Three generations in guided touring The O’Shannessy name became synonymous with coach touring almost 40 years ago and the company is still thriving today.
The O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours concept started in the 80’s with Laurie and Margaret O’Shannessy towing their kitchen trailer behind their Denning coach. Margaret would produce delicious egg and bacon breakfasts for their intrepid travellers and Laurie would share his passion and knowledge of the Australian landscape. They would traverse the length and breadth of our beautiful outback with their passengers. It is now 2022 and Laurie’s son Chris O’Shannessy and his wife Bernadette are still running the business out of their Rye office, ably assisted by a third generation of O’Shannessy family. Their daughter Josie is now also working in the office and touring with groups as a Tour Director and Chris and Bernadette’s sons Liam, Toby and Casey have also toured with Chris as his assistant Tour Directors on tour. Travelling and exploring by luxury coach is a wonderful way to see Australia and beyond. We include all of the best locations, attractions, things to do and places to see and it is all arranged for you, all you do is make a phone call and pack your bag! Imagine yourself sitting in spacious comfort, being looked after by our dedicated crews, whilst taking a leisurely drive across the Nullarbor Plain, a scenic trip in the Adelaide Hills or a meandering
journey around picturesque Tasmania. From coast to the outback, the Red Centre to the Top End we have got you covered.
At O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours we want your touring experience to be the best it can possibly be. With this in mind, most of our 2022 tours will have numbers only in the 20’s as a maximum and the feedback we are getting is that our passengers love the smaller groups. Our coaches have all had rows of seating removed and the remaining seats re-spaced to give you a luxurious and spacious experience. Smaller groups also enable our travellers to get to know each other better as well as creating a more relaxed environment on board.
It has become clear so far this year that everyone is determined to make up for lost time. Our booking numbers are keeping us extremely busy and tours are filling up very quickly. Overseas touring is back on the agenda and we are incredibly excited to be heading to New Zealand in late November with our New Zealand South Island Adventure. This tour is specially designed to be a comprehensive exploration of the south island while also being done at a relaxing pace, so you can really take your time and see it all. This tour will have a maximum of 20 participants so it will be a small intimate group and Chris and Josie O’Shannessy your Tour Directors, will
be able to take the time to ensure your experience is the best it can be.
Our tours are always fully escorted and fully inclusive with no hidden extras. We are also a “one stop shop” we can take care of everything from start to finish including your travel insurance through our insurance provider nib.
Turn your dreams into reality and come along with us on a wonderful exploration of our beautiful continent and beyond!
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours 2121 Piont Nepean Rd, Rye VIC 3941 Ph: 1800 354 352 www.oshannessys.com.au
7 Day Noosa winter getaway
15 day NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND ADVENTURE
16th August - 22nd August 2022
24th November - 8th December 2022 Discover the beauty of New Zealand's South Island with our fully inclusive small group 15 day tour.
Escape the winter chills and come north with us for a relaxing and fully inclusive, small group 7 day stay put experience.
Twin Share Room First Tour: $4,045 per person Single Room Supplement: $710 per person Repeat traveller discounts also apply!
Twin Share Room First Tour: $9,795 per person Single Room Supplement: $1,650 per person Repeat traveller discounts also apply!
Limited spaces available on both tours! www.oshannessys.com.au | 1800 354 352 PAGE F
Southern Peninsula News
8 June 2022