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THE PERFECT LUXURY EXPERIENCE

SITUATED 3 HOURS DRIVE FROM SYDNEY SITED IN A SECLUDED VALLEY IN THE HEART OF THE AUSTRALIAN WILDERNESS, EMIRATES ONE&ONLY WOLGAN VALLEY CELEBRATES THE NATURAL, CULTURAL AND SCENIC VALUES OF THE GREATER BLUE MOUNTAINS. COMBINE A LUXURY BUSHLAND RETREAT WITH A LUXURY COASTAL LODGE EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU STAY AT PRETTY BEACH HOUSE IN BOUDDI NATIONAL PARK, SET HIGH ON THE ESCARPMENT ABOVE PRETTY BEACH.

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EMIRATES ONE&ONLY WOLGAN VALLEY

GREATER BLUE MOUNTAINS

About hotel & property facilities: Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley is a chic conservation retreat, located in the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains region, that immerses you in nature and re-invigorates the soul. 40 freestanding Federation-style villas showcase spectacular views, each with swimming pool, double-sided fireplace and verandah. The Main Homestead features various dining settings including the Wolgan Dining Room; Country Kitchen, Valley Bar & Lounge and a walk-in wine cellar. The resort offers a range of activities including hiking, four-wheel driving, cycling and horse riding along hidden trails, sparkling creeks and epic ridgelines. Guests are also invited to get hands on with important conservation work. For those seeking relaxation, the One&Only Spa is the perfect place to reconnect with yourself with a pampering spa treatment or outdoor yoga session. This is Australia at its finest.

PRETTY BEACH HOUSE

HIGHVIEW ROAD, PRETTY BEACH

About hotel & property facilities: One of Australia’s most exclusive and intimate luxury lodges. Situated only 90 min drive or a 20 min seaplane flight, north of Sydney, Pretty Beach House is nestled into the serene NSW Bouddi National Park and surrounded by the ocean, where all four pavilions have delightful bay views through ancient eucalypt trees. Pretty Beach House is a relaxed yet luxurious lodge that evokes a truly Australian bush and beach experience, balanced with seamless luxury and uncompromised service. All-inclusive rates make the experience effortless. All dining, an open bar with premium wines, beers and spirits (cellar list additional), pavilion mini-bar, unlimited WiFi and welcome Indigenous ceremony are included. Daily menus are tailored to suit and feature local, seasonal ingredients incorporating some Australian native foods. Listed Gold List Top 100 Hotels Globally Condé Nast 2018.

CANBERRA

Hunter Valley Blue Mountains

Canberra Byron Bay

NEW SOUTH WALES

Cos Harbour

Port Macquarie

Forster Port Stephens

Sydney

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

THINGS TO DO

• The Australian War Memorial is a national memorial to the members of the armed forces and combines a shrine and a world-class museum • Australia's Parliament House is the meeting place of the parliament and an iconic architectural building • The National Museum of Australia to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people • Lake Burley Griffin - a lovely large lake in the centre of Canberra perfect for walking or cycling around • National Gallery of Australia -

The National Art Museum of

Australia with more than 160,000 works of art • Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre, with over 200 interactive exhibits CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA'S CAPITAL IS A SMALL BUT COSMOPOLITAN CITY LOCATED BETWEEN SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. IT'S HOME TO SOME RENOWNED GALLERIES, MUSEUMS AND PARLIAMENT HOUSE, AND IT'S A FANTASTIC BASE FROM WHICH TO EXPLORE HISTORIC TOWNSHIPS AND THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH COAST INCLUDING BERRY, KANGAROO VALLEY AND JERVIS BAY IN BOODEREE NATIONAL PARK TO NAME JUST A FEW.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA TOURS & EXPERIENCES

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia, on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. The Museum's stunning architecture provides an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people. Take a guided tour or wander solo through the many exhibitions. Get to know the real, the treasured, the surprising and the inspirational objects from Australian history. With its waterfront café and quality gift shop, a visit to the Museum is a great way to learn about Australia’s land, nation and people. Daily Tours: 10–11am Building and architecture tour 1–2pm Museum highlights tour 3–4pm First Australians tour

CROWNE PLAZA CANBERRA

1 BINARA STREET, CANBERRA About hotel & property facilities: Crowne Plaza Canberra is located in a tranquil park setting in the heart of the city, only a short walk from shops, restaurants and entertainment. The hotel's facilities include 24-hour reception, concierge desk, business centre, bicycles for hire, seasonal outdoor pool, gym and complimentary WiFi. Redsalt Restaurant, Binara One Bar and 24-hour in-room dining offer convenient options.

NOVOTEL CANBERRA

65 NORTHBOURNE AV, CANBERRA

About hotel & property facilities: When you next stay at Novotel Canberra, you will be in the heart of Canberra CBD with restaurants, cafes and retail shopping at your footsteps and close to world-class attractions and the beauty of Lake Burley Griffin. Find all the comforts of home in one of our 286 spacious rooms featuring flat-screen TV’s, abundance of natural light, private ensuites, in room safes.

QUEENSLAND

Daintree Lizard Island Cape Tribulation

Townsville Airlie Beach Cairns Port Douglas Palm Cove Mission Beach Hamilton Island Hayman Island G R E A T B A R R I E R R E E F WHITSUNDAY

QUEENSLAND ISLANDS

Rockhampton Lady Elliot Island Bundaberg Hervey Bay Fraser Island Sunshine Coast Noosa Brisbane Gold Coast

TO TRULY APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY AND CHARACTER OF AUSTRALIA, A VISIT TO QUEENSLAND IS A MUST, WITH ITS STUNNING BEACHES, BUSTLING CITIES, DIVERSE NATURAL WONDERS AND EXOTIC ISLANDS. FROM THE GLITZY GOLD COAST OR VIBRANT BRISBANE, HEAD NORTH TO LADY ELLIOT ISLAND TO SWIM WITH TURTLES, THEN ON TO THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS HOME TO HEART REEF AND WHITEHAVEN BEACH IN THE GREAT BARRIER REEF. TRAVEL FURTHER NORTH TO CAPE TRIBULATION WHERE THE DAINTREE RAINFOREST MEETS THE GREAT BARRIER REEF.

THINGS TO DO • Discover the Great Barrier Reef from below the water or from the air • Cruise to Whitehaven Beach - one of

Australia’s most photographed beaches • Take a seaplane flight over the iconic and breathtaking Heart Reef in the Whitsundays • For a slower pace head to Bundaberg to catch the turtles hatch at Mon Reppos • Snorkel with manta rays and turtles on pristine

Lady Elliot Island • Cruise or sail around the Whitsunday Islands • Hire a 4WD and drive on the beach at

World Heritage-listed Fraser Island • Enjoy animal encounters; cuddle a koala at Lone

Pine Koala Sanctuary, hand feed wild dolphins at

Moreton Island or take a whale watching cruise • Visit the Gold Coast - Queensland’s playground for theme parks, hinterland rainforest and great surf • Discover Brisbane’s burgeoning foodie scene and enjoy alfresco dining

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