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The Pulse: Today Show appearance highlights new offerings for Australian tourism.
Why it Rates: Tourism Australia has for years worked hand in glove with tour operators to create packages that are tactically aligned with its strategic campaigns in the U.S. These packages are only the latest in a long tradition of public and private collaborations, and arrive at very affordable price points and highlight TA's current promotion of Australian quality. - James Ruggia, TravelPulse destinations editor
Australian-born Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie traveled Down Under to broadcast live this evening from the Sydney Opera House. Savannah visited the country with her mother, marking the pair's first trip to Australia since they departed for the United States when Savannah was just two years old, so Destination NSW and Qantas Airways pulled out all the stops for a warm welcome home!
"Savannah experienced some of the very best our city has to offer," said Destination NSW chief executive officer Sandra Chipchase. "Some of the activities Savannah and the Today crew featured include sailing on Sydney Harbour, BridgeClimb, visiting the iconic Sydney Opera House, witnessing our lifesavers and nippers in action on the sands of Bondi Beach and shopping along the style-miles of inner city precincts Paddington and Surry Hills.
"We also coordinated a special preview of Vivid Sydney, our 18 day festival of music, light and ideas which warms up the city with a celebration from May 22 to June 8; plus a meet-and-greet with furry friends from Featherdale Wildlife Park. There was also a fireworks display to give Savannah insight into Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve celebrations," said Chipchase.
For the Aussie specialists and their clients who loved seeing Sydney, NSW on the Today Show, please find below a variety of Qantas Vacations packages to get them on their way. Go to www.qantas.com/gosydney to book special airfares on Qantas to Sydney from Los Angeles, New York and Dallas, and NSW tour packages from Qantas Vacations. Seven night tour packages start from $1,099:
Discover the Natural Beauty of Sydney and the Blue Mountains
Located just two hours west of Sydney, the majestic Blue Mountains are one of Australia's most iconic wildernesses. Explore the great outdoors with mushrooming in the state forests around Oberon, soak up the ambience of Sculpture at Scenic World and pay a visit to the many spectacular gardens throughout the Blue Mountains.
Package includes:
· Arrival transfer between Sydney airport and hotel
· Four nights in Sydney at Holiday Inn Old Sydney
· Three-course gourmet dinner cruise on Sydney Harbor
· Entry into your choice of two of the following attractions: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney, Sydney Tower, Manly Sea Life Sanctuary
· Three-day standard automatic Hertz car rental
· Three nights in the Blue Mountains at Fairmont Resort
· Entry into Blue Mountains Scenic World including unlimited rides on the railway, cableway and skyway
· Full breakfast daily
Rates start at $1,299 per person, based on double occupancy. Book by Jan. 22, 2016 for travel April 7 - May 31, 2015 or Jan. 2 - Jan. 31, 2016. Valid for check-in on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Sample Fine Wines in Sydney and the Hunter Valley
From fine wine and gourmet food to beautiful accommodations and world class events, a Hunter Valley getaway offers a taste of the good life. Australia's most visited wine region is home to more than 150 top-class wineries, vineyards and cellar doors as well as superb restaurants.
Package includes:
· Arrival transfer between Sydney airport and hotel
· Four nights in Sydney at Holiday Inn Old Sydney
· Three-course dinner at the iconic Sydney Tower to view 360-degree panoramic views over Sydney
· Three-day standard automatic Hertz car rental
· Three nights in Hunter Valley at Hunter Valley Resort
· Deluxe small group wine tour through the Hunter Valley enjoying tastings at some of the best wineries in the region
Rates start at $1,099 per person, based on double occupancy. Book by Sept. 9, 2015 for travel between April 20 - June 20, 2015 or July 13 - Sept. 18, 2015.
Sydney and Byron Bay Beach Adventure
Featuring some of Australia's most well-known beach townships like Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Newcastle, the Legendary Pacific Coast, north of Sydney, provides the quintessential Australian beach vacation. For travelers that love body surfing, swimming or hiking, the beaches of the North Coast offer some of the most accessible coastline in Australia with stunning nature reserves, gorgeous headland lookouts and pristine national parks.
Package includes:
· Arrival transfer between Sydney airport and hotel
· Two nights in Sydney at Holiday Inn Old Sydney
· City sightseeing tour including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Bondi Beach
· Five-day standard automatic Hertz car rental
· One night in Newcastle at Crowne Plaza
· One night in Port Macquarie at Rydges Port Macquarie
· One night in Coffs Harbour at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort
· Two nights in Byron Bay at The Bryon @ Byron
· Guided kayaking tour around Cape Byron Marine Park with the chance to see dolphins
Rates start at $1,379 per person, based on double occupancy. Book by Sept. 22, 2015 for travel April 1 - Sept. 30, 2015.
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