GIPPSLANDDEPARTURES

2019

Shop 2/70 Nicholson Street, PO Box 116, Bairnsdale Vic, 3875Phone 03 5152 6533 Fax 03 5152 2984 Web www.cooperstravel.com

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Discover the grace of our youngest Queen at sea.Escape to an uncrowded world and explore spacious open deck spaces,

a large conservatory and unique Games Deck. Queen Elizabeth is renowned for her comfort and luxury.

Tasmania and Southern Australia7 Night Cruise Ex Melbourne – Departing 10 February 2019

Sailing out of Melbourne on a week-long luxury round trip, meet thekoalas, wombats and the namesakes of Kangaroo Island. In Adelaide,

join a vineyard tour and enjoy an extended shore day in Hobart.

Please enquire for current cruise pricing.Additional Onboard Credits apply.

GIPPSLAND DEPARTURE

Ports of Call: Melbourne

Kangaroo IslandAdelaideHobart

Melbourne

Ex Melbourne - 12 Night Cruise. Departs 18 March, 2019

Please enquire for current cruise pricing.Additional Onboard Credits apply.

Discover decadence onboard the Queen Elizabethwhen she makes her base in Melbourne in 2019.

Ports of Call: Melbourne, Picton, Marlborough Sound (cruising), Wellington,

Akaroa, Dunedin, Fjordland National Park, Melbourne

GIPPSLAND DEPARTURE

Many of these tours and cruises are now fully confirmed

and selling quickly. avoid disappointment and book early.

• Upon registering your interest in any tour/cruise option listedin this brochure, you will be contacted when the full itineraryand confirmed pricing is available.

• Dates & Itineraries may be subject to change until finalconfirmation.

• All Tours are subject to minimum numbers to guaranteedeparture.

• Different Terms & Conditions may apply for differentwholesalers, please enquire at time of booking.

• Travel insurance is highly recommended. • Further tours can be added throughout the year subject toenquiry. These will be advised in our Newsletter and online atwww.cooperstravel.com

• Coopers Travel are able to assist clubs and organisations withbonus group travel arrangements.

Please ReadiMpORTanT inFORMaTiOn regarding our gippsland departures

We need your helpplanning aheadWe would love to hear from you with an

indication of tours/cruises/destinations you are interested in.

It will help us immensely in guaranteeing our tours, and assist us in securing

group space if we have early registration ofinterest on any listed Gippsland Departures.This is not binding to you, it just assists

us with our planning.

Let us know if you would like any specific groupoptions: i.e. bridge club cruise, craft tour, golf tour, football/netball trip/music cruise.

let us know if you have a destination

you would like us to consider...

Shop 2/70 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875

Phone: (03) 5152 6533 www.cooperstravel.com

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COOPERS TRAVELFULLY ESCORTEDGHAN EXPEDITIONRAIL JOURNEY

Includes:Domestic Air Fare MEL-DRW / ADL-MEL

One nights accommodation Melbourne Airport Hotel

All inclusive Gold Service onboard The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin Highlights Tour, Litchfield & Kakadu National Parks,Corroboree Creek Cruise & Mary River Wilderness Park & more

10 Night Tour | Departing 30 May, 2019

Join us for the expedition of a lifetime. Beginning in Darwin, this epic four day, three night, 2979km rail tour will take you to some of themost remote yet captivating parts of Australia in style and luxury.Take in the sights of Darwin, before exploring Kakadu and Litchfield National Park and enjoying a leisurely stay at Mary River Resort Park.

From the ancient sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge, to cameltreks through Australia’s red centre you can sit back and relax on this epic journey. Dine under a million stars of the outback in Alice Springs.Arrive into Coober Pedy where we disembark and enjoy a full day of

touring in and around the truly unique, underground opal mining township.

SPECIAL GIPPSLAND DEPARTURE 3 May 2019

Experience the romance of 4 rail journeys, the majesty of 5 scenic cruises including an overnight on Milford Sound and the luxury

of coach travel.

ALL INCLUSIVE Fully escorted including airfares, taxes, modern coach travel, 4 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing and attractions.

20 Day NZ Rail, Cruise & Coach

$6709*PER PERSON TWIN SHARE

FULLY ESCORTEDTOURING

+INCLUDESRETURNAIRFARES

RETURN AIRPORTTRANSFERS

OVERNIGHTMILFORDSOUND

4RAIL JOURNEYS

+INCLUDESRETURNAIRFARES

*Conditions apply. Price valid ex MEL and include pre paid taxes (subject to change). Single supplement available. **Bonus Tour Inclusions: Saving is $800 per couple ($400 per person) which is reflected in the advertised price. Also receive a 400 page NZ Travel Guide per household (value $35) and a Touring Jacket per person (value $69). Return airport transfers are from a designated coach stop in the area. Extra night (room only) is already incorporated into the advertised tour. No other special offers or discounts apply.

FREE RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS from Bairnsdale to Melbourne Airport + SAVE $800 per couple + EXTRA night’s accommodation in NZ + more**

Wanting to stay longer? Enquire for details on pre-tour options.

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Victoria | Whistler | Blue River | Jasper | Lake LouiseBanff | Vancouver | Inside Passage

2 for 1

airfares*

Conditions apply

REFLECTIONS OF THEROCKIES & ALASKA CRUISE

21 Days | Departs May 30, 2019

Tour Highlights include:• Guaranteed Ocean-view Stateroom on board your seven-nightHolland America Line Alaskan cruise• Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service• 13 nights premium accommodation• Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver• 40 meals – 20 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L) and 12 dinners (D)• Enjoy a Welcome Reception and a special Farewell Dinner• Tipping for all staff, port charges and airport transfers

2019 gRand TOUR OF

Canada, alaSKa

& The YUKOn

24 day Tour Fully escorted Small group Tour

by lyndee Walden from Coopers Travel

departing Bairnsdale 30 May, 2019

This small group tour withmultiple night stays alongthe way offers you the

perfect balance betweenspending time on your ownwith a mix of group activities.

Tour highlights include:• Sightseeing tours in Whistler, Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise.

• Admission to Banff Gondola, IceExplorer and Skywalk on theColumbia Icefield

• Ride the White Pass Railway• Alaska Marine Highway Ferry,Skagway to Haines

• Explore the mighty Yukon River,Dawson City

• Sternwheeler Cruise in Fairbanks• Luxury Dome Train - Fairbanks to Anchorage

• Full day Prince William Sound Cruise• Butchart Gardens

10 Night Coral Expeditions I Cruise

Broome to DarwinDeParting BairnSDaLe MaY 18, 2019

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Package includes:

• 10 night cruise.

• 1 Night’s accommodation in Melbourne.

• 1 Night’s accommodation in Broome pre-cruise.

• All transfers in Darwin and Broome.

• Return transfers to and from Bairnsdale.

Please enquire for Special Group Airfare.

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France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | AustriaHungary | Slovakia | Czech Republic

• 14 nights cruising on a premium Travelmarvelriver ship• Three nights immersed in both Paris and Prague• Services of a Cruise Director, Tour Director andlocal guides• 48 meals – 20 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 15 dinners• Explore 17 towns, villages and cities• Transfers, port charges and tipping� FLY

FREE*

Conditions apply

Lithuania | Latvia | Estonia | Finland | St PetersburgMandrogi | Kizhi Island | Goritsy | Moscow

FLY FREE*

Conditions apply

BALTIC CHARM &TREASURES OF RUSSIA

20 Days | Departs August 14, 2019

✓Two nights in Vilnius, Rīga, Tallinn and Helsinki✓ 11 nights exploring Russia’s waterways on a premium river ship✓ Services of a Tour Director, Cruise Director and local guides✓ 44 meals – 19 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L) and 15 dinners (D)✓ Explore 14 towns, villages and cities✓ Transfers, port charges and tipping

• Enjoy a tasting of Latvia’s Black Balsam herbal liqueur• Visit the Secret Soviet Bunker in Ligatne, Latvia• Take part in a riveting Russian language lesson• Explore World Heritage-listed Kizhi island and visit Transfiguration Church

21 Days | 8 countries | Departs June 7, 2019

EUROPEAN GEMS- Paris to Prague -

Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific

Immerse yourself in the full of treasures and natural beauty to the colourful cultures

and the rich histories that are stepped inlegend and lore as your relax, un-wind and

cruise through the South Pacific.

35 Nights – Sea Princess CruiseDeparting Sydney 29 August, 2019

THE GREAT KIMBERLEY FRONTIEREXCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP Fully Accommodated Tour

16 DAYS Fully Escorted by Bill & Lynne Cooper

Departing August 2019

Tour Highlights to Include:

• Broome sightseeing & 3 night stay• 55km Ord River cruise – 2 NightKununurra Stay• Bungle Bungles full day fly/drive tour• Emma Gorge & Zebedee Springs atEl Questro Station• Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek• Derby sights inc Prison Boab Tree &King Sound• Kununurra guided town tour• Five Rivers Lookout, Wyndham• Optional Bungle Bungles Fly/Drive• Optional Mitchell Falls Flight

Multiple Night Stays, Leisurely Paced.Reasonable Degree of Mobility Required. Limited to 16 passengers.

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Round AustraliaCOASTAL TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA

Discover the stunning beauty of AustraliaSpectacular natural wonders. Pristine Golden beaches.

Endless Marvels. Adventures Galore.

28 Night - Sea Princess CruiseEx Sydney - Departing 3 October, 2019

South Pacific & Fiji Golden Princess Cruise14 Night Cruise - Ex MelbourneDeparting 03 November, 2019

on the Danube & Iceland Magical Northern LightsGIPPSLAND DEPARTURE - 3rd December - 15th December 2019

ChristmasChristmas on the Danube – 8 Day CruiseExperience the stunning region of CentralEurope at Christmas time with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Danube River,

stopping at traditional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenburg

and Nuremberg.

Iceland Magical Northern LightsThe “land of fire and ice” is a place of many wonders.

You will spend your days surrounded bywaterfalls, icebergs and volcanic beachesand your nights in search of the spectacular

aurora borealis – or northern lights.

The Spirit of Queensland combines modern seating andentertainment options with the charm of long distance rail travel.

Coral Expeditions - Our 4-night Northern Reef itinerary takes gueststo some of the most pristine available locations on the Reef. Enjoy afull day to discover two different sections of the rarely visited RibbonReefs, as well as the wonderful fringing reefs off Lizard Island and TwoIsles. You will also have the opportunity to explore historic Cooktown

and savour a full morning discovering spectacular Lizard Island.

QUEENSLAND RAIL & GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISE

Departing Mid October 201912 Night Package Includes:

Spirit of Australia Rail Tour - Brisbane to Cairns, 1 Night Brisbane, 1 Night Railbed Sleeper on the

Train, 3 Nights Townsville, 3 Nights Cairns, 4 Nights Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Inclusive of

Touring and most meals. Flights and all transfers.

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2020 Gippsland Departures2020 Gippsland DeparturesAvoid Disappointment - Book Early

New Zealand13 Night Golden Princess Cruise

Departing 12th February 2020, Ex Melbourne.

• Scandinavian Coastal Tour combinable with U.K. & Ireland Backroads Tour• Uluru, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs• Coral Expeditions - Cape York & Arnhem Land Cruise - Cairns to Darwin.• Iconic Pubs of the Corner Country - 12 day tour to some Australia’s most iconic Outback Pubs• India & Bhutan - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway• Experience Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans Food & Music Trail with Mississippi Cruise

FURTheR pROpOSed gippSland depaRTUReS FOR 2020

Indian Ocean& SouthAfrica Odyssey

55 Night Sun Princess CruiseDeparting 20th January 2020,

Ex Adelaide

Southern Australia& Asia

15 Night Majestic Princes CruiseDeparting 16th February 2020,

Ex Melbourne

Papua New Guinea & South Pacific

15 Night Sun Princess Cruise Departing 21st March 2020,

Ex Sydney

Queensland Coastal14 Night Golden Princess Cruise

Departing 23rd March 2020, Ex Melbourne

Northern Explorer17 Night Golden Princess Cruise

Departing 8th April 2020, Ex Sydney Combinable with Indian Pacific Rail Option

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