Australia Traveller's Guide 2010-11

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GO Your travel guide to Contiki & Australia Inside you’ll find information about your tour & the places you’ll visit.

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Australia Traveller's Guide 2010-11

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GOYour travel guide toContiki & AustraliaInside you’ll find information aboutyour tour & the places you’ll visit.

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5 amazing tours to pick from

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Welcome to ContikiThanks for choosing to holiday with Contiki!We can’t wait to meet you and guide you through one of themost beautiful places on earth (no we are not biased!).

Before you get here, please take some time to read throughthis Travellers Guide – it’s crammed full of useful informationon Australia and your tour.

Contiki has been running tours for over 40 years and pickedup some pretty useful tips...what to pack, where to meet yourtour and handy phone numbers are all here - the more wecan help you prepare for your tour the better.

On behalf of all the Contiki Team - have a great trip!

Tammy MarshallManaging DirectorAustralia

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Personal detailsAbout me:Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ContentsBefore you go 6-13• Map of Australia • What to pack • Baggage allowance• Checklist • Check-in online • Flying hints • Electricity &voltage • Insurance & security • Health/vacinations • Moneymatters • Access to money • Credit cards • Travellerscheques • Atms • eKit • Budgeting • Optional activities• Calling home

General information 14-16• Your Contiki crew • Accommodation & meals • Transport• Your share • Smoking • Music • Health & hygiene• Photography • Tipping • Laundry facilities

Where your tour starts 17-20Alice & Uluru - Ex Alice Springs (AEAD) • Alice & Uluru ExAlice Springs (AEDA) • Alice & Kakadu - Ex Alice Springs• Alice & Kakadu - Ex Darwin • Territory & Outback - Ex AliceSprings • Territory & Outback - Ex Darwin • Sydney Explorer• Sydney New Year • Coast & Whitsundays - Ex Sydney• Coast & Whitsundays - Ex Whitsundays • Cairns SunshineTrail - Ex Surfers Paradise • Cairns Sunshine Trail - Ex Cairns• Cairns Underwater Discoveries - Great Barrier Reef DivingAdventures: Learn to Dive, Dive to Adventure & Snorkel toAdventure - Ex Cairns • Magical Tropics - Ex Whitsundays• Magical Tropics - Ex Cairns • Island & Rainforest - ExWhitsundays • Island & Rainforest - Ex Cairns • Beaches &Reefs - Ex Sydney • Beaches & Reefs - Ex Cairns • Reefs &Rainforests - Ex Sydney • Reefs & Rainforests - Ex Cairns• Rainforest Adventure - Ex Cairns (CYSC) • RainforestAdventure - Ex Cairns (CYCS) • City to Surf - Ex Sydney• Best of Oz - Ex Sydney • Aussie Explorer - Ex Sydney• Aussie Explorer - Ex Darwin • Bridge to Reef - Ex Sydney• Ocean to Outback - Ex Sydney

Places we travel to 22-46• Whitsunday sailing adventure • Sydney • Darwin • AliceSprings • Cairns • Surfers Paradise • Whitsundays

General information 47-58• Weekends & public holidays • Calendar 2010-2011• The travellers 10 commandments • Australia information• Geography • Climate • European history • NorthernTerritory • Queensland • New South Wales • AustralianCapital Territory • South Australia • Victoria • Tasmania

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Map of Australia

Litchfield N.P

Mataranka

Devils Marbles

Ti Tree

Daly Waters

Wycliffe Well

Tennant Creek

Katherine

Kakadu N.PDarwin

Alice Springs

Great Australian

Bight

Indian Ocean

NORTHERNTERRITORY

SOUTHAUSTRALIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Kata Tjuta

Simpsons Gap

Uluru

Kings Canyon

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Tully

Kuranda

MossmanGorge Port Douglas

Cape Tribulation

Townsville

Cairns

Whitsundays(Daydream Island)

Airlie BeachMackay

Byron Bay

Capricorn Coast

Sydney

Country Homestead

Fraser Island

Noosa

Brisbane

CurrumbinSurfers Paradise

Port Stephens

Melbourne

Coffs Harbour

Gulf of Carpentaria

Tasman Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

QUEENSLAND

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

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Before you goWhat to packBelow is a suggested list of what you may need. It is worthremembering that June, July and August are the Australianwinter months, and you’ll need more warm clothes, especiallyin the Northern Territory (The Outback). Even in summer, it canbe cool in the evenings, particularly in the Southern States.

Baggage allowanceDecide how many clothes you want to take - halve theamount and that’s how much you’ll need!

You may bring on tour with you one reasonable sized bag orsuitcase (73cm x 50cm x 25cm/29” x 20’ x 10’) with amaximum weight of 23kg (50 lb) and one piece of handluggage (to carry on the coach/airplane with you) with amaximum weight of 7kg (15lb). Please ensure you pack tothese weights as it’s required by Australian safety regulations.

Remember, if your tour includes a flight you are also subjectto airline baggage restrictions.

Whitsunday sailing adventure, Fraser Island 4WD option andCape Tribulation.

There is very limited space available for luggage.Therefore, we would suggest that you take a small bag onthe yachts/specialist vehicles. Your regular luggage will besafely stored during this time.

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❏ Camera/extramemory stick

❏ 1 Rain jacket❏ 1 Warm jacket❏ 2 Pairs of jeans❏ Shorts/skirts❏ 3 Casual shirts❏ 2 T-shirts❏ Jacket & trousers❏ Dresses

(for evenings out)❏ 1 Warm sweater❏ Tracksuit❏ Socks❏ Underwear❏ Sandals/Thongs❏ 1 pair of comfortable

shoes(for outdoor activities)

❏ 1 small bath towel❏ Toilet bag and contents❏ Sunglasses❏ Suntan lotion❏ Insect repellent❏ Aspirin/medicines etc.❏ Hankies/tissues❏ Washing powder❏ Pegs❏ Sewing Kit❏ Writing material❏ Address book❏ Nightwear❏ Swimwear and towel❏ 1 Pair of good shoes❏ Flashlight

Remember to bring your supplies of any pills and medicinesyou normally might need - like antibiotics or antihistamines.

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Before you goChecklistHave you got your:❏ Travel Insurance ❏ Passport❏ Visas (if applicable) ❏ Travellers Cheques/money❏ Credit Cards ❏ Camera and Film❏ Contiki Tour Vouchers ❏ Hotel Vouchers

NB: Don’t pack your passport or money in your suitcase.Passports, visas and electronic travel authority Visarequirements vary. Please check with your travel agent tomake sure you have the necessary documents. Don’t forgetyour passport.It is compulsory to carry a passport for presentation whenarriving or leaving Australia.

You can apply for an ETA instead of a visa over the internet.Check out this website for details:http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/index.html

Check-in onlineGive us your details and tell us what you’re interested inbefore you start your tour. It’ll save you time, so you can geton with having fun as soon as you arrive.Visit contiki.com/checkin for details.

Flying hintsEnsure you carry all your travel documentation in your handluggage, which also includes camera, film, toiletries,paperbacks etc. Make sure you take advantage of duty freeshopping, but check the current duty free limits that apply inthe country of your destination. You should also checkcurrent airline carry-on luggage restrictions. Please makesure that you leave photocopies of your importantdocuments (eg passports, visas, travellers’ cheques) withsomeone at home.

The longer flights can be made a little more enjoyable bywearing loose clothing, good comfortable shoes as well aswalking the aisles regularly, eating sensibly and drinkingplenty of fluids (preferably not alcohol). Try to get some sleepand upon arrival, adjust immediately into local time by waitinguntil evening before sleeping - this should relieve the effectsof jet lag.

Clients should be familiar with any health and travel informationpublished by airlines and/or government agencies.

Electricity and voltageAustralia operates on 240v, and clients travelling from outsideNew Zealand or Australia will require an adaptor which allowsyou to plug into a 3 pin power socket.

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Before you goInsurance and securityIt is essential that you are constantly security conscious.Your most important possessions such as your passport,money and camera should be carefully guarded at all times.Loss of such items could ruin your holiday, so only bring youressential valuables along.It is compulsory for all clients to be adequately covered forCancellation and Curtailment Insurance prior to their tourdeparture, and we strongly advise insurance against loss of or damage to baggage, loss of personal money andtravellers cheques.

Health/vaccinationsIt is compulsory for all clients to be adequately covered formedical insurance prior to their tour departure.

Please purchase your Insurance from your travel agent priorto your tour departure.

If you suffer from any form of illness, be sure to have anadequate supply of medicines which suit you beforedeparting on tour. You must advise us through your travelagent of any important medical conditions you may have,before departure.

Vaccinations are not required unless a traveller has travelledthrough an infected area within 14 days preceding arrivalin Australia.

Money mattersIn Australia there is one currency, the Australian dollar.

In paper notes you’ll find $100, $50, $20, $10 & $5. The coinsavailable are $2, $1, $.50, $.20, $.10 & $.05.

Access to money We highly recommend that you carry your currency in anumber of different ways (cash, credit cards, travellerscheques) so that you have access to money at all times whileyou’re on tour.

Credit cardsMost credit cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Visaand Mastercard are accepted in Australia. Optional excursionscan be paid by Visa, American Express and MasterCard or byDebit card. Your Tour Manager can advise you.Always remember to guard your card, even on holiday:• Check the expiry date of your card when making

travel plans.• Ensure you know your P.I.N. number. Memorise it. Do not

write it down.• Ensure that your card is kept in view at all times when

paying for goods and services.• Ensure that the total amount of your purchase is entered on

the sales voucher before you sign it.• Retain all copies of sales vouchers until you have verified

them against your statements.

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Before you goCredit cards cont’d:• Insist that all ‘spoiled’ sales vouchers are destroyed in

your presence.• Only carry your card on your person or in your hand luggage.• Never leave your cards unattended in your hotel room,

vehicle or any other place.• Treat your cards as you would cash.• Report immediately the loss or theft of your credit cards.

Following are Australia credit card contact details:MasterCard: 1800 120 113Visa: 1800 125 440American Express: 1300 132 639Diners: 1300 360 060

Travellers’ chequesTravellers’ cheques are the safest way to manage your funds.Try to arrange Australian currency if possible as these can becashed in small amounts almost anywhere. Foreigncurrencies are best cashed at the bank, which imposesrestrictions, especially at weekends. Equal denominations ofA$20 and A$50 cheques are recommended.

Make a separate note of all the numbers and denominationsof your travellers cheques (which should be kept separately)in case of loss or theft.

ATMsAutomatic Teller machines are found everywhere throughoutAustralia providing easy access to cash. Prior to leavinghome check your bank’s credit/debit card will work inAustralian ATMs.

ekitSave on International Calls. Look out for your Contiki GlobalPhonecard in your travel documents. It even comes chargedwith enough credit to make a 5 minute call from practicallyanywhere in the world!

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Before you goBudgetingThis is a difficult subject to give advice on because theamount varies from person to person and a lot depends onhow much you spend on shopping, entertainment, drinks andoptional excursions.

To cover extra expenses such as optional excursions, lunch,nights out, drinks and souvenirs, we suggest you budget upto A$80.00 per day. This amount will obviously varydepending on individual tastes and habits.

Optional activitiesAn Australian tour with Contiki is all about experiencing ‘oncein a lifetime’ outdoor adventures. Some of these are includedin the tour fare. However, there is also available a wide rangeof other exciting activities both on tour and in the gatewaycities before and after your tour.

To assist you with planning your budget, you will be sent withyour final documents, a comprehensive day by day itineraryincluding full details and costs of the optional activitiesavailable on your tour. Most optional activities can be paid bycredit card. Your Tour Manager can advise you.

Note: Contiki does not operate nor has any liability for any listedactivity, but all are the responsibility of Third Party Operators.

Please remember that all adventure activities are undertakenat your own risk. For any that you choose, the Tour Managerwill make firm bookings in advance and you will be liable forthe costs then.

Calling homeMaking international calls is easy: dial the access number forAustralia (see your card for details or visit www.contiki.ekit.comfor a list of all access numbers). Enter your ekit accountnumber and pin (see the back of your phonecard) and listen tothe prompts. Dial the country code (e.g. UK 44, Australia 61 orAmerica 1), area code (without the leading zero) and the phonenumber you wish to call. Some of the properties we stay in willhave a telephone in your room and a connection fee willgenerally be charged. Sometimes, room phones will be barredunless a credit card imprint is left for security.

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General informationYour Contiki CrewTour ManagerThink of your Tour Manager as your walking, talkingguidebook. They’re there to help you make the most of eachday. They’ve been on an intensive training tour so they reallyknow their stuff and are happy to share this with you alongthe way. Best of all they take care of all the organising –accommodation, sightseeing, optional activities, etc – so thatyou don’t have to.

DriverOur Tour Drivers are well trained to handle jam-packedstreets and busy motorways. They know their way around, soyou can sit back and relax. Best of all, they’ll drop you rightat your door so you won’t have to lug your bags around.

Accommodation & mealsWhether you’re touring the coast or the outback, you’ll stayin some amazing spots especially chosen for you toexperience the real Australia. Ranging from resorts offeringlodge or hotel-style accommodation in special locations tohotels in towns and city centres, each nightspot is as variedas the place you’ll visit.

Accommodation is based on quad share and twin share(according to your booking). On the ‘Territory & Outback’, ‘Alice& Uluru’, ‘Aussie Explorer’ and ‘Ocean to Outback’ tours, wespend a night in an outback bushcamp. Here we sleep in'swags'. All equipment and sleeping bags are supplied.

Your holiday cost includes breakfast and dinner as per theitinerary. Some lunches are also provided (eg. on theWhitsunday Sailing Adventure). You also have the opportunityto experience special meals out which are not included inyour tour cost.

TransportYour coachOur modern air-conditioned coaches are some of the best inthe South Pacific and we update our fleet regularly to makesure they’re environmentally friendly. Then there are theContiki extra’s like panoramic windows, a stereo soundsystem, reclining seats, a toilet, and power points for‘charging on the go’ (don’t forget your power adaptor).

Since you’ll spend a bit of time on the coach travelling fromplace to place, your Tour Manager will explain the best waysof enjoying your time and keeping the coach comfortable foreverybody on board.

Your comfort is our top concern and the toilet on the coach isfor everyone to use. We do make frequent stops every fewhours where you will have the opportunity to buy a drink orsnack, smoke (if you do) and use other toilets. All of ourcoaches are equipped with a toilet which is available for usein between stops if necessary.

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General informationTransport cont’d: We do not have set seating on ourtours, however, out of consideration for others, front andwindow seats should not be monopolised. This also permitseverybody to mix rather than stay in isolated groups. Tomake the most of your days we sometimes make an early start.

Your shareYour driver will need assistance to pack and unpack thecoach. The duties aren’t heavy and don’t take up too muchof your free time. It’s also a great way to get to know yourfellow travellers better.

SmokingSmoking is not permitted on Australian touring coaches.However, during each journey frequent stops are made, whenyou can smoke freely. We find this system to be the mostagreeable to all our clients.

MusicAll our coaches are fitted with state of the art audio and DVDsystems. However, our supply of music is not inexhaustibleand clients are invited to bring along their favourites. You’ll beable to take it in turns to choose the music. A guitar iswelcome - but it is your own responsibility.

Health and hygieneLife on a Contiki tour can get quite hectic with early morningsand late nights which makes it easy for you to catch acommon cold or flu. Also, different air, water, food andlifestyle can reduce your resistance to sickness and you mayfind a course of vitamins will help you. Please keep thesepoints in mind while travelling - sickness can spoil awonderful holiday. If at any time you feel unwell, do nothesitate to inform your Tour Manager and he/she will assistyou in contacting a doctor for consultation.

If you are on a regular course of medicine/contraception, it ispreferable to bring a supply sufficient for the whole time youare away from home, as your particular medicine and/orbrand may not be readily available. Everyday medicationse.g. band aids and aspirin are not carried on the coach andare the client’s own responsibility.

Any client found using illegal drugs will immediately be told toleave the tour.

NB: It is very important that you continually maintain highstandards of personal hygiene to minimise the risk ofinfection and illness on tour. Your Tour Manager will provideyou with helpful hints as they relate to your tour.

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General informationPhotographyEnsure you have plenty of film or memory cards. Your TourManager will endeavour to allow as much time as possiblefor the taking of photographs, but on occasions, particularlywhen travelling in the coach, this will be difficult &impractical. Please be aware that Aborigines are sensitiveabout their image or specific sites being captured on film -ask your crew if a situation involving Aboriginal people isappropriate to photograph if you are unsure.

TippingThis is becoming increasingly accepted practice in all areas ofthe service industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxisworldwide. Your Tour Manager and Driver also work in theservice industry and will be doing everything they can to ensureyou have the holiday of a lifetime. At the end of the tour you willbe provided with a discrete opportunity to tip your Contiki Crew.If you feel that they have done an excellent job for the durationof the tour we would recommend a tip of AU$3 per person perday. However, this is not compulsory, it’s completely up to you.

Laundry facilitiesDepending on the length of your tour, it’s a good idea to startthe tour with enough clothes to keep you going for at least aweek, so if it does take you a while to get the opportunity todo washing, you won’t be caught out. All laundry services areavailable at extra cost. Ask your Tour Manager for any info onaccommodation where laundry facilities are available.

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Where your tour startsAlice & Uluru - Ex Alice Springs (AEAD)Start: 8.00am from the All Seasons Oasis,

10 Gap Road, ALICE SPRINGS, N.T. 0870.Tel: (08) 8652 1444 Fax: (08) 8952 3776.

Finish: 8.00am at the Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge,YULARA (Australia & New Zealand bookings).

Finish: 10.00am at the All Seasons Oasis,ALICE SPRINGS (rest of world bookings).

Alice & Uluru Ex Alice Springs (AEDA)Start: 1.30pm from the All Seasons Oasis,

10 Gap Road, ALICE SPRINGS, N.T. 0870.Tel: (08) 8652 1444 Fax: (08) 8952 3776

Finish: 8.00am at the Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge,YULARA (Australia & New Zealand bookings).

Finish: 12.00 noon at the All Seasons Oasis,ALICE SPRINGS (rest of world bookings).

Alice & Kakadu - Ex Alice SpringsStart: 9.00am from the All Seasons Oasis,

10 Gap Road, ALICE SPRINGS, N.T. 0870.Tel: (08) 8652 1444 Fax: (08) 8952 3776

Finish: 6.00pm at the Quality Frontier Darwin,DARWIN.

Alice & Kakadu - Ex DarwinStart: 7.30am from the Quality Frontier Darwin,

3 Buffalo Court, DARWIN, NT 0800.Tel: (08) 8981 5333 Fax: (08) 8941 0909

Finish: 2.00pm at the All Seasons Oasis,ALICE SPRINGS.

Territory & Outback - Ex Alice SpringsStart: 8.00am from the All Seasons Oasis,

10 Gap Road, ALICE SPRINGS, N.T. 0870.Tel: (08) 8652 1444 Fax: (08) 8952 3776.

Finish: 6.00pm at the Quality Frontier Darwin,DARWIN.

Territory & Outback - Ex DarwinStart: 7.30am from the Quality Frontier Darwin,

3 Buffalo Court, DARWIN, NT 0800.Tel: (08) 8981 5333 Fax: (08) 8941 0909.

Finish: 12.00 noon at the All Seasons Oasis,ALICE SPRINGS.

Sydney ExplorerCheck-in from: 3.00pm at the Holiday Inn Potts Point,

203 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Check-out: 10.00am from the Holiday Inn Potts Point,SYDNEY.

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Where your tour startsSydney New YearStart: 5.00pm (check-in from 3.00pm) at the Holiday

Inn Potts Point, 203 Victoria Street, Potts Point,NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Check-out: 10.00am from the Holiday Inn Potts Point,SYDNEY.

Coast & Whitsundays - Ex SydneyStart: 7.00am from the Holiday Inn Potts Point,

203 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Finish: 8.00am at Daydream Island Resort,WHITSUNDAYS.

Coast & Whitsundays - Ex WhitsundaysStart: 5.00pm from Daydream Island Resort,

WHITSUNDAY PASSAGE, QLD.Tel: (07) 4948 8488 Fax: (07) 4948 8499

Finish: 6pm at the Holiday Inn Potts Point, SYDNEY.Note: Clients who have booked the Whitsunday sailingoption must check in at the Pro Sail office at shop 1, 4 TheEsplanade, Airlie Beach from 3.00pm.Cairns Sunshine Trail - Ex Surfers ParadiseStart: 4.30pm from Australis Sovereign Resort,

138 Ferny Avenue, SURFERS PARADISE,QLD 4217Tel: (07) 5579 3888 Fax: (07) 5579 3877

Finish: 12.00 noon at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS.

Cairns Sunshine Trail - Ex CairnsStart: 12.00 noon from the Cairns Colonial Club

Resort, 18-26 Cannon Street, CAIRNS,QLD 4870.Tel: (07) 4053 5111 Fax: (07) 4053 7072

Finish: 8.00am at Australis Sovereign Resort,SURFERS PARADISE.

Cairns Underwater Discoveries - Great BarrierReef Diving Adventures: Learn to Dive, Dive toAdventure & Snorkel to Adventure - Ex CairnsTransfers to/from your accommodation to either the ProdiveTraining Centre or to the Dive Boat are included. Please contact Prodive (07) 4031 5255 at least the day priorto advise accommodation details and confirm pick up times.Magical Tropics - Ex WhitsundaysStart: 5.00pm from Daydream Island Resort,

WHITSUNDAY PASSAGE, QLD.Tel: (07) 4948 8488 Fax: (07) 4948 8499

Finish: 12.00 noon at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS.

Note: Clients who have booked the Whitsunday sailingoption must check in at the Pro Sail office at shop 1, 4 TheEsplanade, Airlie Beach from 3.00pm.

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Where your tour startsMagical Tropics - Ex CairnsStart: 12.00 noon from the Cairns Colonial Club

Resort, 18-26 Cannon Street, CAIRNS,QLD 4870.Tel: (07) 4053 5111 Fax: (07) 4053 7072

Finish: 8.00am at Daydream Island Resort,WHITSUNDAYS.

Island & Rainforest - Ex WhitsundaysStart: 5.00pm from Daydream Island Resort,

WHITSUNDAY PASSAGE, QLD.Tel: (07) 4948 8488 Fax: (07) 4948 8499

Finish: 4.00pm at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS.

Note: Clients who have booked the Whitsunday sailingoption must check in at the Pro Sail office at shop 1, 4 TheEsplanade, Airlie Beach from 3.00pm.

Island & Rainforest - Ex CairnsStart: 7.30am from the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,

18-26 Cannon Street, CAIRNS, QLD 4870.Tel: (07) 4053 5111 Fax: (07) 4053 7072

Finish: 8.00am at Daydream Island Resort,WHITSUNDAYS.

Beaches & Reefs - Ex SydneyStart: 7.00am from the Holiday Inn Potts Point,

203 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Finish: 12.00 noon at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS.

Beaches & Reefs - Ex CairnsStart: 12.00 noon from the Cairns Colonial Club

Resort, 18-26 Cannon Street, CAIRNS,QLD 4870.Tel: (07) 4053 5111 Fax: (07) 4053 7072

Finish: 6.00pm at the Holiday Inn Potts Point,SYDNEY.

Reefs & Rainforests - Ex SydneyStart: 7.00am from the Holiday Inn Potts Point,

203 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Finish: 4.00pm at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS.

Reefs & Rainforests - Ex CairnsStart: 7.30am from the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,

18-26 Cannon Street, CAIRNS, QLD 4870.Tel: (07) 4053 5111 Fax: (07) 4053 7072

Finish: 6.00pm at the Holiday Inn Potts Point,SYDNEY.

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Where your tour startsRainforest Adventure - Ex Cairns (CYSC)Start: 8.00am from the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,

18-26 Cannon Street, CAIRNS, QLD 4870.Tel: (07) 4053 5111 Fax: (07) 4053 7072

Finish: 4.00pm at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS.

Rainforest Adventure - Ex Cairns (CYCS)Start: 7.30am from the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,

18-26 Cannon Street, CAIRNS, QLD 4870.Tel: (07) 4053 5111 Fax: (07) 4053 7072

Finish: 5.00pm at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS.

City to Surf - Ex SydneyStart: 7.00am from the Holiday Inn Potts Point,

203 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Finish: 8.00am at the Australis Sovereign Resort,SURFERS PARADISE.

Best of Oz - Ex SydneyStart: 5.00pm (Check in from 3.00pm) from the

Holiday Inn Potts Point, 203Victoria Street,Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Finish: 12.00 noon at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS,

Aussie Explorer - Ex SydneyStart: Start: 7.00am from the Holiday Inn Potts Point,

203 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Finish: 6.00pm at the Quality Frontier Darwin,DARWIN.

Aussie Explorer - Ex DarwinStart: 7.30am from the Quality Frontier Darwin,

3 Buffalo Court, DARWIN, NT 0800Tel: (08) 8981 5333 Fax: (08) 8941 0909

Finish: 6.00pm at the Holiday Inn Potts Point,SYDNEY.

Bridge to Reef - Ex SydneyStart: 5.00pm (check-in from 3.00pm) at the

Holiday Inn Potts Point,203 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Finish: 12.00 noon at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort,CAIRNS.

Ocean to Outback - Ex SydneyStart: 5.00pm (check-in from 3.00pm) at the

Holiday Inn Potts Point,203 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011Tel: (02) 9368 4000 Fax: (02) 8356 9111

Finish: 8.00am at the Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge,YULARA.

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Whitsunday sailing adventureIf you are joining a tour in the Whitsundays and have bookedand paid for the Whitsundays Sailing Option, please check in atPro Sail office, shop 1, 4 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach. Tel: 1800810 116 or (07) 4946 7533. The Sailing Option starts at 4.00pm(please check-in from 3.00pm).Please note that once the yachts depart the mainland, there isno opportunity to purchase supplies. Therefore it is importantthat you are prepared and prior to departure have with you allyou need for the 2 nights sailing. What you take is up to you,but may we suggest items such as snacks and soft drinks,sufficient sun screen and any items of a personal nature.Please also note that alcohol is not sold on the yachts.Pre-departure meetingsA pre-departure get together is generally organised for tourscommencing in Sydney, Cairns, Darwin and Alice Springs theevening prior to the tour departing. The venue and timings for this meeting will be posted on theContiki notice board of the hotel lobby prior to the meeting.This meeting is organised by the Contiki Tour Manager and isan opportunity to meet your fellow travellers.

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Places we travel toIf you miss the coachClients should contact Reception staff at the departure hotel assoon as possible. All possible assistance will be given to helpclients catch up with their tour.On some tours, the actual departure day is spent sightseeing inthe gateway city and its surrounds. Therefore if you do miss thecoach, please check into the Hotel and you will be able tocatch up with your tour when they return in the afternoon.N.B: Any cost incurred will be at the client’s expense.Sydney informationContiki’s accommodation in Sydney:Holiday Inn Potts Point, 203 Victoria Street, Potts Point,NSW 2011, Tel: +61 2 9368 4000 Fax: +61 2 8356 9111How to get there:The Holiday Inn Potts Point is 16 km (10 miles) from SydneyInternational Airport. Shuttle buses meet all incoming flights andwill drop off at the hotel on request (from approx A$13). Alsoavailable is the airport link rail service which travels to SydneyCentral Station then change trains for Kings Cross Station -located directly under the hotel (approx A$14.80). The taxi farefrom the airport terminals to the Holiday Inn Potts Point isapprox A$35.Useful information:Shopping: Normal shopping hours in Sydney are 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 4.00pm on weekends.There is late night shopping till 9.00pm on Thursday nights andmost tourist shops and department stores are open on Sunday.The main shopping area in Sydney is bounded by George andElizabeth Streets and Martin Place and Park Street.Banks: Open 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and9.00am to 5.00pm Friday.Useful telephone numbers:Emergency Police, Ambulance, Fire 000Flight arrivals and departures 13 1223Qantas 13 1313Virgin Blue 13 6789Jetstar 13 1528Air New Zealand 13 2476Singapore Airlines 13 1011British Airways 13 00 360 060Cathay Pacific 13 1747United Airlines 13 1777Thai 13 00 651 960Canadian Consulate (02) 9364 3000British Consulate (02) 9247 7521American Consulate (02) 9373 9200New Zealand Consulate (02) 9247 1344Sydney Entertainment Centre (02) 9320 4200Australia Directory Assistance 12456

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Places we travel toMain tourist sightsIn one of the most beautiful cities in the world it’s hard tolimit our suggestions of what to do. Probably the best thingwe can recommend is doubling the amount of time you weregoing to spend here! Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

Bondi BeachYou can’t do Sydney without a visit to Bondi Beach. Whetheryou’re into swimming, surfing or having a cold beer by thewater, Bondi Beach is the place to be. There’s a tonne ofsurfwear shops for those in need of retail therapy, and thepeople watching is out of this world. If you’re in Sydney forthe weekend, schedule your Bondi visit for a Sunday – theBondi markets run on this day and are great for picking upcheap jewellery and clothes. A cab from Potts Point to BondiBeach will cost around A$25, or you can take a train fromKings Cross Station to the Bondi Junction transportinterchange and then a 381 or 389 bus to Bondi Beach.

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Places we travel toMain tourist sights cont’d:Bondi - Coogee walkFeeling energetic? Then do the walk from Bondi to Coogee –it takes a couple of hours but is well worth it. Pretty much theentire walk is along the cliff face of the Pacific Ocean and you’llpass great Sydney beaches along the way including Tamarama,Bronte and Clovelly – each with its own distinct personality. And here’s a tip, if you can pick up a cheap snorkel andmask, do! Clovelly Beach is a marine reserve and the truebeauty of the beach is underwater.

Kings CrossAhh.. what visit to Sydney would be complete without a peekat Sydney’s seedy underbelly? Kings Cross is a colourful mixof street workers, the eccentric and strip clubs. Ironically it isalso home to some of Sydney’s ‘uber cool’ bars includingHugos Lounge & Soho.

PaddingtonThe area for serious shoppers. Paddington’s golden mile ofOxford Street features some of Australia’s great designerstores including Wayne Cooper, Marcs and Morrisey. ArthursPizza is an institution amongst the locals and if you are aftera piece of Australian art, make sure you pop into DinosaurDesign where handcrafted resin homeware and jewellery areon offer. It would be worth your while to plan your visit toPaddington on a Saturday – that’s when the PaddingtonMarkets take place. The Markets are about a 1.5km walkfrom Potts Point or a cab costs under A$10.

Paddys MarketNot to be confused with the Paddington Market, PaddysMarket runs Friday, Saturdays and Sundays near DarlingHarbour. If you’re after cheap sheepskins, Ugg boots,cellphone covers or bags, this market was made for you.

Watsons BayAnother thing we can’t talk up enough is Sydney’s Harbour.We’d recommend catching the Watson’s Bay ferry - the triptakes about 40 minutes from Circular Quay (area where theSydney Opera House is located) and ends up at Watsons Bay.Here you can visit Watsons Bay Hotel for a bbq meal and coldbeer by the water’s edge.

Circular Quay, The Rocks & Sydney Opera HouseOK, this is about as touristy as it gets, but well worth the visit ifyou’re new to Sydney. Circular Quay is located at the bottom ofthe CBD and can be reached by walking in a straight linetowards the water down any of Sydney’s main CBD streets.When you get there grab a gelato from Gelatissimo and headtowards the Opera House. Take in this Aussie icon under yourown steam, or join a 60 minute tour for A$35.00. To the left ofCircular Quay is the famous Rocks area.

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Places we travel toMain tourist sights cont’d:Circular Quay, The Rocks & Sydney Opera House cont’d:Avoid the markets here unless you are looking for overpricedtrinkets. Instead explore the back streets, grab some lunch,then walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The walk will takeabout 30 minutes each way and best of all it’s free!

ChinatownHay St and Dixon St offer over 30 different restaurantsserving hundreds of different oriental dishes.

Taronga Park ZooTaronga Park Zoo is situated on one of the most amazingsites overlooking Sydney Harbour. Not only is it home to acollection of rare animals from around the world, it also has ahuge selection of Australian wildlife with almost 4000animals. The largest selection of the zoo is devoted toAustralian animals such as kangaroos, platypus, echidnasand, of course koalas!

You’ll need to catch a ferry from Circular Quay to the zoo,and you can save a bit of cash if you purchase a Zoo Passfrom the ferry terminal covering your ferry ride and zoo entry.

Sydney ObservatoryThe Observatory comes into its own at night. View the'Southern Skies' through a high-powered telescope in thecopper dome. Bookings essential. Tel: 9217 0485.

Sydney AquariumOne of the largest and most spectacular aquariums in theworld is at Darling Harbour. Experience the sharks, rays andfish of all shapes from tunnels under the harbour, and if youhave never experienced the Great Barrier Reef…. then this isyour chance to see the magic of the reef and its brilliantcolours of live coral and tropical fish! Other special featuresare crocodiles, a touch pool and micro aquariums, platypusand penguins. Open 7 days from 9.30am to 10pm.

AAT KingsIf you have a half or full day spare, AAT Kings has some greatday trips to the Hunter Valley or Blue Mountains. Mentionyou’re a Contiki customer and you’ll receive a 10% discount.Bookings can be made by calling (02) 9700 0133.

The Australian MuseumThe Australian Museum houses examples of everything thatis unique to Australia – the oldest continent on earth. Checkout the best collection of South Pacific ethnography in theworld - the traditional culture of Australian Aborigines, thepeople of Papua New Guinea and Pacific Islands. Located onthe corner of William and College Sts (see map on page 29).Open 7 days from 9.30am – 5.00pm.

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Places we travel toMain tourist sights cont’d:Powerhouse MuseumThe Powerhouse is created from the shell of a former powerstation and isn’t like your run of the mill museum. Over 25exhibitions give you an insight into human achievement,science and technology, the decorative arts, and everydaylives of Australians. From a NASA space station to a 1930scinema, the Boulton and Watt rotative steam engine, toSandra Rhodes ball gown, all can be found amongst themuseum’s diverse displays. Located at 100 Harris St, Ultimo(see map on page 29). Open 7 days from 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Hyde Park BarracksDesigned and built in 1819 by convicts for convicts. Now it isa museum, & a spooky one at that! Located in QueensSquare, Macquarie Street the Barracks are open 7 days from10.00am to 5.00pm.

Museum of SydneyA multi-media experience on the site of the first GovernmentHouse. The museum tells the many stories of the colony'sfirst days. Located on the corner of Philip & Bridge Streets,the Museum is open 7 days from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Queen Victoria BuildingTo call the QVB a shopping arcade is a majorunderstatement. Over 200 boutiques and galleries includingmajor chains and unique speciality shops. Just windowshopping is a treat. Open 7 days, 24 hours.

Sydney Harbour BridgeIf you really want to get to know the bridge, walk over it,either by way of the free public walk way on the eastern sideof the bridge or over the arch, with the help of BridgeClimb.BridgeClimb offers those with a sense of adventure thechance to climb to the top. Operating 7 days and evenings aweek, bookings are essential.

Call (02) 8274 7777 for further information or for those finishinga tour in Sydney ask your Tour Manager for assistance.

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Places we travel toDarwin informationContiki’s accommodation in Darwin:Quality Frontier Darwin, 3 Buffalo Court, DARWIN, NT 0800Tel: (08) 8981 5333 Fax: (08) 8941 0909

How to get there:The Quality Frontier Darwin is 6 km (4 miles) from DarwinInternational Airport. Darwin Airport Shuttle Service meets allincoming flights and will drop off at the hotel on request(approx A$11). A taxi fare is approx A$25.

Useful information:Shopping: Monday to Saturday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, with latenight hours on Thursday at the Smith Street Mall and Fridayat Casuarina. Most tourist shops are open on Sunday.Banks: Open between 9.30am and 4.00pm Monday toThursday and 9.30am to 5.00pm Friday.

Main tourist sightsThe top of the Northern Territory is warm and tropical yearround, with the bustling cosmopolitan city of Darwin as itsfocal point. Darwin boasts a casino and offers a variety ofunique attractions, most of which are visited on your coachsightseeing tour. Don’t forget to buy one or two of thefamous Darwin Stubbies, the largest bottles of beer in theworld. They contain 2 litres of locally brewed NorthernTerritory Draught Beer.Doctor’s Gully: Watch and participate in the feeding of fishat Doctor’s Gully on the high tides.Indo Pacific Marine: This exhibition allows you to view thelive coral, tropical fish and marine animals, without gettingyour feet wet!

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Alice Springs informationContiki’s accommodation in Alice Springs:All Seasons Oasis, 10 Gap Road, ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870Tel: (08) 8952 1444 Fax: (08) 8952 3776How to get thereThe All Seasons Oasis is 12 km (7 miles) from Alice SpringsAirport. The Airport Shuttle Service meets all incoming flightsand will drop off at the hotel on request (approx A$15). A taxito the hotel costs approx A$25.Useful informationShopping: Normal shopping hours are 9.00am to 5.30pmMonday to Friday and 9.00am to 12 noon on Saturday.However, some shops are open until 9.00pm on Friday andK-Mart and Coles are open Saturday and Sunday from9.00am to 5.30pm.Banks: Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm and Friday9.30am to 5.00pm.Main tourist sightsLocated in what is almost the geographic centre of this vastcontinent is Alice Springs, the Northern Territory’s secondlargest town.

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Places we travel toAlice Springs informationMain tourist sights cont’d:Not surprisingly, the area around Alice Springs is knownsimply as ‘The Centre’. Alice Springs boasts a casino andoffers a variety of unique attractions, most of which arevisited on your coach sightseeing tour.One-day Palm Valley 4 wheel-drive trip: Take theopportunity to experience a unique part of Central Australia,accessible only by 4-wheel drive. Travel throughHermannsburg, then down the Finke River, one of the oldestwatercourses in the world. See spectacular rock forms, whitesands and an oasis of rock pools and palm trees. Visit thenearby spectacular rock formation known as theAmphitheatre and relax by a waterhole shaded by numeroustall palms. The full day excursion includes morning tea, picniclunch and afternoon tea. Book through your Tour Manager orcall AAT Kings on 1300 556 100.Old Gaol: Situated between the courthouse and the policestation is Alice Springs’ first gaol, one of the original buildingsof the town. It was preserved at the request of the NationalTrust when the new courthouse was built.Diarama Village: This brilliant attraction traces the mythsand legends of the Australian Aborigines. An excellentselection of art is also on display.Panorama Guth: Panorama ‘Guth’ - 360 degrees, 6 metreshigh and 60 metres in circumference, a painted landscape ofthe best known beauty spots of the centre. Painted by Dutchborn Alice Springs artist, Henck Guth.

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Experience the Legend! It’ll change your attitude!

Compliment your Contiki Tour at Uluru with a ride around the Rock on a legendary Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

Uluru Motorcycle Tours offers Contiki passengers a tour with a difference.

All gear is supplied for this ride of a lifetime!Ask your Tour Manager about our options available

to Contiki passengers.

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Cairns informationContiki’s accommodation in CairnsCairns Colonial Club Resort, 8-26 Cannon Street,CAIRNS,QLD 4870 Tel: (07) 4053 5111 Fax: (07) 4053 7072

How to get thereThe Cairns Colonial Club Resort is 6 km (4 miles) from CairnsInternational Airport. The Colonial Club free shuttle servicemeets most flights and is generally found adjacent to thebaggage claim area. A taxi to the hotel is approx A$15.

Useful informationShopping: Shops are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to5.30pm with late night shopping Thursday night till 9.00pm,Saturday morning to 12noon.Banks: Hours 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and9.00am to 5.00pm Friday.

Main tourist sightsCairns in Northern Queensland is a relaxed tropical city of over120,000 people, close to the Great Barrier Reef, Cape York andthe beautiful tablelands of the north. Marlin fishing and scubadiving are big attractions in the area. The city and surroundingsoffer a variety of unique attractions, most of which are visitedon your coach sightseeing tour.These include the optional Outer Barrier Reef cruise, andthe chance to visit the village of Kuranda by Skyrail or theScenic Train.

Atherton Tableland: West of Cairns, an area of great scenicbeauty, endowed with crystal, sparkling waterfalls, tropicalvegetation and mysterious crater lakes.

Green Island: You can spend a pleasant relaxing day on thissmall coral cay, with its inviting white beaches and tropicalenvironm.ent. Take a Great Adventures fast catamaran.

Port Douglas: This once sleepy village is now the playgroundof millionaires, tourists and locals, who come to enjoy its casualbut spectacular sights. Laze on the beach, walk through themarkets or drink coffee in one of thechic cafés.

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Places we travel toSurfers Paradise informationContiki’s accommodation in Surfers ParadiseAustralis Sovereign Resort, 138 Ferny AvenueSURFERS PARADISE, QLD, 4217.Tel: (07) 5579 3888 Fax: (07) 5579 3877How to get thereThere are two airports servicing Surfers Paradise. Gold Coastairport is approx 22 km (14 miles) or 30 minutes drive south,and transfer shuttles cost approx A$18 one way. Brisbaneairport is approx 90 km (56 miles) or one and a half hoursnorth, and transfer shuttles cost approx A$39 one way. There is also an airport train to the Gold Coast, costing A$26.Alight at Nerang Station then it’s a 12 km taxi ride intoSurfers Paradise.

Useful informationShopping: Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm with latenight shopping on Thursday. Most tourist shops in SurfersParadise are open till late every night and all weekend.

Banks: Open between 9.30am and 4.00pm Monday toThursday and 9.30am to 5.00pm Friday.

Main tourist sightsBeaches: The name says it all, as some of the best and mostfamous surf beaches in the world are in close proximity toSurfers Paradise. Long stretches of golden sand make for theperfect mix of relaxation and action – you can do as much oras little as you like!

Cavill Avenue: The main walking mall is the shopping huband nightlife centre. Plenty of tourist shops and arcades forthe day, and many places to dance the night away later on.

Attractions: With many theme parks, adventure activitiesand guided tours, there is never a lack of options inSurfers Paradise.

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Whitsundays informationContiki’s accommodation in the WhitsundaysDaydream Island Resort, Whitsundays Passage QLD 4802.Tel: (07) 4948 8488 Fax: (07) 4948 8499Daydream Island is located about 1,200 km fromQueensland’s capital, Brisbane. The Whitsundays are a groupof 74 islands set in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.Daydream Island Resort is situated about 7km, or 15 minutesby water taxi, from Shute Harbour on the mainland or 30minutes by water taxi from Hamilton Island. Proserpine is theclosest large mainland centre.

How to get thereBy Air: Cruise Whitsundays meet flights for a 30 minutecatamaran cruise to Daydream Island, departing from thejetty located directly at the airport. The cost of this transfer isnot included in the tour price but may be ticketed inconjunction with flights (approx cost A$55). From WhitsundayCoast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine, Cruise Whitsundays offer astreamlined transfer with a coach connection directly fromthe airport to Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach, where aconnecting ferry transfers guests to Daydream Island, approx A$55.

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Places we travel toWhitsundays information cont’d:By Road: If you have travelled by road to Shute Harbour orAbel Point Marina, Cruise Whitsundays provide daily transfersto Daydream Island Resort. For further information ontransfers, timetables and costs, call Cruise Whitsundays –(07) 4946 4662. Transfer costs are from A$29.

Whitsunday sailing adventureIf you have booked and paid for the Whitsunday SailingOption, check in is at the Pro Sail office, shop 1, 4 TheEsplanade, Airlie Beach. From Great Barrier Reef Airport(HTI) on Hamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays meet flights fora 30 minute catamaran cruise to Abel Point Marina, AirlieBeach, departing from the jetty located directly at the airport.The cost of this transfer is not included in the tour price butmay be ticketed in conjunction with flights (approx costA$55). From Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) at Proserpine,Whitsunday Transit Coaches meet all flights for a transfer toAirlie Beach (approx A$15). Clients should call Pro Sail on1800 810 116 or 07 4946 7533 if there are any problems. The Sailing Option departs at 4.00pm.Please check in by 3.00pm.

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General informationWeekends and public holidaysIt is unavoidable to have a touring programme that is not incertain places on weekends, public holidays and on days ofclosure for public buildings, shops and museums. We regretyou may miss certain opportunities but these are kept to a minimum.

Public holidays 20101 January New Year's Day Australia26 January Australia Day Australia2 April Good Friday Australia3 April Easter Saturday Australia5 April Easter Monday Australia26 April Anzac Day Australia,3 May May Day/Labour Day QLD, NT14 June Queen’s Birthday Australia2 August Picnic Day NT11 August Royal Queensland Show QLD4 October Labour Day NSW25 December Christmas Day Australia26 December Boxing Day Australia

NB: There may also be local holidays which may affect asingle town or city.

Public holidays 20111 January New Year's Day Australia26 January Australia Day Australia22 April Good Friday Australia23 April Easter Saturday Australia25 April Easter Monday Australia25 April Anzac Day Australia,2 May May Day/Labour Day QLD, NT13 June Queen’s Birthday Australia1 August Picnic Day NT17 August Royal Queensland Show QLD3 October Labour Day NSW25 December Christmas Day Australia26 December Boxing Day Australia

NB: There may also be local holidays which may affect asingle town or city.

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General informationThe Traveller’s Ten Commandments1. Thou shalt not expect to find things as they are at home for

thou hast left home to find things different.

2. Thou shalt not take things too seriously, for a carefree mindis the beginning of a carefree holiday.

3. Thou shalt not let other tourists get on thy nerves as we areall here for the same reason and thou art paying goodmoney to enjoy thyself.

4. Thou must know at all times where thy passport lies, for aperson without a passport is a person without a country.

5. Thou shalt not worry, for he that worrieth hath no pleasure.

6. Remember that thou art a guest in other lands and he thattreateth his host with respect shall in turn be respected. Tolearn to speaketh ‘please’ and ‘thank-you’ in thy host’stongue will make thee thy host’s friend.

7. Thou shalt not judge the entire people of a country by oneperson who was a poor host.

8. Thou shalt remember that to err is human and to forgiveis divine.

9. When in Rome, thou shalt be prepared to do as theRomans do.

10. Thou shouldst remember that if thou was expectedto stay in one place, thou would have been createdwith roots.

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Australia informationThe following pages contain background notes on the historyand geography of Australia. We hope you will find it usefuland interesting.

Size: 4025 kms - East to West, 3220 kms - North to SouthArea: 7,686,884 sq kmsPopulation: 21 millionFederal capital: Canberra, ACT

GeographyAustralia is the largest of islands and smallest of continents.Located in the Southern Hemisphere, South of Asia, thecoastline is 36,735 kms and is washed by 3 oceans and 4 seas.

About 40% of the continent is in the tropics. It is almost thesame size as mainland United States and half as large againas Europe, excluding the former USSR. Australia is the onlycontinent entirely occupied by one nation. The landscape hasvariety - tortured red desert to green rainforest. Geologically,Australia is the oldest of continents, and is a vast storehouseof the world’s prized minerals and gemstones, including thefamous Black Opal.

Australia is the flattest continent with the only mountains over1,600 metres being in the southwest where the highest peak,Mt Kosciusko, rises above 2,200 metres.

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General informationClimateAustralia is the driest continent, but in parts the average annualrainfall exceeds 375cms. The rainfall is uneven in distributionand areas, but generally speaking the highest rainfall is found inthe Western Tasmanian highlands and the North Queenslandranges. In the tropics, summer and autumn are the ‘wet’seasons, and the winter and spring the ‘dry’.

In the temperate south, falls are more even with most raingenerally falling in winter and spring. Except in the highcountry of the south east and in Tasmania, severe winterspells are unusual. Except again for the south east, summerscan be extremely hot with temperatures above 38oC beingcommon inland. The record highest temperature in Australiawas 58oC in Cloncurry in Western Queensland in 1889, butMarble Bar in Western Australia consistently hastemperatures above 50oC. In the ‘wet’ season, the northernthird of the continent is occasionally visited by cyclones withwind exceeding 160 kms per hour. They are accompanied byrains causing severe floodings and disruption to road andrail communications.

European history1606: William Jansz in the ‘Duyfken’ discovered and

chartered 200 miles off the Northern Australian Coast.

1616: Dirk Hartog made the first recorded landfall on theAustralian Coast.

1644: Abel Tasman discovered Australia and New Zealand.

1770: Captain James Cook landed at Botany Bay.

1788: Captain Arthur Phillip set up a penal colony on thesite of the present-day Sydney, New South Wales.

1803: Convict settlement sited at Hobart, Tasmania.

1824: Another convict settlement was begun at MoretonBay, now known as Brisbane in Queensland.

1829: The British Government formed a new colony inWestern Australia with its capital at Perth.

1835: John Batman ‘purchased’ land from the Aborigines topasture sheep. That land is now known as Melbourne.

1836: Adelaide, the capital of South Australia was founded.

1851: Edward Hargraves became the ‘discoverer’ of gold inAustralia after panning a small quantity near Bathurst.Over the next 50 odd years the ‘gold rush’ brought apopulation explosion and prosperity to Australia.

1901: The Commonwealth of Australia came into being as afederation of the States.

1988: Australian Bicentenary.

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General informationNorthern TerritoryAlice Springs: Located in almost the geographical centre ofAustralia and 1,000 kilometres from the nearest capital city,Alice Springs is the gateway to the Northern Territory’s biggesttourist attraction, Uluru and is a modern oasis in theMacDonnell Ranges. Alice Springs was discovered by WilliamWhitfield Mills in 1871 while surveying a route for OverlandTelegraph lines between Adelaide and Darwin and was namedin honour of Lady Alice Todd, wife of the Superintendentof Telegraphs.

Uluru (Ayers Rock): Uluru is known as the most famouslandmark of the Australian Outback. This monolith is of greatspiritual significance to the Aboriginal people and its nametranslates to a place of shade. Uluru is a spectacular sight atany time of day, but particularly amazing at sunrise or sunsetwhen the colours change. Rising dramatically out of thevast plain, Uluru is 3.6 km long (2.2 miles) and 348 metreshigh (1141 ft)

Darwin: The capital of the Northern Territory and principal portof entry from Europe and Asia. Port Darwin was discovered in1839 and named after Charles Darwin. It was not chosen as atown site until 1866 and not permanently populated until 1869.

The new town was originally named Palmerston and was soknown until 1911 when the name was officially changed toDarwin. In early days, Darwin’s growth was slow, however, themineral and pastoral wealth in the Northern Territory has madeDarwin into the prosperous city it is today.

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General informationNorthern Territory cont’d:Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles): 96 kilometres south of TennantCreek giant boulders, many almost spherical, pile perilouslyupon each other. They are huge, red, black and sandcoloured boulders looking like old-fashioned cottage loaves.Their formation has been the result of erosion of a greatgranite outcrop cracking and weathering.Kakadu National Park: Kakadu, one of the most scenicparks in Australia, contains two kinds of wilderness: the blacksoil flood plains and paperbark lagoons of the Alligator Riversystem, and the rugged walls of the Arnhem Landescarpment which is deeply indented with gorges, streamsand waterfalls. At the northern end of Kakadu is a series ofshallow lagoons and billabongs which attract thousands ofwater birds. Also in this area is Cannon Hill, the Aboriginal‘art gallery’ of Arnhem Land.Katherine: Along the Stuart Highway known as ‘the track’,354 kilometres south of Darwin is the town of Katherine andthe spectacular Katherine Gorge National Park. Here the clearriver flows between towering, brilliantly coloured walls to formone of the most fascinating river canyons in Australia. TheKatherine River was named after the daughter of one of thesponsors of John McDougall Stuart, who was the first man tofind it in 1862.

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Northern Territory cont’d:Kings Canyon: The spectacular Kings Canyon, 100kilometres to the south west of Alice Springs. A climb to therim of the Canyon will be rewarded with a view of the ‘LostCity’ weathered rock which resembles the ruins of an ancientcity; and the ‘Gardens of Eden’, a valley where permanentwaterholes are overgrown with ancient cycad palms.

Litchfield National Park: Litchfield Park, west of Batchelor inthe Tabletop Range, is a huge sandstone plateau cloakedwith dry woodlands and forests. Close to the edge of theescarpment, springs bubble into creeks that have theirultimate destination within the rainforest valleys below,making spectacular waterfalls which flow throughout the year.Parts of the park are accessible in the dry season by two-wheel drive tracks, while Sandy Creek Falls and the Lost City,an area of fantastic sandstone formations - are at the end offour-wheel drive tracks.Mataranka: Further south from Katherine is the MatarankaPool Reserve, near the Mataranka Homestead. Thermalsprings are surrounded by lush tropical forest and the wateris always at body temperature.

QueenslandBrisbane: With a population of over 1 million people,Brisbane is the capital city of the State of Queensland. Thecentre of Brisbane is situated on the Brisbane River, 34 kmsupstream from Moreton Bay. A penal colony was the firstsettlement here in 1824, but those ‘days of old’ are now daysof gold. Brisbane has a tropical climate, and was the HostCity for World Expo in 1988. Make sure to visit Queen StreetMall, the shopping hub of the city, or South Bank, theextensively redeveloped site of Expo ‘88’

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General informationQueensland cont’d:Cairns: Undoubtedly Queensland’s most casual, exciting andcolourful city, ‘capital’ of the tropical north. The city was moreor less founded in 1876, with a settlement which grew onTrinity Bay to service gold and tin fields up-country. Sugarcane growing was established in the 1880’s. Cairns wasproclaimed a town in 1903, and a city in 1923. ModernCairns still relies heavily on sugar for its prosperity.

Daydream Island Resort: This modern resort is set on itsown exclusive island in the heart of the Whitsundays.Theres a terrific range of watersports like kayaks and sailingcatamarans, plus beach games and educational marine talks,or just go snorkeling off one of the pristine beaches. Maybetry the resort’s tennis courts, gym, or beach games or chillout around the pool with nightly entertainment including aunique open air cinema.

Fraser Island: This is the largest sand island in the world.The island takes its name as a consequence of a shipwreckin May 1836; a passenger, Mrs Eliza Fraser, reached theisland and her subsequent tales of her days spent there withthe Aborigines meant that her name was applied to the area.

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General informationFraser Island cont’d:In the 1970’s, a battle between sandminers and conservationists,led by John Sinclair, resulted in a federal government ban on themining of its sand. A successful crusade saw logging banned in1991 and in 1993 Fraser Island was added to the World Heritagelist. The island is known for its dunes, freshwater lakes, crystalcreeks, wetlands and rainforests.

Hervey Bay: The bay was named by Captain Cook in 1770 andMatthew Flinders landed here in 1799. Today, Hervey Bay is amajor tourist attraction with passenger cruises and car ferriesdeparting from here for Fraser Island. The bay is one of the bestfishing areas on the Queensland coast. From mid August to midOctober, families of humpback whales stop in the bay to rest andplay, returning south to Antarctica after calving in northern waters.

Kuranda: The railway line from Cairns climbs through 15 tunnelsand superb scenery to Kuranda, at the top of the MacalisterRange, 34 kms from Cairns. Kuranda’s picture postcard railwaystation, decked out in tropical flowers and ferns, is justlyfamous. Other attractions of this quaint village on the edge ofthe Atherton Tableland include the colourful morning markets,with produce and coral arts and crafts on display - there’s quitea large ‘alternative’ establishment living in Kuranda.

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General informationQueensland cont’d:Noosa Heads: Noosa Heads is the most northerly of theSunshine Coast resorts, and is unique in terms of its naturalscenery and atmosphere. A combination of the NoosaNational Park, a protected main beach facing north, and afashionable resort town without Gold Coast-style high-risedevelopment.

Port Douglas: In the early days of the far north’sdevelopment, Port Douglas was actually a rival for Cairns.It eventually became a quiet, little fishing town, until peoplebegan to realise what a delightful, laid back little place it was.Now it’s quite a busy tourist centre. It’s 67 kms north ofCairns, along the Cook Highway.

Sunshine Coast: The Sunshine Coast is a 48 kilometre longseries of magnificent beaches, punctuated by rockyheadlands and river mouths that stretch north fromCaloundra to Noosa Heads, one or two hours drive fromBrisbane. Following the coastal highway from Caloundra themain beaches are Currimundi, Mooloolaba, AlexandraHeadland, Maroochydore, Mudjimba, Marcoola, Coolum,Peregian, Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads. Surfing isexcellent almost anywhere, but the resorts themselves varyfrom being very casual to quite sophisticated. The SunshineCoast, often called the North Coast by Brisbane people,tends to be quieter and more natural than the more highlydeveloped Gold (or South) Coast strip, with interesting andvaried scenery in the Hinterland.

Surfers Paradise: Surfers Paradise is undoubtedly thebrightest star along the 30 odd kilometres of beaches,relaxation and development that makes up the Gold Coast.In 1936, Mr Jim Cavill built a hotel at a quiet spot 9kilometres south of Southport, at a place called Umbi-Gumbiby the Aborigines, meaning ‘the place of the ant’. Mr Cavillcalled his establishment the Surfers Paradise Hotel and it stillstands today, although somewhat lost among the spectacularhigh-rise development that exploded in the late 1950’s and1960’s. Surfers Paradise is famous for its surfing beachesand friendly weather.Townsville: In 1864, a progressive sea captain named RobertTowns commissioned James Melton Black to build a wharfand established a settlement on Cleveland Bay to service thenew cattle industry inland. Townsville was gazetted in 1865,and declared a city in 1903. Today, Townsville isQueensland’s third largest city and still rapidly expanding.

Whitsunday Islands: The Whitsunday group of islands offthe coast of central Queensland (Mackay to Proserpine),enjoy the same latitude as Tahiti and Samoa. It is a cluster of74 islands, six of which are resorts and the remaining 68uninhabited. They were discovered by Captain Cook on WhitSunday, June 3, 1770.

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New South WalesByron Bay: Surfers from near and far gravitate to Watego’sBeach, on Cape Byron. It is one of the best beaches forsurfboard riding on the east coast, due to its northerlyaspect. Australia’s most powerful lighthouse is situatednearby at Cape Byron, the most easterly point of theAustralian mainland.

Sydney: The capital of New South Wales and Australia’soldest and largest city. Sydney was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770 and first settled by Europeans in 1788 by Captain Arthur Phillip as a penal colony. The citygrew in chaos for many years until 1810 when GovernorMacquarie set about restoring order and improving roads and communications.

The city soon became a major shipping and trading centrefor the south west Pacific. Today, Sydney has the world’sbest natural harbour with 55 sq kilometres of water cateringfor 4,000 vessels each year.

Newcastle: With a population of 260,000, Newcastle isNSW’s second largest city and one of the largest in Australia.Situated 167 kms north of Sydney at the mouth of the HunterRiver, it’s a major industrial and commercial centre.

Coffs Harbour: Capital of the NSW ‘Banana Republic’Coffs Harbour with its population of 66,000 is one of themost popular northern coastal resort towns. The mainindustries are tourism, bananas, avocados and tropical fruits.

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General informationAustralian Capital TerritoryCanberra: In 1927, Federal Parliament transferred from itstemporary seat in Melbourne to Canberra and in 1988(Australia’s bicentennial year), Parliament made its last movefrom the famous old Parliament House to the quite radicallydesigned ‘new’ and permanent building, opened by HerMajesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

South AustraliaAdelaide: The city of Adelaide was named by Colonel WilliamLight in 1836, after Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IVof England. The capital of South Australia, Adelaide is situatedon the Torrens River and is Australia’s fourth largest city.

VictoriaMelbourne: The first permanent settlement on the YarraRiver was established in 1836 and in 1837 was namedMelbourne, in honour of the British Prime Minister, LordMelbourne. From Federation in 1901 until the establishmentof a national capital at Canberra in 1927, Melbourne was theseat of Federal Government. Today Melbourne is the capitalof the state of Victoria.

TasmaniaHobart: Hobart is an enchanting little city built around abeautiful yacht-studded harbour in the shadow of majesticMt Wellington. A strong sea-faring flavour and sense of thepast gives Hobart an almost European air. This feeling isheightened in summer when Hobart gets plenty of sparklingblue days but temperatures rarely exceed 25oC. Many ofHobart’s beautiful early colonial sandstone buildings wereerected by the sweat and blood of the unfortunate convictswho formed the majority of the first settlers in 1803. Hobart’sdeepwater harbour on the estuary of the Derwent River is athriving seaport.

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