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FEBRUARY EDITION
2020 Day Tour Program
January July
Saturday 25th Tamworth Country Music Saturday 4th Aberdeen Highland Games
Festival TBC Christmas in July Luncheon
Sunday 26th Australia Day Cruise TBC Christmas in July Markets
February August
Thursday 6th Pits and Pubs Tour
Friday 21st Riverboat Postman TBC Mystery Monday Munch
Tuesday 4th Scone Races
March Thursday 20th Ag Quip
Tuesday 3rd Broken Bay Pearl Farm Monday 31st Archibald Prize
Tuesday 12th Sweet Day on the Coast
Monday 30th Mystery Monday Munch September
Thursday 3rd Tea Gardens Ferry Ride
April Sunday 27th Thirlmere
Friday 3rd Wallis Lakes
Tuesday 7th Bushrangers Tales and October
Trails TBC Sculpture by the Sea
Saturday 11th Royal Easter Show Friday 9th Leura Flower Festival
Tuesday 14th Royal Easter Show Thursday 15th Exclusive Private Gardens
Thursday 30th Belltrees Homestead
November
May Saturday 21st Shoppers Delight
Monday 11th Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler Monday 23rd Barrington Tops
Tuesday 19th ANSTO – Lucas Heights
Saturday 23rd Vivid
Saturday 30th Vivid December
Monday 7th Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler
June TBC HVG Christmas Lights
Tuesday 2nd Vivid Saturday 26th Boxing Day - Sydney to
Hobart Race
Saturday 13th Vivid
Friday 19th Craft & Quilt Fair
Saturday 20th Craft & Quilt Fair
Saturday 27th Shoppers Delight Still to be scheduled
Saturday 28th Good Food and Wine Show • History in the Hunter #2 The Wonders of Wollombi
• Cockatoo Run
• Zig Zag Railway
The Kings of Newcastle
11 Concord Street, Boolaroo NSW 2284
Phone 02 4963 1014
Email info@kingscoaches.com.au
Web www.kingscoaches.com
Kings Day Tours
PITS AND PUBS WITH ED TONKS
Ed Tonks, one of the Hunter Valley’s living
legends and best known historians, ‘Pits and
FEBRUARY
Pubs’ tour captures a bygone era where pubs
were more than just watering holes, instead they
played a part in facilitating a sense of community.
THURSDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2020
Departs: 8:30am Cost: $85 per person
RIVERBOAT POSTMAN CRUISE
The Hawkesbury Riverboat Postman is the last of
its kind and still provides mail, groceries and the
odd assortment of articles to the people along
The River.
FRIDAY 21ST FEBRAURY 2020
Departs: 7:30am Cost: $95 per person
BROKEN BAY PEARL FARM
The Broken Bay Akoya pearl is exceptionally
MARCH
high quality and rare, believed to be the premium
on the global market today due to its longer
cultivation period leading to a thicker layer of
nacre around its nucleus.
TUESDAY 3RD MARCH 2020
Departs: 8:00am Cost: $115 per person
SWEET DAY ON THE COAST
Make your way through the big wooden doors
where you will be greeted with hundreds of
amazing, locally made, exclusive products for all
tastes and ages. Explore an immersive world of
chocolate, nougat and much, much more.
THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2020
Departs: 9:00am Cost: $65 per person
MYSTERY MONDAY MUNCH
Join the Kings on a new endeavour to explore
magnificent eateries within the Hunter and
Newcastle. The catch? Our lunch location is a
surprise! Cost includes airconditioned coach
travel and two course lunch.
MONDAY 30TH MARCH 2020
Departs: 10:00am Cost: $65 per person
WALLIS LAKES RIVER CRUISE
The day includes an informative relaxed two and
a half hour Wallis Lakes Cruise with lunch served
APRIL
on board. Come aboard the Free Spirit Cruise
boat to find out how Wallis Lake has become the
cleanest estuarine waterway in NSW.
FRIDAY 3RD APRIL 2020
Departs: 8:00am Cost: $98 per person
BUSHRANGERS TALES AND TRAILS WITH
GREG POWELL
Local historian, Greg Powell, is joining The Kings
of Newcastle for one of our tours in the Kings
‘History in the Hunter’ series. Join us as we take a
step back in time and learn about the history here
in the Hunter.
TUESDAY 7TH APRIL 2020
Departs: 8:30am Cost: $85 per person
SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW
APRIL
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is a celebration
of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to
our modern day lifestyles, providing unique
experiences for everyone.
SATURDAY 11TH/ TUESDAY 14TH APRIL 2020
Departs: 7:00am Cost: From $73 per person
BELLTREES HOMESTEAD
Experience the opportunity to be a guest on the
famous Hunter Valley property of Belltrees.
During your time as a visitor on the property you
will be guided on inspections through the historic
village.
THURSDAY 30TH APRIL 2020
Departs: 7:30am Cost: $95 per person
HAWKESBURY PADDLEWHEELER
Come with The Kings for a luncheon cruise on a
genuine paddlewheeler! Cruise along the tranquil
Hawkesbury River on a paddle wheeler and
MAY
enjoy a first-class meal while listening to the
churning paddles as she slowly takes you along
the most colourful waterway in Australia.
MONDAY 11TH MAY 2020
Departs: 7:30am Cost: $95 per person
ANTSO – LUCAS HEIGHTS
ANSTO is the home of Australia’s most significant
landmark and national infrastructure for research.
During the tour we will take an in-depth
investigation into the world of nuclear science.
This includes a guided tour, morning tea and
lunch.
TUESDAY 19TH MAY 2020
Departs: 6:30am Cost: $90 per person
VIVID SYDNEY
Vivid Sydney is a unique annual event which
positions Sydney as the creative hub of Australia
and the Asia-Pacific region. Price includes; 90
minute cruise onboard MV Sydney 2000 with 3-
course dinner and open bar.
MAY & JUNE 2020
Departs: 1.30pm Cost: $149.00 per person
CRAFT AND QUILT FAIR
Under one roof you can shop with craft
JUNE
specialists from all over Australia and find
unique products for stamping,
scrapbooking, knitting, embroidery,
sewing, patchwork, spinning and weaving,
jewellery-making, beading and much more!
FRIDAY 19TH/SATURDAY 20TH JUNE
2020 Departs: 7:30am Cost: $70 per
person
GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW
Join the Kings at the Good Food & Wine Show,
where you can enjoy a fun day out with friends
discovering new foods, wines and the latest
products. Sample from hundreds of local and
international exhibitors and find new recipe ideas
from Australia’s best chefs.
SATURDAY 20TH JUNE 2020
Departs: 7:30am Cost: $70 per person
SHOPPERS DELIGHT TOUR
This tour offers some flexibility within the day to
meet your shopping needs. We spend the
morning at Birkenhead Point Shopping Centre.
Whilst the afternoon is spent at DFO.
SATURDAY 27TH JUNE & 14TH NOV 2020
Departs: 7:00am Cost: $55 per person
ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES
On the first weekend in July each year, Aberdeen
JULY
hosts an event that celebrates Scottish heritage
and traditions of the first founders of Aberdeen.
SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2020
Departs: 7:30am Cost: $70 per person
A DAY AT THE RACES - SCONE
A day at the Scone country style races with
‘The Kings’ gives you access to first class
AUGUST
facilities. Our group will have Reserved
Seating in the air-conditioned function
area, close to betting areas, bars and
restaurants, and Buffet Lunch.
TUESDAY 4th AUGUST 2020
Departs: 9:00am Cost: $90 per person
AG-QUIP
Labelled as the ‘premier primary industry
field day’ this event is the nation’s biggest
showcase of agri-products and for many
companies, it is a rare chance to talk with
the people who use the products and
services on sale.
THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST 2020
Departs: 6:00am Cost: $65 per person
ARCHIBALD PRIZE
The Archibald Prize is the most important prize
for portraits in Australia, first awarded in 1921.
The prize money was left by J.F. Archibald,
editor of The Bulletin magazine. The prize is
awarded by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of
New South Wales.
MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2020
Departs: 8:30am Cost: $73 per person
TEA GARDENS DISCOVERY
The Tea Gardens Ferry cruises across
SEPTEMBER
Nelson Bay and up the Myall River into
Tea Gardens where you’ll enjoy spectaular
views. We also visit the Medowie
Macdamia Farm
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2020
Departs: 9:30am Cost: $95 per person
THIRLMERE
The NSW Rail Museum is located in Thirlmere
and is one of the main features of the village..
Experience a return steam train ride from
Thirlmere to Buxton, lunch and a guided tour of
NSW Rail Museum.
SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2020
Departs: 6:30am Cost: $95 per person
LEURA GARDENS
The 56th Leura Gardens Festival in 2020
OCTOBER
promises to maintain the high standard of
past festivals with several beautiful new
gardens expected for visitors to enjoy as
well as a good selection of old favourites.
FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2020
Departs: 7:00am Cost: $98 per person
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE GARDENS
Join Kings Coaches to visit this spectacular
private garden of style and distinction, not open
to the public. The gardens have an array of
zones which will have you in awe of the ingenuity
and vision of the creators.
THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020
Departs: 8:30am Cost: $85 per person
HISTORIC BRIDGES OF THE HUNTER
NOVEMBER This Historic Bridges of the Hunter tour captures
a variety of bridges spanning various waterways
throughout the region with historian, Ed Tonks.
This tour includes morning tea and lunch.
THURSDAY 12th NOVEMBER 2020
Departs: 8:30am Cost: $88 per person
ACROSS THE BARRINGTON TOPS
Enjoy natural rainforests, mountain bushlands,
clear running creeks and river crossings. Most of
Barrington Tops National Park is declared
wilderness where native plants and animal
communities thrive.
MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2020
Departs: 8:00am Cost: $90 per person
NEPEAN BELLE PADDLEWHEELER:
Join ‘The Kings’ on an unforgettable day with a
luncheon cruise on the Nepean Belle. The old-
world charm and delicious luncheon will make
this a day to remember.
MONDAY 7TH DECEMEBER 2020
Departs: 8:00am Cost: $120 per person
BOXING DAY ON SYDNEY HARBOUR
It is a great way to spend Boxing Day and
DECEMBER
experience the action on Sydney Harbour
as part of the spectator fleet at the start of
the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
SATURDAY 26TH DECEMBER 2020
Departs: 7:30am Cost: $135 per person
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any new release tours or news and provide a link to our current
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providing an email through the link on our website or by
contacting one of our friendly administration team.
Kings Theatre Tours
WAR HORSE – Lyric Theatre, Sydney
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, the National Theatre of Great Britain’s Tony Award-
winning production of War Horse is coming to the Sydney Lyric in February 2020.
FEBRUARY 2020
Saturday 22nd Matinee - $160 per person
LA TRAVIATA – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
In 2020, Opera Australia presents La Traviata: the story that inspired Moulin Rouge.
Experience the joy and heartache of La Traviata which is so popular because it puts a life we can only
dream of on stage, with its risqué glamour, joys and sorrows.
MARCH 2020
Sunday Evening – $278 per person
9 to 5 – Sydney Lyric Theatre
This smash-hit West End musical features a book by the iconic movie's original screenwriter Patricia
Resnick and an Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-nominated score by the Queen of Country herself,
Dolly Parton including her much-loved hit song, 9 to 5.
MAY AND JUNE 2020
Wednesday Matinee - $120 per person
Saturday Matinee - $170 per person
FROZEN – Capitol Theatre, Sydney
FROZEN has been melting hearts on Broadway in this all-new production created for the stage by an
award-winning team.
JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2020
Wednesday Matinee - $120 per person
Saturday Matinee - $150 per person
EARLY BIRD PRICES END 2ND MARCH 2020
THE SECRET GARDEN – Lyric Theatre, Sydney
The Tony-Award winning hit musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett that took
Broadway by storm in 1991 is coming to Sydney Lyric Theatre in August 2020.
AUGUST 2020
Wednesday Matinee - $130 per person
Saturday Matinee - $180 per person
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – Sydney Opera House, Sydney
The much-loved musical theatre classic, Fiddler On The Roof, is coming to Sydney after sell out
seasons in New York but like you’ve never seen before – performed in Yiddish, the original language
of Tevye and his family!
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2020
Wednesday Matinee - $130 per person
Kings Concert Tours
MICHAEL BUBLE
Global superstar Michael Bublé will return in February 2020 with a 36-piece orchestra to thrill
Australian audiences.
COACH TRAVEL ONLY
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Friday 7th February 2020
$55 per person
QUEEN
Following the unprecedented success of Bohemian Rhapsody, the legendary UK rockers will bring
their mammoth live show to Australia.
COACH TRAVEL ONLY
ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Saturday 15th February 2020
$55 per person
FIRE FIGHT AUSTRALIA
With many lives lost and around 11 million hectares of Australia’s pristine bushland razed, TEG
Dainty and Live are proud and humbled to present a spectacular line up of artists to perform.
COACH TRAVEL ONLY
ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Sunday 16th February 2020
$72 per personRod Stewart
2 time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Sir Rod Stewart, returns to Australia in 2020 after
celebrating 50 years as a solo artist to perform his greatest hits of all time.
COACH TRAVEL ONLY
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Wednesday 21st October 2020
$55 per person
COMING SOON:
Register your interest with our office staff, to be the first
notified when these tours go on sale!Kings Extended Tours
CREATIVITY IN CANBERRA – 2 DAY TOUR
Witness creativity come to life in the Nation’s Capital with the captivating Matisse/Picasso Exhibition
and The Enlighten Festival. In Canberra we visit The National Gallery of Australia for the
Matisse/Picasso exhibition. After dark the Parliamentary Triangle comes to life with thought provoking
and moving large scale projections on the Nation’s Capital monuments.
Date: Saturday 7th March – Sunday 8th March 2020
Cost: $360.00 per person for twin/double share accommodation
$150.00 single supplement
TASMANIA
TASMANIA – 17 DAY TOUR
Tasmania is not a place that you can see in a hurry, some of the most appealing parts to be found
are hidden off the main highways and beyond the cities and towns. As a result of this, your King’s
tour itinerary has been well planned to show you the best of Tasmania. With thirteen full days on
the island, an opportunity is available for extra sightseeing and quality leisure time.
Date: Saturday 7th March – Monday 23rd March 2020
Cost: $4995.00 per person twin/double share accommodation
$1650.00 single supplement
Orange F.O.O.D
Festival
ORANGE F.O.O.D FESTIVAL – 3 DAY TOUR
The Orange F.O.O.D Week (Food of Orange District) festival is Australia’s longest running
regional food festival and has been acclaimed as one of Australia’s top ten food festivals. It’s one
of the Orange region’s most loved events, appealing to both residents and visitors alike.
Date: Friday 27th March – Sunday 29th March 2020
Cost: $680.00 per person twin/double share accommodation
$200.00 single supplementSCENIC VIEWS OF THE RIVERINA – EASTER 2020 – 6 DAY TOUR
Join The Kings in the picturesque Riverina for Easter 2020. Home to the Murrumbidgee River and
its waterways, the Riverina area offers a variety of natural wonders and charming tours to be
explored on this tour. Immerse youself in the heart of Australia’s food bowl, experiencing the very
best that Goulburn, Leeton, Griffith, Hay and Parkes have to offer.
Date: Thursday 9th April – Tuesday 14th April 2020
Cost: $1620.00 per person twin/double share accommodation
$400.00 single supplement
BRIGHT AUTUMN LEAVES – 5 DAY TOUR
North East Victoria offers truly magnificent, distinct and stunning autumn colours and attracts
visitors from all over the world during the Autumn Festival period. Features of this short tour
include a contrast of beautiful autumn colours, a variety of NSW and Victorian country sightseeing
– interesting attractions and towns – experienced coach crew – five-star coach travel– 4 night stay
in Albury with top quality accommodation.
Date: Monday 4th May – Friday 8th May 2020
Cost: $1100.00 per person twin/double share accommodation
$300.00 single supplement
CANBERRA FLORIADE – 3 DAY TOUR
Springtime in Australia is a truly beautiful and magical time of the year where our amazing gardens
and parklands have the chance to show off their beauty! The whole city is a blaze of colour with
thousands of trees adding a contrast, and their shining new leaves come in so many different
shades of green.
Date: Saturday 19th September – Monday 21st September 2020
Cost: $600.00 per person twin/double share accommodation
$160.00 single supplementNORFOLK ISLAND – 8 DAY TOUR
Stunning scenery, fascinating culture, gourmet food and friendly locals, Norfolk Island is an island
paradise! The combination of activities, conducted tours and evening meal venues chosen for
inclusion in your Norfolk Island visit, adds to the enjoyment and value of your holiday by leaving you
with no hidden cost concerns. The King’s experiences on Norfolk Island is our guarantee that your
holiday will be a special one!
Date: Sunday 15th November – Sunday 22nd November 2020
Cost: $3299.00 per person Twin/Double Share
$3869.00 per person Single Garden Room
$3499.00 per person Single Economy RoomCOACH AND CHARTER REQUESTS
School Charter – Day and Extended
The King’s of Newcastle specialise in providing quality coaches for all school
excursions. King’s offer support to teachers who are arranging all types of
excursions. We have established programs to Canberra, The Blue Mountains,
Bathurst, Jenolan Caves and Sydney. King’s staff can customize programs to
meet your educational and budget requirements.
Private / Event Charter
King’s offer coaches for private charter. Whatever the occasion The King’s of
Newcastle can help to accommodate your needs.
• Birthdays
• Christmas Parties
• Shopping Tours
• Social Clubs
• Golfing Days
• Lawn Bowl Days
• Mystery Tours
• Theatre / Concert Tours
• Weddings
• Extended Holiday Charter
• Winery Tours
Corporate Charter
The King’s of Newcastle have always prided themselves on their ability to provide
a professional and flexible service to all clients especially those of the corporate
variety. From transfers to day and extended excursions King’s can assist you.
All charter requests are to be received via email with a brief itinerary including
departure times and location, alongside group organiser contact details. Quotes
are made via email and are valid for 7 days. Please contact our office on 4963
1014 or admin@kingscoaches.net.au if you would like to make a charter booking.General Information
The Kings of Newcastle – Boarding locations and approx times
Note: Boarding times are subject to traffic conditions and the number of
scheduled/booked boarding points for a specific departure.
Boarding Locations travelling Southbound – Eastern Side of Lake Macquarie:
King’s Depot – 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff (at departure time)
Charlestown – Smart Street Tourist bus zone (in front of the Church) (approx. 10mins after departure time)
Belmont North – Bus stop opposite the Butcher at pedestrian traffic lights (approx.15mins after departure
time)
Belmont – Bus stop on the highway, opposite The Reject Shop (approx. 20mins after departure time)
Swansea – Bus shelter outside the Black Swan Motel just before the roundabout (approx. 30mins after
departure time)
Doyalson – Bus stop just up from the Doylo RSL Club (approx. 45mins after departure time)
Ourimbah – Rest area just off the M1 Freeway at Ourimbah (approx. 1 hour after departure time)
Boarding Locations travelling Southbound – Western Side of Lake Macquarie:
King’s Depot – 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff (at departure time)
Toronto – James St, opposite Toronto Workers Club (approx.15mins after departure time)
Morisset Railway Station – Off Dora Street (approx. 30mins after departure time)
Ourimbah – Rest area just off the M1 Freeway at Ourimbah (approx. 45mins after departure time)
Boarding Locations travelling to the Hunter Valley – Concert Transport:
King’s Depot – 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff (at departure time)
New Lambton – Western Suburbs Leagues Club (approx. 10mins after departure time)
Jesmond – Bus stop on Newcastle Road, just after the main roundabout heading west (approx. 15mins
after departure time)
Boarding Locations travelling to the Hunter Valley:
King’s Depot – 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff (at departure time)
Jesmond – Bus stop on Newcastle Road, just past Blue Gum Road heading towards main roundabout
(approx. 10mins after departure time)
Hexham – Bus stop on the main road outside McDonalds (approx. 16mins after departure time)
East Maitland – Bus stop on the New England Highway near the Best Western Endeavour Motel and the
OLD Fire Station building (approx. 25mins after departure time)
Maitland Railway – Bus stop outside Maitland Railway Station (approx. 30mins after departure time)
Boarding Locations travelling Northbound:
King’s Depot – 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff (at departure time)
Jesmond – Bus stop on Newcastle Road, just past Blue Gum Road heading towards main roundabout
(approx. 10mins after departure time)
Hexham – Bus stop on the main road outside McDonalds (approx. 16mins after departure time)
Motto Farm – Bus zone just past the Motto Farm Motel (approx. 20mins after departure time)
SMOKING – ALCOHOL – FOOD & DRINK
are NOT permitted on board the coach
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contained in this document was correct at the time of printing; we reserve the right to alter this information as future
changes may impact on its accuracy. We will not be held liable for information, errors & omissions contained here in.
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