AN EXCLUSIVE FLIGHT CENTRE COLLECTION CITY ESCAPES Our best city breaks packaged all in one place Featuring Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Sydney & Melbourne TIME FOR fun! Take in all the sights and excitement of some of our favourite cities - minus the stress - with our Flight Centre Collection City Escapes. From A to S (Auckland to Sydney, that is) , our City Escapes provide the perfect short break in a vibrant metropolis either in Australia or overseas. You could watch the nightly Victoria Harbour light show from a sky-high Hong Kong bar or enjoying the great outdoors and lively atmosphere in picturesque Queenstown – your City Escape is full of exciting possibilities. A Flight Centre Collection City Escape is an opportunity to leave your cares behind. Our easy, hand-picked packages take care of all your flights, hotels, transfers and experiences, so all you have to do is enjoy all your chosen destination has to offer. Choose your airline, hotel and up to two preferred tours from a choice of five, and we’ll take care of all the details. With popular city destinations in Asia, Australia and New Zealand such as Auckland, Bangkok, Christchurch, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Queenstown, Singapore and Sydney to choose from, we’ve selected our tried-and-tested hotels and experiences to ensure you enjoy your stress-free Flight Centre Collection City Escape, any time. Each city location is renowned for its iconic sights, shopping opportunities, cultural experiences, nightlife options or must-do activities, ranging from wine tasting to wilderness experiences. From buzzing metropolises in Asia to popular capitals in Australia and fun-filled hotspots in New Zealand, a Flight Centre Collection City Escape is just what you need for a stress- free getaway. So set your sights on the bright city lights – a Flight Centre Collection City Escape is easy with Flight Centre – we’ve done all the hard work for you. City Escapes 3 4 EASY STEPS What’s in the package? TO YOUR CITY ESCAPE We understand that your time is precious and time spent on holiday with loved ones or friends is the basis of long-lasting memories. Our Flight Centre Collection City Escapes are carefully curated holiday packages with the flexibility to make it your own in four simple steps. A Flight Centre Collection City Escape offers you the Choose your destination freedom of choice in eight city destinations, with 3- to 5-star hotel accommodation, up to two exciting experiences in your destination of choice, and which airline you would like to fly to get there. Choose your hotel Once you’ve selected your preferences, the city of your choice is yours to enjoy. The flexibility of an Escape means you’ll enjoy » Essential and above your holiday your way. » Value and above Imagine a holiday where all the details are taken care of for you, and that’s our Flight Centre Collection City Escapes. Every and above » Premium Escape holiday also comes with a pre-departure call from an expert in your chosen destination and transfers, plus when you arrive home, a free photo book of your Escape holiday snaps and a $150 voucher towards your next Flight Centre Collection Escape or Journey with us. Choose your 2 experiences » Book in destination for flexibility and choice Extras » A pre-departure call from a Destination Expert to ensure you’re well prepared and well informed for your Escape for a wonderful experience; Choose your airline » Transfers to and from your accommodation; » A photo book of your holiday; and » $150 off when you book your next Escape or Journey with us. 4 flightcentre.com.au City Escapes 5 Choose NEW ZEALAND your Auckland destination NEW ZEALAND Christchurch Hong Kong 8 Multicultural and multi-layered, Hong THAILAND Kong is a blend of East meets West. Bangkok Bangkok 14 From the temples to the street food, Bangkok will excite all your senses. Singapore 20 With many cultural influences and sights, Singapore is truly Asia’s world city. HONG KONG Hong Kong NEW ZEALAND Auckland Queenstown 26 New Zealand’s capital is a cosmopolitan city with the outdoors on your doorstep. SINGAPORE Singapore Christchurch 32 The gateway to the South Island and a most liveable city to escape to. AUSTRALIA Sydney Queenstown 38 New Zealand’s adventure capital is renowned for its after-hours action too. Sydney 44 Boasting an eventful calendar and iconic landmarks, Sydney is ideal for a city break. AUSTRALIA Melbourne Melbourne 50 Regarded as Australia’s cultural capital, discover what makes Melbourne unique. Hong Kong AIRFARE, 4 NIGHTS + 2 EXPERIENCES Getting there Hong Kong is often described as having multiple at fusion food – East meets West means the Fly direct with Economy Airfare Guide personalities. Concrete jungle versus outlying flavours collide as well. Also look out for traditional HIGH islands. Old ways versus new technologies. Pop tea houses, known for serving up Chinese and Cathay Pacific from Adelaide, Brisbane, culture versus Chinese traditions. But what is the localised Western dishes in mere minutes. Melbourne, Perth and real Hong Kong? The answer is all of the above - Shopping Sydney. the perfect example of East meets West. From electronics to flowers, antiques to knock- Explore offs, there’s nothing you can’t buy in Hong Kong. Qantas from Brisbane, More than seven million people pack this harbour Shopping is practically the national pastime! Melbourne and Sydney. city, from the populous peninsula of Kowloon Antiques hunters will love exploring Cat Street LOW to the rugged New Territories perched above. and Hollywood Road on Hong Kong Island for JUL FEB SEP JAN JUN APR DEC MAY MAR AUG OCT Markets and malls aplenty mean you’ll have no silk garments and handicrafts, while the ‘Golden NOV trouble laying down your Hong Kong dollar, but Triangle’ of markets in Kowloon will appeal to (HOURS) there are temples and shrines galore if you’re more even the most jaded shopper. Flight Duration in the mood for cultural riches. Hong Kong like a local Eat & drink Many locals like to get out of town on the weekend. Think dining in Hong Kong and dim sum will Silver Mine Bay Beach on Lantau Island is an PERTH BRISBANE ADELAIDE MELBOURNE SYDNEY generally pop to mind. There are around 2,000 urban escape haunt, coveted for its relaxed vibe • • • • • types of these snack-sized morsels to devour, and clear waters. On the same island, you could 7 8 9 10 with no shortage of restaurants or street vendors also embark on a pre-dawn hike to Lantau Peak to to indulge your appetite. Hong Kong also excels work off all those dumplings! 8 flightcentre.com.au City Escapes 9 THE MIRA STANFORD HILLVIEW HOTEL Choose your hotel CORDIS HONG KONG @ LANGHAM PLACE Essentials Value Premium Chinese New Year is the PARK HOTEL STANFORD HONG KONG biggest and annual cele- HOTEL bration in Hong Kong MONGKOK Stanford Hotel Harbour Plaza Harbour Grand EATON HARBOUR PLAZA Mongkok North Point Kowloon HONG KONG NORTH POINT » Nestled in a quiet pocket near the » Located on Hong Kong Island, this » This timeless hotel on Victoria Ladies Market, the Stanford Mongkok convenient hotel also has an outdoor Harbour welcomes you with a offers a free shuttle service to trains pool and self-catering facilities. rooftop pool area and restaurants. and nearby shopping malls. restaurantelegant rooms. HOTEL JEN HARBOUR GRAND KOWLOON the Hotel Jen Park Hotel The Mira This designer hotel has immaculate » Hotel Jen is fun, quirky and offers Hong Kong » Scoop a host of leisurely extras, including a interiors, ultra-luxe amenities, and » All guests at this modern hotel rooftop pool, restaurant and views of enjoy the use of a smartphone with an enviable location within the grand Active Cultural Friendly Family Food Nightlife Romantic Shopping Spa & Relaxation Victoria Harbour. free local calls and Wi-Fi during Miramar Shopping Centre. your stay. Stanford Hotel Mongkok Hotel Jen Stanford Hotel Hillview Harbour Plaza North Point Park Hotel Hong Kong Eaton Hong Kong Stanford Eaton Hong Kong Cordis Hong Kong Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel Hillview » Not only does this hotel offer tai @ Langham Place The Mira Within premier shopping area Tsim chi lessons and market tours, but a This 5-star hotel is the epitome of » chic lobby bar, outdoor courtyard and » Sha Tsui, this hotel boasts a lobby bar luxury with a Michelin-starred eatery Cordis Hong Kong @ Langham Place and outdoor golf-driving net. rooftop pool too. and state-of-the-art facilities. 10 flightcentre.com.au City Escapes 11 Choose 2 experiences Experience the best that Hong Kong Hong Kong Local Life & Local Life & Big Bus (24-Hour Symphony of Lights has to offer on a tour. Orient yourself with a bus tour around Hong Kong Island Tour Street Food Tour Backstreets Tour Premium Tour) Harbour Cruise Island and Kowloon, or see the sights » Whether you’re looking for a restful » There’s nothing like taking a bite out » Leave the guidebook behind for » Hong Kong’s Big Bus is the perfect » Set sail around Victoria Harbour from the water on a night-time cruise. retreat, spectacular sightseeing, of a destination, and there’s no tastier a day in the life a Hong Kong local, way to get your bearings in the city. and discover a world of dancing lights Hong Kong is one of the culinary cultural immersion, shopping spree or culinary capital than Hong Kong. This seeing the city via its famous public Stay onboard for the personalised set to music in the dramatic show capitals of the world, so dive into the fabulous foods, Hong Kong Island has tour is expertly designed to give you transport network, as well as taking commentary or hop on and off at named by Guinness World Records city’s unique dining experiences with it all and so does this tour.