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ROCK-HOPPING AUSSIES
■ DISCOVER the magically remote coastline of the Kimberleys with legend-
Travel Monthly Feature Inside Check out some of the best destinations in Australia and New Zealand in our March edition of ‘Travel Monthly’.
ary expeditioner, Mike Cusack aboard Aurora Expeditions’ Coral Princess. In 1987 Mike and his wife Susan were chosen to be the first Australian Geographic’s Wilderness Couple, and Mike will share their experiences with guests of this once forbidding ancient and forgotten land – including discovering over 1600km of towering cliffs, plunging waterfalls, and beckoning white beaches that will touch the soul like no where else on Earth. Join Mike on the Kunmunya ‘Wilderness’ Walk, exclusive to Aurora Expeditions’ passengers. This optional 9.5 km, or seven hour, rock-hopping journey is an inspirational and authentic bush experience, and one of the best ways to discover the true heart of the Kimberley. Many of the Kimberley Coast’s most fascinating sites can only be accessed by sea and guests will also visit islands with nesting boobies and frigate birds, revel in the amazing Montgomery Reef, uncover the ancient secrets of Aboriginal rock art galleries, and participate in the excitement of spotlighting saltwater crocodiles. And complex river systems, waterfalls and freshwater swimming holes complete the Kimberley picture. The voyages will also be joined by eminent indigenous art historian Garry Darby and the inimitable Chris Done, whose years of research as a naturalist bring the wonders of the Kimberley Coast to life. As with all Aurora Expedition’s voyages, emphasis is placed on a combination of interactive experiences with the environment and a strong educational element including its history, plants and animals from Aboriginal and European perspectives. Departures are still available in May and June 2011. For more details or a copy of the Kimberley Coast 2011 brochure, contact Aurora Expeditions on 1800 637 688 or 02 9252 1033, or visit www.auroraexpeditions.com.au
DISCOUNT EASTER HOLIDAYS
■ New owners of Fiji’s value-packed Walu Beach Resort right on the water’s
edge on Malolo Island, have taken the unusual step of not imposing a High Season price surcharge during the coming April school holidays and Easter. “It’ll be Low Season prices right through the holidays to show off just what a great place Walu Beach Resort is for families,” said new Managing Director, Michael Hay. “So a one-bedroom Beachfront Bure that can sleep four with double bed, two roll-out beds, bathroom and lounge-room will still be just $125 a night, and three-bedroom Ocean Villas sleeping up to six with double bed and four single beds, lounge-room, elevated veranda and the bonus of two bathrooms, just our Low Season $175 a night.” “Add our optional Meal Plan that gives full breakfast, lunch and dinner for just $40 per adult per day and $20 per child per day – and the best views in Fiji – and you’ve got High Season school holidaying for families at its best.” Malolo Island is just 20km from Port Denarau. Once there holidaymakers find Walu Beach Resort has so much to choose from – swimming in the pool or lagoon, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing, bushwalking, fishing, table tennis, volleyball, village visits, fish feeding and a massage service. “Or just do nothing at all and relax under the palms for a read or a snooze – readying-up for the Sunset Bar and the dining room that features freshest local seafoods and tropical garden fruits and vegetables,” said Mr Hay. Details from www.walubeach.com, phone +679 665 1777 or email michaelhay@optus.ap.blackberry.net Ask for their Bula11 Rates.