Seniors groups make some of our favourite trips: a Probus club lunch, a retirement village outing to a garden in bloom, a church group heading to a matinee, or a community group visiting a gallery. These days are about the company as much as the destination, and the transport should be easy. Our minibuses and mini coaches, with patient professional drivers, take the driving, parking and timetables off everyone’s mind.
Built around an easier day
- Pickups close to the door: from the village entrance, the club rooms or a short list of homes, rather than a long walk to a bus stop.
- Time to board: drivers allow time for getting on and off, help with walking frames and bags, and never rush the group.
- Set-downs near the entrance: we plan stops as close to the venue door as the venue allows.
- A steady pace: fewer stops with more time at each, comfort breaks built in, and home before peak hour where we can.
- One organiser, one contact: your outings coordinator deals with one office and one driver for the day.
Popular outings for seniors groups
- Club and village lunches at restaurants, bowling clubs and RSL clubs
- Gardens and seasonal displays, including spring flowering trips
- Galleries, museums and matinee shows in the city
- Harbour and beach drives for a relaxed sightseeing afternoon
- Day trips to the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands or the Hunter Valley. See day tours.
- Christmas lunches and end of year outings
Choosing the right vehicle
For small groups, our 12 seater is easy to board and fits village driveways. Groups of 13 to 20 suit the 20 seater minibus. For longer trips, the 24 seater mini coach has high back coach seats and large windows, which many seniors groups prefer for a day out of town.
If anyone in your group uses a wheelchair or has limited mobility, tell us when you ask for a quote. We will talk through what each vehicle can and cannot do so you can plan with confidence. Walking frames and folding wheelchairs can usually be stowed.
Safety and comfort
- Drivers hold Working With Children Checks, as required for our school and family work
- Seatbelt-equipped vehicles can be confirmed when you book
- All passengers seated for the whole trip
- Bottled water is welcome on board
Regular outings
Many clubs and villages run outings every month. If you have a regular program, send us the dates and we will quote the whole series so your coordinator has one less thing to organise each month.
Planning a seniors outing that runs smoothly
The best seniors outings we run have a few things in common. The day starts late enough that nobody is rushing, there are fewer stops with more time at each, and lunch is booked ahead with a table that is easy to reach. Here is a simple way to plan yours.
- Pick the destination and book lunch first. Popular clubs and restaurants fill up, especially for larger groups.
- Count the walkers. Note anyone who uses a walking frame, a cane or a folding wheelchair, and anyone who prefers a front seat.
- Choose the pickup points. The village entrance or club rooms usually work best. For home pickups, keep the list short.
- Plan comfort stops. On trips over an hour, allow a stop on the way there and on the way home.
- Set a home time. Many groups like to be back before the afternoon peak, so tell us when you want to be home and we will work backwards.
- Share the plan. Give members a simple sheet with the pickup time, the stops and a contact number for the day.
A sample half day outing
Pickup at 10am from the village, a short scenic drive along the harbour or the coast, lunch at a club or restaurant at 11:30am, a garden or gallery stop after lunch, and home by 2:30pm. It is a relaxed day that suits most groups, and it fits comfortably in a 20 seater or a 24 seat mini coach.
Seniors group FAQs
Can the driver help passengers on and off?
Yes. Drivers allow time for boarding and will help with bags and walking aids. Let us know in advance if anyone needs extra assistance.
Can you pick up from several homes?
Yes, for a small number of pickups. For larger groups, one or two central meeting points keep the day on time.
Can we book the same outing every month?
Yes. Send us your dates and we will quote the series.
What if the weather turns?
Talk to us as early as you can. We can often adjust the plan, such as swapping a garden for a gallery.
Plan your next outing: send your date, pickup points and group size through our online quote form, or call 0452 104 173 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).