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Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacifi c offer visitors a wide array of holiday choices – from stunning beaches to vibrant cities;

island escapes to luxury cruises - and so much more. Choosing where to go, how to get there, and what to do can be a daunting task – so allow Austravel to help you along the way.

Austravel have been providing travellers to Australasia with tailor-made holidays since 1977, and pride ourselves on our insider knowledge and unrivalled expert service. All our Travel Designers have travelled extensively and are keen to share their ‘Austravel Secrets’ with you.

‘The Essential Guide’ by Austravel will help provide the ideas and inspiration to create that once in a lifetime holiday – and exactly as you want it. Whether this is your fi rst trip and want to see all the iconic sights, or if you are a regular visitor looking to try something different, allow Austravel to piece together your dream trip.

Our guide contains ideas for those who are looking to include an island getaway, get close to nature, or a taste of local culture. Join an escorted tour, board an epic train or travel independently; it is our ability to offer a comprehensive range of holiday options which ensures that our customers travel with Austravel again, and again.

Our expert Travel Designers look forward to helping you plan your next trip down under and, don’t forget, you can fi nd more inspiration at austravel.com.

Australia, New Zealand & South Pacifi c

Holidays in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3355. Austravel is a trading name of TUI UK Limited, part of the TUI Travel plc Group of Companies. Registered offi ce: TUI Travel House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9QL. Registered number: 1934932.

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Karen Joyce

General Manager

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Book With Austravel 4-5Fly In Style 6-9 Weddings & Honeymoons 10-11

AustraliaIntroduction to Australia 12-13First Time Essentials 14-15Luxury Australia 16-17Wildlife and Adventure 18-19Family Fun 20-21Gourmet Australia 22-23Top Deck Youth Adventure 24-25Car Hire 26-27Motorhome Hire 28-29 Australia By Rail 30-31 APT Escorted Touring 32-33Independent Travel 34-35

NEW SOUTH WALES 36-41Sydney and Surrounds 36-39Discover New South Wales 40-41

QUEENSLAND 42-59Brisbane and Queensland 42-43Sunshine and Gold Coast 44-45Discover South Queensland 46-47Queensland Islands 48-49Hamilton Island 50-51Cairns and Tropical North Queensland 52-55Coral Princess Cruises 56-57Discover Queensland 58-59

NORTHERN TERRITORY 60-65 Red Centre 60-61Discover The Red Centre 62-63Darwin and The Top End 64-65

VICTORIA 66-73Melbourne and Surrounds 66-69Great Ocean Road 70-71Discover Victoria 72-73

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 74-79Adelaide and Surrounds 74-76Kangaroo Island 77Discover South Australia 78-79

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 80-85Perth and Surrounds 80-83Discover Western Australia 84-85

TASMANIA 86-89Tasmania 86-87Discover Tasmania 88-89

New ZealandIntroduction to New Zealand 90-91First Time Essentials 92-93Luxury New Zealand 94-95Wildlife and Adventure 96-97Gourmet New Zealand 98-99Car Hire 100-101Motorhome Hire 102-103Independent Travel 104-105APT Escorted Touring 106-107Grand Pacifi c Tours 108-109

NORTH ISLAND 110-119Auckland and Bay of Islands 110-111Volcanoes & Lakes 112-113Beaches, Bays and Wines 114-115Wellington and Surrounds 116-117Discover North Island 118-119

SOUTH ISLAND 120-131Christchurch & Canterbury 120-121Marlborough & Abel Tasman 122-123West Coast & Glaciers 124-125Queenstown 126-127Fiordland & Southland 128-129Discover South Island 130-131

StopoversWorldwide Stopovers 132-133Luxury South Pacifi c 134-135Fiji 136-139Cook Islands 140-143French Polynesia 144-147Samoa 148-149

Terms & Conditions 150-151

Contents

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Dan, Franz Josef, NZ

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Cheryl , Australia Zoo

Katie & Fran, Samoa

AWARD WINNINGAustravel has been awarded Tourism Australia’s Travel Company of the Year three times in recent years, recognising our expert knowledge. There is no better endorsement of our passion and commitment than that.

FINANCIAL SECURITYWhen booking with Austravel, you can book with complete confi dence in us and rest assured that your money is completely safe in our hands. We are ABTA, ATOL and IATA bonded, and because we book all of your travel arrangements in one place, you have the fi nancial security of knowing you will not be left stranded should anything not go to plan.

AUSTRAVEL.COMMake our website a must-visit destination. Not only will you discover a great range of exclusive fl ight and holiday offers, but make sure you don’t miss a thing by signing up to our regular e-newsletter, giving you exclusive access to the best deals before they hit the weekend press. Plus you’ll learn about new places to visit and receive insider tips from the Austravel experts.

LUXURYPerfect for a romantic escape or the trip of a lifetime, from luxurious lodges to private spa pools.

ADVENTUREGet off the beaten track with independent options which explore the vast landscapes of Australasia.

SELF DRIVEExplore scenic countryside, rugged coastlines and wild Outback at your own pace.

TRAINIconic Outback to stunning coastal landscapes, take a train journey to sit back and enjoy the view.

WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONSFrom sunset beach weddings to a mountain top ceremony, we can also arrange honeymoons in paradise.

ESCORTED TOURINGGet the most out of your trip with an escorted tour, experienced guides showing the best attractions on offer in every destination.

FAMILYAs a year round destination, whenever you travel downunder you’ll fi nd activities and experiences for the whole family.

FLIGHTSCatch a domestic fl ight within Australia or New Zealand to maximise your trip, or island hop in the South Pacifi c.

CRUISEWith miles of untouched coastline, cruising provides a great way to explore a multitude of destinations.

BOOK WITH AUSTRAVELAt Austravel, since 1977 we’ve been helping to create tailor-made holidays to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacifi c. Our expert Travel Designers have travelled throughout these destinations and we’re here to share our knowledge with you. Whether this is your fi rst time down under or you’re back for a third or fourth time, we can build an itinerary that fi ts around you.

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KEY PARTNERSWe have worked hard to build special relationships with all of our partners and we continue to work hard in a commitment to providing you with the very best prices; our continued success means we have a signifi cant buying power allowing us to be totally confi dent in offering you complete value for money.

Whether you fancy hiking through the Kimberley or sipping a latte in Wellington, APT will provide a portrait of Australasia, not just a snapshot. Choose from a range of touring options to ensure you experience your dream holiday.

With a multitude of depots across both Australia and New Zealand, plus a fantastic range of vehicles available to suit all budgets and road trips, Avis are the best choice for your self drive adventure downunder.

As a proudly Australian, family owned company, Apollo Motorhome Holidays strives to exceed your expectations with award winning service. Offering a wide range of top quality motorhomes for hire, this is a great way to explore at your own pace.

An alliance between Australia’s major tourist orientated rail operators, including the iconic Indian Pacifi c and Ghan, which travel through the heart of Australia.

For more than 145 years Queensland Rail has been part of the iconic Queensland landscape. The Sunlander has been chosen as one of the world’s top 25 journeys – see the spectacular coastline evolve from the comfort of your seat.

Whitsunday Islands

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Business ClassEmirates Business Class is more than just a flight. It’s a seamless experience that includes everything you need to be your best.

From complimentary Chauffeur-drive service* and expedited check-ins to multi-course gourmet meals, you’re free to focus on what matters most – you.

destinations*

the sky

First ClassRetreat to a quiet space with personalised service designed around

Economy ClassEnjoy the latest in entertainment, stay connected to what you love and savour flavours from around the world.

ice’, Emirates award-winning information,

to phone and email.

Fly Emirates and say hello to a whole new class of Economy.

Business Class

TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH AUSTRAVEL AND EMIRATES

service and luxurious inflight comfort. Emirates is one of the fastest growing airlines

you say hello to something exceptional: people who speak your language and who see the world, like you do. Experience Emirates award-winning service on a choice

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unrivalled domestic network, offering connections to more than

the world itineraries, as well as access to a great value domestic air

to suit you!

The Qantas A380

multi-adjustment headrests, cushioned armrests and a unique

extra wide seats and leg rests to keep you comfortable. Choose

your cabin crew will be doing everything they can to ensure you enjoy the journey.

TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH AUSTRAVEL AND QANTAS

comfort, innovation and style.

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Malaysia Airlines has been awarded 5-star status in the 2012 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards™, joining an elite group of airlines to receive this prestigious ranking for their truly consistent and high quality of product and service. The airline has also received the prestigious accolades of World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew’ and ‘Best Airline Signature Dish’ for its Satay, a traditional Malay dish, served in the Business and First Class cabins.

Malaysia Airlines now flies the latest A380 aircraft twice daily from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur, with convenient connections to onward destinations in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

As you would expect from an award-winning carrier, flying with Malaysia Airlines’ new A380 is an experience to savour. Once onboard, you can enjoy comfortable and spacious seating, inspired menu choices, an easy-to-use Thales touch-screen, on-demand system offering the latest in-flight entertainment, a USB port and satellite phone facilities equipped in every seat, in all classes.

Those travelling from Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen can take advantage of Malaysia Airlines’ partner agreement with British Airways.

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Etihad Airways, the World’s Leading Airline for the third year running*, flies brand new, custom designed aircraft to over 80 destinations via Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways has an extensive route network through the new partnership with the Virgin Australia group by providing travel to 44 destinations across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

The partnership allows passengers to depart from London Heathrow and Manchester to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, Gold Coast and Auckland with seamless connections through their hub airport in Abu Dhabi. With outstanding guest hospitality, over 600 hours of on demand cutting edge in-flight entertainment, and convenient connections, you will quickly learn why Etihad describes its customers as guests not passengers. Etihad provides three classes of travel, Coral Economy class, Pearl Business class and Diamond First class, all of which are industry leading. *2009, 2010, 2011 World Travel Awards

Award-winning Air New Zealand has introduced the world’s most innovative long-haul flight experience and as the airline that flies passengers on some of the world’s longest routes, there’s not much Air New Zealand doesn’t know about long-haul travel.

Whether you choose their Economy cabin, designed with comfort and room in mind, Premium Economy where you can enjoy 50% more seat recline and one of the best seat pitches in its class (travel via Los Angeles to try out their revolutionary Premium Economy Spaceaseat™), or their award-winning lie-flat bed in Business Premier, whichever cabin you chose to travel in you can be sure of Air New Zealand’s unique Kiwi style and on-board hospitality.

With new inspired menu options, delicious New Zealand wines and a state of the art new touch screen in-flight entertainment system you can order snacks and drinks ‘on demand’ at the touch of a screen – even while you are in the middle of a movie*.

With daily flights to New Zealand, you can choose from going via LA or Hong Kong, or out one way and back via another for a true round the world experience.

Air New Zealand also offers unrivalled access to the South Pacific with a variety of fantastic Pacific Island stopovers en route to New Zealand. *available via Los Angeles only

Business Class

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One of 7 airlines to bear a five star rating from Skytrax, Cathay Pacific has a well-deserved reputation for providing a premium product and outstanding service. Based in Hong Kong with the option to stopover, Cathay Pacific’s is ideally positioned as the natural gateway to Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Four daily Cathay Pacific flights from London Heathrow offer seamless connections to over 119 destinations worldwide including over 80 flights a week to Australia & New Zealand.

Economy Class is designed to make your travel experience better than ever. A cradle mechanism allows for 6” recline for sleeping while giving more space around your shin area.

Premium Economy offers more room between seats, eight inches of recline and the headrest has 4-way movement for excellent head and neck support. In addition the welcome extends to dedicated check-in counters, priority boarding and a welcome glass of champagne & juice and hot towel once onboard.

Singapore Airlines flies four times daily from London Heathrow to Singapore and daily from Manchester, with onward connections to many Australian cities. Through the new partnership with Virgin Australia additional domestic connections are now also available.

The airline’s multi award winning 5* service offers an optimum level of comfort across all classes, including three-course gourmet cuisine with a choice of Asian and International dishes and extensive on-demand in-flight entertainment providing personal TV screens from 10.6” – 23” depending on the cabin class. Flying Singapore Airlines also means a hassle-free transfer at Changi Terminal 3, Singapore’s award winning airport. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, experience the airline’s A380 superjumbo on the route from London to Singapore, as well as on selected departures to Australia.

Singapore Airlines seeks to offer as much in-flight comfort as possible, by providing in Economy Class a seat designed to minimize intrusion creating more personal space, an adjustable headrest for greater support and maximized legroom. In Business Class they provide the widest seat in the sky at 34 inches, together with a 1-2-1 configuration to ensure direct aisle access for every seat.

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Qatar Airways will operate the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on one of their five daily flights from London Heathrow to Doha. Designed with comfort and space as a prerogative, the B787’s revolutionary cabin and seat design brings new dimension to in-flight luxury. Stay in touch with Wi-Fi and GSM telephony and optimise your entertainment with the unique dual screen interface allowing you to play games or a movie.

Daily to Perth & Melbourne Qatar Airways has boosted its current total number of destinations to119 worldwide. To compliment the daily Melbourne service the airline has launched flights to Perth via its Doha hub with a daily service from 1st December ‘12. Qatar Airways offers the shortest journey times of 18 hours 45 mins to Perth with connections from both Heathrow and Manchester.

Skytrax World Airline Awards recently named Qatar Airways the ‘Airline of the Year’ for the 2nd year. These awards are the ultimate benchmark for excellence in the airline industry, as they are the only, global independent, passenger survey monitoring airline standards.

Business Class

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WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONSWhether it’s a beautiful, intimate wedding for two or a special shared gathering for friends and family, Austravel have selected some of the best wedding venues around the world. In Australia you can get married at Sydney Harbour, on a tropical barrier reef island or rainforest retreat. In New Zealand get married on a deserted beach, next to a wilderness lake or even take a helicopter to a mountain top! However, if deserted island hideaways are what you are looking for then Fiji, the Cook Islands or French Polynesia would be simply perfect.

Here are some of our favourite packages on offer, but ask your Travel Designer for more information.

Sydney Opera House Wedding PackageSydney, AustraliaPrices from £2,525 per couple

Glistening harbour waters, dramatic backdrops and Australia’s most iconic building.Your Luxury Package includes:• Wedding coordinator• Wedding cake• Bridal bouquet & buttonhole for groom• Sparkling wine toast and canapés for the

Bride and Groom• Use of the Opera House and location fee• All pre-wedding planning, co-ordination and

correspondence• Red Carpet• Modern wedding car• Wedding Certifi cate• Marriage Witness

Hamilton Island WeddingsQueensland, AustraliaPrices from £2,623 per couple

Perfectly located in the heart of the Whitsundays and at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

Your Luxury Package includes:• Wedding coordinator• Bridal bouquet & buttonhole for groom• Bottle of Australian sparkling wine after the

ceremony and two embossed glasses• Ceremony in a choice of selected locations • Luxury vehicle transfers• Marriage celebrant• Licence and certifi cate• Bride’s hair and makeup• Silver photography package• Silver video package

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Tokoriki Island Wedding

free Wedding package*Your Luxury Package includes:

*Selected dates apply

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Togetherness Wedding Package

Warm smiles and glorious beaches in the heart of the Cook Islands – add this on to your stay at any

for ideas.Your Luxury Package includes:

church venue

and wedding venue

Why not set up an Austravel Honeymoon be able to offer your friends and family an alternative way of

your wedding invitations with details on how to contribute.

For full terms and conditions please see austravel.com

Contact us to arrange your

perfect honeymoon.

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