About Us
In 1979 I operated Basham Agencies and I had acquired several agencies and secretarial contracts including the RAA District Office franchise and had two employees at my premises at 203 Main North Road. At that time all major banks and stock firms were selling travel as an addition to their main core business and the Mid North & Clare Valley region was not serviced by a dedicated travel agent.
International travel in the 1970's was something the everyday person was still yet to discover fully, however I saw a market whereby country people needed assistance with domestic travel and holiday bookings. Internet had not reared it's "ugly head" and all travel arrangements were done person to person by telephone and snail mail.
I secured accreditation with Ansett Airlines and TAA (later to become Qantas) together with travel wholesalers and thus Phillip Basham Travel was born. Over the many years since, I resisted various requests to join as an affiliate of the Big Travel Groups and to this day we are proud to still be an independent family owned travel agency.
My first significant holiday booking was done in late October 1979 for Peter & Jenny who booked an air & land package to Alice Springs.
While I have retired from daily duties in the shop I can assure you that the 'young-uns', Richard, Felicity & Stephanie will continue to provide the personal service and attention that I have prided myself on over a long time.
Meet The Team
Richard Basham
Managing Partner
Felicity Miller
Senior Travel Consultant
Stephanie Coles
Travel Consultant