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Great AUSSIEEXPERIENCES

Dear Traveller

Travelbag has been tailor-making experiences down under for over 30 years, so trust us when we say, we know what makes a ‘Great Aussie Experience’!

A land of adventure and surprise, of the strange and the wonderful; a place where you’ll quickly appreciate the feeling of space and the fresh informal attitude that shapes the way of life. A place where you’ll be welcomed like a local and invited to join in.

In the following pages we’ve gathered together a guide to the experiences that really make a holiday in Australia unique – from energetic cities and the magical outback, to relaxed coastal lifestyle and inspiring Aboriginal heritage. So what are you waiting for?

Yours sincerely

Tony Carty Managing Director, Travelbag

When Travelbag began back in 1979 we wanted to offer more than just package holidays, and that’s just one of the reasons why we’re still tailor-making holidays to Australia more than 30 years later…

Holidays tailor-made for youWe understand that everyone wants something different from their time in Australia – that’s why we tailor-make every holiday we create. So if there’s something specific you want to see or do, we’ll do all we can to work it into your itinerary. You just need to speak to a Travelbag Aussie Specialist to make it happen.

Unrivalled serviceTo us you’re more than a customer, you’re someone we want to help see the world the way you want to see it. That’s why when you call us or visit one of our shops you’ll be assigned your own dedicated Aussie Specialist who’ll take care of you before, during and after you travel. And as all of our Travel Consultants have travelled extensively across the world they’ll be able to draw on their experiences to help you create an unforgettable holiday that’s unique to you.

Quality and choiceWe’ve been creating holidays for over 30 years, so it’s no surprise that we’ve established ourselves as leaders in tailor-made holidays to Australia. As you’ll see, our portfolio incorporates a huge range of travel options across the world. And because we only work with properties and airlines that meet our exacting standards, you can be sure that your trip will be of the very highest quality.

Unbeatable pricesThanks to our Price Beater Promise you can be confident that you’re getting the very best price for your flights or holiday. That’s because if you find the same holiday or flights for less anywhere else, we’ll beat it. Call us for more information. Terms and conditions apply

Total peace of mindUnlike some other travel companies we’re protected by ABTA, IATA and ATOL. And because we’re protected, it means you’re protected too. So if anything happens to us, your airline or any of our suppliers, you can be sure your money is safe.

Why choose

Travelbag?

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Contact a Travelbag Australia expert to tailor-make your Great Aussie Experience!

At a glancejournEY DISTAnCES roAD AIrFrom – To KmS mILES HrS

Adelaide – Broken Hill 508 315 1.10

Adelaide – Alice Springs 1533 952 2.00

Adelaide – Perth 2706 1680 3.10

Adelaide – Brisbane 2045 1270 2.45

Alice Springs – uluru 443 275 0.40

uluru – Cairns 2886 1789 2.30

Brisbane – Sydney 965 600 1.20

Brisbane – Cairns 1716 1065 2.05

Darwin – Alice Springs 1489 924 1.55

Darwin – Kakadu 200 124 n/a

melbourne – Hobart 610 378 1.10

melbourne – Adelaide 731 454 1.05

melbourne – Perth 3434 2132 4.00

Sydney – Adelaide 1412 877 1.40

Sydney – uluru 2870 1779 3.35

Sydney – Canberra 286 177 0.45

Sydney – melbourne 872 542 1.10

Sydney – Perth 4110 2552 4.00

54 0871 811 1628Contact a Travelbag Australia expert to tailor-make your Great Aussie Experience!

The 4-star Cambridge Hotel Sydney, winners of both the Trip Advisor ‘Certificate of Excellence’, and the ‘Australian Business Award for Service Excellence’ for the last two years, features 149 hotel rooms and suites, many with balconies offering panoramic city-scape views. Ideally located in the city-fringe village of Surry Hills; the hotel is surrounded by acclaimed eateries, shopping boutiques and spectacular nightlife, while within walking distance to Central Station, Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.

Guest Rooms

Recently refurbished with modern, stylish furnishings, all our

rooms feature European bedding and triple

sheeting

Local Knowledge

With Guest Relations Officers available

24/7, have a quick conversation with the reception team and

you’ll find they know Sydney better than your

tour guide

Exquisite Cuisine

Housed within the hotel is the rustic Italian,

Baccomatto Osteria, with a quality selection of tapas-style starters, mains and desserts, as well as a careful collection of wines

Relax or Energise

All guests enjoy complimentary usage of our indoor, heated pool and spa located on the

second level

Cambridge Hotel, Sydney

Where? 134 metres above Sydney Harbour, New South Wales Fancy an iconic climb? The Bridge is one of our most famous Aussie icons, so it’s only fitting you should be able to climb it. With magnificent views at any time of the day and sensational coloured skies at dawn and dusk, no wonder this is a favoured spot to pop the question.

There’s nothing like

AN ICONIC VIEW

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Finding YoUr OWn Private Beach

Where? The Whitsundays, off the coast of Airlie Beach, Queensland Take a leisurely sail through clear turquoise waters, alongside pristine coral reefs and past 74 islands with magnificent white sand beaches. If you want a tranquil, beautiful holiday where you feel like you’re actually doing something, then this is the way to go and the place to be.

You can charter a boat and skipper it yourself, hop on a tall ship or join a group aboard a private vessel skippered by a professional.

And of course, while you’re in the area, drop in on Whitehaven Beach, which rivals Wineglass Bay for the title of the most beautiful beach in Australia.

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Where? Wineglass Bay, 125km north-east of Hobart, Tasmania Treat yourself to some real travel eye-candy by visiting one of the top ten beaches in the world, as voted by Condé Nast Traveller magazine. There are two great vantage points that offer that emblematic bird’s-eye view of Wineglass Bay’s perfect curve of white sand, pink granite rocky shores and turquoise waters: the Mount Amos and Coles Bay lookouts in Freycinet National Park. Even the most amateur of photographers couldn’t take a bad picture here, and nothing compares to actually getting down on that pure white sand.

There’s nothing like real travel eye-candy

There’s nothing like flying through the forest

Where? Cape Tribulation, 25km north of Mossman, Queensland Experiencing the ancient Daintree Rainforest is pretty great from a walking track, but zipping through the tree canopy on a flying fox is better. Five tree platforms are linked by a zip line that can hover up to 19m above the ground, giving surfers a great view of the 120-million year old forest and the Great Barrier Reef beyond.

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Where? Uluru, 460km south-west of Alice Springs, Northern Territory The traditional owners of Uluru, the Anangu community, urge people to circumnavigate the Rock on foot. To really interact with this spiritual place in a meaningful way, and to learn all about the cultural significance of Uluru, join a ranger-guided Mala Walk, which leaves from the Mala car park each morning at 10am (May to September) and 8am (October to April).

Where? Between Adelaide and Darwin on The Ghan, or between Sydney and Perth The most relaxing way to see the unique landscape of Australia is from the comfy window seat of a luxury train. There will be no squabbling over who has to drive and who gets to enjoy the scenery – everyone on the The Indian Pacific and The Ghan gets a great view.

The Ghan goes from Adelaide to Darwin over three days, via the Adelaide Plains, Flinders Ranges, Red Centre and Top End, covering a distance of almost 3000km. The Indian Pacific, meanwhile, does as its name suggests, picking up travellers from Sydney (on the Pacific Ocean) and taking them to Perth (on the Indian Ocean), via Adelaide and vice versa.


crossing Australia in style


a dreamtime story

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Top Rail Journey

One of the World’s Top 25 Rail Journeys

by the Society of International

Railway Travellers

Magnificent Scenery

See the Queensland coastline unfold as

you relish the comfort of a traditional

train service

Social Onboard Atmosphere

With the social onboard atmosphere, you’ll meet

plenty of new friends along the way

Seats & Berths

Offering a range of accommodation types,

including single, twin, triple berth &

economy seats

Take the rail journey voted Australia’s best and enjoy the breathtaking scenery between Brisbane and Cairns onboard The Sunlander. Take in the Queensland scenery as you relish the comfort of a traditional train service, offering overnight sleepers, buffet and club cars, use of exclusive dining and lounge cars are also available in the Queenslander Class section of The Sunlander.

The Sunlander

Where? The Great Barrier Reef, In the Coral Sea, off the coast of QueenslandIt’s the world’s largest reef system, longer than the Great Wall of China, and it can even be seen from space. Little wonder it’s a World-Heritage site. Diving around the 350,000 kilometre square reef is simply incredible. You’ll spot dugongs, green turtles, dolphins, reef sharks, more than 1500 species of fish and 4000 types of mollusks, including giant clams.

For those with a keen sense of adventure, scuba dive the shipwrecked Yongala, the largest and most intact historic shipwreck in Australian waters. Or head out to the Ribbon Reefs and dive the Cod Hole, named for the giant potato cod that congregate here. It’s a world-class, intermediate-level site jam-packed with bommies, good coral cover and lively with colour and movement thanks to thousands of schools of fish species.


AN UNDERWATER THEATRE

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Where? Alice Springs, Northern TerritoryOne of the few times in life when a 4am wake-up call is welcome. As you drift effortlessly in a basket across the top of the MacDonnell ranges, you’ll be able to spot big red kangaroos bounding across the landscape. Easily the best way to take in the enormity of the Australian outback, this is a trip you’ll never forget.


FLOATINg OVER THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA


EXPLORING HIDDEN LANEWAYS

Where? Maze of laneways in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, Victoria Jammed with restaurants, bars, clubs, hole-in-the-wall coffee joints, boutiques, arcades and street art, Melbourne’s laneways provide a great weekend’s worth of wandering. The shopping is just excellent. All the laneways are unique, but be sure to check out the ever-changing urban art gallery that is Hosier Lane and eat the best tapas in Australia at MoVida while you’re there.

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Sydney Harbour Captains Club Dinner

Cruise

Sydney Harbour by night - it doesn’t get any better than this. Secure your dinner cruise seat today aboard Sydney’s most prestigious cruise ship MV Sydney 2000.

An experience not to be missed

3, 4 & 7 Day Murray River Discovery Cruise

An indulgent long

weekend to discover the beautiful lower riverlands, a guided

nature walk and backwater wildlife tour,

visit Murray Bridge markets, historic houses

and art galleries and taste the food & wine of

this famous region

SeaLink Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is a national park and a

treasure trove of beauty, wildlife, pristine beaches and bushland, just a 90 minute drive and a 45

minute SeaLink ferry ride from Adelaide

Discover Kangaroo Island

The SeaLink Kangaroo Island options include

day tours, 2 day/1 night escorted tours,

personalised 4WD experiences plus

self-drive and hire car itineraries. Optional Adelaide sightseeing and Barossa Valley tours also available

Discover Australia’s most spectacular destinations! Captain Cook Cruises is Australia’s favourite cruise line operating cruises on Sydney Harbour and 3, 4 and 7 night cruises on the Murray River and to the South Australian Outback from Adelaide. They are also part of the Sealink TravelGroup incorporating ferries, accommodation and touring in South Australia (Kangaroo Island & Adelaide) and Far North Queensland (Magnetic Island & Townsville).

Captain C ook Cruises & Sealink

Where? The Pinnacles, 200km north of Perth near Cervantes in the Nambung National Park, Western AustraliaStretching like 1000 giant tomb stones across the desert, these limestone pillars are about 30,000 years old, and the remnants of a receding sea. They make for spectacular photo opportunities, especially at sunset. Just three hour’s drive north of Perth, the alien landscape is a drawcard in itself, but if you want to learn more about what you’re looking at, check out the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre in the National Park.

There’s nothing like Discovering AnALIEN LANDSCAPE

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Where? You’ll find the foot of the Flinders Ranges approximately 200km north-west of Adelaide, South AustraliaThere are three distinct regions in the Flinders – the Northern, Southern and Central Ranges. The entire Flinders Ranges is home to excellent cycling and walking tracks (such as the 900km Mawson Trail and Heysen Trail), as well as great food and wine trails.

The Central Flinders Ranges are home to the Wilpena Pound, excellent four-wheel-driving and ancient rock art in the Yourambulla Caves. You’ll also find the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens here, which are worth visiting for their sculptural eremophilia garden and Flinders Ranges backdrop.

The Northern Flinders Ranges are as outback as it gets, with some startlingly rugged and challenging 4WD trails. It can get pretty hairy here, but if you’re the adventurous type, this is the place to test your mettle.

There’s nothing like AN OUTBACK SPECTACULAR

There’s nothing like FOLLOWING A LOCAL GUIDE

Where? The Ningaloo marine park stretches 260 km from Bundegi Reef near Exmouth to Amherst Point near Coral Bay, Western AustaliaNingaloo Reef has gained an impressive reputation as one of Earth’s last ocean paradises. Take a dive with hundreds of tropical fish, colourful coral and the world’s biggest fish, the whale shark.

It’s one of the largest fringing reefs in the world and unlike many others, you can get to it just by stepping off the beach.

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Abundant Wildlife

Dr Doolittle would indeed have loved the Pacific Coast. There are abundant places to see

dolphins, humpback whales, koalas,

wombats, turtles, kangaroos and the

elusive platypus in their natural habitat or in

interactive wildlife parks

Gondwanan Rainforests

Choose from 48 World Heritage-listed National Parks to unwind with a bushwalk in ancient

eucalypt forests, a ramble along coastal headlands or a scenic drive to a stunning

lookout

Epicurean Experience

Wineries and restaurants pride themselves on

sourcing produce from local fishermen,

farmers, graziers, coffee plantations, olive groves, macadamia and tropical fruit farms the length of

breadth of the route

The Big Blue

Almost 1000 km of perfect peeling

waves, vast lengths of beach, majestic

headlands, idyllic coves and a temperate to sub-tropical climate

make the Pacific Coast a spectacular beach

holiday

Australia’s classic road-trip between Sydney and Brisbane teems with experiences for the discerning traveller. Dine al-fresco on a fresh catch from the ocean or sample creative fare from regional providores; add a memorable leg to an antipodean wine odyssey, be inspired by the grandeur of the Gondwanan Rainforests or find that secluded beach cove to call your own for a few delicious days. Accessible all year round and offering great depth of choice in accommodation, attractions and experiences, The Legendary Pacific Coast lives up to its name.

A C lassic Aussie Road-Trip

Where? All around AustraliaThe Big Lap, as it’s known, is the ultimate driving journey. Many of us may do it when we retire. Some of the smarter ones among us will do it before we’re tied down with careers at all. The bravest among us do it with young kids.

One thing is for sure – it’s a trip worth taking and one you don’t want to rush. We urge you to take a year off to explore. You can always pick up where you left off next time you return!

There’s nothing like AN AUSSIE ROAD TRIP

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Where? Luxury lodges, located throughout AustraliaLuxury Lodges of Australia is a collection of independently owned and run five-star luxury accommodation. These include Arkaba Station in the Flinders Ranges, Bamarru Plains on the edge of Kakadu National Park, Bedarra Island off the coast of Queensland, Cape Lodge in Margaret River, Lake House in Daylesford, Qualia on Hamilton Island, Saffire at Freycinet, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Spicers Peak Lodge on Queensland’s Scenic Rim, The Louise in the Barossa Valley and Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa near the Blue Mountains in NSW.

These lodges all focus on quality customer service and allow you to see Australia’s most alluring regions in style.


authentic experiental luxury


WHERE THE RAINFOREST MEETS THE SEA

Where? Cape Tribulation, Qld, 140km north of Cairns, Queensland If you’ve ever wanted to see what Australia looked like to dinosaurs, Cape Tribulation is where you’ll find out. This gorgeous coastal region in the Daintree National Park is where the rainforest meets the Coral Sea. It’s also the only place on earth where two areas on the World Heritage List sit side by side: The Wet Tropics of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. The rainforest is the most ancient of its kind in the world at 135 million years old and the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem.

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There’s nothing like Learning to surf

Where? Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales Can you imagine yourself riding a wave on beautiful Bondi Beach? A two-hour beginner surf lesson will get you safely up and onto your first wave before you’ve had time to worry about falling off. Designed for anyone who wants to give surfing a try, ‘Let’s Go Surfing’ promises to give you an authentic taste of surfing, useful safety information about waves and the beach, and a smile that you won’t be able to wipe off for hours!

Surf Experience

This popular two hour beginner lesson will

safely get you up and onto your first wave before you know it.

You’ll be amazed at how easy, safe and enjoyable it can be to learn to surf

Dedicated Surf Instructors

At LGS, the dedicated, fully-qualified team of

local Surf Instructors and Guest Relations staff can help you discover Bondi,

do what the locals do and catch the wave of

your dream

Private Surf Lessons

Experience the thrill of surfing world famous

Bondi Beach with your own personal instructor. Great for

individuals, families and small groups wanting

a personal surfing experience

Local Half Day Tour

Enjoy an authentic, personalised tour in a small group. This

four hour Bondi Beach surfing tour includes; transfers, exclusive group lesson, surf

lifesaving club tour & casual beachside lunch

Do What The Locals DoWhat better place to experience surfing & beach culture, than on world-famous Bondi Beach, Sydney Australia? Bondi is an Australian icon, it’s Sydney’s beach where Sydneysider’s come out to play. Here you’ll find fantastic waves, sunbathing models, year-round sun and the coolest beachside vibe anywhere.

BONDI BEACH AUSTRALIA

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Where? Kangaroo Island, 112km south-west of Adelaide, South AustraliaMore than a third of Kangaroo Island is conservation or National Park, and there is so much wildlife here that even locals avoid driving at night. During the day, visit Seal Bay to see a breeding colony of about 600 sea lions, or go on a 4WD animal-spotting tour with an operator like Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours.

Many KI animals are nocturnal, so night tours are often most rewarding, offering spottings of little penguins, tammar wallabies, brush-tailed possums, western grey kangaroos, boobook owls and echidnas.

Where? Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, 171 km southeast of DarwinWhere better to get back to nature than in Australia’s largest national park – covering almost two million hectares of wilderness?

We recommend you take at least a week to discover Kakadu. This wondrous national park is the home base for more than 280 bird, 60 native mammals and thousands of insect species, 120-plus types of reptiles and, of course, crocodiles. It’s both beautiful and thrilling to see so many unique Australian animals in the wild.

Enter the unique World Heritage-listed landscapes, and discover outdoor galleries of ancient art (and a few interesting creepy crawlies). Swim under postcard-perfect waterfalls, hike through the deep red gorges, cruise the Yellow Water wetlands and learn from Indigenous people about how their ancestors related to this land.

There’s nothing like MEETING THE LOCALS

There’s nothing like AN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

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Where? The Bungle Bungles, 250km south of Kununurra, Western Australia You’ll be speechless within seconds of take-off as you’re introduced to Purnululu National Park’s Bungle Bungles Range, a carved 350 million-year-old landscape of gorges and pools surrounded by a soft, green blanket of grassland.

Since its discovery in the 1980s, what was once Australia’s best-kept secret is now internationally recognised as a top destination. Because most of the area is inaccessible by car or foot, the best way to appreciate the tiger-striped beehive domes is from a plane or helicopter. The huge black and orange mounds rise up to 300m, while olive-green fan palms cling to the crevices below. Flocks of native birds swoop between the gorges, tracing the long and narrow chasms and the thick skin of stripy silica and algae on the rocks. If you look really carefully, you might see gorges decorated with Indigenous rock art and filled to the brim with Dreamtime secrets.


FLYING OVER NATURE’S ARTWORK

Rydges Adelaide

Enjoy refreshing views of the Adelaide Hills

and Southpark as well as complimentary access to in-house

pool and spa facilities

Rydges World Square Sydney

Perfectly located in the heart of Sydney CBD, only a short stroll to Sydney’s

major tourist attractions

Rydges Melbourne

Right in the heart of Melbourne

CBD, within easy walking distance to entertainment,

theatre and shopping districts

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Well known as the gateway to the world

heritage Rainforest and Great Barrier

Reef, offering exquisite rooms

with views of the rainforest or ocean

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle – by Rydges

Stay in the heart

of Western Australia’s premier tourist location – Fremantle, rich in

history, culture and tradition

A dynamic family of hotels & resorts with true Australian personality, combining a modern and genuine approach to service and empower our people to make your stay relaxed and comfortable.

Rydges Hotel & Resorts

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Where? Hervey Bay, 290km north of Brisbane, Queensland They’re big, you’re small. Humpback whales can be up to 15m long and weigh 45 tonnes, yet they leap out of the water like ballerinas. People go on whale-watching tours all over the world and rarely get as close to these enormous creatures as you can in Hervey Bay, where they arrive each year for calving season (July to November). There are seven major whale watching charters here, which all guarantee you’ll see at least one whale, but you’ll also often see their accompanying parade of bottlenose dolphins, turtles and dugongs.

Cruise the C oastal HighwayTake an unforgettable journey along Australia’s stunning South-East coast between Sydney and Melbourne. From turquoise bays and white sands to rugged cliffs where mighty waves crash. See kangaroos, penguins and whales in the wild, enjoy water sports and fresh seafood in idyllic beachside towns, then journey inland to explore historic villages, vast forests and beautiful lakes.

Self-Drive Adventure

Get to the heart of real Australia on a self-drive adventure along the Sydney-Melbourne

Coastal Drive

Experience The Luxury

Relax in luxury and peaceful

accommodation with wonderful food and

warm hospitality

Explore The Nature

Explore the natural beauty, history and

wildlife that are unique to this part

of the world

Memorable Journey

With so much to see and do, the

choice is yours to create your own

memorable journeys

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There’s nothing like WITNESSING ACROBATICS

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Where? The Great Ocean Road. It begins in Torquay, 100km south-west of Melbourne, and stretches 240km west to Allansford, Victoria The distance may not seem great, but the best way to ‘do’ the Great Ocean Road is over a few days, if not a week, to fully appreciate this pretty, serpentine coastal drive. You’ll want to stop at lookouts along the way and give yourself time to overindulge in at least one quaint, gourmet-influenced café in a beachside town, or vineyard in the hills.

The biggest treats en route are the spectacular Twelve Apostles. Emerging sharply from the sea, they were formed by erosion of the coastal limestone cliffs. This ocean is fierce here, with the Bass Strait claiming at least 50 vessels during the 19th century. And it’s still destroying the cliffs - only seven of the Twelve Apostles are left, the most recent victim crumbling in September 2009.

Where? The Melbourne Cup, Flemington Race Course, Melbourne, Victoria It’s the race that stops the nation: Victorians get a public holiday for it, the rest of the country clips on their fascinators and slips down to the local pub to watch it on the telly. But once in your life you should make a special trip to Flemington to be trackside on the first Tuesday in November. The excitement is unbeatable. This year, the main race is on November 1, but the Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival goes from Oct 29-Nov 5.


AN OCEAN DRIVEThere’s nothing like A RACE THAT STOPS A NATION

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Where? All over AustraliaAustralia’s chefs and winemakers have learnt from the best, then bent the rules for a food and wine style all of their own. They’ve turned Australia’s sun-kissed produce into a melting pot of cuisine and award-winning wines. Whether you want a fresh seafood platter, a racy Riesling, a modern Asian-fused meal or a crocodile sausage, Australia is the place to be. As warm and welcoming hosts who really know their stuff, they guarantee you won’t forget your gastronomic experiences!

There’s nothing like SAMPLING LOCAL PRODUCE

Providing accommodation for the smart traveller, Oaks Hotels & Resorts offers a quality choice of close to 40 superbly appointed serviced apartment hotels and resorts throughout Australia and New Zealand. Choose from spacious and contemporary accommodation located in some of the best CBD locations to premium resort destinations in high rise resorts overlooking coastal beaches, and villas set amongst acres of tropical landscaping and lagoons. Oaks Hotels and Resorts welcome guest to experience quality accommodation, a range of corporate and leisure facilities and friendly hospitality at an affordable rate.

Oaks Lagoons Accommodation

Oaks Lagoons offers Hotel rooms, 1 & 2

bedroom apartments & villas with gourmet kitchens and laundry

facilities, all with either a large balcony spa, ‘swimout’ option or private plunge pool

Plaza Pier Accommodation

The Beachfront, award-winning Oaks Plaza Pier, minutes from Adelaide’s

CBD, offers luxurious 1 & 2 bedroom spacious

& contemporary apartments featuring

wide balconies, full kitchens and laundry facilities

Oaks Lagoons Facilities

The ideal base to explore the Great Barrier Reef and minutes from the beach, enjoy the relaxed ambience

within a lush tropical landscape of 6

lagoon-style pools with barbeque facilities

Plaza Pier Facilities

While soaking up the sensational ocean & park view, enjoy the resort facilities

including a swimming pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium and

selection of restaurants and cafes

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Where? The King’s Canyon, Watarrka National Park, 300km north-east of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern TerritoryMost people visit the Red Centre to see the ‘Rock’. While Uluru is undeniably an experience not to be missed, a surprise highlight for many is King’s Canyon. It’s astounding that this phenomenal land formation so often flies under the tourist radar, but in a way it’s a good thing. If you’re in the area for Uluru alone, you’ll be overjoyed to find this rugged, prehistoric-looking canyon, with walls rising up to 270m above the canyon floor. A sheer climb up the rock face allows access to a 6km rim walk, with vertiginous views across rugged landscape to the George Gill Ranges.

At the top of the canyon you’ll find weathered, buttressed domes and prehistoric-looking trees in The Lost City, and a valley with pooled waterholes and lush vegetation in the Garden of Eden. A truly awe-inspiring hike within the heart of Australia.

There’s nothing like DISCOVERING A LOST CITY

There’s nothing like ‘last paradise’ of Lord Howe

Where? 600km north-east of Sydney, New South Wales The locals call it “the last paradise”, and Lord Howe certainly does have that South Pacific kind of feel to it, a vivid green volcanic island that rises dramatically out of the sea. Defined by the twin peaks of Mounts Gower and Lidgbird at the southern end of the island, Lord Howe is one of the prettiest islands in the world. Just two hours by plane from either Sydney or Brisbane, it’s just 10km long and 2km wide, and it’s small on the population front, too – just 400 visitors are allowed on the island at any one time, making any stay feel secluded and exclusive, perfect for a romantic getaway.

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Where? Muttaburra to Lake Dunn, QueenslandThere’s no better way to get an insight into the bushman’s psyche and a feel for the Australian landscape than to hop on a horse and join an outback cattle drive. The annual Harry Redford Cattle Drive covers 200km from Muttaburra to Lake Dunn via Bowen Downs and Aramac in central Queensland. It follows in the hoofprints of legendary bushranger and cattle thief Captain Starlight (Harry Redford), who sequestered up to 1000 cattle from the Scottish Australian Company and drove them to South Australia along the Strzelecki Track.


JOINING AN OUTBACK MUSTER

Ease of Access

Just four hours from Sydney to experience the

authentic Polynesia

Highlights

Swim with turtles and snorkel miles of pristine

coral reef

Accommodation

Samoa has mastered the art of luxurious beachside boutique

retreats

Value

Outweigh the Aussie dollar with a few days of

great value in Samoa

Samoa is a postcard of natural beauty consisting of ten islands, each offering very distinct and different environments to explore. The true heart of Polynesia, Samoa is the perfect extension to an Australian Adventure for those looking to experience an authentic 3000 year old culture called the ‘Fa’a Samoa’ and soak up the full beauty of the South Pacific.

Samoa, The Perfect Add-On To An Australian Itinerary

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Madame Tussauds Sydney

The world famous Madame Tussauds

attraction has come to Sydney - and it is the first fully interactive Madame Tussauds in

the world

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium houses the

world’s largest collection of all-Australian aquatic life, and takes you on a journey through 14 newly-themed areas

Sydney Tower Eye

Get a bird’s eye view of the spectacular Tower

Eye, the tallest building in Sydney, offering

stunning, panoramic 360 degree views

of Sydney

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Journey around Australia on an

all-Aussie animal adventure at WILD LIFE

Sydney Zoo

London205 Kensington High StreetLondonW8 6BA0844 880 4429Open Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm

Alton3 - 5 High Street Alton, Hampshire GU34 1TL0844 880 4430 Open Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm

Winchester99 High StreetWinchesterHampshireSO23 9AH0844 880 4424Open Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm

Knutsford8 Princess StreetKnutsford, CheshireWA16 6DD0844 880 4436Open Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm

Brighton65 Western Rd BrightonEast Sussex BN1 2HA0844 880 4428 Open Mon-Sat: 9am-5.30pm

Cheltenham10 - 12 Pittville StreetCheltenhamGloucestershireGL52 2LJ0844 880 4425Open Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm

Solihull26 - 28 Drury LaneSolihull West MidlandsB91 3BG0844 880 4427Open Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm

How to bookCall an expert Travel Consultant on 0844 846 7982, monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm, or visit one of our seven shops across the uK. You can arrange an appointment or just drop by at any time.

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