Tocal: A Peek Into The Past - Sunday 26th July 2026
Tocal Homestead, Paterson
Peek into the Past is when Tocal Homestead comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of yesteryear. It is the perfect old-worldly day out for the whole family to become immersed in the nostalgia.
Music whispers across the site intermingling with the sounds of vintage machinery and the clanking of the blacksmiths hammer. The smell of freshly baked scones from the 200 year old wood-fired oven accompanied with a cup of tea is the perfect warmth you need on this winter’s day out. Make sure you enjoy a piece of damper from the camp fire, topped with ‘cocky’s joy’. Try your hand at traditional bush games, colonial family games or watch animals roam. Keep an eye out for the ‘redcoats’ of the soldiers of the 73rd Regiment of Foot; they will fire their muskets and march through the site – keeping law and order and the King’s peace. And they don’t mind if you wander around their encampment and chat to them about what they do.
Drop in to hear one of the history talks to learn how it all came about.
There are heritage clothing parades, machinery demonstrations, farm animals including calf feeding, tractors at work, and the original Rolls Royce of the Homestead on display. There will also be sheep shearing and working vintage machinery. On top of all that, there are lots of delicious homemade refreshments, or you can bring your own picnic to have on the lawn.
** If we receive enough interest from the Peninsula area, we will begin our pick up run at Woy Woy Station.
9:00am: Depart Tuggerah after a quick comfort stop
10:15am - 10:30am: Arrive at Tocal Homestead
10:30am-1:30pm: Free time to enjoy the events & activities of yesteryear at this fun day out
Return to Tuggerah by about 3:00pm & begin drop off run.
Price: $100 - includes pick up/drop off service (from selected pick up points on the Central Coast), return transfer to venue, entry ticket into the event, bottled water & snack
Bookings: Please register online, complete an EOI form (see below) or contact us on 4325 4053.
Transport:
Mini-bus or coach transport to & from the venue
Lunch:
Lunch can be purchased from one of the food stalls or brought from home.
Unfortunately, there may be times where the event organisers need to cancel due to torrential local rainfall, severe weather warning or damaged grounds.
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.
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