Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb

For your security I am proud to be affiliated with Beach Travel in Hermosa Beach, a respected institution in the South Bay since 1972. All payments will be made to Beach Travel and you will enjoy the peace of mind that comes with working with such an established agency.

Appointments: We can work together on the phone, Email or I’ll be happy to meet with you in my office, your home, your office or wherever you prefer to discuss your trip.


My Specialty: Independent Travel (group tours available too!)
Anyone can book the things that you ask them to book. My job is to make suggestions and provide amazing experiences that you didn't even know existed.

Want to see the Sydney Opera House? How about a backstage tour with a chance to see how things look from the stage? Or a guided tour, a gourmet dinner at a harbor-front restaurant then a performance of Opera, Symphony or Theater, the choice is yours. Tickets are included, with excellent seating.

Want to see Sydney from the harbor? How about a half day sailing with a local skipper or a sunset dinner cruise?

Surfing lessons in Sydney? We can do that.

Koala Spotting Walks

Interested in unique Aussie wildlife? How about a "behind the scenes" zoo tour including the nursery areas? Or a "walkabout" to help your guide spot and record koala sightings in the wild? Maybe even become a "keeper for a day" working alongside the staff in a koala sanctuary. Want to swim with dolphins in the wild? No problem.

Great Barrier Reef Resorts

Why just visit the Great Barrier Reef when you can stay in a resort ON the Reef? Or spend a few nights in a fantastic lodge IN the world's oldest living rainforest?

In NEW ZEALAND you can tour fantastic underground caves to see the famous "glow worms," enjoy a scenic train journey across the Southern Alps, drive along the awe-inspiring "Glacier Coast" with the Alps on one side and the ocean on the other. Join a one or multiple day hike along on of the world-famous trails or stay in unique, deluxe lodges that bring new meaning to the word luxury. Why cruise the crowded Milford Sound when you can experience the solitude of the Doubtful Sound, perhaps even an overnight cruise?

New Zealand Fiords

These are just a few of the many once-in-a-lifetime experiences that are just waiting for you and I'll work with you to select the ones that are just right for YOU.

Independent Travel is an alternative to standard coach tours. You will be transferred between hotels and airports by private car. You'll be picked up each day at your hotels to enjoy the local sightseeing experiences that you have chosen, with carefully selected local operators. You will have contact numbers in each country for any assistance that you may require. Enjoy all of the pre-planning of group tours and your independence as well with as much free time as you want. THAT is Independent Travel, and I do it well.

Queenstown, New Zealand

Glacier Hiking

Group Tours: If you prefer a high-quality group tour I will be happy to provide brochures and help you select and book the tour that is just right for you, using the most respected companies in each country. The choice is yours.

Hotels and Resorts: I'll help you choose from a full range of selected accommodations from value-oriented hotels to amazing resorts in unique settings that allow you to enjoy the real Australia and New Zealand, the kind that you see on the Travel Channel.

Rainforest Lodges and Spas

Rooms with a view

Outback Resorts

Unique, small-group tours

Sightseeing and Experiences: Discover the joys of small-group day tours in each area, sharing your experience and guide with just a few like-minded travelers or treat yourself to private tours with your expert local guide. These are truly the highlight of every trip.

Swim with Dolphins!

Rainforest Tours

Costs/Prices: I know what you're thinking, "this guy has to be expensive." But here's the best part: It costs no more to have me plan and book your trip than it will if you do it yourself. All hotels and other suppliers "down under" charge Mr. Australia less than they would charge you. I keep some of the difference so actually they pay me, not you. Sometimes it even costs less than if you do it yourself!

FIJI

Fiji becomes every visitor's favorite island destination the first time that they go. The beauty of the island resorts is topped only by that of the Fijian people. You will feel like a different person there and I'll work with you to select the island that is just right for you.

Airfares:

Beach Travel is one of the few travel agencies that have been awarded contracts with Qantas and Air Pacific and their professional staff will be happy to assist us with your airfare needs.

On the other pages of this site you will find some suggestions for great places to go and amazing things to do in Australia and New Zealand. Call or email today so that we can talk or arrange an appointment to discuss your trip. You'll be glad that you did.