Unique Journeys w New Australian Tourism Products

13 September 2007

Unique Journey Experiences with New Australian Tourism Products

A journey through Australia is about the path traveled, the people you meet and the experiences en route the destination. Australia is a landmass comprising over 12,000 islands spread across an area of 7.68 million sq kms with more than 800,000 kms of roads crisscrossing the continent; 2,700 campervan parks; almost 40,000 kms of rail networks…the journey options in Australia are endless and a unique experience by itself.

It is no wonder that a majority of the new products showcased at the recent Australia New Product Workshop were based on Australian journeys. Given below is an overview of these diverse new products that will make your Australian holiday truly memorable.

Explore the wonders of Whitsunday’s and Fraser Island in Queensland aboard a luxury yacht with DescaradA Charters. Catering to a small groups (maximum nine guests), this high end tour includes usage of kayaks, high speed tender, jetskis, dive tank refill station, snorkeling gear and more. Further details are available on www.descarada.com.au

Pioneers of commercial sea kayaking in many of Queensland’s protected coastal areas; including Noosa River, Laguna Bay and the waters off Noosa National Park; Kayak Noosa offers a range of products from group kayak tours to snorkelling. Over 10,000 kayak enthusiasts have been introduced to the region’s majestic waterways by Kayak Noosa, with over 25 per cent of these Kiwis. For more information view www.kayaknoosa.com

Awesome Adventures Oz is an adventure tourism company, based in Queensland’s Whitsunday’s, offering a range of products and packages to the independent backpacker and alternative traveller. For details visit www.awesomeoz.com

If you are looking at the rare opportunity to meet producers and tour rural hinterland properties that are not open to the public or included in mainstream tours, Noosa Hinterland Tours offers exclusive trails in the Noosa Hinterland area in Queensland. Over 40 per cent of their clientele are New Zealanders. They also offer the only food and wine trail day tour operating on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. For details refer to www.noosahinterlandtours.com.au

Experience the pristine lakes, lush rainforest and sweeping beaches of Fraser Island in Queensland with a range of guided safari tours by The Fraser Island Company. An advanced eco accredited company, they are the only operators in the region to offer luxury camping accommodation. Visit www.fraserislandco.com.au for further details.

Tropical Horizons Tours provides small personalised tours to the iconic Tropical North Queensland areas of Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park, Kuranda, Northern and Southern Tablelands, the Waterfalls Circuit, and south to Paronella Park. Experienced local guides offer interesting insights into the area and luxury 4WDs will make your holiday truly lasting. For details visit www.tropicalhorizonstourscom.au

Explore Australia at your own pace with Red Spot Car Rentals. Their substantial network coverage, exceptional service, quality cars and great value, make it the largest car rental company in Australia. Amongst its unique offering is the first truly all-inclusive rental package with a zero damage liability. Visit www.redspotcar.com for more details.

Pepper Bush Adventures provides you quality wilderness, wildlife and gourmet bush tucker encounters for visitors seeking an authentic Tasmanian experience. Tours combine nature and lifestyle into one-day and multi-day itineraries throughout Tasmania. Their Bush Tucker Experience in remote outdoors is the most requested day tour and an absolute ‘must do’. For details visit www.pepperbush.com.au

Premier Travel Tasmania is a 10-year-old small luxury tour operator that provides a leisurely experience that is pure Tasmanian. All tours focus on walking and the outdoors, ensuring you spend less time in coaches and more time soaking up the countryside. Further details are available on www.premiertraveltasmaniacom.au

Tasmanian Expeditions offers small group wilderness adventure experiences in destinations across Tasmania, including Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Areas, Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, Port Arthur, Wild West Coast, and Maria Island. They offer a range of tours including bushwalking expeditions, cycle tours, rafting and rock climbing. More details are available on www.tasmanianexpeditions.com

Go West Tours operates small group day tours to Melbourne’s iconic destinations; Great Ocean Road and the famous penguin parade at Phillip Island . The tours also include an aboriginal cultural presentation. For details refer to www.gowest.com.au

A sociable way to explore Melbourne is with Real Melbourne Bike Tours. A gourmet urban adventure with tastings and lunch included, the tour also offers a fun commentary by a local journalist covering history, culture, sports and more. You can also learn to take better photos of your holiday with their half day Photo Workshops. More information is available on www.rentabike.net.au

Aspen Parks is one of Australia’s largest resort park providers offering a diverse range of accommodation options from caravan, camping, cabins, villas, apartments, motels, backpacker and resorts suiting a variety of budgets. Relax at one of their 25 picturesque locations across Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia on your Australian exploration. For further details visit www.aspenparks.com.au

Unwind with your Australian journey!

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