ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Pre-Departure Information

Your Australian holiday will be an experience of a lifetime exploring a country like
nowhere else in the world. Australia’s vastness is immeasurable, it’s wildlife unique, and it’s people warm and friendly. From the Outback, to the coastal towns and cities, Australia never fails to surprise those who visit it.

To help you plan for your holiday in Oz, we have provided this information, which we trust, will be of assistance to you. We look forward to meeting you in the near future and rest assured all of us here will be trying our hardest to ensure you have a brilliant holiday experience.
Have a great time!

Pre and Post Tour Accommodation

Should you wish to spend an extra couple of days before your holiday begins, or after it has finished special rates are available at the following properties.

SYDNEY
Motel Accommodation:
Travelodge Hotel Sydney
27-33 Wentworth Avenue
SYDNEY NSW 2010
PH: (02) 8267 1700

Backpacker Accommodation:
Wake Up! Sydney Central
509 Pitt Street
SYDNEY NSW 2001
PH: (02) 9288 7888

CAIRNS
Hotel Accommodation:
Hides Hotel
87 Lake St
CAIRNS QLD 4870
PH: (07) 4051 1266

Backpacker Accommodation:
Cairns Beach House
239 Sheridan Street
CAIRNS QLD 4870
PH: (07) 4041 2007

Arriving in Sydney

Sydney Airport is 8 kilometres from the City. It will take approximately 20 minutes in a taxi.
Transfer costs –

• Airport Bus (Ph: 02 9666 9988) AUD$15.00
• Taxi AUD$25.00 - AUD$30.00

Arriving in Cains

Airport is 8 kilometres from the City. It will take approximately 10 minutes in a taxi.
Transfer costs –

• Airport Bus (Ph: 07 4084 2626) AUD$10.00
• Taxi AUD$15.00 – AUD$20.00

Your Coach

You will be travelling in a coach specifically designed for Australian conditions. All of our vehicles are air conditioned for your comfort, have cassette decks and/or CD players and/or fpod connection and large panoramic windows for uninterrupted sightseeing. Most coaches are also equipped with video.. For the comfort of your travelling companions, we ask you to refrain from smoking on the coach.

Your Road Crew

On most of our tours, your crew will consist of a driver and a Host/cook. Some tours have drivers only. Our drivers are chosen for their driving skills, their knowledge of Australia, their personality and of course their leadership abilities. Our Host/cooks are trained to prepare tasty wholesome meals and are also selected for their personality and leadership skills. Both have been highly trained and will do their utmost to ensure you have a great holiday. Both will also appreciate your help with some of their duties - so please lend a hand.

Your Meals

Your tour costs include all the meals as indicated in our brochure. On most days,
breakfast and dinner will be included. With certain tours, some days lunch is also
included. Some evening meals are kept free to give you the chance to experience
some local restaurants. As mentioned previously, our Host/cook prepares most of the meals whilst on tour. There are also some meals prepared by the hotel where we stay, depending on the tour.

Participation

Our tours are activity and participation based. During your travels with us you will have the opportunity to assist with daily activities such as setting up meal times, helping plan for on tour parties or clearing meal dishes. None of this is difficult however many hands make light work and any assistance provided to crew is always much appreciated.

Accomodation on Tour

The accommodation on your Queensland holiday has been carefully selected. A combination of motels, resorts and cabins are utilized. To keep costs down, accommodation is based on a 4-share basis. If you are travelling with a special friend and require twin accommodation, this is available at a small extra charge.

1. HOTELS - 3 star properties featuring colour television, ensuites and tea and coffee making facilities.
2. RESORTS - similar standard accommodation to motels but with a greater range
   of recreational equipment e.g. swimming pools, etc.
3. MOTELS - 2 to 3 star properties featuring colour television, tea and coffee making facilities but not always en-suites.
4. LODGES & CABINS - basic form of accommodation featuring bunk style
   accommodation and communal showers and toilets.

Following is a list of the properties we utilise on our Queensland tours:-

What to Bring

Pack only your bare essentials. Luggage is restricted to one reasonably sized suitcase or backpack and a small cabin bag, which can be carried inside the coach. Make sure your luggage is insured.

Packing List

The key note of our holidays is informality. You therefore, will need mainly casual clothes. Suggested clothing lists are listed throughout this booklet under the respective tour headings.

Clothing List

• 1 Waterproof Spray Jacket
• 1 Pair of Jeans (2 for Winter)
• 1 Sweater (2 for Winter)
• 1 Pair of Dress Pants (for men)
• 2 Casual Dress Shirts (for men)
• 2 Casual Evening Outfits (for ladies)
• 5 Shirts/T-shirts
• 4 Pairs of Shorts
• 1 Towel Underwear and Socks
• Swimwear and Beach Towel
• 1 Pair of Thongs/Sandals
• 2 Pairs of Shoes (1 neat casual, 1 suitable for walks)

Odds and Ends

• Portable Drinking Container - Not less than 1 litre (Essential)
• Sun Hat (Essential)
• Insect Repellent
• Camera Alarm Clock
• Small Polythene Bags
• Small Overnight Bag (to carry small amounts of luggage to and from Islands)
• Sunglasses
• Sunburn Cream
• Aspirin, Medicines etc
• Tissues
• Torch

Optional Activities available in Queensland

Please use the below prices as a guide only.

BYRON BAY

• Scuba Diving 1 Boat Dive – 2 Hours. Certified Divers only. All Equipment and instructor included. Located at Julian Rocks - $80.00
• 1 Snorkel Trip – In shallow waters of Julian Rocks - $50.00
• 1 Introductory Dive – Pool training with Instructor. Safety & Equipment brief. 1 Boat Dive at Julian Rocks. - $150.00
• Surfing 3½ Hour Introductory Surf Lesson – Basic surf awareness. Paddling and wave catching using stand up technique. - $60.00
• Byron Bay Skydive 14,000 ft Tandem with Video and Photos -$463.00
  14,000 ft Jump Only - $299.00
• Hang Gliding Tandem Hang Gliding - $165.00
• Kayaking Paddle past reefs and marine life 3hrs - $60.00
• Hiking Lamington National Park
  - Rainforest Discovery Bushwalk Day Hike - $99.00
  - Mountain Bike Tour - $100.00

GOLD COAST

• Dreamworld Experience the “Tower of Terror” the fastest and tallest ride in the world, Thunderbolt rollercoaster, Wipeout, Imax Theatre, Australian Wildlife & Tiger Island - $62.00
• Seaworld See Marine life, experience a world of amazing rides, shows & attractions, See Polar Bear , dolphins & seals - $62.00
• Movieworld Enjoy all the behind the scenes action, comedy and stunts of the movies. See shows, attractions & enjoy the exhilarating rides - $62.00
• Wet ‘n Wild Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the worlds latest slides, pools & attractions - $40.00
• Bushwalks Lamington National Park day hike.  Includes morning tea & lunch wildlife observation & stunning views. - $99.00

FRASER ISLAND

• Beauty Spots Full Day Tour.
  Sightseeing includes Seventy-Five Mile Beach, Natural Heritage Tour & Fraser Island Beauty Spots, Champagne pools, Eli Creek & Maheno shipwreck and swim in the crystal-clear blue waters of Lake Mackenzie!
  Includes Lunch 4WD Tour - $155.00
• Natural Heritage Half Day Tour (morning or afternoon)
  Sightseeing includes: Central Station, Wanggoolba and a swim at Lake  Mackenzie! - $85.00
• Whale Watching Half Day Cruise
  Operates Daily from August to September
  Includes morning tea and expert commentary - $100.00

CAPRICORN CAVES

• Wild Caving Adventure 2 Hours (minimum 2 people) – Includes cave helmet with light. Challenges from tight squeezes, chimneying up vertical shafts & surface ridge walking.  Price to be advised.
• Cathedral Tour 1½ Hours – Meanders through 10 chambers ranging from smaller caves decorated with stalactites, cave coral & shawls to the huge domed cathedral cavern – caves are well lit and easy path access.  Price to be advised.

LONG ISLAND

• Maxi Ragamuffin Sail to Blue Pearl Bay & Snorkelling Cruise
  80 ft Maxi Yacht – Includes transfers, lunch, afternoon tea, snorkelling equipment – Optional introductory dive additional - $51.00
  $122.00
• Maxi Ragamuffin Whitehaven Beach Cruise 80 ft Maxi Yacht – Includes transfers, lunch, afternoon tea & snorkelling equipment - $122.00
• Whitsunday Sailing Cruise 2 night live aboard (minimum 6 people) - $290.00
• Camira Sailing Adventures Whitehaven Beach & Coral Reef Cruise.  Includes drinks, lunch and snorkelling. A great way to explore Whitehaven Beach and the spectacular Whitsunday Islands National Park. - $140.00
• Croc Safari Whitsunday Croc Safari - $98.00

CAIRNS

• Daintree 4WD Safari Cape Tribulation Tour – Includes morning& afternoon teas, BBQ lunch, Daintree River cruise, & all major sights. - Price TBA
• Rafting Full Day – Tully River
  Morning tea, BBQ Lunch, rafting equipment – up to 5 hours of rafting over
  45 rapids - *$155.00   
  *Additional National Park Fees $25.00
• Half Day – Barron River
  Morning tea, Lunch and rafting equipment included – up to 2 hours rafting. *$98.00
  *Additional National Park Fees $25.00
• Balloon Flights Scenic Flight – 30 minutes Experience a spectacular scenic balloon flight including delicious Aussie hot breakfast. - *$180.00  
  * Additional Insurance levy $25.00
• Horse Riding Half Day – including BBQ lunch & morning & afternoon tea. *$107.00
  * Additional Insurance $12
• All Terrain Vehicle Safari –
  Quad Bike
  Half Day – 4 wheel drive motorcycles including BBQ lunch & morning &
  afternoon tea - *$127.00   
  * Additional Insurance $12
• Horse Riding & All Terrain Full Day – as above - *$217.00  
  * Additional Insurance $12
• Bungy Jump Bungy Jump only including Jump Shirt $125.00
  Skydiving 14,000 ft - *$295.00
  * Additional Licence Fee $25,
• Great Barrier Reef Cruise
  Passions of Paradise
  Full Day Cruise
  Snorkelling, Lunch & Reef Levy included - $119.00

Driving Distances

2 Night Live aboard Whitsunday Sailing Cruise

The optional 2 Night Live Aboard Whitsunday Sailing Cruise is operated by Aussie
Adventure Sailing. Sailing the Whitsundays is an experience you will never forget aboard
an Aussie Adventure yacht. Explore the fringing coral, coves, harbours, inlets, beaches
and bays of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands while living aboard a magnificent sailing
vessel.

What to bring:

• A beach towel
• Insect repellent
• Your favourite music
• T-shirts, shorts, swimwear & a hat
• Sunscreen
• Deck shoes (white soles only) & walking shoes
• A warm pullover for the evenings & warm clothing (seasonal)
• Toiletries
• Camera, Sunglasses.
• Please use small soft bag only (no large suitcases). Excess luggage can be
  stored either at your Hotel or at the Aussie Adventure Sailing office.
• BYO Drinks - Alcohol and soft drinks can be purchased prior to departure and brought aboard to enjoy during the cruise at no extra charge. All drinks must be in cans or plastic. No glass containers can be taken on board for safety reasons.

What’s included:

• All Meals
• All snorkelling equipment
• All bed linen and towels
• Services of a qualified skipper and Host
• Morning and afternoon tea