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13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS PACIFIC COAST EXPLORER

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TAHITI

TAHITI

Day 6: Gold Coast

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS

» 12 nights accommodation as shown

» 9 Days Mid-Size Car Rental with Premium cover & unlimited kms

» Airport Transfers

» Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: : Welcome to Port Douglas

On Arrival you will be transferred to your central accommodation and the rest of the day at leisure to explore.

Stay: Mantra Aqueous Port Douglas (3 Nights)

Day 2: Day in Port Douglas

Today travel to Cape Tribulation, through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Included is an hour Daintree River Cruise to spot local wildlife, Alexandra lookout, delicious tropical lunch set amongst the rainforest, and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Also enjoy a driver/guided tour with an Indigenous presentation & afternoon tea at the Mossman Gorge Centre to learn about the local Kuku Yalanji people before returning home.

Day 3: Day in Port Douglas

Today enjoy Port Douglas at your leisure, with plenty of great restaurants and bars you can indulge or you could choose to venture out to Great Barrier Reef.

Day 4: Fly to Brisbane

Wave goodbye to Port Douglas on your transfer to the airport. Time to Fly South to Brisbane. Upon arrival at the Airport, collect your hire car.

Stay: Royal on the Park (2 Nights)

Day 5: Day in Brisbane

Day free to explore this City on the River. You may wish to take a cruise up the river to Lone Pine Sanctuary where you can cuddle a Koala or indulge in the Many shops and restaurants that Brisbane has to offer

There is plenty to offer everyone on Australia’s Gold Coast. Enjoy the best of Aussie beach life, indoor and outdoor attractions, markets and water sports... the choice is almost endless! Main Beach, Broadbeach & Surfers Paradise boast some of the Gold Coast’s best shopping and fashion, not to mention an array of beachfront café’s and upmarket restaurant’s.

Stay: QT Gold Coast

Day 7: Byron Bay

Make you way down the Pacific Coast Highway to Bryon Bay, only an hour & half drive from the Gold Coast, you can take you time and explore the many coast towns on the way down.

Stay: Discovery Holiday Park (2 Nights)

Day 8: Byron Bay at Leisure

Time to relax in Byron Bay, the most easterly point in Australia. Walk the Cape Byron Track to the trademark lighthouse, kayak with dolphins, trawl the markets, indulge in a day spa or simply explore the glorious beaches of the area.

Day 9: Ballina, Grafton, Coffs Harbour

Your drive today will skirt the beautiful Yuraygir National Park on-route to Coffs Harbour. Coffs is well known for its spectacular coastline and friendly relaxed atmosphere & there are plenty of things to see and do in the area.

Stay: Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort

Day 10: Nambucca Heads, Port Macquaire

Pass through the seaside villages of Laurieton and Harrington today as you continue your journey to Port Macquaire. You can do everything from fishing, golf, tennis, family theme parks and water sports or choose to do nothing but relax.

Stay: Rydges Port Maquarie

Day 11: Port Stephens

This beautiful resort offers something for everyone but is best known for its crystal clear water, beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants and whale and dolphin watching.

Stay: Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort (2 nights)

Day 12: Port Stephens at Leisure

Why not join a dolphin watch boat trip today? There are boat trips that are designed to give you the best possible view of these lovely playful creatures and on warm days, it may even be possible to swim with the dolphins. If you want to see koalas in the wild then Port Stephen’s Tilligerry Habitat State Reserve offers a good opportunity.

Day 13: Central Coast to Sydney

Travel south along the Pacific Highway. We recommend spending time in Newcastle and the Central Coast before returning your car on arrival back in Sydney

Conditions & General Information

Rates: Determined by date of pick up for the entire hire. Hire is based on a 24 hour period. Separate rates apply for hires originating in remote areas, NQLD and Tasmania.

Driver Qualifications: A customer must be a minimum of 21 years of age to be eligible to rent a car (21-24yr olds will incur an age surcharge of AU$16.50* per day). A minimum age of 25 yrs is required for the following vehicles GFAR, FFAD, FFAR, FFAM, FXAD, PFAR, SFBD, SFBR, PVAR, XVAR, and all prestige vehicles. Driver’s license must be valid for the period of rental and must be in English, probationary or restricted licences are not acceptable nor are photocopies.

Depots: Europcar has a large fleet range available in over 120 locations across Australia including major airports, capital cities and many suburbs and regional locations.

Mitsubishi Pajero

CFAR

4 door, Auto, hatch, 4 cylinder, Air Con, ABS, Cruise Control, Seats

Mg Hs Essence

One Way Rentals & Minimum Hires: Different fees and minimums apply between certain locations (available on request and advised at the time of confirmation). Any fees must be paid direct to Europcar Australia at time of vehicle collection and cannot be prepaid.

Driving Restrictions: Vehicle must only be used on sealed roads unless it is the SFBR, FFAR, FXAD 4WD or PFAR in which case it can be driven on an unsealed road (only if Road Cover 4WD has been purchased). Please check with your agent for specific roads. Any specific location restrictions will be advised at the time of collection including limitations due to adverse weather conditions.

Inclusive Rates: Unlimited Kilometres except FFAR, FXAD, PFAR, SFBD, SFBR, XVAR and all prestige at 200kms per day, GST, CDW (Collision Damage Waiver), Administration Fee, Premium Location surcharge (where applicable), Third Party Cover, Additional driver, Damage Liability Fee and Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee.

Damage Liability Fee: When hiring a vehicle the Renter is liable for damage to the vehicle and third party property. In the event of an accident or third party property, a Damage Liability Fee (DLF) will be charged. This fee is charged regardless of who is at fault or the amount of damage. You can reduce the (DLF) by paying a supplement fee. Damage Liability Fee will incur all applicable taxes such as premium surcharge and administration fee. Damage Liability fee is included in the rate and reduces the liability to AU$605 - AU$1,100 depending on car group.

Security Deposit: The Europcar location will preauthorise your Visa, AMEX or Mastercard for the bond amount at time of collecting the vehicle of AU$200 Europcar also accepts Visa and Mastercard debit cards with a bond amount of AU$500. The security bond is held to cover any outstanding auxiliary,

Conditions & General Information

Rates: Determined by date of pickup for the entire hire. A Rental Day consists of a consecutive 24 hours. Separate rates apply for hires originating in remote areas.

Drivers Qualifications: All renters must present a full, valid national driver’s licence that has been held for at least one year. Where a licence has two parts, photo card and paper, both parts of the licence must be presented. An overseas driver’s licence, issued in a language other than English, must be accompanied by a current International Drivers Permit (IDPs) or where in a country where IDPs are not issued official government approved translation document. Restricted, Provisional or Probationary Licences are NOT accepted.

Drivers between 21-24 years will incur a surcharge.

Depots: Hertz operates in 220 locations nationwide; including in each state, each territory, each major airport and each major town.

Delivery and Collection: On a request basis only, subject to location, fleet and staff availability. A delivery fee will apply for each delivery and/or collection.

One Way Rentals & Minimum Hires: All One Way Rentals are on a request basis. Different fees and minimums apply between certain locations, please refer to the one way matrix. One way fees are to be paid directly to Hertz at the time of collection and cannot be pre-paid

Recognized world wide, there is no better way to discover Australia than with Hertz. Offering premium rental cars at competitive prices combined with 24 hour assistance and friendly staff who are only too pleased to answer any of your queries and share their local knowledge.

Driving Restrictions: Vehicle must only be used on sealed roads unless otherwise advised. Please check with your agent for specific roads. Any specific location restrictions will be advised at the time of collection including limitations due to adverse weather conditions.

Inclusive Rates: Unlimited Kilometre’s, Damage Cover for the vehicle & Third Party Property (subject to an excess which can be reduced), Location fee, MAX Cover, Vehicle Registration Recovery, Administration Fee Recovery, GST Security Bond: All rentals are subject to a bond deposit which covers additional costs such as fuel, one way fees and optional extras. Hertz accepts all major credit cards and VISA debit cards (Not Eftpos) and will authorise a deposit bond at time of rental. Cash deposits are not accepted. It is important to note all reservations must be in the authorised driver / main renter name.

The driver MUST be the credit card holder.

Delivery and Collection: On a request basis only, subject to location, fleet and staff availability. A delivery fee will apply for each delivery and/or collection.

Early Returns If a customer returns a vehicle early no refunds will be given on unused days.

Hertz Rental Terms & Conditions take precedence to all information contained. Hertz Australia reserves the right with no notice to update our Hertz Rental Terms & Conditions as required. Any amendments will be valid for all new bookings from the release date of the updates.

Group B 5 Door, Auto, Air Conditioning, Seats 4, Smartphone Connectivity, Reverse Cameras/Sensors, Luggage: 1 Large, 1 Small

Group D 5 Door, Auto, Air Conditioning, Seats 5, 4 Cylinders, Smart Cruise Control, Reversing Camera/Sensors, Smartphone Connectivity, Luggage: 2 Large

Group E 5 Door, Auto, Air Conditioning, Seats 5, 4/6 Cylinders, Smart Cruise Control, Reversing Camera/Sensors, Smartphone Connectivity, Luggage: 2 Large, 2 Small

Conditions & General Information

Group H 5 Door, Auto, Air Conditioning, Seats 5, 6 Cylinders, Reversing Camera, Bluetooth, USB Port, Luggage: 2 Large, 2 Small

Group V 5 Door, Auto, Air Conditioning, Seats 5, 6 Cylinders, Reversing Camera, Bluetooth, USB Port, Luggage: 2 Large, 2 Small

Group W 5 Door 4WD, Auto, Air Conditioning, Seats 7, Reversing Camera, Smart Cruise Control, Smartphone Connectivity.

Rates: Determined by date of pickup for the entire hire. A Rental Day consists of a consecutive 24 hours. Separate rates apply for hires originating in remote areas.

Drivers Qualifications: Avis Australia will rent to drivers that present a current drivers licence. The renter has to have held the licence for 12 months. CCAR, ICAR, SCAR, CFAR vehicles – Minimum 21 years of age FCAR,FVAR, IFAR, FFAR, PFAR – Minimum 25 years of age. Avis Australia will provide one Additional Driver at no cost. $5.50 inc GST per day, per additional driver

Depots: Avis operates in 220+ locations nationwide; including in each state, each territory, each major airport and each major town.

Delivery and Collection: On a request basis only, subject to location, fleet and staff availability. A delivery fee will apply for each delivery and/or collection.

One Way Rentals & Minimum Hires: All One Way Rentals are on a request basis. Different fees and minimums apply between certain locations, please refer to the one way matrix. One way fees are to be paid directly to Avis at the time of collection and cannot be pre-paid

Driving Restrictions: Vehicle must only be used on sealed roads unless otherwise advised. Please check with your agent for specific roads. Any specific location restrictions will be advised at the time of collection including limitations due to adverse weather conditions. Inclusive

Security Bond: All rentals are subject to a bond deposit which covers additional costs such as fuel, one way fees and optional extras. Hertz accepts all major credit cards and VISA debit cards (Not Eftpos) and will authorise a deposit bond – Minimum of $100 – at time of rental. Cash deposits are not accepted.

Capacity: 2 Adults. Description: Auto transmission. Turbo diesel. Power steering, 2 seat belts, Air con. in drivers cab Radio, bluetooth, USB, DVD player with flat screen and HDMI input, CD player, GPS, Rear cabin heating - diesel, gas cooker & external slide out BBQ. 130 litre Fridge/freezer, microwave & sink. Shower & Toilet. Hot & cold pressurized water. All living equipment. Internal walk-through access. Vehicle Dimensions: Length 7.00m, Width 2.04m & Interior Height 1.90m. Bedding: 1 Double or 2 singles.

Capacity: 4 Adults. Description: Auto transmission, diesel. Power steering, 4 seat belts, Air Con. In drivers cab. Radio, bluetooth, USB, DVD player with flat screen and HDMI input, GPS. Reversing camera. Main Cabin heating – diesel, gas stove, 130 litre fridge/freezer, sink. Shower & toilet. Side awning & external storage locker.Vehicle

Dimensions: Length 6.7m, Width 2.25m & Interior Height 2.06m. Bedding: 2 doubles.

Capacity: 6 Adults. Description: Auto transmission, diesel. Power steering, 6 seat belts, Air con. in drivers cab. bluetooth, USB, DVD player with flat screen and HDMI input, CD player, GPS Main Cabin heating - Diesel & gas stove. 130 Fridge/freezer, microwave & sink. Shower & Toilet. Hot & cold pressurized water. All living equipment. Internal walk-through access. Exterior side awning. Vehicle Dimensions: Length: 7.55m, width: 2.25m, interior height: 2.15m. Bedding: 3 double beds.

Ultima 2BTSM

5 - 20 day per day

From £262

Conditions & General Information

Rates: Determined by date of travel therefore split season rates may apply. Rates are charged by calendar day, not 24 hour periods.

Driver’s age: Min 21 years.

Driver’s Licence: A full resident country driver’s licence, held at least one year. If not in English, an International Drivers Licence is also required.

Depots: Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Darwin, Hobart(incurs an AU$115 location fee), Broome (incurs an AU$835 remote location fee)

Branch Hours: Please check with your consultant for each branch. All branches are closed Christmas Day and Australia Day Public Holiday (26 January). All rentals picking up or dropping off on the following days will incur an additional AU$115 surcharge: Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and State Holidays.

Standard Rates Include: Unlimited kilometres, 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax), 3% Administration fee, Kitchen equipment, Linen & bedding, General

5 - 20 day per day

From £314 equipment, GPS, Camper help, Customer care 24 hour, 7 days per week road service helpline (toll free). Extra Drivers will incur a fee of $2 per day.

All Inclusive Rates (Maui Inclusive Pack) Include: Liability Reduction Option (to NIL), Single Vehicle Rollover, Extra Driver Fees, Picnic table and chairs (chairs per person travelling), Linen Exchange, Baby / Booster seat – on request, Wifi (1GB).

Express Return Pack: Allows customers to return gas bottle empty, return fuel tank empty, Toilet emptying services (Sydney, Cairns & Melbourne only), Express key return (when purchased in conjunction with Liability Reduction Option or the Maui Inclusive Pack).

Liability Deposit: If the Liability Reduction Option or the maui Inclusive Pack is not taken, the customer must pay the Liability Deposit. The Liability Deposit is $7,500 and is applicable regardless if the hirer has purchased private travel insurance. The customer must provide a valid credit card to pay the Liability Deposit and the amount will be debited to the customer’s credit card on the day of vehicle collection.

Minimum Hire: Minimum rental period is 5 days for same city rentals.

5 - 20 day per day

From £331

Minimum rental period is 10 days for hires where travel dates include 20 Dec to 10 Jan.

One Way Rentals: One-way rentals are available between all locations.

Minimum rental for one-way hires is 7 days or greater depending on location. A fee of $185 applies where pick up originates from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart or Adelaide & returns to these locations. Any hires from/ to Darwin, Broome, Alice Springs or Perth, the one-way fee will be AU$280. Road Restrictions: Campervans can only be driven on sealed/bitumen roads. Should a customer wish to travel on an unsealed road it will be on a request basis only pending road conditions, weather & distance

2 adults. Description: Auto Transmission, Turbo Diesel, Power steering, 2 seatbelts, Air Con in drivers cab, Radio, CD, DVD player with flat screen, Rear Cabin heating, mains power, gas stove, 130L Fridge/Freezer, microwave and sink. Shower and toilet. Hot and Cold pressurized water. All living equipment. Internal walk through access. Vehicle Dimensions: Length 7.20m; Width 2.04m and Interior Height 1.90m. Bedding: 1 x Double Bed or 2 x Singles.

Capacity: 4 Adults. Description: Merecedes or similar. Automatic, turbo diesel, power steering, 4 seatbelts, DVD player with flat screen, Radio, Bluetooth, USB, fixed awning, air con in driver’s cab, heating in driver’s cab and in rear. Gas stove, shower, toilet, fridge, microwave, sink, hot and cold pressurised water, 97L fresh water tank, all living equipment. Internal walk through access.

Vehicle Dimensions: Length 7.00m, Width 2.25m, Interior Height 2.06m. Bedding: 2 x Double beds.

Capacity: 6 Adults. Description: Mercedes or similar, Auto, turbo diesel. Air con (in the driver’s cab only) and heating in drivers cab and heating in rear. Power steering, 6 seatbelts (2 front cab, 4 main cab), Radio/ CD, gas cooker, shower and toilet, fridge, microwave, sink, hot and cold pressurized water, 82L fresh water tank, all living equipment, DVD player with flat screen, fixed awning. Internal walk through access. Vehicle Dimensions:Length 7.50m, width 2.25m, interior height 2.15m. Bedding: 3 x Double Beds.

5 - 20 day per day

Conditions & General Information

Rates: Determined by date of travel therefore split season rates may apply. Rates are charged by calendar day, not 24 hour periods.

Driver’s age: Min 21 years.

Driver’s Licence: A full resident country driver’s licence, held at least one year. If not in English, an International Drivers Licence is also required.

Depots: Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Darwin, Hobart(incurs an AU$100 location fee), Broome (incurs an AU$750 remote location fee).

Branch Hours: Please check with your consultant for each branch. All branches are closed Christmas Day and Australia Day Public Holiday (26 January). All rentals picking up or dropping off on the following days will incur an additional AU$115 surcharge: Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and State Holidays.

Standard Rates Include: Unlimited kilometres, 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax), 3% Administration fee, Kitchen equipment, Linen & bedding, General equipment, GPS, Camper help, Customer care 24 hour, 7 days per week road service helpline (toll free). Extra Drivers will incur a fee of $2 per day.

All Inclusive Rates (Britz Inclusive Pack) Include: Liability Reduction Option (to NIL), Single Vehicle Rollover, Extra Driver Fees, Picnic table and chairs (chairs per person travelling), Linen Exchange, Baby / Booster seat – on request, Wifi (1GB).

Express Return Pack: Allows customers to return gas bottle empty, return fuel tank empty, Toilet emptying services (Sydney, Cairns & Melbourne only), Express key return (when purchased in conjunction with Liability Reduction Option or the Britz Inclusive Pack).

Liability Deposit: If the Liability Reduction Option or the Britz Inclusive Pack is not taken, the customer must pay the Liability Deposit. The Liability Deposit is $5,000 and is applicable regardless if the hirer has purchased private travel insurance. The customer must provide a valid credit card to pay the Liability Deposit and the amount will be debited to the customer’s credit card on the day of vehicle collection.

Minimum Hire: Minimum rental period is 5 days for same city rentals.

Minimum rental period is 10 days for hires where travel dates include 20 Dec to 10 Jan.

One Way Rentals: One-way rentals are available between all locations. Minimum rental for one-way hires is 7 days or greater depending on location. A fee of $165 applies where pick up originates from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart or Adelaide & returns to these locations. Any hires from/ to Darwin, Broome, Alice Springs or Perth, the one-way fee will be AU$250. Road Restrictions: Campervans can only be driven on sealed/bitumen roads. Should a customer wish to travel on an unsealed road it will be on a request basis only pending road conditions, weather & distance.

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