No tipping or tipping the tour guide.

[bornfreenowexpensive]

I am aware of the fine policy of employees receiving decent wages, and that locals rarely if ever tip, or tip much.

 

So what about on a day tour? Do you tip the guide or driver, or not in tours of NZ and OZ?

Edited February 13, 2015 by bornfreenowexpensive

[The_Big_M]

I do recall one coach driver bragging about getting lots of tips here.

 

Said he didn't like to get foreign money though. ;-)

[Aus Traveller]

Recently a bus driver posted on here that he didn't want or need tips. He said he makes $70,000 in his regular wages.

[icat2000]

Recently a bus driver posted on here that he didn't want or need tips. He said he makes $70,000 in his regular wages.

 

Was that karate man.

[sun-set]

I am aware of the fine policy of employees receiving decent wages, and that locals rarely if ever tip, or tip much.

 

So what about on a day tour? Do you tip the guide or driver, or not in tours of NZ and OZ?

 

At the end of a great tour in Wellington the driver who made the day so special said please don't to one of the passengers I don't like tipping. He added, sometimes Americans take offence, so as not to upset them it goes into that box for charity.

[Aus Traveller]

Was that karate man.

No. :D At least I don't think so. It was a very recent post.

[icat2000]

No. :D At least I don't think so. It was a very recent post.

They looked like the same poster to me. Had similar backgrounds. Been in the navy, truck driver etc. :D

[GUT2407]

Not rquired but you won't have it thrown at you either.

[Aus Traveller]

They looked like the same poster to me. Had similar backgrounds. Been in the navy, truck driver etc. :D

Could be. :)

[cassamanda]

Was that karate man.

 

Mmm hasnt been around for awhile, wonder what happened:rolleyes:

 

Grrrrr not another tipping question please.

[MicCanberra]

No. :D At least I don't think so. It was a very recent post.

 

It was a person with a CC name like 'Brisbane' and then some numbers or some such in it.

[MicCanberra]

I am aware of the fine policy of employees receiving decent wages, and that locals rarely if ever tip, or tip much.

 

So what about on a day tour? Do you tip the guide or driver, or not in tours of NZ and OZ?

 

Tipping in Australia is certainly not mandatory or expected but some people appreciate it while others don't. Unless the paperwork for your particular tour suggests it, I wouldn't worry about it. A nice thank you is normally all that is required.:D

Edited February 13, 2015 by MicCanberra