Newsletter June 09
Office News
- We congratulate Shirin on the birth of her baby daughter Sienna Rose, born on the 29th of May. Mother and baby are both doing well.
Specials
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They have released more stay/pay deals as part of the ‘No Leave No Life’ campaign.
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Valid until 30 June 2009.
- Please request further information from our team.
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Stay at Four Points by
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Early Bird Special: Stay between 1 October 2009 & 12 December 2009 and receive their value for money low season rates and bonus offers:
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Stay 5 / Pay 4 or Stay 4 / Free Breakfast
- Plus for a limited time only you can combine the above both specials.
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They reduced their rates until 31 Mar 2010.
- Please check out iCom for latest rates.
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Have issued reduced rates for the low season valid for.
- The Sebel Pier One
- - Please refer to our online facility iCom.
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They have the opportunity to offer you a fantastic winter special.
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This rate is valid to 31 August 2009.
- Please check the updated rates on iCom.
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Pensione Hotel is offering special rates during the first stage of their refurbishment.
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Valid for travel dates 18th May – 30th June.
- Please request further information from our team.
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Following the recent completion of the $20 million upgrade they reduced their rates.
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Valid for travel to 31 March 2010.
- Rates are available on iCom.
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Great Southern Rail proud operators of The Ghan, Indian Pacific and The Overland are pleased to announce an early bird booking offer to help celebrate the release of the 2010 series of The Southern Spirit (Luxury Australian Rail Journeys/itineraries).
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Valid for bookings before 30 June 2009.
- Please contact our office for further details.
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Hayman has released a new package: Stay 4 Pay 3.
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The offer includes:
- Daily buffet breakfast in Azure for two people.
- Return launch transfers from
- $100 Dining voucher per room per stay.
- Additionally, a 50% reduction on the second room is available for families on the already reduced package. - Valid for travel until 31 July 2009.
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An attractive B&B Winter Season Special is available for both FIT’s and Groups.
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Valid for travel until 30 September 2009.
- Please contact our office for more information or check iCom for latest rates.
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Esplanade, Rydges Tradewinds and Rydges Plaza Cairns have released a new special for June to October 09.
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Package: Pay for three nights and get the fourth night FREE (room only).
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Valid for travel from 01 June to 31 October 2009.
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This offer is not combinable with any other offers.
- Maximum number of free nights is 4 per stay.
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Escape with the family and create some great new memories in the tropics of
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Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3.
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Includes full buffet breakfast daily for 2 adults in Lagoons Restaurant.
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25% off food and beverage in resort restaurants.
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Kids stay and dine free.
- Plus kids travel free on Quicksilver’s Outer Barrier Reef Cruise when booking this package.
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Due to popular demand, Voyages is pleased to announce the Sale & Travel date extension of the Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa 50% Rainforest Escape Special.
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The offer: 50% off based on nightly rate.
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Minimum stay: 3 nights to qualify.
- Valid for travel until 30 September 2009
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Voyages are pleased to announce special meal inclusive rates valid for:
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Valid for travel dates until 30 September 2009.
- Minimum 4 nights stay is required.
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As winter approaches they are giving travellers the opportunity to chill out and enjoy some warm hospitality as the weather gets cooler.
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From 1 June to 30 September, 2009 guests can enjoy a two-night stay at the beautiful Quamby heritage-listed homestead that has recently been restored to a boutique luxury lodge.
- The package also includes dinner and breakfast daily, a bottle of Tasmanian sparkling wine on arrival, a one hour massage and 18 holes of golf on the Estate’s private golf course.
Product of the Month
New South Wales
Tobruk Sheep Station
- Tobruk is an outback sheep station in
- Tobruk’s ‘Outback Show’ is world famous and is an exciting and engaging experience which includes skilful demonstrations, performances and authentic Aussie tucker, all delivered with a sense of fun and entertainment. The Outback Show is Tobruk’s core product and is the only product of it’s kind in
- At just over an hour from Sydney, the Tobruk Outback Show caters to inbound group, day tour and FIT clients, who cannot travel to the outback, but who wish to experience quintessential Australia, it’s beauty, history, people and culture in a fun, entertaining and hands-on way. Guests feel 1,000 miles from anywhere but in reality they’re only 70 minutes from
What’s New
Virgin Blue
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Virgin Blue has launched new direct flights between
- Flights operate daily, departing
Captain Cook Cruises
- Captain Cook Cruises offers three exciting new
- Sunday Breakfast Cruise: Their latest dining sensation every Sunday from Circular Quay or
- Aboriginal Cultural Cruises: Captain Cook Cruises and Tribal Warrior are leading the way in cultural reconciliation with an exciting new partnership. The Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Cultural Cruise has joined Captain Cook Cruises premier portfolio of sightseeing cruises.
- Whale Watching: The 2009 Whale Watching season launches on the 16th May and has been extended through to 30 November 2009, with daily afternoon departures. Morning cruises will also operate during the peak season 30 May – 31 July 2009.
- Anangu Waai is selling the Frontier Camel Farm in
- Operations at Uluru are completely unaffected by this sale and they welcome all bookings for Anangu Tours and Uluru Camel Tours.
- Offering a terrific North Queensland getaway at an affordable price,
- Located 8km off the coast of Townsville and 20 minutes by ferry, Magnetic Island is one of the most beautiful and accessible Great Barrier Reef Islands.
- Set in 10 acres of tropical gardens and lawns, the hotel features a restaurant, bar, pool, tennis courts and gym, plus ample function space for conferences or weddings.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
- As of Tuesday 19 May 2009 alcoholic beverages will be available on the 0830 Gold Class KSR Service.
- The Gold Class service still includes a selection of tempting hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and due to popular demand they will continue to serve our ‘Gold Rush’ tropical juice cocktail.
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
- O’Reilly’s now offer even more opportunities to experience the wonders of World Heritage listed
- All Rainforest Retreat bookings now include:
- Complimentary early morning bird walk.
- Complimentary two hour guided interpretive morning rainforest walk.
- Complimentary evening spotlighting tour. - Plus Children Stay Free (when using existing bedding) and Children Eat Free for breakfast and dinner (when dining with parents in the Retreat Restaurant). Applies to children 11 years and under.
- Just a reminder that their popular ‘Two Wonders in One’ package is still available to book. Combining two of
Mirvac
- Mirvac’s new Hotel Quay West Resort Noosa revised the opening date to 1 October 09.
- The Sailing World Cup is the pinnacle for Olympic sailors and aspirants and will be held at Sandringham Yacht Club from 14-19 December in 2009.
- Mercure Yarra Valley Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa joined the Accor network in March this year.
- Featuring 65 spacious rooms and suites, the Mercure offers a truly memorable experience for lovers of wine, nature and relaxation.
- Located an hour from Melbourne city and 55 minutes from the airport, the hotel offers guests an unforgettable stay amidst the beauty of Victorian wine country, with a day spa, pool, fitness centre, restaurant and cellar door.
- The award winning Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome continues to enhance the luxury
- Inspired by timeless healing philosophies from around the world, treatments at Chahoya Spa are based on the principles of restoring balance and harmony to the mind and body to enhance physical, mental and spiritual health and vitality.
Sal Salis
- Sal Salis has partnered with Ocean Eco Adventures to offer exclusive Whale Shark encounters between 31 March 2009 and 30 June 2009.
- The tour is aboard the 18metre vessel ‘keshi mer’ which has comfortable cushioned seating, a large shaded deck area with open sides enabling uninterrupted viewing of wildlife. A dive platform allows easy access to get in and out of the water if you choose to snorkel on their day tours.
The Sebel Mandurah
- In June this year, The Sebel Mandurah will boast luxury 4.5 star waterfront accommodation, just 50 minutes drive south of
- Ideal for leisure with 84 beautifully appointed guestrooms all with private balconies and the choice of water or town vistas.
- Hotel features include a heated lap pool, gymnasium, 24 hour reception, room service, individually controlled air-conditioning, valet dry-cleaning and laundry, Foxtel, internet access and a business centre.
Changes & Refurbishment
- They have made the decision to suspend any further bookings for FIT language tours effective immediately. This applies to three tour codes:
- A300 - Blue Mountains Deluxe Eco Day - German Speaking
- A301 - Blue Mountains Deluxe Eco Day - French Speaking
- A302 - Blue Mountains Deluxe Eco Day - Italian Speaking
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The resort will close for building defect repairs from 1 June to 15 September 2009.
- The end result will ensure the unsightly leeching on balconies as well as the render cracks fixed permanently.
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The itinerary for the Blue Mountains High Country Tour has slightly changed.
- Their new Itinerary can be seen on our online facility iCom.
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The first stage of the refurbishment is under way.
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So far the rooms have been completely stripped of carpet and furnishings and power points and TV brackets have been repositioned. Painting is about to start which will be followed by double glazing all windows on
- There has been little or no effect on the guests.
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Sydney Wildlife World now closes at 5:30pm, and last entry is at 4:30pm.
- Opening hours for Sydney Aquarium and SydneyTower+Oztrek will not change, and remain as follows:
- Sydney Aquarium: Everyday 9:00am– 10:00pm (Last entry at 9:00pm)
- SydneyTower+ Oztrek: Everyday 9:00am– 10:30pm (Last entry at 9:45pm)
- Skywalk: Everyday - Hourly from 10:00am - 8:00pm
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Discovery Ecotours
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Due to recent damage to art work and continuing issues with un-authorised entry to the Cave Hill area, the traditional landowners of Cave Hill have decided to stop all access to everyone (including other Anangu) unless accompanied by Desert Tracks staff or on a Desert Tracks tour.
- Desert Tracks will be the only operator to have Cave Hill access and will be conducting Cave Hill tours as of 1 July 2009.
Mantra on the Esplanade,
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A soft refurbishment has been completed for 190 rooms including new carpets, beddings, lounge room furniture and flat screen TV’s.
- FINZ Restaurant and Bar is the new restaurant at this property offering contemporary styling, fantastic atmosphere with quality modern Australian cuisine with 24 hours room service available.
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Its operation will be suspended until there is a sustained recovery in inbound tourism. This affects both FIT and group reservations.
- The last Show is on 08 June 09.
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Skycity Darwin is pleased to advise that all refurbishments have now been completed.
- They are showcasing 15 new rooms including new bathrooms which now feature corner showers.
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Angsana Resort and Spa will be renovating one of their three swimming pools, the rock pool, in June and will close the pool and attached Jacuzzi for this work to be completed.
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Work will commence on Monday June 1st and conclude by Wednesday June 10th. Work will be carried out between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm and minimal noise is expected.
- During the period of works the other two swimming pools, the main pool and the beach pool will remain open as normal.
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Effective 15 May 09, BreakFree Reef Club, Port
- The new name is Reef Club Resort.
- They recently commenced a refurbishment of Level 6 Pool Area, continuing from the complete upgrade of the on-site gym.
- Hours of work: 6.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday; 6.30am to 1pm Saturday
- Possible impact on guests: No access to pool, saunas, tennis courts, gym or BBQ for entire period and noise, vibrations etc from work.
- Expected finish date: 24 August 2009
- Over the past 3 years, Bushwacker Eco Tours has been land carriers for Australian Day Tours 1 day and 2 day
- Australian Day Tours are no longer offering a 1 day
- Bushwacker Eco Tours will continue to be offering this tour directly from both
- Bushwacker Eco Tours are the only operator using comfortable 16 seater forward facing vehicles for 1 day Fraser Island tours.
- The 1 day
- Their 2 day
- This property was formerly known as Mantra Treetops Resort Port Douglas.
- As it recently joined the Accor networked they changed the name to Mercure Port Douglas Treetops Resort.
- The annual maintenance for ‘Wavedancer’ starts on Monday 23rd November 2009 and returns to operation on Monday 14th December 2009.
- During that time, Quicksilver will be running ‘Quicksilver V’ to Low Isles on selected dates.
- ‘Quicksilver V’ is not a sailing boat. Due to the boat being faster there is the added bonus of having an extra 90 minutes approximately at the island.
- At Peppers Hidden Vale full Breakfast is no longer available; it has been replaced by the Parisian Breakfast.
- Parisian Breakfast includes: Fresh fruits, Yogurt, Cereals, Pastries, Tea & Coffee.
- Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central has changed its name to Sofitel Brisbane Central.
- As a consequence, all coach companies including Dysons Cobb & Co. drivers are to remain with their vehicles at all times and the coach captain will not be permitted to meet passengers inside Melbourne Airport Terminal.
- Passengers will be required to meet Coach Captains at the bus parking area outside the terminal.
- They are happy to announce that the $7.5 million refurbishment at Novotel Melbourne St Kilda is now complete.
- The main foyer has been totally refurbished, along with the hotel’s restaurant. The brand new restaurant fully optimises its prime Esplanade location with an indoor/outdoor dining concept in classic bar and grill style.
- The hotel’s 209 Bay View and City View rooms and suites have received complete upgrades. All rooms now boast a fresh, contemporary new look that is at once chic and relaxed, in keeping with St Kilda’s laidback beachside vibe and city fringe location. Additionally, the hotel’s public areas now feature a refreshing new look.
- Sofitel Mansion & Spa has undergone a name change and is now Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion Hotel & Spa.
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- It is now part of Constellation Group and its new name is
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Sal Salis will be closed from the 10th of January to the 14th of March 2010 for planned expansion to the property
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