2017 HELLO NORTHERN TERRITORY 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! Darwin | 24 Litchfield National Park | 45 Kata Tjuta | 71 Valid 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018. Cover Image: Uluru Image Right: Katherine Gorge Contents Navigating This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Top 10 Things To Do 8 The Ghan 10 Ultimate Outback Rail Journey 11 Rail Holiday Packages 12 Holiday Packages 15 Self Drive Holidays 17 Exploring the Northern Territory 19 Car Hire 19 Campervan Hire 21 The Top End 23 Darwin 24 Litchfield National Park 45 Kakadu National Park 46 Arnhem Land 51 Northern Territory Stations 52 Katherine 53 The Red Centre 56 Alice Springs 57 Glen Helen 67 Uluru 68 Kings Canyon 79 Australia’s North West 81 Cruising Holidays 85 Accommodation Index 90 Booking Conditions 91 3 Navigating This Brochure 2017 2017 Let helloworld inspire 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 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 accreditation business and a subsidiary of Australian Motoring Services HELLO HELLO HELLO QUEENSLAND KIMBERLEY HELLO HELLO NORFOLK NORTHERN (AMS). The Stars and the Star Ratings are a registered trademark of ISLANDS & CRUISING & MELBOURNE WHITSUNDAYS & VIC ISLAND TERRITORY AMS. We have no input into the assessment process. BROOME 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. HH Budget standard of accommodation ¿¿ 2017 2017 2017 2017 20162017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HHH SUNSHINE HELLO TROPICAL PERTH & SYDNEY NORTH Comfortable standard of accommodation COAST & TASMANIA THE WEST & NSW QUEENSLAND ¿¿¿ COAST BRISBANE HHHH Superior standard of accommodation ¿¿¿¿ and facilities HHHHH Deluxe standard of accommodation ¿¿¿¿¿ and facilities I Denotes additional half rating ¯ 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 Pricing Guide HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO ARABIAN HELLO COOK BALI CANADA & CHINA PENINSULA ALASKA ISLANDS 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 this brochure was produced and may change due to exchange rate fluctuations, availability, taxes or seasonal surcharges. Prices featured in accommodation listings are per person twin share for the period 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 2016 available for part of a season. A minimum stay is generally required. 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO Where prices for more than a one night stay are featured, the prices HONG KONG NEW FIJI HAWAI‘I INDOCHINA refer to stays of consecutive nights. Ask your travel agent for the best & MACAU ZEALAND price available, other room types or travel dates. What the Symbols mean Properties offering free Wi-Fi access throughout the common areas and in rooms. 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO PACIFIC SINGAPORE THAILAND UK & USA ISLANDS & MALAYSIA EUROPE 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. Suggested ‘must do’ tours of iconic destinations/ attractions. Respecting Our Culture – A business with ROC accreditation is recognised in the industry as having sustainable business and environmental practices. The 2017 Our Imagine the stories Imagine the stories program is unique in that it acknowledges the diversity HELLO GREAT UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIAN of Australia’s Indigenous cultures and provides for the Specialty Signature Collection RAIL HOLIDAYS recognition of cultural heritage, protocols and integrity at Collection the local level. Ecotourism product – uses resources wisely, contributes to environmental conservation and helps local communities. VIETNAM, LAOS & CAMBODIA SMALLASIA GROUP JOURNEYS 2017-18 FEATURING Advanced Ecotourism product – a leading and innovative 2017-18 VIETNAM • CAMBODIA • LAOS • THAILAND PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES MYANMAR • CHINA • INDIA • BHUTAN ONE&ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND and SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS SRI LANKA • JAPAN • MONGOLIA product that uses resources wisely, contributes to 2017 – 2018 environmental conservation and helps local communities. Our 2016-17 2017 2017 2016-17 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO EXOTIC EUROPE ALASKA PACIFIC Refer to page 5 for details. Cruise CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING Collection - BOO OW K N LA T Y E U R B B U R Refer to page 5 for details. E Y T A N L O K W - B O O 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? The Devils Marbles 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 Rail and Holiday Packages symbol throughout this brochure. that offer exceptional value for money, starting on page 11. Our customers love it and so will you! You’ll love our Self Drive Holidays, these hand-crafted itineraries begin on page 17. You’ll find Exclusive Offers - BOO throughout the brochure, plus hotels and tours that are OW K N LA T Y E available exclusively 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 Mary River National Park How to Get There National Park Entry Fee BY AIR Air New Zealand and Qantas operate direct A national park entry fee applies for visitors to Events & Public Holidays flights to Melbourne and Sydney from Auckland and Kakadu National Park and Uluru-Kata Tjuta April Christchurch daily, from Wellington six to seven times National Park. Many properties and tours do not a week and Queenstown and Dunedin seasonally. include this fee so it is essential to purchase a Alice Springs Cup Carnival 8th Apr-1st May Virgin Australia service Darwin from Sydney, national park entry ticket prior to commencing your Barra Nationals Fishing Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth, Uluru (Ayers Rock) holiday.