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GUIDEPOST TOURS & TRAVEL
CULTURAL DISCOVERY TRAVEL FOR INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS
RAIL HERITAGE * RELIGIOUS TOURS * GARDEN TOURS * MILITARY HISTORY * MUSIC TOURS * CRUISES
UNIQUE ITINERARIES & SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS
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Australian & International Touring
Guidepost Tours & Travel take you to unique destinations with our own personally designed itineraries as well as a collection of tours from boutique specialist travel companies throughout Australia and across the world.
Guidepost Tours have over 30 years experience in Christian heritage tours and pilgrimages, steam train journeys and exclusive rail tours, trips covering Australia's military heritage and battlefields tours, celtic, garden and music tours as well as a range of "discovery" journeys for armchair adventure travellers.
Guidepost Tours range from budget to 5 star luxury. As most of our clients are generally aged from 40's through to mature age, much attention is paid to the comfort and convenience of our travellers.
Guidepost Tours & Travel offer unique boutique travel arrangements throughout Australia and across the world for individual travellers and groups.
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Featured Guidepost Tours
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Free information evening about RAILWAY ADVENTURES on board the South Steyne at Darling Harbour. Thursday FEB 12TH 6.30 – 8PM. Please join us for drinks and canapés on board the historic Manly Ferry the South Steyne for an entertaining information evening to hear about our tours for 2015 and beyond, meet with our tour leaders and the travel team, see the films and enjoy the company of fellow travellers in a perfect retro travel setting.
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Travel by rail in style to the Emirates Melbourne Cup. Relive the excitement and glamour of stylish rail travel aboard the famous Southern Aurora heritage train in your own private cabin. Private coach transfers direct to the course. Grandstand seating. Fine food and comfortable travel throughout. Leave Sydney Sunday 1st November 2016 and return Wednesday 4th November. On Monday take a luxury sightseeing tour through the Victorian High Country. Contact Guidepost for reservations. Bookings now open for 2016 - Full itineraries available soon so call to register you interest (Gpt-RA)
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2-16 May & 11-25 August - Ride Australia's most eccentric and appealing trains and take an island hopping flight through the rugged Queensland Outback. Enjoy a character filled tour excploring the many aspects of Far North Queensland by train, plane, boat and coach. The tour features three unique train trips, an island-hopping flight, comfortable coach and train in a round trip from Brisbane through Longreach to Mount Isa, up to the Gulf of Carpentaria, across the wide Savannah and the Atherton Tableland and down through the rainforest of the Kuranda range to Cairns. Stopping at Mount Isa, Normanton, the stunning Cobbold Gorge, the intriguing Undara Lava Tubes, the tour finishes in Cairns after an exciting day trip to Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge. Contact Guidepost Rail Tours for reservations - (Gpt-RAdv)
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Boasting some of the most spectacular and rugged Australian landscapes, the Murray River is home to an array of abundant wildlife and birdlife. It is aboard Proud Mary the intimate cruising vessel that you can discover the Murray’s eco-system at its best. Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies just 112 km south-west of Adelaide by Sealink fast ferry. We have combined both of these destinations into one exciting holiday package exclusive to Guidepost Tours departing on 25th January & 18th October in 2015 from Sydney. (Gpt-PM)
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In its 53rd year of operation, we have planned a special itinerary for the Southern Aurora – another first for the train. The 25th of April 2015 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. It is where the ANZAC legend was born – when we remember those who served. We recreate a journey from Oaklands, NSW, via Benalla, Victoria, to Brisbane – with a visit to Canberra and the Australian War Memorial, and special trains from Wallangarra to Warwick in Queensand. Recalling those who travelled by troop train north from Victoria to Queensland, we are planning some special experiences en route. - an ambitious rail cruise to mark this important time. Contact Guidepost Rail Tours. (GptSJR-HExp)
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Explore the lands of the Edomites and the Moabites, the extensive excavations of Jerash, fascinating Petra, Mt. Nebo, Madada, Aqaba, Amman and into the "Promised Land" to link up with our Best of Israel tour. Our biblical guides will provide indight throughout. Regular departures throughout the year. (Gpt-PilgrimT)
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ELVIS FESTIVAL IN PARKES 8-10 January 2016 * Relive the age of the swinging 60s on the iconic retro sleeper train to one of Australia’s most eccentric and colourful festivals. Celebrate with a themed dinner in the dining car, a show-stopping lunch at the Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, and all the fun of an on-going, on-board party. Celebrate in Parkes with a spectacular tribute show and dinner and of course the carousing street parade. Book early to reserve your cabin with Guidepost Rail Tours (GPT-RA) Call to register your interest for 2016 and we will advise when bookings are open.
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20 July to 6 August * Featuring: Inlandsbanan, Norland, Rauma and Flam Railways Mid summer in Scandinavia is when the sun shines all night and the locals come out to play. Starting in the historic capital of Stockholm, we’ll ride the Inlandsbanan special train through the heart of Sweden to Lapland and the Arctic Circle and on to the northern coast of Norway, cruise the Loften islands and then join the train to picturesque Trondheim. The Rauma railway which will take you to the Art Deco city of Alesund is considered one of Europe’s most scenic lines. We’ll then fly over the spectacular coastline to Bergen before cruising the fjords to Flam and riding the legendary Flam and Bergen Railways on the return journey. Sorry! We are sold out for 2015. Waitlist available or register your interest for 2016. Reservations for Scott McGregor's Railway Adventures only with Guidepost Rail Tours. (Gpt-RAdv)
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22nd to 29 April 2015 - Travel in style and luxury from Bangkok through Thailand and Malaysia to Singapore. Experience ANZAC Day at the infamous River Kwai and discover more as we explore the area. We include 3 memorable nights on the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train. Contact Guidepost Tours. (Gpt-IAsia)
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Beginning in Tokyo on Wednesday 1st April 2015, we will visit Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kamakura, Matsumoto, Tsumago, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Himeji, Kyoto and Nara. April is the best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan. The gardens abound with many varieties of flowering trees and are usually filled with families enjoying a picnic under the falling petals. Contact Guidepost Tours. (Gpt-IAsia)
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Guidepost Tours run a programme of special coach trips to theatre shows, concerts and special events for people in the Illawarra and South Coast. All tours pick up between Gerringong/Kiama and North Wollongong. We also welcome enquiries from groups interested in a special tour to other shows and events. Please ring our Gerringong office on 1300 733323 for full details on all tours.
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Join editor Julia Zaetta on this guided holiday created especially for Better Homes and Gardens readers. It encompasses the very best of both Ireland and Scotland while giving you the true Insider Experience. Spend a night at one of the most stunning hotels in the world, Ashford Castle. You’ll feel like royalty as you stroll through the magnificent estate gardens and enjoy a delicious dinner at the castle restaurant. Plus see some of the most breathtaking scenery such as the Isle of Skye and the Ring of Kerry as you make your way from Edinburgh to Dublin. Contact Guidepost Tours. (Traf)
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Join deputy editor Dora Papas on this trip created especially for Better Homes and Gardens readers. Travel through the Midwest and Southern states of the USA where you’ll visit the home of the Kentucky Derby and experience Graceland, the world’s most famous rock ‘n’ roll residence. At AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, take the opportunity to learn techniques and design tips from internationally acclaimed instructors and watch as fabrics, colours and exquisite designs come alive. Plus, enjoy all the Insider Experiences like in St Louis where you’ll learn how to make the best sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. Contact Guidepost Tours. (Traf)
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Tis the season to be jolly on this festive Guided Holiday. Work your way through Europe's most stunning Christmas Markets while seeing the iconic sights glisten with lights and covered in snow. Stock up on decorations for your tree and sample all the delicious offerings including gingerbread and mulled wine. Contact Guidepost Tours for reservations. (Traf)
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Board our cruise ship, the Azamara Journey, in Athens on a specially chartered ANZAC cruise to Gallipoli in 2015. This cruise will showcase, Istanbul and the majestic Sea of Marmara. Re-enact the 1915 voyage to Anzac Cove, departing the Greek island of Lemnos as the ANZAC warriors did. Share the unforgettable moment as dawn breaks over Anzac Cove, immersed in the solemn recollection of 100 years. This 11 day cruise itinerary visits Kusadasi, Lemnos, AE2 site, Canakkale, Gallipoli Battlefields, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and Troy. As at January 2014 we still have availability in most categories. With expected heavy demand we recommend reserving your place as soon as possible. Contact Guidepost ANZAC 2015 Tours. (Gpt-Epic)
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Join Guidepost Tours for a 36 days luxury cruise retracing to steps of our ANZAC;s. The 25th of April 2015 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. To honour this event, on the 26th March 2015, our cruise will sail from Fremantle. Contact Guidepost ANZAC Tours now and be a part of a once in a lifetime journey and participate in the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. Contact Guidepost Tours for deck plans and inclusions. Save up to 30% by booking early. (Gpt-Gallipoli)
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Enjoy one of the world’s great train journeys and experience Vietnam’s most iconic destinations along the line on a 1,700-kilometre odyssey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. The many side trips from our train will reveal Vietnam’s history, culture, fine food, wonderfully friendly people and excellent shopping on what promises to be a most stimulating and enlightening gentle adventure. Reservations for Scott McGregor's Railway Adventures only with Guidepost Rail Tours (GP-RAdv)
Visit our video page to see last years Railway Advenutre in Vietnam
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April/May 2015 - 16 days with Chris Harding. Traverse spectacular soaring Alps and breathtaking snaking valleys on some of Europe’s most famous trains including The Glacier and Bernina Expresses. Stay in classic cities, visit magical museums and connect onto the adventure in Italy. Using the extraordinary network of Swiss Rail and comfortable hotels located close to stations and town centers, this finely tuned adventure will take you through the heart of the Alps to explore a wonderful mix of the country’s key historical, cultural and scenic destinations. Our new itinerary for 2015 will be available soon. Contact Guidepost Tours for more details and reservations. (Gpt-RAdv)
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Latest Travel Advisories
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Trains and boats and planes provide an amazing insight into Queensland’s gulf savannah region. Article by Kirsty McKenzie, photography Ken Brass travelling as guests of Scott McGregor's Railway Adventures. 2015 tours now booking |
Important information from September 2014 |
Winner of numerous prestigious awards and considered to be the top echelon of luxury train travel. |
A new three-night Majestic England itinerary will depart Edinburgh on August 11th and September 8th 2014. |
Scott McGregor has recently completed his latest Railway Adventure through Scandinavia. |
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