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Travelbag help Tourism Western Australia launch its Extraordinary Taxi Ride campaign, which seeks to raise awareness of what there is to see and do in the region
PRODUCT ROUND-UP.
Air New Zealand has launched Tiki Tours with Virgin Atlantic, South African Airways and United Airlines. Passengers can visit one of 30 South African and North American destinations en route to New Zealand or Australia.
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Virgin Blue starts daily direct flights between Sydney and Uluru from August 2, linking the city with Australia’s iconic World Heritage site.
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Orion Expedition Cruises embarks on its first culinary tour of South Australia’s Limestone Coast, Kangaroo Island and the Eyre and Fleurieu Peninsulas on November 16. The cruise includes a visit to a winery and tasting regional specialities. Prices start from £2,780.
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The new Queensland Explorer Pass from Rail Australia offers unlimited travel across the Traveltrain network – which runs between Cairns and Brisbane – for three or six months. The ticket is valid for all economy seats, with class upgrades available for a supplement.
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Exodus is offering a new 23-day Discover New Zealand trekking trip. Adrenalin junkies can kayak with fur seals, trek through the rainforest and hike along glaciers. The next departure is November 6.
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APT has added the Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge to its top-end accommodation options. The Kakadu, Art Sites and Wildlife Tour includes an overnight stay at the camp, located at Cannon Hill, near Ubirr.
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Contiki has added a Best of Oz Tour to its Australia product range. The nine-day holiday for 18-35-year-olds features stays in Sydney and Cairns as well as a visit to Uluru.
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CONTENTS.
Alternative Sydney Find out what the city holds for those who want to explore deeper, p38; Sizzling Cooks Why the Cook Islands are looking hot this year, p40; Hot Property What’s new, refurbished and arriving soon, p44
AGENT NEWS.
Anna West joined the Sandra Leach Company as an account manager. She will attend trade shows, be a host at Corroboree and visit agents for training. Among her accounts is Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort.
anna@sandraleach.co.uk
ONLINE TRAINING.
Tourism New Zealand’s trade website hosts its next live monthly webinar on May 6 at 11am. Reps will discuss Auckland and Northland, including their highlights and reasons to visit. Pre-register at
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AAT Kings has launched a new module in the new-look Tourism Australia Aussie Specialist programme. It shows agents how to use the AAT Kings brochure and what touring options are available. The Aussie Specialist training is part of the TTG Knowledge College portfolio of courses, along with Qantas Holidays. Agents can earn extra points for the Qantas Achievers programme when they take the Qantas Holidays Knowledge College course.
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Howzat! Guests at Qualia on Hamilton Island were bowled over to be sharing the resort with this pair recently – cricket legend Sir Ian Botham and his son Liam.
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