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Your questions answered by our Aussie expert
G'day, Oz has had more than its fair share of crazy weather lately but everything is now well back on track and you can sell the country with confidence!
Q A
My client has a trip booked to Brisbane and the Great
Barrier Reef but is worried that the floods and cyclones have affected the area. Will everything be open for business, and will they be able to see the koalas in Brisbane and dive on the Barrier Reef? SUE, MANCHESTER
G’Day Suse. Great question, that. Queensland is absolutely
back open for business and I''d encourage all agents to help get this message out to their clients. The koalas are back to being their lazy selves in Brisbane and diving on the Great Barrier Reef is as beautiful as ever, so please spread the word.
Q
I’ve got a client who is interested in exploring the
outback and getting to understand
Aboriginal culture. Other than Uluru, where are the best places to do this? And what tours can you recommend that will take her deep into the outback? ELIZABETH, SURREY
A
Hi Elizabeth. For somewhere a bit off the beaten track, how
about Mungo National Park in outback NSW? Here your client can experience a real outback adventure with a visit to Broken Hill and combine it with an interpretative Harry Nanya Tour of the World Heritage- listed Mungo National Park.
Q
I’ve got a couple of clients who are looking to spend
their honeymoon in Australia. The only thing they’re sure about is that they want to spend time in Melbourne. They also want a beach
break with diving opportunities and stop over in a wine region. Can you suggest an itinerary? DONNA, SWANSEA
A
G’day Donna. How about they spend a couple of days
city-slicking in Melbourne before heading out to the Yarra Valley or Daylesford, which are both within easy driving distance of the city. In the Yarra Valley they can sample internationally known wines, whilst Daylesford is a foodie and spa heaven that's just perfect for honeymooners. To cover the diving, they could of course fly up to the Great Barrier Reef- but if it’s Whale Shark season (which runs March through to July), I would suggest a flight to Exmouth in Western Australia and an extra special stay at the beautiful Sal Salis on Ningaloo Reef.
Q A
I have a young client who is really into adventure sports
but he also wants to be based in a city. Which city could he stay in that would allow him access to activities like watersports, biking and skydiving? ALASTAIR, BRISTOL
Hey Alastair. He won’t struggle to find adventure sports near
any of Australia’s major cities. Of course Cairns, up in Tropical North Queensland, probably offers the widest range of adventure options but places like Hobart in Tasmania are great for biking and you’ll find skydiving possibilities all over Australia. If he is particularly adventurous though you should encourage him to spend some time in regional Australia, which will open up a whole world of new experiences.
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