2017 HELLO GOLD COAST helloworld is a fresh new travel brand with a long and solid history. We have previously created lasting travel memories for clients as Harvey World Travel, selected stores from the United Travel group and Air New Zealand Holidays brands. Allow us to share our knowledge, passion and expertise with you. Our mission is to offer New Zealand travellers industry leading service and deliver the best value holidays. With helloworld, you can plan your holiday at your convenience with our nationwide network of stores and comprehensive website. Our people are truly passionate about travel and can’t wait to share their expertise. Our helloworld store owners and their teams have a genuine interest in making your travel enjoyable and hassle free. As experienced travellers ourselves, we know what goes into making your holiday great and will go the extra mile to make sure your next holiday is your best one yet. We’re helloworld – nice to meet you! Sea World | 16 Surfers Paradise | 26 O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat | 49 Valid 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018. Cover Image: Main Beach Image Right: Surfers Paradise Contents Navigating This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Top 10 Things To Do 8 Holiday Packages 10 Exploring the Gold Coast 12 Car Hire 12 Transfers 14 Theme Parks 16 Sightseeing 18 Northern Gold Coast & Main Beach 22 Surfers Paradise 26 Broadbeach 37 Mermaid Beach to Tweed Heads 42 Kingscliff 46 Gold Coast Hinterland 48 Accommodation Index 50 Booking Conditions 51 3 Navigating This Brochure 2017 2017 Let helloworld inspire HELLO HELLO ADELAIDE GOLD & SOUTH COAST you to discover these AUSTRALIA Accommodation Ratings fantastic destinations STAR and Diamond ratings are used throughout the brochure to describe the standard of accommodation. STAR RATINGS Properties featuring the Star symbols are independently assessed by Star Ratings Australia (SRA). SRA is a stand-alone accreditation business and 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO a subsidiary of Australian Motoring Services (AMS). The HELLO QUEENSLAND KIMBERLEY HELLO HELLO NORFOLK NORTHERN ISLANDS & CRUISING & MELBOURNE ISLAND TERRITORY Stars and the Star Ratings are a registered trademark of WHITSUNDAYS BROOME & VIC AMS. We have no input into the assessment process. DIAMOND RATINGS Properties featuring Diamond symbols do not participate in a recognised rating scheme. The rating is supplied by the individual property based on their own assessment. We recommend they be used as a guide only. Comfortable standard of HHH 2017 2017 2017 2017 20162017 ¿¿¿ accommodation HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO SUNSHINE HELLO TROPICAL PERTH & SYDNEY NORTH COAST & TASMANIA THE WEST & NSW QUEENSLAND HHHH Superior standard of COAST BRISBANE ¿¿¿¿ accommodation and facilities HHHHH Deluxe standard of ¿¿¿¿¿ accommodation and facilities I Denotes additional half rating ¯ 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 Pricing Guide HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO ARABIAN HELLO COOK BALI CANADA & CHINA PENINSULA ALASKA ISLANDS The prices featured in this brochure are intended as a guide. The prices have been calculated using the lowest available daily price at the time this brochure was produced and may change due to exchange rate fluctuations, availability, taxes or seasonal surcharges. Prices featured in accommodation listings are per person twin share for the period specified unless otherwise stated. The “From” price has been calculated using the lowest nightly rate available, 2016 i.e. lead-in room type in off-peak season including free 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO night offers if applicable, even if that offer is only available HONG KONG NEW FIJI HAWAI‘I INDOCHINA for part of a season. A minimum stay is generally required. & MACAU ZEALAND Where prices for more than a one night stay are featured, the prices refer to stays of consecutive nights. Ask your travel agent for the best price available, other room types or travel dates. What the Symbols mean Properties offering free Wi-Fi access 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO throughout the common areas and in rooms. PACIFIC SINGAPORE THAILAND UK & USA ISLANDS & MALAYSIA EUROPE Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. Properties offering facilities catering for families which may include kids’ clubs, family rooms, child menus, highchairs and cots. A special bonus offer (e.g. sparkling wine) is available if you are celebrating your honeymoon. Details must be provided at the 2017 Our Imagine the stories Imagine the stories HELLO time of booking. GREAT UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIAN Specialty Signature Collection RAIL Suggested ‘must do’ tours of iconic HOLIDAYS destinations/attractions. Collection Advanced Ecotourism product – a leading and innovative product that uses resources wisely, VIETNAM, LAOS SMALLASIA GROUP JOURNEYS contributes to environmental conservation and & CAMBODIA 2017-18 FEATURING 2017-18 VIETNAM • CAMBODIA • LAOS • THAILAND PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES MYANMAR • CHINA • INDIA • BHUTAN ONE&ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND helps local communities. and SRI LANKA • JAPAN • MONGOLIA SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS 2017 – 2018 Our 2016-17 2017 2017 2016-17 HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO Refer to page 5 for details. EXOTIC EUROPE ALASKA PACIFIC Cruise CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING CRUISING - BOO Collection OW K N LA T Y E U R B B R Refer to page 5 for details. U E Y T A N L O K W - B O O CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US In store helloworld.co.nz 0800 80 80 40 WITH US 4 Why book with helloworld? Currumbin Creek, Palm Beach The helloworld Difference 1. We have experienced knowledgeable travel consultants who are passionate about making your travel dreams come true. 2. We will ensure you enjoy choice and flexibility when you book your travel with us. 3. We offer a real alternative for discovering the world by crafting travel experiences that suit your individual needs. 4. We are the only New Zealand travel agency group that allows you to earn and spend your Fly Buys points. 5. Should you need to change your travel plans while you are away there will always be someone here to help you. Bonus Offers Throughout this brochure you’ll find amazing Bonus Offers including free nights, room upgrades and food and beverage credits to name a few. Just look for the Bonus Offer box. We are always sourcing specials throughout the year. Look for this symbol to find our Ask us for the latest deals when making your booking. most popular experiences! With everything from accommodation, car hire, day tours, Exclusively For You extended touring and much more, you’ll be spoilt with choice when planning your next holiday. We’re always on the lookout for ways to enhance your To assist you, we’ve highlighted our most popular products holiday experience! Check out our deals marked booked by our customers. Just look for the We love it! Exclusively for You. symbol throughout this brochure. We’ve put together some fantastic Holiday Packages that Our customers love it and so will you! offer exceptional value for money, starting on page 10. You’ll find Exclusive Offers throughout the brochure, plus hotels that are available exclusively through helloworld. - BOO OW K N LA T Y E Just look for Exclusively for You! U R B Open Dated Tours B U R E Y T Buy Now & Book Later! A N L O K 24 Hour Assistance W - B O O We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you Our Open Dated range of tours offers you the flexibility of are safely home. That’s why when you book a GO Holiday pre-paying for your ‘must do’ holiday experiences without through helloworld you will have access to the GO Assist having to lock in dates in advance. This means you can pick Help Desk which is a 24 hour, seven day a week service, the day that best suits your needs once your holiday has should you require any assistance during your holiday. You commenced. Simply include an Open Dated tour in your will be given your GO Assist Freephone number with your itinerary, pay for your entire holiday prior to departure, then documentation and you can contact the team at any time call us up to 24 hours in advance to book. during your holiday. Open Dated gives you the flexibility to buy now We‘re with you on your journey. and book later! 5 Travel Tips Surfers Paradise How to Get There Visas and Passports BY AIR Gold Coast Airport is located at the A passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended Events & Public Holidays southern end of the coast in Coolangatta. From stay is required. A visa is not required for New Coolangatta, it’s a 30 minute drive north to Surfers Zealand passport holders. April Paradise or a 15 minute drive south to Kingscliff. Travel advice is available from the New Zealand Bleach Festival Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia operate daily Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at SeaFire, Surfers Paradise flights from Auckland to Coolangatta and twice www.safetravel.govt.nz. Jewel ITU World Triathlon weekly from Christchurch. Gold Coast Film Festival Alternatively, Brisbane is just a 60 minute Currency drive north of the Gold Coast. Qantas and Australian Dollar (AUD). May Air New Zealand operate direct flights daily to Brisbane from Auckland, Christchurch and Electricity Blues on Broadbeach Queenstown, seasonally. Virgin Australia operates 240 volts. Power outlets take New Zealand Sanctuary Cove International direct flights daily to Brisbane from Wellington. style plugs. Boat Show FLIGHT DURATION Beach Safety Surfers Paradise Live FROM / TO GOLD COAST Auckland 3 hr 40 mins Queensland has some of the world’s best beaches; June however care and caution should be exercised at Christchurch 3 hrs 40 mins Cooly Rocks On, Coolangatta Queenstown 3 hrs 35 mins all times.