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AUSTRALIA
A pitching tool for business
event planners in New Zealand

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Victoria
Fast Facts
• Geography: The world’s smallest
continent and largest island
• Population: 23 million, 85 per cent
of which live near the coast
• Weather: Mild and pleasant
climate which varies depending
on region
• Culture: Variety of cultural, ethnic,
linguistic and religious
backgrounds
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

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Why Australia?
A recent survey of 550 company
managers ranked Australia top one or
two in a number of key business events
categories including:
• A range of quality accommodation
offerings
• Value for money options to suit all
budgets
• A safe and secure destination
• World-class business event facilities
• A short flight from New Zealand
Based on data collected in the 2013 Business Events Australia Consumer Demand Project
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Northern Territory

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Getting to Australia
• Three hours to Sydney from
Auckland
• Direct flights from the North and
South Island to Sydney, Brisbane,
Melbourne and the Gold Coast
• Direct flights from Auckland to
Adelaide, Perth, Cairns and the
Sunshine Coast
• Five key international airlines
including: Qantas, Virgin Australia,
Jetstar, Air New Zealand and
Emirates
Sailing on Sydney Harbour

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Getting around Australia
• Extensive domestic air travel
network connecting all major
cities and regions
• Good airport infrastructure
facilitates ease of connections
between domestic and
international flights
• Qantas, Virgin Australia and
Jetstar operate domestic sectors
Popular Combinations Hours
Cairns - Uluru 2:35
Melbourne - Cairns 2:25
Melbourne - Gold Coast 2:00
Perth - Broome 2:30
Sydney - Brisbane 1:30
Sydney - Cairns 3:10
Sydney - Perth 5:10
Sydney - Uluru 3:25
Sydney - Whitsundays 2:30

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Best time to travel to Australia
• Any time - Australia is a year
round destination
• Travel in the tropical north is best
between April and September
• Winters in Australia are generally
mild

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Signature Experiences
• Climb to the top of the famous
Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Dine under a glittering canopy of
stars in Uluru (Ayers Rock)
• Whale-watching along the
spectacular coastline
• Bespoke dinner set amongst World
Heritage Listed rainforest
• Cuddle a koala and feed a
kangaroo at a wildlife sanctuary
Top five aspirational team activities voted by corporate decision makers in New Zealand
Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb

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What others have said about Australia
• “I’m not sure that there’s
anywhere else that truly shows
the wow factor like Australia
does.”
• “Just when you think you've seen
it all, Australia throws more
amazing incentive ideas at you.”
• “I’m wondering why we consider
any other destination when
Australia has so much to offer so
close to home.”
Testimonials of business event agents from New Zealand who recently visited Australia
The Twelve Apostles, Victoria

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Heart Reef, The Whitsundays

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Whitsundays and Sydney Program
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
GET GOING
Check in at qualia on
Hamilton Island’s secluded
northern tip, named on the
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers’ Choice Awards’
2014 Gold List
Breakfast at the Long
Pavilion (add a little luxury
with time at Spa qualia, a
sanctuary high above the
Whitsundays offering hot
stone massages using 300-
million-year-old stones)
Transfer to Sydney
following breakfast at the
Long Pavilion prepared by
qualia Chef Alastair
Waddell who received a
Hotel Management Award
for Best Hotel Chef in 2012
Fuel up with a delicious
breakfast before taking a
guided walking tour of the
historic Rocks area to
discover hidden cobbled
lanes, shady courtyards
and convict history
Climb aboard a
performance sailing boat
at Rushcutters Bay for an
adventurous morning on
Sydney Harbour
After breakfast at the
Shangri-La Hotel the group
will be transferred to the
Sydney International
Airport for their return
flight
EXPERIENCE
Get your toes in the sand
or an oar in the water at a
perfect beach, basking in
Whitsunday sunshine.
Charter to Whitehaven
Beach (TripAdvisor
Travellers’ Choice Beaches
Awards 2013, No. 1 in
Australia and No. 3 in the
world) with lunch and
afternoon tea on board
Tour on Harley Davidsons -
cross Sydney Harbour
Bridge and journey to
Bondi Beach for lunch at
Bondi Icebergs overlooking
the stunning cliffs of south
Bondi
Your Skipper will guide the
group to Shark Island, a
beautiful and exclusive
destination for lunch
(nestled in the middle of
Port Jackson)
EXPLORE
Enjoy the beautiful scenery
of the Whitsundays with
pre-dinner drinks and
meet and have your photo
taken with local star Elvis
the Koala
Join a relaxing sunset sea
kayak tour with a glass of
sparkling wine
Be welcomed to the
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
with an aperitif at the Blu
Bar, offering uninterrupted
views of Sydney’s Harbour
Bridge
Jump on a seaplane flight
over Sydney’s harbour and
famous northern beaches
for a stunning perspective
of the coastline
Tour the Royal Botanic
Gardens to discover the
Indigenous heritage of the
Cadigal people, the
traditional owners of this
land
ENJOY
Dine at Coca Chu South
East Asian cuisine, with
the best views of Catseye
Beach - with its long sandy
curve bound by the
tropical waters of the
Great Barrier Reef
Host a five-course
exclusive dining
experience at the water’s
edge under the southern
constellations
Take a short stroll to Café
Sydneyon the rooftop of
Customs House (for 150
years, Customs House has
been the trade gateway for
goods and people flowing
into Sydney)
Dine on unsurpassed
seafood at the famous
Doyles on the Beach at
Watson’s Bay
Enjoy a farewell dinner at
Taronga Zoo - discover
Australian wildlife up close
while you enjoy drinks,
canapés and dinner
overlooking the harbour
SLEEP
qualia’s private pavilions overlook the Whitsundays Wake to stunning harbour views from the comfort of your room at the Shangri-La Hotel

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Sydney Harbour

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Adelaide and Uluru Program
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
GET GOING
Check-in to Hilton Hotel
Adelaide, awarded the
2013 TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
Transfer to Adelaide
Domestic Airport for your
flight to Uluru where your
outback adventure begins
Hear stories hidden in the
stars before a freshly
cooked bushman’s
breakfast as the sun rises
Enjoy a sunrise Breakfast
overlooking Australia’s
natural landmarks before
transferring to back to
Adelaide
Enjoy a morning hot air
balloon ride followed by a
scenic Australian sparkling
wine breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at
the Hilton Adelaide Hotel
EXPERIENCE
Explore the city at leisure
or take a private tour of
Adelaide Central Markets
with Mark Gleeson,
stallholder for over 20
years for an interactive
experience with the local
merchants
Check-in to your rooms at
Sails in the Desert, a
luxurious contrast to
Uluru’s raw natural beauty
Hear creation stories in the
words of the Anangu
people and explore
ancient rock paintings as
you walk to Mutitjulu
Waterhole, where red
sandstone walls stand
several hundred feet high
Visit Chateau Tanunda
(Australia’s largest and
oldest Chateau) and test
your skills as winemaker
for the day
Transfer to Adelaide
International Airport for
your flight home
EXPLORE
At Glenelg, a charming
seaside resort, climb
aboard a boat to cruise
and spot wild dolphins
chasing the boat
Explore Kata Tjuta (a
mighty rock formation also
known as The Olgas) as a
local guide explains how it
has evolved over millions
of years
Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta
Cultural Centre. Return to
the hotel for lunch before
a private Indigenous spear
throwing, boomerang,
didgeridoo or sand
drawing workshop
Travel to the beautiful
Barossa Valley, famous for
bold red wines and some
of Australia’s most
renowned food
experiences
Lunch on regional gourmet
products before
challenging the team to a
game of croquet on the
lawns of the chateau
ENJOY
Drinks and canapés on
board your boat as the sun
sets before welcoming the
group back to an exclusive
dining experience on the
shores of Glenelg Beach
Refreshments and the
colours of the sunset over
Uluru and Kata Tjuta
before a casual dining
experience by the pool,
lined by stunning gum
trees
Arrive at the Sounds of
Silence Dinner on camel
back to dine under the
stars, see a traditional
Indigenous performance
and hear a star talker
decode the exceptionally
clear southern night sky
A three-course table of
seasonal and local
produce, overlooking the
rolling hills of the Barossa
Valley
Red Ochre Grill Restaurant
(famous for unique
Australian dining) will host
a three-course dinner for
your group in a private
dining room
SLEEP
Hilton Adelaide Hotel in
the heart of the city
Sails in the Desert, named after the soaring white sails on
the venue’s roof
Novotel Barossa Valley - a
haven nestled in the
vineyards
Hilton Adelaide Hotel

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Sounds of Silence Dinner, Uluru

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