AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC 2020 Please call our Expert Travel Designers FREEPHONE 0808 252 4276* *CALLS ARE FREE FROM LANDLINES, MOBILES AND OTHER PROVIDERS’ CHARGES MAY VARY OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON – THURS 9AM – 7PM FRI – SAT 9AM – 6PM SUN 10AM – 4PM OR VISIT AUSTRAVEL.COM 2020 Milford Sound AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND South Island CONTENTS Introduction to Australia 18-21 Introduction to New Zealand 90-93 Picton and Marlborough Sounds 130-131 First time essentials 22-23 Avis car hire 94-95 Nelson and Abel Tasman 132-133 Welcome / Why choose us 4-5 Avis car hire 24-25 Apollo motorhome hire 96-97 Christchurch and Canterbury 134-135 Your Travel Designers 6-7 Apollo Australia 26-27 APT escorted touring 98-99 West Coast and Glaciers 136-137 Fly in style 8-9 APT escorted touring 28-29 Grand Pacific Tours 100-101 Wanaka 138-139 Australia by rail 30-31 Luxury & unique New Zealand 102-103 Queenstown 140-141 WORLDWIDE STOPOVERS Luxury & unique Australia 32-33 Walks, wildlife & adventure 104-105 Fiordland and Te Anau 142-143 Worldwide stopovers 10-11 Walks, wildlife & adventure 34-35 North Island Dunedin and Southland 144-145 Explore the world – Far East 12-15 New South Wales – Sydney and Blue Mountains 36-43 Auckland 108-109 Explore the world – USA and Canada 16 Queensland – Brisbane, Whitsundays and Cairns 44-55 Bay of Islands 110-111 SOUTH PACIFIC Explore the world – Middle East 17 Northern Territory – Red Centre and Top End 56-61 Rotorua 112-115 Introduction to South Pacific 146-147 Victoria – Melbourne and Great Ocean Road 62-67 Coromandel Peninsula 116-117 Cruise the South Pacific 148-149 South Australia – Adelaide and Kangaroo Island 68-75 Taupō and Tongariro 118-119 The Islands of Tahiti 150-157 HOLIDAYS IN THIS BROCHURE ARE ATOL Western Australia – Perth and Margaret River 76-83 Napier and Hawke’s Bay 120-121 Cook Islands 158-163 PROTECTED BY THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY. OUR ATOL NUMBER IS 3355. AUSTRAVEL IS A Tasmania – Hobart and Cradle Mountain 84-89 Wellington 122-123 Fiji 164-168 TRADING NAME OF TRAVELMOOD LIMITED, PART Great journeys of New Zealand 124-127 Explore more of the South Pacific 169 OF THE TRAVELOPIA GROUP OF COMPANIES. REGISTERED OFFICE; ORIGIN ONE, 108 HIGH STREET, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX RH10 1BD. $%7$1R: Terms & conditions 170-171 WHY Ballooning over CHOOSE US Murray Street Vineyards in We’re the leading Australia, New Zealand and South Barossa Valley, South Australia Pacific specialist and have been creating tailor-made holidays to these incredible countries since 1977. Here’s what you can expect from us… A proud heritage From the humble beginnings of selling holidays out of a little shop on Pipe Lane in Bristol, to a dedicated team of twenty plus Travel Designers, our passion for Australasian holidays is unwavering. With over 40 years’ experience under our belts, there’s nothing we don’t know about our destinations. Expert destination advice We don’t just go there, we really know there. Our Travel Designers, who have all extensively explored the amazing destinations we offer, are here to give in-depth advice on your tailor-made trip. If you have any questions in the lead up, during or even after your holiday, we’re always just a call away. Kangaroo on Moorea, Western French A range of stopovers Australian Beach Polynesia Choose from Bangkok, Singapore, Dubai and many other unique destinations – it’s like two holidays in one! Whether it’s the sparkling skyscrapers of Southeast Asian cities or the desert landscapes of the Arabian Gulf, you’ll soon be G’DAY! looking forward to your long-haul layover. Charity partnership It’s been over 40 years since Austravel first started creating There are few places in the world that offer as much diversity as Austravel proudly supports the Penguin Foundation, extraordinary tailor-made holidays to Australia, New Zealand and Australasia, with legendary landmarks, breathtaking beaches and protecting Phillip Island’s little penguin colony through the South Pacific, and our expertise and passion is as fresh now as over 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites waiting to be explored. Since conservation. Book with us and we will ask you to make a it was then. the region is so large and diverse, our tailored approach offers small donation of £2 which will be donated to the Penguin plenty of ways to explore. This brochure is packed with inspiration Foundation. Further your support by visiting Phillip Island’s From our humble beginnings to today, one thing has remained the from self-drive tours to wilderness adventures, island cruises and conservation-based attractions. same – every member of our team is committed to giving you the railway itineraries – the options are endless. most epic Australasian experience, whether it’s your first time or your fifth. Our expert Travel Designers have travelled extensively Throughout the brochure we’ve highlighted some of our must-do in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific and can offer experiences, from the colourful corals of Australia’s Great Barrier personal recommendations to tailor-make your perfect holiday – Reef to the volcanoes and geysers around New Zealand’s Rotorua from the best hotels, when to go, and most importantly, those and the porcelain-white beaches of the South Pacific. For even Kuirau Park, excursions and experiences that just can’t be missed. more ideas, visit austravel.com or speak to one of our specialist Rotorua, Travel Designers who are ready to help you. New Zealand 4 INTRODUCTION | WELCOME AUSTRAVEL.COM 0808 252 4276 WHY CHOOSE US | INTRODUCTION 5 CALLS FROM UK LANDLINES COST THE STANDARD RATE BUT CALLS FROM MOBILES MAY BE HIGHER. CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER. Matt James Paul Laurie Matt is Tourism Australia’s He’s explored Australia, New Paul has worked and Laurie has travelled Australia, official Aussie Specialist Zealand, Asia and even travelled in Australia, Asia, North and South Ambassador, working in travelled overland from Canada and New Zealand, America and New Zealand travel for a decade. He’s Huddersfield to Timbuktu! surfing and snowboarding in (by camper van!). His travelled Down Under rather Now James uses his the best spots. He loves to understanding of regional extensively, but Queenstown expertise to arrange trips share his passion for wildlife food, culture and more make is his favourite spot. for Austravel customers. and adventure. him a real asset. Julie Sue Vicki Zara YOUR TRAVEL DESIGNERS There are few places in Sue’s passion for travel goes When Vicki travels (and she Having lived in Australia Australia that Julie hasn’t back to childhood, and she’s frequently does), she loves for two years and toured been. She’s travelled through been lucky enough to explore to immerse herself in culture. around New Zealand, Zara There's a lot to think about when it comes to arranging a holiday to Australia, New Zealand and the the US, Asia and the South the planet from a young age. She uses her experiences to knows all the inside secrets South Pacific. Each fantastic location has so much to offer – amazing beaches, vibrant cities, sprawling Pacific too. Her knowledge is She’s been arranging holidays arrange both shorter holidays and hidden gems Australasia wilderness and so much more. broad and unparalleled! Down Under for 13 years. and round-the-world itineraries. has to offer. Our Travel Designers have travelled every corner of Australasia recommend starting with a little luxury cruising and finishing off and they’re here to take away the pressure that comes with your trip with a self-drive itinerary around Australia!” organising your ideal break. Our team of experts are on hand to hear your holiday ideas and preferences, using their knowledge Travel Designer Sue recommends breaking up a long journey: “I HOW WE CREATE YOUR TRIP of your chosen destinations to perfect every element of your often recommend a stopover on the way to Australia and New trip. Their expertise spans not only what to do when you arrive Zealand. The airlines don’t charge if it’s a re-fuelling stop, so it’s Down Under, but how you’ll travel and more too. just the cost of your accommodation that you’ll need to cover. You’ll also get to experience another country.” One of them is Matt, who first travelled to Australia aged 19. The adventurer packed up his 1995 Ford Falcon and, As well as arranging flights and layovers, we make hotel 1 2 3 with no air conditioning, travelled 6,000 miles through recommendations based on your requirements and organise some of Victoria’s most impressive scenery. Through the your ideal itinerary. Travel Designer Paul knows that planning Tell us your travel plans Book with confidence Advice on call years, his knowledge – from top dishes to try to memorable ahead is everything. He says: "You don't want to spend time Let us know all the places you want If you’re not ready to book straight If you have any questions in the hotels – has made him not only one of Austravel’s best researching or booking while you're away and miss out on other to visit and things you want to do away, that’s not a problem. Once lead up, during or even after your Travel Designers, but he has been named an official Aussie things you could be doing. However much you tell yourself (or let us inspire you). We’ll then you’re 100% happy with your travel holiday, we’re always just a call Specialist Ambassador by Tourism Australia – quite the mark you'll do a specific trip when you get somewhere, unless it's get to work creating your perfect plans, simply pay your deposit away.