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key2holidays, 0207 963 6696 April 15 2008
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Australia with key2holidays: Australia’s biggest attraction is its natural beauty.  Its landscape varies from the arid Outback to the oldest living rainforest, beautiful remote beaches, idyllic coral fringed islands and vibrant cities. It is this sheer vastness that gives Australia – and its diverse population – much of its character. While the imposing Sydney Opera House, along with the unique Australian wildlife, are instantly recognised Australian icons, take the time to ‘get off the beaten track’ and discover a range of unique Australian experiences that will make your Australian holiday one to remember forever. In this edition of the key2holidays newsletter, we highlight some of our favourite places and itineraries that span the length and breadth of this immense natural playground including self–drive itineraries so you can explore at your own pace and city breaks that act as a fantastic start to your Australian holiday. We hope you enjoy discovering Australia as much as we do – so whatever you’re planning to do and whenever you want to do it, call us to tailor–make your holiday of a lifetime. The Team at key2holidays. Australia with key2holidays

Sydney Rock & Reef

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A range of experiences in one holiday – combine Sydney, Rock & Reef to see Australia’s icons and more. Start your holiday in Sydney and enjoy the beaches, harbour and vibrant nightlife. Then visit Uluru (Ayers Rock) and experience the Aboriginal culture of the Red Centre. Travel on to Cairns and Far North Queensland to cruise the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
DAY 1–6 Sydney, NSW including Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb
DAY 7 Ayers Rock (Uluru) & the Red Centre, NT including motorcycle tour
DAY 8 Kings Canyon & Alice Springs, NT
DAY 9–16 Port Douglas, QLD including Great Barrier Reef Cruise

15 nights from £1,879pp
4 star accommodation

Including selected Tours & Excursions

Sydney Rock & Reef
Qantas

Qantas Special Offers

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Sydney flight only from £699pp*
Sydney + 2 domestic flights from £978pp

If your holiday to Australia combines a number of cities and experiences, then flying with our preferred partner, Qantas makes sense. With a choice of flights from the UK into Australia’s gateway cities and their domestic network, getting around Australia’s wide open spaces could not be easier, especially with Qantas Dreamtime Plus fare* which includes a return flight to Australia and 2 domestic Australia flights.

Our Aussie specialists know the Qantas routes and can tailor–make the perfect holiday, including a range of stopovers. Click here for more information on Qantas.

Flights depart London. Travel 16 Apr – 15 June 2008. *Book by 7th May. Subject to availability. Prices include UK departure tax.

Fly Drives

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Australia is well known for its natural landscapes and breathtaking coastlines, and a spectacular way to discover these is to take a fly–drive holiday. Three of our favourite fly–drive holidays are below, all including flights, accommodation car hire and driving guides, or if you have something specific in mind, call us on 0207 963 6696 to tailor–make your own Australia fly–drive holiday. All itineraries include return flights with Qantas, transport (transfers or car hire) and accommodation and board as listed.

Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road
Winding along the south–western coast of Victoria, the Great Ocean Road is arguably one of the best coastal drives in the world. Enjoy stunning ocean views, amazing rock formations, laidback coastal towns and maritime villages. Leave your everyday life behind.

DAY 1–4 Melbourne
DAY 5 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
DAY 6 Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
DAY 7–10 Adelaide

9 nights from £1,103.00pp
4 star boutique accommodation
Including 3 days car hire
Perth & Western Australia
Perth & Western Australia
On this itinerary, choose the area of Western Australia that you want to cover. Head north of Perth to the Coral Coast and discover the amazing Pinnacles and hand–feed the dolphins at Monkey Mia or, if you are into wine, then head south of Perth to the Margaret River wine region and discover the southern coast of this state.

DAY 1–2 Perth
DAY 3–8 Self–drive around WA
DAY 9–11 Perth

10 nights from £1233.00pp
3½ star accommodation
Including 7 days car hire and selected tours
South Australia
South Australia
Less well–known to international visitors, South Australia is a pleasure to discover on a fly–drive holiday – especially if this is your second or third trip Down Under. A stunning coastline, rugged outback, quaint towns, wineries and wildlife combine with a relaxed atmosphere that comes from being an undiscovered attraction.

DAY 1 Adelaide
DAY 2–4 Kangaroo Island
DAY 5–7 Barossa Valley
DAY 8–11 Flinders Ranges National Park

11 nights from £1,419.00pp
4 star accommodation
Including 8 days car hire and selected tours

City Breaks

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The beauty of a holiday in Australia is the ease in which you can tailor–make your itinerary to include a city break or two with the Outback or coastal landscapes. key2holidays city breaks are a great start to planning your Australia holiday as they include return flights from the UK and city accommodation. Ask us to add on country escapes, outback adventures and beach retreats.
Sydney
Sydney
Sitting on the Manly ferry as you cross the dazzling Sydney Harbour, walking under the shade from Sydney Opera House’s iconic sails, enjoying fantastic shopping, daring restaurants and more, is all on your holiday agenda during your Sydney city break in this dynamic city.


7 nights from £928pp
4 star boutique accommodation
Perth
Perth
Sitting beside the widest stretch of the Swan River, Perth offers all the essential ingredients for a great holiday. Beautiful beaches, plenty of nightlife and a range of outdoor dining ranging from a fine candlelit dinners to fresh fish and chips overlooking the water are in store when you start your holiday Australia’s west coast.

7 nights from £1063.00pp
4½ star boutique accommodation
Including 3 days car hire
Melbourne
Melbourne
The state of Victoria is home to Australia’s second largest city Melbourne, known world–wide for the Melbourne Cup horse race and Grand Prix. Renowned for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, cafè culture, chic bars, fantastic shopping and world class sporting events, Melbourne is a great alternative city holiday.

9 nights from £1,103.00pp
4 star boutique accommodation
Including 3 day car hire

Australia’s Red Centre & the Top End

Australia’s Red Centre & the Top End – The Northern Territory
The Northen Territory
Images of Ayers Rock (Uluru) define Australia – wide open spaces and the Outback. Discover this Australian icon, but don’t miss the rest of what this rugged state has to offer. The Northern Territory is swathed in some of the most enchanting and picturesque scenery, anywhere on the planet. With plunging gorges paving way to thundering waterfalls and the lush green wetlands of Kakadu National Park in the north contrasting with the rich red and orange hues of the Red Centre – the Northern Territory offers you an Outback experience of stunning proportions.

10 nights from £2015pp
Includes 3 star hotels and luxury tented accommodation, return flights, selected tours and excursions.

Discover Something New

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Australia offers so many experiences that it is hard keeping up with them all, however we have uncovered a few new excursions that we think you should include on your Australia holiday.
Hidden Secrets Tour
in Melbourne, Victoria
Hidden Secrets Tour in Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne known as the style capital of Australia is now easier to explore on a journey to discover hidden alleyways paving its way to boutique shopping, exclusive restaurants and stylish bars.
Travel to Melbourne and add this tour from £28pp
Food Trail – Cairns, Tropical North Queensland
Food Trails – Cairns, Tropical North Queensland
If you have an extra day or two in Cairns, get the insider view on tropical fruit wines, chocolates and cheeses on one of our hand–picked selection of tours that allow you to interact with owners of small, family farms.
Travel to Cairns and add this tour from £61pp
Freycinet Adventures – Tasmania
Freycinet Adventures – Tasmania
The adventurous will enjoy slipping into the intimate world of outdoor adventure on Tasmania’s East Coast. Sea kayak through crystal clear waters or go discover the bush with a guided walk or 4WD adventure.
Travel to Tasmania and add this tour from £42pp

See the World on your Stopovers

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With no way to decrease the time it takes to get to Australia, one way to make the journey more exciting, and a bit easier, is to stopover in the Far East, either on your way there, or back. With preferred airline partner, Qantas, the choice is yours. Our stopover packages below include accommodation and can be added on to any of the holidays above, or tailor–make your own.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Experience the world–famous harbour on board a traditional Chinese junk and fill up your suitcase with fantastic shopping.
3 nights from £193pp
Stay at the 4 star Excelsior Hong Kong
Singapore
Singapore
A modern blend of the old and the new, a variety of cultures and fantastic attractions make a great family stopover destination.
3 nights from £133pp
Stay at the 4 star Furama Riverfront Singapore
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Traditional temples and palaces sit comfortably with the vibrant centre of Bangkok where you will enjoy fantastic food and market shopping.
3 nights from £133pp
Stay at the 4 star+ Bangkok Marriott
Resort & Spa

And Finally...

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Here at key2holidays we enjoy putting together a newsletter that is more than simply offers. We provide more information about a hotel or destination to bring you something extra.

View past newsletters on our websitefor further travel inspiration.

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key2review

Senior Reservations Consultant Samantha Muirhead recently visited South Australia.

View Samantha’s insider tips to help you plan your Australia holiday.

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key2recipe

Schezuan Spiced Duck Breast served with Blue Cheese Gnocchi, Sautéed Spinach and Whisky Scented Jus.

Try this recipe from award–winning Katers Restaurant, at Peppers Manor House, a delightful country retreat just an hour and a half from Sydney.

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key2destinations

Key2holidays can tailor–make your holiday to any one of many destinations around the world so why not ask us for a quote when planning your next holiday.

You can also visit our worldwide special offer page for great deals.

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