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Meet and Greet
When you arrive at Brisbane Airport you will be met by Rosemary, Steve or Liz. We ask that, if possible, you arrive in Brisbane on a Thursday morning so that you can change your e-visa into a paper one before going to Rainbow Beach. It often takes as long as two hours to get through Customs and Immigration at the airport.
On your arrival Rosemary, Liz or Steve will take you to the Yellow Submarine hostel in Brisbane and give you a map of how to reach the Department of Immigration offices for the Visa change. You will have no trouble in locating Rosemary, Liz or Steve - the person holding a large Visitoz board with your name on it outside customs.
In case you do not meet up immediately, the Visitoz emergency number is 07 4168 6185 and Rosemary's is 0431 161 255. Liz is the 'first reserve' and her number is 0414 926 755. Steve is at University, so he is usually doing the Greeting in December to February and in July - Rosemary does much of the other.
While at the Yellow Submarine Hostel you will be given a bus ticket to Rainbow Beach for Friday morning and a welcome letter. You will need to catch the 10.15am Greyhound bus from the Transit Centre. There is a free courtesy bus from the hostel to the Transit Centre. It is recommended that you take the full weekend to unwind then you are ready for what follows when you arrive at VisitOz.
We are unable to meet people after 8pm, please book a flight to arrive on Thursday morning - or earlier in the week.
Yellow Submarine Facilities
Doubles, Twins, Small & Large Dorms – some airconditioned
Full linen service
Swimming Pool and surrounding Gardens
Full kitchen facilities – including cutlery, crockery and utensils
Laundry – washing and drying
Dining room and Dining Garden
External Relaxation Areas in a Bush Setting
TV & VCR areas
Internet and phone
Barbecues
A security safe
If you arrive on any other day of the week you will need to spend a few days in Brisbane at your own expense before the programme starts on Thursday and catching the Friday bus to Rainbow Beach. Please endeavour to arrive at a sensible time of the day - you will be met!
Things to do while in Brisbane
Riverlife - kayaking, rock climbing and much more www.riverlife.com.au
Australia Zoo - travel there with CC's Croc Connections www.crocconnections.com.au
Brisbane Bridge Climb - www.storybridgeadventureclimb.com.au
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - you can cruise up river to this, or just take a bus www.koala.net
XXXX Brewery Tours - ideal for those who are thirsty or just interested www.xxxxbrewerytour.com.au
Your bus ticket to Rainbow Beach is likely to be a group one.
On Monday you will either catch the 10:00am Greyhound bus from Rainbow Beach to Gympie or the Pursers bus at 10:15am. Your welcome letter will tell you which. This bus will be met by a small bus from Pursers Coaches or a car (depending on numbers) and this will bring you to Goomeri. There you will have lunch with us at The Grape and The Olive Restaurant before doing paperwork and shopping and going to your training farm for the rest of the week.