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TO CHECK AVAILABILITY, BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATIONCALL THE EXPERT TRAVEL TEAM AT GOLD MEDAL 0800 014 7777

OUR HOLIDAYS CAN BE BOOKED THROUGH YOURTRAVEL AGENT, WHERE YOUR TRIP WILL BE TAILOR-MADE.

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THE WORLD IS OPEN The world is waiting. Full of sights, sounds, colourand life. Travel with us to a truly remarkable andmagical continent full of dramatic contrasts. Fromvibrant and thriving cities and cultural extravaganzasto dense bush, vast open plains and spectacularbeaches, you will find a kaleidoscope of experiencesto take your breath away. The world is yours todiscover and the journey starts here.


WE KNOW THE WORLDAt Gold Medal we’ve been supplyingscheduled flights, hotels, car hire, toursand excursions to independent travelagents for over 40 years. We like to thinkwe’ve learned something in that time,and we use this knowledge to carefullyselect the best range to offer you in eachof our destinations.

REBECCA TURNERDESTINATION EXPERT

YOUR HOLIDAY, YOUR WAYWe know that your holiday time is important to you, and you canrest assured that our travel experts will work closely with yourtravel agent to create your trip exactly the way you want it.Whether you’re looking for relaxation, adventure, excitement orindulgence, there is a hotel or resort that our experts havecarefully selected that will be exactly what you want, and more.

COMPLETE PEACE OF MINDYou are protected when your travel agent books your trip with Gold Medal. All the flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure arefinancially protected by the ATOL Scheme. Our ATOL number is2916. When you pay for your holiday you will be supplied withan ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure thateverything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listedon it. Please see our booking conditions for further informationor for more information about financial protection and the ATOLCertificate, go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLcertificate

GREAT VALUE GUARANTEEDGetting a good deal doesn’t have to mean choosing the cheapestoption – high standards, quality and value come hand-in-handwhen your travel agent books your trip with Gold Medal. Withaccess to thousands of fares and routes from over 135 airlines,and special rates at over 40,000 hotels around the world, we workhard so you can get a holiday you’ll love at a price you’ll like.

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TAILOR-MADE PERFECTION DOWN UNDERThis brochure will introduce you to the wondrous continent of Australasia, encompassing Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. There’s much to be discovered, with touring, self-drives and multi-centre itineraries proving popular choices here.

AUSTRALIAEach of the seven states has its own unique delights and character; New South Wales is home tocosmopolitan Sydney and the spectacular Blue Mountains; Queensland presents the Great Barrier Reefand the stunning Whitsundays; Victoria houses charming Melbourne and the famous Great OceanRoad, an ideal self-drive route; South Victoria features must-see areas such as Kangaroo Island and theBarossa Valley, an excellent wine region; Tasmania’s landscapes are outstandingly beautiful withmountains, waterfalls, forests and coasts to explore; Western Australia is home to friendly Perth and thedolphins of Monkey Mia; and in the Northern Territory you’ll find the stunning rock formations and themonolith which is Ayers Rock, not to forget Kakadu National Park in the north.

NEW ZEALANDConsisting of two islands, North and South, New Zealand is a country of beautiful landscapes, glacialmountains, verdant forests and solitary beaches. It’s no wonder it’s often used as the back drop infamous movies. Very popular as a touring and self-drive destination, you’ll find many options to see allit has to offer within this brochure.

SOUTH PACIFICThe enchanting coral atolls of the South Pacific enjoy a slower pace of life, inviting you to relax on thepalm-fringed white sand beaches and swim in the crystal blue seas. If you are looking for a little moreactivity, the natural habitat bestows snorkelling and diving opportunities galore amongst the colourfulmarine life and historic shipwrecks; or a jeep safari through the jungle clad mountains offers a differentperspective.

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INTRODUCTIONWHY CHOOSE GOLD MEDAL 4-7WORLD CLASS AIRLINES 8-11OCEANIA MAP 12-13AROUND THE WORLD TOURING 14-15

AUSTRALIADISCOVER AUSTRALIA 16-19AVIS CAR HIRE 20-21CAMPERVANS & MOTOR HOMES 22-23AUSTRALIAN RAIL JOURNEYS 24-25COACH TOURING 26-30HOTEL PASSES 31

NEW SOUTH WALESDISCOVER NEW SOUTH WALES 32-33SYDNEY 34-45NEW SOUTH WALES 46-49

QUEENSLANDDISCOVER QUEENSLAND 50-51SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND 52-61WHITSUNDAY ISLAND & GREAT BARRIER REEF 62-69TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND 70-79

SOUTH AUSTRALIADISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA 92-93ADELAIDE 94-96SOUTH AUSTRALIA 97-101

TASMANIADISCOVER TASMANIA 102-107

WESTERN AUSTRALIADISCOVER WESTERN AUSTRALIA 108-109PERTH 110-114WESTERN AUSTRALIA 115-119

NORTHERN TERRITORYDISCOVER THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 120-129

NEW ZEALANDDISCOVER NEW ZEALAND 130-133AVIS CAR HIRE 134-135CAMPERVANS & MOTOR HOMES 136-137COACH TOURING 138-143SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAYS 144-147TRAVEL & RAIL PASSES 148HOTEL PASSES 149

NORTH ISLANDDISCOVER NORTH ISLAND 150-151AUCKLAND 152-154NORTH ISLAND 155-159

SOUTH ISLANDDISCOVER SOUTH ISLAND 160-161CHRISTCHURCH 162-164SOUTH ISLAND 165-171

SOUTH PACIFICDISCOVER THE SOUTH PACIFIC 172-173FIJI 174-181FRENCH POLYNESIA 182-187COOK ISLANDS 188-191

INFORMATIONESSENTIAL HOLIDAY INFORMATION 192-193CLIMATE CHART 193BOOKING CONDITIONS 194-195

WHEN TO TRAVELAUSTRALIA Being in the southern hemisphere, Australia’s seasons are thereverse of Europe and America. Spring: September to November;summer: December to February; autumn: March to May; winter:June to August. Southeast Australia, incorporating Sydney andMelbourne, experiences a temperate climate typified by warmsummers and mild winters. Central Australia, The Red Centre area,has a harsh desert climate with extremely hot summers reaching40°C, and warm winters reaching 25°C. Western Australia ismainly arid desert, similar to Central Australia, however Perth andthe coast find it more comfortable as summer temperatures arelower. A tropical climate prevails in Northern Australia, as beingclose to the equator, temperatures are high year round with littleseasonal fluctuation and more abundant rainfall.

NEW ZEALANDWith temperatures around 30°C, moderately high rainfall, andmany hours of sunshine throughout most of the country, NewZealand is a great place to visit anytime. The climate does varyfrom the warm far north to the cool far south, but not having alarge temperature variance, it is common to experience fourseasons in one day.

SOUTH PACIFICThe peak dry season tends to be April to October, because theweather is cooler thanks to the easterly trade winds which ventilatethe humid tropical climate and prevent thunderstorms. However, itcan still rain, but showers come and go pretty quickly. There areregional climate guides on each destination’s introductory page

For a full climate guide, please see page 193.

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CHOOSE THE HOLIDAY YOU WANT,AND WE'LL PUT IT TOGETHER YOUR WAY

Whether you know where you wantto go, or are looking for ideas andinspiration, Gold Medal offers awide range of exciting worldwidedestinations.

WHERE TO GOFrom serene beachfront locations and city centre hot spots, to cultural retreatsand wilderness wonderlands, whateveryour dream destination is, you're sure to find the perfect place just waiting to be discovered.

ONE DESTINATION OR MOREIf you can’t decide where to go, why notvisit more than one location? Multi-centreholidays allow you to combine differentlocations such as beach and city areas, tostay in more than one amazing hotel andto discover different sights, experiencesand cultures, all in one fantastic holiday.

The multi-centres featured within thisbrochure are our recommendations, butfeel free to suggest your own. This is yourholiday and you can create your trip justhow you want it.

Working with over 135 airlines,including the world’s elite, Gold Medal can find you flightswhich offer flexibility, superb serviceand very competitive prices.

With scheduled airlines, you can choosewho you fly with, have greater flexibilitywith travel dates, and in most cases,select your departure airport.

UPGRADE YOUR FLIGHTYou choose how you want to travel, sowhy not upgrade to Premium Economy,Business Class or First Class and enjoythe benefits of additional space, higherluggage allowance and upgraded airline facilities?

TAKING AN EARLY MORNINGFLIGHT, WHY NOT STAY AT ANAIRPORT HOTEL?Travelling to the airport in the early hours,or through busy traffic isn’t an enjoyableway to start your holiday. So why not stayovernight in an airport hotel? Just ask for details.

• Birmingham from £34pppn• Glasgow from £23pppn• London Gatwick from £21pppn• London Heathrow from £28pppn• Luton from £28pppn• Manchester from £20pppn

All prices are ‘from’ per person per night, basedon twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will beconfirmed on enquiry.

All the properties in this brochurehave been selected by our team ofdestination experts, to provide youwith a wide choice of accommodationoptions. You will find everything frombudget city stopovers, to luxury beachretreats… or you can, of course,choose to splurge in the city and enjoygreat value fun in the sun.

Look out for the mix of hotels and resortsranging from 3-star to 5-star deluxe, butwhatever you choose you can be confidentthat you’ll be sure to find quality and greatvalue for money.

But… this is just the start, if you can’t find what you’re looking for within thisbrochure, your travel agent can speak toone of our expert travel team to discussyour requirements. With over 40,000hotels around the world to choose from,they’re sure to find what you want. Ourteam can provide suggestions aboutdestinations, itineraries and things to seeand do too.

The great thing about having plenty ofchoice, is the ability to truly tailor-makeyour holiday with lots of flexibility. Travelwhen it suits you, stay as long as you like, put together your dream itinerarystaying in the hotels and resorts that meetyour needs.

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BOOK IT ALL WITHYOUR TRAVEL AGENTOur holidays can be booked through your travelagent, where your trip will be tailor-made with whatyou want in mind, as well as using all the latestproduct and destination information offered by ourteam of travel experts.

GOLD MEDAL’S FLEXIBLEBOOKING OPTIONSChoose the elements that will make your trip ‘just right’, andonly pay for what you want. Your travel agent can show youhow your holiday can be created by adding together thevarious components or by putting everything together andcreating the perfect package.

Looking for a family holiday?Many of the hotels featured in thisbrochure will offer fabulous facilities forchildren of all ages. For those teenagersthat are too cool for school, and perhapsdon’t want to spend all their holiday timewith their parents there are social groupsand activity sessions to keep thementertained. For the youngest in thefamily, there’s an abundance ofsupervised clubs and activities so you canrelax safe in the knowledge that they’rebeing well looked after and having anexciting and fun time.

Need to relax?Take the time to look through the hoteldetails to find out about the amazing spasavailable in resort. In fact, if you look outfor the ‘special offer’ boxes, you may findthat we’ve been able to negotiate spatreatments as part of the deal.

Feeling physical?If remaining active on holiday is importantto you, there are plenty of hotels andresorts that boast fantastic fitnessfacilities. From state-of-the-art gymequipment and swimming pools galore,to the more adventurous of activities onland or sea, there is plenty on offer tokeep you off your sunbed. Making anexperience out of an activity is more thando-able with scuba, snorkelling, jet-ski,horse-riding, golf, sea-fishing and much,much more possible on your trip.

Because Gold Medal offers flexiblebooking options, you can choose theroom you want, your board basis andhow long you want to stay for.

STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKEWhether it's a few days away, or a holidayof several weeks, each trip is createdaround your requirements. However longyou want to stay – it can be arranged.

UPGRADE YOUR ROOMEach hotel shows a standard room price,but why not upgrade to a larger room or asuite and enjoy added benefits, additionalfacilities, more space or better views.

UPGRADE YOUR BOARD BASISThe board basis for each accommodationis shown in the pricing panel, but in most cases upgrades will be available.Simply ask about upgrading to bed andbreakfast, half board, full board or All Inclusive board options.

SPECIAL OFFERSMany hotels feature special offers such as bonus nights, room upgrades anddiscounts, and these are shown on thehotels description page. However, hoteliers can introduce new offersthroughout the year, so check what'savailable before you book.

Gold Medal offers more than hotelsand flights – we can provide a widerange of additional services tocomplete your holiday experience.

TOURS & EXCURSIONSExploring and discovering is all part ofexperiencing a new location and many ofour destinations feature excursions, tripsand tours as highlighted throughout thisbrochure. Don’t miss out on availability –book before you depart.

CAR HIRE & MOTORHOMES Gold Medal works closely with key car hiresuppliers and motorhome providers acrossmany worldwide destinations, so you canenjoy the freedom and flexibility of goingwhere you want, when you want. Just askabout the range of vehicles available.

ATTRACTION & ACTIVITY TICKETSMany destinations feature top attractionssuch as theme parks and water parks,cabarets and shows and activities whichrequire entry tickets. Avoid the queues andarrange your tickets before you depart.

UPGRADE YOUR AIRPORT TO RESORT TRANSFERFor a direct transfer from the airport toyour hotel, ask about upgrading to aprivate transfer. It can be quicker andmore convenient.

CHOOSE HOW YOU'D LIKE TO STAY

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When it comes to travelling toAustralia, Qantas believes yourjourney should be as memorable asthe destination. As you step on boardthe Qantas A380 you will experiencean exceptional level of personalservice, with style and relaxation anda superior product offering as well asa wide range of in-flightentertainment. From LondonHeathrow, the award-winningQantas A380 flies twice daily: onceto Sydney and once to Melbourne,both via the dynamic hub of Dubai.

QANTAS A380 INTERNATIONALECONOMY• 371 ergonomically designed seats• Innovative footnet rest* for more comfort• Self-serve snack bars throughout the

cabin to keep you refreshed around theclock

• Personal in-seat telephone to call or SMSfamily and friends

* Available on most seats.

QANTAS A380 INTERNATIONALPREMIUM ECONOMY• Dedicated check-in desk• Priority boarding and disembarkation• Award-winning dedicated 35 seat upper

deck cabin• 2-3-2 seating configuration• Extra wide up to 19.5’’, ergonomically

designed seat, up to 42’’ seat pitch and9’’ seat recline

• Multi-way adjustable headrest• Integrated leg rest with fold-out footrest• Pre-take off sparkling wine, orange juice

and water• Enjoy over 1000 on-demand

entertainment options all on your veryown 10.6’’ widescreen in-armentertainment screen

• A choice of menu served with a selectionof premium Australian wines

• Self-service snack bar to keep yourefreshed throughout the flight

QANTAS A380 INTERNATIONALBUSINESS• Qantas Chauffeur Drive to conveniently

take you to and from the airport• Dedicated check-in desks and Business

lounge access• 64 Skybeds located on the upper deck• 2-2-2 seating configuration• Enjoy a fully-flat bed at almost 2 meters

with a spacious 80’’ seat pitch• Turn down service with a mattress to lie

on top of your Skybed and a sumptuousduvet for extra comfort, as well aspyjamas

• Enjoy over 1000 on-demandentertainment options all on your veryown 12.1’’ widescreen in-armentertainment screen

• On-board lounge area with a largecomfortable sofa and self-service bar

• Neil Perry designed menu with flexibledining options, including on-demandsupper service and room service stylebreakfast all presented on premiumtableware

• Onboard sommeliers* will advise you onour selection of premium Australian wines

*On selected flights

QANTAS A380 FIRST SUITE• 14 luxurious private suites.• Spacious armchair with leather arm rests

that converts to an extra wide and extralong bed up to 83 inches.

• Large dining table and an extra seat for acompanion.

• Large 17" LCD Panasonic entertainmentscreen.

• Suite controller to adjust your seat,massage system, window shades, privacydividers, reading lights andentertainment.

• Dedicated specially trained First hosts.• Bedding down service along with

sumptuous linens.

FLYING HIGH

Start as you mean to go on. Begin yourholiday by flying with the world’s leadingairlines and enjoy the journey as muchas the destination.

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British Airways is the UK's largestinternational scheduled airline, flyingto over 550 destinations at convenienttimes, to the best located airports.Whether customers are in the air oron the ground, British Airways takespride in providing a full serviceexperience.

WORLD TRAVELLER • When you fly World Traveller, you can

relax in the knowledge that everything willbe taken care of, allowing you to simply sitback and enjoy what’s on offer.

• Your ergonomically designed seat comeswith lumbar support, headrest and recline.

• Complimentary bar service throughoutyour flight as well as tasty meals.

• A USB port and an RCA port allow you touse personal electronic devices with the in-flight entertainment system.

WORLD TRAVELLER PLUS • For an affordable premium, enjoy the

luxury of more personal space than World Traveller with an additional seveninches legroom and a wider seat.

• Make yourself comfortable in yourarmchair style seat that comes withadjustable head, foot and legrest andtherefore arrive in good shape at yourdestination.

• Relax and take advantage of the quieter,stress-free surroundings of the smaller andmore private cabin with a maximum of sixrows.

• Enjoy a complimentary three-course mealwith a choice of entrée from the Club World menu.

• Two USB ports and an RCA port allow youto use personal electronic devices with thein-flight entertainment system.

CLUB WORLD • Choosing Club World means travelling in

comfort and freedom. DedicatedDeparture lounges and Elemis Travel Spa*are designed to give you choice beforeyour flight, whether you wish to relax, dineor be pampered.

• The Club World seats give you your ownspace and time to do what you want,when you want. Bigger, wider and morecomfortable than ever, you canguarantee complete comfort in anyposition.

• The very best in local and internationalcuisine is served, along with a dedicatedwine cellar.

• But if you are still peckish you are free tohelp yourself to healthy snacks and tastytreats from the Club Kitchen.

*Available at London Heathrow.

ONLINE CHECK-IN AND CHECK-INKIOSKS • Start your journey from the comfort of

your own home, office or hotel bychecking in online from 24 hours beforeyour flight departs and minimise thequeues at the airport.

• You can select your preferred seat andprint your boarding pass, all on yourhome PC.

• If you don’t have online access you canstill save time by using a Checkin kiosk*at the airport, giving you the sameseating and boarding pass options asOnline Check-in.

• Afterwards, maximise your free time byleaving your baggage at a Bag Drop**,allowing you to shop, dine or relax asyou choose before boarding your flight.

• Check-in from 24 hours up to one hourbefore departure.

* Available on selected routes. ** Available at selected airports.

AUDIO VISUAL ON-DEMAND(AVOD) • Currently being rolled out across all

long-haul routes*, AVOD gives you over200 film, TV, music and games**options, all available ondemand so thatyou can watch what you want, when youwant.

* Not available on aircraft fitted with a 12channel in-flight entertainment system. ** Games are not available in World Traveller.


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Emirates flies 16 times daily toDubai from a choice of 6 UKairports, offering convenient onwardconnections to over 130destinations. Onboard, passengerscan enjoy world-class service,regionally inspired gourmet cuisineand up to 1,500 channels of thelatest award-winning entertainment– plus phone, SMS and emailconnectivity from every seat. FlyEmirates and experience the‘World’s Best Airline’ as awarded bySkytrax in the 2013 World AirlineAwards.

ECONOMY CLASSFly Emirates and experience a whole newclass of Economy.• Generous 30kg baggage allowance• Complimentary seat selection at the

time of booking• Up to 1,500 channels of entertainment

on-demand from every seat• Ergonomically designed seats with

adjustable headrests and up to 34-inchseat pitch

• World-class service from multilingualcabin crew

• Multi-course gourmet cuisine servedwith a selection of complimentarybeverages

• Phone, SMS and email connectivityfrom every seat plus Wi-Fi onboard theEmirates A380

BUSINESS CLASSFrom laid back to more upbeat, you’ll finda range of inspirations in EmiratesBusiness Class. Savour gourmet cuisine,laugh through the latest comedies orsocialise in the Emirates A380 OnboardLounge. • Complimentary Chauffeur-drive Service

in over 55 destinations*• Generous 40kg baggage allowance• Priority check-in and baggage handling• Exclusive Emirates Lounges in over 30

destinations including Heathrow,Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham

• Airport Lounge access in over 60destination worldwide, includingNewcastle and Glasgow

• Lie-flat seats with massage function• Multi-course gourmet cuisine served

with fine wines• Emirates A380 Onboard Lounge access

FIRST CLASSRetreat to a quiet space with personalisedservice designed around you anddelivered right to the door of your veryown Private Suite. Fly Emirates First Classand experience new heights of luxury.• Complimentary Chauffeur-drive Service

in over 55 destinations*• Generous 50kg baggage allowance• Priority check-in and baggage handling• Exclusive Emirates Lounges in over 30

destinations including Heathrow,Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham

• Airport Lounge access in over 60destination worldwide, includingNewcastle and Glasgow

• Flat-bed Private Suites with sliding doorsfor total privacy

• Personal in-seat mini bar• Exclusive Shower Spas and Onboard

Lounge access on the Emirates A380• Gourmet on-demand dining served with

a selection of fine wines

*Chauffeur-drive mileage radius may apply.

Singapore Airlines operatespassenger services to more than 69cities in over 37 countries aroundthe world. The first airline to put theworld's largest aircraft into service,their fleet remains amongst theyoungest, most modern andcomfortable in the world.

ECONOMY CLASS • Seats have an innovative design which

minimises intrusion into your personalspace from the reclining seat in front,and ergonomic styling maximises kneeand legroom.

• 1,000 on-demand entertainmentoptions are available on KrisWorld*,presented on a 10.6 inch personalscreen.

• In-seat power supply is available foryour use and a USB port.

BUSINESS CLASS • In-flight entertainment including audio

and video-on-demand options arepresented on your 15.4 inch personalwidescreen LCD screen, featuring 100movies, 180 TV shows, 3D games andover 20 radio channels.

• Spacious 1-2-1 forward facing layoutson A380 and 777-300ER aircraft.

• Large fully flat bed features a dedicatedsleeping surface for added comfort andthe unique design.

• Enjoy gourmet dining, with menus bySingapore Airlines very ownInternational culinary Panel.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES SUITES • Singapore Airlines has created the

world’s most exclusive First Class cabinoffering superior levels of privacy andcomfort on board the A380 aircraft.

• Stylish, elegant and spacious cabins withmore personal space and privacy.

• Within this personal sanctuary,experience a first in air travel - thepleasure of sleeping on a distinctivestandalone bed, not one converted froma seat.

NEW ONBOARD EXPERIENCE –COMING SOON TO LONDON!The next generation of cabin products willsoon be available on selected flightsbetween London and Singapore on thenewly delivered Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.The new product has been created withspecial attention to ergonomics, comfort,convenience and design.

The new First Class seat converts into a full-flat bed at 82’’ length (2’’ longer than thecurrent First Class seat). The new BusinessClass seat offers greater recline, two newseating positions and when converted, itbecomes a full-flat bed at 78’’ in length. Thenew Economy Class seat provides additionalcomfort, with increased personal space andlegroom.

Additionally, a brand new KrisWorld in-flightentertainment system will offer the latesttechnology available, including larger LCDscreens and video touch-screen handsetsacross all cabins.


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Award-winning Air New Zealandhas introduced the world’s mostinnovative long-haul experienceflying daily to Los Angeles andonwards to New Zealand. As theairline that flies passengers onsome of the world’s longest routes,there’s not much they don’t knowabout long-haul travel. Whateverclass you travel in you can be sureof their unique Kiwi style andthoughtful touches.

ECONOMY CLASS • 33 inch spacious seat pitch, 6 inch

recline. • In-seat power, USB & iPod

connection. • On demand snacks and drinks

ordered at the touch of your screen. • Award-winning selection of wines

from the New Zealand on boardcellar.

• On demand 10.6 inch touch screenentertainment in every seat.

ECONOMY SKYCOUCH™ • A trio of Economy seats that turn into

a ‘Skycouch’ creating a flexible spaceto relax, stretch or play.

PREMIUM ECONOMY • Revolutionary new Spaceseat™ –

more Premium than Economy. • Hardback shell that stops the person

in front reclining into your space. Yourseat slides forward to maximisespace.

• ‘Inner’ seats designed for couples soyou can relax together or face eachother to share a meal. Outer seatsideal for individuals as angled formore privacy.

• Real pillows and luxurious fleeceblanket.

• Premium menu and award-winningwines served.

• Individual 10.6 inch touch screenentertainment system.

BUSINESS PREMIER • A luxurious 22 inch wide leather

armchair that converts to a 6 foot 7.5inch fully lie-flat bed.

• New thicker mattress, fluffy duvet andfull size pillows.

• Ottoman footrest doubles as a visitorseat and dining table toaccommodate two.

• Premium award-winning NewZealand wines.

• New menus by renowned NewZealand chefs.

• Individual 12.1 inch touch screenentertainment system.

Product available on the 777-300 flyingto New Zealand via Los Angeles.

Whatever your reason for flying,you’ll always enjoy the best possibleexperience with Cathay Pacific. Ouraim is to be the world’s best airline,and we know we can only achieve itby putting you first. That meansproviding 'Service Straight from theHeart', delicious catering, first classin-flight entertainment and muchmore.

We fly non-stop five times a dayfrom London Heathrow to HongKong, our home and hub, withinterconnecting flights to over 140destinations worldwide, including40 in Asia, 18 in China and 7 inAustralia and New Zealand.

ECONOMY CLASS Cathay Pacific’s new long-haul EconomyClass cabin will ensure that youexperience a more comfortable andenjoyable journey. The seat’s cradlemechanism offers you more living spaceand greater recline, making it easy for youto enjoy the HD touch-screen personaltelevision which will feature a USB andiPod/iPhone outlet allowing you to view

your own personal content on our screens;or you can select from over 100 movies,350 TV programmes, 888 CD’s and 22audio channels on our entertainmentsystem – Studio CX.

PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS Cathay Pacific’s new Premium EconomyClass is a total enhancement from theairline’s Economy Class experience. At theairport you have dedicated check-incounters, an increased baggageallowance and priority boarding. In theair, you’ll enjoy an exclusive cabin, largerseats with more legroom, enhancedcatering, entertainment at your commandand even more of our world-famousservice.

BUSINESS CLASS Recently named as the World’s BestBusiness Class* by Skytrax, CathayPacific’s new Business Class providesplenty of space in which to sleep, dine, orwork, read, watch TV or simply relax.Onboard uou are in control of your ownentertainment with loads of audio andvideo to choose from. The seat turns downinto a comfortable bed – one of thelongest and widest provided on acommercial airline – to ensure that youcan enjoy a great night’s sleep.

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DURATION: 18 DAYS | 17 NIGHTS

PRICE FROM:TWIN SHARE £3329

Prices per person, including meals as stated, instandard accommodation. Room upgradesavailable. Child prices on request. Please call for details. Luggage restrictions apply.

DAYS 1-3: Fly from UK to DubaiExplore Dubai and see the historicalside of this fascinating city. See themagnificent Jumeirah mosque, AlFahidi Historical District before taking awater taxi to visit the famous gold andspice souks or take a 4WD tour overthe dunes deep into the desert. Hotel: ibis Deira City Centre.

DAYS 3-6: SydneyWelcome to Iconic Sydney! Over thenext 3 days why not visit Sydney OperaHouse or even climb the famous SydneyHarbour Bridge. Visit Bondi Beach andtake a surfing lesson. There's so muchto see and do! Hotel: Cambridge Hotel.

DAYS 6-8: Ayers RockHotel: Voyages Outback Pioneer.

DAYS 8-12: BrisbaneEnjoy the delights of the Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast and Hinterland, allwithin easy access of the sunny city ofBrisbane. Hotel: Australis Sovereign Hotel.

DAYS 12-16: FijiDiscover Fiji and relax on the sandybeaches and view the spectacularscenery. Perhaps take a cruise to TivuaIsland or experience a Heli flight. Seepages 174 -181. Hotel: Outrigger On The Lagoon.

DAYS 16-18: Los AngelesWelcome to the glitzy city of LosAngeles. With so many sites to seeincluding the Famous Chinese Theatre,Rodeo Drive - a shopping paradise orspend a full day of action-packedentertainment at Universal StudiosHollywood. Hotel: Beverly Garland.

DAY 18: Los Angeles to the UK.Depart Los Angeles on an overnightflight back to the UK.

ROUTE: HONG KONG,AUCKLAND, BAY OF ISLANDS,ROTORUA, COOK ISLANDS, SANFRANCISCO


PRICE FROM:TWIN SHARE £2699Prices per person, including all flights,accommodation as stated in standard rooms, airporttransfers in Hong Kong, Cook Islands and USA and7 days car rental in New Zealand. Room upgradesavailable. Child prices on request. Please call for details. Luggage restrictions apply.

DAYS 1-3: Fly from UK to HongKongOn arrival into Hong Kong, the nexttwo days and nights can be spentexploring areas such as Hong KongIsland, Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay andmuch more. Hotel: Metropark Hotel,Kowloon.

DAYS 3-6: AucklandFrom idyllic islands to the vibrant citywaterfront Auckland has everythingfrom deserted islands to lush nativebush, sheltered inshore waters to thewild Tasman Sea. Climb the AucklandBridge or take a cruise searching forwhales and dolphins. See pages 152-154. Hotel: Mercure Auckland.

DAYS 6-8: Bay of IslandsOnly three hours drive from Auckland,this area of New Zealand is simplystunning and not to be missed.Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort.

DAYS 8-10: RotoruaVisit the hot pools and mud baths, notto forget Hobbiton! Hotel: Ibis Rotorua.

DAYS 10-13: Cook IslandsWhere pristine beaches and powderysands await. Tradition and a culturalheritage are trademarks of the islands.A mix of coral atolls and volcanicislands - experience the best-kept secretof the Pacific. See pages 188-199.Hotel: Edgewater Resort & Spa.

DAYS 13-15: San FranciscoExplore the picturesque and diverse cityvisiting iconic attractions such as SealRock and Golden Gate Park or take aride on the famous Cable Car fromUnion Square to Fisherman's Wharf.Hotel: Handlery Union Square.

DAY 15: San Francisco to the UK.Depart San Francisco on an overnightflight back to the UK.

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ROUTE: LONDON TILBURY -FREMANTLE, NR PERTH

DURATION: 38 NIGHTS

DEPARTS: 5 NOVEMBER 2014

PRICE FROM: £2665

Prices based on 4 adults sharing and include:• Cruise Voyage on board Astor in a four berth

inner cabin• Stylish daytime and evening entertainment with

floor shows and cabaret• Use of shipboard leisure facilities• Full Board cuisine• Crew gratuities• Port taxes• Return flight to the UK in not included

Leave the chills of the Britishweather behind in search ofsunshine and board Astor for thisunique voyage to Australia,arriving just in time for the festiveseason during the height of theAustralian summer. This relaxingsea voyage is a truly marvellousand a perfect way to journey to theother side of the world in style andcomfort. Combine leisurely days atsea with a plethora of excitingports. On board the exquisite Astor,the emphasis is very much onproviding a relaxed ambience withexcellent service, delicious culinarydelights and stylish entertainment.

DAY 1: Depart London TilburyDepart at 3pm for your southboundvoyage to Australia.

DAY 2: Le Havre, FranceThe perfect place from which to visit theFrench capital. Paris' essential sightsinclude Notre Dame Cathedral, the worldfamous Champs Elysees and the Louvre.Arrive 8am, depart 7pm.

DAYS 3 & 4: At sea

DAY 5: Lisbon, PortugalLying on the Atlantic Coast at the mouthof the River Tagus, Lisbon is thewesternmost capital in Europe. The steep,cobbled streets of the ancient MoorishAlfama district lead to wonderfulviewpoints looking over the city. Arrive8am, depart 4pm.

DAY 6 : At sea

DAY 7: Tenerife, SpainThe largest of the Canary Islands anddominated by Mount Teide. Do not missLes Canadas National Park with its oddlyshaped spires of coloured rocks and thelush Oratava Valley with its bananaplantations and groves of pineapple.Arrive 2pm, depart 11.59pm.

DAYS 8 & 9: At sea

DAY 10: Porto Grande, São Vicente &Cape Verde IslandsUnique and unspoilt, 300 miles off thecoast of Senegal. Top sight-seeingincludes the spectacular views from MontVerde. Arrive 8am, depart 8pm.

DAYS 11-14: At sea

DAY 15: Georgetown, AscensionIslandFirst occupied in 1815, its airfield wasbuilt by US forces during World War II andthe main importance of the island hasbeen as a communications centre andmilitary base. Arrive 7am, depart 4pm.

DAY 16: At sea

DAY 17: Jamestown, St HelenaThis fascinating former 17th CenturyBritish colony is accessible only by seaand is one of the most rugged andindividual outposts on the world cruisescene. Arrive 2pm, depart 7pm.

DAYS 18-21: At sea

DAY 22: Cape Town, South AfricaThe jewel of South Africa's coastline -Cape Town, with Table Mountainstanding majestically in thebackground. Why not try the cable cartrip up Table Mountain, go wine tastingin nearby Paarl or Stellenbosch or soakup some of the great botanicalgardens. Arrive 9am, depart 6pm.

DAY 23: Mossel Bay, South AfricaGateway to the Garden Route in theWestern Cape,one of South Africa'smost scenic attractions, Mossel Bayoffers sandy beaches stretching into thehorizon. Arrive 12pm, depart 6pm.

DAY 24: At sea

DAY 25: Durban, South AfricaSpending the day on one of thebeautiful beaches is a popular pastimefor most, but there is also much ofcultural or historical interest, plus somemagnificent natural beauty within easyreach. Arrive 8am. depart 5pm.

DAYS 26-28: At sea

DAY 29: Pointe des Galets, ReunionThis French isle is another rockyvolcano outcrop, with its own VolcanoMuseum dedicated to this aspect ofisland life. Again there are goodbeaches, but you can also study thehighly individual Creole architecture,amazing botanical gardens and severalwildlife parks. Arrive 2pm, depart10pm.

DAY 30: Port Louis, MauritiusBoasting some of the most eye-pleasingscenery in the Indian Ocean, as well asa wealth of fine beaches, exploreMauritius, this island paradise! Arrive7am, depart 2pm.

DAYS 31 - 38: At sea

DAY 39: Fremantle, AustraliaFollowing a memorable voyage, Astor isscheduled to arrive Down Under at10am. From here either explore allAustralia has to offer or board a flightback to the UK (own expense).


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From remarkable rock formations to ancienttropical rainforests, from blissful beaches tofast-paced cities, from incredible coral reefsto the red lands of the Outback; nowhere onearth has as diverse a landscape as Australiaand nowhere is quite so awe-inspiringlybeautiful. Each state or territory has its own characterand each will captivate you completely.

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Port Lincoln

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AUSTRALIA FACTS• Australia is the sixth largest country in

the world.• The Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles

long and includes 700 islands and350 species of coral.

• Uluru (Ayers Rock) is 1,143 feet tall,2.2 miles long and 1.5 miles wide.

• Australia has over 7,000 beaches;more than any other nation.

• The kangaroo is unique to Australia.• Sydney Opera House took almost 15

years to build and was officiallyopened by Queen Elizabeth II in1973.

• Along the spectacular Great OceanRoad in Victoria, the rock formationsknown as the Twelve Apostles havebeen formed over thousands of yearsby the action of the sea. Only eight ofthe original Twelve Apostles remain.

GETTING AROUNDAustralia is a vast country, but onewhich is surprisingly easy to get around,with a huge number of travel options tosuit any budget. Self-drives are hugelypopular in Australia, as are expertlyorganised escorted tours, or simpletransfers for those who just want takingfrom A to B. Just say what you preferand we can arrange the rest.

CLIMATESeasons in Australia are the opposite toours in the Northern Hemisphere. In thesouth summer starts in December,autumn in March, winter in June andspring in September. There are twomain climatic zones: tropical in thenorth and temperate in the south. Formore information, take a look at thespecific climate charts on theintroductory page to each state.

INTERNAL FLIGHT TIMESPerth - Darwin 3hrs 30 minsPerth - Ayers Rock 2hrs 40 minsPerth - Sydney 4hrs 10 minsSydney - Cairns 2hrs 50 minsSydney - Brisbane 1hr 25 mins

VISAS AND CURRENCYVisas: All UK passport holders need avisa and we are more than happy toarrange this for you when you bookyour holiday.

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Wherever you venture in Australia,prepare to be in awe. Phenomenallandscapes combine with remarkableexperiences and warm hospitality tocreate a holiday you’ll never ever forget.

FLIGHT TIME:Approximately 21 Hours

GMT:+8 Hours(West Coast) +10 Hours (East Coast)

CURRENCY:Australian Dollar

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DISCOVER AUSTRALIANEW SOUTH WALES PAGES 32-49New South Wales is the oldest stateof Australia. Venture out from thevibrant state capital, Sydney, andyou’ll find the spectacular BlueMountains, the verdant vineyards ofthe Hunter Valley and stunningcoastal scenery.

QUEENSLAND PAGES 50-79Tropical Queensland is home tomany of Australia’s most famousattractions, including the WorldHeritage Great Barrier Reef, thespectacular waters of theWhitsundays and the World Heritagerainforest. With a pleasant climateyear round and great flight access,this state is a popular choice timeand time again.

VICTORIA PAGES 80-93Famous for The Great Ocean Roadalong its dramatic coastline, Victoriahas a unique landscape andindividual heritage. As well as thephenomenal scenery, visitors alsoflock here to watch such world-classevents as the Formula One GrandPrix (Mar), the Australian TennisOpen (Jan) and the Melbourne Cup(Nov).

SOUTH AUSTRALIA PAGES 94-101Renowned for its regional produce,South Australia contrasts city life withthe Outback and sprawling vineyardswith secluded islands. Fromindulgent Adelaide, offering finewines and superb food, a short hopto Kangaroo Island takes you to seekoalas and kangaroos in one of theworld’s finest natural habitats.

TASMANIA PAGES 102-109With a fifth of the island devoted tolush National Park, Tasmania isoutstandingly beautiful andunspoiled. Majestic mountains andrugged wilderness conjure a realsense of awe and the unique plantand wildlife will delight.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA PAGES 110-119Surrounded on three sides by thebluest of waters, Western Australia ishome to some of the world’s mostprecious natural phenomena,including the stunning Ningaloo Reef,the 350-million-year-old BungleBungle range and the towering Karriforests of the south west.

NORTHERN TERRITORYPAGES 120-129Stretching from the tropical northright down to the rugged Red Centreof the Outback, Australia’s NorthernTerritory is an incredible land wherered-gold desert contrasts withverdant rainforest, where wetlandsteem with native Australian wildlifeand stunning rock formations have tobe seen to be believed.


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CAR HIRE

With a rental car, you need choice,convenience, reliability and value. That’s why we recommend Avis. They have a modern fleet of cars and4x4s and a network of over 200locations, including every majorAustralian airport.

DRIVERS LICENCE/MINIMUM AGEAll drivers must hold a valid full licence(both parts) and have done so for atleast 12 months prior to the start of therental. This must be carried along witha valid passport at all times. Theminimum age to hire a car is 21 yearsfor economy, compact, intermediateand standard vehicles. For largervehicles such as full-size, estate, 4x4sand mini-van vehicles the minimum ageis 25.

ADDITIONAL ITEMSChild seats need to be requested at thetime of booking and will be charged forwhen collecting the vehicle. They arecharged at approximately AU$7.00 perday + GST.

DRIVING RESTRICTIONSVehicles must stay on sealed roads atall times, with the exception of 4x4swhich are permitted on unsealedgovernment gazetted roads and tracks.Vehicles rented from mainland Australiaare not permitted to leave the mainlandto be taken to Tasmania or any otherisland.

ONE-WAY DROP OFF FEESOne-way rental fees may applybetween certain locations. If applicablethese will be advised at the time ofbooking.

DRIVING IN AUSTRALIAIf you want the ultimate in flexibility andfreedom, car rental is ideal and a self-drive holiday is a very rewardingexperience. Australia has a good systemof well-maintained roads and highwaysbetween locations. Or, for the moreintrepid, rugged and dusty tracks takeyou into the Outback.

OUTBACK TRAVELThe best time for Outback travel isduring the drier, cooler months betweenApril and October. We suggest you planyour trip for daytime driving with the aidof a reputable map, stay on recognisedroutes and check road conditions beforedeparture. Refuel at every opportunityand keep the tank topped up. Motoristsmust always remain with the vehicle if itbreaks down.

FUELPetrol comes in leaded and unleadedgrades and costs approximatelyAU$1.50 per litre. Prices are usuallyslightly higher in rural areas andsubstantially higher in Western Australiaand the Northern Territory. Petrolstations are plentiful but trading hoursvary. Most accept major internationalcredit cards.

DRIVING LAWSAustralians drive on the left hand side ofthe road. The maximum speed limit incities and towns is 50km/h (30mph) and110km/h (68mph) on country roadsand highways, unless signs indicateotherwise. Strict drink-driving laws applyand random breath testing is conductedin most Australian States. It iscompulsory for drivers and allpassengers to wear seatbelts at alltimes. Children under the age of threeyears must be in an approved childrestraint.

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COMPACTNissan Micra or similar

INTERMEDIATEHyundai i30 or similar

FULL-SIZEToyota Camry or similar

FULL-SIZE WAGONHolden SV6 or similar

MEDIUM 4X4Mitsubishi Pajero or similar

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL:

In order to collect your rental car it isessential to present the followingthree items.1. A valid car rental voucher.2. A full and valid driving licence

(both sections).3. A valid credit card in the driver’s

name to cover the excess amount.

Broome, Kununurra, Northern Territory and Kangaroo Island from £72.00 per day. Please call for details.

NUMBER OF DAYS / COST PER DAY - 01 APR 14 - 31MAR 15

1-6 DAYS 7-13 DAYS 14-99 DAYS

ECONOMY 40 35 33

COMPACT 42 38 36

INTERMEDIATE 48 43 40

STANDARD 53 46 41

FULL-SIZE CAR 57 51 48

FULL-SIZE ESTATE 74 68 64

FULL-SIZE VAN 89 79 73

MEDIUM 4X4 79 75 70

LARGE 4X4 94 90 85

ADDITIONAL DRIVERS ARE FREE ON ALL RENTALS

Hobart

Launceston

Sydney

BrokenHill

Canberra

Phillip Island

Melbourne

Devonport

ApolloBay

PortFairy

Coober Pedy

Port Augusta

Port Lincoln

Adelaide

KangarooIsland

Brisbane

Townsville

Fraser Island

Whitsunday IslandHayman IslandLong IslandHamilton IslandDaydream Island

Moreton Island

Lizard IslandDarwin

Katherine

Ayres Rock

Exmouth

Monkey Mia

Shell Beach

Kalbarri

Perth

Albany

Fremantle

Margaret River

Kings Canyon

Tennant Creek

Airlie Beach

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Derby

Kununurra

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Port Douglas

Palm Cove

Rockhampton

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AN ADDITIONAL £20 PER DAY

INSURANCE COVERVehicle insurance is included in therates, although some exclusions such asunder-body and roof damage, waterdamage and animal collision damageafter dusk do apply. All insurance coveris subject to an insurance excess ofAU$2,750 (AU$5,500 for minivans and4x4s). Accident excess reduction is an optionalinsurance that must be either pre-paidin the UK or taken out at the rentalcounter. This reduces the renter’sresponsibility.

REFUNDABLE DEPOSITA refundable deposit is payable bycredit card on collection of the vehicle,AU$400 must be available. Pleasenote: Cash deposits may be acceptedon a request basis. Please call to check.

PRICES INCLUDE• Unlimited kilometres.• Collision Damage Waiver and 3rd

party liability insurance.• Goods and Service Tax.• Airport fees.• Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee.• 24-hour breakdown assistance.

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE• Fuel used.• Insurance excess if incurred.• One way rental charges (if

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Apollo is an Australian, family-ownedcompany with award-winning service. Enjoy absolute confidence whentravelling in a vehicle from Australia’smost modern fleet. Apollo brandedvehicles are on fleet for a maximum ofthree years and are always maintainedand serviced to the highest industrystandard.

DRIVING IN AUSTRALIAAustralia is a large country. In order toenjoy your holiday, we recommend thatyou research your intended travellingroute thoroughly, particularly yourtravelling distances. It is far better to travelat a leisurely pace and visit the manyattractions of Australia rather than spendeach day driving long distances. Aim tocover 150 - 250 kilometres per day andyou will experience Australia in comfort.

ROAD MAPS AND EXTRAINFORMATIONAll Apollo customers are supplied with aComplimentary Travel Wallet whenpicking up their vehicle. This walletincludes an Australian magazine withtouring map, discount vouchers,campground guides, safety tips andlocal/regional information.

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSTo ensure your safety, Apollo has sometravel restrictions for certain vehicles. TwoWheel Drive Vehicles can only be drivenon sealed/bitumen roads or well-maintained access roads less than 12kilometres long to recognisedcampgrounds. Four Wheel Drive Vehiclescan also be driven on recognisedunsealed tracks but may only travel tocertain remote areas with the expresswritten permission of Apollo, please askfor details.

STANDARD RATESThe standard rates include: Standardliability (excess applies); Personal kit (linenand bedding); Kitchen kit (cookingimplements, crockery and cutlery); Extra

Driver; Unlimited kilometres; 10% GST;24hr roadside assistance; Personal tourand show through of the vehicle at pick-up; Apollo Welcome Pack (shampoo,conditioner, coffee, tea); 10% discount atoff powered sites at BIG4 Holiday Parks,Family Parks and Top Tourist Parks; Travelinformation including magazine,campground info, safe driving tips, localinformation, and activity discounts;Membership to the Apollo Club for traveland attraction discounts.

REDUCTION OPTION 1 A liability of AU$2,500 applies. This canbe purchased by paying to Apollo AU$27per day. A bond of AU$2,500 will bedebited by credit card at pick up.

REDUCTION OPTION 2 (VIPCOVER)Zero liability applies. This can bepurchased by paying AU$44 per day. Abond of AU$250 will be authorised bycredit card at the time of pick up. Onewindscreen and two tyres will be coveredfor accidental damage, if exceeded thecost to repair or replace the items will notbe covered. For security purposes only a credit cardcan be used to provide a Bond and thecard holder must be present and able tosign for the Bond upon vehicle collection.

VALUE PACK RATESThe Value Pack rates include the Standardrate inclusions plus: VIP liability cover (nilliability); One-way rental fee; LP gas refill;Hassle free check-in camp chairs andtable; Initial set of toilet chemicals; Babyor booster seats (on request).

BREAKDOWN AND ACCIDENTASSISTANCEAll Apollo vehicles are enrolled in theAustralian Automobile Association and24-hour emergency roadside assistanceis available.

ONE WAY RENTAL FEESOne way rentals are available subject tothe minimum rental periods. A one wayrental fee of AU$260 is charged forrentals of 20 days or less per segment. Anadditional charge of AU$350 is chargedfor one way rentals collecting or droppingoff in Darwin, Alice Springs and Broome.The surcharge of $750 still applies toBroome. This is in addition to the one wayfee if applicable. The one way fee iswaived for rentals over 21 days.

DRIVER'S LICENCE/MINIMUM AGEA current and full motor vehicle driver’slicence is required. The driver’s licencemust have been held for at least two yearsand be valid for the whole length of therental. The original driver’s licence mustbe shown at time of pick-up when thedriver is present. The minimum age todrive the vehicle is 21 years.

RENTAL LOCATIONSApollo has motorhome branches inAdelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane,Broome, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart,Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The AliceSprings branch is closed on Sundaysbetween 01 May - 31 Aug. The Broomeand Darwin branches are closed 20 Dec- 28 Feb and closed on Sundays 01-30Apr, 01 Nov - 19 Dec and 01-31 Mar.The Hobart branch is closed 1 Jul - 31Aug and closed on Sundays 01 Apr -30Jun. All branches will be closed ChristmasDay, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, AnzacDay (25 Apr) and Australia Day (26 Jan).Otherwise branches are open seven daysa week, 8am to 4:30pm (Broome until12pm on 21 and 25 Apr, 20 Jun and 29Sep). Transfers to and from the Apollodepot are not included in the rental price.

RENTAL DURATIONA minimum rental period of five daysapplies all year, excluding 15 Dec - 05Jan where this is extended to 10 days.Minimum rental days are subject tochange at other peak periods.

CAMPERVANS,MOTORHOMES& 4WDCAMPERSEscape the crowds and enjoy the goodlife whilst discovering Australia's uniquelandscape and scenery at your ownpace with Apollo Motorhomes.


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EURO TOURER 2 BERTH S/TThis vehicle has an air-conditionedcabin and living area, shower, toilet,large double bed and fully equippedkitchen including microwave, gasstove, refrigerator and reliable dieselengine.

EURO CAMPER 4 BERTHThis turbo diesel vehicle comfortablyaccommodates four people andfeatures a refrigerator, gas stove,microwave, shower and toilet.

EURO DELUXE 6 BERTHThis spacious 6 berth diesel vehicle isfitted with a well-appointed kitchenincluding a microwave, gas stove andrefrigerator, as well as on-boardshower and toilet.

ENDEAVOUR 2/4 BERTHDesigned with a young family inmind, this compact campervan canseat and sleep 2 adults and 2children. Basic facilities of kitchen,sleeping areas. Great if you are notready to move in to the largemotorhomes.

EURO STAR 4 BERTHThe largest of the four berth motorhomesincluding a modern interior with kitchen,toilet and shower, air conditioning, flatscreen tv and dvd player. This innovativevehicle features an automated bed liftsystem where your bed comes fullyassembled from the roof (and rises backagain). Available from Sydney, Brisbane,Cairns.

EURO SLIDERThis is the first Motorhome on theAustralian rental market to feature aslide out panel that maximises insidespace. It features cruise control, ipod dockingstations, private bedroom and aseparate shower. Available to andfrom Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns.

FLEXIBLE RATES TO SUIT YOUApollo works with flex rates that canchange weekly determined by vehicletype, pick up location and pick up date.The Flex Rates are based on a verysimple system of supply and demandwhich gives you the opportunity tosecure the best rate possible. So whenthere are a large number of vehiclesavailable for hire from a particularbranch then the rental rate is lower.This way you can benefit from the lowerrates offered. Generally, this means thatthe earlier you book the cheaper therate! There will also be great StandbyRates! Call for a quote today!

NEW: STAR RV• All Star RV vehicles are guaranteed to

be under 12 months old.• Available from four branch locations

in Australia; Cairns, Brisbane, Sydneyand Melbourne.

• All vehicles have automatictransmission, a toilet, shower, airconditioning, heating, TV and DVDplayers, fridge/freezer and gascooker.


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INDIAN PACIFICOn the Indian Pacific, you’ll traverse Australia from coast tocoast, between the sparkling waters of the Pacific andIndian Oceans. Travel past the spectacular BlueMountains, through picturesque country towns, historicmining towns and in to the flat, dry landscapes of theOutback along the longest straight stretch of track in theworld and across the stark and desolate Nullarbor Plain.The Indian Pacific is regarded as one of the great railjourneys of the world where you can see ever-changinglandscapes and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from thecomfort of the lounge or your cabin.

Off train excursions are available in Broken Hill, Adelaide,Cook and Kalgoorlie and are included in the fare for Goldand Platinum Service guests.

THE GHANTravelling on The Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin (viaAlice Springs), you’ll experience one of the most fascinatinggreat train journeys of the world through the heartland ofAustralia and beyond. Marvel at the spectacular Australianlandscapes, from the fertile countryside around Adelaidethrough the rusty reds of the MacDonnell Rangessurrounding Alice Springs, gateway to the Red Centre, thennorth to Tennant Creek, Katherine and on to the tropicalsplendour of the Top End.

Connections are available on the Indian Pacific and TheOverland for guests who wish to travel to or from Sydneyand Melbourne. Off train excursions are available in AliceSprings and Katherine and are included in the fare forGold and Platinum Service guests travelling betweenAdelaide and Darwin.

AUSTRALIA'SGREAT TRAINJOURNEYSThis is a truly spectacular way todiscover Australia. On an epic journeyacross country, the remarkable anddiverse landscape unfolds before you asyou relax in air-conditioned comfort.

Valid 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15

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Adelaide - Darwin/ Katherine or v.v. £552 £258 £1515 £1007 £2167 £2167

Adelaide - Alice Springs or v.v. £279 £130 £757 £522 £1575 £1577

Alice Springs - Darwin/ Katherine or v.v. £279 £130 £757 £522 £1577 £1577

All prices and supplements are ’from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will beconfirmed on enquiry. Please Note: Prices shown are for selected dates only, please call for details.

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Sydney - Adelaide or v.v. £242 £137 £540 £438 £869 £869

All prices and supplements are ’from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will beconfirmed on enquiry. Please Note: Prices shown are for selected dates only, please call for details.


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RAIL EXPLORER PASS2 months from £276, 6 months from £332Travel on the Indian Pacific, The Overland and The Ghan in RedService Daynighter seats, with access to the Matilda Cafe.

Queen Adelaide Restaurant

Platinum Service

PLATINUM SERVICEA luxury level of train travel, like no other in Australia. Cabins areapproximately twice the size of Gold Twin Cabins and featuremany additional extras.• Deluxe accommodation with a choice of double or twin beds.• Spacious en suite with full-size shower.• Optional in-cabin Continental breakfast or breakfast in the

Queen Adelaide Restaurant. • Welcome drink on arrival in your cabin.• Priority check in and extended in-cabin Steward Service. • Complimentary nightcap and turndown service provided

nightly.• Each cabin features an additional interior window that enables

views to be visible on both sides of the train.• Complimentary beverages in the Outback Explorer Lounge.

Platinum Service is available on all departures of The Ghanand on the weekly year round departures of the Indian Pacific.

GOLD SERVICEGold Service invokes all the romance and charm of a bygoneage and still includes everything you would expect from acontemporary travel service.• Compact sleeper accommodation.• Stylish Restaurant Car dining is included in your fare, with

freshly prepared, delicious meals and waiter service.• Outback Explorer Lounge for relaxation, complimentary

refreshments, newspapers and board games.• Cabin Steward service.• In-cabin music and detailed journey commentary available

from your cabin sound system.• Complimentary toiletries kit.• Complimentary tea and coffee available during your journey.

TWIN SLEEPERSFeaturing a comfortable lounge which converts to upper andlower berths. Towels and toiletries are also provided. There ishanging space, bedside lights, mirror, luggage space andcompact en suite facilities.

SUPERIOR CABINIdeal for guests seeking a little extra luxury. Twice the size of aTwin Sleeper and features a small double bed, an additionalfold-down single bed, its own lounge area with a table,armchairs, a well-stocked bar fridge with complimentaryrefreshments, your own private DVD player with selection of titles,optional room service for meals. With only one on every journey,advance bookings are essential. A surcharge of £550 per cabinper night applies.

SINGLE SLEEPERSSingle Sleepers have a single lounge chair that converts into asleeping berth, as well as most of the features of the TwinSleepers, including a washbasin. Toilets and showers are locatedat the end of your carriage.

RED SERVICE - DAYNIGHTER SEATDaynighter seats are an economical way to travel on The Ghanand Indian Pacific. Stretch out and sleep or enjoy the landscapeas it glides by. Every seat has an overhead luggage rack andthere is a food tray on the seat in front. Shower and toiletfacilities are located at the end of your carriage. Meals, snacksand refreshments can be purchased in the Matilda Cafe.

BOOK EARLY AND SAVE: Book before 30 Apr 14 for travel 1Nov 14 - 31 Mar 15 and save 25% on Gold Service fares.


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COACHTOURINGAUSTRALIAWITH AATKINGS

AAT Kings promise a travel experience that incorporatesall the must-sees and spectacular scenery you want, aswell as some breathtaking sights you never knewexisted.

With a modern luxury fleet and a team of professionals toaccompany you on your tour, you can travel with peace ofmind. With 85 years of touring experience you are in goodhands with a reliable and friendly personalised service.You’ll also experience a tour so flexible that you’ll feel likeyou’ve planned it yourself.

FULLY ESCORTED TOURING We’ve taken care of everything. There is no detailed planning required, no getting lostand no wasting time. We do the hard work for you so you can get on with having agreat time.

FULLY ESCORTED HOLIDAY INCLUSIONSOur tours are packed with inclusions. To make sure you get even more value thandoing a similar trip on your own, you’ll know exactly what you get for your money, soyou can plan your trip to match your budget before you go.Transportation: Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with two-door access,restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats and panoramic windows. Professionally escorted:Tour with an experienced tour director and driver.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURESAAT Kings guaranteed departures mean that when you book your holiday theyguarantee the tour will happen and will depart on schedule.

ACCOMMODATIONTwin share rooms with private facilities.Touring: Spectacular sightseeing experiences with highly trained local guides.Dining inclusions: As specified in each individual tour.Plus: Welcome drink, travel wallet and map, airport transfers and hotel porterage.

INDEPENDENT TOURINGAAT Kings also offer independent touring packages for travellers who prefer a more self-sufficient style of holiday. There’s plenty of scope to take time for yourself andexplore. Shop, try a local restaurant, relax or choose one of our optional activities -it’s completely up to you. There’s lots of different ways you can travel with us too, from independent to fullyescorted tours and different group sizes. You can even start and finish your tour indifferent cities. It’s all about choice. Please call for further details.


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10 DAY TASTES OF SOUTHAUSTRALIA

ROUTE: SYDNEY TO ADELAIDE


DEPARTS:

2014: 01 Apr, 15 Apr, 13 May, 09Sep, 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 02Dec, 23 Dec.

2015: 13 Jan, 03 Feb, 24 Feb, 17Mar, 31 Mar.

PRICE FROM:TWIN SHARE £2375/ SINGLE£2985

Prices per person, including meals as stated, instandard accommodation. Room upgradesavailable. Child prices on request. Please call fordetails. Luggage restrictions apply. All prices excludeflights.This tour also has the following variations:5 Day Sydney to Melbourne (leave the tour on day5) 6 Day Melbourne to Adelaide (join the tour onday 5).

DAY 1: Sydney to CanberraDepart Sydney at 8am. We begin ourjourney to the nation’s capital via theSouthern Highlands with a stop athistoric Berrima, a visit to a workingsheep farm and an Aussie barbecuelunch. Travelling onwards to Canberra,we’ll tour through Parliament Houseand visit the Australian War Memorialbefore enjoying a welcome drink anddinner with your Tour Director andfellow travellers. Hotel: Novotel, Canberra. (L D)

DAY 2: Snowy MountainsCooma and the Snowy MountainsHydro Scheme start our day, before youget the option to take a ride on the Mt.Kosciuszko chairlift to experienceAustralia’s highest point! You’ll beawestruck by the stunningly picturesqueKosciuszko National Park - home tomobs of kangaroos - as we travel theAlpine Way, over the mighty MurrayRiver into Victoria and beautifulBeechworth for a unique overnight stayin one of the Bed & Breakfastproperties. Hotel: Boutique CountryAccommodation, Beechworth. (B)

DAY 3: MelbourneTour Beechworth and enjoy some freetime to explore the legendary Bakery aswell as antique shops and galleries.Later we’ll see the museum then it’s onthrough Glenrowan and Ned Kellycountry to culturally diverse and totallycosmopolitan Melbourne. A dinneroption tonight is on-board thedistinctive Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.Hotel: Crown Plaza, Melbourne, twonights. (B)

DAY 4: Melbourne Free TimeToday Melbourne is yours to explore.Or if you want to get out of town youcan take a tour to Phillip Island’s littlepenguins, the Yarra Valley’s wineries orSovereign Hill’s goldmine. You’re spoiltfor choice. (B)

DAY 5: Great Ocean Road Hold on to your seats today for one ofthe world’s great road trips - The GreatOcean Road. We’ll get plenty of photoopportunities along this gorgeouscoastal road, including stops at surfingmecca Torquay, world famous BellsBeach and a visit to the amazing TwelveApostles, before finishing the day in thewhale watching capital ofWarrnambool. Hotel: Quality Suites Deep Blue,Warrnambool. (B D)

DAY 6: Tower Hill to AdelaideThis morning we visit Worn Gundidi atTower Hill State Game Reserve. Thearea was a rich food source for theKoroitgundidj people, whosedescendants retain links with thiscountry. Your guide will provide youwith an Aboriginal perspective aboutflora, wildlife, volcanic formations, bushexistence and medicinal practices.Continue along the coast throughpicturesque Port Fairy. Cross the SouthAustralia border into Mt. Gambier for acity tour. Stop to view the mysteriousBlue Lake then travel on to Adelaide. Hotel: Stamford Plaza Hotel, Adelaide,2 nights. (B D)

DAY 7: Barossa ValleyThis highlight day starts with asightseeing tour of Adelaide city. Thenjourney north to visit one of Australia'sbest-known wine-producing regions, theBarossa Valley. You'll stop at the smalltown of Tanunda on your way to Jacob'sCreek Winery. (B L)

DAY 8: Adelaide to Kangaroo IslandFirst up, seaside Glenelg then wecontinue on to picturesque VictorHarbour on the Fleurieu Peninsula.You’ll have some free time to explore.Next we travel by ferry to KangarooIsland. Dinner will be at the AuroraOzone Hotel, overlooking thespectacular Backstair Passage.Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel, KangarooIsland, two nights. (B D)

DAY 9: Kangaroo IslandToday we explore Kangaroo Island.Head to Flinders Chase National Parkfor some great photo opportunities atthe Remarkables Rocks and Admiral’sArch. You'll also have the chance tospot koala, wallaby and kangaroo. Forlunch, head to Andermel Marron Farmthen visit the Marron (freshwatercrayfish) ponds and tanks. Later, join aguided tour at the Seal BayConservation Park and walk among acolony of sea lions. (B L D)

DAY 10: Depart AdelaideFerry back to Cape Jervis, then on toAdelaide for your onward flight (after5pm). (B)

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AUSTRALIAN ICONS

ROUTE: MELBOURNE TOSYDNEY

DURATION: 13 DAYS | 12NIGHTS

DEPARTS: DAILY

PRICE FROM: TWIN SHARE £2345 / SINGLE£3145

Prices per person, including meals as stated, instandard accommodation. Room upgradesavailable. Child prices from £1,850 based onsingle. Luggage restrictions apply. Please call for details. All prices exclude flights.This tour also has the following variations:5 Day Sydney to Melbourne (leave tour on day 5)6 Day Melbourne to Adelaide (join tour on day 5)

DAY 1: Arrive MelbourneOn arrival at Melbourne Airport you willbe transferred to your hotel. Theremainder of the day is at leisure toexplore cosmopolitan Melbourne. Thisevening you have the option to dine onboard the popular Colonial TramcarRestaurant. Hotel: Mercure HotelWelcome, Melbourne, three nights.

DAY 2: City Sights to PenguinsEnjoy a morning tour of Melbourne.This afternoon depart for Phillip Island,stopping at the Warrook Cattle Farm enroute to see sheep, cattle, kangaroosand Australian birds. Visit the KoalaConservation Centre and observe thefamous Penguin Parade. (B)

DAY 3: Great Ocean RoadTravel along the famous Great OceanRoad and see dramatic coastal sceneryen route to Port Campbell NationalPark. See the seaside resorts of Lorneand Apollo Bay, then view the TwelveApostles, remains of London Bridge andLoch Ard Gorge. (B)

DAY 4: Melbourne to Alice Springs You will be transferred to MelbourneAirport and on arrival at Alice SpringsAirport (flight to arrive prior to midday)you will be transferred to your hotel.This afternoon, enjoy a tour of thisOutback town. See the historicTelegraph Station, Royal Flying DoctorService, School of the Air, Alice SpringsReptile Centre and enjoy panoramicviews from Anzac Hill. Hotel: Aurora Alice Springs, AliceSprings. (B)

DAY 5: Uluru (Ayers Rock)Depart early for Ayers Rock Resort,stopping at a camel farm where youcan take an optional ride. Thisafternoon is at leisure to enjoy thefacilities at Ayers Rock Resort. Enjoy aglass of wine this evening whilewatching sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock)from the special viewing area known asthe ‘sunset strip’ then travel to ourexclusive venue to enjoy an Australianbarbecue dinner. Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel, AyersRock Resort, two nights. (B HD)

DAY 6: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Rise early to view Uluru (Ayers Rock) atsunrise. You may choose to climb therock or alternatively enjoy a guidedwalk and hear traditional Aboriginalstories and history. This afternoon travelthrough desert plains to mysterious KataTjuúa (the Olgas). Enjoy a 2-3 hourwalk through the domes to the Valley ofthe Winds lookout followed by aspectacular sunset with complimentarysparking wine. (B)


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DAY 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Cairns This morning you are free to enjoy thefacilities of Ayers Rock Resort or justrelax. You will be transferred to AyersRock Airport for your flight to Cairns.On arrival at Cairns Airport you will betransferred to your hotel. The remainderof the day is at leisure. Hotel: RydgesEsplanade, Cairns, three nights. (B)

DAY 8: Great Barrier Reef Cruise on the high-speed catamaran tothe Great Barrier Reef. View the coraland fish from a semi-submersiblevessel. Snorkelling gear is included(extra charge for scuba). Enjoy a reefeducation presentation on this naturalliving wonder and a buffet lunch. (B L)

DAY 9: Kuranda, Skyrail andTjapukai Join the famous Kuranda train for abreathtaking rail journey. From thecoastal sugarcane fields, travel highinto the Tablelands to the picturesquevillage of Kuranda. Free time inKuranda to stroll through the famousKuranda Markets. Return to thelowlands by the Skyrail Cableway abovethe canopy of the rainforest. Visit theaward-winning Tjapukai AboriginalCultural Park, and learn about thisancient culture through theatres, stageshows and dance demonstrations. (B)

DAY 10: Cairns to Sydney You will be transferred to Cairns Airportfor your flight to Sydney.Hotel: Rydges World Square, Sydney,three nights. (B)

DAY 11: City Sights and HarbourCruise This morning cross over the SydneyHarbour Bridge and pause at MilsonsPoint to photograph fabulous views ofthe city skyline. See Sydney's whitesandy northern beaches and feel thesand between our toes on ManlyBeach. Return to the city for a buffetluncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour.This afternoon tour Sydney and see theOpera House, Royal Botanic Gardens,and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Finish yourday with a visit to famous Bondi Beach.(B L)

DAY 12: Blue Mountains Travel to the Blue Mountains andmarvel at the spectacular views of theThree Sisters from Echo Point. VisitScenic World and ride the world'ssteepest railway (own expense). Stop inLeura, with its charming antique shopsand visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. (B)

DAY 13: Depart Sydney Transfer to Sydney Airport to catch youronward flight (must depart after8.00am). (B)


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DAY 1: Sydney to Coffs HarbourDepart Sydney at 7.30am. Travel alongthe scenic coastline of New SouthWales. We stop at Port Macquarie onour way to the resort town of CoffsHarbour. Tonight enjoy a welcome drinkand dinner with your Tour Director.Hotel: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, CoffsHarbour. (D)

DAY 2: Byron Bay to Gold CoastThis morning journey to the Cape ByronLighthouse and enjoy the superb viewsfrom Australia's eastern-most point.Stop in exclusive Byron Bay for lunch(own expense) before you follow thelush Tweed River Valley to the famousGold Coast. Tonight is free for you todine at one of the many restaurants andcafés on the Gold Coast. Hotel: VibeHotel, Gold Coast. (B)

DAY 3: Gold Coast to Noosa Travelon to Brisbane for an orientation tour.Visit Australia Zoo, made famous by theCrocodile Hunter, the late Steve Irwin,and Teri Irwin and their globaldocumentaries. Enjoy a sneak peek ofthe Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital orcatch a show in the world famousCrocoseum. The team here will ensureyou have a wildlife experience you’llnever forget. Your final destination isNoosa on the Sunshine Coast. Hotel:The French Quarter Resort, Noosa, 2 nights. (B)

DAY 4: Noosa Free Time Take timeout to discover Noosa for yourself.Swim at Noosa Main Beach or venturea little further with an easy walk alongthe headland through to NoosaNational Park. (B)

DAY 5: Fraser Island to Hervey BayA day of discovery lies ahead as youexplore the wonders of World Heritagelisted Fraser Island. Your 4WD tour willvisit Rainbow Beach coloured sandsbefore heading across by ferry to FraserIsland. Visit Lake McKenzie, ringed withmagnificent white sandy beaches. Enjoya delicious barbecue lunch before youtransfer by ferry to the mainland foryour overnight stay at Hervey Bay.Hotel: Mantra Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay.(B L D)

DAY 6: Hervey Bay - RockhamptonToday you’ll journey to the beef capitalof Australia. En route, stop at LangmornStation, a fully operational cattlestation. Enjoy afternoon tea at thehomestead, a restored ‘Queenslander’built in 1873. Cross the tropic ofCapricorn and continue to

Rockhampton, on the Fitzroy River.Hotel: Travelodge, Rockhampton. (B D)

DAY 7: Rockhampton - DaydreamIslandTravel north through Mackay, Australia'ssugar capital, before continuing toAirlie Beach, a gateway to theWhitsunday Islands. At Airlie Beach wetake a ferry across to Daydream Islandin the heart of the spectacular GreatBarrier Reef. Hotel: Daydream Island Resort & Spa,Ocean Balcony Rooms, 2 nights. (B D)

DAY 8: Daydream Island Free TimeA day at leisure to explore DaydreamIsland, one of 74 islands that make upthe beautiful Whitsundays. You have theopportunity to take a rainforest walk,play beach volleyball, tennis, waterpolo, snorkelling, kayaking or simplyjust laze and relax. (B)

DAY 9: Daydream Island - MissionBeachToday’s journey takes you further intoTropical North Queensland stopping enroute at a Billabong Sanctuary and thenup to Mission Beach, where you'll spendthe night right on the waterfront. Hotel: Castaways Resort & Spa, MissionBeach. (B D)

DAY 10: Mission Beach - CairnsClimb the high tropical plateau knownas the Atherton Tablelands. Our firststop is the MaMu Canopy Boardwalk.Elevated walkways, a cantilever andobservation tower offers you theexhilarating experience and providesspectacular panoramic views of WorldHeritage rainforest landscapes. Later,visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famousCurtain Fig Tree. Your final destinationtoday is Cairns. Hotel: Novotel OasisCairns, Cairns, 2 nights. (B)

DAY 11: Great Barrier Reef Join ahigh speed catamaran and cruise out tothe Great Barrier Reef. View thespectacular coral and tropical fish fromthe underwater observatory and thesemi-submersible craft. An opportunityto go snorkelling and view this naturalliving wonder up-close (equipmentprovided). Enjoy a delicious tropicalbuffet lunch before you return to Cairnsin the late afternoon. (B L D)

DAY 12: Depart Cairns Your tourconcludes today after breakfast. Makethe most of your stay in this tropical citybefore being transferred to CairnsAirport for you onward flight. (B)

Included meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Hotel Dinners

EAST COAST TROPICALDISCOVERY

ROUTE: SYDNEY TO CAIRNS


DEPARTS: 2014: 08 Apr, 06 May, 08 Jun, 01Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 21 Oct,18 Nov, 16 Dec2015: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 10 Mar.

PRICE FROM:

TWIN SHARE £2375 / SINGLE£3065Please Note: This tour also operates in reverse fromCairns to Sydney and can also be reduced to 10days (Brisbane to Cairns) omitting days 1 and 2.

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DEPARTS:

2014: 02 Apr, 09 Apr, 16 Apr, 30Apr, 14 May, 18 Jun, 16 Jul, 17 Sep,08 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov,05 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov, 19 Nov,26 Nov, 03 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec,31 Dec.

2015: 07 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 24Jan, 28 Jan, 04 Feb, 11 Feb, 14Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 04 Mar, 07Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar.

PRICES FROM:

TWIN SHARE £1895 / SINGLE£2370

Prices per person, including meals as stated instandard accommodation. Room upgradesavailable. Luggage restrictions apply. Please call fordetails. All prices exclude flights.

Day 1: Arrive Hobart Transfer from Hobart Airport to yourhotel for check-in, before an afternoontour of Hobart. Visit Battery Point,Salamanca Place and ConstitutionDock. Return to the hotel for aWelcome Reception and dinner. Hotel: Wrest Point, Hobart (D)

Day 2: Hobart to QueenstownThis morning you head west to Mt. FieldNational Park, site of the spectacularthree-tiered waterfall - Russell Falls,take the winding journey up to Lake St.Clair for lunch break with a view, thenback down to Queenstown viaFranklin-Gordon Wild Rivers NationalPark. Hotel: West Coaster Motel,Queenstown, 2 nights (B D)

Day 3: Gordon River CruiseToday you travel to the fishing village ofStrahan on the Macquarie Harbourwhere you’ll cruise the Gordon River,including lunch. You’ll be awestruck bythe beauty of the crystal clear water.Post cruise the afternoon is yours. Useyour free time to relax or explore -perhaps visit the Huon Pine Museum. (BL D)

Day 4: Queenstown to SmithtonTravel past Lake Plimsoll through Tullahto the sensational Cradle MountainNational Park. Once there we’ll takeyou up to Waldheim and gorgeousDove Lake for spectacular views ofCradle Mountain. Rolling green hillsand Friesian cows - this afternoon you’llthink you’re in a butter commercial asyou make your way past Table Cape,home of tulips, for views of Bass Strait,the lighthouse and coastline. Thenpicturesque Stanley is in your sights asyou head west with a view of ‘the Nut’.Your final destination is Smithton. Hotel: Tall Timbers, Smithton. (B D)

Day 5: Smithton to LauncestonFirst up today you’ll visit HighfieldHistoric Site, a rare example ofdomestic architecture from the Regencyperiod. Next stop is Burnie for a guidedtour of the Paper Makers’ Workshop, aplace that honours Burnie’s history,innovators and artists. Later, travel eastalong the coast through Penguin andUlverstone then south to Sheffield for awander through this town of murals. Enroute to Launceston you’ll visit theAshgrove Farm Cheese Factory for apresentation on cheese making andsome delicious product testing! Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Launceston, 2nights. (B)

Day 6: Launceston This morning visit Cataract Gorge -wilderness in the city. Just two minutesout of town and you’re surrounded byrivers, a gorge and exotic flora andfauna. Enjoy a walk across thesuspension bridge, spot peacocks ortake the chairlift for an aerial view. Lateryou’ll get up close and personal withTasmanian Devils and other nativeanimals at the Tasmania Zoo. You’llhave free time this afternoon to do asyou wish. (B)

Day 7: Launceston to BichenoThis morning you visit the BridestoweLavender Farm. Continuing on you’llsee Legerwood's Carved WW1Memorial Trees, the old mining town ofDerby and then drive through the lushmyrtle rainforest at Weldborough Pass.You’ll visit St. Helens at lunchtime. Thenget your camera ready for thespectacular and breathtaking - FreycinetNational Park, where you’ll take aguided walk with a National ParkRanger. Cape Tourville Lookout willastound. Hotel: Beachfront at Bicheno (B D)

Day 8: Bicheno to Port ArthurEn route to your morning teadestination of Copping you’ll travelthrough Swansea, Orford and Sorell.Then chart a course for Port Arthuralong an impressive cliff-lined coast.You’ll cross the 100 year old DenisonCanal and the historic once-guardedcheckpoint of Eaglehawk Neck. Uponarrival, you’ll cruise around the Isle ofthe Dead and then take a fascinatingguided walk of the Historic Site andprison. Test your nerve on the optionallantern-lit Ghost Tour of Port Arthur. Hotel: Fox and Hounds Inn, Port Arthur(B D)

Day 9: Port Arthur to HobartThis morning you’ll head back over theTasman Peninsula towards Hobart.Cross the Derwent River, then get upclose and personal with TasmanianDevils and other native animals inBonorong Wildlife Park. On arrival intoHobart, the afternoon is free to do asyou wish. Hotel: Wrest Point, Hobart (B D)

Day 10: Depart Hobart Your tour concludes this morning afterbreakfast. You will be transferred toHobart Airport for your onward flight.(B)

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HOTEL PASSESCHOICE HOTELS AUSTRALASIAChoice Hotels Australasia represents theEcono Lodge, Comfort, Quality andClarion hotel brands.Choice Hotels offer individual rates atindividual hotels, perfect for those whoknow exactly where and when they’d liketo stay. These rates are seasonal and offera range of room types ensuring peace ofmind when staying at Econo Lodge,Comfort, Quality and Clarion Hotelsacross Australia and New Zealand. Callfor more details.CHOICE HOTELS HOTELPASSChoice Hotels HotelPass is a convenientand flexible way to travel. You have theconvenience of booking youraccommodation before you leave home.The open-dated vouchers can be used atEcono Lodge, Comfort, Quality andClarion hotels across Australia and NewZealand.Choice Hotels HotelPass offers flexibilityto the traveller where ever and whenever they like. Each property listed inthe Choice Hotels AccommodationDirectory has been coded into one of sixcolour categories:Yellow: Generally Econo Lodge and

Comfort hotels found insuburban or regional locations.

Pink: Comfort or Quality hotels insuburban or regional areas.

GO KOALA HOTEL PASSThe Go Koala Hotel pass programme isa convenient and cost-effective way totravel throughout Australia. Go Koala hasbeen designed specifically for theindependent traveller and incorporatesover 100 accommodation propertiesranging from three to four-and-a-half-starhotels, in over 130 key city and resortlocations throughout Australia. The GoKoala Pass offers six rates: Bronze, Silver,Gold, Jade, Platinum and Platinum Plus.Hotels are graded based upon acombination of location, room standardsand facilities provided and have beencarefully selected for their convenientlocations, facilities and high standards ofpersonalised service.

Bronze: Good standard hotels andmotels located in regionalAustralia or good value citylocations.

Silver: Good qualityaccommodation with goodfacilities.

Gold: First class hotels and resortswith excellent service andfacilities.

Jade: Superior accommodation inmany locations throughoutAustralia

Platinum: Deluxe-style hotels andresorts in city or resortdestinations.

Green: Comfort or Quality hotels in citycentres, key regional areas orsuburban locations.

Blue: Generally Quality hotels found incity centres, resorts and keyregional locations.

Red: Quality or Clarion hotels in citycentres, resorts and key regionallocations.

Silver: Clarion hotels, resorts and luxuryapartments located in citycentres.

• Guests are advised to pre bookaccommodation over busy peakperiods such as school holidays,festivals and public holidays.

• Vouchers can be upgraded to a highercategory using the existing voucher,surcharges apply payable direct tohotel. Guests who present a higher-coloured voucher at a property of alower category will not be refunded.

• Visit choicehotels.com.au orchoicehotels.co.nz for suggesteditineraries.

• Children (max of 2) 12 years or undersharing a room with two adults usingexisting bedding are free of charge(subject to availability).

Platinum Many excellent hotels, resorts Plus: and remote locations.

BOOKING YOUR GO KOALA HOTELPASSWe can provide you with a hotel directoryto help you plan your holiday. Pre-purchase your vouchers from ourreservations department before youleave the U.K.• Go Koala offers you great

flexibility in that you can eitherpre-book your accommodationbefore you depart or you can bookyour accommodation as you travelvia our call-free centre.

• Your vouchers can be up graded asyou travel using the existing voucher -surcharges apply and can be paiddirect to the hotel in question.

• Each voucher is valid for one night’saccommodation.

• For your comfort and peace of mind,we do recommend you pre-book yourfirst night’s stay or over any busyholiday periods to avoid anydisappointment.

• A maximum of one child under 12 isfree of charge when sharing a roomwith two adults using amenitiesprovided in the room.

Hotel passes also available for New Zealand. See page149 or call for details.

Valid 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 Twin From Single From Extra Person From

Yellow £42 £83 £19

Pink £52 £104 £19

Green £61 £122 £23

Blue £73 £145 £26

Red £85 £169 £32

Silver £96 £191 £35

All prices and supplements are ’from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

Valid 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 Twin From Single From Extra Person From

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Silver £48 £96 £24

Gold £57 £114 £29

Jade £66 £132 £33

Platinum £79 £157 £33

Platinum Plus £93 £186 £33

All prices and supplements are ’from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Two children under 12years stay free when sharing with 2 adults and using existing bedding.


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An experience of extremes, New SouthWales radiates out from Sydney at itscentre, along unspoilt coastlines, uprugged mountains, across red desertsands and through sprawling vineyardson a breathtaking adventure.

Some of the very best Australia has tooffer can be found in New South Wales.Australia’s premier state has over880,000sq km of beauty and diversitythat is barely rivalled. There issomething for every visitor. Big cities,glorious beaches, speciality food andwine, outback regions, mountains,historical sites and culture in abounds.In essence it has it all!

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GMT:+8 Hours(West Coast) +10 Hours (East Coast)

CURRENCY:Australian Dollar


NEW SOUTH WALES FACTS• Some of Australia’s most famous

icons can be found in New SouthWales, including the Opera Houseand Harbour Bridge.

• The blue haze that covers the BlueMountains is the result of the fine mistgiven off by the eucalyptus trees.

• The Hunter Valley is just a two-hourdrive from Sydney and is Australia’spremier wine making region, withover 80 wineries.

• The South Coast of New South Walesoffers a fantastic diversity of coastal,mountain, forest and rural countrylandscapes.

• New South Wales’ coastline stretchesfor approximately 2,007 km.

• New South Wales was named byCaptain James Cook who thought itlooked like South Wales in GreatBritain.


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SYDNEY PAGES 34-35Sitting in Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House to yourright, the Harbour Bridge to your left and the warm sunsmiling down is something everyone should experienceonce in their lifetime. Australia’s oldest city, Sydney is alsoone of the most beautiful and promises to take your breathaway.

BLUE MOUNTAINS PAGE 46In this natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacularrock formations and native wildlife, you can breathe in theclear mountain air, take in the incredible views and wanderthe bush before settling down in front of a roaring log fire.Under two hours from Sydney, the Blue Mountains make amemorable addition to your holiday.

THE HUNTER VALLEY PAGES 47-48Row after row of tended vines,stretching as far as the eye can see,is quite a sight. Then, things get evenbetter as you indulge in fine regionalwines and gourmet food in the manysuperb restaurants and cafés.Magnificent vineyards aside, theHunter Valley has so much to exploreand you can do so by car or horse-drawn carriage.

NORTH COAST PAGE 48Port Stephens’ most famous residentsare the families of dolphins found inabundance in the South PacificOcean, but this charming town isalso famed for its idyllic landscape offabulous coastline and crystal clearbays in an area of outstandingnatural beauty.

SOUTH COAST PAGE 49Just south of Sydney you’ll find acharming strip of unspoilt coastlinewith pristine beaches, pretty seasidetowns and rural villages. Stretchingfrom Berry to the Victoria border, theSouth Coast has no less than tenseparate national and marine parksand forms a popular coastal routefrom Sydney to Melbourne.


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SYDNEY

Vibrant, dazzling, full of life, Sydney isan incredible city built around one ofthe world’s most spectacular harbours. You can’t help but love it.

When it comes to which is Australia’strue global city, there’s no question.With its sense of style, its love of sportand exuberant celebrations includingMardi Gras, New Year’s Eve andAustralia Day; it has to be Sydney. All ofits attractions lie within easy reach ofthe city centre which is dominated bythe harbour.

The city has an eclectic cultural life anda dynamic restaurant scene.The vibrantcityscape blends outstandingcontemporary and colonial architecture,while Sydney’s iconic beaches and fivemajor national parks create yet moreunforgettable experiences.

Australia’s oldest city, Sydney has alaid-back, outdoor lifestyle and itsbeauty, both natural and manmade,make it one of the world’s mostpleasant cities to visit.

The locals are a friendly, energeticbunch with a tell-it-like-it-is approach tolife.


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DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT…• Enjoying the stunning and very

popular Bondi to Coogee coastalcliffwalk (takes approximately 2hours).

• Dining waterside in the historic Rocksprecinct, by the beach at Balmoral oron Woolloomooloo Wharf.

• Climbing to the very top of SydneyHarbour Bridge’s huge, over-archingspan, by day or night withBridgeClimb.

• Seeing the native fruit bats and 30hectares of themed gardens in theRoyal Botanic Gardens on a guidedAboriginal heritage tour.

• Catching the Manly Ferry at sunset -or anytime - for one of Sydney’s mostthrilling and affordable trips.

• Learning about Australia’s uniqueanimals at Sydney Wildlife World.

• Being inspired by a magicalperformance at the Sydney OperaHouse or enthralled by one of thebest Aboriginal art collections in theworld at the Art Gallery of New SouthWales.

• Taking a skippered yacht or anadrenaline-pumping jet boat fromDarling Harbour.

• Catching the perfect wave at thefamous Bondi or Palm beaches.

SYDNEY UNLIMITEDATTRACTION PASSMake the most of yourtrip with Sydney’s all-inclusive attractions pass,giving you free entry to over 40attractions in Sydney and the BlueMountains.

GETTING THERESydney is approximately 30 minutesfrom Kingsford Smith InternationalAirport. Transfers are by coach and wecan arrange private transfers if youprefer. Please ask for more details.

PEAK EVENTSBookings coinciding with special events,such as Mardi Gras, Easter and NewYear's Eve, may incorporate asupplement and minimum night stay. Please ask for more details.

Valid 01 Apr ’15 - 31 Mar ’15 Adult From Child (4-15 yrs) From

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All prices and supplements are ’from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Child rates apply 4-15years.

Discover the Opera House, SydneyAquarium, museums, parks, SydneySealife Aquarium, Taronga Zoo,Sydney Tower. AAT Kings 1/2 CityTour to Bondi or Manly Beach andmuch more. Transport options arealso available.Children under 4 years are free ofcharge and do not require a card onbooking. Please ask for details and prices.


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PRICE FROM £469 PER PERSONPlease note: Prices per person including three nightsaccommodation (based on two persons sharing),transfers and tours as specified.

DAY 1: Arrival into Sydney On arrival into Sydney, transfer byshuttle to the Cambridge Hotel, youraccommodation for the next threenights. Conveniently located for allmajor attractions and just minutes byfoot from Hyde Park and Oxford Street,spend the rest of the day at leisuregetting to know this fabulous city.

DAY 2: Sydney Bridge Climb &Harbour Dinner Cruise Enjoy the day with one of Sydney’soriginal and best experiences - climbingSydney Harbour Bridge. The climb’sroute takes you along catwalks, upladders and steadily to the summit ofthe Sydney Harbour Bridge where youwill experience the satisfaction ofconquering the upper arch of theBridge while taking in city surrounds,the World Heritage listed Sydney OperaHouse, the harbour and the bridge itselfbeneath your feet. Late afternoon headdown to Circular Quay to embark onyour Captain Cook Cruise aboard theMV Sydney 2000. Take in the amazingsunset as you cruise the harbour,enjoying canapés then a sumptuoustwo-course dinner with wine alsoincluded.

DAY 3: Surfing at Bondi BeachOften listed as one of the top ten thingsto do in Sydney, surfing on worldfamous Bondi Beach is one we’re sureyou’ll treasure and never forget.Suitable for all ages and abilities, theprofessional team at ‘Lets Go Surfing’will help you catch the wave of yourdreams, whether it’s your first timesetting foot in the ocean or you’re a surffanatic looking to ride the big one. For the evening why not stay aroundBondi for some sumptuous seafooddelights or head over to The Rocksarea, where you’ll find a plethora offabulous bars and restaurants.

DAY 4: Depart SydneyTransfer via shuttle coach to the airportfor your onward flight.

BRIDGECLIMB SYDNEY

DURATION: 2.25 - 3.5 HOURS

CLIMB TIMES: DAY, TWILIGHTAND NIGHT

* A Dawn climb time is alsoavailable on the 1st Saturdays ofeach month and throughout PeakSeason (25 Dec-06 Jan)

PRICE FROM: ADULT £159CHILD £108PER PERSON

See Sydney like a local - take the climbof your life to the top of the SydneyHarbour Bridge with BridgeClimbSydney. With our Climb Leaders as yourguide, you will suit-up in our speciallydesigned outdoor gear and ascend.From its fascinating underbelly to itssummit, 134m above the harbour, thebridge is the pride of Sydney. Fromdawn until dusk, the view from the topis always different. Climbs are availableat dawn (limited departures), during theday, twilight or night. Don’t miss out onthis unforgettable, and uniquely‘Sydney’ experience.

Climbers have a choice of two climbexperiences:

The Bridge Climb (3.5hrs)

Absorb a 360 degree panorama ofSydney as you journey to the summit onour original climb experience. As thesky remains just past your outstretchedfingertips, take the upper arch to thepeak of an Australian icon.

The Express Climb (2.25hrs)

Accelerate your ascent to the summit.This energetic experience is the fastesttrip to the top of the bridge. With fewerstops, the climb is ideal for you if you’reshort on time in Sydney and have ahigher level of general fitness.


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CAPTAIN COOK SYDNEYCOFFEE CRUISECruise on Sydney Harbour anddiscover its spectacular parklands,inner harbour beaches, marinas andpalatial waterfront homes. Listen to livecommentary and hear the history ofSydney while enjoying a morning orafternoon tea on one the fleet of whitecruise ships. One child aged 0-14 freewith every paying adult.

Duration: 2 hoursDeparts: Daily at 10am and 2.15pmPrice from: Adult £32 / Child £17

SYDNEY SEA CRUISES -CRUISE LIKE A LOCALExperience what it’s like to cruise likea local on one of the most spectacularharbours in the world. Take a semiprivate, tailor-made cruise withmaximum 12 people on a 52 ft MotorYacht; relax on sunbeds, fish or swimin secluded coves. 3 course bbq lunchand unlimited drinks included.Duration: 4 hoursDeparts: Daily from CommissionersSteps, Circular QuayPrice from: Adult £178 / Child £116

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSETake a tour of Sydney’s best knownlandmark. See inside this miracle ofarchitecture and engineering, now oneof the greatest performing arts centresin the world.

Backstage Tour (Includes breakfast)Duration: 2 hoursDeparts: Daily at 6.45amPrice: Adult £109The Sydney Opera House TourDuration: 1 hourDeparts: Daily 9am-5pmPrice: Adult £109 / Child £109

BONZA BIKE TOURSSee the real Sydney - by bike! ExpertBonza guides will plan a brilliantroute through the parks, harbourfronts and by-ways of thispicturesque city - and there’ll be lotsof tips on where to eat and what todo while you’re in town. This easyride is a great way to start off amemorable trip to Sydney.

Duration: 4 hoursDeparts: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat10.30amPrice from: Adult £62 / Child £50Prices per person. Child age 3-12.

Prices per person. Child age under 16 (12-16yrs for Backstage Tour).

HUNTERWINE & WILDERNESSDAYThis is the only small group tour to theHunter Region that combinesAustralian wildlife and history, withindulgent food and wine tastings.Travel through national parks andhistoric towns, visit award-winningboutique wineries, sample localgourmet cheeses and chocolates.

Duration: Full Day (can also bebooked as an overnight excursion)Departs: DailyPrice from: Adult £153 / Child £92

Prices per person. Child age 5-14. Child offer exclusiveto Gold Medal.

Prices per person. Minimum two passengers. Child age5-12.

Prices per person. Child age 3-12.

TARONGA ZOO ROAR ANDSNOREStay in luxury tented accommodationwith one of the best views of SydneyHarbour and surrounded by some ofthe most exciting wildlife. Includes: Up close encounters withAustralian native wildlife; Nightwalking tour of the Zoo; Two specialbehind the scenes tours, all meals,drinks and a full day admission.Duration: 2 Days | 1 NightPrice from: Adult £205 / Child (5-15 years) £136Please note: We advise that you take a small overnightbag only.

LETS GO SURFING - BONDIBEACH EXPERIENCEBondi Beach is world famous for itswhite powder sand, year-roundsunshine, beachside vibe and,fantastic waves which draw surfersfrom around the globe. Looking forsomething that is a quintessentialAustralian experience with none stopFUN!!! This a Sydney "must do".Duration: 2 hour lesson (12yrs+)Departs: DailyPrice from: Adult £56 / Child £50Prices per person. Child age 12-16 yrs. Children under12yrs please enquire about private lessons.

BLUE MOUNTAINS DELUXE DAYTOURThe Blue Mountains Day Tour is aluxury small group journey into theheart of a unique World HeritageRegion. Start with a unique earlymorning experience at FeatherdaleWildlife Park, then explore temperaterainforests and towering sandstoneescarpments away from the crowds.Let this ancient landscape work itswonders and become part of you fora lifetime.Duration: Full Day (can also bebooked as an overnight excursion)Departs: DailyPrice from: Adult £176 / Child £89

AFTERNOON WHALE WATCHINGHop aboard a comfortable 20 metrecatamaran and enjoy a buffet lunchwhilst cruising along SydneyHarbour. In just an hour you will passthe Sydney heads and travel intoopen waters for an opportunity tosee whales frolicking and swimmingin the tranquil waters of the PacificOcean.Duration: 4 hoursDeparts: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun12.00pm (Jun-Oct) from no 8 KingStreet Wharf, Darling HarbourPrice from: Adult £59 / Child £35Prices per person. Child age 5-14.


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xLocated in the historic Rocks districtbetween the Opera House andHarbour Bridge, Shangri-La Hotel,Sydney offers 563 spacious andluxurious guestrooms and suites, allwith panoramic views of SydneyHarbour. In addition to its superblocation and the largestaccommodation among Sydneyhotels, guests can enjoy fine dining,from Altitude Restaurant, acontemporary Australian restaurantand Blu Bar on 36, each withspectacular views of the city. When it’stime to relax and revitalise, CHI, TheSpa at Shangri-La, which drawsinspiration from the origins of theShangri-La legend, is a place ofpersonal peace, enchantment and

FREE NIGHT: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Valid 01 - 31 Jan 14,01 Apr - 30 Sep 14, 14 - 27 Dec 14& 01 - 31 Jan 15.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay aminimum of 3 nights and receivebreakfast for two daily. Valid 01-31Jan 14, 01 Apr-30 Sep 14, 14-27Dec 14 & 01-31 Jan 15.

wellbeing. Offering superb treatmentsand therapies including the signatureSense of Place treatments.

GUEST ROOMS:• A choice of room types feature all the

amenities expected from a luxuryhotel.

• Signature bed linen, pillow menu andShangri-La toiletries.

• The Horizon Club offers exclusiveprivileges and an extra level ofpersonalised service.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• A diverse choice of world-class,

award-winning restaurants and bars.• Heated pool and spa, sundeck, gym

equipped with state-of-the art cardioand strength equipment and healthclub offering relaxing and therapeutictreatments.

SHANGRI-LA SYDNEY

STAYING IN A DELUXE DARLING HARBOUR VIEWROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £104

ADULT MID FROM £126

ADULT HIGH FROM £246All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:05 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 28 Dec ’14 -03 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Opera House City ViewRoom from £5 per night.

Grand Deluxe Harbour View Room

InterContinental Sydney is a trueexpression in elegance, built aroundthe restored Treasury Building of1851. Positioned on the edge of theworld’s most stunning harbour,InterContinental Sydney is justmoments away from the famousOpera House, Royal BotanicGardens, the vibrant Circular Quayand exclusive shops. For the ultimateSydney experience, ClubInterContinental - Sydney’s uniqueroof top lounge with wrap aroundterrace that captures panoramic viewsacross Sydney Harbour. Inside,luxurious furnishings and latesttechnology ensure a private retreatperfect for relaxing.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Valid 01 Apr - 20May 14, 08 Jun - 30 Sep 14 & 19 -28 Dec 14

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights ormore and receive complimentarydaily breakfast. Valid 21 May - 07Jun 14 & 01 Oct - 18 Dec 14.

GUEST ROOMS:• 509 contemporary guest rooms and

suites with superb amenities.• For the ultimate experience, upgrade

to a Club InterContinental guestroom offering additional services andinclusions as well as access to theClub InterContinental rooftop lounge.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant with market fresh buffet

and à la carte choice and a bar.• 24-hour gymnasium, indoor heated

swimming pool on the 31st floor withsensational harbour views, massagetreatments, hair salon.

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STAYING IN A SUPERIOR CITY SIDE VIEW ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

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ADULT LOW FROM £97


ADULT HIGH FROM £684All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Oct ’14 - 14 Dec ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 -31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Eastern Harbour ViewRoom from £12 per night.

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On the border of the historic RocksDistrict, five minutes from DarlingHarbour this reputable hotel is asumptuous base for accessing thecity's attractions. Delight in refineddécor providing a timeless eleganceand experience the legendary serviceand attention to detail. Savour thetradition of an afternoon tea orrejuvenate and relax at The Day Spa,with its 10 treatment rooms andsubterranean swimming pool withstar-dappled ceiling.

GUEST ROOMS:• Rooms are fitted with custom-made

mahogany furniture and marblebathrooms to ensure comfort andluxury.

• Amenities include air conditioning,king-size or twin beds, flat-screen TV,CD player, DVD player, iPod dockingstation, iron, ironing board and in-room safe.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Galileo Restaurant serving innovative

Australian cuisine in a Parisianambience and Globe Bar & Brasserie.

• Spa with gym, whirlpool, sauna,steam room and indoor heatedswimming pool.

• 24hr reception, room service andlaundry/dry cleaning service.

THE LANGHAM SYDNEY

STAYING IN A GRAND LANGHAM CITY VIEWROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £87

ADULT HIGH FROM £104All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season:01 Oct ’14 - 24 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: Grand LanghamHarbour View Room from £24 per night.

QT SYDNEY5 STARA hip, boutique hotel woven into thecreative fabric of the city, QT Sydneyis a highly curated fusion of cutting-edge art, bold interior design andhistorical architecture. The conceptappeals to experienced travellersseeking something different as well ascreatively-minded residents. For theformer, QT Sydney offers the kind ofinsider experiences that can onlycome with local insight. For the latter,it becomes a place where the coolcrowd converge to hang out, dine,party and soak up the creativeambience.

GUEST ROOMS:• 200 suites. Decorated in a matching

colour scheme with bold patterns anddesigner furnishings suites featureluxurious bedding, flat-screen HD TV,high-speed internet, walk-in showerand oversized bath tub.

• Complementary Wi-Fi, in-roommovies and nespresso.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Good Food Guide 1 Chef Hat

restaurant Gowings Bar & Grill, up-late cocktail lounge Gilt and ParlourLane Roasters Café.

• Fitness centre, spaQ featuring 6treatment rooms and Hammam-inspired steam room.

• Qtique luxury boutique, 24hr roomservice.

QT SYDNEY

STAYING IN A QT ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

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1 NIGHT £104

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade:QT Junior Suite from £30 per night.

Members Lounge

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 3 nightsand receive free daily breakfast inGowings Bar & Grill. Valid 01 Apr14 - 31 Mar 15.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• Traditional, renowned hospitality• Superior leisure facilities• Great location

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STAYING IN A STANDARD ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £73

ADULT MID FROM £96

ADULT HIGH FROM £328All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twinshare, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiryLow season: 01 Apr ’14 - 28 May ’14, Mid season: 01 Feb ’1531 Mar ’15, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. RoomUpgrade: King Superior Room from £9 per night.

THE MENZIES SYDNEY

STAYING IN A STANDARD ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

ADULT LOW FROM ADULT MID FROM ADULT HIGH FROM

1 NIGHT £61 £80 £205

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 29 Jun ’14, Mid season:01 Oct ’14 - 29 Dec ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: Standard ParkView Room from £8 per night.

QUAY WEST SUITES SYDNEY

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1 NIGHT £99 £121 £623

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 04 Jul ’14, Mid season: 01 Sep ’14- 14 Dec ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom City ViewDeluxe Suite from £9 per night.

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HOLIDAY INNOLD SYDNEY

4 STARDELUXEHoliday Inn Old Sydney is located inthe historic Rocks precinct where youcan eat in restaurants located in someof the oldest-surviving buildings inSydney, or browse boutique shopsand galleries in the place whereAustralia's European settlementbegan. Set only one street back fromSydney Harbour and just a short strollfrom the famous Harbour Bridge andOpera House, the hotel is ideallylocated for an unforgettable Sydneyexperience.

GUEST ROOMS:• 175 tasteful rooms are decorated in

light contemporary styles.• All feature flat-screen TV, air-

conditioning, in-room safe, hairdryer,

tea and coffee facilities, high-speedInternet, movies on demand,iron/ironing board and 24-hourroom service.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Playfair Terrace Restaurant serving full

buffet breakfast (breakfast only).• Lobby Lounge and Bar.• Rooftop swimming pool and spa with

spectacular views.• Guest laundry, valet parking.

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 2 nightsand receive free full breakfast daily. Valid 03 Jan - 28 May 14, 05 Jun -29 Dec 14 & 02 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

Offers cannot be combined.

QUAY WEST SUITES, SYDNEY5 STARLocated in the heart of the Rocks District with sweepingharbour and city views, Quay West Suites Sydney offersluxurious apartment accommodation close to manyattractions. Guests can dine in the newly refurbished andcontemporary Harrington restaurant and bar.

GUEST ROOMS:• One and two bedroom air-conditioned apartments and

executive suites with separate lounge and dining area, fullyequipped gourmet kitchen and stylishly appointedbathroom.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Roman-style heated swimming pool, spa, sauna and gym

with views over Sydney Harbour, the Opera House andHarbour Bridge.

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 3 nights or more and receivefree daily breakfast. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Valid 01 Apr - 28May 14, 05 Jun - 07 Oct 14 & 02 -31 Jan 15. Stay 5 nights and onlypay for 4. Valid 03 Jan - 31 Mar 14,08 Oct - 29 Dec 14 & 01 Feb - 31Mar 15. Valid in all room types.

Located in the heart of the city, this is a great propertyoffering exceptional value. Overlooking Wynyard Park inSydney’s shopping and business district, this iconic hotel isjust a short stroll from the Opera House, The Rocks, SydneyHarbour Bridge and Darling Harbour.

GUEST ROOMS:• 446 well-appointed air-conditioned rooms, suites and inter-

connecting rooms in a range of styles.• Rooms each have minibar and tea & coffee making facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants, a cafe and 3 bars.• Indoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna and gymnasium.

FREE NIGHT & BREAKFAST: Stay 4 nights and only payfor 3 and receive free breakfast daily. Valid 09 - 31 Jan14, 01 Apr - 30 May 14, 05 Jun - 30 Sep 14, 07 - 26Dec 14 & 04 - 28 Jan 15.


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SEBEL PIER ONE SYDNEY4 STARDELUXE

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 30 May 14 & 05 Jun - 30 Sep 14.

NOVOTEL SYDNEY CENTRAL4 STARDELUXECentrally located, within close proximity to Sydney’sDarling Harbour, Cockle Bay, Entertainment District andSydney Central Train Station, Novotel Sydney Central is theperfect base from which to explore the city.

GUEST ROOMS:• 255 spacious rooms featuring one King or two Queen

beds, minibar, air-conditioning, broadband, hairdryer, iron.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Stunning rooftop swimming pool, spa and gym.• Field House Restaurant and Bar.• Car park on site and currency exchange.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 30 May 14 & 05 Jun - 30 Sep 14 in Standard roomsand Superior rooms with balcony.

NOVOTEL ROCKFORDDARLING HARBOUR

4 STAR

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 3 nights and receivecomplimentary daily breakfast. Valid 8 Jan - 29 Dec 14 &2 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

THE SEBEL PIER ONE

STAYING IN A HERITAGE KING ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £114 £125 £280

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:09 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 27 Dec ’14 - 02 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Waterside KingRoom from £20 per night.

NOVOTEL SYDNEY CENTRAL



1 NIGHT £63 £71 £147

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season:07 Oct ’14 - 05 Dec ’14, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15.

NOVOTEL ROCKFORD DARLING HARBOUR



1 NIGHT £68 £82 £206

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 02 Jul ’14, Mid season:01 Sep ’14 - 30 Dec ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Roomfrom £10 per night.

Harbour View Suite

Deluxe Room

Blending heritage with contemporary chic, Sebel Pier Oneis built over the water alongside the Sydney HarbourBridge. Rooms follow a nautical theme and feature originaltimber and ironwork with contrasting modern interiordesign.

GUEST ROOMS:• Amenities include minibar, air-conditioning, voice mail,

broadband, bathrobes, safe, hairdryer, iron, ironing boardand writing desk.

• En suites feature a distinctive vanity unit and qualitytoiletries.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The Front Restaurant and Bar serves fresh seafood alfresco.

Located adjacent to the Chinese Gardens andEntertainment Centre in vibrant Darling Harbour. Enjoy ashort walk to the Convention and Exhibition Centres,shops, museums, restaurants, King Street Wharf andattractions of Darling Harbour.

GUEST ROOMS:• Spacious and contemporary rooms offer superb modern

amenities.• 24-hour room service, air-conditioning, minibar and TV.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Heritage listed Pumphouse bar and Restaurant.• Indoor heated lap pool, fitness centre.

SEASONS DARLINGHARBOUR, SYDNEY

4 STAR

This boutique, intimate all-suite hotel is positioned at thecrossroads of Darling Harbour and CBD surrounded by anarray of culinary dining restaurants and entertainmentvenues.

GUEST ROOMS:• 45 recently refurbished suites featuring the renowned

"Cloud 9" pillowtop bed with separate lounge and selfcontained kitchenettes.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• 18m rooftop pool with elevated spa offering a stunning

panorama of Darling Harbour, gymnasium, sauna andsteam room.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 31 Aug 14.

SEASONS DARLING HARBOUR

STAYING IN A STUDIO ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

ADULT LOW FROM ADULT HIGH FROM

1 NIGHT £50 £53

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Apartment from £6 per night.

One Bed Suite


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SEASONSHARBOURPLAZA, SYDNEY

4 STAR

Ideally located for Darling Harbour'sCockle Bay and King Street Wharfs,Seasons Harbour Plaza Sydney offerscomfortable apartment-styleaccommodation in the heart ofSydney. With a variety of diningoptions and entertainment venuesclose by, the hotel offers highstandards of service and a range ofspacious accommodation options inan unbeatable location.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• Apartment-style accommodation• Central Darling Harbour and

Cockle Bay Wharf location • Heated pool, spa, sauna and

gymnasium

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights andonly pay for 2. Valid 01 Apr - 31Aug 14 in all room types exceptOne Bedroom Deluxe.

GUEST ROOMS:• 118 spacious apartments consist of

one bedroom Deluxe, Premier,Executive, two bedroom Executive(interconnecting), three bedroomapartments and two and threebedroom penthouses. All well-appointed apartments are decoratedin neutral tones and feature aseparate lounge room space,heating/air conditioning, cabletelevision, internet access and well-equipped kitchens.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Indoor heated pool, spa, sauna and

gymnasium.• 24-hour reception services.

CAMBRIDGEHOTEL SYDNEY

3 STARDELUXEAn award winning, great value hotellocated in the heart of Sydney.Cambridge Hotel is on Riley Street,Surry Hils, within walking distance ofthe centre of the city and just minutesfrom some of Sydney’s finestrestaurants and shopping precincts ofCrown and Oxford streets. The 149guest rooms and suites, all havesomething different to offer - be it astunning city view, a spacious spaarea, or simply a comfy nights sleep.

GUEST ROOMS:• Premium Rooms have Queen, double

or twin beds and feature minibar, iPodDocking Station, LCD Television, teaand coffee making facilities,radio/alarm, direct dial telephoneand hairdryer.

• Deluxe One Bedroom suites are asabove and have separate bedroomand living area, kitchenette.

• Deluxe Balcony Rooms have a privatebalcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Fully licensed restaurant and cocktail

bar named Osteria Baccomatto.• Heated indoor pool, spa, 24-hour

reception and 24-hour room service.• High speed wireless internet, secure

car parking.

SEASONS HARBOUR PLAZA

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM DELUXE SUITEON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £48

ADULT HIGH FROM £51All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom PremierSuite from £8 per night.

CAMBRIDGE HOTEL

STAYING IN A PREMIUM ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £56

ADULT MID FROM £59

ADULT HIGH FROM £116All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season:01 Sep ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak datesthroughout the year. Room Upgrade: Deluxe 1 Bedroom Suitefrom £6 per night.

One Bedroom Deluxe One Bedroom Deluxe Living Area

Premium Queen Balcony

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Valid 01 Apr - 31 Aug 14 inPremium Rooms only.


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OAKS GOLDSBROUGHAPARTMENTS, SYDNEY

4 STAR

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 07 Jun 14, 12 - 30 Jun 14, 08 Jul - 01 Aug 14, 09Aug - 03 Oct 14, 09 Oct - 25 Dec 14, 10 - 24 Jan 15, 26Jan - 19 Feb 15 & 28 Feb - 31 Mar 15 in Studio, 1 & 2Bed Harbour View Apartments.

TRAVELODGE WYNYARD3 STARDELUXE

THE GREAT SOUTHERN HOTEL3 STARSet in an historical building, which dates back to 1854 thishotel combines old-world charm with modern comforts. Itis ideally located in the centre of the city’s pulsatingentertainment district, close to attractions such as ChinaTown and Darling Harbour.

GUEST ROOMS:• Light and airy rooms feature queen-size or 2 single beds,

individually controlled air conditioning/heating, LCD TV,hairdryer, block-out curtains, iron, ironing board, Internetaccess, in-room safe and shower room.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast, public bar, 24hr

reception, Internet kiosk in lobby and money exchange.

OAKS GOLDSBOROUGH APARTMENTS

STAYING IN A STUDIO APARTMENT ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £82 £154

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Apartment from £6 per night.1 Bedroom Apartment Harbour View from £18 per night.

TRAVELODGE WYNYARD SYDNEY

STAYING IN A GUEST ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £65 £108 £138

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 03 Jul ’14, Mid season: 04 Jul ’14 -07 Jul ’14, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Executive Room from £7 pernight.

THE GREAT SOUTHERN HOTEL



1 NIGHT £38 £41 £67

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, Mid season: 01 Jul ’14- 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughout the year.

Double Room

1 Bedroom Harbour View Apartment

Guest Room

Adjacent to Wynyard railway station the TravelodgeWynyard puts you in a superb location for discovering thisvibrant city. Contemporary, modest style conjures arelaxing atmosphere accompanied with up-to-datefacilities. A chic lobby bar is perfect for a refreshment atthe end of a hectic day.

GUEST ROOMS:• 277 rooms include TV with radio and music channels and

tea and coffee making facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant serving current Australian cuisine, lobby bar and

gym.• Services include 24hr reception, room service, laundry/dry

cleaning and vending machines.

With a magnificent neo-classical design and exposedironbark columns featured throughout the hotel, as well asviews from many of the rooms over the skyline and DarlingHarbour.

GUEST ROOMS:• 320 rooms, studios and apartments feature air-

conditioning, fully equipped kitchen with microwave,dishwasher and wireless Internet.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna and gym.

MERCURE SYDNEY3 STARDELUXE

MERCURE SYDNEY



1 NIGHT £57 £67 £226

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 04 Jul ’14, Mid season:01 Oct ’14 - 11 Dec ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: Superior Roomfrom £11 per night.

In the heart of the modern retail district guests are withineasy access to Central Railway Station, Darling Harbour,Chinatown and more. Personalised service is a priority anda rooftop pool offers excellent city skyline views.

GUEST ROOMS:• 517 well-appointed rooms and suites with stylish décor.

Standard rooms feature 32" LCD TV, pillow menu, Wi-Fi,iron, ironing board and minibar.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• International restaurant, bar and lounge, pub, indoor

rooftop swimming pool, sauna, gym and 24hr reception.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive free dailybreakfast. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14.

Standard Room


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TRAVELODGE SYDNEY3 STAR

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 08- 31 Jan 14 & 1 Apr - 30 Jun 14 in Guest Rooms only.

MANTRA 2 BOND STREET,SYDNEY

4 STAR

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receivecomplimentary hot plated breakfast in the restaurant dailyfor a maximum of 2 persons. Valid for selected dates 01Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15 in Executive Studio Apartments.Please call for details.

HOLIDAY INN POTTS POINT4 STARWithin easy reach of Sydney Harbour and Opera House,close to an underground tube stop and amongst bars andcafés, the Holiday Inn Potts Point has a friendly andinformal atmosphere. Socialise in the laid-back bar orindulge in Mediterranean cuisine in the restaurant.

GUEST ROOMS:• 286 rooms. Rooms include individually controlled air

conditioning, pillow menu, 32" flat-screen TV, tea andcoffee making facilities, mini-fridge, iron, ironing board,hairdryer and in-room safe.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant; bar; gym; terrace; 24hr room service. • Kids Eat Free policy.

MERCURE SYDNEY POTTSPOINT

4 STAR

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 2 nights and receivecomplimentary daily breakfast. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14.

TRAVELODGE SYDNEY



1 NIGHT £51 £53 £139

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 08 Jan ’15 - 20 Feb ’15, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15.

MANTRA 2 BOND STREET

STAYING IN AN EXECUTIVE STUDIO APARTMENT ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £90 £145 £236

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 03 Apr ’14 - 13 Jun ’14, Mid season:28 Feb ’15 - 01 Mar ’15, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 BedroomApartment from £19 per night.

HOLIDAY INN POTTS POINT



1 NIGHT £50 £61 £130

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 05 Jun ’14 - 07 Oct ’14, Mid season:01 Feb ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: Harbour ViewRoom from £13 per night.

MERCURE SYDNEY POTTS POINT



1 NIGHT £49 £93 £373

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 08 Jul ’14 - 29 Dec ’14, Mid season: 05 Jul ’14 -07 Jul ’14, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 02 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Bay View Room from£6 per night.

Queen Room Standard 1 Bedroom Apartment

Typical Guest Room Superior Room

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 2 nights and receivecomplimentary daily breakfast. Valid 02 Jan - 28 May 14,05 Jun - 29 Dec 14 & 01 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

Travelodge Sydney offers a great central position makingthis the perfect value-for-money base for seeing Australia'scultural heart. Superb restaurants, theatres and a greatrange of shops are within walking distance. Attractionsincluding Darling Harbour and Entertainment Quarter arenearby.

GUEST ROOMS:• 406 air-conditioned guest rooms have plasma TVs, double

or twin beds, kitchenette and tea and coffee makingfacilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Breakfast Buffet in the Breakfast room from 6.30am to

9.30am, laundry facilities, 24 hour reception, internetlounge area.

Located in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant dining andentertainment precinct, Mercure Sydney Potts Point is onlyminutes to Hyde Park, Sydney Cricket Ground, SydneyFootball Stadium and major shopping malls.

GUEST ROOMS:• 227 recently refurbished Standard and Superior Rooms with

sweeping views of either Rushcutters Bay or Sydney skylineand Harbour. All rooms feature queen or twin single bedswith simple, modern furnishings as well as air-conditioning,satellite TV and Wi-Fi.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Cursa restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, Delta bar and

24-hour room service.

Mantra 2 Bond Street is in the heart of the city, close toCircular Quay, Opera House and The Rocks. It offers oneand two bed apartments and spacious executive studios.

GUEST ROOMS:• These modern spacious rooms are well equipped with

laundry and kitchen facilities, cable TV and in-housemovies, private balcony (some), tea coffee making facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Lobby café, bar and restaurant.• Rooftop pool and spa with panoramic city views.


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FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 30 Sep 14 in all room types.

CROWNE PLAZA COOGEEBEACH

4 STAR ADINA APARTMENT HOTELBONDI BEACH

4 STAR

NOVOTEL SYDNEY MANLY PACIFIC



1 NIGHT £67 £80 £165

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:08 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: SuperiorOcean View Room from £27 per night.

SEBEL MANLY BEACH

STAYING IN A SUPERIOR ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £71 £100 £163

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: SuperiorFamily Room from £17 per night.

CROWNE PLAZA COOGEE BEACH

STAYING IN A COOGEE VILLAGE VIEW ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £62 £88 £127

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’15 - 26 Feb ’15, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: Ocean ViewRoom from £16 per night.

ADINA APARTMENTS HOTEL BONDI BEACH

STAYING IN A STUDIO GUEST ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £78 £123 £173

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 19 Sep ’14, Mid season:20 Sep ’14 - 29 Dec ’14, 02 Jan ’15 - 07 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughoutthe year. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Guest Apartment from £31 per night.

Superior Studio

Studio Guest Room

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Apr - 30 Sep 14.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 03Jan - 29 Dec 14 & 01 Jan - 26 Feb 15.

Ocean View Room

NOVOTEL SYDNEY MANLYPACIFIC

4 STAR

This icon of Manly is situated right on famous ManlyBeach. Relax and unwind in the tranquillity of thisoceanfront hotel with wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean.Enjoy the relaxed village atmosphere with numerousrestaurants, bars, cafés and shops, whilst only 15 minutesaway from Sydney’s CBD by Jetcat.

GUEST ROOMS:• 131 Standard rooms and 72 refurbished Ocean View

rooms and suites. • All rooms feature air conditioning, TV, in-house movies,

internet, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Three bars and one restaurant.• Rooftop pool, gym and room service.

THE SEBEL MANLY BEACH,SYDNEY

4 STARDELUXESituated in the beautiful and relaxed suburb of Manly, theSebel Manly Beach enjoys an intimate atmosphere withspectacular views over the golden sand and waves.Unwind in the tranquil beachfront setting before exploringthe vibrant city centre, only a short ferry ride away.

GUEST ROOMS:• Rooms, studios and apartments are decorated in a

contemporary style and boast a private balcony, some withocean views.

• Air-conditioning, LCD satellite TV, broadband, minibar andiron.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant and bar, two swimming pools, sauna and spa.

Affectionately known as 'Sydney's Seaside Village', Coogeeis just a few kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Thishotel affords panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

GUEST ROOMS:• 209 spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites. Coogee

Village View Rooms have a king-size bed or two doubles,LCD TV, clock, alarm, radio, iron, minibar, hairdryer, Wi-Fi,in-room safe and bathrobes.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Bluesalt Restaurant, a favourite with locals and guests alike,

boasting spectacular coastal views.• Oceans Bar for a superb selection of drinks and fresh food.• Outdoor heated pool, gymnasium and tennis courts.

Located on Hall Street, the fashionable strip leading to theiconic beach these splendid apartments are a superb basefor exploring and soaking up the seaside cool.Contemporary furnished apartments are enhanced withtechnology and kitchen amenities that will surely please.

GUEST ROOMS:• 111 apartments including - studio rooms, one bedroom &

two bedroom apartments.• All apartments feature separate lounge and dining areas;

fully equipped kitchen and laundry; balcony; iron, ironingboard and hairdryer; air conditioning; stereo with iPoddocking station; LCD TV; in-room safe; wireless &broadband internet.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Outdoor swimming pool; gym; spa; yoga room; parking

(local charge payable).


FAIRMONT RESORT BLUEMOUNTAINS - A MEMBER OFTHE M GALLERY COLLECTION

4 STAR

LILIANFELS BLUE MOUNTAINS RESORT & SPA

5 STAR

THE MOUNTAIN HERITAGEHOTEL & SPA RETREAT

4 STAR

FAIRMONT RESORT BLUE MOUNTAINS

STAYING IN A FAIRMONT ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £57 £59

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Sep ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season:01 Jun ’14 - 31 Aug ’14. Room Upgrade: Superior Room from £10 per night.

LILIANFELS RESORT & SPA BLUE MOUNTAINS

STAYING IN A DELUXE ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £109 £140 £159

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 23 Feb ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, Mid season:12 Apr ’14 - 27 Apr ’14, High season: 24 Dec ’14 - 04 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Deluxe ValleyView Room from £44 per night.

THE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE

STAYING IN A HERITAGE ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £65 £93

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: Heritage View Room from £17 per night.

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A multi award-winning 4 star deluxe Hotel & Spa Retreatoffering deluxe accommodation and unrivalled panoramicviews over the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.

GUEST ROOMS:• Heritage Rooms have a charming country style with queen-

size bed, high ceilings and solid recycled Australian timberfurniture and full en suite. Features include a mini bar, flatscreen TV and free wifi.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Licensed à la carte restaurant.• Spa Sublime.• Outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, reading library,

lounge area and snooker table.

Set on a spectacular cliff-top overlooking the WorldHeritage Listed Blue Mountains, this historic five starEuropean-style country house is set amid two acres oframbling gardens. Lilianfels is a breathtaking escape forromantics, gourmets and lovers of nature.

GUEST ROOMS:• Decorated in lush fabrics, the 85 boutique rooms and suites

all feature LCD TV, DVD Player, WiFi, iPod docking station,air-conditioning, minibar and private ensuite.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurants include the award-winning Darley’s and the

Orangery.• Spacious lounge with open fireplaces, billiard room, indoor

pool• Outdoor swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, reading

library, Lilianfels Day Spa, complimentary WiFi.

Inspired by the serenity of its natural surroundings, FairmontResort Blue Mountains is an exceptional hotel. Guests arespoilt with panoramic views of the Jamison Valley ormanicured fairways of the adjacent Leura golf course fromthe rooms and the leisure facilities are outstanding.

GUEST ROOMS:• 210 rooms and suites. Fairmont Rooms feature pitched

ceilings, designer furniture and include one king or twoqueen-size beds, flat-screen TV, gourmet minibar and Wi-Fi.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Five dining venues including Jamison’s Restaurant, Embers

Bistro, Eucalypt Restaurant, Sublime Lounge and The Terrace• Recreational amenities - indoor swimming pool, outdoor

swimming pool, spa, tennis courts, library, billiards room,indoor play room, Segway, Golf Club.

BLUE MOUNTAINS REGIONExplore the rugged wilderness of the spectacular and WorldHeritage listed Blue Mountains National Park and thesurrounding sights. Visit the towns of Leura and Katoombafor a bite to eat or some shopping. Or, for the more active,there are over two hundred walks of easy to difficultgrading, mountain bike trails and outdoor adventure toursthat reveal the secret beauty of the landscape.

LEURA is probably the most prestigious of the mountainvillages. Leura Mall is charming and ‘olde worlde’, withcoffee shops, restaurants and art galleries all in Heritagecolours. Cliff Drive offers access to many beautifulwaterfalls, like Leura, Linda, Lila and Bridal Veil Falls. But itis the gardens and mansions most visitors come to see.

KATOOMBA - Any visit here should start at Echo Point. Thisextraordinary viewing point offers exceptional views of theThree Sisters, Mount Solitary, the Ruined Castle and the vastJamison Valley. Katoomba is home to the Scenic Railway,the steepest railway incline in the world. The ride takes youdown the steep descent past Orphan Rock, through atunnel and the beautiful fern-damp cliff face.


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HUNTER VALLEYRESORT

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Surrounded by its own privatevineyards, Hunter Valley Resort lies inthe heart of the Hunter Valley, just twohours north of Sydney. Its charmingrooms feature timber cathedralceilings and wonderful, uninterruptedviews of the Australian countrysideand Brokenback ranges. A wide arrayof activities are available rangingfrom horse riding to cooking lessons,and of course wine tours and tasting -this is after all the Hunter Valley'slargest winery.

GUEST ROOMS:• Only 35 guest rooms and cottages.

All feature flat-screen TV & DVDplayer, mini-bar, refrigerator, tea &coffee making facilities and privatebalcony.

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ADULT FROM £79All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade:Vineyard Room from £16 per night.

CROWNE PLAZA HUNTER VALLEY

STAYING IN A DELUXE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £56 £62 £65

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 2 BedroomVilla from £24 per night.

CROWNE PLAZA HUNTERVALLEY

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Surrounded by the picturesque vineyards and golf coursegreens, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley guarantees beautifulviews of rustic NSW.

GUEST ROOMS:• 324 rooms and suites all feature satellite TV, DVD player,

tea and coffee making facilities, minibar and Internet.

HOTEL FACILITIES: • Two restaurants, two bars. Outdoor heated swimming pool,

24-hour gym, spa and Kids' Club.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 2 nights and receive fullbreakfast daily. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14.

HUNTER VALLEY REGIONThe Hunter Valley is the oldest wine producing area in NewSouth Wales. It is one of Australia's more scenic winegrowing areas, with the Hunter River winding its way lazilythrough the grapevine clad hills. Renowned for theproduction of top quality table wines, the Valley haswineries ranging from very large, more commercial estatesto the smaller boutique-style wineries. There areapproximately 150 wineries in this area and some of thewell-known ones are Tyrrells, McWilliams, Lindemans,McGuigans and Draytons.

The Hunter Valley offers a variety of things to do and see.Why not visit the Hunter Valley Gardens. Spanning over 60acres, be amazed by the sensational sights, colours, andfragrances of the ten stunning feature gardens. Exploreeach garden one-by-one and enjoy an exciting journeythrough the thousands of flowers, trees, and shrubs with anair of discovery at every turn.

There are also day spas, walking trails, hot air ballooning,cooking and wine schools, historic villages, sites andmuseums to explore.

• Cottages also have their ownkitchenette with microwave,refrigerator and toaster.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• San Martino Restarant for Italian

cuisine and an extensive selection ofwines from all over the world.

• Bluetongue Brewery Cafe is Pokolbin'sfirst and only boutique brewery.

• Hunter Valley Wine School, WineTheatre, guided tours plus cellar doorwine tastings available daily.

• Cookery and candy making classes atthe Hunter Valley Cooking School

• Heavenly Hunter Massage Centrefeaturing a full range of relaxingtreatments.

• Horse riding and horse and carriagerides.

• Swimming pool, spa, jogging track,mountain bikes and childrensplayground.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Valid 01 Jan 14 - 31Mar 15

VALUE ADDED OFFER: GoldMedal guests receive free dailybuffet breakfast, free vineyard tourand wine tasting, free entry to theHunter Wine Theatre and freecheese tasting at Binnorie Dairy


LUXURY BLUE MOUNTAINS,HUNTER VALLEY & PORTSTEPHENS EXPERIENCE


DEPARTS: SUN-WED FROMSYDNEY CITY HOTELS FROM7AM.

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Cultural Centre with the opportunity towitness Australian Aboriginal culture ina contemporary gallery. From here,continue to your accommodation tocheck in. The remainder of the day isfree at leisure to relax and explore.Lunch is at own cost.

DAY 2: Blue Mountains to HunterValley Travel around the mountains thismorning, stopping at Govetts Leap forspectacular Escarpment views. Continueon to the delightful Mt Tomah BotanicGardens and enjoy a short walkthrough the gardens with expansiveviews. After morning tea/coffee, travelthrough to Bilpin, into the WollemiNational Park to Putty then on to theHunter Valley. On arrival, enjoy adelightful lunch at a Vineyard Cafefollowed by a visit to a boutique wineryfor tastings. Return to youraccommodation and spend theremainder of your afternoon andevening at leisure.

Price includes: Return hotel transfers,Wildlife Park admission, Blue MountainsTouring, one night Mountian Heritage(Blue Mountains), one night HunterResort (Hunter Valley), Hunter Valley WineTastings, two continental breakfasts, threelunches, Port Stephens 4WD Sand DuneAdventure and Dolphin Watch Cruise.

Prices per person. Child price isapplicable to 1 child sharing with 2adults and using existing bedding. Childage 3-12.

DAY 3: Port Stephens to Sydney Enjoy Continental Breakfast trays inyour room this morning beforedeparting for Port Stephens. Experiencean exciting 4WD journey across thestunning Stockton Sand Dunes, thenjoin a cruise where you will spotbottlenose dolphins. Enjoy a buffetlunch on board the boat beforeconnecting with your return transfer toSydney via the Hunter Valley, arriving atapproximately 5.30-6pm.

ANCHORAGE PORTSTEPHENS

4 STAR THE BYRON AT BYRONRESORT AND SPA

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ANCHORAGE PORT STEPHENS

STAYING IN A ANCHORAGE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £92 £134 £146

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 03 Apr ’14 - 21 Dec ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 02 Apr ’14, High season: 22 Dec ’14 - 31 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Loft Suite from£35 per night.

THE BYRON AT BYRON RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM STANDARD SUITE ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £116 £132 £198

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 18 Sep ’14, Mid season:13 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 22 Dec ’14 - 11 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 BedroomSuperior Suite from £11 per night.

Hunter Valley Vineyard

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receivecomplimentary daily breakfast. Valid 01 May - 18 Sep 14.

On the shores of picturesque Port Stephens this elegantresort aims to exceed expectations with personal serviceand attention to detail. Premium accommodation comeswith a balcony or verandah, most rooms overlookingAnchorage Marina, Corlette Beach and the waters of PortStephens. There are many recreational activities in the areaincluding whale watching (May - November).

GUEST ROOMS:• 80 spacious rooms and suites decorated in cream tones

creating a soothing environment. Anchorage Rooms featurea king-size bed or twin beds, plasma TV and spa bath.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Fine dining restaurant with an extensive menu; Captain's

Bar; lounges; heated outdoor swimming pool; spa;billiards; 24hr reception.

Set within a stunning 45-acre rainforest, this tranquil resortprovides the opportunity to completely relax andrejuvenate. Bordered on one side by beautiful coastlineand the other by magnificent rainforests, you are ideallypositioned whether it's activity or rest you seek.

GUEST ROOMS:• 92 one-bedroom air-conditioned suites. Each suite contains

a king-size bed, kitchen, separate lounge and dining area,plasma TV and two enclosed balconies.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant; pool bar; infinity swimming pool; sauna; spa;

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DAY 1: Sydney - Hunter Valley (109 miles)Commence your drive to the HunterValley. Take the Harbour Bridge orHarbour Tunnel north following thesigns to North Coast & Newcastle. Planyour own tour or enjoy one of the manywinery tours on offer in the region andsample some award winning local fare.Overnight: Hunter Valley Resort.

DAY 2: Hunter Valley - PortStephens (60 miles)Today depart the Hunter Valley andtravel through Cessnock, Kurri Kurri toRaymond Terrace where you'll find yournext destination, the idyllic coastal townof Port Stephens where you can enjoyone of the golden surf beaches or takea dolphin watch cruise. Overnight: TheAnchorage, Port Stephens.

DAY 3: Port Stephens - PortMacquarie (154 miles)Travel northwards and join the PacificHighway. Just north of Bulahdelah,there will be a turn-off to Forster andTuncurry. This route is very scenic andwe highly recommend it. On the way toForster, you will pass Smiths Lake. Thedrive to Forster and Tuncurry is quitewindy, but with outstanding views of thecoast. Overnight: Rydges Port Macquarie.

DAY 4: Port Macquarie - CoffsHarbour (100 miles)Depart Port Macquarie and join thePacific Highway and travel north toKempsey and Nambucca Heads toarrive at Coffs Harbour with thecombination of golden sand, highmountains, dense luxuriant rainforests,steep banana plantations and clearstreams make it a superb destination tovisit. Overnight: Novotel Coffs HarbourPacific Bay Resort.

DAY 5: Coffs Harbour - Byron Bay (150 miles) Depart Coffs Harbour via Maclean,take the coast road to Yamba. Yamba isa scenic and popular surfing/beach/fishing resort. Rejoin the PacificHighway back at Maclean and travelvia the town of Woodburn to Ballina. AtBallina, travel along the coast roadthrough the resort town of LennoxHead, to reach Byron Bay. Spend theafternoon embracing Byron Bay'secclectic ambience taking in thegalleries, fashion boutique andcharming cafes. Overnight: The ByronAt Byron Resort & Spa.

DAY 6: Byron Bay - Gold Coast (58 miles)Leaving Byron Bay, travel northwards viaBrunswick Heads and Murwillumbah,crossing the NSW/Queensland borderat the twin border towns of TweedHeads and Coolangatta. Here you jointhe Gold Coast Highway and travelthrough Burleigh Heads to arrive atSurfers Paradise. A point of interestalong the way is the CurrumbinSanctuary. Take time to enjoy thefabulous beaches of the Gold Coastand wonderful shopping options thatabound. Overnight: QT Gold Coast.

DAY 7: Gold Coast - Brisbane (50 miles)Commence your drive from the GoldCoast to Brisbane. Your self-drive tourconcludes on arrival into Brisbane.

PRICE INCLUDES: Six nightsaccommodation as specified and sevendays economy car hire.

Not To Be Missed: Between May andNovember graceful Humpback Whalesmake their yearly migration along theNew South Wales coast.

Prices per person including 7 days car hire (based on aneconomy car) and 6 nights accommodation as specified.Minimum stays and supplements are applicable on peakdates, please ask for more details.

The Pacific Coast Touring Routestretches 1,736 miles betweenSydney and Brisbane, providing anultimate combination of stunningcoastline and magnificenthinterland.

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Beach life doesn’t get any better than this.With the Great Barrier Reef offshore,amazing islands and even more amazingbeaches, Queensland is the epitome ofparadise.

Home to the Great Barrier Reef andcommonly referred to as the 'SunshineState', Queensland offers its visitors theultimate in year round activities andadventures.

QUEENSLAND FACTS• Queensland occupies approximately

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THE WHITSUNDAYS & GREAT BARRIER REEF PAGES 62-69Unspoilt paradise are two words easily applicable to theGreat Barrier Reef and Whitsundays. The former, one ofAustralia's most famous natural wonders and EighthWonder of the World and the latter, one of the world's best-kept secrets. Both are undoubtedly nature's mostremarkable gifts, perfect for snorkelling, scuba-diving,sailing, fishing, sea kayaking or Just lying under a palmtree with a book in your hand. Heaven.

SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND PAGES 52-61From the beautiful World Heritage sites of LamingtonNational Park and Fraser Island, drift off to the beaches ofthe Gold and Sunshine Coasts, to mile after mile of goldensand and soak up all that glorious sunshine. Brisbane, thestate capital, is famous for its laidback style and perfectweather.

TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND PAGES 70-79Cairns is the gateway to this diverse and wondrous region,with its extremes of reef, rainforest and outback. Discoverthe sandy beaches of Palm Cove and Port Douglas, go onsafari into the rugged wilderness of Cape York or driveyourself through the Tropical Tablelands.


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DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT…• Enjoying the city’s riverside and

Southbank Market.• Taking a drive to the top of Mount

Cooth-tha for spectacular views ofBrisbane.

• Enjoying Southbank’s sandy beach, the open picnic spots and dozens ofeating places.

• Taking a cruise up and down the riveron the CityCat.

• Stroking a kangaroo or koala at theLone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

• Taking the family to the theme parkson the Gold Coast or relaxing on the70km stretch of coastline, all just anhour’s drive south of Brisbane.

• Enjoying the scenic hinterland andsurf beaches of the Sunshine Coast,just an hour north of Brisbane.

• Taking a trip over to the WorldHeritage listed Fraser Island.

• Hand feeding the wild dolphins onMoreton Island.

• A day in the Lamington NationalPark.

SOUTHERNQUEENSLAND -BRISBANEYoung and vibrant, Brisbane lies on thebanks of the Brisbane River. Enjoying anenviable climate of warm, bright summersand clear mild winters, Brisbane is anideal place to visit all year round.


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QUEENSLAND UNLIMITEDATTRACTIONS PASSEnjoy savings of up to 40% onadmission prices with the QueenslandUnlimted Attraction Pass. This is theperfect way to see everything Brisbane,the Gold Coast and beyond have tooffer, giving you flexibility and value formoney. Choose from over 40experiences including cruises, thrillrides, wildlife parks, eco andsightseeing tours and many more. Allyou have to do is swipe your card atyour chosen attraction!Price from: Adult £105/Child £80

BRISBANE STOP OVERS AND DAY TOURS

COMPLETE BRISBANE

DURATION: 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTSPRICE FROM: £369 PER PERSONPrices per person including three nights accommodation (based on two personssharing), shared airport transfers, Brisbane's Best tour and Croc Express day tour.

DAY 1: Arrive Brisbane On arrival you will be met andtransferred to the Hotel Ibis Brisbane.

DAY 2: Brisbane's Best This full-day tour takes in popularsights, such as the vibrant city centre, historic homes, localattractions and popular South Bank Parklands, where youcan take a dip in Australia’s only city beach. Enjoymagnificent views from Mt Coot-tha Lookout and visit LonePine Koala Sanctuary.

DAY 3: Croc Express Full Day Transfer to Australia Zoo to experience more than 1200animals and stacks of free daily shows as well as the brandnew Africa exhibit. Don’t miss the Wildlife Warriors AnimalHospital where you'll clearly see Steve’s mission for wildlifeconservation, "save one, save the species".

DAY 4: Depart Brisbane

WHALE WATCHINGBy providing people with anopportunity to witness these amazingcreatures first hand, the BrisbaneWhale Watching experience offers anincreased awareness of the nature andthe need to nurture our wildlife. Yourexperience includes expert marinecommentary, providing educationalinformation on these huge mammals.The vessel is designed to ensuremaximum comfort and offers morningtea, cold buffet lunch and licenced bar.Duration: Half dayDeparts: Brisbane (Jun-Oct)Price from: Adult £106/Child £81

FRASER ISLAND IN A DAY Touch on and appreciate Nature’smagnificent paradox: seeminglyendless golden beaches encompasstowering hardwood forests; barrenheathland, pristine rainforests, hugecreeping sandblow deserts, crystalclear lakes, prehistoric ferns, mosaiccoloured sands. Enjoy an Aussie styleBBQ lunch at beautiful Lake McKenzie;where few can resist a "dip" in thecrystal clear water. Duration: Full day Departs: Caloundra to NoosaPrice from: Adult £116/Child £80

CROCODILE EXPRESSUndoubtedly one of the world’s mostbeautiful zoos, a visit to Queensland isnot complete without an exciting dayat Australia Zoo and its brand newAfrica exhibit! Made famous by theantics of Steve and Terri Irwin; the zoois now a living legacy to Steve and hiswildlife conservation efforts. Explorewondrous natural exhibits, shows andtalks with all weather undercoverwalkways and Steve’s Safari Shuttle.Duration: Full dayDeparts: Brisbane daily 8.45amPrice from: Adult £88/Child £57

DOLPHIN ADVENTURE DAYTake the 75-minute cruise across toMoreton Island. Enjoy the islandfacilities, then after lunch, board adesert safari vehicle for some 'beachdriving' and sand boarding. Return tothe resort for a presentation ondolphin behaviour. Before wildbottlenose dolphins swim in to shoreat sunset giving you the chance tohand feed these amazing creatures.

O'REILLY'S & LAMINGTONNATIONAL PARK TOUR

Iconic O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat issituated in the heart of WorldHeritage listed Lamington with greatviews of the McPherson MountainRanges. This tour offers TamborineMountain’s quaint shopping, dining,the Mountain Alpaca Farm (closedTues) and the Treetop Canopy Walk.Two hours at O’Reilly’s.

Duration: Full dayDeparts: Daily 9.40am Holt StreetWharf, PinkenbaPrice from: Adult £109/Child £82

Duration: Full DayDeparts: Brisbane daily at 8.45amPrice from: Adult £64/Child £40


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FREE UPGRADE: Stay 2 nights in a Studio room andreceive an upgrade to a One Bedroom Suite. Valid 01 Apr- 27 May 14, 30 May - 08 Jul 14, 11 Jul - 26 Sep 14, 29Sep - 09 Nov 14 & 21 Nov 14 - 31 Mar 15.

RENDEZVOUS HOTELBRISBANE ANZAC SQUARE

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4 STAR IBIS BRISBANE3 STAR

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 1- 30 Apr 14 & 1 Dec 14 - 31 Jan 15.

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1 NIGHT £81 £232

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Suite from £33 per night.

RENDEZVOUS HOTEL BRISBANE ANZAC SQUARE



1 NIGHT £56 £126

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Apartment from £19 per night.

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1 NIGHT £45 £62 £235

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14, 12 Dec ’14 -31 Jan ’15, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 - 12 Nov ’14, High season: 13 Nov ’14 - 18 Nov ’14.

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1 NIGHT £53 £148

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year.

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Well situated in Brisbane’s lively city centre, the Ibis is just ashort stroll from the Queen Street Mall shopping complex,South Bank Parklands and Roma Street Transit Centre.Guest rooms are spacious and comfortable and provide agreat base for a sight-seeing visit.

GUEST ROOMS:• 218 spacious rooms, comfortably appointed and featuring

broadband Internet connection, climate control andhairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant with buffet breakfast and dinner options.• Bar serving drinks and hot snacks.

Situated on the highest point in the Brisbane CBD, oppositethe stunning Roma Street Parklands all rooms offerbreathtaking views of the Parklands, mountains or BrisbaneRiver. A short walk will lead you into the heart of the cityincluding Queen Street Mall, Treasury Casino and SouthBank.

GUEST ROOMS:• 194 rooms, most featuring balconies and providing

spectacular river, city or mountain views.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Frescos Restaurant serves modern Australian à la carte &

buffet.• Lobby bar, rooftop pool and gym.

Superbly located in the heart of Brisbane’s shoppingprecinct, this deluxe apartment hotel offers modern andstylish facilities well-suited to the leisure traveller.

GUEST ROOMS:• Studio rooms offer luxurious bedding with a choice of king

or twin single beds.•One and two bedroom apartments come with full kitchen,

washer/dryer and balcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Palettes Restaurant & Bar offers al fresco or inside dining.• 24-hour reception, undercover valet car parking, heated

pool, sauna and gymnasium.

Rendezvous Brisbane is a heritage listed building which hasmaintained its historical charm whilst offering luxuriouscontemporary accommodation. Within easy reach of thecity's shopping and cultural highlights, including the vibrantSouthbank, the hotel offers a relaxed retreat with highstandards of service.

GUEST ROOMS:• 135 air-conditioned studios and one and two bedroom

apartments all feature double glazed windows with blackoutblinds plus TV with DVD and CD player, Internet access,minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and 24-hour menu.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Berkleys on Ann Restaurant serving modern Australian

cuisine and Berkleys Lounge Bar for tapas, wine andcocktails.


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Ideally situated in the vibrant beachside resort of SurfersParadise with its seemingly endless sandy beaches, AustralisSovereign Hotel is the perfect choice for those seekingrelaxation. Close to shops, eateries and entertainment,accommodation is both comfortable and spacious.

GUEST ROOMS:• 305 comfortable air-conditioned rooms. Standard rooms

have a TV with in-house movies, tea/coffee making facilities,hairdryer and ironing facilities. Bright and spacious onebedroom suites with a kitchenette are available on request.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant, bar.• Swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness room.• Games room, laundry service.

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FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01- 17 Apr 14, 21 Apr - 23 Oct 14, 27 Oct - 25 Dec 14 &12 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

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1 NIGHT £60 £66 £81

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 04 Jul ’14, Mid season: 21 Oct ’14- 25 Dec ’14, 09 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 26 Dec ’14 - 08 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade:QT Ocean View Room from £15 per night.

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1 NIGHT £58 £63 £100

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:27 Oct ’14 - 24 Dec ’14, High season: 25 Dec ’14 - 12 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior OceanView Room from £9 per night.

OUTRIGGER SURFERS PARADISE

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1 NIGHT £59 £97

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 25 Dec ’14, 13 Jan ’15 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 26 Dec ’14 - 12 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Ocean View Room from £6per night.

AUSTRALIS SOVEREIGN HOTEL

STAYING IN A HOTEL ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £38 £42 £82

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 07 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season: 24 Dec ’14 - 06 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 BedroomSuite from £16 per night.

Double RoomLobby Lounge

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 13Jan - 04 Jul 14, 08 Jul - 23 Oct 14, 28 Oct - 24 Dec 14& 13 Jan - 31 Mar 15

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive free dailybreakfast in Bazaar Restaurant for a maximum of 2persons per room. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

QT Gold Coast transports you into a funky, arty worldwhere even the most fashion concious will be inspired.Designer furniture and custom lighting help set the sceneand rooms look and feel in perfect harmony with thebeachside setting.

GUEST ROOMS:• 297 rooms. Rooms have luxurious QT king-size bed, flat-

screen HD TV, iPod dock, minibar, bespoke bathroom andbalcony with ocean, mountain or river view.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Bazaar restaurant; teppanyaki and sushi restaurant; bar with

50 tequila varieties; FIXX café; QTIQUE; 24hr reception.• Outdoor swimming pool; spa; two tennis courts; bicycles.

Outrigger Surfers Paradise is located in the heart of SurfersParadise, on Queensland's famous Gold Coast. Perfectlysituated at the centre of the entertainment precinct andonly 100 metres from the iconic Surfers Paradise Beach.

GUEST ROOMS: • 409 air-conditioning rooms have cable TV, tea/coffee

making facilities, safety deposit facilities and hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES: • Restaurant and bar.• Swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, day spa and

laundry service.

A centrally located resort with international standardfacilities, perfectly located metres from the beach. For adining experience like no other, Four Winds 360o thewonderful revolving restaurant, affords stunning 360-degree views over the Gold Coast.

GUEST ROOMS:• 374 rooms offer air conditioning, pillow menu, cable TV, in-

house movie channels, minibar, iron, internet access andbalcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants including Four Winds 360o, Queensland's

only revolving restaurant.• Two swimming pools (one heated); gym and tennis court.


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AUSTRALIS NOOSA LAKES4 STARPriding itself on a relaxed atmosphere Australis NoosaLakes sits in a wonderful natural setting on the shores ofLake Doonella opposite the Noosa River.

GUEST ROOMS:• Studios feature queen-size bed, air conditioning, cable TV,

DVD player, alarm clock/radio, kitchenette, minibar, iron,ironing board and hairdryer. 1 Bedroom Apartments alsohave separate bedroom, lounge, fully equipped kitchen andtwo balconies.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Lagoon-style outdoor pool; barbecue facilities; internet

access; bar sales at reception.

MANTRA MOOLOOLABABEACH, SUNSHINE COAST

4 STAR

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Validvarious dates between 01 Apr 14 – 31 Mar 15 in OneBedroom and One Bedroom Ocean View only.

GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINSECOLODGE

3 STARDELUXE

OUTRIGGER LITTLE HASTINGS STREET RESORT NOOSA

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT RESORT VIEW ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £79 £106

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Apartment National Park View from£10 per night.

AUSTRALIS NOOSA LAKES

STAYING IN A STUDIO ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS INC WEEKLY SERVICE


1 NIGHT £44 £49 £62

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 02 Apr ’14 - 20 Dec ’14, Mid season:13 Jan ’14 - 27 Jan ’14, High season: 21 Dec ’14 - 12 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 BedroomApartment from £5 per night. Upgrade to a daily service from £12 per night.

MANTRA MOOLOOLABA BEACH

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £88 £97 £110

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 03 Apr ’14 - 20 Sep ’14, Mid season:21 Sep ’14 - 07 Oct ’14, High season: 21 Dec ’14 - 05 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 BedroomOcean View Apartment from £14 per night.

GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS ECOLODGE

STAYING IN A ORCHARD ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £39 £41

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Forest Family Room from £11 per night. The Bungalowfrom £23 per night.

Bungalow Room

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 7 nights and only pay for 5. Valid01- 17 Apr 14, 22 Apr -19 Dec 14 & 29 Jan - 31 Mar 15(excluding special events).

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive free dailybreakfast. Valid 22 Apr - 19 Sep14, 07 - 30 Oct 14, 04Nov - 19 Dec 14 & 18 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

On the edge of Noosa National Park just metres fromfashionable Hastings Street and well-known Laguna Baythis peaceful retreat awaits. The resort offers 198 stylishlyappointed apartments, villas and penthouses, all withstunning views.

GUEST ROOMS:• Air conditioned 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments feature king-

size bed, cable TV, alarm, in-room safe, iron, fully equippedkitchen and balcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant and bar; seasonal pool bar; room service.• Heated swimming pool; day spa; gym; steam room.

Situated on the Esplanade overlooking breathtakingMooloolaba beachfront, light and spacious suites greet youat the Mantra.

GUEST ROOMS:• One, two and three bedroom suites have either garden or

ocean views and private balcony or patio.• All suites have a kitchenette, TV, Internet access and laundry

facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two swimming pools, sauna, spa and fully equipped gym.• Three restaurants.

Immerse yourself in nature in the heart of the tranquilGlasshouse Mountains. Wake up to birdsong everymorning in your insulated lodge-style accommodation andexplore the stunning landscape on bush trails thatcommence at the property. Built around an eco-friendlyethos every detail has been thoughtfully designed.

GUEST ROOMS:• A variety of accommodation types including family rooms,

historic train carriages, bungalows and Church Loft.• All rooms have reverse cycle air conditioning for coolness in

summer and warmth in winter, some rooms have their ownkitchenette.

• Family rooms have a queen bed and a set of bunks.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Fully equipped kitchen train carriage; lounge/library in train

carriage; decking area with views.


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Just 75 minutes from Brisbane, Tangalooma is ideal forthose wanting to experience nature and fun in a trulyrelaxed environment. Each night wild dolphins visit theresort and guests can hand feed them during their stay.

GUEST ROOMS:• Vast choice of accommodation all featuring air-

conditioning, TV, refrigerator, shower room and tea/coffeemaking facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants, bar, two swimming pools and Internet

facilities.• Games room, tennis, snorkelling and watersports available.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01May - 31 Aug 14 in Hotel Rooms, Hotel Deluxe Rooms,Resort Units and Resort Suites only.

LADY ELLIOTISLAND ECORESORT

3 STAR

Lady Elliot Island is located at thesouthern tip of the Great Barrier Reefin the highly protected Green Zoneand is accessible by scenic flight fromBrisbane, the Gold Coast, Hervey Bayor Bundaberg. The island is renownedas the ‘Home of the Manta Ray’ andhas over 1200 different species ofmarine life found in the surroundingwaters of the coral cay island. The EcoResort offers 4 different styles ofaccommodation and throughout theyear guests can experience turtlesnesting, turtle hatchlings, whalewatching and bird nesting around theisland.

GUEST ROOMS:• Amenities include hairdryer,

refridgerator and tea/coffee makingfacilities.

• Island Suites have 2 Bedrooms andbeach frontage, and feature airconditioning and private bathrooms.

• Reef and Garden Units are 10 metresfrom Sunrise Beach and featureensuite bathrooms and ceiling fans.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Buffet restaurant, beachfront bar and

café.• Swimming pool, beach volleyball

court, pool table, pentaque, tabletennis, evening entertainment, ReefRangers (5-12yrs during certainholiday periods) and playground.

• Resort shop, PADI dive centre andreef education centre.

LADY ELLIOT ISLAND ECO RESORT

STAYING IN A GARDEN UNITON A HALF BOARD BASIS

1 NIGHT



ADULT HIGH FROM £185All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 16 Apr ’14, 21 Apr ’14 -15 Dec ’14, Mid season: 01 Jan ’14 - 15 Jan ’14, Highseason: 17 Apr ’14 - 20 Apr ’14, 16 Dec ’14 - 12 Jan ’15.Room Upgrade: Reef Unit from £18 per night.

TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT

STAYING IN A HOTEL ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £108 £123

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 17 Apr ’14, 22 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Highseason: 18 Apr ’14 - 21 Apr ’14. Room Upgrade: Resort Unit from £10 per night.

O'REILLY'S RAINFOREST RETREAT

STAYING IN A MOUNTAIN VIEW ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £84

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: GardenView Room £18 per night.

Reef Unit

O'REILLY'S RAINFORESTRETREAT

3 STARDELUXEEscape to a world of lush rainforest, fresh mountain air,stunning waterfalls and an abundance of bird and wildlife.With a wide variety of eco activities but no televisions orphones in the rooms, O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat allowsyou to truly get away from it all.

GUEST ROOMS: • Mountain View and Garden View rooms feature natural

timbers, ceiling fans, heaters and ensuite bathrooms.• Mountain View rooms have private balconies.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Lost World Spa, with seven treatment rooms, steam room,

infinity edge pool and childrens pool.• The Dining Room Restaurant, Rainforest Bar and Mountain

Cafe.• Full Eco Activities program including wildlife encounters,

rainforest walks and segway tours.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• Situated right on the Great Barrier

Reef• Snorkel and dive with Manta Rays• Untouched ‘Green’ Zone – 19

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3 STARDELUXEWorld Heritage-listed Fraser Island isa rare and beautiful holidaydestination and Kingfisher Bay Resortblends seamlessly with the island’ssensitive ecological systems. The hoteloffers guest rooms and self containedvillas with great Australian Bush orSeaviews across the Great SandyStraits. It’s reached by a 50-minuteferry journey from Hervey Bay,approximately three-and-a-half hoursfrom Brisbane.

GUEST ROOMS:• 152 rooms with air-conditioning,

bath/shower, hairdryer, iron andironing board, TV, phone, refrigeratorand tea and coffee making facilities.

• Two and three bedroom villas featureprivate decks (some with air-

conditioning and spa baths), fullyequipped kitchen and laundryfacilities. Bedding, linen and towelsare supplied and villas are servicedon request.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Three restaurants, coffee shop, café

and four bars with nightlyentertainment.

• Four swimming pools, tennis courts,spa, beauty clinic, ranger-guided ecotours of Fraser Island, whale watching(Aug-Oct), marine cruises, watersports and nature walks.

GETTING THERE:• Seat in coach transfers are available

from Hervey Bay coach and airportterminals to River Heads.

• Launch transfers from River Heads toKingfisher Bay Fraser Island departdaily at 0900, 1230, 1530 or 1845(approx. 50 minutes).

BEAUTY SPOTS TOUR

DURATION: FULL DAY

DEPARTS: KINGFISHER BAY RESORT DAILY 8.00AM

PRICE FROM: ADULT £100/CHILD £69

KINGFISHER BAY RESORT

STAYING IN A HOTEL ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £65All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. RoomUpgrade: Hotel Spa Room £19 per night.

• Return launch transfers fromKingfisher Bay Fraser Island to RiverHeads depart daily at 0750, 1030,1400 or 1700.

• Brisbane to Hervey Bay UranganMarina seat in coach transfers areavailable (includes courtesy coach toRiver Heads) to connect with the1845 launch

• Hervey Bay is easily accessible via selfdrive, from Brisbane or SunshineCoast. Secure car parking (additionalcost) is located adjacent to MainlandReception.

Lake McKenzie

FRASER ISLAND ADVENTURE PACKAGE


DEPARTS: HERVEY BAY, DAILY

PRICE FROM: TWIN £265/SINGLE £382

Three Bedroom Villa with Spa on Deck

Price includes: Pick up and drop off from Kingfisher Bay Resort, lunch andNational Park entrance fees.Prices per person. Child age 4-14.

Learn about the natural and cultural history of FraserIsland and have the opportunity to swim in the crystalclear, blue waters of Lake McKenzie, the island's mostbeautiful lake. Lunch is served at Eurong Beach Resort.From Central Station, walk along the banks ofWanggoolba Creek as it flows through the rainforest.Drive along spectacular Seventy-Five Mile beach andstop to swim in the fresh waters of Eli Creek. Visit thewreck of the Maheno and marvel at the coloured sandsof the Pinnacles. See an ancient forest being uncoveredas Stonetool Sand Blow moves across the island.

Price includes: Return ferry transfers between the resort and Hervey Bay, 2nights accommodation in a standard hotel room at Kingfisher Bay Resort, fullbreakfast daily, and a full day 4WD ranger guided Fraser Island Beauty Spots Tour.

Prices per person based on twin share. Departures also available from Brisbane.Please call for prices.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Fraser Island, the largestsand island in the world. Swim in the crystal clear watersof Lake McKenzie and Eli Creek, walk the banks ofWanggoolba Creek, drive along spectacular Seventy-Five Mile beach and visit the wreck of the Maheno.


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CLASSIC QUEENSLANDSELF-DRIVE


PRICE FROM: TWIN £590/SINGLE£1,124

Price Includes:• Eight days economy car hire• Seven nights accommodation as specified• Return ferry transfers between Hervey Bay and

Fraser Island• Return ferry transfers between Townsville and

Magnetic Island• Full day Beauty Spots Tour on Fraser Island.

Prices and supplements are from per person, basedon twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Peak seasonsupplements may apply, please ask for more details.

DAY 1: Brisbane - Noosa (90 miles)1hr 30 mins drivePick up your rental car at the BrisbaneAirport Depot and commence yourdrive to Noosa via the Bruce Highway.Noosa Heads has a cosmopolitanatmosphere, coupled with the naturalbeauty of the area. The headland is aNational Park and there are severalwalks meandering through it to thevarious attractions of Boiling Pot, Hell'sGates and Paradise Cave, to name buta few. Noosa's boutiques andrestaurants are first class, and there isno shortage of entertainment.Hotel: Australis Noosa Lakes,

DAY 2: Noosa - Fraser Island (116miles) 2hrs 30 mins driveDeparting Noosa today, travel toCooroy where you turn right onto theBruce Highway to Gympie. Continuethrough Gympie to Maryborough whereyou leave the highway and head toHervey Bay, where you’ll leave your carto travel as foot passengers on the ferryacross to Fraser Island.Hotel: Kingfisher Bay Resort, FraserIsland, 2 nights

DAY 3: Fraser IslandExplore Fraser Island with a full dayBeauty Spot tour (see page 58). On thisbeautiful day out, you’ll visit the topnatural attractions and cool off inwatering holes, all in the air-conditioned comfort of acustom-designed, four-wheel-drivecoach.

DAY 4: Fraser Island - Rockhampton(249 miles) 4hrs 40 mins driveDepart Hervey Bay and travel toTorbanlea where you turn right onto theBruce Highway. Continue through thetowns of Childers, Gin Gin, MiriamVale and Calliope to Rockhampton. Hotel: Travelodge Rockhampton

DAY 5: Rockhampton - Airlie Beach(278 miles) 5hrs 8 mins driveDepart Rockhampton via the towns ofMarlborough and Sarina to Mackay.Then continue on to the popular resortof Airlie Beach, the Gateway to theWhitsunday Passage - home tohundreds of Barrier Reef Islands. Thetropical island resorts of Hayman,Hamilton and Daydream, are just a fewof the 74 islands that lie off the coast ofthe Whitsundays.Hotel: Club Croc Resort, Airlie Beach

DAY 6: Airlie Beach - MagneticIsland (Townsville) (183 Miles) 4hrs11 mins driveDepart Airlie Beach travelling back toProserpine where you rejoin the BruceHighway and travel through the townsof Bower and Ayr to reach Townsville,the second largest city in Queensland.Arrive at Breakwater Terminal,Townsville and leave your car to travelon the ferry across to Magnetic Island.Hotel: Peppers Blue On Blue, MagneticIsland, 2 Nights

DAY 7: Magnetic IslandSpend a day at leisure enjoying the 23bays and beaches, fringing reefs,wildlife, water sports and walking trailson offer. Magnetic Island has all thebeauty and serenity of untouchedparadise and all the luxuries of today'smodern cities.

DAY 8: Magnetic Island - Cairns(229 Miles) 5hrs 9 mins driveThe final leg of your great coastal drivetakes you back through Townsville thenvia the Bruce Highway and towardsCairns via the towns of Ingham, MissionBeach and Innisfail. Your self drive tourconcludes on arrival into Cairns.


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QUEENSLAND RAIL TRAVEL JOURNEYS

Queensland Rail Travel Fleet arerevolutionising the rail travel exprienceand are proud to unveil the 'Spirit ofQueensland', a brand new tilt trainfitted with innovative features to makethe great journey along the east coasteven more romantic.

Travelling the state's coastline twiceweekly from Brisbane to Cairns(Mondays and Fridays) and from Cairnsto Brisbane (Wednesday and Sundays)stopping at regions in between, this newaddition carries 172 passengers andoffers contemporary, comfortableseating with state-of-the-art personalentertainment systems for yourrelaxation.

On board facilities include waterfountains, showers, toilets and alicensed Club Car allowing guests topurchase light refreshements,confectionary and beveragesthroughout the journey.

SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND RAILBEDFashionable RailBeds are a first forAustralia and transform from snug dayseats into lie-flat beds for overnighttravel. Revolutionary RailBeds arespacious and comfortable including astate-of-the-art personal entertainmentsystem with on-demand movies, musicand audio books, a 240v powerpointand a USB point. Features also includea reading light, footrest and drinkholder. All meals are served directly toyour seat, a towel and personal amenitypack is provided plus in the evening theonboard team convert the seat to a lie-flat bed with all linen provided.

Valid 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15

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Brisbane - Cairns or v.v. £229 £115 £322 £193

All prices and supplements are ’from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will beconfirmed on enquiry. Child rates apply 4-15 years.

PREMIUM ECONOMYAnother welcome addition are full leatherPremium Economy seats. These use thevery latest in seating technology toprovide a truly comfortable ride and verygenerous leg room. Premium Economyseats have overhead lockers and luggageracks plus a state-of-the-art personalentertainment system offering on-demandmovies, music and audio books.

TIMETABLENorthbound: Departs Brisbane 3.45pmMondays and Fridays. Arrives Cairns4.40pm Tuesdays and Saturdays.Southbound: Departs Cairns 8.05amWednesdays and Sundays. ArrivesBrisbane 9am Thursdays and Mondays.


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DURATION: 8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTSDEPARTS: MONDAYSPRICE FROM: £929 PER PERSON

DAY 1: Cairns On arrival into Cairns, transfer to PalmRoyale Cairns for two nights.

DAY 2: Daintree Rainforest Today, join Down UnderTours to explore the amazing Daintree Rainforest and thestunning landscapes of Cape Tribulation.

DAY 3: Whitsundays Board the Spirit of Queensland inPremium Economy seating (departs Wednesdays) fromCairns to the Whitsundays. On arrival into Proserpine,transfer to Coral Sea Resort for your overnight stay.

DAY 4: Hamilton Island Make your own way to Abel PointMarina and take a ferry over to Hamilton Island whereyou'll spend three nights based at the Reef View Hotel.

DAY 5: Hamilton Island Hamilton Island offers a hugearray of activities and entertainment to keep you occupiedor you may just choose to put your feet up and relax.

DAY 6: Great Barrier Reef Discover the wonders of theGreat Barrier Reef with Cruise Whitsundays.

DAY 7: Brisbane Transfer back to the mainland by ferryand board the 'Spirit of Queensland' in comfort of your RailBed (departing Sundays) for your onward overnight journeyto Brisbane.

DAY 8: Brisbane Arrival in to Brisbane in the afternoon

Prices per person including seven nights accommodation (based on two personssharing) as detailed, a Cape Tribulation day tour, full day Great Barrier ReefExperience with Cruise Whitsundays, ferry to the mainland and train travel asspecified. Peak season supplements are appliable, please ask for more detail.

This itinerary can be flexible and tailored to suit your requirements, please call fordetails. Similar itineraries are available onbard The Sunlander, please call for detailsand prices.

QUEENSLAND

Brisbane

Gold Coast

Birdsville

CunnamullaQuilpie

Charleville Mitchell

Toowoomba

Gympie

Gladstone

Lady Elliot IslandFraser Island

Heron Island

Whitsunday Islands

Magnetic Island

Lizard Island

Thursday Island

Hervey Bay

Sunshine Coast

Maryborough

Bundaberg

Yeppoon

Mackay

Airlie BeachProserpine

Weipa

Townsville

Daydream Island

Hamilton IslandLong Island

Cloncurry

Mount Isa

NormantonKarumba

CroydonForsayth

KurandaGreen Island

Tully

Cooktown

Bamaga

Rockhampton

EmeraldLongreach

DrummondRange

BarcaldineAlpha

Winton

Cairns

Cape YorkPeninsula

Coral Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Pacific Ocean

Spirit of Queensland

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WHITSUNDAYISLANDS & THEGREAT BARRIER REEFThe World Heritage listed Great BarrierReef is one of the seven natural wondersof the world and the Whitsundays regionis the closest point off the Queenslandcoast to the Reef, so is the ideal basefrom which to explore this aquaticwonderland.

CORAL SEA RESORT, AIRLIE BEACH

4 STARDELUXE

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 3 nights and receive reducedrates. Valid 01 Apr - 27 Dec 14 & 06 Jan - 31 Mar 15 inall room types.

CLUB CROC HOTEL, AIRLIEBEACH

3 STAR

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 2 or 3 nights and receive reducedrates. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 21 Nov 14 and 29 Nov 14 - 31Mar 15, subject to availability.

CORAL SEA RESORT

STAYING IN A GARDEN VIEW ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £83 £87

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Ocean View Room £23 per night. Return seat in coachtransfers from Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach from £13 per person.

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1 NIGHT £41 £53

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15.

The perfect Whitsunday getaway, Club Croc Hotel is atropical getaway ideal for any holidaymaker. Perfect forenjoying the beautiful Airlie Beach and taking in someexciting excursions around the Whitsundays, or for relaxingpoolside with a cocktail, Club Croc Hotel is great fun andgreat value.

GUEST ROOMS:• 160 air-conditioned guest rooms are furnished for

functionality with double and bunk beds, TV, refrigerator, teaand coffee making facilities, safes and balcony or terrace.

HOTEL FACILITIES: • All accommodation rooms overlook the outdoor swimming

pool with waterfall, heated spa, and tropical gardens. Theproperty also includes ample bus and car parking, a tenniscourt, Internet café, tour desk, guest laundry, and bar andbreakfast facilities.

Combining first-class facilities with legendary hospitality,the award-winning Coral Sea Resort is one of the mostappealing in the magical Whitsundays. This deluxe resorthas been designed with Mediterranean architecture and issurrounded by tropical gardens.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of rooms, suites, apartments, beach houses and

penthouses, all serviced daily.• Tropical breakfast is included in all room types except

apartments and penthouses.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Oceanfront restaurant, private dining, fitness room,

massage, private jetty, wtaer sports and outdoor pool

GETTING THERE:• Bus transfers from Proserpine Airport from £10 per adult

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Short on time or on a budget? 2 fulldays and 1 night with a reputation forcomfort and value, we will sail you tothe highlights of the Whitsunday Islands.

Snorkel the most amazing fringingreefs, relax on an unspoilt beach andanchor at a picturesque bay. Built inQueensland to cruise the northerntropical waters, on-board this RobertsKetch you will find a spacious saloonarea with 8ft of head room, plenty ofuncluttered deck area with room to

stretch out and comfortable cabins. Ofa night, sit back and relax while thecrew cooks you a barbecue.With just14 passengers and 2 crew on this16.5m yacht, ‘Waltzing Matilda’ willensure your trip is truly memorable.

WALTZING MATILDA

DURATION: 2 DAYS | 1 NIGHTDEPARTS: 8AM TUE, THU, SAT 01APR 14 - 31 MAR 15

PRICES: FROM £248 PER PERSON

Price includes: Private onboard cabinaccommodation with shared faciltiies, all meals,morning and afternoon teas, snorkelling equipment,linen and towels, services of two crew.

CORAL TREKKER TALL SHIP SAILING

DURATION: 3 NIGHTSDEPARTS: TUES & SAT

PRICES: FROM £622 PER PERSON

Nothing quite matches the feeling ofstanding on a square-rigger with thewind in your face and the smell of saltin the air as you watch the huge redsails billowing aloft. This is an allinclusive intimate, fun-filled trip thatwould appeal to those with a strongsense of adventure.

With the warm wooden deck beneathyour feet and the tropical sun above,Coral Trekker will sail you away for anadventure of a lifetime, offering anincredible sense of freedom. With a

maximum of 10 guests, this is a veryunique small group sailing adventure soyou can be sure to be looked after.

The crew is experienced andentertaining and the food onboard isjust superb.

The itinerary is flexible and unhurried,setting aside lots of time for strollingalong secluded beaches, snorkellingand hiking national park trails.Accommodation is available in doublestaterooms or twin cabins.

WHITSUNDAY CATAMARANCRUISE

DURATION: 2 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

DEPARTS: TUES & THU

PRICES FROM: £502 PER ADULT Price includes: all meals, on board accommodation,Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, linen withbath towel, and snorkelling equipment. Drinks arenot included and guests must bring own beveragesonboard (restrictions apply, please call for details).

A 2 day/1 night cruise also available daily - pleasecall for details and prices.

Join the ‘Whitsunday Blue’ catamaranfor a 2 night cruise exploring theWhitsunday Islands. During your tour,snorkel on fringing coral reefs that teamwith marine life, swim in the tropicalwaters, bushwalk on the islands andvisit magnificent beaches. A glassbottom Kayak is available to take onpersonal coral viewing excursions. Relaxon the forward deck or shaded backdeck area whilst your crew prepare

gourmet meals from fresh localproduce. Private double cabins are en-suite with an opening hatch. Tours areAdvanced Eco-Certified and the crewwill provide interpretive information onthe islands and the Marine Park.


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HAMILTON ISLANDHamilton Island is perfectly located inthe heart of the Whitsundays and atthe edge of the Great Barrier Reef.Here you can experience everythingthat is good about Australia - beautifulnatural surrounds, calm waters, warmweather, fascinating coral reefs anddiverse flora and fauna.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven

Beach are easily accessible• Island resort experience• Wide choice of accommodation

from budget to deluxe• Great for both families and couples• 40+ activities to choose from• Easily accessible with direct flights

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights andonly pay for 4 at Beach Club. Valid01 Jan - 17 Apr 14, 22 Apr - 31Aug 14 & 01 Feb - 31 Mar 15 in allroom types.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 4consecutive nights at PalmBungalows and receivecomplimentary full breakfast daily.Valid 01 Jan 14 - 31 Mar 15 in allroom types.

HAMILTON ISLANDACCOMMODATION:• Wide range of accommodation

across five different properties, fromisland-style bungalows to spacioushotel rooms with breathtaking viewsor the ultimate indulgence of qualia.

HAMILTON ISLAND FACILITIES:• Over ten restaurants, six bars and

four pools.• Kids stay & eat free programme.• Clownfish Club offers a weekly

activities programme.• Adult only properties available.• Free use of catamarans, paddle skis,

windsurfers and snorkellingequipment.

• Complimentary resort daily shuttleservice between 7am-11pm.

QUALIA, GREATBARRIER REEF

5 STAR

With its own definitive style andmesmerising calmness, qualia offersprivate pavilions in a place of rarenatural beauty. This adults only resorthas two serene pools, two superbrestaurants and Spa qualia.

GUEST ROOMS:• Situated on the secluded northern-

most tip of Hamilton Island.• 60 individual pavilions are spacious

and luxurious, with some featuringtheir own plunge pool.

• All offer stunning views of theWhitsundays or the surroundingnative bushland.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• A romantic island escape• Personalised and intuitive service• Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven

Beach are easily accessible• Private and exclusive facilities

FREE NIGHT: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Valid 01 Feb 14 - 31Mar 14, 01 May - 15 Aug 14, 24 -31 Aug 14 & 01 Feb - 31 Mar 15 inLeeward Pavilions and WindwardPavilions only.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two swimming pools, gym, library

and Spa qualia, including a yogapavilion.

• Sample modern Australian Cuisineusing fresh local produce at qualia’sexclusive restaurants, Long Pavilionand Pebble Beach Restaurant.

• Your stay at qualia includes à la cartebreakfast daily, VIP chauffer servicearound Hamilton Island, use of yourown two-seater golf cart and beachdrop offs to selected local beaches.

• Private boat and helicopter excursionsto Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef andWhitehaven Beach can all bearranged.

QUALIA

STAYING IN A LEEWARD PAVILIONON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

1 NIGHT


ADULT HIGH FROM £613All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 19 Dec ’14, 05 Jan ’15 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. RoomUpgrade: Windward Pavilion £209 per night. Prices includereturn complimentary buggy transfers to/from Milton IslandAirport or Hamilton Island Marina.

Prices per person per night, based on room only including free use of non-motorised water sports andreturn transfers from Hamilton Island Airport. Minimum four night stays for nights incorporating the 31December 2014. Supplements apply for stays between 20 Dec 2014 & 4 Jan 2015. *Minimum 3night stay applies in low season. Please ask for details. Children under 18 years are not permitted atthe Beach Club. Rates also include: Kids’ Stay & Eat Free programme, excluding the Beach Club.

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Opposite Catseye Beach this hoteloffers spacious rooms and its ownrestaurant, lounge bar and heatedpool. Ideally located for enjoyingwater sports at Catseye Beach orhiking in the surrounding bushland,this is a great base for enjoyingHamilton Island in comfort.

GUEST ROOMS:• Generously proportioned rooms all

feature a private balcony with oceanand garden views, TV, minibar, teaand coffee making facilities, Internetand safe.

BEACH CLUB4 STARDELUXE

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REEF VIEW HOTEL

STAYING IN A GARDEN VIEW ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT


ADULT HIGH FROM £174All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 21 Dec ’14, 06 Jan ’15 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 22 Dec ’14 - 05 Jan ’15. RoomUpgrade: Coral Sea View from £22 per night. Reef FamilyRoom from £49 per night. Prices include return complimentarybuggy transfers to/from Milton Island Airport or HamiltonIsland Marina.

BEACH CLUB

STAYING IN A BEACH CLUB ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £220 £258

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 21 Dec ’14, 06 Jan ’15 -16 Feb ’15, High season: 22 Dec ’14 - 05 Jan ’15. Prices include return complimentary buggytransfers to/from Milton Island Airport or Hamilton Island Marina.

PALM BUNGALOWS

STAYING IN A PALM BUNGALOW ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £130 £161

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 22 Dec ’14, 06 Jan ’15 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 22 Dec ’14 - 05 Jan ’15. Prices include return complimentary buggytransfers to/from Milton Island Airport or Hamilton Island Marina.

Coral Sea View Twin

Bungalow accommodation

With its beachfront location, the charming Beach Cluboffers an intimate holiday option for couples, with a feelingof exclusivity and outstanding views of Catseye Beach andthe Coral Sea.

GUEST ROOMS:• A boutique-style property, the Beach Club rooms open

directly onto a terrace or balcony facing Catseye beach.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Exclusive Beach Club Restaurant and infinity-edge pool.• Complimentary use of facilities at Hamilton Island Sports

Club including gym, spa and sauna.• Complimentary use of facilities at Hamilton Island Beach

Sports including catamarans, windsurfing and snorkelling.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights andonly pay for 4. Valid 28 Jan - 17Apr 14, 22 Apr - 31 Aug 14 & 01Feb - 31 Mar 15 in Garden View,Coral Sea View and Reef FamilyRooms only.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 4 nightsand receive complimentary fullbreakfast daily. Valid 01 Jan 14 - 31Mar 15 in all room types. The freebreakfast offer is combinable withthe free night offer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Pool Terrace Restaurant for buffet

delights, Reef Lounge for drinks, aswell as a choice of local restaurantsand bars.

• Swimming pool and complimentarybeach towels.

• Complimentary catamaran, paddleski, windsurfing and snorkellingequipment.

• Complimentary use of gym, spa,sauna, tennis and squash court hire.

• Unlimited use of the scheduled‘Island Shuttle’ (7am-11pm).

• Return Hamilton IslandAirport/Marina to hotel transfers.

These delightful holiday bungalows offer a romantic,private yet affordable island holiday with the amenities ofthe Marina Village only a couple of minutes away.Freestanding and set in tropical gardens, each has its owndeck, complete with outdoor furniture and garden views.

GUEST ROOMS:• Recently refurbished the bungalows offer a contemporary

style accommodation. Each bungalow has a king-size bedand divan bed, kitchenette, TV and furnished balcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Complimentary use of the island’s gym, spa, sauna, tennis

and squash court hire.• Complimentary use of paddle skis, windsurfers, catamarans

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Award-winning One&Only HaymanIsland is a highly acclaimed resortand a part of the prestigiousOne&Only hotel group. Set around acrescent-shaped, white sand bay, thissuperlative resort is surrounded bybeautiful gardens, threaded withwalkways and graced with shadedponds and gentle waterfalls.

GUEST ROOMS:• Rooms, suites, penthouses, villas and

the Beach House have views of eitherthe lagoon, beach & sea, pools andponds or fringed tropical gardens. Allhave a private balcony or terrace andoffer all the amenities of a world-classresort.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Choice of restaurants with dishes by

the world’s finest chefs.• Catamarans, windsurfers, paddle skis,

squash, tennis, table tennis,badminton, beach volleyball, golfchipping range, putting green,walking trails, tours, billiards, libraryand games room.

• Waterskiing, dive, snorkel and fishingtrips, Whitehaven Beach cruise plushelicopter and seaplane adventuresare available at extra cost.

• Dedicated children’s activities.• Hayman Spa offering hair, beauty

and massage treatments.

GETTING THERE:• Arrive by seaplane (15 mins),

helicopter (15 mins) or luxuryHayman launch (50 mins from ShuteHarbour or 1 hr via Hamilton Island).

LIZARD ISLAND5 STAROutstanding in every respect, theunique pleasures of Lizard Islandcreate an idyllic retreat second tonone. It is located right on thespectacular Great Barrier Reef,fringed with colourful coral reefs and24 powdery white beaches. World-renowned for its scuba diving and biggame fishing, less adventurous guestscan equally enjoy themselves with agourmet picnic on a secluded beachor an indulgent treatment at Azurespa.

GUEST ROOMS:• Each of the 40 rooms and suites are

elegant and spacious, with eithergarden, ocean or beach views.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Creative daily menus feature the

finest local produce.

FREE FLIGHTS: Stay 5 nights andreceive complimentary returnscheduled flights from Cairns toLizard Island for two adults. Valid01 - 17 Apr 14, 29 Apr - 31 Jul 14,06 - 27 Jan 15 & 01 - 31 Mar 15.Terms & conditions apply.

• Activities include snorkelling, scuba-diving, self-guided island walks andnature trails, gymnasium,catamarans, paddle skis and boards,a glass bottom boat trip.

• Fishing enthusiasts can charter the‘Fascination’ for a day.

• Luxurious Azure Spa.

WHATS INCLUDED:• Gourmet meals, unlimited non-

alcoholic beverages, selected fineAustralian and New Zealand Wines,beer, spirits and Champagne duringmeal periods at Osprey's Restaurantand Bar, picnic hampers for theadventurous, in room mini-bar, use ofnon-motorised water sports andmotorised dinghies. (Additionalcharges apply for Cocktails, theCellar Master list and Degustationmenus.)

GETTING THERE:Arrive by flight (1 hr) from Cairns.

ONE & ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND

STAYING IN A HAYMAN LAGOON ROOMON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

1 NIGHT


ADULT HIGH FROM £294All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 19 Dec ’14, 05 Jan ’15 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 20 Dec ’14 - 04 Jan ’15. RoomUpgrade: Hayman Ocean View Room from £18 per night.

LIZARD ISLAND

STAYING IN A GARDEN ROOMON A FULL BOARD BASIS

1 NIGHT


ADULT HIGH FROM £592All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 11 Oct ’14, 20 Oct ’14 -19 Dec ’14, 07 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season:12 Oct ’14 - 19 Oct ’14, 20 Dec ’14 - 06 Jan ’15. RoomUpgrade: Garden Suites from £42 per night. Sunset Point Villafrom £158 per night. Anchor Bay Suite from £264 per night.

EARLYBIRD: Book by 31 May 14and receive 25% reduction on roomrates. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14 inall room types.

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HERONISLAND

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Heron Island is a true coral cay,located right on the Great BarrierReef. At this World Heritage listedMarine National Park, all flora andfauna is protected, so the island is anature lover’s paradise, with anemphasis on enjoying natural beauty.An amazing array of animal and birdlife can be discovered throughout theyear, such as the delightful Green andLoggerhead Turtles.

GUEST ROOMS:• Total of 109 rooms all featuring a

balcony or terrace, ceiling fan,refrigerator, tea and coffee makingfacilities, iron and ironing board, ensuite with shower and hairdryer.

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 5 nights andreceive return seat in boat transferfor 2 adults from Gladstone. ValidValid 01 - 17 Apr 14, 22 Apr - 25May 14, 27 Jun - 19 Dec 14 & 09Jan - 31 Mar 15.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Activities include guided island and

reef walks, semi-submersible cruises,sunset wine and cheese cruises.

• 20 dive sites, half of which are just 15 minutes from the beach.

• Heron Kids Junior Rangers Programme(7-12 yrs) (available during Australianeastern seaboard school breaks).

• Shearwater Restaurant, PandanusLounge & Baillie's Bar, Aqua Soul Spa,swimming pool, tennis, resort boutiqueand laundry facilities.

GETTING THERE:• Courtesy coach departs Gladstone

Airport at 10am daily to GladstoneMarina, to connect with an 11amlaunch to Heron.

Please Note: Boat transfer does notoperate on Tuesdays and Thursdays fromMay to August. • Travel by Sea Plane - please call for

prices.

DAYDREAMISLAND RESORTAND SPA

4 STAR

Multi award-winning DaydreamIsland Resort and Spa offersaffordable luxury with 296 beautifulrooms and suites, each oneappointed with modern amenities,framed by magnificent views ofsecluded beaches or stunningrainforest. Daydream’s RejuvenationSpa has 16 treatment rooms offeringsalon services, naturopathy, massage,therapeutic and pamperingtreatments. Putt your way around anAustralian themed mini-golf course,enjoy the lagoon pools, restaurants,bars, tennis, and an amazing 44-footoutdoor cinema. Feed sharks andstingrays at the world’s largestoutdoor aquarium, The Living Reef, or

for the more adventurous, experiencesnorkelling off the fringing Coral reef,plus a wide range of water sportsincluding jet skiing, parasailing,fishing and kayak adventures.

GUEST ROOMS:• 287 rooms and 9 suites all feature air

conditioning, TV, mini-bar, dailyservice and balcony or courtyard.

• Suites also have spa baths.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Three restaurants and three bars• Three swimming pools, Rejuvenation

Spa, gym, free Wi-Fi in atrium,boutique shops, kids’ club, mini golf,water sports.

• Over 20 FREE activities includingkayaks, catamarans, stand-up paddleboards, stingray & shark feedingshows, open air cinema and more!

DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A GARDEN ROOMON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

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ADULT HIGH FROM £148All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 06 Jan ’14 - 18 Dec ’14, 05 Jan ’15 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 19 Dec ’14 - 04 Jan ’15. RoomUpgrade: Garden View Balcony Room from £9 per night.

HERON ISLAND

STAYING IN A TURTLE ROOMON A FULL BOARD BASIS

1 NIGHT



ADULT HIGH FROM £165All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 10 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 17 Apr ’14, 22 Apr ’14 - 19 Dec ’14,09 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 18 Apr ’14 -21 Apr ’14, 20 Dec ’14 - 08 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: TurtleFamily Room from £6 per night. Reef Room from £34 pernight. Reef Family Room from £40 per night. Beachside Suitefrom £77 per night. Point Suite from £139 per night. WistaraiSuite from £139 per night.

Reef Room

GETTING THERE:• Boat transfers are from Abel Point

Marina (Airlie Beach) takingapproximately 30 minutes, or fromHamilton Island Airport, taking 30minutes.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights andonly pay for 4. Valid 01 Apr - 12Dec 14 & 27 Jan - 31 Mar 15.


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CRUISE THE GREATBARRIER REEF

Let multi award-winning CoralPrincess Cruises introduce you to allthe hidden jewels of the Great BarrierReef.

For most travellers, a visit to the Great Barrier Reef is a once-in-a-lifetimeexperience. With only a few precious days to discover the reef, rainforest andislands, making the most of your time is important. Only when you join a CoralPrincess Cruises three, four or seven-night small ship cruise will you awaken eachmorning at exclusive reef moorings, with the very best of the reef and secludedtropical islands right outside your window.

Travelling in an intimate group of just 44 like-minded guests you will explore wellbeyond the reach of the busy day tour groups; it really will feel like you have this World Heritage-listed wonderland all to yourself. Relax and enjoy the finest localdining with the freshest seafood and tropical fruits, while the all-Australian crewintroduces you to more of the reef, rainforest and islands than you ever thoughtpossible.

A highlight of any Coral Princess cruise is the opportunity to snorkel and scuba diveover spectacular coral gardens and come face to face with a myriad of brightlycoloured fish. And, with a host of included activity options, the true beauty of aCoral Princess cruise is that you can be as adventurous or relaxed as you please.The choice is yours!

ACCOMMODATIONCoral Princess offers four styles of accommodation. All are spacious and air-conditioned with private facilities.

ON-BOARD FACILITIESThe newly refurbished ships feature two modern lounge areas, air-conditioneddining room, two cocktail bars, restaurant and large sundeck with spa pool.

INCLUSIONSAll meals, tea and coffee at all times, use of snorkelling equipment, coral viewing,presentation by marine biologists, marine and national parks, glass-bottom boattours and excursions as detailed within the itineraries.


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DAY 1: Cairns. Settle in and sip champagne on the topdeck as you watch the sun spectacularlyset over the surrounding reef andrainforest.

DAY 2: Cooktown. Visit historic Cooktown where there istime to join a walk to the botanicgardens and the fascinating museumhousing many artefacts from CaptainCook’s voyage of discovery. Then, visitone of the remote islands of the reef foryour first snorkelling opportunity.

DAY 3: Lizard Island.Enjoy time to snorkel and explore LizardIsland before cruising to Ribbon Reef,where the activities include moresnorkelling and glass-bottom boat tourswith the marine biologist.

DAY 4: Ribbon Reef.Spend the day exploring the rarelyvisited Ribbon Reefs, home to some ofthe most colourful sections of reef andan amazing array of fish life.

DAY 5: Cairns. Arrive Cairns Trinity Wharf at 8am.All prices are per person. Genuine single travellerscruise at the twin share price (no single supplement).Government Environmental Management Charge of$10.50 per person payable locally.

SEVEN NIGHT ULTIMATE CRUISE:Why not combine both itineraries(saving 15%) and enjoy a sevennight Great Barrier Reef Cruisingexperience?

CAIRNS TO PELORUSISLAND TO CAIRNS

DURATION: 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

DEPARTS: EVERY FRIDAY AT11.00AM

PRICE FROM: £929

DAY 1: Depart Cairns Cruise Trinity Bay whilst enjoying adelicious lunch before arriving atThetford Reef and Sudbury Cay. Enjoyyour first snorkelling opportunity overthe colourful corals and join the MarineBiologist on the glass bottom boat. Seesome of the 1,500 species of tropicalfish that call the reef home.

DAY 2: Cruise the HinchinbrookChannelThis morning, spectacular scenery linesthe coast and the waters are home toan array of wildlife including dolphinsand dugongs. Then, travel ashore foran Aussie Beach BBQ at CoralPrincess’s private Pelorus Island. Relaxon the beach, join a rainforest walk orsnorkel over the corals of the island’sfringing reefs, just metres from thebeach.

DAY 3: Experience a rainforest walkand Nathan Reef Join a naturalist guide on a rainforestwalk discovering Dunk Island’s tropicalvegetation and wildlife. Keep your eyeout for the iconic blue-winged UlyssesButterfly. Following lunch, discoverNathan Reef. Snorkel, SCUBA dive andenjoy glass bottom boat tours amongst400 varieties of colourful coral. Join theMarine Biologist at the onboard touchtank for up close views of critters fromthe deep.

DAY 4: Travel ashore to explorepretty Fitzroy IslandEnjoy bush walks and your lastopportunity to snorkel from the island’sbeaches over the fringing reef. Thisafternoon enjoy a final delicious lunchbefore farewelling new friends at CairnsTrinity Wharf at 1:30pm.

Port Douglas

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Pelorus Island

Hinchinbrook Island

Dunk Island

Nathan Reef

Coates Reef

Sudbury Cay

Thetford ReefFitzroyIsland

CAIRNS TO LIZARD ISLANDTO CAIRNS

DURATION: 5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTSDEPARTS: EVERY MONDAY AT5.00PM

PRICE FROM: £1,162

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Lizard Island

Rachel Carson Reef

Ribbon Reef

TwoIsles

Port Douglas

Cairns

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TROPICALNORTHQUEENSLAND -CAIRNSSituated in the heart of tropical NorthQueensland, Cairns is a fun casualtown with an easy-going lifestyle. Withthe Great Barrier Reef lying on itsdoorstep, its no wonder that this is oneof Australia’s most popular destinations.

CORAL SEA

Palm Royale Cairns

Bay VillageTropical Retreat

Rydges Esplanade

Novotel CairnsOasis Resort

Pullman Cairns International

Pacific International

KETSSNIGHT MARKETNINNIG ARKHT KET

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GETTING THERECairns is approximately 10 minutesfrom Cairns International Airport.Standard coach transfers are available,or we can arrange private transfers ifyou prefer. Please ask for more details.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT…• Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.• Visiting the lush tropical rainforests of

the Daintree National Park and CapeTribulation wilderness area.

• Enjoying the glorious beachsidevillage of Palm Cove.

• Relaxing in the village ambience ofnearby Port Douglas and taking astroll on Four Mile Beach.

• Being adventurous and white waterrafting on the Tully River or taking anearly morning hot air balloon.

• Learning to dive at the eighth wonderof the world.

• Experiencing Aboriginal culture atTjapukai or Cooktown.

• Riding the Skyrail over the rainforestcanopy.

• Sailing or cruising the Whitsundays.• Indulging your senses at one of the

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PRICE FROM: £399 PER PERSONPrices per person (based on two persons sharing)including 3 nights accommodation at Palm RoyaleCairns (room only), Quicksilver Outer Barrier ReefCruise, Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Skyrail & TjapukaiTour, arrival and departure transfers.

DAY 1: Arrive Cairns On arrival at Cairns Airport you will betransferred to Palm Royale Cairns, yourhome for the next three nights.

DAY 2: Great Barrier Reef Any trip to Queensland should includea day out at the Great Barrier Reef.Quicksilver Cruises will pick you upfrom your hotel and take you on anexperience of a lifetime. Board theirwave piercing catamarans and theirfriendly crew will take you to a reef atthe very edge of Australia's ContinentalShelf, Agincourt Reef. This reef offers anunderwater world that is a dazzlingkaleidoscope of colour and brilliance, amagnificent ribbon reef where you canexperience first hand the magic that hasmade this a wonder of the naturalworld.

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PRICE FROM: £2,779 PERPERSON

DAY 1: Cairns to Daintree RainforestArrive into Cairns airport and transferby vehicle to Silky Oaks Lodge, locatedon the edge of the Mossman Gorge inthe Daintree Rainforest, youraccommodation for the next two nights.

DAY 2: Daintree Rainforest Spend theday enjoying the many activities at SilkyOaks Lodge, such as their rainforestwalks, mountain bikes, canoeing oreven Mossman river snorkelling. Forthose feeling less energetic the HealingWaters Spa offers a range of signaturetreatments using the art ofaromatherapy.

DAY 3: Daintree to Lizard IslandDepart Silky Oaks Lodge heading backto Cairns to catch the flight transferover to to Lizard for your totallyindulgent Barrier Reef islandexperience.

Prices per person (based on two persons sharing),including two nights accommodation at Silky Oaks Lodge(bed & breakfast), three nights at Lizard Island (full board)and all transfers as detailed.

DAY 3: Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Skyrail& Tjapukai TourYour tour today offers the wonders ofthe rainforest, as well as our uniqueindigenous culture. Meet yourIndigenous guide at Tjapukai, who willshow you the many attractions of thisfascinating park. Glide over therainforest with Skyrail, before free timein Kuranda. Use your KurandaBoarding Pass to gain discounted entryto selected Kuranda attractions. Travelling with Down Under Toursensures preferential seating on theKuranda Scenic Railway. Thisspectacular journey offers wonderfulviews as you wind your way to Kuranda,over bridges and through tunnels.

DAY 4: Depart Cairns Transfer via coach to the airport foryour onward flight.

DAY 4-5: Lizard Island Spend yourdays enjoying the plethora of luxuryinclusions as part of your stay such asas the gourmet meals, fine Australianwines, picnic hampers for theadventurous, non motorisedwatersports and motorised dinghies forthe water lovers. This is all in additionto the 24 pristine white sandy beacheson offer.

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GBR HELICOPTERSTreat yourself to a later start to the day and fly by helicopterto join the Quicksilver Outer Reef Pontoon. Enjoy theexhilaration of flying over the eighth wonder of the world. Asyou fly low over the reef your pilot will point out the wondersthat live beneath the sea as you search for sea turtles, mantarays and dugong.

QUICKSILVER

EXPERIENCETHE GREATBARRIER REEF

An underwater treasure trove ofdazzling coral and sea life awaits youat Australia’s most famous naturalwonder, the Great Barrier Reef.

SILVERSONICOCEAN SPIRITDuration: Full dayDeparts: Cairns Marina, Daily(Cairns/Northern Beaches hoteltransfers at a supplement).Price from: Adult £117/Child£86/Family £323

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30 Minute Reef or Rainforest Scenic £248 £248 3-12

All prices and supplements are ’from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will beconfirmed on enquiry.

In the experience of a lifetime,Quicksilver’s friendly crew will takeyou to the very edge of Australia’sContinental Shelf, for an awesomeOuter Reef adventure. Theunderwater world at Agincourt Reef isa dazzling kaleidoscope of colour.Dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explorefrom the comfort of a Quicksilversemi-sub or the unique underwaterviewing platform and observatory. A superb hot and cold buffet lunchand morning and afternoon teas areincluded.

Duration: Full dayDeparts: Marina Mirage PortDouglas, Daily (Port Douglas/Cairns/Northern Beaches hoteltransfers at a supplement).Price from: Adult £143/Child£74/Family £364

Prices are 'from' per person and are a guide only.Child age 4-14 years. Family fare is 2 adults and 2children of the same family. EnvironmentalManagement/Administration charge of AU$6 perperson (over 4 yrs) is included. Fuel surcharge maybe applicable.

Set sail aboard a luxury catamaran,Ocean Spirit, for a day to rememberto experience Michaelmas Cay’sunique reef environment - apicturesque vegetated sand cayencircled by a spectacular fringingreef and an important protectedsanctuary for migratory seabirds. Beactive and enjoy all the includedactivities - snorkel, cruise in the semi-submersible for a diver's view of thereef and enjoy a nature walk. If youprefer just relax and enjoy a leisurelyday on the Great Barrier Reef - yourchoice! Morning and afternoon teasand buffet lunch included.

Prices are 'from' per person and are a guide only.Child age 4-14 years. Family fare is 2 adults and 2children of the same family. EnvironmentalManagement/Administration charge of AU$6 perperson (over 4 yrs) is included. Fuel surcharge maybe applicable.

Prices are 'from' per person and are a guide only. Child age 4-14 years. Family fare is 2adults and 2 children of the same family. Environmental Management/Administrationcharge of AU$6 per person (over 4 yrs) is included. Fuel surcharge may be applicable.

Duration: Full dayDeparts: Port Douglas Hotels, Daily(Cairns/Northern Beaches at asupplement)Price from: Adult £137/Child £97

Silversonic, an ultramodern 29mcatamaran is custom designed forsmall groups of more adventure-minded people to revel in the thrill ofdiving and snorkelling. You’ll bewhisked away to explore threedifferent outer edge reef locations atAgincourt Ribbon Reef in superb styleand comfort. With over five hours to explore thedelights of this underwater world,you’ll have the option of introductorydiving and up to three certified dives.Your day includes a guided snorkeltour, hot and cold buffet lunch andmorning and afternoon teas.

Prices are 'from' per person and are a guide only.Child age 4-14 years. EnvironmentalManagement/Administration charge of AU$6 perperson (over 4 yrs) is included. Fuel surcharge maybe applicable.


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DAINTREE WALKABOUTBegin your day at Mossman Gorgeand experience firsthand, the myth andmystery of the Australian Rainforest.Walk along easy graded tracks, pasttraditional bark shelters and over coolstreams with your indigenous guide.Enjoy lunch at Silky Oaks before youcruise the Daintree River in search ofthe elusive saltwater crocodiles.Afternoon tea is served beforereturning to your accommodation.Duration: Full DayDeparts: Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas - Mon, Wed & Fri Price from: Adult £127/Child £82

LIVE ABOARD DIVINGADVENTUREStaying onboard a purpose-built divevessel with a highly experienced diveteam, here is your chance to reallyexperience the Great Barrier Reef.With access to 16 exclusive dive siteson four outer reefs the trip includesnine daytime and two night dives, alldive equipment, dive insurance,meals and hotel transfers.

Duration: 3 Days I 2 NightsDeparts: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,SunPrice from: Adult/Child £457

GO JUNGLE SURFINGEnjoy a scenic coastal drive to PortDouglas visiting the Wildlife Habitat enroute. Cross Daintree River on cable-driven ferry and enter DaintreeNational Park. Stop at AlexandraLookout and after lunch at CapeTribulation depart for Jungle Surfing -fly through the trees on ziplines, with abird’s eye view into the canopy andout to the reef.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: Daily from CairnsPrice from: Adult £124/Child £113

HARTLEY'S CROCODILEADVENTUREThe perfect place to learn aboutAustralia's native wildlife, Hartley's hasover two kms of boardwalks and paths,where you'll see not only crocodiles butcassowaries, koalas, quolls and more.Enjoy a wildlife presentation andexperience the wetlands on a boatcruise. Don't miss the highlight of theday; the 'famous crocodile attack show'.

Duration: Half DayDeparts: Cairns, Cairns Beaches andPort Douglas daily. Prices from: Adult £60/Child £32

HOT AIR BALLOONINGTake to the skies in a hot air balloonand let the wonder and romance ofthe Australian bush take your breathaway. Excursion includes 30 minuteballoon flight, certificate and coachtransfers.

Duration: Half DayDeparts: Cairns daily at 5amPrice from: Adult £128/Child £81plus an Aviation Insurance Levy of30.00AUD per person (payablelocally).

KURANDA RAIL, SKYRAIL &TJAPUKAIDiscover ancient culture through shows,theatres, demonstrations and thefamous Tjapukai Dancers. Board thefamous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway toKuranda. Explore the "Village in theRainforest" then return to Cairns aboardthe Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: Cairns, Cairns Beaches and Port Douglas dailyPrice from: Cairns - Adult £130/Child£67Port Douglas - Adult £139/Child £72

TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND DAY TOURS

CAPE TRIBULATION,DAINTREE & MOSSMANGORGEVisit the Mossman Gorge and learnthe secrets of one of the world’s mostancient rainforests. Explore theincredible landscape of the DaintreeNational Park. Walk on the world-renowned rainforest beach of CapeTribulation and admire the coastlineand fringing coral reef.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: Cairns, Cairns Beaches and Port Douglas dailyPrice from: Adult £127/Child £82

FLAMES OF THE FORESTFlames of the Forest is a uniqueAustralian dining experience set amidthe world’s most ancient rainforest.Experience this magical eveningsurrounded by rainforest featuring asparkling wine and hors d’oeuvresgreeting, seven course banquet dinner,beverages, Aboriginal culturalperformance and return coachtransfers.

Duration: EveningDeparts: Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas - Tues, Thurs & FriPrice from: Adult £142/Child £119

SUNSET CRUISE WITHSAILAWAYEnjoy the thrill of pure sailing! Relaxwith an exhilarating twilight sailonboard the new luxury ‘Lagoon’sailed from France. Soak up thepeace and tranquility of a tropicalsunset over the Coral Sea withspectacular mountain views.Duration: 1.5 hoursDeparts: Port Douglas Marina at4.45pm dailyPrice From: £32Not recommended for children under12 years.


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PACIFICINTERNATIONALCAIRNS ON THEESPLANADE

4 STAR

This hotel enjoys the best location inCairns. Overlooking the picturesqueEsplanade and Trinity Inlet, it is ashort stroll to the Reef Fleet Terminal(departure point for cruises to theGreat Barrier Reef), parklands, theLagoon, restaurants, shops and more.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• Best four star location in Cairns • Recently refurbished rooms • Popular on-site restaurant, Bushfire

Flame Grill • Enjoy the waterfront attractions

EXCLUSIVE FREE BREAKFAST:Stay 3 nights and receive full hotbreakfast daily. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31Mar 15.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms offer modern amenities and

balconies.• Most rooms have park or harbour

views.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Free of charge lobby wifi• Bushfire Flame Grill Restaurant and

Sugarcane Rhumbar.• Swimming pool, Internet kiosk, tour

desk, ATM, 24-hour reception.

NOVOTEL CAIRNS OASISRESORT

4 STAR

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Jan - 8 May 14, 17 May - 04 Jun 14, 09 - 30 Jun 14, 16Nov - 30 Dec 14 & 02 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL CAIRNS ONTHE ESPLANADE

STAYING IN A STANDARD ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £57

ADULT HIGH FROM £59All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Room from£4 per night.

NOVOTEL CAIRNS OASIS RESORT



1 NIGHT £51 £61 £108

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Jul ’14 - 15 Sep ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Roomfrom £6 per night.

PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL

STAYING IN A CITY MOUNTAIN VIEW ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £72 £91 £111

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season: 01 Jul ’14- 15 Sep ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Harbour View Room from£9 per night.

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PULLMAN CAIRNSINTERNATIONAL

5 STAR

Revelling in the magnificent harbour and city vistas withspectacular mountain backdrop, the five-star PullmanCairns International showcases the very best of Cairnshospitality. Located in the heart of the city, it rises elegantlyinto the skyline, creating an oasis of calm with its luxuriousrooms, lavish spa and top-class restaurant.

GUEST ROOMS:• 321 beautifully appointed rooms with TV, minibar, tea and

coffee making facilities, private furnished balcony, Italianmarble bathroom, signature toiletries and luxury bedlinen.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Coco's Restaurant; pool deck with two swimming pools and

day beds; lobby bar; 24hr gym; two saunas; Vie Spa, 24hrreception and tour desk.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is a tropical retreat that boaststhe largest lagoon style pool in the city centre, completewith its own white sandy beach and swim up bar. Thismodern resort is located in the middle of Cairns CBD,within easy reach of the award-winning Esplanade.

GUEST ROOMS:• All 314 rooms feature a private terrace or balcony facing

the pool, gardens or city.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Mizuna Restaurant, Novo Bar and Terrace, Aqua Pool Bar.• Large lagoon pool with sandy beach and swim-up bar.• In Balanced gym, Kapla Corner for the kids, IMac corners.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights andonly pay for 2 in Executive Roomsand above. Or stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3 in Standard orSuperior Rooms. Valid 01 Apr 14 -31 Mar 15 on a Room Only basis.

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IBIS STYLES CAIRNSCOLONIAL CLUB

3 STAR

The ibis Styles Cairns Colonial Club is a tropical resortnestled within 11 acres of lush tropical gardens situated 4kilometres from Cairns city centre. The resort offers arange of facilities in a relaxed environment - start the dayin one of the lagoon pools or choose to play a quick gameof tennis. Laze in the sun amongst the beautiful gardens,or enjoy a cocktail from the Poolside Café. There issomething for everyone!

GUEST ROOMS:• 75 air-conditioned rooms. All rooms include TV, tea and

coffee making facilities, minibar, iron and hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant, cafe and 2 bars; 3 swimming pools; 2 spas;

tennis court and games room.• 24hr reception; resort shop and guest laundry.

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FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Validvarious dates 02 Jan 14 - 31 Mar 15 in Standard,Mountain View and Ocean View rooms, please enquirefor details.

BAY VILLAGE TROPICALRETREAT, CAIRNS

3 STARDELUXEAn informal atmosphere provides a comfortable setting forrelaxing holidays at this family-owned boutique hotel,where the essence of Bali has inspired an exotic style.

GUEST ROOMS: • The 90 air-conditioned rooms comprising of standard,

studio, family and 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments have TV,tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Balinese restaurant, BBQ area and poolside cocktail bar.• Two swimming pools, lobby lounge and laundry facilities.• Wireless Internet (surcharge) and Internet room (free).

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Jan - 30 Jun 14 & 01 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

PALM ROYALE4 STAROffering attentive service this Mediterranean-inspired hotelappeals to those seeking a peaceful retreat away from thevibrant city centre. There is an attractive courtyard whereinviting swimming pools rest amongst tropical vegetationand rooms feature balconies overlooking the pools orgardens.

GUEST ROOMS:• 150 rooms all with king-size beds, air-conditioning, TV, in-

house movies, tea and coffee making facilities,mini-refrigerator, iron, ironing board, in-room safe,hairdryer, bathroom and balcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two swimming pools, one a 25m rectangular-shaped pool,

ideal for swimming lengths, guest lounge, 24-hourreception and tour desk, laundry service, money exchangeand WiFi.

BAY VILLAGE TROPICAL RETREAT


ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £47

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: StudioRoom from £8 per night.

PALM ROYALE CAIRNS

STAYING IN A POOL VIEW ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £33

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: ExecutiveRoom from £9 per night.

IBIS STYLES CAIRNS COLONIAL CLUB



1 NIGHT £44 £55

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 09 May ’14, 18 May ’14 -15 Sep ’14, 23 Sep ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 10 May ’14 - 17 May ’14, 16 Sep ’14 -22 Sep ’14. Room Upgrade: Superior Room from £9 per night.

RYDGES ESPLANADE RESORT CAIRNS



1 NIGHT £48 £51 £59

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, Mid season:01 Jul ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season: 27 Jan ’14 - 02 Feb ’14. Room Upgrade: Mountain ViewRoom from £3 per night.

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In an enviable setting on the Cairns esplanade,overlooking the Coral Sea this is the perfect base forexploring the Great Barrier Reef. The resort has everythingyou need to ensure a comfortable stay and offers splendidviews from your private balcony.

GUEST ROOMS:• All 240 guest rooms feature air-conditioning, minibar, tea

and coffee making facilities, iron, Internet access andbalcony. 1 and 2 Bedroom Tower apartments have livingarea and kitchenette.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• CBH Restaurant & Bar, three swimming pools, tennis courts,

health & fitness centre, sauna, hair salon and WiFi.


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BLUE LAGOON TRINITYBEACH

4 STARDELUXESituated on the road leading to the gorgeous Trinity Beach,Blue Lagoon is ideally placed for visiting Daintree, theTablelands and the Great Barrier Reef. Successfullyblending tropical elements with contemporary style it's theultimate setting in which to relax and revive.

GUEST ROOMS:• 93 apartments. Studio Apartments include king-size bed

(twin beds on request), flat-screen TV, kitchenette, diningtable and balcony. 1 Bedroom Apartments have a separateliving area, kitchen with oven and furnished terrace.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Three swimming pools; restaurant & bar; fitness centre;

tennis court; barbecue facilities; library; tour desk.

KEWARRA BEACH RESORT &SPA, KEWARRA

4 STARDELUXEA secluded boutique hideaway set in 30 acres of rainforest gardens; 20 minutes from Cairns. This private beachfrontproperty provides the ultimate tropical Australianexperience.

GUEST ROOMS:• 44 suites and bungalows set on beachfront or in rainforest

gardens. All feature air-conditioning, tea/coffee makingfacilities, mini bar, free WiFi, flat screen TV, in-room safe,and private balconies.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant, cocktail bar, two lagoon style swimming pools,

beach bar, day spa, Yoga and Tai Chi and free iPads atreception.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights and only pay for 4. Valid 01- 30 Apr 14 & 01 Nov 14 - 31 Mar 15 in DeluxePandanus Bungalows only.

ANGSANA RESORT & SPAGREAT BARRIER REEF, PALMCOVE

4 STARDELUXE

Where rainforest meets reef in the paradise of Palm Covesits the beachfront Angsana. This beachside retreat is idealfor relaxation, a family holiday, or an active break exploringthe region.

GUEST ROOMS:• One, two and three bedroom suites offer private balcony or

terrace, separate living and dining areas, fully equippedkitchen, two bathrooms and laundry with washer and dryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Far Horizons Restaurant & Bar with views of the ocean, three

outdoor swimming pools, jet pool, Angsana Day Spa.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 06Jan - 30 Jun 14, 01 Nov - 21 Dec 14 & 05 Jan - 31 Mar15.

NOVOTEL PALM COVERESORT

4 STAR

This resort is set in idyllic gardens and only a short walkfrom the tropical seaside village of Palm Cove on thedoorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.

GUEST ROOMS:• Standard Rooms feature two double beds, a lounge area,

kitchenette, large flat screen TV and a private balcony.• Resort Suites are large and well-designed with a king-size

bed, kitchenette, separate lounge area and a privatebalcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Cane Cutters Restaurant and VBar• Two swimming pools, one with crocodile slide; tennis courts

and golf.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 21 Jun 14 & 01 Nov 14 - 31 Mar 15.

ANGSANA RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM POOL VIEW SUITE ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £109 £127 £131

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 05 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 04 Jan ’14, High season: 01 Jul ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, 22 Dec ’14 - 04 Jan ’15. RoomUpgrade: 1 Bedroom Beachfront Suite from £31 per night.

NOVOTEL PALM COVE



1 NIGHT £54 £64

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 21 Jun ’14, 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Highseason: 22 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14. Room Upgrade: Standard Suite from £12 per night.

BLUE LAGOON RESORT TRINITY BEACH



1 NIGHT £44 £48 £63

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:20 Dec ’14 - 10 Jan ’15, High season: 22 Jun ’14 - 03 Oct ’14. Room Upgrade: 1 BedroomApartment from £8 per night.

KEWARRA BEACH RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A PANDANUS DELUXE BUNGALOW ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £86 £102

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Pipi Beachfront Bungalow from £27 per night.

Lagoonside Bungalow Pandanus at Kewarra

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Apr - 21 Jun 14, 04 Oct - 19 Dec 14 & 11 Jan - 31 Mar15 in Studio Apartments only.


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The central feature of thiscontemporary boutique adults-onlyresort is a romantic heated lagoonpool around which private timber sundecks extend from a selection ofsuperior self-catering apartments andstudios. The beach is only 200 metresaway and a selection of restaurantscan be found within a short stroll,making this the ideal spot forexploring all Port Douglas has to offer.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• Boutique hotel• Fantastic Location• Set in tropical gardens

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31Mar 15 in all room types excludingHoneymoon Suite.

GUEST ROOMS:• Spacious and light, each air-

conditioned studio and apartment isequipped with a high-standardkitchenette or kitchen boasting sleekgranite worktops, plus satellite TV,DVD player, high-speed Internetaccess and laundry facilities.

• Superior higher-level apartmentshouse a hot tub on their spaciousbalcony.

• Superior studios offer direct access tothe pool or a Jacuzzi.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Outdoor barbecue entertaining area.• Eight-person Jacuzzi surrounded by

tropical gardens.

MANDALAY APARTMENTS,PORT DOUGLAS

5 STAR QT PORT DOUGLAS4 STAR

MANDALAY LUXURY BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS



1 NIGHT £81 £111

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 21 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, 20 Dec ’14 -11 Jan ’15, High season: 01 Apr ’14 - 20 Jun ’14, 01 Nov ’14 - 19 Dec ’14, 12 Jan ’15 -31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 2 Bedroom Apartment £7 per night.

QT PORT DOUGLAS

STAYING IN A RESORT GARDEN VIEW ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £77 £93

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 27 Jun ’14, 06 Oct ’14 -25 Dec ’14, 05 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 28 Jun ’14 - 05 Oct ’14, 26 Dec ’14 -04 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Garden View Villa £16 per night.

MERIDIAN PORT DOUGLAS

STAYING IN A STUDIO PREMIER ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £76

ADULT HIGH FROM £92All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 26 Jun ’14, 01 Nov ’14 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 27 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14. RoomUpgrade: Studio Superior Room £12 per night.

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 3 nightsand receive a complimentarycontinental breakfast selection onarrival (sufficient to provide dailybreakfast for 3 days). Valid 01 Apr14 - 31 Mar 15.

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Studio Premier

Secluded and peaceful, these luxury apartments are just 50metres from Four Mile Beach. Sumptuous surroundingsand complete convenience make Mandalay a perfect basefor exploring.

GUEST ROOMS:• One, two or three bedroom apartments are fully self-

contained and equipped with air-conditioning, TV, DVD,Ipod, CD player and en suite to the master bedroom as wellas a family bathroom.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two pools with spas, tennis courts and outdoor

entertainment areas.

Set among tropical gardens, QT Port Douglas is locatedjust minutes from Four Mile beach. Spacious and sleeklydesigned rooms and apartments are serviced daily and alloffer garden or pool views.

GUEST ROOMS:• 170 air-conditioned rooms and apartments. QT Resort

rooms feature TV, minibar, hairdryer and private balcony. • All apartments include a lounge, dining area, kitchenette

and a private balcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Marketplace Bazaar restaurant and Estilo cocktail bar.• Lagoon-style swimming pool with bar, outdoor cinema in

winter months; day spa; gym with lap pool; two tenniscourts; complimentary retro QT bikes; QTique gift shop;24hr reception.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 24 Dec 14 & 05 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Gold Medal guests receive free entryto Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in Port Douglas.Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

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CAYMANVILLAS, PORTDOUGLAS

4 STARDELUXE

Cayman Villas offers an unsurpassedlevel of accommodation in one, twoand three bedroom apartments andvillas set amongst lush tropicalgardens featuring an expansiveheated horizon pool. Centrallylocated in Port Douglas, TropicalNorth Queensland, Cayman Villas isa short walk (approximately 200metres) from the famous andbeautiful Four Mile Beach and PortDouglas Village centre known for itstropical ambience of street side cafesand first class restaurants. TheMeridien Marina where boats leavedaily for the Great Barrier Reef is only400 metres away.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Valid 01 -17 Apr 14,22 April - 24 Dec 14 & 02 Jan - 31Mar 15.

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BAY VILLAS RESORT, PORTDOUGLAS

3 STAR

PORT DOUGLAS RETREAT

STAYING IN A TREE VIEW STUDIO APARTMENT ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £41 £45 £58

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 06 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 14 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Midseason: 01 Jan ’14 - 05 Jan ’14, 01 Apr ’14 - 22 Jun ’14, High season: 23 Jun ’14 - 13 Oct ’14.Room Upgrade: Pool View Studio Apartment £3 per night. Prices include weekly service.

CAYMAN VILLAS PORT DOUGLAS

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM VILLAON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT


ADULT HIGH FROM £160All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 26 Jun ’14, 06 Oct ’14 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 27 Jun ’14 - 05 Oct ’14. RoomUpgrade: 2 Bedroom Villa £20 per night.

BAY VILLAS RESORT



1 NIGHT £53 £59

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 22 Jun ’14, 12 Oct ’14 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 23 Jun ’14 - 11 Oct ’14. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Apartment £12per night. Prices include weekly service.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights and only pay for 4. Valid 01Jan-22 Jun 14 & 12 Oct 14-09 Jan 15 in all room types.

GUEST ROOMS:• 24 units featuring sumptuous living

areas, large tropical balconies,comfortable king-size and twin beds,air conditioning, fully-equippedkitchen and a spa bath in the villas.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Outdoor pool with shallow end for

children, spa and gazebo with pool-side BBQs surrounded by tropicalgardens

• Secure basement parking.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 7 nights and only pay for 6. Valid 01Jan 14 - 31 Mar 15

Experience the many wonders the Reef and RainforestCoast holds from your own apartment in Bay Villas Resort,just 600m from Port Douglas's main street. Tropical themedinteriors set the tone and accommodations include brightcane furnishings.

GUEST ROOMS:• 60 fully-contained air-conditioned rooms. All units have

ceiling fans, TV, kitchen facilities and balcony or terrace.

HOTEL FACILITIES: • Two entertainment decks with BBQs overlooking the

swimming pools.• Plunge pool with bubble spa. .

One Bedroom Apartment

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• Spacious 1, 2 & 3 BedroomApartments

• Tropical garden setting• 200 metres from Four Mile Beach • 400 metres from the marina

Coveniently situated just a few minutes walk from FourMile Beach and some of Queensland's finest restaurantsPort Douglas Retreat is an ideal self-catering base.Tropical gardens and a lagoon-style pool make a sereneatmosphere to relax by while enjoying the sundeck andbarbecues.

GUEST ROOMS:• Studio apartments have either a king-size or twin single

beds with a choice of pool or tree views.• Amenities include kitchenette, microwave, hob, fridge,

satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities,in-room safe,hairdryer and Wi-Fi (additional cost).

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Heated pool, covered barbecues. sundeck


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SILKY OAKS LODGE,DAINTREE FOREST

5 STAR

An oasis of elegance and beauty, the wonderful Silky OaksLodge blends contemporary design and casualsophistication. Located on the edge of a World Heritagelisted wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds ofthe Daintree Rainforest.

GUEST ROOMS:• 36 stylish Treehouses and Riverhouses are surrounded by

lush gardens which grant spectacular rainforest views.• Rooms feature a large bathroom with a spa bath, CD

player, luxury linens and towels, phone, coffee and teamaking facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Healing Waters Spa• Complimentary morning yoga• Swimming pool, gym, snorkeling and tennis.

ADDED VALUE: Stay 3 nights and receive 10% discounton room rates.Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

THALA BEACH LODGE, PORT DOUGLAS

4 STARDELUXEUnwind at this deluxe eco retreat on a private beach,surrounded by 145 acres of forest near the Great BarrierReef, Port Douglas. Deluxe timber bungalows nestle in theforest canopy. Sitting spectacularly atop a headland withbreathtaking ocean views, guests enjoy the feeling of anisland escape without leaving the mainland.

GUEST ROOMS:• 83 bungalows have ocean or mountain views.• Each bungalow has air conditioning, flat screen TV,

hairdryer, balcony/deck, king-size or twin beds.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge.• Two swimming pools, day spa, shuttle bus to/from Port

Douglas Village, private access beach.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15 in Eucalypt/Coral Sea Bungalowand Sandpiper Suite.

ROSE GUMS WILDERNESSRETREAT, CAIRNS HIGHLANDS

4 STAR

This award-winning eco resort is a nature's lover's paradiseand aims to provide memorable experiences. Luxurytreehouse accommodation puts you amongst 230 acres ofspectacular mountain and rainforest scenery and eachoffers total seclusion, perfect for a romantic hideaway.

GUEST ROOMS:• 9 pole and timber treehouses. All feature fans, TV, DVD

player, stereo, wood-burning fireplace, piped spring water,fully equipped kitchen, barbecue facilities, bathrobes, largespa bath and balcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• LEAF restaurant serving contemporary Australian cuisine,

24hr reception with free Wi-Fi, DVD selection.

MUNGUMBY LODGE,COOKTOWN

3 STARDELUXE

ROSE GUMS WILDERNESS RETREAT

STAYING IN A STUDIO TREEHOUSE ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £103 £107

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 2 Bedroom Treehouse from £14 per night.

MUNGUMBY LODGE

STAYING IN A BUNGALOW ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £97 £107

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15.

SILKY OAKS LODGE

STAYING IN A DELUXE TREEHOUSE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £202 £211

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14. Room Upgrade: Riverhouse from £53 per night.

THALA BEACH LODGE

STAYING IN A JUNGLE WALK BUNGALOW ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £95 £100

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Eucalypt Bungalow from £39 per night.

Billabong

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Apr - 30 Jun 14. Gold Medal guests receive fresh flowerson the bed in room on arrival.

A true get-away-from-it-all retreat on the northern edge ofGreater Daintree National Park. Get back to basics and upclose to wildlife in amongst a World Heritage rainforest.Accommodation is housed in roomy wooden bungalows,located in lush gardens on the edge of the wilderness.

GUEST ROOMS:• 10 wooden bungalows with en-suite bathrooms and private

patios.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Homestead building with Tcharibbeena restaurant serving

gourmet dishes, bar, lounges and internet access. • Tropical swimming pool; walking trails; safaris; Aboriginal

culture tours.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01- 17 Apr 14 & 23 Apr - 31 Oct 14.


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VICTORIA CLIMATE GUIDE

VICTORIA

Everywhere you turn, another incredibleexperience awaits. From unbelievablescenery and wildlife sanctuaries, toquaint towns, vineyards andcosmopolitan Melbourne.

Victoria’s compact size means you cansee and experience so much in any visitto the state, no matter what your lengthof stay allows. From high in themountains to the coast and thefabulous city, Victoria caters foreveryone. Whether you drive a touringroute, follow an itinerary or make yourown way around, you’ll be graced withbreathtaking landscapes, historic townsto explore and fantastic local food andwine.


VICTORIA FACTS• Victoria is Australia’s smallestmainland state, yet is full of naturalattractions.• You can step back in time atSovereign Hill, Ballarat, and relive thegold rush.• Victoria is roughly the same size asGreat Britain.• Only eight of the Twelve Apostlesremain standing, but they are still anawesome sight. • Victoria has some of Australia’s mostbeautiful touring routes and, with itbeing a small state, it’s easy to get fromplace to place.• The beautiful Grampians NationalPark has over 160 km of walking trailsfrom which you can see spectacularwaterfalls, scenic lookouts, wildlife andseasonal wildflowers.


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MELBOURNE PAGES 82-88Australia’s second-largest city and capital of Victoria,stylish Melbourne is known for great festivals, shoppingand a passion for food, wine and fabulous arts. Lyingdirectly on the shores of Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne iswithin easy reach of Victoria’s many different attractions.

MELBOURNE SURROUNDS PAGES 88-90You don’t have to travel far to find variety. The seasidetown of St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s liveliest areas andthe Mornington Peninsula is synonymous with fine food,wine and chic beachfront towns. Moving inland, you canexplore the rolling vineyards of the Yarra Valley or immerseyourself in Victoria’s spa capital, Daylesford.

THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD PAGES 90-91One of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives, theGreat Ocean Road winds alongside quiet bays, quainttowns, historic shipwreck sites and the Twelve Apostles.Standing like sentinels guarding an untamed coastline,these stunning limestone stacks provide one of the mostenduring memories of your holiday.

THE GRAMPIANSAs you travel towards the Grampians in NorthwestVictoria, they appear on the horizon like one huge rockrising out of the undulating farmland. Up close, you’ll bestruck by the sheer beauty of the magnificent rockformations, gorges and ridges, spectacular waterfalls andpanoramic views.

PHILLIP ISLAND PAGES 89 & 90A wildlife haven, just two hours from Melbourne, PhillipIsland is home to the world-famous fairy penguins, as wellas the Seal Rocks Sea Life Rocks Centre and the KoalaConservation Centre. The beautiful historic site ofChurchill Island is well worth exploring and you can cruiseto Seal Rocks or follow one of the many nature walksaround the island.

GOLDFIELDSStep back in time and relive the history of the gold rush incentral Victoria, from the thrills of striking it rich to thefamous Australian rebellion of the Eureka Stockade. Thegateway to the Goldfields is Ballarat, where impressiveVictorian buildings tell the story of the town’s beginnings.


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MELBOURNE

Built along the banks of thepicturesque Yarra River, the culturalcapital of Australia is known for thegood things in life.

Melbourne is set around the shores ofPort Phillip Bay on the northern banks ofthe Yarra River. The city itself has a livelycosmopolitan pulse, with buzzing cafésand trendy bars, botanic gardens,sports stadiums, elegant Victorian-erastreetscapes and Manhattan-styleskyscrapers.

Melbourne hosts spectacular events andhas a non-stop programme of festivals,major art exhibitions and musicalextravaganzas.

The city’s passion for food and drinkshows itself through opulent bars andexclusive restaurants, often hiddendown alleyways behind unassumingexteriors.

Extending around the bay are a numberof inner suburbs, each with their owndistinct character and personality. Just ashort tram ride from the city centre,Melbourne’s suburban neighbourhoodsare a must-see for anyone wanting toexperience what life here is really allabout.


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GETTING THERE

Melbourne is approximately 30 minutesaway from Tullamarine InternationalAirport. Coach transfers are availableor we can arrange private transfers ifyou prefer. Please ask for more details.

PEAK EVENTS

Bookings coinciding with special events, such as The Melbourne Cup (Nov), TheTennis Open (Jan) and The F1 GrandPrix (Mar), may incorporate asupplement and a minimum night stay. Please ask for more details.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT…

• Visiting the National Gallery ofVictoria.

• A trip to Federation Square, which ishome to events and festivals,contemporary architecture,restaurants and cafés, as well as boldnew galleries.

• Walking over the Otway Fly treetopwalk, built high in the rainforestcanopy.

• Cruising the Yarra River, see the cityfrom the water.

• A trip to Phillip Island Nature Park toview the little penguins.

• A trip to the Old Melbourne Gaol,Victoria’s oldest surviving prison.

• Visiting the Melbourne CricketGround, the super stage of Australiansport and entertainment.

• Learning about the unique Australianwildlife at Healeville Sanctuary.

MELBOURNE UNLIMITEDATTRACTION PASS

Make the most of your trip, see moreand save with Melbourne’s all-inclusiveattractions pass. It includes free entry toover 35 attractions in Melbourne. Itfeatures Melbourne Zoo, Puffing BillyRailway, AAT Kings Half Day City SightsTour, Eureka Skydeck 88, Philip IslandPenguin Parade, Melbourne RiverCruise, MCG Tour and National SportsMuseum, Old Melbourne Gaol,Werribee Open Range Zoo, MelbourneAquarium, Tress Adventure and muchmore. Please ask for details and prices.

Valid 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15AdultFrom

Child(4-15 yrs) From

2 Day £102 £71

3 Day £135 £90

7 Day £165 £107

All prices and supplements are ’from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will beconfirmed on enquiry. Child rates apply 4-15 years.


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COMPLETE MELBOURNE

DURATION: 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTSPRICE FROM: £309 PER PERSON

DAY 1: Arrive Melbourne Transfer via coach fromMelbourne Airport to your hotel at the Mercure HotelWelcome.

DAY 2: Best of Melbourne Join your Gray Line coach tocommence an afternoon tour of Melbourne's finesttreasures. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Yarra River withboxed lunch. Travel through the city centre past theMelbourne Cricket Ground to the Royal Botanic Gardensand the Shrine of Remembrance before visiting cityhighlights such as Port Melbourne and St Kilda. Journeythen to the fashionable suburb of Brighton and it’sfamous bathing boxes before arriving back in Melbourneand boarding the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant at 125Normanby Road for a sumptous dinner as you travelthrough the streets.

DAY 3: Penguins, Koalas & Wildlife Tour Head off onthis exciting tour through the beautiful countryside ofGippsland to Phillip Island, home to the very cute littlepenguins and a charming Koala Sanctuary. Don't forgetthe camera!

DAY 4: Depart Melbourne Transfer via coach toMelbourne Airport for your onward journey.

Prices and supplements are from per person, based on twin share and are a guideonly. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

INDULGENT MELBOURNE

DURATION: 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTSPRICE FROM: £436 PER PERSON

DAY 1: Arrive Melbourne On arrival you will be metand transferred by private vehicle to The LanghamMelbourne for a three-night stay.

DAY 2: Hot Air Ballooning With a very early start headover to the Hilton on the Park Hotel for your sunrise hotair balloon adventure. The pilot will give you a shortbriefing before commencing on a sunrise balloon flightover Australia’s second largest city, marvellousMelbourne, which is a truly awe-inspiring experience.

DAY 3: Yarra Valley Head off to the Yarra Valley, one ofAustralia's best wine regions, for a full day sampling someof it's highly regarded produce.

DAY 4: Depart Melbourne Enjoy the morning at leisureand a private vehicle transfer will be pre-booked to takeyou to Melbourne Airport for your onward journey.

Prices and supplements from per person (based on two persons sharing) and area guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


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MELBOURNE DAY TOURS

PENGUINS, KOALAS &WILDLIFEThis fascinating trip takes yousoutheast of the city, travellingthrough the stunning countryside ofthe Gippsland coastal region. Whenyou reach Phillip Island, your smallgroup tour will visit a KoalaSanctuary before heading off to meetthe famous little penguins in asecluded part of the island, awayfrom all the crowds.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: Mon, Wed, Fri (Apr - Oct)& Mon - Fri (Nov - Mar)Price from: Adult £165/Child £83

SPORTS LOVER TOUR PLUSMELBOURNE CRICKETGROUNDMelbourne is a sports crazy city. Joinus exploring behind the scenes ofour world class venues including TheMelbourne Cricket Ground Tour(MCG), Flemington Racecourse,Formula 1 Grand Prix Track andenjoy lunch at Etihad Stadium. Thereis also the option to add Rod LaverArena, National Sports Museum orFosters Brewery tour and tastings onthe 7 or 9 hour tours.Local hosts take you throughMelbourne's sporting obsession andyou'll learn that, in this city, sport is away of life.

Duration: 5, 7 or 9 hoursDeparts: 8.30am Mon-FriPrice from: Adult £72/Child £54

YARRA VALLEY WINEEXPERIENCECross the stunning landscape of theYarra Valley, showcasing its famouswineries. Begin with a master class inwine tasting at Yering Station andBalgownie Estate. After lunch travelto Yering Farm Vineyards and learnabout historic methods used bypioneer winemakers. Next visit isMoët & Chandon's Australianproduction house DomaineChandon, for a guided tour followedby a relaxing glass of Australia's bestbubbly with canapés. Tour includeslunch and wine tasting.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: Various pre-organised pick-up points in MelbournePrice from: Adult £75/Child £75

OFFICIAL NEIGHBOURSTOURThe ultimate pilgrimage for any fan, see the famous Ramsay Street, whereyour favourite characters haveplayed out the trials and tribulationsof life in Erinsborough. Meet one ofthe stars (past or present) on theweekday tour (A) or enter Global TVstudios to see the exterior sets on theweekend tour (B).

Duration: Half DayDeparts: Tour A Mon to Fri, Tour B Sat & SunPrice from: Adult £37/Child £33


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Situated next to the pretty FitzroyGardens and the magnificent StPatrick's Cathedral, Park HyattMelbourne boasts an unrivalledlocation in the historic city centre.Madrona wood panelling, marbleand rich leather furniture completesthe contemporary, opulent interiors.The spacious guestrooms areadorned in plush furnishings andhave a hint of Art Deco design,complemented by luxury amenities ofwalk-in wardrobes and Nespressocoffee machines. Radii providesaward-winning dining and the healthspa is dedicated to relaxation with afantastic menu of treatments.

THE LANGHAM MELBOURNE5 STARRefined elegance and sumptuous comfort greet you at TheLangham, Melbourne. Located in the vibrant Southbankpromenade, it is only a short stroll to Melbourne's cafes,restaurants and boutiques and is ideally placed adjacent tothe Arts Precinct.

GUEST ROOMS:• New refurbished luxury rooms and suites feature rich décor

and marble bathrooms.• Club River View Rooms offer some of the finest views of the

Yarra River and City Skyline as well as access to the ClubLounge.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Melba offers an exciting interactive kitchen experience.• Chuan Spa offers varied health and wellbeing programmes,

treatments and activities to promote balance and harmony.• Chuan Health Club with pool, Jacuzzi and sun deck.

SEASONS HERITAGEMELBOURNE

4 STAR

Located along St Kilda Rd’s famous tree lined boulevard onMelbourne’s city fringe. With trams right on the doorstep,whisking you off to the sights of the city, Seasons HeritageMelbourne is the perfect choice for leisure travellers.

GUEST ROOMS:• 142 modern-style standard rooms and one, two and three

bedroom apartments. All rooms feature LCD TV, WiFi (localcharge payable), in-room safe, microwave and minibar

• Apartments have separate lounge areas, laundry facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Gymnasium, restaurant, bar, WiFi (local charge), 24-hourroom service, car parking (local charge).

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1 NIGHT £39 £119

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: One Bedroom Apartment from £15 per night.One Bedroom Deluxe Apartment from £21 per night.

THE LANGHAM MELBOURNE

STAYING IN A GRAND CLASSIC ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £90 £119

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: Grand River Roon from £15 per night.

PARK HYATT MELBOURNE

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ADULT HIGH FROM £217All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Sep ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Highseason: Various peak dates throughout the year. RoomUpgrade: Spa King from £13 per night.

GUEST ROOMS:• Park King Rooms include king-size

bed, air conditioning and decadentItalian marble bathrooms with doublebath and inset TV, separate showerand double vanity unit.

• All rooms feature LCD satellite TV,minibar, tea and coffee makingfacilities, bathrobes, iron & board,hairdryer, high-speed internet accessand in-room safe.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Radii European restaurant and bar

and Tea Lounge and its gardens forlight meals.

• Health and day spa including 24hrgym, 25m lap pool, saunas andsteam rooms.

• Tennis court.• 24hr room service and concierge.

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FREE NIGHT: Stay for 3 nights and only pay for 2(excludes Standard Rooms.) Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep, 14 -30 Dec 14 & 01 - 08 Jan 15.

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 3 nights andreceive daily complimentary accessto the Park Lounge for two persons.The Park Lounge serves continentalbreakfast, all day refreshments andevening canapés and aperitifs. Valid01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.


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CLARION SUITES GATEWAY4 STAR

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive continentalbreakfast daily. Valid 01 Apr - 25 Sep 14, 28 Sep - 31Oct 14, 05 Nov - 30 Dec 14, 01 - 18 Jan 15, 02 - 12 Feb15, 15 Feb - 18 Mar 15 & 21 - 27 Mar 15.

CITIGATE MELBOURNE4 STAR

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive free dailybreakfast. Valid 01 Apr - 25 Sep14, 28 - 30 September14, 15 - 30 Dec 14 & 01 - 11 Jan 15.

CROWN PROMENADEMELBOURNE

4 STAR

In Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank district, linked to theCrown Entertainment Complex, this award-winning hotelwill suit those seeking exceptional standards. Floor-to-ceiling windows enable you to marvel at the city's skylineand Yarra River whilst facilities are state-of-the-art.

GUEST ROOMS:• 486 studios, rooms and suites. Standard King rooms

feature king-size bed, air conditioning, 42" flat-screen TV,digital set top box, in-room movies, minibar, high-speedwireless internet access and oversized shower.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Mesh restaurant and Tonic bar, The Deck leisure centre,

with infinity spa pool, gym, internet café and sports shop.

MERCURE WELCOMEMELBOURNE

3 STARDELUXE

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 3 nights and receive free dailybreakfast. Valid 01 - 12 Jan 14, 01 Apr - 25 Sep 14, 28 -30 Sep 14 & 15 Dec 14 - 08 Jan 15.

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1 NIGHT £83 £85 £128

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade:Standard River & Southbank Fireball View Room from £7 per night.

CITIGATE MELBOURNE

STAYING IN A CITIGATE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £56 £59 £108

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 11 Jan ’15, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 12 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughoutthe year. Room Upgrade: City View Room from £4 per night.

CROWN PROMENADE MELBOURNE

STAYING IN A STANDARD KING/TWIN ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £91 £94 £182

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade:Corner Room from £15 per night.

MERCURE HOTEL WELCOME



1 NIGHT £51 £101

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: Superior Room from £9 per night.

Studio Riverview

CPH Studio Room Double Room

Citigate Room

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and pay for 2. Valid 01 Apr- 25 Sep 14, 21 Nov - 29 Dec 14 & 02 - 16 Jan 15.

Located in the very heart of Melbourne, surrounded by thecity's most popular shopping precincts, theatres, galleries,bars and restaurants and just metres from vibrant BourkeSt Mall. This hotel offers comfortable and contemporaryrooms and a great value buffet breakfast.

GUEST ROOMS:• Individual climate control, LCD TV, Internet access.• Tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Chic and cosy Cocoon Bar, The Louden Kitchen & Grill.

Near the banks of the Yarra River, offering a great locationin the CBD, and ideally positioned for Southbank’srestaurant, café and bar precinct.

GUEST ROOMS:• Yarra River views, nightly Casino fireball display from most

rooms.• Studio Rooms offer king-size bed and kitchenette.• One, two and three Bedroom Suites are fully equipped.• MP3 docks, iron/board, WiFi - free cable channels and 24-

hour room service.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Williams Bar & Café, free WiFi and indoor heated pool.

Located in the heart of the CBD, opposite historic FlindersStreet Station, Citigate Melbourne makes an ideal base forexploring the city. Guests will enjoy comfortableaccommodation on the doorstep of public transport andmajor attractions.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms feature king-size or twin beds, flatscreen televisions

and MP3 docking stations with modern fittings andfurnishings.

• City View rooms overlook Flinders Street and the Yarra River.

HOTEL FACILITIES: • Lobby Restaurant & Bar, daily house keeping, gymnasium,

guest valet service, 24-hour reception, concierge and in-room dining.


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This colourful and vibrant hotel is ideally positioned in thetrendy and cosmopolitan seaside suburb of St Kilda.Walking distance to some great restaurants, bars, cafésand the beach and only 6kms from the city centre.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms have air-conditioning, hairdryer, minibar, tea and

coffee making facilties and Plasma TV, lockable safe andInternet.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Grill 3182 Restaurant and Bar offers an extensive à la carte

menu.• Bar, fitness centre, outdoor heated swimming pool and

WiFi.

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1 NIGHT £48 £51 £101

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughoutthe year. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Apartment from £16 per night.

IBIS MELBOURNE LITTLE BOURKE STREET

STAYING IN A STANDARD TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £46 £50 £91

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughoutthe year. Room Upgrade: Standard Queen Room from £3 per night.

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1 NIGHT £68 £74 £135

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 12 Mar ’15 - 16 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Standard BayView Room from £3 per night.

CHATEAU YERRING HISTORIC HOUSE HOTEL, YARRA VALLEY

STAYING IN A RIVER SUITE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £172

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: StableSuite from £38 per night.

Standard Room Twin Room

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Validvarious dates between 01 Jan 14 and 31 Mar 15. Pleaseenquire for details.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 25 Sep 14, 28 Sep - 31 Oct 14, 05 Nov 14 - 08 Jan15, 02 - 13 Feb 15 & 16 - 27 Mar 15.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive fullbreakfast daily. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14.

CHATEAU YERING HISTORICHOUSE HOTEL, YARRA VALLEY

4 STARDELUXESet on 250 acres, this heritage-listed Victorian mansion isset in gardens dating from 1854. A gracious hotel in theheart of Victoria's premier wine region.

GUEST ROOMS:• Accommodation consists of 32 luxurious suites offering

unsurpassed views.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants: Eleonore’s, offering an elegant fine dining

experience and Sweetwater Café with a more casualambience and lighter menu.

• Tennis court, garden swimming pool and complimentarybroadband.

• Over 75 local wineries with cellar doors, golf courses.• Wine tasting passes to four Yarra Valley Wineries.

IBIS MELBOURNE3 STARIdeally positioned a short walk from Melbourne's shoppingand theatre districts, and only metres from the QueenVictoria Markets, the ibis Melbourne is the perfect base toexplore the city.

GUEST ROOMS:• 250 air-conditioned comfortable rooms with LCD TV, WiFi

access and iPod docking station.•1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments also available.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• iBar is the ideal place to relax after a day exploring the city.• iBistro offers continental and full buffet breakfast as well as

à la carte dinner in an informal dining atmosphere.• Complimentary Internet access in all public areas.

IBIS MELBOURNE LITTLEBOURKE STREET

3 STAR

Ibis on Little Bourke Street offers good value in aconvenient location. Within walking distance of SouthernCross Train Station, shopping and Crown Casino, this isthe perfect spot for discovering the delights of Melbourne.

GUEST ROOMS:• Standard Rooms are available with double or twin beds. All

rooms have air conditioning, flat-screen TV and tea andcoffee making facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Café 600 serving buffet breakfast with snacks available

from reception 24 hours.• Fitness centre.


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4 STARDELUXEQuiet and peaceful, the Waverley House Cottages inviterelaxation amongst the Victorian bushland. The sereneambience and coastal views complement the six spaciouscottages and the amenities of Lakes Entrance are only ashort drive away.

GUEST ROOMS:• The six spa cottages feature spacious living areas with log

fire (one bedroom cottages), fully equipped kitchen/laundry,TV/DVD player, air-conditioning, spa bath and outdoorverandah.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Outdoor pool, barbecue area, gazebo with hydrotherapy

spa and lounge with open fire. Supper/Seafood platters canbe arranged.

WOODMAN ESTATEMORNINGTON PENINSULA

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CUMBERLAND LORNE RESORT4 STAR HOLMWOOD GUESTHOUSE, PHILLIP ISLAND

3 STARDELUXEStylish and comfortable boutique accommodation, just fiveminutes stroll from the beach at Cowes. Holmwood is anideal base for exploring or relaxing.

GUEST ROOMS:• A choice of three elegantly appointed and individually styled

rooms and three cottages.• The Cottages also include a kitchenette and private

courtyard with barbecue.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Gourmet breakfast included in Guesthouse tariff. Dinner by

arrangement. • Beaches, cafes, wildlife cruises, bushwalks, golf, tennis, gym

and shops are close by.

CUMBERLAND LORNE RESORT

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM GARDEN VIEW APARTMENT ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £71 £88 £149

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 22 Apr ’14 - 19 Sep ’14, Mid season: 01Apr ’14 - 17 Apr, 20 Sep ’14 - 20 Dec ’14, 01 Feb ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 30 Dec ’14 -12 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment from £14 per night.

HOLMWOOD GUEST HOUSE

STAYING IN AN IN HOUSE QUEEN ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £75 £81 £93

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 19 Dec ’14, Mid season:01 Feb ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14. Room Upgrade: In House KingRoom from £18 per night.

LAKES ENTRANCE WAVERLEY HOUSE COTTAGES

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM SPA COTTAGE ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £60 £84

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: 2 Bedroom Spa Cottage from £16 per night.

WOODMAN ESTATE, MORNINGTON PENINSULA

STAYING IN A GARDEN ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

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1 NIGHT £125

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Spa Suitefrom £64 per night. Lakeside Chalet from £138 per night.

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SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 3 nights and receive acomplimentary upgrade to the next room type. Valid 01May - 05 Jun 14 & 10 Jun - 30 Sep 14 in Garden Room& Spa Suite.

SPECIAL OFFER: Complimentary use of WiFi and theguest laundry service. Valid 01 Jan 14 - 31 Mar 15.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights and only pay for 4. Valid 01Feb - 17 Apr 14, 20 Sep - 20 Dec 14 & 01 Feb - 31 Mar15.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01May - 05 Jun 14 & 10 Jun - 30 Sep 14 in all room types.

Just an hour by car from Melbourne, this elegant Victorianmanor is set on a magnificent private lake amid fragrantbushland.

GUEST ROOMS:• Individually designed Garden Rooms are located in the

grandeur of the Lodge and Manor House.• Lakeside Chalets and opulent Spa Suites also available.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Woodmans restaurant, decadent Spa retreat, tennis,

billiards and rowing.• An abundance of golf courses and wineries are nearby.

Cumberland Lorne Resort is located on the Great OceanRoad, opposite the beach on Lorne’s main street.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments or 2 storey

penthouse apartments. All apartments have a spaciouslounge, kitchen, laundry, bathroom with corner spa andprivate balcony. Penthouse apartments also feature a largerooftop terrace and second bathroom as ensuite with largecorner spa.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Heated indoor swimming pool, spa, barbecues within

Resort grounds.• Tennis and squash courts, gym, sauna, surf equipment.

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3 STARDELUXESecluded villas with truly wonderful views of the ocean andthe surrounding Otway Ranges provide a relaxing retreatin the charming coastal town of Apollo Bay.

GUEST ROOMS:• One or two bedroom, self-contained villas with log fires

and air-conditioning, spacious living areas and fullyequipped kitchens.

• Private barbecue and outdoor settings.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• A great selection of local wineries and restaurants are close

by, including the award-winning Chris’s Restaurant, locatednext door.

COMFORT INN PORT FAIRY,PORT FAIRY

3 STAR

The Comfort Inn Port Fairy is ideally located at the oceanend of the main street in a quiet garden setting, onlyminutes from shops, restaurants, cafes and the historicwharf.

GUEST ROOMS:• 18 modern and stylish rooms feature king or queen size

beds, flat screen TVs, DVD players, reverse cycle air-conditioning, minibars and windows that open to let in thesensational sea air!

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The Stag restaurant serving dinner and breakfast,

conference facilities, guest laundry, cable TV and WiFi.

MELBOURNE SURROUNDSSELF-DRIVE


PRICE FROM: TWIN £417/SINGLE£834 PER PERSON

This suggested itinerary shows howyou can explore the enchantingareas surrounding Melbourne,staying at a selection of fabulousboutique properties that represent the best of the region.We'd also recommend doing thisitinerary in reverse. It's completely flexible.

DAY 1: Melbourne to the YarraValley Just under an hour away fromMelbourne lie 55 of the world’s leadingwineries along with dozens of finerestaurants and romantic getaways. Thisarea is brimming with interest, fromhistoric sites to vineyards. Overnight atChateau Yering, Yarra Valley.

DAY 2: Yarra Valley to MorningtonPeninsulaDiscover the golden sands and gentlebreezes of Melbourne’s bays andpeninsulas. With an abundance ofunspoilt beaches, fascinating wildlifeand rolling countryside, there’s plenty tosee and do, from exploring the nationalparks and wetlands to wandering themany galleries. Overnight at TheWoodman Estate, MorningtonPeninsula.

DAY 3: Mornington Peninsula toPhilip IslandSurrounded by some of the best surfbeaches in Victoria, Phillip Island hasan enviable reputation. Here you cansee the little penguins waddling upSummerland Beach each night andwatch the Australian fur seals cavortingaround the Nobbies. Overnight atHolmwood Guest House, Phillip Island.

DAY 4: Mornington Peninsula toMelbourne (83 miles)Soak up the relaxing vibe this morningbefore you head back to the city orextend your driving adventure and headoff along the Great Southern TouringRoute or even Sydney.

Price Includes: 3 nights accommodation as specified and

4 days economy car hire.

BEACON POINT OCEAN VIEW VILLAS

STAYING IN A PREMIUM VILLA ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

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1 NIGHT £73

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: PremiumSpa Villa from £13 per night.

COMFORT INN PORT FAIRY

STAYING IN A QUEEN ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £61 £67 £131

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, Mid season:01 Nov ’14 - 25 Dec ’14, High season: 26 Dec ’14 - 12 Jan ’15.

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Price Includes:• 4 nights accommodation as specified • 5 days car hire based on an economy car

Prices per person. Peak season supplements areapplicable, please ask for more details.

One of the most compellingjourneys in Australia travels alongthe winding roads betweenMelbourne and Adelaide. This spectacular road offers one ofthe world’s most stunning coastaldrives and never ceases to amazevisitors year after year.

DAY 1: Melbourne to Apollo Bay(125 miles)Head for Geelong and the start of theGreat Ocean Road. Hotel: Beacon Point, Apollo Bay.

DAY 2: Apollo Bay to Port Fairy (125miles) After a short detour to Cape Otway,join the aptly named Shipwreck Coastto see some of the most incrediblecoastal scenery. Hotel: Comfort Inn Port Fairy.

DAY 3: Port Fairy to Robe (viaCoonawarra) (233 miles) Turn inland at Mt. Gambier to theCoonawarra region, arguablyAustralia’s finest wine district. Return tothe coast via the Naracoorte Caves. Hotel: Robe House Accommodation,Robe.

DAY 4: Robe to Victor Harbour (207miles) Travel through Coorong National Park,where we recommend you take a cruisethen on to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Hotel: McCracken Country Club, VictorHarbour.

DAY 5: Victor Harbour to Adelaide(52 miles)The delights of McLaren Vale are just ashort drive away, which include morethan 55 cellar doors. Your journeyconcludes in Adelaide.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: From VictorHarbour travel to Cape Jervis and takethe ferry to Kangaroo Island. Wesuggest you explore Kangaroo Islandon an escorted tour and stay for one ortwo nights.


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SOUTH AUSTRALIA FACTS• South Australia is the driest state in

Australia.• There’s endless things to do, from

whale and dolphin watching,exploring unique culture spots or winetasting in the Barossa Valley.

• Known as the opal capital of theworld, Coober Pedy has fascinatingunderground homes, shops andchurches. The town’s name means‘white man’s burrow.’

• On Kangaroo Island look out forpenguins, sea lions, dolphins and, ofcourse, kangaroos.

• The mighty River Murray flows pastvillages, historic river towns,farmlands and the lagoons ofCoorong.

• Adelaide is a beautiful city, with stonebuildings and green parklands. Fondly known as the city of food andwine, with entire streets devoted todining and numerous surroundingvineyards only a cork toss away.


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BAROSSA AND CLARE VALLEY PAGES 97 & 99Just one hour from Adelaide, dotted with picturesquevillages, the Barossa Valley is renowned for producingsome of Australia’s finest wines. A little further away,the lesser-known Clare Valley has been likened toTuscany, and you’ll find exquisite heritage towns, stylishcellar doors and numerous, delightful places to stay.

FLINDERS RANGES AND OUTBACK PAGES 98-99Discover adventure on a grand scale. Take a 4WD tourthrough the ancient areas of the Flinders and GammonRanges, go on a scenic flight over the historic lands ofthe Outback or stay in an underground home. Thisawesome world offers an experience like no other.

MURRAYLANDS AND RIVERLAND PAGE 99The Murray is one of the world’s greatest rivers and theregion promises some amazing sightseeing, nativewildlife, zoological sanctuaries, river cruises andrelaxed house boating. Spend your holiday loafing inthe sunshine, sailing, waterskiing and boating.

FLEURIEU PENINSULA & THE LIMESTONE COASTSweeping south from Adelaide down to Cape Jervis,the Fleurieu Peninsula offers great cellar doors,restaurants, conservation parks and opportunities to gowhale watching from June to October. The LimestoneCoast region reaches south from the CoorongNational Park to the Victoria border and includes theCoonawarra wine region.

KANGAROO ISLAND PAGES 100-101Kangaroo Island exists in splendid isolation and, with30% of the land protected as national andconservation parks, you can expect a holiday full ofnatural wonders. The native wildlife includes the sootykangaroos at Flinders National Park and the famed sealions that live freely amongst the rocks at Seal Bay.


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DISCOVER ADELAIDEAdelaide is a small elegant city in apark, with a Mediterranean climate thatencourages a relaxed and indulgentlifestyle. This is a city of cafés,restaurants, fresh food and wine.

GETTING THEREAdelaide is approximately 15 minutesaway from Adelaide InternationalAirport. Standard seat in coach transferscan be arranged for you, or privatetransfers if you prefer. Please ask formore details.

PEAK EVENTSBookings coinciding with special eventsmay incorporate a supplement and aminimum night stay. Please ask for more details.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT…• Seeing the Aboriginal Cultures

Gallery at the South AustralianMuseum.

• Indulging in some retail therapy at Rundle Mall.

• A stroll along North Terrace,Adelaide’s cultural boulevard.

• Exploring Adelaide’s botanic gardens.• A day or two wine tasting in the

Barossa Valley.• Heading to the coastal town of

Glenelg.• Heading down to Adelaide's Central

Market; either early morning to watchthe traders bring in the fresh dailyproduce, or on a Friday night whenyou're often treated to live music andcooking demonstrations.

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Small and elegant, Adelaide issurrounded by scenic parkland. The climate is Mediterranean, thedining is superb and the lifestyle isrelaxed and indulgent.


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INDULGENT ADELAIDEDURATION: 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTSDEPARTS: MON, WED, FRI, SATPRICE FROM: £397 PER PERSON

DAY 1: Arrive Adelaide Arrive and transfer to Majestic RoofGarden Hotel for your two night stay.

DAY 2: Grand Barossa with Hahndorf Sample the delightsof the Barossa Valley with wine tasting at Jacobs Creekfollowed by lunch at Barossa Chateau with opportunity forfurther wine tastings at Creed Wines. (L)

DAY 3: Kangaroo Island and Seal Bay Arrive on KangarooIsland for your expert-led tour of the island, home to manyunique animals. At Seal Bay enjoy a guided walk past baskingsea lions. After lunch take a bushwalk and watch for wallabyand kangaroos. (L)

DAY 4: Flinders Chase National Park to Admirals Arch Travel to Flinders Chase National Park. At Cape du Couedic,see the fur seal colony and Admirals Arch. After lunch, visitVivonne Bay before your return journey. (L)Prices per person including three nights' accommodation, meals and tours as specified.

DOLPHIN CRUISE & SWIM, ADELAIDEDolphins are one of the most fascinating and curiouscreatures and on these cruises, you can have a truly once in alifetime experience. This is possibly the only cruise of its type,where you don't go to the dolphins, they come to you -something that has taken many cruises to achieve.

Duration: Half DayDeparts: DailyPrice from: Marina - Adult £61/Child £55

GRAND BAROSSA WITH HAHNDORFSample the delights of the Barossa Valley at Jacobs Creekfollowed by a delicious winery lunch at Barossa Chateau withopportunity for another wine tasting at Creed Wines. Thenmove on through quaint hillside villages to Australia’s oldestGerman settlement, Hahndorf.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £85/Child £43

ADELAIDE HIGHLIGHTS & RIVER CRUISESee the very best of Adelaide on this river cruise and coach tour.Join your cruise to take advantage of the picturesque sceneryand birdlife that thrives here. Then join your coach for a tour ofChinatown, Victoria Square, St Francis Xavier Cathedral as wellas parks and gardens. Travel to the Mount Lofty Ranges and visitHahndorf.Duration: Half DayDeparts: Daily at 11.50Price from: Adult £51/Child £26

KANGAROO ISLAND HIGHLIGHTSExperience the best of Kangaroo Island, you will walkamongst a wild colony of sea lions on the beach. Afterlunch, travel to Flinders Chase National Park, home tokangaroos, wallabies and koalas, as well as theincredible Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £185/Child £120

COMPLETE ADELAIDEDURATION: 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTSDEPARTS: DAILYPRICE FROM: £319 PER PERSON

DAY 1: Arrive Adelaide On arrival into Adelaide you willbe met and transferred to the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel.The rest of the day is yours to indulge in some retailtherapy, stroll along North Terrace, Adelaide's culturalboulevard and if you're after a meal or a drink, there aremore than 700 restaurants, cafés and pubs waiting for you.

DAY 2: Adelaide City Highlights & River Cruise Thisafternoon cruise the Torrens River before an orientation tourof Adelaide by coach.

DAY 3: Morning Dolphin Cruise & Swim Enjoy amorning onboard ‘Temptation’, where you have theopportunity to swim with different pods of dolphins whilstcruising along Adelaide’s coastline.

DAY 4: Departure from Adelaide

Prices per person including three nights accommodation (based on two personssharing), shared transfers to/from Adelaide airport and tours as specified.


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SEBEL PLAYFORD ADELAIDE5 STAR MAJESTIC ROOF GARDENHOTEL

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BONUS NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid01 Apr 14 - 05 Mar 15 & 10 - 31 Mar 15.

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SEBEL PLAYFORD ADELAIDE

STAYING IN A STANDARD GUEST ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £79 £89 £143

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14, 01 Jun ’14 -31 Aug ’14, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Sep ’14 - 30 Nov ’14, High season:02 Dec ’14 - 10 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: Playford Guest Room from £6 per night.

MAJESTIC ROOF GARDEN HOTEL

STAYING IN A DELUXE TWIN/KING ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £63 £70 £173

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 10 Feb ’14, 01 Apr ’14 - 05 Mar ’15,10 Mar ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, Mid season: 11 Feb ’14 - 26 Feb ’14, 03 Mar ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Highseason: 27 Feb ’14 - 02 Mar ’14. Room Upgrade: Executive Deluxe Room from £5 per night.

CROWNE PLAZA ADELAIDE

STAYING IN A STANDARD KING/TWIN ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £74 £86 £187

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season:01 Sep ’14 - 25 Feb ’15, High season: 27 Feb ’14 - 02 Mar ’14. Room Upgrade: Deluxe King/Twin Room from £22 per night.

MERCURE GROSVENOR HOTEL ADELAIDE



1 NIGHT £56 £115

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 04 Dec ’14, 10 Dec ’14 -12 Mar ’15, 17 Mar ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 05 Dec ’14 - 09 Dec ’14, 13 Mar ’14 -16 Mar ’14. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Room from £9 per night.

This fabulous inner-city hotel offers warmth, style and quietsophistication. The hotel’s most distinctive asset is its roofgarden, the only one of its kind in Adelaide, which hasspectacular views.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms are luxurious throughout with modern interior

design, king-size beds, crisp white linen and opulentbathrooms.

• Free WiFi, minibar, 42" LCD cable TV and air-conditioning.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Culshaw’s restaurant, roof garden terrace and gym.

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 2 nights and receive a freeupgrade to the next room category plus late check outuntil 12 noon. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Dec 14, 02 Jan - 25 Feb& 03 - 31 Mar 15.

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Superbly located opposite the Casino, Festival Centre andConvention Centre on the cultural boulevard of NorthTerrace. Just seconds from major tourist attractions,transport and shopping precincts.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of newly refurbished Standard, Superior and

Privileged Rooms and Suites. Each room is equipped withLCD TV, iPod docking station, hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Federal Restaurant and Bar open seven days a week for

breakfast, lunch and dinner.• 24-hour reception and room service, car rental onsite.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid forvarious dates between 01 Jan 14 & 31 Mar 15. Pleaseenquire for further details.

Be surprised by an Adelaide you didn’t know existed.Centrally located on the fringe of vibrant Rundle St, CrownPlaza connects you to the best of cosmopolitan Adelaide.

GUEST ROOMS:• 308 contemporary designed rooms and suites, all with

king-size or double beds (twin rooms). Offering 24-hoursroom service, individually controlled air-conditioning,heating, satellite TV, mp3 docking stations, tea/coffeemaking facilities, hairdryer and mini-refrigerator.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Redsalt Restaurant open seven days a week for breakfast

and dinner.• Redsalt Bar open seven days a week serving lunch.• Gym, indoor lap pool, sauna, spa and steam room.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Jan 14 - 25 Feb 15 & 02 - 31 Mar 15.

The Sebel Playford Adelaide is a boutique five-star hoteloffering the perfect blend of classic style and contemporaryluxury. The hotel is situated on vibrant North Terrace, withinwalking distance of all major tourist attractions and thecity’s shopping precinct.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms are stylishly appointed and feature broadband

Internet.• All suites have separate living to bedroom area and a

kitchenette.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Playford Restaurant and Playford Lounge Bar.• 24-hour fitness centre, spa, sauna and indoor heated pool.


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1 NIGHT £71 £110 £219

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 13 Dec ’14, Mid season:27 Jan ’14 - 26 Feb ’14, High season: Various peak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: 1Bedroom Park View Apartment from £10 per night.

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THE LOUISE, BAROSSA VALLEY

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1 NIGHT £85 £134 £148

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 28 Feb ’15, Mid season:01 Mar ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Mar ’15 - 31 Mar ’15.

THE LOUISE

STAYING IN A VINEYARD SUITE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £160 £172 £208

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 06 Jun ’14, Mid season:27 Jul ’14 - 23 Dec ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Stonewell Suitefrom £92 per night.

NOVOTEL BAROSSA VALLEY RESORT

STAYING IN A STUDIO STANDARD ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £61 £73 £101

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 23 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:27 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 18 Apr ’14 - 22 Apr ’14. Room Upgrade: Superior KingRoom from £11 per night.

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Mount Lofty House is a member of the MGallery collectionand offers the best of both worlds. Superbly positionedoverlooking the Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills wineregion, yet only 15 minutes from the Adelaide centralbusiness district. Mount Lofty House is an historic countryhouse that has been rejuvenated into a fresh boutiquehotel where you can work, relax, celebrate or play. This istruly a place for all seasons.

GUEST ROOMS:• 33 spacious guest rooms including private balconies, valley

views, king size beds and LCD TV.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Piccadilly Restaurant, tennis courts, volleyball court, pool.

library, billiard room, scenic walks to Mount Lofty Summit.

Australia’s premier luxury vineyard retreat, The Louise issurrounded by hundreds of acres of vines overlooking theworld renowned Barossa Valley. Combining exclusivity withworld-class dining at on-site restaurant Appellation, this isa haven for anyone who appreciates the finer things in life.

GUEST ROOMS:• Just 15 suites offer absolute luxury and inspired design with

private terraces, contemporary furnishings and spacious ensuites.

• All feature large bathrooms with spa tubs and rain showersfor two.

• Lounge areas include comfortable seating, widescreens fordigital TV and DVD movies and a fully-stocked minibar.

• Continental breakfast delivered in-suite.• Welcome gift of tawny port, house-made cookies and fresh

fruit on arrival.• Complimentary WiFi.

The resort's quiet, relaxed setting overlooking Barossa'svineyards is a constant and pleasant reminder of theexceptional wines on offer in this region. With stunningaccommodation and amazing facilities the recentlyrefurbished Novotel Barossa Valley Resort offers the perfectplace to relax, get active or indulge the senses.

GUEST ROOMS:• 140 suites and apartments. A choice of studio rooms and

two bedroom apartments, all with one king-size or twinbeds, 32" LCD TV, in-house movies, private balconies andmodern, comfortable décor.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Harry’s Restaurant, Gramp’s Bar, heated swimming pool,

spa, half-court basketball, badminton, tennis and gym.• Other activities include bike hire, with scenic rides along the

North Para River, and bushwalking in nearby conservationparks.

• The hotel adjoins the 18-hole Tanunda Pines Golf Club.

On the beachfront of Adelaide’s popular seaside suburb,Glenelg, the Oaks Plaza Pier offers sensational oceanviews from the balconies of its luxurious apartments. This isan amazing spot to watch beautiful sunsets.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of studios or one and two bedroom apartments.• Apartments enjoy a private balcony overlooking the ocean

or parkland and a full kitchen with laundry facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Great selection of bars, restaurants and cafés.• Indoor heated lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, spa,

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Price Includes:• 3 days’ guided touring and 2 nights at Rawnsley

Park Station or Wilpena Pound Resort• Breakfasts, morning teas, lunches and dinners• All park and attraction entries • Adelaide metropolitan accommodation transfersPrices per person. Minimum of 2 passengers.

One of the best ways to experiencethe Flinders Ranges is in relaxedcomfort with your own personaldriver/guide on a small group tour.

DAY 1: Adelaide - Flinders Range Depart Adelaide 7:30am travel viahistoric Kapunda, the Clare Valley wineregion and the vast farming regions ofSouth Australia viewing the ruins ofmany broken dreams of the earlysettlers. Visit Sevenhill Winery andChurch, an aboriginal art site and anoutback art gallery. Hotel: RawnsleyPark or Wilpena Pound. (L, D)

DAY 2: Flinders Range Today we take a walk to HillsHomestead the base for an 1850sfarming venture inside Wilpena Poundbefore exploring the rugged picturesqueBunyeroo, Brachina and ParachilnaGorges. Along the way learning aboutthe geology and significant fossilrecords preserved in the FlindersRanges, the mining history of Blinman,

see wildlife at peace with nature and theendangered Yellow Footed RockWallaby, view the Great Wall of Chinaand magnificent 360 degree panoramasfrom Stokes Hill. Options: Scenic FlightHotel: Rawnsley Park or Wilpena Pound(B, L, D)

DAY 3 Flinders Range - Adelaide Return to Adelaide via Hawker, QuornPort Augusta and the coast road. VisitKanyaka Ruins remnants of the 1850sdream of a young English settler, thehistoric railway town of Quorn andWadlata Outback centre to travelthrough the tunnel of time. ReturnAdelaide approx 6:30pm (B, L)

Included Meals: B = Breakfast , L =Lunch, D = Dinner

RAWNSLEYPARK STATION, WILPENAPOUND

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Truly part of the Australian outbackwith eco-friendly accommodationnestled amongst the stunninglandscape of the Flinders Ranges,Rawnsley Park Station dates back to1851. Spend your days in thebeautiful outback on one of our fully-guided 4WD tours, and experiencewhat life on an Australian farm isreally like. As well as luxuryaccommodation, 3.5* Holiday Unitoptions are also available. (Please callfor details).

SPECIAL OFFER - FREE GUIDEDWALK: Stay 2 nights and receive aguided breakfast walk finishing witha cooked breakfast in the bush onone morning. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31Mar 15 in One Bedroom Eco Villasonly.

GUEST ROOMS:• Air-conditioned Luxury Eco-Villas are

five minutes from the main receptionand have a fully equipped kitchen,TV/DVD player, verandah withbarbecue and retractable ceiling fornight star gazing.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Gourmet food at the Woolshed

Restaurant.• Outdoor swimming pool, 4WD tours,

guided walks, mountain biking andsheep shearing demonstrations.

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ADULT HIGH FROM £132All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 2 Bedroom LuxuryEco Villa from £12 per night.

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DEPARTS: FRI 4 & 7 NIGHT CRUISES ALSOAVAILABLE

PRICES FROM: TWIN £558 /SINGLE £698 PER PERSONAll price and supplements are from per person,based on twin share and are a guide only. Price willbe confirmed on enquiry. Cruise departs MannumFriday 4.30pm. Returns Mannum Monday 9am. Return complimentary coach transfers are availablefrom: Central Bus Station, Stamford Plaza andMercure Grosvenor Hotel. These must be pre-booked. Please enquire for addresses and times. *Optional Post-cruise Barossa Valley tour returnsAdelaide 5.30pm.

DAY 1: Mannum to Mundarra In the mid-afternoon, depart Mannumand head down river while you enjoydrinks and a welcome dinner. As youcruise under floodlight to our overnightmooring at Mundarra, you may seenocturnal wildlife on the riverbank.

DAY 2: Mundarra to CraignookIn 1879 the first bridge to span theMurray River was built at EdwardsCrossing, which quickly became thebustling township of Murray Bridge.After a hearty breakfast, join a guidedtour of the town’s historic landmarksand local attractions. This afternoon, begin your journeyupriver. Tonight you will moor atCraignook, where after dinner you canenjoy being entertained by talentedcrew.

DAY 3: Craignook to River ViewLodgeAll ashore for the guided nature walkbefore Murray Princess departs for thebig river gorges and 90 metre cliffs ofthe upper river. Mid morning enjoy apresentation on the bounty of food andwine produced in the riverlands. At the205km mark, head down river to River

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PRICE FROM: TWIN £431/SINGLE£862

Price Includes:• Accommodation as specified• Complimentary guided breakfast walk including a

cooked breakfast in the bush one morning atRawnsley Park Station

• Four days economy car rental.

From prices per person.

DAYS 1-2: Adelaide to Barossa One of the world’s most famous andhistoric wine regions, the Barossa is aone-hour drive north east of Adelaide.Take the picturesque route through theAdelaide Hills, via Chain of Ponds andKersbrook to arrive at Williamstown.Just outside the town is the BarossaReservoir with its engineering feat, theWhispering Wall. The wall has aremarkable acoustic phenomenon -messages whispered at one side can beheard clearly at the other end, 140maway. Hotel: Novotel Barossa Valley(for 2 nights).

DAY 3: Barossa to Melrose Travel to Wilpena via Melrose, theoldest town in the Flinders Ranges. Ithas a beautiful setting at the foot ofMount Remarkable (which issurrounded by national park). Be sureto stop at the North Star Hotel for a

drink or bite to eat. Then continue northto the former railway town of Quornand join a Pichi Richi Camel Tourthrough this inspiring landscape. Hotel:Rawnsley Park Station (2 nights).

DAY 4: Melrose Spend the next day exploring the areaeither by walking trail or a guided 4WDtour, keeping an eye out for nativeanimals and wildflowers, especially inSeptember and October. Scenic flightsare also available (extra cost) and are agreat way to truly appreciate thegrandeur of this dramatic landscape

DAY 5: Melrose to AdelaideHead south to Adelaide, via the ClareValley. The Clare Valley is a premiumcool climate wine region, with morethan 40 cellar doors to explore. Itsoldest vineyard is Sevenhill Cellars,established by Jesuit Brothers in 1848.

View Lodge where your discovery vesselawaits for a backwater wildlife tour. Lateafternoon, photography enthusiastshave a great opportunity to capture aspectacular river sunset, before joiningthe Captain and Officers for pre-dinnerdrinks and the finale Captain's Dinnerand Dance.

DAY 4: River View Lodge toMannum After breakfast, PS Murray Princessarrives at Mannum where you'll say areluctant farewell.

OPTIONAL BAROSSA VALLEY TOUR*:After your cruise, why not discoverAustralia's richest and well known winemaking region, the Barossa Valley?Depart Mannum by coach and transferto your tour, which includes threepremium wineries, lunch and free timein Tanunda.

On this introduction to the beautifuland historic Murray River betweenWalker Flat and Murray Bridge, you’llcruise through spectacular riverlandsaboard the paddlewheeler PS MurrayPrincess and delight at the variety offlora and fauna.

This is a drive of spectacularcontrasts. Travel through two ofAustralia’s most renowned andpicturesque wine regions, the Barossa and the Clare Valley, and thestunning landscape of the FlindersRanges with its rich Aboriginal culture,wildlife, rugged gorges and ranges.This is a self drive that can't fail toimpress.


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AURORA OZONE HOTEL3 STARDELUXEThe Aurora Ozone Hotel is superbly located on thebeautiful foreshore at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island.

GUEST ROOMS:• A range of accommodation options: Hotel Room,Poolside

Family Room, Executive Room, Executive Sea View Room • Executive Sea View rooms have a private balcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Bistro restaurant with outdoor dining area.• Sauna, outdoor swimming pool, barbecue area, small gym.

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 2 nights and receive dailycontinental breakfast. Valid 01 Mar - 30 Nov 14 & 01 -31 Mar 15.

HIGHLIGHTS OFKANGAROO ISLAND

DURATION: 2 DAYS | 1 NIGHT

DEPARTS: DAILY

PRICE FROM: TWIN £334 /SINGLE £744 PER PERSONPrices per person. Tour does not operate onChristmas Day. Air travel options available at asupplement.

DAY 1: Arrive Kangaroo IslandArrive on Kangaroo Island by ferry andmeet your guide. Tour through severaldifferent island habitats seeing wildlifein its natural environment. Atspectacular Seal Bay be escorted on amemorable walk along the beach,home to a healthy Australian sea lioncolony. Next enjoy a picnic lunch beforetravelling through the island's interior.Explore spectacular beaches, enjoy abushwalk and later see kangaroosleave the safety of the bush to begingrazing the open pastures. Overnight atyour choice of accommodation. (L)

DAY 2: Depart Kangaroo IslandTravel west and discover the remarkableFlinders Chase National Park. See atclose range some of the 10,000healthy New Zealand fur seals in theircolony at Cape du Couedic anddiscover the formation of theRemarkable Rocks. Visit Admirals Archand admire the Cape du Couediclighthouse before a picnic lunch. Next,enter the Kelly Hill Conservation Parkbefore visiting Point Ellen at VivonneBay. Your tour concludes at Penneshawfor a return ferry to the mainland andcoach transfer to Adelaide. (L)

KANGAROO ISLANDWILDERNESS RETREAT

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Discreetly nestled amongst 113 acres of bushland adjacentto Flinders Chase National Park, this eco friendly retreat isideally located near the Island’s major attractions, howeverthe real advantage is getting up close and personal withthe wildlife.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of comfortable air-conditioned accommodation.• Lodge rooms are ideal for travellers on a budget.• Bath and Spa Suites are larger in size and Spa Suites

include a corner spa bathtub and private courtyard.• Courtyard Suites include continental breakfast daily..

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Superb licensed restaurant and exclusive guest facilities.

AURORA OZONE HOTEL



1 NIGHT £54 £57 £59

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Hotel Sea ViewRoom from £12 per night.

KANGAROO ISLAND WILDERNESS RETREAT

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1 NIGHT £61 £65

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Bath Suite from £38 per night.

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Take the time to explore KangarooIsland, one of Australia’s finestnature-based tourism destinationsand one of Australia’s NationalLandscapes. This relaxed yetcomprehensive 2 day tour takes inKangaroo Island’s fascinating wildlife,spectacular coastal scenery, stunninglandscapes and unique local produce.

DAY 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island Departing at 6.45am enjoy a sceniccoach journey to Cape Jervis taking inthe picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula withits vineyards, coastal views and rollinghills. On arrival, board the SeaLinkKangaroo Island ferry for the 45 minutecrossing to Penneshaw on KangarooIsland. Upon arrival on KangarooIsland, if time and weather permits,you’ll get an opportunity to see andwalk along one of Kangaroo Island’smost picturesque beaches. Your firstofficial stop will be Clifford’s HoneyFarm to enjoy an informative talk by thebeekeeper followed by tastings and anopportunity to sample homemadehoney ice-cream and honey beautyproducts. Then travel onto Vivonne BayBistro located on a 260 hectare bushproperty, for a delicious 2-course lunch.After lunch visit Seal Bay ConservationPark and enjoy a guided beach walkwith a National Park Ranger amongst abreeding colony of wild and rareAustralian Sea-lions. Your tour will thenvisit another amazing wildlife attraction,the fascinating Birds of Prey free-flightdemonstration, an interactive andeducational display of native Australianbirds and raptors. From here you willthen travel back to Kingscote to watchthe pelican feeding and learn a littlemore about these fascinating andancient birds. Your coach will return toyour choice of pre-booked overnightaccommodation in American River,Kingscote or Penneshaw.

Day 2: Kangaroo Island to AdelaideAfter your morning hotel pick up, yoursecond day of touring begins at EmuRidge Eucalyptus Distillery, aninteresting bush engineered eucalyptusdistillery that makes the most of itsenvironmental resources. After testingand tasting the eucalyptus productstravel to the centre of Kangaroo Islandto the Parndana Wildlife Park where you

KANGAROO ISLANDCOAST TO COAST TOUR


DEPARTS: DAILY FROM ADELAIDECENTRAL BUS STATION ORYOUR ADELAIDE HOTEL(EXCLUDING 25 DEC)

PRICE FROM: TWIN £496 /SINGLE £629 PER PERSON

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Value for money• Expert commentary from a localdriver/guide• Wildlife viewing and interaction• Cliffords Honey Farm• Seal Bay Conservation Park• Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery• Parndana Wildlife Park• Hanson Bay Sanctuary• Flinders Chase National Park• Remarkable Rocks & Admirals

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can feed Kangaroo Island kangaroos,have your photograph taken with akoala, and take a guided tour of thiswildlife and bird park. Next, travel toHanson Bay Sanctuary where you willenjoy a scrumptious 2-course lunchbefore taking the time to look forKoalas nestled up in the eucalypts.There is also the possibility to get upclose and personal with kangaroos andwallabies. After lunch travel to thewestern most part of the Island andFlinders Chase National Park, one ofAustralia’s largest and earliestconservation parks. One third ofKangaroo Island has never beencleared of natural vegetation and thethick eucalypt scrub is the habitat ofmany species of wildlife, much of whichis uncommon or extinct on themainland. After a short stop at theFlinders Chase Visitor Centre travelthrough the park and enjoybreathtaking views of its unique trees,plants and coastal scenery. You will betaken to the rugged southern coastlinefor a walk on Remarkable Rocks andAdmirals Arch. Remarkable Rocksprovide great photographicopportunities and stunning sea views.Admirals Arch boardwalk takes youdown a rugged cliff face to reveal thisspectacular arch, a natural nursery andsafe haven for playful New Zealand furseals that can be seen swimming andplaying in the waves, or resting on therocks.

There is also a possibility that you willsee more kangaroos and wallabies aswe return to Penneshaw or KingscoteAirport for the return journey toAdelaide. Arrive Adelaide 11.25am

Please note: These departures/arrivalswill be one (1) hour earlier duringwinter schedules for a period of 6weeks between July and September.Guests can choose stay an additinalnight in Kingscote, American River orPenneshaw at a supplement and flightoptions are also available - please callfor details and prices.

Prices per person, including 1 night accommodation onKangaroo Island, breakfast, meals and touring asspecified plus return transfers from Adelaide includingferry crossing. Child ages 3-14 years. Price based on AllSeasons Kangaroo Island Lodge, American River (achoice of alternative accommodation in Kingscote,American River and Penneshaw available at asupplement).


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Discover for yourself why experiencedtravellers rate Wineglass Bay as one ofthe world’s best beaches, Strahan as theworld’s best little town and Tasmaniaitself as Australia’s best island.


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TASMANIA FACTS• Tasmania has more than 2,000 km of

walking tracks and 18 National Parks.Much of its vast heritage wilderness(over one million hectares) remainsunexplored.

• In Tasmania you can find Australia’soldest pub and bridge.

• Tasmania officially has the cleanestair in the world.

• The Dutch Navigator Abel Tasmanwas the first European to seeTasmania in 1642, he named it VanDieman’s Land.

• Tasmania is full of rare plants andanimals, some of which are survivorsof the ancient super continent,Gondwana.

• Tasmanian devils are the world’slargest surviving carnivorousmarsupial. They are unique toTasmania and are the size of a smalldog.

• Tasmania’s European settlement datesback to the early 1800s. It wasconsidered an ideal location forpenal settlements and convicts whore-offended on the mainland weresent here.


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LAUNCESTON PAGE 106Launceston, Tasmania’s second-largest city, sits on theTamar River, where it begins its journey to Bass Strait. Oftendescribed as the state’s northern capital, it’s a city ofgraceful streets adorned by elegant Victorian andEdwardian facades and surrounded by beautifulcountryside.

DEVONPORT AND CRADLE MOUNTAIN PAGE 106From the city of Devonport to the rugged country towardsCradle Mountain, this region is hugely diverse andabsolutely fascinating. Charming towns and historicbuildings mingle with beaches, forests and craggy peaks.The farmland is fertile, the locals are friendly, thehospitality is warm and the food is delicious.

FREYCINET AND THE EAST COAST PAGE 106Tasmania’s East Coast is a coast of contrasts. Fromsunshine and sea life to wine, wildlife, history andadventure. Discover Freycinet National Park, fringed withwhite beaches and crystal waters and view some of themost spectacular coastal headlands in Tasmania as youwalk the stunning path from Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay.

STRAHAN AND THE WEST COAST PAGE 107The beautiful fishing village of Strahan is the perfectgetaway. Enjoy crayfish and salmon from MacquarieHarbour and take a cruise on the Gordon River. Thecraggy mountains of the west coast capture millions ofyears of history in their ancient rocks and the WorldHeritage wilderness area will envelop you in its peaceful calm.

TASMAN PENINSULA AND SOUTH EAST PAGE 107Explore the magnificent Tasman Peninsula, where past andpresent mingle. Discover fine heritage buildings, samplethe region’s superb cool-climate wines and savour some ofthe local specialities. Look for playful dolphins, theTasmanian devil and tread the paths of Port Arthur to learnof its haunting history.


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Discover for yourself why experiencedtravellers rate Wineglass Bay as one ofthe world’s best beaches, Strahan asthe world’s best little town andTasmania itself as Australia’s bestisland.

GETTING THERE:There are two main InternationalAirports; Hobart and Launceston,which are accessible from mostgateways in Australia, via Melbourneor Sydney.

Coach transfers are available or wecan arrange private transfers if youprefer. Please ask for more details.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT…• A day in Hobart’s Salamanca markets,

full of cultural centres, museums, artsand crafts.

• Taking a cruise with Gordon RiverCruises, from Strahan.

• A chilling visit to Port Arthur to learnabout the convict site.

• A walk around Dove Lake at CradleMountain National Park.

• A trip to Wineglass Bay in FreycinetNational Park.

• Having a drink in Australia’s oldestpub,The Bush Inn, in New Norfolk.

• Relaxing at one of the stunningbeaches on the north east and eastcoasts.

• A trip to Cataract Gorge, nearLaunceston.


BAY OF FIRES WALK

DURATION: 4 DAYSDEPARTS: LAUNCESTON DAILY (OCT - MAY)

PRICE FROM: £1,418 PER PERSON

Led by knowledgeable and expertly trained Tasmanianguides, the Bay of Fires Walk combines two days of walking with twodays of lodge-based relaxation. After heading along thepure white sands of Tasmania’s north east coast, you’ll spenda night in a standing camp hidden in the sand dunes. In themorning, continue south, passing Aboriginal middens, shell-covered beaches and Eddystone Lighthouse before arrivingat the Bay of Fires Lodge.

The Lodge is an elegant sanctuary designed, built andoperated along ecologically sustainable principles. Oncethere you can relax, walk, read, go kayaking down theAnson River or just watch the ocean from the open deck. Onthe return journey stop at Apogee, one of the localvineyards, for sparkling wine and canapes.

Price includes: Return transfers from Launceston, twin shareaccommodation, all meals, National Park fees, two experiencedguides, waterproof jacket and back pack for the duration of thewalk.

Prices per person.

THE MARIA ISLAND WALK

DURATION: 4 DAYSDEPARTS: HOBART, DAILY (OCT-APR)


Recognised as one of Australia’s truly outstandingexperiences this remarkable four day guided walk is adelightful blend of rare wildlife, fascinating history, tranquillityand gourmet delights.

Set on a beautiful island national park of Tasmania’s eastcoast, small groups of just ten guests and two friendly guidesexplore the pristine beaches, tall ancient forests and worldheritage sites by day and at night relax with candlelit diningand elegant accommodation. The island is Tasmania'sNoah’s Ark; visitors are treated to close encounters with rarebirds and Tasmanian wildlife.

The first two nights are spent in exclusive wilderness campsand the final night in heritage-listed Bernacchi House.Guests carry only a light pack 8kg and walk a total of 30kilometres (20 miles) over four days. The all inclusive tripstarts and finishes in Hobart and the season runs October toApril.Prices per person.

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An AAT Kings tour taking you to Tasmania's less travelledparts to discover the country's hidden secrets.

DAY 1: Arrive Hobart Transfer to your hotel for check in, thenenjoy an afternoon tour of Hobart. Overnight at: GrandChancellor, Hobart. (D)

DAY 2: Russell Falls We head west through New Norfolk tothe magnificent Mt. Field National Park, Lake St Clair , thenlater head for coastal Strahan. Overnight at: The Strahan Village, Strahan. (B,D)

DAY 3: Gordon River Cruise Enjoy the Gordon River Cruise.You'll be awestruck by the beauty of the untouched wilderness.This afternoon we travel to the sensational Cradle Mountain. Overnight at: Cradle Mountain Chateau, 2 nights (B,L,D)

DAY 4: Cradle Mountain This morning we’ll take you up toWaldheim and gorgeous Dove Lake for spectacular views ofCradle Mountain. The afternoon is yours.

DAY 5: Cradle Mountain to Launceston This morning you’llhead to historical Sheffield, an entire town of murals thenhead to Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory. Continue toTasmania’s ‘northern capital’, Launceston. Overnight at: Grand Chancellor, Launceston, 2 nights (B, D)

DAY 6: Launceston This morning discover the Tamar Valleyand the Swiss Style village of Grindelwald. We lunch at JosefChromy Wines then have an afternoon at leisure.

DAY 7: Launceston to Bicheno A guided tour at BridestoweLavender Farm (December to March only) gets things rolling.Later, we'll drive through the lush Myrtle Rainforest at

Weldborough Pass before we stop at St. Helens at lunchtime.Overnight at: Beachfront at Bicheno, 2 nights (B,D)

DAY 8: Freycinet National Park Experience the exquisitebeauty of Wineglass Bay on a four hour cruise of the FreycinetPeninsula. Later, experience the breathtaking National Park.

DAY 9: Bicheno to Hobart Journey to historic Ross and visitthe exquisite Ross Bridge then choose to visit either theMuseum of Old & New Art or Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.Overnight at: Grand Chancellor Hobart, 2 nights (B)

DAY 10: Port Arthur Enjoy a fascinating guided walk of PortArthur Historic Site and infamous convict prison and a cruisearound the Isle of the Dead. This evening celebrate with yourfellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner (B, D)

DAY 11: Depart Hobart (B)


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FREYCINET LODGE3 STAR DELUXEPink granite mountains, white beaches, grey-greencasuarinas, sapphire seawater; these are the colours ofFreycinet; an enchanting holiday destination. Offeringluxury accommodation in a spectacular waterfront settinginside Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge is a superbbase for exploring the peninsula.

GUEST ROOMS:• Stylish yet simple cabins are designed to offer welcome

familiarity and warmth without the intrusion of telephones ortelevisions (with the exception of Wineglass Premier Cabinswhich now have televisions).

• Amenities include refrigerator, tea and coffee makingfacilities, CD player and private balcony.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Dining options include fresh Tasmanian cuisine and fine

local wines at The Bay Restaurant and Richarsdson’s Bistro.

PEPPERS CRADLE MOUNTAINLODGE

3 STARDELUXEBreathtaking scenery, cosy cabins, abundance of wildlife,over 20 walking trails and days filled with simplepleasures. Nestled high in the Tasmanian wilderness this isthe perfect haven to escape, rejuvenate and indulge.

GUEST ROOMS:• 86 private timber cabins set amongst the surrounding

Tasmanian wilderness.• All feature a gas or log fire, refrigerator, tea and coffee

making facilities, mini-bar, CD player and ironing board.• Spa cabins and suites also feature spa baths.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Highland Restaurant, with walk-in Wine Cellar, Tavern Bar &

Bistro.• A wide selection of activities including fly fishing, guided

walks, horse riding, canoeing and the award-winningWaldheim Alpine Spa.

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STAYING IN A MANOR ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £46 £58 £96

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Feb ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 26 Dec ’14 - 05 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Roomfrom £4 per night.

PEPPERS SEAPORT HOTEL

STAYING IN A CITY VIEW STUDIO ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £84 £92 £103

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 03 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade:River View Studio from £3 per night.

FREYCINET LODGE

STAYING IN A FREYCINET CABIN ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £99 £139 £179

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 20 Dec ’14, Mid season:13 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jan ’14 - 12 Jan ’14. Room Upgrade: Oyster BayCabin from £10 per night.

PEPPERS CRADLE MOUNTAIN LODGE

STAYING IN A PENCIL PINE CABIN ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £96 £119 £134

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 02 Apr ’14, High season: 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: ContemporarySpa Cabin from £21 per night.

Rydges Hobart’s heritage listed buildings and AntiqueSuites capture the essence of historic Hobart and provide acomfortable base for exploring this city’s spectacularsights, from Mount Wellington to the popular waterfrontarea, Sullivans Cove.

GUEST ROOMS:• 64 rooms ranging from Manor King/Twin rooms to

National Trust spa cottages and the Presidential Suite.• Kitchenette rooms available upon request, free in-room

movies and minibar facilities. All rooms contain exclusiveRydges Dream Beds.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Manor Grill featuring local produce and Manor Bar.• Outdoor pool, sauna, gym and guest laundry facilities.

Peppers Seaport Hotel offers boutique accommodationwith superb views over the North Esk and Tamar Rivers. Atthe heart of Launceston’s Old Seaport Dock area,surrounded by restaurants and cafés.

GUEST ROOMS:• Most rooms and suites have balconies looking over the river

or across Launceston’s historic town centre.• All have separate lounge and combined dining area, mini-

bar and tea & coffee making facilities. • Suites also feature a kitchen and laundry.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Mud Bar and Restaurant.• Cube Cafe• Room Service.


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Picture-perfect Tasmania makes forsensational touring and self-drivegives you the freedom to come andgo as you please. We’ve createdtwo itineraries, but if you have thetime, combine them. We alsorecommend you buy a TasmaniaUnlimited Attraction Pass whichgives you entry to over 60attractions around Tasmania, fromjust £117 per person.

DAY 1: LauncestonLaunceston is set in wide valleys formedby the South and North Esk Rivers asthey meet to become the Tamar River.The gateway to the famed Tamar wineregion, Launceston is also home toAustralia’s best beer, James BoagPremium. Overnight: Peppers SeapointHotel, Launceston.

DAY 2: St HelensSt Helens is the largest town on the eastcoast, well known for wonderful goldenbeaches, huge sand dunes, fishing andlovely scenery. Overnight: Tidal WatersResort.

DAY 3: Freycinet National ParkFreycinet National Park features the redgranite Hazards Range, spectacularwalks and secluded beaches, includingWineglass Bay. Dolphins and migratingwhales can often be seen offshore.Overnight: Freycinet Lodge for twonights.

DAY 4: Freycinet National ParkWith so much to do in FreycinetNational Park, it’s worth staying anextra day to walk to the passoverlooking the perfectly shapedWineglass Bay, or indulge in beachstrolling or wildlife spotting.

DAY 5: Port ArthurPort Arthur sits on the shores of abeautiful bay, set against the tranquilhills and forest of the Tasman Peninsula.Between 1830 and 1877, about12,500 transported convicts wereimprisoned here. Much of theimpressive architecture, gardens andprison facilities survive today to explore.You have the option of a chilling ghost

WEST COAST SELF-DRIVE


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Prices per person. Peak season supplements apply,please ask for more details.

DAY 1: HobartTasmania’s capital lies in the south eastof the state at the foot of MountWellington. The 19th century waterfrontwarehouses for which the city is famousonce bustled with whalers, soldiers,bureaucrats and businessmen. Nowthey house cafés, restaurants andstudios and bustle with visitors.Overnight: Rydges Hobart.

DAY 2: HobartSpend a bit more time getting to knowHobart, or venture further afield to thePort Arthur Historic Site or the HuonValley and Tahune Forest Air Walk.Overnight: Rydges Hobart.

DAY 3: StrahanFollow the Derwent River and traveltowards Queenstown, famous for itscopper mining and ‘lunar’ landscape,as well as the historic West CoastWilderness Railway. (Day trips areavailable from Queenstown or Strahan;call for details and prices.) FromQueenstown, travel to the fishingvillage of Strahan, overlookingMacquarie Harbour on the west coast.Overnight: Strahan Village.

DAY 4: Cradle MountainSpend the morning on a trip withGordon River Cruises across MacquarieHarbour and up the Gordon River tosee its ancient Huon pines. Wanderthrough the ancient World Heritagerainforest and explore the convictsettlement of Sarah Island. In theafternoon, head for Cradle Mountain.Overnight: Peppers Cradle Mountainfor two nights.

tour of the site in the evening (ownexpense). Overnight: Fox & Hounds,Port Arthur.

DAY 6: HobartThe drive from Port Arthur to Hobart,along the Tasman and Arthur Highways,forms part of the Convict Trail TouringRoute. The drive is only one-and-a-halfhours which gives you plenty of time toexplore the wonderful harbour city ofHobart when you arrive. Overnight:Rydges Hobart.

DAY 7: HobartDrop your car off at the airport today

DAY 5: Cradle MountainIn 1827 Joseph Fossey saw a dramaticmountain peak at the northern end ofwhat is now the Cradle Mountain - LakeSt Clair National Park. He immediatelynamed it Cradle Mountain. One of themost renowned features in the park isthe track to the peak, 1,545 metresabove sea level. As well as thismammoth eight-hour return trip, thereare many shorter, easier walks lowerdown.

DAY 6: LauncestonHead to Launceston, passing throughthe town of Sheffield then stop off atAshgrove Farm Cheese Factory. Carryon through the charming little town ofDeloraine on the Meander River beforearriving in Launceston. Overnight:Peppers Seapoint Launceston.

DAY 7: Drop your car off at the airport.


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Sophisticated yet uncomplicated,Western Australia combines sun,adventure, friendship and an awesomenatural environment in a land ofstunning contrasts.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA FACTS• Western Australia is the biggest state,

covering a third of the country, yethas the smallest population.

• The state is home to some of theworld’s most precious naturalphenomena including the BungleBungles, Stromatolites and thetowering trees of the Karri forest.

• Perth has more hours of sunshinethan any other Australian capital city.

• Western Australia is bordered bydesert to the east and has 7,813miles of pristine coastline.

• Until 1982, only a few Australiansknew the Bungle Bungles because oftheir remote location.

• The Eyre Highway in WesternAustralia is the longest stretch ofstraight road in Australia.

• Dolphins have been visiting MonkeyMia since the early 1960s. They visitalmost every day, swimming intoknee-deep water where you can seethem up close.

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AUSTRALIA’S SOUTH WEST PAGE 116The south west tip of Western Australia offers some of thestate’s most varied and rewarding experiences. Trekthrough towering forests and beautiful valleys, watch forwhales in the ocean, sample famous wines and deliciouslocal produce or go surfing off the coast.

AUSTRALIA’S CORAL COAST PAGE 117The Coral Coast is a treasure trove of beaches, exoticmarine life, national reserves and the bluest ocean you’llsee anywhere in the world. You can swim with the world’slargest fish, the whaleshark, snorkel from the beach to thestunning Ningaloo Reef, meet the dolphins of Monkey Miaand take in the unique rock formations of the Pinnacles.

AUSTRALIA’S NORTH WEST PAGES 118-119Australia’s north west is one of the world’s last truewilderness areas where you really get a sense of theawesome power of nature. Venture into red-earth countryon a four-wheel drive adventure, take a scenic flight overextraordinary rock formations and magnificent waterfalls,or cruise through the inland waterways that meanderthrough the region.

PERTH AND SURROUNDS PAGES 110-115With its sunny climate, bright outlook, amazing coastlineand relaxed lifestyle, Perth is a wonderful place to spendsome time. Set on the banks of the sparkling Swan River,the magnificent beaches of the Indian Ocean are onlyminutes away. Further afield, seaside towns, hills, thehistoric port city of Fremantle and Rottnest Island wait to beexplored.


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Perth is renowned for its warm, sunnyclimate, pristine coastline and relaxedlifestyle. Only minutes away, beaches,vineyards, hills, a historic port city andan island, are waiting to be explored.

Framed by wonderful coastline to thewest and rolling hills to the east, Perthis a vibrant and friendly city, situatedbetween the banks of the peacefulSwan River and the natural bushlandof Kings Park.

Perth has all the right ingredients for agreat holiday with some of thecountry’s best beaches, nightlife,bustling markets, alfresco dining, therich tapestry of cultural attractionsand amazing marine adventures.There are so many ways to enjoy therelaxed, easy-going atmosphere andbright, sunny climate.

Just outside of the city centre isNorthbridge, a district where you’llfind an eclectic mix of cafés andrestaurants, pubs and nightclubs. Thepopular historic port city of Fremantlelies just south of Perth where you’llfind markets and entertainment andplenty of alfresco-style cafés andrestaurants.


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DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT…• A visit to Kings Park and the Botanic

Garden for spectacular panoramicviews of Perth and the river.

• A visit to Northbridge for thespeciality shops, great food andculture.

• Spending a sunny day exploring theriver by walking or cycling your wayalong the foreshore.

• Taking advantage of the excellentshopping at The Hay St Mall, MurraySt Mall, Raine Square, Forest Chase,Barrack St and Kings St.

• A trip from Perth or Fremantle over toRottnest Island.

• Cruising on the Swan River.• Travelling to Perth Zoo to see the

unique Australian wildlife.• Visiting and exploring the Venetian-

style waterways at Mandurah on ahour cruise through some of thesuburb’s most expensive homes.

GETTING THEREPerth is approximately 25 minutes awayfrom Perth International Airport. Coachtransfers are available or we canarrange private transfers if you prefer.Please ask for more details.

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DAY 1: Arrive Perth Arrive into Perth and transfer viacoach to the charming park-side located Sullivan's Perth,your accommodation for the next three nights.

DAY 2: Perth and Fremantle Starting in Perth city, thetour takes in all key attractions and historical points ofinterest and begins at the beautiful Kings Park BotanicalGardens. Later, continue to one of Perth’s best beaches,Cottesloe Beach, before arriving at the historic port town ofFremantle. Plenty of time is included to allow for a walkdown the main street, enjoying a coffee at one of the manycafés or perhaps find a bargain at the markets (open Fri,Sat & Sun only). Afterwards, relax and take in thepanoramic scenery aboard the Swan River Cruise back toPerth with Captain Cook Cruises WA.

DAY 3: Swim with Dolphins With an early start, todaytakes you on an unforgettable adventure, on a custom-builtboat, to snorkel with wild bottlenose dolphins in theirnatural environment. Only possible because of the longstanding trust and friendship that the owner has built upover 19 years of swimming with the local dolphins, this isone excursion you won’t want to miss.

DAY 4: Depart Perth Transfer to Perth Airport.

Prices per person including three nights accommodation (based on two persons sharing) at theComfort Hotel Perth, coach transfers to/from Perth Airport, a Perth and Fremantle tour and Swimwith Dolphins tour.

INDULGENT PERTH



DAY 1: Arrive Perth: On arrival you will be met andescorted in a private car to the Hyatt Regency Perth.

DAY 2: Perth's Famous Wine Cruise Board your CaptainCook Cruises vessel and commence Perth’s Famous WineCruise. Cruise on a 25 metre, single-level, fully airconditioned motorised vessel into the picturesque upperreaches of the Swan Valley. Enjoy morning tea followed bywine tasting of local Swan Valley vineyards. Head behindthe scenes for a winery tour followed by premiumSandalford wine tastings and a two course lunch.

DAY 3: Monkey Mia and Pinnacles Air Tour Fly over thecity of Perth following the coastline to Shark Bay. On arrivalat 9.00am, transfer to Monkey Mia where you will have theopportunity to interact with bottle nose dolphins and alsovisit the dolphin information centre. After lunch depart forCervantes where you will be met by your guide andtransferred by 4WD vehicle to the unique Pinnacles Desert. There is time to explore the Pinnacles Desert before thetransfer to Shark Bay Airport.

DAY 4: Depart Perth Transfer by private car to the airportfor your onward journey.

Prices per person including three nights accommodation (based on two persons sharing) at theHyatt Regency Perth, private transfers to/from Perth Airport, a Perth and Margaret River tour andSwan Valley Cruise.


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SWIM WITH WILDDOLPHINSA once-in-a-lifetime encounter thatmany dream of but few experience.Swim with Logo, Boomerang or anyof over 180 wild bottlenose dolphinsin their natural environment. Withover 20 years of experience,friendship and trust built up with thelocal dolphins, your hosts offer aunique opportunity to experiencethese fascinating creatures in the wildand boast a 99% success rate.

Duration: 4 - 6 hours + transfersDeparts: Daily (01 Apr - 01 Jun 14,15 Sep - 24 Dec 14 & 26 Dec 14 -31 Mar 15.)Price from: £140

Prices per person. Not suitable for children under 7 years.Includes wetsuits/snorkelling gear. Light lunch and drinks. Tour does not operate 05 Jun - 31 Aug 1 & 25 Dec 12.

PERTH'S FAMOUS WINECRUISEPerth's Famous Wine Cruise is one ofPerth's most enjoyable and longestrunning day tours! Cruise into thepicturesque upper reaches of theSwan Valley with on board cheese &wine tasting. On arrival at theprestigious Sandalford Estate,sample a "flight" of fine winestogether with a behind the scenestour and video presentation followedby a gourmet two-course lunch. Adessert buffet is served on the returncruise and live entertainment followsas you enjoy complimentary wine onthe return cruise.

Duration: Full dayDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £113 / Child (4-14 years) £83 Prices per person.

PINNACLES, KOALAS ANDSAND BOARDING 4WDADVENTUREExperience the best of the WestCoast's natural and wildlife wonderson this day tour. Visit a wildlife parkand photograph and hand feed oneof Australia's most iconic animals,the koala, stopping at the RockLobster fishing town of Cervantes onthe way to Nambung National Park.Here you can marvel at the strangelandscape of the Pinnacles Desert asyou take a walk through thelimestone structures. The adrenalinkicks in as you leave the highway fora 4WD and sand boardingadventure on the dunes in Lancelin.

Duration: Full dayDeparts: Daily at 8amPrices from: Adult £257/Child £190Prices per person.

1 DAY MARGARET RIVER,CAVES, WINE AND CAPELEEUWIN LIGHTHOUSEKnown as one of Australia's finestwine regions, the Margaret Riverregion is an area also blessed withnatural beauty. This full day tour willgive you the chance to excite everysense at the Busselton Jetty, thelongest jetty in the Southernhemisphere before exploringWatershed Winery, Cape LeeuwinLighthouse, Mammoth Cave andMargaret River township. You roundoff the day with dinner (at ownexpense) before the drive back toPerth.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri & Satat 8amPrice from: Adult £147/Child £83

DISCOVER ROTTNESTDiscover Rottnest Island's sandy whitebeaches and unique wildlife on thisday tour. On a walking tour and 90minute Discovery Bus Tour, to theisland's natural and culturalhighlights, your guide will take youthrough the island's history from itsdark beginnings as a prison forAboriginal people to its emergenceas a tourist destination. Remember tolook out for quokkas, the endearingfurry creatures that gave the island itsname. Tour concludes at BarrackStreet Jetty, Perth.Duration: 8 hours Departs: Perth daily (exceptChristmas Day and Good Friday)Price from: Adult £113/Child £55

Prices per person. Full Day Option includes RottnestIsland admission fee, pickup from most metropolitanhotels, return transfers to Rottnest Island and lunch.Departures from Fremantle also available - please ask fordetails and prices. Children under 12 must beaccompanied by a full fare paying adult. Child age 4-12.

PERTH & FREMANTLEMORNING SIGHTSA day tour taking in the highlights ofPerth and Fremantle giving an insightinto the al fresco lifestyle localsenjoy. This tour features all of Perth’skey points of interest, including KingPark Botanical Gardens, where youcan walk through the tree canopieson the Tree Top Walkway. Next enjoya picturesque dive along CottesloeBeach. Visit historic Fremantle, acentre of cosmopolitan cafés andrestored old buildings. This tourreturns via some of Perth’s mostexclusive suburbs.

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GUEST ROOMS:• Recently refurbished 367 contemporary guest rooms and

suites with views of the Swan River, Perth city or DarlingRanges.

• Largest lead-in hotel guest rooms in Perth central businessdistrict with 42" high definition LCD TVs.

• All rooms include complimentary standard internet service.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Five restaurants and bars including award-winning Cafe

which offers guests a unique pan-to-plate experience.• Heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and tennis

court.

SULLIVAN'S PERTH3 STARDELUXESituated at the edge of the city centre adjoining picturesqueKing’s Park, Sullivan's Hotel provides a relaxing base.Rooms are comfortably furnished and guests are free toappreciate the hotel’s lovely gardens and swimming pool.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms have air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms, tea

and coffee making facilities and WiFi. Deluxe rooms withbalcony and family rooms are also available, as are two-bedroom apartments.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Bar, café, private gardens and swimming pool.• Free Blue Cat Bus to city attractions, free bicycles and WiFi.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 31 Jul 14 in Standard Rooms and Deluxe Rooms.

COMFORT HOTEL PERTH CITY3 STARComfort Hotel Perth City is conveniently situated in EastPerth just a short stroll to the CBD, unique tourist attractionsand shopping arcades, WA Cricket Ground, Langley Parkand the foreshore.

GUEST ROOMS:• 94 ensuite standard double, triple and family rooms, studio

queen and king rooms. Free in-house movies, climatecontrol, tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerator andwireless Internet.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The licenced Bluerock Café Bar Restaurant is open daily for

breakfast and dinner, room service dinner and takeawayavailable.

• Tour desk and free parking (subject to availability).

SPECIAL OFFER: Receive free continental breakfast dailyfor 2 persons per room. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

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1 NIGHT £84 £88 £227

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade:River View Room from £18 per night.

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1 NIGHT £72 £81 £144

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14, High season: 18 Feb ’14 - 21 Feb ’14. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Roomfrom £18 per night.

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All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: DeluxeRoom from £13 per night.

COMFORT HOTEL PERTH CITY

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1 NIGHT £59

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: StandardTriple Room from £5 per night.

Recency Club Double Room

Double Room

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 4 nights and receive free dailybreakfast. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

In a great location close to the heart of the city this is aconvenient and comfortable choice. Modern and stylishaccommodation offers a homely feel, while the restaurantand bar provide a relaxed and ambient atmosphere.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms are spacious with a contemporary design

featuring high-speed internet access, coffee & tea maker,refrigerator, large bathroom with shower, in-room safe, air-conditioning and a complimentary newspaper uponrequest.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The Eatery Restaurant and Best Brew Bar.• Fitness centre, valet parking, wireless internet in the lobby

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FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights and only pay for 4. Valid 07Apr - 30 Nov 14 in all room types.

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1 NIGHT £64 £73 £128

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 07 Apr ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 28 Mar ’14, High season: 29 Mar ’14 - 06 Apr ’14. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Roomfrom £9 per night.

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1 NIGHT £106 £112 £134

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 30 Nov ’14, High season: 01 Dec ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 2 BedroomSuperior Apartment from £16 per night.

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1 NIGHT £78 £101 £150

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Jul ’14, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14- 31 May ’14, High season: 31 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14. Room Upgrade: Superior Poolside Roomfrom £17 per night.

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1 NIGHT £73 £82 £97

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Feb ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Feb ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 17 Dec ’14 - 31 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 2 BedroomApartment from £11 per night.

Self-contained Superior Apartments

Rendezvous Grand Hotel Perth Scarborough is the essentialbeachside destination located on Scarborough Beach.

GUEST ROOMS: • 336 rooms and suites with ocean and coastal views (some

with limited views), the fully renovated and refurbishedrooms feature stylish, modern design with luxuryappointments, individual balconies and en suite bathrooms.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Wining and dining options at Straits Cafe and 'The Bar',

plus quality leisure facilities including a lagoon-style heatedpool, fully equipped gymnasium and steam room, tenniscourts and Vanilla face+body spa.

Experience everything this vibrant city has to offer whenyou stay at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle – by Rydges,within walking distance to Fremantle’s famous markets,harbour, unique shops, museums, galleries, nightlife andentertainment.

GUEST ROOMS:• 300 guest rooms and suites, most with private balconies.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two heated outdoor swimming pools, three outdoor spas,

sauna, fitness centre• Atrium Garden Restaurant – International buffet for

breakfast, lunch and dinner• Harbourmaster Grill and Marine Lounge Bar.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Apr - 30 Nov 14.

Overlooking the white sands of Scarborough Beach andthe glittering Indian Ocean, these apartments are only 20minutes from the city centre. A short stroll away there areplenty of shops to explore, along with beachfront cafés,restaurants and lively bars.

GUEST ROOMS:• Fully self-contained superior apartments include kitchen with

washer/dryer.• Each features a private balcony, bath spa (limited

apartments), TV,with free in-house movies, Foxtel (cable TV)DVD player, mp3 dock, Internet access.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Leisure facilities consist of a heated outdoor swimming

pool, grill and barbecue area.• Sauna and free secure parking.

Beautifully located on the beach at Comet Bay, 45 minutesdrive south of Perth, Seashells Mandurah is the perfectseaside escape. A most striking feature is the infinity pool,stretching across the beachfront allowing spectacularIndian Ocean views.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choose from 1 or 2 Bedroom Apartments, all include TV

with in-house movies, lounge and dining area, kitchen, teaand coffee making facilities, spa baths and most haveocean or estruary views.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Infinity swimming pool, pool terrace with barbecue facilities,

tennis court, internet access and tour desk.


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FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01- 16 Apr 14 & 29 Apr - 30 Nov 14 in One BedroomApartments only.

CAPE LODGE, MARGARETRIVER

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SPECIAL OFFER: Guests receive complimentaryafternoon tea and Cape Lodge Estate wine tasting. Valid01 Apr 14 – 31 Mar 15.

PULLMAN RESORT BUNKER BAY

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FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01- 16 Apr 14 & 28 Apr - 30 Sep 14.

PULLMAN RESORT BUNKER BAY

STAYING IN A STUDIO VILLA ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £99 £182

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, 06 Jan ’15 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 26 Dec ’14 - 05 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 2 Bedroom Villa from £42per night.

CAPE LODGE

STAYING IN A GARDEN VIEW ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £138 £172 £173

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Sep ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior SpaSuite from £32 per night.

SEASHELLS YALLINGUP



1 NIGHT £89 £99 £126

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 (Sun - Thu), Midseason: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 (Fri - Sat), High season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14. RoomUpgrade: 2 Bedroom Apartment from £31 per night.

Two and a half hours south of Perth, nestled in the heart ofthe Margaret River wine region, Seashells Yallingup is theperfect getaway for singles, couples and families.

GUEST ROOMS:• One and Two bedroom fully self-contained apartments with

kitchen, laundry, lounge and dining areas.• Private balconies with garden views, free in-house movies,

Foxtel (cable TV), DVD players, mp3 docks and Internetaccess.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant and bar, guest lounge with fireplace, barbeques. • Walk trail through the gardens to Yallingup Beach, free

parking.

A pristine paradise in the Margaret River Wine Region. Thisresort boasts a beachfront location on the crystal clearwaters of Bunker Bay, close to stunning natural attractionsand more than 90 wineries and cellar doors.

GUEST ROOMS:• Luxuriously appointed studio, one or two-bedroom

bungalow-style villas with lake or garden views.• All comprise king-size bed, minibar, iron and board, TV,

DVD and CD Player, Internet connection and ipod/ipaddocking station..

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Other Side of the Moon Restaurant and Bar.• Tennis court, infinity-edge swimming pool and Vie Spa.

A boutique hotel sitting within ten hectares of vineyards,forest, parkland, gardens and lakes. For connoisseurs offine wines and exquisite food, a stay at Cape Lodge is anabsolute must.

GUEST ROOMS:• Just 22 luxurious rooms and suites feature sumptuous

lounges complete with DVD and CD players. Superior SpaSuites, Forest Suite and the Lodge Suite have a spa bath.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Outstanding restaurant serving international cuisine.• Swimming pool, tennis court and mini spa treatments.• Complimentary WiFi.

DAY ONETour departs Perth this morning at approximately 8.00am. Aswell as tastings at 2 Margaret River wineries, today you willvisit Busselton Jetty, Mammoth Cave and Cape LeeuwinLighthouse. Overnight at Abbey Beach Resort, Busselton.

DAY TWOThe morning is free at leisure, then this afternoon you willsample some of the region's gourment delights at localwineries, a chocolate factory, cheese factory and a venisonfarm. Return to Perth around 9.30pm.

MARGARET RIVER WINE EXPERIENCE


DEPARTS: MON, THURS, FRI 8AM

PRICE FROM: ADULT £404 / CHILD £303 PERPERSONPrices per person based on twin share and are a guide only. Includes 4 meals,accommodation for 1 night, hotel pick up and drop off.


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FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights and only pay for 4. Valid07 Jan - 31 Mar 14, 01 Nov - 22 Dec 14 & 05 Jan - 31Mar 15 in all room types.

NOVOTEL NINGALOO RESORT EXMOUTH



1 NIGHT £100 £116

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: Variouspeak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade: Superior Room from £16 per night.

TOP OF THE RANGE SAFARI

DURATION: FULL DAY

DEPARTS: DAILY, SUBJECT TO MINIMUM PASSENGERNUMBERS

PRICES FROM: ADULT £160 / CHILD £120 PERPERSON

Journey to Cape Range National Park and meander throughShot Hole Canyon before ascending to the top of the Rangeto view the stunning scenery of Charles Knife Gorge. 4WD ona deserted outback track around Cape Range with itsabundance of wildlife including red kangaroos and emus.Enjoy a refreshing swim at one of the lagoons before stoppingat Osprey Bay for a hamper lunch. After lunch board yourboat and cruise up Yardie Creek and delight in the localwildlife including the giant Osprey nesting high on the craggycliff face. Visit Ningaloo Marine Park with sparkling bluewaters of Turquoise Bay where there is the opportunity to swimand snorkel on the reef.

PINNACLES, KALBARRI,MONKEY MIA


DEPARTS: SELECTED MONDAYSTHROUGHOUT THE YEAR,PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS.

PRICES FROM: ADULT £962 /CHILD £838 PER PERSON

Price Includes•Luxury coach travel, accommodation and meals as

indicated and entry fees

Day 1: Perth to Monkey Mia

Journey north via the 'lobster fishing'town of Port Denison where you havelunch by the water's edge. Continuenorth across the Greenough Flats,better known for unusual 'leaning trees'and travel via Geraldton andNorthampton to the world heritagelisted area of Shark Bay to yourovernight accommodation. Hotel:Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort or similar(L D).

Day 2: Monkey Mia to KalbarriSpend extra time at the waters edge thismorning where you may encounter a

visit by the famous Monkey Miadolphins. As they are wild, dolphinappearances can't be guaranteed butcoming in at regular times through theday to interact with people has been aritual for many years. This afternoonyou will visit the town of Denham forlunch, incredible Shell Beach and theStromatolites before travelling south toKalbarri. Known for wild flowers (Jul -Oct) and magnificent rocky landscapesvisit Hawks Head, one of the areasmost spectacular red river gorges in theKalbarri National Park. Hotel: KalbarriEdge Resort or similar (B L D).

Day 3: Kalbarri to PerthHomeward bound, enjoy sightseeingalong the Kalbarri coastal gorges.Travel south breaking for lunch at therock lobster fishing village of Cervantes- gateway to the renowned PinnaclesDesert, an amazing moon-likelandscape and truly one of Australia'smost mystical experiences. Time will beallowed to stroll among these limestonespires and take photographs, beforecontinuing back to Perth. (B, L).

Included meals: B = Breakfast, L =Lunch, D = Dinner

Located on Sunrise Beach, part of the new marinadevelopment, this resort is an excellent base for discoveringthe natural treasures of the north west cape including WorldHeritage Cape Range and the Ningaloo Reef.

GUEST ROOMS:• One and Two Bedroom apartments with cooking facilities,

air-conditioning, hair dryer, iron and TV.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym and Internet facilities.


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4 STARDELUXEExperience personalised service at the elegant PinctadaCable Beach, situated only metres from Cable Beach. Aboutique feel, with rooms nestled around the attractiveMaxima Pool and landscaped Meditative Garden appealsto those seeking five star quality. Pinctada day spa is aworld of tranquility with an extensive list of world classtreatments.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms feature high quality furnishings and soft lighting. • In-room amenities include HD TV, iPod docking station,

Nespresso coffee maker, in-house movies, intelligentlighting and air conditioning.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• SELENE Brasserie; Brizo pool cafe & bar; Nyx cocktail

lounge; swimming pool; 25m lap pool; day spa; gym. FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Jan - 31 Mar 14 & 01 Oct 14 - 31 Mar 15.

PINCTADA KIMBERLEYGRANDE

4 STAR

Renowned for its quintessential outback hospitality PinctadaKimberley Grande enjoys a riverfront setting in majesticKununurra. Kimberley's landscape has been captured inthe style of the hotel with the use of contrasting texturesand colours. Original artwork from prominent local artistsalso helps create the feel of an Australian outbackhomestead.

GUEST ROOMS:• 72 rooms. Kings Garden and Kings Pool rooms are

contemporary and feature king-size bed, flat-screen TV, teaand coffee making facilities, iron, ironing board, hairdryerand spacious, furnished verandah.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• PKG Bar & Grill with large screen showing sports;

courtyard; 25m swimming pool.

CAPE LEVEQUE EXPERIENCE - DELUXE SAFARI


DEPARTS: SATURDAYS - APR TO OCT

PRICE FROM: ADULT £682/CHILD £620 PER PERSON

From Broome, journey by 4WD far north to Cape Leveque, aremote coastal wilderness (via Beagle Bay and Lombadina)and set up camp right on the edge of the Indian Ocean.Activities around Cape Leveque on day 2 may include aguided snorkelling or fishing adventure (included), a kayakingadventure, dinghy hire or a scenic flight across thearchipelago and horizontal falls (own expense). On day 3enjoy a guided bushwalk and a visit to the One Arm PointCommunity perched on the tip of the Dampier Peninsulaoffering spectacular views of the Buccaneer Archipelago andhuge tidal flows of the Kimberley.

Prices per person and include hotel pick up/drop off, 2breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, entry to Beagle Bay,Lombadina Community and One Arm Point Community,snorkelling equipment and 2 nights en-suite accommodationin a Deluxe Safari Tent, perched on a hillside affordingunrestricted views around the bay.

PINCTADA CABLE BEACH

STAYING IN A SHINJU STUDIO ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £74 £96 £129

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Sep ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, High season: 11 Aug ’14 - 18 Aug ’14. Room Upgrade: HonjinCourtyard Studio from £10 per night.

MERCURE BROOME



1 NIGHT £58 £81 £104

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 01 Oct ’14 -31 Mar ’15, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 - 10 Aug ’14, High season: 11 Aug ’14 - 18 Aug ’14.Room Upgrade: Superior Poolside Room from £9 per night.

PINCTADA KIMBERLEY GRANDE

STAYING IN A KINGS TERRACE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £56 £74 £95

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Sep ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, High season: 16 May ’14 - 25 May ’14. Room Upgrade: Kings GardenView Room from £10 per night.

Poolside Room

MERCURE BROOME3 STARDELUXEThe ideal base from which to explore the exciting Kimberleyoutback region. Overlooking Roebuck Bay and just a shortdrive from the white sands of Cable Beach, this friendly hoteloffers comfortable accommodation in a breathtaking setting.

GUEST ROOMS:• 136 rooms and suites with air-conditioning and cable TV.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant including alfresco dining and bar.• Two swimming pools within tropical garden plus barbecue

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DEPARTS: MAY-OCT SELECTEDDATES

PRICES FROM: ADULT £1,741 /CHILD £1,392 PER PERSON

Package Includes: Hotel pick up and dropoff, breakfast on days 2 to 5, lunch on days 1 to 5,dinner on days 1 to 4, park entry fees, GeikieGorge Cruise and accommodation for 4 nights.

Prices and supplements are from per person.Children 7-14 years. Departs 6.00am, returns5.30pm.

DAY 1: A Kimberley Wilderness Adventuresvehicle will pick you up from your hotel.At Derby visit the Boab Prison Tree,believed to be more than 1,500 yearsold. Travel on the Gibb River Road, aremote Outback highway that accessessome of the Kimberley's best scenery.At Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffstower above white sands, see theancient marine fossils embedded in thegorge walls. Enjoy a picnic style lunch.Travel to Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre-long natural tunnel carved through theNapier Range. With torch in hand,wade through the cool waters to viewthe wonderful oasis that awaits on theother side. Continue to Fitzroy Crossing.Hotel: Fitzroy River Lodge (L, D).

DAY 2:Head for one of Australia’s mostfascinating nature reserves - PurnululuNational Park, home to the black andorange striped domes of the BungleBungle Range. Enjoy lunch along theway. Stay two nights in PurnululuNational Park. Hotel: Bungle BungleWilderness Lodge in a tented cabin withprivate ensuite (B, L, D).

DAY 3:Hike into Piccaninny Creek, walkingalong this ancient river bed flanked byimpressive rock escarpments, throughthe spectacular Cathedral Gorge. Learnof bushtucker, bush medicine and thearea’s significance to the Indigenousculture. Enjoy a picnic style lunch thenthere is also time for an optionalhelicopter flight (own expense). Watchthe sun set over the iconic beehives ofthe Bungle Bungle range. Hotel: BungleBungle Wilderness Lodge in a tentedcabin with private ensuite (B, L, D).

DAY 4:Take one of Australia’s most captivatinghikes as you discover Echidna Chasm,a spectacular cleft in the rock massifthat. Travel the Great Northern Highwayto the historic gold mining town of HallsCreek. See China Wall, a vein of quartzthat rises out of the land in a wall-likeformation. Hotel: Best Western HallsCreek Motel (B, L, D).

DAY 5:Explore Geikie Gorge, where annualflooding has created a bleached effecton the limestone walls. Cruise alongthis stunning gorge, before travellingback to Broome where the tourconcludes.

BROOME TO DARWINCORAL PRINCESS CRUISES


DEPARTS: WEEKLY (APR - OCT)ABOARD OCEANIC DISCOVERERAND CORAL PRINCESS

PRICE FROM: TWIN £4,895 /SINGLE £7,342 PER PERSON

DAY 1: Depart Broome Meet yourfellow travellers and crew at theCaptain's Welcome Drinks.

DAY 2: Lacepede Islands We cruisethrough Pender Bay and visit theLacepede Islands; they support up to18,000 breeding pairs of BrownBoobies and Roseate Terns. The GreenTurtle can often be seen nesting.

DAY 3: Horizontal Falls andBuccaneer Archipelago Travel ashoreto Hidden Island for a walk on the finewhite sands then observe the uniqueHorizontal Falls, described by naturalistDavid Attenborough as 'one thegreatest natural wonders in the world'.

DAY 4: Ruby Falls and Raft PointExplore Red Cone Creek. Cruisethrough Kuri Bay and visit a secludedAboriginal rock art gallery to view themysterious Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion).

DAY 5: Doubtful Bay andMontgomery Reef Savour a trulyunforgettable moment as MontgomeryReef 'rises' out of the ocean as the tideebbs. Experience this naturalphenomenon up close and discover thereef's diverse marine life.

DAY 6: Prince Regent River and KingCascades We cruise the mighty PrinceRegent River to breathtaking KingCascades, an unusual and picturesquewaterfall.

DAY 7: Careening Bay and BiggeIsland Visit the boab tree baring theinscription "HMC Mermaid - 1820", stillclearly visible almost 200 years later.Then, discover the rock art gallery onBigge Island.

DAY 8: Hathaway's Hideaway andMitchell Falls Explore the maze ofnatural sandstone caves known as

Hathaway's Hideaway. Optionalhelicopter flights are available over theMitchell Falls. This evening join us for agourmet Aussie Neach barbecue.

DAY 9: Vansittart Bay DC3 and JarIsland View the wreckage of a US AirForce DC3 which crash landed on thebeach during WWII. Later, visit JarIsland and discover the island'soutstanding rock art gallery.

DAY 10: King George River andFalls We visit Trainquil Bay for beachwalking and exploration. Later cruisethe mighty King George River to thefamous 80-metre twin King Georgefalls.

DAY 11: Depart Darwin 8:00am.Our unforgettable cruise along theKimberley coast concludes in Darwin.


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THE NORTHERNTERRITORY

From the glittering Arafura Sea lapping thecoastline, to the rugged Outback andmesmerising Red Centre, Australia’sNorthern Territory is waiting to capture your imagination.

NORTHERN TERRITORY FACTS• This amazing wilderness region is a

biological wonderland, with uniquewildlife and flora.

• 22% of the population is Aboriginal,which means the Northern Territoryhas the highest percentage ofAboriginal inhabitants in Australia.

• Kakadu National Park features someof the world’s greatest collections ofrock art, dating back 20,000 years.

• Uluru, Ayers Rock, is 2.23 miles wideand 300 metres high, making it theworld’s largest monolith. It is believedthat two thirds of the rock is still underthe sand.

• Home to the real Australian Outback, the Northern Territory is six times thesize of Britain.

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WELCOME TO THE NORTHERN TERRITORYKAKADU NATIONAL PARK PAGE 125Kakadu is one of the Northern Territory’s best-knownnational parks. With its rugged escarpments, spectaculargorges, stunning waterfalls and lush wetlands, this WorldHeritage-listed park is a cultural and ecological treasure,and the only way to appreciate Kakadu’s magic is toexperience it for yourself, ideally with an overnight stay.

KATHERINE PAGE 125The modern town of Katherine is south of Darwin on theStuart Highway. Just 30 minutes from the town, KatherineGorge (Nitmiluk) is one of the Territory’s most majesticattractions. All year round, you can cruise between thesheer cliffs to visit the sandy, freshwater beaches of themain gorges and see ancient Aboriginal paintings high onthe rock faces.

RED CENTRE - AYERS ROCK PAGES 126-129Known as Uluru, this gigantic natural icon is the largestand most famous monolith in the world. Its size is evenmore incredible when you consider that an estimated twothirds of it lies beneath the surface. Australia’s most famousOutback attraction remains the centrepiece of anyAustralian holiday.

RED CENTRE - KINGS CANYON PAGES 127-129A breathtaking walk around the rim of the canyon allowsyou to gaze down in awe at the sandstone chasm,plunging 270 metres to the canyon floor below. Sightssuch as the Lost City, the Garden of Eden and spectacularscenery combine to make Kings Canyon in WatarrkaNational Park an unexpected and delightful surprise.

RED CENTRE - ALICE SPRINGS PAGES 127-129At the very heart of Australia lies the historic town of AliceSprings, founded in the 1800s as an overland telegraphstation. Today Alice is a thriving town and gateway toCentral Australia, providing the perfect base from which toexplore a mysterious land of natural monuments, colourfulOutback culture and ancient Dreamtime lore.

DARWIN PAGES 123-125Lush with palms, scented with the perfume of frangipanis,Darwin is the tropical capital of Australia’s NorthernTerritory. Surrounded by a magnificent harbour, thisrelaxed city overflows with entertainment, from nightclubs,theatres and a casino to large shopping complexes,restaurants and fabulous multicultural markets.


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The dramatic natural landscapes of theNorthern Territory are quite astounding,while the friendly and picturesque townsare totally enchanting.

GETTING THEREThe three main international gatewaysinto the Northern Territory are AyersRock, Alice Springs and DarwinAirports. Coach transfers are availableor we can arrange private transfers ifyou prefer. Please call for more details.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT…• A trip to Uluru National Park to

discover Ayers Rock and The Olgas.• Experiencing the award-winning

Soundsof Silence dinner, watching thesun setover Ayers Rock.

• A morning climb to the rim of KingsCanyon to watch the sunrise.

• Viewing the Aboriginal Rock atNourlangie Rock in Kakadu NationalPark.


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DURATION: 5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTSDEPARTS: DAILY


DAY 1: Arrive Darwin Arrive into Darwin and transfervia coach to the Doubletree By Hilton EsplanadeDarwin for an overnight stay. Spend the day at leisure,visiting this city’s famous harbour-side and parks.

DAY 2: Darwin to Kakadu Join the AAT Kings tourand head off to Kakadu National Park with anexperienced guide to ensure you take in all the area’shighlights. Join the famous Jumping Crocodile Cruiseenroute, visit the Bowali Visitors Centre and enjoy thespectacular and endless views from the top of Ubirr.Overnight at Kakadu.

DAY 3: Kakadu to Katherine View Nourlangie Rock,visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre andcruise Yellow River before heading off to Katherine foran overnight stay.

DAY 4: Katherine to Darwin Cruise throughKatherine Gorge, visit Edith Falls and the Adelaide WarCemetery. Return early evening for your last overnightstay at the Doubletree By Hilton Esplanade Darwin.

DAY 5: Depart DarwinPrices per person including four nights accommodation (based on two personssharing), shared transfers to/from Darwin Airport and all tours as specified.

SEEKING WILDLIFE SUNSET ECO SAILING DINNERCRUISEYou are joining a very personal and relaxed sailing cruise fromCullen Bay. Sail to a Mangrove creek in Woods Inlet to view acroc trap while on the lookout for a variety of harbour wild life,including the rare snub fin dolphins, dugong and sea birds.Your meal includes anti-pasto platter followed by a BBQ mealwith free wine and mid strength beer.

Duration: 3 hoursDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £78/Child £33

AFTERNOON JUMPING CROCODILE CRUISETOUR, DARWINCruise the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600 crocodiles andview these prehistoric creatures leaping out of the water.Continue with a visit to the Window on the Wetlands and theFogg Dam Nature Reserve.

Duration: 5 hours and 30 minutesDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £62/Child £32

AFTERNOON CITY SIGHTS TOURTour Darwin's attractions on this afternoon tour, a greatintroduction to the Northern Territory's biggest city. Your guidewill show you the city's historic highlights, including the BotanicGardens, Stokes Hill Wharf Precinct and Mooring Basin, EastPoint Reserve - WWII Relics, Historic City Sights, Museum & ArtGallery of the Northern Territory.

Duration: 4 hoursDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £43/Child £23

SKYTOURS - SPECTACULAR SCENIC FLIGHTSTake to the skies in either the Fixed Wing Aircraft or Helicopterflights for the best way to truly see Kakadu. Both types areespecially suited for scenic flight, boasting high wing and hugewindows.

Duration: Fixed wing - 30 or 60 minutes;Helicopter - 20, 30 or 45 minutes

Departs: DailyPrice from: Adult £100/Child £80


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FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive fullbreakfast daily for 2 people. Valid 01 - 30 Apr 14 & 01Oct 14 - 31 Mar 15 in Harbour View room only.

NOVOTEL ATRIUM DARWIN4 STAR

UPGRADE OFFER: Stay 2 nights receive free upgrade tonext room category plus late check out 12noon. Valid 01Nov 14 - 31 Mar 15 Standard and Superior rooms only.

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PALMS CITY RESORT, DARWIN3 STAR

MANTRA ON THE ESPLANADE DARWIN

STAYING IN A HOTEL ROOM CITY VIEW ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £61 £88 £118

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Mid season:01 Oct ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, High season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Sep ’14. Room Upgrade: Hotel RoomHarbour View from £6 per night.

NOVOTEL ATRIUM DARWIN



1 NIGHT £54 £104 £174

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:06 Aug ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, High season: 12 Jun ’14 - 16 Jun ’14, 01 Aug ’14 - 05 Aug ’14. RoomUpgrade: Standard Harbour View Room from £12 per night.

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ESPLANADE DARWIN



1 NIGHT £49 £72 £130

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Apr ’14, 01 Nov ’14 -31 Mar ’15, Mid season: 16 Jun ’14 - 01 Aug ’14, High season: 13 Jul ’14 - 15 Jul ’14,02 Aug ’14 - 05 Aug ’14. Room Upgrade: Studio Loft from £21 per night.

PALMS CITY RESORT

STAYING IN A STANDARD MOTEL ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £55 £79

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 01 Oct ’14 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14. Room Upgrade: Superior Motel Room from£3 per night.

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin is in the perfectlocation. Enjoy the stunning parkland with beautiful oceanviews, and take a short stroll to Darwin’s most vibrantlocation, Mitchell Street.

GUEST ROOMS:• All guest rooms have been recently refurbished.• All air-conditioned, with balconies, two double beds, TV,minibar, safe and internet access.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Aqua Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily,

swimming pool, tropical garden, guest laundry andbusiness centre.

This tropical haven brings the natural surroundings of theTop End to the middle of the city. Situated on the Esplanadein Darwin's CDB, the resort is perfectly placed to explore allthe city has to offer with the added benefit of a relaxingpool encircled by lush landscaped tropical gardens.

GUEST ROOMS:• 89 Motel Rooms and Villas are located throughout the

tropical gardens.• Features include air-conditioning, ceiling fan, TV, tea and

coffee making facilities and a refrigerator.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Free-form swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.• Guest laundry, 24-hour reception and car parking.

The Novotel Darwin Atrium is conveniently located in thecity centre, overlooking Darwin Harbour. This hotel is ashort stroll from the dining and entertainment precinct ofMitchell Street and is equally suited to business trips andholidays. Boasting 140 rooms and conference facilities, theNovotel Darwin Atrium features a magnificent tropicalindoor rainforest, complete with cascading vines and thesoothing sound of running water.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms enjoy city or harbour views and feature ceiling

fans, air-conditioning, TV with in-house movies, iron andironing board, minibar and refrigerator.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Swimming pool and spa.

The fresh and contemporary award-winning Mantra on theEsplanade is situated on The Esplanade, overlookingDarwin Harbour, in the city centre.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of hotel rooms and spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom

apartments.• Amenities include air-conditioning, TV, in-house movies,

iron, ironing board, minibar and tea and coffee makingfacilities.

• Apartments also feature private balcony, lounge, diningroom, kitchen and laundry facilities and are serviced daily.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Finz Restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool and spa.


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KAKADU & KATHERINEGORGE


DEPARTS: 7.15AM TUE & SAT*(MAY TO OCT) 6.30AM TUES,THURS, SAT & SUN (NOV TOAPR)

PRICE FROM: ADULT £550 /CHILD £440

Included meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D =DinnerAll prices are from per person, based on twin shareand are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry.

DAY 1: Darwin to KakaduDepart Darwin at 7.15am and Join thefamous Jumping Crocodile Cruise onthe Adelaide River, where your localguide will entice crocodiles to leap from

the water. Enjoy lunch in KakaduNational Park, then visit the BowaliVisitor Centre. Embark on a guidedwalk to view ancient Aboriginal rock artat Ubirr, then enjoy spectacular viewsfrom the top. Hotel: Aurora Kakadu - Standard room(budget), Aurora Kakadu - Superiorroom (standard) or Gagudju CrocodileInn - Deluxe room (Superior)(L)

DAY 2: Kakadu to KatherineTake a guided walk to view Aboriginalrock art at Nourlangie Rock. Continueto the Warradjan Cultural Centre toview the informative displays andexhibits depicting the traditions of theAboriginal people in Kakadu. Join thefamous Yellow Water Billabong cruise toobserve saltwater crocodiles and thecolourful diversity of birdlife for whichthis region is renowned. This afternoontravel to Katherine, the third largest

KAKADU AND LITCHFIELD SAFARI

DURATION: 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTSDEPARTS: DAILYPRICES FROM: ADULT £437/CHILD £350 PER PERSON

DAY 1: Darwin to Mary River Visit Litchfield NationalPark and see Florence Falls and Wangi Falls where there isa chance to swim in the plunge pools. Head to PudakulCultural Experience where you will meet some of the localAboriginal people. Overnight safari accommodation in the Mary River. (L,D)

DAY 2: Mary River to Kakadu National Park Journeydeep into Kakadu National Park. For the adventurous, putyour hiking shoes on and head to Gunlom Falls. For themore relaxed, take a dip at the base of the waterfalls. Wefinish the day at historic rich Ubirr, where you will see vividAboriginal rock art and enjoy 360 degree sunset viewsover the floodplains and Kakadu wetlands.

Overnight safari accommodation in Kakadu. (B,L,D)

DAY 3: Kakadu to Darwin Get ready for some 4WDaction then relax on a Corroboree Billabong Cruise as wehead into Twin Falls. (B,L)

Price includes: Accommodation, transport, guided tours, national park fees andmeals as specified. Included meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Prices and supplements are from per person, based on twin share and are a guideonly. Price will be confirmed on enquiry.

INDIGENOUS LITCHFIELD SPECTACULAR

DURATION: FULL DAYDEPARTS: DAILYPRICES FROM: ADULT £155/CHILD £78 PER PERSON

Depart Darwin with a local Indigenous guide and take theback roads to Finniss River. Stop by the shady riverside andenjoy a refreshing tea or coffee. Across the Finniss Riverenter exclusive Woolaning Spring; a sawmill campestablished 60 years ago by Ray Petherick, tour owner TessAtie's grandfather. Visit heritage places associated with TessAtie's family and learn how Aboriginal families sustained lifeon the land. In nature's forest dining room, by the crystalclear spring waters, enjoy lunch of local game meats. Afterlunch visit Wangi Falls, a popular swimming spot. Cool offwith a swim or explore the nearby forest, a seasonal hometo a restless colony of flying foxes. In the dry season, theReynolds River Track and two creek crossing will lead toheritage-listed Blyth Homestead, where there is anopportunity to view a life in the days of working tin minesand cattle to carve out a living in this rugged environment.View Florence Falls from the plateau-top lookout and enjoya refreshing swim in the water of Florence Creek. Return toDarwin via Batchelor, which was established in the 1950'sto serve the Rum Jungle mine and now home to theBatchelor Institute, providing educational needs forindigenous youth.

Package Includes: Hotel pick up and drop off, lunch, local Indigenous guide andexclusive entry to Woolaning Spring

Child age 3-12 years.

town in the Northern Territory, oftendescribed as the place ‘where theoutback meets the tropics’. Hotel: ibis Styles Hotel, Katherine(budget, standard and superior). (L)

DAY 3: Katherine to DarwinEnjoy breakfast whilst cruising throughKatherine Gorge, one of Australia'sgreatest natural attractions, and watchfor crocodiles basking in the sun. Later,visit the National Park InformationCentre, then continue to the Edith Falls.The natural pool at the base of the fallsis safe for swimming throughout most ofthe year (conditions permitting). Stop atthe Adelaide River War Cemeterybefore returning to Darwin at approx.6.00 p.m. (B)

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In the heart of Australia’s Red Centre,this hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru’sraw natural beauty with a decidedlyluxurious outback holiday experience.Soaring white sails crown the hotel,shading more than 228 luxury fivestar rooms and suites. In a destinationwhere one of the world’s oldestcultures still thrives, the mystery,colour and wisdom of the localAnangu people is interwoven intoevery facet of its modern design. Findeach of your senses lulled intocomplete relaxation as you give in toone of the Red Ochre Spa’streatments. Enjoy the expansivegumtree lined heated swimming pool

EARLYBIRD OFFER: Book 2 nightsprior to 30 Apr 14 and receivereduced rates plus daily breakfast.Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15 inSuperior and Terrace rooms.

FREE Indigenous Guest ActivityProgram and free return Airporttransfers for all guests.

and a diversity of modern dining, barand lounge options. Awaken yourtaste buds with Mayu's signaturedining experience, relax and feast inthe brasserie-style Ilkari restaurant orlet time tick by as you enjoy cocktails,music and culinary temptations in theWalpa bar and lounge.

GUEST ROOMS:• Three levels of accommodation,

including terrace rooms and suites,All have air-conditioning, movies ondemand, minibar and bathrobes.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Brasserie-style Winkiku Restaurant

and signature restaurant, Kuniya.• Luxurious spa treatments are offered

at the Red Ochre Spa.

VOYAGES DESERT GARDENSHOTEL

4 STAR

EARLYBIRD OFFER: Book 2 nights prior to 30 Apr 14receive reduced rates plus daily breakfast. Valid 01 Apr14 - 31 Mar 15 in Standard, Deluxe and Deluxe RockView rooms.

VOYAGES OUTBACKPIONEER HOTEL

3 STARDELUXE

EARLYBIRD OFFER: Book 2 nights prior to 30 Apr 14and receive reduced rates plus daily breakfast. Valid 01Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15 in Standard rooms.

VOYAGES SAILS IN THE DESERT HOTEL

STAYING IN A SUPERIOR ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT



ADULT HIGH FROM £182All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, 01 Dec ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Highseason: 01 Jul ’14 - 30 Nov ’14. Room Upgrade: TerraceRoom from £31 per night. Prices include complimentary returnseat in coach airport transfers.

Voyages Day Room

VOYAGES DESERT GARDENS HOTEL



1 NIGHT £116 £119 £139

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 -30 Jun ’14, 01 Dec ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jul ’14 - 30 Nov ’14. Room Upgrade: DeluxeRoom from £18 per night. Prices include complimentary return seat in coach airport transfers.

VOYAGES OUTBACK PIONEER HOTEL



1 NIGHT £101 £106 £116

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, 01 Dec ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jul ’14 - 30 Nov ’14. Pricesinclude complimentary return seat in coach airport transfers.

Set amongst magnificent ghost gums and flowering nativeshrubs. Centrally located, it’s a short stroll to numerouslookouts for viewing Australia’s best sunset and watching thespectacular colours across Ayers Rock.

GUEST ROOMS:• 218 rooms. Standard Rooms set throughout the gardens and

feature two double beds with balcony or courtyard area.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• White Gums Restaurant, Bunya Bar, swimming pool.

Ideal for an authentic outback experience, VoyagesOutback Pioneer offers comfortable accommodation andAustralian hospitality. A perfect base for an Aussiepioneering experience and exploring stunning Uluru.

GUEST ROOMS:• 167 Standard Rooms are air-conditioned with TV, in-house

movies, tea and coffee making facilities and minibar.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Bough House offering traditional Australian food. • Swimming pool, barbecue area and shuttle bus service.


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SPECIAL OFFER: Stay a minimum of 2 nights and receive50% off the 2nd night. Valid 01 Apr - 14 Dec 14 & 23 Jan- 31 Mar 15.

BREAKFAST & UPGRADE: Stay 2 nights or more in aStandard room and receive a complimentary upgrade toa Deluxe room plus continental breakfast daily. Valid 01Jan - 30 Jun 14 & 01 Dec 14 - 31 Mar 15.

IBIS STYLES ALICE SPRINGSOASIS

3 STAR

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Jan - 04 Jun 14, 10 Jun - 28 Aug 14 & 02 Sep 14 - 31Mar 15.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 2 nights and receive fullbreakfast daily. Valid 01 Jan - 30 Apr 14 & 01 Nov 14 -31 Mar 15. Offers not combinable.

AURORA ALICE SPRINGS



1 NIGHT £52 £58

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, 01 Dec ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Highseason: 01 Jul ’14 - 30 Nov ’14. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Room from £5 per night.

IBIS STYLES ALICE SPRINGS

STAYING IN A STANDARD ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £38 £48 £51

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 09 Jun ’14, High season: 05 Jun ’14 - 09 Jun ’14, 28 Aug ’14 - 01 Sep ’14. RoomUpgrade: Superior Room from £9 per night.

KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS LODGE

STAYING IN A LUXURY TENTED CABIN ON A HALF BOARD BASIS

ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £297

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15.

KINGS CANYON RESORT



1 NIGHT £94 £128

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, 01 Nov ’14 -31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jul ’14 - 31 Oct ’14. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Spa Room from £19per night.

Deluxe Spa Room

KINGS CANYON RESORT3 STARDELUXELocated in the red desert plains of Australia’s centre,midway between Alice Springs and Uluru is a unique placeof ancient beauty and intrigue - a true outback oasis.

GUEST ROOMS:• Standard and Deluxe Spa Rooms feature a refrigerator,

tea/coffee making facilities, TV, WiFi, spa bath (Deluxe SpaRooms), balcony and air-conditioning (Deluxe Spa Rooms).

HOTEL FACILITIES:• General Store with petrol station, laundry facilities, two

swimming pools, tennis court, sunset viewing platform selfguided walks.

• Desert Oaks Bistro, Under a Desert Moon Gourmetexperience, Outdoor BBQ & Grill and the Thirsty Dingo Bar.

AURORA ALICE SPRINGS3 STARThe Aurora Alice Springs is a popular choice as it issuperbly located on the bustling Todd Mall, the town'sentertainment, shopping precinct and restaurant.

GUEST ROOMS:• Air-conditioned Standard and Deluxe Rooms feature queen

and single bed, TV, tea/coffee making facilities. (Somerooms are interconnecting).

HOTEL FACILITIES: • Red Ochre Grill for local cuisine and drinks, swimming

pool, spa pool, wireless Internet access.

Just minutes from the town centre, this is the ideal base forexploring the attractions of the area, including FlynnsMemorial and the Old Ghan train

GUEST ROOMS:• 102 air-conditioned rooms feature free in-room movie

channels, mini-refrigerator and en-suite bathrooms.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant, bar and barbecue area, two pools, spa, sauna,

tennis courts, sports activities and WiFi access.

Luxury tented accommodation offers a unique outbackexperience at this working cattle and camel station. Set in asecluded location at the heart of the Red Centre, thelandscape is breathtaking and peaceful. Your stay includesa gourmet evening meal and breakfast, whilst campfirestories and stars end the perfect day in the Australianwilderness.

GUEST ROOMS:• The 10 luxury tented cabins each have ensuite bathrooms,

a double or twin beds, air-conditioning/heating and aprivate deck for enjoying the outback evenings.

LODGE FACILITIES:• Homestead serving gourmet cuisine and a bar for relaxing

evenings.• Optional activities include guided walks, quad biking,

camel rides and helicopter flights.


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SOUNDS OF SILENCEDuration: 4 Hours

Departs: Evenings from Ayers Rock

Price per person from: Adults£116/Child (10 - 15 years, from 1Apr 14) £58

Enjoy sparkling wine and delectablecanapés as the sun slowly sets overUluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (theOlgas). Feast on a barbecue buffet ofAustralian delicacies, while yourstartalker takes you on a journey of thespectacular southern night sky.

Prices per person. Daily departures fromall Ayers Rock hotels and campgrounds.Subject to weather conditions.

KATA TJUTA VALLEY OF THEWINDS DAY TOURDuration: From 2pm (Apr-Oct) or3pm (Nov-Mar) until approximately40 mins after sunset

Departs: Daily from Ayers RockResort

Price per person from: Adult£89/Child (2-15) £45

Learn about the history of the giantdomes of Kata Tjuta before heading offon a 2 to 3 hour walk along the Valleyof the Winds (a reasonable level offitness is required). Marvel at the uniqueflora and fauna before enjoying thesunset with a chilled glass of sparklingwine.

ULURU SUNRISE ANDSACRED SIGHTSDuration: 6-8 Hours (depending ontime of sunrise)

Departs: Daily from Ayers RockResort 90 minutes prior to sunrise

Price per person from: Adult£65/Child (5-15) £33

Rise early this morning and travel to theUluru sunrise viewing area, TalinguruNyakunytjaku, to watch the first rays ofthe sun set the Red Centre alight. Enjoya guided tour around the base of Ulurubefore you travel to the MutitjuluWaterhole. View Aboriginal rockpaintings and learn about the nativeflora and the Aboriginal and Europeanhistory of Uluru.

A TOWN LIKE ALICE HALFDAY TOURDuration: 4 Hours

Departs: Alice Springs daily at 2pm

Price per person from: Adult£50/Child £26

See the sights of Alice Springs,including the Telegraph Station andRoyal Flying Doctor Service. Stop at theAlice Springs Reptile Centre andconclude with panoramic views of thetown and surrounding ranges from thetop of Anzac Hill.

Prices per person. Daily departures fromall Alice Springs hotels andcampgrounds.

OUTBACK BALLOONING -30 MINUTE EARLYMORNING BALLON FLIGHTDuration: Approximately 4 Hours30 Minutes

Departs: Daily departures from AliceSprings. Pick up times vary.

Prices per person from: Adult£165/Child (6-16) £133 plus anAviation Insurance Levy of AUD25per person payable locally.

The perfect way to appreciate the vastremoteness and spectacular dawncolours of the Australian outback.Wildlife, particularly big red kangaroosare seen nearly every day as yourballoon floats over spinifex grasses,mulga scrub and cattle stations.

Prices per person. Min 2 passengers.Not operating on 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan.

KINGS CANYON & GEORGEGILL RANGEDuration: 30 Minutes

Departs: Daily

Price per person from: Adult £183

Make the most of your trip by extendingthe Kings Canyon flight along KingsCreek to the Back Canyon. Head alongthe cliffs of the George Gill Range toPetermann Pound before crossing theRange and returning to the KingsCanyon Resort.

Prices per person. Includes hotel pickup and drop off.

AAT Kings Tour

Hot Air Ballooning


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ULURU DISCOVERY


DEPARTS: DAILY

PRICE FROM: £405 PER PERSON Prices and supplements are from per person, basedon twin share and are a guide only. Prices will beconfirmed on enquiry. Prices do not include flights.Luggage restrictions apply, please call for details.

DAY 1: Alice Springs - Uluru (AyersRock) - Kata Tjuta (Olgas) Depart Alice Springs at 07.30 andtravel to Ayers Rock Resort, stopping onthe way to visit a camel farm, wherethere is time for an optional ride. Thisafternoon tour to Walpa Gorge at KataTjuta and spend time exploring thegorge and unusual rock formations. In

the late afternoon we travel to thesunset viewing area to watch the sun setand the changing colours of Uluruwhile enjoying nibbles and a glass ofsparkling wine.

DAY 2: Uluru (Ayers Rock)Rise early this morning to travel to theUluru sunrise viewing area. Watch thefirst rays of the sun set the Red Centrealight while enjoying a warming cup oftea or coffee and biscuits. Then boardyour air-conditioned coach and travelaround the base of Uluru in comfort asyour guide provides commentary aboutthe numerous sacred sites and featuresto be found at Uluru. Continue bycoach to the Mutitjulu Walk where yourguide will escort you to the beautiful

RED CENTRE EXPERIENCE


DEPARTS: DAILY

PRICE FROM: £679 PER PERSONPrices per person and do not include flights.Luggage restrictions apply, please call for details.

DAY 1: Alice Springs* to Uluru(Ayers Rock)From Alice Springs, travel through theWest Macdonnell Ranges, stopping at acamel farm on the way to MountConner. Tour the Olgas, walk into theWalpa Gorge to watch the sunset andsee the ever-changing colours of AyersRock whilst enjoying a complimentaryglass of wine. Overnight for two nightsat Ayers Rock Resort.

DAY 2: Sounds of Silence DinnerWake early to see the sunrise, climbAyers Rock and tour the base or join theguided cultural walk. In the evening,dine under a million stars at the award-winning Sounds of Silence dinner, thensit back and relax as an astronomertakes you on a tour of the skies.

DAY 3: Ayers Rock Resort to AyersRock Airport Transfer to Ayers RockAirport for your onward connectingflight.

Mutitjulu Waterhole. View Aboriginalrock paintings and learn about the areaas your guide points out some nativeflora and explains the Aboriginal andEuropean history of Uluru. Later visit theUluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre,where you can learn about Aboriginalculture and see Aboriginal arts andcrafts. Later you will be transferred toAyers Rock airport for your onwardconnecting flight. (Flights must bebooked to depart after 1.30pm.)

* This tour can also commence in AyersRock. Please ask for details and prices

OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: On Day 1there is the option to upgrade from theafternoon Kata Tjuta and Uluru SunsetTour to the Kata Tjuta Valley of theWinds Walk, Sunset and BarbecueDinner Tour (additional cost). Pleasecall for details.

* This tour can also commence at AyersRock Resort.


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A country of rare beauty, where drama andintrigue unfold in a landscape of glacialmountains, towering forests, solitary beaches,hissing glaciers and clear lakes. This land willamaze with its magnificence and charm, withits hospitality and local culture. Eachbreathtaking scene and incredible experiencewill imprint itself on your memory forever.

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DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

Let the powerful spirit of New Zealandembrace you as you experience thenatural wonders, adventure andfriendship of this phenomenal land.

NEW ZEALAND FACTS• New Zealand, with a population of

only 3.8 million, is one of the world’sleast crowded countries.

• Over 20% of New Zealand is coveredwith National Park, forests andreserves.

• New Zealand has two officiallanguages: English and Maori.

• The best known of New Zealandbirds, the Kiwi, is New Zealand’snational emblem and can only befound in New Zealand.

• Aotearoa, the Maori word for NewZealand means ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’.

• Signed in 1840, The Treaty ofWaitangi is an agreement betweenthe British Crown and the Maori andis considered New Zealand’sfounding document.

• Lake Taupo is the largest freshwater lake in Australasia and, at 616square kilometres, it is about thesame size as Singapore.

• The area between Christchurch andDunedin has the largest collection ofMaori Rock Art in New Zealand.

FLIGHT TIME: Approximately 26 HoursGMT:+13 HoursCURRENCY: New Zealand Dollars

PEAK EVENTS:Bookings coinciding with special eventsmay incorporate a supplement,minimum stay and special bookingsconditions. Please ask for more details.

CLIMATEThe seasons in New Zealand are theopposite of the northern hemisphere. The north of New Zealand is sub-tropical and the south temperate. The warmest months are December toFebruary, and the coldest are June toAugust. In summer, the average

maximum temperature rangesbetween 20-30°C and in winter,between 10-15°C.

To help plan your holiday, check ourspecific climate charts on theintroduction page to each island.

DRIVING TIMES

AUCKLAND - ROTORUA 3 hrs 35 mins

ROTORUA - NAPIER 3 hrs 50 mins

NAPIER - WELLINGTON 4 hrs 50 mins

PICTON - CHRISTCHURCH 5 hrs

CHRISTCHURCH - QUEENSTOWN 7 hrs 15 mins

QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND 3 hrs 35 mins

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYWAITANGI DAY: 6 February 2014ANZAC DAY: 25 April 2014


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NORTHLAND REGION

The birthplace of the nation, the Northlandcombines a stunning subtropical coastline withdense native rainforests.

AUCKLAND REGION

A vibrant South Pacific city perched on aglistening harbour, Auckland is surrounded bylush rainforests and the subtropical islands ofthe Hauraki Gulf.

PACIFIC COAST REGIONExplore some of the most spectacular coastalscenery New Zealand has to offer and delightin stunning beaches, gourmet food andaward-winning wines.

THERMAL EXPLORER REGIONDiscover an enticing combination of unusualand captivating landscapes, indulgent foodand engaging encounters with authenticMaori culture.

TARANAKI AND THE RIVER REGIONDominated by the dramatic, snow-topped,volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki, this is aregion of native forest, solitary beaches andmysterious rivers.

CENTRAL NEW ZEALANDTraversing the bottom of the North Islandand the top of the South Island, this is one ofNew Zealand’s most spectacular regions.

WEST COAST REGIONFind solitude among snow-capped mountains,towering rainforests and alpine glaciers, incountryside where people are few and thelandscapes wild.

CHRISTCHURCH AND CANTERBURY REGIONFrom rugged Alps to smooth, green plains tothe untamed Pacific coastline, there are there arespectacular contrasts everywhere you look

SOUTHERN LAKES REGION

Dramatic scenery of soaring peaks, crashingwaterfalls and tranquil lakes never fail to enthral travellers.

SOUTHERN SCENIC REGION

A wealth of different experiences awaits, fromwild, coastal landscapes to fascinatingheritage buildings and blissful rural tranquillity.


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CAR HIREWith a rental car, you need choice,convenience, reliability and value. That’s why we recommend Avis. They have a modern, well-maintainedfleet of cars, people-carriers and 4x4sand a network of over 40 locationsthroughout New Zealand, includingmajor cities, provincial locations andall major airports.

PRICES INCLUDE• Loss Damage Waiver – This provides

the renter with third party liabilitycover up to NZ$1 Million

• Unlimited kilometres• Vehicle Insurance subject to an

insurance excess of NZ$3,000+ GST(NZ$3,750+ GST for minivans,minibuses, estates and 4x4s)

• Goods and Service Tax (GST) at 15% • Free touring maps

PRICES EXCLUDE• Out of hours collections from all

locations will incur a fee ofNZ$50.00

• Fuel Used• Optional extra (excess reduction)

insurance• Optional extras, such as child seats

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSki racks and snowchains are chargedlocally at approximatelyNZ$12.50+GST per day. Child seats,including booster seats, are chargedlocally at approximately NZ$13.00+GST per day up to a maximum ofNZ$65.00 per rental. These must berequested at the time of booking.

AVIS EXCESS REDUCTIONThe excess amount can be reduced toNZD$225+GST by purchasing ExcessReduction at the depot upon pick up.The charge for excess reduction isNZD$25+GST per day for economy,compact and intermediate vehicles. Larger vehicles are charged atNZD$28+GST per day.

DRIVING IN NEW ZEALANDRoads are usually uncongested,although sometimes narrow andwinding. Whilst the majority of mainroads are sealed, backcountry roadsare unsealed and have gravel surface.

FUELPetrol comes in leaded and unleadedgrades and costs approximatelyNZ$2.00-NZ$2.50 per litre. Petrolstations are plentiful but trading hoursvary. Most accept major internationalcredit cards.

DRIVING LAWSNew Zealanders drive on the left-handside of the road. The maximum speedlimit in cities and towns is 50km/h(30mph) and 100km/h (60mph) on theopen road, unless signs indicateotherwise. Speed cameras operatethroughout New Zealand. Strict drink-driving laws apply, with random breathtesting carried out at any time. It iscompulsory for drivers and allpassengers to wear seatbelts at alltimes. By law, children under five mustuse an infant or child car seat.

DRIVERS LICENCE/MINIMUM AGEAll drivers must hold a valid full licence(both parts) and have done so for 12months prior to the start of the rental.This must be carried along with a validpassport at all times. The minimum age to hire a car is 21years.

DEPOSITSAll renters will be required to leave acredit card as a security deposit, whichmust have funds available up to thevalue of the insurance excess. This is forsecurity only and will be held by Avisuntil the rental vehicle is returned.

MULTI-HIRE/MULTI-ISLANDRENTALSVehicles cannot be taken between theNorth and South Islands. Passengersare required to drop off the vehicle atthe ferry terminal in either Picton orWellington and collect a subsequentvehicle from the Avis office on theirarrival.

ONE-WAY DROP OFF FEESOne-way rental fees are included in theprice.

VEHICLE INSURANCEVehicle insurance is included in therates, however, all rentals are subject toan insurance excess of NZ$3,000+GST (NZ$3,750+ GST for minivans,minibuses, estates and 4x4s). The renterhas the option to purchase PremiumProtection at the rental counter toreduce liability.


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ECONOMYToyota Yaris

COMPACTToyota Corolla

INTERMEDIATEToyota Camry

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL:

In order to collect your rental car it isessential to present the followingthree items.1. A valid car rental voucher.2. A full and valid driving licence

(both sections).3. A valid credit card in the driver’s

name to cover the excess amount.

ADDITIONAL DRIVERS ARE FREE ON ALL RENTALS


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INTERMEDIATE 4X4 83 74 73

FULLSIZE 4X4 85 75 74

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UPGRADE TO EXCESS REDUCTION LOCALLYFROM £17.00 PER DAY

FULL SIZEHolden Commodore

INTERMEDIATE SUVToyota RAV4

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HITOP 2/3 CAMPERVANThe vehicle is fitted with a gas stove,sink, microwave and refrigerator. Witha 2.4L unleaded petrol engine, it's abreeze to drive.

2 BERTH EURO TOURERThe vehicle is fitted with heated/air-conditioned cabin and living area, shower and toilet, large double bed,a fully equipped kitchen and ispowered by a turbo diesel engine.

CAMPERVANS &MOTORHOMES

No hotels, no crowds and no hecticschedules… Discover New Zealand’sawe-inspiring scenery and naturalbeauty at your own pace with ApolloMotorhomes

Operating since 1985, ApolloMotorhomes is a family-owned businessoffering a wide range of quality rentalcampervans at very competitive pricesfrom the two main locations within NewZealand, Auckland and Christchurch.

DRIVING IN NEW ZEALANDA self-drive holiday is one of the mostrelaxing ways to enjoy New Zealand’slandscape. Many roads are scenic andthere’s not much traffic, compared tointernational standards. Although NewZealand is a relatively small country itcan take many hours to drive betweencities and other destinations of interest.Even on short journeys, hilly or windingterrain, or narrow secondary roads canslow you down. New Zealand’s touristroutes are of a generally high standardand the main roads are sealed. Allroads, including those in rural locations,are signposted. The speed limit is100km/h on the open road and 50km/hin urban areas. You will find multi-lane

motorways and expressways on theapproaches to the larger cities, with mostroads being dual carriageways.Signposting follows standardinternational symbols and all distancesare in kilometres (km).

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSTwo Wheel Drive Vehicles can only bedriven on sealed/bitumen roads. Theonly exception to this is the lastremaining kilometres of loose roadsurface on any major ski field accessroads or any recognised campgroundaccess road less than 12 kilometers inlength. No vehicle shall be driven onSkippers Road (Queenstown), NinetyMile Beach (Northland), Ball Hut Road(Mt. Cook), Bluff Road that runs betweenKuatunu and Mataurangi and north ofColville Township (CoromandelPeninsula). Apollo reserves the right at itssole discretion to restrict vehiclemovements in certain areas due toadverse road or weather conditions.

ROAD MAPS & EXTRAINFORMATIONAll Apollo customers are supplied with acomplimentary travel wallet when pickingup their vehicle. This wallet includes aNew Zealand magazine with touringmap, discount vouchers, campgroundguides, safety tips and local/regionalinformation.

BREAKDOWN & ACCIDENTASSISTANCEAll Apollo vehicles are serviced andmaintained to the highest industrystandard but should you run into anymechanical trouble on your holiday,Apollo offers 24-hour roadsideassistance.

ENDEAVOUR 2/4 BERTHThe perfect vehicle for families orgroups that need a four berth but arewilling to forgo the onboard showerand toilet. Automatic transmissionwith kitchen and sleeping for 2 adultsand 2 children.


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STANDARD RATES Standard rates cover: Standard liability;Extra driver; Personal kit (linen andbedding); Kitchen kit (cookingimplements, crockery and cutlery);Unlimited kilometres; 15% GST; Freeairport transfers; 24hr RoadsideAssistance; Personal tour and showthrough of the vehicle at pick-up; ApolloWelcome Pack (shampoo, conditioner,coffee, tea, sugar); Travel informationincluding magazine, campground info,safe driving tips, local information, anddiscounts for activities; Membership tothe Apollo Club for travel and attractiondiscounts.A liability of NZ$7,500 applies and abond of NZ$5000-NZ$7500 (smallervehicles have a lower liability/bond) willbe debited immediately on arrival, bycredit card. The Standard Liability can bereduced by purchasing one of thefollowing reduction options:

LIABILITY REDUCTION OPTION 1A liability of NZ$2,500 applies. Thisoption can be authorised by paying toApollo NZ$27 per day. A bond ofNZ$2,500 will be debited immediatelyon arrival by credit card.

LIABILITY REDUCTION OPTION2(VIP COVER)A NZ$0 liability applies. This option canbe purchased by paying NZ$44 per day.A bond of NZ$250 will be authorisedimmediately on arrival, by credit card.Under this option, one windscreen andtwo tyres will be covered for accidentaldamage. Should these amounts beexceeded, the cost to repair or replacethe items will not be covered and will bethe responsibility of the renter.

ONE-WAY RENTAL FEESA one-way fee rental fee of NZ$250 ischarged for rentals between the Northand South Islands and vice versa, wherepick up is between 01 Oct - 31 Mar.

4 BERTH EURO CAMPERThe vehicle is fitted with heated/air-conditioned cabin and living area, shower and toilet, two large doublebeds, a fully equipped kitchen and ispowered by a turbo diesel engine.

4 BERTH EURO STARThis lavishly appointed vehicle is fittedwith micro-suede upholstery, aheated/air-conditioned cabin andliving area, shower and electric flushtoilet, two large double beds, Spinflokitchen facilities and is powered by aturbo diesel engine.

DRIVER’S LICENCE/MINIMUM AGEA full driving licence, held for at leasttwo years and valid for the whole lengthof the rental must be supplied on pickup. The minimum age to drive thevehicle is 21.

ROAD USER CHARGE RECOVERYFEEThe Road User Charge Recovery Fee willbe calculated and collected on return ofthe vehicle based on the kilometrestravelled during the hire.

SPECIAL OFFERSAn Early Bird discount of 5% will apply torentals starting 120 days after the dateof booking. Australian and New Zealandcar/campervan rentals can be combinedto obtain a long-term discount rate,providing travel is within a three monthperiod.

RENTAL LOCATIONSAuckland and Christchurch. Bothbranches are open daily 8am – 4.30pm.Branches will be closed Christmas day,New Years day and Good Friday. A NZ$50 surcharge will apply to allrentals picking up and/or dropping offon National Public Holidays: 02 Jan, 06Feb, 21 & 25 Apr, 02 Jun, 27 Oct and26 Dec.

FERRY CROSSINGSWellington to Picton ferry crossings from£103 - £162 each way, depending onsize of motorhome. Costs are forguidance only and subject to change.

6 BERTH EURO DELUXEThe vehicle is fitted with a well-appointed kitchen, three double beds,a shower/ toilet unit, air-conditioning,a large side awning and is poweredby a turbo diesel engine.

NEW: STAR RV • All Star Rv vehicles are guaranteed

to be under 6 months old.• Available from four branch

locations in Australia – CNS, BNE,SYD and MEL.

• All vehicles have automatictransmission.

• All vehicles have toilet and shower,air conditioning and heating, tv anddvd players, fridge/freezer and gascooker.

• Additional service offering - freevalet service, linen exchange,expedited pickup and drop off, taxifare refund at pick up.

FLEXIBLE RATES TO SUIT YOURNEEDSApollo works with flex rates that canchange weekly determined by vehicletype, pick up location and pick up date.The Flex Rates are based on a verysimple system of supply and demandwhich gives you the opportunity tosecure the best possible rental rate. Sowhen there are a large number ofvehicles available for hire from aparticular branch then the rental rate islower. This way you can benefit from thelower rates offered. Generally, thismeans that the earlier you book thecheaper the rate! There will also begreat Standby Rates! Phone for a quotetoday!

VALUE PACKThe Value Pack rates include theStandard inclusions plus thefollowing: LP gas refill; VIP liabilitycover; One-way rental fee; Road UserRecovery Fee; Hassle free check-in;Camp chairs and table; Initial set oftoilet chemicals; Baby or boosterSeats (on request).


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APT - NEW ZEALAND GETAWAY

APTWith over 85 year’s experience, APT understands what makesa truly memorable holiday. With two levels of guided touringto choose from, - APT or Travelmarvel by APT tours - APT hasthe perfect tour for all tastes, interests and budgets.

On all levels of guided touring you’ll benefit from:• Services of a Tour Director and Driver who see to your every

need.• Meet and greet on arrival in New Zealand, with transfers

included at the beginning and end of your tour.• Fully inclusive touring, with all sightseeing as shown in the

itinerary.

• A choice of meal plans.• Spacious luxury coaches with modern

amenities.Furthermore, on APT’s Escorted Tours youare able to choose your own sightseeingand dining highlights with APT’s unique‘Freedom of Choice Touring’ and'Freedom of Choice Dining' concept,allowing flexibility to tailor your tour toyour individual requirements.

Gold Medal can book any APT Tour.Call for more details.

DAY 1: Arrive Auckland On arrival be met and transferred toyour centrally located hotel. The rest of today is at leisure inbeautiful Auckland. Hotel: Auckland, Copthorne Hotel AucklandCity.

DAY 2: Auckland, Bay of Islands Travel north to the WaipouaKauri Forest Reserve where you’ll view the giant Kauri tree TaneMahuta, ‘Lord of the Forest’. Continue to the Bay of Islands, thebirthplace of the nation and discover the full history of NewZealand. Hotel: (Two Nights): Copthorne Waitangi Resort, Bay ofIslands. (B, D)

DAY 3: Bay of Islands, day at leisure The Bay of Islands ishome to 144 islands and known as a playground for lovers ofanything aquatic. Today, enjoy a full day at leisure. (B)

DAY 4: Bay of Islands, Auckland Explore New Zealand’s finestnational maritime park on a dolphin watching cruise to CapeBrett and cruise through the Hole in the Rock. Cruise throughgame fishing waters to the Cape Brett lighthouse. Return thisafternoon to Auckland. Hotel: Auckland, Copthorne HotelAuckland City. (B, D)

NEW ZEALAND GETAWAY


DEPARTS: 201405 Jan, 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 02 Feb, 11 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb,09 Mar, 16 Mar, 25 Mar, 06 Apr, 27 Apr, 12 Jul, 02 Aug,06 Sep, 22 Sep,05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov,11 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec.

DEPARTS: 201506 Jan, 13 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 01 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb,22 Feb, 24 Feb, 03 Mar, 08 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar.

TRAVELMARVEL BY APT

•Stay in comfortable accommodation•Enjoy the convenience of meals included•Inclusive touring with a balance of sightseeing and freetime.

Note: Itinerary effective 1 October 2014. Tours departingprior to this time follow a different itinerary (subject tochange). Please enquire for details. Included meals:B =Breakfast D = Dinner FD = Feature Dinner


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DAY 5: Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua Leaving Auckland, travelsouth through the Waikato Province to the Waitomo caves. Here,experience a guided tour of the underground limestone caverns,lit by thousands of tiny glow-worms. This afternoon arrive inRotorua and visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, where you will enjoy aguided tour through the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. Tonightimmerse yourself in Maori culture with a Hangi feast andperformance of song and dance. Hotel: (Two Nights): CopthorneHotel Rotorua. (B, FD)

DAY 6: Rotorua, day at leisure Enjoy our exclusive morningbreakfast cruise aboard the Lakeland Queen prior to our morningvisit to one of Rotorua’s best loved attractions the Agrodome. Theremainder of today is at your leisure to relax. Alternatively take athrilling White Island Active Volcano Flight or another optionaltour of Rotorua. Your Tour Director will be able to help with thesebookings (own expense). This evening perhaps enjoy a CountryHome stay (enquire for details). (B)

DAY 7: Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington Depart Rotorua thismorning and travel via Wairakei Steam Valley to Lake Taupo andthundering Huka Falls. Continue south across the vast volcanicplateau of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park on the wayto Wellington, the national capital. Hotel: ibis Wellington, BayPlaza. (B)

DAY 8: Wellington, Cook Strait, Ashburton Cruise acrossCook Strait through the breathtaking Marlborough and QueenCharlotte sounds to the seaside port of Picton. Continue alongthe spectacular scenic drive between the Pacific Ocean andrugged Kaikoura Ranges. Travel via the seaside town of Kaikoura,nestled at the foot of majestic mountains, which are snow cappedfor many of the year continuing into the magical mid Canterburyregion. Hotel: Ashburton, Hotel: Ashburton. (B, D)

DAY 9: Ashburton, Franz Josef This morning you have anopportunity to board the award-winning TranzAlpine train (ownexpense). Cross the vast patchwork farmlands of the CanterburyPlains before climbing up into the Main Divide. Enjoy stunningscenery as you journey across the magnificent Southern Alps.Continue along the dramatic coastline through dense rainforest toWestland National Park. Enjoy the grand scenery as you travelalong the west coast, viewing Franz Josef Glacier. Alternativelyenjoy this journey aboard the tour coach. Hotel: Fox Glacier,Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier. (B, D)

DAY 10: Haast, Queenstown Cross the snow-cappedSouthern Alps and travel through Haast Pass. Trace the shorelines

of lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the alpine resort of Queenstownon the banks of Lake Wakatipu. Delectable food and a greatnight out are always on the menu in Queenstown - tonight enjoyone of the many choices. Hotel: (Two Nights): Queenstown,Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview. (B)

DAY 11: Queenstown, Day at Leisure Queenstown is perfectfor adventurers and leisure seekers alike with endless attractionsand activities on offer. You may wish to join the TSS Earnslaw for acruise and tour of Walter Peak Station or perhaps take a gondolaride to the top of Bob’s Peak for an amazing view overQueenstown (own expense). Ask your Tour Director aboutoptions in Queenstown. (B)

DAY 12: Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Te AnauToday, follow the Remarkables mountain range and LakeWakatipu to Fiordland National Park. Journey along the MilfordRoad, renowned as one of the world’s best alpine drives, toMilford Sound. Board your boat for a cruise along the full lengthof this beautiful fjord. View the cascading waterfalls, denserainforest and towering mountains of this World Heritage-listedarea. Hotel: Kingsgate Te Anau. (B, D)

DAY 13: Te Anau, Dunedin Leaving the Fiordland region,journey through rolling Southland countryside to Dunedin. Enjoy acity tour on arrival before visiting Larnach Castle, New Zealand’sonly castle. Hotel: Dunedin, Mercure Leisure Lodge. (B,D)

DAY 14: Lake Ohau Journey along the coast and see theMoeraki Boulders on Koekohe Beach, then stop in Oamaru. ViewMt Cook before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Hotel: PeppersBluewater Resort Lake Tekapo. (B, D)

DAY 15: Lake Tekapo, Depart Christchurch Look aroundbeautiful Lake Tekapo and see the little Church of the GoodShepherd. From here, travel across the Canterbury Plains toChristchurch. This afternoon your tour concludes with a transfer tothe airport. (B)

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APT - NEW ZEALAND WONDERLAND

NEW ZEALAND WONDERLAND


DEPARTS: 2014

04 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 01 Feb, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 15Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 03 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 31Mar, 12 Apr, 21 Apr, 10 May, 07 Jun, 05 Jul, 09 Aug, 01Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct,08 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 26 Nov, 03 Dec, 13 Dec, 20Dec.

DEPARTS: 2015

03 Jan, 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 07 Feb, 11 Feb,18 Feb, 21 Feb, 25 Feb, 04 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar.

Tours departing prior to October 1, 2014 follow adifferent itinerary, please call for details.

Most dates are guaranteed. Please ask at the time of booking.

DAY 1: Auckland, Freedom of Choice TouringBe met on arrival in Auckland, then join your selected touringactivity. Options include a cruise on Waitemata Harbour, asightseeing tour of Auckland, a trip to the Auckland Museumand, for the adventurous, a climb across Auckland’s HarbourBridge. Hotel: Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland. (D)

DAY 2: Auckland, Bay of IslandsCross Auckland’s busy Harbour Bridge and travel along theHibiscus Coast to Matakohe’s Kauri Museum. Then journey tothe Bay of Islands and visit the Waitangi Treaty House, MaoriMeeting House and War Canoe. Hotel: Bay of Islands, Copthorne Waitangi Resort. (B, D)

DAY 3: Bay of Islands, Freedom of Choice Touring Today in the beautiful Bay of Islands you choose your ownsightseeing activity from our Freedom of Choice Touringoptions. (B)

DAY 4: Bay of Islands, Auckland* This morning explore the Bay of Islands on a catamarancruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock. Returning toPaihia, your coach will then take you to Auckland. * 14 day tour starts here. Hotel: Rendezvous Grand HotelAuckland. (B, FD)

DAY 5: Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua,Hangi FeastLeaving the City of Sails, travel to Waitomo and experience aguided tour of the underground limestone and glow-wormcaverns. Continue to geothermal Rotorua and tonightimmerse yourself in traditional Maori hospitality and culture asyou enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and performance of song anddance. Hotel: Holiday Inn, Rotorua (two nights). (B, FD)

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DAY 6: Rotorua Freedom of Choice Touring. Today, choose the activity that interests you from our Freedomof Choice options. (B) Country Homestay option available tonight.

DAY 7: Rotorua, WellingtonFollow the Thermal Explorer Highway to the heart of the NorthIsland and view Wairakei Steam Valley. Visit Huka Falls andLake Taupo before travelling south across the vast volcanicplateau of World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park onthe way to Wellington, the national capital.Hotel: Amora Hotel, Wellington. (B, D)

DAY 8: Wellington, TouringExplore the vibrant city of Wellington on a sightseeing tour.See the Parliament buildings, Oriental Bay and much ofMarine Drive. Take time to visit Te Papa, the stunning Museumof New Zealand. Take the Cable Car down the mountaintaking in the city views. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B)

DAY 9: Wellington, Kaikoura, ChristchurchStep aboard the Interislander ferry to cruise across Cook Straitand through the stunning Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Visitthe fishing town of Kaikoura, famous for its whale watching.Hotel: Cotswolds Heartland Hotel. (B, D)

DAY 10: TranzAlpine Train, Franz JosefBoard the TranzAlpine train, New Zealand’s greatest railadventure. Journey through gorges,river valleys and acrossthe magnificent Southern Alps. Disembark at Arthurs Pass andjourney to Hokitika, then continue to Franz Josef. Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat Franz Josef - An APThighlight. (B, D)

DAY 11: Franz Josef, Queenstown, Dine Around DinnerEnjoy a day of incredible scenery as you travel along theHaast River Valley, capturing views of the massive glacier-formed Haast River Valley, towering peaks, waterfalls andrainforest. Continue to Queenstown, where this evening you’llchoose from four different eateries.Hotel: Queenstown, Novotel Lakeside Hotel (two nights). (B, FD)

DAY 12: Queenstown, Freedom of Choice TouringToday in Queenstown, you have a selection of activities tochoose from. (B)

DAY 13: Milford Sound, Te AnauJourney along the Milford Road. Wind down the Eglinton andHollyford valleys, then through the Homer Tunnel to be met bythe sight of Mitre Peak. Cruise the full length of pristineMilford Sound, then enjoy a relaxing drive to the tranquillakeside settlement of Te Anau.Hotel: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas. (B, D)

DAY 14: Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice TouringLeaving the Fiordland region, journey through rollingSouthland countryside. Travel via Lumsden and Gore to theeast coast and Dunedin. This afternoon, choose yourFreedom of Choice Touring activity.Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. (B, D)

DAY 15: Dunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice TouringJourney north along the coast and stop to view the MoerakiBoulders. Continue to World Heritage listed Mt CookNational Park, where you choose your activity. Overnight inMt Cook - an APT highlight.Hotel: Mt Cook, The Hermitage. (B, D)

DAY 16: Mt Cook, ChristchurchLeaving the snow-capped mountains of Mt Cook NationalPark behind, travel by coach to picturesque Lake Tekapo.Here, you’ll pay a visit to the tiny Church of the GoodShepherd, built of locally gathered stone and oak and erectedas tribute to the early pioneers of the region. Continue intothe Canterbury Region. Hotel: Copthorne Commodore Hotel,Christchurch. (B, D)

DAY 17: Depart Christchurch, TouringEnjoy the morning at leisure before an included transfer to theairport for your onward flight. (B)

Included meals: B = Breakfast D = Dinner FD = FeatureDinner

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10 May - 20 Sep ’14 £3415 £4425 £2732

04 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £3795 £4945 £3036

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10 May - 20 Sep ’14 £3235 £4175 £2588

04 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £3595 £4640 £2876



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NEW ZEALAND MARVEL

NEW ZEALAND MARVELDURATION: 14 DAYS | 13 NIGHTS

DEPARTS: 2014

Apr 14 (G), April 21, May 12 & 19,June 23 (G), July 21, August 18,September 0A1 (G), 08 & 15,October 06 (G), 13, 20 (G) & 27,November 03 (G), 10 & 17(G),December 01, 08, 15 (G), 22 &29.

DEPARTS: 2015

January 05, 12 (G), 15, 19 (G), 26& 29, February 02 (G), 05, 09 (G),12, 16 (G), 19, 23 & 26, March 02(G), 09, 16 (G) & 23.

G = Guaranteed departures

Please note that the itinerary and alldeparture dates from 01 Oct 2014onwards are subject to change.

This tour also operates in reversefrom Auckland to Christchurch.Please call for details and prices.

DAY 1: Arrive ChristchurchOn arrival in Christchurch you will betransferred to your hotel. You have timeat leisure before a Welcome Receptionand dinner with your Tour Director thisevening. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch.(D)

DAY 2: Christchurch to Franz JosefFirst up this morning you'll board theTranzAlpine, one of the top 6 trainjourneys in the world. This spectacularjourney takes you across the CanterburyPlains and through the Southern Alps toArthur's Pass. Later, visit Hokitika homeof the native greenstone (jade) for afactory visit and jewellerydemonstration. Next stop is Franz JosefGlacier - a rare, still advancing glacier(optional scenic Fox Glacier flight).Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier,Franz Josef. (B,D)

DAY 3: Franz Josef to QueenstownTravel through the Haast Pass, viewThunder Creek Falls, take a rainforestwalk. Then it's a trio of lakes - Wanaka,

Hawea, Dunstan. Next up sumptuousstone fruit at Cromwell, the stone fruitcapital. Later, you'll visit historic goldmining Arrowtown on the Arrow River,previously one of the world's richestrivers. Enjoy a Queenstown orientationtour followed by dinner with views overLake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort (2nights). (B,D)

DAY 4: Queenstown 'Free Time'Explore exciting Queenstown your way.From wine and garden tours to jet boatrides and white water rafting,Queenstown will keep you occupiedand exhilarated. This evening, cruiseacross Lake Wakatipu aboard NewZealand's oldest steamship, the TSSEarnslaw, to Walter Peak Station for acarvery Highlight Dinner at theColonel's Homestead. An entertainingafter-dinner farm show provides aglimpse into high-country farm life. Whynot join in a sing-a-long on your cruiseback to Queenstown. (B,HD)

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the Grassmere Salt Works then travel tothe pretty seaside fishing village ofPicton for an orientation tour. Hotel:Beachcomber, Picton. (B,D)

DAY 10: Picton to WellingtonCruise on Queen Charlotte Sound andacross Cook Strait to Wellington for acity tour. 'Free Time' then you visit TePapa, the Museum of New Zealand.Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington. (B,D)

DAY 11: Wellington to RotoruaTravel along the Kapiti Coast, throughthe dairy farms of Manawatu andTongariro National Park, discover thealpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. VisitTaupo and drive along the shores ofNew Zealand's largest lake. View HukaFalls and pass the Wairakei GeothermalPower Station. Tonight enjoy atraditional Maori Hangi feast andconcert and gain an insight into Maoriculture. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Rotorua (2nights). (B,HD)

DAY 12: Rotorua SightsVisit the Agrodome for a sample of farmlife. See the art of sheep shearing,sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking,bottle feeding lambs and an excitingsheep auction. Then enjoy an afternoonof 'Free Time' - visit Rainbow Springs,abundant with Rainbow Trout andnative fauna including the kiwi or TePuia, where a local Maori will guideyou through the Geothermal Valley withits mud pools and geysers. (B)

DAY 13: Rotorua to Auckland This morning travel through lushWaikato farmland to Waitomo Caves.See the amazing underground Glow

Worm Grotto by boat and walk thelimestone caves. Later you follow theWaikato River, New Zealand's longestriver, into Auckland. Enjoy views fromMt. Eden before continuing to yourhotel. This evening celebrate yourholiday at a Farewell Dinner with yourTour Director. Hotel: Mercure Hotel,Auckland. (B,D)

DAY 14: Depart AucklandTime at leisure until your transfer toAuckland Airport for your onward flight.(B)

Included meals: B = Breakfast, D =Hotel Dinner, HD = Highlight Dinner

DAY 5: Queenstown to Te AnauTravel along the Devil's Staircase andthe shores of Lake Wakatipu to TeAnau. You'll be awe-struck by greatsights from Fiordland National Park -New Zealand's largest - to MilfordSound, one of the world's most amazingplaces, where you will cruise on thewaters of this natural wonder. En routeyou'll drive through the handmadeHomer Tunnel to the abundant photoopportunities afforded by the MirrorLake, Pop's Lookout, Cleddau Valley,the Chasm, Mitre Peak and BowenFalls. Tonight you have the option tovisit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. (B,D)

DAY 6: Te Anau to DunedinCross sheep-filled farming land toDunedin for a city tour. 'Free Time' thisafternoon - take a wildlife cruise to seethe Penguins and Royal Albatross, visitthe Cadbury Factory or ride the TaieriGorge Railway. Hotel: Scenic Hotel,Dunedin City. (B,D)

DAY 7: Dunedin to Omarama'Free Time' this morning - visit LarnachCastle, New Zealand's only castle.Travel through Oamaru, famous for itslimestone buildings, passing the WaitakiHydro Power Scheme and the BenmoreDam. Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel,Omarama. (B,D)

DAY 8: Omarama to ChristchurchSoak up the scenery of Mt. CookNational Park (optional scenic flight).See Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, visitthe Church of the Good Shepherd andtravel across the Canterbury Plains toChristchurch. Hotel: Ibis Hotel,Christchurch. (B)

DAY 9: Christchurch to PictonTravel along the rugged Pacific Oceancoast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales(optional Whale Watching flight). Getup close and personal with some NewZealand fur seals at Ohau Point. Pass

PRICE INCLUDES:• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with an

experienced, professional Tour Director and TourDriver.

• 13 Full Buffet Breakfasts• 2 Highlight Dinners• 8 Hotel Dinners• Twin share rooms with private facilities in quality

hotels.• Welcome drink• Airport transfers• Hotel porterage

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• See the Pancake Rocks• Blowholes at Punakaiki• Stay at spectacular Fox Glacier• Visit historic Arrowtown• Day at leisure in Queenstown• Cruise on Milford Sound• Tour the sights of Dunedin• See mighty Mt. Cook• Church of the Good Shepherd• Queen Charlotte Sound• Cross Cook Strait• Visit Montana Winery• Agrodome Sheep Show• Hangi Feast and Concert • Tour the Glow-worm Grotto at the

Waitomo Caves

Valid Adult Twin From Adult Single From Child (5-15 yrs) From

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01 Jun - 30 Sep ’14 £2150 £2850 £1910

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NEW ZEALAND TOURING AND SELF-DRIVE

If you want to travel independently, but make the mostof an expertly planned out itinerary, New Zealand YourWay will suit you down to the ground.

Accommodation: These carefully designed itineraries feature achoice of Budget, Tourist or First Class accommodation.

Budget Motel/Motor Inn: Value-for-money accommodation.

Tourist Mid-range: Comfortable hotel accommodation, usuallyconveniently located in the town/city centre.

First Class: Good hotel facilities with a high level of service.

SEAT IN COACHFor our Seat in Coach Tours, we use the best tourist-classcoaching. Most coaches have large panoramic windows, air-conditioning and comfortable seating. Coach driver-guides areexperienced, friendly and helpful and provide an informativecommentary en route. These holidays are designed for peoplewho prefer to travel independently, without the structure of a grouptour, so it’s important to note that you’ll travel with different driversand passengers each day.

SELF-DRIVEFor our self-drive tours we use Hertz Rent a Car, with a networkthat covers all major cities, airports and provincial locations. Youcan choose from a variety of vehicle categories to accommodateyour travelling party and luggage. With superb scenery you’ll finddriving in New Zealand a pleasure.

TOURISM RADIOTourism Radio provides a 'virtual' tour guide service to self drivetourists travelling New Zealand. Be informed of prominentlandmarks, scenic highlights and attractions of the local area asyou drive through. From £30 per rental.

DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (30km)Coach passengers are transferred totheir hotel, self-drive passengers collectrental car at airport.

DAY 2: Auckland/Waitomo Caves toRotorua (370km)Travel south over the Bombay Hills andthrough the Waikato pasturelands to theGlowworm caves. Cross the WaikatoRiver and the Mamaku Hills to Rotorua.

DAY 3: Rotorua (30km)A full-day Rotorua tour includes Te PuiaThermal Reserve, Rainbow Springs,Agrodome sheep show, gondola cablecar ride and the Polynesian Spa.

DAY 4: Rotorua to Wellington(465km)Travel via Lake Taupo, through theWorld Heritage Tongariro National Parkpast Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe andTongariro mountains then through Levinand Otaki to Wellington.

DAY 5: Free Day in Wellington

DAY 6: Wellington to Picton toChristchurch (370km)Cruise the Cook Strait, down thetranquil Marlborough Sounds to Picton.

Connect with the TranzCoastal train toChristchurch. On arrival you will be metand transferred to your hotel. (self-drivereturn car prior to cruise.)

DAY 7: Christchurch to Greymouth(250km)All aboard the TranzAlpine Express trainto Greymouth for a tour of Punakaiki(self-drive collect rental in Greymouth).

DAY 8: Greymouth to West CoastGlaciers (205km)Follow the coast south to reachWestland National Park and enjoy aguided Glacier Valley Walk alongsidethe mighty Waiho River bed.

DAY 9: West Coast Glaciers toQueenstown (420km)A memorable trip through some of themost magnificent scenery in NewZealand, before arriving at theadventure capital, Queenstown.

DAY 10: QueenstownToday’s fully guided tour takes you for ascenic drive along the edge of LakeWakatipu to Glenorchy where you willboard a jet boat for a journey on theDart River.

DAY 11: Queenstown to MilfordSound to Te Anau (420km) A full day journey in to the heart ofMilford Sound. Upon arrival, board

your scenic cruise to see the wonders ofMitre Peak. Later today continue on toTe Anau.DAY 12: Te Anau to Invercargill(160km)Travel to Invercargill for a guided tour.

DAY 13: Invercargill to Dunedin(220km) Journey through the Catlins to reach thecharming city of Dunedin.

DAY 14: Dunedin to Christchurch(365km) Free morning before continuing toChristchurch via Oamaru and Timaru.

DAY 15: Depart Christchurch(10km)Transfer to the airport for yourdeparture flight. (Self-drive passengersreturn your rental car to the airport).

Prices per person, based on budget accommodation.Car hire is based on economy car. All prices excludeflights.

SIMPLY THE BEST


Seat In Coach

Valid ClassAdult inTwin

Adult inSingle

01 Apr - 30 Sep ’14Budget

£2388 £3264

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £2510 £3472

Self Drive

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Adult inSingle

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SOUTHERN GLACIERDURATION: 8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS

DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (10km) Coach passengers are transferred to the hotel, self-drivepassengers collect rental car at airport.

DAY 2: Christchurch to Mt. Cook to Queenstown(620km) Cross the Canterbury Plains to reach Mt. Cook aroundlunchtime. Optional lake cruise to view the ice face andicebergs up close. This afternooon, continue to the alpineresort town of Queenstown.

DAY 3: Milford Sound Excursion (600km) Follow Lake Wakatipu via Kingston arriving in Te Anau for amorning tea break then enter the Eglington Valley. Pass themirror lakes then through the Fiordland National Park, with adramatic descent into Milford Sound. A launch cruise toBowen Falls and Mitre Peak is included before returning toQueenstown.

DAY 4: QueenstownMake your way to downtown Queenstown for your transfer tothe Shotover River for a thrilling jet boat ride in the canyon.This afternoon is free to enjoy Queenstown.

DAY 5: Queenstown to West Coast Glaciers (420km) A memorable trip through some of the most magnificentscenery in New Zealand. Journey through native beech forestand over the Southern Alps before emerging on the WestCoast. After your journey, relax in the Glacier Hot Pools,nestled in the lush rainforest.

DAY 6: West Coast Glaciers to Greymouth (205km) Today your expert tour guide will take you on a Glacier ValleyWalk alongside the mighty Waiho River bed. Here you willlearn about the glacier's history.

DAY 7: Greymouth to Christchurch (250km) Visit the historic Shantytown and try panning for gold. Boardthe scenic TranzAlpine Express train and traverse the SouthernAlps to Christchurch where you will be transferred to youraccommodation. (Self-drive return car to the train stationdepot in Greymouth).

DAY 8: Depart Christchurch (10km) A transfer to the airport is included for your onward flight.

Seat In Coach

Valid Class Adult in Twin Adult in Single


£1226 £1638

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £1252 £1676

Self Drive



£960 £1579

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £1013 £1677


All prices exclude flights.

NEW ZEALAND TOURING AND SELF-DRIVE

NORTHERN DISCOVERYDURATION: 8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS

DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (30km)Coach passengers are transferred to their hotel, self-drivepassengers collect rental car at airport.

DAY 2: Auckland to Waitomo Caves to Rotorua (370km)Travel south over the Bombay Hills and through the Waikatopasturelands to the Glowworm Caves. Cross the WaikatoRiver and the Mamaku Hills to Rotorua.

DAY 3: Rotorua (30km)A full day Rotorua tour includes Te Puia Thermal Reserve,Rainbow Springs Wildlife Park including Kiwi Encounter andAgrodome sheep show. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi dinnerand show.

DAY 4: Rotorua to Taupo to Napier (225km)Travel via Lake Taupo, through the World Heritage TongariroNational Park past Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongarirovolcanic mountains then on to Napier, the fruit bowl of NewZealand.

DAY 5: Free Day in Napier

DAY 6: Napier to Wellington (320km)Travel south through the Manawatu Gorge, coastalhorticultural farms and the rocky seascapes to Wellington.

DAY 7: Free Day in Wellington

DAY 8: Depart Wellington Your tour concludes in Wellington. Transfer either to theairport or ferry terminal to continue your itinerary. (Self-drivepassengers return your rental car to the airport or ferry depot).

All prices exclude flights.

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£817 £1249

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £881 £1366

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£724 £1299

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Auckland

Rotorua

Wellington

Dunedin

Bay of Islands

Coromandel

TongariroNational Park

PictonNelson

Hokitika

Christchurch

Mt Cook

Franz Josef

WanakaQueenstown

Te Anau

DAY 12: Hokitika to Franz Josef (135km)Travel to Franz Josef for a guided GlacierValley Walk. Later, relax in the Glacier HotPools.

DAY 13: Franz Josef to Wanaka (287km)

DAY 14: Wanaka to Queenstown(117km)

DAY 15: QueenstownTransfer to the Shotover River for a thrillingjet boat ride in the canyon. The afternoon isfree at leisure.

DAY 16: Queenstown to Te Anau(170km) Travel via Milford Sound and maketime for a scenic cruise.

DAY 17: Free Day at Te AnauOptions include a visit to the Te AnauGlowworm Caves or Doubtful Sound.

DAY 18: Te Anau to Dunedin (290km)Once in Dunedin, you may like to visit theOtago Peninsula, home to a colony of RoyalAlbatross, the Yellow Penguins or historicLarnach Castle.

Day 19: Dunedin to Mt. Cook (331km)Travel via Moeraki and Oamaru to AorakiMount Cook National Park. (D)

DAY 20: Mount Cook to Christchurch(331km) This morning you may like to takean optional Tasman Glacier scenic flightbefore making your way to Christchurch, theGarden City. (B)

DAY 21: Christchurch (10km)Return your rental car to the city or airportdepot.


Price includes: One way transfer fromAuckland airport to your hotel, rental car forduration of the tour, 20 nightsaccommodation, Interislander Ferry crossing,Rotorua sightseeing attraction pass, FranzJosef Glacier guided walk and hot pools,Shotover Jet boat ride, Maori Hangi Dinnerand other meals as specified.

Please note: this tour can operate in reverse.

NEW ZEALANDINDEPENDENCE

DURATION: 21 DAYS | 20 NIGHTSHIGHLIGHTS:

• Maori Hangi Dinner and concert • Rotorua sightseeing • Franz Josef Glacier • Shotover Jet Boat Ride.

SELF-DRIVE



£1854 £3332

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01 Apr - 30 Sep ’14Tourist

£2108 £3814

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £2428 £4451

01 Apr - 30 Sep ’14First Class

£2328 £4253

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £2856 £5306


DAY 1: Auckland On arrival, transfer toyour hotel. Tour documentation will behanded over by your driver.

DAY 2: Auckland to Bay of Islands(260km) Collect your rental car anddrive to the beautiful Bay of Islands withthe option of travelling via the WaipouaKauri Forest (approximately 385kms).

DAY 3: Free Day at Bay of Islands

DAY 4: Bay of Islands to CoromandelPeninsula (405km)

DAY 5: Free Day at CoromandelPeninsula

DAY 6: Coromandel Peninsula toRotorua (218km) At Rotorua there’stime to explore this thermal wonderlandbefore your evening Maori Hangi dinnerand concert. (D)

DAY 7: Rotorua A full-day Rotorua tourincludes Te Puia Thermal Reserve to seeroaring geysers and boiling mud poolsand Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Parkwhere you’ll see New Zealand nativewildlife plus crystal clear pools teemingwith trout. Next, visit the Agrodome, aworking farm where you can see a sheepshearing display and sheep dog trials.

DAY 8: Rotorua to Tongariro NationalPark (180km) Make your way to theTongariro National Park via Lake Taupo.

DAY 9: Tongariro National Park toWellington (332km) Drive to the capitalcity of New Zealand and spend theafternoon exploring.

DAY 10: Wellington to Picton toNelson (Picton to Nelson 110km)Return your rental car to the ferry terminaldepot then board the Interislander Ferryfor your journey across Cook Strait toPicton. On arrival, collect your rental carand make your way to Nelson.

DAY 11: Nelson to Hokitika (340km)Journey through Paparoa National Park,stopping at Punakaiki to visit the famousPancake Rocks.


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HIGHLIGHTS OF NEWZEALAND


HIGHLIGHTS:

• Maori Hangi Dinner and concert• Rotorua sightseeing• Abel Tasman Park.• Milford Sound cruise including

buffet lunch.

SELF-DRIVE

Auckland

Rotorua

Wellington

Coromandel

TongariroNational Park

Picton

Blenheim

Nelson

HokitikaFranz Josef Glacier

WanakaQueenstown

Milford Sound

Te AnauDunedin

Invercargill

Christchurch

Mt Cook


Price includes: One way transferfrom Auckland airport to your hotel,rental car for duration of your tour,24 nights accommodation, MaoriHangi Dinner and concert,admission to sightseeing activities inRotorua, interisland Ferry crossingand Milford Sound boat cruiseincluding buffet lunch.

Please note: this tour can operate inreverse.



£2363 £4011

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £2627 £4530

01 Apr - 30 Sep ’14Tourist

£2615 £4486

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £2978 £5205

01 Apr - 30 Sep ’14First Class

£2936 £5130

01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15 £3329 £5908


DAY 1: Auckland On arrival, transfer toyour hotel. Tour documentation will behanded over by your driver.

DAY 2: Auckland to CoromandelPeninsula (135km) Collect your rentalcar and join the Pacific Coast Highway tothe Coromandel Peninsula for a freeafternoon exploring the spectacularcoastline and beaches.

DAY 3: Coromandel Peninsula toRotorua (218km)

DAY 4: Rotorua A full-day Rotorua tourincludes Te Puia Thermal Reserve,Rainbow Springs Wildlife Park and theAgrodome working farm. This evening,attend a Maori dinner and concert. (D)

DAY 5: Rotorua to Tongariro NationalPark (180km) Travel via Lake Taupo toTongariro National Park for a freeafternoon. Optional sightseeing includesa scenic flight over the TongariroNational Park.

DAY 6: Tongariro National Park toWellington (330km) Travel through thedesert-like plateau to New Zealand'scapital city, Wellington.

DAY 7: Wellington Day at leisure. Onthe waterfront is Te Papa Tongarewa,New Zealand's National Museum.

DAY 8: Wellington to Picton toBlenheim (28km) This morning returnyour rental car to the Ferry TerminalDepot. Board the Interislander Ferry foryour journey to Picton. On arrival collectyour rental car and make your way toBlenheim.

DAY 9: Day at leisure in Blenheim

DAY 10: Blenheim to Nelson (116km)Make your way to the Nelson TasmanRegion with its vibrant coastal towns fullof bustling cafes, charming boutiquesand funky art galleries.

DAY 11: Free Day in Nelson You haveample time to visit the Abel TasmanNational Park or take a helicopter flightover film locations used in the Lord of theRings Trilogy.

DAY 12: Nelson to Hokitika (340km)Make your way down the West Coast andjourney through Paparoa National Parkwith its coastal cliffs, limestone gorgesand wild, deserted beaches.

DAY 13: Hokitika to Franz Josef(135km) Continue down the West Coast.At Franz Josef Glacier take an excitingscenic helicopter flight on to the glacier.

DAY 14: Franz Josef to Wanaka(290km) Enjoy waterfalls and riverscenery as you leave the coast and climbup the river valley to the lakeside town ofWanaka.

DAY 15: Wanaka to Queenstown(100km) Journey over the Southern Alpsbefore arriving at New Zealand'sadventure capital, Queenstown.

DAY 16: Queenstown Today's tourstarts with a scenic drive to Glenorchywhere you will board a jet boat for ajourney through the Dart River. Next is aneasy guided walk through ancient nativebeech forest and a 4WD safari.

DAY 17: Queenstown to MilfordSound to Te Anau (410km) A full dayjourney into the heart of Milford Sound.Later today continue on to Te Anau.

DAY 18: Te Anau to Invercargill(160km) Make your way to Invercargillthe country's southernmost city.

DAY 19: Invercargill to Dunedin(220km) Travel North via the Catlins,New Zealand's "hidden gem".

DAY 20: Dunedin Day at leisure

DAY 21: Dunedin to Mount Cook(310km) Travel inland to Aoraki MountCook National Park.

DAY 22: Mount Cook to Christchurch(325km) This morning take an optionalTasman Glacier scenic flight or cruise,then cross the Canterbury Plains toChristchurch.

DAY 23: Depart Christchurch Tourends with rental car return to ChristchurchAirport depot.


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NEW ZEALAND FLEXIPASS

FlexiPass is New Zealand’s most flexible coach pass andallows you to travel on New Zealand’s largest coachnetwork to just about anywhere you want to go. Frommajor cities to the small country towns of rural NewZealand, FlexiPass can take you there seven days a week,365 days of the year.

SIMPLY:• Plan the number of hours you need with the FlexiPass

Map.• Buy FlexiPass in blocks of five hours, (min 15hrs/max

60hrs). • Activate on arrival in New Zealand and away you go.

NEED MORE TIME? Hours may be topped up at any stage by purchasing five-hour blocks.

Kaitaia Paihia

Waitomo RotoruaTaupo

Whangarei

Auckland

HamiltonCambridge

Te Kuiti

Kawakawa

Brynderwyn

Whitianga

Thames

TaurangaWhakatane

OpotikiTokoroa

PictonWellington

Blenheim

Taumarunui

New Plymouth

Stratford

Wanganui

Bulls

Levin

Nelson

Gisborne

Palmerston North

HastingsWaiouru

Turangi

Napier

Wairoa

Greymouth Kaikoura

Haast

Milford Sound

Mt Cook

Ashburton

Hokitika

Wanaka

Queenstown

GoreDunedin

Christchurch

Franz Josef GlacierFox Glacier Methven

MurchisonWestpoint

Lumsden

InvercargillBalclutha

Twizel

OamaruCromwell

Waimate

Timaru

NORTH ISLAND

SOUTH ISLAND

STEWART ISLAND

TRAVEL PASSES&RAIL OPTIONS

A travel pass gives you the freedom toexplore New Zealand your way, aseconomically as possible. Bookahead, or make it up as you go alongand travel wherever the mood takesyou.

KIWIRAIL THROUGHFARESThe TranzCoastal connects you with the Interislander ferrybetween Picton and the isles and inlets of the MarlboroughSounds, and Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. Ferriesdepart several times daily. With a Throughfare you can cruisethrough the scenic beautiful Sounds and across the CookStrait in three hours.

KIWIRAIL SCENIC JOURNEYSDiscover New Zealand in comfort on a unique andspectacular train journey. The Coastal Pacific train journeytravels between Picton and Christchurch between Octoberand April, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one sideand the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. TheTranzAlpine scenic train journey travels between Christchurchand Greymouth. See the Canterbury Plains, spectaculargorges and river valleys plus the Southern Alps beforedescending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast.The Northern Explorer travels through the heart of the NorthIsland, from Auckland to Wellington, past National Parks andOhakune, lush farmland, the volcanic plateau, MountRuapehu, the famous Raurimu Spiral and stunning rivergorges.

FLEXIPASS HOTLINE: Open 7am – 8pm every day. Book onward journeys, top upyour hours or check your hours.45 HOURSis about what is needed to see the South Island. 60 HOURSis about what is needed to travel around the two islands ofNew Zealand… with some hours to spare.15 HOURS are needed to visit most of the places between Auckland andWellington.

Tour RouteFrom From

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Coastal Pacific Christchurch - Picton (vv) £87 £92 £61 £65

Nothern Explorer Auckland - Wellington (vv) £110 £116 £77 £81

TranzAlpine Christchurch - Greymouth (vv) £119 £126 £84 £89


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HOTEL PASSES

GO KIWIThe Go Kiwi Hotel Pass programme is aconvenient and cost effective way to travelthroughout New Zealand. Operating forover 20 years and now the largest hotelpass programme in New Zealand, Go Kiwihas been designed specifically for theindependent traveller and incorporatesover 100 hotels ranging from three-to-four-star standard in 46 key locationsthroughout New Zealand. The Go KiwiPass offers five rate levels – Bronze, Silver, Gold,Platinum and Platinum Plus. Hotels are graded based upon acombination of location, room standards and facilities providedand have been carefully selected for their convenient locations,quality facilities and high standards of personalised service.

Bronze Good standard hotels and motels located inregional New Zealand or good value citylocations.

Silver Good quality accommodation with goodfacilities.

Gold First-class hotels and resorts with excellentservice and facilities.

Platinum Deluxe-style hotels and resorts in city or resortdestinations.

Platinum Plus Excellent hotels, resorts and remote locations.

BOOKING YOUR HOTEL PASSWe can provide a hotel directory to help plan your holiday. Pre-purchase vouchers from our reservations team before youleave the U.K.

• Go Kiwi offers great flexibility. Either pre book youraccommodation before you depart or book as you travel viathe call free centre.

• Vouchers can be upgraded as you travel using the existingvoucher – surcharges apply and can be paid direct to thehotel.

A travel pass gives you the freedom to explore NewZealand your way, as economically as possible. Bookahead, or make it up as you go along and travelwherever the mood takes you.

• Each voucher is valid for one night’s accommodation.• For your peace of mind, we recommend you pre-book your

first night’s stay or over busy holiday periods to avoiddisappointment.

• A maximum of one child under 12 is free of charge whensharing a room with two adults using amenities provided inthe room.

• Hotel passes also available for Australia. Please see page 31.

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Bronze £42 £83 £25

Silver £49 £98 £25

Gold £57 £114 £25

Platinum £75 £149 £32

Platinum Plus £94 £188 £32


NEW ZEALAND APARTMENTSNew Zealand Apartments are a collection ofmodern and contemporary four-to-five-starserviced hotel-style apartments that havebeen selected for their quality and location.

Found in key visitor locations includingAuckland, Wellington, Christchurch,Queenstown and many other NewZealand holiday destinations.

These apartments offer full kitchenfacilities, laundry, one, two, three, four-bedroom and penthouse options. Idealfor the independent traveller and family groups, thesespacious apartments offer excellent value for those watching thebudget but still seeking high quality.

GOLDEN CHAINGolden Chain provides affordable, qualityself contained and serviced accommodationthroughout New Zealand. Most units areequipped with kitchen facilities and are idealfor families or friends travelling together.The pass offers two rate levels - Blue &Gold.

Blue The majority of accommodation isfully self contained and serviced.

Gold These properties are in high-demand locations and offer ahigher standard of facilities.

BOOKING YOUR HOTEL PASSWe will provide you with an appropriate hotel directory to helpyou plan your route. Pre-purchase your Hotel Pass Vouchers fromour reservations department before you leave the U.K. It isrecommended you pre-book your first night’s stay or any peakseason period, or you may pre-book all your accommodationbefore you travel. Alternatively make all your reservationsoverseas, by using a toll free number. The voucher does notguarantee availability.

Room Type

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Blue 1 Bedroom Unit £43 £86 £12 £39 £77 £12 £43 £86 £12

Gold Studio £42 £84 £12 £42 £84 £12 £43 £85 £12

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KEY:NORTHLAND REGION

AUCKLAND REGION

THERMAL EXPLORER REGION

TARANAKI & THE RIVER REGION

CENTRAL NEW ZEALAND

PACIFIC COAST REGION

TASMAN SEA

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NORTH ISLAND FACTS

• Despite its name, Ninety Mile Beachactually stretches 96 kilometres;about 60 miles.

• Cape Reinga is the northernmostpoint of New Zealand.

• The Pohutu Geyser atWhakarewarewa Thermal Valley canshoot water 100 feet skyward.

• Mount Hikurangi on the east coast isone of the first places in the world tosee the sun rise.

• The Tongariro World HeritageNational Park was New Zealand’s firstNational Park and the first park in theworld to be created by a gift of landfrom indigenous people.

• After a massive earthquake in 1931,Napier was rebuilt in the Art Decostyle.

• At Cape Palliser you can visit thelargest breeding colony of fur seals inthe North Island.


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WELLINGTON PAGE 158-159New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, isa stunning and compact city, perchedon the edge of a spectacular harbour,encircled by green, towering hills.Vibrant, and cultured, it combines thesophistication of a big city with thequirkiness of a charming village.

NORTHLAND PAGE 155Wander deserted beaches, trekthrough ancient Kauri trees or play inturquoise waters. If aquaticadventures appeal, then Northland isthe place to be; diving, sailing,fishing, boating, swimming withdolphins or cruising the coastline.

COROMANDEL PENINSULA PAGE 156Although only 90 minutes fromAuckland, the Coromandel feels aworld away, with its miles ofspectacular coastline. On the westcoast, there’s a never-ending paradeof beaches, coves and harbours,while the east side is liberallysprinkled with white sand and surfbeaches.

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND PAGE 156-157Rotorua is an extraordinary location,with a fascinating Maori culture andincredible landscape of hot steamgeysers and boiling mud pools. LakeTaupo has a worldwide reputationfor Trophy Brown and Rainbow troutand the Tongariro Crossing is one ofNew Zealand’s most majestic walks.

WAIRARAPA PAGE 158Just one hour from Wellington liesthe rural retreat of Wairarapa,bordered by the rugged TararuaMountains to the west and the wildPacific Ocean to the east. As well asthe well-known Martinborough WineVillage, you’ll find quaint countrytowns, wild coastline and wide openspaces.

HAWKES BAYSplendid Art Deco and SpanishMission buildings make Hawkes Bayone of the most unique architecturalcentres in the world and thesparkling Pacific Ocean forms astunning backdrop to the vineyardsthat produce internationallyrenowned, award-winning wine.

AUCKLAND PAGES 152-154With an ever-changing skyline, avibrant waterfront and exciting newrestaurants and bars, Auckland hasbecome a Mecca for entertainmentand nightlife.Buzzing with life and energy, the citycombines an electric mix of culture,theatre, art and fashion.


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DISCOVERAUCKLANDNew Zealand’s biggest city. InAuckland, you’ll never be far away frombreathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches,invigorating walks, idyllic holidayislands, outstanding food and wine,great shopping and exciting nightlife.Discover for yourself why it is one ofNew Zealand’s best destinations.

AUCKLAND FACTS• With a population of only 130,000,

Auckland is the most multicultural ofNew Zealand’s cities.

• Its nickname is the ‘City of Sails’ andis often described as being acollection of villages.

• Auckland houses the biggestcollection of Maori taonga (treasures)in the world at Auckland WarMemorial Museum.

• The first sailors to settle here were theMaori and in later years migrantsfrom the Pacific Islands havecontributed to the Polynesianpopulation.

• Central Auckland’s landscape issprinkled with extinct volcanic cones.

• Each of the islands in the HaurakiGulf has its own distinctive character.Some are no bigger than a haystack,while others would constitute a wholecountry elsewhere in the world.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT...• Climbing Auckland Harbour Bridge

and having your photo snapped atthe summit.

• Experiencing the Whale & DolphinSafari tour we have on page 155.

• Taking time to shop and enjoy thevibrant nightlife.

• Sampling the fresh and abundantseafood menus available at many ofAuckland’s fine restaurants.


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AUCKLAND BRIDGE CLIMBThe only way to experience theAuckland Harbour Bridge by foot!Climb under, around, up and overone of Auckland’s most iconiclandmarks on this one and a halfhour personally guided tour withextensive commentary of the bridgestructure and surrounding views.Custom engineered walkways providea safe, enjoyable and easygoingexperience. The Bridge Climb alsotakes you exhilarating close to BungyJumpers, as close as you can getwithout taking the leap! EnjoyAuckland’s most magnificent sightswith a 360 degree view from thesummit.

Duration: 1 Hour 30 MinutesDeparts: Daily from WesthavenReserve, AucklandPrice from: Adult £84/Child (5-14)£55

AUCKLAND'S WHALE &DOLPHIN SAFARILeave the hustle and bustle of the citybehind and travel aboard DolphinExplorer into the expansive HaurakiGulf Marine Park. Dolphins areviewed on over 90% of trips andwhales viewed on 75%.Experience all this from the one ofthe most comfortable and stablewhale watching vessels in NewZealand, specifically designed for thesea conditions in this area.

Duration: 4 Hours 30 MinutesDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £106/Child (5-15)£69

WILDERNESS EXPERIENCEEscape to the unique rainforest andblack sand beaches just 30 minutesfrom the city on a half-day tour.Enjoy breathtaking panoramic viewsof both coasts and magnificenttraditional Maori carvings at theArataki Visitor Centre. Experiencesoft black sand beneath your feet asyou stroll on wild surf beaches. Learnabout the flora and fauna of therainforest and the history of this areaas you walk amongst giant tree fernsand Kauri trees with aknowledgeable guide in a smallgroup environment.

Duration: 5 HoursDeparts: Daily 12.30pm Price from: Adult £95/Child (3-11)£48

AMERICA’S CUP SAILINGEXPERIENCEA unique opportunity to participateas crew on an actual America’s Cupyacht. Take the helm, exert energy onthe grinders or simply sit back andenjoy the action as you sail thebeautiful Waitemata Harbour.Feel the thrill of the wind in your faceas you tack and jibe. Experience theexcitement of sailing, no experiencenecessary.Usually the domain of billionairesand elite professional yachties,America’s Cup yachts offer theunique opportunity for everyone toparticipate in sailing on these grand-prix racing machines.

Duration: 2 HoursDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £106/Child (10-15) £76

Prices per person.

AUCKLAND MAORI TOURA truly amazing Auckland Maoriculture experience - on this AucklandMaori Tour we show you AucklandCity, the marine village Devonportand our stunning West Coastthrough the eyes of a local NewZealand Maori. Stand on top of twoamazing volcanic cones. Experiencethe famous Waitakere Ranges onAuckland’s West Coast with itssoaring cliffs, roaring surf, stunningblack sand beaches and huge Kauritrees. Learn about the myths andlegends of the Maori culture andfigures who have played a part inNew Zealand's history as you toursome of Auckland's most importantMaori landmarks.Duration: 8 HoursDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £175/Child (4-15)£88

AUCKLAND MORNING CITYHIGHLIGHTS & HARBOURCRUISE

Duration: Half dayDeparts: Daily 9.45amPrice from: Adult £72/Child £36Prices per person. Child rate 3-12.

Travel over the Harbour Bridge andback then along the scenicwaterfront route of Tamaki Drive toBastion Point for 180 degree views ofWaitemata Harbour. This tour alsovisits Auckland Domain, the city'soldest park situated on an 62,000year old volcano and the trendyhistoric suburb of Parnell. The coachthen takes you back along TamakiDrive for you to board your Fullersvessel for a harbour cruise.


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THE LANGHAM, AUCKLAND5 STAR

FREE NIGHT: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2.

FREE UPGRADE: Stay 2 nights in a Classic Room andreceive a free upgrade to Executive Room on arrival,subject to availability.Offers are non combinable and valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14& 12 Dec 14 -18 Jan 15.

AUCKLAND CITY OAKS3 STARDELUXE

MERCURE AUCKLAND3 STAR

FREE UPGRADE: Stay 2 nights or more in a StandardRoom and receive a complimentary upgrade to a SuperiorRoom subject to availability. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14.

COPTHORNE HOTELAUCKLAND HARBOUR CITY

3 STAR

An ideal base for business or leisure travellers alike, thehotel is situated on Auckland's waterfront providing quickand easy access to the bustling shops, bars, restaurantsand harbour activities.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms are north facing taking advantage of the

magnificent panoramic views of the Viaduct and theWaitemata harbour and feature a king-size bed, satellite TV,Internet access and an en-suite bathroom with shower.

HOTEL FACILITIES• Zoe's Restaurant and Bar provides quality cuisine in a

relaxed environment .

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THE LANGHAM AUCKLAND

STAYING IN A CLASSIC ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £62 £78

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, 12 Dec ’14 -18 Jan ’15, High season: 01 Oct ’14 - 11 Dec ’14, 19 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade:Executive Room from £18 per night.

AUCKLAND CITY OAKS

STAYING IN A STUDIO SUITE ON A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £39 £45

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season:01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Classic Apartment from £4 per night.

COPTHORNE HOTEL AUCKLAND HARBOUR CITY



1 NIGHT £48 £56 £71

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Nov ’14 - 30 Nov ’14, 01 Feb ’15 - 18 Feb ’15, 26 Feb ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season:19 Feb ’15 - 25 Feb ’15.

MERCURE AUCKLAND



1 NIGHT £40 £42 £66

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 19 Jan ’14, Mid season: 01 Apr -30 Sep, 13 Dec ’14 - 29 Dec ’14, 02 Jan ’15 - 19 Jan ’15, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15.Room Upgrade: Superior Room from £9 per night.

In the heart of Auckland, the City Oaks offers excellentservices apartments, with fully equipped kitchen, laundryand unlimited complimentary internet. Centrally located yetwith secure undercover parking should you wish to venturefarther afield this is an ideal home-away-from-home.

GUEST ROOMS:• Sweet suites are spacious self catering studio apartments, in

warm autumnal tones and chocolate browns.• Sweet suites also offer in-room continental breakfast,

unlimited WiFi, full kitchen, laundry facilities, queen-sizebed and air-conditioning.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• 24-hour reception, gym, laundry facilities and parking.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive free fullbreakfast in the Restaurant daily. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31Mar 15 for a maximum of two persons per room.

Mercure Auckland is ideally located in the heart ofAuckland’s main business and shopping districts,overlooking the waterfront and spectacular harbour.

GUEST ROOMS:• Amenities include air-conditioning, tea/coffee making

facilities, hairdryer, iron, minibar, flat screen LCD TV andInternet access.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The Hotel Restaurant and Bar has panoramic views of the

city and harbour and is open daily.• Fully equipped gymnasium, valet parking, 24-hour

reception, concierge and room service.

Renowned as Auckland's most glamorous and enchantinghotel, The Langham is loved for its elegant, luxuriousenvironment and welcoming atmosphere in the heart ofAuckland.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of rooms offering luxury amenities.• Club rooms also enjoy exclusive access to The Langham

Club Lounge.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Eight Restaurants.The Winery, offering Tiffin at The

Langham, outdoor heated pool, Chuan Spa, 24 hour gym.

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The Bay of Islands is striking, with 144 islands and a myriadof secluded beaches. Within the Waitangi National TrustReserve, this resort sits on beautiful Bay of Islands harbour.

GUEST ROOMS:• Comfortable rooms have expansive views over the

surrounding gardens and feature modern amenities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Tennis Court, freeform lagoon-style swimming pool, bike hire

and courtesy shuttle to downtown Paihia.• Golf course, water sports, bush walks and sightseeing.

FREE UPGRADE: Receive an upgrade from a StandardRoom to a Superior Sea View Room subject to availability.Valid 01 Apr - 31 Dec 14 & 01 - 31 Mar 15.

KINGSGATE AUTOLODGEPAIHIA

3 STAR

Overlooking the magnificent Bay of Islands and just overthree hours drive from the City of Sails, KingsgateAutolodge in Paihia is a stylish and good value hotel forexperiencing this incredible landscape and enjoying themany activities available in the bay.

GUEST ROOMS:• Double studios have two double beds, TV, refrigerator, tea

and coffee making facilities and some are interconnecting.• Kitchenette units come with kitchen with a hotplate.

HOTEL FACILITIES: • Buffet restaurant, cocktail bar, swimming pool, games room

and gym.

CAPE REINGA SCENIC COACH TOUR VIA 90MILE BEACHDURATION: Full day

DEPARTS: Daily

PRICE FROM: £74 per Adult / £37 per Child (5-12 yrs)

Join your luxury coach to commence a full day tour enjoyingthe natural wonders of the North and uncovering the wildbeauty of this vast and untouched region that is rich in Maoriculture and tradition. Highlights include an easy boardwalkthrough ancient Puketi Kauri Forest past 1,000 year old Kauritrees and sand-boarding down the massive sand dunes onboogie boards at Te Paki Stream. Lunch is a buffet atHouhora. The coach then thunders along the vast and emptyNinety Mile Beach. Upon arrival at Cape Reinga, you canwander out to the lighthouse and stand on the northern mosttip of New Zealand to watch the Pacific Ocean collide withthe Tasman Sea. You will also see where, according to Maorilegend, spirits depart on their journey to the homeland ofHawaiki.


THE CREAM TRIP - DAY IN THE BAY CRUISEDEPARTS: Full day

DEPARTS: Daily

PRICE FROM: £66 per Adult / £33 per Child (5-12 yrs)

Follow the path of the original 1927 'Cream Trip' as youmeander in and out of the many picturesque bays calling onthe locals, delivering their supplies, groceries and mail. Theleisurely pace means you'll get up close to wildlife - look forseals or whales and endless bird and fish life. You'll also seenatural wonders such as the Black Rocks - unusual volcanicformations - and Marsden Cross, where the first Christiansermon was held in NZ back in 1814. Arrive at Cape BrettLighthouse, venture through the Hole in the Rock and take inthe majestic Grand Cathedral Cave before heading back intothe sheltered waters of the Bay. Stop for lunch (at ownexpense) on Urupukapuka Island and enjoy the scenic walks,have a swim or simply relax in the café before re-boarding thevessel and continuing back towards Paihia.

Prices per person. Children 5-12.

COPTHORNE HOTEL & RESORT BAY OF ISLANDS



1 NIGHT £44 £63 £76

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season: 01 Mar ’14 - 30Apr ’14, 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Dec ’14, 01 Mar ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jan ’14 -28 Feb ’14, 01 Jan ’15 - 28 Feb ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Sea View Room from £11 per night.

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1 NIGHT £44 £56 £62uu

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season: 01Apr ’14 - 30 Apr ’14, 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Dec ’14, 01 Mar ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season:01 Jan ’15 - 28 Feb ’15.


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HILTON LAKE TAUPO HOTEL5 STAR WAIRAKEI RESORT, TAUPO3 STARDELUXEWairakei Resort Taupo believe in providing visitors to Taupowith a one of a kind geothermal experience and modernhotel room and villa accommodation. They offer abundantindoor & outdoor leisure facilities and exquisite NewZealand focused dining options.

GUEST ROOMS:• 187 spacious King Rooms, Twin Rooms, Villas or Suites.

Most have balconies with garden views. Rooms feature 24hour room service, LCD TV's, air-conditioning/heating andfull high speed WiFi access.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant, café and three bars.• Two outdoor geothermally heated swimming pools, six spa

pools, sauna, fitness centre, squash court, 9-hole golfcourse, two tennis courts, children's playground, free carparking, business centre and 24 hour reception.

GRAND MERCURE PUKA PARKRESORT, COROMANDEL

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This secluded hillside hideaway is situated on the easterncoast of the Coromandel Peninsula, within a two hour drivefrom Auckland and a short stroll to beautiful PauanuiBeach. The resort has been newly refurbished in November2013.

GUEST ROOMS:• The 42 stylish and private tree-hut-style chalets are

scattered throughout 25 acres of lush and native bushland.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Miha restaurant is renowned for superb dining, intimate

ambience and stunning views.• Outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium,

mountain bikes and tennis.


SCENIC HOTEL TE PANIA,NAPIER

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Hawkes Bay is one of the first places in the world to see thelight each day and this hotel enjoys a premium waterfrontlocation on Marine Parade. The slender curved formechoes the shape of the bay, and guests enjoy sweepingviews over the water. A fresh, contemporary style hotel andjust a short stroll from Napier’s main art deco-style street.

GUEST ROOMS:• 109 air-conditioned rooms and suites, with all rooms facing

out to the bay with floor to ceiling windows.• Satellite TV, high speed Internet access, mini-refrigerator.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Brasserie, bar, 24-hour reception, access to Ocean Spa

gym.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive continentalbreakfast daily for 2 persons. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14.

HILTON LAKE TAUPO



1 NIGHT £67 £75 £88

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Oct ’14 - 19 Dec ’14, High season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 20 Dec ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. RoomUpgrade: Guest Room Plus from £16 per night.

WAIRAKEI RESORT TAUPO

STAYING IN A TWIN/KING ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

ADULT LOW FROM ADULT MID FROM

1 NIGHT £58 £62

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14.

GRAND MERCURE PUKA PARK RESORT

STAYING IN A TREEHUT CHALET ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £82 £111 £235

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season: 01Apr ’14 - 30 Apr ’14, 01 Sep ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, High season: 25 Dec ’14 - 25 Dec ’14. RoomUpgrade: Bush Chalet from £16 per night.

SCENIC HOTEL TE PANIA



1 NIGHT £57 £75

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 16 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season: 01 Jan ’14 -15 Apr ’14, 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Suite from £44 per night.

Just east of Taupo, with magnificent views over NewZealand’s largest lake, guests can enjoy relaxed dining inBistro Lago one of Taupo’s finest restaurants beforetackling a range of activities in the area.

GUEST ROOMS:• 113 spacious rooms; guest rooms overlook the pool and

Thermal Valley or Lake Taupo and the mountains beyond,with a king-size bed, LCD TV, wireless Internet accessavailable, 24-hour room service and a private terrace.Suites feature separate living and sleeping areas.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Flagship restaurant and bar Bistro Lago, thermally heated

outdoor pool, children’s pool, spa pool, fitness centreincluding sauna and steam rooms, tennis courts, internetconnectivity centre, 24-hour reception, in-room service.

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FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive freebreakfast daily. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14 in SuperiorRoom Lakeview.

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HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOURDURATION: 4 Hours 30 Minutes

DEPARTS: Daily

PRICE FROM: Adult £67/Child £44

This essential stop for every Lord of the Rings fan allows a visitto the actual Hobbiton village from the movie trilogies. Yourtour starts with a drive through a 1,250 acre working sheepfarm. The Hobbit Holes, Green Dragon Inn, Mill and otherstructures created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbitfilms can then be viewed and you will know this beautifulpiece of Waikato farmland was transformed into The Shirefrom Middle Earth. The tour guide escorts the clients throughthe 10 acre site while recounting fascinating details on howthe Hobbiton movie set was created. At the end of the tourenjoy a sample bespoke beverage at the Green Dragon Inn.Relax in hand-crafted leather chairs in front of a cracklingopen fire and take in the view across the lake to the mill andBag End.

Prices per person. Children 10-14 years at child rate and 0-9years at infant rate. Includes hotel pick up/drop off fromRotorua central business district/return transfer ex Rotorua and1 beverage at the Green Dragon Inn.

TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGEDURATION: 4 Hours

DEPARTS: ROTORUA DAILY (TRANSPORT INCLUDED)

PRICE FROM: £60 per Adult/£28 per Child (5-15yrs)

Enjoy a night of truly authentic, traditional Maori culture.Share in the Powhiri, an ancient ceremony of welcome beforeentering the pre-European Maori Village nestled within anative Tawa Forest. The village comes alive with sights, soundsand activity of days gone by including tattooing, weaving,carving and arts of warrior training. Witness the earth beingscraped away from the hangi pit to reveal baskets of foodcooked beneath the ground on hot stones. Enter the ancestralmeeting house and enjoy a powerful cultural performancebefore dining the traditional hangi buffet meal!

All prices and supplements are from per person and are aguide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

NOVOTEL ROTORUA LAKESIDE



1 NIGHT £48 £67

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14, 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14,01 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14, High season: 01 Feb ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 01 Oct ’14 - 30 Nov ’14,01 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Lakeview Room from £13 per night.

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1 NIGHT £31 £32 £38

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, 01 Dec ’14 - 31 Jan ’15, High season: 01 Oct ’14 - 30 Nov ’14,01 Feb ’15 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Room Lakeside from £9 per night.

King Lakeview Room

Only a short walk from Rotorua lakefront, the ibis enjoys aconvenient location in this most distinctive destination. Aland of thermal pools, steaming geysers and Maori history,there's plenty to discover from this restful hotel base.

GUEST ROOMS:• 145 air-conditioned Standard and Superior rooms offer TV,

high-speed Internet access, tea and coffee making facilitiesand hairdryer.

• Superior rooms allow views across Lake Rotorua.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• À la carte restaurant and bar.• Car parking and currency exchange.

King Pano Room

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive free dailybreakfast. Valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep 14 in Superior RoomLakeside.

On the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua, the NovotelRotorua Lakeside is only a short stroll to Rotorua’s caféstrip and popular tourist attractions.

GUEST ROOMS:• Amenities include individual air-conditioning and heating,

hairdryer, in-house movies, minibar, key card access, safeand IDD phone.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Atlas Restaurant and Clarke's Bar.• In balance Spa with private geothermal spas and treatment

rooms.• Free parking, laundry services, 24-hour reception and room

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Wellington is the seat of Government and New Zealand'sCapital. The hotel overlooks Wellington's spectacular innerharbour and is only a quick walk from the city's shoppingand commercial centre.

GUEST ROOMS:• Rooms and suites offer magnificent harbour or city views.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• 80 Degree Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge located on the

7th floor offering excellent cuisine with views across orientalbay.

• Swimming pool.

FREE UPGRADE: Receive a complimentary upgradefrom a Standard Room to a Superior Room subject toavailability. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

MERCURE WELLINGTON3 STARDELUXEClose to the funky Cuba Quarter and Willis Street shopsthis hotel is a comfortable base for exploring Wellington.Enjoy dinner in the hotel's brasserie restaurant where acasual atmosphere helps you unwind after a day'ssightseeing and admire excellent views over the city andharbour.

GUEST ROOMS:• Guest rooms are tastefully furnished and feature queen-size

or twin beds, air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffeemaking facilities, iron and hairdryer in bathroom.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Brasserie restaurant, lobby bar, gym, sauna, heated indoor

swimming pool and room service.

LEISURE INN WELLINGTON 3 STAR

Close to the stylish cafés and shops of fashionable CubaStreet, The Leisure Inn is within walking distance of thecapital’s main attractions. Enjoy a great dinner in the dishrestaurant after a day discovering New Zealand’s historicaland cultural delights at the Te Papa Museum.

GUEST ROOMS:• 90 rooms have either a queen-size or twin beds and are

equipped with satellite TV, radio, tea and coffee makingfacilities, iron and hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The hotel offers 30 minutes or 8MB free WiFi in the hotel

lobby per day.• Continental breakfast available every morning at the W

Lounge.

PEPPERS PAREHUAMARTINBOROUGH

4 STARDELUXESet amongst the vines of Wairarapa's wine country Parehuaoffers private cottages with breathtaking country views.

GUEST ROOMS:• Winemakers Cottages feature a king-size or twin beds,

sitting area with fireplace, kitchen, satellite TV with DVD/CDplayer, spa bath and a private deck.

• Secluded Cottages with outdoor hot tub and WoodlandVillas with two bedrooms and bathrooms also available.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The Pavilion with restaurant, outdoor bar and open

fireplaces. Outdoor swimming pool, tennis court andbicycle hire.

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 2 nights and receive a gourmethamper, free bike hire and a gourmet tasting platter onarrival. Valid 01 Apr - 14 Nov 14 & 17 Nov 14 - 31 Mar15 in Garden, Lakeside and Secluded Cottages.

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PEPPERS PAREHUA MARTINBOROUGH

STAYING IN A WINEMAKERS COTTAGE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £80 £96 £107

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: GardenCottage from £17 per night.

COPTHORNE HOTEL WELLINGTON ORIENTAL BAY



1 NIGHT £68 £75 £86

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14, 01 Dec ’14 -31 Jan ’15, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season: 01 Feb ’14 - 31 Mar ’14,01 Oct ’14 - 30 Nov ’14. Room Upgrade: Superior Room from £3 per night.

MERCURE WELLINGTON



1 NIGHT £35 £45 £114

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season:24 Jan ’15 - 19 Feb ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade:Superior Room from £10 per night.

LEISURE INN WELLINGTON



1 NIGHT £35 £45 £114

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, Mid season:24 Jan ’15 - 19 Feb ’15, High season: Various peak dates throughout the year. Room Upgrade:Superior Room from £10 per night.


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MARTINBOROUGH WINE TOUR

DURATION : 6 HOURS

DEPARTS: MARTINBOROUGH DAILY AT 10AM

PRICE FROM: ADULT £221/CHILD £111

Enjoy the specialist knowledge of some of the Wairarapa'sleading wine makers and experience a day of tastings that isuniquely Martinborough. This personal tour includes tastingsat award-winning boutique wineries, such as Murdoch James,Te Kairanga, Palliser, Muirlea Rise, Tirohana, Alana Estate andMartinborough, an opportunity to talk with local winemakers,a superb bistro lunch at a vineyard and the option of visitingan olive processing estate.

Price per person and include hotel pick up/drop off fromMartinborough accommodation, lunch, entry fees and winetasting fees.

Tour does not operate on Christmas Day .

WELLINGTON CITY HIGHLIGHTSINSPIRATION TOUR

DURATION: 4 HOURS (MORNING/AFTERNOON)

DEPARTS: DAILY

PRICE FROM: ADULT £101/CHILD (3-12) £51

An unforgettable journey around the city's dramatic highlights.Travel around the South Coast, enjoy views of the harbourfrom the top of Mount Victoria, see the Parliament buildings,the famous Beehive, Old St Paul's Cathedral and stop formorning or afternoon tea at one of Wellington's many greatcafes.

Includes pick-up/return to city accommodation or Wellingtonairport, morning or afternoon tea and entry fees.

Price per person. Tour does not operate on Christmas Day.

INTERISLANDER FERRY

DURATION: 3 HOURS

DEPARTS: DAILY

PRICE FROM: £46 PER ADULT /£134 PER CAR / CAMPERVAN (UPTO 5.5M)

UPGRADE TO PREMIUM PLUSLOUNGE (ADULT ONLYONBOARD KAITAKI & ARATERE)FROM £25

UPGRADE TO THE COVELOUNGE (ADULT ONLYONBOARD ARAHURA) FROM £19

Drifting along 92 kilometres of some ofNew Zealand’s most epic land andseascapes, the Interislander Ferry is afantastic way to bridge the gap betweenNorth and South. Winding its wayacross the Cook Strait betweenWellington and Picton up to 11 times aday, travellers can relax in comfortablesurroundings for the three hourcrossing.

ONBOARD FACILITIES: • Range ofcafés for informal dining and snacking• Bars offering New Zealand wines •Cinema • Lounges with reclining seatsand SKY TV showing sports and news aswell as video game facilities • Gift shop• Children’s corner with a play area,nursery and TV corner for cartoons andvideo games • Observation decks with seating •Premium Plus (Kaitaki and Aratere only- supplement applies) • Hold forvehicles of all sizes • Disabled access

PREMIUM PLUS OPTION: Indulgeyourself on the scenic Cook Strait byupgrading to Premium Plus on Kaitakiand Aratere. The Lounges offer facilitiesand interiors that are a cut above.Complimentary services include: •Fresh sushi, sandwiches and snacks •Full hot meal choice • Juices and softdrinks • Local and imported beers andNew Zealand wines • Gourmet teasand freshly ground coffees •Newspapers and magazines •Computers and wireless internet access• Comfortable and luxurious loungearea.

Please note: Premium Plus is onlyavailable to travellers 18 years andover.


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SOUTH ISLAND FACTS• Reefton, a small town on the west

coast, was the first town in theSouthern Hemisphere to haveelectric street lighting.

• The White Heron sanctuary ofWhataroa is the only nestingcolony of the white heron, orkotuku, in New Zealand.

• Mount Cook, or Aoraki as it’s alsoknown, is New Zealand’s highestmountain.

• Milford Track is often described asthe finest walk in the world.

• The Petrified Forest at Curio Bay isan ancient geologicalphenomenon. Fossilised trees, over180 million years old, lieembedded in the coastal rock.

• Stewart Island became NewZealand’s latest National Park inMarch 2003 and is now known asRakiura National Park.

• Larnach Castle is New Zealand’sonly true castle.

• Milford Sound, described byRudyard Kipling as the eighthwonder of the world, was carvedout during successive ice ages.


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NELSON PAGE 166The Nelson region is known for year-round sunshine, golden beaches,stunning walks, national parks andboutique wineries. Add localproduce, fresh seafood andwaterfront restaurants and thepleasure is complete.

THE WEST COAST PAGE 167New Zealand’s most glorious andbest known scenery lies in the SouthIsland’s west coast. Once seen, themountain peaks, massive glaciers,bizarre limestone landscapes,mysterious lakes, raging rivers, lushrainforest and wild coastline willnever be forgotten.

DUNEDIN PAGE 167Absorb the history of New Zealand’soldest city, Dunedin, as you wanderthrough its grand Victorian andEdwardian architecture. TaiaroaHead, on the Otago Peninsula, willreveal unique wildlife coloniesamong its white sandy beaches andsheer cliffs, including the world’s onlymainland breeding colony of RoyalAlbatross.

SOUTHLAND PAGE 167Including Stewart Island, theSouthland has a rugged andunspoilt landscape, with fertilefarmland and forests laced withsparkling waters and small friendlytowns. Mountains loom on thewestern and northern horizons withthe rugged south coast forming theeastern and southern borders.

CHRISTCHURCH& CANTERBURY PAGES 162-164Christchurch is an elegant, ratherEnglish city, alive with colour andatmosphere. Surrounding the city, theCanterbury Plains offer wonderfullycontrasting scenery, from the silverybeaches of the East coast to thejagged peaks of the Southern Alps.

KAIKOURA & HANMER SPRINGS PAGE 165Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs offera huge variety of experiences andboth within a short drive fromChristchurch. Enjoy arguably one ofthe best marine wildlife experiencesin Kaikoura and the relaxing thermalpools at Hanmer Springs.

QUEENSTOWN PAGE 168 & 170Queenstown’s exquisite scenerynever fails to amaze travellers with itsbeauty and scope for excitement, funand entertainment. Nestled on theshores of Lake Wakatipu, overlookedby the majestic Remarkables Range,this stunning alpine resort is anincredible year round destination.

FIORDLAND PAGES 169-171Discover one of the most dramaticand breathtaking landscapes you’llever encounter as you exploreFiordland from the attractive resorttown of Te Anau. Visit LakeManapouri then drive out to MilfordSound or Doubtful Sound for thecruise of a lifetime.


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CHRISTCHURCH

Located on the east coast of the SouthIsland, Christchurch offers its visitors acity of world-renowned natural beautywith a wealth of adventure activities,strong cultural heritage and a livelyentertainment scene.

CHRISTCHURCH FACTS• Christchurch is the largest city on

New Zealand’s South Island and hasa population of almost 350,000.

• A city originally conceived as beingforever English, it is dominated by theAnglican Cathedral.

• Internationally famed as ‘The GardenCity’. It was also acknowledged in1996 as the outstanding garden cityfrom 620 international entries and in1997, was judged the ‘Garden Cityof the World’!

• 1840 saw the first Europeans settledon the plains and whaling ships wereoperating out of Lyttelton by 1850.

• Christchurch has a mild climate. Thebeautiful New Brighton and Sumnerbeaches are very popular over thesummer, while winter seesCantabrians being the area to headtowards and enjoy some of the greatski fields!

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT...• Spending a day cruising the calm

waters and dolphin spotting atAkaora Harbour.

• Whale watching at Kaikoura.• Partaking in the Waipara Wine Tour

and tasting some of New Zealand’sfinest wines.

• Hot air ballooning across the city inview of the ocean and snow-cappedmountains.


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KAIKOURA WHALE WATCH (INCLUDING LUNCH)Nowhere else in New Zealand can you get this close to GiantSperm Whales. Watch out for these magnificent mammals intheir natural environment.

Duration: Full Day from Christchurch (3 Hours fromKaikoura)Departs: Daily from ChristchurchPrice from: Adult £196/Child £98 (3-13 yrs)

WAIPARA WINE TOURVisit four award-winning wineries in the Waipara Valley, oneof New Zealand's fastest-growing wine regions. Enjoy tastingsof more than 20 wines, explore vineyards, buy some wine andin season see where the wine is actually made. Option toinclude lunch also available.

Duration: Half DayDeparts: Daily from Christchurch (min 2 people)Price from: Adult £57/Child £28 (3-13 yrs)

ALPINE SAFARI TOURThe ultimate Alpine Experience this tour includes a jetboatride and four-wheel drive adventure across Mt Torlesse. Afterlunch continue through the Canterbury High Country beforearriving at Arthur’s Pass National Park for the TranzAlpineTrain. Enjoy a relaxing journey over the staircase viaduct backto Christchurch.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: DailyPrice from: Adult £238/Child (5-14) £167

COMPLETE CHRISTCHURCH:

DURATION: 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTSDEPARTS: DAILY


DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch Upon arrival into Christchurch, New Zealand’s picturesqueGarden City, transfer via coach to the charming Chateau onthe Park, your accommodation for the next three nights.

DAY 2: Hot Air Ballooning Transfer to Methven, the departure point for this full day tour.Before day break join your crew to experience the sheermagic of hot air ballooning over the Canterbury Plains.Following a one hour balloon flight, enjoy a champagne-stylebreakfast before returning to your hotel for an evening atleisure.

DAY 3: Akaora Day Tour including Harbour CruiseToday we’ve included a visit to the beautiful unspoilt Frenchwhaling depot of Akaora. After lunch at Bully Hayesrestaurant board your vessel and enjoy a two hour cruisearound the pretty and sheltered harbour where you’llexperience a rich variety of marine life including the uniqueand playful Hector’s Dolphins and the rare Little BluePenguins.

DAY 4: Depart ChristchurchA coach transfer will be available to pick up you and take youto Christchurch airport for your onward journey.

Price Includes: three nights accommodation (based on two persons sharing) atthe Chateau on the Park, shared transfers to/from Christchurch airport and tours asspecified.

AKAROA DAY TOUR (INCLUDING HARBOURCRUISE & LUNCH)Visit the historic French village of Akaroa. Cruise around anextinct volcanic crater, marvel at majestic scenery and seethe rare, native dolphins and penguins as you hear aboutAkaroa’s fascinating past.

Duration: Full DayDeparts: Daily from Christchurch (min 2 people)Price from: Adult £131/Child (3-13 yrs) £66


PEPPERS CLEARWATER

STAYING IN A LAKESIDE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £91 £99 £109

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 21 Sep ’14 - 11 Oct ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Lake View 1Bedroom Suite from £23 per night.

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THE GEORGE4 STARDELUXERegarded as one of the best in Christchurch, The Georgereceived a Travel & Leisure 2013 Top City Hotel in NZaward and was named 'New Zealand's Leading BoutiqueHotel' at the 2012 World Travel Awards. Perfectly placed toexplore the city’s highlights, guests enjoy a taste of luxurywith elegant rooms, personalised service and fine dining.

GUEST ROOMS:• The 53 spacious rooms are stylishly furnished and decorated

in chic neutral tones. All include air-conditioning, internet TVwith in-house movies, safe, refrigerator, tea/coffee makingfacilities, iron and ironing board.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Award-winning restaurants, Pescatore and 50 Bistro, bar.

PEPPERS CLEARWATER RESORT4 STAR

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 3 nights in a Lakeside Roomand receive full breakfast daily for 2. Valid 01 Apr - 30Sep 14.

TERRA VIVE3 STARDELUXE

THE CHATEAU ON THE PARK3 STARDELUXEThe Chateau on the Park is resort-style hotelaccommodation set amongst five acres of tranquilsurroundings and gorgeous gardens. The hotel offers awelcome retreat for both leisure and corporate guests.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms and suites are air-conditioned and elegantly

furnished.• Deluxe rooms feature king-size, queen-size or two double

beds, TV, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities andhairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES: • Brasserie for delicious locally produced cuisine and the Den

bar overlooking the moat for drinks and nibbles.• Outdoor swimming pool, gym, tennis, free WiFi and

complimentary car parking.

Premium Executive Room

Bedroom

THE GEORGE

STAYING IN AN EXECUTIVE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £126 £129

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, High season:01 Sep ’15 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Premium Executive Room from £8 per night.

TERRA VIVE

STAYING IN A STUDIO ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £71 £72 £76

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, High season: 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Executive SpaStudio from £5 per night.

THE CHATEAU ON THE PARK

STAYING IN A DELUXE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £62 £74 £76

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Premier Roomfrom £10 per night.

On a tree-lined street in central Christchurch, the TerraVive offers luxurious and comfortable apartment-styleaccommodation only a short stroll from the cafés, bars andgalleries. With contemporary, calming décor, this is theideal home-from-home city base.

GUEST ROOMS:• The 13 units include studios, one and two bedroom

apartments and deluxe suites.• All rooms feature satellite plasma screen TV, high-speed

Internet access, kitchenette, laundry facilities, designervanity unit and private courtyard or balcony. Most of roomshave a spa bath.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• A convenient city centre location with car parking.

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 3 nights and receive fullbreakfast in the restaurant daily for a maximum of 2persons per room. Valid 01 Apr - 31 Aug 14.

A short drive north of the city sits this tranquil and secludedlakeside haven. Boathouse style accommodation set alongthe lakefront with views of the resort's 18-hole championshipgolf course, home of the New Zealand Open.

GUEST ROOMS:• A variety of rooms, suites and villas are set around the lake

and most boast lake and fairway views.• Lakeside rooms feature a king-size bed, satellite TV, high-

speed Internet access, laundry facilities, hairdryer and accessto the jetty.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The Lakes Restaurant, Sprig Bar, Clearwater Golf Club, fly

fishing with instructor, tennis court and massage/spa service.


HERITAGE HANMER SPRINGS



1 NIGHT £62 £71

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season: 01 Jan ’14 -31 Mar ’14, 01 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Room from £11 per night.

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3 STARDELUXEBelonging to the Heritage Boutique Collection the AkaroaCottages are situated in 12 acres of lush bushland, tenminutes from the town and afford stunning panoramicviews of the sea and harbour. Serene surroundings andsnug accommodation conjuring a home-from-home feelmakes this a dream choice for honeymooners.

GUEST ROOMS:• Cottages offer total privacy and include king-size or queen-

size bed, electric blankets, TV, CD player, DVD player,kitchenette, minibar, Wi-Fi and sea or bush view.

HERITAGE HANMER SPRINGS4 STARA true Alpine retreat surrounded by trees and the SouthernAlps, a stay at the Heritage will help you make the most ofHanmer Springs. The original lodge was built at thebeginning of the last century and has been restored tooffer luxurious accommodation.

GUEST ROOMS:• Spanish-inspired rooms feature satellite TV, refrigerator,

tea/coffee making facilities, bathrobes, Manuka Spatoiletries and hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Isobel's Restaurant, (alfresco dining in summer), bar and

lounge.• Outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, petanque court, 24-

hour room service and 24-hour concierge.

GREENACRES CHALETS,HANMER SPRINGS

3 STAR

Accommodation with a difference is offered at GreenAcres. With a Swiss/Austrian feel, accommodation featuresindividual chalets and villas, complete with privateverandas to enjoy the beautiful and spacious setting. Idealfor exploring this charming area.

GUEST ROOMS:• One and two bedroom chalets are cosy yet roomy with

queen-size bed in bedroom and either one or two singles inthe lounge, with fully equipped kitchens. Beautiful gardenand mountain views from the attached decks.

• Two and three bedroom villas are more substantial withlarge lounge, separate bathroom with baths and showerand a carport.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Private indoor spa room, guest laundry open 24-hours, free

Internet in reception, undercover car parking, childrens’play area, continental breakfasts to order.

Double Room

ASPEN COURT KAIKOURA

STAYING IN AN EXECUTIVE STUDIO ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £47 £51

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, High season:01 Jan ’14 - 30 Apr ’14, 05 Oct ’14 - 31 Mar ’15.

AKAROA COTTAGES

STAYING IN A SEAVIEW STUDIO ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £58 £67 £74

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Nov ’14, Mid season:13 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 23 Dec ’14 - 12 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: SeaviewCottage from £7 per night.

GREENACRES CHALETS

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM CHALET ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

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1 NIGHT £61

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 2Bedroom Chalet from £11 per night.

A wonderful choice for enjoying the area's mountain views, Aspen Court Motel is only minutes from the amenities inthe centre of Kaikoura. An ideal spot for discovering localwildlife, take to the water on a whale watching cruisebefore returning to the comfort of your well equippedstudio.

GUEST ROOMS:• 19 studios and 1 Family unit, feature a king-size bed, sky

TV, kitchenette, free broadband Internet access, luxury spashowers (upon request) and open onto either a balcony orcourtyard.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Reception lounge with television and guest Internet kiosk.• Quiet barbecue area.

FREE UPGRADE: Stay 2 nights and receive a freeupgrade to the next room type subject to availability attime of booking. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.


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DURATION: FULL DAY

DEPARTS: NELSON DAILY 01-18 APR 14 AND 20OCT 14 - 31 MAR 15 (EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY)

PRICE FROM: £68

From Kaiteriteri, cruise past the golden coves, sculpted graniteheadlands and forested islands of the Astrolabe Roadstead.After a short stop at Anchorage Beach and Torrent Bay, pauseto view the antics of the seal colony in Tonga Island MarineReserve. Continue along the remote northern beaches wherenikau palms and native Rata (the South Island Christmas Tree)feature in the rainforest fringing the long golden beaches.Turn around at Totaranui and return to historic Tonga Quarrycove to walk 2 - 2.5 hours (4.1 km, 2.5 miles) over a forestedsaddle and around spectacular Bark Bay estuary with itscascading waterfalls.

Price per person and include pick up/drop off from Nelsonhotels.

APARTMENTS ON THEWATERFRONT, PICTON

3 STARDELUXEA relaxed atmosphere adds to the pleasure of staying inthese modern apartments. Each have three private terracesand are just five minutes from the inter island ferry terminalin Picton.

GUEST ROOMS:• Non-smoking, two-level, fully self-contained apartments

sleep up to six people and feature spacious living/diningand kitchen areas.

• Each includes dishwasher, full-size fridge freezer, full ovenand cook top, microwave, washing machine, clothes dryer,iron and ironing board, TV and DVD player.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Saltwater swimming pool, spa pool and waterfront café and

bar.• A fully licensed restaurant is located across the road,

overlooking the marina.

GRAND MERCURE NELSONMONACO APARTMENTS

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1 NIGHT £61

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 1Bedroom Studio from £11 per night.

BELLA VISTA MOTEL BLENHEIM

STAYING IN A STANDARD STUDIO UNIT ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £44 £50 £56

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 BedroomUnit from £9 per night.

APARTMENTS ON THE WATERFRONT - WAIKAWA BAY


ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £76

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 2Bedroom Apartment from £15 per night.

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BELLA VISTA BLENHEIMMOTEL

3 STAR

Offering excellent value self catering accommodation, theBella Vista is quietly located yet totally convenient. Warmand welcoming hosts with an award-winningenvironmental policy couples with quality accommodation.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms have 5-star quality bed linen and towels, electric

blankets on beds and heating.• Satelite TV and in-room Internet access offering 40MB free

access per day, DVD player and wide selection of DVDmovies available on request, telephone with free local callsand a complimentary morning newspaper.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Breakfast service on request, guest laundry, guest outdoor

seating and barbecue area, off street parking.

Formed of hotel rooms, studios and cottage-styleaccommodation the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco hasbeen tastefully furnished in a timeless classical theme. Arefined, relaxed ambience continues to The Orangerie, thisaward-winning restaurant creates delectable dishes andoffers beautiful views.

GUEST ROOMS:• Rooms vary in size and style though all have queen-size

bed, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, desk, wirelessinternet, iron, ironing board and views of gardens, Nelson'smountain range or Waimea inlet. Studios and cottageapartments have kitchenette facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Outdoor swimming pool, gymnasium, Jacuzzi, bike hire.

Cottage Lounge


PARK REGIS DUNEDIN



1 NIGHT £42 £66 £131

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 15 Feb ’15 - 27 Feb ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Roomfrom £9 per night.

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PARK REGIS DUNEDIN3 STARDELUXEPark Regis Dunedin is a boutique hotel, featuring adowntown location just a short walk from the Octagon citycentre and the main shopping precinct. Visit the attractionssuch as Speight's Brewery, Wildlife Cruises, Larnach Castleand Otago Settlers Museum.

GUEST ROOMS:• Comfortable boutique-style guest rooms with ensuite

bathroom and in-room safe.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Excellent restaurant and bar with a creative seasonal menu

using local produce, guest laundry.


SCENIC HOTEL FRANZ JOSEFGLACIER

4 STAR

Welcoming you in true New Zealand style, the Scenic HotelFranz Josef sits on the very edge of the Westland Tai PoutiniNational Park. Located on the fringe of Franz Josef village,the hotel makes the most of its native bush surroundingsand superb alpine views. Amongst spacious grounds thehotel makes the most of its native bush surroundings andsuperb alpine views.

GUEST ROOMS:• 130 recently refurbished rooms, comprising of The Douglas

and Graham Wings including Scenic Hotels' signaturebedding and stylish furnishings.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants, Canavans Restaurant and The Glasshouse

Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, Rata Bar with openfireplace, private spa pools.

• High-speed Internet.

MISTY PEAKS, FOX GLACIER3 STARDELUXEPerfectly situated close to one of New Zealand’s mostfamous attractions - Fox Glacier - Misty Peaks offersboutique accommodation with the added appeal ofgenuine Kiwi hospitality. The comfortable rooms arecomplemented by a well-appointed guest lounge, à lacarte dinner menu and breathtaking views of Mount Cookand Mount Tasman.

GUEST ROOMS:• The five boutique suites have luxurious furnishings and

stunning views from the veranda.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Guest lounge with wood fire and satellite TV.• À la carte dinner menu using fresh New Zealand produce

accompanied by local wines.• Option of helicopter flights to Fox Glacier.

THE HERMITAGE HOTEL,AORAKI, MOUNT COOK

4 STAR

A Kiwi icon since 1884, The Hermitage Hotel is nestledwithin the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, a wildernessplayground surrounded by towering mountainous terrain,glaciers and New Zealand's high peak, Aoraki MountCook.

GUEST ROOMS:• Accommodation to suit all budgets including luxurious

rooms, mid-range one and two bedroom motel units andcosy A-framed chalets.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Several bars and restaurants offer casual and fine dining in

spectacular surroundings.• The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre features a spectacular

state-of- the-art 3D movie, NZ’s first full dome digitalPlanetarium and a museum featuring the impressive HillaryGallery.

THE HERMITAGE HOTEL

STAYING IN A STANDARD MOUNT COOK FACING ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £57 £84 £111

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 30 Apr ’14, High season: 01 Dec ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Superior Roomfrom £16 per night.

MISTY PEAKS

STAYING IN A LUXURY SUITE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

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1 NIGHT £114

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: DeluxeSuite from £25 per night.

SCENIC HOTEL FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER

STAYING IN A GRAHAM WING ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £90 £120 £129

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 16 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Dec ’14 - 31 Dec ’14, High season: 01 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Douglas WingRoom from £13 per night.

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THE GLEBE LUXURYAPARTMENTS

4 STAR

Those seeking luxurious self-catering accommodation stepsfrom the vibrant village centre will be most impressed withThe Glebe Luxury Apartments. Roomy apartments aredecorated in neutral tones and fitted with carefully placedlighting to provide a restful backdrop. Friendly staff arededicated to ensuring your stay is memorable and canmake any arrangements for you .

GUEST ROOMS:• A choice of apartments up to 4 bedroom feature underfloor

heating, kitchen with modern appliances, LCD TV, iron andironing board.

PEPPERS BEACON,QUEENSTOWN

4 STAR

Situated on the pristine shores of Lake Wakatipu, withsuperb lake and mountain views, Peppers Beacon is theperfect base for exploring this exciting year-rounddestination or simply relishing in the finer things in life.

GUEST ROOMS:• Stylish accommodation offering beautiful lake, mountain or

garden views. All rooms feature satellite television,tea/coffee making facilities, fridge and hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Seventh floor breakfast lounge.• Gym, sauna and whirlpool spa.

THE GLEBE LUXURY APARTMENTS

STAYING IN A 1 BEDROOM COURTYARD APARTMENT ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £84 £87

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: 2 Bedroom Courtyard Apartment from £44 per night.

PEPPERS BEACON QUEENSTOWN



1 NIGHT £55 £64

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 24 Jun ’14, 16 Oct ’14 -15 Dec ’14, High season: 25 Jun ’14 - 15 Oct ’14, 16 Dec ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade:Studio Room from £9 per night. 1 Bedroom Suite from £27 per night.

HOTEL ST MORITZ

STAYING IN A ST MORITZ GUEST ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £65 £81 £152

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, Mid season:01 Sep ’14 - 29 Dec ’14, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: St Moritz GuestRoom Lakeview from £18 per night.

MILLENNIUM HOTEL QUEENSTOWN



1 NIGHT £54 £61 £86

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, Mid season:01 Jul ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, High season: 29 Dec ’14 - 02 Jan ’15.

Superior Room

FREE BREAKFAST: Stay 4 nights and receive continentalbreakfast. Valid 01 - 30 Apr 14 & 01 Sep 14 - 31 Mar 15( except St Moritz Guest Room and 2 Bedroom/2Bathroom Apartment Lakeview).

BREAKFAST OFFER: Stay 3 nights and receive free fullbreakfast in the Restaurant daily. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31Mar 15 for a maximum of two persons per room.

Millennium Hotel is a restful haven from the activity-filledsurroundings. Modern furnishings and soft lightingcomplete the timeless elegance of the rooms. Dine on thefinest New Zealand fare in The Observatory and marvel atsplendid Alpine views.

GUEST ROOMS:• 220 rooms have king-size or twin beds, TV, minibar, in-

room safe, iron & board, hairdryer and marble bathroom.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Observatory Restaurant; The Club bar; gym; spa; 24hr

room service; free shuttle to the town centre.

Defined by a warm spirit and distinctive style that embodiesthe alpine spirit of Queenstown. Conveniently located inCentral Queenstown, Hotel St Moritz offers a lodge-styleatmosphere with all the trappings of an internationalupscale hotel.

GUEST ROOMS:• Comfortable and spacious rooms in European village style.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Hot tub garden, gymnasium, sauna.• Lombardi Restaurant, with panoramic lake and mountain

views, features fine Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizzas.


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EDGEWATER, WANAKA4 STARSpectacular mountains, manicured lawns and a sparklinglake set the scene at Edgewater. Guest rooms are superblyappointed, all with balconies or patios with views acrosssprawling lawns stretching to the water's edge of LakeWanaka and offer comfort and quiet. A variety ofamenities include an inviting lounge with open fireplaceand restaurant serving contemporary regional cuisine - anidyllic place to unwind and revitalise.

GUEST ROOMS:• Rooms and studios include 26" flat-screen TV, tea and

coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board plus abalcony or terrace.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Wineglass café, spa, sauna, two tennis courts, 9-hole

putting green, playground, bike and kayak hire.

GRAND MERCURE OAKRIDGERESORT, WANAKA

3 STARDELUXEBeautiful Wanaka promises magnificent snow in winter,glorious sun for summer and world-class outdoor pursuits,all surrounded by spectacular scenery. The Grand MercureOakridge Resort is a luxury hotel in a league of its own.

GUEST ROOMS:• Variety of accommodation from resort rooms to two

bedroom apartments.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Heated rock pools and seven hot tubs provide a unique and

relaxing experience.

DISTINCTION TE ANAUHOTEL & VILLAS

4 STAR KINGSGATE HOTEL, TE ANAU3 STARSet amid tranquil gardens on the shores of Lake Te Anau,Kingsgate Hotel makes the ideal base for guests who wantto explore this remarkable region. The closest town toMilford Sound, Te Anau is the gateway to FiordlandNational Park and Doubtful Sound.

GUEST ROOMS:• Rooms are comfortably furnished with satellite TV,

refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Bluestone Restaurant and Bar serving breakfast and dinner.• Courtesy transfers from the hotel to the centre of town

Superior Room

EDGEWATER



1 NIGHT £67 £74

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 22 Apr ’14 - 30 Jun ’14, 01 Sep ’14 -20 Dec ’14, High season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, 01 Jul ’14 - 31 Aug ’14, 21 Dec ’14 -26 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: 1 Bedroom Suite from £12 per night.

GRAND MERCURE OAKRIDGE WANAKA



1 NIGHT £50 £59 £83

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 24 Jun ’14, Mid season:02 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 30 Dec ’14 - 01 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Studio Suitefrom £4 per night.

DISTINCTION TE ANAU HOTEL & VILLAS

STAYING IN A RUN OF HOUSE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £54 £81 £94

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 May ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 30 Apr ’14, High season: 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: LakeviewRoom from £11 per night.

KINGSGATE HOTEL TE ANAU



1 NIGHT £39 £45 £54

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 30 Sep ’14, Mid season:01 Jan ’14 - 31 Jan ’14, High season: 01 Feb ’15 - 31 Mar ’15.

FREE UPGRADE: Stay 2 nights and receivecomplimentary upgrade to the next available room typesubject to availability. Valid 01 -16 Apr 14, 21 Apr - 31May 14 & 01 Oct 14 - 31 Mar 15.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15 in all room types.

FREE BREAKFAST: Receive free daily breakfast. Valid 01Jul - 31 Aug 14 in 1 Bedroom Suites.

Overlooking impressive Lake Te Anau surrounded by lushgardens, the Distinction provides elegant and luxuriousaccommodation with fine cuisine.

GUEST ROOMS:• 112 rooms and suites have views of the gardens or lake.• Hotel room features include two queen or king-size beds,

heating, LCD flat-screen TV, radio, minibar, tea and coffeemaking facilities.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Mackinnon Room Restaurant, Explorer Bar, Lakefront

Terrace.• Outdoor heated swimming pool (Dec-Feb), sauna and spa.• Internet kiosk, guest laundry and car parking.


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Hidden beneath the mountains on LakeTe Anau's western shores is anunderground network of caves. Thejourney begins with a cruise across LakeTe Anau then exploration by path andsmall boat into a world of waterfalls, rockformations, whirlpools and a cavern todiscover the luminous shimmer ofthousands of glowworms. Prices are fromper person and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry.

Cruise Lake Wakatipu on-board thevintage steamship TSS Earnslaw.Disembark at Walter Peak High CountryFarm, wander through lakeside gardensand watch the farmer shear a sheep.Other Walter Peak options includebarbecue lunches or evening dining inthe Colonel’s Homestead. Prices arefrom per person and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Tourdoes not operate May - Sep.

The Dart River Wilderness Safari is anadventure of discovery that combinesthe best of thrilling wilderness jetboating, with an informative guidedwalk through ancient native forest anda back country 4WD safari vehicle tour.Learn from your guide about the area’shistory and view the scenic backgroundsfor many of the Middle Earth movies.

Prices and supplements are from perperson and are a guide only. Prices willbe confirmed on enquiry.

New Zealand’s outstanding naturalbeauty has provided the backdrop formany films. When JRR Tolkien createdMiddle-earth little did he know themagical landscapes of his imaginationactually existed. Visit some of thelocations used in the making of TheLord of the Rings, there are no sets,these are real places. Choose eitherTrip A; Queenstown Valley or Trip B;Glenorchy or combine both for theultimate day out.

All prices and supplements are from perperson and are a guide only. Prices willbe confirmed on enquiry.

Take a breathtaking ride throughdramatic narrow canyons and hold ontight for Queenstown’s only exhilaratingfull 360° spins. Award-winning ShotoverJet is permitted to operate in thespectacular Shotover River Canyons(dependant on river conditions). Pricesare from per person and are a guideonly. Prices confirmed on enquiry.Under 3yrs not catered for. Childrenmust be a minimum height of 1 metre.

Experience the peace and seclusion ofQueenstown's alpine scenery on thisluxurious Over The Top helicopter trip.You will be whisked away to a secludedand remote area with panoramic viewsof the surrounding lakes andmountains. Take in the sights as youenjoy a leisurely champagne lunch andtime on your own in the wilderness. Allyou have to do is call your Over TheTop pilot when you are ready to returnto civilisation.

Children 2 years and over at adult rate;0-1 years free of charge if notoccupying a seat.

SHOTOVER JET

DURATION: APPROX 1 HOUR 30MINUTES INCLUDING JET BOATRIDE AND RETURN TRANSFERS

DEPARTS: QUEENSTOWN DAILY

PRICE FROM £74 PER ADULT/£40PER CHILD (5-15YRS)

TE ANAU GLOWWORMCAVES

DURATION: 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES

DEPARTS: TE ANAU DAILY


TSS EARNSLAW/WALTERPEAK HIGH COUNTRYFARM

DURATION: HALF DAY



DART RIVER WILDERNESSJET

DURATION: 6 HOURS


PRICE FROM £126 PERADULT/£68 PER CHILD (5-15YRS)

SAFARI OF THE SCENES

DURATION: HALF DAY



EXCLUSIVE PICNIC ON APEAK

DURATION: AS REQUIRED

DEPARTS: DAILY ON REQUEST

PRICE FROM £418 PER ADULT


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MILFORD SOUND NATURE CRUISEDURATION: 2.5 HOURS DEPARTS: MILFORD DAILY WITH COACHCONNECTIONS FROM TE ANAU AND QUEENSTOWNAT A SUPPLEMENT.PRICE FROM: £89 PER ADULT / £45 PER CHILD (5-14YRS)

A leisurely cruise on majestic Milford Sound with a specialistNature Guide onboard to give detailed commentary andpoint out the surrounding flora and fauna and local wildlifeon show. Get so close to the waterfalls you can fill your glasswith water, and from the spacious viewing decks spot thewildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins. Cruise the fulllength of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea. A trulypersonalised cruising option with lots of time for photoopportunities.

GETTING THERE: Options include self-drive, scheduledcoach connections from Queenstown or Te Anau and scenicflights. Picnic lunch or buffet lunch options should be pre-booked. Please call for more details and prices.

MILFORD SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISEDURATION: 2 DAYS | 1 NIGHTDEPARTS: MILFORD DAILY (DOES NOT OPERATE 18MAY - 19 SEP 14)PRICE FROM: £195 PER ADULT / £97 PER CHILD (5-14YRS)

A very special bed and breakfast experience. Departing fromthe Milford Wharf, the Milford Mariner cruises the full lengthof Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea. There is plenty of time toview the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls,rainforest and the towering peaks; and keep a lookout forwildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins when inseason. The vessel then returns to the fiord and anchorsovernight in sheltered Harrison Cove. Activities includekayaking and exploring the shoreline. The cruise aslo includesa four-course buffet evening meal and cooked breakfast.

GETTING THERE: Options include self-drive, scheduledcoach connections from Queenstown or Te Anau and scenicflights. Please call for prices.

DOUBTFUL SOUND DAY CRUISEDURATION: FULL DAYDEPARTS: MANAPOURI DAILY WITH COACHCONNECTIONS FROM QUEENSTOWN OR TE ANAU ATA SUPPLEMENT. PRICE FROM: £127 PER ADULT / £38 PER CHILD (5-14YRS)

Doubtful Sound is a wilderness area of rugged peaks andhidden arms. Cruise across the crystal waters of LakeManapouri to West Arm before crossing the alpine route ofWilmot Pass through dense rainforest. On reaching DeepCove, join your three hour cruise to explore the waterways ofthis serene and isolated fiord. A Nature Guide details the floraand fauna amongst the dramatic alpine scenery and wildlifeincluding dolphins, seals and penguins. On the return cruise,the vessel’s engines are turned off and passengers are treatedto the ‘sound of silence’.

GETTING THERE: Options include self-drive and scheduledcoach connections from Te Anau. Please call for prices.

DOUBTFUL SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISEDURATION: 2 DAYS | 1 NIGHTDEPARTS: MANAPOURI DAILY (DOES NOT OPERATE 18MAY - 31 AUG 14)PRICE FROM: £239 PER ADULT / £121 PER CHILD (5-14YRS)

Departing from Manapouri, cruise across Lake Manapouri toWest Arm before crossing the alpine route of Wilmot Pass.Board your overnight boat at Deep Cove for a leisurelyexploration of Doubtful Sound. The vessel has spacious deckareas offering stunning views of waterfalls, abundant wildlife,rainforests and mountains. Explore the fiord further by kayakor tendercraft, or even go swimming! In the evening, enjoy afour course buffet dinner and a cooked breakfast thefollowing morning before exploring further.

GETTING THERE: Options include self-drive and scheduledcoach connections from Te Anau or Queenstown. Please callfor prices.

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Enchanting islands that stir the imaginationand soothe the soul. Blissful blue seas anddeserted sands. Luxury and indulgencebeyond compare. Come to the SouthPacific and discover the true meaning ofparadise. Feel the pace of life slow downand give yourself up to total and utterrelaxation, surrounded by unimaginablebeauty.

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Close your eyes and picture paradise.What you imagine may come close toFiji, but the reality will be even better.

The Fiji Islands offer an unspoilt idyll ofwhite sand beaches, fabulous coralgardens and azure lagoons,complemented by the legendaryfriendliness of the Fijian people

FIJI FACTS• Almost everyone in Fiji speaks

English, as it is the official language,but the Fijian language is still widelyspoken in many dialects across theislands.

• The Fiji Islands in the South Pacificare an archipelago of over 320islands.

• Suva, the capital of Fiji, wasdeveloped in the late 1800s andretains a very colonial feel, thoughnow with modern amenities such asrestaurants, nightclubs and somemarkets.

• Nadi, Fiji’s Airport town, offers visitorsa colourful market place, showcasinghomemade souvenirs, vagona stallsand local culture in abundance.

•The Coral Coast begins at Momi,about 20km south of Nadi. Thismeandering highway takes youthrough stunning scenery, past corallagoons and beaches, sugar canefields and Fijian villages.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT...• Visiting the colourful capital Suva that

houses the University of the SouthPacific, the fascinating Fiji Museumand many interesting colonialbuildings.

• Taking a one-day trek through thespectacular mountain highlands tovisit traditional villages and enjoy trueFijian hospitality.

• Cruising round the renownedMamanuca Islands on a day trip or athree or four day experience.

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The main island of Fiji is called Viti Levuand its southerly Coral Coast isparticularly beautiful. Only a shortdistance from the airport these resortsmake an ideal option for any short orlong stay in Fiji.

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CORAL COAST

FIJI TOURINGSIGATOKA RIVER SAFARIDURATION: Half day

DEPARTS: Twice daily (exceptSunday) from Nadi/Denarau/CoralCoast area hotels.

PRICE FROM: Adult £121

This award winning tour offers a uniqueFijian adventure, transporting youaboard their custom built safari jetboats into the heart and soul of Fiji.You'll to travel along the mightySigatoka River in jet boats to visitauthentic Fijian villages and experiencea day in the life of the real ‘kaiviti’(Fijian), it should be noted that SigatokaRiver Safari visits a different village eachday of the week. To bring the safari tolife, a driver/ guide is assigned to eachgroup and introduces passengers to therich culture of the Fijian people andshares the history, customs and legendsof the area.

VUDA LOOKOUT TOURDURATION: Half day

DEPARTS: Twice daily fromNadi/Denarau area hotels.


The itinerary is different on Sundays.Please call for details.

Venture into Nadi's heartland, throughthe beautiful Sabeto valley to thegarden of the Sleeping Giant, housingthe largest and most varied orchidcollection in Fiji. Then to ViseiseiVillage, the legendary landing site ofthe first Fijians, where you will be shownthrough the village and handicraftdisplays. The Vuda Lookout affords a360 degree bird's-eye-view of theWest's mountain ranges and thebeautiful Yasawa Group of Islands.Relax in a Fijian Bure and enjoy atropical fruit juice and seasonal fruit.

ROBINSON CRUSOEISLAND DAY CRUISEDURATION: Full day

DEPARTS: Tue, Thu & Sun from NadiDenarau/Coral Coast area hotels.


Robinson Crusoe Island is a beautifultropical isle with a tranquil blue lagoon,fringing coral reefs, a long white sandybeach, swaying palm trees, traditionalthatched bure, soft island music,freshtropical fruits, abundant seafood andfriendly Pacific Islanders. Access is byboat only and includes a 30-minutejungle river cruise followed by a shorttrip across the lagoon. On this day tripenjoy a Lovo lunch, spectacular SouthPacific Island & Polynesian Dance Showincluding Knife & Fire Dancing.

TRANSFER OPTIONSGetting to your Fiji mainland hotel iseasy. Arrive by private car or seat incoach transfer from Nadi InternationalAirport. See opposite for approximatetimes and prices.

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First Landing BeachResort & Villas

15 Minutes £33 £17 £121

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa 20 Minutes £18 £9 £63

Sonaisali Island Resort 25 Minutes £18 £9 £67

Intercontinental Fiji GolfResort & Spa

45 Minutes £47 £24 £168

Outrigger On TheLagoon Fiji

1 Hour 15 Minutes £49 £25 £183

Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa 1 Hour 30 Minutes £52 £26 £197

Fiji Hideaway Resort &Spa

1 Hour 30 Minutes £52 £26 £197


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Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji is aluxury 5 star resort situated in thehear of Fiji's Coral Coast. The resort isset on a white sand beach, amongst40 acres of tall palms and lushtropical gardens. The resort wasdesigned and built to reflect the trueFijian experience and way of life – it iswhere traditional Fijian village meetsfive star luxury! The staff here willensure Fiji's friendliest “Bula”welcomes all guests.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of 254 modern rooms, suites

and traditional Fijian bures.

SOFITEL FIJI, DENARAUISLAND

5 STAR

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa is the ultimate destination withsomething for everyone. Every room at this luxury Fiji resorthas a balcony overlooking the beautiful beachfront.

GUEST ROOMS:• All 296 rooms and suites feature a balcony or terrace

facing the azure pacific ocean as well as air-conditioning,minibar and 24-hour room service.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Four restaurants including award-winning Saltt and three

bars.• International Mandara day spa, fitness centre, wedding

chapel, water sports, private beach, lagoon pool.

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay 5 nights and receive free dailychampagne breakfast in Lagoon Restaurant for amaximum of 2 persons. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

INTERCONTINENTAL FIJIGOLF RESORT & SPA

5 STAR

Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa boasts acaptivating design, genuine Fijian hospitality and apicturesque setting facing an aqua-blue lagoon in tropicalgardens forms a spectacular resort.

GUEST ROOMS:• Garden, pool, lagoon and beach view rooms include

satellite TV, CD/DVD player, Bose sound system with iPodconnection, bathrobes, slippers and balcony or terrace withdaybed and Cleopatra-style bath.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Four restaurants, four swimming pools, spa, 24hr gym, kids'

club and 18-hole championship golf course.

OUTRIGGER ON THE LAGOON FIJI

STAYING IN A SUPERIOR RESORT VIEW ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

1 NIGHT

ADULT LOW FROM £92

ADULT HIGH FROM £96All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Ocean ViewRoom from £38 per night. Board Upgrades: ContinentalBreakfast from £16 per night. Full Breakfast from £21 pernight. Full Board from £76 per night.

SOFITEL FIJI RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A SUPERIOR OCEANSIDE ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £80 £96 £105

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 11 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 25 Jun ’14, High season: 21 Dec ’14 - 10 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: LuxuryOceanside Room from £14 per night. Board Upgrades: Breakfast from £20 per night.

INTERCONTINENTAL FIJI GOLF RESORT & SPA



1 NIGHT £122 £134

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Apr ’14 -31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Pool View Room from £23 per night. Lagoon View Room from £47 pernight. Beachfront View from £70 per night. Board Upgrade: Half Board from £32 per night.

• All bures, suites and deluxe oceanview rooms (only) receive Talai VIPbutler service which includes welcomedrinks, personalised guest services,and complimentary champagne andcanapés personally delivered to yourbure/room every afternoon.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Four award-winning restaurants andfive bars.• Large swimming pool, separate adult

only pool, 24-hour fitness centre,extensive water activities, two floodlittennis courts, an internationalstandard golf training facility, thespectacular Bebe Spa and two Kids'Clubs.

GETTING THERE:• Standard Nadi Airport transfers from

£38 per adult each way.

Beachfront View Room

RESORT CREDIT: Stay 5 nights and receive FJD 400resort credit per room per stay. Valid 01 Apr 14-31 Mar15.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights andonly pay for 3. Stay 7 nights andonly pay for 5. Stay 10 nights andonly pay for 7. Valid 01 Apr - 23Dec 14 & 08 Jan - 31 Mar 15. Notcombinable with any other offers orspecial packages.

HONEYMOONERS: Receivecomplimentary his and hersOutrigger on the Lagoon sulu and alocally produced Fijian gift. Valid 01Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.


SONAISALI ISLAND RESORT4 STAREscape to paradise at Sonaisali, set on a private, palm-fringed island, 300 metres off the main island of Viti Levu.Accessible 24 hours a day by boat, this fantastically locatedisland would seamlessly fit into any Fijian itinerary.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of 32 Beachfront Hotel Rooms, 42 Oceanview

Bures, 46 Beachfront Spa Bures or 3 Two BedroomTraditional Family Bures.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Plantation, Poolside Grill and Sunset Terrace Restaurants.• Spa, 5* dive and surf school.• Various island and mainland activities.• Complimentary non-motorised water sports, live

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1 NIGHT £111 £114

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 11 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Ocean View Room from £23 per night. BoardUpgrades: Half Board from £34 per night. Full Board from £49 per night.

FIJI HIDEAWAY RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A FRANGIPANI BURE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £60 £68

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Ocean View Bure from £12 per night. Board Upgrade:All Inclusive from £62 per night.

FIRST LANDING BEACH RESORT & VILLAS

STAYING IN A GARDEN BURE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £71 £73

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Garden Bure from £17 per night. BoardUpgrades: Half Board from £35 per night. Full Board from £46 per night.

SONAISALI ISLAND RESORT

STAYING IN A BEACHFRONT HOTEL ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £111 £117

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Oceanview Bure from £17 per night. Board Upgrade:Full Board from £48 per night.

There is a real sense of tranquillity at First Landing and withonly 36 bures, four villas and 3 ocean view apartmentsthere is always space to relax, with its idyllic beachsidesetting surrounded by swaying palms.

GUEST ROOMS:• Traditional bures and villas are set throughout lush tropical

gardens and feature air-conditioning and private veranda.Garden villas have two bedrooms, spacious living area withkitchen and private swimming pool.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Absolute beachfront dining at Mai Kana restaurant • Cocktail bar and entertainment • 'Dream On' Day Spa

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights pay for 2 plus a 2 courseBula Bula dinner for 2. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2 plusreceive one complimentary theme buffet dinner in BulaBrasserie for a maximum of 2 persons only. Valid 01 Apr -22 Dec 14, 11 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 6 nights and only pay for 4. Valid inFrangipani and Ocean Bure. Valid 01 Apr - 31 May 14,01 Oct - 24 Dec 14 & 12 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

On Fiji’s famous Coral Coast, the Warwick sits on brilliantwhite sands next to crystal clear lagoons and affords aperfect view of the sunset.

GUEST ROOMS:• All rooms and deluxe, air-conditioned suites are large and

are decorated to reflect the hotel’s tropical ambience.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Choice of five restaurants including the award-winning

seafood island restaurant, Wicked Walu and seven bars.• Warwick Spa, offering pure indulgence and total relaxation.

The perfect place to relax and unwind, with finelyappointed accommodation, lush surrounds and whitesandy beaches.

GUEST ROOMS:• Bures and villas, all with terraces overlooking the lush

tropical gardens or the beach of the Coral Coast.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Bula Balavu Spa with indulgent Fijian massage therapies.• Hermit Crab's Kids’ Club for 5-12 year olds.• Chief’s Restaurant overlooking the pool.• Tennis court, children's wading pool and cocktail bar.


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SEASPRAY DAY SAILING ADVENTUREDURATION: 9 hours

DEPARTS: Denarau Daily

PRICE FROM: £85

Transfer to your exotic Fiji Island byscheduled boat from Port Denarau. Seeopposite for approximate times andprices.

Seat in coach transfers from NadiInternational Aiport to Port Denarau arefrom £18 per Adult/£9 per Child (2-15years) one way and take approximately20 minutes by road. Private transfersare from £67 per vehicle one way (amaximum of 4 persons sharing).

Helicopter and seaplane transfersdeparting from Nadi InternationalAirport and water taxi/speedboattransfers departing from Port Denaraumay also be available. Please call foroptions and prices. These air and seatransfers are subject to weatherconditions and time restrictions mayapply.

Many of the most popular resorts in Fijilie just off the mainland, such as theMamanuca Islands, set among deepblue waters, fringed with coral reefs.These stunning islands offer a fantasticcontrast to the mainland resorts andperfect as a stand alone or twin-centreexperience. Fiji may be easy to get to,but it's hard to leave.

Depart for Mana Island and board 'Seaspray' the magnificent classic schooner andenjoy a day exploring the crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches and lagoons of theMamanuca Islands. Anchored off Modriki, the island used to film 'Castaway' starringTom Hanks; you can go ashore to explore this uninhabited island with magnificentbeaches and snorkelling. On Yanya, visit a Fijian village (excluding Sundays andChristmas Day).

Prices per person and include pick up/drop off from Nadi, Denarau or Coral Coasthotels. Drinks (whilst onboard Seaspray), morning and afternoon tea, barbecuelunch and snorkelling equipment.

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Price From PerAdult One Way

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One WayMusket CoveIsland Resort &Marina

30 Minutes £30 £15

Castaway Island 1 Hour 30 Minutes £46 £23

MatamanoaIsland Resort 1 Hour 30 Minutes £57 N/A

Likuliku LagoonResort 2 Hours £46 N/A

Vomo IslandResort 2 Hours £64 £32

Malolo IslandResort 2 Hours £46 £23


With the beauty of the Pacific and warm Fijian hospitality,Malolo Island Resort is the quintessential island getaway.

GUEST ROOMS:• 46 accommodations. Oceanview and Deluxe Oceanview

Bures feature a king-size and two single beds, air-conditioning, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities,fan and private verandah. Family bures feature twobedrooms, bathrooms and 3 single beds.

• Tadra Beach Bures are very special and for couples onlylooking for extra privacy and seclusion.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Three restaurants, beach bar, outdoor swimming pool,

entertainment lounge, kids' club and Spa.

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Fiji’s finest luxury escape, Likuliku isan exclusive adults only resort withjust 45 bures, some of which aresuspended over the magnificentlagoon, providing a perfect choice forromantic couples.

GUEST ROOMS:• 45 luxury bures including 10 over-

water and 35 on the beachfront inmix of 3 Garden Beachfront, 14Beachfront and 18 DeluxeBeachfront.

• All Bures feature air conditioning,fridge, plunger coffee and teafacilities, mini-bars on request,telephones, music systems, flat-screenmonitors with DVD players (Deluxe

Beachfront & Over-Water Bures only),free WiFi, iron, hair dryer andspacious decks.

• Deluxe Beachfront Bures have privateplunge pool.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Gym, day spa and infinity edge,

freshwater swimming pool.

GETTING THERE:• Standard transfers from Nadi Airport

to Denarau Marina, then onwardsonboard South Sea Cruises Tiger IVcatamaran (speedboat transfersavailable weather dependent - pleaseask for details).

• Seaplane transfers depart from NadiAirport in daylight hours.

• Helicopter transfers depart from NadiAirport to Likuliku’s own privatehelipad in daylight hours.

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LIKULIKU LAGOON RESORT

STAYING IN A GARDEN BEACHFRONT BUREON A FULL BOARD BASIS

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ADULT HIGH FROM £335All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Beachfront Burefrom £75 per night.

VOMO ISLAND RESORT

STAYING IN A GARDEN VILLA ON A FULL BOARD BASIS

ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £347

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: HillsideVilla from £56 per night.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 6 nights andonly pay for 5. Valid 01 Nov 14 - 31Mar 15. FREE TRANSFERS: Stay 7 nightsand receive free return Helicopter,Seaplane or private Speedboattransfers from Nadi Airport. Valid 01Apr - 14 Dec 14 & 05 Jan - 31 Mar15 in Beachfront, Deluxe Beachfrontor Over-Water Bures only. Offers notcombinable.

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STAYING IN A OCEANVIEW BURE ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £145 £156

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Oceanview Bure from £24 per night. BoardUpgrade: Full Board from £87 per person per day.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights and only pay for 4. Stay 7nights and only pay for 5. Valid 28 Apr - 04 July 14, 13Oct - 21 Dec 14 & 06 Jan - 31 Mar 15. FREE NIGHTS: Stay 6 nights and only pay for 5. Valid 01

Nov - 14 Dec 14 & 05 Jan - 31 Mar 15.

Escape to paradise and enjoy true luxury on powderybeaches. From starlit private dining and gourmet picnics tohammocks under swaying palms, a true luxury experienceawaits at this private island.

GUEST ROOMS:• Villas feature air-conditioning, ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, telephone,

iPod docking station and furnished outside deck.

FACILITIES:• Restaurant, 2 bars, spa, golf course, tennis, gym, outdoor

pool, non- motorised watersports, boutique, Wi-Fi.

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CASTAWAY ISLAND4 STARCastaway Island, is an iconic private island resortsurrounded by white sand beaches and vibrant coral reefs,perfect for romantic couples with or without children.Offering exceptional facilities and creative island cuisine,Castaway is one of Fiji’s most popular island resorts.

GUEST ROOMS:• 66 spacious air-conditioned Fijian style bures with thatched

roofs. Interiors have distinct island-style decor and are wellappointed.

• Features include one king size bed (some with 2 additionalsingle beds), air-conditioning and ceiling fan.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Creative and delicious island cuisine - 4 bars (free wifi) and

4 restaurants.• 2 freshwater swimming pools and swim up bar.• Championship sized tennis court (equipment provided).• Snorkelling off the beach (complimentary use of equipment

- a refundable deposit applies)

• PADI Five Star Gold Palm diving. Free non-motorised watersports including kayaks, windsurfers, glass bottom boat,stand up paddleboards and spy boards.

• Weekly cocktail party.

HONEYMOONERS: Receive a bottle of wine, fruit platterand gift. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

MUSKET COVE ISLANDRESORT & MARINA

4 STAR

In paradise-like suroundings the focus is on warm serviceand excellent quality at Musket Cove. Ship's propellertables and fish trap lights create a fun background to dinein and the unhurried pace adds to the overall romance.

GUEST ROOMS:• A choice of Garden, Beachfront and Lagoon Bures plus

Garden and Island Villas are fan cooled with air-conditioning, IPod docking stations, Pure Fiji ShowerAmenities and Fiji Water.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Restaurant, café, 3 bars, Mandara Day Spa, Swimming

Pool, WI-FI, FREE snorkelling trips and equipment.

MATAMAOA ISLAND RESORT

STAYING IN A RESORT ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £94 £97

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Beachfront Bure from £57 per night. Board Upgrades:Half Board from £47 per person per day. Full Board from £79 per person per day.

MUSKET COVE ISLAND RESORT & MARINA

STAYING IN A GARDEN BURE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £135

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade:Beachfront Bure from £21 per night. Board Upgrade: Full Board from £54 per night.

Beach Pure

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights and pay for 4 plus receive agourmet arrival hamper and return Island transfersaboard Malolo Cat from/to Port Denarau. Valid: 01- 15Apr 14, 22 Apr - 31 May 14 & 01 Sep - 20 Dec 14.

CASTAWAY ISLAND

STAYING IN A ISLAND BURE ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £191 £202

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Oceanview Bure from £21 per night. Board Upgrade:Full Board from £74 per night.

VALUE-ADDED MEAL BONUS: Add a onetimepayment of £231 per adult and £115 per child (3-12 yrs)and receive daily buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch &dinner to your whole stay. The longer the holiday thegreater the value! Valid 01 Nov-19 Dec 14 & 16 Jan - 31Mar 15. Not combinable with any other offers or specialpackages.

CASTAWAY & OUTRIGGER ESCAPE HELI PACKAGEPackage includes: Seat in coach transfers from NadiAirport to5-star Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji (p176) staying3 nights in a Deluxe Ocean View Room, a one hour spatreatment at Outrigger's Bebe Spa, a one way helicoptertransfer to 4-star Castaway Island staying 3 nights in anIsland Bure, a Dolphin Safari island hop by Castawayspeedboat, launch transfer from Castaway Island to PortDenararu and seat in coach transfers to Nadi Airport.PRICE FROM: £1369 PER ADULTPrice per person based on a maximum of 2 adult sharing. Roomupgrades also available - please call for prices. Special package is notcombinable with any other offers at either resort.

MATAMANOA ISLAND RESORT4 STARThis tiny coral fringed island surrounded by turquoise seamakes up the adults only paradise destination ofMatamanoa Island Resort. Spectacular white sand beachesdisplay a tropical paradise and total self indulgence.

GUEST ROOMS:• 20 bures featuring air-conditioning, king-size bed, sofa bed,

bar, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, safe andterrace with hammock and chairs.

• 13 recently refurbished resort rooms are as above set intropical gardens. Beachfront Villas on private North Beachwith plunge pool are also available.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Ocean view restaurant and cocktail bar.• Spa set amongst trees and rainforest.• Snorkelling, yachting and fishing.


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GFIJI CRUISINGBLUE LAGOON CRUISESFiji is a tropical holiday destination where dreams aremade. More than 300 perfect little islands form thisincredible South Pacific nation, each island offering aunique slice of paradise. Blue Lagoon Cruises offerthree itineraries, each taking you on a journey intoFiji's spectacular Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. Sailto uninhabited tropical islands, anchor in privatelagoons, spend countless hours lazing on goldenbeaches. A maximum of 4 hours cruising per dayensures you spend more time exploring onshore andless time on the ship.

WANDERER CRUISE

DURATION: 4 NIGHTS

DEPARTS: PORT DENARAU MON 12.15PMRETURNS: FRI 10:00AM

PRICE FROM: ADULT £999

ESCAPE TO PARADISE

DURATION: 7 NIGHTS

DEPARTS: PORT DENARAU FRI 3:00PMRETURNS: FRI 10:00AM

PRICE FROM: ADULT £1,614

This amazing cruise covers the full length of the magnificentYasawa Island chain as well as Modriki and the SacredIslands. You'll see and do so much on this cruise, and comeaway with memories from a holiday of a lifetime. Bewelcomed into the friendliest culture in the world, discover anunderwater world of vibrant life, laze on countless goldensand beaches and luxuriate in warm lagoons. You'll simply betransported to paradise!

Please note: departure/arrival times are approximate.Itineraries subject to change.

Depart Denarau on an exclusive transfer to the spectacularSacred Islands where Fiji Princess awaits you. From here itsnorthward bound. Up in the Blue Lagoon area, you'll findparadise, and there, you'll have a great array of activities, bothonshore and in the water to keep you entertained. Discoveringthe Fiji culture is an integral part of the cruise, and you'll learnsacred stories and legends from the Yasawan villagersthemselves. 3 Night Explorer Cruise also available. Please callfor details and prices.

Please note: departure/arrival times are approximate.Itineraries subject to change.

MV Fiji Princess 4 Night Cruise

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01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15Hibiscus Deck £999 £1306

Orchid Deck £1306 £1691


MV Fiji Princess 7 Night Cruise

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01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15Hibiscus Deck £1614 £2152

Orchid Deck £2152 £2824


INCLUSIONS: On board accommodation with privatefacilities. Your cruise and all nominated shore excursions. Allmeals including morning and afternoon tea. On board cruiseentertainment. Snorkelling equipment. Coach transfersto/from Port Denarau from all Nadi and Denarau hotels.Please note: Beverages (water and juice supplied) and someactivities such as diving will require extra payment.

CRUISE & STAYWhy not add a 3-Night pre or post cruise stay at oneof our mainland or island resorts - a perfect start orfinish to your exotic Fiji experience! Please call fordetails and prices.

THE VESSEL: A boutique small ship, Fiji Princessaccommodates up to 68 guests meaning cruises are personaland friendly, complimented by our 100% Fijian crew.Measuring just 179 feet she can access bays and islands thatwould be impossible to most. All cabins have externalwindows and private facilities. There’s an onboard BeautySpa, splash pool, sundecks and lounge areas.


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Scattered across five archipelagos, the 118 gorgeous islands of FrenchPolynesia each have a very individualcharacter and each is utterly gloriousin its own way.

FRENCH POLYNESIA FACTS• The 118 islands of French Polynesia

are a selection of volcanic islandsand atolls strewn across the easternSouth Pacific.

• The islands are located halfwaybetween California and Australia.

• The remoteness of Polynesia kept itsinhabitants insulated from the rest ofthe world until European world travelbegan in the 1700s.

• Although the official language isFrench, Tahitian can be heard just asmuch.

• Population at present is just 278,963.

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DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT...• Shopping along the bustling streets

and in the Public Market of Papeete.• Exploring the islands stunning

interiors on a 4WD safari, a guidednature hike or by bus.

• Experiencing the lagoon waters bydiving, snorkelling or sailing.

• Discovering the Polynesian culturewith a visit to Tiki Village on Moorea.

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TAHITI TRANSFERSAll our transfers include meet-and-greetassistance, flower or shell lei and arebased on a one-way transfer.All our transfers for internationaldeparture/arrival:Tahiti Airport to Tahiti HotelsStandard transfers £25 per adult eachway. Private car transfers £56 per adulteach way (based on two peoplesharing).Tahiti Hotels to the Pier (for ferrycrossing to Moorea)Standard transfers start from £20 peradult each way. Private car transfersstart from £56 per adult each way(based on two people sharing).

MOOREA TRANSFERSAll our transfers include meet-and-greetassistance, flower or shell lei (given athotel) and are based on a one-waytransfer.Moorea Airport or Pier toIntercontinental MooreaStandard transfers £21 per adult eachway. Private car transfers £48 per adulteach way (based on two peoplesharing).Moorea Airport or Pier to SofitelMooreaStandard transfers start from £9 peradult each way. Private car transfersstart from £20 per adult each way(based on two people sharing).

BORA BORA TRANSFERSAll transfers include meet-and-greetassistance and are based on a one-waytransfer.Bora Bora Airport to IntercontinentalLe MoanaStandard transfers £62 per adult eachway. Private transfers £92 per adulteach way (based on two peoplesharing).

TIKEHAU TRANSFERSTikehau Airport to Tikehau PearlBeach ResortStandard transfers £45 per adult eachway. Private transfers £191 per adulteach way (minimum two peoplesharing).

TAHA’A TRANSFERSFrom Raiatea Airport to Le TahaaPrivate Island and SpaStandard transfers £63 per adult eachway. Private transfers £178 per adulteach way (based on two peoplesharing).

Bora Bora Airport to Sofitel BoraBora Marara Beach ResortStandard transfers £48 per adult eachway. Private transfers £92 per adulteach way (based on two peoplesharing).Bora Bora Airport to Le MaitaiPolynesiaStandard transfers £14 per adult eachway. Private transfers £92 per adulteach way (based on two peoplesharing)Bora Bora to Four Seasons ResortBora Bora Standard transfers £57 per adult eachway. Private transfers £125 per adulteach way (based on two peoplesharing).

INNER ISLAND 4X4 SAFARI,TAHITI DURATION: Full day

DEPARTS: Daily (except 25 Dec &01 Jan)

PRICE FROM: £72

Set off from the East coast towards thecentre of the island and explore thePapenoo crater. Here you will find lushvegetation, giant ferns and a myriad ofcolourful plants. Your 4x4 will take youover rivers from where you can admireTahiti’s waterfalls and misty mountains.During the tour, time will be given forlunch (at your own expenses) whilelooking at the marvelous panorama ofthe valley. Visit archeological sites andlearn more about the local flora andfauna.

Itinerary and order of the visited sitesmay change without prior noticeaccording to weather conditions orother circumstances. Pregnant womenare not allowed on this tour.

TIKI VILLAGE DINNER &SHOW, MOOREADURATION: Four hours

DEPARTS: Tuesday, Wednesday,Friday & Saturday

PRICE FROM: £97

Come meet the Polynesians who willmake you discover and share theirculture, their art and their dances.Olivier BRIAC, over 18 years ago withhis great love of Polynesian culturerecreated a traditional village whereTahitian artists and craftspeople live andwork. The Tiki Village opens its doorsduring the day, for a guided tour with orwithout participation in workshops, andin the evening, for its famous show ofover 60 artists - the biggest review ofPolynesia. Feast on dishes cooked in thetraditional Tahitian oven, barbecuemeats and assortment of salads,tropical fruits and homemade pastrieswith welcome punch and wine. Thehighlight of the evening is the firedancing performed by young nativemen from Moorea.

PURE SNORKELLING, BORABORADURATION: Three hours 30minutes

DEPARTS: Daily

PRICE FROM: £92

This is the best way to explore marineflora and fauna on a trip for swimmersof all levels. Your qualified divinginstructor will instruct you and help youexplore the beauty of the coral gardens,leopard and manta rays during fourvisits to protected sites on board one ofthe most comfortable boats on thewaters.

Itinerary and order of the visited sitesmay change without prior noticeaccording to weather conditions orother circumstances. Bites and otherinjuries caused by fauna and flora arenot covered by insurance.


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EARLYBIRD OFFER: Book at least 90 days prior toarrival, and receive a 20% room discount. Valid 01 Apr14 - 31 Mar 15.

RADISSONPLAZA RESORTTAHITI

5 STAR

Forget the traditional ‘Room with aView’, simply imagine ‘A Resort with aView’. Overlooking Matavai Baydrenched in historical events lookingbeyond the distant horizon and one ofthe most important historical sites inTahiti. Enjoy an ‘open plan’ Tahitianthemed destination resort and stepinto a real Tahitian Culturalexperience of warm and welcomingTahitian staff. Radisson Plaza ResortTahiti is a journey of richness intohistory, adventure, paradise, romanceand Tahitian cultural hospitality with adifference that you will not forget.

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STAYING IN A DELUXE OCEAN VIEW ROOMON A ROOM ONLY BASIS

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ADULT HIGH FROM £112All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based ontwin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed onenquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Ocean ViewJacuzzi Room from £20 per night. Board Upgrades: Breakfastfrom £30 per night. Half Board from £76 per night. Full Boardfrom £119 per night.

INTERCONTINENTAL TAHITI RESORT & SPA



1 NIGHT £118 £130 £135

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will beconfirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Nov ’14- 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14. Room Upgrade: Garden View Room from £17 per night.Board Upgrades: Breakfast from £30 per night. Half Board from £103 per night. Full Board from £138 per night.

LE MERIDIEN TAHITI

STAYING IN A GARDEN ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £146 £157

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season: 01 Apr ’14 -31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Deluxe Ocean View Room from £32 per night. Board Upgrades:Breakfast from £34 per night. Full Board from £89 per night. All Inclusive from £164 per night.

Ocean View Duplex

A luxurious resort, Le Meridien Tahiti offers a unique styleand atmosphere combining sophistication, modernity andauthenticity. Resting at the edge of an amazing coralgarden on a beautiful white sand beach it boastsbreathtaking views on the lagoon and Moorea.

GUEST ROOMS:• 149 rooms and bungalows. Rooms feature king-size or twin

beds, satellite TV, internet access, iPod dock, minibar, teaand coffee making facilities and in-room safe.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants; two bars; sandy bottom swimming pool;

tennis court; beach volleyball; table tennis; snorkelling;Polynesian dance show weekly; art studio.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3 plusreceive one free 37,5 cl bottle of champagne on arrival.Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights andonly pay for 2. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31Mar 15.

GUEST ROOMS:• 25 Ocean View Rooms, 26 Rooms

with private Jacuzzi, 26 Suites and 14Duplex.

• All units have a large balcony andoffer a view over the majestic SouthPacific Ocean.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Local arts & crafts market; daily

cultural & fitness activities program.• Day spa and health club, sauna and

steam room.• Infinity pool; outdoor Jacuzzi.• Waterfront restaurant and poolside

lounge bar.• Free shuttle to city centre; two

Polynesian dance shows per week. • Free internet access.• Kids club.

5In harmony with Tahiti, this resort sits beneath coconutpalms and captures the elegance of colonial Polynesia. Ina romantic spot next to a lagoon, the hotel has spectacularviews across to the soaring peaks of Moorea.

GUEST ROOMS:• Rooms and thatched over-water bungalows.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants serve international and French cuisines.• Two outdoor pools, new Deep Nature Spa.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS• Magnificent views over the Pacific

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FREE NIGHTS: Stay 5 nights and only pay for 3. Stay 3nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

SOFITEL BORA BORA MARARABEACH RESORT

3 STAR

Nestled on a private white sand beach, on the edge of oneof the most beautiful lagoons in the world, Sofitel BoraBora Marara Beach Resort is surrounded by an exceptionalenvironment.

GUEST ROOMS:• 55 Bungalows in a variety of styles, including Garden,

Beach, Lagoon Front and Overwater. Each Bungalowfeature air conditioning, a private terrace, WiFi Internetaccess, LCD TV, safe, minibar.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• LATITUDE 16° restaurant serving Local, French and

International Cuisine.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Or stay6, pay 4. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

MAITAI POLYNESIA, BORABORA

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FOUR SEASONS RESORT BORA BORA

STAYING IN A SUPERIOR BEACH VIEWOVERWATER BUNGALOWON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £481 £583 £631

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 06 Jan ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Nov ’14 -19 Dec ’14, Mid season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, High season: 20 Dec ’14 - 10 Jan ’15. RoomUpgrade: Deluxe Lagoon View Overwater Bungalow from £58 per night.

INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA LE MOANA RESORT

STAYING IN A BEACH JUNIOR SUITE BUNGALOWONA BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £285 £291 £336

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14.Room Upgrade: Lagoon Overwater Junior Suite Bungalow from £55 per night.

SOFITEL BORA BORA MARARA BEACH RESORT

STAYING IN A SUPERIOR GARDEN BUNGALOW ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £169 £194

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15,High season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14. Room Upgrade: Superior Lagoon Front Bungalow from £31per night. Board Upgrades: Half Board from £57 per night. Full Board from £91 per night.

MAITAI POLYNESIA

STAYING IN A GARDEN VIEW ROOM ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS


1 NIGHT £53 £56 £61

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14. RoomUpgrade: Lagoon View Room from £24 per night. Board Upgrades: Breakfast from £28 per night.

FREE BREAKFAST: Receive free daily American breakfastfor a maximum of two persons per room. Valid 06 Jan 14- 31 Mar 15.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 01Apr - 31 May 14 & 01 Nov 14 - 31 Mar 15 when bookingon American Breakfast rates only. Please call for prices.

By the crystal clear waters of the lagoon close to MatiraBeach, Le Maitai Polynesia is set in lush tropical gardensand offers excellent value for money. A tantalising choice ofcuisine including Polynesian, French, seafood and barbecuewill delight all in this tranquil haven.

GUEST ROOMS:• A range of accommodation including Garden Rooms,

Ocean Rooms, Beach Bungalows and Overwater Bungalowswith air conditioning, TV, minibar and hairdryer.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants, bar, gift shop, tours/activities desk, Wi-Fi.

Graced by white sand and turquoise water, theInterContinental offers an exclusive and exotic retreat, atthe famous Point Matira. Formed by a windward beach onTaahana Bay and a leeward beach on Matira bay, this isrenowned as the most beautiful site in French Polynesia.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of individual Bungalows, Beach Bungalows,

Overwater Bungalows and Poe Va’i Overwater Suite.• Amenities include air-conditioning, large sun terrace and

living room.

An idyllic setting surrounded by islets on a coral reefensures a relaxing retreat. Accommodation in over-waterbungalows is magnificent and views are heavenly. A rangeof dining options to satisfy all palates and plenty ofactivities for the adventurous, an unforgettable holiday isassured.

GUEST ROOMS:• 107 bungalows and villas. Lagoon-View Over-Water

Bungalows feature one king-size or two queen-size beds,satellite TV, DVD player, CD player, coffee and tea makingfacilities, mini fridge/bar.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Four restaurants; Holistic Spa; infinity pool; fitness centre;

tennis; watersports.


LE TAHA'A ISLAND RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A TAHA'A OVERWATER SUITE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £357 £375

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, High season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Sunset Overwater Suite from £156 per night. BoardUpgrades: Half Board from £116 per night. Full Board from £144 per night.

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Le Taha’a welcomes you to a world of immaculate beauty, atimeless universe of bare sophistication and authenticity. Justoffshore on Motu Tautau, the resort is nestled in a beautifulexotic garden, with restful views over the lagoon.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of 45 Overwater Suites, 10 Beach Villas plus 2 Royal

Beach Villas. Amenities include a private patio and tropicalgardens, ceiling fan, air-conditioning, coffee and tea makingfacilities, minibar and TV.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Three dining options (including a gourmet restaurant), two

bars, a beachfront freshwater swimming pool, LE SPA byTahaa and activities including jet and waterskiing and diving.

TIKEHAU PEARL BEACHRESORT

4 STAR

A graceful oval of pink-sand beaches, Tikehau isconsidered to be one of the most beautiful atolls inPolynesia. The Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort sits on secludedbeaches fringed with coconut trees.

GUEST ROOMS:• Luxurious Beach Bungalows and Overwater Bungalows.• Overwater Bungalows include a glass bottom table to enjoy

the spectacular underwater life of the lagoon.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Poolside bar, Lagoonside restaurant and Manea Spa.

FREE NIGHT: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

SOFITEL MOOREA, IA ORABEACH RESORT

4 STAR

This resort is nestled on the edge of a magnificent lagoon,with views over the Island of Tahiti. With 113 luxuriousbungalows and fantastic facilities, this resort has it all.

GUEST ROOMS:• 113 deluxe bungalows equipped with air-conditioning,

sunbed, plasma screens, coffee and tea making facilities.Overwater Bungalows have sundeck and direct access tothe lagon and coral garden.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Two restaurants including a gourmet on the beach, bar,

infinity pool, day spa, golf packages, diving/nauticalactivities, bike and car rental.

FREE NIGHTS: Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid 01Apr - 31 May 14 and 01 Nov 14 - 31 Mar 15.

TIKEHAU PEARL BEACH RESORT

STAYING IN A BEACH BUNGALOW ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £242 £286 £300

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 May ’14, Mid season: 19 Aug ’14 -31 Oct ’14, High season: 14 Jul ’14 - 18 Aug ’14. Room Upgrade: Overwater Bungalow from £22per night. Board Upgrades: Half Board from £73 per night. Full Board from £117 per night.

INTERCONTINENTAL MOOREA RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A LANAI ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £148 £154 £175

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14.Room Upgrade: Beach Junior Suite Bungalow from £64 per night.

SOFITEL MOOREA IA ORA BEACH RESORT

STAYING IN A SUPERIOR GARDEN BUNGALOW ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £116 £122 £158

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 May ’14, 01 Nov ’14 - 31 Mar ’15, High season: 01 Jun ’14 - 31 Oct ’14.Room Upgrade: Luxury Garden Bungalow from £61 per night.

Overwater Suite

EARLYBIRD OFFER: Book at least 60 days prior toarrival and receive 30% off room rates. Valid 01 Apr - 31May 14 & 01 Nov 14 - 31 Mar 15.

FREE NIGHT: Stay for 3 nights and only pay for 2. Valid01 Oct 14 - 31 Mar 15.

INTERCONTINENTALMOOREA RESORT & SPA

4 STAR

Carefully designed to combine local traditions with discreetluxury, the InterContinental is a tribute to its island location.Set close to Opunohu Bay, it occupies a sheltered spotbetween the mountains and lagoon, part of which is thenatural home to four bottlenose dolphins.

GUEST ROOMS:• Choice of rooms, suites, over-water or beach bungalows, or

garden bungalows with private pools. All with air-conditioning.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Polynesian Helen Spa.• Two infinity swimming pools.


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Price Includes: • 7 nights accommodation as shown• Breakfast on days 2, 3 & 4• All transfers• Tahitian Show & Dinner at Tiki Village• Pure Snorkelling tourDoes not include: • Internal flights Moorea - Bora Bora and Bora Bora- Tahiti• Circle Island CruisePlease enquire at the time of booking for prices andavailability

DAY 1: TAHITI

Arrive at Papeete Airport and transfer tothe 4-star Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti.

The main island of French Polynesia,and home to the capital Papeete, Tahitioffers spectacular volcanic mountains,majestic valleys and rich archaeologicalsites. Located on beautiful LafayetteBeach, Radisson Plaza Resort Tahitiinvites guests to relax and unwind whilsttaking in the stunning views of MatavaiBay. Why not visit the nearby market orenjoy a traditional Tahitian dance showat Hiti Mahana Restaurant within theresort? (subject to availability, bookingrequired). Overnight at 4-star RadissonPlaza Resort Tahiti.

DAY 2: TAHITI - MOOREA

Depart Tahiti today for a 30 minuteferry crossing to Moorea, where you willbe met by a local guide and transferredto the 4-star Intercontinental MooreaResort & Spa.

Moorea, the 'sister island' is situated ona clear blue lagoon, and is loved for itswhite sand beaches. Many watersportsare available on the lagoon such as jet-skiing, parasailing and snorkelling plusencounters with sting rays, whales anddolphins are not uncommon.Intercontinental Moorea Resort & Spa islocated close to Opunohu Bay,occupying a sheltered spot between themountains and lagoon. Rooms arespacious and comfortable and arelocated close to the hotel facilities,whilst the bungalows offer more luxuryand privacy, and are located eitheramongst the gardens, on the whitesandy beach or on stilts over thelagoon.

Overnight at 4-star IntercontinentalMoorea (3 nights).

DAY 3: MOOREA

Today, relax and enjoy the beach, plusall the resort has to offer. If you fancyexploring further afield, then why notbook a Circle Island Cruise. This fullyguided tour will take in the mostbreathtaking vistas, plus gives you thechance to snorkel and swim with stingrays. Alternatively Spa Helene, nestledin abundant tropical vegetation, offersa full range of treatments enabling youto indulge and pamper yourself. Thisevening you will be picked up andtaken to Tiki Village for a traditionalTahitian Feast. This picturesque re-created Polynesian village is nestled bythe lagoon of Haapiti, and depicts the'old Tahiti' with its typical pandanusthatched-roof houses. You will enjoy a

typical Polynesian buffet featuring manydishes cooked in the traditional groundoven including roasted pig, chicken inPolynesian spinach, bread fruit andtaro. During your meal musicians willperform, and then a spectacular showbased around Tahitian legends andfeaturing around 60 artists, dancersand musicians will be performed in theopen air theatre. The highlight of theevening is the fire dancing performedby young native men from Moorea.

DAY 4: MOOREA

Another day in Moorea to relax, soakup the sun and take advantage of allthe resort has to offer. Why not partakein some snorkelling or swim with thedolphins at Moorea Dolphin Centre,which is located within the resort?

DAY 5: BORA BORA

Depart Moorea this morning for BoraBora (domestic flight). Upon arrival youwill be met by a local guide andtransferred to Maitai Polynesia Hotel.Bora Bora, the 'pearl of the pacific' lieson one of the most beautiful lagoons inthe world, and some of the world's bestdive sites can be found here. The MaitaiPolynesia Bora Bora is located in theheart of lush tropical gardens andfeatures Overwater and BeachBungalows for the ultimate romanticexperience, as well as Garden andOcean view rooms. Overnight at MaitaiPolynesia (3 nights).

DAY 6: BORA BORA

This morning you will be picked up forthe Pure Snorkelling tour. This is the bestway to explore marine flora and faunaon a trip for swimmers of all levels. Yourqualified diving instructor will instructyou and help you explore the beauty ofthe coral gardens, leopard and mantarays during four visits to protected siteson board one of the most comfortableboats on the waters.

DAY 7: BORA BORA

Enjoy your last day in French Polynesia.Spend your time sunbathing, snorkellingor enjoying the beautiful sights of BoraBora.

DAY 8: DEPART BORA BORA

Depart Bora Bora for Papeete (domesticflight) for your onward internationalflight.


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COOK ISLANDS

Life on the Cook Islands goes at its ownpace. Arrive, slow down and let thehours drift by you slowly and peacefullyas you marvel at the striking atolls andgreen volcanic isles.

COOK ISLANDS CLIMATE GUIDE

COOK ISLANDS FACTS• The Cook Islands are made up of 15

small islands in the South PacificOcean.

• The official languages of the CookIslands are Maori and English.

• The land area of the Cook Islandsamounts to just 240 squarekilometres although this is surroundedby almost 1.8 million squarekilometres of ocean.

• The population is just 18,700.• This year-round destination has a

moderate to tropical climate.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT…• Shopping for great bargains, local

handicrafts, colourful clothing and, ofcourse, the unique black pearls.

• Hiring a local guide to take youlagoon reef walking along the coralfringes.

• Discovering the turquoise bluelagoon waters by diving, snorkellingand sailing.

• Visiting the beautiful island andspectacular lagoon of Aitutaki, just a45-minute flight from Rarotonga.

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DEPARTS: Raratonga Hotels Daily(Weather permitting)


The day starts with a cruise ofRarotonga’s inner lagoon aboard aglass bottom boat to coral viewing andsnorkelling areas. After snorkelling andfish feeding the next stop will be MotuKoromiri for a fresh fish BBQ lunchserved with salads and local fruits.

After lunch our friendly local guides willentertain you with a coconut huskingdemonstration followed by a Pareu(sarong) tying demonstration.

Prices are per person and include returntransfers.

PA'S TREK/NATURE WALK,RAROTONGADURATION: 3 hours

DEPARTS: Rarotonga Hotels, Mon,Wed, Fri (Cross Island Trek); Tue &Thu (Nature Walk)


Pa leads you across the Island ofRarotonga and shares myths andlegends, his knowledge of flora/faunaand their traditional and medicinalpurposes. The Island Trek climb is quitesteep to start with and becomes easier.The Nature Walk is slightly lessstrenuous and does not go across theisland. Pa is a delightful Cook Islanderwith much humour, his friendlinessmakes your trek a memorable andwonderful experience.Prices are per person and include alight lunch plus return transfers.

PUNAREI CULTURAL TOUR,AITUTAKIDURATION: 4 hours

DEPARTS: Aitutaki Hotels, Mon,Wed, Fri 9.00am


This is a unique opportunity for you tolearn about the ancient culture, myths,legends and traditional ways of ourancestors. The tour is a great way todiscover the history, traditional skills, artand beliefs of the island of Aitutaki. Thetour concludes with a traditional feast(umu kai) for lunch on site.

Prices are per person and include returntransfers.

RAROTONGA TRANSFERSRarotonga Airport to RarotongaHotels:Standard transfers £42 per adult return.Private transfers £82 per adult return(based on two people sharing).

AITUTAKI TRANSFERSAitutaki is a 45 minute flight fromRarotonga.Aitutaki Airport to Aitutaki hotels:Standard transfers £23 per adult return(based on two people sharing).


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LITTLE POLYNESIAN4 STARDELUXEThis upscale adults-only boutique resort invites guests toimmerse themselves in natural beauty. With only 14 guestrooms and personal service it evokes an intimate and trulyromantic environment, ideal for honeymooners.

GUEST ROOMS:• Garden units have kitchenette, king-size bed and courtyard.

Beachfront bungalows also have gazebo plus privatecourtyard with shower and spa bath.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Infinity pool, cafe/restaurant.

MURI BEACH CLUB HOTEL,RAROTONGA

4 STAR

The Muri Beach Club Hotel is privately owned andoperated with relaxation, privacy and guest satisfaction inmind. The hotel, suitable for guests aged 18 years andover, enjoys an enviable location on Muri Lagoon and itsbeachfront rooms have stunning views.

GUEST ROOMS:• Each room has air-conditioning and a private balcony.• Garden Rooms are located nearer to the pool and

reception area.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Fine-dining restaurant and exclusive Lagoon Lounge.• Swimming pool, beauty salon, spa, aqua centre and shops.

FREE NIGHT: Stay 7 nights and only pay 6. Valid 01 Apr14 - 31 Mar 15.

THE EDGEWATER RESORT &SPA

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PACIFIC RESORT RAROTONGA4 STARNestled on the white sands of Rarotonga’s mostspectacular lagoon, this boutique resort offers a perfectblend of modern comforts and traditional island hospitality.The resort is set in six acres of gardens, surrounded bybreath-taking views and majestic mountains.

GUEST ROOMS:• 64 elegant garden and beachfront suites and villas spread

over 6 acres of tropical gardens and ponds.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Sandals Restaurant and Barefoot Bar, freshwater swimming

pool, massage and beauty services, Kids’ club (for childrenaged 5 years plus).

LITTLE POLYNESIAN

STAYING IN A PIA TIARE - GARDEN ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £163

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade:Overbeach Are from £107 per night. Board Upgrades: Cooked Breakfast from £19 per night.Half Board from £42 per night. Full Board from £68 per night.

PACIFIC RESORT RAROTONGA

STAYING IN A PREMIUM GARDEN SUITE ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £175 £183

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 -31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Premium Beachfront Suite from £37 per night. Board Upgrades: HotBreakfast from £11 per night. Half Board from £56 per night. Full Board from £77 per night.

MURI BEACH CLUB HOTEL

STAYING IN A PREMIER GARDEN ROOM ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £138 £143

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 -31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Pool View Room from £28 per night. Board Upgrades: CookedBreakfast from £15 per night. Half Board from £39 per night. Full Board from £70 per night.

EDGEWATER RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A STUDIO APARTMENT ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £75 £79

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season: 01 Apr ’14 -31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Garden Room from £6 per night. Board Upgrades: Cooked Breakfastfrom £11 per night. Half Board from £56 per night. Full Board from £130 per night.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: STAY 5 NIGHTS AND ONLY PAYFOR 3. PLUS RECEIVE NZ$100 RESORT CREDIT PERROOM/VILLA PER STAY. VALID 01 APR 14 - 31 MAR

HONEYMOONERS: Receive a bottle of wine, small giftand flowers in room on arrival. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar15.

A superb range of facilities sets this resort apart and withnine types of accommodation it caters to all forms oftravellers. Premier features are the kids' club whereyoungsters can learn the history of the island, a spa withhandmade island products and beachside brasserie.

GUEST ROOMS:• Set amongst tropical vegetation with beach or garden views

rooms include air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffeemaking facilities and fridge.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Swimming pool, two restaurants, bar, spa and beauty salon,

two tennis courts and kids' club.

HONEYMOONERS: Stay 5 nights and receive a bottle ofsparkling wine and platter of tapas. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31Mar 15.


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HONEYMOONERS: Receive a bottle of wine, small giftand flowers in room. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15.

SPECIAL OFFER: Free airport transfers.

AITUTAKI LAGOON RESORT& SPA

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HONEYMOONERS: Receive a bottle of New Zealandsparkling wine plus his and hers Pareus. Valid 01 Apr 14 -31 Mar 15 on minimum 5 night stays.

TAMANU BEACH HOTEL,AITUTAKI

3 STARDELUXEDesigned in traditional Polynesian style this family-runresort greets guests with warmth and friendliness. A privatebeach borders the island's crystal clear lagoon whereample water activities are on offer.

GUEST ROOMS:• Bungalows have air conditioning, fan, TV, iron, ironing

board, hairdryer and large furnished verandah.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• À la carte restaurant, two bars, two pools, internet access

and free use of kayaks and snorkels.

COOK ISLANDS HIDDEN DELIGHTS


PRICE FROM: ADULT £1,529

Spend two nights at Pacific Resort Rarotonga, situated in oneof the world’s most spellbinding spots, then three nights atPacific Resort Aitutaki, an exclusive destination with just 27luxurious beachfront bungalows, suites and villas.

Pacific Resort Rarotonga is a fully equipped superior resortwith a great range of room categories to suit. Threerestaurants are onsite, one being completely on the beach!Guest can enjoy complimentary use of kayaks, snorkelingequipment, beach towels, sun loungers plus an introductoryscuba diving session in resort pool.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a stunning resort with swimming and2 restaurants, set in beautiful tropical setting right on thebeach. Guests can enjoy fresh Coconut Nu on arrival,complimentary use of kayaks, snorkeling equipment, beachtowels, sun loungers and bicycles.

Prices are 'from' per person based on twin share and includeaccommodation as specified, daily breakfast, one-waydomestic flight from Rarotonga to Aitutaki and all airporttransfers.

PACIFIC RESORT AITUTAKI

STAYING IN A PREMIUM BEACHFRONT BUNGALOWONA BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £304 £319

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’14, Mid season:01 Apr ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: Ultimate Beachfront Suite from £59 per night. BoardUpgrades: Half Board from £63 per night. Full Board from £84 per night.

TAMANU BEACH

STAYING IN A STUDIO GARDEN BUNGALOW ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS

ADULT FROM

1 NIGHT £209

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only.Prices will be confirmed on enquiry. Season: 01 Jan ’14 - 31 Mar ’15. Room Upgrade: OneBedroom Lagoon Bungalow from £8 per night.

AITUTAKI LAGOON RESORT & SPA

STAYING IN A BEACHFRONT BUNGALOW ON A BED & BREAKFAST BASIS


1 NIGHT £266 £275

All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Priceswill be confirmed on enquiry. Low season: 01 Nov ’14 - 19 Dec ’14, 11 Jan ’15 - 31 Mar ’15, Highseason: 01 Apr ’14 - 31 Oct ’14, 20 Dec ’14 - 10 Jan ’15. Room Upgrade: Premium BeachfrontBungalow from £59 per night. Board Upgrades: American Cooked Breakfast from £12 per night.

Romance, refinement and luxury beckon. The Pacific Resortis a member of the ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’.Situated on a triangular atoll, the resort has views ofAitutaki’s world-famous lagoon and impressive sunsets.This exclusive sanctuary will hold you in its spell forever.

GUEST ROOMS:• 27 luxurious bungalows, suites and villas overlook the

lagoon.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• The signature Rapae Bay Restaurant features the very best

South Pacific cuisine.• Spa treatments available.• Island treks can be organised.

Enjoy breathtaking views from the only resort set directly onone of the world’s most beautiful lagoons. This resort restson its own private island with champagne sand beachesand the Cook Islands’ only Overwater Bungalows andPremium Beachfront Bungalows with outdoor showers.

GUEST ROOMS:• 36 beautiful Beachfront, Premium Beachfront, Deluxe

Beachfront and Overwater Bungalows. Private verandah, air-conditioning, cable TV, in-room movies, WiFi, mini-fridge.

HOTEL FACILITIES:• Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill, Bounty Brasserie,

SpaPolynesia, Oneroa Beach.

HONEYMOONERS: Receive a free bottle of sparklingwine. Valid 01 Apr 14 - 31 Mar 15 on minimum 2 nightstays.

SPECIAL OFFER: Free airport transfers.


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTATIONWhen you receive your travel documentation, please check itcarefully and notify us or your travel agent immediately if youthink any of the details are inaccurate. We are not liable to youfor any problems or complaints you may have as a result ofholiday details having been noted incorrectly if you do notadvise us of these prior to travel.SECTION 1 – HOLIDAY PRICESTravel & Stay Options & PricesHoliday prices are influenced by a variety of factors particularlydepending on the type of travel option you book. It is notpossible to show the supplements and fares for all our differenttravel arrangements due the range of options available. We canusually offer you a choice of travel options and dates/times oftravel. You will also find our transport providers may offer achoice of seat classes or upgrade options – your travel agentwill be able to confirm the current prices. Scheduled Flights - the prices we show for scheduled flights arebased upon the lowest fare available. The airlines will limit thenumber of seats available at these prices by flight and date oftravel. If the price shown in the brochure is not available whenyou book, we will offer you the next best seat price. The priceincludes current taxes (such as air passenger duty), aircraftinsurance, security, fuel and other associated costs known at thetime of booking. Our prices are affected by changes in thesecosts (see section 'Extra Charges - before booking').Low Cost Carriers/Codeshares: As well as our large choice ofscheduled carriers, we also offer some “low cost” carriers (oftenreferred to as ‘no frills airlines’). This allows us to make the best ofall routes and prices available. When booking low cost carriersplease be aware that these do not necessarily include mealservices or higher cabin classes, even on long haul journeys.Airline Failure Protection: a charge made by us on all ourholidays that include a flight so that in the event the Airline onwhich you are due to travel ceases to trade, we are able toarrange alternative flights (if available) or issue you with a refund,as appropriate.

Extra Charges - before booking Please note our prices include an amount to cover our currentfuel charges known at the time our brochure is produced. Youshould be aware that these charges and costs may changebetween date of publication of this brochure and the time oftravel. We reserve the right to alter prices and introduce fuelsupplements where changes in fuel costs occur. Furthermore,although we have included in our prices an extra charge tocover aviation, security, aircraft insurance and other associatedcosts, you should be aware that these charges and costs maychange between the date of publication of this brochure and thetime of travel. Since all these costs are beyond our control andsubject to further changes, we reserve the right to pass on anyadditional charges to you and they will be added and shownseparately at the time of booking. All prices in this brochure areguide prices. We reserve the right to change prices, either up ordown, and to introduce supplements. Please check carefully thetotal costing, including any additional charges, with us or youragent before you book.Departure Airport Taxes: Where applicable, all UK andoverseas taxes have been included in your holiday price. Theonly overseas taxes we have not included are those that must bepaid in the respective countries and cannot be collected prior toyour UK departure. This will include tourism enhancement fees orsome passenger service taxes.

Accommodation Supplements & RestrictionsHotel prices are shown per person (based on 2 people sharing)in a standard twin or double room for the number of nights asstated in the accommodation description. The lowest availablerates are displayed but please allow for supplements dependingon the dates you stay. Prices will vary depending on, forexample, peak periods, weekend/midweek stays, local holidays,special events and the room type you select. Hoteliers may alsorequire a minimum length of stay at certain times of the year.Please ask your travel agent for prices and any minimum stayrestrictions applying on the day you book. We reserve the rightto change prices. Prices can go up or down.

Local Charges At some accommodation certain amenities may carry a localcharge. Unless we have stated that a service or facility is ‘free’ inour accommodation descriptions, you may be asked to pay acharge. Here are a few examples of what you might expect topay for locally, but always check first as there may be others.•Property owners may charge guests to use sun loungers /

parasols around swimming pools and on private beaches.•Daily car parking charge at some hotels/apartments.•Local Taxes payable on checkout•Entertainment and activities away from your accommodation.•Highchairs, cots, hotel run Children’s Clubs and meals forinfants.•Meals and beverages from restaurants and bars at your

accommodation.•Safety deposit facilities, room service, minibar, TV/satellite TV,

telephone calls, air-conditioning and sea views.•Facilities and equipment such as pool towels, spas, whirlpools,

indoor pools, sauna, table tennis, billiards and darts and othersporting equipment.

Frequent Flyer Schemes: - Not all airline tickets sold by GoldMedal are eligible for mileage/points accrual. We stronglyadvise that you check with the airline(s) concerned regarding theuse of frequent flyer membership(s) with your booking.SECTION 2 – BEFORE YOU TRAVELScheduled Flights Flights may be booked in conjunction with hotel and groundarrangements and flight times at the time of booking will beprovisional. Final times will be advised with your travel documentsshortly before the departure date.

Special Offers Unless otherwise stated, special offers will only apply for certainperiods of stay and at certain hotels. These will be stated in ourbrochure. Conditions may apply to these offers and you will beadvised at the time of booking. All offers are subject toavailability and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Theoffer validity period generally applies to completed stays withinthe date banding, but this may vary according to the individualhotel.

Honeymoons, Anniversaries & BirthdaysMany hotels offer honeymooners and guests celebratinganniversaries and birthdays, special treats such as fruit, wine,flowers, candle-lit dinners, or room upgrades (see also ‘roomupgrades’ below). Where available, please note that the hotelmay ask you to produce a marriage certificate in order to benefitfrom the honeymoon/anniversary offers.

Complimentary Room Upgrades Where applicable and unless otherwise stated, offers of roomupgrades shown in the brochure will be determined byavailability when you travel and your room will be allocated onarrival at the accommodation. If your room is upgraded, pleasenote that this will not necessarily be to the next highest categoryfeatured in our brochure, as we do not sell all room types at allhotels. Room upgrades are subject to availability on arrival butalso must be requested at the time of booking.

Passports & Visa Checklist• British Citizen’s holding a 10-year UK passport (5 years for

children), issued in the UK should note that some overseascountries have an immigration requirement for a passport toremain valid for a minimum period after the date of entry tothat country (typically 6 months).

• Non-British Citizen passport holders or British Citizens holdinga UK Passport issued abroad or holders of British SubjectPassports should contact the appropriate consulate orembassy for advice.

• Passport and visa regulations can change - check with yourTravel Advisor or the relevant embassy well in advance oftravel.

• Apply early: If you need to apply for a passport or renew anexpired passport, you should do so well in advance of traveland at least four weeks before. If you are 16 or over andhave never had a passport in your own name, you shouldapply for one at least six weeks before your holiday. The UKpassport service has to confirm your identity before issuingyour first passport and will ask you to attend an interview inorder to protect your identity.

• If a visa is required, don’t leave until the last minute – allowplenty of time. Your passport should have at least one blankvisa page. (The number of blank pages required may vary bydestination - check with the FCO).

• You may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid ifthe names on your passport and travel documents do notmatch. If any member of your party changes their name, wemust be notified immediately so that we can change bookingdocumentation.

• All passengers must ensure they have valid, acceptablepassports, any required visa, any other documentation for boththe final destination and any stop-off points en-route.

• Ensure advanced passenger information is submitted inadvance of travel for all destinations.

• Failure to hold correct documentation or submitting incorrectdetails with advanced passenger information or visaapplications may result in refusal of carriage or entry to acountry. Neither we, nor the airline will accept liability if thishappens.

• You may be liable to pay fines, surcharges, other financialpenalty, costs (including the cost of an immediate return flight)and any other sums of any description, which are incurred orimposed by the airline or incurred by us.

How to contact the Passport Office: General passport enquiriesshould be directed to the Passport Office. Visit:www.direct.gov.uk/passports or telephone: 0300 222 0000.How to find out about visa requirements: The Foreign andCommonwealth Travel Advice Unit provides information aboutvisa requirements and also provides contact details for relevantEmbassy’s. Visit: www.fco.gov.uk, alternatively [email protected], telephone the ForeignOffice Travel Advice Unit on 0845 850 2829 or ask your TravelAdvisor

Advanced Passenger InformationAirlines are required to collect biographical informationcontained in the section of your passport that can be read bymachine (such as name, passport number). We refer to this asyour advance passenger information, which Airlines will passonto the e-Borders programme both prior to your departure froma UK Airport to an overseas destinations, and on any journey tothe UK. Airlines are legally required to collect your advancepassenger information – for details visit the UK Border Agencywebsite: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or your airlines website.For some destinations this will be obtained at the airport but forothers we will ask you to provide the information to us or yourairline at time of booking or at least 72 hours before you travel.Please also carefully note any instructions about AdvancedPassenger Information on your confirmation invoice or tickets.

USA Visitors/In Transit- Entry Requirements - Checklist for allpassengers.Passengers traveling to or via the USA must comply with thefollowing entry requirements. For full details on all these, pleasevisit www.usembassy.org.uk. See our USA brochure for moreinformation.•You must have a valid machine readable or biometric passport•You must be eligible for the Visa Waiver Programme or apply

for a visa •Ensure you have provided to us and/or your airline your

Advance Passenger Information (also referred to as US SecureFlight Passenger Data)

•Log onto the US official website ‘ESTA’ athttps://esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Apply for authorisation to travel.

SECTION 3 - GROUND ARRANGEMENTSAccommodation Every effort has been made to describe each hotel and standardroom accommodation we feature as fairly and accurately aspossible. Nevertheless, hoteliers may change facilities/servicesafter publication of this brochure. We expect hoteliers to informus of any major changes without delay and, where possible, wewill inform you prior to departure. Meals as specified areincluded only where stated; all other arrangements are on aroom only basis. Accommodation is priced per person based ontwin share occupancy unless otherwise stated. Please ask ourreservations staff at the time of booking for exact details. Whenwe mention room types in our brochure, in most cases you canexpect to receive a room similar to that described below. Pleasenote however that whilst room categories in different hotels mayhave the same or similar names, the criteria for their classificationis likely to differ, as these are the names the hotels use and theydo not have standard definitions.

Shared Accommodation On most escorted and independent tours featured, a single roomcosts more. However, on selected tours we can sometimes offershared accommodation in a twin room with another singleperson, giving you the benefit of not having to pay a singlesupplement. This is subject to someone suitable being willing toshare. Otherwise, a normal supplement will be charged on yourconfirmation invoice. If you are willing to share, please indicatethis when booking.

Single SupplementsIf a single person occupies a double room they will usually beasked to pay extra (a single supplement). Hotels price theirrooms as doubles and they do not reduce the rates if they areoccupied by a single person. The costs to the hotel of providingthe room – heating, lighting, cleaning etc. are the sameregardless of how many people occupy that room. Hotel designmay mean that single rooms are smaller and may have differentfacilities to standard rooms. While there is normally a supplementfor these rooms the overall cost will usually be less than when asingle person occupies a double room. The prices we chargereflect the costs of under occupancy of the rooms contracted tous by the hotel, we do not mark up these supplements.

Room Types InformationIn all types of accommodation described below, If there are lessthan the maximum number of persons in your own party, the roomtype may contain less than the maximum number of bedsindicated.

Hotel RoomsA ‘double’ is a room with a double bed. A ‘twin’ is a room with

two single beds. A ‘single’ or ‘twin for sole use’ is a room withone or two single beds. A double bed may be two single bedswith double bedding. Single rooms are often smaller, may nothave a balcony and may not be of the same general standardas normal twin rooms. Some hotels have rooms, which sleep upto 4 persons. Room layout may consist of up to 4 separate bedsor a combination of double, twin, camp beds, sofa beds orrollaway beds. In some hotels 3rd and 4th beds may be onlysuitable for a child, but in other hotels there may be a reductionavailable if 4 adults share the room. Rooms for up to 4 personsmay not be any larger than standard twin or double rooms sospace is likely to limited and the room may be cramped. Whererooms do accept extra beds, some hotels may require anadditional local charge to be paid which can vary bydestination, e.g. rollaway bed in USA – please ask for detailswhen you book. Though we will do our best to help, please notethat we cannot guarantee the room configuration or type of bedsthat you will be provided with. Please note, for accommodationin some parts of the USA, especially Las Vegas, there must be atleast one person aged 21 years old or above travelling on thebooking and present when checking in. Please checkrequirements before booking

Suites/Junior Suites/Villas A Suite and Junior Suite usually contain a lounge/living area. ASuite is likely to contain a separate sleeping area whereas aJunior Suite the sleeping area may not be completely separate.Room layouts can vary by destination. Our descriptions ofSuites/Junior Suites and Villas usually state the number of personswho can occupy the room type (e.g. 2-4 persons). Childrenpaying less than the full cost do not count towards occupancy ofthe Suites/Junior Suites or VillasChild Reductions: Child reductions are generally available forchildren who are under the age of 12 on the date of travel. Toobtain this reduction in cost, children must share a room with twofull paying adults and use existing bed within the room typebooked. Where an additional bed is required, our reservationsstaff will be pleased to advise you of the additional cost. Roomsshared by adults and children are requested through our systemand are therefore subject to availability.

Tour ItineraryAll our tours are, by their very nature, complex and includeservices from many different airlines, hotels and groundtransportation companies. Due to the demand for these services,it is not always possible to guarantee particular airlines, flights,aircraft, ferries, trains and/or the hotels featured on a particularitinerary or departure date. It is with this in mind that we reservethe right to change any of the listed services and, if necessary,even modify the itinerary itself without prior notice. Where anyalteration significantly changes your tour itinerary or tour dates,we will always make every effort to give as much advancenotification as possible. Changes to tours may also be necessaryonce the tour has commenced, changes may include thesequence of visits being altered according to local conditions.

Meal ServiceMeals as specified are included only where stated; all otherarrangements are on a room only basis. Many properties are notnecessarily used to catering for special diets and therefore if youhave particular or specific requirements, you may find that thechoice is limited. As a matter of courtesy to fellow guests,property owners may require diners adhere to a dress codewhilst dining in their restaurants.

Hotel Check-InYour room will normally be available for check-in from 2pmonwards. If you intend to arrive late due to a pre-arranged flightschedule or transfers, your hotel will need to be advised of yourlate check-in. On the day of departure you will be asked tocheck out before 12 noon. Should you wish to request a latecheck out as you have a late afternoon or evening departure, thehotel may decide to apply additional charges. If you wish to pre-book and guarantee an additional half-day’s occupancy, pleaseask our reservations staff for details and prices. Customers maybe required to leave a credit card deposit at hotel check in. If acredit card is not available then sometimes a cash deposit maybe needed instead.

Air-ConditioningSome properties have individual air-conditioners located in eitherthe bedroom or the living area, allowing you to adjust theatmosphere to your own liking. In some descriptions we haveindicated that there is centrally controlled air-conditioning. Thismeans it is operated at the discretion of the management, both inbedrooms and public areas. In such cases air-conditioning maybe restricted to particular times of the day and to the hottestmonths of the summer. It may be that only cool air is provided,not necessarily warm air as well. There may be a local chargefor air-conditioning in some rooms.

Accommodation MaintenanceCertain accommodation featured in this brochure is operationalall year round. From time to time it will be necessary for certainfacilities to be withdrawn for general maintenance purposes.Water and electricity supplies may be interrupted whilst thisessential maintenance is undertaken.

Other GuestsWe do not have exclusive use of all properties featured in thisbrochure. It is possible therefore, that there may be guests fromother countries and of mixed age groups at youraccommodation. Many hotels we feature do operate corporateconference facilities and there may be occasions where businessmeetings are taking place during your stay.

Hotel-Run Children’s ClubsStandards and facilities at kids’ clubs featured in this brochuremay vary. We are unable to accept responsibility for or give anyguarantee for the standard of the facilities and qualifications ofpersonnel at hotel run clubs. Kids’ club(s) may not meet standardsof similar facilities in the UK and Guests are strongly advised toremember that local standards and requirements in respect ofsuch clubs may differ overseas and so you must ensure that youare completely satisfied with the facilities and staff providing thisservice before you enrol your child or children into the club andinto the clubs' care.

Gala Dinners Many hotels require the compulsory purchase of gala dinnersover the Christmas and New Year period. Please enquire whenbooking as to whether this requirement is applicable to yourhotel.

Building Works Building works and noise are sometimes unavoidable in certaindeveloping areas, resorts and cities. Unfortunately, suchdevelopment is not directly under our control, nor do wenecessarily receive advance notice of when they begin. Shouldwe be aware of any building works that may reasonably beconsidered to adversely affect your enjoyment, we will notify youas soon as possible. If necessary, we will offer you theopportunity to transfer to an alternative hotel or cancel theholiday without penalty. Some public facilities at hotels, such asrestaurants, bars and swimming pools, may only be availableduring mid-week or high season. We will, wherever possible,inform you if this is the case at the time of booking.

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Nreceived from the hotel management, often dictated by theproperties current seasons All Inclusive package. Please allowfor some facilities or activities to be altered or substituted whenyou travel though, as hotels do regularly review and updatewhat they offer as All Inclusive. • Identification - When you arrive at your hotel you are likely to

be provided with some form of identification (a card,necklace, bracelet etc), which will have to be shown whenordering drinks, meals and other included facilities. Ensureyou take care of this as a penalty charge is likely to beimposed if lost.

• Behaviour - Both ourselves and each of the All Inclusivehotels reserve the right to withdraw the identification facility ofany guest(s) whose behaviour, or whose child/children’sbehaviour is such that it is, in the opinion of the management,detrimental to the enjoyment of the other guests.

• Alcohol - Having drinks freely available throughout the daycan be a temptation to over-indulge. Please thereforeconsider your fellow guests (and your own health) whilebearing in mind that hotel management have every right torefuse service to guests they believe to be intoxicated orunder age (in accordance with local law).

• Bottled mineral water - In some All Inclusive hotels bottledmineral water does not form part of the ‘unlimited soft drinksservice’.

• Locally sourced drinks / snacks - Drinks included aregenerally only locally produced brands; cocktails,international and premium brands and fruit juices are notavailable unless stated. The type and variety of snacks served(between meal times) will vary between hotels and resorts,and may be of a more traditional / local variety.

• What’s Not Included - Any additional facilities or servicesavailable may incur a charge. Consequently, not allbars/restaurants are available free of charge.

• Coming home - Most hotels remove access to All Inclusivefacilities, including food and drink at the time of checkout,which is generally 12 noon on the day of departure.

Safety & HygieneYour health and safety is of paramount concern to us, especiallyif children are involved. In addition to monitoring the hygieneand safety standards in all the hotel and apartments that weuse, it is appropriate that we bring to your attention the need foryou to be careful and to take necessary precautions whilstoverseas and we need your help and cooperation with this.We would ask you to pay close attention to the followinginformation, together with any other information we, our agentsor suppliers, provide to you before you go, during your flightand when you arrive in your destination and at your hotel. It ismost important that you familiarise yourself with this informationand any other information you are given or on display, becausenot only do we want you to have a great holiday but we wantyou to have a safe holiday.

Swimming Pools and Water Features Please make use of the pool shower facilities before swimming– this helps to prevent any potential infections and helps to keepthe pool clean. Every pool is different and most hotels /apartments do not employ lifeguards, so you are stronglyrecommended to familiarise yourself with the pool layout,identifying the deep and shallow ends before using. Do not usethe pool after dark or when the pool is closed, even if the poolhas underwater lights. You should never swim when you havebeen drinking alcohol. Whilst some of our hotels andapartments have water features, such as slides or flumes, whichmay appear in our photography, generally we do notrecommend these are used. It is possible such features mayhave been replaced or removed since the photography wastaken.

Overseas Safety StandardsRegrettably the safety standards and regulations overseas maynot be of the same level that we enjoy in the UK. For instance,the design and height of balconies may differ. The setting andenforcement of local regulations is a matter for the Authorities ofthe country and the foreign supplier of the services concerned.We are working with hoteliers to improve standards whereverpossible. You should familiarise yourself with fire procedures,including emergency exits in your accommodation, theswimming pool(s) area and any unfamiliar cooking appliances.If in doubt, ask your representative or an appropriate memberof staff.

Children Children must be supervised by you at all times, especially nearwater, on balconies or in unfamiliar buildings and surroundings.

Stomach UpsetsIt is still a relatively common occurrence to suffer gastric illnesswhen travelling abroad and being exposed to a differentenvironment. There are many ways you can reduce thepossibility of being affected, such as, not eating undercookedfood, avoiding ice in drinks, ensuring you drink plenty of bottledwater and avoid over exposure to the sun.

Out and AboutDue to rough terrain and uneven surfaces, we recommend thatyou are extra careful and vigilant when visiting temples andother sites of interest and when crossing roads. Crimes againstpeople and property are a fact of life throughout the world andyou have the same responsibility for your own safety as you doat home. In some places the local police may not be verycooperative or interested when you report a theft or needinsurance confirmation so always take care of your property. It

is recommended not to approach cats and dogs and otheranimals as these may carry the rabies disease which can bepassed on through bites and scratches. Please exercise cautionbefore entering the sea, as the seabed is not even and changesin depth. The sea is capable of springing surprises and we havenot inspected the beach or seabed for its safety.SECTION 4 – YOUR JOURNEYLuggage Allowance Please ensure that luggage taken with you is in good condition.The standard baggage allowance for most airlines is 20kg forEconomy Class passengers and 30kg for Business Class/FirstClass passengers. One additional piece of hand luggage thatwill fit in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of youcan be taken. These limits may vary between airlines and/ordestination “No Frills” carriers charge for baggage as do themajority of US domestic flights. For further information regardingyour allowances you can contact the airline with which you aretravelling, or for information on hand luggage, visitwww.caa.co.uk. In today’s ever changing security environmentplease ensure that you familiarise yourself with the airport’spolicies on what you can take onto the aircraft as handluggage.

In Flight SafetyThe safety and welfare of passengers is of paramountimportance. While we wish to create a genuine holiday mood,we will deny boarding or impose additional conditions ofcarriage on anypassenger who:• Is intoxicated and/or disruptive. • Found to be smoking on board the aircraft.• Makes an inappropriate remark. Inappropriate remarks are

considered as any comment or statement made by a person,which indicates they may be carrying a bomb (or other suchexplosive device), a firearm or weapon regardless of thatperson’s intent or reason for making the comment orstatement.

Although we want you to start and end your holiday on a highnote, please make sure that you keep any drinking to aminimum before the departure of your flight. We will denyboarding to any passenger who appears to be intoxicated orwhose behaviour we consider to be disruptive. Passengers thatare refused travel will be responsible for arranging alternativetransportation at their own expense.We realise that some larger passengers, due to their size, oftenfind that aircraft seat width is insufficient for their needs. For yourown safety and comfort and that of other passengers, you mustadvise us or your travel agent at the time of booking if youknow or are unsure as to whether the seat size on the aircraftwill be sufficient for your needs. If you do require additionalspace, then subject to availability, you can purchase more thanone seat located side by side or if you prefer, a wider seat inan upgraded class (where applicable). We regret however, thatdue to additional costs incurred by us, you will have to pay thefull cost of all seats required by you, plus any upgradesupplement per seat. If you are purchasing extra seats due toyour size, please contact us or your travel agent.

Flight Routing A direct flight may touch down en-route for re-fuelling, or to pickup and/or drop off passengers. In these instances you are notnormally required to disembark and the flight is still consideredto be a direct flight. A non-direct flight may require a change ofaircraft en-route while a non-stop flight will take you directly toyour final destination airport without stopping.

Non-Smoking PoliciesAirlines: All of the airlines featured in this brochure do not permitsmoking on their aircraft.Airports: Some airports also have non-smoking policies;however some do provide designated smoking areas. Hotels: Many of the hotels featured have non-smoking rooms. Ifyou require a non-smoking room, please make your request atthe time of booking. These requests cannot be guaranteed. SECTION 5 – DRIVINGCar Hire Info Driving standards in some countries may not be as high as youexperience in the UK and rental policies can differ. If you dohire a car during your holiday we recommend that you selectreputable companies, preferably those who provide assistancecover in case of breakdown or emergency. Gold Medal offerscar hire services in many countries, please ask for information. Ifyou wish to arrange car hire after leaving the UK we advise youconsult your overseas representative prior to doing so.Unused Services: We do not provide refunds for any unusedpre-booked services. Any changes you may need to make toyour arrangements during your holiday may incur additionalcharges.SECTION 6 – MEDICAL AND HEALTHREQUIREMENTSHealth PrecautionsHealth facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide. Youshould take health advice about your specific needs as early aspossible. Sources of information include the following websites:www.fco.gov.uk, www.hpa.org.uk and www.nathnac.org oryour General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.If you are visiting a European Union (EU) country you shouldobtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and take itwith you when you travel. The EHIC can be obtained free ofcharge by completing an application form available from main

Post Offices and from www.dh.gov.uk/travellers. Please note,the EHIC is in addition to Travel Insurance, not instead of it.

Travellers with Reduced Mobility or DisabilityOverseas Accommodation and Overseas TransportArrangements - The majority of overseas accommodation,overseas transport (including transfers) and other holidayservices provided overseas are not equipped to cater for theneeds of many disabled holidaymakers. Furthermore the naturalterrain and the layout of some resorts can sometimes make lifedifficult for wheelchair users. It is therefore important, if youhave any disability, that the appropriate enquiries are madeabout the suitability of particular accommodation, resorts,transport and services, and that you are fully satisfied you havemade the correct choice before you book and confirm yourholiday.Please note: if special arrangements need to be made for youan extra charge may have to be levied, this may be the caseeither before you go or when you arrive in resort. We cannotbe held responsible if you fail to tell us about specialneeds/requirements that will affect your holiday experienceand this means we will not compensate you. At the Airport and Onboard Your Flight - If you have adisability, reduced mobility or special need that you requireassistance with, either at the airport or onboard the aircraftplease let us know as soon as possible. We would like to knowif you have a pre-existing medical condition or recent injury, sothat we can answer any questions and ensure there are noconcerns about your fitness to fly. Travelling when Pregnant: Most airlines enforce strictregulations for expectant mothers. Airlines generally allowexpectant mothers to travel anytime up to 24 to 36 weeks intotheir pregnancy with a covering note from their GP. We stronglyadvise you to consult your local GP and airline concerned ifyou plan to travel whilst pregnant.To contact the Special Assistance Team please call 0800 9160658. (This is a dedicated number for special assistanceenquiries and cannot transfer calls to other departments.)SECTION 8 – TRAVEL TIPSMaps/Climate Charts Maps are to be used as a guide only and are not to scale.Climate information is based on averages.

MoneyWe recommend the purchase of a Cash Passport for the bulk ofyour holiday money, with a small amount of local currency forinitial sundry items. Major credit cards are also widelyaccepted in all the destinations in this brochure. In some caseslocal currencies may have to be purchased after arrival or theremay be restrictions on the amount you are permitted to buy inadvance. We suggest you contact your Travel Agent for details.

Power and Water Supplies In most destinations you will find the supplies of water andpower to be extremely reliable; however, in some countries thisis not the case and these places may frequently suffer frompower cuts and restrictions on the water used.

Public HolidaysIn Muslim countries, dates of religious festivals are fixed by localsightings of the moon. Ramadan, is a period of fasting and theremay be restrictions on drinking alcohol and eating in public.Ramadan is estimated to fall between 28 June and 28 August2014 and during this period some shops and restaurants mayclose.Chinese New Year is a major celebration throughout Asia soflights and hotels may be extremely busy during this time. Mostethnic Chinese businesses, including shops and restaurants (butnot hotels), may be closed. In 2014, Chinese New Year will beon 31 January. If you would like to know more aboutinternational public holidays and impact of events, pleasecontact the appropriate tourist board or speak to your travelagent.

FCO Advice The Foreign & Commonwealth Office produces up-to-datetravel information to help British travellers make informeddecisions about travelling abroad. For further information pleasevisit www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or telephone 0845850 2829.

ABTA - The Travel AssociationGold Medal Travel Group plc is a member of ABTA withmembership number V6805. ABTA and ABTA members helpholidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist themwhen things do not go according to plan. We are obliged tomaintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code ofConduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code ofConduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if youhave a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street London SE19EQ Tel: 0203 117 0500 or look at the website:www.abta.com

Telephone callsTo ensure excellent customer service is consistently delivered,telephone calls to UK offices are recorded. Calls to 0871 costs10p per minute at all times and 0844 cost 5p per minute at alltimes, from BT fixed lines (mobile and,other providers’ chargesmay vary)..


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Please read the following booking conditions carefully as they setout the terms and conditions of the contract between you and GoldMedal Travel Group PLC (“we”, “us” and “our”). Your contract willbe governed by English law and any disputes will be dealt with inthe courts of England and Wales. If you live in Northern Ireland orScotland, the courts of Northern Ireland or Scotland (asappropriate) can deal with any disputes. Our obligations to you willvary depending upon whether or not what you book with us is apackage holiday (“Package”) as defined by the Package Travel,Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. Section Abelow details the booking conditions which apply particularly tosuch a booking. Where you book only a ‘Flight’ or a ‘Hotel’, or anyother non-Package travel arrangements, the terms which particularlyapply to such a booking are detailed in Section B under theheading “Single Components”. There are certain terms which applyto any type of booking and these are detailed in Section C.A. PACKAGE HOLIDAYThe information in our brochure and on our website, along with theterms set out below and the terms set out in section C, apply whenyou book a Package.

A1. Your Contract/Financial ProtectionThe flight inclusive package holidays provided by us are financiallyprotected by the ATOL scheme, since we hold an ATOL granted bythe CAA. Our ATOL number is 2916. When you buy a flightinclusive package holiday from us you will receive an ATOLCertificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can getinformation on what this means for you and who to contact if thingsgo wrong.We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate,will provide you with the travel services listed on the ATOL Certificate(or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor thesupplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternativeATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought ora suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to acceptthat in those circumstances, the alternative ATOL holder will performthose obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding tobe paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder.However, you also agree that in some cases it may not be possiblefor the CAA to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which caseyou will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL Scheme (oragainst your credit card issuer, where applicable). Where you bookwith us via an agent, payments you make to that agent will be heldby the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of theAir Travel Trust at all times, but subject to the agent's obligation topass on such payments to us for so long as we do not fail. In theunlikely event of our failure, any of your payments held at that timeby the agent or any payment subsequently accepted from you bythe agent, is and continues to be held by the agent on behalf of andfor the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without anyobligation to pay that money to us.If we, or the suppliers identifiedon your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (ora suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder orotherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air TravelTrust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under theATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefityou assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have ormay have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of theservices, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or yourcredit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any suchclaims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body haspaid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

A2. Price ChangesChanges in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, dues,taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes orembarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports andexchange rates mean that the price of your Package may changeafter you have booked. However there will be no change within 30days of your departure. We will absorb and you will not be chargedfor any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your Package,which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges.You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus anadministration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amountto cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay anincrease of more than 10% of the price of your Package, you willhave the option of accepting a change to another Package if weare able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you willnot have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refundedthe difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund ofall monies paid, except for any amendment charges. You mustcancel within 14 days from the issue date printed on your finalinvoice. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurancepremiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer orreuse your policy. Should the price of your Package go down due tothe changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your Packagecost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please notethat Packages are not always purchased in local currency and someapparent changes have no impact on the price of your Package dueto contractual and other protection in place.

A3. Changes Made By Us Before TravelFrom time to time we may have to change details of the packageyou have booked. If any change will have a significant effect onyour package, we will tell you about it before you travel, if there istime. Changes we will tell you about include:- Change of your UK departure airport (although a change betweenLondon airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton willnot usually be considered significant).

- Significant change of your destination- A change of more than 12 hours to the time you leave the UK oryour destination

- If we downgrade your accommodation by one full Tour Operatorrating

If you do not want to accept a significant change, which we tell youabout before you depart, we will, if we are able to do so, offer youan alternative package of equivalent or closely similar standard andprice at no extra cost, or a less expensive package, in which casewe will refund the difference in price. If you do not wish to take thealternative we offer you, you can choose a different packageoffered for sale by us and pay, or receive a refund of, any pricedifference. Or, if you prefer, you can cancel your Package andreceive a full refund of any money you have paid to us, except forany amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund ofinsurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable totransfer or reuse your policy. Unless the change is as a result ofcircumstances listed in the paragraph below headed ’CircumstancesBeyond our Control’, we will pay you compensation. If you have notaccepted the change but have accepted an alternative holiday, thecompensation we will pay you will be nominal and will be tocompensate you for the inconvenience of having to make alternativearrangements but otherwise we will have no liability to pay youcompensation. If you have accepted the change, again, thecompensation will be nominal unless, upon your return, you canjustify to us that you suffered an actual loss as a result of the changewe made to your holiday. If you have not accepted the change andhave accepted a refund of your holiday cost, the compensation willbe a nominal sum designed to compensate you for yourinconvenience of arranging for the refund and making anyalternative arrangements you subsequently make but otherwise wewill have no liability to pay you compensation.

A4. Minor Changes By Us Before TravelAny change which we do not consider significant, is a minor change.We will endeavour to tell you about a minor change before youtravel but we are not obliged to do so and we will not paycompensation. The flights we offer are operated by a range ofscheduled or charter airlines, using wide or narrow body jet aircraft.It may not be possible at the time of booking to specify the airline ortype of aircraft. Please note that two airlines may share the sameservices, therefore a flight may not be operated by the airline whosedesignated code is shown on your itinerary and ticket. We arerequired to inform you of the identity of the airline operating yourflight. Any changes to the operating airline will be notified to you inall cases at check in or at the boarding gate. We reserve the right tochange airlines or aircraft types at any time and changes of this typewill not constitute a significant change.

A5. Cancellation By UsWe can cancel your Package and any other Package we operate.On rare occasions, we may need to cancel your Package if there isinsufficient demand for your particular Package. If we have to cancela Package for any particular reason, we will tell you as soon asreasonably possible. In these circumstances, we will, if we are ableto do so, offer you an alternative Package of equivalent or closelysimilar standard and price at no extra cost, or a less expensivePackage, in which case we will refund the difference in price. If youdo not wish to take the alternative we offer you, you can chooseanother offered for sale by us and pay, or receive a full refund of,any price difference. Or, if you prefer, you can receive a full refundof any money you have paid to us, except for any amendment orcredit card charges. We will consider an appropriate refund ofinsurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable totransfer or reuse your policy. However, we will not cancel yourPackage within 10 weeks of departure except if we are forced to doso because of unusual circumstances we could not have foreseen,where we could not avoid the results of those circumstances evenafter taking all reasonable care. (See 'Circumstances Beyond OurControl' below) No compensation will be payable in thesecircumstances, whenever they happen, and we will only have tooffer you the above choices. We can also cancel if you fail to makepayment for your booking on time.

A6. Circumstances Beyond Our ControlExcept where we say differently elsewhere in these conditions, wewill not pay any compensation, reimburse expenses, or cover lossesfor any amount or otherwise accept responsibility if we have tochange your Package after departure, or we, or our suppliers,cannot supply your Package, as we, or they, had agreed, or yousuffer any loss or damage of any description, as a result ofcircumstances beyond our control. When we refer to circumstancesbeyond our control, we mean any event that we, or the supplier inquestion, could not foresee or avoid, even after taking allreasonable care. Such circumstances will usually include, but are notlimited to, war, terrorist activity, civil unrest, industrial dispute, badweather (actual or threatened) and significant building workongoing outside of your accommodation, which is not known to us inadvance of your departure date and building work from a third party(such as resort development).

A7. Changes Made After TravelIf, after your departure, a significant part of your pre-bookedPackage arrangements cannot be provided, you will be offered asuitable alternative if possible. If appropriate, we will also pay youcompensation in accordance with the table in the section entitled‘Changes Made By Us Before Travel’ unless the reason for thechange is due to circumstances beyond our control (see sectionentitled ‘Circumstances Beyond Our Control’). If it is not possible tooffer you a suitable alternative or, for good reasons, you do notaccept the alternative arrangements, you will have the right to cancelyour booking. In this event, you will have the right to be returned bythe same means of transport to your original departure point at noextra cost provided that transport is available. This does not imposean obligation on us to make specific transport arrangements for youif none are available.

A8. Flight DelaysDelays sometimes occur. We work closely with the airlines andoverseas offices to make sure any delay is as short as possible.When a delay occurs we will try to make sure refreshments or mealsare provided when appropriate. We will not do this ourselves assuch arrangements will normally be the responsibility of the airline. Ifyou have taken out our recommended travel insurance or acomparable policy you should have cover against delays.

A9. Our Liability to You(i) Our obligations, and those of our suppliers providing any serviceor facility involved in any of your Package, are to take reasonableskill and care to arrange for the provision of such services andfacilities and, where we or our supplier is actually providing theservice or facility, to provide them with reasonable skill and care.Compliance with any applicable regulatory requirements (such as,for example, those of the Civil Aviation Authority) will be properperformance of our, and our suppliers’, obligations. Conversely,however, reasonable skill and care does not necessarily meancompliance with each and every local law and regulationparticularly where these impose absolute obligations. You must showthat reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to makeany claim. (ii) For claims which do not involve death or personalinjury, we accept liability, subject to paragraph (i) above and (iv)below, should any part of your Package not be as described in thisGuide or elsewhere by us before you leave the U.K. If we haveliability, we will, subject to clause C9 and clause C12 below, payyou reasonable compensation. However, the maximum we will payyou in any circumstances is twice the price of the Package. Thismaximum will only be payable when every aspect of your Packagehas gone wrong and you have not received any benefit from yourPackage. Any sums received by you from suppliers, will be deductedfrom any sum paid to you as compensation by us. (iii) For claimswhich involve death or personal injury as a result of an activityforming part of your Package (excluding Resort Booked Excursions -see section C5 ‘Excursions’), we have liability subject to paragraph(i) above and (iv) below. If we accept liability, we will, subject toparagraphs (v) and (vi) and clause C9 below, pay you reasonablecompensation. (iv) We accept liability in accordance withparagraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) above and subject to paragraphs (v) and(vi) and clause C9 below except where the cause of the failure inyour Package or any death or personal injury you may suffer is notdue to any fault on our part or that of our servants, agents orsuppliers, and is either attributable to you, or attributable to someoneunconnected with the Package and is unforeseeable or unavoidable,or due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond ourcontrol, the consequences of which could not have been avoidedeven if all due care had been exercised, or an event which neitherwe, nor our servants, agents or suppliers could have foreseen orforestalled. (v) You are obliged to assist us in recovering from anythird party any sum which may compensate us for any sums we payyou. In particular, you are obliged to assign to us any rights that youmay have against any other person whose acts or omissions havecaused or contributed to our legal liability to pay you compensation.You must also provide us with all assistance we may reasonablyrequire. Finally, you must follow the procedures for the notification ofcomplaints set out in the clause below entitled “Complaints”. (vi)Should you become ill while on your Package, you must, in additionto reporting your illness to your accommodation provider, consult alocal doctor and also consult your GP upon your return to the UK.Should you then wish to make a claim against us as a result of thatillness, you must provide us with details of both the local doctorwhom you saw and your GP, together with written authority for us toobtain a medical report from both those doctors. (vii) If you or anymember of your party suffers illness, injury or death, throughmisadventure, as a result of any activity which does not form part ofyour contracted Package arrangements, we will provide you with allreasonable assistance. This assistance may include our making acontribution towards your initial legal costs in taking action againstthe person(s) responsible providing you request this within 90 daysof the incident in question. All assistance (financial or otherwise) issubject to our reasonable discretion and a maximum total cost toourselves of £5,000 per booking form. If you are entitled to haveany costs and expenses arising from such an incident met by or fromany insurance policy or if you obtain a costs order against anyone inrelation to the incident, you must repay to us the costs and expenseswe spend in assisting you. (viii) Other than as set out above, and asis detailed elsewhere in these booking conditions, we shall have nolegal liability whatsoever to you for any loss, damage, personalinjury or death which you suffer arising directly or indirectly from anyaspect of your Package.

A10. Airline CollapseIn the unlikely event that the airline with which you are travellingceases to trade whilst you are abroad, you must contact us at theearliest opportunity to allow us to seek to find you an alternativereturn flight. We shall not be liable for any costs you incur in makingyour own return flight arrangements if you have not given us theopportunity to arrange an alternative flight home for you.

B. SINGLE COMPONENTSThe terms set out below, together with the terms set out in section C,apply when you book individual travel components such as only a‘Flight’ or only a ‘Hotel’. They apply whether you book onecomponent or more than one component. Booking more than onecomponent does not create a Package.

B1. Price ChangesPrice increases may occur any time prior to departure, you will beliable to pay any such increases in full. If, before you book, we knowof circumstances that may cause an increase in the price of yourbooking after you have paid, we will endeavour to provide detailsto you.

B2. Transfer of BookingsIn the case of a scheduled flight only booking, transfer to anotherperson will involve cancelling the original booking, thereby incurringany relevant cancellation charges and then making a new booking,which will be subject to availability and any additional priceincrease. Transfer of any other type of booking is subject to thesupplier’s own terms and conditions and the applicable amendmentor cancellation charges as stated in section C.

B3. Changes Made to Your BookingWhere a supplier makes a change to a non-Package booking youdo not have the same legal rights as with a Package booking. If weare aware of any change which we believe will materially affectyour booking we will tell you as soon as reasonably practicable butyou must appreciate that we will only have an obligation to tell you ifwe have been told in the first place by the supplier. In the case offlights, we recommend once you have departed the UK that youcheck directly with your airline or view your scheduled flight detailson www.checkmytrip.com for any schedule changes. When achange occurs it is the responsibility of the supplier to makealternative arrangements; it is not our responsibility. Where, however,we believe a change has a significant effect on your booking, wewill endeavour to arrange with the supplier(s) to provide you withsuitable alternative arrangements. If suppliers impose additional costsfor any alternative arrangements you will be obliged to pay those. Ifthe supplier authorises a refund to be made, we will pass this ontoyou, less insurance premiums and Airline Failure Protection whereapplicable.

B4. Our Liability to YouOur responsibility is to make arrangements for the provision by therelevant suppliers (including air carrier of air transport,accommodation owner/supplier, car hire provider) of thecomponents you book, but we do not have any responsibility for theoperation of the component itself.We have no liability to you for any dissatisfaction, loss of enjoyment,loss, injury or damage which results from your use of the singlecomponent unless we have negligently failed to select a normallycompetent provider of the relevant component. Further, we have noliability to you in any event for any consequential loss which you maysuffer in relation to any arrangements which you book to coincidewith the single component you have booked with us. Please note,with the exception of flight only or flight-plus bookings in the unlikelyevent of our collapse/insolvency, any money you have paid is notprotected by a scheme of financial protection. If this is important toyou, we recommend you book a Package with us or obtain suitabletravel insurance.C. ALL BOOKINGSBefore you book please visit our website or discuss your choice ofdestination, accommodation and transport with our reservations staffor your travel agent, to make sure it will be suitable for you and thepeople you will be traveling with. Some travel and accommodationarrangements are only available on a request basis - where this isthe case you will be advised at the time you make your enquiry anddetails of the arrangements on request will be shown on anydocumentation we issue. Any arrangements that we advise you areon request are not confirmed or guaranteed and are subject tochange until we receive confirmation from our supplier.

C1. Your Holiday BookingThe person who signs the booking form or completes the bookingonline or by telephone is the 'lead name'. He or she must be over18 years of age and is responsible for payment of the total bookingprice, including any insurance premiums and subsequentcancellation or amendment charges that may be payable. He or shealso agrees to provide accurate and full information to the remainderof the traveling party in relation to the booking, including anychanges thereto and confirms that all the other members of the party,including any that may be added at a later date, agree to be boundby these conditions, and all other information in the relevant brochureand on our websites (as applicable). If you are making the bookingon behalf of a minor, under the age of 18, who is not traveling witha person 18 or over, we will only allow the minor to travel on thefollowing terms: The parent/legal guardian must be present whenthe booking is made; the booking is subject to the minor satisfyingour suppliers conditions of travel (minimum age restrictions do applyand vary by airline); The parent/guardian will be required, asdeemed appropriate by us, to; (a) sign a booking form, (b) completea letter of authorisation/consent for the minor to travel, (c) provide aphotocopy of the photo page in the parent/guardian and minorspassport, (d) pay any applicable charges/costs applied by theairline. For all bookings as described in Section A and/or Section Babove, a contract will exist between you and us when we issue aconfirmation invoice/receipt/e-mail.

C2. Payment termsIf your booking is made more than 10 weeks before the intendeddeparture date, you must pay either: - (i) the full fare (depending onthe carrier's conditions for the travel arrangements in question), or (ii)a non-refundable deposit as required by us and/or the supplier ofthe services for the arrangements in question, the amount of whichwill be advised at the time of booking. You will be advised at thetime of booking what payment is required for your particulararrangements. The balance of the cost of your travel arrangementsmust be paid within 10 weeks before the departure date. If yourbooking is made within 10 weeks of your intended departure date,the total cost of your travel arrangements must be paid at the time ofbooking.PLEASE NOTE FAILURE TO PAY ON TIME WILL RESULT INCANCELLATION.If you are purchasing a travel insurance policy through us, thepremium for this will also be payable at time of booking.

C3. Special requestsIf you have a special request for anything that is not automaticallypart of the travel arrangements you book through us, please adviseus when you book and we will pass this information on to thecompanies we work with. Our note of your request on yourinvoice/receipt confirms we have received it and does notguarantee that we, or the relevant supplier, can meet your request.Where possible they will try to help you, but we cannot guaranteeany request unless it is noted on your invoice/receipt and we alsoconfirm the request separately in writing. We must emphasise thatverbal confirmations of special requests cannot be taken as aguarantee that they will be met e.g. special meal types on flights

C4. InsuranceYou must take out adequate travel insurance suitable for your needsbefore you travel. We cannot be responsible for any costs you incuras a result of you failing to do so. For your own peace of mind theinsurance should cover you if you have to cancel your arrangements,or for any emergencies that arise while you are away. Please checkyour policy when you receive it and take it with you on your travels.The insurance is covered by a 14 day cooling off period whichapplies if you have not travelled or made any claim under theinsurance policy. After this time the insurance policy is non-refundable, it is your responsibility to check the specific terms of theinsurance policy at the time of purchase.

C5. ExcursionsExcursions include, but are not restricted to, any sightseeing trips,gigs, events or other tours attended in resort for which additionalpayment is required. Excursions can either be booked and/or paidfor in resort ("Resort BookedExcursions") or pre-booked and paid for when you book your


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NHoliday ("Pre-booked Excursions"). All excursions are supplied by third party suppliers and are subject to the clause C8. We accept, subject toclauses A9 (entitled "Our Liability to You" ) and C8 (entitled "Suppliers' Conditions"), responsibility for Pre-booked Excursions. However, ResortBooked Excursions do not form part of your Package and are not governed by the Package Travel, Package Holiday and Package ToursRegulations 1992. We do not have any responsibility or liability whatsoever for anything which may go wrong on a Resort Booked Excursion. We,our servants, employees or agents are acting, depending upon the actual Resort Booked Excursion, either as agents for the relevant Resort BookedExcursion supplier or as agent for you. In any event the contract for any Resort Booked Excursion is between you and the Resort Booked Excursionprovider. It is your responsibility to note carefully any conditions of contract contained in any Resort Booked Excursion, literature, ticket or receipt youare given. For Resort Booked Excursions you may be subject to the laws of the country in which you take your excursion and may be required tobring any disputes or claims before the Courts of that country also.

C6. Changes you make before travelIf you want to change the arrangements you have booked in any way, we will try to help you, although we cannot guarantee that we will always beable to do this as changes are subject to availability at the time and to the transport providers terms and conditions. Please note that typicallychanges to scheduled flight tickets, ferry and Eurostar tickets are very restrictive. Where we can make a change, we will charge for any additionalservices, facilities, or other items changed, at the price which applies on the day the change is made. In addition, we will also apply charges foreach person on the booking and for each item you want to change as shown in the table below. Any booking discount you may have received atthe time the original booking was made, may be altered or reduced whenever changes are made. If you have paid supplements foraccommodation and the number of people in your accommodation changes, you may have to pay extra and may lose any free or reduced infantand child places or any free group places. And remember any change to your departure date, airport, transport, destination, accommodation, orlength of holiday has to apply to all members of your booking.Note: name changes (including initial changes), destination and date changes can be treated by such suppliers as a cancellation and rebooking,regardless of the period of notice given to us. If the supplier treats the change as a cancellation and rebooking we will pass on to you the costimposed by the supplier, which could be up to 100% of the transport element of your booking and you must also pay the charge listed in the tablebelow.

Note 1: In all cases a change to the outbound travel date, once confirmed, is regarded as a cancellation and rebooking, not an alteration to thebookingNote 2: You are not permitted to change all the names on any booking and at least one of the passengers (over 18) on the original booking mustremain, unless you are prevented from travelling for reasons beyond your control and not simply from a change of mind. If the services booked aredependent on a minimum number of people using the service, we will have to recalculate the total cost if the number of passengers travelling hasaltered. The cost may therefore increase but as this is not a cancellation charge, it may not be covered by your insurance.Note 3: When we refer to 'Optional Extras', we mean anything you choose to add to your booking that is additional to the inclusive transport andaccommodation arrangements you book. For example, car hire, weddings or park tickets. If you cancel any Optional Extras for which there is a cost,we will apply the charges above. If you cancel any Travel insurance you booked through us your premium will not be refunded, as cover under thepolicy will already have begun.Note 4: No charge will be made for changes to accommodation made during the period stated, with the exception of accommodation booked tocoincide with peak periods or special events or when we negotiate special offer rates with our accommodation providers. Such rates may notallow changes to accommodation once booked – any such changes will incur up to 100% charges. Where this applies, you will be advised at thetime of booking.

C7. Cancellation By YouThe lead name on the booking must give notice to cancel in writing either to their travel agent or to the correspondence address as stated on theinvoice and the charges shown below apply from the date we receive the notice at our offices or the travel agent activates the cancellation. In orderto cover our expected losses from the cancellation of the booking there is a set scale of charges which must be paid by you if you or anyonetraveling with you cancels. Note: These cancellation charges apply to all bookings, except in circumstances where a booking includes items orservices where our suppliers own cancellation charges exceed those shown below. In these circumstances any additional cancellation charges willbe advised at the time of booking. Please ensure you are certain of the fees applicable to your booking by asking us before proceeding to bookyour arrangements

*Accommodation Only: No charge will be made for accommodation cancelled during the period stated, with the exception of accommodationbooked to coincide with peak periods or special events or when we negotiate special offer rates with our accommodation providers. Such ratesmay be non-refundable. Where this applies, you will be advised at the time of booking.Car Rental: There is no charge to change/cancel car hire more than 24 hours before departure. Cancellations 24 hours or less before departurewill incur 100% cancellation charge. If you fail to cancel your reservation prior to the pick-up time and do not collect the vehicle on the pick-up date,or if you fail to comply with the pick-up terms (please see car suppliers website for full terms and conditions), we reserve the right to make a ‘no-show’ charge of 100% of the total car rental booking value. Other Travel Arrangements: (apart from accommodation only and car hire) If you needto cancel you must contact us. Cancellation charges vary depending on the services booked and will be higher the later you cancel and will beclearly stated at the time of booking. In all cases a minimum cancellation fee of £50 will apply regardless of the value of the service cancelled.If any member of the booking cancels and you cannot fill that person's place, you may have to pay additional supplements for youraccommodation. For example, you may have to pay single or under-occupancy supplements. If you do cancel, you must still pay any insurancepremiums, credit card charges and amendment charges, which arose before the cancellation, and any deposits paid for any pre-booked items orservices.Please note that where a sector of a flight itinerary is not utilised, we retain the right to cancel any other arrangements you have booked with us andyou will be unable to use your return flight ticket. No refund can be made for any unused arrangements.In certain exceptional cases you may be eligible to apply for a partial refund of an airline ticket cost. Where applicable any such application for arefund must be received no later than 6 months after the final travel date and can take approximately 10-12 weeks from the point the tickets aresubmitted for the airline to assess the validity of the application. *Please note any refund applications sent in later than 6 months after the final traveldate will not be considered

C8. Suppliers’ conditionsOur third party suppliers have their own booking conditions and conditions of carriage, and you will be bound by these, so far as the relevantsupplier is concerned. Our suppliers’ conditions will also apply to your contract with us, and in the event of any conflict between the suppliers’conditions and our conditions, the suppliers’ conditions will prevail, save to the extent that any term in the suppliers’ conditions is deemed to beinvalid or unenforceable, in which event our conditions will prevail. Some of our Suppliers’ conditions may limit or exclude liability on the part of therelevant supplier, and, by virtue of their application to your contract with us, may also limit or exclude our liability to you, and they are often subject tointernational conventions. Where relevant, copies of such conditions may be available for inspection at the office of the relevant supplier.

C9. International ConventionsIf any international convention applies to or governs any of the services or facilities arranged or provided by us, or provided by any of our suppliers,and you make a claim against us of any nature arising out of death, injury, loss or damage suffered during or as a result of the provision of thoseservices or facilities, our liability to pay you compensation and/or the amount (if any) of compensation payable to you by us will be limited inaccordance with and/or in an identical manner to that provided for by the international convention concerned (in each case including in respect ofthe conditions of liability, the time for bringing any claim and the type and amount of any damages that can be awarded). International Conventionswhich may apply include: in respect of international air travel, the Warsaw Convention 1929 (including as amended by the Hague Protocol of1955 and by any of the additional Montreal Protocol of 1975 or the Montreal Convention 1999); in respect of rail travel, the COTIF Conventionconcerning International Carriage by Rail 1980 (as amended); in respect of carriage by sea, the Athens Convention 1974; in respect of carriageby road, the Geneva Convention 1973; and, in respect of hotels, the Paris Convention 1962. You can get copies of the relevant conventions if youask us. For the avoidance of doubt, this means that we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitations of compensation contained in anyof these conventions or any other international conventions applicable to your travel arrangements.

C10. BaggageThe amount of compensation we will pay for any loss or damage to luggage is limited in accordance with the conventions listed in the abovesection. For claims for missing or damaged baggage you must follow the rules on the back or your ticket or contained within the carrier’s conditionsof carriage. Please note time limits apply within which to notify us or the carrier and make a claim. We will not accept liability for high-value itemswhich you should insure for the appropriate amount.

C11. Flight and Other Travel TimingsFlight timings are provided by airlines and are subject to Air Traffic Control restrictions. All means of transportation are subject to weather conditionsand the need for constant maintenance and the ability of passengers to check in on time. There is no guarantee that transport will depart at the timesstated on any itinerary or tickets which you receive. All timings are estimates only, and we do not have any liability to you for any delay, which mayarise, or for any schedule alterations

C12. Denied BoardingWhere a flight ticket is downgraded or a flight cancelled, delayed, or boarding is denied by any carrier in circumstances which would entitle you tocompensation under the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, then you are obliged to claim the appropriate sums pursuant to those Regulations fromthe carrier. Any sums received by you in this respect constitute the full amount of your entitlement to compensation for all matters flowing from thecarrier’s actions and which fall within the scope of the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, you do not claim against the carrier andmake a claim for compensation from us, you must, at the time of payment of any compensation to you , make a complete assignment to us of therights you have against the carrier in relation to the claim that gives rise to that compensation payment.

C13. ComplaintsWe aim to provide the best holiday possible. However, if you are not satisfied please complain as soon as possible to the relevant person (forexample, the accommodation management or transport supplier). If they cannot help, you must tell your holiday Representative or our Local Agentand we will do everything reasonably possible to sort the problem out. If you are still not satisfied, ask your holiday Representative or our LocalAgent for a Customer Relations Report Form. If you do not have the services of a Representative or our Local Agent, or they are not available, youmust contact our UK Duty Office (on the number shown on your travel documentation) straight away. When you get back home, send a letter (andwhere possible, enclose your completed Customer Relations Report Form), to our offices in the UK, within 28 days of returning home. If you havespecial needs that prevent you from writing to us then, where possible, we will accept details of your complaint over the telephone. For complaintsarising from Scheduled airlines, we will act as a liaison between you and the airline, to try to assist in resolving the problem. If we cannot help andyou wish to take matters further, you must contact the airline directly. The address to send your completed form and covering letter to is:Gold Medal Customer Relations Department, The Trident Centre, Port Way, Ribble Docklands, Preston, PR2 2QA

Email your complaint:[email protected] would point out that failure to follow the above proceduresduring your holiday, and/or failure to complain within 28 days ofyour return, may reduce or extinguish any rights you have to claimcompensation from us, or from any relevant supplier. Any suchrights will be reduced or extinguished if, had you followed theabove procedures during your holiday, you or we could havetaken steps to reduce any loss or damage suffered or entirelyprevented it from being suffered. It is difficult and sometimesimpossible to properly investigate a complaint if we are not toldabout it reasonably quickly once the holiday is over. Your right toclaim compensation may also be reduced or extinguished,should any delay in your complaint being notified during or afteryour holiday, prevent us from carrying out a proper investigation.We aim to resolve all complaints ourselves, but if this is notpossible your complaint can be considered under a schemedevised by ABTA and administered by CEDR Solve. We will giveyou details of this scheme if you ask. The scheme does not applyto claims over £25,000 in total or more than £5,000 a person,or to claims mainly about illness or injury. To take advantage ofthe scheme you must contact the CEDR Solve within 18 months ofreturning from your Holiday.

C14. Travel Documents And Health AdviceIt is your responsibility to have valid travel documents. If we oryour carrier are fined as a result of you holding incorrectdocuments, you will have to pay us the full amount. For up to dateUK Government health & travel advice please visitwww.fco.gov.uk, www.hpa.org.uk and www.nathnac.org andcontact your GP. See our Holiday Information pages andwebsite for further information.

C15. Information AccuracyWe publish brochure and website information many months inadvance and, as far as we know, all information is correct at thetime of publication. However, things may still change afterpublication and we check regularly to see if we need to updateor correct any information or prices. If there are any significantinformation changes or we find any mistakes, we will put detailson our computer reservation system or website so you will receivethe latest information when you make your booking.Descriptions of accommodation, facilities and services weprovide are based on information obtained from our suppliers.Sometimes the facilities described will be withdrawn for reasonssuch as maintenance, bad weather or lack of demand fromguests. Where our suppliers advise us about significant changesto descriptions or about the withdrawal of any significant facility,we will tell you as soon as possible. Some activities or facilities,watersports for example, may not be available all year round.There may be a charge for some facilities, for example, TVs,safety deposit boxes, sun-loungers, parasols, tennis courts, pooltables and air-conditioning. In some places during high season(and even at other times) there is a possibility you will bedisturbed by noise from less considerate groups, so please bearthis in mind when choosing your destination and accommodation.Any transfer times we quote for travel between airport and resortare approximate and, depending on circumstances, the journeytime to your own chosen property may be longer.

C16. Data ProtectionBy making a booking with us, you agree we may use anddisclose the information you provide for the following purposes:to enable us to process your booking (which will include passingyour information to third party suppliers, such as hoteliers andairlines, and may involve sending your information to countriesthat do not have an equal level of privacy legislation to that in theUK); for market research and analysis purposes; for improvingcustomer service; for the detection and prevention of fraud orother crime (which may include providing your information toorganisations such as Banks and credit card companies); forcompliance with legal requirements (which will include passingyour information to public authorities such as customs andimmigration) and for marketing contact by means of post ortelephone to provide you with offers, products and services fromcompanies within the Thomas Cook group and carefully selectedthird parties. If you purchase travel insurance from us, we willneed to pass your personal data (including sensitive personaldata and personal/sensitive data relating to other members ofyour travelling party) to the insurance company. Telephone callsto/from ourselves may be recorded for training and qualitypurposes and for preventing/detecting crime. If you havebooked with us via our web site, or if you have chosen for us tocontact you by e-mail, we will communicate with you using the e-mail address you have provided to supply you with your traveldocumentation. We are entitled to assume that the e-mailaddress you have provided is correct and that you understandand accept the risks associated with using this form ofcommunication. Please note that you may still need to contact usby post or via our call centre as required by our bookingconditions. If you wish to make a data subject access request fora copy of any personal data we hold on you, please write to:The Company Secretary, Thomas Cook Group UK Ltd, UK LegalDepartment, Unit 17 Coningsby Road, Peterborough, PE3 8SB.If you wish to opt out of receiving marketing communications fromus, please advise one of our sales consultants or make theappropriate opt out choices on the website when you book.

C17. Your ResponsibilityWe want all our customers to have an enjoyable, carefreeHoliday. But you must remember that you are responsible for youractions and the effect they may have on others. If we, or anotherperson in authority, believe:- your actions could upset, annoy or disturb other customers, oursuppliers or our own staff, or put them in any risk or danger, ordamage property; or - you are unfit to travel; we may end your Holiday and terminateyour contract. You and your traveling party will be prevented fromusing your booked accommodation, transport, and any otherTravel Arrangements forming part of your booking and we willnot be liable for any refund, compensation or any other costs youhave to pay. Alternatively at our discretion, you may be permittedto continue with your Holiday but may have additional terms ofcarriage imposed upon you. See 'In-Flight Safety in the All YouNeed To Know/Holiday Information sections of the relevantbrochure and on our websites for further details.In addition to the above and the effect your actions may have onothers, you must particularly also bear in mind that you areresponsible for your safety, and that you are responsible for thecondition of the property you occupy. We are not responsible forany accidents which occur in or around swimming pools due toyour inappropriate, or irresponsible behaviour, or for anyaccidents which occur anywhere on properties because of glass,china or the like which you have broken and/or have left in away in which injury can result. We expect that you will enjoy yourholiday with us. We appreciate that you may well drink alcoholas part of your enjoyment. You must, however, do so responsiblyand we will have no liability to you for any injury, loss or damageyou suffer as a result of your judgment being impaired wholly orpartly by alcohol. We will hold you and the members of yourtraveling party jointly and individually liable for any damage tothe accommodation, furniture, apparatus or other materialslocated within the accommodation, together with any legal costswe incur in pursuing a claim. It is your duty to report anybreakages, defects or damage to an appropriate personimmediately. If your behaviour or the behaviour of any membersof your traveling party causes any transport aircraft to be divertedwe and/or the carrier will hold you and those members jointlyand individually liable for all costs incurred as a result of thatdiversion. We cannot accept liability for the behaviour of othersin your accommodation or flight, or for any facilities/serviceswithdrawn as a result of their action.Gold Medal Travel Group PLC, The Trident Centre, Port Way,Ribble Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2QA, Registered inEngland number 01376076Gold Medal - Australia. Published November 2013. Thisbrochure is valid from 01 January 2014 - 31 March 2015.

Notice given more Notice given 70 days – 8 days Notice 7 days or less than 70 days before departure before departure

Transport £50 a change Cancellation charges Cancellation charges(e.g Air/Sea/Road/Rail) - see ‘Cancellation By You’ - see ‘Cancellation By You’Date of Travel (See Note 1) Cancellation charges Cancellation charges Cancellation charges

- see ‘Cancellation By You’ - see ‘Cancellation By You’ - see ‘Cancellation By You’Destination Airport £50 a change Cancellation charges Cancellation charges

- see ‘Cancellation By You’ - see ‘Cancellation By You’Name Change (see Note 2 £50 per name change £50 per name change £50 per name changeAccommodation No charge (see Note 4) No charge (see Note 4) Cancellation charges

- see 'Cancellation By You'Optional Extras (see Note 3) The greater of £50 Cancellation charges Cancellation charges

or Loss of Deposit - see 'Cancellation By You' - see 'Cancellation By You'

Time we receive your notice Cancellation charge (Package Holidays) Cancellation charge (Accommodation Only)to cancel before departure

More than 70 days Loss of deposit No charge*70-57 days 30% cost of holiday (or loss of deposit if greater) No charge*56-29 days 50% cost of holiday (or loss of deposit if greater) No charge*28-15 days 70% cost of holiday (or loss of deposit if greater) No charge*14-8 days 100% cost of holiday No charge*7-0 days 100% cost of holiday 100% cost of accommodation


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