I am always happy to travel, both interstate and overseas.
If you would like to book a date with me outside of Sydney, then please let me know and we can work out what my travel would cost.
Availability:
Due to the physical effort required by extended, or overseas travel, I only book four major trips each year. This gives me time to properly prepare and to recover afterwards. I currently have three overseas trips booked for 2018, so I can take one more booking – in August or September. If you would like to reserve this time, please let me know asap as these trips have filled up fast for 2018. I am also open to advance bookings for 2019 if you are planning ahead.
Locations:
I travel to Melbourne more than any other city in Australia, so if you are interested in seeing me in Melbourne, please let me know and we can arrange a time.
I am also now available in Canberra on request. Just drop me a line with your preferred dates and we can arrange a time.
Travel costs:
Bookings outside of Sydney: If you book me to travel outside of Sydney you will need to cover my travel and accommodation costs. I will calculate them for you when you contact me, and they must be paid in advance. Travel costs are non-refundable if you have to cancel once I have bought airline tickets and paid for hotels
Photography:
It’s great to take photos and have a record of your travel to be able to look back on and remember the experience. But it comes with the downside that you often spend a lot of your time looking through the lens of a camera instead of getting to enjoy the scenery and the experience.
When you travel with me, I can relieve you of this burden. I am a capable photographer and have professional equipment – a Canon 1DX mkii camera with a range of lenses, a dive housing for underwater photography, a GoPro for action, and a DJI Phantom 4 drone. So no matter what our trip is, if you want me to, I can capture all the special moment and the best views for you.
And when we get home, I will process up all of the images for you to keep, and also compile the best shots into a photobook for you and have copies printed. I don’t charge extra for this service, as it is included in extended bookings.
My photobooks have become a regular part of my travel bookings and have been very well received.
International travel:
If you would like me to travel internationally – either with you, or to you – then my rates are as follows:
If I have to fly internationally then I charge $1000 per day of travel.
Once we arrive at our destination, my daily travel rate applies (see my Prices page).
I am happy to make extended bookings (more than one full day), but under the following conditions:
- Eight hours for sleep each night
- Two hours per day of private time
- One day out of every seven to myself
Long duration bookings are taxing and can be stressful. For me to be at my best, I need good sleep and regular time to myself to rest and centre myself. If I have this, then I can provide a premium service for the full duration of the booking.
John.