Koala Hospital and Roto House www.koalahospital.org.auIf enough people are interested in participating in any of the following activities, a group booking will be arranged and it will be timetabled into the Reunion Program as an Optional Extra. Costs are in Australian Dollars and current as of August 2007.
This activity is time consuming and a little costly but is something that is far better value with a group so we expect it to be a popular choice. It only caters for small groups, so could be offered each day if the need is there. Most leave at about 6:00 am and are subject to weather conditions.
If enough interest is shown prior to the reunion we will assign someone to arranging fishing trips. Early booking will be essential so please indicate interest ASAP.
Option currently available (this could change over 12 months)
Aquatic Blue Charters www.aquaticbluecharters.com.au
Deep Sea Reef Fishing Duration: 6am to 12
Adult; $120, child under 14 $80, Non fisher $50
Private Charter – maximum 14 fisherman & 4 non
fishers.
Cost: 6 hours for $1400. Certainly cheaper as a group!
Port Macquarie Surf School www.portmacquariesurfschool.com.au
Learn to Surf lessons held daily at beaches throughout Port Macquarie. All ages welcome. We cater for beginners, intermediate and advanced. Surfboards and wetsuits provided. Free transport available (24 hour notice required).
Port Macquarie Surf School offers you an experience you will never forget – Learning to Surf on the picturesque beaches of Port Macquarie. You will be surfing the best locations and learn all the skills required to surf as well as experiencing the thrill of riding a wave.
All coaches are highly skilled, fully accredited, licensed and insured with Surfing Australia. Port Macquarie Surf School caters for all ages and abilities from beginners, intermediate through to advanced surfers as well as groups and families.
Our classes are structured on a maximum number of 16 however we can cater for classes up to 50 providing we are given 48 hours notice. Minimum 3 students in public class or we reserve the right to run 1-1/2 hour lessons.
ARK Adrenalin Rush Karting Go Karts
Hire a cart and feel the thrill of driving on an actual race circuit, one of the country's fastest, but safest tracks. The whole family can join in the fun from eight years old and upwards and helmets and racing suits are part of the deal. Guaranteed to give everyone a real buzz and thrill while driving on an 8 metre wide track with 13 corners of various radiuses.
$30 for 10mins $50 for 20mins $65 for 30mins
On ANZAC weekend will need definite numbers for a prebooked time slot. They can take groups up to 120 people but only have 40 Karts.
GOLF Port Macquarie Golf Club www.portmacquariegolf.com.au
Port Macquarie Golf Club has extended an invitation to Blencowe Family Reunion visitors to join in golfing activities over the reunion weekend. The invitation is extended to include competition and social games as well as use of club house facilities throughout the weekend.
Nestled parallel to Lighthouse beach, Port Macquarie Golf Club has an “intriguing” 71 par 18 hole layout which provides a challenge to the experienced golfer and great surroundings for the social player. Golfers share the course with kangaroos, koalas, goanna and a variety of local birdlife.
Motorised carts, clubs and buggies are available for hire and social golfers are catered
for most days. A club Stableford competition will be held on the Saturday morning
Anyone (men only) wishing to participate – the club will require 2 weeks notice of
intention together with the requisite handicap and home club membership details.
Email: pmgc@midcoast.com.au
| Course fees: | $30.00 | 18 holes; |
| $20.00 | 9 holes; | |
| $6.60 | juniors (under 16 years); | |
| $14.00 | tee off after 3pm. |
The club rooms overlook the golf course with beautiful ocean views and a great place for a cuppa and cake, snacks or a full meal. The prices are very reasonable (meals from $A7.00 per person) and is open 7 days a week.
The club is approximately 10 minutes drive from the centre of Port Macquarie. Nearby activities for those wanting to fill in time while others are on the golf course include coastline walk, camel rides, surfing or dining at Lighthouse Beach.
Timbertown http://www.timbertown.com.au
Pioneer history comes to life at Timbertown, a theme park in Wauchope, a working recreation of a 19th century timber-getting village complete with steam train, Cobb & Co coach rides, Clydesdale horses and bullock team.
| Day Pass | |
| Adult: | $5.00 |
| Child (15 years and under) | $3.00 (under 3 years free) |
| Senior: | $3.00 |
| Family (2 adults/ 2 Children 15 & under) | $12.00 |
| Inclusion entry only |
On Lighthouse Beach- 1km south of Surf Club
on Matthew Flinders Drive.
Just drop in any time from 9:30am to 1pm for 30
minute rides Up to 10 people per ride on 5
camels. It is worth booking for a group.
Costs are: Adult $23, School student $17, 4yrs &
under $5 ea with a full fee adult.
Opinion: 30 minute rides with the turn up when you like policy would b ea good filler for those who need to escape for a while. We could arrange groups with booking times to shuttle bus them out if need be. Suit almost anyone who'd be inclined to want to sit on a camel!
Hours: Open 9am to 4:30 Last entry 3:00
Cost: Adults $6, Under 7 free, Family of 2 adults & 2
children from & to Year 12 $15 with additional Children
(7 to Yr 12) $3 each.
Options:
Morning teas & lunches are available from café with seating inside for 40 people with additional 20 on verandas.
Opinion: Gentle exercise and fresh air for the senior citizens yet interesting enough for those not off into fishing and adventure package things. Suit all including wheelchairs. This could be planned to lead into/from Camel rides out that way.
Marvel at all the beautiful birds and talking cockatoos. Meet the friendly farmyard animals, wombats and feed the kangaroos. View the successful breeding program at work in the new koala breeding centre, with a host of mothers and their babies. You are also able to 'pat' the koalas. Koala patting & photo times: 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm. Feed the thousands of colourful 'Koi Carp' in the waterlily ponds.
They have recently gone into reptiles in a big way including crocodiles. Reptile viewing at 2:00.
Entry is $12, pensioner $10, $8 kids under 2 free Groups especially catered for.
Koala Hospital and Roto House www.koalahospital.org.au
The Koala Hospital is operated by the Koala Preservation
Society of New South Wales, a group of dedicated volunteers
committed to the welfare and preservation of wild koalas.
The hospital looks after around 300 koalas each year. During
recuperation injured koalas are moved from Intensive Care to
the outdoor yards and you can see them on your visit.
Open 7 days from 8am – 4:30pm. Entry: gold coin donation
Koala feeding tours at 3pm
The koala hospital is adjacent to Roto House an timber home built in 1891 – an
excellent example of Victorian architecture and craftsmanship – fully restored.
Open 10am – 4pm Mondays to Fridays and 9am – 1pm Saturday and Sunday Out of
hours with group booking.
Entry: a gold coin donation
Hydro Golf at Panthers Sports Club
Hydro Golf – hit floating targets $7.50 per bucket, $12 for 2 buckets of balls.
All ages
27 hole Mini golf $8 adults, $6 kids All ages
Laser Clay Target Shooting for over 12s at weekends of by group appointment. $9
per person for about 40 shoots. Must be 12 or over
This offers awesome fun for all ages with full instruction for new climbers for 60 climbs, abseiling, caves, ladders and high ropes. The course is graded for beginners to advanced climbers. Group bookings are available.
Indoor climbing was first developed in the cool areas of the northern hemisphere as training for rock climbers who would lose their condition over winter. It appeals to both genders and to all ages. The youngest to conquer our walls has been a 2 year old girl and the oldest to date a 77 year old male.
Take part in our Dark Zone laser skirmish to complete your visit to the Centre of Gravity. Each game of skirmish goes for 15 minutes with 15 participants.
Costs: If we book a night session we can have the place to ourselves for two hours at $20 each with a minimum of 20 persons and maximum of 60 climbers. Day time prices are higher but there is no time restrictions on climbing – basically all day for $15. We'd look at a 2 hour group booking on the Friday night. A similar daytime booking for the children and teenagers is worth considering.
If you wish to join a group to participate in the above activities or any others, you need to inform us. Please fill in the Registration & Expression of Interest form.
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