June 2018

OUTLINES TRAVEL NEWS

NEW SAVINGS & FFERS ON SELECTED WALKING HOLIDAYS IN 2018

Welcome to our free e-newsletter full of active holiday ideas with some very special offers. If you are interested in past copies they are stored on our website: http://bit.ly/1NR5eqK. If you change your address or wish to add the name of a friend or stop receiving this material please contact us immediately.

Walking is our passion. With over 30-years of experience we are always keen to encourage walkers to try one of our one-hotel centre-based GUIDED walking holidays in England.

A typical day will offer a choice of up to three walks of varying length and ascent for walkers of different abilities each day. Terrain for all levels of walks is mostly good paths over a mixture of fields and moorland, often visiting attractive stone-built villages. In the evening you may like to chat with guides and your fellow guests, relax with a drink in the bar, or take part in an optional social activity.

We are delighted to offer a 5% discount at these walking centres in England on any available date in 2018 for new bookings made before 30th June 2018:

Longmynd House, Church Stretton in the Shropshire Hills

Admire far-reaching views over the rolling Shropshire hills, discover the area’s fascinating geology, stroll along heather-carpeted hillsides and valleys and soak-up the views of Long Mynd. Our guided walks, and experienced leaders, will treat you to new experiences.

Peveril of the Peak, Dovedale in the Peak District

In rural Derbyshire, discover limestone caves, lush valleys and pastures and stone-built villages. A region is rewarding for walkers, whether through Dove Dale, with its eye-opening rock formations, or along ancient and modern trails, looking down across the Cheshire Plain and into Wales. Charming villages, pubs and tea-shops and industrial relics add to the landscape, including textile mills, canals and tin or slate mines.

Call OUTDOOR TRAVEL on 1800 331 582 for details or reservations

We are delighted to offer a 5% discount at these walking centres in England on any available date in 2018 for new bookings made before 30th June 2018:

Newfield Hall, Malhamdale in the Yorkshire Dales

The beautiful Yorkshire Dales offers gentle walks to Malham Cove and along the green valleys of Wharfedale and Ribblesdale, and opportunities to climb to the summits of Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.

Alltshellach, Glen Coe in Scotland

Beneath the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, explore sea lochs, narrow mountain ridges and wooded glens, go scrambling beside fast flowing salmon streams with a chance to see herds of Red deer and perhaps the rare Golden eagle. Glen Coe has heather strewn valleys, jagged ridges, rocky outcrops and a host of post-glacial features to explore. If the summit of Ben Nevis is too challenging there are plenty of rewarding alternative easier walks.

Freshwater Bay House, Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight

A world away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, and there are new areas to explore around every corner. From picturesque thatched villages to an 85 mile coast lined with unspoilt, award-winning sandy beaches and dramatic white cliffs.

Conditions apply – excludes any other offers – call for details or to make a reservation.

Last places availability – walking in Scotland (not on our website but call us for details):

Hebridean Hopscotch 10th September 2018 Orkney & Shetland 12th August. 9th & 16th September 2018 Arran, Islay & Jura 3rd September 2018 Best of the Fife Coast 29th September 2018 Cape Wrath 6th August 2018 Great Glen Way 1st September 2018 Harris & Lewis 17th September 2018

Call OUTDOOR TRAVEL on 1800 331 582 for details or reservations

DISCOVER TWO OF EUROPE’S GREAT PILGRIMAGE WALKS Camino de Santiago or Via Francigena

We have been helping travellers along the Camino de Santiago for many years with routes in France, Spain and Portugal to Santiago de Compostela. Less well-known but equally fascinating, with a varied route of walks over eight weeks, from the Alps to the Ligurian Coast, from Medieval Tuscany and the Apennines to the Via Appia and the Vatican on the Via Francigena.

Camino de Santiago - Walking or cycling holidays France, Spain, Portugal 2018

Take a look at the various tour options available through Outdoor Travel: Camino de Santiago - walking in France, Spain or Portugal:

Spain & France – Way of St James SELF-GUIDED weekly sections from Le Puy to Santiago 2018

Spain & France – Classic Way of St James SELF-GUIDED St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago 2018

Spain – Camino Norte Basque Coast - San Sebastian to Bilbao SELF-GUIDED walk 2018 Spain - Camino de Estrellas Finisterre from Santiago to the Sea SELF-GUIDED inn-to-inn walk 2018 Portugal & Spain - Camino Porto to Santiago two-week SELF-GUIDED inn-to-inn walk 2018 Spain - Camino from Sarria to Santiago GUIDED inn-to-inn walk 2018 VALUE TOUR Spain - Camino Sarria to Santiago SELF-GUIDED 8-day inn-to-inn easier walk 2018 France - The Way of St. James Le Puy to Conques GUIDED inn-to-inn walk 2018

Via Francigena - pilgrimage walking in Italy:

Italy - Via Francigena Pilgrim's Road to Rome SELF-GUIDED inn-to-inn walk 2018

Advance booking registration for 2019 walks now available – call us to talk about your holiday plans.

Call OUTDOOR TRAVEL on 1800 331 582 for details or reservations

WHAT YOU SAID:

“Just to let you know that we are back in Australia after our wonderful walk on the Camino from Sarria to

Santiago. I can understand now why you had so much trouble getting us in on the time that we requested.

On the day that we commenced our walk, there was also 33 French Canadian girls also walking in just one

booking, together with all the other multitude.

It was such a great experience, with lovely weather, just a little misty with a short drizzle one day only, some

inclines that really got the heart rate up, beautiful scenery, lovely old churches and buildings in the quaint

towns, many different animals, and last but not least met some wonderful people that we spoke with along

the way and joined them for a meal or drink.

The accomodation and meals were of a high standard, some more so than others, but did not have one

complaint about any of the stays. So thank you again Janine for organising such a memorable holiday for

us.” Janet and Phil “On the whole the accommodation was central, in good locations and in old town areas – also they often let us in when we arrived early - we all liked all of that. And some of the accommodation and food was wonderful – e.g. Anna’s at San Miniato – the room and food was totally amazing.

Papa Vista in Rome was also very good – we stayed there before and after the trip. In Monteriggioni the accommodation, food, location and setting was all good. Hotel Chuisolla in Sienna was very good accommodation and food e.g. had cheese, eggs, ham, fresh rolls etc. for breakfast. The ‘Osteria La Bottega Cose Buone’ restaurant in Lucca deserves a special mention – we could have anything on the menu, the food was divine and they gave me some wonderful soup to take back to the room for my sister who wasn’t feeling well. In Proceno and in Rocca d’Orcia (La Sisterna) the accommodation and food was excellent and the people were very nice to u.” Maris

WALKING IN AUSTRIA – LAST MINUTE SAVINGS Save $50 per couple on a Dachstein Alps SELF-GUIDED inn-to-inn Alpine hike in 2018

The Dachstein Alps, in beautiful Upper Austria, the hinterland of Mozart’s Salzburg, offer arguably some of the best alpine hiking in Europe. This tour starts at Ramsau am Dachstein, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to the superb hiking on the Dachstein plateau and on the flanks of the 2995-metre Mount Dachstein. The route takes you over high altitude plateaus with wonderful views, past gorges

with ancient rock art, and by clear glacial lakes. You stay two nights in remote mountain refuges, accessible only on foot.

Act quickly and we can offer a saving of $50 for all new bookings made before 15th June on this dramatic but challenging hike in the Alps. Austria – Dachstein Alps SELF-GUIDED inn-to-inn Alpine hike 2018 CHALLENGING

FLINDERS RANGES & WILPENA POUND IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA 4-days / 3-nights guided walking with homestead and deluxe swag bush camp accommodation

The Flinders Ranges offer one of the most accessible outback destinations in Australia. Accommodation is situated on the southern edge of Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges National Park. Here in this ancient landscape moulded by millions of years of geological activity, the Flinders Ranges offers some of South Australia’s most spectacular outback scenery. It is home to a wondrous variety of bird and wildlife.

Departs: Every Thursday from 22nd March – 15th October 2018 Also available every Friday in March, April, May, August and September 2018

Australia - Flinders Rangers & Wilpena Pound resort based GUIDED walk 2018 New ideas for 2018: You can now soar higher above the Flinders Ranges or connect with the indigenous Adnamatna culture through the eyes of a local on these exciting new experiences.

Try a ‘Heli-Hike’ along the spine of the rainbow-hued Elder Range on the new private overnight wilderness experience overlooking one of the world’s most incredible land formations, Wilpena Pound.

Walk with Pauline McKenzie to learn stories of Australia’s first people, the Adnamatna in South Australia’s Ikara - Flinders Ranges. Pauline is a living library of her ancient Adnamatna lifestyle with a strong connection to the land that emanates from before any European explorers or settlers appeared.

The new wildlife viewing ‘hide’ now forms part of the Arkaba experience in addition to the diverse 4WD and foot safaris, outback indulgence and quality interpretation with our team of field guides. Perfect place for a morning or afternoon tea – watch and admire wildlife behaving naturally in the wild and for listening to sounds of the Australian bush.

Call OUTDOOR TRAVEL on 1800 331 582 for details or reservations

NEW ZEALAND – MILFORD TRACK FREEDOM WALK Bookings open 19th June 2018 for the new season - we expect it to be fully booked within weeks

Last year the New Zealand Department of Conservation increased the Freedom Walk prices (on the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler tracks) by up to 30%. They were receiving over 6000 requests a minute for Milford Track and by end of the first day 6,000 of the available 7,500 spaces were sold. They also saw a 75% increase in bookings on day one for the Routeburn Track and a 90% increase on the Kepler Track.

NZ – Milford Track or Routeburn Track or Kepler Track FREEDOM WALKS for 2018-19

Register interest today to avoid disappointment – email info@outdoortravel.com.au or call (03) 57 501 441

NEW ZEALAND - ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK 3 or 5-day GUIDED walking – free night in Nelson offer *

The Abel Tasman National Park, in a sunny corner of the South Island, comprises a landscape of native Beech and Podocarp rainforest, ancient fern-filled grottos, mountain streams cascading into clear pools, granite headlands fringing golden beaches and crystal clear waters. The Park provides habitats for a plethora of wildlife including forest and sea birds, dolphins and a breeding seal colony on Tonga Island.

NZ - Abel Tasman walk lodge-based GUIDED tours 2018-19

Guided Walking: This easy coastal walk along well-made trails takes you through native forests; giving views of sculptured beaches of golden sand and clear glistening bays full of sunshine and silence. Prices are shown in New Zealand Dollars – contact us for the Australian dollar rate

Tour Cost per person Low Season High Season 3 days / 2 nights NZ$1320 NZ$1470 departs Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5 days / 4 nights NZ$1950 NZ$2075 departs every Tuesday and selected Fridays

Book through Outdoor Travel before 31st July 2018 for walks in September/October/November 2018 or in April/May 2019 to receive one night FREE accommodation at Grand Mecure Monaco Resort in Nelson.*

Enjoy the delights of Nelson, including famous vineyards, restaurants, art galleries, theatres and shops or a round of golf. Discover the new Great Taste Cycle Trail then escape into the National Park where you can be as relaxed or adventurous as you wish on an all-inclusive holiday, staying at our Beachfront Lodges within the Park: Torrent Bay Lodge and Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa.

* The additional free night's accommodation is on a twin share basis and subject to availability at the Grand Mecure Monaco Resort. For single travellers an additional cost, depending on availability, will apply for single occupancy for the night in Nelson. Offer subject to availability, applies to NEW bookings only, cannot be used with any other discounts.

For information on our walking holidays visit us in Bright or see our website: https://bit.ly/1Gu1iXv

For flights, travel insurance, accommodation and any other travel arrangements, please call Yvette, Lucie or Kristen at our Fares Desk on (03) 57 501 044 or see our latest fares – from as low as $1185 return from Australia to Europe - on our website: https://bit.ly/2kLR2az

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