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AUSTRALIAA pitching tool for business event planners in the USA

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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 safe and secure destination

• World-class business event facilities

• Exceptional local food and wine

• A range of quality accommodation offerings

• Friendly and passionate locals

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

• Two meals, two movies and a nap

• 14 hour direct flight from Los Angeles to Sydney

• Eight key international airlines including: Qantas, Virgin Australia,

Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines & Fiji Airways

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 enables 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

• Australia’s seasons are opposite to the USA

• Travel in the tropical north is best between April and September

• Winters in Australia are generally mild, much like Los Angeles

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Signature Experiences

• Dine under a glittering canopy of stars in Uluru (Ayers Rock)

• Swim, snorkel and dive the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef

• Cuddle a koala and feed a kangaroo at a wildlife sanctuary

• Backstage tour and private recital at the Sydney Opera House

• Chef’s table dinner with your own private Sommelier

Top five aspirational team activities voted by corporate decision makers in the USA

Get to know the unique wildlife

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What others have said about Australia

• “Australia has it all – adventure, relaxation, exotic locals, fine food/wine and fun experiences wrapped in the warmth of friendly outgoing people - Aussies rock!”

• “Australia's Great Barrier Reef, outback and Sydney should be on every incentive travel planner's top ten list of destinations.”

• “Whatever type of traveler you are, whether you’re into history, culture, adventure there’s something here for you in Australia.”

Testimonials of business event agents from America who recently visited Australia

The Twelve Apostles, Victoria

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Heart Reef, The Whitsundays

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Whitsundays and Sydney ProgramDay 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 Sydney’s 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 Sydney on 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

SLEEPqualia’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 ProgramDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

GET GOING

Check-in to Hilton Hotel Adelaide, awarded the2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Transfer to Adelaide Domestic Airport for yourflight 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 atthe 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

SLEEPHilton 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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