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Australia & Queensland Flood Update
31st January 2013
Topdeck Australian Trips are still ALL operating.
There are currently severe weather conditions present throughout the state of Queensland, Australia. The team at Topdeck are in constant communication with both crew on the road and with local emergency services in areas affected by flooding. Any changes or diversions that may need to be implemented for any trips will be discussed thoroughly and decided upon with the utmost priority for passenger and crew safety whilst still trying to offer the best travel experience possible. All current trips are on itinerary, however subject to change with road closures, and all passengers are safe.
Beaches in some areas are still closed due to storm debris and some optional activities are unavailable to passengers.
All future planned trips are still scheduled to depart and if there are any changes, Topdeck will be making contact with all affected passengers and providing updated information. Of course Topdeck road crew will be adhering to all road diversions and instructions given by emergency services, ensuring passenger safety at all times.
We will continue to access information for weather patterns along the East Coast and provide regular updates. Our thoughts are with the communities affected by these floods.
For any further information please feel free to contact Topdeck – 1300886332 or via info@topdeck.travel
Queensland Floods Update
28th January 2013
Topdeck Australian Trips are still ALL operating.
There are currently severe weather conditions present throughout the state of Queensland, Australia. The team at Topdeck are in constant communication with both crew on the road and with local emergency services in areas affected by flooding. Any changes or diversions that may need to be implemented for any trips will be discussed thoroughly and decided upon with the utmost priority for passenger and crew safety whilst still trying to offer the best travel experience possible. All current trips are today back on itinerary, and all passengers are safe.
All future planned trips are still scheduled to depart and if there are any changes, Topdeck will be making contact with all affected passengers and providing updated information. If you are departing on a trip in the next 5 days and do not wish to travel, please contact us directly to discuss your options.
Of course Topdeck road crew will be adhering to all road diversions and instructions given by emergency services, ensuring passenger safety at all times.
We will continue to access information for weather patterns along the East Coast and provide regular updates. Our thoughts are with the communities affected by these floods.
For any further information please feel free to contact Topdeck – 1300886332 from within Australia or via info@topdeck.travel
Australia Travel Update
25th January 2013
Bushfires Victoria / South Australia / Tasmania / Northern Territory
Whilst there are still bushfires active - with large amounts of resources being sent to these regions, the majority of the areas that Topdeck travel through and to, are currently all clear. The team at Topdeck are keeping a very close watch on all areas and keeping in close contact with those road crew that are on the ground in the "watch" areas. Any changes or diversions that may need to be implemented for any trips will be discussed thoroughly and decided upon with the utmost priority for passenger and crew safety whilst still trying to offer the best travel experience possible.
Current changes / trip alterations -
- Tasmania - Trips are departing as per normal and to Itinerary.
- Melbourne to Adelaide / Adelaide to Melbourne - Trips are departing as per normal and to Itinerary.
- Northern Territory - Our Touring Partners in the Northern Territory have advised that all trips are back running as per Itinerary.
- Sydney to Melbourne / Melbourne to Sydney - Whilst there is still fires burning in the Gippsland Region, Topdeck continue to closely monitor this trip daily. This trip will also divert around the Barry Way and travel through Bombala. These changes will be monitored and returned to normal as soon as it is safe to do so.
All future planned trips are still scheduled to depart and if there is any changes to this plan, Topdeck will be making contact with all affected passengers and providing updated information. Of course Topdeck road crew will be adhering to all road diversions and instructions given by emergency services, ensuring passenger safety at all times. We will continue to access the fire information for all Australian states situation and provide regular updates. For any further information please feel free to contact Topdeck Australia - call from Australia 1300886332 or e-mail info@topdeck.travel
Flash Flooding Queensland
Queensland is currently experiencing “Flash Flooding” in the northern region of the state. The current forecast as at 24 January 2013 is predicting excessive rainfall along the Queensland coastline.
Current changes / trip alterations – please note these are indicative only an are subject to change
- Queensland Trip (JQL14 Northbound 13 January 2013 and associated trips) – 24 January 2013 Trip will overnight at Club Crocodile Airlie Beach the trip is still scheduled to conclude in Cairns.
- Queensland Trip (JQL14R Southbound 19 January 2013 and associated trips) – 24 January 2013 Trip is scheduled to overnight at Emu Park Resort, Emu Park
All future planned trips are still scheduled to depart and if there is any changes to this plan, Topdeck will be making contact with all affected passengers and providing updated information. Of course Topdeck road crew will be adhering to all road diversions and instructions given by emergency services, ensuring passenger safety at all times. We will continue to access the fire information for all Australian states situation and provide regular updates. For any further information please feel free to contact Topdeck Australia - call from Australia 1300886332 or e-mail info@topdeck.travel
Topdeck Win Big at TNT Golden Backpackers UK Awards
5th November 2012
We’re delighted to announce that Topdeck were the biggest winners at the prestigious TNT Golden Backpack UK Awards 2012! The Golden Backpacks recognise excellence in the youth travel market and most importantly, they are voted for by the people who matter to us the most – young travellers from around the world. The travel industry turned out in force to a gala evening in Camden Town, London, and witnessed Topdeck scoop three trophies in total, including the much sought-after title of Favourite Big Tour Operator.
Readers of Backpackers bible TNT Magazine voted Topdeck to victory in the following categories, making us the night’s biggest winners:
- Favourite Big Tour Operator
- Favourite Tour Operator in Western Europe
- Favourite Winter/Ski Operator
We were also shortlisted in seven further categories, and these awards add to our 2011 Golden Backpacks for Favourite Middle East Operator and Favourite Festivals Operator. TNT readers responded overwhelmingly positively to our trips, which aim to provide hassle-free and fun-filled holidays with more free time, no expected tipping, passionate Crew, loads of delicious included meals and heaps of Totally Topdeck inclusions.
We just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you who voted for us – we couldn’t have done it without you!
We’re honoured to receive these awards, and they inspire us to continue delivering incredible travel experiences around the world for young 18 to 30 somethings.
Thanks for Sharing the Experience with us!
http://www.goldenbackpackawards.co.uk/winners-2012
Read more about it here on gapyear.com.
Topdeck Win the ‘Most Amazing Tour’ Award in Tour Radar Competition
12th September 2012
We are super-proud to announce that our European Getaway trip has won the Most Amazing Youth Tour 2012 award in Tour Radar’s recent competition!
http://www.tourradar.com/mostamazingtour/2012_winners#youth
Read all about it here or check out the press release.
Topdeck is coming to America
NEW PRODUCT: 4 July 2012
Topdeck Travel announce a new range of trips in North America exploring the best of the continent including New York, Las Vegas and the Canadian Rockies. Read the press release here.
Privacy policy update
25th May 2012
Please note that we have updated our privacy policy with our policy on cookies.
New Rolling Deposit
We understand that even the best laid plans can go up in smoke! So if you’re forced to delay your Topdeck trip departure, you will now retain your initial deposit amount.
Should you have to cancel your booking on which a deposit has been placed, prior to 6 weeks before your Topdeck trip begins, the deposit amount will be held as a "Rolling Deposit" with Topdeck travel.
You will be issued a voucher to use, when you re-book with us at a later date!
Terms & Conditions: The Rolling Deposit may only be used as a deposit on one future Topdeck Travel trip. Any cancellation within 6 weeks which incurs more than deposit charge is not applicable to this offer. The Rolling Deposit has no expiry date, but the passenger must be aged between 18 – 39 years to travel as per the travel conditions of Topdeck Travel. The Rolling Deposit will equate to the intital despoit amount paid. The Rolling Deposit has no cash value and is not redeemable with any other offer, discount or promotion. Only one Rolling Deposit may be applied per tour. The Rolling Deposit cannot be transferred to another Customer. All Rolling Deposits must be applied to a new tour that is of equal or greater value than the cancelled tour. Rolling deposit vouchers cannot be requested or redeemed against African Safari trips.
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