Eastern Hill Travel

30/11/2022

Wishing all our valued customers and friends a Merry Christmas from Eastern Hill Travel. Christmas countdown begins!

Will Santa find his missing reindeer? 🎅🦌 Watch the adventure unfold...

10/11/2022

Great explanation on why there is a shortage of aircraft at present and why prices have surged due to demand. Not enough planes and too many people wanting to travel can mean only one thing for prices and availability.

Returning just one grounded A380 superjumbo back into the air requires 4,500 hours of work, Qantas Airways Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said, highlighting the challenge as aviation struggles to meet surging travel demand.

07/07/2022

One step closer and one less covid travel requirement to complete.

25/01/2022

Wishing everyone a happy Australia Day.

11/01/2022

The lamb industry's new commercial is great. Also giving the tourism industry a massive plug. Here is to hoping things will get back to some sort of normality in 2022.

Can a couple of curious explorers reunite Australia with the rest of the world? Anything’s possible with the help of Lamb.

06/01/2022

Who is game?

25/11/2021

Domestic Border Permits to enter Victoria will end tonight 😀. Yay. Now we wait for the rest of our domestic borders to reopen so we can freely travel again.

International arrivals entering into Victoria will continue to require a permit.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of Victorians in getting vaccinated so quickly and the high levels of community protection - from 6pm today the domestic border permit system has ended.

The new public health directions come into effect as Victoria hits 90 per cent double dose vaccinated - it abolishes the traffic light border scheme and all domestic border permits, regardless of vaccination status.

For more information on COVID-19 in Victoria see https://www.health.vic.gov.au/media-releases/domestic-border-permits-to-end

👉 If you test positive to COVID-19, find out what to do: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist-cases

👉 If you’ve been told by a friend, your workplace or your education provider that you’re a contact of someone who has tested positive, find out what to do: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist-contacts

🔹 Find testing centres, opening hours and wait times: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19

Money is available if you are worried about losing pay while you wait for a test result, or if you have to isolate. See more at: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/financial-support

11/11/2021

03/11/2021

With the borders opening and with us travelling Internationally again the Travel Insurance Council of Australia has reminded us that many countries are requiring Covid Insurance cover to enter. Www.smartraveller.gov.au is a helpful place to look for the requirements. At Eastern Hill Travel our preferred Insurance providers have comprehensive policies with covid cover for countries that do not have a "Do not travel" warning.

Things to consider when purchasing travel insurance
• Travellers need travel insurance to cover their specific trip – travel insurance is not one size fits
all and research is essential to find the product that best suits the individual traveller and the
specific trip.
• Don’t choose a travel policy on price alone – look at the inclusions, exclusions, excess and claims
limits.
• Buy travel insurance when booking and paying for big-ticket items. This means you may be
covered if an unexpected event forces cancellation.
• Not all travel policies will automatically cover COVID – some insurers may have this cover as an
add-on for an additional cost and some will include it in the policy as part of the overall cost.
• Travel insurance can cover cancellation costs if you need to change your plans. Read the product
disclosure statement before you buy your policy so you know how it will respond to cancellations
and delays.
• Check your destination’s COVID requirements – some countries will require inbound travellers to
not only be vaccinated but have a minimum amount of cover specifically for COVID related
medical expenses. You may also be required to have a negative pre-trip COVID test.
• Product Disclosure Statements should be read carefully to determine inclusions, exclusions and
limits, and how the cover responds to COVID-19 for specific situations and destinations.
• In some countries hospitals will refuse to provide medical assistance if you don’t have travel
insurance or the ability to pay upfront. This may be avoided by ensuring you have appropriate
travel insurance for you, your trip and activities to cover medical emergencies, particularly if you
have a pre-existing medical condition.
• Carefully read the terms and conditions if you are planning on to use complimentary travel
insurance that comes with some credit cards and consider purchasing additional cover.

01/11/2021

Time to get ready and check your passport so you can start seeing the world again. The team at Eastern Hill Travel are ready to discuss your travel plans and help you navigate travelling post pandemic.

26/10/2021

It has been great hearing recently from some of our loyal customers about their travel plans as the borders begin to open up.
While there are still lots of unknowns and some restrictions in place we are starting to see more flights being introduced daily for many destinations which makes us excited that finally we all may be able to travel again within Australia and overseas! 😀
At Eastern Hill Travel we would love to hear all about what you are planning and happy to start looking at options as things bounce back.

Cathy, Paul, Rachelle and Sharlene

15/10/2021

Soon it will be a requirement to be vaccinated for many things such as travel. Here is the guide on how to get your digital vaccination certificate. Be travel ready!

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/getting-help-during-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/what-types-proof-there-are/covid-19-digital-certificate-proof

Use your COVID-19 digital certificate to show proof of only your COVID-19 vaccinations. You can also add it to your digital wallet.

14/10/2021

With it getting closer to the lockdown ending and the international borders opening we would love to know what your number 1 travel destination will be?

11/10/2021

We are all missing the need to travel

10/10/2021

While plans and processes of where and when we may be able to travel to Internationally again is outlined soon, I wonder how many people remember where they stashed their passports or if in fact they are currently valid with a minimum of 6 months validity? (which some countries require). Might be time to check!

Looking forward to assisting you with your travel plans at Eastern Hill Travel once you are ready to travel again and more clarity is known.

We are hanging in there and hope you are too during this extended lockdown period. 💛🏖🌍✈🛳

26/08/2021

And when you can't travel it is all that you want to do!

25/08/2021

So much class

The 60s never go out of style ✌️☮️ Our stunning flight attendants in front of the DC8 back in the 1960s ✈️

23/08/2021

When you have finished crying after watching the new Qantas ad and found your passport to check its not expired don't forget to get vaccinated and call Eastern Hill Travel when we can all fly again to book your dream holiday. Where will you go?

21/07/2021

Good time to watch some travel documentaries as well!

24/06/2021

COVID-19 UPDATE: Travelling to Queensland

From 1am AEST Saturday 19 June 2021 you must complete a declaration to enter Queensland from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

This requirement is for any travel into Queensland from interstate and New Zealand (on quarantine free flights), to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in Queensland and manage outbreaks.

You must complete the right declaration for your situation before you travel to enter Queensland.

Queensland residents must also complete a declaration if they are returning home from interstate or New Zealand.

Find out more: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/travelling-to-queensland

24/06/2021

It’s been a big day, but we’re into our new office! Rachelle hasn’t even set up her new desk space and she’s already working on bookings!

23/06/2021

Today we are moving offices so our systems have been shut down including our phones for a short time. Please email your consultant or [email protected] if you need us urgently and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience while we settle into our new home.

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22/06/2021

Amazing news to share. Meg and her husband Jean Marc have announced the safe arrival of their daughter!
Ebony Hazel Basset
Arrived 3.39pm Saturday 19th June.
5lb3oz or 2.3kg