GPO Heritage Tour - Wednesday 4th December, 2024 - sold out

Delve into the vibrant history and culture of Sydney’s former GPO (now The Fullerton Hotel), and let their resident tour guide bring you on a journey through time on the GPO Heritage Tour to discover the stories, tales and legends of the city’s iconic Grand Dame.

Background Information: The Sydney General Post Office (GPO) was constructed in two stages, beginning in 1866 and designed under the guidance of colonial architect James Barnet. It was regarded as a building that would come to symbolise Sydney in the same way the Houses of Parliament in Westminster represents London and the Eiffel Tower represents Paris.

On September 1, 1874, the first stage of the GPO was opened, and Sydney was mesmerised by the first major building development in Sydney. In 1891, the clock tower was finally completed and the bells rang out across Sydney for the first time.

*ITINERARY:

• 8:30 - 9:30am - Home pick up service (within our advertised pick up area)
• 11:00am - 12:30pm - **Private, guided tour of the former GPO (tour does not include access to the clock tower)
• 12:30 - 2:00pm Lunch (meal only) at The Place - Daily lunch special
• 3:30pm Arrive back on the Central Coast & begin home drop off service

*Times are approximations only.

**This tour is not suitable for those with limited mobility &/or fitness as there is walking involved & steps to navigate.

PRICE: $140 

INCLUDES:

• Home pick up/drop off service (within our pick up/drop off area for each date)
• Return transfer to venue
• Private guided tour of the former GPO
• Lunch special at The Place Restaurant, located in the hotel

LUNCH DETAILS:

Treat yourself to a sampling of The Place menu, conveniently served on one platter. The lunch plate includes a choice of main course accompanied by the ^chef’s daily selection of cold entree, hot side dish and dessert.

^Please note; those who are particular about what they eat &/or have special dietary requirements may not be able to be catered for.

Sample main course (subject to change):

• Roasted Cone Bay Barramundi - Sauteed Kale, Confit Fennel and Sauteed Seasonal Mushrooms with Lemon Beurre Blanc
• Native Pepper Braised Wagyu Beef Brisket - Sauteed Kale, Confit Fennel and Sauteed Seasonal Mushrooms with Peppercorn Jus
• Baked Lemongrass-Sambal Hunter Valley Chicken - Chickpea Hummus, Cannellini Bean Salsa, Kalamata Olives with Red Wine Jus
• Braised Berkshire Pork Belly - Chickpea Hummus, Cannellini Bean Salsa, Kalamata Olives with Red Wine Jus
• Jarrahdale Pumpkin, Chickpea and Chard Curry - Seasonal Vegetables, Coconut Gravy, Pomegranate and Fragrant Rice

PICK UP AREA:  Please click here for a map of the pick up area for this tour

Click here to complete an Expression of Interest Form. We will book you in & email you an invoice for this day tour if we have seats available.

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