The Abbotsford Convent
Coach Trip to The Abbotsford Convent, and Victoria Park, on Tuesday 28th April 2015
Included is a guided tour of the Convent.
LUNCH: To be at own expense at The Convent Bakery or various eateries.
The Abbotsford Convent is an extraordinary place, and its 11 historical buildings, gardens and car park are spread over 6.8 hectares in a sweeping bend in the Yarra River and is surrounded by the Collingwood Children's Farm and Yarra Bend Park.
After lunch we will visit Victoria Park the headquarters of Collingwood Football Club for 107 years until 2005.
COST: $25
OPENS: 26th March at Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia
DEPART: 9.15 am, Corner Elder Str & Delta Rd, Greensborough
RETURN: 4 pm
NEXT STOP THE ISLAND with the Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club
COME ABOARD THE TRAM BOAT FOR A SCENIC DRIVE UP THE YARRA
on the 10th March 2015
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON HERRING ISLAND?
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FIND OUT WHAT IS ON THERE, AND ENJOY A GREAT OUTING ON THE RIVER
We will depart by train from Watsonia Station, and board as a group to Flinders St Station. We then catch the Flinders St No 70 Tram to Waterfront City Marina Docklands and get off at stop D11, with a short walk to the Tramboat. We then depart Victoria Harbour and cruise upstream of the Yarra River, through the City, as far as Hawthorn. (Depending on tides)
As morning tea is served we make our way to Herring Island, where you have time for a stroll around the island. We continue our journey on board with Gourmet sandwiches being served. As you relax you can view the beautiful houses of the rich and famous along the banks of Toorak and beyond.
COST $35 Non Members $42
BOOKING OPENS: 19th February, at Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia
FINAL PAYMENT: 5th March
Depart 9 am Watsonia Station
Return 3.30 pm