Gold Bus Ballarat operates a wide range of tours at different times of the year. To book your seat or for more information, contact us.
Better Homes and Gardens Expo
Royal Exhibition Bulidings - Carlton
Friday 24 February, 2012
Enjoy a great family day out at the brand NEW home and garden expo for Melbourne - Better Homes and Gardens LIVE from 24 to 26 February, at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton.
Bringing to life the pages of Australia's favourite magazine and TV show, the Better Homes and Gardens LIVE expo offers sensational shopping - it's a one-stop shop packed with hundreds of home, DIY, garden, food and pet stands with thousands of products for you to try and buy, inspirational live talks and demonstrations and educational workshops from your favourite Better Homes and Gardens experts.
Plus, with plenty of entertainment for the kids, this is an unbeatable day out for the whole family! What's more - kids under 16 go free when accompanied by an adult!
All your favourite Better Homes and Gardens TV experts will be there and you can see them LIVE! Graham Ross, Tara Dennis, Fast Ed, Jason Hodges, Rob Palmer, Karen Martini and Johanna Griggs will take to the stage to share their creative and original ideas to help you make yours a better home and garden!
Visit one of the FREE live stages at Better Homes and Gardens LIVE to pick up tips from your favourite personalities.
Better Cooking: See Fast Ed and Karen Martini create mouthwatering recipes anyone can prepare at home!
Better Decorating & DIY: Watch Tara Dennis and Rob Palmer showcase a range of home decorating ideas, style advice, creative projects and inspiration for your home.
Better Gardening & Pets: Live demonstrations and talks on garden styles and landscaping from Graham Ross and Jason Hodges, and pet advice from Better Homes and Gardens' radio vet, Dr. Al!
Love your home? Love your garden? You'll love Better Homes and Gardens LIVE!
Departure time and points:
8.00 am - Gold Bus Depot (Delacombe)
8.15 am - Civic Hall Carpark (near the library - Doveton Street Nth)
Cost* (Bus & Entry): (Available up to Monday 20 February)
$35 for adults
$32 for Concession
Cruden Farm - Langwarrin
Combining Australia's Open Garden Scheme & Australian Plant Fair
Sunday 4 March, 2012
Cruden Farm is possibly the most famous garden in Australia and the lifetime achievement of national treasure Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Dame Elisabeth, who came to Cruden Farm as a young bride 80 years ago, designed and planted the renowned herbaceous borders, picking garden, shrub walks and tree-shaded lawns at the heart of her sublime garden, skilfully blended with the surrounding countryside. Thousands of daffodils by the lake in spring, roses and perennials in summer, and one of Australia's most famous avenues all contribute to a place of rare beauty.
Come and meet with expert growers of the most interesting and unusual plants, and find something out of the ordinary. The Fair will feature choice perennials, rare trees and shrubs, Australian natives, bulbs ans succulents, as well as garden art, tools and books with an exceptional group of exhibitors from Victoria and interstate.
Package includes bus and entry only - various service groups will have food available for purchase on the day or bring your own.
8.30 am - Gold Bus Depot (Delacombe)
8.45 am - Civic Hall Carpark (near the library - Doveton Street Nth)
6.00pm - return to Ballarat (approx)
Cost (Bus & Entry):
$39 for adults
$36 for Concession
Melbourne's Summer of International Cricket 2011/2012
Commonwealth Bank ODI Internationals
Australia v Sri Lanka - MCG
Sunday 2 March, 2012
Play commences at 2.20 pm
12.00 pm depart from the Depot.
12.15 pm depart from Civic Hall
Costs (B us Only)
Return trip
Adults - $25; Concession/Child -$21
One way
Adults - $15; Concession Child - $12
Yarra River Cruise & Eureka Skydeck.
Wednesday March 14th.
When was the last time that you enjoyed a trip on the beautiful Yarra River and marveled at the Port of Melbourne and our Cities Business District?
Have you ever elevated your self 300 meters above the ground and viewed Melbourne and beyond with a 360 degree advantage?
Well here is an opportunity to do both, in a day of adventure.
Our Coach will depart Ballarat and arrive at Williamstown Pier, we will take a short walk around this fashionable sea side town, and enjoy morning tea. Then we board our enclosed ferry for a 45 minute trip along the Yarra River into Melbourne.
Disembarking in Melbourne, it is a short 5 minute walk to the Eureka Skydeck where you will be lifted 300 meters above ground and take in the best views of Melbourne and beyond.
Lunch is at your own expense at any of the many restaurants in and around South Bank. You are of course welcome to bring your own food to eat along the promenade at South Bank, while observing the passing parade of boats and people.
Coach departs depot at: 8-30am
Departs Civic Hall at: 8-45am
Return to Ballarat at: 5-15pm.
Cost $50. Includes River Cruise and Skydeck.
BYO food or purchase in Melbourne
Another King Island Adventure.
One day visit to the adventurous King Island.
Flying in this beautifully restored DC3 aircraft.
Sunday 18 March, 2012
In keeping with our theme of nostalgia and elegance our day starts with breakfast at the renown Craig’s Royal Hotel Ballarat. The food and atmosphere at Craig’s Royal Hotel make it the perfect venue as a prelude to our adventure.
We then travel to Essendon airport for a glass of champagne before boarding the nostalgic DC3 aircraft for a 1hour 15 minute low altitude flight to King Island.
Light refreshments served during the flight.
On arrival at King Island you will be driven by bus to Currie for a buffet style lunch at the acclaimed Boomerang restaurant. (Beverages at own expense)
You can check this fantastic Restaurant out, just go to: www.boomerangbythesea.com.au/restaurant.htm
After lunch we visit the King Island Cheese factory for a taste of the cheeses and yoghurt that King Island is famous for. You can also purchase King Island produce to bring back to the mainland.
Produce on offer: King Island beef, Sea food, cheese and yoghurt.
(Arrangements for produce must be made 7 days prior to departure. We can advise you of requirements)
After sight seeing some historic sights around Curry we make our way back to the King Island airport for our flight back to Melbourne.
All inclusive cost $480pp
Limited to 28 first class seats.
Departure Points:
7.15 am Gold Bus Depot
7.30am Craig’s Royal Hotel for breakfast
The Grace Kelly Collection
Bendigo Art Gallery
Thursday 12 April, 2012
Grace Kelly: Style Icon will highlight the spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly and examine her glamorous Hollywood image and enduring appeal. The exhibition features dresses from such films as High Society as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar in 1955.
It also explores the evolution of her style as Princess Grace of Monaco, from her extensive wedding trousseau to her haute couture gowns of the 1960s and 1970s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Yves St Laurent.
Departure Points and Times.
Gold Bus Depot - Carpark in 13 Martin Dve - next door to depot. 9am
Civic Hall Carpark - Doveton Street Nth (near the Library) 9-15am
Costs (Coach & Entry) Concession $41. $45 adult.
There more than just cute, they are the eyes for the vision impaired.
Guide Dogs Victoria.
Friday April 20th.
Guide Dogs Victoria offers enjoyable tours of their Kew Campus to individuals and groups of all ages. You will visit the Breeding Centre to see puppies at play and hear about the breeding and puppy raising programs, then to the Amsden Honour Garden, with memorial messages in raised lettering and Braille on display, erected by grateful Guide Dog handlers and brood stock holders.
There is a video presentation on the life of a Guide Dog and details of the range of services provided by Guide Dogs Victoria, including Intensive Orientation & Mobility, Acquired Brain Injury Mobility, Occupational Therapy and Children's Mobility Services.
But by far the most rewarding part of the visit is the fact that you will be supporting the Guide Dogs of Victoria by simply participating in this tour.
Cost is $38pp. Includes morning tea and Guide Dogs tour.
Lunch is at the Queen Victoria Market BYO, or enjoy a multicultural selection of food at the Markets famous food court. Perhaps you could even do some weekend shopping at this highly acclaimed market.
Coach departs Depot at 8-30am.
Departs Civic Hall at 8-45am.
Swan Hill - 4 Day Tour
Tuesday April 17 to Friday April 20, 2012
Tour Cost (GST inclusive):
$355.00 per person - twin/double share
(single supplement - $75)
Deposit: due on booking ($100 per person).
Balance: due 2 weeks prior to departure
Tour Highlights:
And some free time just for you
Please Note:
Canberra Floriade 5 Day Tour
Saturday September 15 to Wednesday September 19, 2012
Floriade is Australia’s celebration of spring. Featuring more than a million blooms as a backdrop, Commonwealth Park in Canberra explodes into colourful bloom with fantastic entertainment, displays and a whole program celebrating a set theme each year.
$750.00 per person - twin/double share
$950 for single Supplement
· Canberra Floriade Festival.
· Telstra Tower.
· Cockington Green.
· Australian War Memorial.
· Parliament House guided tour.
· National Capital Exhibition Centre.
· Australian Institute of Sport.
· Old Parliament House.
· The National Carillon.
· National Gallery.
· Luxury travel with Gold Bus.
· Professional and friendly coach captain.
· 4 nights accommodation at the
· Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort.
· 4 Continental breakfasts.
· 3 Dinners (2 Course)
· Lunch at Cockington Green.
· All entry fee’s (as per Itinerary)
Dinner at the Canberra Club.