Qantas Holidays unveils Australia & New Zealand brochure

Qantas Holidays has unveiled its 2009/2010 Australia & New Zealand brochure containing an extensive range of accommodation and touring options which translates into a choice of over 600 brochured products.

Commenting on the launch of the new brochure, Esther Ward, Qantas Holidays’ market development manager said. “Providing value for money has always been a Qantas Holidays trademark and one of our key considerations when selecting what goes into our brochures or not. For us it is not enough to offer accommodation with selected meals, we look to provide value adds – this can be something like free bike hire, complimentary airport hotel transfers, a free bottle of wine or a fruit hamper.”

Qantas Holidays, one of the world’s largest tour operators, has over 30 years experience in organising holidays to Australia and New Zealand. In practical terms this means the company has greater negotiating and buying power which for customers translates into great discounts, extensive choice and value for money. And, whilst the new brochure features 600 products, this is just a small proportion of the total 38,000 products that Qantas Holidays is able to book.

The brochure, which is also available to download on-line from the website, offers something for everyone – beach getaways, cultural experiences, action & adventure and sheer pampering & indulgence – all within a wide range of budget options, from best value to luxury.

Travellers can choose to book a complete holiday itinerary inclusive of flights, transfers, accommodation and touring, or they can pick individual elements like selected tours and accommodation. The end result is a customised itinerary devised according to a client’s wishes and budget.

Independent travellers will find the “Hotels & Day Tours” sections particularly useful as it includes detailed hotel descriptions with Qantas Holidays’ own appraisal of each property.

BROCHURE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

-EARLY BIRD OFFER of £100 discount per person on all APT escorted tours of over ten days (excluding Queensland) when booked before 31st January 2009.

-ORIENTAL & DOWNUNDER DISCOVERY – a 15-day itinerary taking in Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney and Hong Kong from £1,722 inclusive of international flights and accommodation.

-COASTAL DISCOVERY, NEW ZEALAND – a 19-day itinerary taking in key North and South Island destinations from £2,679 inclusive of international flights and accommodation.

-A380 – the much anticipated addition of this new aircraft to the Qantas Airways fleet means greater passenger comfort and more space.

-DOLPHIN EXPERIENCE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – a five-day self-drive itinerary that starts and finishes in Perth and includes a wild dolphin encounter at Monkey Mia from £245 per person.

-SPA COUNTRY RETREAT,VICTORIA – a three-day self-drive itinerary that starts and ends in Melbourne and includes accommodation at the renowned Lake House in Daylesford from £192 per person.

-CHATEAU ON THE PARK, CHRISTCHURCH – The value add offer on this property includes three nights for the price of two, free golf at Hagley Golf Course and a bottle of wine and chocolates on arrival.

-FAMILY FRIENDLY KIWI – an 18-day itinerary that starts in North Island’s Auckland and ends in South Island’s Queenstown and includes all New Zealand’s “must see” destinations. This tour, which includes international and domestic flights, 18-days car hire, 17-nights’ accommodation, tours and ferries, is priced from £2,972 per adult and £1,568 per child.

-THE LODGE TARRALEAH, TASMANIA – this new addition to Qantas Holidays’ portfolio, is an award winning five-star property close to Cradle Mountain. The value add on the full board per night price of £236 per person, is pre dinner drinks for two, four course dinners, wine tasting or a picnic.

-ART AND DESIGN WALKS, VICTORIA – this new escorted Melbourne city tour operated by Hidden Secrets Tours focuses on lesser known areas, picking out designer boutiques and quirky galleries as well as looking at heritage and contemporary art and architecture. This two hour tour costs £53 per person.

-WILDWOOD VALLEY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – this new, family-run, boutique-style b&b is set on 120 acres in the Margaret River region. The property boasts magnificent views to the sea, a great chef and a pet kangaroo. Prices start from £38 per person per night.
-EXPLORER CRUISE, QUEENSTOWN – this new 12 hour cruise on the Milford Sound features on board nature guides who are passionate about the fjord’s flora and fauna and keen to share their knowledge with visitors. Prices start from £94 per person.

-MAORI TREASURES, WELLINGTON – this new half day tour is ideal introduction to Maori myths and legends as well as traditional and contemporary art. Prices start from £95 per adult.

For more information and bookings, log on to Qantasholidays.co.uk.