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Planning Your Trip From Toronto to Australia: What You Need to Know
G’day!
Thanks for dropping by our website! We at Go Walkabout Travel are your Australia Travel Specialists for Winnipeg Manitoba.
With over 30 years of designing customized itineraries to Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Tahiti, and Fiji we have a wealth of knowledge to assist you.
Our Australia Travel Specialists for the Winnipeg region are born and raised in Australia. When planning your Australia vacation package you are guaranteed to receive their specialized local knowledge…. plus you can practice speaking like an Aussie for when you arrive!
Here are some tips from our Australia Travel Experts on what you need to be mindful of when planning an Australia Vacation from Winnipeg:
- If you are a Canadian Citizen you will need a visa when you vacation in Australia, attend a conference or are on a business trip – your Australia Travel Agent can assist you with these. You must have at least 6 months validity left on your passports from the date that you arrive back in Canada and also declare any prior criminal records upfront. We advise having the visa issued prior to your airline ticket!
- We all know the weather in Winterpeg! If you are departing from Winnipeg Airport and traveling from other areas i.e The Pas or Brandon Manitoba then please leave yourselves plenty of time. It is always better to check-in early at the airport- so you can relax- then start your holiday to Australia very stressed out!
- Flying times from Winnipeg -Vancouver- Sydney Australia are approx 18 and a half hours in one direction without the stopover included. We personally think Air Canada is your best option when departing from Winnipeg due to the connection times. Otherwise, if you are going to New Zealand on a combination trip, then flying with Air New Zealand from Vancouver to Auckland then onward to Australia is the best. Avoiding the USA is best when planning your flights to Australia from Winnipeg as you are going to end up with a lot of aircraft changes and a very long day!
- Jet lag always hits the worst when flying home to Winnipeg after enjoying your tailor-made holiday in Australia. Always allow yourself an extra day or two before going back to work. Trust us you will be happy with this suggestion!
- Always plan your vacation to Australia so you arrive a day or two early if you have a guided tour in Australia planned. This will give you some time not only to adjust to the time zone but also to not stress if your flight is delayed with connecting onto your coach tour. Of course, your Australia Travel Expert is always there to assist you if there are any problems with our 24/7 emergency number.
- Book early! We need time to plan and design a once-in-a-lifetime customized holiday DownUnder. The earlier you book the better chance you have of getting to stay in the best accommodation options and getting your first choice on small group tours. Australia can get very busy with conferences and other events these days- plus you need to be mindful of the best time to travel to Australia as well. Don’t worry your Australia Travel Expert will guide you through it all and make it very stress-free!
- Consider having a mixture of accommodation when planning a trip to Australia. There are some tight luggage restrictions on some domestic flights these days and if you are going for several weeks or more you will need to do some laundry. Your Australia Travel Specialists suggest a mix of apartment stays, hotels and if you are really after a treat then a luxury vacation stay in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands.
- Be aware of time zones! Just like Canada, not all areas of Australia have Daylight Saving. When on a flight always listen to the flight attendant to check if the time has changed. Even states that sit above each other have different time zones during daylight saving… i.e Sydney and Brisbane.
- Keep an eye on the Winnipeg Airport website on your day of departure! It is really important that you check and double-check the Winnipeg Airport website departures to make sure your flight is operating on time. Most airlines these days do not advise if there are any schedule changes or delays right prior to a flight date. If you do discover your flight is delayed, speak up to the airline who is delaying you or contact your Australia Travel Specialist for assistance!
We look forward to designing your customized vacation from Winnipeg to Australia. We can tailor-make you an amazing once-in-a-lifetime trip whether you are planning an action-packed family holiday, attending a conference, celebrating a wedding anniversary, taking advantage of that well-deserved graduation gift, or finally getting to relax on that luxury romantic honeymoon.
For more information on planning a vacation from Winnipeg to Australia with your Australia Travel Specialists then click on the link below.
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What Our Past Travelers Have to Say
G’day Dianne. Thank you! You listened well and organized our trip extremely well. Pick up and delivery times were spot on. The hotels were all good to great. (…) I just wanted to let you know that we appreciated everything you did to arrange a wonderful trip.
42 Days, 2 Countries, 6 States, 1 Territory, 15 Cities/Locations, 14 Flights and not a single mishap. On top of that, we had a GREAT TIME! A TRIP OF A LIFE-TIME! Our six week adventure to Australia and Singapore was our most memorable vacation to date. (…) Dianne is a wonderful find and without hesitation we recommend her to family and friends. Dianne will certainly be organizing our next adventure.
(…) Dianne put together an incredible New Zealand trip for us – we travelled from one tip to the other, East and West included. I would have thought Dianne knew me from childhood as every spot we visited or stayed at – was exactly what I would have chosen myself (had I known the country). (…)
Dianne planned a fantastic honeymoon for us. (…) We gave her an idea of the things and activities that we like to do and she just rolled with it! We didn’t really know much about either place, so didn’t have too much of a preference of where we wanted to go, but with her knowledge she was able to send us to some amazing places. (…) Thanks for planning us a wonderful honeymoon!
(…) Everything went very smoothly, thanks to you and your organizational skills! We really appreciate everything you did for us! (…) I want to thank you (Dianne) for all the work you & your colleagues did to ensure that we had an enjoyable holiday.
(…) Dianne, there are so many things you did for us that I cannot list them all in a letter. However, I can say that I have never worked with a travel agent before who took as much time to deal with all the details – big and small. It was like we were part of your extended family and you took full responsibility for our wellbeing. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a great travel agent, and I wish you the best of success in the future.
(…) From the beginning, Dianne really stood out. She spent a significant amount of time on the front end learning what we were interested in and what we did not like about previous tours. (…) I would definitely recommend GoWalkabout Travel to any of my friends and family. Thanks again for our trip! We had a fantastic time!
It was a trip of a lifetime!! (…) Every thing was working like clockwork. (…) Thanks Dianne and it was a pleasure meeting you and you taking the time to meet us in Sydney.
We really enjoyed working with Dianne in planning our trip to Australia. She was very efficient and gave us great recommendations. Prior to our departure, she ensured we had everything we needed including packing tips, in order to have a great trip. We would highly recommend using her services.
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