Sydney Uncovered: VIVID, Wildlife & Historic Treasures

VIVID SYDNEY with Port Bus to Sydney.

Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st May 2025

Join Port Bus for an unforgettable 3-day adventure through Sydney’s landmarks, history, and dazzling VIVID light displays.

Enjoy a guided tour and lunch at Hunter Botanical Gardens before checking in at the Great Southern Hotel. Experience an exclusive night encounter at Taronga Zoo and a three-course dinner at Gili’s Rooftop.

Day two explores Parramatta’s Whitlam Institute and includes a three-course lunch at Parramatta Leagues Club and a visit to the Old Government House before a stunning VIVID Sydney Walk.

Wrap up with a scenic Dangar Island Cruise before heading home.

With comfortable transport, quality stays, and curated experiences, this tour blends nature, history, and city magic.

Highlights:

•           Taronga Zoo @ night

•              Dinner in the Zoo @ Gilli’s Rooftop

•              Whitlam Institute

•              Parramatta Leagues Club

•              Old Government House

•              VIVID Sydney Walk with your Port Bus crew

•              Dangar Island Cruise

Inclusions:

•              Return air-conditioned coach transport.

•              Port Bus welcome pack + daily H2O

•              Entry, guided tour, and lunch at Hunter Botanical Gardens

•              2 x nights’ accommodation @ The Great Southern Hotel (not serviced)

•              Taronga Zoo

o             Port Bus VIVID dinner package in the Gili Rooftop – 3-course alternate serve & classic beverage package.

o             Escorted night zoo encounter

•              2x hot plated breakfasts

•              Entry/Tour of Whitlam Institute

•              3-course lunch @ Parramatta Leagues Club

•              Visit / Tour of Old Government House, Parramatta, and the exhibition.

•              Wander to Darling Harbour with our Port Bus crew

•              Dangar Island Cruise

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Port Bus we commence our pickups. Port Bus morning tea at Wade Park, Buladelah. Onto the Hunter Valley Gardens where will take a guided tour and enjoy a light lunch with tea/coffee. Arriving at the Great Southern around 15:00 to check in. Time to freshen up before we head on over to Taronga Zoo Sydney. We enjoy our escorted zoo night encounter before relaxing in the Gili Rooftop for our amazing 3-course dinner and drinks. We should all be tucked in by 22:30.

Day 2: After breakfast, we will head West to Parramatta, where we will first visit the Female Orphan School, which is home to the Whitlam Institute. Lunch today @ the Parramatta Leagues Club is a 3-course meal! Now, over to Old Government, the oldest surviving building in Australia, which was built by convicts. Back to the Great Southern for a rest up before we wander down to Darling Harbour and be entranced by the amazing displays of lights.

Day 3: After breakfast, it is time to check out and start our journey home. Departing around 09:00, we head up to Brooklyn for our Dangar Island Cruise. Comfort & Cuppa stop at Buladelah before drop-offs commence around 18:00.

$1,259 pp twin share | $1,409 pp single | deposit $250 pp

For more information or to book;

Phone                   02 6583 3330

Email:                  admin@portbus.com.au

Website:             https://www.portbus.com.au

Online @             https://events.humanitix.com/vivid-25

All tours require a minimum number to proceed.

This tour involves a considerable amount of walking.

Cancellation Fee (excluding theatre, concert & sporting tours)

60 days or more notice before departure date – service fee of 2% maximum of $20pp + supplier fees

42 days or more – loss of deposit

29 – 41 days: 50% of fare + deposit

30 days before & the day of departure – 100% of fare

The itinerary may be subject to change without notice. Whilst every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary as provided, Port Bus reserves the right to alter the touring and attractions as dictated by circumstances and conditions outside the company’s control. Alterations may be made to ensure the smooth running of the tour. Every attempt will be made to ensure that alterations do not adversely affect the operation of the tour. Port Bus will not be held responsible for weather-based cancellations or those closures made at the venue’s discretion.