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Explore Australia, New Zealand, Fiji & Tahiti The World at Your Doorstep Explore Australia, New Zealand Fiji & Tahiti INDEX Australia 3 New South Wales 4 AUSTRALIA Queensland 10 ISLANDS OF TAHITI Victoria 18 FIJI Papete Suva TAHITI South Australia 26 NORTHERN TERRITORY QUEENSLAND Tasmania 30 Brisbane WESTERN Gold Coast AUSTRALIA Western Australia 33 SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA Perth NEW SOUTH Northern Territories 36 WALES Sydney NEW ZEALAND Auckland Rotorua VICTORIA Taupo New Zealand 39 Melbourne NORTH ISLAND Wellington TASMANIA Christchurch North Island 40 SOUTH ISLAND South Island 47 Fiji 57 EXPLORE AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, FIJI & TAHITI Enjoy Australia’s vibrant mix of cultures, iconic beaches, spectacular coastal journeys, the great outback, deep Tahiti 61 rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, fun theme parks, amazing dining and a unique Aboriginal heritage. Discover New Zealand’s spectacular glaciers, fiords, mountains and natural geothermal attractions, experience Māori culture and explore the many national parks. And go off to Tahiti or Fiji just to have the greatest time of your life! TBi essentials Booking Form 65 Branch Addresses 67 2 about TBi Trail Blazer Tours India Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2007 by travel industry professionals and taken over in 2010 by the well known Katgara Group, pioneers in tourism, setting new standards of innovation and excellence. Our core services include inbound tourism, corporate travel, conferences, incentives, domestic and international holidays. With over 250 experienced professionals at offices in major cities, we offer quality services at the best price. TBi has won several prestigious awards including the National Tourism Award in recognition of its outstanding performance. We Believe The Sydney Opera House • That travel promotes peace and understanding • That integrity, innovation and service excellence are crucial to success We Offer Australia • The best of personalised services, backed by years of knowledge and experience • Quality services and superior value • The highest professional and ethical standards Kangaroos, koala bears, Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, the wines of Barossa Valley, the beauty of Fraser Island, Sydney Harbour, the TBi Opera House and the Outback , friendly locals, sizzling barbecues and dangerous creatures are some of Australia’s trademarks. The only Your guide to Australia, country to also be a continent, Australia’s biggest attraction is its vast New Zealand, Fiji and Tahiti natural beauty and its diverse population. Welcome to the world of TBi, a world of carefree, memorable holidays. Explore Australia, New DO YOU KNOW?? Zealand, Fiji and Tahiti like never before. Choose from popular destinations or discover lesser known • The name Australia comes from the Latin Australis which ones. See as much or as little as you like. We’ll take you to welcoming cities, go wine tasting in means “of the South”. Barossa, meet kangaroos and penguins and enjoy breathtaking outback experiences in Australia; enjoy adventures across the stunning landscapes and the alpine fjords of New Zealand and leave • The first known landing in Australia by Europeans was by you to unwind in Tahiti and Fiji. Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon in 1606. • In 1770, Lieutenant James Cook charted the East Coast of TBi helps you plan the perfect holiday to this area of the world, with detailed information on the best Australia for Britain which subsequently used it as a penal time to visit, what to see, eat and drink and what to buy. Let our experienced and knowledgeable holiday experts guide you, always keeping in mind your requirements. All you need to do is decide colony for convicts and political prisoners. and let TBi give you a truly wonderful vacation! • The Aboriginal people have called Australia home for between TBi - Winners of the National Tourism Award 40,000 and 80,000 years. • The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s longest reef at 2,300 km. Ayers Rock It is the only living organic collective visible from Earth’s orbit. 4 New South Wales good to know Sydney NORTHERN QUEENSLAND Blue Mountains TERRITORY Brisbane WESTERN AUSTRALIA Gold Coast Hunter Valley SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA destination Perth NEW SOUTH Sydney information WALES VICTORIA Melbourne Capital Canberra TASMANIA Official Language English, native Aboriginal Boomerangs languages New South Wales, on the east coast of Australia, has many Government different types of climate, scenery and communities. The Constitutional Monarchy state capital, Sydney, is Australia’s premier gateway and Sydney Showboat dancers the largest city in Australia. Shopping in Sydney Currency Australian Dollar The regions near Sydney offer astonishing natural Cuisine: Shopping: attractions – beautiful wine regions in the Hunter Valley Award winning top-rated restaurants are sprinkled across Sydney: Visit vast shopping malls, hip boutiques, antique Time Difference and Southern Highlands, beaches on the Central Coast New South Wales with committed chefs attracted by the showrooms and more. Luxury labels and high street stores 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of India and around Wollongong, World Heritage national parks abundant, quality, seasonal produce. are in Sydney’s CBD and surrounding suburbs. Pitt Street, the Time in Australia is calculated in the Blue Mountains and at Barrington Tops and main shopping street, hosts shopping centers like Westfield, using standard time with three Sydney Cuisine Centerpoint, Imperial Arcade, Glasshouse and more. Shop zones spectacular coastal scenery. Both gourmet food and international cuisine are easily at Paddington, Queen Victoria Building, Rocks, Harbourside Eastern Standard Time (EST): available in Sydney. Local specialities include Pavlova, Simnel and Darling Harbor. Take home a boomerang and aboriginal New South Wales, Australian Country NSW, stretching across the rich agricultural Cake, Yabbie Fetticine, Steak and Kidney Pie, Pepper Crusted pendants and bracelets! Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania lands and western plains, offers food and wine trails and Lamb and more. Dine at well known restaurants like Fish Face, and Queensland. touring routes. Outback NSW has vast national parks, Le Kiosk, Sydney Tower, Four in Hand and Bayswater Brasserie Nightlife: Central Standard Time (CST): Electricity quaint towns, a rich Aboriginal heritage and the magic of Restaurant; in the Darling Harbour area. Adria Rybar and Grill, Sydney: You can always find a lively performance in one of South Australia and Northern 240 volts, 50 Hertz. Outlets the desert. The North Coast provides Aussie surf culture Balla at The Star, Cyren Bar Grill Seafood and Italian Village at Sydney’s many theatres. The Sydney Opera House hosts some Territory. CST is 1 hour 30 minutes generally accept V-shape flat while the South Coast has more than 30 national parks, the Rocks. of the biggest names in music, theatre and comedy. Discover behind EST. prong plugs. marine parks and reserves. bars, pubs, restaurants and night clubs lining Kings Cross. Western Standard Time (WST): Other hot spots are Potts Point, Sydney CBD, George Street, Western Australia. WST is 2 hours Best Time to Visit Oxford Street, Circular Quay Inner West and the Rocks. behind EST. October to March Blue Mountain Sydney Bondi Beach 6 Sydney Attraction Pass cruises things to do Incredible value and great savings with free entry to 5 top attractions which and see include: Cruise Tours Enjoy Cruise Tours around Sydney: Sydney Aquarium SYDNEY Australia’s largest Aquarium contains over 650 species. See a massive display Sydney with Captain Cook Luncheon Cruise Sydney Sights, Manly & Northern Beaches on the Great Barrier Reef featuring living coral and brilliantly colored tropical At noon, board your Captain Cook vessel and cruise past the landmarks. Enjoy lunch View Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay and cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge fish. Glass tunnels let you walk the sea floor and get hands-on experience at on board. Then board your coach for an afternoon tour of downtown Sydney and to Milsons Point for spectacular views. Enjoy views from Seaforth Lookout several touch pools. the eastern suburbs. Drive through the historic Rocks area, past the Opera House, and stop at Arabanoo Lookout for a panoramic view of Manly Headland and Hyde Park and other highlights. Stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for magnificent beyond to the Pacific Ocean. Stop at Manly beach, stroll along the Corso and views, visit The Gap for stunning views and stop at the famous Bondi Beach. Return return to Sydney via trendy Mosman and Neutral Bay. If you have selected a to Sydney. lunch cruise option, you will be dropped off at the pier to board your vessel. Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Go all the way to the top of the bridge, some 130 m above sea level. Feel the thrill walking over the catwalk to the pylon before setting out across the arch to the summit. Enjoy a stunning 360 degree view of one of the greatest harbours in the world. You can do this climb at day, twilight or night. Sydney Aquarium The Sydney Melbourne Coastal Drive Jenolan Caves & Blue Mountains Sydney Tower Eye Drive past the site of the 2000 Olympic Games to Katoomba, the quaint capital Go a staggering 250 m above Sydney for breathtaking views including the 5 Great Scenic Drives of the Blue Mountains National Park. Enjoy views over stunning eucalypt Harbour Bridge and Opera House. From the beaches to the mountains, you’ll forests and age-old rock formations en route. At Scenic World, join the optional be amazed at what you can see. of New South Wales Blue Mountain rides - Scenic Railway and Cableway (included in the Cable Car Discover views, wildlife, national parks full of natural The Sydney Melbourne Coastal Drive starts option). Journey 370 m above the valley (at own expense) on the Skyway. Next, Taronga Zoo wonders, gorgeous beaches and quiet country towns. with the Grand Pacific Drive and continues south, enter the Grand Arch at Jenolan Caves, with their sparkling limestone caverns Set in a spectacular harbor side location, see a large selection of Australian Visit wineries, enjoy great regional dining and fantastic winding through rustic towns, fishing villages, tangled and the mysterious Blue Lake and join a fully guided cave tour.
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