Cruises

For most travellers, a visit to the Great Barrier Reef is a once in a lifetime experience. With only a few precious days to discover the wonders of the ‘Reef’, making the most of your time is important. Join award-winning Coral Princess Cruises on exclusive 3, 4 and 7 night cruise itineraries to discover the very best of the Reef, rainforest and tropical islands in total comfort and unmatched style.

Only when you travel with Coral Princess Cruises you awaken each morning at exclusive reef moorings, the very best of the reef and tropical islands right outside your window.  Cruising in an intimate group of just 50 like-minded guests your clients will explore well beyond the reach of the busy day tour groups; it really will feel like having this World Heritage-listed wonderland all to yourself. Your clients can savor unhurried snorkelling and glass bottom boat tours in the company of the onboard Marine Biologist, whose expert knowledge will ensure them gaining a full appreciation of the reef and its colourful marine life.With an all-Australian crew, recently refurbished rooms, the finest of local dining and abundant opportunities for snorkelling, diving, glass bottom boat tours and rainforest and island discovery walks, the memories of this Great Barrier Reef experience will last a lifetime. Great Barrier Reef cruises depart from Cairns and Townsville twice weekly, year round.Coral Princess Cruises also operates small-ship expedition itineraries to the Kimberley, across the Top of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia and New Zealand.

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 Are you a dreamer, an adverturer or someone just wanting to work and experience the real outback of

Australia whilst travelling "downunder"?

Are

 Take a GAP YEAR in Australia before you go to university, after you have graduated or at

any time before your 31st birthday. Try something very different - work on an outback farm

or station (ranch) and have the experience of a lifetime!

Visitoz helps young people with a sense of adventure and Working Holiday Visas

(or other Visas allowing work), to have employment on the land or in rural hospitality

with a short introductory training course and the guarantee of well paid work for the whole

of the duration of the Working Holiday, Work and Holiday or Internship Visa.

They guarantee to provide you with well paid jobs, as well as providing
agricultural and / or  Hospitality work.

 Courses Available

They offer one main course - Agriculture.  Teaching, hospitality and child care jobs are also
available after the Agriculture course.

Course Costs - AU$1990, but only AU$ 1900 booked with flights through Hart Travel

This price is available to those who have a passport from a Working Holiday Visa agreement country
and book direct with Visitoz before arriving in Australia.

Please feel free to contact us with any queries on Visitoz.

The itineraries to be planned are endless, having visited Australia and New Zealand on many occasions I have planned hundreds each year.

The following itinerary is one of many. My passengers were Mr and Mrs Jenkins from Fleet who wanted the best of both worlds… a guided tour as well as some elements of independent travel. So this is what I planned for them:

• 2 nights in Hong Kong
• 3 nights in Sydney
• 13 days on a fully escorted tour from Sydney to Cairns taking in the Gold Coast, wonderful Fraser Island, Hamilton Island and the Great Barrier Reef.
• 5 nights in Cairns
• 2 nights in Ayers Rock
• 1 night in Alice Springs
• 3 nights in Perth

Mr and Mrs Jenkins travelled in October and the cost of this holiday was in the region of £8000. They really loved this trip and are busy planning a further visit, this time taking in New Zealand.

This is the Australia itinerary created by Lynne.

• DAY 1. DEPART LONDON HEATHROW
  ARRIVE HONG KONG
• DAY 2. On arrival into Hong Kong transfer to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, for 2 nights.
  Open since 1963 this classic and elegant hotel inspires guests to return again and again. It is set in the Central district in the heart of the city overlooking Victoria Harbour and within walking distance of the Star ferry.
  The Sophistication of the West combines with the charm of the East to give Hong Kong a vibrant atmosphere unlike any other place in the world. Famous as a shoppers Paradise, a visit to Hong Kong also offers opportunities to explore fascinating mainland China, the former Portuguese colony of Macau or one of the many interesting offshore islands such as Lantau.
• DAY 4. DEPART HONG KONG
  ARRIVE SYDNEY
• DAY 5. On arrival into Sydney transfer to the Hotel Intercontinental, for 3 nights.
  Overlooking one of the worlds most beautiful Harbour's, with the city's attractions on it is doorstep. Built around the heritage listed 1851 Treasury building, this hotel is Sydney's landmark, combining unique charm and ambience within the highest level of facilities.
  Sydney, a city with a stunning Opera House overlooking a vibrant beautiful harbour. A city that has more than 30 golden beaches stretching north and south, all within 20 minutes of the centre. With a climate that never really gets cold, life in Sydney is spent outdoors walking sightseeing and relaxing in beautiful cafes and restaurants.
• DAY 6. Today is the Bridge climb. Make your way to Cumberland Place for the 1015 departure. Please note that you will be required to pass a breathalyzer test prior to commencing the climb!
  This tour offers the ultimate experience of Sydney with the climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Professional climb leaders will take you all the way to the summit to enjoy the spectacular 360* views of this beautiful city.
• DAY 8. Today is the start of the 13 day tour Sydney to Cairns. You will be collected from your hotel at 0800 hours. This tour is escorted and visits:
  
  Byron Bay
  Gold Coast
  Fraser Island
  Whitsunday's
  Hamilton Island
  Dunk Island
  Port Douglas
  Great Barrier Reef
  Cairns
  
  As the tour ends you will be transferred to the Cairns International Hotel for 5 nights.

This deluxe hotel is in the Heart of Cairns and is within walking distance of the shopping areas, restaurants and Cairns Esplanade

The once sleepy town of Cairns is now one of Australia's leading holiday destinations. Whilst designer shops, gourmet restaurants and traditional pubs now line the Esplanade, Cairns still retains a distinctive, tropical north Queensland atmosphere. The city sits amidst a magnificent backdrop of rugged rainforest mountainside and centres around a delightful marina which offers safe anchorage to the many yachts and catamarans which sail daily top the Great Barrier Reef.

• DAY 26. This is the start of the 2 day Alice and Rock Tour. You will be collected from your hotel early. You will spend the night at the Ayers Rock Resort in the Outback Pioneer Hotel.
  DEPART HONG KONG
  ARRIVE SYDNEY
  
  On arrival into Ayers Rock transfer to the Sails in the Desert Hotel, for 2 nights. Shaded from the sun by giant sails, this award winning hotel is designed to perfectly blend in with the breathtaking outback

Known to the Aboriginals as Uluru, Ayers Rock is the world's largest monolith. Nestled amongst red sand dunes, Ayers Rock Resort is located 6km from Ayers Rock airport and 20kms from the "Rock" itself. The resort comprises of a selection of hotels and numerous restaurants, bars, a central shopping square, visitors centre and amphitheatre.

• DAY 27. A very early start today! You will be collected from your accommodation for the Aboriginal Uluru tour with breakfast at 0450 hours.

This tour departs one hour before sunrise. Experience the sun rising over Uluru and enjoy a delicious restaurant breakfast before joining your Aboriginal guides for the Liru Tour. Learn to hold a spear and imagine you're on the hunt. See demonstrations of ancient bush skills such as making kiti (bush glue) and starting a fire without matches.

This afternoon you will be collected for the Sounds of Silence Dinner.

On this tour you will be taken into the desert to be welcomed with a glass of Australian Champagne and canapés. See the wondrous sight of Ayers Rock and the Olgas at sunset. Dine under the stars. Enjoy a sumptuous three course barbecue buffet and and try specialities of the Northern Territory such as fillet of kangaroo and wild lime barramundi with wine beer and soft drinks. The lights will be turned out and the resident astronomer will guide you through the magnificent night sky, then sit back and listen to the "Sounds of Silence"

On arrival into Cairns you will be met by Express coaches who will transfer you to the Cayman Villas, 35 Mowbray Street, Port Douglas, OLD 4871, tel: 07 4087 2300, for 5 nights. Please check the return time for the transfer back to the airport.

• DAY 28.
  DEPART AYERS ROCK
  ARRIVE ALICE SPRINGS

On arrival into Alice Springs transfer to the Alice Springs Resort, for 1 night.

Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River with its magnificent river red gums, the Alice Springs Resort combines efficient and friendly outback service with modern comfortable facilities.

Set in the sun baked south of the Northern Territory is the incredible diverse and timeless region called the Red Centre with the "last chance" town of Alice Springs, a veritable oasis in the desert, with a character unique to the outback. Reminders of Alice can be found at the original Telegraph station, Adelaide House, the Aviation Museum and the Royal Flying doctor Service. Here is your chance to ride a camel along the Todd River or float aloft at sunrise in a hot air balloon over the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. You will be picked up at 1340 hours for the Afternoon Alice Springs Town tour.

• DAY 29.
  DEPART ALICE SPRINGS
  ARRIVE PERTH

On arrival into Perth transfer to the Saville Park Suites, for 3 nights. Saville Park Suites is close to the heart of the city. It is within walking distance of the shopping district entertainment, restaurants, Swan River and tourist attractions.

Perth, the Capital of Western Australia is set between white-fringed beaches of the sparkling Indian Ocean to the west and the lush Darling Ranges to the east. Located on the banks of the Swan River, the city provides a magnificent backdrop for yachting and sailing. Kings Park is home to the Botanical Gardens, famous for spring wildflower displays and offers popular picnic areas only minutes from the city. After the sun sets, Northbridge, just north of the city springs to life . Here you'll find several streets full of restaurants and bars.

• DAY 30. Today enjoy the full day Pinnacles Desert 4WD adventure. Pick up is at 0800 hours.

This is a fascinating day of Spectacular natural contrasts. Big sky plains, koalas and kangaroos, massive sand dunes and emerald waters lapping pristine white sandy beaches. The thrilling adventure of Desert Storm, the purpose built off road 4WD monster at Lanclein Sand Dunes, is an unparalleled way of discovering this awesome environment. Then the dramatic Pinnacles Desert- arid vast and seemingly lifeless yet inhabited by strange limestone pillars rising through the sand.

• DAY 32.
  DEPART PERTH
  ARRIVE SINGAPORE
  DEPART SINGAPORE 2320 HOURS
  ARRIVE LONDON HEATHROW TERMINAL 4 0520 HOURS
  

Visas are required to enter Australia.

As your local Aussie Specialist travel agent, I am able to issue your Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for entry to Australia. This is an invisible, electronic visa that is processed immediately on site for you. Please contact me for further information.

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