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Welcome to Connect Coaches, where everyone is invited to join us on our Entertainment Public Day Tours and discover the beauty and charm of the Central Coast and beyond.

No matter your interests or preferences, we have a tour that will cater to your desires. If you're a history enthusiast, our Heritage tours explore many historic Homes and towns

For those looking for a more leisurely experience, our relaxing luncheon cruises are the perfect choice. Set sail and enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the stunning views.

Animal lovers will be thrilled to know that we offer tours that will bring them up close and personal with various species. Get ready to meet some furry and feathery friends during our animal encounters.

If you're a fan of high tea, our high tea lunches will indulge your taste buds while providing a delightful experience.

For those who appreciate the beauty of nature, our Garden Tours will allow you to explore the breathtaking gardens found in the area and beyond.

Discover hidden gems and stunning botanical displays that will leave you in awe. If you prefer scenic landscapes, our scenic explorer tours will take you on a journey through picturesque vistas that will leave you breathless.

In addition to these tours, we offer day trips to local markets, fairs, and shopping destinations. Immerse yourself in the local culture, shop for unique treasures, and try some delicious local treats.

And for wine enthusiasts, our Day Tour to the Hunter Valley Vineyard is a must. Savor the finest wines the region has to offer and indulge in a day of exquisite tastings.

We also offer tours to other destinations, such as the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Northern Beaches, and areas south of Sydney.

With Connect Coaches, you can trust that your tour experience will be intimate and personalized.

Our tour vehicles are smaller, ensuring a more comfortable journey with fewer passengers on board.

You can relax and enjoy your tour with peace of mind knowing that our drivers are accredited and hold first aid certificates.

If you reside in the Central Coast area, we offer a convenient home pick-up and drop-off service within certain areas.

Check our website to see if you're eligible for this service by referring to the pick-up area map provided.

Choose Connect Coaches for your next Entertainment Seniors Public DayTour and embark on a memorable journey filled with fun, relaxation, and discovery. Our aim is to provide you with an unforgettable experience that will leave you wanting to join us on more tours in the future.

Join us and let us take you on an adventure that you won't soon forget.


Church Point Ferry + High Tea at Akuna Bay - Friday 10th May, 2024 - 1 seat available

SHED at Akuna Bay Join us as we travel down to the Ku-ring-gai Chase area for the day. After travelling along McCarrs Creek Road, your Connect Coaches Driver will help you board the Church Point Ferry which will take you on a relaxing 40 minute round trip around Scotland Island with beautiful views of Pittwate...

Category: Hi Tea's
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Friday 10th May 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Akuna Bay
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Terms & Conditions: Please Click here for Connect Coaches' Terms & Conditions
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A Taste of the Middle East Day Tour - Tuesday 21st May, 2024 - sold out

The Auburn Gallipoli Mosque is an Ottoman-style mosque in Auburn. More than 500 worshippers attend every day and around 2000 worshippers attend the weekly special Friday prayer. A qualified guide will take you on a tour of the mosque. Following the tour, passengers will enjoy a delicious Lebanese banquet at a local Auburn eatery. Before star...

Category: Heritage Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Auburn
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Price includes: Home pick up & drop off service (within our pick up/drop off area), return transport to venues, banquet lunch & guided tour of mosque.
Cost: 

$130 

Itinerary*: 

8.30am: Depart the Central Coast after home pick up service

9.30am: Comfort stop - Thornleigh McDonalds

10.45am-12.15pm: Guided tour of Auburn Gallipoli Mosque    

12.30-2pm: Banquet lunch at Jasmin1 Restaurant, Auburn

2.30: A visit to Abla's Pastries, Granville (Lebanese pastries)

 

4.30: Approx. arrival time back on the Central Coast

*times are approximations only

Banquet Lunch: 

Please note that lunch on this day tour will be a banquet-style lunch & we cannot guarantee that those with special dietary needs can be catered for. 

Sample Menu:

  • lamb skewer
  • kafta skewer
  • shish tawook skewer
  • grilled chicken pieces
  • served with hummus
  • baba ghanouj
  • garlic dip
  • labneh
  • falafel
  • fried kibbeh
  • sambousek
  • fattouch
  • tabouli
Minimum Number: This tour requires a minimum of 10 passengers to proceed.
Please Note: Please wear long, loose clothing and socks as shown below.

Long skirts, slacks or trousers are required for entry into the Mosque.

Shoes must be removed before entering the mosque.

Term & Conditions: Terms & Conditions
Pick Up Area: 

Pick Up Area Map - Please Click Here

EOI Form: Please complete an Expression of Interest Form & we will place you on our Reserve List for this very popular day tour in May. We have also scheduled this day tour in for 21st October & there are plenty of seats still available on this date. 


Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler Lunch Cruise - 23rd May, 2024

Whether you come for a morning tea, high tea, lunch or dinner, cruising the Wilderness areas of the Blue Mountains National Park and the Nepean Gorge you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience for all those on board.  Sunlit by day or floodlit by night, the sandstone peaks of the Nepean Gorge towering up to 150 metres above the wate...

Category: Lunch Cruises
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Thursday 23rd May 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Nepean River - Penrith
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Price: 

$135 - Currently sold out but please complete an Expression of Interest Form & we will place you on our Reserve List. We will also let you know first when we schedule this popular day tour in again.

Expression of Interest: 

 Please click here to express your interest for this tour & if we have a seat available, we'll book you in!

Terms & Conditions: Click Here
Home Pick Up Service: 

Please Click here for pick up information and map of our home pick up/drop off area

 

 



Sydney Zoo Day Tour

Sydney Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals and located in the heart of Western Sydney. The zoo is accessible to all visitors with no hills or steps & has open planned habitats to experience some of the world's most incredible animals Connect Coaches is providing you with the opportunity to visit Sydney Zoo. Our p...

Category: Animal Encounters - Day Tours
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Bungarribee
Phone Enquiries: 43254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Pick up Area Map: Please click here to view our pick up/drop off area map.
Terms & Conditions: Please Click Here


Lunch on the Lake - Lake Macquarie Cruise: 14th June 2024 - sold out

  Be captivated by the beautiful scenery surrounding the foreshore of Lake Macquarie as you meander around the bays extending as far South as the pristine waters of Swansea. Indulge in a freshly prepared BBQ buffet
lunch served onboard the vessel consisting of fresh local prawns, scotch fillet minute steak, gourmet beef
sausages wi...

Category: Lunch Cruises
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Friday 14th June 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Lake Macquarie
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Central Coast Pick up area: Pick Up Area Map - Please Click Here


Christmas in July Lunch Cruise on Newcastle Harbour 2024 - SOLD OUT


Come and experience all the fun and joy of Christmas in July. Escape onboard Nova Cruises' "The Princess" and enjoy a scrumptious Christmas themed lunch, live entertainment, Christmas carols, bon bons & more as you enjoy the sights on Newcastle Harbour! Itinerary 8.30 - 9.30am: Home pick up service within our a...

Category: Lunch Cruises
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Date: Thursday 11th July 2024
Venue: Newcastle Harbour
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Pick Up Area Map: Please click here to view information on Pick up area & Map


Guided Tour and High Tea at Parliament House - SOLD OUT

High Tea at Parliament House High Tea is held every Friday in Strangers' Restaurant and provides a rare opportunity for the public to experience a Traditional High Tea served on the Parliamentary Crested Wedgwood plates. You will be delighted by the amazing selection of sweet and savoury delights that showca...

Category: Hi Tea's
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Friday 19th July 2024
Venue: Parliament House
Phone Enquiries: 02 43254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Terms & Conditions: Please Click here for Connect Coaches Terms & Conditions


High Tea in Winter at Ducks in the Field

     Don't miss out on this unique & immensely popular high tea experience.  *Itinerary: 8.15-9.15am - Home pick up service (within our advertised pick up area) 9.30am - Depart Tuggerah after a comfort stop 10.30-11.15am - Pick up something warm & woolly at Mortels Sheepskin Factory, Thorn...

Category: Hi Tea's
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024
Venue: Duckenfield
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Western Sydney International Airport Experience Centre Guided Tour - SOLD OUT

Come with us as we find out about Western Sydney International Airport's exciting developments and endless possibilities on our visit to the WSI Experience Centre, a community engagement and education hub. The Centre's one-hour guided tour will provide you with the latest updates and developments of the airport and the Guide will be ...

Category: Explorer Day Tours
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Date: Monday 12th August 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Luddenham
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Terms & Conditions: Click Here


The Riverboat Postman - Thursday 15th August, 2024

      Come cruising on the Hawkesbury Mail Boat, the famous Riverboat Postman, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the lower Hawkesbury River as they deliver the mail and other essentials (the odd bottle of whiskey or rum...) to the river-access-only settlements upriver from Brooklyn. The first Riverboat Postman starte...

Category: Lunch Cruises
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Brooklyn
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Cherry Blossom Festival @Auburn Botanic Gardens - 19th August 2024

                 Summary: We depart the Central Coast after completing our home pick up service & travel down to Auburn's Botanic Garden for their annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Walk under a canopy of pink blossom & take photos of the stunning Japanese Sak...

Category: Garden Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Monday 19th August 2024
Venue: Auburn
Phone Enquiries: 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


High Tea at Elay Teahouse - Friday 23rd August, 2024 - sold out

Rachael from Elay Experience a High Tea with a difference at Rachaels' Elay Tea House. Located at Branxton in the Hunter Region, you will feel as though you have stepped back in time as you enjoy a unique & beautifully presented high tea in a delightful setting. Pick Up Area: Please click here for ...

Category: Hi Tea's
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Date: Friday 23rd August 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Branxton
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Terms & Conditions: Please Click here for Connect Coaches' Terms & Conditions
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Historic Cockatoo Island & Parramatta River by Ferry - sold out

Itinerary: 7:30 am - 8:30 am - Home pick up service - Please click here for map   8:45am: Depart the Central Coast after a comfort stop at Kariong   10:15am: Arrive at Barangaroo & purchase a coffee before boarding the 10.38am ferry/River Cat from Baran...

Category: Heritage Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Friday 6th September 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Sydney
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Photo Gallery: Click Here
Terms & Conditions: Click Here


Seniors' Big Day Out on Sydney Harbour - 9th September 2024

The "Seniors & Retirees Big Day Out" Lunch Cruises have been on Sydney Harbour for over 10 years and have been featured on 2CH and 2GB Radio.  Included in the cruise is morning tea, a lovely baked lunch with trimmings, dessert and a cash bar available if you would like a cold beer, wine or soft drink. The crui...

Category: Lunch Cruises
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Monday 9th September 2024
Venue: Sydney Harbour
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


High Tea + High Cheese at The Vintage Secret Garden, Galston - 11th September 2024

High Cheese & High Tea - for those who want it all! Come with us as we visit the delightful Vintage Secret Garden & enjoy an afternoon of indulging in both savoury & sweet delights.  Date:   Wednesday 11th September, 2024 Tour...

Category: Hi Tea's
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Wednesday 11th September 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Galston
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Northern Beaches Explorer - Wednesday 9th October, 2024

    Northern Beaches Explorer Day Tour This tour operates as a public day tour but can also be arranged as a private charter for your own group. Morning pick ups commence at approximately 7:30am
The tour departs the Central Coast at 8:30 am after our morning home pick up service. The tour travels down the M1 ...

Category: Explorer Day Tours
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Date: Wednesday 9th October 2024
Venue: Sydney
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


A Taste of the Middle East Day Tour - Monday 21st October, 2024

The Auburn Gallipoli Mosque is an Ottoman-style mosque in Auburn. More than 500 worshippers attend every day and around 2000 worshippers attend the weekly special Friday prayer. A qualified guide will take you on a tour of the mosque. Following the tour, passengers will enjoy a delicious Lebanese banquet at a local Auburn eatery. Before star...

Category: Heritage Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Monday 21st October 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Auburn
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Price includes: Home pick up & drop off service (within our pick up/drop off area), return transport to venues, banquet lunch, guided tour of mosque & pastry samples.
Cost: 

$140

Itinerary*: 

8.30am: Depart the Central Coast after home pick up service

9.30am: Comfort stop - Thornleigh McDonalds

10.45am-12.15pm: Guided tour of Auburn Gallipoli Mosque    

12.30-2pm: Banquet lunch at Jasmin1 Restaurant, Auburn

2.30: A visit to Abla's Pastries, Granville (Lebanese pastries)

 

4.30: Approx. arrival time back on the Central Coast

*times are approximations only

Banquet Lunch: 

Please note that lunch on this day tour will be a banquet-style lunch & we cannot guarantee that those with special dietary needs can be catered for. 

Sample Menu:

  • lamb skewer
  • kafta skewer
  • shish tawook skewer
  • grilled chicken pieces
  • served with hummus
  • baba ghanouj
  • garlic dip
  • labneh
  • falafel
  • fried kibbeh
  • sambousek
  • fattouch
  • tabouli
Minimum Number: This tour requires a minimum of 10 passengers to proceed.
Please Note: Please wear long, loose clothing and socks as shown below.

Long skirts, slacks or trousers are required for entry into the Mosque.

Shoes must be removed before entering the mosque.

Term & Conditions: Terms & Conditions
Pick Up Area: 

Pick Up Area Map - Please Click Here

EOI Form: Please complete an Expression of Interest Form. If we have seats available for this day tour, we'll book you in & email you an invoice.


Georges River Lunch Cruise - Tuesday 29th October, 2024

                  Join us at Connect Coaches as we travel down to Sans Souci for a relaxing 3 hour lunch cruise with Bass & Flinders Cruises. This cruise will follow the path of the original explorers, George Bass and Matthew Flinders. Passengers will learn about the history of...

Category: Lunch Cruises
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Sans Souci Wharf
Phone Enquiries: 0243254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Strickland House Heritage Tour - Thursday 31st October, 2024

  Join a NSW National Parks guide on a fascinating tour of the house and grounds of Strickland Estate. Perched on the waterfront of Sydney Harbour in Vaucluse, Strickland House is of exceptional historical significance. It's a remarkably intact 1850s villa, with a largely unaltered landscape setting. The original villa Carrara...

Category: Heritage Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Vaucluse
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Terms & Conditions: Click Here


Cobbitty Village Markets - Saturday 2nd November, 2024


Cobbitty Village Markets

EXPERIENCE A TRUE COUNTRY MARKET DAY 
with 150 stalls selling an exciting range of craft, gourmet foods, and local produce. Sit, relax, and enjoy a delicious BBQ breakfast or lunch, devonshire teas, and a variety of gourmet delicacies   About these Markets
What's for sale?
The...

Category: Fairs & Market Days
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024
Venue: Cobbitty
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Price: $65 per person
Transport: Mini-bus or coach transport to & from the markets
Lunch: Lunch can be purchased from one of the many food stalls at the markets
Expression of Interest: Please click here to express your interest in this tour. If we have a seat available, we'll book you in!
Weather: 

Unfortunately, there may be times where the event organisers need to cancel a market due to torrential local rainfall, severe weather warning or damaged grounds. This decision is made by the Thursday evening preceding the market.

If this occurs, Connect Coaches will provide a full refund to those who have paid if they are unable to attend on the rescheduled date.

Minimum Numbers: This event will only proceed if 10 people have booked & paid. When cancelled by Connect Coaches, a full refund will be issued to those who have paid.


Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine - Tuesday 12th November 2024

       Step inside and discover the legendary history and extraordinary secrets of the Sydney Opera House. Tour Includes: Home pick up & drop off service (within our pick up/drop off area) Return coach transport to venue Guided tour of Sydney Opera House Lunch at Ope...

Category: Heritage Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Sydney Opera House
Phone Enquiries: 0243254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Fort Scratchley Guided Tour - Wednesday 27th November, 2024

                     Tour Summary: We will depart the Central Coast at 8:30am after our home pick up service & travel up to Newcastle to the historic site of Fort Scratchley. Once there, we will be taken on a guided tour of the site & tunnels. G...

Category: Heritage Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Venue: Newcastle
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Government House Tour & High Tea at State Parliament - 29/11/2024

High Tea at Parliament House High Tea is held every Friday in Strangers' Restaurant and provides a rare opportunity for the public to experience a Traditional High Tea served on the Parliamentary Crested Wedgwood plates. You will be delighted by the amazing selection of sweet and savoury delights that showca...

Category: Hi Tea's
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Friday 29th November 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Parliament House
Phone Enquiries: 0243254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Terms & Conditions: Please Click here for Connect Coaches Terms & Conditions


Nepean Belle Christmas Lunch Cruise - 13th December 2024

Enjoy an afternoon onboard the beautiful Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler where you will be treated to gorgeous views from the Nepean River, a delicious Christmas-themed lunch, interesting commentary & fabulous company........Captain Chris may even let you take control of the helm if you're lucky! Cost: $140 This tour includes: ...

Category: Lunch Cruises
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Friday 13th December 2024
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Nepean River - Penrith
Phone Enquiries: 02 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Terms & Conditions: Click Here


 

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