Sydney & New South Wales New Zealand Agent’s Discount Program
June 2013 to 31 March 2014 $20 Voucher
Book two or more sightseeing or accommodation products from the New Zealand Agent Discount Brochure and receive a $20 JR Duty Free Voucher*
All you need to do is email [email protected] with a confirmation of your bookings and the voucher will be posted out to you. *Limited to one voucher per booking Introduction
Sydney is recognised as one of the world’s most cosmopolitan, vibrant and beautiful cities. Surrounding Sydney are the regions of New South Wales, offering a diverse range of landscapes and holiday experiences. This brochure is designed to give you, the agent/consultant selling holidays to Australia, tips on how to experience the best of Sydney and New South Wales. Just decide when you want to travel and you can book directly with the operators featured in this booklet. Don’t forget, your travelling companion may also be eligible for selected discounts.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR FAMIL BOOKING
• Book directly with the accommodation, tour operator or attraction provider at least seven days prior to your departure.
• Advise you are a New Zealand travel agent booking on the Sydney and New South Wales Agent Discount Programme.
• Establish what information and identification you need to provide or any conditions you need to meet to access the special rates.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
• Rates quoted are in Australian Dollars and include GST unless stated otherwise. Australian GST is calculated at 10%.
• Rates quoted are available exclusively to New Zealand retail and wholesale (travel and airline) agents/consultants selling Australian holidays and are subject to availability.
• Identification is required at accommodation check-in and attractions.
• Nominal charges may apply to an accompanying spouse or partner unless stated otherwise by operators. Children can often stay in properties FOC or for a minimum rate. Check with the individual property about kids’ rates.
• Accommodation rates are based on room only (twin/double share) unless stated otherwise and are subject to availability.
• Listed rates may exclude high season, peak season and other surcharges.
1 Contents
introduction 1
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sydney 3
BLUE MOUNTAINS 15
Aerial view of Sydney Harbour. Photo: Hamilton Lund CENTRAL COAST 17
HUNTER region 19
mid NORTH COAST 22 PORT STEPHENS PORT MACQUARIE COFFS harbour
Escarpment east of Newnes, Blue Mountains. Photo: Hamilton Lund NORTHERN RIVERS 24 BYRON BAY
SOUTH COAST 26 GRAND PACIFIC DRIVE shoalhaven, eurobodalla & sapphire coast southern highlands
CANBERRA 28
Murray’s Beach, Jervis Bay. Photo: Adam Taylor NEW ENGLAND north west 34
CENTRAL nsw (DUBBO) 36
OUTBACK NSW 38
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 40
Mad Max Car, Silverton, Outback New South Wales. Photo: Destination NSW
2 Sydney
Surrounded by stunning waterways and world-famous icons such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney is the perfect place to indulge your every holiday whim. Sydney mixes sophistication with a friendly, easy-going approach to life. You’ll enjoy wonderful dining, the freshest seafood, stunning beaches and endless shopping choices. The city centre is surrounded by vibrant suburbs, each with their own unique flavour.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Shows and events: Sydney has a year-long calendar of exciting events that are a major draw card for visitors. Cultural events include Chinese New Year and Sydney Festival while major sporting fixtures range from cricket to rugby league, rugby union and horse racing.
Beaches: Sydney has some of the best surfing beaches in Sydney the world where you can learn to surf, follow a coastal trail, go jogging or try parasailing and stand-up paddle-boarding. There are friendly volleyball sessions on the sand, casual cafés, weekend markets and great shopping. You can dine in casual elegance overlooking the ocean or relax with a delicious cocktail at sunset.
Shopping: Whether you’re a label hunter or a bargain hunter, MAJOR EVENTS you’ll be spoilt for choice when shopping in Sydney. Find boutiques in the city centre, stylish precincts in Paddington Sydney Film Festival 5 – 16 June and Double Bay, contemporary style in Newtown and Ice at Circular Quay 21 June – 10 July glamorous department stores. A-League All Stars v Manchester United 20 July Spas: From Himalayan therapy to steam tents, foot massages The Sun-Herald City2Surf 11 August to green tea ginger body wraps, Sydney’s health and beauty sanctuaries promise bliss, wellbeing and a gorgeous inner glow. Bledisloe Cup 17 August
Dining: 140 nationalities, acclaimed chefs and an astonishing Good Food Month 1 – 31 October range of produce has helped establish Sydney as one of the Sculpture by the Sea 24 October – 10 November world’s most adventurous food destinations with dining options to suit all styles and budgets. Sydney 500 6 – 8 December The Lion King From 12 December Nightlife: If you like plenty of night time action on holidays, Sydney delivers in spades. Cocktails by the beach or at a Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 26 December rooftop bar, locally-brewed boutique beers or a hectic night on New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour 31 December the dance floor – just take your pick. Sydney Festival 8 – 27 January, 2014
Mardi Gras 7 February - 2 March, 2014
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour March – April, 2014
Vivid 23 May – 9 June, 2014
3 SYDNEY CITY/CBD ACCOMMODATION
The Star Complex - Astral The Sebel Pier One Sydney 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont 11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay Phone: +61 2 97779000 Phone: +61 2 8298 9999 Email: [email protected] Fax: +61 2 8298 9777 Website: www.star.com.au Email: [email protected] Property Type: 5 Star Hotel Website: www.sebelpierone.com.au Rate: Mid-week rate in a deluxe (Sun-Thurs) $209 Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel subject to site inspection. Complimentary Rate: 30% off Best Unrestricted Rate upgrade to City or Harbour view, subject to www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 availability. Citigate Central Sydney The York by Swiss-Belhotel 169-179 Thomas Street, Sydney 5 York Street, Sydney Phone: +61 2 9281 6888 Phone: +61 2 9210 5000 Fax: +61 2 9281 6688 Fax: +61 2 9210 1487 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mirvachotels.com/citigate-central-sydney Website: www.theyorkapartments.com.au Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Property Type: 4.5 Star Apartment Hotel Rate: 15% off best available rate – Citigate King Rm Rate: $220 deluxe studio apartment Metro Hotel on Pitt Harbour Rocks Hotel, The Rocks 300 Pitt Street, Sydney 34-52 Harrington Street Phone: +61 2 9283 8088 Phone: +61 2 8220 9999 Fax: +61 2 9283 2825 Fax: +61 2 8220 9998 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.metrohotels.com.au Website: www.harbourrocks.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: Rate: 30% off Best Unrestricted Rate $125.00 valid 01-30 Apr& 01-30 Sep – Standard www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 $130.00 valid 01-30 Apr& 01-30 Sep – Superior $140.00 valid 01 Oct – 31 Mar 2014 – Standard The Sebel Surry Hills Sydney $150.00 valid 01 Oct – 31 Mar 2014 – Superior 28 Albion Street, Surry Hills Phone: +61 2 9289 0000 Blockout Dates: Fax: +61 2 9289 0001 2013 Email: [email protected] (05-06JUL, 09-10AUG, 14-15SEP, 05-06OCT, 06-08DEC, 30-31DEC) Website: www.sebelsurryhills.com.au Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel 2014 Rate: 30% off Best Unrestricted Rate (01JAN, 28FEB-01MAR, 07-08MAR) www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011ww.sydney
Oyster Bar, Sydney. Photo: James Horan Bronte Beach, Sydney. Photo: Toby Burrows
4 Bondi Beach, Sydney. Photo: Hamilton Lund Paddington, Sydney. Photo: James Pipino
Metro Hotel Sydney Central Adina Apartment Hotel, Sydney 431-439 Pitt Street, Sydney Cnr Kent & Bathurst Streets, Sydney Phone: +61 2 9281 6999 Phone: +61 2 9274 0000 Fax: +61 2 9281 6988 Fax: +61 2 9267 5655 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.metrohotels.com.au Website: www.togahotels.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Property Type: 5 Star Apartment Hotel Rate: $120.00 valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep - Superior Room Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate $130.00 valid 01 Apr - 30 Sep - Deluxe Room $130.00 valid 01 Oct - 31 Mar - Superior Room Adina Apartment Hotel, Harbourside $140.00 valid 01 Oct - 31 Mar - Deluxe Room 55 Shelley Street, Sydney Phone: +61 2 9249 7000 Blockout Dates: Fax: +61 2 9246 6900 2013 Email: [email protected] (05-06JUL, 09-10AUG, 14-15SEP, 05-06OCT, 06-08DEC, 30-31DEC) Website: www.togahotels.com.au Property Type: 5 Star Apartment Hotel 2014 Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate (01JAN, 28FEB-01MAR, 07-08MAR) Medina Executive Sydney Central Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney 2 Lee Street, Sydney 27 O’Connell Street, Sydney Phone: +61 2 8396 9800 Phone: +61 2 8214 0000 Fax: +61 2 8396 9752 Fax: +61 2 8214 1000 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Website: www.radissonblu.com/plazahotel-sydney Property Type: 4.5 Star Apartment Hotel Property Type: 5 Star Hotel Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate Rate: Atrium Room (twin/double) $190 low season & Sundays Medina Classic Martin Place $240 high season & Mondays to Saturdays 1 Hosking Place, Sydney Subject to availability & peak dates excluded Phone: +61 2 9224 6400 Fax: +61 2 9224 6499 Adina Apartment Hotel, Crown Street Email: [email protected] 359 Crown Street, Surry Hills Website: www.togahotels.com.au Phone: +61 2 8302 1000 Property Type: 4.5 Star Apartment Hotel Fax: +61 2 9361 5965 Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Medina Executive Double Bay Property Type: 4.5 Star Apartment Hotel Ocean Ave & Guilfoyle Street, Double Bay Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate Phone: +61 2 9361 9000
Fax: +61 2 9332 3484
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.togahotels.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Apartment Hotel Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate
5 Travelodge Phillip Street Vibe Hotel Sydney 165 Phillip Street, Sydney 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney Phone: +61 2 8224 9403 Phone: +61 2 9282 0987 Fax: +61 2 8224 9500 Fax: +61 2 9211 1806 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Website: www.togahotels.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Hotel Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate
Travelodge Sydney Vibe Hotel Rushcutters Cnr Wentworth Avenue & Goulburn Street, Sydney 100 Bayswater Road, Rushcutters Bay Phone: +61 2 8267 1708 Phone: +61 2 8353 8988 Fax: +61 2 8267 1800 Fax: +61 2 8353 8999 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Website: www.togahotels.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Hotel Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate
Travelodge Wynyard Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour 7–9 York Street, Sydney 70 Murray Street, Pyrmont Phone: +61 2 9274 1333 Phone: +61 2 95630888 Fax: +61 2 9274 1230 Fax: +61 2 92887189 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Website: www.ibis.com Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 The Menzies Sydney 14 Carrington Street, Sydney Ibis Sydney World Square Phone: +61 2 9299 1000 382-384 Pitt Street, Sydney Fax: +61 2 9290 3819 Phone: +61 2 9282 0000 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.sydneymenzieshotel.com.au Website: www.ibis.com Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rates Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Ibis Sydney King Street Wharf 22 Shelley Street, Sydney Phone: +61 2 8243 0700 Fax: +61 2 8243 0777 Website: www.ibishotels.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Mercure Sydney 818-820 George Street, Sydney Phone: +61 2 9217 2222 Fax: +61 2 9217 6616 Website: www.mercuresydney.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Sydney Harbour viewed from Milsons Point. Photo: Hamilton Lund
6 Aarons Hotel Sydney 37 Ultimo Road, Haymarket Phone: +61 2 9281 5555 Fax: +61 2 9281 2666 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aaronssydney.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Rate: $100 from Standard Double
Pensione Hotel Sydney 631-635 George Street, Haymarket Phone: +61 2 9265 8888 Fax: +61 2 9211 9825 Email: [email protected] Website: www.8hotels.com Property Type: 4 Star Self Rated The London, Paddington. Photo: James Pipino Rate: $145 (from) Standard Petite
Mercure Sydney Potts Point Vibe Hotel Rushcutters Sydney 226 Victoria Street (Cnr Darlinghurst Road), Potts Point 100 Bayswater Road, Rushcutters Bay Phone: +61 2 9397 1777 Phone: +61 2 8353 8988 Fax: +61 2 9397 1707 Fax: +61 2 8353 8999 Website: www.mercuresydneypottspoint.com Email: [email protected] Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Website: www.togahotels.com.au Rate: 30% off public rate Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate
Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour 17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour Phone: +61 2 8217 4000 Fax: +61 2 8217 4400 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.novotel.com Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont Phone: +61 2 9934 0000 Fax: +61 2 9934 0099 Email: [email protected] Website: www.novoteldarlingharbour.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Kirketon Hotel 229 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst Phone: +61 2 9332 2011 Fax: +61 2 9332 2499 Email: [email protected] Property Type: Self Rated 5 Star Rate: $155 Premium Room, late checkout at 12pm
Bondi Icebergs Club, Bondi. Photo: James Horan
7 OUTER SYDNEY ACCOMMODATION
The Sebel Parramatta Adina Apartment Hotel, Coogee 350 Church Street, Parramatta 183 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee Phone: +61 2 9630 4999 Phone: +61 2 9578 6000 Fax: +61 2 9890 7290 Fax: +61 2 9664 7122 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mirvachotels.com Website: www.togahotels.com.au Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Property Type: 4.5 Star Apartment Hotel Rate: 30% off public rates Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Mercure Sydney Liverpool Aspire Hotel Sydney 424 - 458 Hoxton Park Road, Liverpool 383-389 Bulwara Road, Ultimo Phone: +61 2 8777 0600 Phone: +61 2 9211 1499 Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Fax: +61 2 9281 3764 Rate: 30% off public rate Email: [email protected] www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Website: www.metrohotels.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Rate: $110 valid 01 Apr – 30 Sep Standard Room Mercure Sydney Parramatta $125 valid 01 Oct – 31 Mar 14 Standard Room 106 Hassall Street, Rosehill Phone: +61 2 8836 1000 Website: www.mercurehotelparramatta.com.au Blockout Dates: Property Type: 4 Star Hotel 2013 Rate: 30% off public rate (05-06JUL, 09-10AUG, 14-15SEP, 05-06OCT, 06-08DEC, www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 30-31DEC) 2014 Novotel Sydney Olympic Park (01JAN, 28FEB-01MAR, 07-08MAR) Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park Phone: +61 2 8762 1111 Website: www.novotelsydneyolympicpark.com.au Adina Apartment Hotel, Chippendale Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Cnr Boundary & Ivy Streets, Darlington Rate: 30% off public rate Phone: +61 2 9311 8800 www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Fax: +61 2 9311 8899 Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach Property Type: 4 Star Apartment Hotel Cnr The Grand Parade & Princess St, Brighton Le Sands Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate Phone: +61 2 9556 5111 Website www.novotelbrightonbeach.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific 55 North Steyne, Manly Phone: +61 2 9977 7666 Website www.manlypacificsydney.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Novotel Sydney Rooty Hill 33 Railway Street, Rooty Hill Phone: +61 2 9832 3888 Website www.novotelrootyhill.com.au Manly Beach, Manly. Photo: Hamilton Lund Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
8 Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park Ibis Sydney Thornleigh Olympic Blvd, Homebush 212 Pennant Hills Road Thornleigh Phone: +61 2 8762 1700 Phone: +61 2 9481 7500 Website: www.pullmanhotels.com Website: www.ibis.com Property Type: 5 Star Hotel Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rate Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Medina Serviced Apartments, North Ryde Mercure Sydney Airport 2 Busaco Road, North Ryde 20 Levey, Wolli Creek Phone: +61 2 9876 7000 Phone: +61 2 9518 2000 Fax: +61 2 9876 7099 Website: www.mercuresydneyairport.com.au Email: [email protected] Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Website: www.togahotels.com.au Rate: 30% off public rate Property Type: 4 Star Apartment Hotel www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate Swiss Grand Resort and Spa Travelodge Macquarie, North Ryde Cnr Campbell Pde&Beach Rd, Bondi Beach 81 Talavera Road, North Ryde Phone: +61 2 9365 5666 Phone: +61 2 8874 5200 Website: www.swissgrand.com.au Fax: +61 2 8874 5300 Property Type: 4.5 Star Resort Email: [email protected] Rate: 30% off public rate Website: www.togahotels.com.au www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Property Type: 3.5 Star Hotel Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate
Travelodge Manly-Warringah 4 – 10 Victor Road, Brookvale Phone: +61 2 8978 1200 Fax: +61 2 8978 1300 Email: [email protected] Website: www.travelodgehotels.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Hotel Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate
Travelodge Bankstown Cnr Greenfield Parade & Mona Street, Bankstown Phone: +61 2 9793 0002 Fax: +61 2 9793 2439 Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Hotel Coastal walk from Coogee to Bondi. Photo: Hamilton Lund Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate
Travelodge Blacktown Cnr Reservoir &Holbeche Roads, Blacktown Phone: +61 2 8822 2001 Fax: +61 2 9672 4904 Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Property Type: 3.5 Star Hotel Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate
Ibis Sydney Olympic Park Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park Phone: +61 2 8762 1100 Website: www.ibis.com Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Rate: 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Milk Beach in Vaucluse, Sydney. Photo: James Pipino
9 SYDNEY TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Captain Cook Cruises Australian Eco Adventures PTY LTD Departs No 1 King Street Wharf Unit 3, 158 South Creek Rd, Cromer Phone: +61 2 9206 1111 Phone: +61 2 9971 2402 Fax: +61 2 9251 1281 Fax: +61 2 9971 2853 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.captaincook.com.au Website: www.ozeco.com.au Property Type: Small Ship Blue Mountains Eco Day Tour – A small group tour to World The best way to see Sydney with over 20 sightseeing & dining Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Highlights: entry at Featherdale cruises daily. Agents who have completed the Captain Cook Wildlife Park, complete circle loop of the Blue Mountains, short Cruises Small Ship Accreditation Programme are eligible for the walks to explore the remote regions with stunning views, lunch special “Accredited” agent’s discounts. at Katoomba Golf Club, visit to Scenic World Attractions (own expense) and Waradah Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Rate: CCC ACCREDITED – Low Season (Apr –Oct) Hunter Valley Wine & Wilderness Tour – A small group tour. Highlights: Morning tea at a wildlife park, touring through the FOC Sightseeing Cruises (Exl Combos) 50% Discount Cocktail, scenic regions to the Hunter Valley, wine tasting at Boutique Breakfast ,Lunch & Captains Dinner Cruises. wineries, gourmet appreciation lunch experience, cheese, olive 35% Discount High Tea, Sunset & Gold Dinner Cruises. oil and chocolate tasting. $100pp/per night Sydney Weekender Cruise Rate: Agent – $100, NON ACCREDITED Companion – $100 Low Season (Apr – Oct) 20% Discount off brochure fare (excluding Combos). Conditions apply. iVenture Card Australia Shop 191 Harbourside Shopping Centre, High Season (Nov-Mar) rates available on request. Darling Harbour Companion Rate: – As per agent rate above Phone: +61 2 9211 3192
Email: [email protected] Website: www.iventurecard.com.au Sydney Attraction Pass – See & Save with an iVenture Card attractions Pass. Includes entry to over 40 top attractions & things to do in Sydney & surrounds. Sydney Unlimited Attractions Pass is available for 2, 3 or 7 consecutive days. Rate: Agent – 50% off any iVenture Card Attractions Pass Companion – 20% off any iVenture Card Attractions Pass
Captain Cook Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Photo: Daniel Boud WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Darling Harbour. Photo: Merlin Entertainment Group
10 Sydney Urban Adventures Sydney Urban Adventures – Kings Cross Phone: 1800 459 388 Take a walk through Sydney’s wild side. On this Sydney walking Email: [email protected] tour you’ll become immersed in the fascinating tales of Kings Website: www.sydneyurbanadventures.com Cross, or ‘The Cross’, Sydney’s infamous red-light district. This Sydney Urban Adventures – Sydney Sights thoroughly entertaining tour will guide you through this area’s This Sydney walking tour takes you on and off the tourist track, history, dappled with crime, frivolity, fame, fortune, and mystery. with a wander through the heart of Sydney’s sightseeing district, Perfect for first-time visitors to Sydney, or anyone enthralled by and a meander off to the less trodden highlights. crime and society, this Sydney tour is informative, engaging, and exciting. Discount: Agent - $20 Rate: Companion - $20 Agent - $20 Companion - $20 Let’s Go Surfing 128 Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi Beach Treetop Adventure Park Phone: +61 2 9365 1800 Western Sydney Parklands, Fax: +61 2 9365 1811 Plough & Harrow Park, Abbotsbury Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 8605 4300 Website: www.letsgosurfing.com.au Email: [email protected] Imagine yourself riding a wave on beautiful Bondi Beach? Our Website: www.treetopadventurepark.com.au beginner surf lesson will get you safely up and onto your first wave before you know it. With a low student to instructor ratio of 5:1 we The multi-award winning park offers a unique experience high give you a fantastic surfing experience that is safe, exciting and in the tree tops where participants slide down flying foxes, move heaps of fun! from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many exciting challenges above the forest floor! These eco-friendly adventure Rate: activities are great for fitness and exhilarating to experience. Agent – FOC Booking is essential. Companion – 50% off Seasonal pricing From $44.50. Rate: Agent - FOC Companion - $30 (Limited to one)
Sailing Sydney Wharf 9, King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour Phone: +61 2 9660 9133 Fax: +61 2 9660 9177 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sailingsydney.net A once in a lifetime opportunity, to sail or race on Australia’s only two actual America’s Cup racing yachts AUS21 OR AUS40. Join the daily experience and get hands on exerting energy on the grinders, take the helm or simply sit back and relax while cruising the World’s most beautiful harbour. No experience necessary. Rate: Learning to surf, Bondi Beach. Photo: Mikala Wilbow Agent – FOC Companion – 50%
Sailing on Sydney Harbour. Photo: Toby Burrows
11 WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Nick’s Seafood Restaurant Group 1-5 Wheat Road, Nick’s Bar & Grill, Casa Di Nico, I’m Angus Steakhouse, Adria Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour Rybar & Grill, Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, Cyren Restaurant Phone: +61 2 8251 7800 King Street Wharf, Cockle Bay Wharf, Harbourside Fax: +61 2 9262 2385 Phone: +61 2 8281 1166 Email: [email protected] Fax: +61 2 9261 5810 Email: [email protected] Journey around Australia on an all-Aussie animal adventure, at Website: www.nicks-seafood.com.au WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. Get up close to koalas, walk amongst red kangaroos and eyeball eye-to-eye with Rex, one of the world’s Harbourside or beachfront, Nick’s restaurants overlook biggest crocodiles. With a host of other unique and legendary internationally renowned absolute waterfront locations. Indulge animals, including the wombat, cassowary, and many more, in succulent menus offering seafood, steak, chargrills, decadent WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is THE Australian animal adventure, all desserts, cocktails and fine wines. In addition to our array of conveniently located in the heart of Sydney city’s beautiful seafood and steak, why not experience the charm of Italy at Darling Harbour. Casa di Nico or taste the flavours of the Adriatic seaside at Adria Rybar & Grill. Rate: Agent – FOC Rate: Companion – Standard Price Agent – Drink voucher in all our restaurants with a purchase of a main meal. Companion - Drink voucher in all our restaurants with a Sydney Tower Eye purchase of a main meal. Level 5 Westfield Shopping Centre, 100 Market Street, Sydney Phone: +61 2 8251 7800 SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Fax: +61 2 9262 2385 1-5 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 8251 7800 Fax: +61 2 9262 2385 Get a bird’s eye view of the spectacular Sydney City from the Email: [email protected] tallest building in Sydney. At 250m tall, the Sydney Tower Eye offers stunning, uninterrupted panoramic 360 degree views of SEA LIFE Sydney Aqaurium houses the world’s largest collection Sydney and its famous landmarks. Included in admission, the of all-Australian aquatic life, and takes you on a journey through new 4D Experience is a ground-breaking 3D film with spectacular 14 newly-themed areas including Tropical Bays of Rays, Discovery in-theatre effects and a breath-taking fourth dimension that Rockpool, Mangrove Swamps, South Coast Shipwreak, a new gives an amazing view of the city. ocean tunnel walk-through, Shark Valley and Shark Wall, where you can face your fear, walking over huge sharks! Rate: Agent – FOC Rate: Companion – Standard Price Agent – FOC Companion - Standard rate
Madame Tussauds Sydney 1-5 Wheat Road, Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour Phone: +61 2 8251 7800 Fax: +61 2 9262 2385 Email: [email protected]
Experience the glittering world of fame for a day at Madame Tussauds Sydney by starting your journey on the red carpet and strike a pose before you arrive at the biggest celebrity party ever staged. So, who do you want to meet? With over 70 life like figures, & interactivity at every turn, from world leaders, to sports heroes, musical stars & Hollywood’s hottest plus much more. Rate: Agent – FOC Companion – Standard Price SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Darling Harbour. Photo: Sydney Aquarium
12 Blue Diamond Tours – Small Groups Tour Sydney Harbour Tall Ships Concord 39 George Street, The Rocks Phone: +61 4 1491 7317 Phone: +61 2 8243 7961 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.bluediamondtours.net Website: www.sydneytallships.com.au
Family owned & operated Blue Diamond Tours operate tours to Experience a real tall ship cruise for Lunch or Dinner. the Blue Mountains in a luxury Mecedes Benz. Highly ranked on Rate: Agent –$69, Companion Rate - $79 Trip Advisor for diversity & personalised service, tours include morning tea, lunch, Koomurri Aboriginal Culture Centre, Sydney Opera House Featherdale Wildlife Park & a river cruise return to Circular 1 Bennelong Point, Sydney Quay, where the tour concludes at approximately 5.15pm. Phone: +61 2 9250 7909 Rate: Fax: +61 2 9250 7096 Agent – FOC Email: [email protected] Companion - FOC Website: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Discover the stories, history and magic of Sydney Opera House AAT Kings Tours with an incredible guided tour taking you underneath the world Travel Corporation, famous sails. Follow our friendly guide inside the World Heritage- 35 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction listed masterpiece, home to 1000 rooms, 300 corridors and Phone: +61 2 9028 2263 hundreds of tales and secrets. Step inside the inspired theatres Fax: +61 2 9347 2769 where more than 1600 performances come to life each year, and Email: [email protected] learn how Danish architect Jorn Utzon’s ground-breaking design Website: www.aatkings.com and vision for world class performing arts came into existence.
Experience the best of Sydney & NSW on board a luxury AAT Kings Rate: coach. Join us on a day tour to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Agent – FOC Sydney Opera House Tour Canberra, Bondi, Manly, Port Stephens with Dolphin Cruise or Companion – 20% Discount off retail rate – Sydney Opera Outback Experience at Tobruk. A Sydney day tours brochure can House Tour be downloaded from www.aatkings.com Rate: Agent – 50% discount Companion - 50% discount
BridgeClimb Sydney 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks Phone: +61 2 8274 7777 Fax: +61 2 9240 1122 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bridgeclimb.com
Have the Climb of Your Life with BridgeClimb Sydney. Choose from three amazing Climbs that take you to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge – The Express Climb, The Discovery Climb or The Bridge Climb. Climbs depart from 3 Cumberland Street, in the Rocks. Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Photo: Hamilton Lund Rate: Agent – 50% off retail rate
Companion - Standard Retail Rate
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb. Photo: James Horan
13 CountryLink Sydney Royal Easter Show Level 7, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney 1 Showground Road, Phone: +61 2 8575 0685 Sydney Olympic Park Fax: +61 2 8922 1890 Website: www.eastershow.com.au Email: [email protected] Website: www.countrylink.info Sydney Royal Easter Show – Create the Memories. Australia’s best value family entertainment, with interactive educational CountryLink operates short & long distance passenger train and experiences, animal nursery & free family activities. Experience coach services to over 360 destinations throughout NSW, Victoria rural Australia with 14,000 animals on show, Australia’s best and Queensland. There is no better way to experience the great food & wine experiences, plus shopping and rides galore. The Australian landscape than from the comfort of a CountryLink nightly entertainment starts at 6:30pm and features spectacular XPT or XPLORER train, with our comfortable reclining seats, fireworks. large tinted panoramic windows and on-board buffet for your Discount: convenience. Agent – 25% Discount on Adult, Child and Concession Rate: ShowLink entry Tickets. Agent – 75% discount (*Visit https://eastershow.foxtix.com.au and enter promotional Companion – No Discount (Will be offered best available fare at code: P25S13NZA to obtain this discount*) the time of purchase) Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary Sydney Coast Walks West Esplanade, Manly Cronulla Ferry Wharf, 1 Tonkin Street, Cronulla Phone: +61 2 8251 7800 Phone: +61 2 8521 7423 Fax: +61 2 9262 2385 Fax: +61 2 8521 7423 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.royalcoastwalks.com.au Experience animal conservation in action at Manly SEA LIFE Sydney Coast Walks (formally Royal Coast Walks) are the Sydney Sanctuary and take an active part in our breed, rescue and protect walking people. With some of Sydney’s best natural beauty only programme. Check out the new Penguin Cove where you can accessible on foot, Sydney Coast Walks provides expertly guided discover our own colony of Manly’s Little Penguins half day, full day and overnight hiking adventures through Sydney’s Rate: national parks, enabling guests to experience the wonder of Agent – FOC Sydney’s outdoors. Companion – Standard Price Rate: Agent – FOC on half and full day walks. 20% on overnight walks. Companion – 50% on half and full day walks, 20% off overnight walks
Manly Bike Tours Shop 6, 54 West Esplanade, Manly. Entrance off Belgrave St Phone: +61 2 8005 7368 Email: [email protected] Website: www.manlybiketours.com.au
Cycling is the ideal way to explore Manly. Hire a bike and discover secluded coves, deserted beaches and breath-taking coastal views. With over 20km of dedicated bike paths & off road trails,
Manly caters for all levels of riders. Manly Bike Tours carry a huge Cycling along Manly foreshore with Manly Bike Tours. Photo: James Pipino range of bicycles for rent including; cruisers, road bikes, off-road mountain bikes, kids & tandems. Rate: Agent – FOC - 2hr bike hire Companion – $14 2hr bike hire
14 blue mountains
Just 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney, this region is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Australia. Small towns and villages spread along a narrow escarpment are surrounded by the sandstone cliffs and deep valleys thick with rainforest that are part of the vast Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This extraordinary location makes it a perfect backdrop for plenty of activities ranging from bushwalking and bird-watching to canyoning, abseiling and canoeing. Must-see attractions are the Jenolan Caves and Scenic World. More relaxing past times includes dining in luxury at award-winning restaurants, or browsing through galleries and antique shops. Other popular activities include golf, spa treatments and following the meandering loops and trails of the Greater Blue Mountains Drive.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Discover the Greater Blue Mountains Drive: Follow any one of the linked drives and discovery trails along this sensational drive and you’ll uncover some of the best natural attractions, small villages and highlights of the Blue Mountains region.
The Blue Mountains region: is a paradise for the outdoor Blue Mountains enthusiast, whether it’s fishing or bushwalking, climbing, cycling Sydney or mountain adventures such as abseiling, canyoning or caving.
Jenolan Caves: are Australia’s oldest and most spectacular limestone caves. You can see 11 caves, underground rivers and amazing formations on guided tours.
Food and wine: and slow-down, pamper time is an essential ingredient to any Blue Mountains experience. The region provides a true gourmet experience combining fine dining restaurants, atmospheric cafés and delis, and cuisine to suit HOW TO GET THERE every taste. The region’s natural beauty is the perfect setting By Car: Motorways provide direct road links from Sydney for intimate day spas offering aromatherapy, massage and beauty treatments. – only 90 minutes to the base of the mountains region. Once in the Blue Mountains, the Greater Blue Mountains Ride the Scenic Railway: Skyway or the Cableway into the Drive is a network of touring routes designed to guide World Heritage-listed rainforest at Scenic World in Katoomba. you in discovering the highways and byways of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. Indulge in some retail therapy: at the stylish boutiques, antique dealers, galleries and artisan outlets. By Train: Regular train services from Sydney’s Central Station take you on a wonderfully scenic journey into the heart of the Mountains in less than 2 hours.
By Bus: A range of coach and four wheel drive operators offer day and extended tours from Sydney. Charter services and airport transfers can also be arranged.
15 BLUE MOUNTAINS ACCOMMODATION BLUE MOUNTAINS TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Fairmont Resort, A member of the MGallery Collection Scenic World 1 Sublime Point Road, Leura Corner of Violet Street & Cliff Drive, Katoomba Phone: +61 2 4784 4144 Phone: +61 2 4780 0200 Website: www.fairmontresort.com.au Fax: +61 2 4782 5675 Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Email: [email protected] Rate: Up to 30% off Public Rate Website: www.scenicworld.com.au www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Experience the world’s steepest railway, Australia’s steepest Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa cableway, elevated walkway through Jurassic Rain forest, skyway 2600 Wolgan Road, Wolgan Valley cable car with electro-scenic glass floor. Phone: +61 2 6350 1800 Rate: Fax: +61 2 6350 1801 Agent – FOC Email: [email protected] Companion – FOC Website: www.wolganvalley.com Property Type: 5 + Star Rate: 50% off nightly rate – Heritage Suite Tread Lightly eco Tours 100 Great Western Highway, Medlow Bath Phone: +61 2 4788 1229 Fax: +61 2 4788 1229 Email: [email protected] Website: www.treadlightly.com.au
Tread Lightly eco tours specialise in bushwalking & exploring the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains & its ecology. Their advanced ecotourism accredited tours and professional interpretive guide provide extensive knowledge of this amazing wilderness. Visitors experience the best of the ancient rainforest, huge waterfalls, escarpments and deep canyons of the Blue Mountains. Rate: Agent – FOC Companion – FOC
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Blue Mountains. Photo: James Horan
MAJOR EVENTS Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba 22 June
Yulefest, throughout the region June/July/August
Leura Gardens Festival, Leura 5 – 13 October
The 22nd Carols in the Caves 14 December Jenolan Caves
The Skyway at Scenic World in Katoomba, Blue Mountains.
16 CENTRAL COAST
An hour’s drive north of Sydney, this region is known for its many natural attributes - waterways, sparkling beaches and lush countryside. National parks packed into this region offer many different experiences - the beautiful Somersby Falls in Brisbane Water National Park, secluded beaches and bays of Bouddi National Park and whale-watching from Crackneck Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park. The region’s many small towns are ideally located for visitors to enjoy activities ranging from surfing and fishing to sailing and water skiing. Feed pelicans at The Entrance or drop into a local zoo to meet reptiles and Australian animals; play golf, go cycling and skydiving, or enjoy a trail ride on horseback at Glenworth Valley, Australia’s largest horse riding and outdoor adventure centre.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Australian Repitile Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
Treetop Adventure Park
Ex – HMAS Adelaide Artificial Reef Central Coast UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Great North Road Sydney Norah Head Lighthouse
HOW TO GET THERE By Car: Head north out of Sydney on the Pacific Highway, then onto the F3 Freeway (Marked Route Number 1). Watch for the two main exits, Gosford/Woy Woy/ Terrigal (Central Coast HWY); and Wyong/The Entrance/ Yarramalong (Wyong Rd). MAJOR EVENTS Insider Tip: The Old Pacific Highway is a scenic alternative 5 Lands Walk, MacMasters Beach 22 June route for those wanting a complete change of pace.
By Train: CityRail runs regular rail services to the Chromefest, The Entrance 25 – 27 October Central Coast departing approximately every half-hour from Sydney and every hour from Newcastle, with travel Brisbane Water Oyster Festival 10 November time approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes from each destination. Ettalong Beach By Ferry: Palm Beach Ferries operate daily services between Sydney (Palm Beach) and the Central Coast Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras 7 December (Ettalong Beach). The Entrance By Air: Newcastle Airport is located approx. 115 km, 1 hour 15 minute drive from Gosford. Sydney Airport is located approx. 85 km, 1 hour 20 minute drive from Gosford. Shuttle services from each airport are available, as well as public transport options.
17 CENTRAL COAST ACCOMMODATION
Quay West Resort Magenta Shores 1 Magenta Drive, Magenta Phone: +61 2 4352 8100 Fax: +61 2 4352 8190 Email: [email protected] Property Type: 5 Star Rate: Up to 30% off Public Rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Terrigal Hinterland Bed and Breakfast
2/31 Lea Avenue, Wamberal Fishing at The Entrance, Central Coast. Photo: Central Coast Tourism Phone: +61 2 4385 5354 Email: [email protected] Website: www.terrigalhinterland.com.au Property Type: 5 Star Luxury B&B Retreat Rate: From $250 Luxury Spa suite, Queen or King room. Maximum stay at this rate: 30 days
Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast 40 Kooindah Boulevard, Wyong Phone: +61 2 4355 5777 Website: www.mercurekooindahwaters.com.au Property Type: 5 Star Hotel Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Australian Reptile Park, Central Coast. Photo: The Legendary Pacific Coast
CENTRAL COAST TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Skydive the Beach and Beyond Warnervale Airport, Warnervale Email: [email protected] Website: www.skydivethecentralcoast.com
Tandem skydive over the gorgeous NSW Central Coast from an incredible altitude of 14,000ft. Our skydiving drop zone is located in Warnervale, less than an hour and a half from Sydney. Experience the ultimate thrill of freefall at over 200km/hr for up to an insane
60 seconds. Horse riding at Glenworth Valley, Central Coast. Photo: Hugh Hartshorne Rate: Agent – $250 Companion – $319 TreeTop Adventure Park 1 Red Hill, Ourimbah State Forest, Wyong Phone: +61 2 4025 008 Email: [email protected] Website: www.treetopadventurepark.com.au
The multi-award winning park offers a unique experience high in the tree tops where participants slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many exciting challenges above the forest floor! These eco-friendly adventure activities are great fitness & exhilarating to experience. Rate: Agent – FOC, Companion - $30 There is also a Treetop Adventure Park in Newcastle! Same Rates apply.
The Hunter is a unique and diverse region that includes Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Upper Hunter and Barrington Tops. Famous for food and wine, the Hunter Valley is a key draw card for the region, while Newcastle, named one of the top 10 cities in 2011 by Lonely Planet, has world-class beaches, colonial architecture and a thriving arts scene. Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest saltwater lake is popular for water sports and nearby Maitland is rich in history and heritage. Finally, the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park caters for those seeking adventure in a pristine wilderness environment.
KEY EXPERIENCES
A wine tour in the Hunter Valley
Surfing lessons at Merewether Beach
A romantic sunset cruise on Lake Macquarie The Hunter A tour of Maitland Goal
A horse and stud tour in the Upper Hunter Sydney
Bushwalking in World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops
HOW TO GET THERE By Car: The F3 Freeway from Sydney is the main access route to the Hunter – an easy 90 minute drive will bring you to the southern boundary of the Region.
By Train: CountryLink trains connect the Hunter with Sydney and Brisbane. Several service many stations throughout the Hunter. Frequent CityRail trains link the Lower Hunter with Sydney and Newcastle.
By Bus: Express coaches offer daily services from Sydney to Newcastle, Hunter Valley Wine Country and throughout the Region.
By Air: The Region’s major airport, Newcastle Airport (Williamtown), is serviced by direct daily flights from Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, Canberra and the Gold Coast as well as several Regional NSW centres.
Tower Lodge, Hunter Valley. Photo: Andreas Smetana
19 HUNTER REGION ACCOMMODATION
Eaglereach Wilderness Resort Grand Mecure Apartments, Cypress Lakes Resort, Hunter Valley Summer Hill Road, Vacy 15 Thompson Road, Pokolbin Phone: +61 2 4938 8233 Phone: +61 2 4993 1555 Fax: +61 2 4938 8234 Fax: +61 2 4993 1599 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.eaglereach.com.au Website: www.cypresslakes.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Resort Property Type: 5 Star Self Rated Rate: $147 Jindalee Resort Room (two – six bedroom Rate: $199 1 Bedroom Deluxe Villa spa lodges also available from $336per room, per night twin share *Conditions apply*) The Sebel Kirkton Park, Hunter Valley Maximum stay at this rate: 7 Nights 336 Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin Phone: +61 2 4998 7680 Belford Cabins Fax: +61 2 4998 7775 659 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 6574 7100 Website: www.sebelhuntervalley.com.au Fax: +61 2 6574 7100 Property Type: 4 Star Email: [email protected] Rate: Up to 30% off public rate Website: www.belfordcabins.com.au www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Property Type: 3.5 Star Comfortable self-contained cabins in natural bushland setting. Ibis Newcastle offering peace and privacy in a natural bush land setting. Close to 700 Hunter Street, Newcastle award-winning Hunter wineries and restaurants Phone: +61 2 4925 2266 Rate: $90.00 per room, per night Website: www.ibis.com (Twin/Double Share) Sunday – Thursday only. Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Maximum stay at this rate: 5 Nights Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 The Sebel Newcastle Beach 5 King Street, Newcastle Mercure Lake Macquarie Raffertys Resort Phone: +61 2 4032 3700 1 Wild Duck Drive (Via Raffertys Road), Cams Wharf Fax: +61 2 4032 3799 Phone: +61 2 4972 5555 Email: [email protected] Website: www.raffertysresort.com.au Website: Property Type: 3.5 Star Hotel Property Type: 4.5 Star Rate: Up to 30% off public rate Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens Grand Mercure Apartments Newcastle Corner Broke Road & McDonald Road, Pokolbin 741 Hunter Street, Newcastle Phone: +61 2 4998 2000 Phone: +61 2 4922 0700 Website: www.mercurehuntervalley.com.au Fax: +61 2 4922 0701 Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Website: www.grandmercureapartments.com.au Rate: Up to 30% off public rate Property Type: 4.5 Star www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Mercure Maitland 11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford Phone: +61 2 4937 7999 Website: www.mercure.com Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
20 HUNTER REGION TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Hunter Valley Wine & Wilderness Tour Unit 3, 158 South Creek Road, Cromer Phone: +61 2 9971 2402 Fax: +61 2 9971 2853 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ozeo.com.au
A small group tour. Highlights include morning tea at a wildlife park, touring through the scenic regions to the Hunter Valley, wine tasting at Boutique wineries, gourmet appreciation lunch experience, cheese, olive oil & chocolate tasting. Rate: Agent - $100 Companion - $100 Hot air ballooning, Hunter Valley. Photo: The Legendary Pacific Coast
Balloon Aloft Meeting at Peterson House, Broke Road, Pokolbin Phone: +61 2 4990 9242 Fax: +61 2 4913 5321 Email: [email protected] Website: www.balloonaloft.com
Balloon Aloft is Australia’s longest running hot-air balloon company and has been flying over the Hunter Valley since 1980. Sunrise flights operate daily and take in spectacular views of the vineyards. All flights are followed by a gourmet breakfast and champagne celebration. Rate: Agent - $245 Companion - $339 Spa, Hunter Valley. Photo: Toby Burrows
MAJOR EVENTS Hunter Valley Food and Wine Month June
Opera in the Vineyards 19 October
Jazz in the Vines 26 October
Bitter and Twisted International 2 – 3 November Boutique Beer Festival Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club, Hunter Valley. Photo: Sydney Seaplanes
Sculpture in the Vineyards 2 – 30 November
Tower Lodge, Hunter Valley. Photo: Andreas Smetana
21 MID NORTH COAST
From Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour, this 400km stretch of coastline on the North Coast of NSW is major feature of the Legendary Pacific Coast Drive. Beautiful beaches, lakes and bays are surrounded by pockets of ancient rainforest in national parks. This stunning region has plenty of things to see and do for the holidaymaker.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Port Stephens and the Great Lakes: are perfect for boating, fishing and houseboat holidays. At Wallis Smith and Myall lakes near Forster, savour sumptuous seafood and explore coastal rainforests. The coastal dunes at Port Stephens are a ’desert wilderness’ best explored by quad bike Mid North Coast or with a 4WD tour.
Taree: is a friendly town, beside the Manning River in this Sydney wide valley surrounded by four national parks. See rare flora and fauna and the breathtaking Ellenborough Falls, the largest single drop waterfall in Australia.
Port Macquarie: is a coastal town surrounded by rivers, surfing beaches, national parks and state forests. Take in spectacular views of the coast and hinterland from North Brother Mountain, in Dooragan National Park, steeped in Aboriginal legend. HOW TO GET THERE
Further north is Kempsey: Home to the famous Akubra By Car: Travel time by car from Sydney to Port Stephens, Hat, just perfect for shading a Kiwi on holidays in Australia. the southernmost part of the region, is just over two hours. From Sydney to Coffs Harbour is six hours. Travel Further north is the Coffs Coast: A diverse region time to Coffs Harbour heading south from Brisbane is of sub-alpine snow-gums at Point Lookout to sub-tropical just over five hours. rainforests in Dorrigo. Explore the Yarriabini and Bongil Bongil national parks and Solitary Islands Marine Park with By Train: You can travel to the Mid North Coast of New over 550 different fish species. Visit the ‘Pub With No Beer’ South Wales by train from both Sydney and Brisbane to try a locally brewed craft beer, learn to surf at Nambucca with stations at all destinations within the region. Heads or browse for arts and craft in funky Bellingen and For details visit www.countrylink.info. seaside Sawtell. By Bus: Several major coach companies have routes on the main Pacific Highway with stops extending to the main coastal towns and cities.
By Air: There are regional airports at Coffs Harbour in the north of the region, Port Macquarie in the centre of the region, and Newcastle in the south. Newcastle Airport is at Port Stephens.
22 PORT STEPHENS ACCOMMODATION
Shoal Bay Resort & Spa 35 – 45 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay Phone: +61 2 4981 1555 Fax: +61 2 4984 1315 Email: [email protected] Website: www.shoalbayresort.com Property Type: 4.5 Star Rate: $133 per night (Zenith Studio)
All Seasons Harrington 1 Josephine Boulevard, Harrington Phone: +61 2 6556 0555 Humpback Whale, Coffs Harbour. Photo: Destination NSW Website: www.ibis.com Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
All Seasons Port Stephens Salamander Shores 147 Soldiers Point Road, Soldiers Point Phone: +61 2 4982 7210 Website: www.salamander-shores.com Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Skywalk, Dorrigo National Park, North Coast. Photo: Hamilton Lund
MID NORTH COAST ACCOMMODATION MID NORTH COAST TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Novotel Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort Moonshadow Cruises Corner Pacific Highway & Bay Drive, Coffs Harbour Shop 3/35 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay Phone: Phone: +61 2 4984 9388 Website: Fax: +61 2 4984 9788 Property Type: 4.5 Star Resort Email: [email protected] Rate: Up to 30% off public rate Website: www.moonshadow.com.au www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Dolphin Watching 1.5 hr cruise with 99% success rate dolphin sitings, morning or afternoon tea, boomnet rides, entertaining & informative MAJOR EVENTS commentary & scenic harbour cruise including speclacular Tomaree & Yacaaba headlands. Ask about the buffet lunch Shoal Bay Jazz, Wine and Food Festival 7 September served daily on board between morning tea & afternoon cruises. Rate: Coffs Harbour International 22 – 29 September Agent - $18.20, Busker & Comedy Festival Companion - $18.20 adult, $9.45 child
Old Bar Beach Festival 5 – 6 October Whale Watching A 2.5 – 3 hr cruise with an excellent humpback whale sighting rate, bonus dolphin watch, morning or afternoon tea, commentary, Tastings on Hastings, Port Macquarie 27 October underwater video cameras, ocean going cruise including spectacular Tomaree & Yacaaba headland & the outer Islands. Tastes at the Bay, Nelson Bay 2 – 4 November Rate: Agent - $48, Companion $48 adult $20 child
23 Northern Rivers
Welcome to the Northern Rivers region of NSW, also known as Byron Bay and Beyond. This region of cultural diversity stretches from the Clarence River to the Tweed River, encompassing Grafton, Ballina, Lismore, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Yamba, Murwillumbah, Kingscliff and Tweed Heads.
In this amazing region, you’ll discover stunning Pacific Coast beaches and rainforests as well as a unique colour and vibrancy. Farmers’ markets sell local fresh produce including coffee, macadamias and tropical fruit, while world-famous music festivals and events attract thousands each year.
KEY EXPERIENCES Northern Rivers Local produce: The region’s rich agricultural land, high rainfall and sub-tropical climate make for a wide choice of produce including coffee, tea, macadamia nuts, olives, exotic fruit and seafood. Sample local produce at farmers’ markets (usually once a week in most towns), weekend markets (on every weekend) from roadside stalls or in local cafés and restaurants. Sydney Health and wellbeing: Renowned for its alternate health culture and rejuvenating lifestyle, the region attracts many visitors keen to regenerate the mind, body and soul. Be as active or as relaxed as you like with a wide range of options available from soothing spas and indulgent retreats, crystal healing, yoga and meditation. For those looking to invigorate the mind, there are local galleries, studios and art trails to help you connect with the region’s arts scene.
Nature: Wollumbin (also known as Mt Warning) is the first HOW TO GET THERE place to see the sun in mainland Australia each day. Enjoy a By Car: For those driving, the region is two hours relaxing bushwalk in this stunning World Heritage-listed South of Brisbane and eight hours north of Sydney. rainforest, swim beneath waterfalls; hire a boat and meander along local rivers or visit Australia’s only tea-tree lake. White By Train: You can travel to the Northern Rivers region sand and pristine beaches stretch for fifty kilometres from by train from both Sydney and Brisbane. For details visit Hastings Point to Byron Bay and are just made for swimming, www.countrylink.info lazing, walking or surfing. By Bus: Several major coach companies have routes Active outdoors: Byron Bay is a surfing hot spot, with on the main Pacific Highway with stops extending to excellent beach and point breaks and a mild water temperature the main coastal towns and cities. year round. Opportunities abound for those who are new to surfing or are seasoned surfers. Try hot-air ballooning over Bay Air: The region is only 10 minutes away from Gold Byron Bay followed by a champagne breakfast, kayaking with Coast International Airport, with daily domestic flights dolphins, canoeing on one of the many beautiful rivers, hiking, between most Australian cities and direct international hang-gliding, mountain-bike riding and touring by car in the flights from New Zealand. Other regional airports in enchanting hinterland. Ballina, Grafton and Lismore are served by regular domestic flights within Australia.
24 Ballina Beach Resort Compton Drive (Corner Cedar Crescent) MAJOR EVENTS East Ballina Phone: +61 2 6686 8888 Lismore Lantern Parade 22 June Fax: +61 2 6686 8897 Email: [email protected] Splendour in the Grass 26-28 July Website: www.ballinabeachresort.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Resort & Conference Centre Rate: $99 Deluxe Queen. Opera at the Channon 28 July Maximum stay at this rate: 2 Nights
The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa Byron Bay Writers Festival 2-4 August 77 – 97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay Phone: +61 2 6639 2145 Fax: +61 2 6639 2199 Bungalow Music Festival 16-18 August Email: [email protected] Website: www.thebyronatbyron.com.au Byron Bay Surf Festival 25-27 October Property Type: 5 Star Resort Rate: $325 (Twin/ Double share) Standard suite –inclusive of breakfast & broadband. The Mullum Music Festival 21-24 November Maximum stay at this rate: 2 Nights
Byron Bay International 28 Feb-9 March 2014 Film Festival BYRON BAY TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Crystal Castle 81 Monet Drive, Montecollum BYRON BAY ACCOMMODATION Phone: +61 2 6684 3111 Fax: +61 2 6684 1196 Email: [email protected] Grand Mercure Casuarina Beach Website: www.crystalcastle.com.au 9 Dianella Drive, Casuarina Phone: +61 2 6670 5500 As seen on Judy Bailey’s Australia! In the magical hills of Byron Website: www.mercure.com Bay lies the enchanting Crystal Castle & the incredible World Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Peace Stupa, adorned by the Gyuto Monks of Tibet. Wander the Rate: Up to 30% off public rate Shambhala Gardens with giant crystals & sacred statues. Indulge www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 in a delicious lunch & dessert. Inspiration, peace, & breathtaking views....Enrich your spirit with a visit today. Apartments Inn Byron 20 – 22 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay Rate: Phone: +61 2 6620 9600 Agent – FOC, Fax: +61 2 6685 8337 Companion – FOC (Additional members $9.90) Email: [email protected] Website: www.apartmentsinnbyron.com.au Property Type: Self-rated 4.5 Star Apartment Complex Rate: $90 Studio Room *Free upgrade from Studio Room to Fully Self Contained One Bedroom Apartment* Minimum 2 Night Stay - Available Sunday to Thursday. Not available in Peak Periods (School Holidays, Christmas, New Year, Easter & Public Holidays).
Cape Byron Lighthouse at sunset, Byron Bay. Photo: The Legendary Pacific Coast
25 south coast
Stretching from Stanwell Park, south of Sydney, along the coast as far as Eden, the South Coast is a region of unspoilt natural beauty with more than 30 national parks, marine parks and reserves. Crystal-clear bays and lakes, uncrowded beaches and beautiful rivers are perfect year-round for fishing, diving, canoeing and boating while the pristine bushland is enjoyed by bush walkers, bird-lovers and cycling enthusiasts. Seaside towns and historic villages have fascinating histories to reveal and fresh local food can be found at many cafés, pubs and restaurants. Uncover the region’s many experiences by following the Grand Pacific Drive which links up to the Sydney-Melbourne Coastal Drive. Highlights along the way include the whitest sands in the world at Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay, dolphin-watching at Jervis Bay, whale-watching from Merimbula and touring Montague Island.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Fresh seafood straight from the boat
Swimming in crystal clear waters at beaches along the coast
Playing a round of golf
Visiting award-winning wineries Sydney Immersing yourself in nature as you stroll South Coast through national parks
HOW TO GET THERE By Car: head south out of Sydney by car along the Princes Highway – 1 hour later you will be on the South Coast at Wollongong. Alternatively turn off to Helensburgh and experience the spectacular Sea Cliff Bridge and the Grand MAJOR EVENTS Pacific Drive. Eden is another 6 hours “down the track”. Great Southern Blues Festival, Narooma 4 – 6 October By Train: From Central Railway Station in Sydney there are numerous services a day to Wollongong and 13 to Moruya Jazz Festival 18 – 20 October Nowra. From Nowra you will need to take a bus to go further down the coast. Eden Whale Festival, Eden 2 – 3 November By Bus: From Central Rail – regular services by Premier Motor Service (13 34 10) or Priors Scenic Express The Merimbula Classic, Merimbula 22 – 24 November (1800 816 234)
By Air: Rex Airlines fly into Moruya and Merimbula – daily.
26 SHOALHAVEN ACCOMMODATION EUROBODALLA & SAPPHIRE COAST ACCOMMODATION Dolphin Sands Jervis Bay 6 Tomerong Street, Huskisson Fernmark Inn Guesthouse Phone: +61 2 4441 5511 610 Warrigal Range Road, Brogo via Bega Fax: +61 2 4441 7712 Phone: +61 2 6492 7136 Email: [email protected] Fax: +61 2 6492 7136 Website: www.dolphinsands.com Email: [email protected] Property Type: 4.5 Star Bed and Breakfast Website: www.fernmark.com.au Rate: $145 Queen or Twin Property Type: 4 Star Guesthouse, self-contained facilities. Maximum stay at this rate: 2 Nights mid-week only Rate: $110 Exotic theme designed guestroom with ensuite & veranda, including selection of Dolphins of Mollymook Motel & Apartments breakfast cereals, milk, coffee/tea. 17 – 21 Shepherd Street, Mollymook Phone: +61 2 4455 3022 Robyns Nest Boutique Resort Email: [email protected] 188 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula Website: www.dolphinsmollymook.com.au Phone: +61 2 6495 4956 Property Type: 3.5 Star Fax: +61 2 6495 2426 Rate: $85 Queen Room Email: [email protected] From $110 One Bedroom Apartment Website: www.robynsnest.com.au *Excludes Christmas, Easter, New Year Property Type: 5 Star Resort & January School Holidays* Rate: $150 – 475 cheapest solo traveller rate through to peak tariff. Bed & breakfast suites & Fully Paperbark Camp self-contained units. 571 Woollamia Road, Woollamia Phone: +61 2 4441 6066 Email: [email protected] Website: www.paperbarkcamp.com.au SOUTH COAST TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Property Type: Eco Resort Rate: $ 175 inc. B&B Original Safari Tent Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk 182 Knights Hill Rd, Knights Hill Phone: +61 2 4885 1010 Fax: +61 2 4885 2366 Email: [email protected] Website: www.illawarrafly.com
The only steel treetops walk of its kind in NSW and one of only a handful worldwide. The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is a 1.5km rainforest experience suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Offering incredible views from the rainforest canopy over the Illawarra Escarpment and out to the ocean. Rate: Agent – FOC Companion – FOC
Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay Photo: James Pipino Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, Southern Highlands. Photo: Tourism Southern Highlands
27 grand pacific drive
The Grand Pacific Drive encompasses some of the most spectacular scenic coastline in NSW. Head south from Sydney through the Royal National Park, coastal rainforests and on to Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven. The region offers a vast array of experiences, from the enchantment of the Nan Tien Temple, the spectacular Kiama Blowhole, to the thrill of skydiving over the beach. Add to this pristine beaches, natural attractions, good restaurants and plenty of accommodation options you’ve got the ingredients for a perfect holiday.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Stop at Bald Hill: to enjoy the view of the amazing coastline. Be adventurous and tandem hang glide onto Stanwell Park Beach.
Visit Nan Tien Temple: the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere.
Visit The Illawarra Brewery: in Wollongong, the largest Sydney microbrewery in Australia. Grand Pacific Drive Visit the amazing Kiama Blowhole
Check out the views from the tree-top canopy walK: Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk.
See Australian wildlife up close: at Symbio Wildlife Park. MAJOR EVENTS Folk by the Sea, Kiama 27 – 29 September
M.S. Sydney to the Gong Ride 3 November
Illawarra Folk Festival, 16 – 19 January 2014 Wollongong
HOW TO GET THERE By Car: 1 hour and 20min to Wollongong from Sydney (Shellharbour and Kiama are further south) By Train: 1 hour and 20min from Sydney’s Central Stations (take a City Rail South Coast line) By Bus: Bus departs from Sydney’s Central Railway Family picnic at Kiama. Photo: Michael French Station daily
28 GRAND PACIFIC DRIVE ACCOMMODATION GRAND PACIFIC DRIVE TOURS & ATTRACTIONS The Sebel Harbourside Kiama 31 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama Sydney Hang Gliding Centre Phone: +61 2 4230 7500 Bald Hill, Stanwell Park Fax: +61 2 4232 4244 Phone: +61 400 258 258 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.accorhotels.com Website: www.hanggliding.com.au Property Type: 4.5 Star Room: Superior King Tandem Hang Glide from the world famous ‘Bald Hill’ Stanwell Rate: Up to 30% off public rate. Park, just 45 minutes south of Sydney. Fly with Chris Boyce and www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 his experienced team of HGFA qualified instructors. Transport by arrangement and available every day, weather permitting. Ask Novotel Wollongong Northbeach about the FREE in-flight photos offer. 2 – 14 Cliff Road, Wollongong Phone: +61 2 4224 3111 Rate: Fax: +61 2 4229 1705 Agent - $185 Email: [email protected] Companion - $265 Website: www.novotelnorthbeach.com.au Property Type: 4.5 Star Symbio Wildlife Park Rate: 30% off public rate – Standard Room 7 – 11 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Helensburgh www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Phone: +61 2 4294 1244 Fax: +61 2 4294 1734 Chifley Wollongong Email: [email protected] 60 – 62 Harbour Street, Wollongong Website: www.symbiozoo.com.au Phone: +61 2 4201 2111 Fax: +61 2 4201 2121 Symbio Wildlife Park is located in a natural bushland setting Email: [email protected] with many free range Australian animals. Hand feed Kangaroos Website: www.chifleywollongong.com or cuddle a Koala at the keeper talks, and see exotic animals Property Rate: 4.5 Star Hotel including Sumatran Tigers, Meerkats, Red Pandas & Monkeys. Rate: From $139 Deluxe Room Rate: Agent: FOC (upon presentation of Travel agents card & Photo ID) Companion – 50% off (Max 1 pax)
Sea Cliff Bridge, Grand Pacific Drive, Illawarra. Photo: Tourism Illawarra
29 Southern Highlands
With its winding country lanes, rich green pastures, small villages, stylish country resorts and retreats, the Southern Highlands is the perfect destination to relax and rejuvenate. During spring and autumn special garden events such as Tulip Time in Bowral attract visitors to some of the grandest private gardens of the region. Foodies will enjoy great restaurants and cafés serving fresh local produce as well as a meandering wine trail through the region’s cool climate vineyards.
KEY EXPERIENCES
The International Cricket Hall of Fame: This museum incorporates the Bradman Museum of Cricket, which features the story of the development of cricket, a brief history of the Ashes and the life of legendary Sir Donald Bradman.
Wineries and Cellar Doors: The Southern Highlands is now recognised as one of Australia’s premium cool-climate grape growing areas. Southern Sydney Highlands Morton National Park: This national park encompasses natural attractions such as the magnificent Fitzroy Falls and Belmore Falls, the perfect location for bushwalking.
Shopping and markets: The region has many small villages packed with boutiques, specialty shops, antique stores and bookshops, as well as weekly country markets.
Golf: The Southern Highlands is a haven for the avid and HOW TO GET THERE social golfer with seven courses to choose from, some with By Car: From Sydney, connect up with the M5 Motorway accommodation. and head south following signs to Canberra. Take the Dining out: Experience fine dining at one of the superb local Mittagong exit and you’re in the Southern Highlands. restaurants, or a relaxed and cosy afternoon tea by an open By Train: Catch a train from Central Station in Sydney fire in a local café. to Mittagong, Bowral or Moss Vale. Open Gardens: Visit some of the most magnificent gardens See www.131500.com.au for detailed information. in NSW that feature English-style cool climate gardens. By Bus: Greyhound Coaches provide one service per day from Sydney to Mittagong. Bookings are essential. See www.greyhound.com.au MAJOR EVENTS By Air: There is a private airfield located in Mittagong, and Bundanoon Winterfest 28 June – 7 July both Peppers Manor House & Milton Park have helipads.
Southern Highlands 12 – 14 July Writers Festival, Bowral Tourism Southern Highlands can help agents plan their visit to the Southern Highlands. Southern Highlands 21 – 22 September Food & Wine Festival They can assist with special accommodation rates and provide itineraries to suit your needs.
Tulip Time Festival, Bowral 24 September – 7 October Visit www.southern-highlands.com.au
30 canberra
Canberra is considered one of the most well planned cities in the world. Built around a pretty lake and surrounded by mountains, the city is a thriving modern city with stylish restaurants, hip bars, boutique shopping, world-class attractions offering fun for the kids and a busy calendar of events and festivals.
The surrounding region has more than 30 wineries with cellar doors and historic townships. Nearby are the famous Snowy Mountains where you can ski in winter or hike during Summer and Spring.
KEY EXPERIENCES
FAMILY FUN: There are stacks of fun activities to keep children amused and many of Canberra’s major attractions are free or have low admission fees, making it an affordable destination for families
NATIONAL TREASURES: Many of Australia’s national treasures await discovery in Canberra. Following the journey from an ancient indigenous continent to a modern multicultural nation, Sydney the many attractions here hold and share the essence of Australia’s culture, history and way of life. Canberra
OUTDOORS: Canberra is a city in a park, a landscaped capital carefully designed to transform with the four distinct seasons. But beneath the golden autumn leaves and spring blooms is a vibrant city, spread amongst parks and stretches of green open space that are perfect for relaxing and enjoying the fresh air.
TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS: Canberra is a great destination for food lovers. Relax in a stylish café, dine with a view, or taste HOW TO GET THERE award-winning wines and fresh produce at a vineyard café or By Car: With a good highway system linking Canberra restaurant. to surrounding New South Wales, driving to Canberra is simple. Sydney is an easy three hour drive away. WINERIES: To get a real feel for the Canberra region, you must taste the wines. It’s the emergence of a diverse range of By Train: CountryLink offers three XPLORER rail premium cool climate wine varieties and intimate cellar door services daily from Sydney Central Station to Canberra. experiences that make the Canberra District wineries unique. By Bus: A range of coach operators offer several daily EXPLORE THE REGION: Canberra is a fantastic base from services from Canberra to locations such as Sydney, which to explore the many treasures of the surrounding Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, the South Coast and, region. The region offers historic townships, natural wonders, in winter, the Snowy Mountains. beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains. By Air: There are three airlines flying domestically in and out of Canberra: Virgin Australia, Qantas and Brindabella Airlines.
31 Aria Hotel Canberra 45 Dooring Street, Dickson, Canberra MAJOR EVENTS Phone: +61 2 6279 7000 Fax: +61 2 6279 7299 Canberra and Capital 21 June – August Email: [email protected] Region Truffle Festival Website: www.capitalhotelgroup.com.au Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Rate: 5% off Bar Aria Room Floriade 14 September - 13 October Capital Executive Apartment Hotel Floriade Nightfest 25 – 29 September 108 Northbourne Avenue & Corner Girrahween Street, Canberra City Phone: +61 2 6243 8333 Fax: +61 2 6248 8011 CANBERRA ACCOMMODATION Email: [email protected] Website: www.ceahotel.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Crowne Plaza Canberra Rate: $155.00 Studio Apartment CD (sleeps 2-3) 1 Binara Street, Canberra $189.00 One Bedroom Spa Suite CE4 (sleeps 4) Phone: +61 2 6247 8999 $199.00 Family Room CF5 (sleeps 5) Fax: +61 2 6247 8999 $199.00 One Bedroom Spa Suite CE5 (sleeps 5) Email: [email protected] Website: www.ihgagent.com Clifton Suites on Northbourne Property Type: Deluxe Hotel 100 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra Rate: Minimum 35% off BFR Phone: +61 2 6262 6266 Fax: +61 2 6203 8444 Medina Classic Canberra Email: [email protected] 11 Giles St, Kingston, Canberra Website: www.capitalhotelgroup.com.au Phone: +61 2 6239 8100 Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Fax: +61 2 6239 7226 Rate: 5% off bar - 1 Bedroom Apartment Email: [email protected] Website: www.togahotels.com.au Pavilion on Northbourne Property Type: 4 Star Apartment Hotel 242 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra Rate: $135 Studio Phone: +61 2 6247 6888 $155 One Bedroom Fax: +61 2 6248 7866 $235 Two Bedroom Email: [email protected] Website: www.capitalhotelgroup.com.au Property Type: 4.5 Star Hotel Medina Executive James Court Rate: 5% off Bar -Deluxe Room 74 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City Phone: +61 2 6240 1234 Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort Fax: +61 2 6240 1235 1224 Federal Highway, Sutton Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 6241 6033 Website: www.togahotels.com.au Fax: +61 2 6241 3691 Property Type: 4.5 Star Apartment Hotel Email: [email protected] Rate: $135 Studio Website: www.rydges.com/eaglehawk $155 One Bedroom Property Type: 4 Star Hotel, Ground Floor Units $235 Two Bedroom Rate: $85 – Standard Garden Room
Mercure Canberra Crn Ainslie Avenue & Limestone Avenue, Braddon Phone: +61 2 6243 0000 Website: www.mercurecanberra.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011
Novotel Canberra 65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6245 5000 Website: www.novotelcanberra.com.au Property Type: 4 Star Hotel Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Hot air ballooning over Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. Photo: Destination NSW
32 CANBERRA TOURS & ATTRACTIONS National Zoo & Aquarium Lady Denman Drive, Weston Creek, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6287 8400 The Australian Institute of Sport Fax: +61 2 6287 8401 Leverrier Street, Bruce Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 6214 1010 Website: www.nationalzoo.com.au Fax: +61 2 6214 1932 Email: [email protected] The National Zoo & Aquarium is Australia’s only combined Website: www.ausport.gov.au/tours Zoo & Aquarium. Situated on around 7 hectares of land, just 5 minutes from the centre of Canberra, with a wide variety of The Australian Institute of Sport is Australia’s training both native & exotic animals. Animal encounters provide visitors powerhouse! With an athlete as your guide, you can discover an opportunity to get up close & personal with some of the where Australia’s sporting champions train. Challenge yourself in world’s most amazing creatures! Sportex, our interactive sports exhibition that is fun for everyone. Rate: Rate: Agent - FOC upon presentation of Travel Agents Card & Photo ID. Agent – FOC Companion – FOC
Cockington Green Gardens 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls Phone: +61 2 6230 2273 Fax: +61 2 6230 2490 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cockingtongreen.com.au
Explore the world in miniature at Cockington Green Gardens. Highly detailed miniature buildings and magical landscaped gardens are the features of Cockington Green Gardens. The attraction depicts meticulously crafted miniature buildings from Great Britain and around the world, with over 30 different countries represented, and miniature steam train rides also being a highlight. Rate: Agent – FOC Companion – FOC
Gold Creek Station Victoria Street, Hall Phone: +61 2 6227 6586 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gold-creek.com.au
Enjoy a world class BBQ meal and experience farming life on a working sheep property. Become involved in a demonstration of Floriade spring celebrations, Commonwealth Park, Canberra. Photo: Hamilton Lund sheep dogs and sheep shearing. Learn how to throw a boomerang and meet a farming family. A unique experience, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Rate: Agent- $45 plus complimentary boomerang. Companion - $45 (Children 50%)
33 new englanD NORTH WEST
The New England North West region, stretching from Armidale to Moree, Tenterfield to Liverpool Plains, offers a great NSW holiday experience. See where food is grown, visit heritage towns and enjoy the changing seasons. Come to enjoy the cool summers in the tablelands, the glorious colours of autumn, and romantic fireside dinners in winter or the clear, fresh air of spring.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Apsley Falls: A series of dramatic drops are within the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and Werrikimbe National Park, part of the World Heritage-listed scenic gorge country. New England Great Artesian Drive: Relax in ‘fountains of youth’ across North West the region that draw their waters from the Great Artesian Basin hundreds of metres below the surface. Sydney Fishing: Considered the inland fishing capital of Australia, Bingara is the gem on the Gwydir River.
Fossicking: for gold and other precious metals, including sapphires, green crystal and jasper, remains a great activity across New England North West.
Wineries: New England North West is recognised for its crisp cool climate wines. Where better to try them than at the cellar door? HOW TO GET THERE By Car: New England North West offers plenty of self- Koala Capital of the World: is Gunnedah. drive options, with routes along the New England and Heritage: Soak up the history of the region at the Australian Kamilaroi Highways. Railways Monument and the Quirindi Rural Heritage Village By Train: CountryLink Trains are available from Sydney and Museum. to Tamworth, Armidale, Gunnedah, Narrabri and Moree, with coach transfers to Grafton, Inverell and Tenterfield. Adventure: For the adventurer and nature lover, visit the naturally stunning Tamworth area. This majestic country By Bus: CountryLink offers coach travel to many loca- landscape lends itself to everything from bushwalking to gold tions within New England North West. fossicking, bird watching to fishing. More adventurous sports include paragliding, rodeos and white water canoeing. By Air: Armidale, Tamworth and Moree have regional airports with scheduled services.
34 NEW ENGLAND NORTH WEST TOURS MAJOR EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS Armidale International Film Festival 2 – 4 August Leconfield 5 day Jackaroo & Jillaroo School and Trail Rides ‘Bimboola’, Kootingal Annual Porchetta Day, Gunnedah 22 September Phone: +61 2 6769 4328 Fax: +61 2 6769 4328 Email: [email protected] Tamworth Country Music Festival 17 – 26 January 2014 Website: www.leconfield.com
Leconfield is the longest running Jackaroo and jillaroo School in Australia. Enjoy five days of fun horsebackriding, natural NEW ENGLAND NORTH WEST horsemanship, calf wrestling, lassoing and whip cracking like a real cowboy or cowgirl. Leconfield have broken in over 4000 ACCOMMODATION Jackaroo and Jillaroo hopefuls, many of which have gone on to secure jobs. All Seasons Tamworth Towers Rate: 80-90 Ebsworth Street, Tamworth Agent – $540 Phone: +61 2 6765 8361 Companion – 20% Discount Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Arc-en-Ciel Trout Farm ‘Malonga’, Morrison’s Gap Road, Hanging Rock Phone: +61 2 6769 3665 Fax: +61 2 6769 3665 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rainbowtrout.com.au
Arc-en-Ciel Trout Farm is nestled in the hills of Hanging Rock NSW, the perfect setting for the farming of some of Australia’s finest rainbow trout. With pristine conditions, spring-fed water and ultimate care in processing their fish, nothing is left to chance in bringing you the best trout for your indulgence. See their operation, sample trout products, have a tour of the farm or a light meal in the coffee shop. Rate: Agent – 15% off Lunch and Fish Produce (Farm Tour – no charge) Jackeroo Jillaroo Experience, Bingara. Photo: Paul Foley Companion - 15% off Lunch and Fish Produce (Farm Tour – no charge)
Jackeroo Jillaroo Experience with Gwydir River Trail Rides just outside of Bingara. Photo: Paul Foley
35 Central NSW (Dubbo)
Dubbo is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Central NSW. Whether it’s the place for an action-packed family holiday, a getaway with friends or a quiet weekend escape, Dubbo has all the right ingredients - quality accommodation, great places to wine and dine and friendly locals.
Nearby are the pristine Macquarie River Marshes, the ancient volcanic spires of Warrumbungle National Park, the towering giant grass trees at Coolah Tops National Park or the rare birds and wildlife in the Pilliga Forest.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Walk on the wild side: Be surrounded by magnificent wildlife in the wide open plains at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Whether walking, riding on hired bikes or an electric cart, it’s a fun way to spend time with the family. The Zoo offers a Central NSW range of daily activities including talks, tours and encounters. The new FREE access Savannah Visitor Plaza includes a shop, café and playground overlooking the Savannah Lake and Primate Islands. Sydney
Dundullimal Homestead: Australia’s oldest timberslab homestead provides a glimpse of the past.
Old Dubbo Gaol: A realistic and fascinating insight into a bygone era of prison life in a unique collection of 19th century buildings and artefacts.
Narromine Aviation Museum: Learn about gliding Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre: and the history of Australian aviation. The 500 seat tiered theatre hosts a variety of national and international live shows and performances throughout Macquarie River Trails: Relax, recover, unwind and the year. discover the many attractions and treasures of the area around this vibrant river. Dubbo Observatory: Fun and educational space journeys for all.
Western Plains Cultural Centre: Incorporating Dubbo Regional Gallery, Dubbo Regional Museum and the HOW TO GET THERE Community Arts Centre, this cultural hub provides a broad By Car: Access via car to all areas of Dubbo and range of experiences in the visual arts, heritage and social history. surrounds. By Train: Trains are available from Sydney to Dubbo via Shoyoen Sister City Garden: A taste of Japan at the CountryLink Explorer. authentic Japanese garden gifted by Dubbo’s sister city, Minokamo. By Bus: CountryLink offers coach travel to Dubbo and surrounds. Biodiversity Garden: An insight into what Dubbo was before European settlement; native grasslands flow into a By Air: Dubbo is serviced daily by QantasLink and grassy box woodland and to a wetland, with a range of Regional Express Airlines. different food and habitats for native birds and animals.
36 DUBBO ACCOMMODATION MAJOR EVENTS Aberdeen Motor Inn 25 Cobra Street, Dubbo Dubbo Farmers Markets 1st and 3rd Saturday Phone: +61 2 6884 1700 of every month Fax: +61 2 6884 1636 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aberdeendubbo.com.au Dubbo Jazz Festival 9 – 11 August Property Type: 3.5 Star(Executive Room) Rate: $102 Twin Room, $95 Double Room Dream Festival, Dubbo 6 – 25 October
Zoofari Lodge, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Obley Road, Dubbo Zoo Grooves, Taronga Western Plains Zoo 19 October Phone: +61 2 6881 1454 Fax: +61 2 6884 1722 Email: [email protected] Website: www.zoofari.com.au Property Type: Unique accommodation in canvas covered lodges in the grounds of Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Rate: $278.10 (Twin Share) Savannah Lodge $314.10 (Twin Share) Serengeti Lodge The Zoofari Lodge tariff is inclusive of: -2 day admission to Taronga Western Plains Zoo -1 Night accommodation at Zoofari Lodge -Exclusive behind the scenes tours with a Guide -African style canapés & banquet dinner -African inspired breakfast -Standard bike hire for 2 days -10% discount at the Zoo’s Souvenir Shop Giraffes, Western Plains Zoo. Photo: Destination NSW -10% discount voucher at Bakhita’s Café
DUBBO TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Taronga Western Plains Zoo Obley Road, Dubbo Phone: +61 2 6881 1400 Fax: +61 2 6884 1722 Email: [email protected] Website: www.taronga.org.au/taronga-western-plains-zoo
At Taronga Western Plains Zoo, you’ll find yourself surrounded by magnificent wildlife in wide open plains. Whether you walk or ride Sandstone caves at Pilliga Nature Reserve, Warrumbungles. Photo: Gecko Photographics around on hired bikes or an electric cart, it’s a fun way to spend time away from it all. The Zoo offers a range of daily activities including talks, tours and encounters. The new FREE access Savannah Visitor Plaza includes a shop, café and playground overlooking the Savannah Lake and Primate Islands. The Zoo also offers an overnight experience, at Zoofari Lodge. Rate: Agent – FOC (Reservation required) Companion – 50% discount (Applies to family members only – max 1 person)
Couple shopping for produce at Dubbo Markets in Central NSW. Photo: Andreas Smetana
37 outback nsw
This grand region is a vast area bordering three states where red ochre earth merges with clear blue skies. A highlight of the Outback is Lake Mungo, part of the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area and famous for being the 60,000-year-old burial site of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman. Touring by car is an ideal way to explore the region, turning a road trip into an unforgettable adventure. Pass through the Outback’s numerous small towns many with a rich mining history, drop into pubs and camp out under the stars. The landscape is awesome, especially in the national parks where you’ll see wildlife in abundance including emus, kangaroos, wallabies and birdlife.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Tour the Darling River on the Darling River Run
Stand on top of the world at the Sculpture Symposium Outback NSW Sleep underground in White Cliffs
Travel on the Jandra Paddlesteamer on the Darling River Sydney
Stand in the corner of three states
Fossick for opals in lightning ridge
MAJOR EVENTS Milparinka Gymkhana 7 July HOW TO GET THERE Lightning Ridge Opal Festival 25 – 28 July By Car: Access via car to all areas of the Outback.
By Train: Train available from Sydney to Broken Hill Pooncarie Cup Race Meeting 5 October via CountryLink Explorer or Indian Pacific.
By Bus: CountryLink offers coach travel to many Mildura Jazz Food & Wine Festival 2 – 5 November locations in the Outback.
By Air: Broken Hill & Mildura have two regional airports with scheduled services from Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide. Many Airports and airstrips in other regional centres in Outback cater for charter flights and private plane landings.
38 OUTBACK NSW ACCOMMODATION OUTBACK NSW TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Eldee Station Tri State Safaris 2886 Wilangee Road, Silverton 478 Lane Street, Broken Hill Phone: +61 8 8091 2578 Phone: +61 8 8088 2389 Fax: +61 8 8091 3883 Fax: +61 8 8088 1126 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.eldeestation.com Website : www.tristate.com.au Property Type: Executive Style, standard and caravan & tent sites Rate: $120 – Executive style room Award winning 4WD tours around Outback NSW, to as far away as Maximum stay at this rate: 2 Nights the Simpson Desert and the Kimberley. Tours have Advanced Eco Certification so the focus is experiencing nature at its best. Travel All Seasons Broken Hill is well equipped, luxurious 4 wheel drives with experienced and 120 Argent Street, Broken Hill friendly guides. Phone: +61 8 8088 4044 Rate: Website: www.allseasonsbrokenhill.com Agent – FOC day tours only (Subject to availability) Property Type: 3 Star Hotel Companion - 5% discount off day tours Rate: Up to 30% off public rate www.accorasiapacificpartners.com/NZDiscount2011 Harry Nanya Tours 384 Silver City Highway, Wentworth Phone: +61 3 5027 2076 Fax: +61 3 5027 3697 Email: [email protected] Website: www.harrynanyatours.com.au
Enjoy an unforgettable experience on a journey back in time through the ancient land of Mungo National Park with a traditional Aboriginal tour guide. Day tours - April to October Sunset Tours - November to March *Includes buffet picnic meal served to you in the park* Rate: Agent – FOC Companion - $180.00 Walls of China at sunset, Mungo National Park. Photo: Don Fuchs
Camel outside Silverton Hotel, Outback NSW. Photo: Mike Newling Tour through Mungo National Park, Outback. Photo: Don Fuchs
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