Looking for the best bus tours? Welcome to the Sapphire Explorers Travel Club
Sapphire Explorers is more than just a travel club – it’s a community of adventure lovers who want to make the most of their time exploring both familiar and new destinations. Each bus tour is crafted to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience, with expert guides, comfortable transport and well-planned itineraries that ensure you see the very best of each location. Whether you’re setting out for a day trip, a short escape or a longer getaway, Sapphire Coast Buslines offers a Sapphire Explorers bus tour for everyone.
Sapphire Explorers bus tours – your gateway to unforgettable adventures
Under the leadership of Paul Pincini, the mastermind behind Platinum Tours, Sapphire Explorers Travel Club provides immersive and enjoyable travel experiences – whether you’re exploring local highlights, getting away for a short escape or embarking on a full extended bus tour. Here’s a look at some of the exciting adventures Sapphire Explorers is offering this season.
3-Day La Traviata Tour
Date: 11-13 March 2025
Cost: From $1745 Twin / Double and $2045 Single Supplement
Experience La Traviata at the Sydney Opera House on this special 3-day bus trip in March 2025, following sold-out performances in 2024. The tour includes a scenic drive along the NSW coast, with a farm-to-table lunch at Cupitt’s Estate, visits to Sydney landmarks like Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the Australian National Maritime Museum, and a stunning evening at the opera. The bus tour concludes with a relaxed return journey, making for an unforgettable getaway.
5-Day Gippsland Tour
Date: 24-28 March, 2025
Cost: From $2245 Twin / Double and $2635 Single Supplement
Enjoy a 5-day bus tour of South Gippsland’s stunning coastlines, local culture and history. Highlights include wine tasting, a Wilsons Promontory cruise to Skull Rock and visits to Blue Tree Honey Farm, Beloka Kelpie Stud and the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine. The bus trip wraps up with scenic views and a visit to Orbost Exhibition Centre.
12-Day Fabulous Flinders Ranges Tour
Date: 22 July to 2 August, 2025
Cost: From $6995 Twin / Double and $8045 Single Supplement
This 12-day South Australian bus tour explores the Clare Valley, Flinders Ranges, and the outback with highlights like scenic flights over Lake Eyre, a 4WD Ridge Top Tour at Arkaroola, and exploring Wilpena Pound. Enjoy local produce, historic sites like Bungaree Station, and stargazing in the Gammon Ranges, finishing with visits to Mildura and Wagga Wagga.
7-Day Coffs Harbour Tour
Date: 18-24 August, 2025
Cost: From $2995 Twin / Double and $3545 Single Supplement
Explore Coffs Harbour on a 7-day bus trip, starting with travel to the Central Coast before visiting local highlights in Coffs Harbour like the National Motorcycle Museum, Forest Sky Pier, and Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover Taylors Arm’s Perry’s Lemon Myrtle and the iconic Pub with No Beer, then explore Dorrigo National Park and Bellingen. The tour wraps up with a return journey to Sydney and home.
5-Day Southern Highlands Tour
Date: September 2025
Cost: TBA
The Southern Highlands are a treasure trove of picturesque scenery, charming villages and floral displays, particularly during the annual Tulip Time Festival. Though this bus tour has been postponed to September 2025, it promises to be well worth the wait. This five-day escape will offer travellers the chance to explore the Highlands’ rolling landscapes, visit colourful gardens and discover the cozy towns and friendly communities that make this region so special. If you’re looking to plan a future getaway with friends or family, keep this tour on your radar as a fantastic opportunity to unwind and connect with nature.
3-Day Abba Festival Tour
Date: October 2025
Cost: TBA
Introduce an exciting new bus tour: the Trundle ABBA Festival, Australia’s original and only ABBA-themed extravaganza. This fabulous festival promises a full day of music, dancing and nostalgic fun set against the charming rural backdrop of Trundle, New South Wales. More details about this spectacular tour will be coming soon, but for now, let us tantalise you with what’s in store. Note that details are subject to change and conditions apply, so stay tuned for updates!
6-Day Autumn in Bright Tour
Date: May 2026
Cost: TBA
Explore Victoria’s High Country on a 6-day bus tour to Bright, featuring stunning landscapes, historic towns and local gourmet delights. Highlights include Mt Beauty, Mt Buffalo, Beechworth’s gold rush history, and visits to Milawa Cheese Company and Brown Brothers Vineyard. Enjoy scenic drives, local produce and rich heritage in this picturesque region.
Looking for the best bus tours? Join Sapphire Explorers Today!
Joining a Sapphire Explorers tour is easy! For more information or to book your next adventure, contact Sapphire Coast Buslines at or call 02 6495 6452. Spaces fill up quickly, so don’t hesitate to reserve your spot on one of these incredible bus tours. Embrace the spirit of exploration and make memories that will last a lifetime with Sapphire Coast Buslines and the Sapphire Explorers. Whether you’re setting out for a day trip, a short escape or a longer getaway, Sapphire Explorers is here to turn your travel dreams into reality.
Contents
February 2025
January 2025
- Immerse yourself in food, culture and history with the 5-Day Gippsland Bus Tour
- Discover the magic of ABBA at the Trundle ABBA Festival
- Looking for the best bus tours in 2025 and 2026? Welcome to the Sapphire Explorers Travel Club
- 3-Day La Traviata Tour – a bus trip to sing about
- 📢 Find Your Child’s Nearest Bus Stop! 🚌
- Attention Parents of Kindergarten Students Starting in 2025!
- Is your child moving into Year 3 or Year 7 in 2025?
October 2024
September 2024
- Job Opportunity – Inventory & Parts Officer
- Come and Join the team at Sapphire Coast Buslines!
- Join Sapphire’s Driving School to Obtain Your MR Licence!
August 2024
June 2024
- Join the journey: Become a hero on wheels as a bus driver with Sapphire Coast Buslines
- Sapphire Coast’s Flexibus On Demand service with two new electric minibuses
May 2024
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
- Introducing Paul Pincini as the new General Manager of Sapphire Coast Buslines.
- Embracing Cashless Ticketing and Prepaid Options
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
- Happy holidays! Introducing the Flexibus Pass for unlimited travel these school holidays
- Planning a Successful Group Tour with Sapphire Coast Buslines
May 2023
April 2023
- Introducing the new Yutong mini charter coach– perfect for day tours, school excursions, group charters and weddings
- Easter Break
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
- Back to School Bus Travel Information
- Australia Day Public Holiday
- Hops Farm & Gin Tasting Tour
- Paint & Sip on the Sapphire Coast
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
- Ideas for senior tours and day trips on the Sapphire Coast
- Heading to the Wanderer Festival? Travel in comfort with Sapphire Buslines
June 2022
January 2022
December 2021
- Christmas & New Year Bus Timetable
- Temporary Road Closure, Church Street Bega.
- Bus Training Program & Cert III in Driving Operations
- Don’t overtake turning buses
- “DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE” Road Rule Change
October 2021
- Main Street Bus Stops Now Open
- Bus Driver Training Program 2021
- Don’t forget your Bus Pass kids!
- Main Street Bus Stops Temporarily Closed
- Bus Stop Changes for SCB & Flexibus
- Bus Safety Week – Getting Off the Bus Safely.
- Long weekend Bus Services
September 2021
August 2021
- Contactless payments with the Flexibus Digital Wallet.
- Proud to be part of Pambula Village #shoplocal #pambulavillage
July 2021
- Be Covid Safe. Check in everyone, every time.
- Bus Safety – Driving near buses
- Slow down to 40km/h when bus lights are flashing
- UPDATED COVID ADVICE RE FACE MASK RULES
June 2021
May 2021
- National Road Safety Week – 23rd May
- National Road Safety Week – 22nd May
- National Road Safety Week – 21st May
- National Road Safety Week – 20th May
- National Road Safety Week – 19th May
- National Road Safety Week -Tuesday 18th May
- National Road Safety Week Monday 17th May
- National Road Safety Week 16 – 23 May 2021
- Heavy Diesel Mechanic Wanted
April 2021
March 2021
- Another fantastic month for our On-Demand Flexibus
- Easter Bus timetables
- School bus update for 26/03/21 as of 13:00
- School bus update for 25/03/21 as of 14:00
- Update – Affected school runs for Thursday 25/03/2021
- School bus update for 24/3/2021 PM run
- Happy St Patrick’s Day!
February 2021
- Bus Safety Week 22 – 28 February 2021
- Bus Safety – Getting off the Bus
- Bus safety – Travelling on the Bus
- Bus safety – Waiting for the Bus
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
- Burnima Homestead & Bombala’s Historic Sites – 27th October 2020
- Schools nearly Out, Parents Look Out!
- Plan and Track School Buses in Real-time
- Sapphire Seniors Trivia Day
August 2020
July 2020
- Truffle Hunt & Luncheon 26th August 2020
- SCB has a Fresh New Website
- Flexibus On Demand turns 1
- Concession travel for Veteran Affair Gold card holders
May 2020
April 2020
- We’re hiring bus drivers!
- Information and advice on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- New On Demand public transport Trial revamped in the Bega Valley Shire