History, Astronomy & Arts
Event description
History, Astronomy & Arts
with Port Bus
Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th June 2021
Tour Summary:
History, Astronomy and the Arts, something for everyone! Over two days we will explore Newcastle and hear of history facts you may never have heard before. Be bedazzled by the amazing constellation of the Southern Cross and see and learn about some of the amazing Art in the Art Gallery of NSW.
Highlights:
- Newcastle’s Famous Tram
- Sydney Observatory
- Art Gallery NSW
Inclusions:
- Transport
- Port Bus welcome pack & H2O
- Port Bus morning tea
- Newcastle’s Famous Tram Tour + lunch
- Dinner @ Great Southern Hotel (2 choices)
- Sydney Observatory night tour or a substitute activity COVID pending
- Accommodation at the Great Southern Hotel
- Breakfast
- Entry & Tour of Art Gallery of NSW + morning tea
- Lunch @ Karuah & District RSL Club
Duration: 2 Days | 1 Night
Itinerary:
Day 1:
07:00 Pickups commence
09:30 Morning Tea
12:00 Newcastle Tram
16:00 Check-in
18:30 Observatory Tour
Day 2:
07:30 Breakfast
09:30 Art Gallery Tour & Morning Tea
13:30 Karuah & District RSL for lunch
16:45 Drop offs commence
$439 pp twin | $489 pp single
For more information or to book;
Phone 02 6583 3330
Email tours@portbus.com.au
Website www.portbus.com.au
Book Online: https://events.humanitix.com/history-astronomy-and-arts
Newcastle’s Famous Tram:
Everything about Newcastle’s Famous Tram is unique. Built from scratch in 1994, the tram is a genuine replica of the original Newcastle working tram, which was in service in 1923.
Newcastle’s Famous Tram has become a tourist ‘icon’ within Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
It is a novel and nostalgic way to explore the city, it is beautiful beaches and historical sights.
The tour runs for 75 minutes with a 10-minute stop at ANZAC walk.
Sydney Observatory (May be changed due to COVID)
Enjoy the sunset over the harbour while learning about the twilight sky on this family friendly tour.
Watch the sky turn from day to night in our digital planetarium and discover the constellations of the southern sky. Look through our telescopes and observe the sky through a whole new lens. Test your knowledge of space and ask our expert astronomers all your burning questions – How many stars are there in the universe? Is there a black hole in the centre of our galaxy? Will humans ever travel to Mars? Our guides love to share their knowledge with the next generation of astronomers and explorers.
Art Gallery of NSW:
The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike.
The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it’s a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists.
The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery, or figure sculpture, while the Sulman Prize is given to the best subject painting, genre painting or mural project in oil, acrylic, watercolour, or mixed media.