Outings are arranged, usually on a Tuesday of each alternate month. Outings to a place of interest, which might occupy a morning or a full day, almost always include a luncheon together. Outings are well supported. For a copy of the Registration Form that must be completed every year before a Trip/Excursion or Outing, please click here.

The well attended October outing was to Duneira Estate, Mount Macedon – a jewel of the Macedon Ranges. Duneira Estate is one of only four original colonial hill-stations at Mount Macedon. First established in 1872 by Suetonius Officer the estate is of National Trust significance; it has 38 acres of stunning gardens, apple orchard, chestnut groves with the original Gate Lodge and outbuildings. The property was bequeathed to the S.R Stoneman Foundation by the last owner, Stuart Stoneman, for all of our enjoyment. The residence contains his amazing art collection, antique furniture, library and Persian rug; and the gardens can be toured as well; so well worth a visit. The bus went from Windy Hill to Duneira for the tour of the House and the garden until approximately 11.30am. On to Macedon Village Hotel for lunch where we were served a main course of fish and chicken served alternately.   For photos please click here.

The August outing was to Overnewton Castle, 51 Overnewton Road, Keilor. we had a 1.5 hour tour with a break for lunch – soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee.  It was very interesting, the castle built by William Taylor who was the original owner of the Keilor area and more (Taylor’s Hill, Taylor’s Lakes). The estate was more recently bought and restored by the eminent Gastroenterologist Leslie Norton, and has been home to his family and the event centre run by them to this day. There is a sea mine in the garden that serves as a plant pot to a tree, and many other quirky items that attest to the sense of humour of Leslie and his family. A great day, thanks Maureen; for pictures click here.

Our June outing was a Tramboat scenic cruise to Williamstown and back. Pick up and drop off was near the Angler’s Tavern. The boat left at 10.30am and we enjoyed morning tea on the boat with many small cakes available. We went to Williamstown where we walked around while the rain held off. Fish and chips were delivered to the boat for lunch, which were plentiful and delicious. For photos please click here.

The first outing for 2025 will be on April 1st, a trip on the ‘Blackbird’ the boat that cruises the Maribyrnong river. The owner, Peter Somerville, gave a very interesting talk on the history of the Maribyrnong at our September 2024 meeting. Sadly this excursion was cancelled.

The Moonee Valley Ladies Probus organised a trip going to the Mt Dandenong Lookout on Wednesday 13 November. They opened this trip to our club as well and some members attended.

There was an outing to the Tesselaar Tulip Festival on Wednesday October 9th. This event was organised by Windy Hill for all the five Probus Clubs that meet there. For further information please see the August newsletter that can be accessed here. It was an interesting trip and the tulips were beautiful. Our members enjoyed the trip. For more photos click here.

The latest Myki Outing was on Tuesday July 9th to Seaford a charming seaside town. After a walk along the beach and the pier enjoying the sea views, lunch was at the Seaford RSL, 17 Station Street.

The May Myki outing was to Diamond Creek. Twelve members met at Flinders Street station and caught the Hurstbridge V-Line train for the one hour trip to Diamond Creek. Lunch was at the Diamond Creek Hotel and after a wander around the shops and large Op shop the members wended their way home.

The first outing for 2024, a tour of the Docklands Library – “Library at the Dock” – was on February 13th. It was VERY windy, but inside it was an amazing space with “million dollar views” of the Marina and Bolte Bridge. The Library has not only books and meeting rooms, but table tennis, music practice rooms, a recording studio, embroidery and sewing machines, overlockers, 3D printers and even a DREMEL for those craft oriented people. A true community hub. For more pictures of the Docklands library, please click here.

The last outing for 2023 – in August – was a tour of the Old Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne. The Old Treasury Building is one of Melbourne’s finest 19th century buildings, and showcases the history of Melbourne and Victoria. For more photos from the tour of Old Treasury building, please click here.

The June outing was to Morning Music at the Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds. The program, titled Golden, united superstar vocalists Luke Kennedy (Swing On This, The Voice Australia) and Irena Lysiuk (Your Song, Are You Lonesome Tonight), with piano virtuoso Damian Sim, for a musical celebration of contemporary music’s golden hits. The program included iconic music moments from favourite films and stage shows.

The April outing was a trip to Living Legends, Woodlands Drive, Greenvale. This is the International home for retired champion racehorses. For more information about Living Legends, please click here.

The visit included morning tea, lunch, a tour of the homestead, and an up-close look at some famous former racehorses. For more photos from the outing to Living Legends, please click Legends.

The first outing for 2023, in February, was a train trip to Woodend from Southern Cross Station. After a stroll around the town, we enjoyed lunch at the historic Victoria Hotel.

For more photos from the trip to Woodend, please click here.

The final outing for 2022 was a special afternoon tea and show (“The Abba Duo”) at Windy Hill, Essendon in November.

Due to the Club trip away, based at Howlong, NSW, there was no outing in September 2022.

In July 2022, there was a coach trip for buffet lunch at The Highlander Hotel, Craigieburn.

In May 2022, there was a bus and rail excursion, particularly to the Kerrisdale Mountain Railway and Museum in the foothills of the Tallarook Ranges.

For more details please click here, and for additional photos please click here.

The first outing for 2021 was held in May. This was a coach and ferry trip around Port Phillip Bay, deferred from 2020. We travelled to Geelong for morning tea, then it was a short hop to Queenscliff to board the ferry to Sorrento. Lunch was at the Rye RSL, before we set off from the Mornington Peninsula back to Melbourne. For more photos please click here.

No further outings were possible in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

For further information about Club outings, please email here.