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Western Australian 2020 Catalogue WORLD-WIDE ADVENTURES FROM PERTH 2020 SUPPORTED TRAVEL SOLUTIONS discoveryholidays.com.au Life was made for good friends and amazing adventures amazing travel experiences Discovery Holidays make it easy for supported travellers to explore the world, achieve their dreams and get-away on holiday. everything is included On a Discovery Holidays supported getaway there is nothing left to organise - all costs are included in your personalised holiday package: • Experienced support guides (24hr) • Comfortable accredited transport • Quality twin share accommodation • Delicious bistro-style meals and refreshments • Exciting entertainment and entry fees • Travel insurance and safety • Holiday photo memory USB Scott, Jim and David at Nannup Music Festival Discovery Holidays • Supported Travel Solutions 3 group OR Individual THE CHOICE IS YOURS Whether you’re an experienced traveller or about to embark on your first independent journey, Discovery Holidays can create the perfect package for you. 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SEARCH CODE Catching up with the Joker at Movie World Which package is right foR stars Roxy rates it you? she had a brilliant time at the Gold Coast Theme Parks Staff ratios are all about ensuring our guests have the support that best suits them to relax and enjoy their holiday. Holiday packages are offered at different Independent (1:4) levels to reflect the ratio of staff support available to One guest service staff to four guests. the guest whilst on holiday. These services are best suited for low-level support. All group holidays offer a minimum of one support guide to every four guests (1:4) with support packages Extra Assistance (1:2) available for individual, or more complex support at One guest service staff to two guests. 1:2 and 1:1 support ratios. These services are best suited for moderate support. For further descriptions and guidance, please visit our website at discoveryholidays.com.au Extra Assistance (1:1) One guest service staff to one guest. These services are best suited for high-level support. check out the holidays Group Holidays from | PAGE 6 Cruise Holidays | PAGE 10 Meeting the locals at the Bali Bird Park Anytime Holidays | PAGE 16 Discovery Holidays • Supported Travel Solutions 5 LANCELIN CLASSIC AND CERVANTES WEEKENDER 4 DAYS | 9 - 12 JANUARY 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $2475 (1:4) | $3407 (1:2) | $5927 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $200 Four day coastal weekender staying in Lancelin for the annual Ocean Classic. Celebrate the beach lifestyle with this medium paced getaway. Visit the Pinnacles Lancelin 4x4 Sand Dunes Sandboarding Adventure Lobster Shack for lunch SEARCH W0120GWALC Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) TAMWORTH MUSIC FESTIVAL AND HUNTER VALLEY 7 DAYS | 15 - 21 JANUARY 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $5994 (1:4) | $7784 (1:2) | $13206 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $600 Seven day fly/drive holiday for the country music and festival lover, visiting the stunning NSW Hunter Valley region then on to the Tamworth Australian Country Music Festival. Tamworth Country Music Festival Official Music Guide Historic Hunter River Cruise SEARCH W0120GTAMM Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $1750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) ALBANY AND DENMARK ESCAPE 6 DAYS | 28 JANUARY - 2 FEBRUARY 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $3380 (1:4) | $4490 (1:2) | $7754 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $400 Escape the summer heat on this six day private road tour to the Great Southern. If you love nature and history this is the relaxed paced road trip for you. Albany’s Historic Whale Watching Station Kalgan Queen River Cruise National ANZAC Centre Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) 6 SEARCH W0320GALB REAL SUMMER BAY AND BONDI EXPLORER 7 DAYS | 5 - 11 FEBRUARY 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $5940 (1:4) | $7644 (1:2) | $12758 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $600 Fly and experience seven days of life in the fast lane. Staying in the heart of Cockle Bay, experience all the iconic Sydney sights and visit the Home and Away set in Palm Beach. Home and Away Tour Showboat Dinner Harbour Cruise Sydney Wildlife Zoo SEARCH W0220GSYDS Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $1750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) TAMWORTH MUSIC FESTIVAL COUNTRY MUSIC BOYUP BROOK AND HUNTER VALLEY 4 DAYS | 13 - 16 FEBRUARY 2020 7 DAYS | 15 - 21 JANUARY 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $2199 (1:4) | $3133 (1:2) | $5565 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $240 4 day drive/stay for music lovers at the annual Country Music festival in the beautiful Southwest region. Boyup Brook Country Music Festival Bunbury Wildlife Park Dolphin Discovery Centre Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) SEARCH W0220GBOYB LEEUWIN COAST MARGARET RIVER 5 DAYS | 3 - 7 MARCH 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $2199 (1:4) | $4028 (1:2) | $7000 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $0320 Connect to your inner child on this five day drive tour in the heart of Western Australia’s South West. Come experience the temptations of this relaxed and tasty break from the usual. Busselton Jetty Train and Underwater Observatory The Margaret River Chocolate Factory Leeuwin Lighthouse Tour Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) SEARCH W0320GMRCF 7 THE WORLD’S FESTIVAL ADELAIDE 6 DAYS | 5 - 10 MARCH 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $5387 (1:4) | $6899 (1:2) | $10757 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $400 Fly to South Australia for a six day celebration of World Music. Held at the stunning Botanic Park WOMAD is a unique part of Australia’s festival landscape. WOMADelaide Festival Show Tickets Adelaide Zoo and Botanic Gardens South Australia Museum Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $1750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) SEARCH W0320GADLW RED CENTRE - ALICE SPRINGS AND ULURU 7 DAYS | 24 - 30 MARCH 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $7952 (1:4) | $9939 (1:2) | $15558 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $600 Discover Uluru and Kata Juta, one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. Experience the majesty and cultural significance of Uluru on this medium paced adventure. Uluru Scenic Helicopter Ride Harley Davidson Bike Experience Sounds of Silence Dinner SEARCH W0320GALRC Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $1750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) QUEENSTOWN AND WANAKA NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE 9 DAYS | 1 - 9 APRIL 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $8629 (1:4) | $11441 (1:2) | $16953 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $700 Fly Drive and Stay eight nights in glorious Queenstown & Wanaka New Zealand. This will be an unforgettable travel experience filled with world class landscapes and escapades. Queenstown Gondola Skyline Lunch Steamship Cruise Luncheon Wanaka Transport and Toy Museum 8 Deposit required 120 days prior to departure $2250 (Includes $225 non-refundable SEARCH W0420GNZQW planning and booking fees) GOLD COAST AND BYRON BAY BLUES FESTIVAL 7 DAYS | 8 - 14 APRIL 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $6996 (1:4) | $9360 (1:2) | $13863 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $600 Love music! Immerse yourself in the fantastic energy and joy that is the Byron Bay Blues Festival. Staying in beach-front accommodation soak up the Gold Coast style. Currumbin Wildlife Santuary Skypoint Observation Deck Byron Bay Bluesfest SEARCH W0420GBBQ Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $1750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) RED CENTRE - ALICE SPRINGS BUNBURY, BUSSELTON AND ULURU AND BEACHES WEEKENDER 7 DAYS | 24 - 30 MARCH 2020 4 DAYS | 24 - 27 FEBRUARY 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $2996 (1:4) | $4323 (1:2) | $6393 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $180 Drive into your four day weekend staying in beautiful Bunbury. Visit many attrations including Busselton Jetty and Margaret River Chocolate Factory. Fast paced fabulous fun. Dolphin Discovery interaction Tenpin Bowling Busselton Jetty Train SEARCH W0420GBBBW Deposit required 90 days prior to departure $750 (Includes $225 non-refundable planning and booking fees) SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI AND CAPE TOWN 10 DAYS | 4 - 13 MAY 2020 PACKAGE PRICES $11818 (1:4) | $15221 (1:2) | $22212 (1:1) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $800 Relish the wilderness and nature on this South African adventure. Experience the sights and sounds on a Safari tour and the well-known Cape Town sights. Table Mountain and Cape Town Tour Inverdoorn Game Reserve Overnight Safari Aquilla Day Safari Deposit required 120 days prior to departure $4250 (Includes $225 non-refundable SEARCH W0520GSACT 9 planning and booking fees) CRUISINGFUN GET YOUR NAME DOWN EARLY if you want to cruise next year - cabins sell out quickly!! Travellers with accessible cabin needs should plan well in advance (10+ months at least) DATE CRUISE 30 MAR - 6 APR Sydney Experience and 80’s Theme Cruise 2020 It’s time to travel back in time and rock some seriously big hair! Let us transport you to a true blast from the past on this epic cruise. We’ll provide the disco balls - you bring your neon.
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