by Dean Oakley | Jun 19, 2014 | Blog
Cairns Kuranda Railway Desperate calls for a railway to the coast The setting was the prolonged North Queensland wet season of 1882. Desperate tin miners on the Wild River near Herberton were unable to obtain supplies and were on the verge of famine. The boggy road...
by Dean Oakley | Jun 16, 2014 | Blog
There are a few elements that define most tour directors. It’s just about a guarantee that those you travel with are fervent about their career choice. Possessing a broad knowledge, worldliness and amiability are also common traits. They also go beyond the call of...
by Dean Oakley | Jun 12, 2014 | Blog
INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIAN TOUR GUIDES Representing NSW, was established in 1993 to assist tour guides to achieve the highest possible standards. THE PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA Representing VIC, was established in 1985 as a professional...
by Dean Oakley | Jun 10, 2014 | Blog
Guides Australia has been in operation now for well over 8 years supplying the tourism sector with professional English speaking and multilingual guides. Director Tyler Wood states, “I am so proud of Kiri and the team. This award is the culmination of many years of...
by Dean Oakley | May 9, 2014 | Blog
Here are 3 ships we have had the pleasure of looking after this season, excellent and friendly shorex staff on all three ships. Cunard’s prized Queen cruise ships lined up side by side for a dramatic photo shoot as the fleet sailed from Lisbon to Southampton to mark...
