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The club organises Public Transport outings every 3rd Tuesday of the month and a lunch locally every 4th Tuesday of month, own transport

2024

Tuesday 16/01/24 - Coogee - Meet outside Circular Quay station at the light rail terminus in time to leave at 10.45 am. Travel to Coogee by light rail to Randwick and then bus to Coogee for lunch at the Coogee Legion's Club. Return to Central or Town Hall by bus.

Tuesday 23/01/24 – Auburn Tennis Club – lunch at 12 noon.

Tuesday 20/02/2024 – Manly - Meet at Circular Quay to catch 10.30 ferry arriving 10.52. Stroll down the Corso to the Steyne Hotel (or similar) for lunch. After lunch get a coffee and either watch the waves and sip your coffee or have a walk along the promenade – Shelley Beach isn't too far. Return by ferry to Circular Quay.

Tuesday 27/02/24 – Bistro8 at Chester Hill RSL – 20 Chester Hill Road, Chester Hill, 4 minute walk from Chesterhill Station - lunch – massive variety of Asian and Western cuisine at extremely good prices.

Tuesday 19/03/23 – State Library 6 Must see ExhibitionsShot 400 photos 200 Aust photographers 1845 to present; Wadgayawa Nhay Dhadjan Wari 30 significant Aboriginal objects 200 years old plus; Action: Film and War – film to document romote Aust Military History from before WWI till today; Charles Rodius colonial artist - drawings, water colour prints from approx 200 years ago; Nikon-Walkley Press Photography exhibition for excellence in Journalism; and Paintings from the Library's collection. Meet Strathfield Station, Platform 7 for train leaving for Town Hall 10.30. At Town Hall walk across to other side of platform for train to Martin Place. Short walk to State Library in Macquarie Street. Lunch in the Library cafe.

Tuesday 26/03/2024 – Merrylands RSL, 8 Miller Street, Merrylands, for lunch at Sage 2160 Bistro – usual favourite club food plus Asian food. Only Club members can park in car park. Not much parking around there. Easy walk from Merrylands Station or outside station, catch 804/802/806 bus, ride 1 stop.

2023

Tuesday 17/01/23 - Coogee - Meet outside Circular Quay station at the light rail terminus in time to leave at 10.45 am. Travel to Coogee by light rail to Randwick and then bus to Coogee for lunch at the Coogee Legion's Club. Return to Central or Town Hall by bus.

Tuesday 21/02/23 Davistown – Meet Platform 3, Strathfield Station in time to catch 8.58 am train to Woy Woy. Early train so we don't miss ferry. Arrive Woy Woy 10.00.. Maybe grab a coffee. Ferry departing 10.45 am. Bus will pick you up for the trip to the RSL Club. Returning on either 1.15 pm or 2.25 pm ferry. Cost of ferry approx $8.40 return.

Tuesday 28/02/23 Hyderabad House, 73 Wigram Street, Harris Park 12.00 noon. Indian lunch specials, All you can eat buffet $15.90, plus large menu of Indian and Chinese food – several each of fried rice and noodles.

Tuesday 21/03/23 Watsons Bay lunch at Doyles on the Wharf TakeAway for lunch. Eat inside coffee and drinks at bar. Meet at Circular Quay Wharf 2 for Ferry at 10.45 via Rose Bay arrive Watsons Bay 11.08. Return by ferry 1.20, 1.45 or 2.15 pm.

Tuesday 28/03/23 Bankstown RSL Star buffet at 12.00 noon. Cost Club Member or Seniors Card $21.80; Club member plus Seniors Card $20.80 Also says Seniors Special weekdays $18.50 so not sure.

Tuesday 18/04/23 Lancers Barracks Museum tour $10 – meet Smith Street opposite Darcy Street outside Barracks for tour starting 10.00 am. We go in as a group. After tour, bus (662/664/665 etc) from Stand B other side Parramatta Station. Ride 1 stop to refurbished Club Parramatta

Tuesday 16/5/23 Riverboat Postman 13 people went on the trip on a day of beautiful weather and had a delicious morning tea of Anzac Biscuits and Australian style Ploughman's lunch..

Tuesday 23/05/23 – Auburn Tennis Club for lunch -. 12.30 pm

Auburn Probus 34th Birthday Lunch follows 13 June Meeting – everyone buys their own lunch Birthday Cake provided,

Tuesday 20/06/2023 – Barrangaroo – Parramatta Bus Stand A3 10.26 am bus 524 (towards West Ryde) arriving Stop South Street at John Street, Ermington 10.42am; Walk 3 minutes to Rydalmere Wharf. Catch 10.58 am ferry to Barrangaroo arr 11.52am. Lunch venue to be decided on day.

Tuesday 27/06/23 - Club Parramatta (RSL) for lunch 12.30 pm. People coming by public transport - bus (662/664/665 etc) from Stand B Parramatta Interchange (Westfield side Parramatta Station). Ride 1 stop (Park Parade after Pitt Street).

Tuesday 18/07/2023 – Cronulla by train and Cronulla RSL for lunch - Train leaves Platform 3 10.29 am train arrives Redfern 10.48 am train leaves Redfern platform 12 at 11.01 am arrives Cronulla 11.53 . Walk to Cronulla RSL for lunch. Return train at 1.33 pm or 1.48 via Redfern. N.B. Redfern Staion now has lifts!

 Tuesday 15/08/2023 – Chau Chak Wing Museum (Sir Charles Nicholson Collection) Sydney University – Meet at Strathfield Station, Platform 4 for 10.26 train to Central. Then we will walk thru tunnel to Railway Square, Bus stand M for 440/412/413/480 to Sydney University Main Gate (5 minute trip). Then few minutes walk to Museum. Lunchtime we will go back to bus stop and catch bus 6 stops along Parramatta Road to stop after Northumberland Avenue, Annandale. We will have lunch across the road at the Empire Hotel, 103 Parramatta Road, Annandale . After lunch we will get a bus back to Central for the train home

Tuesday 26/09/2023 – Garden Party - Everyone is to bring a plate

Tuesday 03/10/2023 – State Theatre Palace of Dreams Tour (Market Street, Sydney) – Meet in foyer for 10 am start. At box office tickets cost $23.50 and are paper. On-line tickets cost $25.50 (including booking fee) and are on your smart phone. If someone sick can transfer to different date. If tour not fully booked, tickets can be bought on the day. Tour 10am to 12 noon, then take light rail 2 stops to China Town and lunch at Maloney's Hotel, 81 Goulburn Street, Haymarket..

.Tuesday 17/10/2023 - public transport trip to Springwood – Meet Platform 3, Strathfield Station in time to catch 10.31 am train which arrives 11.37 am. Lunch at hotel opposite station. Train home departs 1.54 pm arriving at Parramatta 2.50 pm or Strathfield 3.15 pm.

Tuesday 24/10/2023 – Probus Day BBQ at Auburn Botanical Gardens – first the BBQ lunch in the picnic area and then after lunch we can take a stroll around the Gardens. Free for residents of Cumberland, small charge for non-residents.

Tuesday 21/11/2023 – Woy Woy – Please meet Platform 3 Strathfield Station in time to catch 10.28 am train. Arrive Woy Woy 11.28 am. Lunch at Bayview Hotel. Return 13.45 or 14.13 pm, arriving Strathfield 14.46 or 15.16 pm.