CANBERRA YULE FEST
29-31 July 2026
Register with Margaret Ayre for this trip – 0423 302 069
A 3-day tour is in progress going to Canberra with On-Course Tours. Please see the full itinerary in the
newsletter.
A deposit of $200 is due by the 29th March. There are 25 rooms reserved for us at this stage. 10 rooms have already been booked.
Cost per person (minimum 30 people): $1,075.00
Cost per person (minimum 25 people): $1,225.00
Single supplement: +$250.00
Many thanks
Margaret Ayre
QLD SOUTHERN OUTBACK TRAIL TOUR – by Ted Morton
Our QLD Southern Outback Tour has not reached the numbers required so it will now be advertised to other local Probus Clubs. This is because bus transfers to the airport and return from/to Glenrose have been included and we would like to maximise that extra service.
POSSIBLE TOUR TO NORFOLK ISLAND IN 2027 WITH TRADE TRAVEL
At the February meeting there was interest indicated for a trip to Norfolk Island next year. Ted will explore this in March and give feedback on what we might be able to do and get possible timing.
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
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOURS – By Geoff Jones
CONTACT GEOFF JONES REGARDING DAY EXCURSIONS
Phone 0412 420 213
Magical Mystery Gastronomic Tour
Thursday 19 March
Several of our fellow travellers have suggested a gastronomic mystery tour and have recommended a specific destination where our group can have our own guided gourmet food tour and relax and indulge ourselves. (Bring a bag to take some goodies home).
So, our plan is to indulge ourselves on the third Thursday in March which is 19 March 2026. We will meet at Wynyard Park which is where the buses from Belrose and Mona Vale stop @ 10am.Then we get a train direct to our gastronomic delights. If you are feeling bold you can skip
breakfast.
Geoff Jones
ETTALONG DAY OUTING – Thursday 21 May
Peter Moxham is seeking expressions of interest for an outing from Palm Beach by ferry to Ettalong and with lunch at Ettalong RSL Club on Thursday 21 May. The meal option includes a choice of one of four
mains followed by cake + tea/coffee station.
The ferry leaves 10:30 am from Palm Beach Wharf with a return mid afternoon. There is a complimentary
shuttle from Ettalong Wharf to the club for those preferring not to do the 10 to 15 minute level walk.
The cost of $40 is inclusive of lunch and the ferry both ways. Car sharing to Palm Beach is recommended with some parking at Palm Beach wharf if you are early and have a Northern Beaches sticker, or in surrounding streets. A sign on sheet will be available at our next meeting.
Peter Moxham
Mobile 0417 299 283