What they say.
Altona Probus
June 2023
Home from our Adelaide trip and enjoying some great memories. Day 1 via Horsham was long but the first night in Adelaide set the tone for the rest of the week!! The service was impeccable. At the end of dinner I thanked the staff and asked them to pass our thanks to the chefs. On our final night the three chefs came out to our tables and thanked us for choosing their hotel. What a lovely touch.. An immensely enjoyable trip had by everyone. ARJ did a great job picking the Rockford Adelaide.
Dave Malthouse, Altona Probus
Mont Albert Probus
December 2022
Just wanted you to know that we are home safely with no issues at all on the trip. Everyone was thrilled with the accommodation, meals (though too much food!) and activities. The Driver was excellent and a very friendly person.
I am happy to give you more feedback if useful and have already promoted the trip to 2 other Probus groups. And thanks to you for all your support with the changes over about 18 months from planning to inception.
Mont Albert Probus
Sunbury Probus
March 2022
Everyone who has spoken to me, rung me, baled me up in the shopping centre, etc, had a fantastic time. Thank you so much for putting together the trip for us, it took so long thanks to Covid but we all said it was worth it.
Marian, Sunbury Probus
Altona Probus
August 2022
What a great week. Everyone had a fantastic time and many of the ladies asked me when is the next trip.
David, Altona Probus (Mildura & Broken Hill Tour)
Wangaratta West Combined Probus Club
March 2022
I am writing on behalf of our Wangaratta West Combined Probus Club activity organisers, Helen & Ivy, and the passengers who enjoyed the coach trip to Mildura, Broken Hill, Mungo National Park between 31st March and 5th April 2022. After trying for more than two years we finally got there and it was worth it.
Avril Annett – Assistant Secretary, Wangaratta West Combined Probus Club
Romsey / Lancefield Probus Club
March 2022
Hi Cesare,
The trip was much enjoyed by everyone . Our bus was clean and comfortable and driver Henry was an excellent driver, very helpful, entertaining, approachable and liked by everyone. The accommodation was amazing with good sized rooms in a nice setting and a short walk to the beach, the food was excellent. Our thanks to yourself and Bayside Coaches for a great three days.
Shirley Lewandowski, Trip Co-ordinator, Romsey/Lancefield Probus Club
Probians from Zeally Bay at Torquay
March 2022
Our base for 3 nights was the Gateway Hotel in Wangaratta - a magnificent choice. The rooms, surroundings, staff & catering were just perfect. All our touring was exciting & well received by members. Justin’s excellent commentary & humour kept us entertained. He allowed me to “Bluetooth” my music through the coach so members could sing along or listen to a wide choice of songs on our trip home.
Congratulations on a wonderful agenda/itinerary. A big thank you to ARJ, together with Kanga Coaches, for giving us the opportunity to get out & away. 4 days is the ideal time frame with free time & tours a great balance.
Peter McKernan, Probians from Zeally Bay at Torquay (4 Day Autumn Tour to Wangaratta)
Just a note from a happy traveller.
Our trip with Bayside and driver Colin was amazing. The first trip after lockdown and so good…..
Anne Behrendt, Sunbury Probus Club (Victorian Highlights Tour)
Sunbury Probus Club
November 2021
Romsey/Lancefield Probus Club
November 2021
We had a great trip on the Silo Art Trail 3day Coach Tour.
Shirley Lewandowski, Trip Co-ordinator Romsey/Lancefield Probus Club
Croydon Probus Club
November 2021
Twenty two members and friends of two Croydon Probus Clubs enthusiastically boarded the bus on Monday 15th of November at 8:15am. Our driver Helen skilfully got us to our first break for morning tea in Kyneton and then to lunch at Newbridge. In the afternoon we were suitably impressed by the extensive creations of the now deceased Spanner Man; his wife enlightened us thoroughly and everybody expressed their amazement at John Piccoli’s skill and persistence despite his polio impediment. On the way to Horsham we viewed the first silo mural at Rupanyup.
After 580km we made to the Westlander Motel, where check-in was smooth and dinner was yummy. We got an extra sleep-in of 30 minutes before our buffet breakfast at 8am and headed off to view the silo murals at Sheep Hills, Brim, Beulah and Rosebery with a morning tea stop at Warracknabeal and a tasty lunch at Hopetoun, where the wall murals are noteworthy. We headed back south to view our last silo murals at Patchewollock and enjoyed a very informative talk in the Stick Shed at Murtoa.
Dinner at the Westlander was scrumptious again and the camaraderie of the by-now-familiar fellow travellers was enjoyed by all. Most of us enjoyed the comfort of our rooms by 9pm and got a really good sleep before our breakfast at 7:30 am on the Wednesday. Packed and eager we were back on the bus by 8:45am and headed to the Sylvania Park Mohair Farm where Rowena Doyle impressed us with a very detailed farm history presentation. We spent way more than our allocated hour and reluctantly boarded the bus for our home stretch. Morning Tea was at Great Western and lunch at the racecourse in Wendouree before driving all the way back to Croydon where we arrived happy and relaxed at about 4:30pm.
After our extensive lockdowns, this trip was a welcome initiation to much more travelling to come. Some were relieved that Peter did not follow through on his threat of hours of singing on the bus, and everybody really enjoyed the silence during the last few hours, when even Peter ran out of things to say.
Looking forward to the next trip,
Hilla, Croydon Probus Club
I want to thank Australian Road Journeys firstly for going ahead with our
trip, 16 of us had a great time with appreciative comments from everybody.
Our bus driver Harvey was excellent with his calm and friendly manner when
some of the items on the itinerary were cancelled and I was happy to
assist him when he improvised by finding other options. The accommodation
and food was excellent both in Warrnambool and Portland.
A Great trip so thanks again.
Shirley Lewandowski
Romsey / Lancefield Probus Club
March 2020
Romsey / Lancefield Probus Club
October 2019
Thank you so much for organising our Canberra trip, it exceeded my expectations.
Our bus driver, Harvey, was a fantastic driver, navigator and friend to all, A1. The tour guides were great and the Hotel and meals were excellent.
A big thank you to Australian Road Journeys. I would recommend your company to any Probus Club.
Shirley Lewandowski, Romsey / Lancefield Probus Club
Glenferrie Probus Club
June 2019
We all had the most lovely relaxing and informative trip. We were very well looked after by RACV and we had Trevor, who is the best coach driver with interesting information about all sorts of relevant facts. He is entertaining too. The visits were so good and we learnt lots. We will all recommend you and look forward to our next holiday which I can see we will use Australian Road Journeys again.
Thank you so much for every bit of help you gave us and for every extra help you gave me as things changed. I really appreciated the ease of my job in the group.
We really had a wonderful time.
Celia Cornick, Glenferrie Probus Club
On behalf of our Club, Probus Club of Torquay Zeally Bay Inc., I wish to congratulate you on organising our week away in Noosa, Queensland. 27 members enjoyed a most memorable seven day holiday.
From the minute we left Torquay, on the Subury Bus Line, to the airport, we were all excited. Virgin Airlines were so helpful with the “Group Booking”. Nothing went wrong. We arrived at Sunshine Coast, picked up our luggage and were driven by Trevor (great fella-Coolum) to RACV-NOOSA. Fabulous coach we had for the week’s touring.
RACV staff looked after us so well. Accomodation, meals, facilities, pool etc. were perfect. The night dinners were magnificent. The waiter staff, headed by Michael, were so helpful. The last night was especially special. The RACV staff rearranged tables for us to be together outside, adjacent to the pool. Gas heaters were provided and pizza served with salad for all of us. Most impressive. They also stayed open for us Essendon supporters to watch the footy. A great gesture.
As you may see, Cesare, you did a fantastic job in selecting this tour, based around RACV Resort. We talked about returning next year! Thanks again for a wonderful experience. It shows that we don’t need to venture overseas to enjoy a holiday. Australia has it all.
By the way, I forgot to mention: The ladies loved Hastings Street. I’m sure that a few shops did well !!!
Peter McKernan, Outings and Activities, Probus Club or Torquay Really Bay Inc
The Probus Club of Torquay Zeally Bay Inc.
June 2019
Guildford Probus Club
May 2019
Good Afternoon Cesare,
On behalf of Guildford Probus we would like to say to you and your team at ARJ congratulations on a job well done. The tour was well paced for our age group, meals, presentation and services, none better. Our Group are saying that our holiday was the best we have had in our 17 years on the club.
Thank you and we will be in contact to book you again for another holiday.
Carol Travers, Tours Officer, Guildford Probus
Romsey / Lancefield Probus Club Trip
Co-ordinator
May 2019
A big thanks for coming up with such a great itinerary for Uluru and Alice Springs, it was a selection of excellent venues with great food and accomodation, our main bus driver and guide, Kylie (with pink hair), was a delight, happy, considerate and a wealth of information.
There was so much included in this fabulous tour which our whole group enjoyed.
We all had a great time and I would recommend "Australian Road Journeys" to any Probus Group.
Shirley Lewandowski, Romsey / Lancefield Probus Club Trip Co-Ordinator
The Probus Club of Diamond Valley
March 2019
Hello Cesare,
Just reporting on our Silo Trip. The Trip was fantastic and feedback from members is very positive. Our Bus driver Justin was excellent in showing us and explaining to us many extra sites of interest.
Thanks again Cesare till next time.
Pat & Mike Croft
The Probus Club of Camberwell Inc.
January 2019
Our Club has had a long and successful association with Cesare Cataldo of Australian Road Journey’s. Their Itineraries are well presented, and they have altered them on many occasions to suit our Club requirements. The many Tours throughout Australia have proved very popular with our members. The pick-up and drop-off service in very comfortable buses makes a big difference considering the age of our Members. I have no hesitation in recommending this excellent Company for your tours.
Iain Morley, Tour Organiser, The Probus Club of Camberwell Inc.
The trip has been a great success, people are saying it’s the best ever! Not home yet about 4hrs to go!
Shirley, Plenty Probus Club (Evita Sydney Tour)
Plenty Probus Club
September 2018
Diamond Valley Probus Club
September 2018
I am pleased to report that the trip was sensational and beyond all expectations. The accommodation was first class especially 'The Grand Hotel In Mildura which was exceptional in location, food and all in all friendliness and professionalism. Our driver Jonathan was a lovely bloke who never missed a beat, which considering the number of locations and places of interest we visited was of itself amazing. Congratulations Australian Road Journeys - you certainly know how to organise a trip.
Michael Croft, Diamond Valley Probus Club
On behalf of the Wangaratta West Combined Probus Club we would to thank and congratulate your company and staff for the wonderfully organised “Marvellous Melbourne” trip which we all recently enjoyed. Our members and guests were all very complimentary on the general organisation, standard of meals and accommodation and the interesting venues visited during our 4 days. Being a very active Club, we look forward to further wonderful tours with Australian Road Journeys in the coming years.
Ron Webb, Wangaratta West Probus Club Secretary
Wangaratta West Probus Club
September 2018
Hail Ceaser!!
Thank you for arranging for us to go on the Tasmanian tour with the Lancefield/Romsey Probus group. The whole trip was wonderful. The whole group accepted us from the time we met them at Station Pier. Coach Captain/Driver and Super Guide, Justin was excellent. It really was a wonderful trip - thankyou again from both of us.
Elizabeth (Bibs) and Eric Philpot
Lancefield / Romsey Probus Group
October, 2017
Emilia Borgia
October 2017
Great itinerary, great guide, great driver, great people…thank you for all your work in putting the whole package together. Definitely wonderful and happy memories.
Bev
October 2017
Home safely after a great trip to the UK. It was a good bunch of people who all seemed to get on OK together. Alison and Chris were both very professional and lovely people. The scenery was spectacular, hotels and food great. Scottish Highlands the best...