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2016/17 The Kings Of Newcastle TOURS INCLUDE: Day Tours Theatre Tours Concert Tours Extended Holiday Tours Also Available: Coach Charter Corporate T...
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2016/17 The

Kings Of Newcastle TOURS INCLUDE: Day Tours Theatre Tours Concert Tours Extended Holiday Tours

Also Available: Coach Charter Corporate Travel Educational Travel The Kings of Newcastle 11 Concord Street, Boolaroo NSW 2284 (Off Munibung Road, Cardiff) Phone 02 4963 1014 Fax 02 4963 2195 Web www.kingscoaches.com.au E-mail [email protected]

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Kings Day Tours ACROSS BARRINGTON TOPS

Come across the Barrington Tops and explore world heritage national parks and wilderness regions. Within the park you can find side by side rainforests, wet and dry eucalypt forests, a beech forest and so much more natural beauty. Price includes; morning tea, King’s Bush Picnic lunch and afternoon tea. Departs: 8:00am Cost: $85.00 per person MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2016 SCULPTURES BY THE SEA - BONDI

Sculptures by the Sea is the largest annual sculpture exhibition in the world. It is one of Sydney’s most popular events, with 520,000 visitors viewing over 100 sculptures by artists from around the globe. Join The Kings of Newcastle to visit the spectacular event now in it’s 20th year. Departs: 7:30am Cost: $52.00 per person SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER & THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2016 JACARANDA CRUISE WITH TV GARDENING CELEBRITY GRAHAM ROSS

See the most beautiful Harbour in the world with breathtaking Jacarandas in full flower, enjoy the scenery of the spectacular Jacarandas scattered amongst the houses and shoreline. Hear the stories about Sydney’s early days on the waterfront from Graham Ross. Price includes; afternoon tea Departs: 9:00am Cost: $113.00 per person WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 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 Direct Factory Outlets. “Spend the day with your friends and grab some great bargains” Departs: 7:30am Cost: $45.00 per person SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2016 KINGS ANNUAL BOXING DAY CRUISE

In 2016 The Kings will be cruising once again on Sydney Harbour with Captain Cook Cruises on our 32nd Boxing Day tour. Enjoy a 4 hour cruise to view the start of the historic Sydney to Hobart yacht race. MONDAY 26TH DECEMBER 2016

Departs: 7:30am

Cost: $120.00 per person

Spoil your loved ones this Christmas with a King’s Of Newcastle Gift Certificate. You may choose to send them on one of our interesting day tours, maybe a theatre experience to last a lifetime or a relaxing holiday, the choice is yours. The King’s Of Newcastle also have credit vouchers available allowing your someone special to select their own tour.

2017 Day Tours AUSTRALIA DAY – LUNCHEON CRUISE ON SYDNEY HARBOUR

Join The Kings and Captain Cook Cruises for this wonderful day! Cruise aboard the Sydney 2000 for front row seats for all the big events on Sydney Harbour this Australia Day including; Ferry Fun Race, Parade, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta and Tug & Yacht Ballet. Price includes; buffet lunch, dessert, cheeses and drinks. Departs: 7:00am Cost: $199.00 per person THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY 2017 TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Toyota Country Music Festival may be a great visitor event, but even more so it’s a magical music experience. It’s an entertainment spectacular where all types of country music co-exists and where everyone gets a gig – paid or free style. It’s exciting, electrifying and hugely enjoyable. Departs: 4:45am Cost: $65.00 per person SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY 2017 SYDNEY HARBOUR STORY CRUISE

Discover the stories of Sydney Harbour under the spell of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. This quality sightseeing cruise includes a fun and personalised commentary of the sights, people, land, history and development of the world’s most beautiful harbour city. Price includes; glass of sparkling wine, Vittoria coffee or selection of fine teas, Captain’s plated morning tea and cheese and crackers box. Departs: 7:00am Cost: $84.00 per person SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2017 HAWKESBURY RIVERBOAT POSTMAN CRUISE

The Hawkesbury River has been the lifeline for the farming communities since the late 1700’s, with the daily needs of the population brought in by boat. The Hawkesbury Riverboat Postman is the last of its kind and still provides mail, milk, groceries and the odd assortment of articles to the people along the river. Price includes; morning tea and lunch. Departs: 7:30am Cost: $90.00 per person FRIDAY 3RD MARCH 2017 BARANGAROO HARBOUR CRUISE

Join Kings Coaches as we embark on a two hour Harbour cruise to view Barangaroo Headland Reserve. TV gardening celebrity Graham Ross will give an entertaining and informative commentary throughout the cruise. Relax while you learn the behind the scenes story about Sydney’s newest harbour foreshore park. Price includes; a light lunch. Departs: 7:30am Cost: $115.00 per person WEDNESDAY 22ND MARCH 2017 ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES

On the first weekend in July each year, Aberdeen hosts an event that celebrates Scottish heritage and traditions of the first founders of Aberdeen. Join the King’s for a fun-filled day of festivity at The Aberdeen Highland Games. Departs: 7:30am Cost: $70.00 per person SATURDAY 1ST JULY 2017

Kings Theatre Tours MY FAIR LADY

In the show’s 60th anniversary year, Opera Australia and John Frost join forces to honour the past and bring the beloved story of Eliza Dolittle and Henry Higgins to a new generation. A stellar cast of Australian theatre royalty and emerging talent will be showcased in this truly momentous production. TICKET / COACH PACKAGE Joan Sutherland Theatre TUESDAY MATINEE $139.00 per person Fully Booked

COST October 2016 November 2016

WEDNESDAY MATINEE $139.00 per person Fully Booked

THURSDAY MATINEE $139.00 per person

Fully Booked

Fully Booked

ALADDIN – THE MUSICAL

Disney’s Aladdin, a new musical comedy based on the Academy Awardwinning animated film, will open in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre in August 2016. From the producer of The Lion King and Mary Poppins, the beloved story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical comedy. With exhilarating choreography, show-stopping production numbers and astonishing visual effects, Disney’s Aladdin is, as NBC-TV declares, “Exactly what you wished for!” TICKET / COACH PACKAGE Capitol Theatre WEDNESDAY MATINEE

SATURDAY MATINEE

COST

$120.00 per person

$170.00 per person

November 2016

16th

December 2016

7th

10th

Janaury 2017

11th & 18th

21st

February 2017

22nd

18th

March 2017

8th & 22nd

18th

CARMEN – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour In the heat, dust and danger of the city, fiery Carmen sings her siren song. With each seductive note, the guileless Don José is drawn into her world: a world of smugglers in suits, a world outside society's bounds. What kind of person chooses a love that they know will destroy them? What kind of person sees that destiny, and dances towards it, without fear? Underneath the irresistible Spanish tunes is a gritty tale of power, corruption and destruction waiting to be told. TICKET / COACH PACKAGE Opera On The Harbour TUESDAY EVENING

SATURDAY EVENING

COST

$202.00 per person

$219.00 per person

March 2017

28th

25th

SATURDAY MATINEE $205.00 per person Fully Booked

DREAM LOVER – THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL David Campbell is set to return to the musical theatre stage for the lead role in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical! It’s a story that goes far beyond the song. Dream Lover reveals the extraordinary story of legendary singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin. TICKET / COACH PACKAGE Lyric Theatre WEDNESDAY MATINEE

SATURDAY MATINEE

COST

$115.00 per person

$150.00 per person

October 2016

Fully Booked

29th

November 2016

23rd

19th

LADIES IN BLACK The swankiest new home-grown musical since Priscilla was queen, Ladies in Black is a whirling, toe-tapping trip back in time. Bright-eyed, bookish school leaver Lisa steps through the doors of the city’s most prestigious department store, F.G. Goodes. A world of unknown possibilities opens up as she befriends the colourful denizens of the Ladies Cocktail Frocks Department – including her new mentor, the exotic Magda, mysterious mistress of Model Gowns. Based on a novel by Madeline St John, it’s a uniquely Australian fashion-forward fairy tale with all the shine and sparkle of Broadway. TICKET / COACH PACKAGE Lyric Theatre WEDNESDAY MATINEE

SATURDAY MATINEE

COST

$116.00 per person

$135.00 per person

January 2017

11th & 18th

14th

Kings Concert Tours KEITH URBAN – ripCORD WORLD TOUR The ripCORD World Tour 2016 will see Keith showcasing songs from his new studio album RIPCORD, including his US No. 1, “Break On Me”, the new single “Wasted Time” and an extensive repertoire of hits such as “Days Go By”, “Somebody Like You”, “Making Memories Of Us”, “Long Hot Summer”, and “Without You”. TICKET / COACH PACKAGE Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney GOLD RESERVE SEATING COST: $215 per person Fully Booked – Waitlist Available

COLDPLAY – A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS TOUR A Head Full Of Dreams is Coldplay’s seventh album, featuring singles ‘Adventure Of A Lifetime’, ‘Hymn for the Weekend’ and ‘Up&Up’. Since its December 2015 release, the album has reached Number One on iTunes in more than 90 countries and sold more than 3.5 million copies. It has also cemented Coldplay’s position as Spotify’s most-streamed band in the world. TICKET / COACH PACKAGE Allianz Stadium, Sydney GOLD RESERVE SEATING COST: $207 per person Wednesday 14th December 2016 COACH ONLY Allianz Stadium, Sydney COACH ONLY COST $55 per person Tuesday 13th December & Wednesday 14th December GUNS N ROSES – NOT IN THIS LIFETIME TOUR The tour will mark the first time that founder Axl Rose and former members, Slash and Duff McKagan have played together for Australian fans since their infamous 1993 ‘Use Your Illusion’ tour. Witness the stadium tour of the century this February 2017. TICKET / COACH PACKAGE ANZ Stadium, Sydney GOLD RESERVE SEATING COST: $224 per person Friday 10th February 2017 COACH ONLY ANZ Stadium, Sydney COACH ONLY COST $55 per person Friday 10th February 2017 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to Australia. Last on our shores in 2014 for a sold out run of shows, ‘the summer of 17 will see Bruce and his legendary band undertake one of their biggest tours here to date. COACH ONLY Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney COST: $55 per person Tuesday 7th February 2017 COACH ONLY Hope Estate, Hunter Valley COST $40 per person Saturday 18th February 2017

Kings Extended Tours SAPPHIRE COAST & MOGO ZOO – 6 DAY TOUR

Experience the magic of the South Coast! The Illawarra and Shoahaven Region offer a variety of scenic countryside surrounding small historic towns, beachside holiday villages and resorts. It covers a large area with many waterways and lakeside beaches, beautiful National Parks, well grassed valleys and fertile farmlands, leading up to the sandstone cliffs and mountains of The Great Divide. This tour includes many interesting attractions both natural and man-made including a cruise on Twofold Bay where you may spot a penguin, seal, dolphin or whale.

Date:

Sunday 16th October to Friday 21st October 2016

Cost:

$999.00 per person twin/double share accommodation $275.00 extra charge for single supplement Accommodation: Pelican Motor Inn

ROAR N SNORE– 2 DAY TOUR

A once in a lifetime experience! Stay at Taronga Zoo’s Roar and Snore unique accommodation site nestled on the cliff top edge of stunning Sydney Harbour. This is the only opportunity to camp overnight with the views of Sydney Harbour and the city on one side and lions, leopards and meerkats on the other. Along with the ‘wild’ component you will have all the extras. Roar & Snore is a fully hosted experience which includes up-close animal encounters, guided tours of the zoo in darkness, and exclusive behind the scenes experiences. Price includes; Refreshments & nibbles on arrival, Buffet Dinner including drinks Tea, coffee, sweet snack and light breakfast. Accommodation in architecturally designed 2-4 person ‘tents’.

Date:

Monday 28th to Tuesday 29th November 2016

Cost: $295.00 per person twin/double share accommodation Accommodation: Taronga Zoo, Sydney

CHERRY TIME IN YOUNG – 3 DAY TOUR

Young is known as Australia’s Cherry Capital! The cherry time festivities in Young begin in early November with the harvest continuing through to Christmas. During this busy period, hundreds of people from all parts of the world visit Young as tourists and harvest workers. The tour includes interesting sightseeing as we travel across the Blue Mountains through Bathurst and Cowra to Young. A highlight of visiting Young during Cherry time is an orchard visit.

Date: Cost:

Monday 5th to Wednesday 7th December 2016

$650.00 per person twin/double share accommodation $140.00 extra charge for single supplement Accommodation: Young Federation Motor Inn

A HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 100 OBJECTS & VERSAILLES – 2 DAY TOUR

Simply an unmissable event! Two interesting exhibitions in one tour. Versailles: Treasures from the Palace and A History of the World in 100 Objects. Versailles: Treasures from the Palace is an epic exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia that embodies the opulence, luxury and beauty of a period central to French history. The exhibition contrasts small personal items, such as the precious golden reliquary which belonged to Louis XIV's mother, or Marie Antoinette's hand-crafted chair and harp, with huge works including sixmetre tapestries from the most important Gobelins series ever produced for Louis XIV. A History of the World in 100 Objects is a major international exhibition exploring the history of humanity – how we have shaped the world, and how the world has shaped us. It provides an exceptional opportinuty to witness compelling stories expressed through a beautiful collection of artefacts from across the globe. Each object featured in the exhibition marks a point on the journey through history, from 2 million years ago until the present.

Date:

Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd January 2017

Cost:

$335.00 per person twin/double share accommodation $50.00 extra charge for single supplement Accommodation: The Grand Manor Motor Inn

MID-NORTH COAST WANDERER – 5 DAY TOUR

Great value for money! This tour takes in all that the mid –north coast has to offer; Nabiac, Forster, Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Harrington. The Mid-North Coast Wanderer takes you off the beaten track and into some of the best kept secrets on the Mid-North Coast. “One of the best value extended tours I have ever been on...amazing food and interesting attractions. I didn’t realise how many wonderful places were in the Mid-North Coast” – 2016 Mid-North Coast Wanderer Client.

Date: Cost:

Monday 5th to Friday 9th June 2017

$1065.00 per person twin/double share accommodation $300.00 extra charge for single supplement Accommodation: Ibis Styles, Harrington

Ring The Kings now to express your interest for any of our coming soon tours! AUSTRALIA DAY – FERRY FUN ON SYDNEY HARBOUR

Join The Kings and Captain Cook Cruises for this wonderful day! The Ferrython is one of Australia’s best-loved spectator events. Cheer on the little green and yellow catamarans as they race up and down the harbour, battling it out for line honours from Fort Denison, around Shark Island and finishing under the Harbour Bridge. AUSTRALIA DAY – PARADE & TALL SHIPS ON SYDNEY HARBOUR

Join The Kings and Captain Cook Cruises for this wonderful day! Experience the Australia Day afternoon highlights including the Tall Ships Race and Australia Day Parade on Sydney Harbour. Spend the afternoon on Sydney Harbour experiencing all the fun and excitement of Australia Day. COCKATOO RUN – June 2017

The Illawarra and Southern Highlands Tourist Railway, known as the “Cockatoo Run”, travels one of the most scenic railway lines in New South Wales. It climbs 600 metres from the Pacific Ocean at Port Kembla along a 61-kilometre route to the Southern Highlands. VIVID – May and June 2017

Vivid Sydney is a 23-day festival of light, music and ideas. Vivid Sydney features many of the world's most important creative industry forums, a mesmerising free public exhibition of outdoor lighting sculptures and installations and a cutting-edge contemporary music program. KINKY BOOTS – SYDNEY 2017

Based on the 2005 film Kinky Boots by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, which was inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits a shoe factory from his father. To save the business, Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen, Lola. Featuring 16 Grammy and Tony winning songs by pop icon CYNDI LAUPER, this joyous musical celebration tells the story of unlikely friendship, compassion and triumph. BOOK OF MORMON – SYDNEY 2017

The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL – SYDNEY SEPTEMBER 2017

Beautiful is the inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from school girl to superstar. Packed full of Carole King classics such as ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’, ‘(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman’,‘Locomotion’ and many more, Beautiful will have audiences feeling the earth move under their feet!

MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL – SYDNEY NOVEMBER 2017

Muriel Heslop is back! In this highly anticipated world premiere, the iconic Australian film is set to become an equally iconic laugh-out-loud musical. Director Simon Phillips leads a stellar creative team with original music by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall. With a big cast and a live band, this will be the theatre event of the year. BROKEN HILL – 7 DAY TOUR

The Edge of the Outback! Beyond the Darling River and at the edge of the sunset you will find Broken Hill. A special place, rich in social, industrial and architectural heritage. The city of Broken Hill has flourished due to the hardships encountered by many of the residents and this in turn has created a unique and proud spirit that binds the community like few others in Australia. On top of our three night stay in Broken Hill, this tour consists of many interesting attractions including the fascinating, arid landscapes of remote NSW towns such as Cobar, Silverton and Nyngan as well as Dubbo’s Western Plains Zoo, the opal fields of White Cliffs and the unqiue Underground Dug Out Motel Complex. Date: 2017 date to be released. Accommodation: As listed in our detailed itinerary

DESIRED DESTINATIONS: Please feel free to contact our friendly staff and inform them of any desired destinations you would like to travel to, whether within Australia or around the World!

NEW WEBSITE – The King’s are very excited to announce that coming soon is a new interactive website that will include an online booking and payment system. Watch this space for updates!

After 42 years at 6 Lingard Street, Merewether – The Kings of Newcastle has relocated to a new purpose built coach depot and office. The new premises accommodates our fleet of coaches and offers more flexible parking both onsite and within the street for our clients. Our new location is 11 Concord Street, Boolaroo (off Munibung Road, Cardiff) We are excited that this location offers a more central departure point for our client base. While we will continue to take bookings and payments by telephone or in person at our NEW Depot, we are adding the flexibility of online bookings and payments later in 2016. This will coincide with the launch of our new look website. To keep our clients up to date with all our exciting developments, we will be posting on our website and Facebook page and we encourage you to like our page to keep informed about new tours and announcments. The team at The Kings of Newcastle, look forward to seeing you on many of our tours and sharing in the excitement of 2016 and beyond.

General Information Pick up and Set down points will only be made at the following stops. Pickup Locations Eastern Side Of Lake Macquarie: King’s Depot - 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff Charlestown - Smart Street Tourist bus zone (in front of the Church) Belmont North - Bus stop opposite the Butcher at pedestrian traffic lights Belmont - Bus stop on the highway, opposite The Reject Shop Swansea - Bus shelter outside the Black Swan Motel just before the roundabout Doyalson - Bus stop just up from the Doylo RSL Club Ourimbah - Rest area just off the M1 Freeway at Ourimbah

Pickup Locations Western Side of Lake Macquarie: King’s Depot - 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff Toronto - James St, opposite Toronto Workers Club Morisset Railway Station - Off Dora Street Ourimbah - Rest area just off the M1 Freeway at Ourimbah

Pickup Locations Hunter Valley: King’s Depot - 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff Jesmond - Bus stop on Newcastle Road, just past Blue Gum Road heading towards main roundabout Hexham - Bus stop on the main road outside McDonalds East Maitland - Bus stop on the New England Highway near the Best Western Endeavour Motel and the OLD Fire Station building Maitland Railway - Bus stop outside Maitland Railway Station

Pickup Locations Northbound: King’s Depot - 11 Concord Street Boolaroo, off Munibung Road Cardiff Jesmond - Bus stop on Newcastle Road, just past Blue Gum Road heading towards main roundabout Hexham - Bus stop on the main road outside McDonalds Motto Farm – Bus zone just past the Motto Farm Motel

Office Hours – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm Tour Payments are accepted by  Cash  Cheque  EftPos  Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa)

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