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Flights
BestFlights - Best Flights is fast becoming known as one
of, if not the most innovative, pro-active retail travel companies
in the country and a major supplier of discounted air fares
to the Australian public.
Direct Flights.
-Direct Flights International’s online
travel booking engine allows customers to book individual
components of air flights, accommodation, car rental, activities
and attractions, cruising and travel insurance online.
Flight
Centre - Flight Centre has made booking a holiday online
extremely easy with the ability to search compare and book
Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar all in the place. Plus there
is over 20,000 hotels worldwide some offering up to 70% discount.
Visitors can either book an amazing last minute deal or book
their holiday up to 365 days in advance to guarantee their
reservation. It is also possible to compare the prices of
Hertz, Budget and EuropCar on the one website. Flight Centre
also offers airport parking, insurance, destination information
and 100’s of packages.
Insurance
World
Nomads - Travel insurance covers a range of adventure
activities such as skiing, white water rafting and scuba diving.
World Nomads also provides members with a free travel journal
and SMS security alerts to make sure you well informed on
the road and keep travelling safely.
It's Simple & Flexible
You simply buy one travel insurance policy and it doesn't
matter where in the World you travel - you're covered! You
can buy, extend and claim online from anywhere in the world,
24/7, even if you've already left home! World Nomads offers
travel insurance to residents of Australia, New Zealand, United
Kingdom and United States of America but if you’re NOT
from one of those and you are intending to travel Australia
as part of your next journey, World Nomads can still cover
you!
World Nomads partners with some of the best
insurers in the world (Allianz Australia, Allianz New Zealand,
and World Access). They are all part of the Mondial Assistance
Group, the largest travel assistance company in the world,
with over 35 call centres in 28 countries.
Globetrekkers.com.au.
- They are an agent of ETI Australia Pty Ltd, a
company of the Mondial Assistance Group,
the worlds largest assistance group with their policies being
underwritten by Allianz, one of the largest Insurance companies
in the world. Operating online they are able to minimise unnecessary
overhead and enhance levels of customer service. This enables
Globetrekkers to provide you with the best travel insurance
policies at the lowest prices.
1st Cover
- Travel insurance for people travelling overseas or domestically.
Fully comprehensive policies for all ages. Online approval
for pre existing medical conditions. Available for trips of
1 to 365 days. Extend online if overseas.
Columbus Direct www.columbusdirect.com.au
provides low cost travel insurance. Policies can provide cover
for medical expenses, cancellation, personal baggage, money
and documents, travel or baggage delay, personal liability,
legal expenses, abandonment and more.
Ski-Insurance.com.au
- They are a NSW based Ski & Snowboarding Insurance Specialist
offering excellent online policies at highly competitive prices.
Their parent, 1cover, is one of the leading direct travel
insurance companies in Australia.
Columbus Direct provides low cost travel insurance.
Policies can provide cover for medical expenses, cancellation,
personal baggage, money and documents, travel or baggage delay,
personal liability, legal expenses, abandonment and more.
International
currency exchange
Resorts
Stella Resorts -
www.stella.com.au Offers quality 3 to 4 star self contained
accommodation in Australia favourite holiday destinations.
Including well know brands like Stella, Mantra and Breakfree.
Airport
lounges
Priority Pass
www.prioritypass.com
provides airport VIP lounge access irrespective of who you
are flying with, what class you are traveling in, or whether
you belong to an airline lounge program. And as a member you'll
enjoy the following privileges at airport lounges around the
world: --> Peace and quiet - the chance to relax before
your flight --> Refreshments and snacks - no need to queue
for expensive airport food --> Full use of facilities -
most lounges offer phones, fax machines, email, Internet access
and even conference rooms. Priority Pass is the easy, affordable
way to escape the chaos of busy airport terminals, flight
delays and cancellations and to enjoy the peace and privacy
of a VIP lounge.
Airport
Transfers
CityShuttle.com.au
www.cityshuttle.com.au
- A premier Sydney online reservation and booking
system for shuttle and mini bus transportation service
in Sydney with years of experience. They arecommitted
to providing you with safe and reliable business and
personal services over 700+ Sydney suburbs to and
from Sydney Airport and Sydney Cruise ports.
They offer complete corporate and personal
shuttle and mini bus transportation services to satisfy
even the most demanding client. Their operations are
24 hours a day; 365 days a year with professional
staff always ready to assist you with all your transportation
needs.
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Con-X-ion www.con-x-ion.com
- Airport Con-X-ion is a highly respected coach transfer provider
in Queensland having been in operation on the Gold Coast for
over 20 years. Con-X-ion provides daily door to door return
transfers to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns
Airports and all flights are met on a 48 hour pre-booked basis.
Gold Coast Theme Parks /Attraction transfers are conducted
from major hotel and accommodation houses daily, with up to
three pick up and return services available. Pre-purchasing
the flexible Roo pass is highly recommended as the most convenient
and cost saving transfer ticket whilst on holiday on the Gold
Coast. Valid for 30 days from the first use of travel, the
Roo pass can be utilised any day within that 30 day period.
Airport Parking
| Have the conveniance of parking at the airport...no
queuing for taxis, hauling of baggage etc. Park at the airport
instead. Airport Parking provides indoor and outdoor airport
parking all across Australia and New Zealand and can save
you up to 70%!!. Book On Line NOW and reserve your parking.
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Adelaide
| Auckland
| Ballina
| Brisbane
| Cairns
| Christchurch
|Gold
Coast | Hobart
| Melbourne
| Perth
| Wellington
| Sydney
Weather resources
Australian
entry formalities - read on if you're coming from outside of
Australia!
| Travellers to Australia need a valid passport
or similar certificate of identification. Everyone, except
travellers with Australian or New Zealand passports, requires
a visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority)
to enter Australia. New Zealand passport holders apply for
a visa upon arrival in Australia. All other passport holders
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Visas & ETAs
Instant Online Visas - Apply Here with
PassportVisasExpress.com
An ETA is equivalent to a visa, but there is no stamp or label
in your passport and there is no need for you to visit an Australian
diplomatic office to submit an application. If you are eligible,
the ETA is issued electronically by a computer system operated
for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous
Affairs (DIMIA) of Australia.For further information on tourist
visas, working holidays, business visits, students, immigration,
Electronic Travel Authority (ETAs), visas and other useful contacts
visit the Department
of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs website. For the
location of your nearest Australian consulate go to www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas.htm
Customs
There are strict laws prohibiting or restricting the entry of
drugs, steroids, weapons, firearms, protected wildlife and associated
products. If you are unsure about anything declare it to Customs
upon arrival.
Tax Free/Duty Free
Each traveller over 18 years of age can bring into Australia
1125ml of alcoholic liquor and 250 cigarettes or 250 grams of
tobacco products duty/tax free. For other goods, including those
intended as gifts, a duty/tax-free allowance of $A400 per person
or $A200 per person under 18 is available. These articles must
accompany you through Customs and must not be intended for commercial
purposes.
Cash and foreign currency
If you bring in or take out of Australia more than $A10,000
cash or the equivalent in foreign currency (travellers cheques
excluded), you must declare it to Customs. Failure to do is
an offence.
Medications
Medicinal products brought into Australia are subject to strict
controls and should be declared on arrival. It is advisable
to have a letter or prescription from your doctor describing
your medical condition and the medication.
Luggage inspection
Luggage and hand baggage may be inspected before passengers
board domestic and international flights. Also upon arrival
into Australia all luggage may be inspected. You need to declare
all items of a quarantine concern, otherwise you may be fined
or prosecuted. For further information please see Australian
Customs Service.
Passenger Movement Charge
Australia's Passenger Movement Charge (departure tax) is $A38
per person and is pre-paid with your international airline ticket.
Exemptions apply to children under 12 years and 24 hour transit
passengers.
There may be other government, airport and sea taxes and levies
applicable which are usually included in your ticket.
Quarantine
Australia’s environment is unique. Quarantine helps keep
it that way. Food, plant and animal products from overseas could
introduce destructive pests and diseases to the country. You
can help protect our unique environment by declaring quarantine
items on arrival in Australia. Quarantine items include fresh
or packaged food, fruit, eggs, meat, vegetables, seeds, skins,
feathers, wood and plants. The Australian Quarantine and Inspection
Service (AQIS) screens or X-rays all luggage and uses sniffer
dogs to find high-risk products. AQIS also provides bins at
international airports for travellers to dispose of quarantine
items. Failure to declare food, plant and animal material could
result in serious fines. For further information see the AQIS
web site.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are not required unless you have come from, or
visited a yellow fever infected country or zone within six days
before arrival. No other health certificate is required to enter
Australia. For further information see Department
of Health and Aged Care and World
Health Organisation.
Australian destination
guides
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For Australian newcomers we have developed brief introductory
destination guides to Australia states:
New
South Wales / Victoria / South Australia / Northern Territory / Western Australia / Queensland
/ Tasmania
But don't forget your 'planet'...
We would also advise that you bring along
your trusty Lonely Planet. Never heard of Lonely Planet?
Another great Australian 'invention' - Lonely Planet is
passionate about bringing people together, about understanding
our world, and about people sharing experiences that enrich
everyone`s lives. They aim to inspire people to explore,
have fun, and travel often. And they strive to provide
travellers everywhere with reliable, comprehensive and
independent travel information.
You can pick up a copy of your Lonely Planet
from all good book shops (and airport newsagents!), or
purchase online from www.lonelyplanet.com.
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itravelbooks
www.itravelbooks.com.au.
- Attention jet-setters, backpackers, road-warriors, cruise-connoisseurs,
train-buffs and armchair travellers alike, with a comprehensive
range of guide books, phrase books, maps, atlases and travel
journals. All your favourites publishers represented, including
Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Frommers, Luxe, Wallpaper &
Eyewitness.
Menulog.com.au
- Don't wish to arrive at your desination having to cook or
have the chance of being booked out by that restaurant? Menulog
is the comprehensive eating out guide complete with great special
deals and offers users access to an extensive array of user
and critic reviews. It allows you to book a table online at
any restaurant and even order home delivery online from hundreds
of their favourite restaurants. Features include:
- Great specials
- User and critic reviews
- View restaurants' menus
- View map for every restaurant
- Book online at any restaurant at any time
- Order home delivery online from 100s of restaurants
- VIP program
- Special events
- Powerful and easy-to-search
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