BRIBIE ISLAND PROBUS’S LATEST ADVENTURES BRIBIE ISLAND PROBUS’S LATEST ADVENTURES

The Probus Club of Bribie Island is quite sure that being a member is all about fellowship and having fun with friends.

While a book, or a movie, may transport an individual on a fantasy adventure there is nothing quite like the real thing with all the sights and smells and incidents that occur along the way.

On 26th March a group of 14 Probians from the Bribie Island Club set off on an adventure that ticked several bucket-list items.

Many had already travelled far and wide, but Australia has so much to offer.

This trip began with a flight from Brisbane to Darwin and on the first day took a tour of the Lichfield National Park. The next trip was a full-day tour around Darwin with a very experienced guide.

All aboard the Ghan - the first stop on the 2979km journey was a pleasant cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, Katherine. The next day saw us in Alice Springs, where we visited the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Overland Telegraph Station settlement. After the Ghan, we boarded the Proud Mary for a two-night cruise on the Murray River. The ecoexcursion on the tender put our birders in heaven.

The following day we went to Hahndorf - beautiful amidst Autumn trees. Once in the Barossa we did the expected wine tasting and cellar inspection at the Kies Winery and Chateau Yaldara. We ended that day with ice cream at Maggie Beers. An amazing holiday – one which met all the objectives of the club, to engage in friendship and fellowship and, above all, to have fun!

Comprehensive information concerning our club can be found on our website - simply Google “probusbribie” or contact Dave (0408 453 086) or Gabrielle (0407 341 074”