Holidays of Australia Cruise & Rail Oct-Jan by Holidays of Australia

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creating journeys, delivering dreams 10th Edition: Valid between 01.10.15 - 31.01.16

Holidays of Australia and the World. Creating journeys, delivering dreams. Holidays of Australia and the World believe our clients are as unique as the holidays we provide and are dedicated to providing our clients with one-on-one personalised customer service to guarantee the specific needs of every traveller are met. We offer exclusive travel experiences, great memories and exceptional value for money. Our passion for travel and knowledge of the industry ensures your next holiday will be an amazing experience.

Our long standing relationships and preferred partnerships with local and international brands such as Cunard Line, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruise Lines, Virgin Australia, Great Southern Rail and Hilton Hotels and Resorts ensure that our clients are looked after every step of their journey. We also work closely with suppliers and operators to identify, develop and promote fresh and unique travel experiences, which we know will bring you back again and again. Our experienced consultants are available in person at our head office, via our national call centre or online. We offer unique, personalised, hand crafted holidays especially for you, and guarantee to plan your holiday every step of the way, giving you sound advice, guidance and a helping hand. From city short breaks to international adventures, whether you want to travel domestically or internationally, on a group departure or on your own, Holidays of Australia and the World will provide unique, personalised, tailor made holidays especially for you.

Our holiday packages

Time to go

Holidays of Australia and the World package a fantastic range of rail, cruise, tours and short stays which combine to create unique experiences that cover destinations across the globe. These are available to be booked direct with our reservations team at our head office based in Adelaide, South Australia or through your preferred travel agent.

Depending on the type of holiday you have booked, your documentation will be emailed or posted to you and arrive 2 – 3 weeks prior to departure. Please ensure you take all of your provided paperwork along with copies of your travel insurance, passports (or photographic identification) and flight details.

Your holiday your way

While you are on your holiday you can liaise with our partners, representatives, hosts or contact us 24 hours a day for travel assistance. Should you wish to make any changes to your arrangements please notify Holidays of Australia and the World by phone or email.

While we aim to create all inclusive journeys we understand that not everyone has the same travel aspirations, so all of our itineraries are completely flexible. Whether you wish to reserve a different cabin category, spend more time in a certain destination or even hire a car and explore on your own, almost anything is possible with Holidays of Australia and the World.

Getting there While we endeavour to provide departures from all capital cities, we appreciate that our clients are Australia wide, so if you need to leave from an alternative starting point please discuss this with your travel consultant so we can assist you with your needs. We are also happy to advise pricing and itineraries for your preferred airline and all categories of air travel.

Get on board

So take Mark Twain’s advice and ‘throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover’!

We are happy to provide you with assistance in completing your booking from start to finish which is why your consultant will send you a holiday booking form. Completing and returning this allows us to check you and your travel companions in and provide all of the necessary travel documentation which gets you on board quicker and starting your holiday hassle free.

Warm regards,

Our clients

Ben Mead Managing Director Holidays of Australia Group

Many of our inclusive holiday packages have select departure dates which include flights from capital cities, rail journeys, cruises, tours and short stays. These group departures are open to bookings from people Australia wide and are a fantastic way to meet like minded travellers and make new friends for life!

On your travels

Short Breaks Australia A ‘Short Break’ can be a weekend city getaway, a B&B stay, rail journey or a short cruise escape to anywhere in Australia. To plan your perfect time out or purchase a Short Breaks Gift Card contact the team at Short Breaks Australia p. 1800 810 910 e. shortbreaks@holidaysofaustralia.com.au w. shortbreaksaustralia.com.au

Holidays of the World Once you’ve experienced one of our fantastic Australian Cruise and Rail journeys, chances are you’ll have the bug! While we have a great selection of holiday options close to home, we know some of you will want to explore further afar. Contact our Holidays of the World team to discuss any of your international travel dreams.

Reasons to book with us: •C ruise and Rail Specialists •E xceptional range of domestic and

international packages personally selected and created by us for you •E xperienced and dedicated customer focused consultants •1 00% Australian owned and operated •E xclusive and unique products •T ravel itineraries for independent and group holidays •A ward winning agency

Holidays of Australia and the World are proud members of the Independent Travel Group, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), AFTA – Australian Federation of Travel Agents, IATA - Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) and are participants in ATAS (AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme). 2

Embark on the perfect escape combining top end Australia cruising and the Indian Pacific. Indian Pacific & Princess Coast to Coast Cruise & Rail

Indian Pacific & Sun Princess Coast to Coast

Indian Pacific & Dawn Princess Coast to Coast

21 – 27 nights departing in 2016

21 nights departing 27.04.16

Circle the top end of Australia as you journey across the Nullarbor aboard the Indian Pacific and cruise from Fremantle to Sydney. Begin by travelling along the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track; The Indian Pacific is a journey defined by contrast, encompassing the towering majesty of the Blue Mountains to the barren expanse of the Nullarbor. Then board the Sun Princess and cruise the North West of Australia where you will visit the pristine beaches of Geraldton, and Broome’s iconic Cable Beach, followed by the dramatic scenery of the Kimberley Coast. Continue sailing the Eastern waters of Australia to Sydney as you enjoy the tropical climate of the region with port calls in Yorkey’s Knob, Alotau in Papua New Guinea and Queensland’s capital city of Brisbane.

• 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Sydney to Perth in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • Transfers as per the itinerary. • 1 night stay in Perth at the Novotel Langley Perth including breakfast. • 17 nights aboard Sun Princess cruising from Fremantle to Sydney with port calls in Geraldton, Broome, scenic cruising along the Kimberley Coast, Darwin, Yorkey’s Knob, Alotau (Papua New Guinea) and Brisbane. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities.

26 nights departing 03.06.16 Perth stay inclusions

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $6,769 $7,669 $8,799

adult

platinum

$6,879 $7,799 $8,939

$8,349 $9,249 $10,369

Alotau Darwin Kimberley Coast Broome

from $6,969 per person

Indian Pacific & Dawn Princess Coast to Coast 27 nights departing 31.08.16 Perth stay inclusions • 7 night stay in Perth at the Novotel Langley Perth including breakfast. • Half day Perth and Fremantle City Explorer tour. • Half day Upper Swan River Lunch Cruise. • Full day Margaret River Tour.

from $8,099 per person

Indian Pacific & Sea Princess Coast to Coast 24 nights departing 28.08.16 Perth stay inclusions • 4 night stay in Perth at the Novotel Langley Perth including breakfast. • Half day Upper Swan River Lunch Cruise. • Full day Margaret River Tour.

Yorkey’s Knob

from $7,329 per person

Brisbane

Indian Pacific & Sea Princess Coast to Coast 21 nights departing 05.10.16 Perth stay inclusions

Geraldton Perth

• 6 night stay in Perth at the Novotel Langley Perth including breakfast. • Half day Upper Swan River Lunch Cruise. • Full day Margaret River Tour.

Sydney

• 2 night stay in Perth at the Novotel Langley Perth including breakfast.

from $6,479 per person *Itineraries and port calls may change depending on selected departure. 3

Explore Australia’s outback on tour, trains and planes from Ayers Rock to the Top End. Dawn Princess East Coast, PNG & Red Centre Discovery

The Ghan & Dawn Princess East Coast, NT & PNG

Dawn Princess Outback Safari & Top End Wonders

16 nights departing 03.06.16

14 nights departing 03.06.16

23 nights departing 28.05.16

• 10 nights aboard Dawn Princess cruising from Sydney to Darwin with port calls in Brisbane, Yorkey’s Knob and Alotau (Papua New Guinea). Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Transfer from the Darwin cruise terminal to your hotel. • 2 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • Transfer from your hotel to Darwin Airport. • One way flight from Darwin to Alice Springs. • 4 night Uluru and Kings Canyon tour; tick off the must-see sights of the Red Centre including the natural wonders of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon along with an unforgettable Uluru sunset and sunrise. Your tour includes an unforgettable Uluru Barbecue Dinner. After sunset, join your hosts under the stars at an exclusive venue. There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting).

• 10 nights aboard Dawn Princess cruising from Sydney to Darwin with port calls in Brisbane, Yorkey’s Knob and Alotau (Papua New Guinea). Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • 2 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • Transfers as per the itinerary. • 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 10 night Outback Safari guided tour travelling from Alice Springs to Darwin with overnight stays in Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Jabiru. Highlights include Kata Tjuta, Simpsons Gap, Yellow Water Billabong, Litchfield National Park and so much more. • 5 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • Breakfast with the Crocs and entry to Crocosaurus Cove. • City Explorer Hop-on Hop-off 48hr ticket. • 1 night/2 day Kakadu & East Alligator River Tour. Escape to the Top End and discover a paradise. View Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr, cruise Yellow Water Billabong and East Alligator River in search of crocs. Then with special permission of the local people, you are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. • 7 nights aboard Dawn Princess cruising from Darwin to Fremantle with Kimberley Coast scenic cruising and port calls in Broome and Geraldton. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities.

Why not? Spend some extra time in Alice Springs and then travel overnight aboard The Ghan from the rich red outback of Alice Springs to Adelaide. Your all inclusive Gold or Platinum Service provides meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences ensuring this will be a remarkable journey you will never forget.

Did you know? Deckchair Cinema, operated by the Darwin Film Society, is a unique outdoor cinema experience. The outdoor setting, on the edge of Darwin Harbour is stunning: watch the sunset over the sea and enjoy the tropical garden setting with a meal and a drink before the movie starts. Deckchair Cinema runs seven nights a week during the dry season screening a range of movies that include family favourites, Australian and foreign films. The ambience is very laid back and relaxed and skies are usually cloud-free with the stars making a great backdrop for the screen.

tickets from $16pp

from $1359pp Alotau

Alotau

Kings Canyon Kata Tjuta

Yorkey’s Knob Alice Springs

Kimberley Coast Broome

Yorkey’s Knob Brisbane

Uluru

pensioner/ senior $4,259 $4,659 $5,129

Kings Canyon Ayres Rock

Brisbane

Katherine Tennant Creek Alice Springs

Geraldton Sydney

interior oceanview balcony

Darwin Jabiru

Darwin

Adelaide

adult $4,329 $4,739 $5,209

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $4,799 $5,199 $5,699

adult $4,899 $5,299 $5,799

Sydney

Perth

platinum $6,079 $6,479 $6,939

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $7,279 $7,799 $8,259

adult $7,399 $7,929 $8,389

Discover Australia’s rugged outback and stunning coastlines aboard a rail & cruise holiday. The Ghan & Dawn Princess Top End Wonders

Dawn Princess East Coast, NT & PNG

Indian Pacific & The Ghan Dawn Princess 2 Train Top End Wonders

15 nights departing 05.06.16

12 nights departing 03.06.16

22 nights departing 29.05.16

• 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Adelaide to Darwin in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • Transfer from the Darwin rail terminal to your hotel. • 5 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • City Explorer Hop-on Hop-off 48hr ticket. • Breakfast with the Crocs and entry to Crocosaurus Cove. • 1 night/2 day Kakadu & East Alligator River Tour. Escape to the Top End and discover a paradise. View Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr, cruise Yellow Water Billabong and East Alligator River in search of crocs. Then with special permission of the local people, you are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. • Transfer from your hotel to the Darwin cruise terminal. • 7 nights aboard Dawn Princess cruising from Darwin to Fremantle with Kimberley Coast scenic cruising and port calls in Broome and Geraldton. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities.

• 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Perth to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • Transfer from the Adelaide rail terminal including a city sights tour to your hotel. • 5 night stay in Adelaide at the Hilton Adelaide including breakfast. • Full day Grand Barossa and River Boats on the Murray tours. • 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Adelaide to Darwin in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 5 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast and transfers. • City Explorer Hop-on Hop-off 48hr ticket. • Breakfast with the Crocs and entry to Crocosaurus Cove. • 1 night/2 day Kakadu & East Alligator River Tour. • 7 nights aboard Dawn Princess cruising from Darwin to Fremantle with Kimberley Coast scenic cruising and port calls in Broome and Geraldton. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities.

Why not? Spend your free time in Darwin learning about the military history of the Top End on a Frontline Australia WWII tour. Visit the sites hit by Japanese air raids on Darwin during WWII in February 1942 – the largest attacks mounted by a foreign power against Australia. Coming two months after Pearl Harbour, the sneak attack by 242 planes was an attempt to prevent the Allies using them as bases to contest Japan’s invasions of Timor and Java. Visit historic bunkers in Charles Darwin National Park, with WWII era anti-aircraft guns. Cruise on Darwin Harbour and view Navy Base HMAS Coonawarra. Explore the Military Precinct at East Point and visit the Darwin Military Museum to see historic WWII relics. Visit the Catalina Flying Boat Base.

from $109 per person Alotau

Darwin

Broome

Yorkey’s Knob

Broome Brisbane

Geraldton

Perth

Sydney

Adelaide

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $5,699 $6,219 $6,799

adult

platinum

$5,799 $6,319 $6,909

$6,949 $7,459 $8,039

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $2,299 $2,709 $3,259

Perth Adelaide

adult $2,339 $2,759 $3,319

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $8,289 $8,559 $8,979

adult

platinum

$8,429 $8,699 $9,119

$9,559 $9,829 $10,249

Rail, sail and ﬂy taking in sights as diverse as Kakadu and Singapore’s shopping centres. The Ghan & Voyager of the Seas Top End Escape

The Ghan & Voyager of the Seas Outback & Orient

13 nights departing 16.04.16

16 nights departing 17.04.16

• 7 nights aboard Voyager of the Seas cruising from Sydney to Darwin with a port call in Brisbane. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Half Day Darwin City Sights tour including a transfer from the Darwin cruise terminal to your hotel. See the Botanic Gardens, Chinese Temple, East Point Military Precinct, Mooring basin and Stokes Hill Wharf area. There’s also time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. • 4 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • Full day Kakadu National Park tour including Nourlangie rock art site, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise and Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. • Charles Darwin Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise. The Dinner Cruise aboard the ‘Charles Darwin’ is a great way to get a bird’s eye view of the famous Darwin Sunset whilst enjoying a delicious Territory Style Buffet with Australian Seafood and local produce all in air-conditioned comfort. • Transfer from your hotel to the Darwin rail terminal. • 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Adelaide to Darwin in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 4 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • Half day Darwin City Sights tour. • Full day Kakadu National Park tour. • Charles Darwin Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise. • 7 nights aboard Voyager of the Seas cruising from Darwin to Singapore with a port call in Kuala Lumpur. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Transfers as per the itinerary. • 3 night stay in Singapore at Concorde Hotel including breakfast. • Singapore City Tour. • Morning at the Zoo with Breakfast. The Singapore Zoo is spread over 28 hectares and is a haven to over 3,600 mammals, birds and reptiles including some rare and endangered species. It uses natural barriers to separate animals from visitors, creating an ‘open zoo’ effect. Experience this new concept of animal keeping from the comfort of your tram.

Kuala Lumpur

Darwin

Singapore

Concorde Hotel Strategically located on the world famous Orchard Road and within the shopping district of Singapore, Concorde Hotel Singapore is just minutes away from many of the major tourist attractions. Guests can also enjoy easy access to Orchard Road from the Hotel Lobby. All the guestrooms are equipped with a work area and other modern amenities to ensure they provide guests with a satisfying stay in Singapore. Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity for multiple devices is also available to Hotel Guests in their rooms, in the lobby, by the pool, and other selected public areas.

from $349 per night

Universal Studios Singapore Go beyond the screen and Ride the Movies at Universal Studios Singapore. Only here can you experience cutting-edge rides, shows and attractions based on your favourite blockbuster films and television series, including TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle, Shrek 4D Adventure, Revenge of the Mummy, Madagascar: A Crate Adventure, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs CYLON, duelling coasters and more!

one day pass from $90pp

Night Out at Chinatown Discover the rich historical beginnings of Chinatown at the Chinatown Heritage Centre. After dinner, wander along the narrow lanes and test your bargaining skills with the street vendors. Then hop into a trishaw, for a ride through Chinatown to Clarke Quay. There you’ll board one of the many riverboats for a cruise along the Singapore River. Finally, disembark at the Esplanade.

from $100pp Darwin

Jurong Bird Park

Brisbane

Adelaide

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $4,629 $4,839 $5,049

Sydney Adelaide

adult

platinum

$4,699 $4,919 $5,129

$5,869 $6,079 $6,289

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $5,479 $5,699 $5,909

adult

platinum

$5,569 $5,789 $5,999

$6,719 $6,939 $7,149

Jurong Bird Park is an attraction no visitor should miss. Set in 20 hectares of lush greenery, Jurong Bird Park has over 8,000 exotic birds of more than 600 species. Take a ride on the Panorail for a panoramic view of the park and into a tropical world of jungle mists at the Waterfall Aviary. More than 1,500 birds from over 60 species fly freely around you in a tropical rainforest environment.

from $54pp

A perfect combination of the Top End and Asia, cruise, rail stay and ﬂy holiday. The Ghan & Legend of the Seas Australia’s Tropical Top End

Legend of the Seas Top End & Taste Of Asia

9 nights departing 20.04.16

21 nights departing 21.04.16

• 6 nights aboard Legend of the Seas cruising from Brisbane to Darwin with port calls in Airlie Beach and Cairns. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Half day Darwin City Sights tour including a transfer from the Darwin cruise terminal to your hotel. See the Botanic Gardens, Chinese Temple, East Point Military Precinct, Mooring basin and Stokes Hill Wharf area. There’s also time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. • 1 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • Transfer from your hotel to the Darwin rail terminal. • 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 4 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • City Explorer Hop-on Hop-off 48hr ticket. • Breakfast with the Crocs and entry to Crocosaurus Cove. • 1 night/2 day Kakadu & East Alligator River Tour. Escape to the Top End and discover a paradise. View Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr, cruise Yellow Water Billabong and East Alligator River in search of crocs. Then with special permission of the local people, you are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. • 12 nights aboard Legend of the Seas cruising from Darwin to Hong Kong with port calls in Benoa (Bali), Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), Puerto Princesa (Philippines) and Manila (Philippines). Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Transfers as per the itinerary. • 4 night stay in Hong Kong at the Mira Hotel including breakfast. • Half day Hong Kong City tour. This half-day tour is a must for all first time visitors to Hong Kong. • Lei Yue Mun Seafood Village Dinner Cruise.

Did you know? You can extend your stay in Darwin and journey aboard The Ghan a week later which means you can spend 8 nights exploring the Top End. Read through pages 4-7 of this brochure for inspiration and speak to your consultant about additional accommodation and sightseeing in the Top End for an unforgettable cruise, rail and stay holiday experience.

Puerto Princesa Kota Kinabalu

Brisbane

Benoa

Adelaide Darwin

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $3,749 $3,859 $4,019

adult

platinum

$3,819 $3,919 $4,079

$4,989 $5,099 $5,259

interior oceanview balcony

from $399 per night

Macau Day Tour

An early morning departure from Hong Kong by Jetfoil, to travel the 65kms (75 minutes) to the old Portuguese territory of Macau, at the mouth of the Pearl River. On arrival you will be taken on a city sightseeing tour of Macau that includes the ruins of St. Paul’s, Kun Yam Temple and the Barrier Gate to China. A stop will be made at the famous casino at the Lisboa Hotel. Enjoy lunch and take time to explore the fascinating streets of the city.

from $201pp

Shenzhen City Tour & Lo Wu Shopping Tour You will be transferred from your hotel to the train station where you will board the train to Shenzhen. On arrival, explore the world famous Dafeng Oil Painting Village followed by a brief city tour and also visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Exhibition. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before an afternoon transfer to the Lo Wu Shopping Mall with return to Hong Kong by train, making your own way back to your hotel from the train station. Note: Includes China group visa.

Shekou & Guangzhou Day Tour

Manila

Airlie Beach

Design hotel The Mira Hong Kong is located in the heart of Hong Kong’s popular Tsim Sha Tsui and has been crafted to ignite your senses. You are invited to enjoy a luxury hotel stay where not a single detail has been missed, from the sleek, comfortable rooms, to the exquisite dishes served in the Michelinrecommended restaurants, to the state-ofthe-art facilities.

from $204pp

Hong Kong

Darwin Cairns

The Mira Hotel

pensioner/ senior $4,429 $4,589 $4,849

adult $4,499 $4,659 $4,929

Once picked up from your hotel you will board a 45 minute hovercraft ride on the Pearl River to the port of Shekou for the morning. Here you will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Exhibition, a kindergarten and Shenzhen Safari Park. Travel by coach to Guangzhou (formerly Canton) for a local Chinese lunch followed by visits to the Six Baiyan Temple, the palatial style Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and markets. In the evening return to Hong Kong via train. Note: Includes China group visa.

from $336pp 7

The easiest way to travel and explore the wonders of the world. Sea Princess Circle South America

Sea Princess World Cruise

Sun Princess Circle Australia

83 nights departing 11.01.17

104 nights departing 15.05.16

30 nights departing 17.10.16

• 83 nights aboard Sea Princess cruising from Sydney to Sydney with port calls in Auckland (New Zealand), Nuku’alofa (Tonga), Pago Pago (American Samoa), Papeete (French Polynesia), Pitcairn Island, Easter Island, Santiago, Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco, Amalia Glacier, Punta Arenas, Cape Horn (Chile), Ushuaia (Argentina), Stanley (Falkland Islands), Puerto Madryn (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay), Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fortaleza (Brazil), Barbados, Curacao (Venezuela), Cartagena (Colombia), Panama Canal (Panama), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Quito (Ecuador), Lima (Peru), Papeete (French Polynesia), Auckland and Bay of Islands (New Zealand). • 12 maiden port calls in South America. • Overnight stays in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Lima.

• 104 nights aboard Sea Princess cruising from Sydney to Sydney with port calls in Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle, Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Muscat (Oman), Aqaba (Jordan), Suez Canal, (Egypt - Scenic Cruising, Salerno (Italy), Rome (Italy), Lisbon (Portugal), Brussels/Bruges (Belgium), Rotterdam (The Netherlands), Copenhagen (Denmark), Stockholm (Sweden), Helsinki (Finland), St. Petersburg (Russia), Tallinn (Estonia), Riga (Latvia), Berlin (Germany), London (England), Cork (Ireland), Sydney (Nova Scotia), Boston (Massachusetts), New York City (New York), Bermuda (West End), Cartagena, (Colombia), Panama Canal (Panama), Manta (Ecuador), Lima (Peru), Pisco (Peru), Santiago (Chile), Easter Island (Chile), Pitcairn Island (Scenic Cruising), Tahiti (French Polynesia), Raiatea (French Polynesia), Auckland (New Zealand).

• 30 nights aboard Sun Princess cruising from Sydney to Sydney with port calls in Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Yorkey’s Knob, Alotau (Papua New Guinea), Kimberley Coast, Broome, Fremantle, Margaret River, Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne, Burnie and Hobart. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities.

Add on! A Machu Picchu Overland excursion. Depart from the ship to the Lima airport for a flight to Cuzco and then proceed to the “Sacred Valley of the Incas” for overnight stay and dinner. Follow this with a motorcoach transfer to the Ollantaytambo town before heading to the train station to journey to Machu Picchu where you will explore the iconic destination on a guided tour before your train for journey back to the Sacred Valley for overnight stay and dinner. You will be transferred back to the ship to re-join your cruise.

Puntarenas

Overnights in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro & Lima

Pacific Ocean

Equator

Quito

Pago Pago

Pitcairn Island

Easter Island

Scenic cruising

International Date Line

Auckland NEW ZEALAND

South Pacific Ocean

Fortaleza

PERU BRAZIL

Buenos Aires Santiago (Valparaiso)

Puerto Montt Puerto Chacabuco

Salvador Rio de Janeiro URUGUAY

Montevideo Puerto Madryn FALKLAND ISLANDS

Stanley

Amalia Glacier

Punta Arenas

ARGENTINA

Cape Horn Scenic cruising

Ushuaia

(Tierra del Fuego)

Sea Princess_84 Day Circle S.twin America(rtSyd)_016-17_R1_CA single interior $17,999 $33,719 oceanview $21,999 $41,719 balcony $26,999 $53,319

from $7,999 per person

Equator

ECUADOR

CHILE

Scenic cruising

All compass points lead to adventure on a Princess World Cruise vacation. There is no better escort than Princess to take you to the far corners of the earth. Prepare to be awed by legendary cities and hidden treasures on almost every continent – nearly 40 destinations in over two dozen countries on an adventure lasting more than 100 days. And Princess brings a part of the world on board too, with the most popular dishes from the places you visit, folkloric entertainment and special celebrations.

Why not upgrade to a 36 night rail and cruise package including: • 1 night aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Adelaide to Sydney in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 5 night stay in Sydney at the Oaks Goldsbrough including breakfast. • Half day Sydney and Opera House tour. At the conclusion of your Sydney City Tour, join a guided tour of Australia’s most famous building, the Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Opera House Essential Tour will introduce you to the innovation, creativity and controversy that forged this remarkable building. • Full day Jenolan Caves and Blue Mountains with Lucas Cave Tour including luxury coach touring, fully guided Lucas Cave tour and bonus self guided cave tour. • One way flight from Sydney to Adelaide.

Barbados Cartagena

COLOMBIA

(Callao)

Papeete

Sydney

Curaçao

Lima

TAHITI

TONGA

Nuku’alofa

Bay of Islands

(Manta)

FRENCH POLYNESIA

AMERICAN SAMOA AUSTRALIA

COSTA RICA PANAMA Panama Canal

Did you know?

Travelling from Adelaide?

interior oceanview balcony

twin $20,999 $27,349 $33,999

single $32,389 $41,989 $65,989

interior oceanview balcony

twin $4,999 $6,399 $7,399

single $9,409 $12,209 $14,209

Uncover the best way to island hop as you explore the paradise that is Hawai’i. Pride of America Cruise, Tour & Fly

Radiance of the Seas Polynesian Treasures

Celebrity Solstice Fire & Ice

11 nights departing 01.10.15 - 31.03.17

22 nights departing 03.04.16

15 nights departing 23.04.16

• Return direct flight from Sydney or Brisbane to Honolulu. • Aloha Tour Welcome Package including Lei meet and greet, unlimited Aloha Trolley pass and transfer to your hotel. • 1 night pre cruise and 3 nights post cruise accommodation in Waikiki. • Transfer from your hotel to the cruise terminal. • 7 nights aboard Pride of America cruising from Honolulu to Honolulu with port calls in Kahului, Hilo, Kona and Nawiliwili. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Transfer from the cruise terminal to your hotel. • Full day Polynesian Cultural Centre Dinner and Show. The Polynesian Cultural Centre is Hawai’i’s number 1 visitor attraction. This fascinating centre showcases villages and exhibits representing the 8 cultures of Aotearoa (New Zealand) Fiji, Hawai’i, Marquesas, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga and Easter Island. Indulge yourself at the Island Buffet, and end your day by watching the amazing night show “Ha Breath of Life”, featuring over 100 performers and the thrill of Samoan fire knife dancing. • Half day Arizona Memorial and Historical Downtown tour including Pearl Harbour, World War II Valor and the Punchbowl National Cemetery.

• 18 nights aboard Radiance of the Seas cruising from Sydney to Honolulu with port calls in Picton (New Zealand), Wellington (New Zealand), Papeete, Morrea and Bora Bora (French Polynesia). Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Transfer from the Honolulu Cruise Terminal to your hotel. • 4 night stay in Honolulu at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel. • Waikiki Starlight Luau, enjoy the only outdoor luau in Waikiki, with nearly three hours of spectacular entertainment and dining under the stars. Experience the colourful heritage of the Pacific Islands and join the excitement of the celebration with live music, drums and the drama of traditional Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Samoan dance while sitting in the most exclusive area of the luau, the ‘Golden Circle.’ Indulge in a feast of unforgettable tropical flavours created with traditional island ingredients. • USS Battleship Missouri, Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbour tour. • Transfer from your hotel to Honolulu Airport.

• Transfer from Honolulu Airport to your hotel. • 3 night stay in Honolulu at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel. • Transfer from your hotel to the Honolulu Cruise Terminal. • 10 nights aboard Celebrity Solstice cruising from Honolulu to Vancouver with port calls in Lahaina (Maui, Hawai’i), Kailua Kona (Hawai’i) and Hilo (Hawai’i). Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • 2 night stay in Vancouver at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

Why not? Start your holiday early on a 7 night Pride of America cruise and explore the islands of Hawai’i departing Honolulu on 16.04.16.

from $2,549 per person Continue from Vancouver with Holland America Lines aboard ms Noordam on a 7 night Alaskan cruise departing 08.05.16.

from $1,499 per person Did you know? The Celebrity Solstice Tahitian Treasures matches up perfectly with the Fire and Ice cruise with the same connection in Honolulu. This means you can cruise all the way from Sydney to Vancouver!

CANADA Vancouver

HAWAII Honolulu Hilo Lahaina Mount Kilauea Kailu Kona

interior oceanview balcony

twin $4,399 $4,689 $5,169

single $6,989 $7,579 $8,539

interior oceanview balcony

twin $5,739 $5,999 $6,959

single $10,559 $11,089 $12,989

interior balcony

twin $2,949 $3,109

single $5,659 $5,979

Journey from Old World empires to bustling centres of culture, commerce and art. Magic of the Mediterranean 24 night ms Eurodam cruise Journey to the wellspring of dreams, where the most inspired Old World empires took root and blossomed into bustling centres of culture, commerce and Europe’s most treasured art, setting the stage for adventure and discovery. Holland America Line’s Mediterranean cruise holidays offer exquisite and exhilarating experiences aboard spacious, elegant ships. Breathe in a world of refinement on board with sophisticated five-star dining and gracious, award-winning service. Timeless beauty unfolds during visits to soul-stirring monuments such as the Acropolis and the Great Pyramids. Surprise and delight will define your experience during extensive activities and enrichment programs, as well as extended stays and immersion in less travelled ports, such as Corfu, Katakolon (Olympia), and Santorini, where the welcoming sea glistens under rejuvenating sunshine.

Package highlights include: • Return overnight flights with Emirates Airlines from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney to Barcelona or Venice. Should you wish to depart from another location or travel with an alternative airline, please discuss these options with your travel consultant to create your perfect European escape. • 24 night cruise aboard the ms Eurodam from Barcelona to Venice (or vice versa) with port calls at Marseille (Provence, France), Monte Carlo (Monaco), Livorno (Florence/Pisa, Italy), Rome (Civitavecchia, Italy), Naples (Italy), Taormina (Sicily, Italy), Kerkira (Corfu, Greece), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Kotor (Montenegro), Venice (Italy), Katakolon (Greece), Piraeus (Athens, Greece), Istanbul (Turkey), Lesbos (Greece), Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey), Thira (Santorini, Greece), & Argostoli (Greece). • Cruise fare Includes on board meals, entertainment and pre paid taxes.

Departing Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney: twin

single

interior

$6,659

$9,139

oceanview

$7,499

$10,489

balcony

$8,999

$14,279

All prices based on 24 April cruise departure

Cruise departure dates 2016: date

departing from - to

24th April

Barcelona - Venice

6th May

Venice - Barcelona

30th May

Barcelona - Venice

10th June

Venice - Barcelona

5th July

Barcelona - Venice

10th August

Barcelona - Venice

22nd August

Venice - Barcelona

15th September

Barcelona - Venice

27th September

Venice - Barcelona

Our top tips: • We recommend our passengers to fly in a day before the cruise departs, as the ship is required to leave on time. Your consultant can book all your additional travel arrangements for extended stays, tours and stopovers. • On board currency is USD. • Plugs and power points on board are American and European. • Please note: $12-15 USD per guest per day gratuities are charged to your on board account and are paid at completion of the cruise.

Did you know? Throughout your cruise vacation, you may enjoy a broad range of dining venues. On your cruise you’re free to dine As You Wish®, from a casual bite poolside to a formal fivecourse affair. Take advantage of 24-hour room service in your cabin, or enjoy a sophisticated meal in the elegant Pinnacle Grill. The choice is always yours.

European cruise tours, the ideal combination of exploring iconic coasts and city centres. Spain, Portugal & the Mediterranean Cruise, Tour & Fly

Barcelona & the Mediterranean Cruise, Tour & Fly

Rome, Amalfi Coast & the Mediterranean Cruise, Tour & Fly

25 nights departing 08.06.16

14 nights departing 09.07.16

17 nights departing 28.07.16

• Overnight flight with Emirates Airlines from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney to Lisbon. • Transfer from the airport to your accommodation. • 12 night Spain’s Classics and Portugal guided tour with highlights including a 3 night stay in downtown Lisbon, a tour of Toledo the former capital of the Spanish Empire, experience a flamenco performance in Seville, 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 2 night stays in captivating Madrid, Seville, Valencia and Barcelona. Your tour includes your sightseeing, entertainment, admissions to museums and other venues, hotels, many meals featuring local specialities, transportation and the services of a professional tour manager. • 4 nights post tour accommodation in Barcelona including breakfast. • Transfer from your accommodation to the cruise terminal. • 7 nights aboard Royal Princess cruising from Barcelona to Rome with port calls in Marseille, Genoa, Florence, Tunis and Sicily. Includes on board meals and entertainment. • Transfer from the cruise terminal to the airport. • Overnight flight from Rome to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.

•O vernight flight with Emirates Airlines from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney to Barcelona. •T ransfer from the airport to your accommodation. •5 night Spotlight on Barcelona tour including exploring Antonio Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece, “La Sagrada Familia” visiting Parc Guell, Gaudi’s magical park with amazing buildings, sculptures and tile work, the Salvador Dali Museum and learning about Catalan cuisine during an interactive cooking class. Your tour includes your sightseeing, entertainment, admissions to museums and other venues, hotels, many meals featuring local specialities, transportation and the services of a professional tour manager. •T ransfer from your accommodation to the cruise terminal. •7 nights aboard Royal Princess cruising from Barcelona to Rome with port calls in Marseille, Genoa, Florence, Tunis and Sicily. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. •T ransfer from the cruise terminal to the airport. •O vernight flight from Rome to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.

•O vernight flight with Emirates Airlines from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney to Rome. •T ransfer from the airport to your accommodation. •8 night Rome and the Amalfi Coast guided tour with highlights including a visit to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples and the Greek temples of Paestum, UNESCO World Heritage site, five nights on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast (UNESCO) and a walking tour of the UNESCO site of Pompeii. Your tour includes your sightseeing, entertainment, admissions to museums and other venues, hotels, many meals featuring local specialities, transportation and the services of a professional tour manager. •T ransfer from your accommodation to the cruise terminal. •7 nights aboard Royal Princess cruising from Rome to Barcelona with port calls in Sardinia, Tunis, Florence, Monte Carlo and Toulon. Includes on board meals and entertainment. •T ransfer from the cruise terminal to the airport. •O vernight flight from Barcelona to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.

twin

single

twin

single

twin

interior

$9,499

$12,899

interior

$7,699

$10,599

interior

$7,899

$10,599

balcony

$9,899

$13,699

balcony

$8,099

$11,399

balcony

$8,299

$11,399

single

Fascinating Papua New Guinea, Phuket’s pristine beaches and stunning coastal sunsets. The Ghan & Sun Princess Top End & Treasures of Asia

The Ghan & Diamond Princess Asia & Australia

Indian Pacific & Dawn Princess Papua New Guinea

22 nights departing 24.03.16

30 nights departing 23.03.16

15 nights departing 17.05.16

• 12 nights aboard Sun Princess cruising from Fremantle to Singapore with port calls in Benoa, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi and Phuket. Includes on board meals and entertainment. • 3 night stay in Singapore at Concorde Hotel including breakfast and tours. • Overnight flight from Singapore to Darwin. • 4 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast and tours. • 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 19 nights aboard Diamond Princess cruising from Sydney to Singapore with port calls in Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle, Benoa, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh. Includes on board meals and entertainment. • 4 night stay in Singapore at the Concorde Hotel including breakfast and tours. • One way flight from Singapore to Darwin. • 3 night stay in Darwin at DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast and tours. • 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 1 night aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Adelaide to Sydney in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 1 night stay in Sydney at the Rendezvous Hotel Sydney Central including breakfast. • 13 nights aboard Dawn Princess cruising from Sydney to Brisbane with port calls in Alotau, Doini Island, Kiriwina, Kitava and Rabaul (Papua New Guinea) and Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands). Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities.

interior oceanview balcony

adult

platinum

$5,689 $6,039 $6,269

$7,359 $7,689 $7,919

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $6,799 $7,539 $8,239

adult

platinum

$7,189 $7,939 $8,649

$8,829 $9,569 $10,269

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $3,549 $4,449 $5,289

adult

platinum

$3,599 $4,519 $5,369

$4,319 $5,219 $6,059

The Ghan & Golden Princess Top End & South East Asia

Indian Pacific & Voyager of the Seas Asia Repositioning Cruise

Voyager of the Seas Asia Repositioning Cruise

21 nights departing 10.04.16

21 nights departing 12.04.16

17 nights departing 16.04.16

• 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Adelaide to Darwin in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 1 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast. • 14 nights aboard Golden Princess cruising from Darwin to Hong Kong with port calls in Benoa, Singapore, Ko Samui, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Nha Trang. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • 4 night stay in Hong Kong at Mira Hotel including breakfast and tours.

• 1 night aboard Indian Pacific travelling from Adelaide to Sydney in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 3 night stay in Sydney at the Rendezvous Hotel Sydney Central including breakfast and tours. • 14 nights aboard Voyager of the Seas cruising from Sydney to Singapore with port calls in Brisbane, Darwin and Kuala Lumpur. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • 3 night stay in Singapore at Concorde Hotel Singapore including breakfast and tours.

• 14 nights aboard Voyager of the Seas cruising from Sydney to Singapore with port calls in Brisbane, Darwin and Kuala Lumpur. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • 3 night stay in Singapore at Concorde Hotel Singapore including breakfast and transfers. • Half day Singapore City Tour. • Morning at the Zoo with Breakfast. The Singapore Zoo is spread over 28 hectares and is a haven to over 3,600 mammals, birds and reptiles including some rare and endangered species. It uses natural barriers to separate animals from visitors, creating an ‘open zoo’ effect.

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $5,349 $5,659 $5,889

pensioner/ senior $6,479 $7,049 $7,539

adult

platinum

$6,869 $7,449 $7,939

$8,509 $9,079 $9,569

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $4,079 $4,639 $5,069

adult

platinum

$4,139 $4,709 $5,149

$4,849 $5,409 $5,829

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $2,839 $3,399 $3,829

adult $2,889 $3,459 $3,889

Life at sea, Sydney’s spectacular skyline and Australia’s iconic rail journeys. The Ghan & Golden Princess NT Encounter

Indian Pacific & Pacific Eden Southern Discovery

Pacific Eden & Spirit of Queensland Top End Escape

16 nights departing 06.04.16

11 nights departing 08.04.16

13 nights departing 02.09.16

• 7 nights aboard Golden Princess cruising from Sydney to Darwin with a port call in Brisbane. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Half day Darwin City tour including transfer to your hotel. • 6 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast and tours. • 1 night/2 day Kakadu & East Alligator River Tour. • 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 6 nights aboard Pacific Eden cruising from Adelaide to Fremantle with port calls in Kangaroo Island and Esperance. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • Transfer from the cruise terminal to your hotel including a Fremantle and Perth city sights tour. • 3 night stay in Perth at Miss Maud including breakfast. • Transfer from your hotel to Perth rail terminal. • 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Perth to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 4 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast and tours. • 4 nights aboard Pacific Eden cruising from Darwin to Cairns with a port call in Cooktown. Includes on board meals and entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • 4 night stay in Cairns at the Hilton Cairns including breakfast. • 2 day Kuranda Rainforest & Outer Reef Combo Tour. • Kuranda Scenic Railway. • 1 night aboard The Spirit of Queensland travelling from Cairns to Brisbane in a RailBed.

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $4,499 $4,789 $5,029

adult

platinum

$4,869 $5,149 $5,389

$6,539 $6,819 $7,059

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $3,449 $3,499 $4,119

adult

platinum

$3,499 $3,559 $4,189

$4,719 $4,769 $5,389

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $3,249 $3,449 $3,549

adult $3,299 $3,499 $3,609

Indian Pacific & Dawn Princess Southern Australia Shortbreak

Spirit of Queensland & Sea Princess Tropical Temptation

The Ghan & Pacific Eden Indonesian Explorer

8 nights departing 01.06.16

7 nights departing 03.04.16

17 nights departing 24.08.16

• 2 nights aboard Dawn Princess cruising from Brisbane to Sydney. Includes on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities. • 5 night stay in Sydney at the Rendezvous City Central including breakfast. • Morning Sydney City Tour with Magistic Harbour Luncheon Cruise. • Full day Jenolan Caves and Blue Mountains with Lucas Cave Tour. • 1 night aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Sydney to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 4 night stay in Cairns at the Hilton Cairns including breakfast. • 2 day Kuranda Rainforest & Outer Reef Combo Tour. • Kuranda Scenic Railway. • 1 night aboard The Spirit of Queensland travelling from Cairns to Brisbane in a RailBed. • Transfer from Brisbane train station to the cruise terminal including a city sights tour. • 2 nights aboard Sea Princess cruising from Brisbane to Sydney including on board meals, entertainment, pre paid taxes and gratuities.

• 3 night stay in Singapore at Concorde Hotel Singapore including breakfast, transfers and tours. • 10 nights aboard Pacific Eden cruising from Singapore to Darwin with port calls in Benoa, Ujung Pandang, Komodo Island and Dili. Includes on board meals and entertainment. • 1 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree By Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast and transfers. • 3 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Adelaide on the Expedition journey in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $2,099 $2,209 $2,269

adult

platinum

$2,129 $2,249 $2,309

$2,869 $2,979 $3,039

interior oceanview balcony

twin

single

$1,769 $1,879 $1,969

$2,289 $2,469 $2,769

interior oceanview balcony

pensioner/ senior $5,409 $5,609 $6,179

adult

platinum

$5,499 $5,699 $6,279

$7,609 $7,809 $8,369

Prepare for a holiday of unimaginable proportions aboard the legendary Ghan. Uncover the extraordinary aboard The Ghan The Ghan has been traversing the heart of Australia for more than eighty years. Now it’s your turn to explore the continent’s vast and remote interior. For three days and two nights, you will discover the Red Centre and the landscapes of this extraordinary land at a relaxing pace, in comfort and style. Whether you begin in Adelaide or Darwin, your trip will take in the sweeping Adelaide Plains and the majestic Flinders Ranges of South Australia, and the ochre heart of the Red Centre.

Alice Springs Note: Alice Springs Off Train Experiences are only included for those guests travelling Adelaide through to Darwin or vice versa when not breaking their journey. Alice Springs Desert Park: The Desert Park is made up of three carefully recreated desert habitats making it an unforgettable closeup exploration of Outback flora and fauna. Join your guide for a cultural presentation including an interpretation of Aboriginal art and the symbols used in dot painting or alternatively discover the interesting lives of Central Australian animals. Alice Explorer: Explore the iconic sites of the Alice to discover its significant place in Australian history. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor’s Base to learn about the vital medical care the service provides to thousands of Australians living in Outback Australia.

With a stop in the Outback town of Alice Springs, there’s time to explore this oasis of history, indigenous culture and natural beauty. In the Top End, you’ll take a cruise to witness the splendour of Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park and discover the Northern Territory’s vibrant tropical capital, Darwin. Each new day begins with a fresh panorama. Awake to the essence of Central Australia, as it takes on a character of its own with each passing hour. At the end of each day, relax with a drink as you soak up the sight of a fiery Outback sunset.

With room to stretch out and all the comforts of home, Gold Service is included in all of our tailor-made packages. Enjoy private cabin accommodation together with all-inclusive dining, beverages and a range of fascinating Off Train Experiences at key stops. Gold Service accommodation is available in both single and twin-share so you can choose to

travel with your partner, friends or roll solo.

Go on to visit the historical precinct of The Alice Springs Telegraph Station and learn more about day to day life of the first European settlement in Alice Springs.

The Ghan Cultural Experience: A hands-on excursion offered exclusively to guests on The Ghan, you’ll get right to the heart and history of the Katherine region during this truly inspiring Indigenous experience.

Katherine Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise: Relax as you discover the grandeur of one of the Northern Territory’s most monumental natural wonders on this leisurely cruise. Nitmiluk First Gorge Rock Art Cruise: Learn more about the rich history and culture of the Katherine region through the fascinating interpretations of Indigenous rock art dating back 40,000 years. As a more relaxed cruise experience, your guide will share some of the ancient secrets of the region as you gently cruise down the First Gorge, witnessing the awe-inspiring sandstone cliffs and sheer drops that reach amazing heights.

As a guest on The Ghan you can choose one included experience at each of the following destinations giving you exclusive access to the sights and surrounds that make these places truly unique and interesting.

Note: Adelaide to Darwin journey has a short stop in Marla. Darwin to Adelaide journey has a short stop in Manguri.

Step aboard the mighty Indian Pacific, for an unforgettable Australian adventure. Indulge yourself on an Indian Pacific Adventure The Indian Pacific offers travellers four days and three nights of one of the most impressive and indulgent ways to explore the vastness of Australia. From the Indian Ocean on Australia’s western shores to the Pacific on the east, the two oceans that give the train its name, you will watch the passing backdrop of Australia’s magnificent landscapes. Travel in either direction - from the ‘harbour city’ of Sydney in the east or the lovely Western Australian capital, Perth.

Broken Hill Pro-Hart Gallery: Paris, New York, London and Broken Hill. You might not think it, but this town’s art scene could rival those of the biggest art capitals in the world. Broken Earth: The Miner’s Memorial is a unique and striking structure that sits at a height of 54 metres overlooking Broken Hill.

Adelaide Note: Adelaide Off Train Experiences are only included for those guests travelling Sydney to Perth or vice versa when not breaking their journey. City Sights: See why Adelaide is one of the world’s best planned cities as you take in the sights and sounds of the city and its surrounding areas.

Your epic journey will take you through the picturesque and fertile Avon Valley, the dusty goldfields around Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, across the vast, empty and ancient desert of the Nullarbor Plain, to the isolated outpost of Cook. Journey through Adelaide and the magnificent and once-impenetrable Blue Mountains into Sydney. With the Off Train Experiences you will have time to experience the incredible diversity of Australia. Visit the heritage and culture of the ‘Silver City’ Broken Hill and indulge in an abundance of food, wine and history in the elegant South Australian capital of Adelaide.

travel with your partner, friends or roll solo.

Adelaide Central Markets: Right in the heart of the city of Adelaide sits the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere. At 140 years old, the Adelaide Central Market has been known worldwide as the Australian epicentre of food, culture and lifestyle.

Rawlinna

Kalgoorlie

As a guest on Indian Pacific you can choose one included experience at each of the following destinations giving you exclusive access to the sights and surrounds that make these places truly unique and interesting.

Note: Rawlinna short stop is only available on the Sydney to Perth journey. Step off the train and kick up your heels under brilliant desert skies on the Nullarbor Train with new found friends while enjoying a chilled beverage and canapés.

Note: Kalgoorlie Off Train Experience is only available on the Perth to Sydney journey. Australia’s Gold Capital - Visit Hannan’s North Tourist Mine where you can access the minerals exhibition and take part in a host of activities such as trying your hand at playing two-up, visiting the Chinese Gardens and viewing the city from the observation deck.

Experience Australia’s outback aboard iconic rail journeys through the heart of the country. 13 night Ghan Expedition & Top End Highlights Tour & Rail

7 night Ghan, Darwin & Kakadu Spectacular

12 night Ghan, Top End & Red Centre Explorer

• 5 night premium escorted coach tour. Highlights include Darwin city sights, Litchfield National Park, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Wangi Falls, Adelaide River War Cemetery, and Katherine Gorge & see ancient rock art, Edith Falls, Kakadu National Park, Nourlangie for spectacular views, climb to the top of rock art galleries of Ubirr in Kakadu and enjoy a safari cruise on Corroboree Billabong. • 5 night stay in Darwin including breakfast. • 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off Experience. • Darwin Harbour Sunset Buffet Cruise. • 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition travelling from Darwin to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Adelaide to Darwin in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 4 night stay in Darwin including breakfast. • 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off Experience; explore the scenery, landmarks and attractions of Darwin aboard the Darwin Explorer. • Darwin Harbour Sunset Buffet Cruise. • 2 day/1 night Kakadu and East Alligator River Tour. Escape to the Top End and discover a paradise, view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr, cruise Yellow Water Billabong and East Alligator River in search of crocs, then go ashore in Arnhem Land.

• 3 night stay in Darwin including breakfast. • 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off Experience. • 1 night aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Alice Springs in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 7 night National Park Explorer Tour in superior accommodation. Enjoy a complete Red Centre experience as you explore the West MacDonnell Ranges, Palm Valley, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs. • 1 night aboard The Ghan travelling from Alice Springs to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

mid season high season

pensioner/ senior $6,929 $7,169

adult

platinum

$7,039 $7,279

$8,439 $8,669

low season mid season high season

pensioner/ senior $3,649 $3,759 $4,019

adult

platinum

$3,709 $3,819 $4,079

$4,889 $4,999 $5,259

low season mid season high season

pensioner/ senior $5,229 $5,309 $5,449

adult

platinum

$5,319 $5,399 $5,539

$7,669 $7,749 $7,889

6 night Indian Pacific, River, Hills, Wine & Kangaroo Island

7 night Indian Pacific, Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island

6 night Indian Pacific & Best of Sydney

• 1 night aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Sydney to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 5 night stay in Adelaide including breakfast. • Full day Riverboats on the Murray tour including coach touring, riverboat cruise, morning tea and buffet lunch. • Half day Adelaide City Sights tour. • Full day Grand Barossa tour. • Full day Kangaroo Island tour including coach transfer to Cape Jervis, return cruise to Kangaroo Island, lunch, park fees, and on-island touring.

• 4 night stay in Perth including breakfast. • Full day Discover Rottnest Island Tour • Half day Perth and Fremantle Tour. • Full day Margaret River, Cave, Wine, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse & Busselton Jetty Tour including lunch. • 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Perth to Sydney in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 1 night aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Adelaide to Sydney in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences. • 5 night stay in Sydney. • Morning Sydney City Tour with Magistic Harbour Luncheon Cruise, enjoy a spectacular buffet luncheon cruise with Magistic Cruises on beautiful Sydney Harbour following a Sydney City Tour. • Full day Jenolan Caves and Blue Mountains with Lucas Cave Tour including luxury coach touring, fully guided Lucas Cave tour and bonus self guided cave tour.

low season high season

pensioner/ senior $1,939 $2,039

adult

platinum

$1,969 $2,069

$2,439 $2,599

low season high season

pensioner/ senior $3,349 $3,619

adult

platinum

$3,399 $3,679

$4,759 $5,189

low season high season

pensioner/ senior $1,699 $1,809

adult

platinum

$1,729 $1,839

$2,209 $2,369

PLEASE SPEAK TO YOUR TRAVEL CONSULTANT ABOUT RECEIVING FULL DETAILS ON ALL SEASONS AND TRAVEL DATES

Uncover the nature, wildlife, history, food and wine of South Australia’s Murray River. Why not? Discover the dramatic South Australian outback on a 7 night cruise along Australia’s great inland highway. This option is a unique historic and nature based adventure through ancient gorges and red gum forests, past towering sandstone cliffs and exploring historic ports, local vineyards and nature trails. Enjoy leisurely cruising 320 kilometres of the heart of the great Murray River between Blanchetown and Murray Bridge and take in the breathtaking Riverland. On the grand paddlewheel vessel, the PS Murray Princess, you will experience a great variety of sights and sounds of river life, the beauty of its ever-changing landscape, visit historic places and indigenous sites, enjoy a woolshed and station experience and follow the region’s food and wine trail. This cruise also includes a coach tour to the famous Barossa and its wineries. Talk to your travel consultant about further details.

Walkers Flat Fromms Landing Caurnamont MANNUM

Younghusband

Purnong Craignook Bow Hill Piggy Flat Coolcha

Wood Lane

Mundarra

Murray Bridge

Sydney Adelaide

Indian Pacific & PS Murray Princess Discovery

Indian Pacific & PS Murray Princess Spectacular

6 nights departing April 2016 – October 2016

8 nights departing April 2016 – October 2016

• 1 night stay in Adelaide at the Hilton Hotel Adelaide including breakfast. • Half day Adelaide City Sights tour. • 3 night PS Murray Princess Discovery Cruise including all meals, shore-side tours, guided nature walks & eco-excursions, on board presentations, Captains Dinner & Cocktail Party, live entertainment and scenic return coach transfers from Adelaide. o Visit historic Mannum and Murray Bridge. o Enjoy a guided nature walk with expert local guides. o See big river gorges & towering sandstone cliffs. o Taste Riverland food & wine. Delight in a backwater wildlife tour. • 1 night stay in Adelaide at the Hilton Hotel Adelaide including breakfast. • Transfer from your hotel to the rail terminal. • 1 night aboard the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Sydney in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

• 4 night stay in Adelaide at the Hilton Hotel Adelaide including breakfast. • Afternoon Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf tour. • Full day Barossa Valley winery and sightseeing tour. • Half day Adelaide City Sights tour. • 3 night PS Murray Princess Discovery Cruise including all meals, shore-side tours, guided nature walks & eco-excursions, on board presentations, Captains Dinner & Cocktail Party, live entertainment and scenic return coach transfers from Adelaide. o Visit historic Mannum and Murray Bridge. o Enjoy a guided nature walk with expert local guides. o See big river gorges & towering sandstone cliffs. o Taste Riverland food & wine. Delight in a backwater wildlife tour. • Transfer from your hotel to the rail terminal. • 1 night aboard the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Sydney in Gold or Platinum Service including all meals, drinks and Off Train Experiences.

Discovery 2016 Departure Dates:

Spectacular 2016 Departure Dates:

• Thursday 14 April • Thursday 21 April • Thursday 12 May • Thursday 9 June • Thursday 1 September • Thursday 15 September • Thursday 20 October • Thursday 27 October

• Tuesday 12 April • Tuesday 19 April • Tuesday 10 May • Tuesday 7 June • Tuesday 30 August • Tuesday 13 September • Tuesday 18 October • Tuesday 25 October

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pensioner/ senior $1,989 $2,279

adult

platinum

$1,999 $2,299

$2,689 $2,989

inside outside

pensioner/ senior $2,369 $2,669

adult

platinum

$2,419 $2,709

$3,109 $3,419

TALK TO YOUR TRAVEL CONSULTANT ABOUT ADDING FLIGHTS FROM YOUR CAPITAL CITY

Experiencing a little more luxury to enjoying a touch more time. Platinum Service Platinum Service offers guests the most luxurious transcontinental holiday Australia has to offer. Boasting deluxe extras such as private transfers, in-cabin breakfasts and access to the exclusive Platinum Lounge and Restaurant, Platinum Service promises and delivers a journey beyond expectations. The first thing you will notice about your Platinum cabin is the abundance of space, almost twice the size of a Gold Twin Cabin. By day your cabin is configured as a private lounge with deluxe lounge seating, a table and two ottomans. By night you’ll sleep easy as the lounges convert to a comfortable bedroom with either a double bed or twin beds. To compliment this five star experience, Platinum Service guests are provided with private transfers at the start and conclusion of their journey.

Car Hire with Europcar Discover the sights of your destination at your leisure with a hire car. Europcar offer an extensive range of vehicles and quality service, with all inclusive hire starting from $67 per day. Conditions apply. Europcar is one of the world’s largest car hire companies and continues to provide quality vehicles and service throughout Australia.

ECMR – Nissan Micra or similar

67 per day

SDAR - Hyundai Elantra or similar

From

85 per day

FWAR – Subaru Outback or similar

From

102 per day

Inclusions: Administration fee, Third party cover, Damage liability fee, Premium location fee, Additional driver, CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) and 24 hour roadside assistance. Conditions: All rates are based on ‘inclusive’ rates for 2-3 day hire in Low Season and are subject to change. 18

Spend more time, see new sights, indulge in stretched out city stays. Adelaide Barossa Valley tour $99 per person Explore the Barossa Valley which blends historical wineries, wonderful regional food, breath taking scenery and the people that make the Barossa Valley a truly world class region. This is a day you are bound to enjoy. (Depart 9.00am, return 5.00pm)

beautiful city of Darwin. Discover the Botanic Gardens, East Point Military Precinct and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory with your experienced driver guide. (Depart 2.00pm, return 6.00pm)

Pan Pacific Hotel From $132 per person twin share

Darwin Central Hotel From $79 per person twin share

Mantra on Hay From $145 per person twin share

Based on 1 night accommodation in a Superior room including breakfast.

Based on 1 night accommodation in a 1 bedroom apartment – room only.

Kangaroo Island tour $260 per person

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade From $90 per person twin share

Sydney

Sea voyage the Backstairs Passage from spectacular Cape Jervis to this sailing shipwreck island, home to the wallaby, echidna, koala, kangaroo and a haven for marine wildlife and seabirds. Includes an Aussie country-style lunch. (Depart 6.45am, return 10.30pm)

Based on 1 night accommodation in a Guest room including breakfast.

Sydney City with Magistic Harbour Luncheon Cruise $145 per person

Mantra on the Esplanade From $121 per person twin share

Set on the beautiful blue Sydney Harbour, this fast paced city of cosmopolitan character is one of the world’s most beautiful places.

Stamford Plaza Hotel From $99 per person twin share Based on 1 night accommodation in a Superior room including breakfast.

Hilton Hotel From $107 per person twin share Based on 1 night accommodation in a Guest room including breakfast.

Mantra Hindmarsh Square From $89 per person twin share Based on 1 night accommodation in a 1 bedroom suite – room only.

Darwin Kakadu National Park tour $270 per person A landscape of exceptional beauty and diversity. Stop at Nourlangie Rock, where your guide will lead a walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. Cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong and search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. (Depart 6.30am, return 7.30pm)

Darwin City Sights tour $79 per person

Based on 1 night accommodation in a 1 bedroom Harbour View apartment – room only.

Perth Perth and Fremantle City Explorer with Swan River Cruise $79 per person A fantastic tour taking in Perth and Fremantle, the city, and the alfresco lifestyle that Perth people enjoy. Kings Park Botanical Gardens, Perth City, Cottesloe Beach and Fremantle. (Depart 8.00am, return 12.30pm)

Margaret River, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Busselton Jetty $215 per person Known as one of Australia’s finest wine regions, the Margaret River region is an area blessed with natural beauty. This tour allows you to experience this high-profile Western Australian area in one day. Indulge in a lunch of local Margaret River Wine Region produce and complimentary beer tastings. (Depart 8.00am, return 9.30pm)

Miss Maud Swedish Hotel From $129 per person twin share Based on 1 night accommodation in a Standard room including breakfast.

Enjoy a spectacular buffet luncheon cruise with Magistic Cruises on beautiful Sydney Harbour. (Depart 8.15am, return 2.00pm)

Blue Mountains $189 per person Explore the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Crisp, clean, mountain top air with distant blue haze horizons overlooking deep ravines with rainforest carpeting the valley floor. Waterfalls, sleepy hamlets and the rich warm smell of the Australian bush make this a very special place for every visitor. Lunch included. (Depart 8.15am, return 5.45pm)

Park Royal Darling Harbour From $154 per person twin share Based on 1 night accommodation in a Superior room including breakfast.

Oaks Goldsbrough From $119 per person twin share Based on 1 night accommodation in a Studio Apartment only.

Mantra on Kent From $181 per person twin share Based on 1 night accommodation in an executive studio apartment – room only.

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2. Final payment:

The balance for all bookings is due 90 days prior to travel.

2.1 If you have not paid by the due date we may cancel your arrangements and retain your deposit.

2.2 Credit card payments are accepted with fees

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4. Cancellations by you:

Cancellation of a booking, or part thereof, will incur the following fees plus any additional supplier charges. Once travel has commenced, no refunds will be made for any unused service. All flights are non-refundable and changeable subject to fees and applicable fare rules.

Cancellation period prior to departure date

Cancellation fee as % of total package value

90+ days

Loss of deposit

90 days and less

100%

5. Changes by us:

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9. Airfares:

Where airfares have been included in itineraries, they are based on lead in economy fares based on the best availability at the time of packaging. In the event that fares have increased an additional payment will be required. Fares include check-in luggage and inflight dining and entertainment where applicable. Should you require certain facilities or have a preferred airline please discuss this with your consultant at the time of booking.

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When checking into hotels it is common procedure to present valid photo identification on arrival. Many hotels may also require a credit card pre-authorisation upon arrival as a security bond to cover any incidental expenses incurred during the stay (please note: the amount charged will vary, however some hotels will charge AU$100 per night upwards as a security bond). Cash is not accepted as a payment for the security bond.

11. Travel Insurance:

We strongly recommend that passengers have their own travel insurance against illness, injury, loss/damage to personal belongings, cancellation charges and not being able to travel on the confirmed departure date. Please enquire at the time of booking.

12. Passports:

When travelling internationally, you are required to have a valid passport to show upon departure and arrival of your journey. Often this requires at least 6-12 months validity past your return date to Australia depending on your destination. Please ask your consultant for further clarification at the time of enquiry. You are solely responsible for meeting necessary passport requirements and paying all associated costs.

13. Visas:

Depending on diplomatic relations, some countries will require you to obtain a visa in order to stay in the country. Even if you are just stopping over for a few hours, some countries will require you to have a visa if you wish to leave the airport. To find out if you require a visa for your international stay and how to apply for one, refer to the destination’s consulate or embassy, your consultant or visit Visa Link online http://visalink.com. au. You are solely responsible for meeting necessary visa entry requirements and paying all associated costs.

14. Concessions:

At the time of booking in the event we have to change any component to your itinerary due to schedule changes, unavailability or price increase due to supplier charges your package will be re-priced accordingly and you will be notified. In almost all cases, significant changes to your itinerary and even the cancellation of one or more parts of your holiday package will be due to factors which are outside our control, given we are not ourselves a provider of travel services. We will notify you of changes to your booking as soon as we can. We cannot accept any liability or pay any compensation where the services we have promised to arrange are significantly modified or cannot be provided at all or as promised as a result of circumstances which are outside of our control. We reserve the right to amend your travel documents if they do not match your booking due to our error or omission.

Please note: To receive concessional travel fares, Great Southern Rail is required to confirm your eligibility for the concession electronically with Centrelink. If you do not want this to happen you will need to contact Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) to obtain a Pension Concession Letter as proof of your eligibility for the concession and provide this directly to Great Southern Rail before the concession can be given. To qualify for Concession Fares, Australian Pensioner, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or state issued Seniors Card must be presented at the time of booking must be valid as at the time of bookings and travel and must be carried at all times during travel. Not all sectors are included in arrangements for the funding of concessions. Funding for concessions may be withdrawn subsequent to the printing of this document and any rates quoted may therefore change without notice.

6. Changes by you:

15. Documentation:

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7. Itinerary and Fares:

Rates and details are valid at the time of printing however, these can be subject to alteration and we reserve the right to alter fares in the case of unforeseen circumstances without notice.

8. On board currency and on board purchases:

We cannot accept responsibility for any advice in relation to the currency used on board cruise ships or

In order for us to prepare your tickets we require the following documentation:

15.1 For bookings with concession discounts – a copy

of your Pensioner Card, Commonwealth Senior Health Card or state issued Senior Card. (Please refer to Concessions paragraph for further details).

15.2 International bookings – a copy of your passport. 15.3 Domestic bookings - a copy of your Driver’s License or Government issued photo identification.

15.4 Cruise bookings – completed cruise booking form supplied by your Holidays of Australia consultant. Your full itinerary, vouchers and tickets will be sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure on the condition that all required documentation has been received.

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All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and packages containing international components are subject to currency fluctuations until paid in full. All from package prices which include a cruise component are based on a lead category interior cabin. Rail journeys are based on pensioner prices where applicable. Package prices are correct as at time of printing and are subject to availability, change and seasonal surcharges. Prices may exclude flights, visas, insurance, items of a personal nature and compulsory charges collected by third parties.

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19. Automatic upgrades

From time to time, travel service providers provide automatic upgrades. It is your responsibility to advise us if you do not wish to be eligible for an automatic upgrade.

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We act as an agent for, and sell various travel related products as agent on behalf of, numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, coach, rail and cruise line operators. Any services we provide to you are collateral to that agency relationship. Our obligation to you is to (and you expressly authorise us to) make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. We exercise care in the selection of reputable service providers but we have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties. We regret we cannot guarantee itineraries and the connections associated with any of our packages. All bookings are made on your behalf subject to the terms of conditions, including conditions of carriage and limitations of liability, imposed by these service providers. We can provide you with copies of the relevant service provider terms and conditions on request. Your legal rights in connection with the provision of travel services are against the specific provider and, except to the extent a problem is caused by fault on our part, are not against us. Specifically, if for any reason (excluding fault on our part) any travel service provider is unable to provide the services for which you have contracted, your rights are against that provider and not against us.

21. Minimum group numbers

Our escorted tours are subject to a minimum number of participants as determined by us in order to be financially viable and to have a pleasant group atmosphere. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to withdraw the tour escort and re-price the tour.

22. Special needs

Should you have any special needs, you are required to inform us at the time of your booking. Special needs include (without limitation) if you have any disability, illness disease or other condition, you have limited mobility, you have a service animal, you are pregnant, you need special help or any other circumstances exist which may make it difficult for you to use travel services. If you fail to advise us of your special needs, we may not be able to book suitable travel services for you. To the extent permitted by law, you are responsible for ensuring that the travel services are suitable for your special needs.

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These general booking conditions are governed by the laws in force in South Australia. You agree that, in the event of a dispute between you and us, any action you bring against us will be brought in South Australia, Australia. Your full itinerary, vouchers and tickets will be sent to you approximately 2-3 weeks prior to your departure on the condition that all required documentation has been received. Again many thanks, the team at Holidays of Australia look forward to assisting you.