bdazzled Posted February 23, 2017 Author #26 Share Posted February 23, 2017 When are you arriving and on which ship? What is your first choice and how many hours do you have to fill in.Michael We arrive March 14 on the Celebrity Solstice from 8 am - 5 pm. A free shuttle takes pax into town to Queen's Wharf. Looks like we'll do a tram tour around town then check out a brew pub or two. Can't thank everyone enough for All of the kind suggestions! Being a newby to these boards, I'm so impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 23, 2017 #27 Share Posted February 23, 2017 We arrive March 14 on the Celebrity Solstice from 8 am - 5 pm. A free shuttle takes pax into town to Queen's Wharf. Looks like we'll do a tram tour around town then check out a brew pub or two. Can't thank everyone enough for All of the kind suggestions! Being a newby to these boards, I'm so impressed! I am sure you will love it, and you will have a great experience in every port you visit.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyuna1 Posted February 23, 2017 #28 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Or you could visit the most beautiful place on earth. The Western side of Lake Macquarie. Totally agree spent all my childhood holidays at Wangi in the late 50's early 60's. Right on the lake in a cabin just along from William Dobell's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 23, 2017 #29 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Totally agree spent all my childhood holidays at Wangi in the late 50's early 60's. Right on the lake in a cabin just along from William Dobell's house. I might have met you then. Born and Bred in Wangi, knew Bill well. Mum and dad still live there and I'm there pretty much every week. But shhhhhh we don't want everyone to know. In that time frame Wangi went berserk in the holidays population would tripe or quadruple. Caravan parks would be booked out a year in advance tent cities would pop up in a few spots as the miners moved in. My family originally holidayed there from the coalfields at the turn of the century, before deciding to move there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 23, 2017 #30 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I seem to recall going there a bit as well. we never camped or such as we stayed in luxury accommodation, queen beds, pool, spa, lake views where they even had a drink's package and all meals included. Best thing is it only costs me time and petrol to get there, the rest is for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 23, 2017 #31 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I seem to recall going there a bit as well. we never camped or such as we stayed in luxury accommodation, queen beds, pool, spa, lake views where they even had a drink's package and all meals included. Best thing is it only costs me time and petrol to get there, the rest is for free. Yeah but you cheated and pretty much married in to the place, puts you in the same category as Mrs Gut a Wangiite-in-law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 24, 2017 #32 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Yeah but you cheated and pretty much married in to the place, puts you in the same category as Mrs Gut a Wangiite-in-law. I haven't married into the place, my brother did.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallyandtex Posted February 24, 2017 #33 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Have a full day in Newcastle. Would like to know if the 45 min drive to Morpeth is worth it over staying in Newcastle and dong their historical walking tour. Port Stevens in Nelson bay is another option- 45 min drive. Yes I think the bridge is being repaired, and a long way to drive for a few shops. maybe you can organise a scenic tour of the Hunter valley taking in a few wineries. Newcastle itself has a beautiful harbour and coastal strip.It is a unique skyline and many great coffee shops. If its a nice day, easily spent walking around if you are able bodied. There is also a lot of history with Fort Scratchley that was fired on during the war. this might give you a good idea http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/see-do/historical-experiences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyuna1 Posted February 24, 2017 #34 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I might have met you then. Born and Bred in Wangi, knew Bill well. Mum and dad still live there and I'm there pretty much every week. But shhhhhh we don't want everyone to know. In that time frame Wangi went berserk in the holidays population would tripe or quadruple. Caravan parks would be booked out a year in advance tent cities would pop up in a few spots as the miners moved in. My family originally holidayed there from the coalfields at the turn of the century, before deciding to move there. My uncle l( Bill Kennedy ) lived about 4 houses towards the power station from Bill Dobell's home. He was secretary manager of the Wangi Workers Club. Great memories of a truely special place. Without adoubpt the best cream buns and pies from the Bakery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megagirl Posted February 24, 2017 #35 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Or you could visit the most beautiful place on earth. The Western side of Lake Macquarie. Or even the eastern side😃😃 Sent from my HTC_0P9O2 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 24, 2017 #36 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I haven't married into the place, my brother did.:p That's why I said "pretty much" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 24, 2017 #37 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Or even the eastern side😃😃 Sent from my HTC_0P9O2 using Forums mobile app Well 2nd best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 24, 2017 #38 Share Posted February 24, 2017 My uncle l( Bill Kennedy ) lived about 4 houses towards the power station from Bill Dobell's home. He was secretary manager of the Wangi Workers Club. Great memories of a truely special place. Without adoubpt the best cream buns and pies from the Bakery. Knew your Uncle my dad was the local carrier, delivered all their beer and stuff, two of my Uncles were president of the workies at different times, dad is a life member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 24, 2017 #39 Share Posted February 24, 2017 My uncle l( Bill Kennedy ) lived about 4 houses towards the power station from Bill Dobell's home. He was secretary manager of the Wangi Workers Club. Great memories of a truely special place. Without adoubpt the best cream buns and pies from the Bakery. Oh and the cake shop was Jack Cooke. Or Cookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 24, 2017 #40 Share Posted February 24, 2017 In town itself Fort Scratchly ANZAC Walk And The Cathederal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdazzled Posted February 24, 2017 Author #41 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Yes well, we have 2 designated people, one is the designated driver who dosent drink (alcohol), and the other is the designated drinker, whose job it is to drink the designated drivers share as well. Too funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdazzled Posted February 24, 2017 Author #42 Share Posted February 24, 2017 In town itself Fort Scratchly ANZAC Walk And The Cathederal Thank you for some great suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 24, 2017 #43 Share Posted February 24, 2017 That's why I said "pretty much" However, we went there (nearby anyway) plenty of times prior to that as we would spend survival weekends on Pulbar Island.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 25, 2017 #44 Share Posted February 25, 2017 However, we went there (nearby anyway) plenty of times prior to that as we would spend survival weekends on Pulbar Island.:D Had some great weekends on Pulbah when they let you camp there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 25, 2017 #45 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Had some great weekends on Pulbah when they let you camp there. We didn't camp really, we just had a hand line and our knives, and we would be dropped off Friday afternoon and picked up Sunday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madfisher Posted February 25, 2017 #46 Share Posted February 25, 2017 We didn't camp really, we just had a hand line and our knives, and we would be dropped off Friday afternoon and picked up Sunday afternoon. Pulbah was where we did our survival coarse for sea scouts. We rowed a surf boat with a make shift gaff ring to the island from The other end of the lake, about a 10 KLM trip. Two letres of water some dried fruit, packets of nudles and soup. Had to last a week and live off the land and lake. Just as well I wasn't fussy about what I ate. Oysters, fish, crabs etc. There were 5 of us and we all lived to tell the story. Oh and by the way mic and gutz my dad was the first white baby born in wangi and my great grandfather built most of the early roads there. He lived 5 houses away from Dobell on the town side. For all those who may be considering wangi for a holiday the caravan park on the point is a great spot, right on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 25, 2017 #47 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Pulbah was where we did our survival coarse for sea scouts. We rowed a surf boat with a make shift gaff ring to the island from The other end of the lake, about a 10 KLM trip. Two letres of water some dried fruit, packets of nudles and soup. Had to last a week and live off the land and lake. Just as well I wasn't fussy about what I ate. Oysters, fish, crabs etc. There were 5 of us and we all lived to tell the story. Oh and by the way mic and gutz my dad was the first white baby born in wangi and my great grandfather built most of the early roads there. He lived 5 houses away from Dobell on the town side. For all those who may be considering wangi for a holiday the caravan park on the point is a great spot, right on the water. When I get home I'll count and try and work out who he was. And yep the caravan park is a hidden gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madfisher Posted February 25, 2017 #48 Share Posted February 25, 2017 When I get home I'll count and try and work out who he was. And yep the caravan park is a hidden gem. In the meantime have a great trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 25, 2017 #49 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Pulbah was where we did our survival coarse for sea scouts. We rowed a surf boat with a make shift gaff ring to the island from The other end of the lake, about a 10 KLM trip. Two letres of water some dried fruit, packets of nudles and soup. Had to last a week and live off the land and lake. Just as well I wasn't fussy about what I ate. Oysters, fish, crabs etc. There were 5 of us and we all lived to tell the story. Oh and by the way mic and gutz my dad was the first white baby born in wangi and my great grandfather built most of the early roads there. He lived 5 houses away from Dobell on the town side. For all those who may be considering wangi for a holiday the caravan park on the point is a great spot, right on the water. Luxury, although we did quite okay living off the oysters, crabs and fish. :D Used to try and catch the goats as well:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madfisher Posted February 26, 2017 #50 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Luxury, although we :pdid quite okay living off the oysters, crabs and fish. :DUsed to try and catch the goats as well:eek: No chance mic, we ate them too.:p:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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