Both Trevor and Penny Bones are accredited 'Aussie Specialists' - trained by Tourism Australia to give expert and unbiased advice. Penny has also recently been voted 'Aussie Specialist of the Year 2008'.

TAILORMADE ITINERARIES

We all know that planning your trip is part of the fun! With some expert knowledge you can be sure that you won't waste time, or money, so why not discuss your ideas with one of our 'Aussie Specialists' to ensure we create your trip of a lifetime.
View some example itineraries

FLIGHTS

We can book your flights with all airlines that service Australia, including the domestic low cost airlines.

ACCOMMODATION

Every type of accommodation is available in Australia - hotels of every grade, self catering apartments, bed and breakfast, hotels and camping. Our 'Aussie Specialists' will be delighted to advise you on accommodation to suit your budget.

CAR AND CAMPER HIRE

We can arrange care and/or motor home hire for long or short durations in any state or territory. Let us know if you want a brochure or quotation.

SIGHTSEEING

From a month long tour to a half day trip or harbour cruise, we can organise your holiday as much (or as little) as you want. For brochures and further information please contact us.

BUS PASSES

Greyhound Pioneer, McCafferty's and Oz Experience cover the whole of Australia or just a small section. Most passes are valid for a certain (limited) period of time - from 7 days to one year.

VISAS

We can issue visas (Electronic Travel Authorities) for Australia if required.
 

• Sydney Harbour, New South Wales
• The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
• Uluru [Ayers Rock] Northern Territory
• Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
• Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
• Ningaloo Marine Park, West Australia
• The Great Ocean Road, Victoria
• Kangaroo Island, South Australia
• Fraser Island, Queensland
• Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Let us tailor-make a tour to suit YOUR special requirements
 

Penny Bones voted 'Aussie Specialist of the Year 2008'

Every year, Tourism Australia celebrates the excellence and achievements of the tourism industry in selling and promoting Australia through its OZCARs awards.

This year's UK Ozcars event, held recently in London, saw around 160 industry professionals join Tourism Australia for a night of recognition and celebration.

Southern Cross Travel, based in The Mint, Rye and Best Beech Hill, Wadhurst was delighted to have Penny Bones voted 'Aussie Specialist of the Year 2008'.

Penny, who is one of the proprietors of Southern Cross Travel, first visited Australia in 1969. She began her career in travel working with a London - Sydney overland company, set up by her (now) husband in 1971. She became an Australian citizen in 1982, and has lived or worked in all areas of Australia. Last year she visited the north west of Western Australia for the first time, thus completing her circuit of the country! Penny loves Australia, especially Sydney, where one of her daughters was born.

Her company, Southern Cross Travel, has specialised in long-haul, tailormade travel for over 30 years, with Australia and New Zealand being the top-selling countries.

'To be recognised by your peers is a great feeling' says Penny. 'I am passionate about Australia, which makes it easy to sell. To sell this distant, vast country requires detailed knowledge, thus ensuring that our clients are not disappointed and get maximum value during their holiday. I hope to be able to continue my own travels to, and within, Australia for a very long time!'