Tourism notes- AUSTRALIA
MELBOURNE
Melbourne City Sights tour
Travel the Great Ocean Road
- 12 Apostles
- a road winding around the spectacular coastline
- coach or hire car
See penguins, koalas and kangaroos on Phillip Island
Puffing Billy Train Journey
- Australias oldest train
- Travel through lovely rainforest scenery
- View natural flora and fauna
- Travel east through the city to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges
Yarra Valley Wineries
Sovereign Hill
- like old Sydney town
- historic park
Ballarat Wildlife Park
-crocodiles, wombats, kangaroos, koalas.
Swim/Cruise with Dolphins and Seals
Dandenong Ranges
-stunning rainforest
-guided walks
-cruise the Yarra River
The Grampians
-Breathtaking rugged rock formations
-ancient mountain range
- National Park
PERTH
Visit Swan Bell Tower
- huge 18 bell largest instrument in the world
Perth Zoo
Enjoy windsurfing or sailing, hire a bike and ride the shores of the Swan River.
Visit Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Perth
- see 12 shipwrecks
- natural flora and fauna
-
Rail Products & Rail Passes
New Zealands South Island offers the most significant tourist rail products. The biggest being the TRANZ ALPINE SCENIC TRAIN.
SYDNEY
City and Beaches
Jenolan Caves
Hunter Valley
Dolphins
City and Beaches
Canberra
Wonderland
Koalas and kangaroos
Aboriginal experience
RAIL JOURNEYS IN AUSTRALIA
THE GHAN
Melbourne_________________1.5 days_________________Alice Springs
Sydney_____________________2 days_________________Alice Springs
Marvel at the spectacular Australian outback, from the desert to outback plains and mountain ranges.
INDIAN PACIFIC
Perth__________________Melbourne__________________Sydney
This coast to coast scenic journey through the Australian outback.
QUEENSLANDER AND SUNLANDER
Operate between:
Brisbane________________________________Cairns
QUEENSLAND TILT TRAIN
New state of the art technology
Links:
BRISBANE______________________________________ROCKHAMPTON
KURANDA RAIL
CAIRNS________________________________________KURANDA
Spectacular views, rainforest and waterfalls. Lush tropical environment.
ZIG ZAG RAILWAY
Blue Mountains NSW.
PUFFING BILLY
Located in VICTORIA
Century old steam train
Running from Belgrave to Glenbrook
Through the Dandenong Ranges
GREAT SOUTH PACIFIC EXPRESS
Australia train the Great South Pacific Express - Australia train journeys for travel between Sydney, Brisbane the Whitsundays and Cairns on Australia's Great Barrier.
COACH TRAVEL IN AUSTRALIA
GREYHOUND PIONEER is the largest coach operator in Australia.
AAT KINGS and APT are two other coach companies running in Australia.
Coach travel products offers the opportunity to see the countryside while travelling and are relatively a cheaper alternative to seeing Australia.
Extensive network of coach tours across Australia
COACH PASSES
- popular with younger backpackers
- offer flexibility
- unlimited stops
Passes generally come in two major forms:
a) FIXED ITINERARY- allows customer to travel in one direction only and is cheaper.
B) FLEXIBLE ITINERARY- cost a little more but free to travel the coach network in any direction, to any destination
VEICHLE RENTAL
Some veichle rental companies in Australia include:
-AVIS
-BUDGET
-THRIFTY
-HERTZ
Offer a range of different veichles to satisfy the needs of customers.
Hiring a veichle offers the customer:
- flexibility
- freedom
- independence
CRUISES IN AUSTRALIA
Sightseeing trips (short duration)
Pleasure cruises (sightseeing trips or longer duration)
Point to point water transport
P&O Cruises offer cruises in Queensland and the South Pacific offering relaxation, activities and entertainment.
- Entertainment- nightclub, bars, pubs, caberet shows
- dining
- kids club family friendly
- onshore activities such as snorkelling
- gyms and fitness clubs
- etc.
You can travel for 2 nights to up to 12 nights.
Murray Princess
- Cruises the great Murray River running from the Snowy River
- Adelaide through to NSW
Captain Cook Cruises- Small Cruise Line
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
Sydney Harbour
Murray River
Fiji Islands
Spirit of Tasmania
Links Victoria to Tasmania
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TOURISM NOTES
INCLUSION- a feature included in the price.
EXCLUSION- a feature not included in the price.
Accomodation Products Terms
Half board breakfast and dinner are included in price
Run of house discounted rate available to groups irrespective of room location.
Suite Bigger room, usually living room, more luxurious
Valet service service to guests involving parking of their veichle
Twin share room shared by 2 adults
Rollaway bed collapsable bed (triple share) in small rooms
Rack rate standard published rate
ISD/STD interstate or international calls
Table dHote fixed price meal (set menu)
Validity date date till a specific product can be used/purchased/experienced.
American Plan Accommodation including 3 meals
European Plan Accommodation including NO meals
Codes of Airlines
Ansett AN
Aloha Airlines AA
Hawaiian Airlines HAL
Inter- European Air. IE
Turtle Airways TA
North Flying NF
Air New Zealand NZ
Air Fiji AF
Polynesian Airlines PA
Sunflower Airlines SA
Paradise Island Airways PX
Qantas QF
Air Caledonie AC
Freedom Air FA
SOUTH PACIFIC
Climate
The South Pacific enjoys a tropical climate with maximum summer temps. In
November through to April. Winter- 26 degrees, Summer- 30 degrees.
Countries in the Pacific
New Caledonia
Fiji
Vanuatu
Tonga
The Cook Islands
The Samoas
French Polynesia
Papua New Guinea
Micronesia
New Zealand
Hawaii
Solomon Islands
The Pacific revolves around sun, diving and relaxation-style holidays.
The Pacific region is popular with Australian honeymooners, families and cruise passengers.
Air Products
The airlines that offer services in the Pacific region include:
Qantas
Air New Zealand
Air Pacific
Ansett Australia
Polynesian Airlines
NEW ZEALAND
The North Island
Bay of Islands- The Bay of Islands is where New Zealands european history began.
-historic buildings
-villages
-nature at its best
-scenic cruises, see the black rocks, bay of islands, visit forests & see dolphins.
Rotorua
Rotorua is the heart of the North island which offers:
Landscape of active olcanoes
Massive craters
Boiling mud pools
Exploding geysers
Native forests
Experience Maori culture and history
Soak in mineral thermal waters
Auckland
New Zealands largest city.
Plenty of attractions such as the Sky Tower.
First class food and wine
Wellington
The centre of New Zealand
Stunning harbour-side city
Capital city
SOUTH ISLAND
Christchurch
The garden city
Thriving arts centre, theatres, galleries and festivals
Antarctic centre
Historic Christchurch tram
Visit wineries
Whalewatching- Kaikoura
Board the Tranz Alpine rail journey from Christchurch to Greymouth.
Queenstown
Queenstown is a place for new CHALLENGES and ADVENTURE EXTREME SPORTS.
Jetboating
Cruise
Gondola ride to Bobs Peak
White-water rafting
Dundein
City of history
Castles
Old courthouse
Milford Sound
Stunning river opening out to the sea with spectacular scenery
Cruise or walk the Milford track
CRUISE- RED BOAT CRUISES
GUIDED WALKS- Finest walk in the world follows river valleys, mountain passes, plunging waterfalls to the magnificent Milford Sound.
Franz Josef
View magnificaent Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic flight
See pancake rocks and blowholes
Towering mountains to your right, Tasman sea to your left.
Rail Products & Rail Passes
New Zealands South Island offers the most significant tourist rail products. The biggest being the TRANZ ALPINE SCENIC TRAIN.
The Tranz Alpine Scenic Train Journey departs Christchurch, running from coast to coast, crossing the fertile Cantebury Plains, the Waimauariri River, Southern Alps before arriving in Greymouth.
CHRISTCHURCH-----------------------91/2 hours---------------------GREYMOUTH
Other train journeys include
The Overlander- Auckland- Wellington- Auckland
The Tranzcoastal- Christchurch- Picton- Christchurch
MELBOURNE
Melbourne City Sights tour
Travel the Great Ocean Road
- 12 Apostles
- a road winding around the spectacular coastline
- coach or hire car
See penguins, koalas and kangaroos on Phillip Island
Puffing Billy Train Journey
- Australias oldest train
- Travel through lovely rainforest scenery
- View natural flora and fauna
- Travel east through the city to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges
Yarra Valley Wineries
Sovereign Hill
- like old Sydney town
- historic park
Ballarat Wildlife Park
-crocodiles, wombats, kangaroos, koalas.
Swim/Cruise with Dolphins and Seals
Dandenong Ranges
-stunning rainforest
-guided walks
-cruise the Yarra River
The Grampians
-Breathtaking rugged rock formations
-ancient mountain range
- National Park
PERTH
Visit Swan Bell Tower
- huge 18 bell largest instrument in the world
Perth Zoo
Enjoy windsurfing or sailing, hire a bike and ride the shores of the Swan River.
Visit Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Perth
- see 12 shipwrecks
- natural flora and fauna
-
Rail Products & Rail Passes
New Zealands South Island offers the most significant tourist rail products. The biggest being the TRANZ ALPINE SCENIC TRAIN.
SYDNEY
City and Beaches
Jenolan Caves
Hunter Valley
Dolphins
City and Beaches
Canberra
Wonderland
Koalas and kangaroos
Aboriginal experience
RAIL JOURNEYS IN AUSTRALIA
THE GHAN
Melbourne_________________1.5 days_________________Alice Springs
Sydney_____________________2 days_________________Alice Springs
Marvel at the spectacular Australian outback, from the desert to outback plains and mountain ranges.
INDIAN PACIFIC
Perth__________________Melbourne__________________Sydney
This coast to coast scenic journey through the Australian outback.
QUEENSLANDER AND SUNLANDER
Operate between:
Brisbane________________________________Cairns
QUEENSLAND TILT TRAIN
New state of the art technology
Links:
BRISBANE______________________________________ROCKHAMPTON
KURANDA RAIL
CAIRNS________________________________________KURANDA
Spectacular views, rainforest and waterfalls. Lush tropical environment.
ZIG ZAG RAILWAY
Blue Mountains NSW.
PUFFING BILLY
Located in VICTORIA
Century old steam train
Running from Belgrave to Glenbrook
Through the Dandenong Ranges
GREAT SOUTH PACIFIC EXPRESS
Australia train the Great South Pacific Express - Australia train journeys for travel between Sydney, Brisbane the Whitsundays and Cairns on Australia's Great Barrier.
COACH TRAVEL IN AUSTRALIA
GREYHOUND PIONEER is the largest coach operator in Australia.
AAT KINGS and APT are two other coach companies running in Australia.
Coach travel products offers the opportunity to see the countryside while travelling and are relatively a cheaper alternative to seeing Australia.
Extensive network of coach tours across Australia
COACH PASSES
- popular with younger backpackers
- offer flexibility
- unlimited stops
Passes generally come in two major forms:
a) FIXED ITINERARY- allows customer to travel in one direction only and is cheaper.
B) FLEXIBLE ITINERARY- cost a little more but free to travel the coach network in any direction, to any destination
VEICHLE RENTAL
Some veichle rental companies in Australia include:
-AVIS
-BUDGET
-THRIFTY
-HERTZ
Offer a range of different veichles to satisfy the needs of customers.
Hiring a veichle offers the customer:
- flexibility
- freedom
- independence
CRUISES IN AUSTRALIA
Sightseeing trips (short duration)
Pleasure cruises (sightseeing trips or longer duration)
Point to point water transport
P&O Cruises offer cruises in Queensland and the South Pacific offering relaxation, activities and entertainment.
- Entertainment- nightclub, bars, pubs, caberet shows
- dining
- kids club family friendly
- onshore activities such as snorkelling
- gyms and fitness clubs
- etc.
You can travel for 2 nights to up to 12 nights.
Murray Princess
- Cruises the great Murray River running from the Snowy River
- Adelaide through to NSW
Captain Cook Cruises- Small Cruise Line
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
Sydney Harbour
Murray River
Fiji Islands
Spirit of Tasmania
Links Victoria to Tasmania
-
TOURISM NOTES
INCLUSION- a feature included in the price.
EXCLUSION- a feature not included in the price.
Accomodation Products Terms
Half board breakfast and dinner are included in price
Run of house discounted rate available to groups irrespective of room location.
Suite Bigger room, usually living room, more luxurious
Valet service service to guests involving parking of their veichle
Twin share room shared by 2 adults
Rollaway bed collapsable bed (triple share) in small rooms
Rack rate standard published rate
ISD/STD interstate or international calls
Table dHote fixed price meal (set menu)
Validity date date till a specific product can be used/purchased/experienced.
American Plan Accommodation including 3 meals
European Plan Accommodation including NO meals
Codes of Airlines
Ansett AN
Aloha Airlines AA
Hawaiian Airlines HAL
Inter- European Air. IE
Turtle Airways TA
North Flying NF
Air New Zealand NZ
Air Fiji AF
Polynesian Airlines PA
Sunflower Airlines SA
Paradise Island Airways PX
Qantas QF
Air Caledonie AC
Freedom Air FA
SOUTH PACIFIC
Climate
The South Pacific enjoys a tropical climate with maximum summer temps. In
November through to April. Winter- 26 degrees, Summer- 30 degrees.
Countries in the Pacific
New Caledonia
Fiji
Vanuatu
Tonga
The Cook Islands
The Samoas
French Polynesia
Papua New Guinea
Micronesia
New Zealand
Hawaii
Solomon Islands
The Pacific revolves around sun, diving and relaxation-style holidays.
The Pacific region is popular with Australian honeymooners, families and cruise passengers.
Air Products
The airlines that offer services in the Pacific region include:
Qantas
Air New Zealand
Air Pacific
Ansett Australia
Polynesian Airlines
NEW ZEALAND
The North Island
Bay of Islands- The Bay of Islands is where New Zealands european history began.
-historic buildings
-villages
-nature at its best
-scenic cruises, see the black rocks, bay of islands, visit forests & see dolphins.
Rotorua
Rotorua is the heart of the North island which offers:
Landscape of active olcanoes
Massive craters
Boiling mud pools
Exploding geysers
Native forests
Experience Maori culture and history
Soak in mineral thermal waters
Auckland
New Zealands largest city.
Plenty of attractions such as the Sky Tower.
First class food and wine
Wellington
The centre of New Zealand
Stunning harbour-side city
Capital city
SOUTH ISLAND
Christchurch
The garden city
Thriving arts centre, theatres, galleries and festivals
Antarctic centre
Historic Christchurch tram
Visit wineries
Whalewatching- Kaikoura
Board the Tranz Alpine rail journey from Christchurch to Greymouth.
Queenstown
Queenstown is a place for new CHALLENGES and ADVENTURE EXTREME SPORTS.
Jetboating
Cruise
Gondola ride to Bobs Peak
White-water rafting
Dundein
City of history
Castles
Old courthouse
Milford Sound
Stunning river opening out to the sea with spectacular scenery
Cruise or walk the Milford track
CRUISE- RED BOAT CRUISES
GUIDED WALKS- Finest walk in the world follows river valleys, mountain passes, plunging waterfalls to the magnificent Milford Sound.
Franz Josef
View magnificaent Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic flight
See pancake rocks and blowholes
Towering mountains to your right, Tasman sea to your left.
Rail Products & Rail Passes
New Zealands South Island offers the most significant tourist rail products. The biggest being the TRANZ ALPINE SCENIC TRAIN.
The Tranz Alpine Scenic Train Journey departs Christchurch, running from coast to coast, crossing the fertile Cantebury Plains, the Waimauariri River, Southern Alps before arriving in Greymouth.
CHRISTCHURCH-----------------------91/2 hours---------------------GREYMOUTH
Other train journeys include
The Overlander- Auckland- Wellington- Auckland
The Tranzcoastal- Christchurch- Picton- Christchurch
