Christmas in July in the Southern Highlands

🎄🐾 Pup Dates: Christmas in July Trip to the Southern Highlands! 🐾🎄
📅 Date: Sunday, 3 August 2025
🕘 Time: Departing 8:00am – Returning approx. 5:00pm
📍 Pick-up Location: Hornsby & Central Stations
Get ready to jingle all the way to the Southern Highlands with your pup for our most festive adventure yet! 🌟🎅

If you would like to be picked up from Central Station please SMS me on 0435 002 698 and we will do a stop at Central Station.

Join us for a magical day of:
🍷 Wine tasting at the beautiful Ben Dooley Estate
🎁 Christmas presents for every woofer – they’ve all been very good this year!
🎅 Prizes for Best Dressed Dog – so dig out the reindeer ears, elf suits, or Santa coats!
🎶 Christmas tunes to keep the vibe merry and bright
🍽️ A luxurious three-course Christmas feast served indoors in front of a gorgeous roaring log fire at the stunning Robertson Hotel
🥂 Glass of mulled wine on arrival
☕ Tea and coffee station after lunch
🛍️ Free time to stroll and explore Bowral
Full Itinerary:
🕗 8:00am – Grab a coffee from Brouhaha Cafe and jump on board the Santa Paws Express 🚌
🕙 10:00am – Arrive at Ben Dooley Estate to sample their delicious cool climate wines at the breathtaking cellar door 🍷
🕛 12:00pm – Arrive at The Robertson Hotel where you and your pup will be warmly greeted with a glass of mulled wine to enjoy indoors in front of their roaring log fire.
You’ll then sit down to a mouth-watering three-course Christmas meal:
🍲 Starter: Roast Butternut Pumpkin Soup with quenelle double cream and parmesan croutons
🍖 Main: Honey glazed ham and roast turkey with crisp roast potatoes, seasonal greens, brandy jus, and cranberry sauce
🍏 Dessert: Cinnamon and apple strudel with custard, vanilla bean ice cream, and a tea and coffee station
🕓 After lunch: We’ll head to Bowral, where you’ll have an hour to stroll the charming streets and explore the boutiques and cafes with your pup.
🕔 Return trip to Hornsby – Approx. 5:00pm arrival
This event is specially tailored for small dogs and their humans – a chance to relax, connect, and soak in the mid-year Christmas cheer with your furry bestie.
🎟️ Booking is essential – limited seats available and we WILL book out!
💰 Ticket price includes:
✅ Coach transport (in a super plush coach with a seat for you and your pup)
✅ Wine tasting at Ben Dooley Estate
✅ Three-course Christmas lunch at The Robertson Hotel with mulled wine on arrival
✅ Doggy gift pack
✅ Prizes for Best Dressed Dog
Whether your pup is naughty or nice, they’ll love this festive Pup Dates outing. Come with bells on and let’s make merry memories! 🐶🎄✨