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Australia for richer or poorer
We asked two Premier Aussie Specialist agents to suggest east and west coast itineraries
for a couple travelling either on a budget or for those for whom money is no object
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at the All Seasons Geraldton, sampling the
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ebbie suggests travelling in famous Geraldton crayfish in a local
September, with Emirates restaurant.
economy flights from Gatwick to Next it’s on to Kalbarri, staying one night
Perth via Dubai, departing on at the Best Western Palm Resort, before
September 20. heading to Shell Beach and finishing with
She then suggests coach transers to the three nights at the Monkey Mia Resort where
Comfort Hotel Perth for four nights. they can get up close and personal with
“This leaves the clients plenty of time at dolphins.
leisure to explore this great city,” she says. On the way back down, Debbie suggests
“During their stay they can catch the further one-night stops in Kalbarri and
Rottnest Express ferry to Rottnest and hire Geraldton, but this time making sure to
bikes to explore the island.” check out the Hamelin Pool Stromatolites.
After a few days’ acclimatisation, Then it’s on to Fremantle for two nights
Debbie suggests picking up a in the Tradewinds Hotel, and visiting the
Group B car from Hertz Down- Yanchep national park.
town Perth, and heading north Finally, drop the car at the airport in Perth
to Cervantes, taking in the on October 5, and fly back to Gatwick via
Pinnacles en route. Dubai, arriving on October 6.
After one night at the Best
Perth is served by Emirates from Gatwick via Dubai Western Cervantes Pinnacles Total: £3,160
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his time, Debbie suggests a visit in
March, with Qantas business-class
flights from Heathrow via
Singapore departing on March 30.
“You could send them first class if money
really is no object, but I’ve flown Qantas
business class and I’m sure they’ll love,” she
says. “The service, technology and food are
excellent, and the flatbeds are a must.”
Then it’s private transfers to the Sheraton
Perth in a river-view room for three nights,
with a private tour of Perth and Fremantle
first on the agenda. Other musts include a
Swan Valley wine cruise.
After three nights, it’s private transfers to
the airport for Skywest flights to Learmonth/ Visitors to Ningaloo can swim with whale sharks
Exmouth and transfers to Coral Bay for three
nights in a penthouse at Ningaloo Reef Resort. a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle ranges
While here, the clients should take an before heading to El Questro Homestead.
THE EXPERT
excursion to swim with the whale sharks. When it’s finally time to call it a day,
Debbie Freestone-Roberts
Then it’s another Skywest flight to Broome Debbie suggests flights from Kununurra Agency: Travel Counsellors
for four nights in a Spa Deluxe Bungalow at back to Perth with Skywest, and a final night
Qualification: Premier Aussie
Cable Beach Resort, allowing plenty of time at the Sheraton before Qantas business-class
Specialist
Visits to Australia: 14
for a sunset camel ride on Cable Beach. flights back to Heathrow, departing April 14.
Next up is Kununurra, another Skywest
flight away, and then it’s back in the air for Total: £14,900
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