1. Arrival, Meeting at Brisbane Airport and Transfer to Halse Lodge, Noosa
The normal arrival window is between 06:00-10:00 on a Thursday morning at Brisbane Airport, in either the domestic or international terminals.
Participants will be me by one of our greeters who will be in the airport until 11:00 and taken to the desk of our transfer partner, Con-x-ion, who will provide the transport for the journey to Halse Lodge in Noosa. We will have booked this transfer and emailed the details direct to the participant before their departure.
Arrivals outside this time will not be met by our greeter, but they will have been given instructions as to how to make their way to the manned Con-x-ion desk at the airport for the next transfer to Noosa. Transfers are usually every hour.
For those arriving a day or more before the Thursday, accommodation can be booked in Brisbane or Noosa.
See section 5 below for more information and booking links to the hostels.
The normal arrival window is between 06:00-10:00 on a Thursday morning at Brisbane Airport, in either the domestic or international terminals.
Participants will be me by one of our greeters who will be in the airport until 11:00 and taken to the desk of our transfer partner, Con-x-ion, who will provide the transport for the journey to Halse Lodge in Noosa. We will have booked this transfer and emailed the details direct to the participant before their departure.
Arrivals outside this time will not be met by our greeter, but they will have been given instructions as to how to make their way to the manned Con-x-ion desk at the airport for the next transfer to Noosa. Transfers are usually every hour.
For those arriving a day or more before the Thursday, accommodation can be booked in Brisbane or Noosa.
See section 5 below for more information and booking links to the hostels.
2. Halse Lodge in Noosa
(Thursday to Monday Morning) Halse lodge is a stylish hostel, located 5 minutes from one of the most beautiful beaches on the Sunshine Coast. Noosa is one of the most desirable parts of Queensland. Participants will stay here for 4 nights, departing for the training farm on Monday morning at 08:00. The cost of food, drinks and trips while staying at the hostel are the responsibility of the participant, but the accommodation cost for the 4 nights is paid for by Visitoz as part of the training programme. This gives a great opportunity to enjoy all that Noosa has to offer, recover from jet lag and acclimatise before travelling on to the training farm on Monday morning. To see more of what Noosa has to offer see www.visitnoosa.com.au To see more about Halse Lodge see www.halselodge.com.au |
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3. Induction Meeting at Halse Lodge in Noosa
On Friday morning we will run an induction meeting at Halse Lodge for all the participants.
This will cover a Noosa induction, pre-course admin, paperwork, and an explanation of how the programme works, as well as set up of mobile phones and other services such as banking, etc.
Participants will then be free to enjoy all that Noosa has to offer for the weekend before being collected for the transfer to Springbrook Farm on Monday morning at 08:00.
On Friday morning we will run an induction meeting at Halse Lodge for all the participants.
This will cover a Noosa induction, pre-course admin, paperwork, and an explanation of how the programme works, as well as set up of mobile phones and other services such as banking, etc.
Participants will then be free to enjoy all that Noosa has to offer for the weekend before being collected for the transfer to Springbrook Farm on Monday morning at 08:00.
4. Other Arrival and Induction FAQ
Early Arrivals
Early arrivals can be booked in to stay for extra nights in Brisbane or in Noosa. These should be booked and paid for independently and can be accessed from the booking links in section 5 below.
Shuttle between Brisbane City Hostel and Brisbane Airport
The Con x ion shuttle bus costs $15, and can be booked online at www.con-x-ion.com
You need to book from Brisbane Domestic Airport > Bus Stop 125 on Roma Street.
This is a short walk from the YHA hostel on upper Roma Street and the X-base hostel at George Street.
Early Arrivals
Early arrivals can be booked in to stay for extra nights in Brisbane or in Noosa. These should be booked and paid for independently and can be accessed from the booking links in section 5 below.
Shuttle between Brisbane City Hostel and Brisbane Airport
The Con x ion shuttle bus costs $15, and can be booked online at www.con-x-ion.com
You need to book from Brisbane Domestic Airport > Bus Stop 125 on Roma Street.
This is a short walk from the YHA hostel on upper Roma Street and the X-base hostel at George Street.
5. Booking Links
YHA
We recommend becoming a member of YHA before you come to Australia.
You can become a member online at www.yha.com.au
The membership cost of $25 pays for itself after only 5 nights.
YHA Noosa
Halse Lodge, 2 Halse Lane, Noosa, 4567 QLD.
YHA Member $29 and Non member $34 for the most basic room.
Tel 0754 47 3377
BOOKING LINK
jess@halselodge.com.au
YHA Brisbane
Close to the bus station for transfer to Brisbane Airport
YHA City in Brisbane, 392 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane QLD 4000.
YHA Member $29, non member $34
Book online at www.yha.com.au or by calling (07) 3236 1004.
X-base Brisbane
Close to the bus station for transfer to Brisbane Airport
Address: 466 George Street, Brisbane 4000 QLD - Australia
Base backpakers have hostels all over Australia and New Zealand.
Using the booking code VISITOZ will get a 15% discount for any booking.
www.stayatbase.com
Reservations FREE call 1800 24 BASE (2273) in AU, 0800 BASE NZ (2273 69) in NZ
Airport Hotels
Ibis Brisbane Airport – walkable from the Domestic Terminal or $5 shuttle available
Pullman Brisbane Airport - walkable from the Domestic Terminal or $5 shuttle available
Novotel Brisbane Airport – Free shuttle to Skygate (5-7 mins walk to/from hotel) or $5 shuttle available