aircruising australia & new zealand - 2010 Extraordinary Journeys by Private Aircraft Extraordinary Journeys by Private Aircraft Celebrating Over 25 Years of Excellence Travel To Timeless Lands Bill Peach Founder In No Time At All Founded by travel doyen and television personality Bill Peach, Bill Peach Journeys has been providing unique and stylish travel darwin kakadu kununurra experiences by private aircraft throughout Australia and New katherine mildura Zealand for over a quarter of a century. broome longreach sydney The secret to success has been an uncompromising level of service alice springs combined with an unbridled passion for the untamed, breathtaking uluru birdsville kangaroo island land called Australia. With over 45% of travellers returning to (ayers rock) travel with us time and again, it is a testament to our commitment king island sydney flinders island to exceed our client’s expectations and ensure the Bill Peach cradle mountain freycinet Journeys guarantee is fulfilled on each and every journey. peninsula hobart The Bill Peach Journeys Guarantee great australian aircruise isles of the southern straits aircruise • Fully inclusive journeys that fly you into the heart of the wilderness which allows you to spend more time on the ground Page 8 Page 10 to experience each unique destination • Private aircraft throughout – eliminating the dust and dirt of long arduous drives thursday island darwin friday island el questro • Experienced professional crew throughout who look after every cape lizard island element of the journey complemented with local professional york broome bungle bungle guides at each destination cooktown karratha range laura bloomfield karijini • An uncompromised level of service – the finest accommodation, mossman ningaloo national park cairns reef superb meals, a seamless travel experience where even the monkey mia finest of details are attended to effortlessly flight Come with us to the outback that shaped Australia’s Dreamtime; perth gaze at the monolith that is Uluru; surround yourself in the lush wetlands and teeming wildlife of Kakadu and enjoy a birds-eye perspective of the ancient landscapes of the Kimberley. This is a different kind of adventure – one where every moment is yours to enjoy in total comfort. cape york discovery aircruise north west discovery aircruise Page 16 Page 18 cape reinga portfolio bay of islands why choose a bill peach journey? .......................... Page 2 auckland rotorua coober pedy napier Fine Accommodation ..........................................................Page 4 kalgoorlie broken hill nelson port wellington lincoln perth franz josef/ margaret fox glacier christchurch the ultimate tr avel experience ................................. Page 6 esperance murr ay river bridge sydney region albany k angaroo island doubtful sound dunedin Great Austr alian Aircruise ...........................................Page 8 te anau queenstown great southern aircruise classic new zealand aircruise Isles of the Southern Str aits Aircruise ..........Page 10 Page 12 Page 14 Great Southern aircruise ............................................ 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Page 20 sydney northern wilderness discovery Aircruise ..Page 22 icons of australia aircruise northern wilderness discovery aircruise Reservation Conditions .................................................Page 24 Page 20 Page 22 1 Why Choose a Bill Peach Journey? others can offer you this to really discover destinations, we simply give you more private aircraft. arrive on the we only work with the best guides ‘doorstep’ at each location World famous destinations deserve more than just private aircraft for local, professional guides at a quick look and a photo. That’s why on a personalised service every location Bill Peach Aircruise we add an extra dimension Unlike commercial services you will receive personalised Local guides will show you the secrets of the land and to every stop like gourmet meals on location, a cool attention from your pilots and crew throughout your recall local legends. For example, anyone can visit towel in the heat of the day and a refreshing drink journey, offering commentary and full onboard service. Kakadu National Park, however, with Bill Peach Journeys, just when you start to feel thirsty. You don’t just fly from A to B with a disregard for the your local guide will uncover and explain aspects of the Your personal needs are anticipated every step of the incredible sights below. Travel on board our modern 19 flora, fauna and culture of the region that you could never way. Seamless, indulgent and always intriguing, to 34 seat aircraft while our pilots take you ‘flightseeing’ experience on your own. For the duration of the journey Bill Peach Journeys make the most magnificent - sightseeing from the air that transforms red deserts, you will of course be accompanied by our experienced locations even better. swollen rivers, mountain peaks and tall cliffs into a Journey Director who will take you from one seamless breathtaking spectacle. experience to the next. 2 We Simply Give You More! aircruising highlights Aircruising gives you more time to discover no queuing - seamless travel each destination in intimate detail. You will travel in the relaxed comfort of our private aircraft and enjoy a personalised service. accommodation that complements everything is taken care of at Our private aircraft provides each location each destination superior aerial sightseeing or ‘flightseeing’ you’ll carry nothing but seamless travel experiences and is regularly rated by our travellers as the memories All planning is done prior to departure for hassle free a major highlight of the Aircruise. Even the day to day concerns of baggage, hotel experiences where the very best has been organised. There check-outs and transport connections are dispatched are no check-in formalities at airports or hotels creating a with consummate ease. seamless travel experience - you simply arrive and board At Bill Peach Journeys you don’t even need to think your private aircraft without delays or crowds. Dedicated and experienced crew are on hand about your luggage, it is all taken care of throughout expect the unexpected to take care of all the details. the journey, miraculously appearing in your room each evening. You will also receive a complimentary set You can’t organise what you don’t know exists, but Bill of tailor-made Bill Peach Journeys luggage - including Peach Journeys can. Experienced travel planners have your suitcase. uncovered every unique and fascinating experience and provide unexpected delights. 3 All Inclusive Journeys, All Encompassing Comforts For peace of mind it is good to know that you distinctive cuisine are in safe hands. for a culinary adventure Experience, careful planning and attention Our journey planners have carefully selected dining to detail are important factors that differentiate opportunities throughout Australia and New Zealand that between a good journey and a great one. are an experience in themselves. All meals are included in your journey’s fully inclusive fare, from sumptuous We constantly strive to ensure that we check breakfasts, lunches and dinners, through to tempting and double-check everything. desserts. Where possible, meals are a la carte or self From the importance of certified maintenance of selection, with often a choice of restaurants offering you our aircraft, to creating tasty menus for lunch. the freedom to experience each region’s distinct character through its local produce. These are the things that really count. Whether dining under the stars at Uluru or in the rainforest of Cape York, you can be assured of the freshest local cuisine. lizard island resort fine accommodation Located right on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, Bill Peach Journeys understands the importance of fringed with coral reefs and 24 powdery white beaches. selecting the right accommodation to complement each Lizard Island is an idyllic retreat offering sensational journey. diving, snorkelling right off the beach, inner and outer Where suitable, this means five star hotels, hand-picked by reef fishing, gourmet beach picnics and indulgent spa our journey planners. In places where this is not possible, treatments. aturing 40 elegant villas, Lizard Island is accommodation has been chosen to ensure you receive reserved for a fortunate few. the highest standard of service and comfort available in Included on the 11 day Cape York Discovery Aircruise page 16. that destination. We have pleasure in presenting a small selection of the hotels you will be staying in on the journeys as featured. 4 jour ney inclusions • Travel throughout each journey by private aircraft • Spectacular aerial sightseeing – ‘flightseeing’ on journeys over regions that warrant a closer inspection • Experienced crew – two professional pilots and Flight Director • Services of our professional Journey Director the george, christchurch cable beach club resort & spa • Local professional guides at each destination Superbly located in central Christchurch, alongside the Set against