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2027 Central Coast Rort

Sunday 16 May to Friday 21 May 2027

Blue Lagoon, Bateau Bay, on the NSW Central Coast

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The key details

When Sun 16 to Fri 21 May 2027 Six days, starting with a welcome barbecue
Where Blue Lagoon, Bateau Bay NSW Central Coast, about 1.5 hours from Sydney
Cost $750 per person Plus accommodation. Includes most meals and two hot breakfasts
Paying $100 deposit to book Per person. Balance due by 31 March 2027

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Six days on the Central Coast

Six days of day trips, good food and great company on the Central Coast. Most nights we'll gather in our own marquee at the resort, with local caterers and entertainment. In between, there's time for the beach, the pelicans and the shops.

What's included

Most meals, two hot breakfasts, day trips, a historic ferry cruise, barefoot bowls, live entertainment and the gala dinner.

Accommodation is booked and paid for separately.

Where to stay

Blue Lagoon has more than 50 cabins, from basic to luxury, and 100 caravan sites, including premium powered sites.

Book directly on (02) 4332 1447 or at bluelagoonbeachresort.com.au, and mention Apex40 for a discount.

Getting there

By car: about 1.5 hours from Sydney.

By train: the committee runs a courtesy shuttle from Tuggerah station. Just tick yes on your registration form.

By plane: fly into Sydney or Newcastle, then catch the train to Tuggerah.

If you need to cancel

More than two months before the Rort: full refund.

Between two months and one month before: 50% refund.

Less than a month before: at the National Board's discretion.

Questions?

Email the 2027 Rort Committee at 2027central@apex40.com.

The program

What's on each day.

Sunday 16 May

Welcome

Registration and a barbecue to kick things off.

Monday 17 May

Chocolate, art and gardens

The chocolate factory, the regional gallery and Edogawa Japanese Gardens. Lunch at Drifters Wharf.

Tuesday 18 May

On the water

A historic Brisbane Water ferry cruise on the Sorrento, and barefoot bowls at Davistown RSL. Lunch at the RSL, then a pizza dinner back at the resort.

Wednesday 19 May

Gin and Terrigal

Private gin tasting at Distillery Botanica, Erina. A Chinese banquet lunch at Terrigal Bowling Club and free time in Terrigal, then a barbecue dinner with live music in the marquee.

Thursday 20 May

AGM and gala dinner

Cooked breakfast and the AGM, an afternoon movie, then the gala dinner with entertainment and dancing at Davistown RSL.

Friday 21 May

Farewell

The traditional farewell barbecue breakfast, then safe travels home.

How to register and pay

  1. Register online

    For yourself and your partner or friend. Have your names, birth years, contact details, your group (or MAL) and any allergies or mobility needs handy.

  2. Pay your deposit

    $100 per person secures your place.

  3. Book your accommodation

    Directly with Blue Lagoon on (02) 4332 1447. Mention Apex40 for a discount.

  4. Pay the balance

    The full $750 per person is due by 31 March 2027. We'll send a reminder statement in the new year.

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Ways to pay

Bank transfer No fees
Account name
Apex 40 Australia Inc
BSB
034 053
Account
351301
Reference
Your surname and invoice number

Fast (Osko) payments may not be accepted.

Credit or debit card No fees

Call our National Treasurer, Keith Miller, for a secure payment link by email, SMS or Messenger, or to pay over the phone.

0408 118 290

First Rort?

New to Rorts?

The Rort is our yearly national get-together: almost a week of outings, dinners and fellowship, with a short AGM of about 40 minutes. Friends from our affiliated clubs overseas are always welcome too, including our mates from New Zealand. Many members travel together before and after, so the fun often starts on the road.

Traditions to look out for

  • The farewell barbecue breakfast on the final morning
  • The Boomerang award, handed to the group hosting the next Rort
  • The Bill Cunliffe award, for the group with the best Rort turnout
  • The Wizzie award and Nunn's Dunny Trophy, for the week's funniest moments

Coming up

2028

Melbourne

Crystal Brook Tourist Park, Doncaster East, 19 to 25 March 2028. To be confirmed at the 2027 Rort.

2029

Could your group host?

Expressions of interest are open. Email the Secretary at secretary@apex40.com.

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Help the board plan future Rorts and tick off the jobs on the day. You won't be doing it alone.

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Past Rorts

Every Rort since Ballarat in 1976. Tap a decade to see where we've been, then open the Roaring 40s that covered each Rort.

2020s2020 to 2026
  • 2026 Queensland cruise
  • 2025 Broken Hill, NSW
  • 2024 Sunshine Coast, Qld
  • 2023 Hunter Valley, NSW Hosted by Great 8, Central NSW Coast
  • 2022 Darwin, NT Hosted by Gayle McKay, Julie Primmer and the National Board Roaring 40s, January 2022
  • 2021 Bargara, Qld Hosted by Kevin Huxham Roaring 40s, June 2021
  • 2020 Bargara, Qld Cancelled due to Covid-19 Roaring 40s, June 2020
2010s2010 to 2019
2000s2000 to 2009
1990s1990 to 1999
1980s1980 to 1989
1970s1976 to 1979

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