ISLAND getaways

HAMILTON ISLAND Perfectly situated on the edge of the , amongst ’s 74 , Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather,

Arafura Torres Strait azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring reefs, fascinating fl ora and fauna, fi ne Sea Timor DARWIN Kakadu Sea National Park Gulf of Carpentaria GREAT KATHERINE Cape York 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 CREEK Sea BROOME Geikie Gorge National Park NORTHERN REEF

TERRITORY MARI 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 AYERS ROCK/ULURU FRASER ISLAND WARBURTON MONKEY MIA NOOSA Sunshine SOUTH AUSTRALIA Coas t 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

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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

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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

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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. SELINA COVE VILLA FROM £469 PER PERSON PER NIGHT

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Cross the Great Sandy Strait from the mainland to discover a place of exceptional beauty; Fraser Island boasts a unique natural environment and an abundance of rare animal species

75 MILE BEACH

FRASER ISLAND

Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, lies at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, just off the Queensland coast from . Its World Heritage listing ranks Fraser with Uluru, Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef. The island has an amazing array of natural wonders including over 100 freshwater lakes, ancient rainforests and long uninterrupted white beaches.

YOUTH ADVENTURE 3 DAY TOUR FROM £287 PER PERSON Spend an action-packed 3 days exploring Fraser Island with Cool Dingo - fun and adventure for 18 to 35’s. Tour with a local expert guide to see the best of Fraser, plus FRASER ISLAND DAY TOUR fun nights in the Dingo Bar. If you’re short on time, why not take a guided 4WD Cruise to Fraser Island and join the rest of your group. First stop is Basin Lake where you tour from Hervey Bay or Noosa, where you can DAY 1can meet the resident freshwater turtles, before heading on past ancient rainforests to experience the best of Fraser Island in just one day. Wanggoolba Creek and Lake McKenzie with its white sandy beach and crystal clear waters. After Drive along famous Seventy-Five Mile Beach then an afternoon swim head back to your overnight accommodation for a buffet dinner. turn inland to follow the sand tracks through the Get an early start to explore Seventy Five Mile Beach - fl oat down the fast-fl owing Eli tall rainforests. At Central Station, walk through the

DAY 2Creek and visit the Maheno shipwreck which washed ashore in a cyclone in 1935. Climb rainforest along the banks of Wanggoolba Creek to the top of Indian Head for awesome beach and cliff views, and look out for sharks, rays and to see the rare king ferns. After an action-packed humpback whales (Aug-Oct). Chill out in the bubbling Champagne Pools before an optional morning it’s time to relax and enjoy a hot and cold scenic fl ight over the island. buffet lunch at Eurong Beach Resort, before a walk Time to explore some of Fraser Island’s lesser known treasures - walk through the cool on the beach and some souvenir shopping before

DAY 3rainforest to beautiful emerald-green Lake Wabby - the island’s deepest lake and a favourite heading home. DAY TOUR FROM HERVEY BAY FROM swimming hole. Trek over the vast Hammerstone Sandblow and enjoy a poolside BBQ lunch at £112 PER ADULT EEurong Beach Resort, before catching the ferry back to the mainland.

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Austravel Secret... From August to October Humpback whales pass through on their way to breeding grounds, stay at Kingfi sher Bay and head out on a cruise to spot these majestic mammals

Arafura Torr es Strait Sea Timor DARWIN Kakadu Sea National Park Gulf of Carpentaria GREAT KATHERINE Cape York LIZARD ISLAND Peninsula BARRIER COOKTOWN Kimberley Purnululu Cape National Park Tribulation PORT DOUGLAS Coral 10-(Bungle Bungle Ranges) HALLS CAIRNS CREEK Sea BROOME Geikie Gorge 1-2 DUNK ISLAND NORTHERN REEF National Park 1 11TERRITORY MARINE TOWNSVILLE 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 10PEDY 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 KINGFISHER BAY RESORT Southern Ocean Ocean

MELBOURNE

Great Ocean BLUE MOUNTAINS Road PHILLIP HUNTER VALLEY ISLAND Bass Strait Tasm an Sea

3 DAY PACKAGE FROM £254 PER PERSON Cradle Mt-L St Clair LAUNCESTON Platypus National Park TASMANIA HOBART Bay Kingfi sher Bay Resort sits in perfect harmony with its natural surrounds and is an ideal base from which to explore Fraser Island. Choose from Indian Queenslander style hotel rooms with bush or lake views or self contained Head apartments nestled in the bush.

THREE DAY PACKAGE INCLUDES: Two nights accommodation, transfers from Hervey Bay Airport, return catamaran transfers, daily breakfast and a full day 4WD guided FRASER ISLAND eco-tour including lunch. 75 Mile HOTEL ROOM FROM £60 PER PERSON PER NIGHT Beach

Hervey Bay Maheno Shipwreck Kingfisher Bay River Heads

Lake McKenzie

Coral Sea

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QUALIA, THE WHITSUNDAYS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

QUALIAWHITSUNDAYS qualia is nestled neatly into the northern most tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded Australasia boasts some amazing by the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Its distinctive Australian style SOUTHERN OCEAN world class accommodation, combined with its secluded location LODGEKANGAROO ISLAND many of which are secluded and intuitive service makes it a stunning resort of world-class standards. All of the Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s fi rst luxury island getaways. luxurious hillside pavilions boast postcard true luxury lodge. The expansive Great Austravel highly recommends views of the Whitsundays. qualia is a Room offers cinematic ocean views; rare place where everything has been guests enjoy exceptional island-inspired adding any of these selected meticulously considered so it relaxes the dining in the restaurant, or a relaxed properties to your itinerary to mind, yet completely spoils the senses. drink at the convivial open bar with LEEWARD PAVILION FROM £289 PER PERSON PER NIGHT. an exclusively South Australian wine relax, get pampered or explore WINDWARD PAVILION FROM £459 PER PERSON PER selection. Superbly appointed suites their untouched surrounds. NIGHT instill relaxed sophistication and feature bespoke furnishings, dramatic glass walled bathroom, sunken lounge and private terrace with hypnotic Southern Ocean views. The secluded Southern Spa features signature treatments promoting Kangaroo Island botanicals to relax and rejuvenate. FLINDERS SUITE FROM £635 PER PERSON PER NIGHT

SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE, KANGAROO ISLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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LIZARD ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER REEF, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

LIZARD ISLAND GREAT BARRIER REEF Australia’s northern most resort, Lizard Island Resort is located right on the Great Barrier Reef, fringed with coral reefs and 24 powdery white TADRAI ISLAND beaches. With spectacular diving and snorkelling LITTLE RESORTFIJI opportunities, discover secluded, pristine POLYNESIAN beaches by foot or by motorised dinghy with a Located on picturesque Mana Island, 15 gourmet picnic just for two. Try bushwalking, COOK ISLANDS miles from the main island of Viti Levu, sailing, fi shing, a glass bottom boat trip, or Experience the true South Pacifi c Tadrai Island Resort is a luxurious adults- perhaps indulge in a pampering treatment at at the Little Polynesian Resort, only fi ve star sanctuary. Each villa features the luxurious Azure Spa. Each of the 40 villas is staying at one of the region’s original artworks and decor refl ecting elegant and spacious, with either ocean or beach fi nest beaches, nestled within lush Fiji’s historic past. Private plunge pools views. Three gourmet meals daily, alcoholic tropical vegetation and a marine open directly onto elevated decks with beverages including Champagne and premium reserve ocean front. The intimate panoramic ocean views. Choose to dine at Australian wines, picnic hampers and the use of lodgings of traditional architecture the signature Na Vatu restaurant, a picnic motorised dinghies are included. have been designed with one at a secluded island location or with private ANCHOR BAY ROOM FROM £460 PER PERSON PER NIGHT purpose: to integrate harmoniously INCLUDING ALL MEALS AND SELECTED BEVERAGES chef in-room dining. with nature’s beauty. With just 14 SELINA COVE VILLA: FROM £469 PER PERSON PER NIGHT well-appointed Are’s (bungalow’s) this private resort boasts individual verandahs and facilities that offers views of romance and untouched horizons. PIA TIARE GARDEN ARE FROM £141 PER PERSON PER NIGHT

LITTLE POLYNESIAN, RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS

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