TAWKer SUPPORTers!

A flight of a lifetime on the trip of a lifetime!  How excited were we when Fly Broome approached us to become TAWKer Supporters!? We were VERY excited!! 

To be able to fly over Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley in WA has to be on everyone's bucket list surely.  I know it's on mine, and now it will be cheaper for TAWK Members.  Fly Broome would like to offer TAWK Members a 10% discount on direct bookings with them on their amazing flights in this amazing region.

You will fly over the King Sound and the Kimbolton Ranges, the amazing Horizontal Falls, the beautiful Buccaneer Archipelago, then over Koolan and Cockatoo Islands viewing open cut mines and the rich iron ore country.  You will then land at remote Cape Leveque!  (YAY!) You'll grab a bite to eat at the open air restaurant at Kooljaman (Who are also TAWK Supporters by the way - TAWK Admin) and have the opportunity to swim in the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean whilst admiring the striking red cliffs at Cape Leveque = Happy Days!!  Heading back across other key parts of this amazingly beautiful region your pilot will be your perfect tour guide.

For more information or to make your booking please visit their website here,  call 0455 502 965  or email: bookings@flybroome.com.au 

Remember to tell them you are TAWK Members and show your card on arrival.

One of our TAWKing families Four Hands in a Tin Can (FHTC) had the pleasure of going on a Lake Argyle Cruise, they loved it very much and so they chatted with Greg the owner about offering discounts to TAWK Members. He said he was keen and would love to offer TAWKers a 10% discount on their cruises.

Lake Argyle has to be on your bucket list in WA and Lake Argyle Cruises are the original tour company operating here, so what better way for the kids (and you maybe) to learn about this man make miracle, than with a company with the most experience in the area. You have a choice of several tours, so have a look and see which one would suit your family the most.

Lake Argyle Cruises have a lot to offer - Not only can also explore the lake yourself and hire a dingy, canoe, kayak or even a stand up paddle board BUT now they have BBQ Pontoons for hire (see picture below). They are fantastic for families as they have a toilet, bbq and pool noodles on board. It is fully shaded with an enclosed fence around it. 

So grab your TAWK Membership Card and save!  Book direct on their website, pop in the discount code TAWK and you will get a 10% discount on their cruises.  Please support them supporting you!  

Call :  08 9168 7687  Email : greg@lakeargylecruises.com

I can't tell you how much I love this!!  I seriously have thought something like this would be fabulous and then I get a message from Red Earth asking to be TAWKer Supporters! 

Red Earth organises cultural immersions for families to connect with remote Indigenous communities in Cape York, Arnhem Land, and the APY Lands in Central Australia. Their programs allow small travelling groups to stay on Country with Elders and Traditional Owners to experience Indigenous culture first-hand, and are perfectly suited to family group travel. How amazing would this be for the kids?  What an experience and education.

Your family will be able to camp on private land with the Indigenous hosts - usually with two different families in two different homelands across the 9/10 day experience. They provide large canvas tents and stretcher beds and can cater to lots of different family sizes and configurations.  They can also make arrangements if families would prefer to use their own vehicles/campers/etc.

They would like to offer TAWK Members a 10% discount on what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience for your family.  To find out more, head over to the Red Earth Website and follow them on Facebook.

Email :  info@reo.net.au   Call : (02) 9223 3833

When we heard from new owners Francois and Tania of the Brookfield Maze in Myrrhee in Victoria that they would like to become TAWKer Supporters, we could not be more pleased!

Not only does the property have this amazingly fun maze which you and the kids will love, there are also beautiful gardens to explore, some large scale games, a huge playground and a cafe.  In fact you could spend the day here - as long as you can find your way out of the maze! 

They would like to offer TAWK members a 10% discount on the entrance fee to the maze and gardens.  Just show your TAWK Membership Card when you arrive and support them supporting you.

Tel: 03 5729 7507       Email: hello@brookfieldmaze.com.au

What a great idea! Ride with Us is a local family-owned business providing bike hire and private tours in the Great Ocean Road area. If your family love to bike ride, but were unable to bring them on your trip, then this is for you and being a TAWKer Supporter, all your kids under 16 ride half-price. Enter TAWK23 in their online booking system.

Hire your bicycles from Ride With Us in Cobden, Timboon or Port Campbell and make your way along one of two picturesque bicycle trails. They really have thought about the whole family with a range of ebikes, mountain bikes, children’s bikes plus a child seat, two seat children’s tag along
trailer and pet carriers all available for hire.

Ride the quiet Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail on Ride With Us bikes, and discover the tall forest,
historic bridges and open farmland. This rail trail is a hidden gem in the Great Ocean Road region
and is one of Victoria’s lesser known rail trails so you won’t have to worry about constantly dodging
others on your ride.

The 12 Apostles Trail is a 20km bicycle, walking and running path which takes you from Port
Campbell to Timboon and connects with the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail in Timboon. A brand
new scenic bicycle trail which meanders through farmland in Timboon to the coast on the Great
Ocean Road at Port Campbell.

If you are travelling with your family, or in a small group they also offer a range of ways to explore
the Timboon, Camperdown, Cobden, Port Campbell and 12 Apostles area of the Great Ocean Road
region no matter your age or fitness level. They have car seats and do private Kid-friendly tours AND
they are pet friendly too!

Uncover unique experiences and the hidden gems near the 12 Apostles with a family friendly farm or
scenic tour or ask them about a family hike along the iconic Great Ocean Walk.

So when in this beautiful part of Victoria, ditch the car and get out there in the fresh air with your
family and support Ride with Us as they support you.

They also have private transfer, tour and taxi service with baby car seats and booster seats available
on request.

Tel: 0438 407 777      Email:  hello@ridewithus.com.au

TAWK does NOT get any commission from your bookings, we just love supporting small business who support the TAWK community. ❤

I loved the look of Alkoomi Adventure Farm and Campground as soon as I found out about it and when Becc made contact with us, it was a tricky one as:  1. They charge from $5 per person per night anyway (capped at $40 per family)  AND 2. This money goes directly towards Angel Flights! Sooo how could we ask for free camping for the kids, when it is such a great cause and so much help to this much needed service!?

I spoke to Becc the owner and she truly wants to be involved with the program and we do think that helping Angel Flights IS supporting you too (although hope that they never actually need to!). They do have activities that they will give TAWK Members a 10% discount on so speak to them about that and see what is available for you and your kids. Becc says: "It is more about giving people the experience more so then making money" So I recon you should have a look as it does look fabulous and help a great charity too.

When educating your kids on the road, you also need to consider their Physical Education and so we were very happy when Rainbow Beach - Learn to Surf contacted us to offer TAWK members a discount! 

What better way to get some physical education in, than learning to surf.  Water and wave awareness, balance, timing and learning to surf at the same time.  They also have learn to skate programs and going forward this would be a great thing to learn to do properly (My teens now all use their skateboards all the time - Mandy TAWK).

Not only can the kids go, you could go as a family too.  A great way to spend time together; learning - you never know, the kids will probably 'get it' quicker than you and won't they love that!

You will find them online at any time or on the beach during holiday times.  If you book online use the discount code TAWK and you will get a 10% discount on orders over $80 across all of their activities category which includes board hire, lessons, workshops and tours. 

Please support them supporting you; check out their Facebook Page and Instagram account also.

Tel: 0435 934 087   Email:  info@rainbowbeachlearntosurf.com

I love it when ex TAWKers set up their own business that other TAWKers might love and they contact us to offer a discount to our TAWK Members.

A few years ago Sam and Jac quit their city jobs, sold their house in Sydney and packed up the family to become TAWKers. They spent a year climbing mountains, camping by the beach, 4WD-ing through the red centre, exploring the Top End and Kimberley, snorkelling in the turquoise waters of the West Coast, and then we were spirited across to Tasmania….and never left – and are very happy to now call Hobart home.

During their time on the road, Sam was lucky enough to score the dream job of doing Harley tours around Uluru – which helped cure his Harley cravings for a while. 

They soon realised that other TAWKers might be in the same boat on their travels and realised that no-one hired out Harleys in their new home of Tassie, so they decided to change that!

So if you or your partner are missing your bike from home or wish to experience this spectacular island that has some of the best riding roads in the world - Make a mental note to pop this on your Must Do List and support them supporting you with a 15% discount for TAWK Members.  Have a look at their website and follow their Facebook Page for further info.