What are the fitness and mobility requirements for guests?

Our tours are designed to suit those in the 50+ age range, but of course, we don’t have set age limits. Most of our tours include steps at some locations, walking over uneven surfaces, and walking to and from some activities and/or meals. If a tour includes flights of stairs, and/or longer walks, and/or the boarding of and disembarking from water vessels, this will be noted at the end of that tour’s itinerary. Guests should be able to manage their own luggage, although Jeff and Janine do aim to help with your bags at every opportunity. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walking frames, as our bus does not have any under-bus storage, and we cannot guarantee smooth level access at all locations. The only form of walking aid that can be accommodated is a walking stick.

Most of our accommodation will have level access and walk-in showers. If level-access rooms and/or walk-in showers cannot be secured for all rooms at a specific property on a particular tour, this will also be noted at the end of that tour’s itinerary. If this is the case, please advise us if you will require the rooms with level access and walk-in showers on your chosen tour.

Do I need travel insurance?

International guests will need comprehensive travel insurance in order to travel with us. We also strongly suggest that our domestic guests have comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellation, amendment and emergency accommodation.

NRMA Insurance has very competitive domestic travel insurance. To cover cancellation costs of more than $1500, guests would need to purchase comprehensive domestic travel insurance (as opposed to cancellation only). Premiums range from approximately $50 to $200, depending on the excess selected, being a single or couple policy, and whether it is a single trip or annual multi-trip policy. These figures (acquired on 19/12/22) were based on travellers of 65 to 85 years, before pre-existing health conditions were taken into account. NRMA’s comprehensive domestic travel insurance covers unlimited cancellation costs due to ‘unexpected’ circumstances including bushfire, flood, new pandemics, and unexpected health problems. COVID-19 cover is also available. Some insurers may request that travel insurance is purchased before a deposit is paid. Call NRMA on 1300 305 790 for more information.

Some of our guests have also suggested Covermore, NIB, Medibank,  COTA and Australia Post

Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information about our cancellation policies.

How much luggage can I bring?

We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible, and limit your luggage to your daypack or handbag, plus one soft bag, backpack or suitcase. Only your daypack or handbag will be with you in the mini bus. Your other bag will be in the luggage trailer with other tour supplies and equipment.

For tours that involve flights, we will let you know the specific baggage restrictions for the airline we are using.

What do I need to bring?

Comfy walking shoes and warm socks
Small bag or daypack for the bus, as your luggage will be in a separate luggage trailer
Water bottle for the bus
Face mask and hand sanitiser
Raincoat or umbrella
Warm jumper or coat, as it can get cold at any time of year!
The dress code for any eateries that we patronise is definitely casual.

Where should I stay in Canberra?

If you are coming from out of town to join a tour, we often suggest that you stay at The River Motel in Queanbeyan, which is where Jeff and Janine stay the nights before and after each tour. That way you will be first on the bus with them in the morning! If you ARE coming from out of town, please get in touch so that we can arrange the best transport and accommodation options for you in the capitol.