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HELLO TASMANIA Helloworld Is a Fresh New Travel Brand with a Long and Solid History 2017 HELLO TASMANIA helloworld is a fresh new travel brand with a long and solid history. We have previously created lasting travel memories for clients as Harvey World Travel, selected stores from the United Travel group and Air New Zealand Holidays brands. Allow us to share our knowledge, passion and expertise with you. Our mission is to offer New Zealand travellers industry leading service and deliver the best value holidays. With helloworld, you can plan your holiday at your convenience with our nationwide network of stores and comprehensive website. Our people are truly passionate about travel and can’t wait to share their expertise. Our helloworld store owners and their teams have a genuine interest in making your travel enjoyable and hassle free. As experienced travellers ourselves, we know what goes into making your holiday great and will go the extra mile to make sure your next holiday is your best one yet. We’re helloworld - nice to meet you! Bruny Island | 33 Tasmanian Devil | 46 West Coast Wilderness Railway | 47 Valid 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018. Cover Image: Josef Chromy Wines Image Right: Bay of Fires Contents Navigating This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Top 10 Things To Do 8 Holiday Packages 10 Self Drive Holidays 12 Exploring Tasmania 15 Ferry Travel 15 Car Hire 16 Campervan Hire 18 Accommodation Passes 19 Extended Cruises 21 Extended Touring 22 Extended Walks 26 Hobart & Southern Tasmania 28 North Western Tasmania 45 Launceston & Northern Tasmania 54 East Coast 62 Accommodation Index 66 Booking Conditions 67 3 Navigating This Brochure Let helloworld inspire 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO ADELAIDE GOLD & SOUTH COAST you to discover these AUSTRALIA Accommodation Ratings fantastic destinations STAR and Diamond ratings are used throughout the brochure to describe the standard of accommodation. STAR RATINGS Properties featuring the Star symbols are independently assessed by Star Ratings Australia (SRA). SRA is a stand-alone accreditation business and a subsidiary of Australian Motoring Services 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 (AMS). The Stars and the Star Ratings are a registered trademark of HELLO HELLO HELLO QUEENSLAND KIMBERLEY HELLO HELLO NORFOLK NORTHERN ISLANDS & CRUSING & MELBOURNE AMS. We have no input into the assessment process. ISLAND TERRITORY WHITSUNDAYS BROOME & VIC DIAMOND RATINGS Properties featuring Diamond symbols do not participate in a recognised rating scheme. The rating is supplied by the individual property based on their own assessment. We recommend they be used as a guide only. HHH Comfortable standard of accommodation ¿¿¿ HHHH Superior standard of accommodation ¿¿¿¿ and facilities 2017 2017 2017 2017 20162017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO SUNSHINE HELLO TROPICAL PERTH & SYDNEY NORTH HHHHH Deluxe standard of accommodation COAST & TASMANIA THE WEST & NSW QUEENSLAND ¿¿¿¿¿ and facilities COAST BRISBANE I Denotes additional half rating ¯ Pricing Guide The prices featured in this brochure are intended as a guide. The prices have been calculated using the lowest available daily price at the time 2016 this brochure was produced and may change due to exchange rate 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 fluctuations, availability, taxes or seasonal surcharges. Prices featured HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO ARABIAN HELLO COOK in accommodation listings are per person twin share for the period BALI CANADA & CHINA PENINSULA ALASKA ISLANDS specified unless otherwise stated. The “From” price has been calculated using the lowest nightly rate available, i.e. lead-in room type in off-peak season including free night offers if applicable, even if that offer is only available for part of a season. A minimum stay is generally required. Where prices for more than a one night stay are featured, the prices refer to stays of consecutive nights. Ask your travel agent for the best price available, other room types or travel dates. 2016 What the Symbols mean 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HONG KONG NEW FIJI INDOCHINA HAWAII & MACAU ZEALAND Properties offering free Wi-Fi access throughout the common areas and in rooms. Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. A special bonus offer (e.g. sparkling wine) is available if you are celebrating your honeymoon. Details must be provided at the time of booking. 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 Suggested ‘must do’ tours of iconic destinations/ HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO PACIFIC SINGAPORE THAILAND UK & USA attractions. ISLANDS & MALAYSIA EUROPE Ecotourism product – uses resources wisely, contributes to environmental conservation and helps local communities. 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E Y T A N L O K W - B O O VIETNAM, LAOS & CAMBODIA SMALLASIA GROUP JOURNEYS 2017-18 FEATURING 2017-18 VIETNAM • CAMBODIA • LAOS • THAILAND PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES MYANMAR • CHINA • INDIA • BHUTAN ONE&ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND and SRI LANKA • JAPAN • MONGOLIA SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS 2017 – 2018 Our 2016-17 2017 2017 2016-17 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO EXOTIC EUROPE ALASKA PACIFIC Cruise CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING Collection CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US 4 Why book with helloworld? Josef Chromy Wines The helloworld Difference 1. We have experienced knowledgeable travel consultants who are passionate about making your travel dreams come true. 2. We will ensure you enjoy choice and flexibility when you book your travel with us. 3. We offer a real alternative for discovering the world by crafting travel experiences that suit your individual needs. 4. We are the only New Zealand travel agency group that allows you to earn and spend your Fly Buys points. 5. Should you need to change your travel plans while you are away there will always be someone here to help you. Bonus Offers Throughout this brochure you’ll find amazing Bonus Offers including free nights, room upgrades and food and beverage credits to name a few. Just look for the Bonus Offer box. We are always sourcing specials throughout the year. Look for this symbol to find our Ask us for the latest deals when making your booking. most popular experiences! With everything from accommodation, car hire, day tours, Exclusively For You extended touring and much more, you’ll be spoilt with choice when planning your next holiday. We’re always on the lookout for ways to enhance your holiday To assist you, we’ve highlighted our most popular products experience! Check out our deals marked Exclusively for You. booked by our customers. Just look for the We love it! We’ve put together some fantastic Holiday Packages that symbol throughout this brochure. offer exceptional value for money, starting on page 10. You’ll Our customers love it and so will you! love our Self Drive Holidays, these hand-crafted itineraries begin on page 12. You’ll find Exclusive Offers throughout the - BOO brochure, plus hotels and tours that are available exclusively OW K N LA T Y E through helloworld. U R B Open Dated Tours B Just look for Exclusively for You! U R E Y T Buy Now & Book Later! N A O L W O K 24 Hour Assistance - B O Our Open Dated range of tours offers you the flexibility of We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are pre-paying for your ‘must do’ holiday experiences without safely home. That’s why when you book a GO Holiday through having to lock in dates in advance. This means you can pick helloworld you will have access to the GO Assist Help Desk the day that best suits your needs once your holiday has which is a 24 hour, seven day a week service, should you commenced. Simply include an Open Dated tour in your require any assistance during your holiday. You will be given itinerary, pay for your entire holiday prior to departure, then your GO Assist Freephone number with your documentation call us up to 24 hours in advance to book. and you can contact the team at any time during your holiday. Open Dated gives you the flexibility to buy now We‘re with you on your journey. and book later! 5 Travel Tips Port Arthur How to Get There Weather Guide BY AIR Air New Zealand and Qantas operate direct Temperature average in Tasmania Events & Public Holidays flights to Melbourne and Sydney from Auckland and Summer 12ºC to 21ºC April Christchurch daily, from Wellington six to seven times Autumn 9ºC to 17ºC a week and Queenstown and Dunedin seasonally. Mural Fest Sheffield Winter 5ºC to 12ºC Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar service both Targa Tasmania Spring 8ºC to 17ºC Hobart and Launceston from Melbourne and Sydney. June Virgin Australia operates flights from Brisbane to Visas and Passports Dark MOFO, Hobart Hobart, Jetstar operates flights from Brisbane to A passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended Launceston and Qantas offers flights from Melbourne Festival of Voices,Hobart stay is required. A visa is not required for New to Devonport. Zealand passport holders. July Regional Express is the regional carrier servicing Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival Burnie (Wynyard) and King Island from Melbourne. Currency Tasmanian Whisky Week, Sharp Airlines offers flights from Wynyard and Australian Dollar (AUD). various locations Launceston to King Island and from Melbourne and Launceston to Flinders Island. Electricity August FLIGHT DURATION 240 volts.
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