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QANTAS TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA 1 MARCH – 3 APRIL 2018 FULLY ESCORTED TOURS CRICKET AUSTRALIA TRAVEL OFFICE P: 1-300-133-232 W: cricket.com.au/travel
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QANTAS TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA
1 MARCH – 3 APRIL 2018 FULLY ESCORTED TOURS
DESTINATION SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET AUSTRALIA – TEAM INTEGRATION
This vast country is undoubtedly one of the most culturally As part of your CATO tour you’ll receive an inner sanctum
and geographically diverse places on earth. Fondly known by experience with the team or coaches before or during
locals as the 'Rainbow Nation', South Africa has 11 official each Test. Past experiences have included players joining
languages and its multicultural inhabitants are influenced by us at welcome drinks, VIP access to training or sessions
a fascinating mix of African, Asian and European cultures. with coaching staff to examine the state of play.
Spend your days: discovering the gourmet restaurants,
impressive art and nightlife scenes and fine beaches of Cape CRICKET AUSTRALIA TRAVEL OFFICE STAFF
Town; browsing the bustling Indian markets in Durban; or ON LOCATION / 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE
sampling some of the world’s finest wines at the myriad of Experienced personnel will be on location throughout the
wine estates dotted around the picturesque countryside. 2018 Qantas Tour of South Africa to assist all Cricket
Due to its rich and turbulent history there are plenty of historical Australia Travel Office participants. Additionally, all
attractions to explore including the Apartheid Museum in travellers are provided with a 24-hour emergency contact
Johannesburg and Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape while they are abroad so that our staff can address any
Town. Above all else, South Africa’s attraction lies in its unforeseen issues that may occur.
remarkably untamed wilderness with its astonishing range of
wildlife roaming freely across massive unfenced game reserves. ASICS TEAM MERCHANDISE
With all of this variety on offer, it is little wonder that South All Cricket Australia Travel Office travellers who confirm a
Africa has fast become Africa’s most popular tourist destination. space on any of the Test match itineraries (A, B, E or F
detailed within) will receive premium quality ASICS team
QANTAS TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA – TEST MATCH FIXTURE (‡) merchandise including two polos, a cap and backpack.
Four Test matches against the formidable Proteas in iconic Test One set of ASICS team merchandise is provided per
venues. Cricket Australia Travel Office has a fully escorted tour person, not per itinerary.
program for each of these matches during the 2018 Qantas
Tour of South Africa: QANTAS SPECIAL OFFER
1st Test: 1-5 March, 2018 Kingsmead, Durban As a proud partner of Cricket Australia, Qantas is pleased
2nd Test: 9-13 March, 2018 St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth to offer CATO travellers the following special offer. Just
book your flight to South Africa on a Qantas operated and
3rd Test: 22-26 March, 2018 Newlands, Cape Town
marketed flight in Economy or Premium Economy and
4th Test: 30 March – 3 April, 2018 Wanderers, Johannesburg you’ll receive International Qantas Business lounge access
(‡) Test match fixture subject to change. on departure from Australia. One pass per ticket will be
issued, T&C’s apply*. Visit cricket.com.au/travel for more
TRAVELLING WITH THE CRICKET AUSTRALIA TRAVEL OFFICE information.
When you travel with the Cricket Australia Travel Office you can
rest assured that you are receiving the best travel experience FULLY ESCORTED TOUR OPTIONS
available. When we develop our fully escorted tours, we are Cricket Australia Travel Office has developed six fully
constantly looking to enhance the experience of Australian escorted tour itineraries to allow you to pick and choose
supporters who are travelling abroad to cheer on our boys – what you’d like to do while in South Africa during the 2018
with exclusive access to the Australian team and management Series. A summary of these tours is provided overleaf and
as part of most travel programs and the confidence that you the full tour itineraries are provided in the pages that
are booking directly with Cricket Australia. follow.
Australian cricket supporters who travelled on the 2014 Qantas
Tour of South Africa are still talking about what a great time
they had and many are planning another visit in 2018.
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QANTAS TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA
1 MARCH – 3 APRIL 2018 FULLY ESCORTED TOURS
FIRST TEST: DURBAN
A
ITINERARY
27 FEBRUARY – 6 MARCH (8 DAYS)
AU$2,878 per person twin share | AU$1,026 single room supplement
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation – Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani
Hotel with breakfast; welcome cocktail party, 5-day match ticket and hospitality
at Kingsmead; end of Test group dinner; private match and airport transfers;
fully escorted by Cricket Australia Travel Office staff.
SECOND TEST: PORT ELIZABETH
B
ITINERARY
7 – 14 MARCH (8 DAYS)
AU$2,357 per person twin share | AU$791 single room supplement
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation – The Beach Hotel with breakfast; welcome
cocktail party, pre Test group dinner; 5-day match ticket and hospitality at St
George’s Park; end of Test group dinner; private match and airport transfers;
fully escorted by Cricket Australia Travel Office staff.
SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE, KNYSNA, FRANSCHHOEK
C
ITINERARY
14 – 19 MARCH (6 DAYS)
AU$2,743 per person twin share | AU$1,772 single room supplement
Includes: 5 nights’ accommodation – Shamwari Private Game Reserve (2 nights),
Pezula Resort Hotel (2 nights), Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa (1 night); breakfast;
all meals and daily activities at Shamwari Game Reserve; all sightseeing and
private touring; fully escorted by Cricket Australia Travel Office staff.
PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK & VICTORIA FALLS
D
ITINERARY
14 – 19 MARCH (6 DAYS)
AU$5,294 per person twin share | AU$1,822 single room supplement
Includes: 5 nights’ accommodation – Ivory Tree Game Lodge (3 nights), The Royal
Livingstone Hotel (2 nights); breakfast; all meals and daily activities at Ivory Tree
Game Lodge; all meals and activities at The Royal Livingstone Hotel, sightseeing,
cruises and private touring; fully escorted by Cricket Australia Travel Office staff.
THIRD TEST: CAPE TOWN
E
ITINERARY
19 – 27 MARCH (9 DAYS)
AU$3,961 per person twin share | AU$2,085 single room supplement
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodation – Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel with
breakfast; Table Mountain, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch sightseeing; welcome
cocktail party, Cape Peninsula sightseeing with lunch; 5-day match ticket and
hospitality at Newlands; end of Test group dinner; private match and airport
transfers; fully escorted by Cricket Australia Travel Office staff.
FOURTH TEST: JOHANNESBURG
F
ITINERARY
28 MARCH – 4 APRIL (8 DAYS)
AU$3,152 per person twin share | AU$1,292 single room supplement
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation – Sandton Sun Hotel with breakfast;
welcome cocktail party, 5-day match ticket and hospitality at Wanderers; end of
Test group dinner; private match and airport transfers; fully escorted by Cricket
Australia Travel Office staff.
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FIRST TEST: DURBAN
27 FEBRUARY – 6 MARCH (8 DAYS)
A
ITINERARY
AU$2,878 per person twin share TOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation as detailed including
AU$1,026 single room supplement breakfast daily
• Hospitality, including food and drinks, for
all five days of the First Test at Kingsmead
Durban with its beautiful beaches, lively wining and dining scene, and rich • Welcome cocktails (28 Feb) including
cultural heritage, is KwaZulu Natal’s tourist hub. The swimming and surfing is finger food and drinks
rated the best of any major city across the world and because of the sub- • Farewell group dinner (5 Mar) excluding
tropical climate the water is warm all year round. Known as the Golden Mile, beverages
• Private coach for all touring and transfers
this stretch of beaches and amusement parks is Durban’s major attraction with
detailed above
the recently developed uShaka Marine World at the southern end providing a • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
world-class aquarium and other entertainments. • Tips and porterage to local drivers, guides
and porters
ITINERARY
Tue 27 Feb Arrive Durban NOT INCLUDED:
You will be met by a Cricket Australia Travel Office representative and • International airfare to/from South Africa;
contact CATO for your Qantas airfare
transferred to Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel – 7 nights.
quote
Wed 28 Feb Day at Leisure (B, C) • Any meal or item not mentioned in the
A full day at your leisure … for the evening, we get together at the hotel for itinerary or specified in the Tour Inclusions
welcome cocktails. • Items of a personal nature (telephone
calls, internet, laundry, mini-bar, etc.)
Thu 1 Mar - First Test – South Africa vs Australia - Kingsmead (B,H, D – 5Mar) • Passport and/or visa costs where
Mon 5 Mar Return transfers, match tickets and hospitality provided at Kingsmead for applicable
all 5 days of the First Test. • Travel insurance; contact Bupa for a quote
on 1300 555 240
On the evening of Day Five (Mon 5 Mar), we’ll enjoy a farewell to Durban
dinner with our touring group. IMPORTANT NOTES:
Tue 6 Mar Depart Durban (B) • Additional nights at the hotels are
Transfer will be provided to the airport to connect with outward bound available; please contact your CATO sales
flights. consultant for prices
Meal Key: B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Group Dinner; C: Cocktails; H: Stadium Hospitality
• All prices are provided per person in
Australian Dollars and are subject to the
General Information and Booking
Conditions provided on page 10
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SECOND TEST: PORT ELIZABETH
7 MARCH – 14 MARCH (8 DAYS)
B
ITINERARY
AU$2,357 per person twin share TOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation as detailed including
AU$791 single room supplement breakfast daily
• Hospitality, including food and drinks, for
all five days of the Second Test at St
Port Elizabeth or PE is known as the Friendly City and the Windy City and George’s Park
hopefully if you stay here you will get a chance to experience the former and • Welcome cocktails (7 Mar) including finger
not the latter. Port Elizabeth was established to accommodate British settlers food and drinks
who were bought out on a government sponsored programme to provide a • Group dinners (8 & 13 Mar) excluding
beverages
buffer between the warring Cape Dutch and the Xhosa. The little port grew
• Private coach for all touring and transfers
from there and today it is the gateway to the Garden Route, as well as to the detailed above
Eastern Cape’s game reserves and beaches. • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Tips and porterage to local drivers, guides
ITINERARY and porters
Wed 7 Mar Arrive Port Elizabeth (C)
You will be met by a Cricket Australia Travel Office representative and NOT INCLUDED:
• International airfare to/from South Africa;
transferred to The Beach Hotel – 7 nights. For the evening, we get together
contact CATO for your Qantas airfare
at the hotel for welcome cocktails.
quote
Thu 8 Mar Day at Leisure (B, D) • Any meal or item not mentioned in the
A full day at your leisure … for the evening, our touring group get together itinerary or specified in the Tour Inclusions
for dinner and a chance to discuss tomorrow’s Second Test. • Items of a personal nature (telephone
calls, internet, laundry, mini-bar, etc.)
Fri 9 Mar - Second Test – South Africa vs Australia – St George’s Park (B,H, D – 13Mar) • Passport and/or visa costs where
Tue 13 Mar Return transfers, match tickets and hospitality provided at St George’s Park applicable
for all 5 days of the Second Test. • Travel insurance; contact Bupa for a quote
on 1300 555 240
On the evening of Day Five (Tue 13 Mar), we’ll enjoy a farewell to Port
Elizabeth dinner with our touring group. IMPORTANT NOTES:
Wed 14 Mar Depart Port Elizabeth (B) • Additional nights at the hotels are
If you are not participating on Itinerary C or D, transfer will be provided to available; please contact your CATO sales
the airport to connect with outward bound flights. consultant for prices
• All prices are provided per person in
Meal Key: B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Group Dinner; C: Cocktails; H: Stadium Hospitality
Australian Dollars and are subject to the
General Information and Booking
Conditions provided on page 10
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SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE,
KNYSNA, FRANSCHHOEK
14 – 19 MARCH (6 DAYS)
C
ITINERARY
AU$2,743 per person twin share TOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation as detailed including
AU$1,772 single room supplement breakfast daily and full board at Shamwari
Private Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve strives to deliver a safari experience that leaves guests feeling • All game drives at Shamwari Private Game
revitalised, refreshed and relaxed. And, for a safari experience with a difference, guests stay in Reserve
the luxury tented accommodation at Bayethe Lodge. This tented paradise offers guests the • Private coach for all touring and transfers
opportunity to immerse themselves in utter tranquility, surrounded by the rich vegetation of detailed above
this unique location, which provides privacy and a feeling of seclusion with spectacular views • Tips and porterage to local drivers, guides
of the African bush. and porters
The Reserve has received numerous International Awards, including the World’s Leading
Conservation Company & Game Reserve for many consecutive years. NOT INCLUDED:
Knysna, nestled between the imposing Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean and • International airfare to/from South Africa;
surrounded by world-renowned forests, offers a wealth of activities for visitors. The beautiful contact CATO for your Qantas airfare
lagoon and more than eight beaches provide opportunities to swim, surf, canoe, yacht, jet- quote
ski, boat, fish, walk on soft sand and take ferry rides. Various markets offer organic goods, • Any meal or item not mentioned in the
delicious food, indigenous plants and a social atmosphere. Mountains, valleys, lakes, forests itinerary or specified in the Tour Inclusions
and streams are ready to be explored. The region isn’t known as the “Garden of Eden” for • Items of a personal nature (telephone
nothing! A birding route is available for avid bird watchers. World-class golf courses are at calls, internet, laundry, mini-bar, etc.)
your doorstep. And of course the area is famous for the Knysna Heads and delicious oysters. • Passport and/or visa costs where
applicable
Franschhoek, idyllically situated in the Cape Winelands, is a peaceful country retreat and one • Travel insurance; contact Bupa for a quote
of the oldest towns in South Africa. The once sleepy little village was named Franschhoek, on 1300 555 240
meaning “French Corner”, as it was founded by French Huguenots who fled Europe and were
seeking a secluded hide-out. They found it in the fertile valley of Franschhoek and this IMPORTANT NOTES:
heritage is showcased at the fascinating Huguenot Memorial Museum. The Cape Dutch • Additional nights at the hotels are
architecture in much of the village remains remarkably well preserved as restrictions have available; please contact your CATO sales
been placed on the extent of renovations and new construction in order to preserve the consultant for prices
spirit of the original settlers. Visitors can explore the areas many world-class wine estates • All prices are provided per person in
and impressive range of excellent restaurants or simply browse the quaint, upmarket Australian Dollars and are subject to the
boutiques strewn along the town’s lovely tree-lined avenues. General Information and Booking
ITINERARY Conditions provided on page 10
Wed 14 Mar Port Elizabeth to Shamwari Private Game Reserve (L., D)
You will be met by a Cricket Australia Travel Office representative and transferred to
Shamwari Private Game Reserve – 2 nights.
Thu 15 Mar Shamwari Private Game Reserve (B, L, D)
An early wake-up for this morning’s game drive then we return to the lodge for
breakfast. There’s ample time to explore the facilities before we head out again in the
early evening. Dinner awaits our return.
Fri 16 Mar Shamwari Private Game Reserve to Pezula Resort Hotel, Knysna (B)
Last opportunity to spot the Big Five on this morning’s game drive. After breakfast, we
rejoin our coach for the transfer to Pezula Resort Hotel, Knysna – 2 nights.
Sat 17 Mar At Leisure – Pezula Resort Hotel, Knysna (B)
With its gourmet cuisine, sumptuous accommodation, world-class spa, championship
golf course and vast range of outdoor activities, the hotel offers guests an essentially
African experience in a relaxed environment.
Sun 18 Mar Pezula Resort Hotel to Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa (B)
After breakfast we transfer to Franschhoek.
Located in the gourmet capital of South Africa, Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa has
become one of the ultimate getaways in its class. Capturing the essence of 4 star luxury,
the impeccably appointed Le Franschhoek offers unparalleled views of the Franschhoek
Mountains and is the perfect setting for a taste of the legendary Cape Wine Routes.
Mon 19 Mar Le Franschhoek to Cape Town (B)
After a leisurely morning we rejoin our coach for the transfer to Cape Town in Meal Key: B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Group Dinner; C:
preparation for the Third Test. Cocktails; H: Stadium Hospitality
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PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK
& VICTORIA FALLS
14 – 19 MARCH (6 DAYS)
D
ITINERARY
AU$5,294 per person twin share
AU$1,822 single room supplement
Pilanesberg National Park lies inside a 1300 million-year- old volcanic complex and offers a wide variety
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation as detailed
of beautiful landscapes. Pilanesberg is home to a great diversity of plants and animals, including the
including breakfast daily and full
Big Five and 360 species of bird. Being on the Highveld, it is malaria free. It has great game drives for
both day trippers and visitors staying in the various camps. board at Ivory Tree Game Lodge
and The Royal Livingstone Hotel
Ivory Tree Game Lodge is nestled in the basin of an ancient amphitheater divided by riverine • All game drives at Ivory Tree Game
woodlands and elephant trails. This exclusive private game lodge accommodates a maximum of 130 Lodge
guests, each including ensuite bathroom and outside shower, climate-control air conditioner, mini-bar • Flights between Port Elizabeth –
fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities. OR Tambo Airport – Livingstone –
Striving to maintain high levels of personal attention and guest comfort, game drive vehicles are Cape Town
custom built ensuring optimal panoramic visibility. Amongst the most experienced in the Pilanesberg, • Cruises and admissions as
rangers and hosts are committed to bringing you close encounters with a wide variety of big game, indicated in the itinerary
including the Big Five, cheetah and wild dog, during morning and evening game drives. • Private coach for all touring and
Livingstone (Victoria Falls) is one of the original natural wonders of the world, a World Heritage Site transfers detailed above
and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ this • Tips and porterage to local drivers,
spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine game guides and porters
viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best
commercial white-water rafting in the world. NOT INCLUDED:
• International airfare to/from
The Royal Livingstone Hotel, spectacularly set in a lush riverine environment in Zambia, evokes South Africa; contact CATO for
Victorian elegance and colonial traditions in impeccable style. All of the hotel’s luxury rooms and suites your Qantas airfare quote
feature a private veranda with spectacular views of the mighty Zambezi River. The sights and sounds of • Any meal or item not mentioned
river life can be soaked up as you laze in a hammock, enjoy a massage in a waterfront gazebo, or cool
in the itinerary or specified in the
off in the pool. Sip refreshments in a lounge that displays the paintings of Sir David Livingstone.
Tour Inclusions
Partake in charming high-tea rituals, and later sundowners on a deck overlooking Victoria Falls.
• Items of a personal nature
ITINERARY (telephone calls, internet, laundry,
mini-bar, etc.)
Wed 14 Mar Port Elizabeth to Ivory Tree Game Lodge (L, D)
• Passport and/or visa costs where
You will be met by a Cricket Australia Travel Office representative and transferred to Port Elizabeth
Airport for your flight to OR Tambo Airport with onward transfer to the Ivory Tree Game Lodge – 3
applicable
nights. • Travel insurance; contact Bupa for
a quote on 1300 555 240
After lunch and high-tea, we enjoy our first game drive before returning to the lodge for a
sumptuous dinner. IMPORTANT NOTES:
Thu 15 - Ivory Tree Game Lodge (B, L, D) • Additional nights at the hotels are
Fri 16 Mar On both days, an early wake-up for the morning’s game drive then return to the lodge for available; please contact your
breakfast. There’s ample time to explore the facilities before heading out again in the early
evening. High Tea and dinner await our return. CATO sales consultant for prices
• All prices are provided per person
Sat 17 Mar Pilanesberg to Livingstone (Victoria Falls) (B, L, D)
Last opportunity to spot the Big Five on this morning’s game drive. After breakfast, we transfer to in Australian Dollars and are
OR Tambo Airport for your flight to Livingstone, with onward transfer to The Royal Livingstone subject to the General Information
Hotel – 2 nights. and Booking Conditions provided
Mid-afternoon we join a Zambezi sunset cruise where you have the opportunity to see a variety on page 10
of game including hippo, crocodile, elephant and sometimes even rhino in their natural
environment, as well as enjoying the many different bird species. This popular cruise includes
finger food, beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. There are also great photo opportunities
against often-spectacular African sunsets.
Lunch and dinner included at The Royal Livingstone Hotel.
Sun 18 Mar Livingstone (Victoria Falls) (B, L, D)
Today we experience the magnificent Victoria Falls.
Transfer from the hotel to the entrance of the Zambian Rainforest. From here, we meet up with a
Zambian Guide who will escort us around the falls sharing some facts and history along the way.
You will also have the opportunity to do some curio shopping in the adjacent open-air markets
before returning to the hotel.
Enjoy an afternoon and evening at your leisure. Lunch and dinner included.
Mon 19 Mar Livingstone to Cape Town (B)
After breakfast we transfer to Livingstone Airport for our flight to Cape Town in preparation for Meal Key: B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
the Third Test.
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THIRD TEST: CAPE TOWN
19 - 27 MARCH (9 DAYS)
E
ITINERARY
AU$3,961 per person twin share TOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation as detailed including
AU$2,085 single room supplement breakfast daily
• Hospitality, including food and drinks, for
Cape Town rests at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean, sandwiched all five days of the Third Test at
Newlands
between the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain and the glistening sapphire waters
• Welcome cocktails (20 Mar) including
of Table Bay. It is an the exceptionally scenic city in a class of its own. Some cities finger food and drinks.
boast rich culture, vibrant nightlife, a cosmopolitan atmosphere and extraordinary • Lunch (21 Mar) and dinner (26 Mar)
architecture, while others boast breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary natural excluding beverages
wonders. Cape Town is lucky enough to be blessed with all of these attractions and • Private coach for all touring and transfers
so much more. With its bustling harbour, world-class beaches, top-notch vineyards, detailed above
and its mountainous surroundings brimming with diverse flora and fauna, Cape • Airport transfers on arrival and
departure
Town consistently captivates the hearts of all who visit. • Tips and porterage to local drivers,
ITINERARY guides and porters
Mon 19 Mar Arrive Cape Town NOT INCLUDED:
You will be met by a Cricket Australia Travel Office representative and • International airfare to/from South
transferred to Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel – 8 nights. Africa; contact CATO for your Qantas
airfare quote
Tue 20 Mar Cape Town Sightseeing (B, C) • Any meal or item not mentioned in the
We enjoy sightseeing in Cape Town including visits to Table Mountain and itinerary or specified in the Tour
Robben Island. For the evening, we get together at the hotel for welcome Inclusions
cocktails. • Items of a personal nature (telephone
calls, internet, laundry, mini-bar, etc.)
Wed 21 Mar Cape Peninsula Sightseeing (B, L) • Passport and/or visa costs where
A full day as we set off for Cape Peninsula, including Chapmans Peak, Cape of applicable
Good Hope, Penguins at Boulders and Kirstenbosch Gardens This is an awe- • Travel insurance; contact Bupa for a
inspiring day to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnificent quote on 1300 555 240
beaches, breathtaking views, historic and picturesque coastal villages are to
be seen along the way. Lunch is included. IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Additional nights at the hotels are
Thu 22 – Third Test – South Africa vs Australia – Newlands (B, H, D – 26Mar)
available; please contact your CATO sales
Mon 26 Mar Return transfers, match tickets and hospitality provided at Newlands for all 5
consultant for prices
days of the Third Test.
• All prices are provided per person in
On the evening of Day Five (Mon 26 Mar), we’ll enjoy a farewell to Cape Town Australian Dollars and are subject to the
dinner with our touring group. General Information and Booking
Conditions provided on page 10
Tue 27 Mar Depart Cape Town (B)
Transfer will be provided to the airport to connect with outward-bound flights
Meal Key: B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Group Dinner; C: Cocktails; H: Stadium Hospitality
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FOURTH TEST: JOHANNESBURG
28 MARCH – 4 APRIL (8 DAYS)
F
ITINERARY
AU$3,152 per person twin share TOUR INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation as detailed including
AU$1,292 single room supplement breakfast daily
• Hospitality, including food and drinks, for
Johannesburg, one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities is the economic capital all five days of the Fourth Test at
Wanderers
of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. Although not as famous as other
• Welcome cocktails (29 Mar) including
South African destinations, there is plenty to do in Johannesburg and nearby finger food and drinks.
Pretoria. The old city is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, • Group dinner (3 Apr) excluding
Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra-modern skyscrapers. There are excellent beverages
museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The • Private coach for all touring and transfers
shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. The detailed above
nearby township of Soweto is Johannesburg’s most popular tourist attraction. • Airport transfers on arrival and
departure
ITINERARY • Tips and porterage to local drivers,
guides and porters
Wed 28 Mar Arrive Johannesburg
You will be met by a Cricket Australia Travel Office representative and NOT INCLUDED:
transferred to Sandton Sun Hotel – 7 nights. • International airfare to/from South
Africa; contact CATO for your Qantas
Thu 29 Mar At Leisure - Johannesburg (B, C) airfare quote
A full day at your leisure in Johannesburg for sightseeing and shopping. For • Any meal or item not mentioned in the
the evening, we get together at the hotel for welcome cocktails. itinerary or specified in the Tour
Inclusions
• Items of a personal nature (telephone
Fri 30 Mar - Fourth Test – South Africa vs Australia – Wanderers (B, H, D – 3Apr)
calls, internet, laundry, mini-bar, etc.)
Tue 3 Apr Return transfers, match tickets and hospitality provided at Wanderers for all 5
• Passport and/or visa costs where
days of the Third Test.
applicable
• Travel insurance; contact Bupa for a
On the evening of Day Five (Tue 3 Apr), we’ll enjoy a farewell to South Africa quote on 1300 555 240
dinner with our touring group.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Wed 4 Apr Depart Johannesburg (B) • Additional nights at the hotels are
Transfer will be provided to the airport to connect with outward bound available; please contact your CATO sales
flights. consultant for prices
• All prices are provided per person in
Meal Key: B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Group Dinner; C: Cocktails; H: Stadium Hospitality
Australian Dollars and are subject to the
General Information and Booking
Conditions provided on page 10
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GENERAL INFORMATION
& BOOKING CONDITIONS
BANKING AND CURRENCY GOOD AND SERVICES TAX
The currency is the Rand, which is divided into 100 cents. There are R200, R100, R50, R20 The goods and services offered for sale in this and associated documents which are
and R10 notes. Coins come in R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c. Banks are found in most provided outside of Australia are exempt from Australian Goods and Services Tax.
towns, and are generally open from 9am-3pm on weekdays and 9am-11am on Saturdays However, for goods and services and other items connected with Australia, Goods and
(Closed Sundays and Public Holidays). Most banks offer foreign exchange services - with Services Tax will apply. This is subject to change at any time should legislation be enacted
cash, bank & credit cards as well as travellers cheques. You can also obtain cash from affecting the current treatment of the Australian Goods and Services Tax upon the goods
automatic teller machines (ATMs). Several international banks have branches in the main and services provided.
city centres. Always advise your bank that you are travelling outside of the country as they
might block your purchases if they are not informed. COSTS NOT INCLUDED
Costs of passports or visas, meals and sightseeing other than those specified in the itinerary,
FOOD, DRINK AND CUISINE ADVICE gratuities/tips (unless stated), excess baggage charges, personal items such as phone calls,
Standards of hygiene in relation to food health and safety in South Africa are generally high laundry and insurance are not included in any CATO tour or package costs.
in hotels, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. Tap water in South Africa is safe to drink and
cook with when taken from taps in urban areas. Not all tap water in rural areas is safe for PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS AND IMAGES
consumption, so take precautions. It is safe to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and salads, and put Descriptions featured in this and associated documents are based on current information
ice in your drinks. South Africa's fish, meat and chicken are of excellent quality, so there is no provided by hotels and ground suppliers. Any facilities shown as included are subject to
need to limit yourself when enjoying the local cuisine. change at any time. The standard of accommodation and other services are based on
Restaurants are subject to South Africa's food safety control legislation, which is various factors, which are generally accepted as indicative of a certain class, however, we do
implemented by local government. Regulations include certification and regular inspections not guarantee the standard, class, or fitness for purpose of that accommodation or service.
by health inspectors to ensure hygienic standards are maintained. Street food is not as Hotel ratings are those suggested by relevant local authorities or our representative and
common in South Africa as it is in other countries, although vendors selling traditional may vary from Tourist Office ratings.
snacks and meals can be found in city centres and townships. Food safety in such instances Where applicable, images featured are shown for general information and may not
cannot always be guaranteed. necessarily reflect actual locations or tour inclusions.
CLIMATE AND WEATHER HOTEL INFORMATION
South African temperatures, which are measured in centigrade, average at highs of 28°C to Check-in time at most hotels is 3:00pm and your room(s) may not be available for
average lows of 8°C in the summer months while winter temperatures range from 1°C at immediate occupancy should you arrive prior to this time. It is possible to ensure
night to around 18°C in the day. Average annual rainfall is on the low side at under 500mm immediate availability by paying the extra day’s tariff, booking rooms for the night before
a year, making the country somewhat dry. Much of the rain falls in the Western Cape in the arrival. Check-out time at most hotels is 11:00am. Rooms still occupied after the
winter, differing from the rest of the country, which experiences summer rainfall. On the designated checkout time may incur charges that would be payable directly to the hotel.
plus side, the South African climate boasts more than its fair share of sunshine, recording
an average of 8.5 hours a day. CHANGES OF HOTELS
The 2018 Qantas Tour of South Africa will be staged in autumn which offers the best If for any reason the hotel(s) nominated herein is/are unavailable, an alternative will be
weather in some respects. Very little rain falls over the whole country, and it is warm but not sought/offered. If, after confirmation, the hotel becomes unavailable, you will be assigned to
too hot, getting colder as the season progresses. In Cape Town, autumn is fantastic, with a hotel of equal or superior standard.
hot sunny days and warm, balmy nights which many people spend outdoors.
BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS
ELECTRICITY AND PLUG STANDARDS The person making the booking will be deemed to have accepted these Booking Conditions
Current is 220/240 volts at 50 cycles per second. A three-point round-pin adapter plug on behalf of everyone named in the booking.
should be brought for your electrical appliances - such adapters are also available at major
airports. HEALTH AND IMMIGRATION
Please carefully review the Booking Conditions as they form the basis for the Cricket Travellers should familiarise themselves with any health or visa requirement that may be
Australia Travel Office accepting all bookings. applicable in the areas they intend visiting, and they shall be responsible for all exit, entry,
health and other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements
BOOKING AND PAYMENTS of the countries visited or transited.
Upon receipt of your booking, Cricket Australia Travel Office will forward you a written
confirmation of all arrangements together with an invoice for the payments outlined below.
SAFETY AND SECURITY THROUGHOUT AFRICA
For current information and up-to-date travel advice on South Africa and other regions of
PAYMENT DATE AMOUNT DUE Africa please visit the website of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Within 3 days of booking confirmation 30% initial deposit per person www.smartraveller.gov.au. It is also recommended that all Australians register on Smart
Traveller before travelling overseas, as this will assist in locating you in the case of an
14 September 2017 30% additional payment
emergency. You can subscribe via this site to receive email updates when there are changes
1 December 2017 Final balance to travel advisories for your destination.
POSTAGE AND HANDLING / DOCUMENT DELIVERY CONSUMER PROTECTION
General Travel Group Pty Ltd, trading under licence from Cricket Australia as Cricket
All bookings are subject to a Postage and Handling Fee of AU$30.00 per booking. Travel Australia Travel Office (“CATO”) is a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents
documentation, including Match Tickets and ASICS merchandise, will be sent by Platinum (“AFTA”). All CATO clients are protected under Australian Consumer Law; for further details
Express Post to all clients commencing early 2018. visit www.consumerlaw.gov.au/travel and click on Consumer FAQS.
METHODS OF PAYMENT CONDITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
All payments must be made in Australian dollars; payment in any other currency will not be The Cricket Australia Travel Office (ABN 85 003 133 551) gives their notice that all final
accepted. travel documentation, tickets and coupons are issued by them, or on their behalf, and all
arrangements for hotel accommodation, entry tickets, transport and conveyance are
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT made by them as agents or operators upon the express conditions that they are not
Cricket Australia Travel Office accepts Visa/MasterCard and American Express. Credit Card liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, sickness or through the acts or
processing fees apply to each payment as follows: Visa/MasterCard 1.5% of the amount defaults of any passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour(s) or
payable, American Express 3.42% of the amount payable. otherwise in connection with any of the hotels or proprietor or servant for any failures
on the part of the hotel or provider to any of the laws of the country where the services
PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS are provided.
Kindly note that passport and visa requirements are not the Cricket Australia Travel Office’s The Cricket Australia Travel Office gives notice that should any damage be caused by the
responsibility and the Cricket Australia Travel Office is not liable for any loss or expense due passenger to the property, contents or grounds of the hotel accommodation, or to the
to a passenger’s failure to comply with the above. Each person (including infants) requires a property of a third party supplier in carrying out the arrangements of the tours, the costs of
valid passport. Passports must have at least 6 months validity from the date of your return repairing any damage caused by the passenger will be the responsibility of the passenger
to Australia. For up to-date advice on visas required for overseas travel, Australians should and must be paid to the Cricket Australia Travel Office forthwith by the passenger.
contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country they intend to visit well in advance The Cricket Australia Travel Office gives notice that the passenger shall at all times be liable,
of travel. Visas may take several weeks to process. without limitation, for any statement or conduct that (in the Cricket Australia Travel Office’s
TRAVEL INSURANCE absolute discretion) is defamatory, racist, likely to cause or stir any threatening behaviour or
may bring Cricket Australia Travel Office and/or the name, Cricket Australia Travel Office
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended to cover you against loss of deposit or final into disrepute.
monies paid, because of unavoidable cancellation due to illness or other causes, personal
The Cricket Australia Travel Office accepts no responsibility for loss or additional expenses
baggage loss, medical expenses etc. For detailed information and prices, call Bupa on 1300
for any delays or changes in motor, air or any other services, sickness injury, weather strikes,
555 240 for a quote.
lockouts, war, terrorism, earthquake, floods, volcanic eruption, or any other causes. Should
PRICES AND PRICE CHANGES there be any disruptions or delays it will be the responsibility of the passenger to contact
the Cricket Australia Travel Office.
Prices detailed in this and associated documents are based on currency exchange rates
effective February 2017. They are quoted in Australian Dollars inclusive of all taxes and The Cricket Australia Travel Office gives notice that if passengers are attending an event that
charges and are GST free unless otherwise indicated. In the event of unforeseen the event tickets will be subject to Conditions of Entry to the Venue and the National
circumstances such as fluctuations in exchange rates or an increase in government taxes, Refund Policy. Copies of conditions are available by contacting the Cricket Australia Travel
the prices quoted by the Cricket Australia Travel Offices are subject to change without Office, Level 7/11 Queens Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3004. Tel (03) 9676 2438 Fax
notice. Any currency fluctuations or increases in Australian or foreign government taxes (03) 9867 4438, Email: traveloffice@cricket.com.au. The liability of the Cricket Australia
will be passed on to clients. Travel Office is limited, where it is liable, to refunding the price of the service or product.
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