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Hello I travel to Qslnd at least once every 2 years to visit my folks, you can book us in for 4 adults when you are up and running.
Good luck.
PS Looking forward to eating and traveling whilest someone else worries about the Dishes and Direction of travel.:D:D:D
No I am not kidding I will book 4 tickets if you go ahead.:D:D:D:D
cheers:D
Tim Austin
Tasmanian through and Through
Aussie Ausssie Aussie Oy Oy Oy
Yes thats what we thought too, quality Land Rover, with a quality trip for like minded people.... Even thought the new eco friendly Freelanded may well go down well., Other thans its not too big on the inside like the D3,
The B&B is good idea and the 4WD complementing it is as well.
I just wonder how much will be the insurance cost for the 4WD operation.
Providing that you are going slow and steady I cannot see what are the big risk
The investment of a vehicle? oh well you need one in any case and if it is a Defender you do not need to have a Puma.
The B&B accomodation? providing that you design a modular home in 2 blocks, one with the accomodation for the owners and the other with the bedrooms/ensuite for guest I cannot see where is going to be the lost in investment.
I love nature photography and many times considered to start a business with 2 4WD to take nature photographers clients to the bush.
It is an idea that is possible that I will make reality on the future. It is not possible now where I live, the distances to spots are to large.
Go for it! :BigThumb:
Just thinking what would get me interested in it.
Would have to be more than just the Land Rovers. For example:
- guided tour, history, natural features etc
- access to areas not normally permitted in
But if all else was equal, LR transport would be the deciding factor in a choice between two or more options.
Maybe offer a night drive to spot animals, drive a ways into the bush and then do a walk, come back and refresh with some hot bevvies at the end. Yeah, I'd shell out for that if the guide knew their stuff.
Sure its got to be more than just a Land Rover, and it would be, the trips got to be something special that people will remember, its just a different way of doing it. Many plans and thoughts needed.
There's a guy in Sydney who does luxury day tours in a RR Sport.
As for overseaes tourists & Land Rovers, here's aonther idea:
Find international universities that offer subjects that cover botany or geography specific to the rainforest habitats you may be visiting.
Develop a 2 week tour that covers pertinent areas of the subject studied and gives them credits toward their degree. Market these field trips to the universities.
A 2 week catered tour, that includes lectures and all the must visit sites, as well as access to 4WD & watercraft (as required) would have a lot of appeal for many students & teachers. Such tours only require tent accomodation.
Maybe a handful of Blackwolf tents, a 130 Chuck Wagon, and a couple of 110 Expedition Vehicles, with 2 roof rack mounted canoes per vehicle.
These tours would give you clients who are visiting with a purpose, so they're likely to be happy & interactive - and this enthusiasm will lead to better word of mouth promotion.
Visiting these overseas universities to establish contacts, also gives you a company funded overseas holiday.
Whilst a love of Landrovers may seem a product feature economics may need a re think. I had over 15 years as a tour driver and did all the sums and bought a new 110 Defender for tours both in Cairns and on the Central Coast of NSW. The Defender was set up with duel air, rear forward facing bucket seats etc. Whilst on tours with other makes typically troop carriers and wagons in group situations the Rover was the most comfortable and easy to get in and out off. The only thing that let it down was reliability. I could go on with more detail but if you would like more info a phone call would be best. The other issue up north is the permit system to go to some places, like taxis plates I understand limited and at a price.
Good luck though if you have a go. Rob