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® AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION 2022– 2023 Our award-winning collection of Escorted Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays The winner of Best Specialty Wholesaler – National Travel Industry Awards, 2017
CONTENTS YOUR GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2–9 Tour inclusions...............................................................2 Book with Confidence.....................................................6 Travelling solo but never alone.........................................2 Hotels...........................................................................7 The Wendy Wu Tours difference......................................4 Discover Australia...........................................................8 Taking care of your safety............................................. 6 Explore New Zealand......................................................9 AUSTRALIA GROUP TOURS 10–15 Treasures of the Red Centre ............................ 7 days 10 Queensland: Reef to Rainforest........................ 7 days 13 Gems of Kakadu ............................................ 5 days 11 Tasmanian Trails ............................................ 7 days 14 Glimpse of the Kimberley– NEW...................... 5 days 12 Tasmanian Highlights – NEW........................... 7 days 15 NEW ZEALAND GROUP TOURS 16 –17 16 Hidden Gold of the South................................ 11 days 17 MORE INFORMATION 18 –19 Booking your trip..........................................................18 Stay connected............................................................19 Your loyalty matters......................................................18 Terms and conditions....................................................19 The Great Barrier Reef What’s Included on your tour AUSTRALIA TOUR INCLUSIONS NEW ZEALAND TOUR INCLUSIONS • All accommodation in 4-star properties • Return international economy airfares and taxes from • The 5-star Voyages Sails Resort is featured on our Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Treasures of the Red Centre tour • All accommodation in 4-star properties • Expert Tour Leader guiding you whilst on tour • All meals • Most meals (refer to each tour for specific meals included) • Expert Tour Leader guiding you whilst on tour • Tour highlights as specified on itinerary • Tour highlights as specified on itinerary • Sightseeing including entrance fees • Sightseeing including entrance fees • Transportation while on tour • Transportation while on tour • Return airport transfers on tour • Return airport transfers on tour TRAVEL SOLO BUT NEVER ALONE If you are travelling on your own, our group tours are a fabulous way for you to explore the wonders of Australia and New Zealand with a group of like-minded people. In fact, many of our customers tell us they’ve made friends for life on their Wendy Wu Tour. Enjoy the comfort of your own room after a day of exploring the sights. For your convenience, a single supplement has been outlined on each tour. Front cover image: View of Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Northern Territory, Australia. 2 V IS IT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU C ALL 1300 727 998 OR V IS IT YOUR LOC AL TR AV EL AG ENT 3
Welcome to our inaugural Australia and New Zealand brochure. We are very proud of these programs as they represent a season of change, a period of reassessing our idea of ‘travel’ and, as always working to provide our loyal customers a range of tours they can enjoy whilst we wait for international borders to reopen and life post COVID to emerge. There’s no better time to explore these home-grown wonders, whilst still maintaining the Wendy Wu Tours travelling style we know you love. We have curated a range of authentic experiences that will ignite your spirit for travel, as they uncover the rich history of both countries, explore breathtaking iconic sites, partake in immersive experiences, support local communities and see Mother Nature at her absolute finest. Even though I have been based in the UK for over 15 years now, Australia will always be my home. I am missing it now more than ever but am so thankful for my team and the many Wendy Wu – Owner, Wendy Wu Tours ways we stay connected. This is why we hope you enjoy this limited-edition collection as much as the team has enjoyed bringing it to life. The Wendy Wu Tours Difference OUTSTANDING TOUR LEADERS EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES One of our defining features is the outstanding service We strive to include customised and authentic of our Tour Leaders. For our new Australia and experiences that immerse you wholeheartedly. New Zealand tours we have ensured that this ethos is Australia and New Zealand have such diverse yet similar carried through every program and experience offering cultural, natural, and historical appeal that we trust true spirit and adventure along the way! each encounter will make your holiday truly special. Look out for the ‘Highlights’ on each of our tour pages. SAFE AND SECURE We are ATAS accredited members of the Australian REPUTATION AND EXPERTISE Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), the International With over 27 years’ experience in operating tours across our Air Transport Association (IATA), as well as foundation usual destinations, we are thrilled to bring our reputation members of the Council of Australian Tour Operators and expertise closer to home through this limited edition (CATO). We have a wide network of travel agents collection of Australia and New Zealand tours. working with us nationally, so you benefit from local Lauren Wardle – Country Manager, Australia We are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences knowledge combined with Australian understanding to our customers that encompass a range of ‘must see’ and support. and ‘off the beaten track’ adventures. We have access I grew up in Alice Springs. A fact that surprises a lot of the view will literally take your breath away. For those of us BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE to untapped regions of New Zealand and Australia that people. The usual response is ‘I’ve never met anyone from who leave the territory, there is something magical about Our commitment is that we are here for you, always. showcase the amazing spirit in each local community. there before – what’s it really like?’ The truth is this, living in ‘home’ and the effect it has. I’ll forever be a Territorian, it’s We will work for you to ensure that any COVID related Our team have travelled extensively throughout, and their the territory is an experience you do not forget. The red earth in my blood. So, I encourage all friends of Wendy Wu Tours disruption to your travel plans is handled to your benefit knowledge is evident in every detail of your holiday. beneath your feet, inhabited by our ancestors thousands of to experience the outback at least once in their lifetime and as best as possible, therefore offering a complete peace We are forever inspired by our customers and the years ago, and the vastness of the land makes you realise tell me that it doesn’t change your life...I’ll wait. of mind experience. lifechanging experiences we share through our passion just how big Australia really is and how small we are in to travel. On behalf of the team, we hope you find a spark of joy in this EXCEPTIONAL VALUE comparison. The remoteness of the territory breeds resilience, brochure! We hope you take the opportunity of international Delivering exceptional value for money has been friends become family and there is no shortage of people to lend a hand when needed. It’s simply the ‘territory way’. border closures to explore and discover a different kind of a guiding principle from the very beginning. We aim magic; filled with the Aussie spirit of adventure. to include as much as possible on each program so I always encourage people who visit the territory to look up you can enjoy every moment! into the night sky. Stars shine brighter in the outback and 4 V IS IT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU C ALL 1300 727 998 OR V IS IT YOUR LOC AL TR AV EL AG ENT 5
Taking care of your safety Hotels Our customers’ safety has always been our highest priority at Wendy Wu Tours. Working closely Your accommodation is chosen for comfort or for its quirky character, and can range with our partners overseas and our highly experienced Tour Leaders, we are proud of our from a boutique lodge to a superior hotel. Here is a taste of the type of accommodation reputation for taking the utmost care of every customer’s safety and wellbeing. you will be staying in on your tour. For 2022 and beyond we have strengthened our safety management processes to include measures to protect our customers and local staff from COVID-19. These new measures include EX AMPLE TOUR HOTELS protection whilst travelling, sightseeing, at mealtimes and at hotels. Guided by the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation) and WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council) as well as local government regulations, our protocols include personal protection, extensive disinfecting, and social distancing measures. Rest assured that we will do everything possible to keep you safe on your holiday, while also helping you enjoy every moment along the way! For details of our safety guidelines please visit www.wendywutours.com.au/help-and-visas/travel-safe/ The Henry Jones Art Hotel – Hobart Book with Confidence Thala Beach Eco Resort – Thala Beach Freycinet Lodge – Freycinet National Park Mangrove Hotel – Broome Nature Reserve Our Book with Confidence guarantee has been introduced to provide you with peace of mind when booking with us so that you can enjoy every moment of your holiday. 1. LOW DEPOSIT 4. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Once you’ve selected your desired tour, all you need to do Every tour features our pioneering Travel Safe protocols. is forward your deposit to secure your place. We are Our dedicated 24 hour assistance program is available pleased to introduce our low deposit policy across our range while travelling on tour, so that you are able to contact us of group tours. and speak directly to a Wendy Wu Tours team member. 2. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT 5. WE’VE GOT YOU Your final balance is not due until 75 days prior to departure. Our commitment is that we are here for you, always. We will (If a specific tour or special offer require payment sooner, our work for you to ensure that any COVID related disruption The Riley – Cairns Edgewater Hotel – Lake Wanaka Hermitage Hotel – Aoraki Mount Cook Village team will notify you at the time of booking). to your travel plans is handled to your benefit as best as possible, therefore offering a complete peace of mind 3. UNLIMITED CHANGES experience. Full details can be found in our terms and conditions link here. Hotels on our group tours are generally rated as local 4-5 star standard. Hotels are subject Benefit from unlimited changes up to 75 days before to change and will be confirmed with your final documents. departure should your plans change for any reason. 6 V IS IT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU C ALL 1300 727 998 OR V IS IT YOUR LOC AL TR AV EL AG ENT 7
Discover Australia Explore New Zealand Australia offers a journey of discovery unlike most, offering a beautiful mix of contrasting New Zealand is a small country with a big heart. Its unique history and vibrant culture landscapes, from the distinct, rugged outback, lush rainforests to the dramatic beaches provides an incredible amount to see and do – much of it outdoors where you can enjoy that surround our island home. Here are a few of our favourites… its renowned beautiful, natural scenery. Below are some experiences not to be missed. 2 4 AUCKLAND DARWIN 3 5 KATHERINE PORT DOUGLAS HAMILTON 4 BROOME CAIRNS NEW PLYMOUTH 5 TAUPO 1 ALICE SPRINGS NAPIER KINGS CANYON ULURU NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND 2 CHRISTCHURCH 3 MT COOK LAUNCESTON CRADLE MOUNTAIN BICHENO LAKE WANAKA QUEENSTOWN STRAHAN FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK 1 ARROWTOWN HOBART PORT ARTHUR FIORDLAND TASMANIA NATIONAL PARK DUNEDIN 1 U LURU 2 K AK ADU 1 FIORDLAND CRUISE 2 M OUNT COOK GLACIER TOUR Red soil between your toes, the grand rock towering above Embark on an unforgettable journey through Australia’s most famous Encounter some of the most pristine and spectacular Get up close to New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier and the stars twinkling in the clear night sky overhead. National Park. Spot iconic wildlife, explore ancient Aboriginal rock art scenery in the world; glaciers, waterfalls cascading into carved into the waters of Mount Cook terminal lake as you are There’s nothing quite like a journey to the heart of Australia. galleries and discover diverse landscapes; from red-hued escarpments deep fjords, rainforests, dramatic granite peaks, glistening surrounded by some of New Zealand’s highest and most stunning to dramatic floodplains. lakes and incredible wildlife. A World Heritage Site, mountains. Fiordland is truly breath-taking. 3 WINEGLASS BAY 4 D AINTREE 5 HE KIMBERLEY T 3 W ITNESS HUK A 4 O R AKEI KOR AKO 5 CLIMB MT RUAPEHU Wind your way through stunning coastal R AINFOREST Take off on a journey to one of FALLS THERMAL RESERVE ON SKY WAK A woodlands and be rewarded with Let our Indigenous guides transport you Kimberley’s natural wonders, The You’ll certainly hear the falls before you Known as Hidden Valley, and one of Gaze over waterfalls and ancient lava uninhibited views of the crystal-clear to a time past. Discover the spiritual Horizontal Falls. Travel by road to see them. Almost 250,000 litres of water the best thermal areas in New Zealand. trails while taking in the scenery of waters and curvaceous white beach of magic, whilst basking in the lush grandeur Cygnet Bay discovering the pearl farm per second erupt from the natural gorge Witness boiling hot springs, gushing Mt Ruapehu on the Sky Waka with Tasmania’s most iconic bay. of this breath-taking ancient World history and vast open wilderness of spilling into Waikato River below. geysers and stunning silica terraces with 360-degree views of extraordinary Heritage rainforest. northern Western Australia. vibrant colours. landscapes. 8 V IS IT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU C ALL 1300 727 998 OR V IS IT YOUR LOC AL TR AV EL AG ENT 9
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA TREASURES GEMS OF OF THE KAKADU RED CENTRE 5 DAYS FROM 7 DAYS FROM PER PERSON $3,450 PER PERSON $4,550 MOST MEALS MOST MEALS SMALL GROUP TOUR SMALL GROUP TOUR WELCOME DINNER AT HANUMAN RESTAURANT SOUNDS OF SILENCE DINNER Marvel at the view from Kings Canyon Cruise the Katherine Gorge PRICE INCLUDES Journey to the heart of Australia and discover the undisputed beauty of Uluru first-hand. The Kakadu is a region of Australia that perfectly connects our Indigenous culture with dramatic PRICE INCLUDES • 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners ‘Red Centre’ is an iconic emblem of our spiritual and indigenous ancestry, and it is here where an landscapes, thundering waterfalls and lush wetlands. This spiritual heartland is embodied in this • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner • Sightseeing including entrance fees amazing opportunity presents to learn about Aboriginal culture from one of the most mystical spots program as it leads an explorative journey of The Kakadu National Park. • Sightseeing including entrance fees • 4 – 5 star accommodation in the country. • 4 star accommodation As Australia’s biggest national park, covering 20,000 kilometres, it is renowned as a World • Return airport transfers on tour The stunning landscapes that unfold throughout this tour will leave lifelong memories and gratitude Heritage location for its scenic and cultural features. The site has been inhabited continuously for • Return airport transfers on tour • Expert Tour Leader for Mother Nature – the kaleidoscope of colour, the dramatic ochre rock formations and the feeling over 40,000 years and is home to a complex ecosystem and habitat for a range of wildlife. • Expert Tour Leader that must be experienced to describe. Discover Alice Springs, gateway to the Red Centre, with its Starting your journey in Darwin, you’ll fall in love with its quirky charms just like the locals, before PRICES & DEPARTURES historical treasures and encounters with its wildlife such as bilby’s, echidnas and mala. PRICES & DEPARTURES entering the National Park. Here, enjoy the tranquil and ethereal beauty as you cruise Katherine Prices are per person, twin share We have uplifted the experience by adding champagne sunset moments at Uluru, the critically Gorge and Yellow Water Billabong where you must look out for saltwater crocodiles. Migratory Prices are per person, twin share acclaimed illuminations over Ayers Rock named the ‘Field of Lights’ by famed artist Bruce Munro birds weave in and out of their wetland home. 2022 DATES 2022 DATES and the opportunity to walk the Rim Walk at Kings Canyon which provides exploration of the most 20 May - 26 May $4,550 12 Jun - 18 Jun $4,700 Learn about Aboriginal culture from experts of the Bininj/Mungguy people, as you marvel at the 26 May - 30 May $3,450 18 Jun - 22 Jun $3,600 epic scenery. Burrunggkuy rock art galleries believed to be 20,000 years old. These paintings are a veritable Supplement information Supplement information If that wasn’tPORT enough, we(3N) DOUGLAS have specially selected a range of extraordinary dining experiences and open-air museum, capturing the spiritual relationship between the land and its people. • Single Supplement from $1,800 accommodations that seeks to enhance your stay even more. • Single Supplement from $980 A must on every bucket list. Important note Join us for a journey to remember! Important note Prices are land only Prices are land only Correct as at 1 September 2021, subject to change. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Correct as at 1 September 2021, subject to change. Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or • Explore World UNESCO site Kakadu National Park stopovers may be required at an additional cost. stopovers may be required at an additional cost. • Embark on the Kings Canyon Rim Walk •E njoy a half day tour of the multicultural melting pot that is Darwin. Learn about the history • Search for native animals on a nocturnal Alice Springs tour and significance of this important city and its crucial role during WW2 • Experience sunset champagne moments at Uluru • Cruise on Katherine Gorge and Yellow Water Billabong KAKADU NATIONAL PARK (1N) •A s the sun sets in Uluru enjoy the Sounds of Silence desert dining experience with your •D ine at Chef Jimmy Shu’s award-winning Restaurant, Hanuman where you will have the KATHERINE (1N) fellow travellers under a canopy of stars opportunity to meet your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner before your adventure begins • Witness the unique Field of Lights desert installation by international artist Bruce Munro • Be mesmerized as you explore the Nourlangie rock art site KAKADU •E njoy 4 – 5 star accommodation including Voyages; Sails Resort. The ultimate place to relax • Encounter local wildlife on the famous Jumping Crocodile cruise DARWIN NATIONAL PARK (1N) and unwind in the desert after aALICE daySPRINGS exploring everything Uluru has to offer (1N+1N) NORTHERN KATHERINE (1N) TERRITORY Want to see more of the Northern Territory? Why not add on our Gems of Kakadu Explore even more of Australia’s incredible outback and combine with our Treasures ALICE SPRINGS tour for the ultimate back-to-back adventure! of the Red Centre tour. KINGS (2N) NORTHERN QUEENSLAND BAROSSA VALLEY (1N) CANYON WESTERN TERRITORY (2N) ADELAIDE (2N+1N) AUSTRALIA ULURU Discover more online Discover more online QUEENSLA (2N) View tour Book now View tour Book now 10 SOUTH AUSTRALIA V IS IT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU C ALL 1300 727 998 OR V IS IT YOUR LOC AL TR AV EL AG ENT 11
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA NEW GLIMPSE QUEENSLAND OF THE REEF TO KIMBERLEY RAINFOREST 5 DAYS FROM 7 DAYS FROM PER PERSON $4,750 PER PERSON $4,990 MOST MEALS MOST MEALS SMALL GROUP TOUR SMALL GROUP TOUR SCENIC FLIGHT STAY AT THALA BEACH OVER BUCCANEER RESERVE ECO LODGE ARCHIPELAGO Spectacular scenic views of the Horizontal Falls Cruise the Great Barrier Reef PRICE INCLUDES By popular demand, introducing our Glimpse of the Kimberley tour. Nestled within Australia’s Where the rainforest meets the reef is the most accurate description of North Queensland. For it PRICE INCLUDES • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners Northwest corner, the Kimberley region is an ancient landscape abundant with wildlife, is here that the two UNESCO Wilderness areas come together to create some of the most enviable • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners • Sightseeing including entrance fees freshwater swimming holes, voluminous canyons, ancestral lands and rustic outback stations. coastlines in the world. • Sightseeing including entrance fees • 4 star accommodation Everything here is magnified, striking rock formations billions of years old, tropical islands Commencing in Cairns, the gateway to the tropical north, we have handcrafted unforgettable • 4 star accommodation • Return airport transfers on tour shaded by sky high treetops and thundering waterfalls that shower you with magic. experiences that include exploration of the Daintree National Park, one of the oldest tropical • Return airport transfers on tour • Expert Tour Leader rainforests in the world brimming with diverse flora and fauna. The indigenous community of Kuku • Expert Tour Leader Commencing in Broome, the gateway to the Kimberley, you will witness the natural phenomenon Yalanji are ancestral inhabitants of Mossman Gorge and to this day share their passion for the ‘staircase to the moon’ where a full moon rises over the tidal flats of Roebuck Bay, illuminating PRICES & DEPARTURES region, teaching visitors its traditional ways of life. PRICES & DEPARTURES a staircase of light to the moons’ edge. Cable Beach sunsets are legendary. The sun dissipates Prices are per person, twin share through the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean creating a beautiful display of colour in shades Be transported to another world as you snorkel the incomparable Great Barrier Reef. Noted as one Prices are per person, twin share of pink, purple and golden hues that fill the entire sky. of our most precious gifts, it is the world’s largest coral reef. Snorkel your way through this magical 2022 DATES 2022 DATES underwater paradise where you can view up close its abundant marine life and 3,000 plus reef 16 Jul - 20 Jul $4,750 A very special feature is the viewing of Horizontal Falls, described by David Attenborough as 19 Apr - 25 Apr $4,990 systems and colourful coral. ‘one the greatest natural wonders.’ Do not miss rapid tidal movements pushed through two Supplement information Supplement information narrow gorges creating a waterfall effect. We’ve also included an unforgettable whale watching Immerse yourself in the authentic cultural experiences on offer at Cape Tribulation, as ancient • Single Supplement from $1,050 experience witnessing Humpback Whales seek joy in the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean. tales are whispered through the trees. • Single Supplement from $1,600 Important note Dive into the local flavours as you indulge in tropical meals, exotic fruit and taste your way through Important note Prices are land only TOUR HIGHLIGHTS the regions ‘fruit bowl’. Prices are land only Correct as at 1 September 2021, subject to change. Correct as at 1 September 2021, subject to change. Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or • Enjoy a sunset cocktail overlooking Cable Beach Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost. • Witness the natural phenomenon, staircase to the moon TOUR HIGHLIGHTS stopovers may be required at an additional cost. •B oard a seaplane for a scenic flight offering views across the amazing Thousand Island • Snorkel and enjoy a unique Indigenous experience on the Great Barrier Reef Buccaneer Archipelago • E xplore the Daintree Rainforest including the iconic Mossman Gorge • Ride through the Horizontal Falls on a fast boat • Discover Cape Tribulation on a coastal walk with a local Kubirri Warra clan member • Enjoy a sunset whale watching cruise with canapes •E njoy unique dining experiences at Botanical Ark and Flames of the Forest • Explore Kimberley cattle country including an adventurous walk through Tunnel Creek •E mbark on a foodie tour of the Atherton Tablelands KINGS CANYON (1N) •A ttend an Anzac Dawn service WESTERN AUSTRALIA PORT DOUGLAS (4N) TALBOT BAY ALICE SPRINGS CAIRNS (2N) HORIZONTAL FALLS Looking to extend your adventure? ULURU (1N) Looking to extend your adventure? CYGNET BAY Contact our Reservations Specialists to discuss your pre or post touring options. Contact our Reservations Specialists to discuss your pre or post touring options. WINDJANA WESTERN GORGE Discover more online Discover more online AUSTRALIA BROOME (4N) BAROSSA VALLEY (1N) TUNNEL CREEK NORTHERN QUEENSLAND TERRITORY QUEENSLAND View tour Book now ADELAIDE (2N+1N) View tour Book now ALICE SPRINGS KINGS (2N) CANYON 12 V IS IT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU C ALL 1300 727 998 OR V IS IT YOUR (2N) LOC AL TR AV EL AG ENT 13 ULURU
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA NEW TASMANIAN TASMANIAN TRAILS HIGHLIGHTS 7 DAYS FROM 7 DAYS FROM PER PERSON $5,800 PER PERSON $5,600 MOST MEALS MOST MEALS SMALL GROUP TOUR SMALL GROUP TOUR STAY AT CRADLE FEATURES FREYCINET MOUNTAIN LODGE LODGE Visit Cradle Mountain Marvel at the vertical sea cliffs on a Tasman wilderness cruise DARWIN (1N+1N) KAKADU (1N) KAKADU (1N) PRICE INCLUDES Discovering the beauty of Tasmania is something that every Aussie should experience. It’s that Created to perfectly combine with the Tasmanian Trails tour, this program focuses on the eastern PRICE INCLUDES E (1N) • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners beautiful. From stunning natural beauty to delectable locally sourced produce, amazing wildlife and coastline, capturing the striking seascapes from the waters of Constitution Dock inKATHERINE Hobart right (1N) • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinners • Sightseeing including entrance fees everything in between, you’ll experience the finest Tasmania has to offer on this jam-packed adventure. up to the tip of the Freycinet National Park. • Sightseeing including entrance fees • 4 star accommodation Commencing in Launceston to the north, a charming yet lively town set amongst the Tamar Valley In Port Arthur you will step back in time to evoke our convict history as you learn about the • 4 star accommodation • Return airport transfers on tour wine region, known for its crisp whites. historical significance of the region and recounts of personal stories. WESTERNBask in the towering sea NORTHERN • Return airport transfers on tour HERN TORY • Expert QUEENSLAND Tour Leader as rock formations and TERRITORY cliffs that jolt from the sea throughout the wilderness cruise, AUSTRALIA deep-sea • ExpertQUEENSLAND Tour Leader The Tamar Valley is home to the regions oldest and premier wine regions. Sample the local wares caves are within reach. of winemakers and artisans, enjoying every taste and smell along the way! PRICES & DEPARTURES Freycinet National Park stretches out along the northern peninsula over-looking the Tasman PRICES & DEPARTURES Relax and take in the beauty of Cradle Mountain. An iconic fixture of the Tasmanian wilderness Prices are per person, twin share Sea and is all about showing off its wild beauty. Best known as the home of Wineglass Bay, its Prices are per person, twin share region and where you will meander through lush moss-covered rainforests, flowing river gorges, ALICE SPRINGS (2N) appeal stretches way beyond! Dramatic mountain ranges tower over the azure waters, while lush ALICE SPRINGS (2N) 2022 DATES stunning alpine vistas and snow-capped mountain peaks. 2022 DATES coastal forests and walking tracks are perfect for the explorer within. KINGS CANYON (2N) 2 Apr - 8 Apr $5,800 Bruny Island will delight your taste-buds even further as you experience a day of food indulgence 8 Apr - 14 Apr $5,600 ULURU (2N) Just in time, we head to the Tamar Valley and reward our adventurous endeavours with a day Supplement information whilst enjoying the striking landscapes and native wildlife. Supplement information indulging in the food and wine unique in the valley. • Single Supplement from $1,550 Finish the journey in the colonial city of Hobart. A foodie haven, with its own unique blend of • Single Supplement from $1,550 Finishing off in charming Launceston with its colonial architecture and urban mix SOUTH of food,AUSTRALIA wine USTRALIA history, charm and artistic vibe, nestled within iconic Constitution Dock and Mount Wellington. Important note and scenic ambience. Important note Prices are land only This journey of the ‘Apple Isle’ will captivate you at every turn. You’ll wonder why you haven’t Prices are land only Correct as at 1 September 2021, subject to change. visited sooner! Correct as at 1 September 2021, subject to change. Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost. stopovers may be required at an additional cost. TOUR PORTHIGHLIGHTS DOUGLAS (3N) • Discover the historic World Heritage site, Port Arthur P •E njoy spectacular scenery and local wildlife on a Tasman wilderness cruise and sail • Enjoy food & wine tasting experiences in Tamar Valley beneath the highest vertical sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere at Cape Pillar • Cruise Tamar and Gordons River to discover Tasmania’s rich history • Conquer the Wineglass Bay walk in Freycinet National Park • Witness Cradle Mountain from your award-winning accommodation nestled in the heart of the • Learn all about oyster farming and sample fresh produce at Freycinet Oyster Farm National Park KAKADU NATIONAL PARK (1N) • Design your own tour: Afternoon Water Taxi tour on the Freycinet Peninsula • Embark on a Tasmanian DevilKATHERINE nocturnal(1N) experience • Enjoy a food & wine tour of Tamar Valley LAUNCESTON LAUNCESTON • Visit the famous MONA art gallery via catamaran where you will have access to the ‘Posh Pit’ (2N) (1N) CRADLE • Sample delicious local produce on Bruny Island TASMANIA MOUNTAIN (2N) FREYCINET KINGS CANYON (1N) ALICE SPRINGS Want to complete your ULURUTassie (1N) exploration? Add on our Tasmanian Highlights tour for the There is so much to discover on the Apple Isle. Why not add on our Tasmanian Trails NATIONAL PARK (2N) TASMANIA WINEGLASS BAY ultimate adventure. tour for the quintessential Tassie experience? STRAHAN (1N) HOBART (2N) HOBART Discover more online Discover more online (2N) BAROSSA VALLEY (1N) PORT ARTHUR ADELAIDE (2N+1N) View tour Book now View tour Book now 14 V IS IT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU C ALL 1300 727 998 OR V IS IT YOUR LOC AL TR AV EL AG ENT 15
NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND HIDDEN HIDDEN GEMS OF GOLD OF THE NORTH THE SOUTH 11 DAYS FROM 11 DAYS FROM PER PERSON $5,680 PER PERSON $7,480 ALL MEALS ALL MEALS SMALL GROUP TOUR SMALL GROUP TOUR FLIGHT INCLUSIVE FROM FLIGHT INCLUSIVE FROM SYDNEY, BRISBANE & MELBOURNE SYDNEY, BRISBANE & MELBOURNE Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, New Plymouth Marvel at the serenity of Lake Tekapo PRICE INCLUDES Embark on an unforgettable discovery of New Zealand’s North Island. Renowned for its cosmopolitan Explore New Zealand’s purest natural wonders as we journey through the South Island. PRICE INCLUDES • 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners cities and spectacular natural landscapes, the North Island offers visitors the opportunity to bask in Boasting spectacular landscapes and breathtaking views, this program provides an exhilarating • 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners • International flights and current taxes the natural wonders of this region and embark on cultural discoveries like no other. opportunity to enjoy jaw dropping glacial moments coupled with intimate connections with • International flights and current taxes • Sightseeing including entrance fees native wildlife. Be sure to keep your eyes open for the opportunity to spot some of the friendly • Sightseeing including entrance fees The Island is home to some of the most impressive natural scenery which has been chosen • 4 star accommodation locals including the gorgeous baby penguins and the world’s smallest dolphins. • 4 star accommodation time and again for the backdrop in epic movies, locations so beautiful and bizarre they need to • Return airport transfers on tour be seen to be believed. From towering mountains to thunderous waterfalls, vast vineyards to Join us as we uncover the gems of the island, covering well-known iconic sights but also • Return airport transfers on tour • Expert Tour Leader tranquil gardens, bubbling thermal reserves to age-old volcanoes, you will be left reeling in the venturing off the beaten track to experience some of New Zealand’s hidden treasures. • Expert Tour Leader beauty of it all. This tour is absolutely jam-packed with memorable once in a life-time experiences. Enjoy an PRICES & DEPARTURES This tour is complimented by unique accommodation and restaurants along the way that were overnight cruise in the magnificent Fiords, experience the magic of glaciers up close, dine at a PRICES & DEPARTURES Prices are per person, twin share hand-picked to illustrate the quality and diversity of New Zealand produce. Enjoy dining at the castle, get your adrenaline pumping on a 4WD safari, pan for gold in a colonial town that has Prices are per person, twin share country’s highest restaurant with breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains, lunch at a stood still in time and much much more. This tour is full of surprises, but one thing is certain, 2022 DATES 2022 DATES unique themed café and join an award-winning cooking class. Did we mention visiting the local it is guaranteed to exceed your expectations and leave you wanting to explore more of this 11 Feb - 21 Feb $5,680 28 Oct - 7 Nov $6,290 wineries and breweries? Whatever it is you are looking for, New Zealand’s North Island has it. magnificent country. 21 Feb - 3 Mar $7,480 7 Nov - 17 Nov $7,990 4 Mar - 14 Mar $5,680 18 Nov - 28 Nov $6,290 14 Mar - 24 Mar $7,480 28 Nov - 8 Dec $7,990 2023 DATES TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 2023 DATES 10 Feb - 20 Feb $6,290 27 Oct - 6 Nov $6,490 20 Feb - 2 Mar $7,990 6 Nov - 16 Nov $8,250 • Immerse yourself in all things ‘Lord of the Rings’ as we discover the digital and real life • Join the Glacier Explorers for an Alpine walk and boat ride amongst icebergs, to view the 3 Mar - 13 Mar $6,290 17 Nov - 27 Nov $6,490 13 Mar - 23 Mar $7,990 27 Nov - 8 Dec $8,250 world of the Hobbit, as created for the famous trilogy by the masters at Weta Workshop Tasman Glacier and Mt Cook Supplement information in Wellington and Hobbiton Village in the Waikato • Spot the rare and unique wildlife of the Otago Peninsular. See sealions basking on the beach, Supplement information • Single Supplement from $1,800 • Enjoy a scenic mountain ride up Mt Ruapehu on the new Sky Waka Gondola, to dine at albatross gliding above and witness tiny blue penguins returning to their nests after a day at sea. • Single Supplement from $3,200 New Zealand’s highest café • Cruise in the pristine waters of Fiordland and take in the incredible scenery on this Important note Important note • Marvel at hot geysers and bubbling mud at one of New Zealand’s best Thermal Reserves, memorable overnight adventure Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes correct Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes correct as at 1 September 2021, subject to change. Extra Orakei Koraka • Take in the scenery of Queenstown and Arrowtown on a 4WD safari that takes you down as at 1 September 2021, sub-ject to change. Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers • Get cooking in Auckland, and learn about local Asian culinary influences, whilst enjoying the dramatic Skippers Canyon. You will even have time to pan for gold! nights’ accommoda-tion (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost. a fun and interactive cooking experience at Sachie’s Kitchen • Dine and discover the treasure that awaits at New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Castle may be required at an additional cost. • Admire the forces of nature and natural Hydro power of the water barrelling down over • Sample the fine selection of wines and gourmet food at the award-winning Mt Difficulty the magnificent Huka Falls Winery, while you take in the picturesque scenery AUCKLAND (1N) SOUTH ISLAND HAMILTON (2N) CHRISTCHURCH NORTH ISLAND Experience the ultimate adventure by combining the North and South Island. Experience the ultimate adventure by combining the North and South Island. MT COOK LAKE (2N) TEKAPO (2N) AKAROA TAUPO (2N) Our New Zealand tours can be taken back-to-back for a comprehensive journey. Our New Zealand tours can be taken back-to-back for a comprehensive journey. NEW PLYMOUTH (2N) WANAKA (1N) TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK NAPIER (1N) Discover more online Discover more online ARROWTOWN (2N) FIORDLAND DUNEDIN (2N) NATIONAL View tour Book now View tour Book now PARK (1N) WELLINGTON (2N) 16 V IS IT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU C ALL 1300 727 998 OR V IS IT YOUR LOC AL TR AV EL AG ENT 17
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