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Gippsland Travel

Locality: Warragul, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5623 5151

Address: 3/126 Albert Road 3820 Warragul, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.gippslandtravel.com.au

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25.01.2022 Like many places in regional Australia, Gippsland is doing it tough. Ongoing drought led to the dreadful bushfires, reducing visitor numbers that Gippsland tourist towns rely upon. That was swiftly followed by COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing international and domestic tourism to a screaming halt. But one Gippsland town is determined to emerge stronger. The community of Yarram has created a vibrant display of its local history and culture that will welcome visitors when... they can return. Over five weeks, blank walls around the town were transformed with 12 colourful murals honouring those who made their mark in the history of the region, and those who continue to shape the town today. With the addition of this colourful street art, there is now even more reason to visit this quintessential Aussie town once restrictions are lifted, so we can help get Australias tourism and hospitality industries back on their feet.

24.01.2022 We know how popular Jacquey’s Escorted Tours are so we have been busy planning some great Australian based tours to ensure we keep you exploring while being totally looked after These tours will have a maximum passenger size of 20 on a full size coach, giving you twice the personal space. The 16 day WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ENCOMPASSED tour sold out very quickly, however there is one last remaining room available plus an opportunity for a female to twin share with another female ...guest. Escorted from Warragul, the tour departs on 14 March and returns on 29 March 2021. Call the office to hold your place with a fully refundable $250 pp deposit. INSPIRING AUSTRALIA is another tour Jacquey is currently putting the final touches to. This 15 day journey will depart Warragul in April 2021 and will take in Sydney, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, the Red Centre and Cairns. Let us know if you would like to receive more details as they come to hand. There are plans for more Australian Escorted Tours, so keep an eye on our website or call us to register your interest, or even to let us know where in Australia you would love to visit.

23.01.2022 Sadly we wont be needing any of our 2020 brochures anymore! Before we dispose of them in anticipation of the 2021 brochures due to start coming in over the next few months, we are offering them to you. They have been sitting out the back office since March, so COVID free. If you are a school, kinder, home schooler, avid traveller wanting to make a vision board, someone that needs paper for shredding, etc that could make use of these let us know. Take 2 or take 200. We can b...undle up destination specific if preferred. Message below or call 5623 5151 if youre interested and we can have them ready when youre next out. See more

23.01.2022 A day tour you will never forget!! Dont miss out on an Antarctica Flight in 2020/2021 And the good news these flights are not affected by Victorian Border Restrictions.... Seats are selling fast for the worlds most unique scenic flight over Antarctica! Despite only launching a few weeks ago flights are already sold out in some categories. Become one of the few to witness the desolate beauty of this untamed polar landscape from the air. Departing Melbourne 15 November and NYE 31 December 2020. Call us now on 5623 5151 for full details.

23.01.2022 Western Australia Escorted Tour Launch by Zoom Jacquey will be launching her escorted tour to Western Australia by Zoom on Wednesday 29 July at 4.30pm when she will cover all the details of the tour. If you would like to join the Zoom Launch please contact the office for the invite link.... If you are not able to join us on Zoom all the details can be sent by email or post after the launch night.

22.01.2022 New travelling resolution: Only take the one suitcase with just the essentials.

22.01.2022 Jacquey would love you to join her on her weekly walk around Warragul Next scheduled walk is: 9am Monday Call us on 5623 5151 to register your interest and for details of the meeting point.... The Benefits of Starting Your Day with a Walk: Boost your energy. ... Improve your mood. ... Complete your physical activity for the day. ... Strengthen muscles. ... Improve mental clarity. ... Sleep better at night. Or just have a good chat and make friends.

22.01.2022 We would just like to share some more great images, supplied to us by a local photographer, Bruce Langdon Just a reminder of how lucky we are to live in this wide brown land. Rugged mountain ranges, spectacular gorges, sheltered creeks lined with river red gums and abundant wildlife are just some of the attractions that make up Flinders Ranges National Park.... Renowned for its natural, cultural and geological significance, Flinders Ranges is one of Australias premier national landscapes. The famous landmark of Wilpena Pound (Ikara) is cradled within the parks towering mountains. Bruce Langdon Design

21.01.2022 Welcome Back!! We are so pleased to have our doors open again. Call in, or phone 5623 5151 if you would like to make an appointment. ... Covid-19 Safe practices are in place. We look forward to seeing you soon. Current Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5.30pm Phone us on 03 5623 5151 or email [email protected] for any travel enquiries. Keep in mind: "Without a travel agent, youre on your own!" #supportlocalbusiness #domestictravel #travelaustralia

21.01.2022 These past few months have really got us looking a little differently at how we spend our time at home. Sorting photos may have been on the agenda but also getting to read all those books we have been planning to. Here in the office, the consultants have set up a little library to share between them and we have nearly exhausted our supply so we are looking for inspiration. We would love to know what books you have been reading lately that you would like to recommend and why ...you enjoyed them. https://www.insightvacations.com//10-inspiring-travel-books

21.01.2022 Explore Australia while supporting local communities. On this FLAVOURS OF ADELAIDE AND THE BAROSSA VALLEY trip, you will visit Barristers Block Winery. This family run winery lost all its vineyards in the recent bushfires but managed to save their cellar door. You can stock up on their favourite wines and goodies while also aiding in their recovery. Take part in the #EmptyEsky movement, visiting local suppliers Melba Chocolate Factory, Woodside Cheese Wrights and Chesterfield... Whisky Firm and fill your esky to help rebuild local communities. Start Adelaide, end Adelaide - 5 days from $2,995 pp twin share Travel dates available from Sep 2020 to Mar 2021 Call Gippsland Travel on 5623 5151 for more details and ask about peace of mind deposit arrangements #InsightVacations #GippslandTravel

20.01.2022 Jacquey sits down with James McCullagh from Norwegian Cruise Lines to talk about how things are changing to make sure cruising is a safe and very enjoyable experience. Some of you may recognise James as he has exhibited at many of our annual Cruise Expos that we hold in our office. #NorwegianCruiseLines

20.01.2022 REMINDER - FACE MASKS FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS Wearing face masks for all residents in regional Victoria will come into place from midnight on Sunday. Premier Daniel Andrews announced this morning that all people in regional Victoria will be required to wear a face mask when they leave their homes. Mr Andrews apologised for the inconvenience but said it was vital to maintain the low numbers of COVID-19 in regional Victoria. This is about keeping those numbers very, very low, ...he said. He said it was designed to protect people and enable regional Victoria to continue to have economic benefits. Regional Victoria needs to jealously guard those low numbers, he said. Mr Andrews said the requirement to wear masks had been adopted on the advice of Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton. See more

19.01.2022 This is something so unique. Papua New Guinea WW2 History Cruise Tour DEPARTS: 6th October 2021 This exclusive 11-day WW2 History cruise of Papua New Guinea, includes a three-day conference on board with leading Historians plus special shore excursions to Rabaul & Milne Bay.... Ports: Brisbane Australia, Alotau Papua New Guinea, Kitava Trobriand Islands, Rabaul Papua New Guinea, Kiriwina Is Trobriand Islands, Conflict Islands PNG, Brisbane Australia From $1999 pp twin share and includes 10 night cruise on board the 4-Star Pacific Explorer Hosted by Mat McLachlan Exclusive 3-day WW2 conference with leading historians (2 sessions each day) Exclusive shore tours accompanied by select conference historians at Milne Bay and Rabaul Exotic cultural destinations including Kitava, Kiriwina and Conflict Islands All meals including three private group dinners with historians and other guests Welcome cocktail party Mat McLachlan Battlefields Tour is Australias leading Battlefield Touring Company and has been operating for over 20 years. Their battlefield tours are led by War Historians, who are all published experts in their fields. Whether you want to track down past relative family members or is just interested in battles they can organise a tour that will suit all of your needs. Call Gippsland Travel on 03 5623 5151 for more details, but hurry as cabins are limited. https://battlefields.com.au/papua-new-guinea-ww2-history-c/

18.01.2022 2023 VIKING CRUISES at 2020 prices. If you like planning ahead, then read on. Viking Cruises are opening 2023 cruises for sale across ocean, river and expedition. Plus for a limited time, these future sailings are available at 2020 prices. They have released a vast selection of 2023 sailings early, to give you the confidence to plan ahead with certainty while snapping up the stateroom category, itinerary and departure date of your choice.... If you dont want to venture too far, their Komodo & the Australian Coast cruise from Sydney to Bali sounds fabulous. The Explore The Viking Way sale featuring 2022-2023 departures is offering savings of up to $4,600 per couple on selected itineraries while enjoying the peace of mind that only their Risk-Free Guarantee can deliver, with the freedom to change plans up to 24 hours before departure. So to secure your spot on one of their 2023 cruises, give us a call at Gippsland Travel on 5623 5151 for full details or their latest brochure. #vikingcruises #vikingcruisesale

18.01.2022 Qantas Frequent Flyer Status Extrension update. Throughout 2020, Qantas have offered members a range of support mechanisms to retain their tier including status extension, followed by Status Credit boosts and the ability to earn them on the ground. Now, as travel resumes, they want to make sure you continue to enjoy the Qantas Frequent Flyer status benefits and privileges.... To qualify for the extension, members facing expiry in 2021 must book a Qantas-operated flight for travel until the end of 2021 between now and their current tier expiry date. By early Dec, Qantas customers will have access to 30 of the 35 domestic and regional lounges across the airline’s network. MEANWHILE, Qantas Group has resumed regular flights between Melbourne and Sydney, following the opening of the border between NSW and Vic. The resumption coincided with Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce stating international travel could be revived from mid next year. Our base plan is that we will probably get a significant amount of the int’l operation up in the next financial year, he said

17.01.2022 The GIPPSLAND TRAVEL office doors will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED to the public effective 5.30pm on Wednesday 5 August 2020. With Regional Victoria being in stage 3 restrictions, it is not mandatory for us to close the office doors, however we are taking this action as we do feel that we need to make every effort to help get Victoria through this latest crisis and have you travelling again. During this time, whilst face to face consultation will not be available, staff will be wor...king from home and BUSINESS WILL CONTINUE AS USUAL... All staff will have access to their emails and will reply to you during business hours. You may contact your consultant directly, or alternatively via our monitored office email [email protected] If you would prefer to speak directly with a consultant, please contact the office on 03 5623 5151. For emergency travel enquiries out of business hours please phone 0419 213 274 Gippsland Travel would like to thank our valued clients for their continued support.

17.01.2022 "Flashback Friday" Air Travel will certainly look a little different from 2020 onwards so we thought we would have a look back at the past (with a glimpse of the future).

17.01.2022 And this is why we love Australia Europeans: I drove 40 minutes to spend the weekend in Paris, then popped to Germany to visit family on the way home.... Australians: I was in Queensland and drove for 18 hours. Now Im still in Queensland. Photo: Cooktown is one of Queenslands hidden gems - a beautiful, unspoilt coastal town, and one of Australias most historically significant townships. This is where Lt James Cook found safe haven in 1770 to repair his ship, the "HM Bark Endeavour", and where the First Reconciliation took place between Europeans and the Guugu Yimithirr people.

16.01.2022 They are all very funny photos!! If you have a funny wildlife photo, wed love to see it Simply add it to the comments plus where it was taken. https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-49690173

16.01.2022 Tour postponed to March 2021 With the recent change in the Victorian restrictions, I have decided to postpone my escorted tour to Western Australia and the tour will now take place in March 2021. We will fly to Perth on Sunday 14 March and return to Melbourne on Monday 29 March 2021... We will be using a luxury 48 seater coach with only 22 passengers so plenty of room for all the tour members. The full itinerary is now available and places are filling fast. For a copy, simply call the office on 03 5623 5151 or email [email protected] Details are also listed under escorted tours on our website www.gippslandtravel.com.au #westernaustralia #gippslandtravel #escortedtours

16.01.2022 GREAT SOUTHERN ISLANDS AIR CHARTER King Island Flinders Island Kangaroo Island 7 days/6 nights / all-inclusive / private aircraft / ex Melbourne... **Gippsland Travel guests will receive complimentary transfers to Moorabbin Airport This is an exciting expedition to three of Australia’s most remote and fascinating southern islands carved by the treacherous waters of Bass Strait and the Great Southern Ocean. Flinders and King Islands hold great natural beauty, and Kangaroo Island features incredible wildlife. With two nights at each destination, discover the prolific wildlife, mouth-watering food and wind and breathtaking scenery that make these three ‘must see’ destinations. Tour Dates: 4 - 10 February 2021 $6,990 per person twin share or $7,510 for single. Call Jacquey or the office for full details but hurry as there is very limited seating.

16.01.2022 Happy Monday Which Sloth are you????

15.01.2022 With the NSW border now open to Victoria, it's time to also open up our plans to seeing more of Australia. On 8th June 2021, Norfolk Island will be celebrating 165th Bounty Day, their national day, the anniversary of the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders to Norfolk Island. This is a great time to visit the island and to be part of the celebrations, so why not join the Gippsland Travel 10-day fully escorted tour, departing Warragul on 6 June 2021, escorted by Senior Travel C...onsultant, Jacinta Anderson. Perhaps the centrepiece of Bounty Day is the all-of-community picnic that features traditional dishes in amazing abundance! Island dancing and music also kicks in as the festive part of the day really begins. As the afternoon wears on the adults sit back with a ‘baeli ful’ (full belly) and the children play cricket or throw a football about. Children and adults alike also enjoy the ‘Bounty Ball’ during the week. Dressed in their finest suits they compete, waltz and barn-dance the night away. There are only a few places still available on the tour, with limited availability on the island during this wonderful event. Call the office on 5623 5151 or email [email protected] to save your spot on what will be a highlight of 2021. Full details such as the itinerary and costs are also available on our website. www.gippslandtravel.com.au/escortedtours #norfolkisland #bountyday #explorensw

15.01.2022 Stunning location Ask us about Jacintas escorted tour due to depart on 25 February 2021.

14.01.2022 Italy with a difference, Malta & the Greek Islands! Sounds great doesnt it. Just what we have been waiting for. We are now working on the final touches of the new itinerary for Jacqueys escorted four-week tour, due to depart on 13 June 2021.... Our first Zoom Information Session will be on next Wednesday, 26 August and is open to those who have placed a holding deposit on the tour. If this is you, and you havent received your invite yet, please contact Jacquey on 5623 5151. We will advise when following sessions will be available. If you would like to join one of these, please let us know. #gippslandtravel #italymaltagreece

13.01.2022 Another week comes to an end... One week closer to Christmas, or more importantly, one week closer to spreading our wings. Have a great weekend everyone - enjoy it and make the most of it.

13.01.2022 JUST RELEASED ‘Inspiring Australia’ - a personally escorted tour by Jacquey Turner Visiting - Sydney, Hunter Valley. Blue Mountains, Red Centre, Cairns... Tour dates: 20 April to 2 May 2021 Itinerary and costs now available. Maximum group size 20, on a full-size coach, for plenty of personal space. Call 5623 5151 or email [email protected] for all the details. #touraustralia #escortedtours #australiatravel

13.01.2022 Norfolk Island Small Group Tour 25 February to 7 March 2021 Escorted by Jacinta Anderson Itinerary now available. If you havent already done so, please message or comment for a copy to be sent to you.

11.01.2022 For all you railway enthusiasts, step back in time and travel in style aboard the restored 1960s Aurora Australis sleeping train. Vintage Rail Journeys has announced the launch of the autumn 2021 season with an exciting new series of rail tours on onboard their newly restored, iconic 1960s ex-Southern Aurora sleeping train, travelling along lines normally closed to the public. Unpack once, sleep on the train on these slow rail cruises.... Golden West Rail Tour: 10-14 February or 7-11 April 2021. Riverina Rail Tour 2021: 10-14 March 2021 From $3,995 pp ex Sydney. Choose a 5day/4night experience including 10 meals, off train excursions and sleeping on-board in your own cabin. Call Gippsland Travel on 03 5623 5151 for more information and a full itinerary of these tours. #vintagerailjourneys

08.01.2022 Great to hear some good news! Flying in the future will be very different but looks like a much safer and more positive experience. Very interesting video. Emirates eyes full return by mid 2021 EMIRATES COO Adel al Redha believes the carrier will be back flying at full capacity by the northern summer of next year. Speaking with CNBC on the weekend, al Redha said he was confident the airline would be serving all 143 destinations on its network by mid 2021. ... The optimism varies markedly from Australias national carrier Qantas, which last week flagged only 50% of its network would return by 2022. Travel Daily See more

08.01.2022 Another week comes to an end, and still you just have to laugh.

08.01.2022 Zoom Tour Launch TODAY!!!! Jacqueys escorted tour to Western Australia will be launched this afternoon by Zoom at 4.30pm when she will cover all the details of the tour. If you would like to join the Zoom Launch please contact the office on 03 5623 5151 for an invite link.... Tour dates are 22 October to 6 November 2020 however dates may change to suit relevant border restrictions. If you would like to join the Zoom Launch please contact the office for the invite link. If you are not able to join us on Zoom all the details can be sent out by email or post after the launch night.

07.01.2022 Dont be shy, please show us those Gippsland Travel hat moments.. We would like you to flashback through your photos and simply post a photo of you wearing a Gippsland Travel hat or cap. The most likes will have the photo appear in an upcoming newsletter, or simply a replacement hat, whichever is preferred. To submit, please add your photo and location as a comment into this thread below.... Good Luck and thanks for your continued support. Conditions: Can submit more than one photo Most likes wins Must be wearing a Gippsland Travel hat or cap Submissions close 31st July 2020 See more

05.01.2022 FULL ITINERARY NOW AVAILABLE! Jacqueys escorted tour to Western Australia was launched by Zoom on Wednesday afternoon when she covered all the details of the tour. Tour dates are 22 October to 6 November 2020 however dates may change to suit relevant border restrictions.... The full itinerary and costs are now available and places are filling fast. Luxury 48 seater coach with only 22 passengers so plenty of room for all the tour members. For a copy simply call the office on 03 5623 5151 or email [email protected] #westernaustralia #gippslandtravel #escortedtours

05.01.2022 We would like to share this heartfelt post by one of our fabulous staff members, Brianna, to give you an insight as to how passionate our staff are to get you back out there travelling again. I know there has been many industries effected with Covid but the travel industry has been hit HARD! In these crazy times you really do reflect on what you take for granted!... I have been so lucky to work at a wonderful locally owned travel agency called Gippsland Travel working alongside the best team of girls. Not only do I miss working at my office with the girls I also have not been able to do my favourite thing travel! I do hope that all you travellers out there help our industry and support your local travel agent, no trip is too small or big! We are specialists at what we love to do and cant wait to help you all travel again! Even while our borders are closed, we are working hard to have some fantastic local regional travel deals exclusive to Gippsland Travel Travellers, supporting and dealing direct with regional locations that need support! Jump on and follow Gippsland Travel so you are informed about these great deals once they are released. We are lucky that Victoria is such a beautiful place to live and now is the time to see it all! -Brianna Van de Ven #supportlocalbusiness #regionalvictoria See more

05.01.2022 All of us here at Gippsland Travel have missed helping you plan your trips and I have particularly missed travelling with so many of you! Even though our office doors are temporarily closed due to the current Victorian Government lockdown, we are still available to assist you with any travel needs. Phone 03 5623 5151 during business hours, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm or email [email protected] For emergency travel enquires outside of these hours, phone 0419 2...13 274. Please remember, we are only a phone call or email away. With 32 years of looking after your travel needs since Bob and I purchased the business, Gippsland Travel will definitely be here when we are in a position to plan, book and travel again.

02.01.2022 Italy with a difference, Malta & a Greek Island Cruise. Personally Escorted by Jacquey Turner Departs 13 June 2021 from Gippsland.... I am so looking forward to this inaugural tour. The lesser known areas of Italy will be an absolute delight and then the fascinating island of Malta followed by a leisurely Greek Island cruise will create lifelong memories and some fabulous experiences. - Jacquey Would you like to join Jacquey on this escorted small group tour? The full itinerary and costs are now available. Simply secure your place on the tour with a $250pp FULLY REFUNDABLE holding deposit. Call the office on 03 5623 5151 or email [email protected] for all the details. We are committed to your health and safety on all our tours.

02.01.2022 Some great news from our friends in Tasmania - so start planning your southern getaway!! Tasmanian Border Set To Re-Open 1 December 2020 We want you to know here in Tassie we have been busy preparing for the eventual return to travel sure its taken a little longer than we all had hoped and planned but as you might have read by now our State Government recently confirmed borders will remain closed until December 1st 2020. Ironically that signals our Summer well we hope... no Tassie weather jokes required! Our seasons help makes our island so special! Photo by #tasvacations on their Three Capes and Tasman Peninsula Walking Tour. This itinerary incorporates some of Tasmanias most spectacular scenery. Enjoy towering clifftops, marvel at amazing rock formations, visit historic Port Arthur and take a cruise around the spectacular Tasman Peninsula.

01.01.2022 NORFOLK ISLAND 2021 The full itinerary and costs are now available for our small group escorted tour to Norfolk Island. The tour departs on 25 February and returns to Melbourne on 7 March 2021. A highlight will be attending the annual Foundation Day Festival.... Jacinta Anderson, Office Manager/Senior Consultant has now escorted two groups to the island over the years and is really looking forward to showing you this unique island. Please phone 03 5623 5151 or email [email protected] All details are also listed on our webpage under escorted tours. #gippslandtravel #escortedtour #norfolkisland

01.01.2022 We are very excited that our very first email Gippsland Travel News has now been produced and emailed. We do hope you find it a great read. We plan to produce an email newsletter and travel updates six times a year, to keep you informed of what is happening at Gippsland Travel. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for our future newsletters. ... If you havent already received our August 2020 newsletter and would like to receive this along with future editions, please let us know by phoning 03 5623 5151 or email [email protected] Kind regards, Jacquey Turner #gippslandtravel #gippslandtravelnews #travelnewsletter