Excursions.

 

Monthly excursions are generally held on the third Thursday of every month. Past excursions included visits to such places as: The Tram Museum; The Chinese Museum; Jayco Caravan Factory; Old Treasury Building; Immigration Museum; Hellenic Museum; to name but a few.

 

Planned excursions for 2026 - to be confirmed nearer the date

 

OUTINGS – CONFIRMED FOR 2026

MARCH  - Sound of Music – Ray King 

                                Sunday 29 March – The Round.

                                $52 pp.                                

JUNE – MIDWEEK MATINEE – BERNADETTE ROBINSON – They Played at Carnegie Hall.

Wednesday 10 June

The Round, Nunawading

JULY – Christmas in July – Box Hill Golf Club.

             The Heathmont Sing Australia Choir will again entertain us. Tba. 

OCTOBER – The Australian Barbara Streisand Show

Wednesday 14 October.

The Round, Nunawading.

OUTINGS – PROPOSED FOR 2026

APRIL – MINI GOLF/LUNCH 

                        Thursday 23 April

                        Morack Golf Course

                        Cost TBA

TEN PIN BOWLING – Ray King 

Thursday 14 May

Mont Albert

TOUR OF SPORTS MUSEUM MCG - Glenn 

                   Thursday 21 May

                   Cost TBA

JULY – TEN PIN BOWLING

            Wednesday 22 July

SEPTEMBER – TEN PIN BOWLING

            Tuesday 29 September

DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS LUNCH 

           Tuesday 8 December

                   Possibly The Canterbury International Hotel.

 

 

 

COMO HOUSE TOUR

Como House: Lunch and Tour – Thursday 29 January 2026

On a beautiful summer’s day in late January, two dozen members assembled at Como Lane to embark on the day’s activities. Many were there early enough to take a leisurely stroll through some of the gardens and/or the National Trust gift shop prior to lunch. Fortunately, the temperature was at least 15 degrees cooler than the previous Tuesday, so it was quite a pleasant environment for a wander.

As the time arrived for lunch, we trooped into the Como Lane Pavilion, which had been tastefully set up with a set of tables, covered with white tablecloths, organised as a single long table to seat us all. This was complemented by a few vases with spring flowers. In this lovely setting we all enjoyed a brunch of rapidly served meals which everyone seemed to enjoy immensely. The staff were great and everyone appeared to enjoy the whole experience.

With around thirty minutes until the commencement time for the tour, members enjoyed a leisurely stroll around the Mansion to the front door where we were to meet our NTV tour guides.

The tour of Como Mansion was most interesting and enjoyable. It was a wonderful look at the early history of Victoria and the affluence in Melbourne from the mid nineteenth century through to more recent times. It was not rushed; so there was plenty of time to carefully look at the well-preserved artefacts in each room.

Wrapping up a little before 3pm, a number stayed on for a coffee and chat at Como Lane whilst others headed straight home due to the need to accommodate the constraints of the four hour parking zone in which their vehicles were located.

All in all, a fantastic day enjoyed by all.

Lunch and tour at Como House was a great success and we had a wonderful look at the early history of Victoria and the affluence in Melbourne in the 1850 era through to more recent times. Ably led by National Trust volunteer David Behan who shared his knowledge of the building and the history.

Thanks to Coordinator : Ray King from us all as he did a great job in the organization of the day.

Phiotos Courtesy: Glenn Ewing and Ray King