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ISLAND getaways HAMILTON ISLAND Perfectly situated on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, amongst Queensland’s 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, Arafura Torres Strait azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating fl ora and fauna, fi ne Sea Timor DARWIN Kakadu Sea National Park Gulf of Carpentaria GREAT KATHERINE Cape York LIZARD ISLAND Peninsula food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention. BAR COOKTOWN RI Kimberley ER Purnululu Cape National Park Tribulation PORT DOUGLAS Coral (Bungle Bungle Ranges) HALLS CAIRNS CREEK Sea BROOME Geikie Gorge DUNK ISLAND National Park NORTHERN REEF TERRITORY MARI TOWNSVILLE NE AIRLIE HAYMAN Mt Isa ISLAND WHITSUNDAY BEACH GROUP HAMILTON PARK ISLAND The Ghan QUEENSLAND EXMOUTH Ningaloo ALICE SPRINGS Reef KINGS HERON WESTERN CANYON ISLAND AUSTRALIA AYERS ROCK/ULURU FRASER ISLAND WARBURTON MONKEY MIA NOOSA Sunshine SOUTH AUSTRALIA Coas t BRISBANE COOBER SURFERS PARADISE Indian Indian Pacific PEDY Gold Coas t Ocean Nullarbor Plain KALGOORLIE WILPENA POUND NEW COFFS HARBOUR SOUTH PERTH Great Australian Flinders Ranges WALES Bight Hunter Barossa Valley Valley Blue Mountains ADELAIDE MARGARET RIVER SYDNEY ALBANY CANBERRA KANGAROO South Pacific ISLAND VICTORIA Southern Ocean Ocean MELBOURNE Great Ocean BLUE MOUNTAINS Road PHILLIP HUNTER VALLEY ISLAND Bass Strait Tasm an Sea Cradle Mt-L St Clair LAUNCESTON National Park TASMANIA HOBART Short on time? Fly direct from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Hamilton Island to make the most of your time in the Whitsundays. REEF VIEW HOTEL The views of Catseye Bay from the coral sea rooms are amongst the best in the world. The Reef View Hotel offers modern and extremely spacious rooms, all with private balconies and Catseye beach just a short stroll away. GREAT BARRIER REEF ADVENTURE ROMANTIC ESCAPE 4 nights accommodation at your chosen Hamilton Island hotel Including 4 nights accommodation at your chosen Hamilton Island including breakfast and a full day trip with Fantasea Adventure hotel, daily breakfast, sunset cruise with champagne and a choice of Cruising to the Great Barrier Reef. a dinner cruise or a 3 course meal at Romano’s Italian or Beach Club FROM £485 PER PERSON restaurant. FROM £489 PER PERSON 40 We don’t just go there, we know there 040_041_AJO_12_1.indd 2 01/05/2012 16:59 Australia ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE SPA WHITEHAVEN BEACH Experience a spectacular scenic fl ight by Make the most of your Hamilton Island Experience the picturesque Whitehaven seaplane or helicopter over the Whitsundays. holiday indulging in a relaxing massage Beach with its beautiful white sands and Soar over the Great Barrier Reef and the or spa treatment at Spa qualia or Spa crystal clear waters. After a leisurely cruise amazing Heart Reef before landing on the wumurdaylin. Hamilton Island’s world class spend the afternoon relaxing on the stunning pure silica sands of Whitehaven Beach to day spa’s offer the chance to escape a hectic silica sands and enjoy an al fresco BBQ lunch. enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters. lifestyle and recharge your mind, body and FROM £69 PER PERSON. FROM £459 PER PERSON. soul. PALM BUNGALOWS If you’re looking for relaxed GOLF and charming, you can’t Tee off beside the Whitsundays beat the Palm Bungalows. at the Hamilton Island Golf Club, Freestanding and set in one of the world’s premier golfi ng tropical gardens, they are destinations. The course is adjacent perfect for couples or small Austravel Secret... to Hamilton Island on its own View a legendary Whitsunday sunset families and each has its own patch of paradise, Dent Island. QUALIA deck complete with outdoor with an early-evening cocktails at Situated at the edge of the Great furniture and garden views. dusk on One Tree Hill, Hamilton Barrier Reef on the secluded Island’s hill-top lookout. Sip a glass northern most tip of Hamilton of champagne as the sun sinks below island, qualia sets a new pinnacle the horizon and the stars come out for luxury. Immerse yourself in to play. a relaxed atmosphere, where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind, yet completely spoil the senses. HAMILTON ISLAND WILDLIFE PARK Centrally located, the Hamilton Island Wildlife Park provides the perfect place for you to explore some unique BEACH CLUB Australian wildlife. There are a range With its absolute beachfront location, of furry marsupials that call the the Beach Club offers an intimate Wildlife Park home, and for those that holiday experience that is perfect for like reptiles, meet the park’s snakes couples. Set in landscaped gardens, all and lizards. You will even be able to rooms face directly onto the beautiful get up close and personal by having Catseye Beach. a cuddle with one of the resident Koalas. COUPLES GOLF & SPA WHITSUNDAYS FAMILY ADVENTURE 4 nights accommodation at your chosen Hamilton Island hotel 4 nights accommodation at your chosen Hamilton Island hotel including breakfast, a round of golf for one adult and a relaxing with breakfast, full day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half day trip to massage treatment for the other - perfect for couples. Whitehaven Beach and entry to the Hamilton Island Wildlife Park. FROM £459 PER PERSON PRICES FROM £1315 FOR A FAMILY OF 4 AUSTRAVEL.COM | 0800 023 5760 41 040_041_AJO_12_1.indd 3 01/05/2012 17:00 ISLAND getaways Austravel Secret... Upgrade to a seaplane transfer for the ultimate in luxury - ask your Travel Designer for details! YASAWA ISLANDS South Pacific Ocean Tokoriki MAMANUCA ISLANDS Mana Island Castaway Nadi FIJI ISLAND HOPPING Malolo Denarau VITI LEVU Marina Over 300 islands make up Fiji and the area boasts a warm, year GAU ISLAND round climate. The main island of Viti Levu offers a combination of beach resorts surrounded by lush mountain scenery. But for a true Fijian experience, head out to one of the outer islands of the Mamanucas or Yasawas for some of the best beaches, snorkelling GETTING THERE and diving in the world. Most island launch transfers depart from Denarau Marina at 9.00am. For those passengers arriving later either a private transfer will be CRUISE WITH BLUE LAGOON required, or an overnight stay on the main island of Viti Levu. FROM £749 PER ADULT Sail through the crystal clear waters of the Yasawa Islands with Blue Lagoon on this 4 day cruise. Yasawa Islands Transfer from Cruise the Turquoise Lagoon DAY 1the airport and enjoy lunch on DAY 2Start the day with a morning the way to the Yasawa Islands. Spend dip in the crystal clear waters, before the afternoon snorkelling, swimming cruising to a Fijian village to take part and relaxing before champagne in a traditional ‘Yaqona’ ceremony. End cocktails and welcome dinner with the day with dinner on board enjoying Fijian music. views over the stunning ocean. Nanuya Lai Lai Island After DAY 3breakfast, set sail for Blue Lagoon’s own private island paradise for a wonderful day and evening ashore. Enjoy a BBQ lunch on the beach and in the evening a traditional feast of ‘magiti’, cooked in an earth oven known as a lovo. Dine under the tropical stars, followed by an after dinner beach party. Hop between islands! Snorkel the reef One last island With launch transfers available between DAY 4stop after breakfast – with time all featured Island resorts it’s easy to make to snorkel the reef. At midday your the most of your time in the South Pacifi c. cruise will set course for Lautoka. Please Note: 3 and 7 day durations are also available 42 We don’t just go there, we know there 042_043_AJO_12_1.indd 2 01/05/2012 16:23 Fiji MATAMANOA ISLAND RESORT With a volcanic cone jutting out of the turquoise waters, brilliant green forest, white sand beaches and pristine coral reefs, it’s the epitomy of peace and tranquility. Accommodation is provided in 20 spacious bures, all with sliding glass doors which open onto a patio overlooking the ocean. RESORT ROOM FROM £88 PER PERSON PER NIGHT MALOLO Malolo is an idyllic island resort with golden coral sand beaches, azure seas, panoramic views, wonderful accommodation and fi rst-class facilities. Fill your days with the array of activities on offer including the Leilani’s Spa or simply unwind doing nothing at all. OCEAN VIEW BURE FROM £132 PER PERSON PER NIGHT CASTAWAY Castaway is a 174 acre private island resort offering 66 individual thatched bures set amongst lush tropical gardens, surrounded by white sand beaches and vibrant coral reefs. Water’s edge dining features menus offering creative, fresh cuisine. ISLAND BURE FROM £167 PER PERSON PER NIGHT TOKORIKI ISLAND Tokoriki Island exudes Fijian hospitality and contemporary style and design, with tropical gardens leading on to a beautiful beach and warm waters. All rooms are ‘stand alone’ ocean- facing and stunningly furnished, with comfortable lounge areas, outdoor as well as indoor showers, private outdoor decks and hammocks. DELUXE BEACH BURE FROM £198 PER PERSON PER NIGHT LIKULIKU LAGOON RESORT Setting a new standard of Fijian subtle luxury, Likuliku Lagoon Resort is a unique resort and a haven of relaxed refi nement. Offering Fiji’s fi rst and only over-water bures whilst capturing the true essence of the ancient culture. This resort is for couples only where you can choose to relax in the Spa or take a bush walk. BEACHFRONT BURE FROM £347 PER PERSON PER NIGHT TADRAI ISLAND Located on picturesque Mana Island, 15 miles from the main island of Viti Levu, Tadrai Island Resort is a luxurious adults-only fi ve star sanctuary. Private plunge pools open directly onto elevated decks with ocean views. Choose to dine at the Na Vatu restaurant, a picnic at a secluded island or with private chef in-room dining.
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