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A Day in the Life Meet the Team at APT’S Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge in Western Australia APT ESCORTED TOURS JANUARY 2017 ENDEAVOUR THE MAGAZINE FROM AUSTRAVEL, EXPERTS IN AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC A Day in the Life Meet the team at APT’s Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge in Western Australia APT ESCORTED TOURS DISCOVER MORE TWO WEEKS MOTORHOMING AROUND TASMANIA WITH THE EXPERTS Tick off all the major sights with this tried and tested Tassie road trip From awe-inspiring fi ordland • Travel with the experts – APT’s friendly, knowledgeable local TRAVELLERS’ TALES FROM to impressive glacier landscapes guides and tour directors will share their passion for the AUSTRALIA’S NATURE COAST and cosmopolitan cities, country they call home. experience the natural beauty • Range of tour options – No matter how you picture your of New Zealand on an APT tour. dream holiday, APT can make it a reality. With two styles of touring to choose from; all-inclusive Luxury Touring or Premium Touring where you can enjoy the perfect balance of Save up to £1,000 inclusions and leisure time. per couple on selected APT tours if you book by • Handpicked accommodation – Each hotel and resort included 28 February 2017 has been tried and tested by APT’s experts. • Tantalising fl avours – Indulge in a wondrous array of dining experiences and fantastic restaurants at selected stops. Order our new Austravel Touring brochure at austravel.com/brochures ENDEAVOUR What’s Hot for 2017 Welcome to ENDEAVOUR the magazine by Austravel WHAT’S HOT FOR 2017 From new hotels to unmissable events, here’s our round up of what’s hot A very merry Christmas from everyone here at Down Under this coming year. Austravel and we hope you’ve had a great 2016. But, if you’re anything like me, now’s the time I start planning out all the places I want to visit in the coming year. Last year I was lucky enough to 6 12 18 Cheer on England at travel around the Kimberley in Western Australia The Ashes (see p.14) and also took my mum on The Ghan Watch the 2017-18 Ashes Series in rail journey which she absolutely loved. This year, the glorious Australian sunshine and I’m determined to go to Tasmania for the fi rst support our boys in the stunning time! So what’s on your 2017 holiday wish list? In cricket grounds of the MCG, Adelaide the following pages, we hope to inspire you and Contents Oval and more. Will you be there give you a closer look at some of our fantastic 4 Travellers’ Tales: Australia’s 14 A Day in the Life to hopefully see England retain the destinations. Is this the year you swim on the Great Nature Coast An extraordinary insight into what famous urn? Tickets go on sale Barrier Reef or venture off on that big New Zealand Travel Designer, Tom, uncovers the it takes to work in the remote early 2017. road trip? Call our Travel Designers on freephone highlights of this lesser-known region of Kimberley wilderness 0808 252 5894* to start planning today. Let’s Australia’s east coast make 2017 a year to remember.. 18 A View with a Room Karen Joyce 6 Sydney New Year’s Eve Guide You’ll need to pinch yourself daily APT’s New Zealand Voyager General Manager All you need to know about the world’s when staying at the InterContinental best NYE celebrations Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa This 29-day luxury tour is the ultimate way to see all the highlights of Our magazine is named after HMS Endeavour, the fi rst New Zealand’s North and South Island. Featuring a ride on the seagoing vessel to reach the East Coast of Australia in 1770, 20 Diff erent Perspectives famous TranzAlpine train and a 15-night premium coastal cruise from when Captain Cook went ashore at what is now known as 8 Follow in the Footsteps of... Botany Bay. Aussie actor, Chris Hemsworth (a.k.a of Australia’s icons Auckland to Sydney, you’ll journey down New Zealand’s east coast Thor), tells us about his family holiday Two unique ways to see some of taking in the spectacular scenery and enjoying daily excursions. Find On the cover Down Under Australasia’s most popular sights Crown Towers Perth out more about this once-in-a-lifetime experience in our new touring Bungle Bungle Range, Not many hotels can boast that they have six stars under their belt, but brochure (order online). Australia 12 72 Hours in Perth 22 Two Weeks Motorhoming Crown Towers, opening this month (December 2016), is the epitome 29 days from £5,595 per person. Boasting an out-of-this-world How you can make the most of three Around Tasmania landscape, the Bungle Bungle Range of luxury. Guest suites off er superb city views, while the leisure facilities Based on selected travel Nov 2017. in World Heritage-listed Purnululu days in Australia’s sunniest city Tick off all the major sights with this include expansive lagoon pools, private cabanas, fi ne dining and the Crown National Park, Western Australia has tried and tested Tassie road trip Spa Perth to name a few. This world-class resort guarantees an experience been around for 350 million years yet was only discovered in 1983. of unimaginable opulence. 3 nights from £219 per person. Based on selected travel Apr-Sep 2017. Why choose Austravel? We’re the leading Australia, New 40 years’ experience Expert destination advice Your holiday’s in safe hands Zealand and South Pacifi c specialist We don’t just go there, we really Our Travel Designers have travelled We take care of everything from and have been creating tailor- know there. Whether you’re looking to and experienced these amazing your fl ights, accommodation, car made holidays to these incredible to discover the iconic sights of countries fi rst hand. With their in- hire and tours, to visas and travel countries since 1977. Our dedicated Australia, road trip around New depth destination knowledge, they insurance, we can even book your team of Travel Designers will listen Zealand or escape to an exotic island can help with the planning process airport hotels and parking before to your holiday ideas, fi nd you the in the South Pacifi c, we’ve been and off er expert advice to tailor make you go! We’re also ABTA, ATOL Fly Business Class best deals and create a personalised creating award-winning holidays your perfect itinerary, whatever your and IATA protected, meaning your If you’ve always wanted to travel how the other half travel, now’s the time. itinerary to suit you. 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WRS-5671 334 reviews $%7$1R: Be inspired at austravel.com or call our Travel Designers on 0808 252 5894* to book your dream holiday to Australasia. * Calls are free, charges from mobile and other providers may apply. 3 ENDEAVOUR Travellers’ Tales TRAVELLERS’ TALES WHAT OUR EXPERTS SAY... AUSTRALIA’S NATURE COAST Stretching from north of Brisbane up to the exquisite coral cay of Lady Elliot Island, Australia’s Nature Coast is an adventure playground for nature and wildlife lovers. Our Travel Designer, Tom, shares his trip highlights and top recommendations from his recent travels along this lesser-known part of the Aussie east coast... “Remember to pack your swimmers for your Fraser Island tour so you can take a dip in Lake McKenzie. Th e lake is pure rainwater which makes for a really refreshing swim. 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