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Waltzing Matilda Tour
20 November 2010 – 09 January 2011 (51 days)
The Full Monty –
all five Vodafone Tests! To see a full Ashes series in Australia is the
ultimate cricket watching experience. Travel the length and
breadth of this wonderful country as you follow the ups and downs
of cricket most iconic series at the GABBA, Adelaide Oval, the
WACA, the mighty MCG & the SCG. In between the Tests choose from
options to see the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru (Ayer’s Rock), Darwin
and/or the Great Ocean Road.
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Tour Prices
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Double/Twin |
Single |
Premium Economy Upgrade |
International
Business Class Upgrade |
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Waltzing Matilda Tour |
£14,650 |
£19,350 |
On application* |
On
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(Price includes 6 day option 8-13 Dec & 3 day option 21-23
Dec) |
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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Sat 20-Nov |
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Evening departure from London Heathrow on Qantas |
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Sun 21-Nov |
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In flight. |
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Mon 22-Nov |
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Early morning arrival into Brisbane. Coach transfer to the hotel for
immediate check-in. Remainder of the day at leisure. |
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Tue 23-Nov |
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City tour of
Brisbane, including a visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can
commune with some of Australia’s cuddliest inhabitants. 'Welcome Cocktail
Party' this evening, includes canapés, beer, wine & soft drinks. |
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Wed 24-Nov |
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Day at leisure – options include a day trip to the world famous Surfer’s
Paradise (Gold Coast). |
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25 – 29 Nov |
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1st Vodafone Test – GABBA, Brisbane
Having started poorly on
the last two Ashes tours, England have identified Brisbane as being the
key Test in their quest to retain the Ashes. With 3 warm-up games prior to
the 1st Test, expect England to be well and truly ready to hit the ground
running at the GABBA this time round! Coach transfers to/from the GABBA
are included daily, as are Platinum category tickets, ensuring you have
the best seats in the house! |
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Fri 26-Nov |
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This
evening, we will be joined by a luminary or two from the cricket world at
our ‘Cricket Cocktail Party’. Includes canapés and drinks. |
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Tue 30-Nov |
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Depart
Brisbane and fly to Adelaide. On arrival, we will orientate you around
charming Adelaide and her beautiful seaside suburbs. |
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Wed 01-Dec |
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Day at
leisure. Options include lazing on nearby Glenelg Beach, or a day trip to
Kangaroo Island or the Flinders Ranges. |
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Thu 02-Dec |
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Full
day tour to the renowned Barossa Valley wine region. Delicious winery
lunch included |
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03 – 07 Dec |
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2nd Vodafone Test – Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval is arguably
the most beautiful cricket ground in the world and invariably produces a
riveting Test match. It is a short walk from the hotel to the ground, where
you will be seated behind the bowler’s arm in Platinum category seats –
the best in the house! |
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08-13 Dec
The
next six days provide you with an opportunity to choose one of the
following options:
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The Great Barrier Reef
and Uluru (Ayer’s Rock)
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Darwin and Kakadu
National Park
Click
through for details of each option
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Tue 14 Dec |
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Having
arrived in Perth the previous evening, today we take you on a city tour of
Perth and nearby Fremantle. |
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Wed 15 Dec |
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Day tour to the Swan Valley winery region, including cruise back up the
Swan River to Perth. Delicious winery lunch included. |
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16 – 20 Dec |
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3rd Vodafone Test – WACA, Perth
The Western Australian
Cricket Association (WACA) ground traditionally produces an exciting
contest between bat and ball. The ground is also famous for the Fremantle
Doctor – a very welcome cooling wind towards the end of a hot day! It is a
very short walk (5 minutes, if that!) from the hotel to the WACA, where
you will be seated in Platinum seats for the best view in the house! |
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21-23 Dec
The next three days
provide you with an opportunity to choose one of the following options:
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Uluru (Ayer’s Rock)
2.
The Great Ocean Road
Click
through for details of each option
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Fri 24-Dec |
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Morning City tour, followed by a visit to the beautiful wine growing
region of Mornington Peninsula. Lunch included. |
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Sat 25-Dec |
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CHRISTMAS DAY
Enjoy a truly memorable Aussie
Christmas Day at the wonderfully atmospheric Emu Bottom Homestead. Less
than an hour from Melbourne, Emu Bottom - Victoria’s oldest Homestead - is
beautifully located in the bush, surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Enjoy a
sumptuous Christmas banquet (including drinks) whilst being thoroughly
entertained by a traditional Aussie bush band and plenty of other
surprises www.emubottom.com.au |
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26- 30 Dec |
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4th Vodafone Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground
Boxing Day at the MCG is truly amazing! In 2006, over 90,000 fans came to
the 1st day of the Test! Walk or tram to the ground and enjoy all the
action of this traditional fixture from Platinum category seats. |
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Fri 31-Dec |
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NEW YEAR’S EVE
Depart Melbourne on Qantas
Airways to Sydney. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and prepare for the
most wonderful New Year’s Eve party in the world! The atmosphere in Sydney
at New Year has to be seen to be believed – and you will be right in the
middle of all the action at the perfectly located Waterfront Restaurant
www.waterfrontrestaurant.com.au . A delectable 4-course dinner will be
followed by a fun-filled night of entertainment including a live band and,
of course, the awesome fireworks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera
House. Premium wines, beer & soft drinks will flow until the 1:30am
finish! |
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Sat 01-Jan |
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NEW YEAR’S DAY
Day at leisure – you may well
need it! Although if you want to be busy, there is loads to do! Head to
the magnificent Blue Mountains, visit Sydney’s excellent zoo, climb the
iconic bridge, take a ferry across the harbour to Manly beach…etc, etc |
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Sun 02-Jan |
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Full
day tour of the sights of Sydney, including the stunning beaches, followed
by a leisurely cruise on Sydney’s magnificent harbour. |
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03-07 Jan |
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5th Vodafone Test, Sydney Cricket Ground
SCG Sydney welcomes in the New Year with a showpiece Test match at the
glorious SCG. Whether the series hangs on it or not, the Sydney Test is
always a grand occasion. Coach transfers are included, as are Platinum
category seats. |
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Fri 07-Jan |
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This
evening, re-live the highlights of this tour of a lifetime as you enjoy
three courses and drinks at our celebratory Farewell Dinner. |
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Sat 08-Jan |
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Afternoon coach transfer to the airport for Qantas Airways flight home |
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Sun 09-Jan |
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Early
morning arrival into London Heathrow.
Alternatively continue on
our
Reef and/or
Rock extensions &/or stopover in
Bangkok*. |
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Group flights stopover in Bangkok. For stopovers in Singapore or Hong Kong
a supplement may be payable due to different flights and timings |
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HOTEL
 Stamford
Plaza, Brisbane – 5 star
The Stamford Plaza is ideally located alongside the Brisbane
River, adjacent to the Botanic Gardens and just a few minutes’
walk into the city centre for shopping, colourful markets,
theatres, restaurants and Brisbane’s lively night life.
Facilities include an outdoor pool, spa and sauna, sundeck,
fitness centre and award winning cuisine in numerous restaurants
and bars. Superior guestrooms feature stunning views across the
Brisbane River and boast luxurious décor and amenities including
high-speed wireless access and in-room safes.
http://www.stamford.com.au/spb
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HOTEL
 InterContinental,
Adelaide – 5 Star
Formerly the Hyatt, the newly branded InterContinental is
perfectly located in the city centre, next to the Torrens River
and just 5 minutes walk to the centrally located Adelaide Oval.
The hotel offers a boutique health club, outdoor pool and a 4km
exercise track along the banks of the River Torrens. The
relaxation spa area includes spa, steam room and sauna. Guest
rooms are upgraded Riverview rooms, featuring a wonderful vista
across the Torrens and the Adelaide Oval beyond. Amenities
include marble bath with separate walk-in shower and tub, stereo
sound system, coffee & tea maker and mini-bar.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
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HOTEL
 Hyatt
Regency, Perth – 5 Star
Located less than 5 minutes walk from the WACA (25 minutes walk
into the city), the Hyatt Regency is the place to be when the
cricket is on in Perth. Enjoy 5-star facilities including a
large outdoor swimming pool, floodlit tennis courts and relaxing
massage treatments. Accommodation is in upgraded Regency Club rooms, on a
private-access floor offering elegant appointments and
upper-floor views. Luxury amenities include plush feather
duvets, bath with shower and high-speed internet access. Regency
Club
rooms are also entitled to access the club lounge which serves
complimentary Continental breakfast, evening drinks and hors
d'oeuvres.
http://www.hyatt.com
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HOTEL
 The
Westin, Melbourne – 5 Star
Located in the heart of Melbourne, within easy walking distance
of dozens of restaurants, bars, theatres, Crown casino and just
15 minutes walk to the MCG. Facilites include ‘The Wellness
Centre’ which features a 20 metre lap pool, spa, sauna, steam
room, gymnasium and massage room. Accommodation is in ‘Westin’
category rooms offering a massive 38 sq.metres of uncluttered
space and features such as luxurious bathrooms with separate
bath and shower, high speed internet access, refreshment centre
and in-room movies.
http://www.westin.com.au/melbourne
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HOTEL
 The
Westin, Sydney – 5 Star
Set in the central business district amongst designer shops,
restaurants, theatres and within easy walking distance of
Darling Harbour, the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
The health club has an indoor lap pool, gym equipment and
classes, steam room and massage. All guest rooms are oversized
and feature expansive bathrooms with separate rainforest showers
and deep soaking tubs as well as state-of-the-art technology
including a BOSE sound system and 37” flat-screen television.
Recently named the winner of the Bentley Award for Outstanding
Hotel Service 2009 by Luxury Travel Magazine.
http://www.westin.com.au/sydney
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