MARCH 2013

ENDEAVOURTHE MAGAZINE FROM AUSTRAVEL, THE LEADING AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC SPECIALIST

Discover the best kept secret of the Pacifi c

Head to the Find out what ASHES Francis DOWN UNDER... Rossi to see the action thinks of as it happens Fiji

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01_36-Front Back Cover.indd 2 08/03/2013 10:56 A Holiday Experience like no other A lot of travellers see a holiday in New Zealand as a once-in-a-lifetime event, as though you need to spend half your life saving a small fortune before hopping on the plane. But the surprising thing about travelling to New Zealand is that to do it properly, it really doesn’t have to cost you the earth.

One of the best ways to discover this beautiful delicious Hangi feast, cooked with hot stones in part of the world is to let the locals show you an earth-filled pit under the ground, followed by around. APT have been offering expert guided a traditional song and dance performed by locals. tours here since 1927, and are widely considered as Expect an unforgettable evening. the destination experts, making sure you get the End your stay in the North Island in Wellington, full experience of New Zealand and all of its natural including a visit to the Museum of New Zealand and cultural wonders. What’s more, APT offer two Te Papa Tongarewa (translated as ‘the place of levels of touring in New Zealand, so they can cater treasures of this land’). Ride the cable car to to suit all holiday budgets. the heights of the Kelburn lookout for those all Driving the North and South Islands with an expert important photo opportunities across Lambton driver and tour director in tow means that you Harbour to Oriental Bay. not only get to see all the incredible highlights Of course, the joy of a journey through New that any visit to New Zealand must include – the Zealand is the abundance of jaw-dropping scenery big-ticket stops such as Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Fox to admire. On the South Island you’ll be driven Glacier, Queenstown and Milford Sound – but also through some of the world’s most extraordinary unforgettable little hideaways and interesting spots countryside and coast. Heading along the west that you would never have seen on your own. So coast you’ll see Franz Josef Glacier, and on your often, it’s these unexpected gifts that really make way to the stunning Milford Sound in Fiordland a holiday. National Park you’ll traverse the Milford Road, One of our absolute favourites is APT’s New which is renowned as one of the world’s best Zealand Getaway tour, a 15 day journey through alpine drives. the highlights of the ‘land of the long white cloud’. Queenstown is of course famously the home of Starting in Auckland, head north to the Waipoua thrill-seeking and adrenaline rushes, but it’s also Kauri Forest to see the legendary Tane Mahuta, a a fabulous place to simply enjoy good food and giant Kauri tree they call the ‘Lord of the Forest’. memorable top night out. A thriving international The aquatic playground of the Bay of Islands is community and abundance of youthful energy next, with a dolphin-watching cruise through Cape makes Queenstown the perfect place to relax and Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock, such a have fun. fabulous place to see these playful mammals away from the hordes of tourists. With a perfect balance of day touring and free time, travelling with APT will let you experience Pass through the underground limestone caverns of all there is to offer, from majestic mountains and Waitomo Caves, magically lit by thousands of tiny awe-inspiring coastline, to wondrous fiordland. glow-worms; it’s hard to imagine where on earth you could experience anything similar. There really is so much to see and do in New Zealand, and on an affordable tour with some of Even famous spots like Rotorua can be experienced the world’s top travel experts, you can be sure to in a much more in-depth, unique way on an APT experience everything this magnificent country has Tour. A two-night stay in Rotorua will have you to offer. immersed in the fascinating Maori culture with a

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Fiordland National Park, South Island. Waitomo Caves, North Island. Bay of Plenty, North Island.

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02_03-APT NZ.indd 2 08/03/2013 11:00 Western Australia Discover an OUR extraordinary Top 5 As one of the world’s largest states, it can be hard to grasp experiences just how much Western Australia has to offer its visitors. From destination the wild Kimberley region in the North-West, to Perth’s cosmopolitan beachfront lifestyle and the gourmet escapes of the South-West, this is a state rich in diversity and extraordinary experiences. With so much to see there is no better way to discover Western Australia’s secrets than by planning a great Aussie road trip. 1 Ride a camel into the sunset Australia, believe it or not, is home to the world’s largest population of wild camels. In Broome, a resort town in Western Australia’s tropical North- West, you can hop on the back of a omesticated 2 camel and take a sunset ride along Cable Beach. Explore the world’s best-kept secret The Bungle Bungle Range was not discovered until 1983, when it was stumbled upon by a film crew and 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of its discovery. The range is now a World Heritage- listed site, and was featured in the 2008 movie Australia. They are located within the Purnululu 5 National Park. Swim with the world’s biggest fish The world’s largest fish, the whale shark, congregate at Ningaloo Marine Park to chow down 4 on the local zooplankton, giving snorkellers and Feed the wild dolphins of divers a chance to experience the thrill of looking Monkey Mia them in the eye as they mooch by, propelled by a Wildlife can be notoriously elusive; however this gentle swish of their supersized tail fins. isn’t the case for the dolphins of Monkey Mia on the Coral Coast. For over 40 years bottlenose dolphins have been rocking up here daily, typically approaching the shore up to three times a day, 3 making an interaction almost guaranteed! TAKE ME THERE Take a trip to the Moon...in your 7 DAY hire car Perth, an MONKEY MIA, KALBARRI The Pinnacles Desert might only be 270km north Extraordinary Place AND THE PINNACLES SELF DRIVE Includes accommodation of Perth but it feels like another planet. Spend just Fly with Qatar Airways, voted the ‘World’s Best a few hours at the site and you’ll almost certainly Airline’, and experience their unrivalled signature 5 Prices from £580 per person find yourself fantasising about piloting your own star service to take you to Perth in style. Qatar Based on travel up to Mar 2014 spaceship or becoming a Jedi Knight. Best times Airways operates daily flights from London to visit are at sunrise and sunset. Heathrow and Manchester via Doha to Perth. Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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04_05-WA_Contents.indd 1 08/03/2013 11:03 Contents Welcome to Contents —06— What’s Hot for 2013 ENDEAVOUR A round up of what’s new down under —08— The Cook Islands the magazine by Austravel Discover the best kept secret of the Pacific —10— The Ashes Our magazine is named after HMS Endeavour, the first seagoing vessel to reach the East coast of Australia Check out our Ashes Test packages in 1770, when Captain Cook went ashore at what is now known as Botany Bay. —12— Bula Fiji Find out what Francis Rossi thought of Fiji —15— A Day in the Life... With award winning Nomad Safaris —21— A Journey with View after View  See the stunning views on the Indian Pacific —24— Stopovers Will you add a stopover on your trip Down Under? —26— Why I Love...  Claire Hancock tells us why she loves the Northern Territory —29— G’day and welcome to ‘Endeavour’ magazine by Austravel. WIN return flights to Australia With the first shoots of spring breaking through, and the prospect of yet another wetBritish  Find out how you can a pair of flights to Australia Summer fast approaching, it’s time to dust off the suitcase and plan your escape ‘Down Under’. At Austravel we pride ourselves on our expertise with all things Australian, New Zealand and South —30— Pacific, and are keen to share our ‘Austravel Secrets’ with you to help plan that trip of alifetime. Travellers’ Tales... In this edition of Endeavour we cover all holiday angles – from escorted coach touring in Australia Our Experts share they favourite travel journeys or New Zealand with APT, to hiring an Apollo campervan and exploring at your own pace. Features on the wildlife encounters of Phillip Island; Great Barrier Reef cruises with Coral Princess, and South Visit Austravel.com for full T&C’s. Prices are subject to change & availability. All prices are Pacific island escapes of Samoa and the Cook Islands will help inspire you to venture further afield, based on twin share and exclude flights unless otherwise stated. Prices are correct at time or try something different. With The Ashes also happening in Australia later this year we havesome of going to print, for selected travel periods and may be withdrawn at any time. Calls are free, charges from mobiles and other provider’s may vary. top tips on where to go to watch the best of the action. We also have an Austravel coup as we All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this magazine are financially protected by the join British rock legends Status Quo as they filmed their new movie in Fiji, and pass on their own ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for tips on the destination. it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is So take it easy, enjoy Endeavour – listed on it. and let the Austravel Travel Designers create that ultimate holiday for you. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial Karen Joyce protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: General Manager www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate. $%7$1R:

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hofor 2013t Our experts bring you the latest destination news…

New flight into Brisbane From 1 February 2013 Etihad are offering daily flights to Brisbane from London and Manchester. So whether you want to enjoy the laidback lifestyle, relax on sandy white beaches, explore ancient rainforests or dive the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, you’re guaranteed to have an incredible holiday in Queensland. Fly to Brisbane with Etihad from £929 Based on select travel Apr - Jun 2013

NEW – APT Discover Australia Tour This is a brand new 20 day tour, starting in Western Australia before making your way to the vibrant city of Perth. Then head to Alice Springs, Australia’s most famous Outback town, and see the mesmerising Ayers Rock where you will see the sunset and dine under the desert night. Explore the diverse marine life and colourful coral of the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, before heading to Melbourne for a spot of sightseeing and then ending your tour in Sydney to see its iconic sights of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. 18 Day Discover Australia tour starts from £2,795 per person Based on travel Jan 2014

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06_07-whats hot.indd 1 08/03/2013 11:09 What’s Hot for 2013 Plus... Crown Metropol, Perth On the banks of the world-famous Swan River overlooking the stunning sun kissed backdrop of the Perth city skyline, Crown Metropol Perth redefines luxury accommodation offering distinctive, modern and stylish accommodation. Plus guests have access to their renowned resort-style pool area, children’s zone and glamorous ISIKA Perth Spa. 3 Nights from £245 per person per night Based on select travel Apr - Aug 2013 and Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

Captain Cook Sydney - New hop on hop off 3 day pass Hobbiton tour, Rotorua NZ Visitors now have the opportunity to discover Following the release of the recent Sydney the way the locals do – by water - with a movie, take time on your New Zealand South Pacific – Archipel Cruises fantastic value three day Discover Sydney Harbour holiday to visit the Hobbiton Movie Set A new feature in our latest brochure are Archipels Cruises, who Pass. Departing every 45 minutes your red rocket on a day tour from Rotorua. In the operate a range of different sailing itineraries around French ferry includes stops at Darling Harbour, Circular rolling green hills of the Waikato region Polynesia. Cruise aboard a luxurious sail catamaran discovering Quay, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, you’ll see why this unique location was some of the paradise islands, with opportunities to snorkel the Shark Island and Luna Park, plus a return Manly ferry chosen for ‘The Shire’. coral gardens, kayaking tours, and the option for a BBQ lunch on ticket from Circular Quay and entry to Taronga Zoo. Day tour from £54 per person a private motu on one of the afternoons in Bora Bora, this is likely From £69 per person to be the sailing trip of a lifetime. 11 Day cruise from £1869 per person

Jebel Ali Ocean View Hotel Break your journey down under with a stop in Dubai and head to this new beach hotel which stands along The Walk at Jumeirah beach overlooking the Arabian Gulf and The Palm Jumeirah. The hotel boasts five restaurants and bars, plus a free form swimming pool with great sea views, and is just steps from the beach. 3 Nights £479 per person Based on travel May 2013

Whale Watching During the months of May to October see the migration of mighty humpback whales as they arrive in their hundreds. Austravel recommends a stay at Tangalooma Island Resort just a 75 minute Qatar into Perth journey from Brisbane, where you can join a whale watching cruise From December 2012 Qatar Airways are flying daily to catch a close look of these majestic mammals. Over in New into Perth via their Doha hub. Meaning that Qatar Zealand, Whale Watch Kaikoura offer an up-close encounter with Airways offer the shortest journey time into Perth giant Sperm Whales in their natural habitat, all year round. from both Heathrow & Manchester! Tangalooma Island Resort Fly to Perth with Qatar Airways 3 Nights from £199 per person per night from £865 per person Based on travel May - Aug 2013 Based on select travel Apr - Jun 2013 Whale Watching Kaikoura £79 per person

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06_07-whats hot.indd 2 08/03/2013 11:10 The Cook Islands The best kept secret of the Pacific Idyllic turquoise waters, spectacular white sand beaches and picture postcard scenes make the Cook Islands a paradise destination; however, for a true Polynesian experience get island hopping!

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Sharing an easy, laidback lifestyle, colourful song and minute fl ight from Rarotonga, making sure you dance and a genuine care for others – this is what have your camera to hand for views of the almost defi nes the people of the Cook Islands. Shaped by triangular atoll, before landing on a runway with their traditional island heritage as well as a colonial turquoise waters at each side. European infl uence, Cook Islanders have managed No stay is complete without a snorkelling tour, to preserve much of their old way of life. This is the shallow waters home to a myriad of marine authentic Polynesian culture at its best, and it’s a life. Reward your exertion with a BBQ lunch at lifestyle the locals will warmly and enthusiastically One Foot Island, complete with its very own post encourage you to share in. offi ce from which you can send those all important Perfect for escaping the colder weather and getting postcards back home. Aitutaki off ers a great range away from it all, the Cook Islands are a remote of accommodation, from great value beachfront paradise where time seems to slow down. If you rooms up to the luxury of overwater bungalows, but dream all year long of stretching out on powder- regardless of where you stay, the Cook Islanders’ white beaches and bathing in warm tropical seas, warm hospitality is in abundance. you might fi nd your perfect holiday here. Living on Of course, it’s not all about sunbathing and feasting. what the locals call ‘island time’ means easing into There is so much to do in the Cook Islands that a more relaxed pace, and taking time to enjoy the your relaxing beach holiday might just turn into a simple pleasures of life – sunshine, good company full-blown adventure trip. Discover the island of and of course, great food. Atiu, which translates to ‘land of the birds’, a raised Your adventure begins on the island of Rarotonga, volcanic island protected by a deep reef with mighty home to the Cook Islands’ capital city, Avarua – a cliff s rising from the sea, around half the size of typical welcome will see you being serenaded by Rarotonga. Atiu has a long history of growing coff ee, Jake Numanga, a local musician who welcomes every visit one of the smaller plantations to try the rich fl ight into the Cook Islands by singing local songs as tastes - which benefi t from fertile volcanic earth and you wait by the luggage carousel, before you head to swampy ground. Local celebrity Birdman George your beachside resort. It’s possible to travel round will take you on a guided tour to see some of the the island in under an hour, meaning wherever you endangered species which inhabit the island, before stay, getting around on the island’s circular road is exploring limestone caves - some of which are used simple and quick. as ancient burial places, and others that are perfect The island is encircled by a colourful reef, providing for a refreshing swim. clam waters perfect for snorkelling and kayaking, but Our number one reason to visit the Cook Islands the real hidden gems are often hidden inland. Travel is that they’re still relatively undiscovered in the on a 4WD day tour to the centre of the island to travel world - retaining pristine natural beauty and fi nd rainforest interiors fi lled with fascinating wildlife, charm. With no buildings allowed higher than the hidden waterfalls and peaceful streams. At the tallest palm tree, you’ll never come across a view markets in Avarua fresh produce such as seafood, spoilt by a high rise hotel. It’s easy to experience all coconuts and tropical fruit is unsurprisingly plentiful, this for yourself - an ideal stopover point on your A rctic but be sure to try local specialities such as wildOcean Australasian journey and a true ‘barefoot roasted pig or breadfruit stew. Or if you’re feeling luxury’ holiday. adventurous, sea cucumber is considered a delicacy Air New Zealand connect to Rarotonga from the UK, – served with lemon and cooked green banana, it via Los Angeles, making it a perfect stopover point makes a very popular dish. en route down under. UK Neighbouring Aitutaki is home to one of the most North stunning lagoons on the planet and truly is “one Atlantic Ocean of the places to see before you North die”. Catch a 40 North Sea of Pacific Atlantic Japan Ocean Ocean

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08_09-Cook Islands TBC.indd 2 08/03/2013 12:18 The Test Schedule: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 1st Test: Thursday 21st – Monday 25th November: The Gabba, Brisbane 2nd Test: Thursday 5th– Monday 9th December: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 3rd Test: Friday 13th – Tuesday 17th December: WACA, Perth ASHES 4th Test: Thursday 26th – Monday 30th December: The MCG, Melbourne Down Under... 5th Test: Friday 3rd – Tuesday 7th January: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Australia is famous for its love of everything sporty, and this year is the perfect time to experience their hospitality and exuberance as it plays host to two major events – the British & Irish Lions Rugby and the Ashes Cricket tours.

Watching the Ashes Down Under is the ultimate holiday for any cricket fan, and with England winning the last two Ashes Series, it’s time to make the trip to Australia so you can breathe the immortal words, “I was there”. When it comes to the cricket, nothing excites the Aussies more than beating the ‘Poms’, creating an electric atmosphere and plenty of friendly cricket banter wherever you go. Gullivers Sports Travel have been organising England cricket supporter tours for over 30 years, and although travel has changed a lot in that time, creating that special camaraderie enjoyed on tour is still at the heart of everything they do. Austravel have paired up with Gullivers to off er a range of city packages to tie in with the Tests – all including the sought-after tickets to allow you to Watching the Ashes follow the action. These packages can be linked together to match your own Down Under is the requirements – whether it is just one ultimate holiday for or every Test that you plan to watch! any cricket fan Ashes Test City Packages…

1st Test: The Gabba, Brisbane: Witness the start of the epic series with the opening Test on the East Coast. With six nights’ accommodation and fi ve days of tickets included not a fallen wicket will pass unnoticed. 6 Night Brisbane Bronze Test Package from: £896 per person

4th Test: The MCG Melbourne: Where better to spend Boxing Day than at Melbourne’s famed MCG? The 4th Test could be the crucial decider! 6 Night Melbourne Bronze Test Package from £862 per person

Final Test: Sydney Cricket Ground Experience a memorable New Years Eve with the iconic fi reworks over the Harbour Bridge, before settling down for the big Ashes Finale! These eight night package includes all fi ve days tickets, but allows extra time to explore the city! 8 Night Sydney Bronze Test package from £1,385 per person CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Visit the cosmopolitan Speak to one of our expert Travel Designers to fi nd out more. city of Brisbane. Drive the Great Ocean Road just west of Melbourne. Visit the amazing sights of Sydney.

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Make the most of your trip Down Under… Austravel’s Ashes Secrets... Whether you are in Australia for all of the Tests, or just the one, this is ‘When in Brisbane visit the South Bank area, home to the Brisbane Wheel, plus the ideal opportunity to explore this vast and varied country. Before, the only beach in the middle of the city in Australia’. after or even between matches you can leave the city behind and soak up the experiences for which Australia is known for. ‘Just a short tram ride away from Adelaide’s city centre is Glenelg, with its pure white sandy beaches, and a host of delicious seafood restaurants’. Head to Cairns and the Tropical North, where the Great Barrier Reef ‘The Little Creatures Brewery in Fremantle is a perfect place to spend a Sunday and Rainforest meet; or into the dusty Red Centre to enjoy the ancient afternoon people watching – and sampling the home made pizzas and pale ale Aboriginal culture. One of the most popular options is to pick up a of course!’ campervan and discover Australia at your own pace. ‘Head out of Melbourne city to the seaside resort of St Kilda, and dine out in If you have visited Australia before you can also take advantage of the style at Donovans, where you can watch the blazing sun set over the beach.’ regular fl ights into the South Pacifi c, and include a truly relaxing Island- CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Visit the cosmopolitan ‘A great way to see Sydney from a diff erent perspective is with a highlights trip style holiday. Fiji, the Cook Islands and Samoa are all easily accessible city of Brisbane. Drive the Great Ocean Road with Sydney Seaplanes – amazing photos!’ just west of Melbourne. Visit the amazing sights from Australia, and Austravel can help incorporate any of these into of Sydney. your Ashes trip.

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10_11-Ashes_Cricket_Lions.indd 2 08/03/2013 13:22 It’s not often you get the opportunity to interview a Rock legend, so when the opportunity arose to speak to Francis Rossi Austravel couldn’t say no! Here he is speaking to Katie and Naomi our Marketing Bula & PR Managers about Status Quo’s movie ‘Bula Quo’ which was fi lmed in the beautiful setting of Fiji.

Q. You’re one of the greatest all time Rock bands with more than 118 million records sold, what gave you the idea to do a fi lm after all these years? Well when we did Coronation Street a few years ago we got all enthusiastic about the acting side of things and had a look at an initial fi lm script but it went no further. Then, early last year the fi lm idea was raised again with a revised script and we thought ‘great let’s do it’! fiji! Q. Tell us about the fi lm and the role you played? The fi lm is about a criminal played by Jon Lovitz, who is running a scam which involves the Chief of Police. The band and I then witness one of their dodgy dealings We had to watch our language a bit as we’re aiming for the day and then switched to nights, it was like having and we’re chased after by their guys for witnessing a young certifi cate, so we had to say things like ‘crikey jet lag all over again. Whilst we were out there I would what we did. It’s a bit like a Carry On fi lm, as it’s a bit silly. mate let’s get out of here’ instead of what we would in be ready to go to sleep by about 8pm, it was so nice The band and I got to play ourselves, it’s probably the real life. to feel desperate to go to sleep. Compared to the end closest people will have seen to our real personalities. of gigs it can take a good two or three hours because You’d think playing ourselves would have been easier How was it working with Jon Lovitz, Craig Q. you’re still hyped up from it, but after a day of fi lming but we still felt we could have done some scenes better. Fairbrass and Laura Aikman? we were just whacked. I think I need to get back out I got on extremely well with Laura, I could adopt her as there as now I’m back I don’t seem to be sleeping as Q. How long were you in Fiji for? a daughter…if I was younger I would probably be in love well as I was. We were out there for just over a month, with her. She was just delightful. And of course Craig, Q. Had you ever been to Fiji before? any other movie would have been out he’s done a lot of those macho fi lms, he was great to work with and got some good tips from him. No, I’d never been anywhere like it, I love the sub there for 2-3 months so we had to get in tropical climate it was so lush and green. I was watching What was a typical day like on set? and get out. We just had to get on with it Q. a programme last night that was based somewhere and make the most of the limited time we We were up at 5am every morning, on set by 7am and that reminded me of Fiji and it made me just want to be had out there. fi nishing by 6pm…I don’t think I’ve ever been so tired back there, I just really enjoyed being in Fiji. I didn’t think in my life! We did a couple of weeks of fi lming during I would, but I did, and the people were wonderful.

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Q. Where did you stay out there? that was before it was rewritten. Whilst we were out there fi lming we decided it just had to be ‘Bula Quo’ We were in a very plush area of the main island of Fiji, because everything out there was around ‘Bula’ so felt and stayed in a couple of diff erent hotels, I think it was that was a better fi t. the Radisson Blu, Intercontinental and First Landing. They were all lovely hotels. Q. How was making a fi lm compared to performing in front of thousands of Status Quo fans? Q. How was the food in Fiji, and did you have a favourite Fijian dish? It obviously took us out of our normal comfort zones, but as we got into it we adjusted, with Rick and I I had the best sushi I have ever had out there, and there not having done this before the director was great was also a Thai Restaurant at one of the hotels we at getting more out of us. He would always give us were staying that I had to keep going back to for more pointers on how to make things better and improve the as their food was delicious. I would love to go back scenes and saying ‘well done that was great’, it felt like out there for a week or so just to eat in all the various we were boys at school again being praised for doing places and then come home again. something right. Q. There is a well known drink in Fiji known as It looks like you and the band have a busy year Kava that is known to numb your tongue – did you Q. ahead touring the world and your tours are pretty try it? much sold out everywhere? That’s an understatement, your head goes out to lunch We always do yeah. We have cut down to around 120 and your tongue goes numb. I didn’t try it, I’m a good shows a year, we used to be up to 160 shows. It’s just boy these days, I can’t go anywhere near it at all, there what you do, and we’re old school if you’re not working were a lot of people trying it around us though. It was then you’re in trouble. The fact we are still wanted does very popular with the locals. kind of feed the ego and makes us feel current. It’s Q. Did you get much time to relax and actually funny, we were doing some training in Hastings to do a take in any excursions in-between fi lming? diving scene in the movie, and one of the camera guys No we didn’t have a lot, but did manage squeeze in a asked us ‘what are you guys doing these days’ and if we Bula trip on the sugar train that travels up the Coral Coast were still doing gigs – we weren’t too impressed. where we saw the Sigatoka Sand Dunes. We also got to Q. Will Status Quo ever take a Captain Cook cruise Q. Would you do a fi lm again? slow down, and what are to the Mamanuca Islands, the It was just so much fun we would your plans for the future? islands had stunning white I’d like to slow down a little, sand and we could have gone love to do another one; but that will but it’s not that easy. But snorkelling, but we didn’t on depend on how the fi rst fi lm does. loads of other things are this occasion, it was lovely and happening, with our Reunion Tour we are quite unique relaxing. To be honest what I really like to do to relax is in that we are the only rock band in the world that was to play Patience on my iPad. two bands and the original band can still be together as Q. How did you fi nd the locals (Fijians)? no one’s dead. They are just so incredibly friendly, every time you see Q. Do you still get that nervous feeling before them they say ‘Bula’ and they have it on everything, gigs? there’s Bula water, Bula shirts, Bula everything! We It’s not nervous; you get a bit of adrenalin like a slight didn’t know that it meant ‘Hello’ to start with. No matter rush. But not nervous, otherwise your heart rate fiji! where you go the maids say it to you, people who work goes up so you don’t talk correctly. It’s normally after in the hotel, kids who run by whilst we were fi lming, sound check time I want to go and do it immediately, I everyone says it as they pass, then one day some guy can’t stand the wait as I just want to get out there and went ‘Bula Bula’, which sparked an idea for a song. perform. I can’t watch myself though, I don’t like to Q. I understand you were writing a new album know what I look like when I perform. whilst you were in Fiji, what inspired you the most Look out for ‘Bula Quo’ OUT July 2013! out there? CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Live on stage. On set in Fiji. It would have to be the people for sure. There was a song we had from the previous album that just didn’t quite work or fi t, but when we were in Fiji I thought I could rearrange it a little and it worked! It was like it TAKE ME THERE was meant to be. Also one of our drivers, who’s name 4 NIGHTS I can’t remember…I think it was snake or something RADISSON BLU RESORT FIJI like that, but he used to say diff erent phrases to us like Includes 4 nights in a Garden Courtyard room ‘Karalarger’ which I also managed to put into a song. I’m and 1 FREE night fi nishing some more of the album today, and it’s due out the week before the movie in July. Prices from £319 per person SAVING up to £211 per couple Where did the name of the fi lm come from? Q. Based on select travel Oct - Dec 2013 and Jan - Mar 2014 Well, the fi lm was initially named ‘Care Factor Zero’, but Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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12_13-Fiji_Status Quo.indd 2 08/03/2013 11:21 Discover Australia with APT escorted touring

APT have been the experts in providing guided tours through Australia for over 85 years and they continue to develop new and exciting itineraries to suit all budgets and interests. Their new ‘Discover Australia’ 18 day escorted tour is the perfect way to see Australia, covering five states, and encompassing all the famous icons in one trip of a lifetime.

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CAIRNS NORTHERN TERRITORY 2 nts 1 nt ALICE SPRINGS WESTERN AYERS ROCK/ULURU AUSTRALIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 3 nts NEW 4 SOUTH nts PERTH WALES 3 SYDNEY nts VICTORIA MELBOURNE

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Start in Perth with a relaxed stay in the seaside fi nal stop is Sydney, with its world famous Opera • Free days in each destination to explore or suburb of Fremantle, where a welcome dinner House, Harbour Bridge and beaches. On the last choose from additional optional experiences allows you to get to know your fellow travellers. night enjoy a Farewell Dinner giving you the chance • Daily breakfast, three feature dinners and lunch After a day soaking up the highlights of Perth, you to say good bye to the new friends the tour has on day 9 is included have a free day to spend as you wish, although introduced you too – until the next trip of course! there are opportunities to head north to the mystical Pinnacle Deserts or the wineries of the Margaret River. The Red Centre is next, with a tour Highlights Include: of the outback town, before following the pioneer’s • 3 nights in Fremantle with Perth Sightseeing tour TAKE ME THERE road to Uluru (Ayers Rock). In complete contrast and Swan River Cruise 18 DAYS you now head to the tropical oasis of Cairns, where • Overnight in Alice Springs with tour DISCOVER AUSTRALIA TOUR the Barrier Reef meets the ancient Rainforest. • Road trip towards Ayers Rock Resort with sunset Includes 17 nights accommodation Spend a day snorkelling or swimming on the reef, drinks and sunrise over Uluru and select meals. before two full days to explore at your own leisure. • 4 Nights in Cairns with Great Barrier Reef day The cosmopolitan city of Melbourne follows, with cruise. Prices from £2,795 per person its famous trams, buzzing laneway restaurants • Option to upgrade to Palm Cove or Fitzroy Island SAVING up to £400 per couple and historic Victorian buildings. You may take • 3 nights in Melbourne with City Highlights tour Based on travel Jan 2014 the chance to visit Phillip Island, and watch the • 4 nights in Sydney with City Highlights tour, penguins waddle in from the sea at dusk. The Harbour Cruise and Opera House tour Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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AWARD Discover Australia Winning Tour with APT escorted touring Company

A day in the life

driving through a rushing river or even hopping in a Nomad Safaris is a multi- helicopter on the hunt for Hobbits! award winning company with Over twenty years of doing these tours and I still never a successful 25-year history tire of the landscape and meeting new and interesting people every day. It’s a joy to show off our wonderful transporting visitors in to the area and watch peoples’ delight in just getting back New Zealand backcountry. to nature. The release of the Hobbit at the end of last year has With a wide portfolio of tour brought a renewed interest in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and even after 10 years our Safari of the Scenes options including Lord of the locations tour continues to be a top seller. Visitors Rings and pioneer history love to be able to put themselves in the movies; even if you’re not a fan of the films the landscape alone is tours by 4WD vehicle, quad captivating and full of fascinating stories and legends. bike safaris and guided walks, One aspect of the tours that everyone enjoys is gold panning, it’s really hands on and connects guests with there is something to suit the gold mining history of the region. We so love every traveller. this aspect of our tours, our daughter has become a world-class gold panner and has represented NZ in the Owner David Gatward-Ferguson not only oversees Australasian Gold Panning Championships – a sport the running of the company but will also seize the that many people will not even know exists! opportunity to jump behind the wheel and share his The spirit of Nomad Safaris is offering small group passion for this land and it’s rich history. tours that are fun, informative and get the clients in Over to David to tell you more… touch with their surroundings. This means no coaches, TAKE ME THERE no crowds and, no microphones! Just the guides, their There really is no typical day in the life of a Nomad DAY tour guide – that’s the beauty of it. Every day is different; personality and their renowned Kiwi hospitality. Safari of scenes we’re flexible with our tours and try to tailor each one to suit the passenger, and of course every passenger is HALF PRICE different. Even the scenery is ever-changing. With the CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A Nomad safari tour in Prices from £45 per person variety of tours that we offer, one day you might be action. David in his 4WD. Tour admiring the views. Driving SAVING up to £86 per couple hiking in the mountains, the next you are four-wheel- past a waterfall. Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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16_17-Its a deal.indd 2 08/03/2013 11:27 A Great Barrier Reef Adventure with Coral Princess Cruises

A visit to Australia’s World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef is a once in a lifetime experience, and making the most of your time whilst there is essential. Coral Princess Cruises operate small ship cruises out of Cairns, and with 3, 4 or 7 night options available each week you’ll be sure to experience the very best of the ‘Reef’ in style.

Exclusive overnight moorings beyond the reach of other travellers ensure that each morning you awake to views of the rainforest, secluded tropical islands, and the best coral gardens. Travel ashore to explore ancient rainforest trails, stroll along deserted golden beaches and join the resident marine biologist to gain a full appreciation of the colourful marine life – either by snorkelling, scuba diving or a guided glass-bottom boat tour with the resident Marine Biologist.

With a maximum of just 50 guests, the ships are large enough to provide all the comfort and facilities one expects, yet small enough to access reef and island sites inaccessible to larger cruise ships. The cruises are also unbeatable for value too, with most activities, the finest of local dining and stylish accommodation included. A Coral Princess Cruise is a “must do” when you visit Australia.

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Wild Victoria! Victoria is nicknamed Australia’s ‘Garden State’, and it is home to some of the country’s best National Parks, including the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians and the Yarra Ranges. This means that there is an abundance of indigenous wildlife to spot – including kangaroos, koalas, wombats and echidnas. Phillip Island ‘Must-do’ Wildlife Excursions: The spectacular coastal drive east from Melbourne Seal Watching Cruise: From Cowes this two is one of the country’s best kept secrets, taking you hour cruise allows you to get close to Australia’s through historic towns, surf beaches and the added largest fur seal at the aptly named Seal Rock. These opportunity to spot the local wildlife is an added naturally playful and inquisitive animals also want to bonus. One of the wildlife ‘hotspots’ on this route is get close to you and love showing off for the cameras! Phillip Island, normally seen as a daytrip option from Cruise from £46 per person Melbourne to watch the famous Little Penguins each 3 Park Ultimate Pass: Make the most of your evening as they make their way up from the sea, but time on Phillip Island with this fabulous pass, which you can easily fi ll a few days here as there is plenty to includes entrance to the Koala Conservation centre do and see. 50miles and the Churchill Island Heritage Farm. Also included Sydney 100kms is an upgrade to the Ultimate Penguin tour, with its private beach viewing area to watch the Little NEW SOUTH WALES NORTHERN Penguins from. TERRITORY QUEENSLAND Pass fromJervis £62 Bay per person (transport not included) WESTERN AUSTRALIA Canberra SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW AUSTRALIAN Phillip Island Helicopters: A diff erent way to SOUTH WALES CAPITAL VICTORIA TERRITORY see the island – from above! The full island fl ight is 25 minutes, and takes in views of the famous GP track,Tilba the Tilba surf beaches and of course the penguin VICTORIA viewing areas. Full Island Heli tour from £124 per person Where to stay: Ramada Phillip Island Resort off ers Gipsyeverything Point from Studio Spa rooms to spacious three Melbourne bedroom villas which are ideal for families. The villas Lakes Entrance are set in 65 acres of bushland, perfect for walking and cycling – as well as spotting the secretive wombats Phillip Wilson’s and koalas! Island Promontory Studio Spa from £42 per person per night / Two Bedroom Villa from £32 per person per night based on 4 sharing.

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Explore more with Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia launched over a decade ago and instantly changed the way people fl y. Today, Virgin Australia represents a new level of style, sophistication and professionalism. With a young fl eet of over 100 aircraft and introduction of new cabins and a domestic Business Class network, Virgin Australia is now more appealing for your travel needs.

The extensive Virgin Australia domestic network with 34 destinations allows you to connect seamlessly to all capital cities and key regional centres across Australia. Whether your journey takes you from Sydney to Ayres Rock, Melbourne to Cairns or Brisbane to Broome - Virgin Australia will get you there in style.

Economy Class Business Class The Economy experience on Virgin Australia is far Virgin Australia off ers Business Class from all Australian from standard. Each guest will enjoy superior quality capital cities and other selected destinations. Our fully and value for money with comfort and of course, inclusive Business Class service redefi nes style and award-winning service. comfort for domestic travel, off ering space and luxury. • A variety of tasty snacks made from fresh Australian • At the airport, guests benefi t from complimentary produce are available for purchase on selected Virgin Australia lounge access (at selected domestic fl ights airports), Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding, • Complimentary tea, coff ee and water is off ered on Priority Screening and Priority Baggage all fl ights • Complimentary personal entertainment system • Access to fully inclusive dining menu created by renowned Australian chef Luke Mangan, including gourmet lunches and dinners, plus hearty breakfasts CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Business Class. Virgin and tasty snacks throughout the day Australia staff.

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20_21-Journey with a view.indd 1 08/03/2013 11:33 A journey with View after View

This isn’t just one of the longest train journeys in the world, but also one of A journey with the most memorable. View after View With a country as vast as Australia it takes time to Explore Kalgoorlie to learn the history of this Gold explore, so we recommend taking one of the worlds’ Mining region; the picturesque Adelaide; as well as greatest train journeys between Perth and Sydney – the silver mining town of Broken Hill in Outback New the Indian Pacifi c. This journey spans the continent South Wales. and takes three days and three nights. You set off Other mesmerising train journeys include The Ghan, from Perth, where you will go through the scenic Avon which takes you on a stunning journey from North to Valley and head into Western Australia’s expansive South – between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin. wheat belt. As the journey moves through the ancient Not to mention going through the Northern Territory Nullarbor Plain you’ll see the untouched landscape where you can add on a tour to see the magnifi cent TAKE ME THERE take on a richer tone. The next stop is Adelaide, where Ayers Rock. INDIAN PACIFIC you can add on a short tour of the picturesque city, PERTH - SYDNEY or continue the journey though Australia’s arid Includes 3 nights in Gold Service. Outback as the sun sets. When you wake you will per person be on the fi nal stretch of your journey, where you Prices from £1,195 head through the spectacular Blue Mountains before SAVING up to £795 per couple fi nishing in Sydney. Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894 You can also do this journey from Sydney to Perth, either way you have many opportunities to leave the train and explore more of the regions’ highlights. Make the most of your ticket, which not only includes a variety of beverages on your journey but also a selection of tours, allowing you see even more!

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20_21-Journey with a view.indd 2 08/03/2013 11:34 Discover New Zealand with Apollo Discover New Zealand with Apollo

Driving in New Zealand is very easy, and being considerably smaller than Australia, means that a A motorhome holiday allows you the freedom to great deal can be experienced during an average two week stay. Our suggested itinerary makes use explore New Zealand in your own time, stopping of the fact that Apollo have depots in Auckland and Christchurch, allowing you to explore both North when and where you want. Apollo feature one of the and South Islands easily. newest fleets of motorhomes and all vehicles are North Island expertly maintained and serviced. Days 1-10: Journey from Auckland to explore the volcanic coastline of the Coromandel. Take a glass bottomed boat cruise, experience the unusual hot water beach, or marvel at the ancient Kauri forests. From here follow the Coromandel coastline before heading south towards Rotorua, the thermal heart of the North Island. As well as the renowned Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve take time to visit Paradise Springs, Skyline and the Agrodome. A tip here is to prepurchase the Executive pass – which includes entrance to all these and more. Another ‘must do’ is to experience the Maori Hangi. A short drive from Rotorua takes you to Taupo, with a suggested stop at the Orekai Korako Thermal Reserve en-route. Once at Taupo visit Huka Falls, where any adrenalin seekers should take a spin on the jet boats. Head onwards South Island and west to the Hawkes Bay region, famed for its Days 11-14: wine, food and scenery. Enjoy the famous Art Deco Take the Inter-Islander ferry across to the South Island town of Napier and nearby Hastings. Great options from Wellington across to Picton. We recommend are the ‘On Yer Bike’ cycle wine tour, or the Gourmet pre-booking the morning trip across to give you plenty Odyssey for those who prefer to take things a little of time to reach Nelson, and also upgrading to the easier. Follow the Classic New Zealand Wine trail to Premium Lounge to allow you to sit back and enjoy the Wairarapa area, with its charming small towns and the views. With Nelson as your base explore the Abel plenty of fine wine to sample. Victorian Greytown is Tasman National Park. Activities available to try out a great stop point, with delicious pastries, chocolate include kayaking, sailing or sampling the famed walking and other goodies to indulge. Head over the Rimutaka tracks. For a more leisurely day join a catamaran cruise Hills to Wellington, New Zealand’s vibrant capital city or a sailing adventure. Head towards Blenheim and – visit the interactive Te Papa museum, take in the along the sweeping East coast to the small seaside breathtaking views at Mount Victoria, or kiwi-spot town of Kaikoura. The coastline attracts an abundance at Zealandia. of marine wildlife, including the Giant Sperm Whales, Hectors Dolphins and soaring Albatross. The Whalewatch cruise is highly recommended, and worth pre-booking to ensure you don’t miss out! Follow the TAKE ME THERE winding road south through the Canterbury region to 14 Nights Christchurch where the campervan can be returned. New Zealand Alternatively if you do have more time, head inland Includes 14 nights Motorhome to the thermal spas of alpine Hanmer Springs, Prices from £99 per person and towards the glacial SAVING up to £85 per couple west coast regions.

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22_23-Apollo_Samoa.indd 1 08/03/2013 11:42 Samoa’s calling... Samoa’s calling… Often referred to as the “Treasured Islands of the South Pacific”, the ten Samoan islands are blessed with abundant waterfalls, high rainforests and of course, some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. With a landscape this diverse, it’s little wonder Samoa is emerging as a must-see destination.

Landing into Samoa’s capital city, Apia, you’ll close to the village of Taga. If you time it right you can 5. Lalomanu Beach discover beautiful architecture, colourful churches join a local throwing coconuts down into the holes, With a host of hidden treasures it’s easy to get carried and countless food stalls – with markets home to a before shooting up high into the air and out to sea. away with adventuring into the unknown, however variety of fresh home grown produce. Wander the make sure you include a visit to the stunning beach at 3. Volcano seafront and stop to enjoy a few Valimas, the locally Lalomanu. Explore the turquoise waters by kayak, or Drive into the centre of Savaii and to Mount Matavanu, produced beer, while watching Samoans catching a just choose to kick back with a beer watching the sun a volcano which last erupted in 1911, leaving lava fields game of Kirikiti (cricket). set, before a Samoan siva dance show with burning scarring the earth down to the shores of the island. flames performed by the locals. 1. Robert Louis Stevenson’s homestead Meet local celebrity ‘crater man’ who will walk you to Visit the restored colonial homestead of Robert the rim of the crater for breathtaking views out over Louis Stevenson above the village of Vailima for an the western villages. informative tour of his mansion with a local guide. 4. To Sua Ocean Trench TAKE ME THERE Known to the Samoans as ‘Tusitala’ or ‘teller of tales’, There are few places in the world to equal the 7 Nights the famous author spent the last five years of his life stunning sight at Lotofaga village in Upolu. To Sua SEabreeze resort in his adopted home near to Mount Vaea. For those translates as ‘big hole’… and essentially that’s what it Includes 7 nights in an Ocean View Villa and on feeling energetic, head to the top of a 45 minute trail is! With a 30 metre ladder down onto a swimming a Bed & Breakfast basis where you’ll find the stunning views over Apia and platform, it’s not somewhere for those with a head for the bay. Prices from £769 per person heights, but you certainly won’t find a more serene and Based on select travel Apr 2013 - Mar 2014 2. Alofaaga Blowholes private swimming pool anywhere else in the world! Head to south-west Savaii to see the roaring blowholes Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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22_23-Apollo_Samoa.indd 2 08/03/2013 11:40 1 2 BANGKOK SINGAPORE A city like no other, Bangkok is fi lled with a fusion of fun, rich culture and heritage. Singapore is a thriving diverse city-state, but don’t let the size deceive you; within its A haunt of the old hippy-trail, Bangkok still attracts backpackers but a new age of patchwork districts you’ll fi nd colourful temples and botanical gardens lying beside sophisticated hotels, bars and restaurants ensures that this cosmopolitan city is a both colonial monuments and the gleaming architecture of tomorrow. And the ‘must see’. Bangkok tours will give you the opportunity to explore the palaces and areas of Chinatown and Little India heighten the ethnic and cultural mix. temples, and to take in the sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis. 3 nights at 4* Miramar Singapore 3 nights at 4* Bangkok Cha-Da from £159 per person from £55 per person Based on travel Apr, May, Aug and Oct 2013 Based on travel Apr - Oct 2013 STOPOVERS With such a long fl ight to Australia, New Zealand and South Pacifi c, why not A rctic explore another destination along the way? It’s easyOcean to add on a stopover the places listed below, so you can be rested ready to begin you next adventure.

UK North Atlantic Ocean North North Sea of Pacific 5 Atlantic Japan Ocean Ocean 4 LOS ANGELES HONG KONG DUBAI Philippine Arabian South 3 Sea Sea China 1 Sea BANGKOK 6 KUALA LUMPUR 2 Timor Sea Indian Coral Ocean SINGAPORE Sea South Atlantic AUSTRALIA Ocean South Pacific Ocean

South Tasm an Atlantic Sea NEW S outhern Ocean Ocean ZEALAND

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3 4 HONG KONG DUBAI Hong Kong is a vibrant city where a fusion of Eastern and Western influences Dubai will take you to a fast moving city that is a melting pot of Arab and Western combine, creating a composition of Buddhist temples, colonial landmarks and cultures mixed in with glamour and all-encompassing luxury. With a range of top high-tech skyscrapers. It offers visitors great shopping and surprisingly beautiful restaurants and hotels that are out of this world, and fantastic shopping. Dubai is beaches on the outlying islands by day. As evening falls, discover fine dining, Karaoke the perfect place for a city stopover. bars, night markets and river cruises all to the backdrop of the neon skyline. 3 nights at 4* Arabian Courtyard Hotel 3 nights at 4* Harbour Plaza North Point from £115 per person from £125 per person Based on travel May - Aug 2013 Based on travel May – Jun 2013

5 6 LOS ANGELES KUALA LUMPUR Los Angeles or the ‘City of Angels’ is the trend setting capital of the world - every This cosmopolitan city offers an excellent variety of shops, local restaurants and district seems to be famous! From the bright lights of Hollywood to Rodeo Drive’s colourful markets. Take a Kuala Lumpur tour and learn of the Malaysian capital’s celebrity endorsed boutiques and not forgetting the golden sands of Santa Monica changing skyline, that mixes skyscrapers, including the world-famous Petronas and Venice Beach, the City of Angels is famous for film, fashion and fun. Towers, mosques, colonial buildings and temples, and understand the cities unique and interesting blend of cultures. 3 nights at 4* Doubletree by Hilton from £159 per person 3 nights at 4* Berjaya Times Square Hotel Based on travel Apr - Oct 2013 from £89 per person Based on travel Apr - Oct 2013

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WHY I LOVE... Travel Designer Claire Hancock tells us why she fell in love with the Northern Territory I would defi nitely recommend this “ tour to anyone who is looking for a tour to take them off the beaten track, and if you like mucking in “and getting involved.

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26_27-Why I Love.indd 1 08/03/2013 11:45 Why I Love... the Northern Territory

I was a bit apprehensive DAY 1 - Early start to join the tour in Darwin. We Cultural Centre in the afternoon to learn about local about doing the 5 Day were all introduced to everyone and Karl our tour Indigenous culture. Our accommodation for this Adventure Tour to guide gave us the overview of what we would be doing evening was camping under the stars at Gunlom Falls begin with as I’m not each day etc. It took us around 90 minutes to get to which is located in the South part of Kakadu. Camping into camping and our fi rst stop Litchfi eld National Park. Here we had our under the stars was an amazing experience, I don’t normally like the fi rst opportunity for a refreshing dip in Wangi Falls think I have ever seen the stars so clearly before! comfort of hotels. and Florence Falls. After lunch in Batchelor we headed However the trip to Mary River Wetlands for a boat cruise where we DAY 4 - We climbed to the top of Gunlom Fall and was amazing! saw a variety of wildlife as well as our fi rst sighting of it was defi nitely worth it. The highlight was our own Claire, relaxing in If you want Crocodiles or as our tour guide Karl would call them infi nity plunge pool overlooking the amazing scenery. between adventures . to experience ‘snapping handbags’. Tonight we stayed at a permanent One of my favourite sights of the trip! We then Kakadu and camp site Cooinda, which was going to be home for headed over to Katherine Gorge where we would be Litchfi eld you need to maximise your two nights. The site had a swimming pool, bar and staying for our last night. time in the area, rather than doing day trips opt for shop - so plenty of facilities. an escorted tour - as it is three hours from Darwin DAY 5 - This morning we decided to hire a kayak (at to get to Kakadu. Our tour had 16 people that varied DAY 2 - Today we headed out to Ubirr to see the an additional cost) and paddle through Katherine in age from 15 to 65 years old. Our tour guide, Karl, Aboriginal rock art. We had a short walk over the Gorge, it was so peaceful and great fun. However was extremely knowledgeable and friendly – a typical rocky terrain so that we could take in the views over there is the option to do a short boat trip through the Aussie and very down to earth. The tour was ideal the Nardab fl oodplains, where we had an amazing 360 gorge if you fancy something more relaxing. We then for people who are looking for something more than degree view over the fl oodplains…simply breathtaking. started to head back to Darwin. Over the fi ve days we just the standard tours, and want to be taken off the After lunch we headed to Barramundi gorge where had been able to fi t so much in and you really did get beaten track. The tour goes to some of the most we had a 30 minute walk before cooling off in the to experience and see so much that Kakadu has to remote waterfalls such as Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls, plunge pools. off er. It is certainly a trip I would love to do again. the only way to access them is by a 4-Wheel-Drive. For Top tip would be to make sure your swimming accommodation we stayed three nights in permanent DAY 3 - This morning we realised why we need the stuff is kept handy each day as there are plenty of tents, and one night in standard tents under the 4WD vehicle, as it was a very bumpy journey to visit opportunity for swimming and refreshing dips…which stars – absolutely amazing, great opportunity to star Jim Jim and Twin Falls. Both of these waterfalls are are very welcoming in the heat!! gaze. In the evening when we got to each site it was some of the most remote sites in Kakadu National time for everyone to muck in and cook tea – there Park, but worth the drive. We went to Jim Jim Falls was always plenty of food to go around and some of fi rst, once there it took us around 40 minutes to walk the meals were better than I can cook at home!!! Any through the bush and along the creek over rocky TAKE ME THERE dietary requirements can be met so aren’t a problem if boulders to the base of the falls. Whilst there was no 5 DAYS they are advised at the time of booking. water over the top of the falls, due to it being dry ADVENTURE TOURS TOP END SAFARI season, the sheer size of the falls was amazing; we then Includes 4 nights accommodation and most meals had another chance to have a swim in the cool natural Prices from £585 per person water. After Jim Jim Falls we went across to Twin CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Camping under the stars. SAVING up to £130 per couple Falls where we had a short cruise through the gorge Aboriginal Rock Art. Kayaking through Katherine Gorge. Based on travel year round 2013 to the falls, the falls were so remote and so beautifully Camping pots. peaceful. We then headed to Warradjan Aboriginal Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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26_27-Why I Love.indd 2 08/03/2013 11:46 Escape to a tropical paradise

Take advantage of an Austravel exclusive special offer Stay at Hamilton Island’s Reef View Hotel for four nights and receive a complimentary night plus a free half day excursion to one of Australia’s best and most beautiful beaches, Whitehaven Beach.

Hamilton Island Escape to a tropical paradise

Hamilton Island, Australia, is just a short boat trip from The island also off ers many land based activities, with the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and is situated over 20 kilometres of bush walking trails, a wildlife in the middle of Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands. park, spa facilities and a world-class championship Here you’ll experience everything that is great about golf course – Hamilton Island Golf Club, situated on Australia – beautiful natural surrounds, calm waters, its own Island. warm weather, fascinating coral reefs and diverse fl ora There is a range of accommodation, including a and fauna. private luxury resort, an adults-only boutique hotel, TAKE ME THERE As the ultimate Great Barrier Reef holiday destination, and family-friendly options, there is something to suite 5 NIGHTS Hamilton Island is the perfect getaway to explore everyone on Hamilton Island, and with direct fl ights REEF VIEW HOTEL the unique tropical environment of the Whitsundays. from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Cairns, arriving Includes 5 nights accommodation You’ll be spoiled for choice with enough activities on here is easy. in a Garden View room. Hamilton Island to keep you entertained for weeks on Prices from £495 per person end, including snorkelling the reef, sea kayaking and SAVING up to £300 per couple scenic helicopter fl ights. Or perhaps you’d prefer to Based on travel up to 16 Aug 2013 do nothing at all and simply lay around one of the six pools or on stunning Catseye Beach. Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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28_29-Hamilton Isl_Comp.indd 2 08/03/2013 11:52 Travellers’ tales from down under & beyond Three Austravel Travel Designers Alex, Antony & Katie tell us about their recent trips to the land down under and beyond.

Alex What would you recommend? guide was excellent. If you’ve got time take a cruise - Travel Designer I was so surprised with Tasmania as I think it is a over to the Isle of the Dead, or take part in a ghost stunning destination. Tasmania is a great alternative to walk in the evening through the haunted buildings of Where did you go? beach and city stays, and the entire island state is an the prison. Travelling with APT area of outstanding natural beauty. I would defi nitely on one of their recommend this to passengers who are repeat visitors agent fam trips I to Australia, and it’s also a great place to twin with a headed down under TAKE ME THERE visit to New Zealand for those interested in nature and to Melbourne and 10 DAY wanting adventure. Discovering as part of a tour will then on to discover GRAND TASMAN Al ex , allow you to see all of Tasmania – I’d recommend a 10 Tasmania, where we Including 9 nights accommodation, Tasm ania day tour for the full experience. visited Hobart, Port breakfast and feature meals. Arthur, Freycinet National Park and Launceston. In What was your highlight? Melbourne we took part in a walking tour – a great Highlight of the trip for me was Port Arthur, the tour Prices from £1,799 per person way to get your bearings in the city if you’re just there brought history to life. Port Arthur is a former convict SAVING from £100 per couple for a short visit. It was my fi rst visit to Melbourne, settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, and it’s best to Based on travel up to Mar 2014 and I’d say it’s a must-see destination on any visit to visit in a day tour from Hobart. The visit to Australia’s Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894 Australia, especially if it’s your fi rst holiday to Australia. most notorious prison was really informative and the

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to see kangaroos emerging in mobs to graze. You’ll also fi nd koalas congregating in the mornings when it’s cooler, and you’ll miss the crowds of day trippers. I’d also recommended upgrading to a fl ight over to Kangaroo Island, it saves you a lot of time and off er great views as you land. Where’s next on your travel wish list? I can’t wait to head to Darwin for an adventurous road trip down to Broome, and to experience the wilderness of the Kimberleys.

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Katie - Product Executive Where did you go? On a 2 week trip I didn’t get off the beaten track. visited New Zealand – a For me it has to be Fiordland – we travelled with whirlwind visit to both Real Journeys on one of their overnight cruises, and the North and South this has to be the best way to see the stunning Katie, Islands. We stopped at Sound after the daytrippers have left. After sailing out New Zealand Auckland, Rotorua and into the Sound we went kayaking to see penguins, Taupo, before fl ying before a night aboard the Milford Mariner. Waking the down to Christchurch and travelling on to Wanaka, next morning it was pouring with rain, and instead Queenstown, Fiordland and Dunedin. of putting a dampener on our trip, it meant What would you recommend? spectacular waterfalls all the way back to the jetty at If you’re short on time then internal fl ights in New Freshwater Basin. Zealand help you maximise the places you can visit, and they’re also relatively inexpensive. Pick up a hire Where’s next on your travel wish list? car and explore at your own pace – there’s so many I’d love to head back to the South Island of New places you can stop off at at the side of the road. Zealand, and to the area of Abel Tasman National Park, We stopped for wine tasting at Rippon Vineyard in to kayak through the coastal paradise. There’d have Wanaka, which off ered stunning views out over the to be plenty of sunbathing and snorkelling though, in Anthony lake and was one of those places you’d miss if you between the paddling. - Travel Designer Where did you go? I headed to Australia on TAKE ME THERE an Austravel sales trip OVERNIGHT and was lucky enough Anthony, REAL JOURNEYS MILFORD SOUND CRUISE Kangaroo Island to visit Melbourne, Includes accommodation Adelaide, Sydney, the Red Centre and Perth, Prices from £189 per person however a highlight for me was our two days on Based on travel up to Sep 2013 Kangaroo Island, located just a short distance Call an Austravel expert from Adelaide. 0808 252 5894 What would you recommend?

Though possible as a day trip from Adelaide, for me CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Treking in New Zealand. you really need to stay overnight – much of the wildlife Road trip through Australia. Fiordland. Kangaroo Island. come out to play in the early evening so you’ll get

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30_31-Travel Tales.indd 2 08/03/2013 12:26 Great Ocean Road A DRIVE TO REMEMBER WITH 8 WONDERS TO EXPERIENCE

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Here are our TOP 8 experiences on the Great Ocean Road

Voted one of the best 1. Port Fairy 6. Apollo Bay The coastal town of Port Fairy is a popular stopping To the east of Cape Otway in the foothills of the coastal drives in the world, point on the Great Ocean Road; named by the crew Otways, Apollo Bay is a great coastal town in which to of the whaling vessel The Fairy, a whaling station break your journey. Until the completion of the Great the Great Ocean Road was first established in the area in 1835. With arich Ocean Road almost all access to the town was by sea, is undoubtedly one of history, explore the streets to see charming traditional however once connected it became a popular tourist cottages, old stone churches, boarding houses and town and fishing port. Australia’s most popular inns. Walking trails lead you to the fishing port, one of the busiest in Victoria, with fishermen unloading their 7. Kennett River and scenic driving routes. catches of crayfish and abalone at the dockside. One of our favourite Austravel Secrets, Kennett River is one of the best places to spot koalas in the wild. The 151 mile stretch from 2. Loch Ard Gorge Turn off the main Great Ocean Road and head up Named after the clipper that ran aground in 1878 with Grey River Road, and peering up into the gum trees Torquay to Warrnambool just two survivors, venture down the cliff steps to you’ll see koalas in abundance, almost appearing to be is Australian National explore the hidden beach and read the story of the precariously blowing in the wind. fateful evening. 8. Bells Beach Heritage listed, winding 3. Twelve Apostles Home to the world’s longest running surfing This stunning collection of limestone stacks provides competition, the Rip Curl Pro Surf and Music Festival, through varying terrain, one of the most iconic images of Victoria; it’s worth join in with a paddle at Bells Beach or alternatively whilst hugging the coast. the walk out to the end of the raised walkaway for it’s a great place to kick back and watch the experts views right down the coastline and spectacular photo in action. Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, opportunities. Late afternoon is a great time to arrive it is the world’s largest war memorial, dedicated at the Apostles, with the day trippers gone for the day to the memory of casualties of World War I. The and the sun setting, you won’t get a time to view this rugged south west coast of Victoria was previously majestic sight. only accessible by boat or by rough bush track, and 4. Port Campbell National Park FROM LEFT clockwise: Great Ocean Road. Melbourne. besides creating a fitting tribute to fallen soldiers, it This area of National Park was dedicated in 1964 Beach in Victoria. enabled previously isolated communities to have a in order to preserve and protect the limestone vital transport link with the rest of Victoria. The road formations which appear along the coastline of the was completed within the planned time, with only one Shipwreck Coast. This later stretched inland to protect unscheduled break in 1924 when a passing steamboat fragile grasslands and heathlands. Now home to some ran aground on the reef, spilling its cargo of 500 spectacular sheer cliffs, gorges and arches, it’s well TAKE ME THERE barrels of beer and 120 cases of spirit. worth spending some time in this fascinating area. 5 Day Today the Great Ocean Road is not just a way of Great Ocean Road SElf-DRive getting from one place to another, the jaw dropping 5. Great Otway National Park Including 5 days car hire and scenery makes for an exciting journey along Australia’s Covering both coastline and hinterland in the Otway 4 nights accommodation Southern coastline. This coast can be explored in a Ranges, the Great Otway National Park is home to manner of ways, with day tours and extended tours the Otway Fly - head into the rainforest for a walk PLUS FREE CAR UPGRADE high above the treetops. If you don’t have a head available, but by far the best way is to tackle the Prices from £385 per person for heights there’s plenty to explore on walking trails adventure at your own pace with one of the fantastic Based on travel up to Mar 2014 self drives on offer, beginning from either Adelaide or through beaches and forest. Melbourne. Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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TOPDECK tours

If you are aged 18-39 and want to share the CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Devils Marbles, Northern Territory, experience of exploring some of the world’s most Australia. Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand. Sailing in the diverse countries, join Topdeck on one of their Whitsundays. amazing tours of Australia or New Zealand. OUR TOP TOURS 12 Day Iconic Kiwi 26 Day Grand Aussie Beginning in Auckland, travel south to the heart of Maori culture in Rotorua for a stay in a traditional TAKE ME THERE The perfect itinerary for a first-time visitor; heading Maori Marae (sacred meeting house), with history and across the Sydney Harbour Bridge discover the coastal legend in abundance. Pass through Lord of the Rings 26 DAY towns of Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise and Noosa. country in Tongariro National Park before hitting the grand aussie tour Stop off at the extraordinary Fraser Island before funky galleries and stylish bars of Wellington. On the Includes accommodation travelling north via the stunning Whitsundays for South Island discover Abel Tasman National Park by and select meals some swimming and snorkelling in tropical waters. kayak, the jaw dropping scenery of Fox Glacier, and the Arrive in Cairns and fly to Alice Springs for an Outback Prices from £2,985 per person adrenaline rush activities of Queenstown. discovery, taking in the mystical Ayers Rock, Kings 12 DAY Canyon and continuing north to Katherine Gorge, iconic kiwi Litchfield National Park and Kakadu before your Includes accommodation, memorable trip ends in Darwin. breakfast and select meals

6 Day Tassie Unplugged Prices from £1,250 per person Take time to see all that Tasmania has to offer, from charming picturesque Hobart, explore Strahan and the 6 DAY breathtaking Cradle Mountain National Park. Discover tassie unplugged Cataract Gorge and the colourful Bay of Fires on Includes accommodation the east coast with spectacular red rocks, plus the and breakfast secluded beaches of Wineglass Bay and the famous Prices from £525 per person Tasmanian Devils of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. All based on travel Apr - Jun 2013 Colonial Port Arthur with it’s historic penal colony history is your last stop before returning to Hobart. Call an Austravel expert 0808 252 5894

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34_35-Top Deck_Why Book.indd 1 08/03/2013 12:02 Why choose Austravel? Why choose Austravel? Austravel have been advising customers on the best ways to experience Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacifi c since 1977. Our dedicated team of Travel Designers have all travelled there themselves and experienced these amazing destinations fi rst hand, enabling them to off er you just the advice you need. Here are just some of the reasons people choose to book with Austravel:

EXPERTISE: BEST PRICES: FINANCIAL SECURITY: ONE-STOP SHOP: Being Australia, New Zealand and We have worked hard to build When booking with Austravel, We’ll take care of everything from South Pacifi c specialists you can special relationships with all of our you can book with complete great value fl ights, hotels, car rest assured that our teams will partners and we continue to work confi dence in us and rest assured and motorhome hire to escorted use their intimate knowledge of hard in a commitment to provide that your money is completely touring, day tours, worldwide these wonderful countries to best you with the very best prices; our safe in our hands. We are ABTA, stopovers, Australian Visas and suit your preferences and budget. continued success means we have ATOL and IATA bonded, and Travel Insurance. We can even book Off ering an unbiased, informed a signifi cant buying power allowing because we can book all of your your airport hotels and parking opinion with a professional attitude us to be totally confi dent in off ering travel arrangements in one place, before you go! our Travel Designers are passionate you complete value for money. you have the fi nancial security about travel, ensuring that ‘we don’t of knowing you will not be left just go there, we know there.’ stranded should anything not go to plan.

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34_35-Top Deck_Why Book.indd 2 08/03/2013 12:02 Fly in Style with Emirates

Austravel are proud to partner with Emirates who Economy Class – from £815 per person Enjoy the latest in entertainment, stay connected to what continue to raise the bar for world-class service and you love and savour fl avours from around the world. luxurious in-flight comfort. Emirates is one of the Lose yourself in ‘ice’, Emirates award-winning information, fastest growing airlines and has won more than 500 communication and entertainment system with up to international awards for excellence. The home base of 1,400 channels of the latest fi lms, television, music and Dubai presents an amazing two-centre holiday option if news – plus easy connection to phone and email. Fly Emirates and say hello to a whole new class of Economy you are travelling to Australia with direct flights including 30kg baggage allowance. from Dubai to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide with onward connections to Auckland Business Class – from £3,559 per person and Christchurch. Emirates Business Class is more than just a fl ight. It’s a seamless experience that includes everything you need to be your best. From priority check-in, fl at-bed seats More than just a smile, more than just a helping hand. with massage function (on select aircrafts), 40kg baggage When you fly with Emirates, you say hello to something allowance as well as multi-course gourmet meals, you’re exceptional: people who speak your language and who free to focus on what matters most – you. see the world, like you do. Experience Emirates award- Prices based on London to Perth travelling Apr-Jun 2013 winning service on a choice of 16 daily flights, departing from 6 UK airports. First Class Retreat to a quiet space with personalised service designed around you and delivered to your very own fl at-bed Private Suite. Enjoy 7-course fi ne dining and refresh mid-fl ight in the Emirates A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge with up to 50kg baggage allowance. Say hello to new heights of luxury.

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