Australia

Australia
Australia
Down Under is the tops
Australia, with its friendly
welcoming people, offers a
stunning variety of cultures,
landmarks, scenery, wildlife,
cities, sports, shopping, and
entertainment. The oldest of
the earth’s land masses,
isolated for 50 million years,
its uniqueness is constantly
apparent – in the outstanding
beauty of the Great Barrier
Reef, spectacular rainforests,
the vastness of the empty
Red Centre, white sandy
Aboriginal Peoples
beaches stretching as far as
the eye can see, the
extraordinary wildlife and the diverse landscapes. And if it is city life you
are looking for, there is a world of excitement, vibrant living, extraordinary
food, shopping and glamour to be found from coast to coast. Climatically
too, there is enormous variety from tropical Darwin to temperate
Melbourne.
of our gateway cities and venture out beyond from there, maybe to the
exotic islands of the Great Barrier Reef and the lush green tropical
rainforests of north Queensland; or head outback to central Australia and
the world’s largest monolith to visit Uluru and the Katu Juta National Park
where you can witness ancient Aboriginal art that is over 40,000 years old;
Sightseeing
Australia offers a huge variety and many options for your holiday down
under – from natural beauty and relaxing beach holidays to the exciting
and vibrant city action, or maybe a blend of both. You can start in any
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
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Entertainment
Australia offers a huge variety of entertainment – opera, theatre, ballet, art
galleries, horse racing carnivals, fashion week, fashionable street cafés,
wine bars, pubs, gourmet restaurants, sophisticated nightclubs, casinos,
dinner cruises and wine valley tours.
Sports and leisure
With the fantastic climate down under, it is all about lifestyle and you can
either get involved or just be a spectator at some of the most exciting
sports around -- there is everything from golf, surfing, sailing, scuba
diving, snorkelling, water-skiing, horse racing, cricket, rugby and of course
the fast paced ‘Australian Rules Football’. For those that want to relax and
be pampered, there are a number of wellness centres and spas available.
Events
Melbourne Cup (November); Telstra Rally of Australia (November);
Australian Open Tennis Championships (January/February); Festival of
Sydney (February); Perth Festival ( February/March); Australian Formula
One Grand Prix (March); Australia International Airshow (March);
Indy Cars Gold Coast (October).
Exploring by road
If you love an adventure there are a myriad of self-drive options available
whether it is from Brisbane to Sydney, Sydney to Melbourne, the Great
Ocean Road, discovering the island state of Tasmania or driving from
central Australia to the top (Darwin), you will find easy self-drive touring
routes, taking in both cities and the natural beauty. There is no better way
to discover Australia and its people.
perhaps a leisurely drive along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road with a detour
up the snow-capped mountains; or one of the 10,000 sweeping sandy
beaches along the coastline; the rolling vineyards of south western
Australia and of course the architectural landmark’s of Sydney Opera
House and the Harbour Bridge overlooking one of the world’s greatest
harbours.
Accommodation
Australia has a variety of accommodation to meet your needs – from
luxury hotels and apartments, self-catering family accommodation,
indulgent beach resorts, spas and island getaways to rainforest retreats,
reef cruise boats and golf resorts.
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Family activities
There is so much for the family to do and discover across Australia –
from exhilarating theme parks, fascinating museums, which are hands-on
to experiencing the colour and noise of the zoos. You get to come face
to face with a crocodile, kangaroo, or hold a koala at a wildlife park.
One can take a leisurely cruise along a river or the harbour and explore
or enjoy a picnic in one of the many beautiful botanic gardens.
Shopping
What you can buy – designer clothes, high street fashion, arts and crafts,
jewellery, Australian wines, Aboriginal art, local art, antiques and a huge
variety of artefacts from flea markets. Not to mention the downtown
shopping precincts where you can find everything from high end
designer labels, local boutiques, shopping malls and factory outlets.
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Tours
Highlights of Australia
12 days/11 nights • Air and coach tour
Reef. Here you may choose to float gently across the reef aboard a semisubmersible or view the marine life from an underwater observatory.
Melbourne • Adelaide • Alice Springs • Uluru (Ayers Rock) •
Cairns • Sydney
• Melbourne – the fashion, food and cultural capital
• Sunset and sunrise over Ayers Rock
• Million-year-old rainforests of North Queensland
• Tour of the stunning Great Barrier Reef
• Sydney – the exciting harbour city
Day 9: Cairns
This day’s tour takes you into the heart of one of Queensland’s World
Heritage-listed rainforests. After lunch, watch a performance of the
Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and take a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest
Cable over the treetops.
Day 10: Cairns – Sydney
Fly to Sydney. In the afternoon, explore this exciting city on a tour.
Spend the evening at leisure.
This tour is a great opportunity to see all the major attractions of Australia
from Alice Springs to the stunning landscape of Uluru and the wonders of
the Great Barrier Reef.
Day 11: Sydney
This day’s tour takes you to the Blue Mountains, part of the Great Dividing
Range.
Day 1: Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne, where an afternoon city tour provides an enjoyable
introduction to the city. The evening is at leisure.
Day 12: Sydney
Transfer to Sydney International Airport for your onward connection home.
Day 2: Melbourne – Adelaide
Fly to Adelaide. The rest of the day is free to explore this attractive city.
Day 3: Adelaide
Embark on a chauffeur-driven tour of the Barossa Valley, the country’s
leading wine region accompanied by an expert wine guide.
Day 4: Adelaide – Alice Springs
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Alice Springs.
In the evening, enjoy a typical outback dining experience at Overlanders.
Day 5: Alice Springs – Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Spend the morning at leisure. Later, you take a flight to Uluru. In the
evening, enjoy a sunset barbecue and a walk through the Valley of
the Winds.
Sydney Opera House and Harbour
Bridge
Day 6: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
In the early morning visit Uluru (Ayers
Rock) in time for sunrise. Continue on
to Mutitjulu walk. In the evening enjoy
Sounds of Silence dinner.
Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Cairns
Leaving before sunrise, we take you to
watch dawn over Uluru. Later you transfer
to the airport for your flight to Cairns.
Tour available as:
• Coach tour – Includes deluxe coach, flights and pre-booked
accommodation.
Day 8: Cairns
Leave on a cruise to the Great Barrier
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Tours
The South West Coast and Margaret River
6 days/5 nights • Self-drive • Overland car tour
Busselton Jetty
Perth • Margaret River • Pemberton • Albany • Perth
• Busselton – with long beaches and sheltered coves
• Margaret River – its picturesque vineyards
• Albany – historic site and Western Australia’s first settlement
This tour takes you through stately forests and rolling vineyards. This
picturesque town of Margaret River is noted for its wineries and surfing
beaches. Experience the beauty of the karri and jarrah forests further
south in one of Western Australia’s most stunning regions.
Day 1: Perth
Arrive in Perth. Spend the evening at leisure.
Day 2: Perth – Margaret River (280 kilometres)
Pick up your car at the depot and commence your drive to Margaret River
via the port city of Fremantle and the seaside town of Busselton. En route
you drive through the picturesque Tuart Forest National Park. Overnight in
Margaret River.
(up to 40 metres) treetop walkway, which gives you a unique perspective
of the southern forest. Overnight in Albany.
Day 6: Albany – Perth (410 kilometres)
Today you drive back to Perth via the Albany Highway. Drop off your car
at the Perth Airport Depot before you take your onward or return flight.
Day 3: Margaret River
You have the full-day to discover several places of interest. Perhaps
a visit to one of several wineries – the Leeuwin Estate or Cape Mentelle
Estate. A visit to the coastal resort of Prevelly Park is also suggested.
Overnight in Margaret River.
Total distance: 1,115 kilometres.
Day 4: Margaret River –
Pemberton (180 kilometres)
Today you drive south to Pemberton,
the best place to experience the
magic of the magnificent karri forest.
You also have the opportunity
to visit several smaller vineyards
en route. Overnight in Pemberton.
Chateau Xanadu
Day 5: Pemberton – Albany
(245 kilometres)
Commence your drive to Albany,
Western Australia’s first settlement
and once a major Whaling centre.
En route you travel past the town
of Walpole, where you can enjoy
the Tree Top Walk, the world’s
largest (600 metres) and highest
By road
Tour available as:
• Self-drive – Includes car and pre-booked accommodation.
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Sydney
The essence of Australia
Sydney, New South Wales’ spectacularly beautiful capital is set around
one of the world’s largest and loveliest natural harbours. With its superb
climate, wonderful beaches, excellent dining, diverse shopping, lively
nightlife and casual, friendly atmosphere, Australia’s oldest city is
undoubtedly one of the world’s most appealing.
Built on low hills interspersed with wooded bays and inlets, Sydney is
visually dominated by the bulk of the Harbour Bridge, the downtown
towers and the glittering white shell-shaped roofs of the Opera House –
an intricate confusion of water and buildings that provides dramatic views
at every turn.
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With its thriving cultural scene and active nightlife, Sydney has something
for everybody from comedy clubs to casinos, carnivals to cricket and live
bands in busy pubs to opera and ballet. For lovers of good food, the
combination of high-quality local produce, innovative chefs and relatively
low prices make eating out one of Sydney’s greatest pleasures.
Places of interest: Among the city’s many attractions are the Sydney
Opera House; The Rocks; Darling Harbour; trendy Paddington; Bondi
Beach; Sydney Tower; Art Gallery of NSW; Royal Botanic Gardens and
the Harbour Bridge.
AMP Tower
Woolloomooloo
Pyrmont Bridge
For the family: Sydney showboat (harbour cruise); Sydney Aquarium
& Wildlife World; Sydney Tower & Skywalk; Darling Harbour; Panasonic
IMAX theatre; the weekend market in the Rocks; Featherdale Wildlife
Park and Taronga Zoo.
Harbourside
PARKROYAL DARLING HARBOUR
Kings Cross
Best buys: Australian fashion, arts and indigenous handicrafts and
opals can be found at Queen Victoria Building; Pitt Street Mall;
the Strand Arcade; Westfield Sydney Tower and Skygarden; Oxford Street;
Paddington; Double Bay and or Redfern and Alexandria (factory outlets).
Out and about: The Rocks and
Darling Harbour are home to a huge
selection of restaurants, bars and
nightclubs.
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Sporting attractions: Sydney, host
of the 2000 Olympics, has many worldclass sporting facilities. Spectator sports
include cricket, football, rugby and
horse racing. Water sport activities
range from surfing, sailing, kayaking,
windsurfing, swimming, fishing, walking,
horse riding, biking and golf.
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Resorts
Living Room
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa
Location: Blue Mountains, Australia.
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is Australia’s first conservation-led luxury
resort bordering the Blue Mountains World Heritage area and is located
between the Wollemi and the Gardens of Stone national parks. Although
it feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney, the resort
is just 190 kilometres or a three-hour drive from Sydney, or 45 minutes
by helicopter. Wolgan Valley incorporates many ecologically sustainable
design principles and practices that reduce its energy consumption
and resources footprint. The resort is nestled within 4,000 acres of
private conservation and wildlife reserve, overlooking majestic views
of the valley, taking up a mere two percent of the surrounding area.
At Wolgan Valley the atmosphere is relaxed and the service is exemplary
in a spectacular bush setting; from the very outset, a stay at the resort
will be a unique guest
experience. Sydney
International Airport
is 200 kilometres away.
Heritage Suite
Guests can choose from
40 luxurious individual
suites, that consist of
36 Heritage Suites –
featuring one-bedroom
with a king-size bed,
three Wollemi Suites – that have two-bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and
the second bedroom with twin beds/king-size bed, and two en-suite bathrooms
and one Wolgan Suite – which has three-bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms,
a living room, a dining room and a gourmet kitchen. All suites feature private
decks and temperature-controlled swimming pools, where guests can unwind
after a day spent appreciating the sheer beauty of their surroundings.
Facilities: 40 suites, two restaurants and bar, walk-in wine cellar, conservatory,
24-hour room service, Wolgan shop, same day laundry/dry cleaning service,
daily housekeeping with evening turn-down service, meeting and business
facilities, library and private dining room.
Heritage Suites: Individual thermostat-controlled air-conditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, LCD TV and DVD player in living room and bedroom, iPod docking
station, wireless connectivity, double-sided gas fireplace, private BBQ deck,
luxurious en-suite bathroom with separate bath and rain shower with skylight,
Timeless Spa amenities, walk-in dressing room, binoculars for wildlife viewing,
two mountain bicycles, minibar, ironing board and in-room safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool with lounge areas and poolside service,
fully-equipped gymnasium, Timeless Spa treatments, sauna, jacuzzi, steam
room, horse riding, guided four-wheel drives, wildlife safari, mountain biking,
nature walks, indigenous heritage tours, star gazing, photography and
painting.
Check-in: 1500 hours/Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Excursions/Hotels
Blue Mountains tour
Full-day four-wheel drive excursion
with lunch
Heading out of Sydney, we
follow the great western highway
along a ridge and into the foothills,
before entering the Blue
Mountains National Park.
Here, you will see Aboriginal
sites decorated with extraordinary
stencil paintings, astounding
views of precipitous valleys from
lookout points perched high on
cliff tops, bizarre rock formations
created by aeons of erosion and
an enormous variety of plants
and wildlife.
Three Sisters
We pass through the tree-lined streets of the quaint little village of Leura.
Skirt along Cliff Drive, from where there are stupendous vistas of the
Jamison Valley, the rocky pinnacles of the Three Sisters and Echo Point
and then to Katoomba, where the Art Deco and Art Nouveau architecture,
occasional thick mists (and the even more occasional snowfalls) combine
to create a slightly other worldly atmosphere.
You will enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch including a selection of fine
Australian wines and cheeses under the canopy of the bush before further
exploration (weather conditions permitting) will reveal the diversity of
wildlife in the area, including the many kangaroos that graze in the wild.
We leave the Blue Mountains National Park to return to Sydney via the
Olympic 2000 site, arriving at your hotel in the evening.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Location: The Rocks.
Showcasing some of the most luxurious interiors in Sydney, this hotel
is located by the Sydney Harbour in the city’s historic Rocks area
and is a short walk away from the Sydney Opera House and the major
shopping and business areas. This hotel is vibrant with the guest rooms
elegantly decorated in a contemporary style and offer views of some
of the city’s most celebrated icons – the Sydney Opera House, the
Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and beyond. Kingsford Smith
International Airport is 12 kilometres away.
Other features of the hotel include a pampering spa, a comprehensive
fitness centre and business facilities. This hotel assures you of the finest
experiences this remarkable city has to offer making it the preferred
choice for both business and leisure travellers alike.
Facilities: 531 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room
service, safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Opera View Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data
ports, minibar, tea and coffee and safe.
Full Harbour View Rooms:
Additionally these rooms offer
a scenic view of the Sydney
Harbour.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor
pool, fitness centre, spa, sauna,
steam bath and massage.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
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Hotels/Apartments
InterContinental Sydney
Location: Circular Quay.
Positioned on the edge of one of the world’s most stunning harbours,
InterContinental Sydney overlooks the Opera House, Sydney Harbour
Bridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Steps away is the historic Rocks
area with it’s shops and boutiques. This hotel was once the site of the
first Government House and later the Treasury Building. InterContinental
Sydney blends contemporary style with 19th century architecture and
is distinguished by the façade of the 1851 Treasury Building. Kingsford
Smith International Airport is 15 kilometres away.
Facilities: 509 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, lounge, 24-hour room
service, gift shop, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking
rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged.
Superior City Side Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports/wireless
connectivity, minibar, tea and coffee, iron
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor heated pool and
24-hour fitness centre.
Superior City Side Room
Check-in: 1500 hours/Check-out: 1100 hours.
Star City Sydney
Location: Darling Harbour.
This hotel, part of a huge casino complex (the only casino in New
South Wales), is one of Sydney’s premier entertainment venues
located within walking distance of Darling Harbour. A lush day spa,
state-of-the-art health club, restaurant and Sydney’s finest attractions
are literally at your doorstep. Kingsford Smith International Airport is
10 kilometres away.
Facilities: 349 rooms and suites and 129 apartment units. Seven
restaurants, eight bars, 24-hour room service, casino, theatres, shops,
beauty salon, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Pyrmont View Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, iron and safe.
Apartments: One-, two- and threebedroom units. Additionally the
apartments have a balcony, fullyequipped kitchen and laundry facility.
Sports and leisure: Indoor and
outdoor pools, fitness centre
and spa.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Pyrmont View Room
Check-out: 1100 hours.
Parkroyal Darling Harbour
Location: Darling Harbour.
This hotel is located in the centre of Sydney’s southern commercial
district, next to Chinatown and connected by a walkway to Darling
Harbour. With its unique location this hotel is a great place to stay
as most places of tourist attractions are within close proximity. The
rooms are spacious and comfortable. Kingsford Smith International
Airport is 10 kilometres away.
Facilities: 345 rooms and suites. Restaurant, two bars, 24-hour room
service, safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms. Suitable
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for the physically challenged.
Cityscape Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports,
minibar, tea and coffee and iron.
Sports and leisure: Fitness room.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Melbourne
Cosmopolitan heart of Victoria
Best buys: The city offers plenty of choice with department stores,
chic boutiques, warehouses and street markets. The main shopping
areas are Collins and Bourke Streets and Queen Victoria Market.
Melbourne is one of the biggest cities in the world. Located around
Port Phillip Bay in south-east Australia, the state capital of Victoria
is a major centre of commerce, industry and cultural activity. The city
is notable for its mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture, its
extensive tram network, parks and gardens and its diverse, multicultural
society.
Out and about: Cuisine from around the world is easily available.
A special dining experience is aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.
The fashionable promenade in Southbank is a very popular public area
and offers some great dining options. Crown Entertainment Complex
in Southbank, Little Collins Street and Federation Square all offer a
wide variety of entertainment.
It is known as Australia’s sporting capital and is considered the spiritual
home of cricket and Australian Rules Football – the most popular sports.
The city celebrates a wide variety of annual cultural events, performing
arts and architecture.
Sporting attractions: Tennis, horse riding, cricket, Australian Rules
Football, golf and sailing.
Visitors come for its shopping, restaurants, nightlife and sporting
calendar; most agree that it’s one of the world’s most liveable cities.
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Places of interest: View the superb collection of Aboriginal and Asian
art at the Ian Potter Gallery; visit the Victorian Arts Centre and enjoy
world art at the National Gallery of Victoria; The Federation Square
and the modern Melbourne Museum; see the Melbourne Cricket
Ground and take a drive along The Great Ocean Road.
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For the family: The Southern Star Observation Wheel; Phillip Island
and Penguin Reserve; the Melbourne IMAX theatre; Melbourne
Aquarium, the Scienceworks & Melbourne Planetarium, Melbourne
Zoo and The Historical Theme Park of Sovereign Hill.
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Victorian Art Centre
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Olympic Park
Botanical Gardens
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Excursions/Hotels
Hidden Secrets
of Melbourne
Full-day walking and minivan excursion
with lunch
By far the best way to get to know
a city is to abandon the car or
bus and take to your feet. In
the company of an experienced,
knowledgeable and professional
tour guide, you will be able
to immerse yourself in the rich
history and grand architecture
of the city’s great 19th century
buildings and learn about the
people who left their mark on
the fledgling community.
The walk through Melbourne’s central streets, lanes and arcades also
includes many of the city’s finest and most interesting shopping areas.
Morning tea is included, as well as a restaurant lunch with a glass
of Australian wine, before we go on to the Melbourne Aquarium.
Melbourne Aquarium was established in 1999. Amongst the many diverse
species resident are huge Grey Nurse and Broadnose Sevengill sharks.
We complete the day with a visit to the Eureka Skydeck 88. An observation
deck in the heart of Melbourne offering unrivalled views of the city below.
A fitting and unforgettable finale to the day.
It is recommended that you wear good walking shoes and be prepared
for Melbourne’s ‘four seasons in one day’ weather!
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Location: Collins Street.
Grand Hyatt Melbourne brings a new centre of luxury to Collins Street,
Melbourne’s epicentre of high fashion and fine dining. The hotel includes
a spectacular lobby, the Collins Kitchen restaurant and a bar RU-CO,
as well as a luxury retail precinct. Located in the heart of the city, Grand
Hyatt Melbourne is within walking distance to many of Melbourne’s tourist
attractions, and business, shopping and theatre districts. Tullamarine
International Airport is 22 kilometres away.
Spacious guest rooms are furnished with Hyatt custom made beds and
Egyptian cotton linen, with floor to ceiling windows offering views of
Melbourne, a work desk and a full marble bathroom. All guest rooms
include LCD flat screen televisions and wireless internet access.
The hotel’s City Club Fitness Centre includes a full gym, fitness studios;
heated indoor pool; spa, sauna and steam room; tennis courts and golf
nets. Sanctuary Day Spa offers extensive massage and beauty treatments.
Facilities: 547 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service,
shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Grand Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data
ports, minibar, tea and coffee
and iron.
Sports and leisure: Indoor
pool, fitness centre, aerobics
studio, spa, sauna, steam bath,
solarium, massage and tennis
court.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Hotels
Crown Towers
Location: Yarra River, South Gate.
Located on Melbourne’s Yarra River at South Bank, the Crown Towers
complex offers a world of entertainment featuring a casino, cinemas,
several nightclubs and restaurants. Tullamarine International Airport
is 20 kilometres away.
Facilities: 484 rooms and suites. Five restaurants, three bars, 24-hour
room service, two nightclubs, casino, cinemas, entertainment complex,
shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, walk-in
wardrobe, LCD TV, wireless
connectivity, minibar, tea and
coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor pool,
fitness centre, spa, sauna,
massage and two tennis courts.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1000 hours.
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Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Location: City centre.
This all-suite apartment building is located in Melbourne’s financial district
on the ‘Paris end’ of Collins Street and within minutes of theatres,
cinemas and shops. Apartment-style living, with every conceivable
comfort, sets this property apart from the rest. Tullamarine
International Airport is 22 kilometres away.
Facilities: 283 suites, restaurant, café, bar, safety deposit boxes,
business centre, babysitting and non-smoking rooms available.
Suitable for the physically
challenged.
Suites: 239 one-bedroom, 41 twobedroom and three deluxe suites.
Separate lounge and dining area,
air-conditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, data ports, minibar,
kitchen, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor pool,
fitness room, sauna and jacuzzi.
Check-in: 1400 hours
One-Bedroom Suite
Check-out: 1100 hours.
Novotel on Collins
Location: City centre.
Novotel on Collins is centrally located and within a few minutes’ walk
from a number of restaurants, theatres and tourist attractions. Melbourne’s
best attractions, including the Regent Theatre, Federation Square,
the National Gallery and Telstra Dome, are at your doorstep. This hotel
is renowned for its friendly, professional service and well-appointed
accommodation. Tullamarine International Airport is 22 kilometres away.
Facilities: 324 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service,
shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and
Standard Room
non-smoking rooms. Suitable
for the physically challenged.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar,
tea and coffee and iron.
Sports and leisure: Indoor pool,
fitness room and sauna.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Perth
The sunshine city
Perth, with its extensive parklands and vistas across the Swan River,
is one of the country’s most attractive cities. Enjoying warm, dry
summers and mild winters, the city is made for an outdoor lifestyle.
Fringing the river mouth are superb surfing beaches and striking coastal
scenery, whilst nearby are the rolling hills of the Swan Valley, tranquil
forests and just 19 kilometres off the coast, the sandy bays and coves
of Rottnest Island, home to Australia’s most endearing marsupial,
the inquisitive little quokka.
For the family: The Aquarium of Western Australia; tree top walk
in Kings Park; Perth Zoo; Caversham Wildlife Park; Rottnest Island;
biking along the Swan River foreshore; gold pouring at the Perth Mint.
Best buys: Opals and other gemstones, Aboriginal art, iron-ore
jewellery. Available at the Galleria Morely, Garden City, Westfield
Carousel and Karrinyup Malls; King Street and the West End of the
city, Subiaco and Fremantle.
Out and about: Dining in Northbridge, the West End and Subiaco;
Little Creatures Brewery, Fremantle’s Sail and Anchor and Swan
Valley’s Mash Brewery for good food, beer and fun; Burswood
Resort for classical concerts, contemporary theatre and other
entertainment.
The pleasant climate, vibrant nightlife, world-class entertainment,
excellent sporting facilities, lively art and cultural activities and many
fine restaurants combine to make Perth a superb holiday destination.
Further afield is Nambung National Park, with the curious lunar landscape
of the limestone Pinnacles; Kalbarri National Park’s river gorges and
towering cliffs; Monkey Mia and the lovely Margaret River.
Sporting attractions: Surfing, sailing, diving, fishing, golf and tennis.
Places of interest: Perth Mint is a must see; Kings Park; Swan Valley,
the oldest wine-producing region in Western Australia; Fremantle with its
rich maritime history; Rottnest Island; the Pinnacles; Wave Rock; Monkey
Mia, where you can swim with dolphins; Margaret River wine region.
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Excursions/Hotels
Perth and Fremantle
experience
Full-day chauffeur-driven private car
excursion with lunch
The excursion starts with exploring
Kings Park, a 400-hectare expanse
of sweeping parklands and native
bush on the slopes of Mount
Eliza, giving magnificent views
of the city and Swan River.
En route to Fremantle we stop
at Cottesloe, one of Perth’s most
popular riverside beaches. Shaded
by pine trees, we pause here
to enjoy morning tea overlooking
the Indian Ocean.
Cottesloe beach
Fremantle has a far more laid-back, chilled-out feel to it than Perth. ‘Freo’
– as its known to the locals, combines a sense of heritage with a pleasantly
relaxed atmosphere and an increasingly cosmopolitan culture. Best-known
for its docks, marinas and historic sandstone buildings we head to Victoria
Quay to visit the Western Australian Maritime Museum. Nearby at Fishing
Boat Harbour, using ingredients fresh from the Indian Ocean, are some
of the state’s most popular seafood restaurants and cafés. Here we have
a traditional fish and chips lunch.
To finish off this exciting day you board a ferry to sail up the Swan River
back to Perth. One final stop at Kings Park allows time to admire the
outstanding panorama of Perth and the Swan River before arriving back
to the city late afternoon.
InterContinental Perth Burswood
Location: Banks of the Swan River.
Nestled in 100 hectares of landscaped parklands, the InterContinental
Perth Burswood is considered Perth’s leading international five-star
hotel. Situated within the Burswood Entertainment Complex, guests
have access to the 24-hour casino, restaurants, bars, nightclub,
Convention Centre and live entertainment. InterContinental Perth
Burswood is ideally located just minutes from Perth’s Central Business
District and 30 minutes from Fremantle. Perth International Airport
is three kilometres away.
The hotel offers access to outstanding recreational facilities including
a day spa, riverside cycling and walking track, fitness centre, two pools,
spa, steam room, tennis courts and a golf course.
Facilities: 402 rooms and suites. Five restaurants, six bars, 24-hour
room service, nightclub, casino, theatre, shops, hairdresser, beauty
salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Classic Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar,
tea and coffee, iron and safe.
Club King Rooms: Additionally
these rooms offer a number
of privileges including access
to the exclusive Club
InterContinental.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor
and indoor pool, fitness centre,
spa, sauna, steam room, massage,
hydrotherapy, 18-hole golf course,
tennis courts, cycling and
jogging tracks.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Hotels
Hyatt Regency Perth
Location: Banks of the Swan River.
This hotel enjoys a prime location, overlooking the picturesque Swan
River. The hotel is close to the city’s central shopping district, major
sporting venues and tourist attractions. All guest rooms and suites are
spacious, modern and beautifully furnished. Perth International Airport
is 12 kilometres away.
Facilities: 367 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, bar, 24-hour room
service, shops, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the
physically challenged.
Hyatt Guest Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar, tea
and coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,
fitness centre, sauna, steam bath,
massage, two tennis courts and
jogging track nearby.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
Hyatt Guest Room
Novotel Langley Perth
Location: Central business district.
The location of the hotel provides you easy access to the sights
and sounds of Perth, including restaurants, shopping districts and
the spectacular Kings Park. The fitness centre of the hotel provides
magnificent views of the Swan River while you work out. Perth
International Airport is 15 kilometres away.
Facilities: 253 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, pub, 24-hour
room service, gift shop, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically
challenged.
Standard Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer, TV,
data ports, minibar, tea
and coffee and iron.
Sports and leisure: Fitness
centre, spa, sauna and
massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
Esplanade Hotel
Location: Fremantle.
Situated in the heart of Fremantle, the hotel overlooks popular
parklands and is within walking distance of South Beach, galleries,
museums, fashionable bars and restaurants. The Esplanade Hotel
offers simple, elegant and relaxed surroundings with warm, friendly
and professional service. Beautifully appointed rooms and friendly
service make for a memorable stay at this majestic hotel. Perth
International Airport is 35 kilometres away.
Facilities: 300 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room
service, gift shop, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting
and non-smoking rooms. Suitable
for the physically challenged.
Standard Rooms: Balcony, airconditioning, hairdryer, TV, data ports,
minibar, tea and coffee and iron.
Sports and leisure: Two outdoor
pools, fitness centre, sauna and
massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Standard Room
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Brisbane
Hotels
Out and about: South Bank, Petrie Terrace, Paddington, Fortitude Valley
and West End offer a vast range of cuisines.
Sporting attractions: Golf, water sports, kayaking and bush walks.
Roma St Parklands
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Brisbane epitomises the easy going lifestyle and open friendliness
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Brisbane also provides easy access to the sparkling resorts of the
Sunshine and Gold Coast.
Average climate in Brisbane
Places of interest: Chinatown; the Storey Bridge; Brisbane River
at Kangaroo Point; Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Art Gallery,
Maritime Museum; South Bank Parklands; Botanic Gardens.
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For the family: Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo; Moreton Bay Island and
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Forest Park.
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Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central
Location: City centre.
Positioned in one of the city’s most central locations is the magnificent
Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central. Originally the first international hotel
in Brisbane, today it offers refined elegance and truly personal service.
Renowned for its imposing facade and breathtaking views, the hotel’s
reputation as the leading choice in five-star accommodation is absolutely
deserved. Brisbane International Airport is 20 kilometres away.
The elegantly appointed rooms and suites are complemented by the finest
personal luxuries to make this one of Brisbane’s best accommodation
experiences. The design of the rooms reflect a contemporary feel, offering
an abundance of natural filtered light.
With four dining and entertainment venues and a brigade of chefs, the
culinary experience at this hotel is exemplary. The hotel also features
a luxury day spa and gymnasium.
Facilities: 429 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour
room service, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business
centre and babysitting.
Suitable for the physically
challenged.
Superior Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, wireless
connectivity, minibar,
tea and coffee and safe.
Sports and leisure:
Outdoor pool, fitness
centre, spa, sauna,
jacuzzi and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Hotels/Apartments
Hilton Brisbane
Location: Queen Street.
This hotel enjoys a prime location overlooking the Queen Street Mall
and offers easy access to all that this vibrant city has to offer. The
South Bank Parklands, the Queensland Performing Arts Complex
and the Brisbane Conference and Exhibition Centre are a short
walk away. Brisbane International Airport is 16 kilometres away.
Facilities: 320 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room
service, nightclub, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting
and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged.
Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports,
minibar, tea and coffee, iron
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,
fitness centre, spa, sauna, steam
bath, massage and tennis court.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
Deluxe Room
Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Location: Corner of Edward and Margaret Street.
The hotel is located on the bank of the Brisbane River alongside
the Botanic Gardens and just minutes away from the city centre.
Renowned for its warm, European-style décor and exceptional service,
this landmark property caters to both the corporate and leisure
traveller. Brisbane International Airport is 18 kilometres away.
Facilities: 252 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, 24-hour room
service, gift shop, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes,
babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Superior Rooms: These rooms offer
spectacular river views. Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports,
minibar, tea and coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,
fitness centre and spa.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Quay West Suites Brisbane
Location: Alice Street.
A boutique hotel located opposite the city’s magnificent botanical gardens,
in the heart of the city. The beautifully-appointed one-, and two-bedroom
apartments have views that encompass the botanical gardens and
Brisbane River or South Bank Parklands. In keeping with Quay West’s
tradition of style and sophistication each apartment is elegantly
decorated with quality amenities, which include a spacious lounge
room, meticulously equipped kitchen and laundry. Brisbane International
Airport is 19 kilometres away.
Facilities: 62 suites, lobby level
restaurant, 24-hour room service,
reception and concierge.
Suites: One-, and two-bedroom
suites. Balcony, air-conditioning,
hairdryer, tea and coffee, fullyequipped kitchen, laundry and iron.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,
lagoon pool, gymnasium and sauna.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Two-Bedroom Suite
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Australia’s holiday playground
Enjoy golden fun-filled days and
glittering action packed nights on
Australia’s Gold Coast.
Warner Bros Movie World, Gold Coast
For the family: Sea World; Warner Bros Movie World; Dreamworld;
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary; Infinity; Tropical Fruit World.
Best buys: Robina Town Centre; Marina Mirage Shopping Centre; Pacific
Fair Shopping Centre; Harbour Town and Surfers Paradise Beachfront
Markets.
With 300 days of sub-tropical sunshine
annually, 70 kilometres of safe sandy
beaches, 40 resort and championship
golf courses, 600 kilometres of stunning
canals, 500 restaurants and cafes,
10 major theme parks and attractions,
and some of Australia’s largest shopping
centres, the Gold Coast is one of the
world’s greatest holiday destinations.
Out and about: Halal restaurants around Surfers Paradise and
Broadbeach; Gold Coast Helitours; Paradise Jetboating; Conrad Jupiters
Casino stage shows.
Sporting attractions: 40 resort and championship golf courses, learn
to surf lessons, national football and rugby league games and Holden
Performance Driving Centre.
The best variety of man-made and natural attractions are all within a short
distance of the city centre. It takes just 45 minutes to get from the famous
beaches and Pacific Ocean to the World Heritage listed rainforest and
surging waterfalls of the Hinterland.
Honeymoon: Tallship sailing cruises, Songbirds Rainforest Retreat,
Q1 Observation Deck, Purling Brook Falls, hot-air ballooning and whale
watching.
At the centre of it all is Surfers Paradise and the neighbouring precincts
of Main Beach and Broadbeach. These are glittering beach-side hubs full
of restaurants, nightlife, music, hotels and apartments, boutique and big
name shopping, attractions and people. At the amazing Gold Coast theme
parks and wildlife sanctuaries, the tallest and fastest thrill rides are just as
exciting as meeting unique Australian animals such as koalas, kangaroos,
dolphins, wombats, snakes, crocodiles and sharks.
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The Gold Coast is the perfect place to create family holiday memories
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Places of interest: Conrad Jupiters Casino; Australian Outback
Spectacular; Mount Tamborine Gallery Walk; Gold Coast Broadwater;
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk.
Paradise Island
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Gold Coast
Hotels/Resorts
Palazzo Versace
Location: Main beach.
Situated between the magnificent Pacific Ocean and the still waters of
the Gold Coast Broadwater, Palazzo Versace offers guests the ultimate
experience in luxury. Brisbane International Airport is 75 kilometres away.
Facilities: 205 rooms and suites and 72 two-, and three-bedroom
condominiums. Three restaurants, bar, 24-hour room service, Versace
Boutique, hairdresser, beauty salon, business centre, safety deposit
boxes, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Superior Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, CD/DVD,
playstation, data ports, minibar, tea and coffee and safe.
Two-Bedroom Condominium: Additionally the main bedroom has
an en suite private spa and separate
shower. Private balcony, self-contained
kitchen, lounge and dining area.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,
fitness centre and day spa.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa
Location: Surfers Paradise.
Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast, the resort is just a short stroll
from the famous beaches, shopping and nightlife of Surfers Paradise.
The unique facilities include the salt water lagoon and pool complete
with tropical fish. Ideal location and award-winning service make this
the perfect resort for travellers. Brisbane International Airport is 110
kilometres away.
Facilities: 329 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour
room service, safety deposit boxes and babysitting.
Hinterland View Rooms:
Private balcony, airconditioning, hairdryer,
TV, data ports, minibar,
tea and coffee and iron.
Sports and leisure: Two
outdoor pools, fitness
centre, day spa, jacuzzi
and tennis court.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Hinterland View Room
Check-out: 1100 hours.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise
Location: Surfers Paradise.
This hotel enjoys one of the most central locations in Surfers Paradise.
Popular boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafés and entertainment centres
are all readily accessible. The sands of Surfer’s Paradise beach are
just a short stroll away. The rooms are spacious and provide excellent
ocean or hinterland views from their individual balconies. Brisbane
International Airport is 113 kilometres away.
Facilities: 404 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, safety deposit boxes,
business centre, children’s activities,
babysitting and non-smoking rooms.
Resort Rooms: Balcony, airconditioning, hairdryer, TV,
playstation, data ports, refrigerator,
minibar, tea and coffee, iron and
safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,
fitness centre and tennis court.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.
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Apartments
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences
Location: Surfers Paradise.
Soaring above Australia’s most iconic beach, the new Hilton Surfers
Paradise Hotel and Residences is set to redefine your travel experience
in Surfers Paradise. The hotel is perfectly positioned next to Cavill Mall
and only one block from the pristine white sands and world-renowned
surf beach at Surfers Paradise. Brisbane International Airport
is 110 kilometres away.
Facilities: 419 rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Restaurant, bar, shopping centre, 24-hour room
service, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit
boxes, business centre, children’s activities,
babysitting and non-smoking rooms.
One-Bedroom Apartments: Balcony, airconditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, LCD TV, CD,
DVD, iPod docking station, wireless connectivity,
refrigerator, fully-equipped kitchen, washer
and dryer, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool, fitness centre,
spa, sauna, jacuzzi and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours/Check-out: 1100 hours.
One-Bedroom Apartment
Q1 Resort & Spa
Location: Surfers Paradise.
Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, this inspirational and
breathtaking property boasts the world’s tallest residential tower
and Australia’s only beachside observation deck with spectacular
views from the surf to the hinterland and beyond. The hotel encapsulates
world-class recreational and retail facilities with lagoon pools, spa,
meetings and conference facilities. Brisbane International Airport
is 113 kilometres away.
Facilities: 526 apartments, restaurant, bar, safety deposit boxes,
business centre and non-smoking rooms.
Apartments: One-, two- and threeThree-Bedroom Apartment
bedroom apartments. Enclosed private
balcony, air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV,
CD/DVD, data ports, refrigerator, tea
and coffee, fully-equipped kitchen,
washing machine, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Two outdoor pools,
indoor pool, fitness centre and spa.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1000 hours.
Mantra Circle on Cavill
Location: Surfers Paradise.
This hotel located on Surfers Paradise integrates two residential towers
with resort facilities. Mantra Circle on Cavill features ultra modern
one- and two-bedroom apartments which are spacious, contemporary
and offer the latest amenities. This property enables the visitor to
combine beachside culture with a sophisticated and metropolitan
experience. Brisbane International Airport is 81 kilometres away.
Facilities: 648 apartments, shops, safety deposit boxes and
non-smoking rooms.
Apartments: One-, and two-bedroom
apartments. Private balcony,
air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, DVD,
data ports, refrigerator, tea and
coffee, fully-equipped kitchen,
washer and dryer, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pools,
indoor lap pool, fitness centre, sauna,
steam room and private theatre.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Check-out: 1000 hours.
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Apartments
The Towers of Chevron Renaissance
Location: Surfers Paradise.
The Towers of Chevron Renaissance is centrally located in Surfers
Paradise and is right next to the Chevron Renaissance shopping
complex. The property enjoys a perfect location as it is only within
a few minutes walk from patrolled beaches, local theme parks,
shopping centres and an array of stylish restaurants and cafés. The
three towers of the property rise up to provide spectacular views from
every apartment. Brisbane International Airport is 80 kilometres away.
Facilities: 280 apartments, babysitting and non-smoking rooms.
Apartments: One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Private
balcony, air-conditioning, hairdryer,
TV, refrigerator, tea and coffee,
fully-equipped kitchen, washer
and dryer and iron.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,
indoor lap pool, fitness centre,
sauna and game facilities.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1000 hours.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Artique Resort Surfers Paradise
Location: Surfers Paradise.
Just a short stroll from the beach, Artique Resort Surfers Paradise offers
discerning guests a sought after lifestyle that reflects the best of Gold
Coast living. The contemporary design encloses fully self-contained
one- and two bedroom luxury apartments with ocean, hinterland, river
or Surfers Paradise views. Guests have easy access to the nearby
shopping, entertainment and nightlife that Surfers Paradise is renowned
for. Brisbane International Airport is 80 kilometres away.
Facilities: 150 apartments, babysitting and non-smoking rooms.
Apartments: One- and two-bedroom apartments. Private balcony,
air-conditioning, hairdryer, Cable TV,
DVD/CD player, data ports,
Two-Bedroom Apartment
refrigerator, fully-equipped kitchen,
washer and dryer and iron.
Sports and leisure: Heated outdoor
pool (partially covered), fitness room,
spa, sauna and steam room.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1000 hours.
Mantra Sun City Resort
Location: Surfers Paradise.
This self-contained resort, with its unique Inca-inspired décor and
architectural motifs that create a fun atmosphere, is located in Surfers
Paradise and offers panoramic ocean and coastal views. The main
shopping and entertainment areas are close by. Brisbane International
Airport is 112 kilometres away.
Facilities: 196 apartments, restaurant, coffee shop, bar, safety deposit
boxes, children’s activities, babysitting and non-smoking rooms.
Apartments: One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and
two-bedroom family apartments.
Private balcony, air-conditioning,
Two-Bedroom Apartment
hairdryer, TV, data ports, refrigerator,
fully-equipped kitchen, washing
machine, dryer, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor and
indoor pool, fitness room, spa, sauna,
steam bath, two tennis courts and
water slides.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1000 hours.
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Cairns/Port Douglas
Excursions
in Cairns itself include the esplanade, a two-kilometre long boardwalk
overlooking the sea; a 4,000-square-metre swimming lagoon; colourful
street markets and Cairns Museum. Cairns is an ideal base from which
to explore the surrounding area – the historic town of Cooktown and the
World Heritage listed rainforests of Daintree (the oldest surviving rainforest
in the world) and Cape Tribulation to the north; Atherton Tableland to
the west and to the east the Great Barrier Reef and its islands. It is also
a centre for a wide choice of activities such as reef trips, scuba diving,
white water rafting, canoeing, horse riding, skydiving and bungee jumping.
Just an hour’s drive north of Cairns is Port Douglas. For years a sleepy
backwater, the town started its modern development in the 1980s but
still retains its original charm. Port Douglas now also offers luxury resort
hotels, an exclusive golf course, marina, shopping complex, sailing and
fishing trips to the Low Isles and the Great Barrier Reef and excursions
to Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge.
Esplanade
Mossman Gorge
Cairns and Port
Douglas
Reefs and rainforests
Queensland’s far north is one of Australia’s most popular holiday
destinations and Cairns is the major centre of the region. A compact,
cosmopolitan, tropical city, surrounded by mangrove swamps, attractions
Kuranda Scenic Rail
and Skyrail tour
Full-day seat-in-coach excursion
This thrill packed day starts with a spectacular journey on the Kuranda
Scenic Railway, taking you from the coast to Kuranda, a mountain village
in the Atherton Tableland. Over 34 kilometres, the 100-year old train
climbs more than 200 metres through tropical rainforest, delves through
15 tunnels and crosses over 40 bridges.
Enjoy free time to explore Kuranda the ‘Village in the Rainforest’ and its
many attractions, including the Heritage markets, before boarding the
Kuranda Skyrail to glide
above the rainforest canopy
back down to Cairns.
Take a short walk to the
fascinating Tjapukai
Aboriginal Cultural Park,
where you can enjoy lunch
before being greeted by an
indigenous guide who will
escort you through the park
to discover this ancient
culture through theatres,
stage shows and
demonstrations.
This coach excursion
includes pick-up and
drop-off at the hotel.
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Cairns/Port Douglas
Hotels
Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina
Location: Cairns.
Situated on the waterfront at Trinity Bay in the centre of Cairns, within
the cosmopolitan Pier shopping complex, the hotel is a two-minute walk
from the centre of Cairns and is linked to the Marlin Marina and the
main terminal for cruises to the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns International
Airport is seven kilometres away.
Facilities: 255 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room
service, shopping complex, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Superior Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, LCD TV, wireless
connectivity, minibar, tea
and coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness
centre, outdoor spa and
massage.
Check- in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1000 hours.
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Peppers Bale Resort
Location: Port Douglas.
Nestled in 15 hectares of tropical landscaped grounds incorporating
lagoons and parklands, the resort has been built in a pavilion style,
typical of South-East Asia. The resort offers the ultimate in privacy and
attention to detail. Cairns International Airport is 62 kilometres away.
Facilities: 81 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom sanctuary homes.
Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, safety deposit boxes, business
centre, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Sanctuary Homes: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe,
spa bath, plunge pool, LCD
Sanctuary Home
TV, wireless connectivity,
minibar, tea and coffee,
cooking facilities, iron
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor
pool, fitness centre, spa,
sauna and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1000 hours.
Sea Temple Resort & Spa
Location: Port Douglas.
Set amongst 10 acres of tropical beachfront at the southern end of
Four Mile Beach, the Sea Temple Resort and Spa combines luxury
and first-class service to create a haven of privacy and relaxation.
The resort has been designed to blend seamlessly with the
surrounding landscape with water as a pivotal design feature.
Facilities: 194 apartments, restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service,
safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Apartments: One-, two- and threebedroom, air-conditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, LCD TV, wireless
connectivity, minibar, tea and coffee,
fully-equipped kitchen, washer and
dryer, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,
fitness centre, spa, sauna, massage
and 18-hole golf course.
Check- in: 1400 hours
One-Bedroom Apartment
Check-out: 1000 hours.
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Resorts
However, those who
prefer to remain dry
can view this incredible
underwater world
through the floor of a
glass-bottomed boat,
from the windows of
a semi-submersible,
or by visiting one
of the underwater
observatories.
Further south, emerging
from the clear blue
tropical waters, lie the
74 Whitsunday Islands:
mostly continental islands, they are the exposed peaks of underwater
mountains – many of them have their own fringing coral reefs and
together they form one of Australia’s most enticing destinations.
A must see is Whitehaven Beach (six kilometres long) consisting
of exceedingly fine, dazzling white sand that is 98 per cent pure silica.
Great Barrier Reef Whitsundays Islands
World's largest coral reef
The Great Barrier Reef, the largest living organism on earth and the only
one that can be seen from space, is one of the seven wonders of the
natural world. The best way of exploring the reef is by diving (without
doubt one of the world’s greatest dive experiences) or snorkelling.
qualia
Location: Hamilton Island.
qualia is Australia’s newest premium resort on the Great Barrier Reef.
It is embedded in 30 acres of tropical garden on the secluded northern
most tip of Hamilton Island. Hamilton Island Airport is one kilometre
away.
Immerse yourself in a relaxed atmosphere where time seems to stretch
forever. Each pavilion has been hand-crafted to complement the natural
surroundings. The sun-drenched northern aspect provides the ideal
location to appreciate the passing beauty of each day.
Facilities: 60 rooms, two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room service,
shop, safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Windward Rooms: All rooms have a sea view, deck and a private
plunge pool. Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, LCD TV, movies,
wireless connectivity, minibar, tea and coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa, sauna
and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours/Check-out: 1000 hours.
Windward Room
Lounge
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Whitsundays Islands
Resorts/Hotels
Hayman Island Resort
Location: Hayman Island.
This resort is Australia’s most celebrated island destination and
is situated in the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. The island is
surrounded by idyllic coral fringed beaches and lapping waters
of the Coral Sea. The resort has been designed to blend in
with the natural beauty of the surroundings and offers guests
plenty of activities. Hamilton Island Airport is 34 kilometres away.
Facilities: 212 rooms and suites. Five restaurants, three bars,
24-hour room service, shop, hairdresser, wedding chapel,
safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Retreat Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, LCD TV,
movies, wireless connectivity, minibar, tea and coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Paddle skis, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing,
outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa, sauna, massage, croquet, golf
driving range, squash and tennis courts.
Check-in: 1400 hours/Check-out: 1000 hours.
Retreat Room
Reef View Hotel Hamilton Island
Location: Hamilton Island.
Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the 74 Islands that make
up the Whitsunday’s archipelago. It comprises of different hotels and
apartment-style accommodation. The Reef View Hotel Hamilton Island
features extremely spacious, well-appointed rooms with private balconies.
Hamilton Island Airport is one kilometre away.
Facilities: 363 rooms and suites. 17 restaurants, nine bars, limited
hours of room service, nightclub, shops, hairdresser, beauty salon,
safety deposit boxes, business centre, children’s activities and play
area, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Garden View Rooms: Balcony, air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe,
TV, wireless connectivity, minibar, tea and coffee, fully-equipped
kitchen, washer and dryer, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Catamarans, sailboards, paddleboards, snorkelling,
bushwalking, outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa, sauna, massage,
squash and tennis courts.
Check-in: 1400 hours/Check-out: 1000 hours.
Garden View Room
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