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23 Night Australia Knit Retreat with Patty Lyons

in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales

06 - 29 July, 2027

BOOKING FORM

TERMS & CONDITIONS

NOTE: ALL PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS - ALMOST AT PAR WITH AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR

Pricing:

DOUBLE OR TWIN ROOM - $15,999 CAD per person based on double occupancy

(Single Rooms for everyone on Kangaroo Island)

SINGLE ROOM - $19,649CAD

*** Non-knitter companions are more than welcome to join us. However, we are unable to provide a non-knitter discount. ***

Our preferred method of payment is credit card. A secure digital credit card authorisation form is required for all credit card payments.

Deposit Required to Secure your Seat:

Initial non-refundable deposit of $2,500CAD per person is due at time of registration.

Final payment of balance will be due by no later than 05 March, 2027

This retreat includes:

23 Nights in 3.5 and 4 Star Accommodations
23 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 5 Dinners, 2 Morning Teas and 2 Afternoon Teas
Wine Tastings in McLaren Vale & Mornington Peninsula
Australian Wildlife Encounters
Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo
Knitting Workshops & Talks
Farm Visits
Visit local yarn shops in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney
Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
4 x Workshops & Talks Patty Lyons
Tour of Sydney including the Sydney Opera House
explore Kangaroo Island, Australia's Galapagos
Tour of Melbourne's quaint Laneways
Tour of Sydney Opera House
Travel along the Great Ocean Road
Price quoted based on 20 participants

Note:

* $16,599CAD if we get 16 participants based on twin share

* $20,249CAD SINGLE room if we get 16 participants

* $17,999CAD if we get 14 participants based on twin share

* $21,649CAD SINGLE room if we get 14 participants

This package does not include:

Domestic and International Airfare
Arrival Transfer in Adelaide and Departure Transfer in Sydney
Meals not listed in itinerary
Beverages
Gratuities
Telephone Calls in hotel
Items of a personal nature
Visa/Passport related fees (if applicable)
Any fees related to possible COVID-19 testing/hospitalisation
Any unforeseen increase in local/government taxes or Fuel Surcharges

Cancellation Policy for this Retreat:

Cancellations made by 04 March, 2027 or earlier - loss of non-refundable deposit
Cancellations made on 05 March, 2027 or later - 100% non-refundable

NOTE: All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received on Saturdays, Sundays, on Public Holidays or outside our normal business hours (9am - 5pm Eastern time (Canada)) will be considered received on next business day and actioned on next business day.

Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption & Out of Country Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage:

SPJ Retreats requires that all participants be adequately covered for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption and Emergency Out of Country Medical. Please note we do not accept travel insurance offered by credit card companies as sufficient coverage for this trip. SPJ Retreats can provide you with a comprehensive travel insurance quotation. SPJ Retreats, Vision Travel nor Direct Travel assume NO responsibility NOR liability for those travellers who are delayed or miss their cruise due to travel disruptions and/or flight cancellations. Please ensure you take out adequate travel insurance.

Australian Electronic Travel Authority: All travellers, except Australian and New Zealand citizens, are required to obtain the appropriate travel authorization before departing for Australia. If you are eligible for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), you must apply through the Australian Government’s ETA app. Please note that fees apply. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have the correct travel documents and meet all Australian entry requirements before departure.If you are denied entry to Australia or arrive without the required travel documents, SPJ Retreats is unable to provide refunds for any unused or missed portion of the retreat. If you are travelling on a passport other than a U.S. or Canadian passport, please check with your local Australian consulate or high commission to confirm the entry requirements that apply to you. We strongly recommend checking your requirements well in advance of your departure date to ensure everything is in order for your trip.

If you travel via NZ, you will be required to obtain the NZeTA which is available on the official NZ government website or via the NZeTA APP. Fees apply.

Travel Agent's Responsibility:

SPJ Retreats, Vision Travel Solutions, Direct Travel and/or their agents, act as agents for the clients in matters pertaining to travel. They assume no responsibility nor liability in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor or other conveyances which may be used, either wholly or in part in the performance of its duty to the passenger; neither will it be responsible for any act, error or omission, or any injury, loss accident, delay or irregularity engaged in conveying the passenger; or for any hotel proprietor, or hotel service, or for any other person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable for alterations to be made to itinerary, we reserve the right to make changes. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne. by the passengers. The Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on sole contract between the Airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or passenger. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, also to decline or accept or retain any passengers as members of the tour. SPJ Retreats or agent can assume no responsibility for lost tickets or coupons. SPJ Retreats, Vision Travel nor Direct Travel shall not be liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays or loss of enjoyment of any nature or kind whatsoever, resulting from events beyond our or a supplier's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other labour disputes or disruptions, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions, floods or act of restraints imposed by government authorities (such as lockdowns due to pandemics). In the event the foreign currency exchange rate increases by more than 7%, SPJ Retreats reserve the right to pass on this increased cost to each participant. This is in accordance with current TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) regulations.

South Pacific Journeys & SPJ Retreats are Affiliates of Vision Travel a Direct Travel Company

We're located in Kingston, Ontario and meet by appointment only.

Email: mstreicher@dt.com

Direct Phone: +1 613 583 0678. Toll-Free:(Canada & USA only): 1 855 607 2869

Direct Travel Head Office Address: 251 Consumer's Road #700, North York, ON M2J4R2

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

EACH PARTICIPANT NEEDS TO COMPLETE THEIR OWN BOOKING FORM & CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM.

NOTE: ALL REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE BOTH A BOOKING FORM AND A CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM FOR DEPOSIT. REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL BOTH ARE RECEIVED.

CREDIT CARDS WILL ONLY BE CHARGED ONCE YOUR REGISTRATION IS APPROVED.

CHARGE WILL BE PROCESSED BY OUR DIRECT TRAVEL GEORGETOWN OFFICE IN CANADA.

ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED.

Please tell us where you heard about this exciting 2027 Australia Weekend Retreat?

What is your knitting skill level?

Are you travelling with a spouse/partner or sharing a room with a friend?

If yes, what is their name?

Are you a group of friends booking together? Please list your friends below.

Are you a solo traveller who wants your own room?

Are you a solo traveller who wants to share a twin room with another solo traveller? We will do our best to pair you with another solo traveller (subject to request and availability)?

What room type do you want to book?

Full Name

Do you go by a Nickname?

Email Address

Full Address (Street, City, Postal Code, State)

Daytime Phone Number

Cell Phone

Date of Birth - DAY

Date of Birth - MONTH

Date of Birth - ENTER YEAR

Dietary Requirements

Will you be travelling with a wheelchair or walker? Or do you have any mobility concerns??

We anticipate this 23 Night Australia Knit Retreat to fill up quickly. Should we be unable to confirm a spot for you, do you want to be placed on a waitlist in the event of any cancellations?

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions for this 23 Night Australia 2027 Knit Retreat?.

I understand that I need to also submit the 'Credit Card Authorisation Form in order to complete my/our Registration. SPJ Retreats/Direct Travel will only process registrations once we have received both the Booking Form and Credit Card Authorization Form.

Note about pricing: The quoted price is based on 20 booked participants. Please acknowledge that you have read our disclaimer about pricing for 14 participants and pricing for 16 partipants.

Anything we should know?

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

EACH PARTICIPANT NEEDS TO COMPLETE THEIR OWN BOOKING FORM & CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM.

NOTE: ALL REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE BOTH A BOOKING FORM AND A CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM FOR DEPOSIT. REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL BOTH ARE RECEIVED.

CREDIT CARDS WILL ONLY BE CHARGED ONCE YOUR REGISTRATION IS APPROVED.

CHARGE WILL BE PROCESSED BY OUR DIRECT TRAVEL GEORGETOWN OFFICE IN CANADA.

ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED.

Please tell us where you heard about this exciting 2027 Australia Weekend Retreat?

Knitting Skill Level

Are you travelling with a spouse/partner or friend and sharing a room?

If you are travelling with a spouse/partner/friend - please enter their name below. IMPORTANT - We require a separate booking form for each guest.

Are you a solo traveller wanting to share a room with another solo traveller? We will do our best to pair you with another traveller on a shared-room basis - subject to availability.

Full Name (MUST MATCH NAME ON PASSPORT)

Your Email Address

Your Full Address (Street, City, Postal Code, Country)

Your Daytime Phone Number

Your Cell Phone

Your Passport Number

Your Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)

Your Passport Country of Issuance

Passport Issue Date

Passport Expiry Date

Dietary Requirements

Which room type do you want to book?- limited availability; we will do our best to accommodate your request

Will you be travelling with a wheelchair?

We can offer a travel insurance quote for Ontario residents. Do you require a quote?

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions for this Australia Knit Retreat 2026

I understand that I need to also submit the 'Pay Deposit via Credit Card Authorization' Form in order to complete my Retreat Registration. SPJ Retreats/Direct Travel will only process registrations once we have received both the Booking Form and Credit Card Authorization Form.

Comments - Anything else we should know?

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