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Queensland Islands & Whitsundays QUEENSLAND ISLANDS & WHITSUNDAYS INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF 2018 - 2019 HELLO QUEENSLAND ISLANDS & WHITSUNDAYS Perfect for romantic escapes, family holidays or fun getaways with friends, the Whitsunday Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef region and Queensland’s spectacular islands, offer something for everyone. Discover the Great Barrier Reef, one of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts! Viewed from below the water or from the air, it is a sight to behold. Charter a yacht and explore the myriad of tropical islands surrounded by azure waters that make up the Whitsundays. For a change of pace, head south and experience nature at its best. See turtles hatch at Mon Repos Conservation Park and amazing marine life around the reef islands or hire a 4WD and explore stunning Fraser Island. As passionate and experienced travel professionals, we understand what goes into creating great holidays. For a holiday you’ll remember and want to tell everyone about, chat with your local Helloworld Travel agent today. The Whitsundays Tangalooma Island Resort Heron Island Image Cover: Beach Club, Hamilton Island Valid 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019. Image This Page: Hill Inlet, The Whitsundays Contents Navigating This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Top 10 Things To Do 8 Planning Your Holiday 10 Tropical North Queensland Islands 12 Whitsunday Islands 15 Southern Queensland Islands 23 Whitsunday Coast 28 Mackay 46 Southern Great Barrier Reef Region 48 Car Hire 56 Accommodation Index 58 Booking Conditions 59 3 Navigating This Brochure Let Helloworld Travel inspire you to discover these fantastic destinations Australia Accommodation Ratings ADELAIDE & MELBOURNE GOLD COAST THE KIMBERLEY MELBOURNE & VICTORIA NORTHERN TERRITORY The ratings featured in this brochure will provide SOUTH AUSTRALIA BROOME • STATIONS & WILDERNESS CAMPS • CRUISING & VICTORIA a general indication of the standard of accommodation and may alter throughout the year due to a change of circumstance. These are our views and are not related to any other rating system. We recommend checking with your travel consultant to find the accommodation that best suits your needs and budget. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 PERTH QUEENSLAND ISLANDS QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST SYDNEY & & THE WEST COAST & WHITSUNDAYS RAIL HOLIDAYS & BRISBANE NEW SOUTH WALES Comfortable standard of MARGARET RIVER • NINGALOO REEF • GOLDEN OUTBACK INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF FRASER COAST • SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY CANBERRA • NORFOLK ISLAND • LORD HOWE ISLAND ¿¿¿ accommodation and facilities Superior standard of ¿¿¿¿ accommodation and facilities Deluxe standard of ¿¿¿¿¿ accommodation and facilities 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 ¯ Denotes additional half rating TROPICAL NORTH TASMANIA QUEENSLAND INCLUDING OUTBACK QUEENSLAND Pricing Guide Prices in this brochure are based on the lowest available price at the time of print and are a guide only. All prices are subject to availability and subject to change due to factors such as currency 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 fluctuations, taxes or seasonal surcharges. Accommodation ‘From’ prices are per person per International night twin share using the lead-in room type in low season based on the length of stay indicated CANADA CENTRAL EUROPE on the individual property listing. A minimum stay AFRICA ARABIAN PENINSULA BALI & ALASKA & SCANDINAVIA is generally required. Where a price for more than a one night stay is featured, the nights must be taken consecutively. Ask your travel consultant for the best price available, other room types or travel dates and refer to the inside back cover for our complete booking 2018 - 2019 2018 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 conditions. HONG KONG COOK ISLANDS FIJI HAWAI‘I ITALY What the Symbols mean & CHINA FRANCE • GREECE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL Properties offering free Wi-Fi access in common areas and rooms. Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 Properties offering facilities PACIFIC ISLANDS SINGAPORE NEW ZEALAND SAMOA • AMERICAN SAMOA • TAHITI SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND catering for families, which may • VANUATU • TONGA • NIUE • NEW CALEDONIA & MALAYSIA include kids club, family rooms, child menus, highchairs and cots. A special bonus offer (e.g. sparkling wine) is available if you are celebrating your honeymoon. Details must be provided at the 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 time of booking. Ecotourism product – uses VIETNAM, UK & IRELAND USA resources wisely, contributes to CAMBODIA & LAOS environmental conservation and helps local communities. Advanced Ecotourism product – a leading and innovative product that uses resources wisely, contributes to environmental 2018 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 conservation and helps local communities. Our Specialty Collection - BOO OW K Buy Now Book Later tour options N LA T Y E U R B B give the flexibility to pay for ‘must U R E Y T STUNNING BEACHES • CRYSTAL CLEAR LAGOONS LUXURY AND ICONIC TRAIN JOURNEYS IDYLLIC LUXURY • EXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAYS Unique Rail Journeys Signature Collection A Weddings & Honeymns N L Maldives O do’ tours before you travel and W O K - B O book when you arrive. Just pick the day that suits you and call us up to 24 hours in advance to book. LUXURY 2017 – 2018 LUXURY 2018 – 2019 LUXURY 2018 – 2019 2018 – 2019 4 COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION Navigating This Brochure Let Helloworld Travel inspire you to The Qantas Holidays Difference discover these fantastic destinations Australia Creating Holidays for Over 40 Years ADELAIDE & MELBOURNE Qantas Holidays has been in the business of creating amazing holiday experiences for Australian travellers for over GOLD COAST THE KIMBERLEY MELBOURNE & VICTORIA NORTHERN TERRITORY SOUTH AUSTRALIA BROOME • STATIONS & WILDERNESS CAMPS • CRUISING & VICTORIA 40 years. We’re experts at designing holidays to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Our team has exceptional destination knowledge and a passion for travel. Exceptional Product Range Our comprehensive product range includes hotels, flights, sightseeing, cruises, car hire, rail, extended tours and much more! The products in this brochure are just a start. We can book everything you need to make your dream holiday 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 a reality providing great value and unparalleled choice. PERTH QUEENSLAND ISLANDS QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST SYDNEY & & THE WEST COAST & WHITSUNDAYS RAIL HOLIDAYS & BRISBANE NEW SOUTH WALES MARGARET RIVER • NINGALOO REEF • GOLDEN OUTBACK INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF FRASER COAST • SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY CANBERRA • NORFOLK ISLAND • LORD HOWE ISLAND Multi-Award Winner Over the years we’ve picked up many travel awards and we were thrilled to win the highly coveted ‘Best Wholesaler – International Product’ at the 2017 AFTA National Travel Industry Awards. We Care We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are safely home. That’s why our Customer Care 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you require assistance during your holiday. TROPICAL NORTH Bonus Offers TASMANIA QUEENSLAND INCLUDING OUTBACK QUEENSLAND Everyone loves a bonus offer! Free nights, free breakfasts and free room upgrades are just a few of the exceptional deals on offer with Qantas Holidays. Look for the BONUS offers through this brochure and ask about our special offers released throughout the year. We Love It! Look for this symbol to see some of our best selling products and experiences. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Our customers love them and so will you! International Exclusive Packages Our Product team have crafted some fantastic packages exclusively for our customers. CANADA CENTRAL EUROPE AFRICA ARABIAN PENINSULA BALI & ALASKA & SCANDINAVIA EXCLUSIVEL Y Choose one of our Holiday Packages which include our most popular accommodation and FOR YOU ‘must do’ experiences. Just look for the packages displaying ‘Exclusively For You’. Earn Qantas Points Qantas Holidays is proud to be among the select group of companies who offer Qantas Frequent Flyer points on combined air and land packages when flying with Qantas or Jetstar. See below for full details. 2018 - 2019 2018 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 HONG KONG COOK ISLANDS FIJI HAWAI‘I ITALY & CHINA FRANCE • GREECE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent with Qantas Holidays Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn 1 point per $1 spent on Qantas Holidays combined air and land packages when flying with 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 Qantas or Jetstar (excludes Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Pacific)^. Plus Qantas Frequent Flyers can also earn points on eligible Qantas and Jetstar flights when booked as part of these packages. That means members can earn twice – once on the flight PACIFIC ISLANDS SINGAPORE NEW ZEALAND SAMOA • AMERICAN SAMOA • TAHITI SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND • VANUATU • TONGA • NIUE • NEW CALEDONIA & MALAYSIA and again on the package! Redeem your Qantas Points for Qantas Holidays Gift Vouchers Did you know you can use your Qantas Points for a Qantas Holidays Gift Voucher? Visit the Qantas Store at qantasstore.com.au to purchase a voucher using your points, then call Qantas Holidays or see your travel agent to book your holiday package#. Not a member? 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Join the Qantas Frequent Flyer program for free at: qantaspoints.com/freejoin/qantasholidays~ ^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent
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