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NSW is represented at ATE19 by a wide array of exciting tourism products in and around Regional NSW. At ATE19, Destination NSW is working with its partners to showcase the best new products as well as established operators. This fact sheet features all NSW sellers at ATE this year and is arranged by product type. Please note: the asterisk (*) denotes products that are new to ATE19. Accommodation Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney This five-star property offers accommodation of exceptional comfort and space with free Wi-Fi. It is located in the heart of Sydney, only a ten- minute walk from and The Rocks. All 415 spacious guest rooms have a separate bath and shower. A relaxation zone incorporates Amora Day Spa, a heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi and gym. Dining experiences include The Gallery Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Charr Restaurant. All public areas, plus event space, hotel restaurant and bar were refurbished in 2018. Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney sydney.amorahotels.com

Anchorage Port Stephens Located in one of ’s most inspirational coastal destinations, The Anchorage in Port Stephens is on the water’s edge overlooking the pristine Karuah River where it joins the ocean. The award-winning luxury guesthouse is fresh from an 18-month, multi-million dollar renovation, The Anchorage is a charming, Hamptons-style, 80-room resort. With two restaurants, an elegant whiskey bar, day spa, fitness centre and two pools – including an adults-only infinity pool. The Anchorage is an idyllic spot for a getaway. Just 2.5 hours north of Sydney and 30 minutes from Newcastle Airport, the relaxed waterfront accommodation has stylish dining, leisure and conference spaces, and is a popular wedding destination. The Anchorage Port Stephens anchorageportstephens.com.au

Arts Hotel Sydney Family-owned and -operated, the 3.5-star Arts Hotel Sydney offers personal service and excellent value. Operated by the Sullivan family since 1992, the hotel has a European-style atmosphere. Centrally located in the stylish inner-city neighbourhood of Paddington, the hotel is close to , the city centre and . Complimentary services include Wi-Fi, undercover parking, bicycles, in-house movies and a guided walking tour of Paddington. The guest bedrooms display original art works and include hypoallergenic bedding, alpaca carpet, rain showers and LOccitane en Provence toiletries. Arts Hotel Sydney artshotel.com.au

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Cambridge Hotel Sydney The award-winning, four-star Cambridge Hotel has 149 rooms and suites, many with balconies offering views over the city skyline. This independent hotel is perfectly located, close to the social and cultural precincts of Surry Hills and the eastern suburbs and within walking distance of the city centre. cambridgehotel.com.au

Cambridge Hotel Sydney

DeVere Hotel Sydney The DeVere Hotel is a 3.5-star boutique hotel situated in the fashionable inner-city suburb of Potts Point, a short distance from the city centre and 10km from the airport. With 117 well-appointed rooms and family studios, the property offers a convenient location and modern facilities. devere.com.au

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney This five-star hotel is in one of Sydney’s best locations, with spectacular views over Sydney Harbour, the and Sydney DeVere Hotel , surrounded by the city’s shopping and business precincts.

The 531 luxurious rooms and suites offer breathtaking harbour or city views and guests can extend the five-star experience with a stay in a Club Room or Signature Suite, including access to Lounge 32, an exclusive retreat by Four Seasons. The hotel’s restaurant, Mode Kitchen & Bar, provides fresh local cuisine, while sophisticated bar, Grain, serves creative cocktails and houses one of the country’s largest whisky selections. Unwind with a treatment at Endota Spa or visit the hotel’s gym, steam and sauna and the largest heated outdoor hotel pool in Sydney. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney will be remodelling its guest rooms in 2019. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney www.fourseasons.com/sydney

Hunter Valley Resort

The Hunter Valley Resort offers comfortable accommodation, country hospitality and a wide range of food and wine experiences in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Experiences include the Hunter Valley Candy School, a 90-minute candy-making workshop; the Hunter Valley Cooking School, featuring hands-on cooking classes with the Executive Chef; and the Hunter Valley Wine School that provides an informal education on local wines. Other activities on the property include the Hunter Valley Wine Theatre, which allows visitors to learn about the winemaking process outside the wine-producing season and the Hunter Valley Adventure Centre featuring a range of activities such as electric bikes and horse- riding experiences. Hunter Valley Resort The Hunter Valley Resort is represented by Australian Attractions. hunterresort.com.au

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Primus Hotel Sydney Primus Hotel Sydney is a 5-star, heritage-listed hotel conveniently located on in Sydney city. One of Sydney’s finest examples of art deco glamour, it is close to some of the city’s most iconic attractions and several public transport options. A 2015 refurbishment of the former Sydney Water Board headquarters preserved the heritage features and revived the iconic

1930’s building. The thoughtfully designed hotel blends historic charm with Primus Hotel Sydney contemporary elements and showcases world-class features with 172 generously sized rooms and suites; a rooftop pool bar; lobby bar with adjoining all-day dining restaurant; as well as dedicated conferencing and event spaces. primushotelsydney.com

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney The recently refurbished Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney is an elegant five-star hotel in central Sydney. The hotel features 336 stylish guest rooms and 26 chic suites in a heritage-listed building, plus two award- winning restaurants including the renowned Bentley Restaurant + Bar, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney health club and private business class lounge. It’s also just a short walk from Circular Quay, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. radissonblu.com/plazahotel-sydney

The Byron at Byron As well as its five-star dining and luxury spa, The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa offers guests an all-suite luxurious retreat experience, set amongst 18 hectares (44 acres) of subtropical rainforest. Start the day with an early morning complimentary yoga session, stay in touch with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy the range of spa treatments. thebyronatbyron.com.au The Byron at Byron

The Grace Hotel, Sydney Built by the Grace Brothers in the 1920s as a showpiece of their successful retail business, The Grace Hotel has been beautifully restored to its former glory, making it one of Sydney’s most prominent historical landmarks, a fine example of Neo-Gothic architecture with contrasting Art Deco interior. Located in the heart of Sydney, this 4.5-star heritage-listed hotel features a unique selection of rooms and offers warm and personal service. gracehotel.com.au The Grace Hotel, Sydney

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The Old Clare Hotel

The Old Clare Hotel is constructed within two heritage-listed buildings, staying true to the Unlisted Collection property’s group brand identity of reimagining iconic architecture. The Old Clare is situated closed to Sydney’s Central Station, offering alternative luxury accommodation in Chippendale for the discerning traveller. Guests can look forward to exceptional hospitality and personalised service in a contemporary setting, and choose from 62 stylish rooms with a sumptuous aesthetic and vintage touches. The hotel has an inviting rooftop pool, meeting room, gym, day spa and an abundance of food and beverages options, including a two-hat restaurant, Automata; all-day eatery, A1 Canteen; Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, Barzaari; as well as The Clare Bar and various The Old Clare Hotel dining venues within a stone’s throw. theoldclarehotel.com.au

Wake Up! Hostels Wake Up! Hostels offer affordable and quality accommodation for the youth traveller, with properties in Sydney, Bondi Beach and Byron Bay. Wake Up! has been trading for 16 years with Wake Up! Sydney opening in 2002, followed by Bondi Beach in 2017, then Byron Bay in 2018. The guest experience is a key focus with an emphasis on health and wellbeing, and there’s a range of all-inclusive activities on offer at all properties. Guests can partake in everything from yoga, to personal training sessions and guided walking tours. Wake Up! Hostels promises more than just a bed — it offers a unique and memorable experience for the youth traveller Wake Up! Sydney with an amazing opportunity to experience iconic locations along Australia's East Coast. wakeup.com.au

Attractions

Australian Museum The is dedicated to natural history, dinosaurs, and Australia’s unique wildlife, and houses extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts. New in 2019 is the personalised Aboriginal guided tour, Wananara, a 90- minute tour through its First Australians galleries – Bayala Nura: Yarning Country and Garrigarrang: Sea Country, where the museum houses more Australian Museum than 40,000 Indigenous Australian artefacts. This is an exclusive opportunity to discover the stories behind the displays, as well as engage with an expert guide who will provide a first-hand insight into the rich cultural traditions. The museum also features a rooftop café with spectacular views of the Sydney skyline, St Mary’s Cathedral and Sydney Harbour. australianmuseum.net.au

Australian Museum

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Australian National Maritime Museum The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM), located on ’s waterfront, is Australia’s National centre for maritime collections, exhibitions, research and archaeology. The museum has an extensive collection of objects, a 3D cinema and one of the largest floating fleets in the world. Offering totally immersive experiences, visitors can climb on board the replica of Captain Cook’s HMB Endeavour, inspect a submarine and discover a Navy destroyer. Visitors can explore the museum at their leisure using a visitor app with maps and QR codes, which translate Australian National Maritime Museum exhibits into several languages, or they can join the guided tours available. The Museum’s permanent exhibition, EORA First People, features bark paintings, sculptures and artefacts from Australia’s Aboriginal coastal and river communities. The ANMM is represented by Australian Attractions. sea.museum

Australian Reptile Park and Wildlife Sanctuary The takes visitors on a journey into the world of wildlife and adventure through a host of different encounters. See up-close, pat and hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos and admire some of Australia’s most famous native animals: echidnas, wombats, cassowaries, dingos, kookaburras, , Tasmanian devils and crocodiles. The attraction is one hour’s drive north from Sydney on the Central Coast of NSW. The Australian Reptile Park and Wildlife Sanctuary offers Aussie BBQ experience, plenty of photo opportunities and a vast range of Australian Reptile Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Australian souvenirs. reptilepark.com.au

Luna Park Sydney

This harbourside fun park has been a popular venue for locals and visitors since it opened in 1935. The famous nine-metre-wide ‘face’ at the entrance is a Sydney icon and one of the city’s most photographed landmarks. Sydney provides visitors with all the classic attractions, rides with great views, and entertainment as well as dining options on Sydney Harbour. Value ride passes, group and FIT bookings at The Deck Restaurant and the Dining Experience are now available to the trade. The new Altum Restaurant opened in 2018 with harbour views and seats approximately 300 people. Ferris Wheel Dining continues to be a success on summer evenings. Ferris Wheel Dining, lunaparksydney.com

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Featherdale Wildlife Park Located 45 minutes’ drive from Sydney and en-route to the Blue Mountains National Park, Featherdale Wildlife Park offers the ultimate hands-on wildlife experience in an outdoor bush setting. Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, enjoy a close encounter with koalas and explore one of Australia's largest private collections of native animals and birds. New experiences include daily zookeeper walkabouts, private animal encounters, breakfast with the koalas and a nature-inspired walk through the Sanctuary. Featherdale Wildlife Park featherdale.com.au

Jenolan Caves Jenolan Caves is among the oldest cave systems in the world with 11 show caves, underground rivers and amazing rock formations. Guided tours of the caves are available to suit various fitness levels and a range of accommodation options are on-site. Visitor information is available in Chinese, Korean, Indonesian and Japanese. Three hours’ drive from Sydney Airport, the caves are located in the pristine Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Jenolan’s large, historic hotel features a cafe, bar, restaurant, gift shop, function rooms and free WiFi. In 2019, Jenolan Caves will launch Mandarin and Korean audio tours of the fascinating Chifley Cave. The beautiful Jubilee Cave will reopen in 2019 and to celebrate, will offer a new luxury wine and dinner tour package. jenolancaves.org.au

* Mayfield Garden Jenolan Caves

Mayfield is one of the largest privately owned cool climate gardens in the world, inspired by the best throughout Europe. Located on a working farm near Oberon, Mayfield is just 2.5 hours’ drive from Sydney. Mayfield celebrates fresh and local produce at its café, which has a garden and paddock-to-plate philosophy. Most of the produce is grown on-site from Mayfield’s vegetable gardens, orchards and farm, with the remainder being locally sourced. From guided group tours to exclusive private tours to overnight glamping in the garden, Mayfield has much to offer and is less than an hour’s drive from the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. mayfieldgarden.com.au Mayfield Garden

* Oakvale Wildlife Park Oakvale Wildlife Park has been family-owned and -operated since 1979 and is located in the Port Stephens region just 2.5 hours’ drive north of Sydney. Set on 10 hectares (25 acres), the wildlife park experience includes a guided tour to Koala Country where visitors can pat and have photos with resident koalas. Oakvale also offers intimate animal encounters with koalas, dingoes, kangaroos and wombats. Free animal food is provided to feed the free-range kangaroos, wallabies and other farm animals. oakvalefarm.com.au Oakvale Wildlife Park

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Opera Australia Experience Australia’s most famous landmark with an Opera Australia performance at the Sydney Opera House, scheduled for nine months of the year. Each year Opera Australia presents a range of world-famous performances such as La Bohème and Madama Butterfly, or the must-see 90-minute showcase, Great Opera Hits. Alternatively, from March to April, Opera Australia takes to the pop-up outdoor stage at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and in 2019 Opera Australia will bring the musical West Side Story to Sydney Harbour. opera.org.au

Opera Australia

Sydney & Blue Mountains Iconic Experiences Sydney & Blue Mountains Iconic Experiences offers three major attractions: Scenic World Blue Mountains, and BridgeClimb. Scenic World, located in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains is home to the world’s steepest incline passenger railway in the world; the highest skyway in Australia; the largest cable car in the country; and the longest boardwalk in the Southern Hemisphere. The newest major attraction for Sydney is Sydney Zoo. Opening in early

2019, the Zoo and the Bungarribee Wildlife Park are located in Western Scenic World Blue Mountains Sydney, on the way to the Blue Mountains. Sydney Zoo will exhibit a wide range of animals in a safari-like experience. It will also house a show arena, picnic areas, wetlands, waterways and gardens. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is more than just an iconic landmark, it spans Sydney’s sparkling harbour and dominates the skyline. BridgeClimb leaders guide guests up the fascinating underbelly to its summit. Climbs are available from dawn to dusk providing a constantly changing view of the surrounding city. The above attractions are represented by Australian Attractions. australianattractions.com.au BridgeClimb Sydney

Sydney Opera House Explore inside this World Heritage architectural jewel on a multimedia Sydney Opera House Tour or a Backstage Tour. Tours are also offered in Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French and German. A range of packages merge world-class performances with guided tours and dining options to create the ultimate Sydney Opera House experience for visitors. The Tour and Tasting package includes a tour and a delicious tasting plate; the Red Carpet Package allows guests to indulge in fine dining options; the Starry Nights Package provides a casual dining option; the Showcase Package includes a tour and performance. Sydney Opera House sydneyoperahouse.com

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Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Conservation Society is a not-for-profit government agency and leader in wildlife protection, which operates the Sydney Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Taronga Zoo is Australia’s leading zoological park situated amongst lush bushland overlooking Sydney Harbour just 12 minutes by from the city and open 365 days a year. Admission includes daily keeper talks and shows, and access to the Sky Safari. Guided and Zoo Keeper tours provide visitors with the chance to explore behind-the-scenes and get up close and personal with native Australian wildlife.

Launching in 2019 is Wildlife Retreat, which will allow guests to experience Taronga Zoo as a true VIP. This luxury accommodation option will provide guests with an all-inclusive stay and the opportunity to learn about Australia’s unique wildlife by living alongside them. Taronga Western Plains Zoo, located in Dubbo, is a short 50-minute flight from Sydney or a six-hour drive. Visitors can observe Australian wildlife as well as African animals by foot, car, bike or buggy. Accommodation options include Zoofari Lodge, Billabong Camp or the self-contained Savannah Cabins. taronga.org.au Zoofari Lodge, Taronga Western Plains Zoo

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney offers Aboriginal Heritage Tours led by

Aboriginal guides. The tours offer insights into the rich history and culture of the Aboriginal people of the Sydney region. Additional Aboriginal cultural experiences include bush tucker cooking classes, didgeridoo lessons, Aboriginal art, Aboriginal dance and Aboriginal tools workshops. In 2019, Royal Botanic Garden will also be launching a new Behind the Scenes Sensory Tour, which takes visitors through some of the garden’s private glasshouses which store exotic sub-tropical plants. The tour tells some of garden’s secret stories and takes visitors to areas of the Garden where they taste, smell, touch and discover interesting plants. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Cruise and water activities

Cape Byron Kayaks Join Cape Byron Kayaks for a fully guided, three-hour aquatic adventure. Get up close to Bottlenose dolphins, paddle the magnificent protected bay and ride some of Australia’s most famous waves. No experience is necessary to enjoy the tours that depart twice daily. Equipment is provided as well as morning or afternoon tea, photos and wildlife sightings. If guests don’t see dolphins or whales (June-November), they can come again for free. With the opening of Elements of Byron Bay Resort & Spa Cape Byron Kayaks and the growing conference market, fully-customised tours are available for groups. capebyronkayaks.com

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* EastSail EastSail was founded in 1983 and has grown to a $10 million fleet of 30 yachts and cruisers. East Sail hosts exciting sailing regatta events, which can enhance incentive trips and corporate groups to Sydney and cater for up to 200 guests. Each yacht team is led by a highly qualified and experienced instructor who helps encourage everyone to get involved. EastSail also offers fully equipped and skippered sailing charters or power boats on the harbour. eastsail.com.au EastSail

Fantasea Cruising & My Fast Ferry

NRMA presents Fantasea Cruising and My Fast Ferry, promising one of

Sydney’s most personalised on-water experiences catering from two to 1,200 guests on a range of vessels from 16-seater water taxis to larger vessels. It offers special-event cruises, whale-watching cruises and point- to-point services. The Classic Aussie Cruise offers a real taste of Australia with departures four times daily and includes a delicious on board BBQ served with local beer. On the Harbour Sunset Cruise aboard one of its newest vessels, Joy Bar, guests can enjoy a drink with a harbour cruise. The Shopper Hopper offers a daily direct shopping ferry service between Circular Quay, Harbourside Shopping Centre Darling Harbour and Joy Bar, Fantasea Cruising Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre. fantasea.com.au

Lets Go Surfing

Learn to ride the waves at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. Lets Go Surfing (LGS) offers surfing lessons and stand-up paddle-boarding for all ages and skill levels. The Best of Tour has been designed to provide a first- class experience with a quintessential Australian feel. This exclusive tour gives guests the opportunity to design their own perfect beach day out. As this tour is bespoke there are numerous options for the inclusions; stand-up paddle-boarding lesson or body boarding lesson or guided swim; cliff-top coastal walk (Bondi Beach) or Lighthouse walk (Byron Bay); touring one of Australia’s oldest lifesaving clubs (Bondi); viewing the lifeguard tower (as seen in Bondi Rescue); or a relaxing spa session or Bondi surf lesson, Lets Go Surfing yoga lesson. Lets Go Surfing also offers a range of lessons in Byron Bay for small groups or private charter; from two hours to a five-lesson course. letsgosurfing.com.au

Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Moonshadow-TQC Cruises is a tour operator in Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, just a two-and-a-half hour drive north of Sydney and only 25 minutes from Newcastle Airport. Daily dolphin-spotting tours and seasonal whale-watching cruises depart Nelson Bay either on a scheduled or private charter basis. The fleet of seven vessels enables Moonshadow- TQC Cruises to cater for all types of passengers. New in 2019 is the Best Experiences of Port Stephens package, where visitors can combine a cruise product with a choice of three exciting Port Stephens activities. Moonshadow-TQC Cruices moonshadow-tqc.com.au

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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service offer Australia’s largest collection of world-class nature-based experiences. With stunning World Heritage-listed rainforests, sandy beaches and rugged outback expanses, national parks offer a range of visitor activities. The Ultimate Sydney Harbour Nature Tour is a visitor experience on Sydney Harbour which includes a heritage cruise, private tour of and a gourmet picnic at Clark Island. Discover Australia’s most easterly point on a historic tour of the lighthouse and Cape Byron Headland in Byron Bay. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Oz Jet Boating Oz Jet Boating operates a large fleet of its famous Red Shark jet boats on Sydney Harbour. Thrill Rides combine spins and , slides and stunts within view of the iconic sights of Sydney Harbour. With cool music and sublime digital cameras on board, the experience is designed for extreme fun on the harbour. Oz Jet Boating is expanding its group, incentive and private charter operations with new locations for transfers and rides. They include Wharf, Sydney Fish Markets, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Manly, Watsons Bay and North Sydney. FIT trips depart from Circular Quay. Oz Jet Boating ozjetboating.com

Sensational Sydney Cruises Sensational Sydney Cruises is the largest small group cruise specialist on Sydney Harbour. It offers scheduled and private tours, Tea at Sea morning cruises and Cruise Like a Local lunch cruises. The fleet consists of two well-appointed 52-foot motor cruisers with a maximum capacity of 40 passengers. On the Cruise Like a Local experience, guests enjoy a beautiful cruise on Sydney Harbour, on-board commentary, a three- course BBQ lunch and water activities such as swimming, fishing and kayaking. Sensational Sydney departs from Commissioners Steps, Circular Quay. Sensational Sydney Cruises sensationalsydneycruises.com.au

. Sydney Harbour Attractions Sydney Harbour Attractions provides guests with award-winning experiences on Sydney Harbour. Experiences include thrilling jet boat rides with Thunder Jet Boating and Harbour Jet Boating, marine-life sightseeing adventures with Thunder Jet Whale Watching and luxury sightseeing and harbour entertainment with Platinum Cruises aboard a premium motor yacht. sydneyharbourattractions.com.au

Sydney Harbour Attractions

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* Sydney Harbour Boat Tours Sydney Harbour Boat Tours takes small groups beyond the iconic sights to beautiful National Parks and bays where no other boat operators venture, landing on secluded beaches for guests to explore the ‘less travelled’ parts of Sydney. Passionate guides show visitors their favourite local hideaways where Sydneysiders live and play, while travelling deep into the world’s largest natural harbour to discover and learn about its unique history, culture and wildlife. The three-hour scheduled cruise departs daily with up to 16 passengers and bespoke private-group tours can also be arranged. Sydney Harbour Boats Tours also offer a premium experience aboard a new high-performance sports cruiser, Spectre. This Sydney Harbour Boat Tours stylish, European boat seats up to 10 and is available for private charter and beach picnics. sydneyharbourboattours.com

Sydney Princess Cruises and Oz Whale Watching

Offering Sydney’s most comfortable whale-watching cruises as well as a variety of Sydney Harbour luncheon cruises, Sydney Princess Cruises caters for FITs, small groups and charters for the luxury segment. Catering for up to 95 passengers, the flagship cruiser is used for whale- watching cruises in winter and harbour discovery cruises (including a Sydney Harbour island visit) in summer. MV Ocean Blue is a superior- quality luxury cruiser, seating 16 passengers for whale watching, harbour sightseeing, deep-sea fishing and private charters. The Sydney Harbour Long Lunch offers a progressive dining experience at some of Sydney’s Oz Whale Watching most iconic harbourside locations with transfers on the MV Ocean Blue. Sydney Princess Cruises and Oz Whale Watching are represented by Tourism Solutions. sydneyprincesscruises.com.au ozwhalewatching.com.au

Tweed Eco Cruises Tweed Eco Cruises (formerly named Tweed Endeavour Cruises) operate cruises on the Tweed River and Terranora Lakes on the far north coast of NSW. Guests can enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of the region on a cruise, passing sugar cane fields and lush farmland before meandering past rainforests abundant in bird life. Purpose-built cruise vessels ensure the smoothest of rides with large windows offering excellent views and spacious outdoor decks with protection from sun and rain. Join Tweed Eco Cruises’ professional crabber in his customised vessel as he searches for the region’s famed mud crabs. The Pot to Plate Adventure is a personalised 90-minute add-on which can be included in the Crabs and Yabbies Tour. Guests haul in the crab pots and sample freshly shucked oysters at an oyster farm. The Joongurra Cruise is an immersive experience led by a local Aboriginal guide of the Bundjalung Nation. Guests are greeted with a smoking ceremony before exploring the sand banks for marine life, sampling traditional bush tucker and visiting the feeding grounds of Joongurras (pelican), stingrays and crabs. tweedecocruises.com The Joongurra Cruise, Tweed Eco Cruises

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Destinations

Byron Bay and Beyond A collective of quality suppliers located in idyllic Byron Bay, which is acclaimed for its natural beauty, spectacular beaches, creative communities and fresh produce and located in one of Australia’s most accessible regional destinations. Suppliers include: Elements of Byron: Architecturally inspired by nature, Byron’s luxury resort in an absolute beachfront location. Byron Bay Beach Hostel: Affordable multi-share and private accommodation in a heritage building in the heart of Byron. GoByron fleet, Byron Bay and Beyond

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments: Under new ownership, this stylish apartment complex offers 43 apartments just minutes from the beach. Byron Holiday Park: Modern, self-contained villas, cabins, cottages and motorhome sites in tranquil parklands with direct beach access. Go Byron: Byron’s largest fleet of shuttles, private and charter transport connecting daily with Ballina, Gold Coast and Brisbane airports. Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay: Small group, river and ocean kayaking tours with dolphins, whales and turtles in Cape Byron Marine Park. byronandbeyond.com

Destination Port Stephens Premium Villa, Byron Holiday Park, Byron Bay Port Stephens is the perfect holiday destination, known for its crystal clear and Beyond beaches and a hinterland brimming with spectacular views and unique wildlife, only 2.5 hours’ drive north of Sydney. Key experiences include dolphin-watch cruises and exploring the Worimi Sand Dunes on a quad- bike or 4WD tour. Visitors can also taste award-winning craft beer, fresh seafood and great wine. For the active visitor, there are myriad options including parasailing, surfing, sailing, bushwalking and golfing. portstephenstourism.com.au

The Tweed Tourism Company Surrounded by the remnants of an ancient shield volcano, the Tweed region is nestled in a breathtaking pocket of paradise between the popular Tomaree Headland, Destination Port Stephens tourist destinations of Gold Coast and Byron Bay on the far North Coast of NSW. The region is an adventure, leisure and food lover’s playground with 37km of pristine coastline, excellent surf breaks and beaches for swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddle-boarding. Beyond the coast, the Tweed is home to five World Heritage-listed national parks and the largest volcanic erosion caldera in the southern hemisphere. Visitors can be active with a range of adventure sports, bushwalks and nature-based activities; taste the Tweed’s delicious fare at local farmers markets, on farm tours, at restaurants and food festivals; and enjoy some ‘me’ time exploring local boutiques and galleries, or relaxing at a day spa. thetweedtourismcompany.com.au

Turtle near Cook Island, Tweed

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Dining

Nicks Restaurant and Bar Group Nick’s Restaurant Group encompasses six stunning venues in the heart of Darling Harbour. Menus include seafood, steaks and ribs with international and local wines served with harbour views and live entertainment. The group’s restaurants include Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, Cyren Bar Grill Seafood, Adria Bar Restaurant, Nick’s Bar and Grill, I’m Angus Steakhouse and Stacks Taverna. nicks-seafood.com.au Cyren Restaurant, Nick’s Restaurant Group

* Platinum Restaurant Group

Platinum Restaurant Group has eight leading restaurants in and around Sydney with locations in Darling Harbour, and Manly. Platinum Restaurant Group prides itself on offering a world of dining experiences using the freshest local ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, international and local wines, stunning harbour views and live entertainment. Restaurants available to the trade for FIT and Group bookings are: Blackbird Café, located in Darling Harbour’s Cockle Bay Wharf precinct offering a modern Australian menu, and Casa Ristorante

Italiano, located on the waterfront at featuring alfresco dining and beautiful views of the harbour. Blackbird Café, King Street Wharf platinumrestaurantgroup.com

Trippas White Group Trippas White Group is one of Sydney’s leading restaurant and catering companies, managing a diverse portfolio of iconic venues and providing catering services to a host of well-known and respected organisations. They include iconic restaurants located in , the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanic Garden and Domain, , the northern beaches and the Blue Mountains. Creative menus offer a unique Australian style for any clientele; from a casual outdoor

BBQ, a buffet or a formal gala dinner. In 2019 Trippas White will open two new venues in the Queen Victoria Sydney Tower Buffet, Trippas White Group Building; Reign at the QVB will be a high-end Champagne parlour and

Esquire Drink and Dine will be feature as a late night dining venue. trippaswhitegroup.com.au

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Shopping

* Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet is Sydney's largest outlet centre located on Sydney Harbour, only six kilometres from the city centre, with over 140 international and Australian brands. The direct ferry service, the Shopper Hopper, departs from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour and allows visitors to enjoy the Sydney icons from Sydney Harbour on a beautiful 22- minute journey. Visitors may add-on seafood dining packages in Darling Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet Harbour. Image credit: James Horan Birkenhead Point has recently opened their Guest Services Lounge, which provides a complimentary space for guests to relax and recharge with charging pods, international papers and magazines, information and storage facilities. New full-day Sydney shopping and styling packages will be available in early 2019. In May 2019 Birkenhead Point will launch a new bus terminal to provide dedicated parking and personalised approach to bus group visitors. birkenheadpoint.com.au

Shopper Hopper Tours Image credit: Mim Maree

4WD Tours R US

4WD Tours R Us provides fun touring adventures showcasing the beauty and grandeur of the Stockton Beach sand dunes, the largest sand dune system in Australia. Located at the beautiful coastal town of Anna Bay in Port Stephens, 4WD Tours R Us is just 2.5 hours’ drive from Sydney and 50 minutes from Newcastle. Guests can enjoy the thrill of sandboarding down the dunes, experience a 4WD tour to ‘Tin City’ (a makeshift fishing village) or enjoy a sunset picnic atop these vast dunes. This family-owned and -operated company has passionate local guides who are keen to share their knowledge of this unique landscape.

4wdtoursrus.com.au Sandboarding, 4WD Tours R Us

Australia In Style

Sydney-based Australia In Style has been offering inclusive experiences for more than 20 years. The award-winning operator specialises in wheelchair accessible tours and transfers in and around Sydney. All touring with Australia In Style is private and can be designed as half-day, full-day and overnight tours throughout Sydney and its surrounding regions. Popular accessible tours are pre-packaged and can be booked online. Tailor-made tours to suit individual needs are Australia In Style’s specialty. In 2019 wheelchair accessible services will be expanded Australia wide. australiainstyle.com.au Australia In Style

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Balloon Aloft Australia’s original hot-air balloon operator offers passengers award- winning service, comfort and a commitment to passenger enjoyment and safety. The Women's World Champion and Australian National Champion balloon pilots head up its team. Flights are available from the Hunter Valley and Camden Valley near Sydney and Mudgee. Daily sunrise balloon flights last approximately one hour and are followed by a delicious gourmet breakfast and champagne celebration.

New in 2019 is an overnight Hunter Valley Tour which departs from Balloon Aloft Sydney and includes touring, ballooning and accommodation. balloonaloft.com

Big Bus Tours The largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours in the world, Big Bus Tours’ Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing formula offers a flexible approach to city discovery with bus stops at interesting locations and attractions. Visitors can experience the best of Sydney aboard Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Explorer tours with commentary in eight languages and free Wi-Fi. Valid for 24 or 48 hours, the ticket allows travellers to explore Sydney’s iconic attractions at their own pace. Big Bus Tours bigbustours.com

Dave's Travel Dave’s Travel runs Brewery Tours and historical Pub Walks in Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, showcasing the best in drink experiences from beer and wine, to spirits and coffee. The award-winning tour company’s guides are passionate about storytelling with a local flavour.

There are three brand new tours for 2019. Brewer’s, Bootleggers & Winemakers showcases the best of Sydney’s beverages on a half-day brewery, distillery and winery tour. Marrickville Munch is a foodie tour Brewers’s, Bootleggers and Winemakers Tour, showcasing the ‘real’ culinary Sydney, taking guests to a coffee roaster, Dave’s Travel bakery, brewery and cheesemaker to taste some of Sydney’s most award- winning produce. Newcastle’s history is best told over a drink on the Newcastle Pub Tour, where guests soak up stories of Newcastle’s past, from its convict settlers and industrial factory days, to the arts, music and food hub that it is today. daves.com.au

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Diamond Tours Diamond Tours offers small group tours from Sydney to the Blue Mountains in a luxury Mercedes Benz van. Experience the raw magic of the Blue Mountains, with sheer rock faces and eucalypt-filled valleys, native flora and fauna. Enjoy peaceful walking trails that wind through pristine rainforest. Tours are all-inclusive with lunch, Scenic World, Featherdale Wildlife Park and a ferry return to Circular Quay included in the package. Diamond Tours diamondtours.com.au

Dreamtime Southern X

Journey into the Dreamtime, an important aspect of the culture of Aboriginal people, on a 90-minute walkabout in the oldest part of Sydney. The Rocks Dreaming Aboriginal Heritage Tours are led by Aboriginal guides and give visitors the opportunity to discover how the concepts of the ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime exist in modern Sydney. Learn how the flora and fauna of the ancient harbour continues to influence how Aboriginal people live. Dreamtime Southern X is one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal tourism operators, founded and run by highly respected Aboriginal Elder, Aunty Margret Campbell. A Dunghutti- Dreamtime Southern X

Jerrinjah woman, Margret has 25 years’ experience in the tourism industry. Wyanga Malu (Mother Earth) is a new half-day coach tour of Sydney where guests are provided with a Ghurryungun (Welcome Ceremony) by an Aboriginal Elder who then escorts them to visit five significant cultural sites and rock engravings around Sydney Harbour. A light lunch is included with a fusion of Aboriginal native ingredients. dreamtimesouthernx.com.au

* Mount Warning Tours Mount Warning Tours offers a range of river cruises, outdoor adventures and sightseeing, and farm and food tours in the Tweed Valley on the NSW Dreamtime Southern X

North Coast. Operating from Coolangatta and Kingscliff, and with an activities base in the Tweed Valley at Tumbulgum, tours include tailored and daily scheduled cruises, day tours and overnight experiences. Clients can choose from activities such as guided kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding; seafood degustation or rainforest cruises on the Tweed River; and sightseeing tours around the iconic Wollumbin (Mount Warning) and hinterland showcasing nature, food and the arts scene. Cruises can cater for up to 50 people, sightseeing tours for up to 42 people, and Mount Warning Tours offer a diverse collection of tailored small group sightseeing from four to 10 people per tour. mountwarningtours.com.au Mount Warning Tours

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* Picture Me Sydney Picture Me Sydney offers small group and private half- and full-day tours to the photographic hot spots and scenic sights of Sydney, Blue Mountains, South Coast and Southern Highlands for travellers seeking out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Guests will go off-the-beaten track to destinations that reflect the Australian outdoors, culture and history. They will visit remote beaches, see panoramic coastal views and native animals, and explore bush tracks. Picture Me Sydney also offers dedicated photography tours lead by experienced photographers where Picture Me Sydney guests discover new and iconic parts of Sydney while capturing great photos and memories. The guides have the skills and knowledge to help guests take postcard images that will capture the moment, whether guests are of beginner or advanced skill level. pictureme.sydney

Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness Established in 2011, NNCA is an Aboriginal-owned and -operated tour operator based in Narooma on the NSW south coast on Yuin country. The Gulaga Creation Tour is a 40-hour experience, led by head guide Dwayne ‘Naja’ Bannon-Harrison and his family who welcome guests to Yuin country. The tour includes a sacred journey on Gulaga Mountain, participation in traditional ceremonies and teachings of the local dreaming stories. The two-night Djirringanj Dreaming Tour is an Aboriginal cultural retreat, with high-end accommodation and an Indigenous dining Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness experience. The sacred stories of the Bega Valley and Bermagui region are not widely known, and NNCA invites visitors to walk and listen to a sacred dreaming of Djirringanj country, the heartland of the Yuin people. Guests will experience ceremony and dreaming stories that have been passed down to connect to country. ngaranaboriginalculture.com

Port Stephens 4WD Tours Operating for over 20 years, Port Stephens 4WD Tours is an award- winning tour operator offering the ultimate beach and sand dune 4WD experiences on the largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern hemisphere, Stockton Sand Dunes. It operates daily Sandboarding Adventures as well as 4WD tours to the mysterious ‘Tin City’ on multiple tour departures daily. The company has the newest and largest 4WD air- conditioned vehicle fleet as well as local tour guides who pride themselves on offering a stand-out experience. Port Stephens 4WD Tours portstephens4wd.com.au

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Sand Dune Adventures Sand Dune Adventures (SDA) offers an exclusive Cultural Quad Bike Riding experience on the largest coastal sand dunes in the southern hemisphere, just a short drive from Sydney in Port Stephens. Customers ride safely from bush to beach on a 400cc quad bike, offering views of the sweeping coastline. Experienced guides provide driver training, controlling tours from the front and the rear at all times; no experience is necessary. SDA offers a great adventure on one of Australia's greatest natural Sand Dune Adventures secrets, the Worimi Sand Dunes. SDA is an award-winning Aboriginal- owned and -operated tourism operator. sandduneadventures.com.au

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Tour The SCG Guided Walking Tour is a fascinating 90-minute journey behind the scenes of the (SCG), Allianz Stadium and the SCG Museum. The precinct is Sydney’s home of sport where international sporting heroes play cricket, rugby union, rugby league, football/soccer and Australian Football League (AFL). Hear stories of players, spectators and events while taking in the sporting architecture and ambiance. See players’ areas, the SCG Museum and other restricted areas. It’s an unforgettable experience for locals, tourists and sporting fans. sydneycricketground.com.au/tours Sydney Cricket Ground Tour

Sydney Seaplanes

Sydney Seaplanes is the largest seaplane operator in Australia. They offer a range of spectacular scenic flights over Sydney; a collection of Fly & Dine packages combining scenic flights with lunch at several of Sydney’s waterside restaurants or a secluded beach picnic; Fly & Stay packages to a range of boutique accommodation in Sydney and surrounds; and Fly & Tour packages which can incorporate golf in the Hunter Valley or backstage access to the Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Seaplanes terminal, the Empire Lounge, is Australia’s first purpose-built seaplane terminal that is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With full waterfront views, an extensive wine selection and fresh Australian Sydney Seaplanes seafood, the Empire Lounge is perfect for a pre-flight drink, long lunch or a sunset dinner. seaplanes.com.au

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AEA Luxury Tours AEA Luxury Tours offers luxury, full-day charter tours of Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley. Designed and personalised for small groups, the flexible Diamond Series itineraries include breathtaking scenery combined with superb fine-dining. Overnight and longer charter tours of Regional NSW are also available. Two new components are now available - breakfast with the koalas as an optional activity on any Blue Mountains Day Tour and the inclusion of Leogate Estate for lunch, wine tasting and a winery tour on the Hunter Valley Wine Tour (offered by AEA AEA Luxury Tours

Luxury Tours and Mount’N’Beach Safaris). AEA Luxury Tours is represented by Tourism Solutions. aealuxury.com.au

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