at Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia

Final Payment: 11th September

Depart: 9.00 am, Corner Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough

Return: 5.00 pm


Bendigo Bus Trip, Tuesday 19th August 2014

Morning  tea en - route.

  Learn about the Chinese experience of the Bendigo Goldfields at the Golden Dragon Museum -  from the past to the present.  See the Shamrock Hotel, Pall Mall and Queen Victoria Gardens.  Lunch  at the Bendigo RSL Club.

COST: $35.00 (50+ passengers)

Non Members: $40.00

OPENS: Thursday 17th July at Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club, 37 Lambourn Rd Watsonia.        

 FINAL PAYMENT: 14th August

DEPART: 9.00 am, Corner Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough.

RETURN: 5.00 pm


Christmas in July Bus Trip to Skyways Hotel Airport West

Enjoy a three  course Traditional Xmas Lunch with soup, roast turkey, plum pudding.

Then sing along or dance to Sue Corrells music.

COST: $27.00

OPENS: 28th June at Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia.

Final Payment 24th July

DEPART: 9.00 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough

RETURN:  at 2.00pm


KILMORE MIDWEEK RACES BUS TRIP TUESDAY 8th APRIL

Depart 9.30 am Cnr. Elder Street & Delta Rd, Greensborough. return 4.00 pm

Enjoy a unique dining experience (2 course lunch) in the newly renovated Trackside area where the bistro, bars alfresco and corporate bays overlook the home straight and picturesque surrounding bushland.

COST $38 MEMBERS,  $43 NON MEMBERS

OPENS THURSDAY 13thMARCH

at Watsonia Community Hall,37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia 3087

FINAL PAYMENT 3rd APRIL