Gunnedah to Newcastle Shopping Tour

7:00 AM – Departure from Gunnedah

• Activity: Group boarding at 7.00am Wolseley Park 94 Conadilly st Gunnedah  
• 8am Quirindi Train station 
• 9am Scone McDonalds
• Note: The morning trip includes a quick, mid-journey restroom stop at Singleton.

10.45 AM – Stop 1: Westfield Kotara

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Overview: Arrive at Newcastle's primary hub for major retail chains and beauty flagships.
• Highlights:
  • Features major anchors like major department stores, Zara, H&M .
  • Massive collection of contemporary fashion brands (such as Nike and Aje).
  • "The Rooftop" precinct provides excellent, quick morning espresso spots and early lunch bites.

1:15 PM – Stop 2: Charlestown Square

Duration: 3 hours

‍Overview: Cap off the shopping marathon at the region's largest shopping venue, providing over 240 options spanning across multiple levels.

• Highlights:
  • Features heavy-hitting anchors including Myer, Big W, and a large multi-screen cinema if someone needs a shopping break.
  • Extensive fashion, homewares, and leisure stores.
  • The Corner precinct provides plenty of dessert bars and bubble tea cafes to get a late afternoon pick-me-up.

4:15 PM – Departure from Newcastle to Gunnedah

• Activity: Pack the bus under-storage with your haul and settle in for a relaxing evening ride back up the highway. A quick comfort stop at Singleton and Scone.

8.30 PM – Arrival in Gunnedah

• Activity: Drop-off back at the original departure point.