TM Australia New Zealand 2010 | 2011 Australia Ah – the Land Downunder! It is a land of extreme diversity marine life and huge very unusual desert rock formations both in wildlife and in scenery. From the stunning Great that rival those found in the “Red Centre” or that Victoria Barrier Reef, to Sydney Harbour with all its iconic symbols has beaches just as large, white and beautiful as the Gold to the huge red monolith known as Ayers Rock or to give it Coast? its Aboriginal name “Uluru”. We have redesigned our brochure this year to highlight What most people don’t realize is that Australia is as big each state focusing on the most popular regions within as the continental United States. Most visitors to Australia those states and priced in some of the “must see” concentrate on the major cities of Sydney, Brisbane and the experiences in those regions. Why? Because we felt it Gold Coast and Cairns and Tropical North Queensland. would be more helpful to those planning a trip to provide a A lot of this choice is probably driven by advertising but part selection of travel IDEAS rather than a catalogue of hotel of it has to be a matter of time. Even with a planned 3 week and day tour pricing. We used our expertise to create vacation to Australia, it is almost impossible to experience packages that we would recommend to our own families. anything but the major highlights of the East Coast. If you don’t see exactly what you are looking for – no Each of the states has something to offer that is unique worries mate – just ask one of our specialists – they will and different from one another. Did you know that Western be more than happy to customize your dream trip to Australia also has stunning offshore reefs teeming with Downunder. New Zealand New Zealand often seems to come in a poor second or as New Zealand is a country rich in history and culture; a land an afterthought when planning a trip to the South Pacific. of rolling green hills, stunning lakes loomed over by stark Some people think “oh, it’s just like Canada” so I don’t need mountains, fields of grape vines as far as the eye can see, to visit. These thoughts, though understandable, mean that fjords and glaciers and incredible indigenous wildlife. you will miss out on some really great experiences if you bypass New Zealand or allocate too little time to explore its The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south many wonders. temperate. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and The country lends itself well to self-drive vacations – it is August. In summer, the average maximum temperature very small compared to most of the provinces in Canada so ranges between 20-30ºC and in winter between 10-15ºC. the distance between one major city to another is short. It has a great infrastructure to support the self-drive North Island is a tapestry of thriving cities and rich natural market – good roads, lots of motels, hotels, bed and scenery from the Bay of Islands to the beaches and breakfasts or motorhome parks. For those who do not rainforest of the Coromandel Peninsula, the pasturelands want to drive on the other side of the road there are a large of Waikato and the thermal springs of Rotorua. Enjoy the number of motor coach companies offering both escorted National Parks of Tongariro and Egmont and their and independent tours.You can travel the country by bus, spectacular landscapes, including the caves of Waitomo, by rail or by motorhome if you wish. Lake Taupo and the snow-capped Mount Taranaki. On its southern tip lies New Zealand’s beautiful capital Wellington. Table of Contents • New Zealand & Australia Cruise Tour 4-5 AUSTRALIA TASMANIA • Royal Escorted Tour 6-7 PACKAGES • Hotels and packages 40-41 • Barrier Reef Island Wanderer 8 • Australian Rail Tours 9-10 • New South Sales & Sydney 12 • Sydney Packages 13 NEW ZEALAND • Northern Coast 14 • Motorhomes 42 AUSTRALIA • Southern Coast 15 • Independent Coach Touring 43 HOTELS • New South Wales · Lord Howe Island 16 • Great New Zealand Experience 44-45 • Southern Coast 11 • Queensland The Sunshine State 18 • New Zealand Highlighter 46-47 • Brisbane 17 • Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays 19 • Cairns, Port Douglas, Trinity Beach, Kewarra HOTELS and PACKAGES • Tropical North Queensland 21 • North Island: Beach, Palm Cove, Port Douglas 20 • Palm Cove, Port Douglas and the Daintree 22 • Melbourne 25 Hotels Auckland · Bay of Island · Coromandel 48 • Great Barrier Reef 23-24 • Auckland · City Sails 49 • Adelaide and South Australia 28 • Victoria and Melbourne 26 • Darwin 32 • Bay of Islands 50 • Yarra Valley and Great Ocean Road 27 • Wellington 51 • Alice Springs and Ayers Rock 34 • Adelaide 29 • Western Australia · Perth hotels 37 • A Taste of Wellington 52 • Kangaroo Island · Fleurieu and Eyre Peninsulas 30 • South Island 53 • Coober Pedy 31 • Christchurch and Canterbury 54 • Northern Territory 32 • Queenstown 55-56 • Darwin 33 • Queenstown, Fiji Stopovers 57 • Alice Springs, Ayers Rock 35-36 • Perth 38-39 TERMS & CONDITIONS 58-59 Darwin Cairns Northern Australia Queensland Alice Springs Kings Canyon Western Australia Ayers Rock Coober Pedy Brisbane South Australia New South Wales Perth Adelaide Victoria Sydney Melbourne Tasmania Hobbart Auckland Rotorua Wellington Christchurch Queenstown Boomerang’s success and reputation can be attributed to a huge team effort between our management, our dedicated and well experienced land specialists and, of course, our suppliers. Not to be forgotten are our inbound operators who are an extension of 2010 Boomerang in each destination as they assist and support our clients if the need should Islands arise. Boomerang Tours is proud to work with and support the following companies: Collection • Australian Pacifi c Touring • AAT Kings • Kirra Tours • Scenic Tours • Horizon Holidays • Magic Bus • Budget Car Rentals • Maui Car Rentals • Hertz Car Rentals • United Campervans • Kea Campervans • Maui Motorhomes • Adventure Tours Australia and New Zealand • Oz and Kiwi Experience • Coral Princess • Queensland Rail • Great Southern Rail • Youth Hostelling Association • Australian Travel Services – Australia and New Zealand SOUTH PacifIC cruisetour CRuISE NEW ZEALAND AND Discover AuSTRALIA ms Volendam 28 days including a 14-Night Cruise - Departure January 25th, 2011 HIGHLIGHTS 02 February • Milford Sound • Sydney sights and surrounding beaches Kia Ora! Welcome to the Land of the Great White Cloud • Famous Sydney Opera House visit – New Zealand. Your first stop is Milford Sound, star of • Magnificent Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife Fiordlands National Park. New vistas mesmerize at each full day tour – including lunch turn - towering Mitre Peak, plunging waterfalls, bottlenose • Cruise to Great Barrier Reef and dusky dolphins, fur seals, Fiordland crested penguins. • Full day Kuranda and Tjapukai for an aboriginal (B/L/D) experience • Explore Red Centre and mighty Uluru (Ayers Rock) 03 February • Oban (Halfmoon Bay) • Sounds of Silence “Dine under the stars” in the Red Oban is the main settlement on Stewart Island, New Centre Zealand’s southernmost inhabited island. Arriving by sea, • Melbourne sights and surrounding vineyards Oban presents a vista of picturesque bays and coves with • Colonial Tramcar Dinner experience through Melbourne’s houses nestled in lush vegetation. A haven for bird-life, the vibrant streets island is home to Kaka, parakeets, tui, and New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi. (B/L/D) 25-26 January • Depart Canada Sit back and relax after boarding your flight and get ready 04 February • Dunedin for a trip of a lifetime! As you cross the international date- Majestic Victorian and Edwardian architecture, close line you will lose a day, arriving into Australia 2 days later. proximity to an abundance of wildlife and a lively youth culture make up the essence of Dunedin, your next port of 27 January • Arrive Sydney call. (B/L/D) G’Day and Welcome to Australia! Upon arrival in Sydney you will be met by a local guide who will provide an over- 05 February • Christchurch view of Sydney as you are transferred to your hotel. The This morning you awake in Christchurch, known as the rest of the day is at your leisure to rest and explore the city. “Garden City”. Although it has a reputation as being a Amora Jamison Hotel (3 nights) conservative British city, if you look around you will see a vibrant city full of the spirit of arts and culture, a spirit of 28 January • Sydney adventure that is 100% kiwi. (B/L/D) This morning enjoy a private half day sightseeing tour of the city followed by a visit to the famous Opera House. The 06 February • Wellington remainder of the afternoon is at your own leisure. This Sandwiched between steep hills on one side and the ocean evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the Summit Restaurant on the other, Wellington is not only the capital of New providing not only great food but a 360 degree view of the Zealand but also one of its most picturesque cities. The stunning city of Sydney. (B/D) city has some excellent cafes, bars, restaurants and of course the well known and excellent Te Papa Museum. 29 January • Sydney (B/L/D) After breakfast this morning, enjoy a private tour to the magnificent Blue Mountains with a stop at Featherdale 07 February • Napier Wildlife Park for a look at some of the animals and birds This morning you will delight in the views of Napier, a native to Australia. Enjoy lunch at Mountain Heritage port city in the lovely Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand Restaurant with its beautiful views of the mountains. (B/L) – famous for it’s award winning wines.