GUEST ITINERARY
Hunter Valley Tour (20-24 OCT, 2024)
Updated 4:00pm 17/10/24 (GM)
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Group Transfers - Newcastle Airport to Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
Guests to stay inside terminal near baggage carousel and await collection by Brian Lawlor & Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey.
Transfer 1 (Departs 12:15pm) 8 pax
Peter Frame VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Michael Bulley VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Brenda Bulley VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Damien Chaplain VA1102 Brisbane11:40am
Chris Chaplain VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
David Moore VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Heather Moore VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Tamsin Hughes (no flight, meeting at airport via Taxi from Newcastle)
Transfer 2 (Departs 2:45pm) 4 pax
John Magner VA1593 Melbourne 2:20pm
Emma Bryan VA1593 Melbourne 2:20pm
John Davies VA1593 Melbourne 2:20pm
Jennifer Davies VA1593 Melbourne 2:20pm
#All other guests Driving or Own Arrangements
Guests to stay inside terminal near baggage carousel and await collection by Brian Lawlor & Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey.
Transfer 1 (Departs 12:15pm) 8 pax
Peter Frame VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Michael Bulley VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Brenda Bulley VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Damien Chaplain VA1102 Brisbane11:40am
Chris Chaplain VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
David Moore VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Heather Moore VA1102 Brisbane 11:40am
Tamsin Hughes (no flight, meeting at airport via Taxi from Newcastle)
Transfer 2 (Departs 2:45pm) 4 pax
John Magner VA1593 Melbourne 2:20pm
Emma Bryan VA1593 Melbourne 2:20pm
John Davies VA1593 Melbourne 2:20pm
Jennifer Davies VA1593 Melbourne 2:20pm
#All other guests Driving or Own Arrangements
2:00pm Rooms available for guest check in Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
6:00pm Pre-Dinner Drinks at guests leisure: Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens (Lobby Bar)
6:50pm Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey Coach departs to Brokenwood
7:00pm Dinner - Brokenwood
10:00pm Dinner concludes
10:15pm Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey Coach returns to Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
6:00pm Pre-Dinner Drinks at guests leisure: Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens (Lobby Bar)
6:50pm Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey Coach departs to Brokenwood
7:00pm Dinner - Brokenwood
10:00pm Dinner concludes
10:15pm Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey Coach returns to Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
DINNER MENU 20/10/24 - Brokenwood Wines (gourmet sharing platters + beverage package)
Chef's Feed Me Menu (subject to final confirmation)
Get ready to share, savour, and indulge. Let our chefs take the reins with a curated selection of delicious dishes from our a-la-carte
menu. All you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy every bite!
Beverage package inclusions:
Sparkling Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks
2022 1899 Old Vines Vineyard Semillon, Hunter Valley
2022 Lillydale Vineyard Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
2022 Vegas Block Shiraz, Hunter Valley
2022 Wildwood Road Cabernet Sauvignon, WA
Additional Beverages
Should guests require any other beverages, they will need to be paid for on consumption or ordered and paid for at the bar.
Chef's Feed Me Menu (subject to final confirmation)
Get ready to share, savour, and indulge. Let our chefs take the reins with a curated selection of delicious dishes from our a-la-carte
menu. All you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy every bite!
Beverage package inclusions:
Sparkling Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks
2022 1899 Old Vines Vineyard Semillon, Hunter Valley
2022 Lillydale Vineyard Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
2022 Vegas Block Shiraz, Hunter Valley
2022 Wildwood Road Cabernet Sauvignon, WA
Additional Beverages
Should guests require any other beverages, they will need to be paid for on consumption or ordered and paid for at the bar.
7:00am Breakfast buffet available (at your leisure) from 7am: Elements, Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
8:00am Coach Departs Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens: Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey
10:00am Arrive: Yarraman Park (stallion parade & stud tour)
11:30am Depart: Yarraman Park
12 noon Arrive Belmore Hotel, Scone (Lunch)
1:30pm Depart Belmore Hotel, Scone
2:00pm Arrive Arrowfield Stud (stallion parade & stud tour)
3:00pm Depart Arrowfield Stud
4:00pm Arrive Two Rivers Wines, Denman (wine tasting)
5:30pm Depart Two Rivers Wines, Denman (wine tasting)
6:30pm Arrive Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
Evening Free
8:00am Coach Departs Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens: Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey
10:00am Arrive: Yarraman Park (stallion parade & stud tour)
11:30am Depart: Yarraman Park
12 noon Arrive Belmore Hotel, Scone (Lunch)
1:30pm Depart Belmore Hotel, Scone
2:00pm Arrive Arrowfield Stud (stallion parade & stud tour)
3:00pm Depart Arrowfield Stud
4:00pm Arrive Two Rivers Wines, Denman (wine tasting)
5:30pm Depart Two Rivers Wines, Denman (wine tasting)
6:30pm Arrive Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
Evening Free
LUNCH MENU 21/10/24 - BELMORE HOTEL, SCONE (alternate drop 1 course)
Battered Flat Head fillets with chips, salad and lemon
or
250g Scotch Fillet with mash, veggies (GF)
Cash bar for drinks. Guests to order and pay on consumption at bar.
7:00am Breakfast buffet available (at your leisure) from 7am: Elements, Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
8:00am Coach Departs Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens: Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey
10:00am Arrive Kia Ora Stud (stallion parade & stud tour)
11:00am Depart Kia Ora Stud
11:15am Arrive Vinery Stud (stallion parade & stud tour)
12:15 Depart Vinery Stud
12:30 Arrive Thoroughbred Hotel, Scone (Lunch)
2:30pm Depart Thoroughbred Hotel, Scone
2:45pm Arrive Darley Godolphin Kelvinside (stallion parade & stud tour)
4:00pm Depart Darley Godolphin Kelvinside
5:30pm Arrive Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
Evening Free
8:00am Coach Departs Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens: Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey
10:00am Arrive Kia Ora Stud (stallion parade & stud tour)
11:00am Depart Kia Ora Stud
11:15am Arrive Vinery Stud (stallion parade & stud tour)
12:15 Depart Vinery Stud
12:30 Arrive Thoroughbred Hotel, Scone (Lunch)
2:30pm Depart Thoroughbred Hotel, Scone
2:45pm Arrive Darley Godolphin Kelvinside (stallion parade & stud tour)
4:00pm Depart Darley Godolphin Kelvinside
5:30pm Arrive Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
Evening Free
LUNCH MENU 22/10/24 - THE THOROUGHBRED, SCONE (alternate drop 1 course)
Grilled Fish and chips and slaw (gluten free)
or
Tuscan Salad with chicken (gluten free)
Cash bar for drinks. Guests to order and pay on consumption at bar.
7:00am Breakfast buffet available (at your leisure) from 7am: Elements, Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
8:00am Coach Departs Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens: Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey
10:00am Arrive Newgate Farm
11:30pm Depart Newgate Farm
12 noon Arrive Hollydene Estate Wines (Lunch - Vines)
1:55pm Depart Hollydene Estate Wines
2:00pm Arrive Coolmore Stud (stallion parade & stud tour)
3:00pm Depart Coolmore Stud
4:30pm Arrive Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
7:30pm Dinner - Private Dining, Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
9:30pm Dinner Concludes
8:00am Coach Departs Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens: Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey
10:00am Arrive Newgate Farm
11:30pm Depart Newgate Farm
12 noon Arrive Hollydene Estate Wines (Lunch - Vines)
1:55pm Depart Hollydene Estate Wines
2:00pm Arrive Coolmore Stud (stallion parade & stud tour)
3:00pm Depart Coolmore Stud
4:30pm Arrive Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
7:30pm Dinner - Private Dining, Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
9:30pm Dinner Concludes
LUNCH MENU 23/10/24 - VINES @Hollydene Estate, Jerrys Plains (alternate drop 1 course)
Grilled Barramundi
or
Lamb of The Day
Cash bar for drinks. Guests to order and pay on consumption at bar.
DINNER MENU 23/10/24 - Private Dining, Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens (alternate drop 2 course + beverage package)
Main
PAN FRIED ATLANTIC SALMON with roasted pumpkin, napolitana sauce, spinach and pine nuts.
or
CUMIN SPICED CHICKEN BREAST with pumpkin risotto, asparagus, lemon butter.
Desert
CRÈME BRÛLÉE with vanilla bean & strawberries.
or
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TERRINE with vanilla anglaise.
Beverage package inclusions:
Soft Drinks, Tea and Coffee
Wine
Andrew Thomas ‘synergy’ semillon, hunter valley 2021
Ridgeview cabernet sauvignon merlot, hunter valley 2017
Beer
James Boags’ premium
Additional Beverages
Should guests require any other beverages, they will need to be paid for on consumption or ordered and paid for at the bar.
Main
PAN FRIED ATLANTIC SALMON with roasted pumpkin, napolitana sauce, spinach and pine nuts.
or
CUMIN SPICED CHICKEN BREAST with pumpkin risotto, asparagus, lemon butter.
Desert
CRÈME BRÛLÉE with vanilla bean & strawberries.
or
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TERRINE with vanilla anglaise.
Beverage package inclusions:
Soft Drinks, Tea and Coffee
Wine
Andrew Thomas ‘synergy’ semillon, hunter valley 2021
Ridgeview cabernet sauvignon merlot, hunter valley 2017
Beer
James Boags’ premium
Additional Beverages
Should guests require any other beverages, they will need to be paid for on consumption or ordered and paid for at the bar.
7:00am Breakfast buffet available (at your leisure) from 7am: Elements, Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
10am Check Out
10am Check Out
Group Transfers - Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens to Newcastle Airport
Guests to assemble in lobby 15 minutes prior to departure await collection by Brian Lawlor & Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey.
Transfer 1 (Departs 9:30am) 7 pax
Peter Frame VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Michael Bulley VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Brenda Bulley VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Damien Chaplain VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Chris Chaplain VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
David Moore VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Heather Moore VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Transfer 2 (Departs 12:30pm) 6 pax
John Magner
Emma Bryan
John Davies VA1593 Melbourne 3:00pm
Jennifer Davies VA1593 Melbourne 3:00pm
Katharyn Hudson QF1966 Brisbane 5:00pm
Tamsin Hughes (no flight)
#All other guests Driving or Own Arrangements
Guests to assemble in lobby 15 minutes prior to departure await collection by Brian Lawlor & Coach: Dencaro Driver: Denis McGrorey.
Transfer 1 (Departs 9:30am) 7 pax
Peter Frame VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Michael Bulley VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Brenda Bulley VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Damien Chaplain VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Chris Chaplain VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
David Moore VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Heather Moore VA1105 Brisbane 12:15pm
Transfer 2 (Departs 12:30pm) 6 pax
John Magner
Emma Bryan
John Davies VA1593 Melbourne 3:00pm
Jennifer Davies VA1593 Melbourne 3:00pm
Katharyn Hudson QF1966 Brisbane 5:00pm
Tamsin Hughes (no flight)
#All other guests Driving or Own Arrangements
GUEST NAMES (33 pax)
Peter McClintock
Deana McClintock
Brett Mooney
Maria Mooney
Gavan O'Donnell
Katharyn Hudson
Lesley Pike
Peter Frame
John Magner
Emma Bryan
Leanne Moreing
Terry Moreing
John Davies
Jennifer Davies
Chris Mcintosh
David Mcintosh
Brett Miller
Scott Harrop
Tamsin Hughes
Michael Bulley
Brenda Bulley
Damien Chaplain
Chris Chaplain
David Moore
Heather Moore
Michelle Allsop
Adele Jackson
Julie Martin
Neil Freeman
Judy Freeman
Julie Hyde
Wayne Hyde
Cathy Blair
Deana McClintock
Brett Mooney
Maria Mooney
Gavan O'Donnell
Katharyn Hudson
Lesley Pike
Peter Frame
John Magner
Emma Bryan
Leanne Moreing
Terry Moreing
John Davies
Jennifer Davies
Chris Mcintosh
David Mcintosh
Brett Miller
Scott Harrop
Tamsin Hughes
Michael Bulley
Brenda Bulley
Damien Chaplain
Chris Chaplain
David Moore
Heather Moore
Michelle Allsop
Adele Jackson
Julie Martin
Neil Freeman
Judy Freeman
Julie Hyde
Wayne Hyde
Cathy Blair
TOUR DIRECTORY: ADDRESS & CONTACT DETAILS
OnTrack Tour Host
Brian Lawlor
m 0455500085
Dencaro Tours & Coaches
Cessnock, NSW
Denis & Carolyn McGrorey
m: 0412730578
e: [email protected]
Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
2090 Broke Rd Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Phone: +61 2 4998 2000
Contact: Maddison Mate
e: [email protected]
p: 02 4998 2011
www.mercurehuntervalley.com.au/
Yarraman Park
Contact: Matt Scown
m: 0481989661
Nandowra Road. Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 65 451 961
yarramanpark.com.au/
Arrowfield Stud
Contact: Mitchell Ralph
m: 0475258950
e: [email protected]
Gundy Rd, Scone NSW, 2337
Phone: +61 2 6545 3999
arrowfield.com.au/
Vinery Stud
Contact: Adam White
m: 0414800918
684 Segenhoe Road Scone NSW 2337
Phone: (02) 65 438 333
vinery.com.au/
Kia Ora Stud
Contact: Allison Sedgwick
m: 0407768846
Allan Bridge Road, Scone, NSW 2337
Phone: 0265437105
www.kiaorastudscone.com.au/
Darley Godolphin Kelvinside
Contact: Arvin Chadee
m: 0474530148
401 Rouchel Road, Aberdeen, NSW 2336
Phone: +61 02 6543 9000
www.darley.com.au
Coolmore Stud
Contact: Tom Moore
m: 0432050940
3367 Golden Highway,
Jerrys Plains NSW 2330,
Australia
T: +61 (02) 6576 4200
www.coolmore.com
Newgate Farm
Contact: Mary O'Neill
m: 0428453650
586 Rouchel Road, Aberdeen,
NSW 2336, Australia
(t) +61 (02) 6543 8395
www.newgatefarm.com.au
Hollydene Estate Wines
3483 Golden Hwy, Jerrys Plains NSW 2330, Australia
Phone: 02 6576 4110
www.hollydeneestate.com
Brokenwood
Contact: Natalie Longbottom [email protected]
401-427 McDonalds Rd Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4998 7559
Two Rivers Wines
Contact: Gretel Lyons
m: 0491958785
[email protected]
2 Yarrawa Rd Denman NSW 2328
tworivers.com.au/
Vines Restaurant at Hollydene Estate
Contact: Amanda Parker
Address: 3483 Golden Highway, Jerrys Plains New South Wales 2330
Phone: (02) 6576 4007
The Thoroughbred, Scone
Contact: Fiona Allen
[email protected]
222 Kelly Street, Scone New South Wales 2337 · (02) 6545 3669
Belmore Hotel, Scone
Contact: Andara
[email protected]
98 Kelly Street, Scone New South Wales 2337 · (02) 6545 2078
Brian Lawlor
m 0455500085
Dencaro Tours & Coaches
Cessnock, NSW
Denis & Carolyn McGrorey
m: 0412730578
e: [email protected]
Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
2090 Broke Rd Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Phone: +61 2 4998 2000
Contact: Maddison Mate
e: [email protected]
p: 02 4998 2011
www.mercurehuntervalley.com.au/
Yarraman Park
Contact: Matt Scown
m: 0481989661
Nandowra Road. Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 65 451 961
yarramanpark.com.au/
Arrowfield Stud
Contact: Mitchell Ralph
m: 0475258950
e: [email protected]
Gundy Rd, Scone NSW, 2337
Phone: +61 2 6545 3999
arrowfield.com.au/
Vinery Stud
Contact: Adam White
m: 0414800918
684 Segenhoe Road Scone NSW 2337
Phone: (02) 65 438 333
vinery.com.au/
Kia Ora Stud
Contact: Allison Sedgwick
m: 0407768846
Allan Bridge Road, Scone, NSW 2337
Phone: 0265437105
www.kiaorastudscone.com.au/
Darley Godolphin Kelvinside
Contact: Arvin Chadee
m: 0474530148
401 Rouchel Road, Aberdeen, NSW 2336
Phone: +61 02 6543 9000
www.darley.com.au
Coolmore Stud
Contact: Tom Moore
m: 0432050940
3367 Golden Highway,
Jerrys Plains NSW 2330,
Australia
T: +61 (02) 6576 4200
www.coolmore.com
Newgate Farm
Contact: Mary O'Neill
m: 0428453650
586 Rouchel Road, Aberdeen,
NSW 2336, Australia
(t) +61 (02) 6543 8395
www.newgatefarm.com.au
Hollydene Estate Wines
3483 Golden Hwy, Jerrys Plains NSW 2330, Australia
Phone: 02 6576 4110
www.hollydeneestate.com
Brokenwood
Contact: Natalie Longbottom [email protected]
401-427 McDonalds Rd Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4998 7559
Two Rivers Wines
Contact: Gretel Lyons
m: 0491958785
[email protected]
2 Yarrawa Rd Denman NSW 2328
tworivers.com.au/
Vines Restaurant at Hollydene Estate
Contact: Amanda Parker
Address: 3483 Golden Highway, Jerrys Plains New South Wales 2330
Phone: (02) 6576 4007
The Thoroughbred, Scone
Contact: Fiona Allen
[email protected]
222 Kelly Street, Scone New South Wales 2337 · (02) 6545 3669
Belmore Hotel, Scone
Contact: Andara
[email protected]
98 Kelly Street, Scone New South Wales 2337 · (02) 6545 2078
RESTAURANTS, PUBS & CAFES
For guests looking for dining options we recommend the following restaurants, pubs and cafes for casual dining (within walking distance) or short taxi ride:
Harrigan's Irish Pub
2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone: 1800 800 522
www.harriganshuntervalley.com.au/
Oishii Japanese And Thai Restaurant
Roche Estate, Cnr of Broke & McDonald Roads, Hunter Valley NSW 2320
Phone: 0249987051
oishii.au/our-menu
Goldfish
Roche Estate, Cnr of Broke & McDonald Roads, Hunter Valley NSW 2320
Phone: 0249987671
www.thegoldfish.com.au/
Hunter Valley Cheese Co
447 McDonalds Rd Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Phone: +61 249987744
huntervalleycheese.com.au/
Harrigan's Irish Pub
2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone: 1800 800 522
www.harriganshuntervalley.com.au/
Oishii Japanese And Thai Restaurant
Roche Estate, Cnr of Broke & McDonald Roads, Hunter Valley NSW 2320
Phone: 0249987051
oishii.au/our-menu
Goldfish
Roche Estate, Cnr of Broke & McDonald Roads, Hunter Valley NSW 2320
Phone: 0249987671
www.thegoldfish.com.au/
Hunter Valley Cheese Co
447 McDonalds Rd Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Phone: +61 249987744
huntervalleycheese.com.au/
FINE DINING
For guests looking for a special meal, we suggest the following (bookings essential & book as early as you can):
Circa 1876
64 Halls Road Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone: +61 2 4998 4999
circa1876.com.au/
EXP Restaurant
2188 Broke Road, Pokolbin 2320 NSW
Phone: +612 4998 6585
www.exprestaurant.com.au
Muse Restaurant
Hungerford Hill Winery Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone: 02 4998 6777
musedining.com.au/
Circa 1876
64 Halls Road Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone: +61 2 4998 4999
circa1876.com.au/
EXP Restaurant
2188 Broke Road, Pokolbin 2320 NSW
Phone: +612 4998 6585
www.exprestaurant.com.au
Muse Restaurant
Hungerford Hill Winery Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone: 02 4998 6777
musedining.com.au/
CELLAR DOOR FAVOURITES
We recommend the following cellar doors for wine tasting:
Brokenwood
401-427 McDonalds Rd Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4998 7559
Audrey Wilkinson
De Beyers Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4998 1866
Saddler's Creek
15 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin New South Wales 2320
Phone: 02 4991 1770
Brokenwood
401-427 McDonalds Rd Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4998 7559
Audrey Wilkinson
De Beyers Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4998 1866
Saddler's Creek
15 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin New South Wales 2320
Phone: 02 4991 1770
Drive Times
Pokolbin to Aberdeen - 1 hour 30 minutes
Pokolbin to Scone - 1 hour 45 minutes
Pokolbin to Jerry's Plains - 1hour
Pokolbin to Newcastle Airport - 60 minutes
Pokolbin to Denman - 1 hour
Scone to Denman - 45 minutes
Pokolbin to Aberdeen - 1 hour 30 minutes
Pokolbin to Scone - 1 hour 45 minutes
Pokolbin to Jerry's Plains - 1hour
Pokolbin to Newcastle Airport - 60 minutes
Pokolbin to Denman - 1 hour
Scone to Denman - 45 minutes
