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AGTOURS
& SPECIAL INTEREST TRAVEL
2018
Rewarding Experiences in Agriculture
1300 301 128 bookings@quadrantaustralia.com quadrantaustralia.com
WE LCOM E
CO NT ENTS
Welcome to the preview of our 2018 tours. We’ve been busy working 3
on our regular tours as well as some exciting new destinations. Our
inaugural Japan and Italy tours from 2017 were a huge success and UK, EUROPE
we’re excited to be offering them again in 2018. For the first time,
we are touring Sri Lanka, home to incredibly diverse agriculture,
unique world heritage sites and beautiful beaches. Or for something
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more adventurous why not consider our tour of the Nordic nation of
Iceland – a country of volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. AFRICA
If you’ve ever wondered if a Quadrant Tour is for you, then why not listen
to what some of regular travellers have to say. Paul and Jenny travelled 7
to China with us. Here is what they told us when they got home.
“Thanks so much for an amazing 3 weeks. We loved ASIA
every minute of it and learnt so much. The tour was very
well organised and well exceeded our expectations. We 8
were not sure if we would get a glimpse of the real China,
however getting into villages to meet with real farming USA & CANADA
families we were lucky enough to get a very honest
perspective of farming life”. 10
If you are curious what type of travelers go on our tours, then you’ll
SOUTH AMERICA
be pleased to know that most of our passengers are from rural and
regional Australia and New Zealand. That’s one of the reasons why we
often get comments like 12
“we’ve made lifelong friends”; “we had so much in
AUSTRALIA & NZ
common with other travelers and can’t wait to travel
with them again”.
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Quadrant Australia has been organising special interest tours for
more than 30 years. Our experienced team have travelled extensively FAQ
to every corner of the world but what really sets us apart is our
attention to detail. We carefully manage every little piece of the
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puzzle to make sure your experience is second to none. We include
unique experiences that take your trip to the next level and we pride
ourselves on going the extra mile. TOUR LEADERS
We think Lewis Carroll was onto something when he wrote
“Actually, the best gift you could give is a lifetime of SYMBOL KEY
adventures”. These symbols represent
tours that are conducted
So, whether you’ve travelled with us before or you’re a first time with partners
traveler, let 2018 be the year for your next adventure.
Horse Deals USA
Happy Travels, The Team at Quadrant
New Zealand UK
Canada ALPA
Alhambra, Spain
U K & EUR O P E
Just thought I’d let you know how much I enjoyed the UK Tour... It was absolutely fantastic,
probably the best equestrian tour I’ve ever been on. Fiona Sloan (tour guide extraordinaire)
and Dale Plumb (all round fun person) were brilliant and the tour travellers themselves were
just so inspirational, altogether just a great crew to be with on the tour. And as for my
room-mate, we got on perfectly. Definitely made some friends for life and for future travelling.
Leanne – Equine Experience to the UK 2017
HORSE DEALS - Equine FARMERS TOUR TO THE FARMERS TOUR TO
Experience to England BALKAN PENINSULA SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
// 20 DAYS / MAY // 24 DAYS / MAY // 23 DAYS / MAY
Once again we are offering the Plus optional Romania and Olé Olé - escape to the
River Cruise extension Mediterranean and beyond!
equine experience of a lifetime.
Experience the thrill of attending This tour through the little- Discover the colour and charm
two of the most prestigious known region of the Balkans is of Spain with its vibrant culture,
equestrian events in the UK one not to be missed and offers warm climate, delicious food, art
- Badminton Horse Trials and a superb opportunity to ‘get off and architecture. Visit Portugal
Royal Windsor Horse Show. This the tourist trail’! Visiting Croatia, with its golden beaches, white-
leisurely itinerary is carefully Bosnia, Herzegovina, Montenegro washed villages and clifftop
designed to offer you the perfect and Slovenia, the tour offers a castles. Take in the highlights
balance of equine visits combined comprehensive program of farm of Lisbon, Barcelona, Seville,
with sightseeing to some of the visits, including sheep, beef, dairy, Corboda, Madrid and the
country’s most impressive castles cropping, honey, rose oil and wine. Alhambra palace in Granada.
and historic sites, including The As well as stunning historic and Explore some of the historic
Royal Stud at Sandringham. cultural sites, the tour also offers production areas involved with
There’s ample time to enjoy the an opportunity to taste regional olive oil, wine and sherry and
colour and pageantry of the produce, view breathtaking dine out on delicious Spanish and
equestrian events and also soak up landscapes, visit ancient and Portuguese cuisine – it’s sure to be
the glorious scenery. beautiful cities and experience a feast for the senses!
amazing hospitality. There is
just so much of interest on this
excellent value tour.
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U K & E UR O P E
FARMERS TOUR TO FARMERS TOUR TO FARMERS TOUR TO
WESTERN EUROPE ENGLAND & SCOTLAND SCANDINAVIA
// 23 DAYS / MAY // 24 DAYS / JUNE // 20 DAYS / JULY
Enjoy a wonderful journey through Plus optional Ireland extension Plus optional Finland extension
countries where farming, food and Join us on a tour of the UK & Scandinavia is surprising and offers
family life have been evolving over Ireland for the Best of British! A exceptional diversity and stunning
hundreds of years. Explore the fascinating tour showcasing the natural landscapes. Explore Norway,
countryside of Italy, Switzerland best of England, Scotland, Wales Denmark and Sweden during the
and France and see how the and Ireland through a wide range northern summer and discover why
locals live and farm. Sample of interesting farm and garden Scandinavia offers some of the
delicious cuisine and soak up the visits, historic sites, attractions world’s highest living standards.
beauty of the landscape in spring. and the famous cities of London, See livestock, cropping, dairy and
Immerse yourself in the culture Edinburgh and Dublin. Once again forestry; view scenic coastlines
and tradition of these much-loved we are including the regions of and countryside, idyllic islands,
countries visiting farms, vineyards, Devon and Cornwall, Northern fjords and forested mountains.
local markets, cobblestone villages Scotland and Northwest Ireland, Visit the vibrant cities of Bergen,
and historic cities. This tour really as well as the wonderful Highland Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm
has it all - a delightful blend of Show in Scotland. to see stunning architecture and
rural life with all the traditional sophisticated design, and immerse
sights of Western Europe. yourself in Scandinavia’s fascinating
Viking and shipping heritage.
Lake Bled, Slovenia
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Greenland Houses
Village in Eastern Europe Lake District, Britain
VOLCANOS, ICEBERGS & PADDOCK TO PLATE FARMERS TOUR TO ITALY
WATERFALLS - Ireland & UK
- Iceland & Greenland // 18 DAYS / AUGUST
// 28 DAYS / JULY Plus optional Mediterranean Cruise
// 12 DAYS / JULY
Travelling with photographer Fiona Indulge the senses and savor
New for 2018 is the Nordic nation Lake, this fabulous tour of Ireland, the fresh regional produce,
of Iceland – a country of volcanoes, Wales, England and Scotland culinary delights and cultural
geysers, hot springs and lava includes unparalleled opportunities highlights of Italy. Marvel at the
fields. But it’s not just rugged and for tour participants to talk with a architecture and historic sites
dramatic landscapes, it’s also about variety of local producers involved in Italy’s best loved cities and
the creativity and resilience of the in agriculture and food production. get off the beaten tourist trail to
Icelandic people who can trace The tour will visit some very explore little known, but stunning,
their ancestry back to Norsemen special farmers, attend events and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
from Scandinavia and Celts from will include dinners with well- Soak up the sunshine of the Amalfi
the British Isles. Visit all the major known journalists and heads of Coast and journey through the
natural sights in Iceland then travel rural organisations. An ideal tour countryside of southern Italy to
to the Danish territory of Greenland for anyone who hasn’t visited the meet with farmers and gain an
for four days to experience the British Isles before, or for those appreciation of the country’s
natural beauty of its valleys, who’d like to return to meet rural diverse agriculture. With an
mountains, crystal clear water and locals and enjoy good regional optional Mediterranean Cruise
its icebergs! A real adventure! produce. extension this tour takes in many
of the Med’s best loved sights and
All trips with Quadrant have been of superior quality and rich cultural heritage. A tour with
something for everyone - it’s an
great interest and I very much look forward to my next one
absolute ‘must’!
wheresoever it might be.
Jim – Farmers Tour to the UK & Ireland 2017
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Camp Nkwazi, Zambia
FARMING & WILDLIFE TO
SOUTH AFRICA
AF R I CA // 16 DAYS / AUGUST
Plus optional Victoria Falls and
Botswana extension
Come and discover beautiful
South Africa where the warmth
and hospitality of local farmers
Quadrant Tours is a highly professional group is exceptional. Enjoy spectacular
who give a personal service to those wanting scenery and the vibrant colours
a tour that accommodates their professional of southern Africa as you visit a
range of livestock enterprises to
and special interest needs.
compare farming methods with
David and Louise – Mauritius 2017 how we farm in Australia. Travel to
the beautiful town of Stellenbosch
and visit Cape Town and the
Cape of Good Hope. See fabulous
wildlife as you venture through
Kruger National Park and other
FARMING TOUR TO MAURITIUS BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA private game reserves in open
4x4 jeeps, guided by experienced
rangers and trackers - in search of
// 13 DAYS / FEBRUARY // 18 DAYS / MAY
the ‘Big Five’!
Plus optional Victoria Falls and Chobe
Mauritius is unforgettable!
Game Reserve extension ZAMBIAN AGRICULTURE
Located in the Indian Ocean
off the coast of Madagascar Meet with local farmers and enjoy
and 2000kms off the coast of their generous hospitality on this // 17 DAYS / NOVEMBER
south east Africa, Mauritius has fantastic tour which showcases the
a mild climate, turquoise seas best of South African agriculture Stay in the gem of Africa, South
and French as its local language. and wildlife, including maize Luanga National Park, and marvel
White sandy beaches, lagoons fields in the Free State and a day at the superb game viewing in
and reefs contrast with rainforest at NAMPO - one of the world’s Zambia. Stay in luxury lodges,
and waterfalls in the mountainous largest agricultural field days. relax with a sundowner at the end
interior. Local Mauritian crops See some of South Africa’s of the day and be inspired by the
include sugar cane and rice, as best livestock and horticulture, resilience of the local farmers.
well as citrus and soft fruits which including the winelands of the Cruise along the magnificent
are often grown with vegetables Western Cape. Enjoy fantastic Lower Zambezi and try catching
and flowers for export. If you are game viewing at Madikwe Game the fiercely fighting tiger fish.
looking for a relaxing break in a Reserve on the Botswana border And, if you are really lucky, you
unique location, then join us for and see some stunning scenery, may even see an elephant or
this two-centre farming tour and including the world famous Garden two wandering through the
see just what island life offers the Route and Cape Town. A great reception at Mfuwe Lodge to get
local producers. introduction to South Africa. to their favourite mango tree!
Unforgettable Africa!
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AS IA
Matsuchima, Japan
AGRICULTURAL TOUR TO SRI FARMERS TOUR TO JAPAN culture. Visit many of the cultural
LANKA highlights, including the Terracotta
Warriors and Horses at Xian and
// 15 DAYS / MAY
The Great Wall of China. There’s
// 18 DAYS / MARCH
Japan is a country of spectacular also a great opportunity to extend
New for 2018, we’ve included natural beauty with gentle rural this tour and enjoy a luxury tour to
the tropical island paradise of landscapes contrasting with Guilin and the Yangtze, including
Sri Lanka with its famous tea, modern, vibrant cities. The a luxury five star Yangtze River
flavoursome food and endless agriculture is steeped in tradition, Cruise, the massive Three Gorges
beaches. Visit rice paddies to however in many instances has Dam Project and a visit to China’s
see the country’s major crop adapted to modern production giant pandas at Chongquing Zoo.
and lush tea plantations in the and management techniques. Visit
Central Highlands. Soak up the many of the country’s famous VIETNAM & CAMBODIA -
island culture and enjoy the warm historic cities and soak up the FARMING & CULTURE
welcome of the local people. Sri centuries-old traditions for which
Lanka’s natural beauty, history and Japan is famous. Experience a // 17 DAYS / OCTOBER
culture has immense appeal but it night in a Japanese ryokan with
is its spectacular biodiversity, eight onsen (inn/hotel with natural hot Visit the neighbouring countries
UNESCO World Heritage sites spring baths) and enjoy the thrill of Vietnam and Cambodia to
and diverse agriculture, that all of travelling between cities via experience their vibrant cultures
contribute to make any visit a very Shinkansen - Japan’s famous and their history. Meet happy,
special experience. bullet trains. smiling people and enjoy their
varied cuisine and contrast
BEST OF CHINA AGRICULTURE everyday life in tranquil villages
with the bustling cities of Hanoi
and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),
// 19 DAYS / MAY
Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Visit
Plus optional Yangtze Cruise and Guilin small scale farms growing tropical
Explore China to see some of the fruits, sugar cane, rice, sweet
major agricultural developments potatoes, corn and vegetables
across this vast country and and learn about the cooperatives
marvel at the extraordinary feats that are the basis of agriculture
of engineering and ingenuity in Vietnam. In Cambodia visit the
that have defined this ancient awe-inspiring UNESCO World
Heritage site of Angkor Wat
Tea Harvest, Sri Lanka and marvel at the ingenuity and
resilience of the people.
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USA &
C A NADA
Farm, USA
USA BEEF CATTLE TOUR & CANADIAN FARMING & Alberta then it’s on to Calgary
THE CALGARY STAMPEDE THE CALGARY STAMPEDE for the spectacular Stampede;
one of the world’s most popular
outdoor events where you can
// 20 DAYS / JUNE/JULY // 20 DAYS / JULY
experience the thrills and spills of
Plus optional Western Canada and / or Plus optional Western Canada and / or the Chuckwagon races, rodeo and
Alaskan Cruise extension Alaskan Cruise extension
many other agricultural events.
Come to grips with the USA’s Join us on our annual tour to After Calgary, there’s an option to
massive beef cattle industry while Canada to see a variety of farming tour across the Rockies and enjoy
travelling through the heart of enterprises - dairy, sheep, beef the glorious scenery of Banff and
the American Wild West. Learn and cropping and observe the Lake Louise and finally there’s a
first-hand about the beef supply lifestyles of Mennonite farmers. further option to take a cruise to
chain and many aspects of beef Visit Quebec, Ontario and Alaska.
production on this exciting and
educational tour. From Colorado
travel north through “Cowboy
I wanted to let know we are both having a wonderful
Country” visiting cattle producers
time on our trip. The tour group are great as is our tour
and spectacular sites in Nebraska,
South Dakota, Wyoming and leader and of course our tour escort. We are all having
Montana. Then head north into a fun time together. The places and states we have
Canada to Calgary, in time for the visited have all been highlights. Everyone is so friendly.
spectacular Calgary Stampede! Thank you so much for everything.
Marg – USA Southern States 2017
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THE CALGARY STAMPEDE & USA SOUTHERN STATES BEEF
WESTERN CANADA & AGRICULTURE
// 16 DAYS / JULY // 18 DAYS / SEPTEMBER
Plus optional New York and
Experience the excitement of
Washington extension
the Calgary Stampede with all
the thrills and spills of its rodeo, Take a nostalgic journey through
Chuckwagon races and agricultural Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
events. Join a member of the and immerse yourself in the
Calgary Stampede
Australian Livestock & Property fascinating heritage and culture of
Agents Association (ALPA) and the Southern States of the USA.
cheer along the winner of the Visit the famous Dallas/Fort Worth
‘Young Auctioneers’ competition Stockyards, as well as a diverse
who will be representing Australia range of agricultural enterprises.
at the International Auctioneers’ Meet industry leaders and visit
Competition during the Stampede. large scale beef and cattle ranches.
After Calgary, the tour combines See the ‘Real Texas’ of Amarillo,
quality livestock visits in rural and spend time in San Antonio,
Southern Alberta, the glorious home of ‘The Alamo’. Compare
scenery of Banff and Lake Louise this with modern Houston and its
in the Canadian Rockies and finally Kennedy Space Center. Finish the
finishes up in Vancouver. tour in New Orleans, famous for
its bustling jazz bars and unique
French and Spanish heritage.
Farm Tour, USA
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S OU TH & C E NT R AL
AMERIC A
AGRICULTURAL TOUR TO CUBA FARMERS TOUR TO URUGUAY RURAL & RUGBY TOUR TO
& BRAZIL ARGENTINA
// 8 DAYS / FEBRUARY
// 21 DAYS / APRIL // 14 DAYS / MAY
New for 2018 is the intriguing
Plus optional Amazon Extension
country of Cuba. Reminiscent of Rural and Rugby Tours next South
a simpler time, the country has Visit Uruguay and Brazil for an American adventure takes in
a unique culture and the people opportunity to see a variety of AgroActiva, one of the world’s
are warm and welcoming with agricultural enterprises in these premier farm expos. Travel with
remarkable ingenuity. There’s a two South American countries. Pete Lewis and spend a few
thriving farm-to-table practice See what Antipodean investors days in Buenos Aires soaking
and sustainable agriculture are doing in Brazil and the huge up the sights and sounds of the
includes tobacco, sugar, fruits potential that exists for agricultural Argentinian capital, as well as some
and vegetables. There’s also an production. Enjoy superb farm exhilarating rugby and polo before
extraordinary history and stunning hospitality and food and wine getting down to business. Visit the
landscapes and an astounding with Latin flair and charm. Visit Mataderos livestock market - where
number of US-made classic the spectacular Iguazu Falls, the 50,000 head of cattle go under the
cars circa, 40s and 50s, and the amazing Pantanal region and the auctioneer’s hammer each week.
creativity that has kept them famous city of Rio de Janeiro. Visit outstanding farm operations
running! Visit now before modernity in the famed Argentinian Pampas
catches up with this special place. - where gauchos on horseback
Lakes Crossing, South America
10Havana
still work cattle and sheep ISLANDS, AGRICULTURE & SOUTH AMERICA - BEEF &
the traditional way. Then an CARIBBEAN CRUISE AGRICULTURE
unforgettable spin through the
future of farming at AgroActiva -
// 22 DAYS / JUNE // 21 DAYS / OCTOBER
an annual agricultural extravaganza
near Rosario. Meet the farmers Plus optional Machu Picchu extension
Immerse yourself in island life
driving transformation of livestock visiting the tropical French South America is a continent of
and cropping in this remarkable Caribbean islands of Martinique surprises with spectacular scenery,
country and, of course, taste their and Guadeloupe. This fabulous vibrant cultures and cosmopolitan
world-class food and wines. Rural new tour visits crop producers and cities; but it’s the agriculture that
and Rugby Tours - where food for explores the fascinating history of is so different to Australia that will
thought meets sport! settlement and slavery, sugar cane amaze you. If you are interested
and rum. The adventure continues in beef production and general
with a cruise in the Caribbean agriculture and have always
visiting a number of islands – the wanted to travel to South America,
very picture of paradise. If you’ve then join Ross Keane on a tour
ever wondered about the allure of to Chile, Argentina and Brazil to
the Caribbean, here’s your chance see first-hand some of the world’s
find out. It’s sure to be a great fastest moving beef economies.
adventure! At the same time, you can soak up
the culture and scenic highlights of
these three fascinating countries.
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Costa RicaKimberley Cattle
AU STRAL IA &
NE W ZE ALAND
NEW ZEALAND FARMING - BEEF 2018 PRE & POST TOURS QUEENSLAND WINTER
NORTH ISLAND AND ACCOMMODATION ESCAPE
// 10 DAYS / MARCH // MAY // 15 DAYS / JUNE
New Zealand is so close, so similar, Established in 1988 as a When the southern states are
and yet so entirely different! Enjoy Bicentennial Celebration – the Beef in the middle of winter this tour
genuine “Kiwi” country hospitality Australia Exposition held every offers a great chance to escape
and meet farming families on their three years in Rockhampton has the cold and explore the western
farms while seeing the very best of become one of the world’s great towns and historic regions of
the North Island’s agriculture and beef cattle events. Beef 2018 will Queensland. Visit large-scale
spectacular scenery. Visit a diverse be an international celebration of cattle properties and a diverse
range of farm types in differing the Australian beef industry and range of agricultural enterprises,
environments; from cattle and deer Quadrant Australia is once again as well as horticultural properties
farming to sheep, plus progressive arranging Pre and Post tours to the on the Atherton Tablelands, in
dairy operations in the Waikato, event. During the Pre-tour a range Far North Queensland. See how
known as the ‘milk bowl’ of New of cattle properties and feedlots Queensland’s primary industries
Zealand. Contrast and compare will be visited to introduce visitors operate and visit renowned natural
farming life with how we do things from interstate and overseas to attractions such as spectacular
at home and enjoy delicious food leading features of the Queensland Carnarvon Gorge. Lastly, relax in
and wine along the way. cattle industry. The Post-tour will the northern tropical city of Cairns
include cattle industry visits along and have the option to visit either
the coast and around Mackay. the Great Barrier Reef or Daintree
Rainforest.
12THE BEST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
& KANGAROO ISLAND
// 13 DAYS / OCTOBER
This remarkable tour will take
you from Adelaide to the Flinders
Ranges and back to the Clare
and Barossa Valleys, then onto
Kangaroo Island via the Murray
Region and Fleurieu Peninsula.
The tour takes in a wide variety of
Virginia Tech students agricultural visits that showcase
with a Rice Farmer how innovation has enabled
farmers in the driest state on the
driest continent to survive and
prosper. Explore the Flinders
A huge note of thanks …for organising such an amazing Ranges, stay overnight at Bungaree
‘Top End Tour’. Our guide Tony Searle was so well Station, one of Australia’s iconic
Merino sheep studs, and enjoy
chosen – his knowledge and personal contacts so vast.
the superb food and wine of the
‘Bushie’ owner/driver did an incredible job….I’ve already Barossa Valley. Finish the tour with
recommended next years tour to 3 ladies in Nth. NSW. three nights on Kangaroo Island
Kerrie – Top End and Kimberley Cattle Tour
where boutique farming enterprises
co-exists with pristine wilderness
and natural beauty.
TOP END & KIMBERLEY QUEENSLAND SAVANNAH & BEST OF TASMANIA
CATTLE TOUR GULF
// 10 DAYS / OCT/NOV
// 21 DAYS / JULY // 15 DAYS / AUGUST
Join us for a comprehensive tour
The Australian outback continues Quadrant Australia is proud to highlighting the clean and green
to fascinate people with its vast, offer a short and dynamic fact- farming practices that have made
vibrant and extreme landscapes, finding tour across the vast Tasmania the envy of the farming
rich ecosystems and biodiversity. savannah plains of far north world. This is a fabulous tour that
As well there are traditional cattle Queensland. Starting in Townsville includes some of the spectacular
stations larger than most people and concluding in Mt Isa this 11-day natural beauty that has put
can comprehend, and culture tour provides a comprehensive Tasmania right at the top of many
and lifestyles rich in history. This overview of the untold potential people’s ‘bucket list’. The itinerary
tour provides the opportunity that could help Australia become includes Cradle Mountain, the
to follow in the footsteps of the food bowl of Asia during the rugged west coast around Strahan,
the early drovers and explorers forthcoming century. As well as a the Tasman Peninsula with historic
and stay on some of Australia’s range of visits that include some Port Arthur and the productive
famous cattle stations. In addition, of the best cattle and cropping Huon Valley. And of course, no tour
explore the Top End’s cultural and operations in the north, there is to Tasmania would be complete
natural wonders, including the also free time at Karumba - on the without historic Hobart and the
World Heritage sites of Kakadu Gulf of Carpentaria, and at Lawn colourful Salamanca Market. This is
and Katherine Gorge. Experience Hill Gorge - one of Queensland’s a wonderful tour that encompasses
Australia’s ancient landscapes and outback treasures. the extraordinary innovation and
become immersed in traditional artistic talent for which the Island
culture on this fascinating tour. State is known.
13FAQ
WHAT’S THE AGE GROUP? bookings require special administrative
attention, any tour bookings made
The average age is between 40
within 30 days of departure require
to 70 years; occasionally younger
FULL payment before the process of
participants and occasionally older, but
requesting flights and rooms begins. If
you can always be assured you’ll be
we are unable to confirm the request
travelling with like-minded people who
then a full refund will be made.
share similar interests.
WILL I NEED A VISA?
WHAT’S INCLUDED ON A TOUR? HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE?
Some countries require visas and
We like to make things easy for you to You will need to have the energy
we will advise you of this at the time
budget for your travels so our tours are and fitness to walk around farms
of booking. The responsibility for
inclusive of international airfares and with uneven ground, villages with
obtaining a visa for your tour lies with
airport and departure taxes (unless cobblestone streets and up and down
you, however our staff are happy to
stated Land Only), accommodation, stairs. In addition, you need to be fit
assist. Visas for some countries can
land travel (coach, boat or train), enough to carry your own luggage and
take from 60 to 90 days to obtain so
technical and farm visits, entrance fees board and disembark your coach (and
it is essential to organise them well in
to attractions, sightseeing, tips for occasionally ferries and trains), several
advance of your departure date and
drivers and guides and most meals. times a day unassisted. If you require a
this is another reason to book early.
With Quadrant there are no hidden wheelchair or cannot walk unassisted
An Australian (or other) passport, valid
costs… it’s all included in the quoted and carry your luggage, then our tours
for at least six months beyond your
price which makes budgeting easy. are probably not suitable for you.
expected return date, is necessary for
And when you travel for business
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE? all outbound tours.
purposes, tax concessions may apply.
Travel insurance is essential and you WHAT STANDARD OF HOTELS CAN I
WHICH AIRLINES DO YOU USE? cannot afford to leave home without EXPECT?
We use a number of airlines, depending it. So, yes, we require that all our tour
Generally we use good comfortable 3
on the destination of the tour, but participants are adequately insured to
to 4.5 star hotels with private ensuite
generally Qantas, Emirates, Singapore cover you in the event of injury, loss
bathroom facilities. Hotels in Britain,
Airlines, Air Canada, South African or other unexpected circumstances.
Europe and South America are often
Airways, LATAM Airlines (formerly Lan Should you need to cancel your tour
located in historic buildings and are not
Chile) and Vietnam Airlines. Basically before you travel, then a good travel
necessarily purpose-built, unlike typical
we only use airlines we would be insurance policy will cover you for
hotels and motels in Australia where all
comfortable using for our own personal specified cancellation fees.
rooms are of a similar size and follow
travel and often the reason behind our
CAN I AUTHORISE QUADRANT TO the same layout. Hotels in Britain,
choice of airline is the “on ground”
MAKE CHANGES ON MY BEHALF? Europe and South America may have
domestic arrangements in the country
tiny bedrooms or alternatively rooms
we are visiting. Prices are based on Quadrant staff can only make changes large enough for a party. Showers
economy class airfares but upgrades to your travel arrangements if the are often over the bath and plumbing
to Premium Economy, Business or First original booking was made through us. standards vary greatly; however this all
Class airfares can be arranged. Just ask If you book additional travel direct with adds to the charm. In North America
our staff. suppliers yourself, then unfortunately and Asia, hotel rooms are more
we are not able to make changes to standardised, although bathrooms can
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ON THE those arrangements on your behalf.
TOUR? vary. In saying that, all hotels will be of
a comfortable standard with private
Generally our tours have between 15 WHEN SHOULD I BOOK?
facilities. Accommodation costs are
to 25 participants. All tours have a We recommend you book as early as included in your overall tour cost.
required minimum number to operate you can because our tours are popular
and this is indicated on the tour and often book out six months in WHAT IS A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT?
brochure. Occasionally we operate advance. Booking early allows you a A single supplement is a charge applied
tours with fewer than the required stress-free lead-up to your trip and when only one person is occupying a
number, as we prefer not to cancel provides valuable time to arrange room. All tour prices are shown as per
tours and disappoint our clients. visas, travel insurance, currency and person costs, but are based on two
any extra travel arrangements. As late people sharing a double or twin room.
The only way to avoid paying the single
supplement is to take a friend or to
find a fellow traveller to share a room
with you.
14S PE C I A L IST
CAN I ORGANISE TO STAY LONGER WHERE ARE PASSENGERS FROM? TOU R
AFTER THE TOUR?
Quadrant tours offer great flexibility
Most of our passengers are
Australians from rural and regional E S CORTS
so independent travel can be arranged locations. Some tours operate in
in conjunction with your tour. You conjunction with specialist New
can extend your stay after the tour or Zealand, British or North American
alternatively depart Australia earlier farm tour partners to provide an KIRRA BOGAN
and meet the group overseas. Our extended range of tours and tour Kirra, a keen campdrafter and Livestock
staff offer full retail travel services departures. The feedback from marketer for Fairfax Agricultural Media,
and can book any additional flights, clients is that joint tours with our grew up on commercial beef operations
cruises, tours, car hire, trains and English, Kiwi and US neighbours across northern NSW. Her grandparent’s
accommodation etc. Many tours also have been enjoyable, informative and had Angus and Brangus studs and her
have optional extensions to allow fun, as well as interesting in terms family an Australian Stock Horse stud.
those with the time, to see even more of comparing farming production Kirra completed a Bachelor of Rural
of the destination. methods and trade issues. Science at UNE in 2009 and went on to
work with Landmark Operations for three
ARE MEALS INCLUDED? ARE ANY TOURS TAX DEDUCTIBLE? years before commencing her current role
Most meals are included in your Most of our Agtour programs are at The Land in 2012.
overall tour cost and are shown as specialist agricultural technical
BLD in the itinerary - B=Breakfast, programs planned potentially to be BRYAN JOHNSTON
L=Lunch and D=Dinner. Breakfast is of direct relevance to businesses and Bryan has over 36 years’ experience in
always included daily and in many producers involved in agriculture. agriculture and public and private sector
countries a full cooked (English If you operate an agricultural organisation management. Bryan worked
or American-style) breakfast is business these programs may be tax with NSW Agriculture as a Beef Cattle
served; however in some countries deductible, however we recommend Advisory Officer and in 1997 he was
a Continental style breakfast is the you check with your financial adviser appointed General Manager of the Murray
norm. A few lunches are included and if you need clarification of tax Grey Beef Cattle Society. Bryan currently
others can be taken at cafes, country deductible eligibility for your own works as a cattle and beef management
pubs or at nearby villages. Dinners enterprise. consultant and is a director of Quadrant
(generally two courses) may be either Australia.
in the hotels where you are staying or WHY DEPOSITS AND ARE THEY
at nearby restaurants. Several lunches REFUNDABLE? ROSS KEANE
and evenings are deliberately left free Early deposits are required as a Ross comes from a 4th generation
for you to choose your own dining measure of interest to join our tours sheep and cattle grazing family from
options and our tour escorts and and to assist us in planning. If you between Bourke and Cunnamulla. Former
guides will always provide local must cancel, we will only retain a Chairman of the Red Meat Advisory
dining suggestions. portion of your deposit if we have Council (RMAC), Ross is currently chair
had to commit funds on your behalf of Safemeat Partners. He has had over 37
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE SPECIAL
for airline tickets or accommodation years in the livestock industry including
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
deposits. General Manager Livestock and a
If you have dietary restrictions and company director of Swift Australia Pty
provided you let us know well before WHERE CAN I JOIN THE TOUR? Ltd. A Director of Quadrant Australia,
your tour departure, we will endeavor Our tours generally depart from Ross has led many cattle focused tours
to ensure all airlines, hotels and Sydney; however we can assist you around the globe.
restaurants are notified in advance to with flights from other major capital
cater for your needs. cities or regional locations. If flying ROSS MACMILLAN
from a regional Australian location, Ross graduated with a B.Ag. Sc from
HOW DO I KNOW HOW MUCH TO TIP?
please let us know so that we can Lincoln University, and spent the early
Australians are often uncomfortable advise on the most appropriate part of his career as a Registered Farm
with tipping so we always include options for ‘through baggage’ check- Consultant for the NZ government and in
tips for drivers and guides in the in arrangements, suitable connection private practice. His work encompassed
overall tour cost to save you any times or accommodation at Sydney a broad range of extension activities in
embarrassment. We provide our Tour Airport. If you wish to travel overseas NZ and Scotland. Ross established Farm
Escorts with funds to take care of tips before the tour departs from To Farm Tours close to 30 years ago and
for the group. When dining apart from Australia, then you can also join our has organised group tours for thousands
the group, we suggest you follow the tours on the first day overseas. of farmers throughout NZ and to more
tipping guidelines in your tour booklet than 30 countries. Ross is a passionate
which is sent to you prior to departure. “people person” and enjoys both travel
and agriculture.
Ross Keane
15Pete Lewis Kerry Moss Dale Plumb Fiona Lake
FIONA LAKE RON McPHAIL and the Australian Vegetable and Potato
Growers Federation. He is widely travelled
Australia’s well-known outback A New Zealand colleague, Ron
and has led tours all over the world.
photographer and book publisher, Fiona established his agricultural tour company,
Lake, grew up in the Riverina and has C R McPhail Ltd, in 1992 and has been TONY SEARLE
lived on a variety of farms and cattle working jointly with Quadrant for many
stations. Career highlights include having years. He has an Ag. Science degree from Tony Searle has been involved in the
an exhibition opened by the Governor Lincoln University, is an experienced tour NT Pastoral Industry for more than 30
General of Australia and a ‘Landline’ leader and has worked on farms in New years. He managed Paspaley Rural NT
feature story. Fiona loves travel with a Zealand and Australia. He was formerly (Melaleuca & Dry River Station). Tony
purpose and is looking forward to the a farm advisor in the NZ Ministry of brings firsthand experience to the Top
great conversations and laughter that will Agriculture (MAF) where he developed a End Kimberley Tour from the years he
eventuate on the Paddock to Plate Tour to comprehensive program for innovative hill has spent in the Territory managing large
Ireland and the UK . country beef cattle management. cattle breeding enterprises, as well as
back-grounding cattle for the live export
PETER LEWIS SCOTT PERKINS trade. Tony is active in the NT Cattlemen’s
Association and is well- connected with
Pete Lewis is the director of Brisbane- Scott grew up on a sheep property near
people in the Top End and Kimberley.
based consultancy Way With Words Winton in Queensland and in Townsville.
after a 35 year career in broadcast During a long army career, he served FIONA SLOAN
journalism. He’s a former National Rural in many parts of Australia as well as
and Regional Reporter for ABC News & overseas. Scott completed an MBA before Fiona was born on a small farm in
Current Affairs, foreign correspondent taking up management positions in the Scotland and has been involved in
and Executive Producer of ABC-TV’s sugar industry, mining and government. agriculture for most of her life. She is a
Landline program. Pete is a representative He retains a lifetime interest in agriculture past Chairman of the Scottish National
on the International Federation of and is a director of Quadrant Australia. Sheep Association and a founding
Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), Vice- member of the British Texel Sheep
President of the Australian Council of DALE PLUMB Society. She also worked with cattle with
Agricultural Journalists (ACAJ) and past the World Simmental Federation. Fiona is
Dale is one of Australia’s leading producers,
president of the Rural Press Club of an experienced tour guide working with
trainers and riders winning at all major
Queensland. our colleague company in the UK.
Royal Shows and has numerous National
Titles to his credit. Witty and wise with an KEES VAN HAASTEREN
KERRY MOSS excellent sense of humour, Dale has been
Kerry is Quadrant’s Outbound Operations one of the horse show community’s stella From the Netherlands, Kees began his
Manager. She grew up in the New high flyers for over 20 years. He grew up in career with the Curacao Trading Company
England area in NSW and later travelled Bega and is a talented horseman and has in Amsterdam before emigrating
extensively to five continents and more worked with some of the country’s most to Australia. He became involved in
than 45 countries before commencing famous show horse producers. agriculture, ultimately managing a large
work with Quadrant Australia. Kerry mixed property in NSW. Kees has an
is directly involved with international JOHN RICH Advanced Diploma of Farm Management
programs, including co-leading the South and has a keen interest in Landcare and
John has had a long and distinguished
American Beef and Agricultural Tour sustainability. He combines his foreign
agri-political career and worked for
in 2010 and leading the UK & Ireland language skills (English, Dutch, Spanish,
the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers
Agricultural Tour in 2013 and the Farmers German and French) with his extensive
Association for over 23 years. He also
Tour to Italy in 2017. agricultural knowledge, providing a
served a range of commodity groups
unique resource for the benefit of
and was a Tasmanian representative to
Australian and international visitors.
the Australian Dairy Farmers Federation
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