SCENIC BAY CRUISE - GUIDED HISTORIC PRISON TOUR - LIVE STORYTELLING - LUNCH ON THE ISLAND Meet spots include Manly.
****as at 11 April, we've just 3 seats available in our 12 Seater Hiace
Across the bay and back in time...
Just 21 km east of Brisbane, St. Helena Island sits quietly in Moreton Bay - steeped in stories, secrets, and the grit of early Queensland.
Join us for a story rich guided tour to this remarkable island, once home to Queensland's first penal settlement. We'll travel by ferry across the bay, then set foot on the island where the real-life tales of hardship, escape, resilience, and survival are brought vividly to life.
Guides dressed in convict-era costume lead the way with storytelling and dramatic re-enactments, turning ruins and relics into powerful living history.
🛑 For this meetup adventure we'll also include a 'Meet at Venue' option as well as three suburban meet spots.
When you RSVP, please comment in the COMMENTS SECTION BELOW with your chosen meet spot from the following:
7.10 am Eagleby private residence (details shared closer to event date : please have $7 ready on day for our kind resident providing off-street parking).
7.20 am Beenleigh Station
8.00 am Goodna Station (Park n Ride carpark - scroll down to Photos section on this page to view the Map)
8.55 am Bayside Park Manly (see map in the Photos section below)
If no meet spot is provided to me at time of RSVP, it will be assumed you're meeting at the venue. Please note: changing to a pickup later may not be possible if the Hiace is full.
📜 INCLUDES:
⛴️ Scenic cruise across the calm waters of Moreton Bay : Keep an eye out for marine life as we make our way to St. Helena Island.
🏛️ A story rich guided tour through the island's historic prison sites, ruins and cemetery
🎭 Theatrical storytelling by actors in costume portraying real figures from the past.
🥗 Lunch on the island ✔- typically chicken, salad, pasta, bread roll, and tea/coffee. 👉Please message me with any dietary requirements at time of RSVP.
☕ Short stop at the dockside cafe at Manly on our return - a chance to grab a cuppa and chat (own cost)
⛽ Fuel covered as part of group transport and event planning.
🌿 A relaxed, informative day out shared with friendly faces!
** PAYMENT REQUIRED WITH RSVP to secure your spot
National Bank of Australia
BSB : 084-961
Account : Natalie Stewart
Account Number : 308470164
Reference ST/ name
$ 129
📌 To Do, Reminder. Please let me know in comments section below, your meeting spot when you RSVP:
✔️ Want a lift with me? Mention Pickup Eagleby /or Beenleigh/ or Goodna
✔️ Meeting us at Manly? Mention Meet at Venue
Also, please message me with any dietary requirements gf, veg ect
Just a reminder: for this particular event, where we have 'meet at venue option' our event pricing is the same whether you use the pickup option or meet at the venue. This helps support fair planning, group extras, and vehicle upkeep - thank you 🙏
Refunds and Conditions:
- Please ensure your Meetup Email Notifications are ON for attendee updates
- As with all our adventures, No Smoking/Vapour and No Mobile phoning/texting/it while in company as is considered discourteous
Please bring all medications which you would normally take at home
- If you are prone to Motion sickness, please bring appropriate medication with you
- All meals and drinks, unless noted as ✔Included above, are your own expense
- Failure to arrive on time will void the ticket entirely with no refunds
- RSVP's close , or when minimum 8 RSVPs are claimed, whichever comes first.
- Minimum attendees 8 : Maximum attendees 22 total
Up t o 12 spots available for those using the Pickup option.
Up to 10 spots for those choosing to Meet at Venue (Manly)
- If minimum RSVPs are not attained by closing date 2 May, 2025, a full refund is provided.
. No refunds issued after bookings close or minimum RSVPs attained
- If you cancel after bookings close, I will endeavour to sell your ticket for you, but no guarantees
- Reselling tickets is a courtesy, not an entitlement
- Refunds directed to your bank account only
- Reselling a ticket incurs a $18 Cancellation/Amendment Fee
- Tickets may not be sold after 8 May 2025
- If you resign or are removed from our meetup group, the Cancellation/Amendment Fee still applies ; even if the adventure has not yet commenced
- Tickets may not be passed on to another person without prior approval
- In the event of any changes or amendments to the adventure or itinerary, or reallocation of hosts, there are no refunds.
- Limited Onboard Drinks are mine for sharing
- Motion sickness: If you suffer from motion sickness, please bring any necessary travel mediation to keep the journey enjoyable for yourself and others.
- In the very rare event that a member's behaviour is significantly disruptive and impacts the group's experience, the host reserves the right to discontinue that member's participation in the tour. This includes any unused portions of the ticket, such as return transportation. Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided in these instances, and the member will be responsible for their own return arrangements and associated costs.
- by joining this adventure, you agree to respect the group's pace and decisions made by the host to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all :-)
☀️ BAY BREEZES & PRISON TALES
🕰️ STORIES, STROLLS & SHARED MOMENTS
NEVER TRAVEL ALONE AGAIN - - - ✈️