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AUSTRALIA
A pitching tool for business
event planners in India

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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:
• World-class business event facilities
• Good food, wine, local cuisine
and produce
• A range of quality accommodation
offerings
• Value for money options to suit
all budgets
• A safe and secure destination
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
• Direct from Delhi to Sydney or
Melbourne in 12½ hours
• Many flight options from India via
hubs in Asia
• Seven key international airlines
including: Air India, Singapore
Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai
Airways International, Qantas,
Cathay Pacific Airways and
Emirates 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
facilitates 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 northern hemisphere
• Travel in the tropical north is best
between April and September
• Winters in Australia are generally
mild

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Signature Experiences
• Helicopter over the Great Barrier
Reef with lunch on the beach
• Brush up on your batting and
bowling skills with an Australian
cricket legend
• Learn to surf on a beautiful local
beach
• Climb to the top of the famous
Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Take a backstage tour and private
recital at the Sydney Opera House
Top five aspirational team activities voted by corporate decision makers in India
Session in the nets with Australian cricket legend Merv Hughes

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What others have said about Australia
• “Right from the mountains to the
sea, from the jet-ski to the hot-air
ballooning, for any group it would be
nothing less than a dream come
true.”
• “Australia is a very calm and peaceful
destination and if you see it with a
helicopter you are getting one of the
most beautiful and enjoyable rides.”
• “It has everything to offer. The
people, the nightlife, the
infrastructure, the food, the
hospitality, everything.”
Testimonials of business event agents from America who recently visited Australia
The Twelve Apostles, Victoria

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Sydney Harbour

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Sydney and Cairns Program
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
GET GOING
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
airport for a flight to Cairns
After breakfast at your
hotel depart for a full
Great Barrier Reef
experience with
Quicksilver Cruises
Enjoy breakfast at your
hotel before transferring
to the airport for your
flight home
EXPERIENCE
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)
Transfer to Mossman
Gorge and the Daintree
Rainforest where you will
learn the rich Indigenous
heritage of the Kuku
Yalanji people
Enjoy this World Heritage
Listed area with activities
available both on and off-
board including scuba
diving, snorkelling and
underwater viewing
platform
EXPLORE
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
Head to Hartley’s
Crocodile Adventures for
lunch and a tour of the
park where you can see
crocodiles of up to five
metres long
Stroll the city of Cairns, try
fresh local produce at
Ruby’s Farmers Markets
or enjoy a relaxing
massage during your
afternoon at leisure
ENJOY
Take a short stroll to Café
Sydneyon 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
Evening at Taronga Zoo -
discover Australian wildlife
up close while you enjoy
drinks, canapés and dinner
overlooking the harbour
Enjoy a theatrical dining
experience set amongst
the world’s oldest
rainforest at Flames of the
Forest
Celebrate your Australian
adventure overlooking the
Coral Sea with a five-
course dinner with
matching wines
SLEEP
Wake to stunning harbour views from the comfort of your room at the Shangri-La Hotel
Sydney
Gaze out into the waters from the balcony of your room
at the Shangri-La Hotel Cairns

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The Great Barrier Reef

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Gold Coast and Melbourne Program
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
GET GOING
Transfer from the airport
to Jupiters Hotel and
Casino, one of the Gold
Coast’s premium venues
for special events
Take an Eco Boat to
McLarens Landing on
South Stradbroke Island
for breakfast and team-
building activities
For breakfast sample the
creations of an Australian
celebrity chef at Salt Grill
by Luke Mangan at Hilton
Surfers Paradise
Check out of your hotel
following breakfast
Private breakfast at
FlemingtonRacecourse,
home of Victoria’s
internationally-acclaimed
spring Racing Carnival
Check out of your hotel
following breakfast
EXPERIENCE
Meet and greet native
Australian Wildlife
including possums and
baby crocodiles at the
resort followed by tasting
local seafood at live
cooking stations located
around the pool
Hit the waters for a high-
speed jet-boating
adventure through
stunning scenery before
winding down with lunch
at the award-winning Vie
at Palazzo Versace
Get a breathtaking view on
Skywalk, an elevated
walkway through the
canopies of the Tamborine
Mountain rainforest, and
sample local produce at
Witches Chase Cheese
Factory
Compete with your team
as you try your hand at
clay pigeon shooting at
RACV Royal Pines Resort,
set on a world-class golf
course
Take a tour of the
racecourse before a
millinery workshop where
you will have a chance to
design your own unique
headpiece
See the spectacular Great
Ocean Road and Twelve
Apostles from your
helicopter journey to a
private beach where lunch
will be served
EXPLORE
Head to SkyPoint, the Gold
Coast’s tallest building
where you will ascend to
the 77th floor for 360
degree views of the
beaches and hinterland
Transfer in style on Harley
Davidsons to Currumbin
Wildlife Sanctuary where
you will have the chance to
cuddle a koala and feed
kangaroos
A local Indigenous
performer will entertain
and educate throughout
lunch at Songbirds
Restaurant before you
have free time to explore
the area
Transfer to Gold Coast
Airport for your flight to
Melbourne
Look out over Melbourne
from the heights of Eureka
Skydeck 88 a 300 metre
tower on the Southbank
and brave the glass
bottomed floor of The
Edge
Return to Melbourne for
an afternoon at leisure,
exploring boutiques in its
hidden laneways before
transferring to the airport
for your flight home
ENJOY
At your Welcome to Gold
Coast function at Dolphin
Cove Sea World meet the
dolphins and see a show
before enjoying an evening
feast with your team
Check in and freshen up at
your hotel before a
themed function at the
decadent East Restaurant
featuring entertainment,
cocktails and an exquisite
collection of dishes
Australian Outback
Spectacular will wow you
with its quintessentially
Australian performance
and cuisine in an outback
setting
Enjoy the afternoon at
leisure before a welcome
dinner at Red Spice Road,
a unique South East Asian
dining experience in the
heart of the city
Head to Phillip Island
where after visiting a
chocolate factory and
koala conservation centre
you will watch a parade of
penguins return home at
sunset after a long day
SLEEP
Sea World Resort - the
heart of fun and adventure
on the Gold Coast
Marriott Resort Gold Coast - a breathtaking paradise in
the heart of the city centre
Crown Towers - named Australia’s Best Large Luxury
Hotel 2012 & 2013 by Readers’ Choice Gourmet Traveller
Travel Awards

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Victoria

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