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3 General Information 1

Experience New South Wales 2

Sydney 3 Sydney Accommodation Sydney Apartments Sydney City Fringe Accommodation Sydney Sightseeing Stretch your legs on the Bondi to 12 Day Tours from Sydney Bronte Coastal walk with amazing views.

Events 13

Blue Mountains 14 Blue Mountains Accommodation 14 Taste your way around the magnificent Vineyards of the Hunter Valley. Hunter Valley 15 Hunter Valley Accommodation

Byron Bay & Surrounds 17 Byron Bay & Surrounds Accommodation

Take to the Road 19 Touring by Rental Car The Three Sisters are a highlight of the 22 Blue Mountains for any photographer. Touring by Motorhome New South Wales Self Drives

Explore the beaches and townships of the Pacific Coast at your own pace.

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1 Experience New South Wales

When you think of New South Wales, chances are your first thought is of Sydney. Images probably spring to mind of that incredible harbour and those Festivals & Events 2013 iconic structures that punctuate its shores. It’s an enticing destination and 10 Feb-04 Mar Sydney Mardi Gras (Parade 02 Mar) it’s also the gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia. 23-25 Mar (TBC) Thredbo Yalumba Jazz Festival Head inland just half an hour or so, past dusty paddocks sparsely stocked with 23 Mar-27 Apr BMW Sydney Carnival funny looking sheep and houses tucked between the gum trees, and you’ll 22 Apr-11 May Sydney Comedy Festival climb an escarpment that marks the start of the Blue Mountains. Australia’s colonial past is much in evidence in quaint towns like Blaxland and Leura, but 05-16 Jun Sydney Film Festival so too is the more ancient, Aboriginal heritage. It’s the perfect region for a 11 Aug City to Surf driving holiday, but there are plenty of other options too: head either north 09 Sep (TBC) Festival of the Winds, Bondi or south of Sydney and you’ll find uncrowded beaches and unspoilt coastal 06 Oct NRL Grand Final towns aplenty. 10-13 Oct Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Fancy exploring one of the country’s great wine regions? Head for the Hunter 26 Oct Jazz in the Vines Hunter Valley Valley, just a couple of hours from Sydney, and if you’re not in any hurry take 03-04 Nov (TBC) Balmain Art & Craft Show the inland route via the beautiful Hawkesbury River. Further north, Newcastle 26 Dec Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is the gateway to more spectacular coastline, including some of the best surf beaches in the world. 2013 NSW School Terms It really doesn’t matter which way you head when you leave Sydney – maybe TERM 1: 29 Jan-28 Mar 13 TERM 2: 15 Apr-28 Jun 13 the best option is to simply go where the road takes you. Whichever direction TERM 3: 15 Jul-20 Sep 13 TERM 4: 07 Oct-20 Dec 13 you choose, you’ll find historic towns, varied wildlife, Heritage listed National NOTE: Dates are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change - Parks and a warm Aussie welcome. check with your House of Travel consultant and www.australia.com. 2 Sydney If you want to get a feel for Sydney, here’s a tip: buy a BridgeClimb ticket. From 134 metres up you can look down on The Rocks, where the original European settlement was started. Its haphazard alleys and streets now house a variety of stylish shops, gourmet restaurants and trendy bars. Now be brave and look out across that sparkling harbour where stately ferries, brash jet boats and busy water taxis share the water, past the gleaming Sydney Opera House and the vast Botanic Gardens. Let your gaze sweep to the CBD with its glass towers and enticing shops, then north, to where leafy hillside suburbs like Mosman sit, contentedly soaking up that Aussie sun. Finally, look inland across the suburbs, each a distinct ethnic village with its own culture, restaurants, shops and inhabitants. With all this on offer, it’s little wonder Sydneysiders feel a little smug about the place they call home.

Our favourite things to see & do

• PADDINGTON – Or `style mile’ as it is known, really comes alive with its famous markets held every Saturday from 10am-4pm. The market is a well established outlet for up and coming designers as well as jewellery, antiques, toys and collectables. The Paddington Markets are bursting • SURRY HILLS – Has a colourful past as the centre of the with unique stalls. fashion and publishing trade; now it’s one of Sydney’s most chic destinations, particularly renowned for its vintage fashion, homewares and eateries.

• BONDI TO BRONTE COASTAL WALK – This unique walk combines beaches, parks and spectacular views. Allow 1 hour walking time from start to ﬁnish. If you ﬁnish at Bondi, you may even see the world-famous Bondi Surf Take a ferry ride on the harbour to see Rescue in action. the city from another angle.

• SYDNEY FISH MARKET – Is home to Australia’s leading cooking school and is worth a visit just to marvel at the huge range of fresh seafood in every shape and size imaginable.

• BALMAIN – A short ferry ride from the city, with a village atmosphere and a great pub culture. It’s home to the If you love fresh seafood Sydney Fish artistic set where locally made art is a specialty, along with Market is a must. historic streetscapes, art galleries and stylish cafés lining the main streets.

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1 2 Ibis Sydney King Street Wharf Travelodge Sydney

Sitting pride of place near the waterfront in one of Sydney’s most desirable Just a 10 minute walk to the very centre of town, this is a great spot for locations. Just minutes walk from the excitement of Darling Harbour and exploring Sydney’s restaurants, theatres, bars and great range of shops from surrounded by lively restaurants, cool bars and cafes. You’re a 10 minute walk designer stores to funky boutiques. Hyde Park is a two minute walk away so from the shops of Pitt St Mall in the city centre and a 15 minute walk from take a wander down the historic tree lined central avenue that runs down The Rocks and Circular Quay, with really easy access to public transport as well to Macquarie Street – this is the scenic route to get to the Sydney Opera as the Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World and the National Maritime Museum. House and Circular Quay.

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3 4 Travelodge Phillip Street Mercure Sydney

You’re right in the heart of the CBD with Pitt St Mall and the fantastic This contemporary hotel is really close to the Sydney Railway Central Station Westﬁeld Sydney shopping centre only a ﬁve minute walk away − making and bus terminal making it easy to get around. If you are heading to Sydney it a superb hotel if you’re here to shop! If you’re in Sydney to explore, for a shopping trip, sports game or just want to have a nosy around the city, the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks and Circular Quay are all around a 15 this is a great place to base yourself. It’s a 20 minute walk to the CBD or you minute walk away. Circular Quay is where the ferries to the North Shore can jump on the free 555 bus that goes in a loop from Central Station to leave from, so getting across to Manly for an outing is super easy. Circular Quay every 10 minutes.

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5 6 7 Vibe Hotel Sydney Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Four Points by Sheraton Sydney Darling Harbour

This is a chic, modern hotel that’s perfectly This heritage-listed property began its days in This is an ideal spot in the CBD overlooking positioned for you to easily discover the vibrant the 1890’s as a wool store and has since been Darling Harbour, perfect for strolling around and CBD or the city fringe villages of Surry Hills and very tastefully restored into a contemporary soaking up all that Sydney has to offer. Whether Darlinghurst. The main strip of Darlinghurst, hotel. The location is great, less than a 10 it’s shopping in Pitt Street Mall and the Queen Oxford St, is only about 10 minutes away. minute walk to the heart of Darling Harbour Victoria Buildings, grabbing some fantastic If you love shopping, good food and wine or with its great array of restaurants and bars; authentic food in Chinatown or wandering people-watching, then Oxford Street is a great and only about a 15 minute stroll to Pitt St through art galleries, gardens and historic place to start. Crown, Burton and Liverpool Mall for some great shopping. If you are streets – everything is super close. For a treat, Streets are packed with boutiques, galleries, looking for a bargain, Paddy’s Markets are upgrade to a room that has a balcony to sit cafes and restaurants. nearby and worth a look. back, relax and enjoy the great views.

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8 9 10 Novotel Rockford PARKROYAL Darling Harbour The Grace Hotel Darling Harbour

This hotel is right in the throng of things, close This is a great base when visiting Sydney with Quiet, boutique and full of the character of to Chinatown and the vibrant Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour right on your doorstep – you’re yesteryear, this hotel was originally built in A quick walk from the heart of the CBD, the less than a ﬁve minute walk to the heart of the 1920’s as the headquarters of the Grace harbour is one of the city’s largest dining, all the action. Explore the neighbourhood and Bros. Department Store. Today it has been shopping and entertainment precincts. There’s feel the buzz at the bustling Town Hall Rail beautifully restored to its former glory offering always something going on and wandering interchange and sorrounding shopping malls. a combination of art deco charm with all the around is great fun, but if you don’t want to go Go for a stroll and enjoy the amazing views modern comforts. You’re right in the heart of the far, the hotel’s heritage listed Pumphouse Bar at Cockle Bay, take in the city’s history and CBD just minutes’ walk from the bustling hubs and Restaurant specialises in craft beers with culture at The Rocks, or simply enjoy some retail of George St, Pitt Street Mall, the Queen Victoria one of the city’s biggest beer lists. therapy at Harbourside and Pitt Street Mall. Building and Darling Harbour.

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11 12 Soﬁtel Sydney Wentworth InterContinental Sydney

The recently refurbished French-inspired facilities and decor, combined with It is so easy to explore when you’re staying here – the Royal Botanical Gardens heritage-listed traditions, make this the perfect base for a luxurious Sydney are just across the road, the Opera House is literally at the end of your street experience. Plus, it’s set in the heart of great shopping and just a stroll from and Circular Quay is even closer! Wander down to the ferry terminal to jump on the Sydney Opera House. The day spa is waiting to treat you so you’re ready a harbour cruise or to catch the ferry over to the Northern Beaches, whatever for a sumptuous dinner, before strolling down beside the Botanic Gardens for you decide you’ll be thrilled at how easy it is to get anywhere from this superb a night out at the Opera. historic hotel built around the restored Treasury Building of 1851.

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13 14 Radisson Blu Shangri-La Hotel Sydney

This heritage-listed building with a stunning sandstone facade dates back to With a prime position on the harbour and just a stone’s throw from The the 1800’s. It once housed the Fairfax newspaper empire, now you can stay Rocks, this hotel offers luxury from top to toe and is one of `THE’ places here and experience fabulous services and facilities including two award- to stay. Try one of the best breakfasts in Sydney at Café Mix, and for pure winning restaurants and free internet. It’s only a ﬁve minute walk from Pitt indulgence visit CHI, The Spa. You’ll need to stay at least two nights so you Street Mall and major shops, and within walking distance to Sydney Opera can dine at both ﬁne restaurants, each with their own spectacular city views House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanical Gardens and Circular Quay. and tantalising cuisine. This place is heaven for foodies.

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15 16 17 BreakFree on George Oaks Castlereagh Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Central

This is a great place to soak up and explore All that Sydney has to offer is within easy Soak up the heritage-listed ambience of these the cosmopolitan buzz of Sydney. Chinatown reach of these spacious central apartments. impeccable restored apartments. It’s close to is a five minute walk away with nearby Dixon A short stroll could see you dining in bustling the Central Railway Station so you can easily Street, the place to go for authentic Asian Chinatown, enjoying the bars and theatres of access the rest of the city by rail – or by foot. cuisine − wander the bustling pedestrian street George Street, indulging in some retail therapy There’s loads of great dining nearby and you’re until a restaurant takes your fancy. There is on Pitt Street or savouring the entertainment just a block from Chinatown where you can a small Spanish Quarter around the corner and dining precinct of Darling Harbour. Central enjoy a superb meal before taking in a show at on Liverpool Street with some neat Spanish Station is just a five minute walk so you can the nearby Capitol and Her Majesty’s Theatres. Restaurants, and on George Street you’ll find also explore further afield too with The Rocks, And don’t forget to snap up a bargain at Paddy’s some upmarket bars, theatres and cinemas. Bondi and even the airport easily reached by Market, Sydney’s famous flea market. public transport.

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Deluxe Suite 18 19 20 Adina Apartment Hotel Adina Apartment Hotel Fraser Suites Sydney Sydney Sydney, Harbourside

Enjoy entertainment, nightlife and world class You can’t help but get caught up in the This Manhattan style property radiates style as shopping, all right on your doorstep. These atmosphere here as you’re right in the middle soon as you step inside with its spectacular six apartments are surrounded by great cafés, of one of Sydney’s premier entertainment, metre chandelier and luxurious apartments − restaurants and bars and plenty of shops. Stroll dining and nightlife quarters. There’s lots of buzz the location is stylish too! It’s really central with through the specialty stores of the Queen Vic as soon as you step outside the door and the the chic shopping of Queen Victoria Building, Building or the `high street’ shops on Pitt Street magic words `harbourside dining’ ring true with department stores and fashion boutiques all Mall. Darling Harbour and Hyde Park are less lots of choice around Darling Harbour, Cockle within a few minutes walk. When it comes to than 10 minutes walk away and you can be Bay and King Street Wharf. For a change of dining you’re spoilt for choice by the myriad down at The Rocks and Circular Quay in around scene, take a scenic stroll through the city and of restaurants within the 10-minute arc of 20 minutes or just a quick ﬁve minute bus ride. you’ll be at The Rocks in less than 20 minutes. Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay, Chinatown and the Spanish Quarter.

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The Sebel Surry Hills Sydney Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi Beach

Surry Hills is one of Sydney’s most artistic and vibrant city fringe Opening in May 2013, these apartments are in a perfect spot to experience neighbourhoods. Nearby Crown Street is an art, fashion and design hub that’s the atmosphere of one of Australia’s most famous beaches. Spend the day bursting with galleries and boutiques and is a dining and nightlife hotspot. The on one of the beautiful coastal walks (the Bondi to Coogee walk is a must) hotel is pretty cool with an in-ground glass aquarium with Koi ﬁsh in the lobby! or just soaking up the sun on the beach. Then in the evening you’ll be ready If you fancy heading to town for the day, just jump on the free 555 bus from to enjoy Bondi’s lively nightlife. outside the door that will take you to the CBD and down to Circular Quay.

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The Sebel Manly Beach Mercure Sydney Airport

If the beach and a laid back vibe is what you’re after, then Manly is for you. Conveniently located 1km from the airport and 10km from the city this is You’re directly opposite the famous beach with cafés and restaurants just a so much more than an airport hotel. There are great facilities close by such short stroll away. Relax and soak up the sun or get active with surf lessons, as walking tracks in Cahill Park, an 18 hole golf course and an outdoor pool. bike tours, kayaking or simply wandering along the promenade. You can still Located away from any direct ﬂight paths with double glazed windows and easily reach the city, just wander down to the wharf and catch the ferry for blackout curtains to ensure a good night sleep. a really picturesque 30 minute ride to Sydney’s Circular Quay.

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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Taronga Zoo Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary & Sydney Tower Eye

Taronga is the Aboriginal word for `water views’ and the animals at Taronga Grab yourself a combo pass (with a choice of 2-5 tickets) and explore at Zoo have the best spot in Sydney with amazing views of the harbour. Just 12 your own pace. The pass allows entry to your choice of SEA LIFE Sydney minutes from the city by ferry the zoo offers up to 20 free keeper talks and Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Sydney Tower Eye or animal shows throughout the day and is home to thousands of exotic and Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary. The pass is valid for 30 days from the ﬁrst day of native animals - don’t miss the Seal Show and Flight Bird Show. entry, giving you ample time to explore your chosen attractions.

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Madame Tussauds Sydney Walking Tours

Experience the glittering world of fame for a day, start your journey on the red Delve a little deeper and see another side of Sydney on these informative carpet and strike a pose before you arrive at the biggest celebrity party ever and entertaining guided walks, they incorporate must know information and staged. Who do you want to meet? Choose from over 70 life-like ﬁgures, with contemporary features of the city. One of the most popular is the Crimes & interactivity at every turn, from world leaders, to sports heroes, musical stars, Passion walk – guiding you through Kings Cross and its speckled history of Hollywood’s hottest plus much more. fame, fortunes, murders and romance.

DEPARTS: Daily DEPARTS: Daily DURATION: Self guided DURATION: 2 hours

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Sydney Opera House Essential Tour BridgeClimb Sydney

Discover the stories, history and magic of Sydney Opera House with a Have the climb of your life with BridgeClimb Sydney and get ready to suck in fascinating tour taking you underneath the world famous sails. Head inside the fresh air as you climb to the summit of the world famous Sydney Harbour the World Heritage masterpiece, home to 1000 rooms, 300 corridors and Bridge. Touch the raw steel and hear some incredible history while gazing over hundreds of tales and secrets. Step inside the theatres where more than the sensational views. If you want to make your experience more memorable, 1600 performances come to life each year. why not climb at dawn, dusk or night?

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Captain Cook Harbour Cruises Ultimately Sydney Gourmet Tours

With hundreds of kilometres of bays and beaches and a beautiful foreshore Discover another face of Sydney as you travel through the diverse villages of studded with famous landmarks, a cruise is a fun way to experience this the Inner West and South Sydney, meeting a colourful collection of passionate famous city and harbour from a fresh angle. There are plenty of cruise providores and sampling some of the tastiest ﬂavours that have shaped this options including a hop on hop off, highlights, coffee, breakfast and high tea city. The Inner West savours a vibrant blend of Australian and European ﬂavours, cruises, along with the evening cocktail or dinner cruises. whilst South Sydney samples tasty treats from Asia to the Mediterranean.

DEPARTS: Daily DEPARTS: Set departures DURATION: 1.25-3.5 hours DURATION: 4 hours

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Blue Mountains & Wildlife Park Blue Mountains & Jenolan Caves

Leave Sydney behind and stop in Leura with some time to look at the quaint Visit Katoomba, the quaint capital of the Blue Mountains, and enjoy the shops. The Blue Mountains are a World Heritage-listed National Park, steeped in stunning views of forests and age-old rock formations on your way to the history and home to the Three Sisters rock formations which you will view from Jenolan Caves. This network of underground sparkling limestone caves Echo Point. Discover the Aboriginal dreamtime legends of the mountains and and arches are nestled on the western side of the Blue Mountains and are Three Sisters before stopping at Featherdale Wildlife Park. thought to be more than 340 million years old.

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Hunter Valley Wineries Manly Sights & Northern Beaches

For wine lovers, this is a great way to get acquainted with some of Australia’s A great option to get your bearings of this great city. You’ll see Darling Harbour, best wines. You’ll taste your way around Hunter Valley vineyards, learning the cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and stop at Milsons Point for spectacular views history of the region and its wine making. For the beer connoisseurs, there’s of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the city skyline. Travel through the a chance to visit a boutique brewery. Your last stop is the magniﬁcent Hunter exclusive and trendy suburbs of Neutral Bay and Mosman, and see the beautiful Valley Gardens, over 25 hectares of spectacular international display gardens. beach that has contributed to Manly’s reputation as a popular waterfront suburb.

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Price Guide: $ $1 - $99 I $ $ $100 - $149 I $ $ $ $150 - $199 I $ $ $ $ $200 - $299 I $ $ $ $ $ $300 + Events & Shows Sydney is a vibrant, accessible city, world renowned for its superb events calendar. Whatever the season the city is buzzing with events that draw guests from across Australia and around the globe. From exhilarating car racing to cricket to jazz, and food wine events, comedy shows, musicals, art exhibitions and ﬂower and garden displays. With over 40 shows a week at the Sydney Opera House – Sydney really does cover all the bases. House of Travel has packages to all of the main events and tickets to all of the major shows. Ask your House of Travel consultant for information on a package that best suits your needs.

2013 Holden State of Origin NRL Grand Final

The 2013 Holden State of Origin series will see the continuation of the The NRL is one of Australia’s major sporting codes attracting large crowds biggest rivalry in Australian sport on the 5th June for Game One. The series and high television ratings. The Grand Final on the 6th October is usually returns to the ANZ Stadium on 17th July for Game Three. The VB New South preceded by an opening ceremony featuring entertainment from well- Wales Blues will have home advantage for two games this year, and under known Australasian and international musical acts. The winning team is new coach Laurie Daley, they’ll try to end the Queensland XXXX Maroons presented with the Telstra Premiership trophy. record breaking seven consecutive series winning streak.

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2013 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Opera, Theatre & Shows

Join the 180,000 V8 fans and witness the action live on 10th-13th October, Dress up for a night out with dinner and a show in the Sydney theatre it will be an event not to be missed! The circuit was originally constructed precinct, where you’ll see some of the biggest blockbuster musicals in 1938 as a scenic tourist drive and is a public road on non-race weekends. premiere starring some of Australia’s best talent. Some of the shows It remains one of the all time favourite circuits of V8 Supercar drivers and is conﬁrmed for 2013 are: Paris Opera Ballet – Giselle, Pink – The Truth about ranked among the great race tracks of the world. Love tour, Top Gear Festival, War Horse, The Addams Family, I Dreamed a Dream, Driving Miss Daisy and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

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This is a selection of events in Sydney for 2013. Blue Mountains You’re in a small steel box, dangling from a wire cable over a deep canyon. Far below, you can see the blue- hazed valleys of eucalyptus, and ahead, the rock pillars of the Three Sisters stand sentinel. If that’s not enough to take your breath away, as soon as you’re back on solid land you’re plunged 415 metres down a cliffside on the worlds steepest incline railway. Ten times older than the Grand Canyon, the Blue Mountains combine adventure, romance, ﬁne dining and indulgent shopping, all within coo-ee of Australia’s biggest city. The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area stretches for over a million hectares, a fascinating mix of wildlife, rainforest, canyons and tall forests. An easy 90 minute drive from Sydney, the clean, fresh mountain air up here has long provided a sanctuary for city dwellers. The same still applies today - a few nights here and you’ll feel recharged and refreshed.

@ Hamilton Lund

Blue Mountains Accommodation

Fairmont Resort – MGallery Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa

Breathe in that invigorating fresh air and take in the magnificent views Just a short drive from Sydney, this is the ultimate romantic getaway, a of the mountains and valley. Great for a romantic escape or family get delight for gourmets and a wonder for lovers of nature. Set in two acres together with a terrific pool and decked area, and restaurants that serve of manicured country gardens, this historic country mansion has some of fresh local produce with a regional twist – for a special treat book in for the most spectacular scenery in the Blue Mountains and is a renowned the weekend High Tea in Sublime Lounge & Bar. The Leura golf course haven of relaxation. Be sure to pre-book a table at the award winning is next door, and there are extensive leisure facilities. In the winter cosy in-house Darleys Restaurant – with its stained glass windows, original around the open fire in Embers Bar with a glass of red wine and admire the ornate fire places and view of the surrounding gardens, its an experience spectacular Jamison Valley. you won’t want to miss.

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Price Guide: $ $1 - $99 I $ $ $100 - $149 I $ $ $ $150 - $199 I $ $ $ $ $200 - $299 I $ $ $ $ $ $300 + Hunter Valley In the Hunter Valley, a region that extends inland around 150 kilometres from Newcastle, there are over 120 cellar doors where you can sample the best known product of this region. Wine isn’t all that the region is renowned for – you’ll have to ﬁnd room for scrummy local produce that ranges from ﬁgs to fudges. There are also boutique beers to be sampled, dozens of great art galleries, craft and antique stores to peruse, and wine and cooking schools to attend (to ensure that you know what to do with all the goodies you’ve picked up along the way). The Hunter also offers award-winning spas and golf retreats in which to relax and unwind after the rigours of all that sampling, or you can simply sit back and soak up the scenery: acres of undulating vines, all hemmed in by the beautiful Brokenback Range.

Our favourite things to see & do

• CELLAR DOOR TASTING – With more than 120 wineries, the local specialties of Semillon and Shiraz can be sampled in many vineyards in the cellar or enjoyed in some superb vineyard restaurants. Some wineries also offer tours – Tyrrell’s and McGuigan Wines are two favourites. Local produce adds to the flavour at the Hunter Valley Cooking School. • HUNTER VALLEY COOKING SCHOOL – This is a hands-on class, and all dishes are cooked from scratch using local organic produce. The recipes are provided to take home and the dishes cooked are eaten for either lunch or dinner – it’s a wine and food lover’s dream. Visit a vineyard to sample the local wine. • THE VINTAGE GOLF CLUB – Tee off in style at this Greg Norman designed golf course, ranked among the best in Australia and measures 6,310 metres, with a par of 71.

• HARVEST TIME – Summer is a vibrant (and hot!) time of year. Spend the early mornings exploring the vineyards Explore the colonial charm of Wollombi being harvested and the evenings at one of the many town, gateway to the Hunter Valley. events, or cooling off around the pool with a glass of crisp Hunter Valley white. Scone • HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS – Ten stunning feature gardens UPPER HUNTER Barrington Tops set in over 60 acres: bask in the colour and scent of the Rose Garden where there are more than 8,000 roses on Muswellbrook display; laze above the 10 metre waterfall and take in the superb views from the lookout; or hang out with all your favourite fairytale characters in the Storybook Garden. Singleton Vacy • MAITLAND GAOL – This Gaol was closed in 1998 after Port Stephens housing some of Australia’s most notorious criminals for Pokolbin Maitland 150 years, it is now open to visitors. Take the self-guided Nelson HUNTER Cessnock Bay audio tour, or for extra thrills, try the torchlight tour. VALLEY WINE Williamstown Newcastle • NATIONAL PARKS – Surrounding the vineyards are national COUNTRY parks including the subtropical rainforests of Barrington Lake Macquarie Tops National Park and deep river gorges of Wollemi TO SYDNEY National Park. 15 Hunter Valley Accommodation

Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens

When you’ve spent the day exploring galleries and sampling local specialities of cheese, chocolate and wines, this is a great place to come home to. Your room opens out to a private balcony or courtyard with gorgeous views of the valley and gardens surrounding the property. There are six cellar doors within walking distance. Pokolbin is nearby and full of wonderful speciality boutiques and the superb Hunter Valley Gardens are a 10 minute walk away. After a day of walking and sampling, you’ll be grateful for the swimming pool to relax by while you plan your next day.

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Peppers Guest House

Spend a long weekend relaxing at this elegant retreat in the heart of Hunter Valley. You could try one of the vinotherapie treatments at the onsite Endota Spa where you are wrapped in the healing power of grapes. If you feel like an adventure, try hot air ballooning for stunning views over the Hunter, horse riding, 4WD or bushwalks to experience the region on land. If you’re not feeling that energetic, how about tasting the delicious cheeses at the Hunter Valley Cheese Company? At sunset sit on the restaurant’s terrace with a glass of something local, perhaps a crisp Semillon or hearty Shiraz, and enjoy the views over the vines. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos!

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Price Guide: $ $1 - $99 I $ $ $100 - $149 I $ $ $ $150 - $199 I $ $ $ $ $200 - $299 I $ $ $ $ $ $300 + Byron Bay & Surrounds Byron Bay is renowned for beautiful golden beaches, surf culture and a laid-back lifestyle that’s just a little bit hippy. Luxury resorts and ﬁne restaurants sit alongside yoga schools and market stalls offering treats like locally grown organic coffee. With its handy location just an hour or so south of Gold Coast Airport, this colourful spot is easily accessible. Once you’re here, it’s a good idea to hire a car because as well as that spectacular coastline, you’ll want to head into the hinterland where you will ﬁnd more stunning natural scenery including National Parks like Mt Warning and Mooball – home to such exotic-sounding species as the long-nosed potoroo and marbled frogmouth. As Australia’s most easterly region, Byron is the closest point to New Zealand – we should claim it for our own.

@ Mike Leonard; Destination NSW

Our favourite things to see & do

• DINING – There is plenty on offer for food lovers. Enjoy grazing on the amazing tapas selection at St Elmo, or eat your seafood as close to the source as you can get with a beachfront dinner at Fish Heads.

• BEACHES – Swim, surf or laze along the 30km of beaches Pick-up a locally crafted souvenir of your trip at the Byron Bay Markets. that line the Byron coast. Main Beach and Clarkes Beach are the best patrolled swimming beaches near town, or venture a little further out and ﬁre up one of the free barbies for a beachside picnic at Watego’s Beach.

• BYRON BAY MARKETS – Treat yourself to a little The Cape Byron Lighthouse will take you to the most eastern edge of Australia. something made or bought from these markets. The community market happens every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, with arts, crafts, jewellery and skin care on offer, as well as plants and furniture. The farmers’ market is on every Thursday morning, offering fresh organic produce and a huge range of other locally White sands and clear water are what produced goodies. made Byron Bay Beach famous.

• CRYSTAL CASTLE – Venture into the hinterland to the CAPE BYRON Crystal Castle, where you can have your aura read, LITTLE WATEGO’S BEACH wander through the magical gardens or mystic statues,

WATEGO’S BEACH E D and marvel at the exquisite jewellery, crystals, books P E N RI A LL DR M E and treasures on offer. Indulge in the local produce and N W O R coffee as you relax and take in the hinterland views. B PALM VALLEY CAPE BYRON THE PASS LIGHTHOUSE MAIN BEACH USE R CLARKES LIGHTHO D • CAPE BYRON LIGHTHOUSE – Take an early morning walk BEACH CAPE BYRON STATE BAY ST CONSERVATION PARK

to Australian mainland’s most easterly point and watch LAWSON ST APEX PARK D R E LAWSON ST S COSY BYRON ST U the sun rise – the views are amazing and on a good day HO LIGHT CORNER

MIDDLETON ST you can see the entire coast of Byron Bay. It’s popular BURNS ST TALLOW MARVELL ST BEACH ACCESS with adrenaline seekers and you’re likely to see plenty WENTWORTH ST SPORTS FIELD of kites and kitesurfers. It’s also the perfect place to look CARLYLE ST out for dolphins, turtles, wallabies, and between June

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JONSON ST JONSON BUTLER ST BUTLER and November, humpback whales. TENNYSON ST RUSKIN ST MASSINGER ST ARAKWAL BROWNING ST NATIONAL PARK SEAVIEW ST PATERSON ST

PATERSON ST BANGALOW RD BANGALOW Byron Bay & Surrounds Accommodation

BreakFree Eco Beach Mantra on Salt Beach

Kick back, relax and ditch the car. Staying at BreakFree Eco Beach you are The beachfront location in the coastal village of Salt is an excellent place to an easy 10 minute walk from the centre of Byron Bay where you can waste make the most of the outdoors. Hire a bike or go kayaking, or for a slower away the day shopping and eating or chilling out on the pristine beaches pace, try a cocktail by the pool or a caffeine boost and sweet treat at Surge Byron Bay’s so famous for. Save the car for a day trip to the Hinterland to Restaurant & Bar. There is a BBQ area if you want to relax at the property or explore the natural beauty of the National Parks. you can dine out at one of the restaurants in the village.

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Peppers Salt Resort & Spa The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa

Spoil yourself at this luxury holiday Resort which boasts the uncrowded Set within a stunning subtropical rainforest this is an idyllic escape in a relaxed 1.2km stretch of Kingscliff Beach on its doorstep. This is a great base to atmosphere whilst offering all the special touches you would expect. Relax on explore Tweed Valley and the Gold Coast Hinterland with swimming, the wide open verandahs and admire the magniﬁcent and unique rainforest surﬁng, bushwalking and wandering through quaint villages on offer. On canopy, while enjoying exceptional service and great food and wine. Stroll the your return, be pampered at the world-class Golden Door Spa, then dine on boardwalks to nearby Tallow Beach, enjoy daily yoga or simply retreat to the exquisite cuisine at the Season restaurant. resort Wellness Centre for the ultimate indulgence.

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New South Wales has endless unspoilt beaches and breathtaking natural treasures that are easily reached by car from Sydney. Whether you’re taking day trips or going on a road trip, there’s a surprise around every corner and you will not be disappointed. There’s so much to explore and this way you can see and do it at your own pace.

A few of the most famous and most scenic driving routes take you along the Legendary Paciﬁc Coast north of Sydney, through the foot hills of the Snowy Mountains, to the network of national parks and conservation areas that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. You can also drive to Melbourne either via the coast or on the inland heritage route.

@ Anton Smart Tourism NSW

QUEENSLAND Tweed Heads Approximate Distances Kingscliff Byron Bay Distances are Lismore Ballina approximate, in Lightning Ridge kilometres and based on direct Grafton routes.

SYDNEY NEWCASTLE STEPHENS PORT MACQUARIE PORT HARBOUR COFFS BAY BYRON BRISBANE SYDNEY WOOLONGONG JERVIS BAY NAROOMA LAKES ENTRANCE MELBOURNE Coffs Harbour Armidale SYDNEY 162 221 464 615 854 1019 Tamworth NEWCASTLE 162 58.5 308 468 706 871 NEW SOUTH WALES Port Macquarie

PORT STEPHENS 221 585 249 409 648 813 BARRINGTON TOPS Taree NATIONAL PARK Dubo MYALL LAKES HUNTER PORT MAQUARIE 464 246 249 160 398 563 NATIONAL PARK VALLEY Pokolbin Singleton Vacy COFFS HARBOUR 615 468 409 160 239 404 Cessnock Port Stephens Newcastle

BYRON BAY 854 706 648 398 239 165 Bathurst Lithgow Leura Parramatta BRISBANE 1019 871 813 563 404 165 Penrith BLUE MOUNTAINS SYDNEY NATIONAL PARK Wollongong Bowral Goulburn Kaima SYDNEY 85 200 381 753 1072

WOOLONGONG 85 115 265 637 956 A.C.T Cilladara Batemans Bay JERVIS BAY 200 115 183 556 874 Albury Jindabyne Narooma NAROOMA 381 265 183 373 691 Thredbo

LAKES ENTRANCE 753 637 556 373 318 VICTORIA Eden 19 MELBOURNE 1072 956 874 691 318 Touring by Rental Car Choosing your Rental Car

Take into consideration the size of the vehicle you require. If the vehicle is to be used for day touring from a central base and not for transporting your luggage, a smaller vehicle will be suitable.

However, if you’re going to be covering long distances then a 2 litre for two adults would be more suitable. We suggest you book your car before leaving home as this will save money and ensure that you get the car of your choice – there is a huge range of car types on offer from economy vehicles to SUVs and mini buses.

Emergency Roadside Assistance Things to think about: While each vehicle is serviced and cared for there may be an instance • Minimum age requirements that you need some assistance. Rest assured that Hertz operates a • Deposits Roadside Assistance Program 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • One way rental fees Hertz NeverLost • Optional equipment eg child seats, roof racks Featuring the most up-to-date national maps and Australia’s most • Non waivable excess comprehensive Speed Camera Database, you can drive with • When you collect your car Hertz will take an imprint of conﬁdence. It identiﬁes exactly where you are and shows and tells your credit card as security you how to get to your destination. • Damage Cover & Theft Protection Insurance are included – you may be offered additional insurance options when Hertz Toll Product you pick up your car Hertz Australia has a toll pre-payment option enabling renters in NSW • There are rates which include MAX cover, this reduces to combine toll road fees with daily car rental charges. You opt for this your excess to zero. (Normal excess is $3500) when you collect your vehicle and then you’re registered or automatic payment of tolls on EastLink, CityLink and tollways in Sydney.

Group A – ECAR Group C – ICAR HOLDEN BARINA HATCH (OR SIMILAR): Passengers: 2 adults, 3 children; HYUNDAI ELANTRA (OR SIMILAR): Passengers: 5 adults; Luggage: 2 large Luggage: 1 large suitcase, 1 small suitcase; Doors–5; Litreage–1.3; Transmission– suitcases, 2 small suitcases; Doors–5; Litreage–1.8; Transmission–Automatic; Fuel– Manual/Automatic; Fuel–Petrol; Air-conditioning Petrol; Air-conditioning

Group S – SCAR Group T – FVAR TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN (OR SIMILAR): Passengers: 4 adults; Luggage: 1 KIA CARNIVAL (OR SIMILAR): Passengers: 6 adults, 2 children; Luggage: 1 large big case & 2 smaller cases; Doors - 5; Litreage - varies by country & model; suitcase, 2 small suitcases; Doors–5; Litreage–3.5; Transmission–Automatic; Fuel– Transmission – Manual; Fuel – Petrol; Air-conditioning Petrol; Air-conditioning 20 Touring by Motorhome

Britz maui

A Britz holiday is all about fun, adventure, excitement, new experiences, maui is an experienced and trusted campervan hire brand and has delivered meeting people and spending time with family and friends. With your great self-drive holidays for more than 25 years. If you are looking for ultimate accommodation and transport all in one, a campervan holiday is a very space, style & comfort, then we recommend maui Platinum campervans to affordable way to travel. All living and cooking equipment is provided, so you. Designed with warm neutral tones and roomy living areas, they have a you can travel with ease on your own itinerary. feel more akin to an apartment than a traditional motorhome.

Group HiTop Venturer Explorer Frontier Renegade Group Ultima Platinum Beach Platinum River

4 Adults & Max Berths 3 Adults 2 Adults 4 Adults 6 Adults Max Berths 2 Adults 4 Adults 6 Adults 2 children

1 Double & Bedding 1 Double 2 Doubles 3 Doubles 3 Doubles Bedding 1 Double or 2 Singles 2 Doubles 3 Doubles 1 Single

Minimum rental period is 5 days for return rentals, 7 day for One Way hirers and Minimum rental period is 7 days or 5 days for the Ultima for return rentals. 10 days during busy periods. Discounts apply to hires over 21 days and over or Discounts apply to hires over 21 days and over or booked 120 days before booked 120 days before departure. We recommend purchasing the Britz Bonus departure. We recommend purchasing the Maui Premium Pack that includes nil Pack that includes nil liability, one way fees, table, chairs and pre-purchase liability, one way fees, table, chairs, iPod doc, taxi fare from airport to branches gas reﬁll. Please ask your House of Trav el consultant for further details, full and pre-purchase gas reﬁll. Please ask your House of Travel consultant for inclusions & terms of your Britz Campervan rental. further details, full inclusions & terms of maui Motorhome rental.

HiTop Ultima

Venturer Platinum Beach

Frontier Platinum River

INCLUDES: Unlimited kilometres, vehicle liability, GST, administration fee, linen & INCLUDES: Unlimited kilometres, vehicle liability, GST, administration fee, linen & bedding, extra driver fees, kitchen equipment, general equipment, Customer Care bedding, extra driver fees, kitchen equipment, general equipment, GPS, Customer 24 hour 7 days per week road service helpline (toll-free), travel wallet (including Care 24-hour 7-days per week road service helpline (toll-free), travel wallet map of Australia with driving tips and driving information), magazine with (including map of Australia with driving tips and driving information), magazine discount to tourist attractions and 10% discount at BIG4 parks. with discount to tourist attractions and 10% discount at BIG4 parks. EXCLUDES: Security deposit, Liability Reduction Options, extra hire items. Please EXCLUDES: Security deposit, Liability Reduction Options, extra hire items. Please contact your House of Travel consultant for full rental agreement details. 21 contact your House of Travel consultant for full rental agreement details. New South Wales Self Drive

The Legendary Paciﬁc Coast Touring Route The Greater Blue Mountains Drive 4 days/3 nights 2 days/1 night

Heading north from Sydney along the Paciﬁc Ocean coastline to Tweed The Greater Blue Mountains Drive includes discovery trails that branch off Heads, this scenic drive takes you through some of the most striking the main route, taking you off the beaten track. The common link is the landscapes in NSW. An almost continuous line of surf beaches, national parks network of national parks and conservation areas that make up the Greater and a hinterland of rolling green hills and friendly villages make this a great Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This is just an idea for a short break in drive. There are plenty of attractions, adventures and fun along the way. the Blue Mountains.

Day 1: Sydney – Port Stephens Day 1: Sydney – Leura Head to The Entrance, one of the prettiest towns on the Central Coast. If Head through the pretty towns of Faulconbridge and Hazelbrook and you happen to be there on time, check out the famous pelican feeding, continue to Wentworth Falls. Offering spectacular views over the Jamison held at 3:30pm each day. Then travel through Newcastle on your way Valley and excellent trails into the Blue Mountains National Park, to Port Stephens, known for its great dolphin and whale watching Wentworth Falls is a great place to stop for a walk through the bush and opportunities (seasonal). Walk to the top of the headland for some some excellent photo opportunities before continuing on your way. Drive incredible photos of the bay. to lovely Leura and take some time to peruse the shops, galleries and craft stores on the charming tree-lined main street, and then stop for lunch in Day 2: Nelson Bay – South West Rocks one of a number of gourmet cafés. It’s just a short drive to neighbouring Make your way to historic Port Macquarie and stop for a seaside lunch Katoomba with its historic buildings and antiques stores, and Echo Point break and walk along the breakwater or stroll along the stunning Town where you can view the incredible Three Sisters rock formation from the Beach or Lighthouse Beach. South West Rocks is just an hour from here and lookout, or get a different view from Scenic World’s railway, walkway, is a sleepy coastal retreat at its barefoot best. skyway or cableway.

Day 3: South West Rocks – Coffs Harbour Day 2: Leura – Sydney Visit Dorrigo National Park before making your way back to the coast to Take the leisurely Bells Line of Road back to Sydney, and maybe try vibrant Coffs Harbour. The coast that sweeps north and south along the some of the 18 discovery trails to explore the wilderness further. Drive Coffs Coast has amazing beaches to suit all tastes – sandy bottomed point about 40 minutes north to Hartley Vale – here you’ll ﬁnd a quaint historic breaks, protected coves and harbours. village, along with the remnants of early roads over the Blue Mountains, dating back to the early 19th Century – some of which have now been Day 4: Coffs Harbour – Byron Bay incorporated into walking tracks. Continue to Mt Tomah through the heart Make your way to riverside Grafton, famous for its jacaranda trees, and take of the Blue Mountains, passing the tiny town of Bell. Drive directly to the a walk through the historic streets. If you need to make a pit stop, Ballina Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens and view over 5,000 species of cool climate is a great choice with plenty of stylish cafés lining the streets. Drive inland plants before making your way leisurely back to Sydney. to Lismore, home to more artists and buskers per capita than anywhere else in Australia! Kyogle, 30 minutes away is a pretty place surrounded by rainforest and with two heritage-listed national parks nearby. Once you arrive in Byron Bay you can relax at the beach or if you’re feeling energetic take a walk to the Byron Bay Lighthouse – Australia’s most easterly point – for amazing views.

Highlights worth seeing along the way Highlights worth seeing along the way

ORRIGO SKYWALK – Look down on the canopy from the stunning Skywalk SCENIC WORLD BLUE MOUNTAINS – The Scenic Railway, Scenic Skyway, Scenic boardwalk 70 metres in the air Cableway and Scenic Skywalk take you into the World Heritage-listed rainforest of Jamison Valley POINT NEPEAN – This is one of the best vantage points on the coast to view the migrating whales and the views from Smoky Cape are sensational JENOLAN CAVES – With 11 spectacular show caves, underground rivers and amazing formations these are among the oldest cave systems in the world 22

This is a suggested Self Drive itinerary and is to be used in conjunction with a road map. New South Wales Self Drive

Hunter Valley Self Drive Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive 3 days/2 nights 8 days/7 nights

So close to Sydney yet truly a world away, the Hunter is the birthplace This magnificent stretch of coastline is one of Australia’s most dramatic and of Australian wine. Here you’ll find world-class Semillon, Shiraz and naturally beautiful self-drives. The waters of the Pacific, Tasman and Bass generations of family winemakers that are here to tell the tale. Add to Strait have carved out dramatic headlands and created beautiful coves and this an array of activities, such as hot air ballooning, wine tasting tours, beaches. Nestled amongst these natural wonders are dozens of quaint gardens, cooking schools and multi award winning dining experiences. fishing villages, hamlets and thriving rural towns.

Day 1: Sydney – Hunter Valley Day 1: Sydney – Jervis Bay Travel the scenic route via Wollombi Village to the Hunter Valley. First stop, Take the scenic Grand Paciﬁc Drive to the coastal city of Wollongong, pass Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre in Pokolbin where you can pick through beautiful Kiama and Gerroa before arriving in Jervis Bay. up a visitor guide and maps. Then you’ll be set to visit a number of local food producers to sample fresh handmade cheeses, olives, jams, pickles or Day 2: Jervis Bay – Narooma honey. Before you check into your accommodation, take time to stop into a Jervis Bay is well known for its resident dolphins and amazing white sand winder/cellar door and enjoy your ﬁrst Hunter Valley Semillon or Shiraz. Buy beaches. Stop for lunch at Batemans Bay, before making your way to the a bottle or two to take back to your hotel to enjoy. coastal village of Narooma.

The Hunter boasts over 60 restaurants and eateries and has fast established Day 3: Narooma – Mallacoota itself as one of Australia’s outstanding culinary destinations – a fine dining Visit Central Tilba with its array of arts & craft stores before travelling along experience is a must while you’re here! the beach road to Mimosa Rocks National Park for a picnic and swim in the lagoons before you cross the border into Victoria. Day 2: Hunter Valley Start the day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the vineyards, a great Day 4: Mallacoota – Metung way to get a real feel of the lay of the land. Then it is time to get amongst Head to Cape Conran Coastal Park before you reach Lakes Entrance, a the vines on a vineyard tour to discover what winemaking is all about and picturesque holiday town and fishing port. Stay in stylish Metung with its learn the processes involved in getting the fruit from the vine to the table! great choice of restaurants. Then it’s time to put this new-found wine knowledge to the test with a

visit to some local cellar doors to ﬁnd your favourite drop. There’s also lots Day 5: Metung – Wilsons Promontory Call in at Yarram for lunch on the way to Wilsons Promontory National of boutique shopping villages in the Hunter where you can pick up local Park, Australia’s southernmost point, famous for its wild beaches and produce. From degustation menus and romantic dining to tapas and casual mountain views. Choose from the many walks and look out for kangaroos. pub meals, it’s all on offer. So enjoy some local produce paired with some fantastic local wine. Day 6: Wilsons Promontory – Phillip Island Stop for coffee at Fish Creek, a tiny township alive with arts, crafts and Day 3: Hunter Valley – Sydney cafés, then cross the bridge to Phillip Island – don’t miss the daily dusk If you’re a golfer you might want to tee off at the 18 hole Greg Norman parade of little penguins as they parade up the beach. designed Vintage Golf Course, or pamper yourself at one of the relaxing day spas. Before heading back to the city a stop at the Hunter Valley Day 7: Phillip Island – Mornington Peninsula Gardens is well worth it. Spanning over 60 acres there are ten stunning Make your way back across the bridge to Mornington Peninsula, where you feature gardens. can go for walks, dine in excellent restaurants and taste the regional wines on offer at over 50 cellar doors.

Day 8: Mornington Peninsula – Melbourne There are plenty of cute towns to explore on the peninsula as you make your way back to Melbourne, just over an hour away.

Highlights worth seeing along the way Highlights worth seeing along the way

HUNTER VALLEY CHEESE SHOP – Stop in for the cheese talk and a MONTAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK – Within Batemans Marine Park this taste before choosing your favourites to take back to your hotel for protected island is great for day tours. There’s Aboriginal and lighthouse history, your evening snack little penguins and fur seals BARRINGTON TOPS NATIONAL PARK – Surrounding the vineyards is this JERVIS BAY WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING – See local dolphins and migrating beautiful, subtropical rainforest with some great walking trails Humpback Whales within the pristine waters of the Jervis Bay Marine Park 23

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CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 4.2 Facilities or services may change after the date of printing. 8. CANCELLATION We endeavour to keep travel agents informed of any changes to 8.1 If you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you must The guarantees under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will apply information in this brochure which are brought to our attention. to services supplied by us except where they are acquired, or held advise us in writing through your travel agent as soon as possible. Prior to completing your booking, you should ask your travel out as being acquired for business purposes. agent whether they are aware of any changes to the published 8.2 If you cancel your booking or any part of your booking, we will information. You should also make sure that if your travel agent is impose a cancellation fee in respect of each person travelling under 1. OUR SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS advised of changes which occur after booking, your travel agent is that booking. You must also pay all cancellation fees imposed by Suppliers and your travel agent. These cancellation fees are required 1.1 House of Travel Ltd (‘we” or “us” as the case may be) supply able to contact you. to offset booking, communication, and administrative charges services consisting of arranging and co-ordinating travel facilities and 4.3 Maps and Photographs: Maps are shown for general which have already been incurred by us, Suppliers and your travel services, and making bookings and issuing vouchers to be redeemed information and may not necessarily reflect actual routings, agent. Cancellation fees imposed by Suppliers and travel agents are by suppliers of travel, entertainment, and accommodation facilities locations or services provided. Photographs may show places in the beyond our control and you should check with your travel agent or services (“Suppliers”). House of Travel Ltd is part of the House of geographic area which are not included in your booking. Hotel room regarding what cancellation fees may be applicable. Travel group. photographs may not be the actual room occupied. 8.3 We strongly recommend that you insure yourself fully against 1.2 We undertake to perform these services with reasonable care 4.4 Property Information: Descriptions featured in this brochure are cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. See Section 10. and skill. We will not be liable for any loss or damage which results drawn from information provided by our Suppliers. Any facilities or from the act, default or omission of any person other than ourselves, services shown are subject to change at any time. Please advise 9. RESERVATION AMENDMENTS our employees or agents, or any cause independent of human your travel agent if you have any special requirements. control. This includes (but is not limited to), loss or damage which We are happy to incorporate any reasonable amendments you arises directly or indirectly from any act of God, weather disruptions, 4.5 Room Bedding: Prices in this brochure are based on existing request. An amendment constitutes a change to an existing booking dangers incidental to the sea, fire, breakdown in machinery or bedding in the room. Requests for specific bedding arrangements and will attract a $25 fee per amendment prior to final payment and equipment, acts of Governments or other authorities de jure or de must be made at the time of booking but can not be guaranteed. For the issuing of the travel documents, and a $50 fee per amendment facto, wars whether declared or not, hostilities, civil disturbances, example, twin share may consist of single beds or a shared double after travel documents have been issued. These fees are to cover strikes, riots, deaths, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines or medical or bed. administration and communication costs. You may also be required customs regulations. 4.6 Rental Cars: We cannot guarantee to provide a particular model to pay any Supplier imposed fees. 1.3 We are not able to exercise control over services we do not or colour within the car category. Availability of car categories is supply directly, therefore we will not be responsible for any loss or subject to confirmation at the time of booking. We reserve the right 10. INSURANCE damage arising from: to substitute different models. If a vehicle is returned prior to the end We strongly recommend that you insure yourself fully against of the reserved rental period or if the vehicle is picked up later than • Any booking made directly with a service Supplier by your travel cancellation, loss of luggage and personal property, and medical the reserved date, NO REFUND will be made for unused rental days agent, or expenses. Your travel agent will be able to provide you with further information. • Any services which are not directly provided by us and which are 5. PRICES additional to those recorded in clause 1.1 above. 5.1 The price indicator is provided as a guide only. It is based on 11. ITEMS NOT COVERED 1.4 We will endeavour to provide the most suitable travel low season, per adult share twin pricing and is correct at the time Unless otherwise specified, the cost of airfares, meals, drinks, arrangements to meet the particular requirements you make of printing. The actual price may differ to that indicated due to laundry, insurance, sightseeing, transfers, local taxes, airport known to us. However, travel is an individual experience, and your currency fluctuations, special events, trade shows or peak periods. departure taxes, Airline imposed insurance levies, passenger service preferences and opinions may vary from our own. For this reason, Price indicators for hotels are per person per night for share twin charges and Passport or Visa application fees are not included. we cannot take responsibility for your individual satisfaction. in a standard room (except for apartments or if specified). Price indicators for tours are based on per adult per night for share twin 12. VISAS/PASSPORTS 2. SUPPLY OF TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT AND based on low season travel. Price indicators for cruises are per For all holidays in this brochure you will require a valid passport. You ACCOMMODATION SERVICES AND FACILITIES person per night for the complete cruise based on the lead-in cabin are responsible for arranging your own passport, visa and health 2.1 When we make bookings with Suppliers, we are acting as a category on a low season sailing. requirements including inoculation. You should check with your booking agent for such Supplier. 5.2 We will guarantee the price of the portion of the booking as travel agent who will be able to provide you with the necessary 2.2 All travel, entertainment, and accommodation facilities or processed by us, against currency fluctuation for a period of seven information. services are supplied directly to you by the Suppliers. We have no (7) days from the time of confirmation of the booking; note: special control over the facilities or services themselves, or the manner in conditions apply for cruise bookings. It is the responsibility of your 13. NON-USE OF SERVICES OR FACILITIES which they are provided by the Suppliers. Therefore you should be travel agent to advise you of the date of confirmation. If your If, of your own choice, you decide not to use part or parts of the aware of the following conditions: booking remains unpaid after the seven (7) day guarantee period it arranged services or facilities, you will not be entitled to a refund will be subject to currency fluctuation, up to the time full payment is • We will not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind which may from us (provided we have carried out our service with reasonable arise from your use or consumption of, or inability to use or consume received by us. skill and care and to your requirements) and you may not be entitled those facilities or services. 5.3 Events beyond our control, such as changes to the prices of to a refund from any Supplier. • The provision of those facilities or services is subject to the terms aviation fuel or changes to the cost of services or facilities may result and conditions of your contract with each Supplier. in the prices charged to you being different from those shown in the 14. HEALTH OR DISABILITY brochure. You should check all prices with your travel agent before Some Suppliers may reserve the right to refuse to carry or • Where for any reason, a Supplier is unable to provide particular making reservations, and before ticketing. facilities or services, then that Supplier may be entitled, under its accommodate people who because of a health condition or contract with you, to substitute those services or facilities with 5.4 Prices may also be liable to variation between the time of disability may require services or facilities to be provided in a special comparable or equivalent facilities or services without incurring any booking and the date of departure due to events beyond our control. manner. You should check this with your travel agent. liability to you. You should check your contract with each Supplier. Due to unforeseen events we reserve the right to vary the price up to the time of your departure. 15. SERVICE SATISFACTION • All facilities or services described by us are subject to availability from the Supplier. During your holiday, if you encounter any situation where the service 6. HOUSE OF TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION RATINGS supplied to you does not meet your satisfaction, please take the • We will not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage relating To assist you with the selection of your accommodation, we matter up with the Supplier immediately. Your contract for each to your baggage, personal possessions, health or welfare, or delays service is with the Supplier. If this is not possible immediately, or if or travel disruptions unless these arise directly from the service we have created our own rating system allowing you to compare you are still dissatisfied, please contact your travel agent. Both we provide to you. each property. Please note that these gradings are to be used as a guide only and may alter throughout the year due to a change and your travel agent will endeavour to investigate on your behalf of circumstances. When selecting your accommodation please and to negotiate with the Supplier to resolve the matter as soon as 3. BUSINESS PURPOSES note that the overall quality of properties in the UK & Europe is possible, so that you continue to enjoy your journey. You agree that where our services are acquired for business generally lower than equivalent priced properties in other countries, purposes, or where you hold yourself out as acquiring our services particularly in the lower ratings. In general the room sizes are quite 16. LEGAL CLAIMS for business purposes, the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will small and can vary, even within one property. Please check with Any claims or legal action in connection with the provision of our not apply to any supply of goods or services made under these your House of Travel consultant to ensure you get the property that services to you will be governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any conditions, and we will not be liable or responsible for any loss best suits your needs. claim or legal action against the Suppliers is likely to be subject to or damage of any kind to you, including any consequential loss or the terms of your contract with them, and may be governed by the damage however it may be caused. 7. PAYMENT laws of other countries. 7.1 A non-refundable deposit will be required by your travel agent 4. INFORMATION IN THIS BROCHURE and must be paid at the time of booking. This is in addition to any 4.1 While we attempt to ensure that the contents of this brochure deposits imposed by Suppliers. are correct, accurate, and up to date at the time of printing, the 7.2 A communication charge may be made for bookings requested contents of this brochure are drawn from information supplied to us by Suppliers. We do not have, and cannot be reasonably expected less than 72 hours prior to departure. to have, personal knowledge about all of the facilities or services 7.3 Final payment must be made in full before we can release provided by each Supplier. travel documents (including tickets).

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CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 4.2 Facilities or services may change after the date of printing. 8. CANCELLATION We endeavour to keep travel agents informed of any changes to The guarantees under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will apply 8.1 If you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you must information in this brochure which are brought to our attention. advise us in writing through your travel agent as soon as possible. to services supplied by us except where they are acquired, or held Prior to completing your booking, you should ask your travel out as being acquired for business purposes. agent whether they are aware of any changes to the published 8.2 If you cancel your booking or any part of your booking, we will information. You should also make sure that if your travel agent is impose a cancellation fee in respect of each person travelling under 1. OUR SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS advised of changes which occur after booking, your travel agent is that booking. You must also pay all cancellation fees imposed by Suppliers and your travel agent. These cancellation fees are required 1.1 House of Travel Ltd (‘we” or “us” as the case may be) supply able to contact you. to offset booking, communication, and administrative charges services consisting of arranging and co-ordinating travel facilities and 4.3 Maps and Photographs: Maps are shown for general which have already been incurred by us, Suppliers and your travel services, and making bookings and issuing vouchers to be redeemed information and may not necessarily reflect actual routings, agent. Cancellation fees imposed by Suppliers and travel agents are by suppliers of travel, entertainment, and accommodation facilities locations or services provided. Photographs may show places in the beyond our control and you should check with your travel agent or services (“Suppliers”). House of Travel Ltd is part of the House of geographic area which are not included in your booking. Hotel room regarding what cancellation fees may be applicable. Travel group. photographs may not be the actual room occupied. 8.3 We strongly recommend that you insure yourself fully against 1.2 We undertake to perform these services with reasonable care 4.4 Property Information: Descriptions featured in this brochure are cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. See Section 10. and skill. We will not be liable for any loss or damage which results drawn from information provided by our Suppliers. Any facilities or from the act, default or omission of any person other than ourselves, services shown are subject to change at any time. Please advise 9. RESERVATION AMENDMENTS our employees or agents, or any cause independent of human your travel agent if you have any special requirements. control. This includes (but is not limited to), loss or damage which We are happy to incorporate any reasonable amendments you arises directly or indirectly from any act of God, weather disruptions, 4.5 Room Bedding: Prices in this brochure are based on existing request. An amendment constitutes a change to an existing booking dangers incidental to the sea, fire, breakdown in machinery or bedding in the room. Requests for specific bedding arrangements and will attract a $25 fee per amendment prior to final payment and equipment, acts of Governments or other authorities de jure or de must be made at the time of booking but can not be guaranteed. For the issuing of the travel documents, and a $50 fee per amendment facto, wars whether declared or not, hostilities, civil disturbances, example, twin share may consist of single beds or a shared double after travel documents have been issued. These fees are to cover strikes, riots, deaths, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines or medical or bed. administration and communication costs. You may also be required customs regulations. 4.6 Rental Cars: We cannot guarantee to provide a particular model to pay any Supplier imposed fees. 1.3 We are not able to exercise control over services we do not or colour within the car category. Availability of car categories is supply directly, therefore we will not be responsible for any loss or subject to confirmation at the time of booking. We reserve the right 10. INSURANCE damage arising from: to substitute different models. If a vehicle is returned prior to the end We strongly recommend that you insure yourself fully against of the reserved rental period or if the vehicle is picked up later than • Any booking made directly with a service Supplier by your travel cancellation, loss of luggage and personal property, and medical the reserved date, NO REFUND will be made for unused rental days agent, or expenses. Your travel agent will be able to provide you with further information. • Any services which are not directly provided by us and which are 5. PRICES additional to those recorded in clause 1.1 above. 5.1 The price indicator is provided as a guide only. It is based on 11. ITEMS NOT COVERED 1.4 We will endeavour to provide the most suitable travel low season, per adult share twin pricing and is correct at the time Unless otherwise specified, the cost of airfares, meals, drinks, arrangements to meet the particular requirements you make of printing. The actual price may differ to that indicated due to laundry, insurance, sightseeing, transfers, local taxes, airport known to us. However, travel is an individual experience, and your currency fluctuations, special events, trade shows or peak periods. departure taxes, Airline imposed insurance levies, passenger service preferences and opinions may vary from our own. For this reason, Price indicators for hotels are per person per night for share twin charges and Passport or Visa application fees are not included. we cannot take responsibility for your individual satisfaction. in a standard room (except for apartments or if specified). Price indicators for tours are based on per adult per night for share twin 12. VISAS/PASSPORTS 2. SUPPLY OF TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT AND based on low season travel. Price indicators for cruises are per For all holidays in this brochure you will require a valid passport. You ACCOMMODATION SERVICES AND FACILITIES person for the complete cruise based on the lead-in cabin category are responsible for arranging your own passport, visa and health 2.1 When we make bookings with Suppliers, we are acting as a on a low season sailing. requirements including inoculation. You should check with your booking agent for such Supplier. 5.2 We will guarantee the price of the portion of the booking as travel agent who will be able to provide you with the necessary 2.2 All travel, entertainment, and accommodation facilities or processed by us, against currency fluctuation for a period of seven information. services are supplied directly to you by the Suppliers. We have no (7) days from the time of confirmation of the booking; note: special control over the facilities or services themselves, or the manner in conditions apply for cruise bookings. It is the responsibility of your 13. NON-USE OF SERVICES OR FACILITIES which they are provided by the Suppliers. Therefore you should be travel agent to advise you of the date of confirmation. If your If, of your own choice, you decide not to use part or parts of the aware of the following conditions: booking remains unpaid after the seven (7) day guarantee period it arranged services or facilities, you will not be entitled to a refund will be subject to currency fluctuation, up to the time full payment is • We will not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind which may from us (provided we have carried out our service with reasonable arise from your use or consumption of, or inability to use or consume received by us. skill and care and to your requirements) and you may not be entitled those facilities or services. 5.3 Events beyond our control, such as changes to the prices of to a refund from any Supplier. • The provision of those facilities or services is subject to the terms aviation fuel or changes to the cost of services or facilities may result and conditions of your contract with each Supplier. in the prices charged to you being different from those shown in the 14. HEALTH OR DISABILITY brochure. You should check all prices with your travel agent before Some Suppliers may reserve the right to refuse to carry or • Where for any reason, a Supplier is unable to provide particular making reservations, and before ticketing. facilities or services, then that Supplier may be entitled, under its accommodate people who because of a health condition or contract with you, to substitute those services or facilities with 5.4 Prices may also be liable to variation between the time of disability may require services or facilities to be provided in a special comparable or equivalent facilities or services without incurring any booking and the date of departure due to events beyond our control. manner. You should check this with your travel agent. liability to you. You should check your contract with each Supplier. Due to unforeseen events we reserve the right to vary the price up to the time of your departure. 15. SERVICE SATISFACTION • All facilities or services described by us are subject to availability from the Supplier. During your holiday, if you encounter any situation where the service 6. HOUSE OF TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION RATINGS supplied to you does not meet your satisfaction, please take the • We will not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage relating To assist you with the selection of your accommodation, we matter up with the Supplier immediately. Your contract for each to your baggage, personal possessions, health or welfare, or delays have created our own rating system allowing you to compare service is with the Supplier. If this is not possible immediately, or if or travel disruptions unless these arise directly from the service we you are still dissatisfied, please contact your travel agent. Both we provide to you. each property. Please note that these gradings are to be used as a guide only and may alter throughout the year due to a change and your travel agent will endeavour to investigate on your behalf of circumstances. When selecting your accommodation please and to negotiate with the Supplier to resolve the matter as soon as 3. BUSINESS PURPOSES note that the overall quality of properties in the UK & Europe is possible, so that you continue to enjoy your journey. You agree that where our services are acquired for business generally lower than equivalent priced properties in other countries, purposes, or where you hold yourself out as acquiring our services particularly in the lower ratings. In general the room sizes are quite 16. LEGAL CLAIMS for business purposes, the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will small and can vary, even within one property. Please check with Any claims or legal action in connection with the provision of our not apply to any supply of goods or services made under these your House of Travel consultant to ensure you get the property that services to you will be governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any conditions, and we will not be liable or responsible for any loss best suits your needs. claim or legal action against the Suppliers is likely to be subject to or damage of any kind to you, including any consequential loss or the terms of your contract with them, and may be governed by the damage however it may be caused. 7. PAYMENT laws of other countries. 7.1 A non-refundable deposit will be required by your travel agent 4. INFORMATION IN THIS BROCHURE and must be paid at the time of booking. This is in addition to any 4.1 While we attempt to ensure that the contents of this brochure deposits imposed by Suppliers. are correct, accurate, and up to date at the time of printing, the 7.2 A communication charge may be made for bookings requested contents of this brochure are drawn from information supplied to us less than 72 hours prior to departure. by Suppliers. We do not have, and cannot be reasonably expected to have, personal knowledge about all of the facilities or services 7.3 Final payment must be made in full before we can release provided by each Supplier. travel documents (including tickets). Inspire...

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