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2017 HELLO SYDNEY & NSW helloworld is a fresh new travel brand with a long and solid history. We have previously created lasting travel memories for clients as Harvey World Travel, selected stores from the United Travel group and Air New Zealand Holidays brands. Allow us to share our knowledge, passion and expertise with you. Our mission is to offer New Zealand travellers industry leading service and deliver the best value holidays. With helloworld, you can plan your holiday at your convenience with our nationwide network of stores and comprehensive website. Our people are truly passionate about travel and can’t wait to share their expertise. Our helloworld store owners and their teams have a genuine interest in making your travel enjoyable and hassle free. As experienced travellers ourselves, we know what goes into making your holiday great and will go the extra mile to make sure your next holiday is your best one yet. We’re helloworld – nice to meet you! Bondi Baths | 43 Hunter Valley | 52 Parliament House, Canberra | 61 Valid 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018. Cover Image: Sydney Opera House Image Right: Three Sisters, Blue Mountains Contents Navigating This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Top 10 Things To Do 8 Holiday Packages 10 Self Drive Holidays 12 Exploring New South Wales 14 Car Hire 14 Campervan Hire 16 Accommodation Passes 16 Extended Touring 17 Sydney 18 The Rocks & Circular Quay 26 Darling Harbour 29 Sydney City & Surrounds 33 Sydney Beaches 43 Byron Bay & Surrounds 45 North Coast 48 Central Coast 51 Hunter Valley 52 Blue Mountains & Surrounds 54 Regional New South Wales 56 Lord Howe Island 59 Canberra 61 Accommodation Index 66 Booking Conditions 67 3 Navigating This Brochure 2017 HELLO ADELAIDE & SOUTH Let helloworld inspire you AUSTRALIA Accommodation Ratings to discover these fantastic STAR and Diamond ratings are used throughout the brochure to destinations describe the standard of accommodation. STAR RATINGS Properties featuring the Star symbols are independently assessed by Star Ratings Australia (SRA). SRA is a stand-alone 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 accreditation business and a subsidiary of Australian Motoring Services HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO QUEENSLAND KIMBERLEY HELLO GOLD NORFOLK (AMS). The Stars and the Star Ratings are a registered trademark of ISLANDS & CRUISING & MELBOURNE COAST WHITSUNDAYS & VIC ISLAND AMS. We have no input into the assessment process. BROOME DIAMOND RATINGS Properties featuring Diamond symbols do not participate in a recognised rating scheme. The rating is supplied by the individual property based on their own assessment. We recommend they be used as a guide only. HHH Comfortable standard of accommodation ¿¿¿ 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO SUNSHINE HELLO HHHH Superior standard of accommodation NORTHERN PERTH & SYDNEY COAST & TASMANIA TERRITORY THE WEST & NSW ¿¿¿¿ and facilities COAST BRISBANE HHHHH Deluxe standard of accommodation ¿¿¿¿¿ and facilities I Denotes additional half rating ¯ 2016 Pricing Guide 20162017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO TROPICAL HELLO HELLO NORTH ARABIAN The prices featured in this brochure are intended as a guide. The prices BALI CANADA & CHINA QUEENSLAND PENINSULA ALASKA have been calculated using the lowest available daily price at the time this brochure was produced and may change due to exchange rate fluctuations, availability, taxes or seasonal surcharges. Prices featured in accommodation listings are per person twin share for the period specified unless otherwise stated. The “From” price has been calculated using the lowest nightly rate available, i.e. lead-in room type in off-peak season including free night offers if applicable, even if that 2016 offer is only available for part of a season. A minimum stay is generally 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO required. Where prices for more than a one night stay are featured, the COOK HONG KONG NEW FIJI HAWAI‘I & MACAU prices refer to stays of consecutive nights. ISLANDS ZEALAND Ask your travel agent for the best price available, other room types or travel dates. What the Symbols mean Properties offering free Wi-Fi access throughout the 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 common areas and in rooms. HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO PACIFIC SINGAPORE THAILAND UK & USA ISLANDS & MALAYSIA EUROPE Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. Properties offering facilities catering for families which may include kids’ clubs, family rooms, child menus, highchairs and cots. A special bonus offer (e.g. sparkling wine) is available if you are celebrating your honeymoon. Details must be provided at the time of booking. 2017 Our Imagine the stories Imagine the stories Suggested ‘must do’ tours of iconic destinations/ HELLO GREAT UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIAN attractions. Specialty Signature Collection RAIL HOLIDAYS Ecotourism product – uses resources wisely, contributes Collection to environmental conservation and helps local communities. VIETNAM, LAOS Advanced Ecotourism product – a leading and innovative & CAMBODIA SMALLASIA GROUP JOURNEYS 2017-18 FEATURING product that uses resources wisely, contributes 2017-18 VIETNAM • CAMBODIA • LAOS • THAILAND PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES MYANMAR • CHINA • INDIA • BHUTAN ONE&ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND and SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS SRI LANKA • JAPAN • MONGOLIA to environmental conservation and helps local 2017 – 2018 communities. Our 2016-17 2017 2017 2016-17 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO Refer to page 5 for details. EXOTIC EUROPE ALASKA PACIFIC Cruise CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING - BOOK Collection OW N LA T Y E U R B B U R Refer to page 5 for details. E Y T A N L O K W - B O O CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US 4 Why book with helloworld? National Arboretum, Canberra The helloworld Difference 1. We have experienced knowledgeable travel consultants who are passionate about making your travel dreams come true. 2. We will ensure you enjoy choice and flexibility when you book your travel with us. 3. We offer a real alternative for discovering the world by crafting travel experiences that suit your individual needs. 4. We are the only New Zealand travel agency group that allows you to earn and spend your Fly Buys points. 5. Should you need to change your travel plans while you are away there will always be someone here to help you. Bonus Offers Throughout this brochure you’ll find amazing Bonus Offers including free nights, room upgrades and food and beverage credits to name a few. Just look for the Bonus Offer box. We are always sourcing specials throughout the year. Look for this symbol to find our Ask us for the latest deals when making your booking. most popular experiences! With everything from accommodation, car hire, day tours, Exclusively For You extended touring and much more, you’ll be spoilt with choice when planning your next holiday. We’re always on the lookout for ways to enhance your holiday To assist you, we’ve highlighted our most popular products experience! Check out our deals marked Exclusively for You. booked by our customers. Just look for the We love it! We’ve put together some fantastic Holiday Packages that symbol throughout this brochure. offer exceptional value for money, starting on page 10. You’ll Our customers love it and so will you! love our Self Drive Holidays, these hand-crafted itineraries begin on page 12. You’ll find Exclusive Offers throughout the - BOO brochure, plus hotels and tours that are available exclusively OW K N LA T Y E through helloworld. U R B Open Dated Tours B Just look for Exclusively for You! U R E Y T Buy Now & Book Later! N A O L W O K 24 Hour Assistance - B O Our Open Dated range of tours offers you the flexibility of We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are pre-paying for your ‘must do’ holiday experiences without safely home. That’s why when you book a GO Holiday through having to lock in dates in advance. This means you can pick helloworld you will have access to the GO Assist Help Desk the day that best suits your needs once your holiday has which is a 24 hour, seven day a week service, should you commenced. Simply include an Open Dated tour in your require any assistance during your holiday. You will be given itinerary, pay for your entire holiday prior to departure, then your GO Assist Freephone number with your documentation call us up to 24 hours in advance to book. and you can contact the team at any time during your holiday. Open Dated gives you the flexibility to buy now We’re with you on your journey. and book later! 5 Travel Tips Cape Byron Lighthouse How to Get There Beach Safety BY AIR Air New Zealand operates direct flights to New South Wales has some of the world’s best Events & Public Holidays Sydney from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch beaches, however care and caution should be April daily and Queenstown seasonally. Air New Zealand exercised at all times. Please remember to swim Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour service Canberra via Sydney with daily flights from between the red and yellow flags and listen to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. From instructions from lifesavers and lifeguards. Sydney Comedy Festival Auckland, Air New Zealand service Coffs Harbour and Ballina via Sydney. Weather Guide May Temperature average in New South Wales Vivid Sydney QantasLink is the main regional airline flying between Sydney and the major regional centres. Summer Winter June QantasLink services Lord Howe Island from Sydney Sydney 18ºC to 26ºC 8ºC to 18ºC State of Origin – Game 2, Sydney most days and Brisbane on Sundays.