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Frequently Asked Questions.
How our guides and Booking.com links work, who runs the site, and answers to common trip-planning questions.
About The Trip Route.
What is The Trip Route?
An independent travel-information website for Australians exploring their own country. We publish city guides, trip ideas and planning resources, and link to Booking.com so you can search accommodation for your dates.
Who operates this website?
thetriproute.com is operated by WATERFORD SLO LTD, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 14221091), with its registered office at Waterford Arms, Collywell Bay Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4QZ, United Kingdom. You can reach us at hello@thetriproute.com.
Do you review or rank hotels?
No. We write about destinations, neighbourhoods and planning decisions rather than individual properties. We don't publish hotel reviews, star ratings or rankings.
How do you choose which destinations to cover?
We start with the places Australians travel to most—capital cities, major coastal regions and national parks—and add destinations over time. Affiliate commissions do not decide which places we include.
Bookings and Prices.
Does The Trip Route process hotel reservations?
No. When you follow a search link, you continue on Booking.com, where you check availability and complete any reservation directly with Booking.com and the property.
Are prices on this site shown in real time?
No. We do not display live rates. Prices, fees and availability are shown on Booking.com and change frequently, so always check the full details there before you book.
Who handles customer support for a booking?
The company you booked with—typically Booking.com and the property. We can't see, change or cancel reservations, so contact them directly with booking questions.
Why might the total price differ from the first rate I see?
Rates can change with dates, room type and occupancy, and some properties list extra charges such as parking, cleaning fees or card surcharges. Check the price breakdown and the property's policies on Booking.com before you confirm.
Affiliate Links.
Does using an affiliate link increase the price?
Generally no. Commissions are paid by the booking provider and are not added as a surcharge to your rate.
How can I tell which links are affiliate links?
Accommodation search links to Booking.com are affiliate links. They open in a new tab, carry sponsored link attributes, and the pages that contain them include a short disclosure.
Do commissions affect what you write?
No. We don't accept payment for favourable coverage, and commissions don't determine which destinations or neighbourhoods we recommend. Our affiliate disclosure explains how this works.
Planning Your Trip.
When are Australian school holidays?
Each state and territory sets its own school holiday dates, so they don't line up exactly across the country. Check your state education department's calendar—and the calendar for your destination's state—before you choose dates.
Do I need a car for an Australian city break?
Usually not in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth if you stay near public transport. A car becomes more useful for regional trips, national parks and coastal touring. Each of our city guides explains local transport options.
When is the best time to visit northern Australia?
Most visitors prefer the dry season, roughly May to October, when humidity is lower and roads are more reliably open. The wet season brings heat, storms and possible closures. Check the Bureau of Meteorology and park authorities before you travel.
Privacy and Contact.
What information do you collect?
Very little: only what you send us through our contact form or by email. We don't use cookies, analytics or advertising trackers, and we don't sell personal information. Our privacy policy explains the details and your rights.
How do I contact The Trip Route?
Email hello@thetriproute.com or use the form on our contact page. We aim to reply within a few business days.