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2013-2014 Discover the pristine wilderness, heritage towns and sights, and gourmet delights. Experience Tasmania up close – from the wild, spectacular Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park to vibrant Hobart. Take off on a holiday where Travelmarvel has taken care of everything for you! All tours provide a good balance of inclusions and time to spend at your leisure. This selection of tours from 5 to 10 days, all include sightseeing highlights, an air-conditioned coach, and an experienced Tour Director. Earlybird Specials!
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2013-2014 Explore Tasmania’s rich and varied treasures, including World Heritage listed regions, national parks, pristine coastline, enchanting villages, bustling cities and convict ruins. Evergreen Tours offers comprehensive itineraries to ensure you don’t miss out, but still have free time to explore on your own. Hobart, Mount Wellington, Port Arthur, Freycinet National Park, Cradle Mountain… by cruise, rail, luxury coaches - travel in Tasmania has never looked so appealing. Evergreen offers great inclusions, professional service, quality and value.
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Australia’s leading small group tour company has linked up with Australia by Air to bring you a spectacular scenic 6-day journey into the Lake Eyre region. See this normally dry part of Australia revived and transformed by water, an amazing and rare spectacle! Enjoy some on-the-ground activities, 4WD, learn about the history, flora and fauna of Flinders Range National Park, explore Lake Eyre with aboriginal guide, Reg Dobb and fossick for opals in Lightning Ridge. Outback Track Tours makes it magnificent.
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An Australian holiday arranged by specialists in Australian travel – what could be better? First Light Travel’s award-winning team creates self-drive or privately escorted itineraries tailored just for you. These sample itineraries will give you a good idea of the flexibility and choice you have to create your dream holiday. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Outback, there’s no limit to the experiences available – hiking, diving, rafting, cultural Aboriginal insights, city tours... just submit your enquiry and First Light Travel will do the rest.
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Silver City Tours & Corner Country Adventure Tours
Discover the legendary Outback around Broken Hill with the two most experienced operators in NSW. Silver City Tours offers half, full-day and 3 to 8 day package tours, travelling by luxury air-conditioned coach and staying in comfortable accommodation. Corner Country Adventure Tours specialises in small group 4WD fully-accommodated soft adventure tours to the wonders of Outback NSW. Both companies can tailor an itinerary to meet the needs of individuals and groups.
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2013-2014 Since 1925, AAT Kings has been delighting travellers with a range of Guided Tours throughout Australia, from Uluru to the Great Barrier Reef, the Kimberley to Margaret River, Tasmania to Alice Springs and everywhere in-between. Take a delectable bite-sized short break or make a meal of it with a longer journey, discovering ancient culture, natural wonders, remarkable wildlife, stunning cities and great active adventures. Enjoy heaps of highlights, quality inclusions and luxury travel and accommodation with highly experienced tour directors.
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Adventurers and nature lovers will revel in this impressive selection of small group tours across Australia - including bird-watching or fantastic wildflower displays and spectacular sights through rugged terrain. Travel comfortably in a fully-equipped 4WD vehicle with a professional guide/driver to Flinders Ranges, Cape Leeuwin-Naturaliste Park and the Gibson Desert. There’s also the Sydney to Cairns route, the Kimberley or South West. The best camping equipment is provided so you can relax and enjoy the great outdoors.
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Valid till 31 March 2013 Sacred Earth's small group luxury 4WD safaris explore South Australia's Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula in summer. Wildife, food, wine tasting, spectacular scenery and beaches, historical sites and activities including penguin tours, a trip on a steam train or paddle steamer, bird watching, a cruise through the Coorong, swimming with dolphins, caving... For over 30 years, Sacred Earth has specialised in scheduled and private tours, catering for all interests, groups and ages.
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2013 From deep gorges to tropical wetlands, from vast lakes to shimmering coastlines, Evergreen’s Western Australia and the Northern Territory will leave you spellbound. Evergreen Tours’ experience in delivering quality for exceptional value spans more than 33 years. Explore by luxury coach and cruise through the spectacularly raw and rugged beauty of this ancient region, including The Kimberly, Kakadu, Catherine Gorge, Cable Beach and Cape Le Grand.
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A ski holiday is a great winter break away and an excuse to unwind, work out and have some fun! Skiing & snowboarding in Europe is hugely popular in the northern hemisphere winter months with Switzerland, Austria, France and Italy among the favourites. And if you’re talking about skiing, you couldn’t possibly forget Canada and the USA. A rental car on holidays gives you the freedom to go where you want, when you want. It’s no different on a ski holiday, except for some extra rules and safety measures that you should know about.
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See the world by sea kayak with Southern Sea Ventures. Al Bakker and his team have been guiding small group paddling expeditions around the world for decades and these adventures, graded from Easy to Moderate Plus for all ages, will thrill and inspire. The Pacific, Mediterranean or Caribbean await. Kayak, paddle and hike, explore cliffs and caves, fishing villages and historical sites, enjoy a gourmet trip, wildlife encounters, coral reefs, snorkelling… Destinations include Fiji, Tonga, Australia, Thailand, Turkey, Croatia, Sweden & Panama.
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Discover paradise in one of the world's natural wonders – fishing, snorkelling, diving the coral reefs, dolphins, whales and turtles, beaches and world-class food and resorts. Take your family or a small group on your own bareboat vessel (skippered by you) through Australia's best cruising grounds. Or, just relax and let eco-certified Charter Yachts Australia organise a luxury skippered charter holiday specially for you. Fully-equipped vessels accommodate up to 6 on fully-crewed vessels or 10 on bareboat vessels.
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2013 Discover "a path less travelled" on a unique small-ship expedition cruise. Enjoy the comfort and safety of Orion's 100-guest ships and 5-star onboard service, while exploring destinations inaccessible to larger ships. Orion combines the presentation skills of recognised experts in history, plant, marine and wildlife with the very real experience of being there to engage the mind and fuel the soul. Includes Borneo, Australia's Kimberley coast, Great Barrier Reef, the Spice Islands, Antarctica & Papua New Guinea
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April 2013-March 2014 Sacred Earth's small group luxury 4WD safaris explore remote wilderness in the Top End, Kakadu, the Kimberley, Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Experience Aboriginal culture, ancient landscapes, spectacular gorges and amazing flora and fauna. These small group journeys provide maximum comfort in the rugged outback and deliver a more personal experience. For over 30 years, Sacred Earth has specialised in scheduled and private tours, catering for all interests, groups and ages.
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What sets Seniors Holiday Travel apart from any other?
Could it be that this multi-award winning travel agency offers the same “deals” that any wholesaler does but with full travel agency service? Or is it the time they take to craft the perfect all-inclusive journey especially for seniors from start to finish? Now you can enjoy fully escorted group tours, tailor-made or independent holidays, car hire, cruises in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Americas and Europe, plus free Seniors Holiday Travel Club membership and its many benefits.
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2013 G-Plus offers travellers more comfort and convenience than the typical G Adventures trip. Handpicked accommodation, extra amenities, upgraded transportation and bonus inclusions are all standard fare on these decidedly non-standard adventures. If you're eager to get to the heart of a place, see what makes it tick,hear it speak in its own voice and truly understand it, G-Plus offers everything you could want... plus more. USA, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa & the Middle East.
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Exhilarating and unforgettable! These slick snow escapes take you to the best and tested ski and snowboarding resorts in Canada, USA, Japan and Australia. No matter your budget or group size, Blue Powder is big on matching them to the experience you want. This brochure is filled with all the facts, highlights, first-class resorts, offers and activities, après ski and family fun. From Lake Louise, Canada to Niseko in Japan, Aspen, USA to Perisher in Australia and many more… Blue Powder takes you through the options.
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2013-2014 With competitive pricing - including a Beat Rate policy that guarantees to beat any rental rate - and excellence in service, DriveAway Holidays aims to be your number one choice for all self-drive holidays. The Car Rental & Motorhome Book covers car rental in the UK & Europe, USA & Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE, Malaysia, Thailand and the South Pacific. Also offers Peugeot Leasing in Europe, motorhome rental, accommodation and more! Earlybird Deals!
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2013 This comprehensive brochure has something to suit all tastes and every budget – a fantastic planning tool for your family holiday, romantic interlude, self-drive or island escape. Soak up the sun on the Gold Coast, explore the Great Barrier Reef or lay back and sip cocktails as you watch the sun set over the Whitsundays. From endless sunbaked horizons to dense tropical rainforest to chilly southern beaches, you'll find all your options here.
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Odyssey Expeditions welcomes you aboard a 9-Day Cruise in the fascinating north-west of Western Australia, the Kimberley! This far-reaching, fascinating cruise takes you along a beautifully rugged coastline in great comfort; into the creeks and up the rivers, under the waterfalls and across the archipelagos, from sea to sky, without the huge price tag! Enjoy the company of experienced guides, who will open up this area of diverse flora and fauna, rich pioneering history and indigenous culture, all at its abundant best, to you!
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Backtrack to the Outback along Australia’s legendary highway, The Kidman Way. From Jerilderie - the gateway to the Kidman Way and a keystone in the Ned Kelly story – travel through Griffith, Cobar, Bourke and beyond. You’ll discover the real New South Wales Outback in the fascinating historic towns along the way. Whether you’re travelling on your own or with friends or family, you will find all you need to have a wonderful journey in the style you prefer - hotels, motels, B&Bs, farm-stays, camping and more…
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When the last rays of the sun stretch through the Kentia palms and the azure sweep of the ocean fades into the night sky, you’ll know you’ve come to the right place. Just 700km north-east of Sydney, off the New South Wales coastline in the South Pacific, World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island is a unique environment of forests and mountains fringed by the most southerly coral reef in the world. With attractive all-inclusive packages and a choice of accommodation, Pinetrees Resort is the perfect base to explore this extraordinary island.
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Adventure Wild's eco-based tours are perfect for active mature travellers who love outdoor adventure but don't want to rough it. Travel in custom-built 4WD all-terrain coaches with state-of-the-art features (max 16 guests). Camp in style with modern equipment, enjoy delicious meals. Swim in crystal-clear rockpools, walk into spectacular gorges and sleep in comfortable swags with all camping equipment supplied. Bungle Bungles, Gibb River Road, El Questro, Home Valley Station, Kimberley, Purnululu, Broome, Darwin and Kununurra.
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Ever wanted to go on a private adventure with a few select friends or your family? Peregrine's private group tour specialists can make your dream trip a reality - you choose the destination, the dates, your companions and whatever you wish to do. Small group adventure tours embrace historical, family, food, wine, walking, cycling, wildlife, educational, trekking, photography, yoga and active themes. Peregrine designs unique itineraries tailored especially to your needs in Africa, Europe, Asia, Middle East, the Americas and Australasia.
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Travelling Divas introduces a new concept in travel – boutique holidays designed by women for women. Rejuvenate, indulge, experience and be inspired by yourself or by the women you will meet in the wonderful destinations you discover around the world. Travelling Diva holidays are 4 to 5-star quality experiences with an edge – independent, bespoke escorted or individually-designed small group experiences for mind, body and soul.
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2013 At Leisure holidays combine the very best of guided holidays with the freedom to explore each incredible destination on your own. If you’re an independent-minded traveller who wants to delve deeper and discover more, Trafalgar invites you to unlock the world at your leisure. You’ll enjoy all the advantages of Trafalgar's vast experience in planning hassle-free, guided holidays, along with the flexibility of independent travel. Take in more at each destination with longer stays of 2-3 nights and later starts on travelling days.
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Winter 2013 AAT Kings can show you the very best of Melbourne and its surrounds with these half-day and full-day tours including the Great Ocean Road, Puffing Billy, Wineries, Sovereign Hill, Grampians, City Sights and more. AAT Kings has been operating tours throughout the Melbourne region for over 30 years. Discover the best things to see and do in this vibrant city and its beautiful surrounding areas with Australia's No. 1 Day Tour Operator. Experienced Driver-Guides will enrich your tour with fascinating insights into the history and culture of this region.
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2014-2015 Combine a love of nature with small group travel in the company of like-minded enthusiasts… as part of the APT group, Botanica has more than 85 years’ touring experience - these botanically themed boutique cruises & small group journeys will surprise and amaze. Enjoy beautiful gardens, history, botanical lectures and gourmet delights in Britain (England, Scotland, Wales), Europe (Netherlands, France, Italy, Portugal, Mediterranean), USA, Canada, South America, South Africa, Japan, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand.
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2013-2014 When you travel Australia and New Zealand, you want to make sure you do it right. You want special treatment & exclusive access that turns a regular trip into the trip of a lifetime. That’s why Contiki offers you a Backstage Pass to Australia and New Zealand. It’s a combination of many things, exclusive to Contiki, that gives you unrivalled value & sets the Contiki Australia and New Zealand experience apart from the rest. Contiki's experience means you get the most amazing, authentic, life-changing experiences, specially designed for 18-35s.
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2013 A sailing holiday is by far the best way to explore Queensland's Whitsundays as you have the freedom to explore a variety of island resorts or cruise into anchorages where it is still common to be the only yacht. For over 35 years, Sunsail has delivered great value worldwide sailing holidays, with dedicated, professional staff with a cutting-edge fleet. Sunsail is the only yacht charter company based on Hamilton Island in The Whitsundays, the jewel in the crown of Australia's holiday destinations.
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Scott McGregor's Railways Adventures
Tour Leader Scott McGregor is an actor, presenter, writer and producer on stage, film and TV. He has hosted many popular shows as well as more than a dozen highly successful tours to India, Russia, Japan, Queensland and Eastern Europe. These unique themed journeys open doors to places, products, and people not normally available. Join Scott on one of these tours, or ask him to build a personalised itinerary for you. There’s no better way to see the world than from the window of train.
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2013-2014 Life's lessons are learnt in living it to the full – and Inspiring Journeys presents unforgettable itineraries that will change the way you see things. Learn, discover, explore, experience and relax on these small group journeys that take you around Australia & New Zealand in first-class style. Be as active or as leisurely as you like. Kakadu, the Kimberley, the Red Centre, Barossa, Noosa, Fraser Island, Tasmania, Bay of Islands, Franz Josef Glacier, the Ghan Rail… just some of the Journeys that will inspire you.
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With so much to explore in Australia, the ideal way you can see all the best is by car. Australia has a fantastic roads and highway network that allow you to enjoy all the famous sites, plus have the freedom to uncover some undiscovered treasures as well. This guide is aimed at the independent traveller that enjoys the independence and comfort of their own vehicle. It has all the information you’ll need for a self drive holiday in Australia, from hiring a car, rules of the road to some great ideas for touring the different regions and states.
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Winter 2013 AAT Kings has been operating tours throughout the Sydney region for over 30 years. During this time we have discovered the best things to see and do when on holiday. Our experienced Drivers/Guides will enrich your tour with fascinating insights into the history and culture of the vibrant capital of New South Wales and its beautiful surrounding areas to give you the ultimate Sydney holiday experience. Includes Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves, Hunter Valley Gardens, Harbour Cruise, Sydney Sights & Beaches, Outback Experiences and more.
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2013 With big red deserts, sun-bronzed beaches, soaring peaks and lush rainforests, Australia and New Zealand offer a kaleidoscope of brilliant colours and startling natural beauty… Intrepid is for travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible experiences along the way. Intrepid lets you experience the real world within the safety of a small group, with lots of freedom and flexibility. Includes independent short breaks and urban adventures plus Kokoda Track adventure in Papua New Guinea.
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Each year i-to-i sends more than 5,000 people overseas to volunteer at projects across Africa, Asia and South America. By volunteering, you’ll have an amazing travel experience, immerse yourself in a foreign culture, meet new and interesting people and make a positive contribution to the world we live in. Volunteer placements range from 1 – 12 weeks, so whether you’re looking for an amazing experience on a quick trip or a longer volunteer adventure, get inspired and get out there.
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2013 If there’s one adventure travel company that’s going to show you the length and breadth of Australia and New Zealand in an authentic, stylish, off-the-beaten track way with fantastic experiences and unforgettable highlights to boot, then it’s G Adventures. Introducing a full slate of exciting, one-of-a-kind adventures from top to bottom, east to west through these vastly different countries. Choose from an unbelievable selection that offers culture, history, food & wine, active adventure, varied forms of transport & accommodation – the fun begins.
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Our wonderful world takes on a whole new dimension when seen through the eyes of a Tauck travel experience. With more than 100 intriguing choices to the most popular destinations, Tauck’s creative itineraries find the unusual, the little known, the extraordinary – and bring them to life. Tauck World Discovery Exotics brochures is packed with life-changing journeys and adventures in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. Let Tauck take care of all the details while you enjoy the best of the world's exotic destinations.
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2013 Escape into the fresh air, warm sunshine and wide open spaces of the Australian Outback with Remote Outback Cycle Tours. For ten years, ROC Tours has combined mountain biking with four-wheel driving, offering more than just a ‘cycling tour’ to beginners or enthusiasts. A collection of unique, fully supported itineraries, some of which can be combined, will take you to places as diverse as Sydney, Alice Springs, the Kimberley, Broken Hill, Darwin, Coober Pedy and Adelaide. Mountain bikes and camping equipment included.
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2013-2014 Discover your road to freedom with Australia's leading car hire and motorhome broker. Rely on Driveaway's 25 years of experience and award winning service to explore the great open roads and scenic drives: the Grand Pacific Drive, the Red Centre Way and the Great Ocean Road. With competitive pricing - including a Beat Rate policy that guarantees to beat any rental rate - and excellence in service, DriveAway Holidays aims to be your number one choice for all self-drive holidays.
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Explore all the real pearls of the Kimberley in complete comfort, with Australia's leading small-group tour company. Pearls of the Kimberley is a 13-day adventure ex Broome, Kimberley Adventure is an 8-day safari also ex Broome, and the 4-day Bungles Adventure and 13-day Icons of the Kimberley depart from Kununurra. All vehicles are fully air-conditioned with reclining seats, footrests and seat belts. All trailers have recovery equipment and satellite phones for emergency and the kitchens provide lots of fresh food.
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Join North Star Cruises on an adventure cruise around the Australian coastline and in the stunning waters of Indonesia and PNG. All cruises are activity-based and designed for the most discerning adventurer. Guests consistently remark “that’s the best holiday I have ever had”. The magnificent True North features the ultimate in style, modern cuisine and a young Australian crew. Expedition boats take passengers away in small groups and, to add yet another dimension, most cruise options feature an onboard helicopter!
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The Kimberley is one of Australia’s most beautiful attractions but the Diversity Charter Company elevates the experience to another level altogether. Climb aboard the Diversity II, meet your experienced skipper and crew and take an adventure unlike any other! Swim, walk, see the sights, explore nature, fish or just relax. Your senses will spin with the spectacular beauty of the remote and isolated Kimberley coastline. Choose from 8, 9, 11 or 15-day packages or Diversity Charter will design an exclusive cruise for your group.
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2013-2014 AAT Kings Short Breaks are the ideal way to explore the Northern Territory for those who seek the freedom to do what they want to do, when they want to do it. Customise your itinerary to your individual needs from a wide range of exciting AAT Kings sightseeing, experiences, small group tours, The Ghan, and budget to luxury accommodation. Discover the best of the Red Centre, Top End, Kakadu and the Kimberley. You’re free to go your own way with AAT Kings Short Breaks.
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