123 Australia Travel

Nelson Bay dolphin watching

Travel Mate — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:15:33 +0000

Seascape Dolphin Watch offers value tours and charters to travellers for dolphin watching in Nelson Bay. It is a family owned business and ensures value for money tours to travellers. The services provided by this company are such that it encourages families to experience and enjoy beautiful water wonderland. The company is in the business since more than 10 years.

The company offers personalised services to people looking for group bookings. It is a leading excursion management company that provides tours to schools in Nelson Bay. This service provider also helps schools in organising excursions and makes the process simpler by providing all the necessary documents required for the same.

The company also arranges tours for fund raising and private parties. Customers can arrange birthday parties over these fun trips. The cruises of this company can accommodate 100 passengers at a time. The staff at the cruise is very friendly and experienced. The tour provider can ensure relaxed on-board atmosphere to the people. It also has a big safe Boom net, which kids love a lot. Sea’scape dolphin watching tours operate on all days in a year from the beautiful Nelson Bay port.

Each Dolphin watch cruise takes approximately 1 ½ hour. The cruise tours are available at different times from 10:00 AM in the morning till 3:30 PM in the afternoon. The time may vary over weekends and on public holidays.

Sea’scape is touted as one of the best and most popular dolphin watching tour in Port Stephen.

Contact Details;

Sea’scape Dolphin Watch.,
15 Bullsgarden Road,
Whitebridge, NSW 2290
Australia.

Phones : 0418 822 634 or (02) 4920 7771.
Email : seascapedolphin@bigpond.com
Website : www.nelsonbaydolphinwatch.com.au

Motorhome hire

Travel Mate — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:25:08 +0000

Coolabah Motorhomes provides motorhome hire and campervan fleet services. It provides modern and reliable service to the customers in Sydney and other capital cities. The service provider is helping tourists in Australia since 1991. The modern and well equipped fleet of Coolabah Motorhomes ensures luxurious and reliable journey to the customers.

The services can be rented for any period ranging from a week to several months. Coolabah Motorhomes is an advantage to travellers in a vast country like Australia. It ensures a relaxing and enjoyable holiday to its customers. Customers visiting any place in Australia can avail the facilities of Coolabah Motorhomes. For the convenience of travellers, they can board the campervans or motorhomes from Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Perth, Darwin or Brisbane. The service provider can also help customers to plan their holidays in Australia. Coolabah Motorhomes provides friendly and customised services to all the customers.

It can provide customers a wide range of vehicles to select from to suit their individual requirements. Customers can make their choice of vehicles from the fleets available ranging from 2 berth HiTop Campervan to a 6 birth Motorhome. All the vehicles of the service provider have facilities like cooking and kitchen essentials, linen, chairs and outdoor tables. The larger motorhomes also have microwave, television and air conditioning. The customers are assured of comfort of high standards in the motorhomes and campervans of Coolabah Motorhomes.

Coolabah Motorhomes has been serving the holidayers since more than 20 years and ensures a very good service to its customers.

Contact Details;
Coolabah Motorhomes.,
Unit 11/10 Pioneer Avenue,
Thornleigh, Sydney,
NSW 2120
Australia.

Phone : +61 2 9980 6314
Fax : +61 2 9481 7788
Email : info@coolabahmotorhomes.com.au
Website : www.coolabahmotorhomes.com.au

Whale watching

Travel Mate — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:30:27 +0000

A family owned and operated cruise company, Tamboi Queen Cruises is the longest operating cruise company in Port Stephens, New South Wales. They offer best dolphin and whale watch cruises and private charters for functions in Port Stephens area. The crew members are very helpful and cooperating ensuring safe and comfortable journey taken up by passengers to watch whales, dolphins and fishing.

To suit every one, Tamboi Queen Cruises offers multi departure times. Crew members take special care of their passengers and provide personal care to every one. A variety of tours are offered by Tamboi such as whale watching cruises, whale watching cruises with water slide and spa, dolphin watching cruises, dunes to dolphins and dunes to whales cruises, fishing charters and corporate and private charters. Passengers can take a pick from them as per their choice.

For dolphin watching cruises, Tamboi Queen Cruises offers a choice of three boats. One and a half hour dolphin watch cruises with boom net rides are operated by M V Surprise and M V Tamboi Queen. The boats are fully licensed. The passengers are offered morning and afternoon tea and served by crew members on the spacious viewing decks.

Similarly MV Spirit operates 2 hour dolphin watch cruises with exciting water slide, spa and boom net rides. This is very popular cruise and experienced skippers gives information about the dolphins in a fun filled way. Facts about dolphins and whales are also discussed and in case passengers have any queries, crew members try to provide answers in a best possible way. On the whole Tamboi Queen Cruises offers a memorable experience.

Tamboi Queen Cruises.,
PO Box 175
Salamander Bay,
Port Stephens,
NSW 2317
Australia.

Phone : +61 2 4981 1959
Fax : +61 2 4981 0771
Email : cruises@tamboiqueencruises.com
Website : www.tamboiqueencruises.com

Boat charters Perth

Travel Mate — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:56:12 +0000

Encore luxury charters based in North Fremantle, Western Australia operates river cruises that are quite popular in Perth. The company aims at enhancing the services and professionalism in the boat charter business. It organises one of the top-class events and river cruises in Perth.
The company is co-owned by Harriet and Allen. They have been organising events and cruises since last 15 years and have gained good reputation.
The company is customer oriented and works in accordance with the customer demands. The requirement of each customer is different from the other and Encore luxury charters understands this well. It understands the customer’s needs and budget properly before organising any event. It organises lavish cruises on Swan River. The glittery city lights and the Swan River foreshore can be seen while cruising here.
The Encore is a 53Ft Catamaran which operates on the Swan River. It provides pick and drop facility at almost all the chief public jetties. Up to 60 people can be accommodated in it at any given point in time. It is equipped with a full length bar, a barbeque, big back and upper deck area, an LCD TV with DVD player, modem sound system that is compatible with ipod and many other luxury items. It offers all the possible luxury items to enhance the cruising experience.
All kinds of functions and events are organised here and its boat charter services are available all though the week. Most common celebrations held by Encore luxury boat charters are Corporate Functions, Engagement parties, Birthday parties and Aquatic Weddings. Its catering service is available for almost any kind of celebration.

Contact Details;

Encore Luxury Charters,
21 Pier Street,
North Fremantle,
Perth, Western Australia.

Office : (08) 9332 0433
International : (+61) 8 9332 0433
Fax : (08) 9332 0466
Email : harriet@encoreluxurycharters.com.au
Website : www.encoreluxurycharters.com.au

Kakadu tours

Travel Mate — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:28:18 +0000

Lost in Australia Tours provides many adventure tours across scenic locations in Australia, which are locally owned and operated. The tour operations also organise custom – made trips to exotic locations which provide an unforgettable experience for the visitors.

Visitors can explore for tours focussed on any of the spectacular locations like Kakadu Park, The Great Barrier Reef, Blue Mountains and Kangaroo Islands. Visitors can choose from the wide range of budget campervan travel packages offered.
Lost in Australia Tours offer short, medium and long term exploration tours from 1 day to 5 day tours of Kakadu Park. The tour operators provide flexibility to the tourists in the wide variety of tours offered for a location. A night tour of Kakadu is also offered to those interested in exploring the night life in the jungle. A guide accompanies the touring vehicle. Self drive tours are offered to tourists who want to taste the local cuisine, and be independent in enjoying the scenic beauty.
Diving and snorkelling tours are offered for beginners and experienced at the Great Barrier Reef. The cruise features glass bottomed boats, giant waterslide, underwater viewing chamber. At Kangaroo Island, surfing, camping and wildlife exploration are favoured activities. Tourists can also enjoy spotting dolphins in the dolphin charter boat used in the tour.
Traveller passes are offered to tourists who wish to travel and explore a place of their choice at a convenient time. Tourists can choose to stop in between their travel any number of times and resume their journey, in between two destinations. For unforgettable Kakadu Tours, get in touch below;

Contact Details;
Lost in Australia Tours,
3 Marella Street,
Darwin,
Northern Territory 0801
Australia.

Phone : +61 861 020 776
Email : info@lostinaustralia.com.au
Website : www.lostinaustralia.com.au

Australian cruises

Travel Mate — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:08:11 +0000

North Star Cruises, known for the luxury cruises on the Kimberley coast, is one of the leading luxury adventure-cruise operators in Australia. The tour operators offer 4 varied travel options to explore the Kimberley coast.
North Star is the recipient of many awards instituted for excellence in tourism. The cruises offered cover the entire Australian shore. The seven seas covered by the North Star Australian cruises include the Indian Ocean, Kimberley Wilderness cruise, Banda Sea, Bismarck Sea, Solomon Sea, Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean and Southern Ocean.

Each cruise offered by North Star has a guest limit of 36 which ensures maximum attention to fulfilling customer needs. The crew consists of 20 members who are experienced in managing cruises. The cruise is focused on adventure-related activities like diving, snorkelling, fishing and helicopter flights. The cruise includes scenic walks, picnics and nature exploration.
The cruise includes exploration of the wilderness using the expedition boats. There are 6 boats provided for this purpose on each cruise. Guests can explore the natural surroundings in small groups at their convenience.

The food offered on the True North cruises features modern Australian cuisine. An onboard helicopter is available on most of the cruises. The boat is designed to access shallow river systems and fully licensed for fishing activities.
The website provides details of sailing schedules, pricing and availability. The cabin selection offered for the True North cruise includes Explorer Class, River Class and Ocean Class which offer different advantages, located on different decks. Laundry facilities and a licensed bar are provided on the boat for the convenience of the guests.

Contact Details;

North Star Cruises Australia.
PO Box 654
Broome 6725
Western Australia.

Phone : +61-8-91921 829
Fax : +61-8-91921 830
Email : cruise@northstarcruises.com.au
Website : www.northstarcruises.com.au

Camper Hire

Travel Mate — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:07:09 +0000

Bartrak, based out of Melbourne, provides vehicles like camper vans, motor homes and RV hires for visitors to explore the vast Australian terrain. The company provides six different categories of vehicles for hire.
Customers can share basic information on travel planned and obtain an inclusive quote online. The information can be altered at a later stage for an updated quote. The company has depots at various places in Australia including Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Customers can choose to rent a vehicle from the closest depot, providing convenience and flexibility.

Customers looking at purchasing a motor home can opt to hire the vehicle and evaluate. Bartrak offers ex-rental vehicles on sale. These camper vans are well-maintained and built for use by the public and are not modified to suit rental needs.
Bartrak has listed the vehicles available on rent and for sale, camper hire along with photograph, description of features and floor plan. The Specials page offers discounts on certain vehicles. Relocation Specials provide an inexpensive means for having a family holiday. Families can rent a camper van at 1$ per day between certain locations, listed on the website.
Testimonials from previous customers, present across the globe are provided on the website. Helpful links to websites offering travel assistance in Australia and other countries is available. The website has a currency calculator application which converts foreign money into Australian money.
The website offers a distance chart and a trip planner, providing suggestions and advice on travel destinations, time taken and precautions to be taken by tourists. Additional items like baby seat, bike, bike rack, child booster seat and GPS are provided at extra cost.

Contact Details;

Bartrak Campervan and Motorhome Rentals,
30 Enterprise Ave,
Berwick, Melbourne,
Victoria 3806
Australia

Phone : +61-3-97699970
Fax : +61-3-97699975
Email : info@bartrak.com.au
Website : www.bartrak.com.au

World Travel Agency

Travel Mate — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:20:19 +0000

All World Travel Pty Ltd, based out of Burwood, Victoria, arranges holiday tours for tourists. The company which was set up in 1991, has a team of travel specialists, who possess over 30 years of extensive travel experience across the world. It includes travel in countries like Vietnam, China, India, the Middle East, Europe Malaysia/Singapore, Africa and USA/Canada.
There are different tours available which cover historic or picturesque locations spread across different countries. The tour in Ancient China covers the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Olympic Park, Tiananmen Square and Underground City. The tour to Egypt covers the Sphinx, Pyramids and a Cruise along the Nile river. Tourists can choose to snorkel and swim in the Red Sea and Climb Mt. Sinai as part of the trip.

The company makes arrangement for all types of cruising needs. It includes ocean and coastal cruising, river cruising and barging. The type of vessel used includes exploration vessels, tall ships, ferry crossings and six star cruising.
Leanne Lappin, a wedding planner also supports couples in planning and organising weddings in exotic locations. The company undertakes the necessary paper work, apart from arrangements of locations ranging from Scottish castles to Las Vegas wedding chapels. Tourists can opt to have their weddings in island nations like Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Norfolk Island and Cook Islands.
Apart from wedding planning, the company offers honeymoon packages in Bali, Hawaii, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Maldives, Scotland and Las Vegas. Tours can be customised depending on individual requirements. The company offers consultation on tours at no cost. Some tours are available at a special discount.

All World Travel Pty Ltd,
Shop 24, K-Mart Plaza,
Corner Burwood Highway / Blackburn Road,
East Burwood, Melbourne,
Victoria 3151
Australia

Phone : 61 3 9802 0333
Fax : 61 3 9802 0444
Email : allworld@allworldtravel.com.au
Website : www.allworldtravel.com.au

Campervan Hire

Travel Mate — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:21:24 +0000

AA Motor Homes provides motor homes and camper vans for hire to tourists and holiday makers. The company has depots located at different locations like Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide across the country.

Several tourists enjoy the expanse of Victoria’s the Great Ocean Road, or opt to go snorkelling at The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. Hiring camper vans or motor homes provides a convenient and flexible travel option, eliminating the need to stay in expensive hotels.

The camper vans and motor homes have a well-appointed kitchen with gas appliances, shower and toilet. The vehicles available for hire are listed on the website. It includes a Hi Top Campervan, 3 Berth Cruiser, 2 Berth Voyager and 4 Berth Wanderer among others. Selected vehicles are also available for purchase. Customers can also choose from the different types of protection packages.

Customers can view the itemised quotation for the planned trip and make the booking online. Around Australia Motorhomes offers additional items like baby seat, bikes and bike rack, which have to be booked in advance.

The website lists travel trips for tourists, apart from regulation, information on climate and timing for driving. A free 24-hour toll free phone number is provided for customers who have queries on renting a camper van or motor home. The company also offers discounts on early booking. The Specials section lists out the places covered under the Relocation category, available at 1$ per day. The camper vans have to be returned on a specific date, at a specific location.

For Reservations and Enquiries;

Around Australia Motorhomes,
Unit 11/10 Pioneer Avenue,
Thornleigh, Sydney,
NSW 2120,
Australia.

Phone : +61 2 9875 3609
Tollfree : 1300 300 029 (within Australia)
Fax : +61 2 9481 7788
Email: rentals@aamotorhomes.com.au
Website : www.aamotorhomes.com.au

Airport transfers Melbourne

Travel Mate — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:30:02 +0000

1300 PickUp, based in Victoria, provides chauffeur-driven limousine services for customers in Melbourne. Customers can also choose the chauffeur among the staff for the pick up. Over 150 vehicles form part of this service.

The service provided by 1300 PickUp is unique, as it provides limousines for travel to the airport at the price of a taxi. Apart from limousines, shuttle buses, mini buses and luxury minibus tours are also provided to customers. Customers can use this service for airport transfers Melbourne, corporate events, fun parties, hotel pick-ups, wedding and executive purposes.

The drivers and cars associated with 1300 PickUp are licensed and accredited by the State Government of Victoria. The cars also have necessary insurance cover. Baby seats are available for younger children. The website lists the different models of cars available for pick-ups. The chauffeurs provide assistance with luggage during airport transfers to & from Melbourne airport.

Guided tours by a professional chauffeur are also provided to visitors to explore the city. Southbank, City, Yarra River, Docklands and Art Gallery are some of the tourist attractions in Melbourne. These places are covered in the guided tours. 1300 Pick Up also provides a charter mini bus for Group trips in Melbourne .

The limousines used for weddings have leather interiors and add elegance and style to the event. The taxis can also be hired for events like the AFL games, Christmas, New Year’s Party, Australian Tennis Open and Grand Prix.

Booking for the taxi can be made online, by sending an SMS or by giving a call to the service. The pricing for the taxi hire varies depending on the distance. The rate list along with destinations is put up on the website.

Concta Details; 1300 PickUp
Phone Booking (local call) :   1300 PickUp
SMS Booking :   0432 PickUp
Admin :   03 9555 7777
Fax :   03 9553 4536
Website : www.1300pickup.com.au