Aussie residents tell visiting relatives where to go
It’s no surprise that the top three tours booked by traditional tourists to Australia include the rock, reef and Sydney but Australasia specialist Austravel has uncovered some unusual findings for those who travel to visit friends and relatives (VFR Market).
Whereas holiday-makers book to see quintessential Australian icons, the VFR Markets is looking for longer, more immersive experiences with the top three tours being a two-day tour of Kangaroo Island, a trips to Tangalooma Dolphin Resort and an island tour of Rottnest, Perth.
“Whilst first-time or traditional travellers want iconic experiences such as a Sounds of Silence Dinner at Uluru (Ayers Rock) or climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the VFR Market are much keener to get under the skin of the country that is their loved ones’ adopted home. Kangaroo Island, Tangalooma and Rottnest are all popular holiday spots for locals but less well-known to overseas visitors. It’s fantastic that the VFR Market are following recommendations and getting off the beaten track,” said Ben Briggs, Brand Manager at Austravel.
Traditional travellers top three picks:
Quicksilver Barrier Reef Cruise
From £136 per person experience one of the world’s most impressive seascapes onboard Quicksilvers’ high-speed, air-conditionned luxury catamaran. Adventurers can snorkel or scuba from the vessel or visit a semi-submersible for a unique view of the reef.
Sounds of Silence Dinner at Uluru
From £99 per person enjoy a glass of bubbly as the sun slowly sets over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Dine on traditional Australian gourmet BBQ and experience some of the world’s best star gazing from the nearby sand dunes.
Sydney Bridge Climb
From £134 per person get the ultimate Sydney experience as professional climbers take adventurous travellers to the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge. The breath-taking views found from this ultimate vantage point will stay with travellers a lifetime.
Visiting friends or relatives:
2-day Kangaroo Island 4x4 Tour
From £509 per person travel to Kangaroo Island to see rare wild Australian sealions or head to Vivonne Bay before tracking native animals such as wallabies and enchidnas.
Tangalooma Dolphin Resort
From £99 per person travel from Brisbane to Moreton Island to spend time at Tangalooma Dolphin Resort partaking in several of the thirty free activities or a 4x4 desert safari through the golden sands. The highlight of a trip here has to be feeding the playful bottlenose dolphins that visit the resort.
Rottnest Island Experience
From £94 per person depart from Perth and enjoy a leisurely cruise down the Swan River before arriving at Rottnest Island. See the resident Quokkas and swim in the crystal waters before relaxing on the white sand beaches before returning back to Perth.
For flights to Australia or to book visit: austravel.com