Otway Travel & Cruise

18/08/2022

J O I N I N G F O R C E S

It is with great excitement we inform you of our decision to join the new business venture at Helloworld Travel Colac.

Candice & Georgie Leersen will co-own the new business structure at Helloworld Travel Colac and will be supported by the amazing Kirralee Evans and Caitlin Serle.

This means, as of the 01 September 2022 Otway Travel & Cruise P/L will close its doors and Candice will relocate to 126 Murray St.

Please note that Candice will be on leave (exploring Europe!) the first two weeks of September and will officially start at Helloworld Travel Colac on Monday 19 September.

Thank you for all of your support since opening our doors 1 July 2019 and Candice cannot wait to continue organising your trips from her new desk!

25/07/2022

H O L I D A Y S

The office will be closed this week whilst we enjoy a little bit of downtime after a crazy past two years.

Emails will be monitored during this time with urgent matters only being dealt with until we return Tuesday 2 August.

01/07/2022

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y T O U S

Thank you to everyone for their support since we opened the doors on this day three years ago, it has certainly been a wild ride and one we could never have imagined!

The last two years in particular have been incredibly difficult for all aspects of our beloved travel industry and we are so excited to see faces through the door again, share in your excitement of planning and booking then hearing all of your tales upon your return.

Onwards and upwards from here, travel is back!

06/06/2022

P A S S P O R T

Is you passport due for renewal within the next 6 months? Do you have plans to travel internationally at all this year?

If the answer is yes to both of these questions we would strongly recommend you get your renewal/application lodged now.

The passport office has been inundated with applications resulting in processing times completely blowing out.

Do not take the risk, get it done early and our hot tip…pay the express fee.

28/04/2022

C L O S E D T O D A Y

We are off to the Gold Coast for our first conference in over two years!

It is going to be a jam packed couple of days with lots of supplier updates. We cannot wait to get back and share all that we will learn!

17/04/2022

C R U I S I N G I S B A C K

You heard right, cruising is finally back in Australian waters and we could not be more excited!

With all of the old favourites due to return such as Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruises and P&O over the next 18 month or so we will also have some new cruise lines never before seen in Australia such as Virgin Voyages.

If you would like to cruise either here in Australia or overseas please get in contact, we have cruise both on oceans and rivers with extensive training and many ship inspections under our belt.

13/04/2022

E X T E N D E D H O U R S

With travel picking up very quickly we are excited to be extending the days we are open to now be Tuesday to Friday 10am to 3pm.

Should you wish to plan a getaway please get in contact to make and appointment to ensure we are available to see you.

E [email protected]
P 03 5231 1311

30/03/2022

W E ❤️ C R U S I N G

Need we really say more?!

If you also love to cruise now is a great time to start thinking about your next sailing adventure. With international borders easing by the day and cruising returning to Australia waters very soon, get in contact today to book your next getaway.

27/03/2022

M O U N T A I N S

What mountains around the world would you love to explore?

Candice has her eye on doing The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu staying at Mountain Lodges of Peru along the way.

23/03/2022

L O N D O N

Who knew there was such a colourful pocket tucked away in London?!

Neal's Yard, a total hidden gem in Covent Gardens with gorgeous cafes and shops to be explored.

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21/03/2022

C R U I S I N G⁠ I S B A C K

Finally cruising here in Australia is making a comeback! The Australian Government announced last week that the current ban is due to end next month which is amazing news for the travel and cruise industry.

Candice has been on several cruises across a number of different cruise companies as well as inspecting many ships over the years so she is most certainly your go to girl for booking a cruise...and most importantly, ensuring you book the correct s**t for your needs.

📸 by Candice (in Mexico on Crown Princess)

17/03/2022

B O O K N O W

It is 'Time To Travel' and get dreaming, exploring and discovering!

The world is opening up quickly with restrictions minimal, if at all, so now is a great time to starting planing your next adventure.

Call Candice on 03 5231 1311 or email [email protected]

15/03/2022

V I K I N G C R U I S E S

Cruising is making its way back to Australian waters and what better way to celebrate than announcing that they will be coming to visit!

From the metropolitan cities of Melbourne and Sydney to the natural beauty of coastal New Zealand, you will explore nine ports of call during this 15-day journey.

14/03/2022

C E S K Y K R U M L O V

Located in the South Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, Český Krumlov is bisected by the Vltava River, and dominated by its 13th-century castle. The castle has Gothic, Renaissance and baroque elements, an 11-hectare garden and an original 17th-century baroque theater. There are panoramic views of the old town and the river from the top of its round belltower.

📸 by Candice

08/03/2022

W H E R E T O N E X T ?

Are you stuck on where to head off to next and need some inspiration? Stop by the office to see Candice for a chat and to pick up a brochure or two.

06/03/2022

P A R I S

From where we would all rather be!

With France open, and minimal entry requirements in place (for the fully vaccinated), now is as good a time as any to get yourself there!

Candice has explored Paris and the south so give her a call to organise your next French adventure!

📸 by Candice

02/03/2022

U S A

The beauty that the US of A has to offer is undeniable. From the red earth of Monument Valley (pictured) to the green rolling hills of Glacier National Park to the incredible architecture found in the cites such as New York.

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28/02/2022

L E T S T R A V E L

The world is finally opening up with many countries now having minimal entry restrictions and requirements.

Where can you go/who will be open soon:
Fiji - open now
Thailand - open now
USA - open now
UK - open now
Singapore - open now
Vietnam - opening 15 March
Canada - easing restrictions 1 March
Malaysia - opening 1 March
Japan - reopening March
And the list goes on...

If you are looking to travel in 2022 now is the time to start booking as availability is already disappearing.

23/02/2022

I N T R E P I D

$1 deposits...what are you waiting for, call us today!

All you need is $1 to lock in your next dream trip! Whether you want to camp under the stars in the Sahara Desert, hike the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory or eat your way around Italy, Intrepid have just the adventure you are looking for and the perfect trip to suit your travel style.

Offer ends 31 March 2022 (conditions apply)

21/02/2022

F U N F A C T

20/01/2022

A little radio interview Candice has done!

Borders are open, and people are still planning trips, be it with a little hesitation

20/12/2021

🎄C H R I S T M A S 🎄

We are going to be taking a well deserved few days off over the Christmas/New Year period after a very hectic 2021, here is to hoping 2022 is a little more settled and we can all get back to doing what we love....TRAVEL!

Wishing you and your families a very Merry and safe Christmas & New Year.

20/12/2021

S T I L L A V A I L A B L E

Do you need a centre piece for your table on Saturday or a last minute gift for family & friends? We still have few houses available for purchase down at the

Be quick as they may not last until the end of the week!

10/12/2021

W E S T J E T C H R I S T M A S

They've done it again, the WestJet Christmas video has been released and we highly recommend you have some tissues on standby!

Real people. Real stories. From lockdowns, porch visits and postponed reunions to missing holiday traditions, Christmas 2020 created distance for everyone. T...

09/12/2021

GINGERBREAD HOUSES FOR SALE

🎄Available from The Murray Street Market
🎄Four sizes to choose from
🎄$15 / $25 / $35 / $55

Made by the Otway Travel & Cruise team and their elves!

Hurry before they’re all gone!

🎄YES! They’ll last until Christmas Day!🎄

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30/11/2021

C E S K Y K R U M L O V

Candice exploring the gorgeous Czech town of Český Krumlov whilst on an river cruise back in 2012.

River Cruising is a great way to explore Europe with a different port and town or village to explore every day.

29/11/2021

C L O S E D W E D N E S D A Y

Please note that we will be closed tomorrow as we have a meeting to attend in Melbourne.

We will only be contactable via email through the day - [email protected]

29/11/2021

F O R S A L E

Need a little early Christmas cheer? Gingerbread Houses made by the OTC team and their elves are available for purchase from the

Also available are fruitcakes and royal icing decorated vanilla cookies.

Get in quick before you miss out!

All items will easily last until Christmas...unless consumed prior!

26/11/2021

R O M E

Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain) is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini and several others. Standing 26.3 metres high and 49.15 metres wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world.

24/11/2021

N E W Y O R K

This incredible city has our heart, let it have yours too and allow the team at Otway Travel & Cruise to organise you a magical getaway to the Big Apple.

📸 by Candice