🧩 A Weekend of Crafting Bliss

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:30 am UTC+10:00

Newcastle Racecourse | Newcastle

Port Bus Charters, Tours & Rentals Pty Ltd
Publisher/HostPort Bus Charters, Tours & Rentals Pty Ltd
\ud83e\udde9 A Weekend of Crafting Bliss
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CRAFT ALIVE with Port Bus to Newcastle
Friday 8th & Saturday 9th May 2026
Craft Alive Newcastle is a vibrant event taking place at the Newcastle Jockey Club, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from world-class specialists through interactive classes. This event spans over three days, featuring a variety of engaging sessions specifically scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Whether you are a crafting enthusiast or a professional looking to enhance your skills, there are numerous classes available, each designed to provide hands-on experience and knowledge from experts in the field.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from world-class specialists with interactive classes. Class schedules are released 6 weeks prior. It is recommended that you book ahead to secure your spot.
Each event features both local and national experts with the latest craft supplies, kits, and equipment.
Highlights: Craft, Craft & more Craft!
Inclusions:
• Return air-conditioned coach transport.
• Port Bus welcome pack including H20
• Lunch at the Nabiac Hotel
• Craft Store visits on our way to Newcastle
• Dinner at Club Macquarie
• 1 x night at Macquarie 4Star
• Entry to the show
Itinerary:
Day 1: Departing Port Bus around 08:00, we make our way through Port, Tacking Point, Bonny Hills, Laurieton & Kew. Taree Craft Centre & Knitty Gritty Yarn & More, here we come! Morning tea is a Devonshire Tea in the Craft Centre. Lunch today is at the Nabiac Hotel. One more shop stop is at Eckersley’s Art & Craft. Time to check in at the Macquarie 4 Star. Dinner tonight is onsite at the adjoining Club Macquarie.
Day 2: Checking out at 09:00, we head over to the Showgrounds for Craft Alive 2026! You will have until 14:30 there before we commence our journey home. A comfort stop @ Taree South Service Centre before drop-offs commencing around 17:30.
For more information or to book;
Phone: 02 6583 3330
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.portbus.com.au
Book online https://events.humanitix.com/craft-alive-26
All tours require a minimum no to proceed
Times & Venues are subject to change
Twin $ 607 pp | Single $753 pp | $180 deposit pp
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Newcastle Racecourse, 90 Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, Australia, Newcastle

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