AUSTRALIA Featuring Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales & the Northern Territory
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AUSTRALIA Featuring Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales & the Northern Territory up SAVE to per $1,400 couple* Earlybird Offers *See pages 22-23 2021/22 for details Premium journeys at exceptional value Why TRAVELMARVELChoose MORE VALUE Travelling with us means you’ll visit incredible destinations, see all the must-see sights, stay in premium accommodation, and enjoy authentic meals, all without paying for the extras you don’t want or need. MORE CHOICE We know that one size doesn’t fit all, so our itineraries are designed to provide the perfect balance between exploring all the iconic sights while still having plenty of time to do your own thing. MORE EXPERIENCE Travelmarvel is backed by the award-winning APT Travel Group, a family-owned Australian business with more than 90 years’ experience in operating tours throughout Australia. There's no other travel company who knows Australia quite like we do. MORE RELAXED Travelling with like-minded people means you’ll experience a more casual and relaxed atmosphere where fellow travellers quickly become new-found friends. Cruise Nitmiluk Gorge, carved by the Katherine River AustraliaHOME OF TRAVELMARVEL 30 YEARS STRONG With a rich history in designing and operating premium holidays, Travelmarvel has been showing guests around Australia for the past 30 years. Of all the destinations we’ve visited across the world, it will always be one of our favourites. We can't wait to help you explore our big, beautiful backyard. A HISTORY OF VALUE Since 1988, when we first escorted guests throughout Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia, the Travelmarvel name has been synonymous with great value. Today, Travelmarvel is a recognised leader in providing holidays that offer travellers more choice, more value and more inclusions. 100% AUSTRALIAN As part of the award-winning APT Travel Group, Travelmarvel is proud to be owned and run by the McGeary family, with roots in the travel industry dating all the way back to 1927. From humble beginnings in a small Melbourne suburb, the APT Travel Group has pioneered the way we travel. EXPLORE MORE OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA Page 38 Darwin Nitmiluk National Park Australia Katherine El Questro Port Douglas Great Barrier Cairns Reef Broome Geikie Gorge Mission Beach NORTHERN Whitsunday Islands TERRITORY National Park Port Hedland Hamilton Island Exmouth Karijini Coral Bay National Park Ningaloo Reef Kings Canyon Alice Springs QUEENSLAND Shark Bay WESTERN Uluru (Ayers Rock) Fraser Island Monkey Mia AUSTRALIA Sunshine Coast Kalbarri Brisbane Kalbarri National Park Nambung SOUTH The Pinnacles National Park AUSTRALIA Kalgoorlie NEW SOUTH Perth Wave Rock WALES Esperance Margaret River Sydney Albany Adelaide WESTERN AUSTRALIA VICTORIA Melbourne Page 24 VICTORIA Lakes Page 50 Entrance Launceston TASMANIA Hobart Front cover image: discover extraordinary natural wonders in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, including Uluru Contents Darwin 4 Explore More of Australia Nitmiluk National Park 6 Travel on Your Terms 7 OneTomorrow Katherine QUEENSLAND 8 More Ways to Travel El Questro Page 54 10 We Take Care of Everything Port Douglas 12 Included Sightseeing Great Barrier 14 Premium Accommodation Cairns Reef Broome Geikie Gorge 16 Authentic Flavours Mission Beach 18 Traveller Club & Travelmarvel Companion App NORTHERN Whitsunday Islands 20 Holiday Maps TERRITORY National Park 22 Earlybird Offers Port Hedland Hamilton Island 24 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 26 Wonders of the South West 14 Days Exmouth Karijini Coral Bay National Park 28 Rail Across the Nullarbor & Beyond 18 Days 30 Magical Monkey Mia 7 Days Ningaloo Reef 31 South West Explorer 9 Days Kings Canyon QUEENSLAND Alice Springs 32 West Coast Adventure 18 Days 34 Last Frontier 18 Days WESTERN Shark Bay Uluru (Ayers Rock) Fraser Island 36 Top End & Kimberley 10 Days Monkey Mia AUSTRALIA 37 Hamersley Splendour 11 Days Sunshine Coast 38 CENTRAL AUSTRALIA Kalbarri Brisbane 40 Red Centre Escape 7 Days Kalbarri National Park 42 TASMANIA 44 Grand Tasman 10 Days Nambung SOUTH 46 Tasman Discovery 9 Days The Pinnacles National Park AUSTRALIA 48 Western Wonders of Tasmania 6 Days Kalgoorlie BEST OF 49 Eastern Tasmania Getaway 6 Days NEW SOUTH 50 VICTORIA Perth 52 Victoria’s Great Lakes & High Country 7 Days Wave Rock WALES AUSTRALIA Page 60 54 QUEENSLAND 56 Tropical North Queensland Adventure 10 Days Esperance Margaret River Sydney 58 Queensland's Islands, Reefs & Rainforests 10 Days 60 BEST OF AUSTRALIA Albany Adelaide 62 Treasures of Australia 13 Days 64 GENERAL INFORMATION 64 Enhance Your Journey VICTORIA 65 Pre & Post Accommodation Melbourne 66 General Information & Conditions Lakes Entrance TASMANIA Page 42 Launceston TASMANIA Hobart To explore more of Australia visit travelmarvel.com.au/australia ONTravel YOUR TERMS Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group, has a long history of caring for Australian travellers. We know that now, more than ever, you want fl exibility when making your holiday plans. That’s why we’re ensuring you can travel on your terms. FREEDOM TO CHANGE YOUR PLANS PRICES GUARANTEED ONCE BOOKED To give you greater flexibility, you can now leave it When you’ve booked with Travelmarvel, your holiday closer to your departure date to postpone your holiday price is set. You know what you’ll be paying, you’ll and transfer your deposit for another time or trip. get great value, and there’ll be no surprises. LOWER DEPOSITS EXTENDED PAYMENT DATES We want to make it easier for you to make that important To further give you financial flexibility, we’ve decision to travel again. So we’ve reduced our deposit ensured your final payment is not due until amounts, which means you have to pay less up front. closer to your holiday departure date. For full details visit travelmarvel.com.au/onyourterms 6 Australia 2021-22 EXPERIENCEDMore The OneTomorrow Charitable Fund is an initiative established by the APT Travel Group. OneTomorrow’s mission is to make a positive and enduring impact on nature and the communities we touch. Supporting various grassroots initiatives around the world, we aim to create immediate and long-term change in important environmental and humanitarian causes. “Travelmarvel is part of the APT Travel Group, an industry-leading group of companies, proudly owned by our family with roots that date all the way back to 1927. We've been designing and operating our premium Travelmarvel holidays for the past 30 years – and we are looking forward to many more years of exciting adventures with you. Australia is a land of environmental extremes. Due to natural disasters and a global pandemic, Australia's rural communities are facing some of their toughest times yet. By supporting Rural Thank you for considering Aid, Travelmarvel is helping our farming and rural communities when they need it most. Travelmarvel for your next premium Australia holiday. We hope to welcome you soon.” A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE MAKING TRAVEL MEAN MORE At OneTomorrow we believe in travel Working together, we can support as a platform for change. Across the not-for-profit organisations to continue APT Travel Group, we’ve partnered helping their communities. The best with a range of organisations and part? Donations through OneTomorrow implemented initiatives to help protect the are tax deductible*, and all donations Geoff McGeary OAM environment and ensure the wellbeing will be matched dollar for dollar. So Company Owner of local people wherever we go. together we can double our impact. With your help, we can continue Robert McGeary to shape the world together Director Visit our website to learn more about the causes we support onetomorrow.com.au *For terms and conditions visit our website. Australia 2021-22 7 MoreTO TRAVEL Ways DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF AUSTRALIA BY LAND AND RAIL Travelmarvel’s range of travel THE CHOICE IS YOURS TRAVEL STYLES DESIGNED styles allows you to explore Whether you're looking to explore FOR THE DESTINATION Australia in a way that best Tasmania's wilderness or want to travel With incredibly diverse scenery and exciting along Queensland's spectacular east touring routes, there are so many ways suits you. Journey through coast, our immersive land journeys are to experience Australia. Whether you're magnificent landscapes by for you. If you've always wanted to cross on a coach or a train, we've designed coach or travel across the the Nullarbor, then look no further than our holidays to offer the best seat in the country by rail. our rail journey from Sydney to Perth. house. See white-sand beaches, deep We’ve left no stone unturned in bringing red gorges and World Heritage-listed you a range of travel styles to choose bushland. Tropical islands, lush rainforests from, so you can explore Australia in and ancient rock formations. In between, a way that is right for you. you'll visit vibrant cities and charming towns. 8 Australia 2021-22 Explore the landscapes of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park The Indian Pacific train Land Journeys Rail Adventures Australia’s incredible coastlines and dramatic landscapes A contrast to the fast pace of everyday life, rail travel is relaxing, are perfect for leisurely road trips. Embark on an exciting land comfortable and social. Be left in awe by the scenery as you journey to visit famous landmarks and lesser-known gems in travel across the vast Nullarbor Plain from one side of the total comfort. You'll travel in a premium air-conditioned coach, country to the other aboard the Indian Pacific train. Enjoy you'll stay in centrally located hotels or resorts, and you'll gourmet meals and the chance to stretch your legs as you explore fascinating cultures and striking landscapes. take in the sweeping views. Australia 2021-22 9 WeOF EVERYTHING Take Care LOOKING AFTER YOU ISN’T JUST OUR JOB – IT’S OUR PASSION At Travelmarvel, we know that PERFECTLY TAILORED ITINERARIES YOUR EXPERT TOUR DIRECTOR great service is about going Travelmarvel’s itineraries are designed Your dedicated Tour Director will be with above and beyond, which with great attention to the fine details, you every step of the way, providing an so you’ll see all the popular sights, immersive and relaxing journey.