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ALICE SPRINGS WESTERN he cosmopolitan is not only a great place to set foot in Australia but is also the capital city of New South Wales, a region that embraces all the ingredients for T SOUTH Byron Bay the perfect holiday down under. Amazing landscapes, brilliant beaches, greatAUSTRALIA hotels and lodges and a vast choice of authentic Australian experiences all await. Coffs Armidale Harbour As experts in luxury holidays in Australia, there is no one better Tamworth Lord Howe Perth than Bridge & Wickers, now part of The Ultimate Travel Company, Port Island Macquarie to help you get the most out of a trip to New South Wales. Hunter Our years of experience and unrivalled in-depth knowledge of Orange Valley Port Stephens Bathurst Newcastle Australia allow us to create unique holidays which combine iconic Blue SYDNEY sights and real Aussie experiences with the finest hand-picked Hay Mountains accommodation and the most inspiring destinations. Wollongong Nowra Jervis Bay We hope that the ideas on the following pages, which bring Batemans Bay together the very best of New South Wales, will inspire you to call us to discuss your very own tailor made holiday in this most Merimbula magical part of Australia. BRIDGE & WICKERS0203 355 | 02038556 |355 BRIDGEANDWICKERS.CO.UK 8556 | BRIDGEANDWICKERS.CO.UK

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SYDNEY – WHERE IT ALL STARTS HUNTER VALLEY – IN A GLASS OF ITS OWN

urrounding the world’s largest The city is made up of ten villages that couple of hours drive from Sydney natural harbour, the city of Sydney reflect the diversity of its inhabitants, ESSENTIAL brings you to the Hunter Valley, . ESSENTIAL Sis only a short taxi ride from the from Chinatown in the South to The SYDNEY AAustralia’s oldest and best known HUNTER VALLEY airport and one of the most welcoming Rocks, at its historic centre. wine-making region. There are 150 cities in the world. Sydney offers so much; from traditional • Take a cruise round Sydney world-class wineries here, many of them • Take a balloon flight and enjoy Its tree-lined streets are thronged by a architecture to the 800ft high Sydney Harbour by sailing boat, ferry owned by families who have been the silent pleasure of floating diverse melting-pot full of ‘Sydneysiders’ Tower, and from its boho chic bars, or jet boat producing wine for generations. across the Hunter Valley - there is no feeling like it in the world who all share a laid-back, no-worries restaurants and cafés to elegant hotels • Dine al fresco overlooking the The superb soil and perfect climate of attitude to life and a friendliness that’s and swanky shopping malls. It’s also water and then see a show at the Hunter Valley was first discovered • Tour the vineyards by bicycle intoxicating. Talk to anyone who lives Australia’s cultural capital, with theatres the over 180 years ago and since then has Of course the Hunter Valley has much or visit one of the Hunter here and they’ll tell you it’s the best place and museums aplenty, not to mention consistently produced an impressive more to offer than what can be bottled! Valley’s many festivals • Climb the famous Sydney in the world to live! sizzling nightlife. The day life is pretty array of varieties and styles of wine. Once you’ve savoured the reds and the Harbour Bridge and get a view • Discover the award-winning good too, with sights like the famous Wines from the Hunter Valley have won whites, try the greens at one of the Sydney Harbour Bridge that just begs of the city from 141 metres up international acclaim, and many have the region’s Championship golf courses or wines on a boutique wine tour you to climb it, the iconic Sydney Opera awards to prove it. by road, horse & carriage or • Walk from Bondi to Coogee work-off a long, rustic lunch getting House and the ferries that crisscross the even helicopter and enjoy the stunning views Take a tour and choose to stop at any of pampered at a luxurious day spa. There water carrying commuters and and a meal at one of the many many different wineries with a cellar are many excellent hotels and lodges • Dine at a BYO restaurant, and holidaymakers alike. cafés, hotels and restaurants or door. Sample the great vintages, the that we can recommend, and we can enjoy the wine you have Any trip to Australia should include a stay grab some takeaway en route crisp Semillons and full-bodied Shirazes. arrange for you to go horse riding, take a discovered during the day with in Sydney, and there’s nowhere better Surprise your palate with little known sunrise balloon trip or even try your hand your dinner at Bondi Beach, Sydney from which to explore New South Wales. labels or indulge it with the great names. at cheese-making.

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THE BLUE MOUNTAINS – PEAKS OF PERFECTION A THOUSAND MILES OF SEASIDE

ust 90 minutes north of Sydney is a Aboriginal sites and alive with the sounds riving along the coast of New completely different scene. World of birds. The Blue Mountains are also ESSENTIAL South Wales may take you longer ESSENTIAL NEW JHeritage-listed landscapes covered famous for their eucalyptus trees, some BLUE MOUNTAINS Dthan you think. You’ll pass SOUTH WALES COAST in abundant eucalyptus trees. Welcome 91 different species whose resin, seemingly endless, crescent-shaped to the Blue Mountains. You’ll need a vaporised through the leaves and mixed • Discover the thrill of a 52° beaches without a soul on them. The • Go whale and good camera here – to capture endless with fine particles of dust, gives rise to incline riding the steepest road takes you through dense, damp, watching - there are at least 45 sandstone cliffs, gorges, hidden canyons, the area’s distinctive blue haze. passenger railway in the world -green rainforests and into sleepy species of whales, and tall , sparkling waterfalls and Take in the breathtaking panoramas on a – the Scenic Railway villages and typical, old fashioned porpoises found in Australian bushland covering an area of one million Australian towns. So you’ll find yourself waters bush-walk, go mountain biking, climbing • Meet some of Australia’s weird hectares. Although more plateau than rocks, canyoning or even try your hand at stopping often, and spending more time gourmet cheeses in Bega and watch peaky mountains, the area is riddled with and wonderful wildlife at than you planned in each new place. whales along the Sapphire Coast. You • Ride a camel through the vast abseiling. Marvel at natural attractions like Featherdale park sand dunes of Port Stephens deep canyons and gorges, spread with Wentworth Falls, and the Three Sisters, a Picturesque inlets like Port Stephens and can swim in a warm sea that harbours rainforests, dotted with waterfalls and trio of rocky pinnacles named after an • Go bush walking on one of the Coffs Harbour, for example. And the fantastic displays that rival those of • Visit the blow hole at Kiama, Aboriginal legend. Explore the underground many trails through this ‘alternative therapy’ town of Byron Bay the . When you’ve seen where the waves compress the rivers of the Jenolan Caves, then walk spectacular region, and even with its surfers, artists, craftsmen and enough sea, head inland and explore air deep below the rock with the historic Six Foot Track to Katoomba. sleep in a swag under the stars bohemians (and, yes, a sing-along, happy some of the superb hiking trails in spectacular results In amongst the sandstone outcrops and hippy bus service). Australia’s National Parks, amongst • Explore the High Country on • Surf some of the best waves in eucalypt forests of the Blue Mountains There are marine reserves, immaculate indigenous plants and amazing wildlife. horseback at one of the many the world at one of the area’s you’ll find great dining, luxury retreats, beaches and a rich Aboriginal cultural Our consultants are experts at creating stables numerous beaches the world’s steepest railway and a vibrant history to explore. You can see dolphins tailor-made holidays up and down this artistic community. in Jervis Bay, sample award-winning spectacular coast. Call us to find out more.

0203 355 8556 | BRIDGEANDWICKERS.CO.UK 0203 355 8556 | BRIDGEANDWICKERS.CO.UK GET A TASTE OF SYDNEY ■ BLUE MOUNTAINS ■ HUNTER VALLEY NEW SOUTH WALES. 12 DAY SELF-DRIVE TOUR

The gourmand’s perfect holiday starts with a few days exploring sensational Sydney before heading into the Blue Mountains for a luxury stay in this rugged and unspoilt area. Then sample some of the world-class wines of the Hunter Valley.

6 NIGHTS IN SYDNEY 3 NIGHTS IN THE 3 NIGHTS IN THE STAYING AT THE BLUE MOUNTAINS AT THE HUNTER VALLEY AT SPICERS AMORA JAMESON OLD LEURA DAIRY VINEYARD ESTATE This five-star hotel is located in the city’s This four-star boutique eco-retreat is one of Located on a private vineyard in Pokolbin most dynamic commercial district and Australia’s most idiosyncratic properties, with views rolling out to the stunning close to the historic Rocks area. Circular offering an exclusive and unique Brokenback Mountains, the five star Quay, Sydney Opera House and Sydney experience in the beautiful World Heritage Spicers Vineyards Estate is the ideal base Harbour Bridge are also close by, as well listed Blue Mountains. Nestled in the quaint from which to explore the Hunter Valley. as numerous restaurants and bars. The village of Leura, it is central to all the rugged The Hunter Valley’s internationally hotel offers stylish guest rooms, a day beauty of the area and offers great dining, renowned wineries, restaurants and golf spa and a selection of restaurants. idulgent pampering and experiences, like courses are all within ten minutes drive. a trip on the steepest passenger railway in Relax and enjoy gourmet food, wine and the world, the Scenic Railway. personalised service.

INCLUDES FLIGHTS, CAR HIRE, TRANSFERS AND 12 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION FROM £2,380PP BASED ON TWO PEOPLE SHARING.

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HUNTER VALLEY DON’T HAVE A FAMILY HOLIDAY, SYDNEY ■ BLUE MOUNTAINS ■ JERVIS BAY HAVE A FAMILY ADVENTURE. 12 DAY SELF-DRIVE TOUR

Spend a few days in Sydney visiting the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and the historic Rocks before driving to the Blue Mountains with its two million acres of canyons, gorges, rainforest and waterfalls. Then relax in Jervis bay and enjoy some of Australia’s most stunning beaches.

6 NIGHTS IN SYDNEY STAYING 3 NIGHTS IN THE BLUE 3 NIGHTS AT JERVIS BAY AT QUAY WEST APARTMENTS MOUNTAINS AT LILIANFELS STAYING AT PAPERBARK Quay West Suites Sydney is a four and a Lilianfels Resort & Spa offers five star Paperbark Camp is an eco-friendly tent half star all-suite hotel with spectacular deluxe accommodation in a European resort. situated amongst the soaring views over Sydney Harbour. The hotel style country house, set in two acres of eucalypts and intriguing paperbark trees. has a central location adjacent to The manicured gardens in the World Heritage The canvas safari style tents offer privacy Rocks and close to Circular Quay and listed Blue Mountains. The luxurious and comfort, whilst at the same time offers excellent facilities including a resort sits adjacent to The Three Sisters, providing a truly unique bush camping Roman style indoor heated pool, spa, one of the country’s most acclaimed experience. It is close to Currambene sauna, open sundecks, fully equipped natural wonders with towering Creek and Jervis Bay. Bike and canoe gymnasium and a recreation facility escarpments, wide, deep blue-hazed hire is complimentary and there are also located on the 24th floor with stunning valleys and incomparable views. easy walking trails through the . harbour views.

INCLUDES FLIGHTS, CAR HIRE, TRANSFERS AND 12 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION FROM £2,175PP BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR SHARING.

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DOLPHINWATCH CRUISE AT JERVIS BAY DRIVE THE COAST AND SYDNEY ■ PORT STEPHENS ■ COFFS HARBOUR ■ BYRON BAY CHOOSE FROM 900 BEACHES. 12 DAY SELF-DRIVE TOUR

Enjoy five days exploring the iconic, exciting city of Sydney before driving along the Legendary Pacific Coast hugging the ocean’s edge. Stay in Port Stephens and the lively coastal . Then head north for the chic and bohemian seaside town of Byron Bay.

6 NIGHTS IN SYDNEY AT THE 2 NIGHTS AT PEPPERS 3 NIGHTS IN BYRON BAY AT AMORA JAMESON ANCHORAGE PORT STEPHENS THE BYRON AT BYRON This five-star hotel is located in the city’s Built in the style of a cosy village, With its stylish design and architecture, most dynamic commercial district and Anchorage Port Stephens is a four star the multi award-winning Byron at Byron close to the historic Rocks area. The boutique resort offering luxury seaside Resort & Spa is inspired by its pristine Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and accommodation housed in four interlinked surroundings. Nestled within a stunning Sydney Harbour Bridge are also close by, guesthouses lining the marina’s edge. subtropical rainforest. The resort provides an idyllic escape in a relaxed as well as numerous restaurants and 2 NIGHTS IN COFFS HARBOUR bars. The hotel offers stylish guest rooms, atmosphere whilst offering all the special AT SANTA FE a day spa and a selection of restaurants. touches you would expect, and more, Santa Fe offers luxury bed & breakfast including a pool, sauna, restaurant and accommodation set on six acres of spa, all just a short stroll from Tallow beautifully landscaped grounds near Beach. Sapphire Beach.

INCLUDES FLIGHTS, CAR HIRE, TRANSFERS AND 12 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION FROM £2,340PP BASED ON TWO PEOPLE SHARING.

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BYRON BAY RELAX IN STYLE, SYDNEY ■ ■ BLUE MOUNTAINS BRIDGE & WICKERS STYLE. 14 DAY ULTIMATE LUXURY HOLIDAY

Spend five days in the heart of Sydney at the stunning Park Hyatt Hotel. Then fly to exquisite Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island for five nights before finishing your trip with four nights at Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley Resort in the rugged and beautiful Blue Mountains.

5 NIGHTS AT THE PARK HYATT 5 NIGHTS ON LORD HOWE 4 NIGHTS AT EMIRATES ONE & HOTEL SYDNEY ISLAND AT CAPELLA LODGE ONLY WOLGAN VALLEY RESORT Situated right on the waterfront and The five star Capella Lodge is perched This fabulous resort is just a three-hour close to The Rocks district, the five star above Lord Howe Island’s spectacular drive or a 50-minute helicopter ride from Park Hyatt Sydney has an exclusive Lover’s Bay, with stunning views over the Sydney. Nestled between the Gardens of position almost directly underneath the ocean and mountains. The lodge’s Stone National Park to the North and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, overlooking the contemporary style - interiors awash Wollemi National Park to the East, all of glittering harbour and famed Sydney with muted colours with hints of modern its free standing suites have their own Opera House. Featuring marble, tropical and mariner chic - is beautifully swimming pool, double-sided fireplace and antiques throughout, the hotel also matched by exceptional dining and first and private verandah with stunning views boasts an elegant day spa, rooftop pool class service. Catering for only 20 guests of the Wolgan Valley and its rugged and a terrace with views across the at any one time, this intimate retreat is sandstone escarpments. spectacular harbour. perfect for a sophisticated escape.

TWO WEEK ULTIMATE LUXURY HOLIDAY, INCLUDING ALL FLIGHTS AND HELICOPTER TRANSFERS FROM £6,999PP.

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