Tours Coordinators – Mike Hartnell & Ted Morton
Tours (Day Excursions) – Geoff Jones
Gosford Chocolate Factory
On Thursday, 20 November, 27 of the world’s finest descended on the Gosford Chocolate Factory to learn about the processes of confectionery creation and sample the delights of the Factory’s High Tea. We certainly weren’t disappointed!
First we donned our hair nets and Craig took us through the Factory showing us the machinery in operation and describing the steps in creation of packaged confectionery.
A real eye-opener that there are so many steps in the process with staff there checking on quality control. Amazing that each round chocolate covered nut could be in the spinning copper vats for up to 4 hours to get the perfect shape and texture.
Then out to the café to demolish the high tea! Tough work, but someone had to do it!
The retail shop didn’t escape our attention either with a number of possible Christmas presents decided
on and maybe a small bit of indulgence.
Thanks to the drivers who car-pooled and drove us all safely there and back. That made everyone’s day great.
When we got back to Yarrabin St at Belrose Ros and Sue found that their precise parking had paid off. A large tree branch had fallen bisecting the space between their cars, whilst not actually touching either of them!
Thanks everyone for a great day.
QLD SOUTHERN OUTBACK TRAIL – by Ted Morton
QLD SOUTHERN OUTBACK TOUR
Following several discussions with Trade Travel people I believe we now have a solid workable itinerary for our Qld Southern Outback Tour. I am hopeful I will have itineraries and tour participation forms available for our December meeting.
Our Tour Host will either be Trish (who was the guest speaker at our September meeting) or Serina (who is my main point of contact and comes from Swansea). Some other detail is yet to be resolved – the main one is we will require 19 rooms for our 30 participants. If room availability becomes an issue I may need to talk to the single travellers to see if anyone is willing to share.
MURRAY RIVER CRUISE
At the October meeting President Mike mentioned a possible cruise tour on the Murray River and a number of members showed interest, but not enough for a private tour. Trade Travel does two different tours that include three or four days on the Murray River. One is a short 6 day tour that adds Hahndorf and Victor Harbour and the other adds on Kangaroo Island for 8 days. The shorter tour is not available at this time, however I believe there is availability on the longer tour in May 2026. Let me know if you are interested in either as new tours are added regularly.
Ted Morton – Mobile 0412 235 400
CONTACT GEOFF JONES REGARDING DAY EXCURSIONS
Phone: 0412 420 213
Magical Mystery $2.50 Opal Card Tour –
CANCELLED – Thursday, 16 October
TTFN+KBO
Geoff Jones
Mobile: 0412 420 213
Email: geoffjones1874@gmail.com