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Above Photo: Three Sisters, Blue MountainsCover Photo: Sydney Opera House

See Sydney and New South Wales – the Sunlover Holidays way!For over 30 years, Sunlover Holidays has been crafting holidays for families, for couples, for friends and for adventurers right around Australia. From Cape York to Kangaroo Island, from the Gold Coast to Margaret River, from the Kimberley to Bruny Island, and everywhere in between our travel experts are here to design and book your ideal Aussie holiday.

Our 14 Sunlover Holidays brochures have something to suit all tastes and budgets and are the perfect planning tool for your family holiday, romantic getaway, self drive adventure or island escape.

Inside you’ll find our ‘Essential Experiences’ with ‘Must Do’ activities plus ‘Our Local Secrets’ section designed to enhance your holiday experience. Our new Free Wi-Fi feature makes it easy to stay connected on holiday, just look for the properties displaying the Free Wi-Fi symbol.

We have a huge range of stay/pay specials to make your holiday dollar go further as well as a fabulous selection of value add offers which are listed throughout the brochure.

Use this brochure for inspiration, then let our travel experts assist you to experience Australia your way – happy travelling!

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ContentsPlanning Your Holiday 4

Travel Tips 6

Essential Experiences 8

Holiday Packages 10

Self Drive Holidays 12

Exploring New South Wales 14

Campervan Hire 14

Car Hire 15

Sydney 16

Transfers and Tours from Sydney 18

The Rocks and Circular Quay 23

Darling Harbour 26

Sydney City and Surrounds 32

Sydney Beaches 46

Byron Bay and Surrounds 49

North Coast 52

Central Coast 56

Hunter Valley 58

Blue Mountains and Surrounds 61

South Coast and Regional New South Wales 64

Lord Howe Island 68

Canberra 70

Accommodation Index 74

Important Booking Conditions 75

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The Sunlover Holidays DifferenceFantastic prices, a diverse range of Australian holiday destinations, the widest choice of products and unmatched service, combined with over 30 years experience – that’s the Sunlover Holidays difference!

We’re committed to offering an extensive range of holiday options and our team of product experts regularly travel throughout Australia to bring you the very best holiday experiences. They are passionate about Australia and personally select each product, providing you with the greatest choice at the most competitive price.

Our team of travel experts are here to help, offering advice and information. They can tailor-make your dream holiday from hundreds of fantastic hotels, apartments and resorts as well as flights, cruises, car and campervan hire, extended touring, self drive holidays and a huge range of sightseeing tours and attractions.

100% Australian OwnedSunlover Holidays is a division of The AOT Group, one of Australia’s largest travel companies. We are 100% Australian owned and proud to employ over 300 staff located in our

offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. A booking with Sunlover Holidays ensures your dollar stays in Australia and helps generate jobs for Australians!

24 Hour ServiceWe know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are safely home. That’s why our Customer Care Team is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you require any assistance during your Sunlover holiday. All the necessary information will be provided with your travel documentation and you can contact the team at any time during your holiday. We’re with you on the journey.

Offering You Value for MoneyThroughout this brochure you’ll find amazing offers including free nights, room upgrades and food and beverage credits to name a few. Just look for the ‘Bonus Offer’ box.

We have also put together some fabulous Holiday Packages starting on page 10, which offer exceptional value for money. These packages include a choice of accommodation options to suit all budgets together with ‘must do’ tours and attractions, exclusive to Sunlover Holidays.

Our product team is always sourcing special deals throughout the year, so make sure you ask your travel agent for the latest Sunlover Holidays specials when making your booking.

Exclusively For YouWe’re always on the look out for ways to enhance your holiday experience. Throughout this brochure, you’ll find deals marked Exclusively For You . These are free bonus offers exclusive to Sunlover Holidays customers.

TripAdvisor This brochure is a great source of advice and has all the information you’ll need to create your dream holiday. We are now partnering with TripAdvisor to offer you (where available) hotel reviews. TripAdvisor rates real travellers’ experiences, giving you an unbiased and impartial point of view on the product we feature to assist you with your holiday planning. TripAdvisor ratings and reviews are available to view on our website at www.sunloverholidays.com.au.

The information on the following pages is designed to help you plan your dream getaway. You’ll find in-depth Travel Tips as well as a Calendar of Events on page 6. We’ve detailed our Essential Experiences on page 8 and share ‘Our Local Secrets’ on page 9.

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Accommodation RatingsSTAR and Diamond ratings are used throughout the brochure to describe the standard of accommodation.

STAR RATINGS Properties featuring the Star symbols are independently assessed by Star Ratings Australia (SRA). SRA is a stand-alone accreditation business and a subsidiary of Australian Motoring Services (AMS). The Stars and the Star Ratings are a registered trademark of AMS. We have no input into the assessment process.

DIAMOND RATINGS Properties featuring Diamond symbols do not participate in a recognised rating scheme. The rating is supplied by the individual property based on their own assessment. We recommend they be used as a guide only.

HH Budget standard of accommodation

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HHH Comfortable standard of accommodation

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HHHH Superior standard of accommodation ◆◆◆◆ and facilities

HHHHH Deluxe standard of accommodation ◆◆◆◆◆ and facilities

I Denotes additional half rating ¯

Apartment Style AccommodationIn general, self-catering apartments feature cooking facilities with a minimum of microwave, hot plates, saucepans, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Laundry facilities will be located either in the apartment, or in a guest laundry within the property. Most apartments are serviced every 7 days and do not provide hotel facilities such as porterage, room service or mini bars. Most apartments provide an initial supply of items such as tea, coffee, toilet paper and soap.

Pricing GuidePrices featured in accommodation listings are per room for the period specified unless otherwise stated. The “from” price in the property heading has been calculated using the cheapest nightly rate available, ie. in the lead-in room type, in off-peak season using the longest stay (eg. 7 nights). If a free night offer is available, even if for part of a season, this has been included when calculating the “from” price. A minimum stay is generally required. Where prices for more than a one night stay are featured, the prices refer to stays of consecutive nights.

School Holidays 2015 – 16

Queensland 3 – 19 Apr, 27 Jun – 12 Jul, 19 Sep – 5 Oct, 12 Dec 15 – 24 Jan 16

New South Wales 3 – 20 Apr, 27 Jun – 13 Jul, 19 Sep – 5 Oct, 17 Dec 15 – 26 Jan 16

Victoria 28 Mar – 12 Apr, 27 Jun – 12 Jul, 19 Sep – 4 Oct, 19 Dec 15 – 26 Jan 16

Australian Capital 11 – 26 Apr, 4 – 19 Jul, 26 Sep – 11 Oct, Territory 19 Dec 15 – 31 Jan 16

Tasmania 3 – 19 Apr, 4 – 19 Jul, 26 Sep – 11 Oct, 18 Dec 15 – 1 Feb 16

South Australia 11 – 26 Apr, 4 – 19 Jul, 26 Sep – 11 Oct, 12 Dec 15 – 31 Jan 16

Western Australia 3 – 19 Apr, 4 – 19 Jul, 26 Sep – 11 Oct, 18 Dec 15 – 1 Feb 16

Northern Territory 3 – 12 Apr, 20 Jun – 19 Jul, 26 Sep – 4 Oct, 11 Dec 15 – 24 Jan 16

New Zealand 3 – 19 Apr, 4 – 19 Jul, 26 Sep – 11 Oct, 19 Dec 15 – 31 Jan 16

Room ImagesRoom images featured on property listings are the lead-in room type, unless captioned otherwise.

What the Symbols mean

The property has Free Wi-Fi available in the room/apartment. Free Wi-Fi may or may not be available in public areas. Please refer to the Property Features in the individual accommodation listing for further details.

Kids club facilities are available. Check listings for details.

Day spa facilities are available.

The property has one or more rooms providing wheelchair access with assistance.

A bonus is available if you are celebrating a special occasion (eg. honeymoon). Advise your travel agent when booking. The definition of ‘special occasion’ and type of bonus offered is at each property’s discretion. Conditions may apply.

Product that has been accredited under the second level of the national Ecotourism Certification scheme.

Product that has been awarded the highest level of the national Ecotourism Certification scheme.

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Our OPEN DATED range of tours offers you the flexibility of pre-paying for your “must do” holiday experiences without having to lock in dates in advance. This means you can pick the day that best suits your needs once your holiday has commenced. Simply include an OPEN DATED tour in your itinerary, pay for your entire holiday prior to departure, then call us up to 24 hours in advance to book. OPEN DATED gives you the flexibility to buy now and book later! Just look for the OPEN DATED symbol on pages 19, 21, 22, 50, 52 and 71.

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Travel Tips

DISTANCES BY ROAD (KM)SYDNEY

557 ALBURY772 1321 BYRON BAY286 343 1050 CANBERRA533 1083 240 811 COFFS HARBOUR102 563 852 329 613 KATOOMBA/BLUE MOUNTAINS820 1364 65 1102 291 900 TWEED HEADS159 708 633 437 394 240 682 NEWCASTLE162 711 665 440 426 242 710 64 POKOLBIN/HUNTER VALLEY384 933 399 662 162 463 450 245 277 PORT MACQUARIE86 634 707 362 468 164 755 94 97 319 TERRIGAL85 501 881 229 642 160 898 268 271 493 193 WOLLONGONG

206 768 629 483 394 284 685 58 95 248 140 282 PORT STEPHENSDistances should be used as a guide only.

How to Get ThereBY AIR Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar service Sydney from most capital cities and some regional centres throughout Australia. Canberra is serviced by Virgin Australia and Qantas from most capital cities. Coffs Harbour is serviced by Virgin Australia and QantasLink from Sydney. Virgin Australia and Jetstar operate flights to Ballina from Sydney and Jetstar offers additional services from Melbourne.

Regional Express (REX) and QantasLink are the main regional airlines flying between Sydney and the major regional centres.

QantasLink services Lord Howe Island from Sydney most days and Brisbane on weekends and Port Macquarie September to April.

FLIGHT DURATIONFROM / TO SYDNEY CANBERRA LORD HOWE ISLAND

Brisbane 1 hr 30 mins 1 hr 45 mins 2 hrs 5 mins

Sydney - 55 mins 2 hrs

Ballina 1 hr 25 mins - -

Coffs Harbour 1 hr 10 mins - -

Melbourne 1 hr 25 mins 1 hr 35 mins -

Adelaide 1 hr 55 mins 2 hrs 45 mins -

Perth 4 hrs 20 mins 4 hrs 45 mins -

Hobart 1 hr 55 mins - -

Darwin 4 hrs 15 mins - -The above table shows flight durations for direct flights only. Connecting flights from other destinations are also available. Times are a guide only and subject to change.

BY CAR Take the time to explore and discover as you make your way around New South Wales by road. Whether it’s getting there or getting around we recommend Avis car hire. See page 15 for details or ask your travel agent about the great specials Avis has to offer. We offer a selection of suggested driving itineraries, providing you with the freedom to discover some of the highlights of New South Wales at your own pace. Refer to the Self Drive Holidays starting on page 12 for more details.

School Leavers CelebrationsEach year from mid November to mid December, school leavers head to Byron Bay and the North Coast for School Leavers Celebrations. During this period, bonds and special conditions may apply to some properties. Check with your travel agent at time of booking.

Beach SafetyNew South Wales has some of the world’s best beaches, however care and caution should be exercised at all times. Please remember to swim between the red and yellow flags and listen to instructions from lifesavers and lifeguards.

Weather GuideTEMPERATURE AVERAGE Summer Winter

Sydney 18ºC to 26ºC 8ºC to 17ºC

Cof fs Harbour 19ºC to 27ºC 7ºC to 19ºC

Hunte r Va l l ey 16ºC to 32ºC 2ºC to 16ºC

Dubbo 17ºC to 31ºC 3ºC to 16ºC

Canber ra 12ºC to 27ºC 0ºC to 12ºC

Calendar of Events

MARCHRoyal Easter Show, 26th-8th Apr Olympic Park Sydney

APRILGolden Slipper Day, Rosehill Gardens, Sydney 4thByron Bay Bluesfest 2nd-6th

MAYVivid Sydney 22nd May-8th Jun

JUNEYulefest, Blue Mountains 1st Jun-31st AugSydney Film Festival 3rd-14thState of Origin – Game 2, Sydney 17th

AUGUSTBledisloe Cup, Sydney 8thCity 2 Surf Fun Run, Sydney 9th

SEPTEMBERFloriade, Canberra 12th Sep-10th Oct

OCTOBERCrave International food Festival Sydney 1st-31stNRL Grand Final, Sydney 4thBathurst 1000 8th-11thChromeFest, The Entrance 23rd-25thJazz in the Vines, Hunter Valley TBC

DECEMBERSydney 500 V8 Supercars 4th-6thSydney to Hobart Yacht Race 27thNew Year’s Eve Fireworks, Sydney 31st

JANUARYSydney International Tennis, Olympic Park TBCTamworth Country Music Festival 15th-24th Sydney Festival TBC

MARCHMardi Gras Parade, Oxford Street, Sydney 9th

TBC – Dates for this event were yet to be confirmed at the time of printing.

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MERIMBULA

BRISBANE

GOULBURN

A.C.T.ULLADULLA

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KANGAROOVALLEY

GOSFORD

COOMA

BOWRAL

BATEMANS BAY

BEGA

EDEN

THREDBOMT KOSCIUSZKO JINDABYNE

TWEED HEADS

BALLINABYRON BAY

KIAMA

GRAFTON

YAMBA

COFFS HARBOURDorrigo

National Park

TAMWORTH

PORT MACQUARIE

TAREE

SINGLETON

CESSNOCK

GLOUCESTER

ORANGE

FORSTER/TUNCURRY

KATOOMBA

DUBBO

WAGGA WAGGA

CANBERRA

SYDNEY

WOLLONGONG

MAITLAND

NEWCASTLE

ALBURYKosciuszko

National Park

LAKE MACQUARIE

PORT STEPHENS

JERVIS BAY

MOAMA

YASS

QUEENSLAND

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COOLANGATTAKINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

WILLIAMTOWN

TERRIGAL

SOUTHERNHIGHLANDS

BATHURSTLITHGOW Blue Mountains

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AUSTRALIA

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HUNTER VALLEY

Pages 58 to 60

REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALESPages 64 to 66

BYRON BAY AND SURROUNDSPages 49 to 51

NORTH COASTPages 52 to 55

LORD HOWE ISLANDPages 68 to 79

CENTRAL COASTPages 56 to 57

SYDNEYPages 18 to 48

SOUTH COAST Page 67

CANBERRAPages 70 to 73

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1. Sydney Harbour BridgeIt’s one of Sydney’s gems. Affectionately known as ‘the coathanger’, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a must see. For sensational views, the Pylon Lookout is well worth the 200 steps, or take the challenge and climb to the very summit of the bridge. (see page 19 for details)

2. Sydney Opera HouseNo trip to Sydney is complete without seeing the unmistakable Sydney Opera House. You can walk around it, take a backstage tour or see a performance, but be sure to enjoy a drink at the Opera Bar with the iconic structure as a backdrop. (see page 20 for details)

3. Cruise Sydney HarbourSydney Harbour is the epicentre of the city and the best way to fully enjoy everything it has to offer is on a cruise. Whether it’s a casual ferry trip to Manly, a light lunch cruise or dinner cruise celebrating a special occasion, you’ll enjoy the ever changing view as you cruise along this spectacular harbour. (see page 21 for details)

4. Hunter Valley WineriesSample wines at De Bortoli, McGuigan, Bimbagden and Tyrrells just to name a few. Gourmet produce, cheeses, chocolates and day spas make perfect companions to these famous wines! (see pages 11, 12, 22 and 58 for details)

5. Blue MountainsSee the Three Sisters rock formation and Wentworth Falls. Visit Jenolan Caves and take a ride at Scenic World. After a bushwalk, stop in for lunch at a quaint little village. (see pages 12 and 22 for details)

6. Wining and DiningYou’ll be spoilt for choice! For ultimate fine dining try Rae’s on Watego in Byron Bay, Rockpool or Tetsuya’s in Sydney. For great seafood you’ll love Sydney Cove Oyster Bar at Circular Quay. Grab a casual bite at Bill’s in Darlinghurst or Anonymous Café in the Blue Mountains. Have a beer at the Glenmore Hotel or a cocktail at Eau-De-Vie, both in Sydney or enjoy the beach views at Manly Wine. (see page 22 for details)

7. ShoppingIn the city heart you’ll find the Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Pitt Street Mall and Westfield Sydney or head to Oxford Street in Paddington for added style. You’ll find the best markets at The Rocks, Paddington, Balmain, Glebe, Bondi, Manly and Byron Bay. Country towns and villages house quaint boutiques and antique stores, head to Leura and Katoomba in the Blue Mountains or Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley.

8. Beach CultureNew South Wales is blessed with beautiful beaches. Sit back and people watch at Bondi or take the little ones to a calm water beach like Manly or Forrester’s Beach near Terrigal. Take a dip in an ocean pool, there’s over 100 dotted up and down the coast – try Bondi, Coogee, Curl Curl, Newcastle or Wollongong. And surf the breaks pretty much anywhere!

9. Animal EncountersSee animals from around the world at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. In Dubbo explore safari-style at Taronga Western Plains Zoo – you can even stay in the wild overnight! (see pages 19 and 65 for details)

10. Major EventsSee how the locals celebrate! Bursting with colour, Canberra’s Floriade is a huge floral festival not to be missed, Sydney’s Mardi Gras is one gigantic party and major sporting events always draw a crowd. For the food lover there are many great festivals, don’t miss the Sydney Crave International Food Festival. The Tamworth Country Music Festival and Byron Bay Bluesfest are a must for those with music in their souls and don’t forget the famous fireworks display in Sydney on New Year’s Eve.

Essential Experiences

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6 Sydney Cove Oyster Bar, Circular Quay3 Sydney Harbour

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OUR LOCAL SECRETS

For designer fashion…

Head to The Intersection, a strip of edgy boutiques of up and coming Australian Designers in Paddington.

For a unique dining experience...

Catch a water taxi to Ripples at Chowder Bay. Located on the foreshore of Balmoral it offers magnificent views of Clifton Gardens Bay.

A great way to explore Sydney Harbour…

Hop on the historic Manly ferry which has been taking people to and from Manly for the past 155 years.

Discover Sydney’s small bar scene…

Basement and pop up bars are happening all over the city, enjoy a glass of wine and a small plate of food at one of these laneway bars.

A café that best showcases local food is...

Harvest Café just outside of Byron Bay, stop in to enjoy delicious food and take home some goodies from the deli.

When friends are in town a great place for dinner is…

ChinaDoll at the historic Finger Wharf at Wooloomooloo and enjoy the city skyline.

Beach lovers will enjoy…

Broken Head beach located just south of Byron Bay. You will feel as though you have the beach to yourself at this unspoilt piece of paradise.7 Shopping at The Rocks

1 Sydney Harbour Bridge 10 Sydney Harbour, New Year’s Eve

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