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John Bush


John Bush Beaches Backpackers OwnerPosition: Owner

Location: Head Office (Hervey Bay)

Best thing about Beaches: The customers at Beaches are the best thing, along with the family atmosphere, ie. My two children, not forgetting ‘Skip’ the dog.

Favourite Australian backpacking destination (other than Hervey Bay & Airlie Beach, of course) and why: Kununurra in Western Australia, as it is a true Australian outback experience

Top travel tip: Expect the unexpected and be pleased

Sally Bush



Sally Bush Beaches Backpackers OwnerPosition:
Owner

Location: Head Office (Hervey Bay)

Best thing about Beaches: The many friends we have made over the 27 years that come back and visit, and the relationships we’ve built. As well as the support from the family, friends and staff.

Favourite Australian backpacking destination (other than Hervey Bay & Airlie Beach, of course) and why: Get a little dirt on your hands and go outback!

Top travel tip: Travel not to go anywhere but to GO!

Casey Nelson


Casey Nelson  Beaches Backpackers Marketing ManagerPosition: Marketing Manager

Location: Head Office (Hervey Bay)

Best thing about Beaches: The people, the plants, and the potent cocktails!

Favourite Australian backpacking destination (other than Hervey Bay & Airlie Beach, of course) and why: Agnes Water – for the chilled atmosphere. It’s the place to go for a holiday when you’re on holidays!

Top travel tip: If it’s not on – it’s not on!

Wayne Brooke


Wayne Brooke Hervey Bay Beaches Backpackers ManagerPosition: Manager

Location: Hervey Bay

Best thing about Beaches: Seeing young people on the holiday of their lives.

Favourite Australian backpacking destination (other than Hervey Bay & Airlie Beach, of course) and why: Port Douglas – because I met my wife there!

Top travel tip: No plans!

Skip


Skip Beaches Backpackers BossPosition: The Boss

Location: Wherever I feel like sitting

Best thing about Beaches: Getting pats and cuddles from the good lookin’ girls!

Favourite Australian backpacking destination (other than Hervey Bay & Airlie Beach, of course) and why: Emu park – because it’s dog friendly!

Top travel tip: I have a couple

1. If unsure of your new room mates – sniff ‘em out!

2. Begging for food works! Or maybe it just ‘cause I’m cute… 





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Hervey Bay – your gateway to Fraser Island
195 Torquay Terrace, Hervey Bay Qld 4655
Within Australia - Toll Free: 1800 655 501
International - Phone: 61 7 4124 1322
Fax: 61 (0) 7 4124 2727
Email: herveybay@beaches.com.au
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356 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach Qld 4802
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