Post ATE 2013 Famil Program Lord Howe Island - Destination NSW
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Post ATE 2013 Famil Program
Lord Howe Island
23 – 25 April 2013
Western Hemisphere
*Please note itineraries are subject to change*
*All activities will be confirmed prior to your departure*
Lord Howe Island - widely regarded as the most beautiful island in the Pacific — is the closest island getaway to
Sydney. It’s less than two hours flying from either Sydney or Brisbane off Australia's east coast. It is one of just four
island groups to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list for the global significance of its natural beauty and
th
heritage. In December, 2007, Lord Howe celebrated its 25 anniversary of World Heritage listing.
The island is a tiny, remote jewel, just 11km long and around 2km wide at its widest point. There is a resident
population of 350, and a visitor limit of just 400 at any time, so it’s never crowded. There are no high-rise
developments, and the 18 accommodation options are almost all owned by island families. It’s a timeless natural
paradise, where the pace is relaxed but where there are plenty of activities and adventures to choose from. Unspoiled,
uncrowded beaches — with perfect golden sands — entice surfers, swimmers and sybarites.
The crystal lagoon is bordered by the world’s most southerly coral reef. Just wander in off the beach to snorkel among
colourful tropical and sub-tropical fish, turtles and other marine life. Or head further off-shore to SCUBA dive on world-
class sites. The water is so clean and clear, it’s like swimming in an aquarium. Families love the safety and variety of
kids’ activities; lovers find romance in the island’s secluded corners, natural beauty, luxury lodges and fine dining
establishments. For adventurers, there are bushwalks and more strenuous hikes, including Mt Gower, rated as one of
the world’s best day walks. And to ease tired muscles, there is a choice of spa treatments. To set foot on Lord Howe
Island is to escape to a pristine environment, where you'll be met with friendly hospitality and the kind of holiday
experience that you'll never want to leave.
Your Lord Howe Island contact is:
Sarah Anderson, Executive Officer – Lord Howe Island Tourism Association
Level 2, 35 Grafton Street Bondi Junction, NSW, 2022
T: +61 (0)2 9028 3590
M: +61 (0) 432 863 018
E: sarah.anderson@gtitourism.com.au
W: www.lordhoweisland.info
Lauren Douglass, Tourism Manager – Lord Howe Island Tourism Association
Bowker Avenue Lord Howe Island, NSW 2898
T: + 61 2 6563 2066
E: lauren@lordhoweisland.info
W: www.lordhoweisland.info
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We recommend you pack:
A rain jacket A warm sweater/jacket for nights Water bottle
Comfortable walking shoes Camera Sunglasses & Hat
Sunscreen Umbrella Spending money
Australian Smoking Laws:
Federal law bans smoking in all Australian Commonwealth government buildings, public transport, airports and
international and domestic flights. Further bans are in place but are governed by individual states. Most Australian
states and territories have banned smoking in enclosed public places, particularly workplaces and restaurants.
Australian Voltage:
Australia uses 220-240 voltage with a three flat pin. Battery chargers for digital cameras, laptops and other electrical
equipment will display the input range and as long as this is within the 220-240v range it will work with just a socket
converter. If not, it is possible to purchase a transformer that will increase or decrease the Australian voltage as
necessary.
Dress Code
The dress code for the famil is casual during the day and smart casual for evening activities. We recommend bringing a
warm jacket for evenings.
Currency
Although credit cards and ATMs are readily available, it is a good idea to exchange some money for smaller purchases.
Climate
The warmest months are December to February, with an average maximum temperature of 25ºC. The average
minimum temperature from June to August is 9ºC. Warmer clothing and enclosed walking shoes/boots are
recommended for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Warm jacket suggested for evenings.
This itinerary includes: accommodation, tours, transfers and meals as specified. All other items and expenses of a
personal nature, or noted “own arrangements” or “own expense” are to be met by the participant.
Page 2
Please note your itinerary arrangements do not include:
• Items of a personal nature (e.g. Mini bar, videos, beauty salon)
• Laundry service
• Telephone, internet access or other communication costs
• Travel Insurance or Visas
• Tipping
• Drinks and alcohol - unless specified otherwise
• Meals - unless specified as hosted
Luggage should be limited to one medium bag / case per participant. Luggage allowance on QantasLink to Lord
Howe Island: the maximum limit is 14kgs plus 4kg carryon. NB* Any excess baggage to be left behind in Sydney
(own arrangements). You may carry up to 22kg of check-in luggage without excess baggage charge, however, due to
weight restrictions, it cannot be guaranteed that luggage over the specified 14Kg weight limit will be uplifted.
Ensure you drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
**There is no mobile phone coverage on Lord Howe Island.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
NB: ANZAC DAY Public Holiday. ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is the anniversary of the
landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, in World War I on April 25,
1915. ANZAC Day is celebrated Australia-wide with holiday arrangements varying in states and territories. In New
South Wales, many workers and students have the day off to participate in remembrance ceremonies. Please be
aware, in many areas, large retail outlets, department stores and shops have restricted trading hours and many
public transport systems may operate a reduced timetable. There may be some disruption to traffic, particularly
around parades and ceremonies.
Page 3DAY 1: Tuesday, 23 April 2013 (D)
1340 Arrive on Lord Howe Island
Transfer to your accommodation at either Capella Lodge, or Arajilla Retreat or Pinetrees Lodge
(*pending availability)
Arrive and check in at hotel. Your accommodation is on a single share basis with breakfast included and
courtesy of Lord Howe Island Tourism. Please settle any incidentals on your departure.
Arajilla Retreat
Lagoon Road
Lord Howe Island
Tel: +61 2 6563 2002 / www.arajilla.com.au
Arajilla is a retreat in the truest sense of the word. Set in a leafy enclave just minutes from Old
Settlement Beach, there are ten suites and two, two-bedroom apartments, designed in a
contemporary style that exudes comfort and luxury.
Capella Lodge
Lagoon Road
Lord Howe Island
Phone: +61 2 6563 2008 / www.lordhowe.com
Capella Lodge is a boutique accommodation favoured by discerning guests seeking a stylish and
sophisticated escape. Both the lodge and restaurant command spectacular ocean, lagoon and
mountain views.
Pinetrees
Lagoon Road
Lord Howe Island
Phone: +61 2 9262 6585 / www.pinetrees.com.au
A guesthouse for over 100 years, Pinetrees is a resort hotel on Lord Howe Island, in grounds studded
with magnificent pine trees and run by the direct descendants of the original owners.
1445 Lauren Douglass, Tourism Manager, will pick you up from your accommodation for a site inspection
at several accommodation properties and brief tour of main Lord Howe Island attractions.
1900 Dinner compliments of your accommodation.
Overnight: Lord Howe Island
Page 4Day 2: Wednesday, 24 April 2013 (B,L,D)
NB: Please ensure you are wearing comfortable, flat walking shoes and bring your
swimming costume.
Breakfast compliments of your accommodation.
0945 North Bay Turtle and Nature Tour
Enjoy breathtaking views of Lord Howe Island from the water on a half-day turtle and bird-watching
excursion. Host Anthony Riddle gives an insight into island history and commentary on the island's
geology and stunning endemic flora and fauna. During the cruise you will also be snorkelling, coral
and turtle viewing aboard the glassbottom boat, with spare time following lunch to explore the
North Bay area, home to large numbers of the island's nesting seabirds.
Marine Adventures
Contact: Anthony Riddle
+61 2 6563 2195
www.marineadventures.com.au
1500 Lord Howe Island Museum
Meet with Ian Hutton for a guided 1hr tour of the museum and short talk on the endemic flora and
fauna of Lord Howe Island.
View displays highlighting the island’s history and World Heritage environment. Audio-visual displays
are held regularly. You can also purchase locally made arts and crafts. The Museum also has internet
facilities, the Coral Café and the Visitor Information Centre.
Lord Howe Island Museum
Contact: Ian Hutton
+61 2 6563 2447
Afternoon at leisure. Possible activities include:
Walking
The island is laced with walking tracks, ranging from easy 30 minute rambles to hikes that take up to
3 or 4 hours. There will be a walking map in your room and your hosts can provide advice on walking
and on any other activities.
Neds Beach
Feed the friendly metre-long kingfish in the shallows. There are masks, fins and snorkels available on
an honesty box system in the shed at the beach and the snorkelling on the reef just off the beach is
superb – it’s a great spot to see turtles, Galapagos sharks and to get up close and personal with the
kingfish and other fish species that hang out at the beach.
Islander Cruises and Howea Divers
Busty’s boatshed offer SCUBA diving tours, North Bay and snorkel adventures. Hire a kayak or snorkel
gear.
www.howeadivers.com.au
SCUBA Dive with PRO DIVE
Dive the most southern coral reef & Ball's Pyramid with PRO DIVE. Snorkel gear hire, glass bottom
kayaks and Stand up Paddle Boards are also available from the PRO DIVE Boatshed.
www.prodivelordhoweisland.com.au
Glass Bottom Boat Tour (tide and weather dependent)
Page 5The glass bottom boat operates within the Island’s sheltered, crystal-clear lagoon. View from the
comfort of the boat coral holes where stunningly beautiful reef fish and delicate coral formations
abound. Snorkel at ‘Erscotts Hole’ or watch the unique double-header wrasse and other large reef
fish being fed at this famous location. The boat has comfortable seating for twenty passengers as
well as a sun canopy.
Lord Howe Island Environmental Tours
www.lordhoweislandtours.com
Or to relax:
- hide away in a secluded corner of the beach with a good book
- be pampered at the renowned Capella or Arajilla Spas
Alternative Option for full day:
0700-1630 Sea to Summit Expeditions
Enjoy a guided walk with Jack Shick, a fifth generation islander and veteran guide of over 1000 walks
to the summit of Mt Gower (rated as one of Australia's – and the world’s - best day walks). On the
walk, enjoy a variety of terrain, flora and fauna, as well as stunning views and plenty of bird
watching, as only found on Lord Howe. You will need sturdy walking shoes and a day pack for a hat,
sunscreen and water for this full-day adventure.
www.lordhoweisland.info/services/sea.htm
1900 Dinner at your lodge, courtesy of your accommodation
Overnight: Lord Howe Island
Page 6DAY 3: Thursday, 25 April 2013 ANZAC Day Public Holiday (B,L,D)
Breakfast compliments of your accommodation.
Chase ‘n’ Thyme Bus Tour
Peter Philips of Chase ‘n’ Thyme will pick you up from your lodge at 9am for a 3hr tour of the island.
Peter will provide a tour of the island and an overview of the history. After morning tea Peter will
transfer you back to your lodge at 12pm.
Chase ‘n’ Thyme
Contact: Peter Philips
+61 2 6563 2022
1330 Depart for the airport, transfers provided by your lodge
1440 Depart Lord Howe Island on QF2261
PM Arrive into Sydney. Transfer to your Sydney hotel. Transfer courtesy of Destination NSW.
Check in to your accommodation.
Welcome dinner in Sydney
DAY 3: Thursday, 25 April 2013 (B,L,D)
AM Breakfast at leisure
ATE Program commences
Page 7DESTINATION NSW FAMIL PARTICIPATION RELEASE FORM
You agree to take part in the Activities set out in the itinerary (annexure A) on the following terms:
1. In this Release, "Activities" includes without limitation: all international and domestic flights; transfers,
transport; accommodation; touring; attractions and any other activity which is part of the familiarisation.
2. By accepting the offer of Destination NSW to visit Sydney/New South Wales, you agree to the terms set in
this Release.
3. You agree to comply with the directions of the person operating the familiarisation and any other
instructions Destination NSW gives you concerning the familiarisation or the Activities.
4. Destination NSW has taken reasonable care in arranging the familiarisation. However, Destination NSW has
relied on information provided by facility or services operators and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy
or completeness of that information.
5. Destination NSW may cancel or suspend an Activity or the familiarisation or your involvement in it for any
reason at any time.
6. To the extent the law allows, Destination NSW excludes all express and implied warranties, including as to
the familiarisation and the content of the Activities or their suitability for any purpose.
7. As part of your participation in this program, you agree to take out and maintain all appropriate insurance
including relevant personal travel and medical insurances.
8. You participate in the familiarisation and the Activities at your sole discretion and risk. Destination NSW is
not liable for any expense, loss, damage, injury, sickness, death or accident you or any other person suffers or
incurs directly or indirectly as a result of the familiarisation or the Activities (including consequential or
indirect loss) or otherwise arising out of your participation in the familiarisation and Activities, whether that
loss or damage is due to our negligence, default, another tort or for any common law or statutory action.
9. You acknowledge that, in addition to the usual dangers and inherent risks of any activity, this familiarisation
has certain additional dangers and risks, which you accept by participating, some of which may include:
• physical exertion for which you may not be prepared;
• the increased possibility of accident, injury or death due to the nature of the Activities; and
• remoteness from normal medical services.
10. I understand that the Activities may be organised and provided by other parties other than Destination NSW
and that Destination NSW is not liable for the acts of these other parties.
11. I also understand that there may be risks involved which are not known to me or to Destination NSW and
may not be foreseen or reasonably foreseeable by any of us at this time or at the time of the carrying out of
the Activities.
12. I assume all of the risks associated with my participation in the Activities and I warrant that I am voluntarily
assuming all responsibility for my participation in the Activities, including any loss or damage suffered by
me as a result of my participation in the Activities.
13. I warrant that I am physically fit to participate in the Activities, that I do not suffer from any medical condition
which participation in the Activities is or is likely to put me at higher risk of injury. If you have a medical
condition which may affect participation in the Activities or is likely to put me at higher risk of injury, we
recommend not participating. Please advise us of any medical conditions, special dietary requirements
and/or allergies.
Page 814. I hereby release and forever discharge and agree to save and hold harmless Destination NSW and their
directors, officers, employees, agents, the lessors and lessees or licensors and licensees of any food, drink,
property, facilities or equipment consumed and/or used in connection with the Activities and other
participants (“the released parties”) from any and all injuries (including personal injury, disability,
dismemberment and death) illness, losses, damage, claims, liabilities or expenses, of any kind or nature
(whether accruing to me, my heirs or my personal representatives) that are caused or alleged to be caused
in whole or in part by the action, negligence, failure to act or condition of the food, drink, property, facilities
or equipment of any released party that arise out of or in connection with my participation in the Activities
and I agree that Destination NSW may plead this agreement as a complete defence to any claim brought by
me, my heirs or successors in contravention of the terms of this agreement.
15. You agree to abide and comply with all relevant laws whilst in Australia.
16. As part of the Activities you may travel by a mode of transport (i.e. car) which is operated by someone else.
You agree that Destination NSW is not liable for the acts of the operator. Destination NSW does not warrant
that the operator has a particular skill level of operating the mode of transport and you participate in this
component of the Activities at your own risk acknowledging that there may be risks involved which are not
known to me or to Destination NSW and may not be foreseen or reasonably foreseeable by any of us at this
time or at the time of the carrying out of this component of the Activities.
17. You will complete an image/footage release form as outlined in Annexure B.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF FAMILIARISATION
The NSW visit is outlined in your itinerary.
Please note your itinerary will not include the following items in which such payment remains the liability of you:
1. Items of personal nature (such as room service, mini bar, movie channels, laundry service, beauty treatments,
etc.);
2. Telephone, internet, wifi, fax or other communication costs unless specified in the itinerary;
3. Insurance;
4. Meals, drinks and alcohol – unless specified in the itinerary.
You will receive a final confirmed itinerary within two weeks prior to travel.
Your itinerary will be designed with the aim to increase your knowledge of Sydney and/or regional New South Wales.
It is compulsory to attend itinerary inclusions.
Please contact Destination NSW prior to departing for Australia if you have any concerns regarding the itinerary.
You must have a valid passport and necessary visa documentation for entry into Australia.
You are not allowed to change the itinerary.
Destination NSW reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time.
An evaluation and feedback from must be completed within the time-frame requested. This will be provided by
Destination NSW after the conclusion of your visit.
It is mandatory for you to conduct yourself in a responsible and professional manner throughout your visit.
Any medical conditions/allergies/special dietary requirements must be advised.
Page 9You can also read
