Newsletter June
Office News
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We have had staff away on famils to the
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Our Managing Director, Stephanie Karst will be attending ATE in
Product of the Month
The first day of the itinerary includes transportation to the Dreamtime Safari Camp on the banks of the Murdudjurl Billabong, and the Murdudjurl Cultural Tour, which allows passengers to learn more about local aboriginal people and their country. The day concludes with dinner around the camp, under the stars.
Day two of the safari’s itinerary consists of a trip to Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls, rain fed waterfalls in an area of incredible natural beauty. This day also wraps up with dinner back at the camp.
The safari’s final day includes a cruise of the spectacular Yellow Waters, home to a wide variety of bird life and possibly the lurking Saltwater Crocodile. Passengers will also observe the crystal clear rock pool and scenic beauty of Barramundi Gorge, and the colourful rock art and spectacular scenery of Ubirr Rock, before returning to Darwin in the evening.
Take your mates and save 10%! If one traveller books between 01 June and 31 July 2008, then any mates who book on the same tour at the same time save 10%! Valid for travel before 31 March 2009.
NOTE: AGE RESTRICTIONS- This is an Open Aged Tour for passengers over the age of 6 years. Children between 6-18 must also be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted to travel on tour.
What’s New
Mantra Pandanas
Mantra Pandanas in
- Positioned in
- Hosts a restaurant and a day spa.
Australian Pacific Touring
APT Kangaroo Island Odysseys have designed a unique touring experience; the Kangaroo Island Exclusive Tour
- Offers exclusive touring of
- Ample time for passengers to immerse themselves in this indulgent eco-experience.
- Language guides available to accompany and add value to touring experience.
Just Cruisin 4WD
Just Cruisin 4WD
- 13-day tour, including Iga Warta, Marree,
- Add on of
- Entirely about Aboriginal culture and offers overseas visitors a unique experience.
Voyages- Rent your own Luxury Resort
Voyages is offering guests the ultimate in travel bragging rights with the introduction of ‘Exclusively Yours’ rates for all Signature resorts.
- Gives guests the indulgence of booking an entire luxury resort to themselves, complete with personal service, gourmet food and wine, and activities all tailored to their personal needs
Mustering at
- Will take place on Wrotham Park Station from mid-May through to mid-September in 2008.
- Departing in the morning, transportation included.
Specials
Voyages
- Voyages Ayers Rock Resort is offering special savings when staying a minimum of 3 nights.Valid for travel between 01/07/08- 31/09/08
Blue Sydney- Winter on the Wharf Special
- Complimentary Upgrade to next room category with any three night consecutive stay. Based on all room types excluding Loft Marina.
Changes & Refurbishment
Outback Ballooning
- Outback Ballooning now operates a traditional champagne breakfast from their new location; the
Aussie Adventure
- All extended tours now include Aboriginal-guided content
- 2, 3 & 4 Day Kakadu tours include private Aboriginal-guided tour by Kakadu Culture Camp, including a billabong cruise to a secluded area, teaching of past time stories, traditional food sources and some hands on weaving workshops and spear throwing
Toga
The following Toga properties are undergoing some soft refurbishing such as painting, re- carpeting and re- furnishing.
- Vibe Hotel
- Travelodge Mirambeena Resort
- Travelodge Blacktown
- Travelodge Manly
Novotel Twins Waters Resort
- Novotel Twin Waters Resort is completing the last two blocks of the accommodation refurbishment & is scheduled to be completed on 15th June 2008.
- The Restaurant is already completed.
All Seasons
- All Seasons Perth will be painting the corridors & hotel rooms, and work is expected to be completed by August 2008.
The
- The new expected completion date for renovations at The Victoria Hotel, All Seasons is January 2010
Gray Line-
- Cadbury Tour- The walking tour of the working factory has been replaced by a comprehensive talk and visual presentation of Cadbury history by Cadbury’s qualified tour guides.
- Cadbury Tours now includes a visit to the
- Huon Valley Tour- Sunday departure has been deleted Oct to Apr.
Saville & Pacific
- Saville and Pacific
Tjapukai
- From 01 May 2008 Tjapukai will no longer be running the 4.15pm Dance Show. The last dance show for the day will be 2.15pm.
Mercure Perth
- Mercure Perth is undergoing a refurbishment of all bedrooms and corridors in East Wing. Expected to be completed by 14th August 2008
Doherty Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
- The Doherty Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre will under go a refurbishment on all bathrooms over the next few months.
- Expected to be completed by 15 July 2008.
Terraces on Wickham
- Entire accommodation refurbishment will be completed by August 2008.
- Guest Lobby, Restaurant and Hotel Exterior refurbishment has already commenced.
All Seasons Oasis
- All Seasons Oasis is currently undergoing refurbishment which is expected to be completed by 30th September 2008.
Aboriginal Culture
Changes to popular Aboriginal Sacred Sites and Culture Tour.
- Now operating at 10 am everyday except Thursdays and Sundays and includes Tastes of the Outback 3 course buffet lunch.
Sydney Wildlife World
- From 01 June
- Expected to be completed towards end of August
Travelodge
- The Travelodge Wynyard major refurbishment is now complete.
- Travelodge Blacktown and Manly are currently undergoing refurbishments due for completion in July.
Intercontinental Hotels Group
The following hotels will be undergoing refurbishments during the noted time periods. Measures have been put in place to minimise guest disturbance.
- Holiday Inn on Flinders
Refurbishments are completed at Holiday Inn Cairns, and construction is expected to continue on adjacent building until September 2008.
