Travel Auctions launches in WA

More than a million Australians have booked short-stay holidays with Travel Auctions.

Australian family-owned and operated since 1992, the name is new in WA but familiar in South Australia, where it is based, and other parts of the country.

On the website travelauctions.com.au, travellers just place a bid, aiming to get a winning price.

It might be a cabin on the coast, B&B in the outback, a houseboat on a river, or lots in-between.

This week’s auctions include BreakAway Houseboat on the Murray River in South Australia, which is available for up to seven people for two nights, in an auction that ends on January 29, 2026.

BEHIND THE SCENES

“Travel Auctions gives accommodation providers the chance to increase occupancy in quieter times, without having to advertise a discounted rate — a saving they can pass on to every cheeky bidder, in every auction,” explains a spokesperson.

“It’s one of those ‘win-win’ scenarios.”

Behind the scenes is the 30-strong Travel Auctions team working in that family company. “It’s like one big extended family,” says the spokesperson.

“That’s why you’re just an email or phone call (1300 656 573) away from the very people that make Travel Auctions a friendly, familiar face in an often-faceless online industry.”

Ben and Kim Mead own and operate Travel Auctions.

Ben is also managing director at Holidays of Australia & The World, which we have partnered with for many of our Uluru long weekends, and are working with on our Kimberley Wild Weekend.

GET BIDDING

+ You have to register with your first and second name, birthdate, phone number and email address.

+ You can then select the types of travel you’re interested in: active, beach, breakfast included, city fun. Cruise, family/group, fishing, free night available, golf, group tour experience, historic, hotels, houseboat, international, meals included, mountains and ranges, music, outback, pet-friendly, powered sites, premium, river, romantic indulgence, school holidays available, weekends available, and wine regions.

+ And then, you can select specifically where you are interested in going, if you were to travel interstate with Travel Auctions.

+ Search current auctions and if you see something you like, place a bid.

+ Once the auction closes, if you’re a successful bidder, you will be informed and can pay securely online, and will receive a voucher.

+ You then contact the property directly to book your stay.

+ On the website, there’s also a link to a YouTube video showing travellers how to use Travel Auctions. youtu.be/dDLvgXatNTQ

+ When guests have travelled with Travel Auctions, they can let them know which properties they liked and they’ll make sure they traveller knows when they are back on the site.

GIFT VOUCHERS

+ The value of the voucher is up to you.

+ Vouchers are redeemed towards the purchase of a Travel Auctions holiday and are valid for three years.

+ When you buy, you can send a personalised message to the recipient.

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travelauctions.com.au

1300 656 573

There’s also an email contact via the website.