Reccie Trips & Research Holidays

Not quite ready for a permeant move just yet? Want to see what Queensland has to offer ? What better place to stay than on the doorstep of the beautiful Mt Tamborine National Park and less than an hours commute to Brisbane CBD or the stunning sandy beaches of the Gold Coast. We are ideally situated to explore many areas including Ipswich & Springfield Lakes, the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Upon your arrival to Brisbane you will stay in one of our furnished homes where all linen and towels are provided along with a complimentary food hamper until you get chance to visit the shops. With children's toys, games & books, TV, DVD, and stereo it will certainly give you a taste of living in Australia.

We can assist where required with the help of hiring a car ready for your arrival. Suburb information and maps, where to go and what to do information, along with a Brisbane street directory are all provided for your use during the duration of your stay.

Orientation Tours / Sight Seeing Trips

By prior arrangement we now also offer escorted sight-seeing or fact finding trips. Bookable in advance at a daily rate of only GBP£199.00 (AUD$417.90) we can take you wherever you need to go, i.e. new home display villages, shopping plazas and furniture outlets, tourist attractions or just suburb hunting.

Please contact us with your specific requirements or any questions or queries you may have about your trip to Australia, we do advise early booking of this package due to popularity.

Option 1 - Budget Package

An information package for the family who want to do it themselves but need a helping hand to get started. At only GBP£175.00 (approx. AUD$375.00) why struggle, let us do the hard work for you.

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Option 2 - Meet & Greet

This option offers a more personal service to help you on your arrival in Brisbane. A "Meet and Greet" service is included in this package, and we can also assist with accommodation & car hire ready for your arrival.

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Option 3 - Accom & Relocation

A fully inclusive package including furnished short term accommodation, ideal for families with children who would like a helping hand all the way. Let us do all the hard work for you - simply sit back and relax.

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Option 4 - Furnished House

A beautiful detached lowset 4 bedroom fully furnished home in popular Flagstone for rent on a fortnightly basis.

"Meet and Greet" service, linen & towels provided.

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Orientation Tours / Sight Seeing Trips

Option 1 - Budget Package

Option 2 - Meet & Greet

Option 3 - Accom & Relocation

Option 4 - Furnished House

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