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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

BOOKER INFORMATION

In anticipation of the Tour later this year and as you are part of the Lions family, we bring to your attention this month some general but pertinent information that should be reviewed and actions completed in advance of travel.

Everyone is responsible to arrange their own individual visas and due to the declarations that need to be made when applying for a visa, unfortunately we are unable to do this for you. The process however is both simple and, in most cases, very quick. Now is the time to start to think about visa applications, renewal of passports (if required) and to gain a general understanding of entry requirements.

As usual our Customer Service Team are available to help and guide you through this process and can be contacted via WhatsApp and telephone on 0344 788 4080.

Please consider booking your accommodation one night earlier if you require early access due to an early morning flight arrival as otherwise hotels will grant room access at the regular hotel check-in time.

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BEFORE YOU GO

PASSENGER INFORMATION

MEDICATION, VACCINATIOS & RESTRICTIONS

TRAVELLING WITH A DISABILITY

VISA REQUIREMENTS

HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN AUSTRALIA

ON ARRIVAL INTO AUSTRALIA

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

TRAVEL INSURANCE

CUSTOMS

PASSENGER INFORMATION

For entry into Australia when travelling on a British or Irish citizen passport, your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. If you’re transiting another country on your way to or from Australia, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries will only allow entry if you have at least 6 months validity remaining on your passport.

For entry into Dubai, Fiji, Malaysia, Qatar and Singapore your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.  Make sure your passport is undamaged, with no pages missing.

If you’re transiting through Dubai airport and not passing through immigration or entering the UAE, your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you will transit.

For Hong Kong your passport must be valid for at least one month after the date you plan to leave Hong Kong.  

Please note that for European travel when travelling on a British passport your passport must be*:

              Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
              Valid for at least three months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

*-You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date and these will not be valid for travel within the E.U.

Please note that it has been announced that under new rules, visitors from a list of non-EU countries, including the UK, will need to apply for a waiver, similar to a US Esta, before travelling to 30 countries in Europe. The waiver will cover travel to the Schengen area, which includes every EU state except for Ireland and Cyprus, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.  Therefore, if your flight is via Europe please keep an eye on the press and media as further information regarding this and the application process will be advised.

 For any other destination visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for the latest travel advice.

 When travelling abroad on an Irish passport the following websites will be of assistance:

https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel-and-recreation/travel-abroad/  

 If travelling on any other nationality of passport, please contact your country’s embassy or consulate for advice.

CUSTOMS

When entering Australia from overseas declarations must be made for a variety of goods including prohibited or restricted items such as medicines and steroids. Alcohol and Tobacco must also be declared as well as food and drinks, and if you are carrying over AUD$10,000 or foreign equivalent.

State if you are bringing more than 2250ml of alcohol beverage, 25 cigarettes and 25g of tobacco per adult

Food items such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and diary must be declared

If you have visited farms or places with livestock, or wilderness areas this must be declared

If you are aged 18 years or over, you can bring up to AUD900 worth of general goods into Australia duty free. If you are under 18 years of age the limit is AUD450. This includes items purchased as gifts. Good which values exceed these amounts must be declared.

To find out more information and see other common customs questions, please visit:

https://www.australia.com/en-gb/facts-and-planning/visa-and-customs/australia-customs-and-biosecurity-faqs.html

Quarantine of goods

Australia has strict quarantine rules to keep out pests and diseases that could affect plant, animal or human health.

When filling out your Incoming Passenger Card you must:

Declare any risk goods including food, animal products and plant material (including wooden articles)

Dispose of any risk goods in the bins at the airport

All luggage is x-rayed upon arrival. Any items of concern are further inspected, treated and if necessary confiscated and destroyed. You can be heavily fined for breaches of quarantine regulations.

You can find more information on the Department of Agriculture website. https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/travelling

You will also be asked to declare whether you have ‘visited a rural area, or been in contact with, or near, farm animals outside Australia in the past 30 days’.

From 01 January 2024 the Australian Government banned the importation of disposable vapes into Australia. Disposable vapes are e-cigarette devices that cannot be recharged or reused. Vapes containing nicotine can only be supplied through a pharmacy with a prescription.

Bio-security

Australia has very strict biosecurity procedures at international borders to prevent the introduction of harmful pests and diseases. Certain food items brought into Australia, even small amounts or ingredients for cooking, need to be declared.

Hiking shoes, sporting or camping equipment must be cleaned so that no soil material remain to avoid inadvertent contamination. They should be declared to check for soil, plant and seeds so pack them in an accessible place.

DUTY-FREE/TAX ALLOWANCE ENTERING AUSTRALIA

Goods purchased overseas or duty/tax free in Australia with a combined total price of more than AUD $900 per adult (18 years or over); AUD $450 per child. This includes items purchased as gifts.

Alcohol: Up to 2.25 litres (0.5 imperial gallons or 0.59 US gallons) of alcoholic beverages (liquor, wine and Champagne) per adult.

Tobacco: 25 cigarettes or the equivalent of 25 grams (0.88 ounces) of smokeless tobacco products per adult.

AUD$10,000 or more in Australian or foreign currency equivalent.

Day Trip to Adelaide

Wednesday 30 July - Departs 9:30 AM / Returns 17:00 PM

The Barossa is in South Australia, about 70km north-east of Adelaide, the state’s capital city. Your trip will include a visit of the city centre, The State Library of South Australia and lunch at a local wine bar and kitchen.

The State Library is the information heart of South Australia, located in the North Terrace Cultural Precinct. You will have the opportunity to explore all three buildings: the award-winning contemporary Catherine Helen Spence Wing with its iconic glass foyer, the Mortlock Wing with its 19th century Victorian splendour, and the 1861 heritage listed Institute Building.

Sweeping stadium views, stylish bar and lounge, premium menu and extensive wine list. Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of Adelaide’s most impressive dining experiences.

Extending across level three of Oval Hotel and into the iconic Adelaide Oval, Bespoke’s unique setting makes a stunning backdrop lunch.

Executive Chef Daniel Simpson’s modern Australian menu brings bold flavours to life through fresh, seasonal produce. Two drinks are included, and you may choose from house wine, beer or a soft drink.

After lunch you will be transferred to the North Terrace, Adelaide city where you can choose to spend your time either at Rundle Mall, The Art Gallery of South Australia or South Australian Museum.

PLEASE NOTE: We have been advised that the carpet is being replaced in the Mortlock Chamber (section of the library) and we are now unable to conduct tours through this section during July so we will amend the Private tour of the State Library slightly and now include access to the basement (old & rare artifacts storage) which is an area of the library usually inaccessible to the public.

Private 60 minute tour of State Library of South Australia | 30 July 2025 – 11:00am

Guests will have the opportunity to explore one of South Australia’s great institutions and take a look behind the shelves. An expert librarian will take you on a walk sharing stories of how the State Library began. Your experience starts at the historic Adelaide Circulating Library to learn the history of the building. By 1861, the collection of books held there was to became the first public library in South Australia. The Adelaide Circulating Library has been used in the past as a backdrop to several movies including Shine and Gallipoli. Continue your way to the basement to see some of the interesting old & rare artifacts housed in the library. Discover how the state’s most important treasures are maintained in the state-of-the-art storage and how the preservations team cares for the collection.