Heritage Tours

Entertainment Tours for Seniors

Welcome to Connect Coaches Heritage Tours, your go-to touring company based in the picturesque Central Coast. Whether you're a local looking to explore your region or a visitor eager to discover the gems of New South Wales, we have something special in store for everyone. Our mini-coach, with a capacity of 35 passengers, ensures a comfortable journey as we lead you to the beauty of Sydney and beyond. Our daily day tours cater to your convenience, providing opportunities for unforgettable experiences throughout the week. Embark on one of our Public Day Tours starting from the Central Coast, or opt for a private group charter that can pick you up from various locations, including Sydney and Newcastle. Our three 14-seated mini buses are perfect for smaller groups, promising a personalized touch to your journey. Planning with Connect Coaches is effortless thanks to our dedicated team, ready to tailor your itinerary for a perfect trip. Click on our website to explore our tour options and start your adventure with us today. Meet Liam and Alison, our passionate owners, who are committed to ensuring an exceptional touring experience for each and every guest. Whether you're interested in historical landmarks, awe-inspiring nature spots, or cultural marvels in the city, Connect Coaches Heritage Tours promises a journey filled with unforgettable memories. Venture with us to explore fascinating Heritage Homes like The Sydney Opera House, Government House, and more throughout Sydney and New South Wales. Additionally, our extended tours and short breaks offer a deeper heritage experience within the state and beyond. For Central Coast residents, we provide a convenient home pick-up and drop-off service within our designated area. Join us on an enriching journey through history, culture, and natural beauty as we create memories to last a lifetime.

 


Upcoming Heritage Tours

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


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. B...

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
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.


Strickland House Heritage Tour - Thursday 31st October, 2024 - sold out

  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


Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine - Tuesday 12th Nov, 2024 - sold out

       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


GPO Heritage Tour - Wednesday 4th December, 2024

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 O...

Category: Heritage Tours
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024
Venue: Sydney
Phone Enquiries: 43254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest 2024

  All aboard the Connect Coaches Day tour to Steamfest in Maitland! This family-friendly event promises a fun-filled day with live music, historic heritage walks, market stalls, gourmet food, and more. The highlight of Steamfest is the impressive assembly of steam trains, including the annual ARTC Great Train Race and unique train tr...

Category: Heritage Tours
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Venue: Maitland
Phone Enquiries: 43254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Bookings: Please contact us on 4325 4053 or complete an Expression of Interest Form (see below) to be placed on our Reserve List as we may have cancellations.
Expression of Interest: Please click here to express your interest in this Tour 
Terms & Conditions: Click here to view our Terms & Conditions.



Frequently Asked Day Tour Questions

TERMS OF SERVICE

CONFIRMATION OF DETAILS

It is the responsibility of all patrons to ensure that all details are correct. Connect Coaches must be notified prior to departure if any alterations are required.

In the event of an emergency, outside of business hours, please contact a staff member on 0243254053 or 0417281545 in cases of emergencies.

 

CONDITIONS OF SALE

  • There are no refunds or exchanges on any ticket/tour except as provided in the Entertainment Industry Code
  • If a ticket/tour is re-sold by Connect Coaches on your behalf, a per person cancellation fee of $10.00 per ticket/tour will apply
  • In the event of cancellation on a Coach Accommodation Holiday please refer to the specific Terms & Conditions provided on your booking confirmation.
  • It is the responsibility of all patrons to be at the pickup location at the correct times. Any patrons who fail to board are advised to make their own arrangements to the event where your tickets will be left at the box office. No refund applicable
  • Patrons boarding the Coach at any Club are reminded that the Coach will not enter the Club Carpark, the coach will pick up outside the main entrance. Patrons will not be paged inside the club premises
  • Connect Coaches reserves the right to remove any person/s not conducting themselves in a proper manner or behaving to the detriments of others
  • No eating or drinking (water accepted) or smoking is permitted on board any Connect Coaches Tours Coach
  • Should it be necessary for a particular departure to be cancelled by the promoter or Connect Coaches, where possible Connect Coaches will offer an alternate departure date or issue a full refund

At Connect Coaches, the safety and well-being of everyone on our Day Tours is our top priority. We strictly adhere to both Federal and State Government requirements regarding the wearing of face masks. Rest assured, we are committed to creating a safe and enjoyable experience for all our passengers.

 

 

 

 

 

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Connect Coaches offers home pick up and drop off services for Senior Public Day Tours from various Central Coast suburbs

The Home Pick up service pick up from the following suburbs

 Bateau Bay - Bensville - Berkeley Vale - Blackwall - Blue Bay - Booker Bay - Chittaway Bay - Chittaway Point - Daleys Point - Davistown - East Gosford - Empire Bay - Erina - Erina Heights - Ettalong Beach - Forresters Beach - Fountaindale - Glenning Valley - Glenworth Valley - Gosford - Green Point - Holgate - Kangy Angy - Kariong - Killarney Vale - Kincumber - Kincumber South - Koolewong - Lisarow - Long Jetty - Matcham - Narara - Niagara Park - North Gosford - Ourimbah - Palm Grove - Palmdale - Phegans Bay - Picketts Valley - Point Clare - Point Frederick - St Huberts Island - Saratoga - Shelly Beach - Springfield - Tascott - Terrigal - The Entrance - Toowoon Bay - Toukley - Tuggerah - Tumbi Umbi - Umina Beach - Wamberal - West Gosford - Woy Woy - Wyoming - Yattalunga

Connect Coaches offers convenient transportation services from various retirement villages in Central Coast.

Sometimes, Connect Coaches may need to choose a different pick-up location if they feel the original spot is unsafe for the bus or its passengers, or if there is a risk of damage to property. This is done to ensure everyone's safety and well-being.

For Further information regarding our Home pick up service for our public Day tours please click the link below

Home pick up area map & Information

At Connect Coaches, we understand that transportation can be a challenge for everyone, including those residing in retirement villages on the Central Coast. That's why we offer a convenient Home Pick up and drop of service for our Public Day tours. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enjoy the beautiful sights and experiences our tours offer, making travel accessible and hassle-free for all.

Some of the villages that we pick up from are 

  • Adelene Village ,Brentwood Village
  • Glengara Retirement Village , Greenlife Erina
  • Henry Kendall Gardens Ingenia Lifestyle Ettalong Beach , Ingenia Lifestyle Ettalong Beach ,Ingenia Lifestyle Ettalong Beach
  • Karalta Court Erina , Kiah Lodge Retirement Community , Terrigal Sands - Over 55s Lifestyle Community , Living Choice Alloura Waters , Living Choice Broadwater Court , 
  • Kincumber Nautical Village
  • Living Choice Deepwater Court Retirement Village
  • Levande Wamberal Gardens ,  Levande The Cove
  • Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate
  • Tarragal Glen Retirement Village , The Rise at Wood GlenWood Glen Retirement Village
  • Terrigal Waters Village ,  Terrigal Sands , Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate ,Woodport Retirement Village , Waterford
  • Yallambee village
  • The CoveUniting Nareen Gardens Bateau Bay
  • Southern Cross Care Reynolds Court Residential Care
  • Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy , Cooinda Village
  • Hammond Care Erina
  • The Orchards Aged Care
  • Aubrey Downer Memorial Orange Homes
  • BaptistCare Orana Aged Care Centre
  • Wesley Seniors Social Hub Central Coast
  • Levande Wamberal Gardens
  • Peninsula Village
  • The Bungalow's Village Park
  • BlueWave Living
  • integratedliving Australia
  • Broadwater Court Retirement Village, 
  • Uniting Nareen Gardens Lodge
  • Bayside Gardens Lifestyle Village

Due to the challenge of locating addresses in some retirement village, we might need to gather at a central spot like the clubhouse or the gated community's entrance for convenience.

Connect Coaches, the leading provider of Day Tours, is pleased to offer their latest Public Day Tours brochure to passengers. Whether you're a solo traveler or a group of friends, our diverse range of tours promises to cater to everyone's preferences. Click the link below to request your free brochure and embark on your next memorable adventure.

Please click here to request a brochure

Connect Coaches offers public day tours, utilizing their fleet of mini buses to conveniently pick up passengers within the designated pick-up area. To easily locate the pick-up and drop-off points, click on the provided link to access the map. Join us for an unforgettable tour experience!

Central Coast pick up area Map

Our pick up service vehicles will pick you up and drop you off as close to your front door as possible. When passengers live in a retirement village, it is often necessary to nominate a central pick up point within the village.

 

Welcome to Public Day Tours! We offer a range of exciting tours for everyone to enjoy. To make booking and payment convenient, we accept payments through various methods. You can pay by cheque, credit card or bank transfer. Once you book a tour, we will send you an invoice via email or post. The invoice will have a due date indicating when payment should be received. You also have the option to pay with a credit card over the phone by calling 4325 4053.

 

No worries! Just contact Connect Coaches at 4325 4053 to get an extension or pay with your credit card over the phone.

At Connect Coaches, we empathize with the fact that sometimes unforeseen circumstances, such as falling ill, can disrupt travel plans. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to cancel a public day tour due to illness, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our office. Whether you prefer to call us at 43254053 or send an email to admin@connectcoaches.com.au, our team will be more than happy to assist you. Depending on the situation, we may be able to issue a credit note for your next tour, subject to the discretion of Connect Coaches..

Please see our Terms & Conditionspage for more details.

Our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible but have enough space for individuals using walkers. Our priority is the comfort and safety of all passengers.


 

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