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Australia, is a country in the southern hemisphere
comprising the mainland of the world's smallest continent,
the major island of Tasmania, and numerous other islands in
the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australia is the sixth
largest country in the world. It's about the same size as
the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger
than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the
world - only two people per square kilometre. Australia is
the only nation to govern an entire continent and its
outlying islands. The mainland is the largest island and the
world’s smallest, flattest continent.
Australia, the Beach paradise:
Australia’s coastline stretches almost 50,000
kilometres and is linked by over 10,000 beaches, more than
any other country in the world. More than 85 per cent of
Australians live within 50 kilometres of the coast, making
it an integral part of our laid-back lifestyle.
History: Aboriginal
settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about
40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in
the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made
until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the
name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late
18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the
Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country took
advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop
agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a
major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and
II. In recent decades, Australia has transformed itself into
an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. It
boasted one of the OECD's fastest growing economies during
the 1990s, a performance due in large part to economic
reforms adopted in the 1980s. Long-term concerns include
climate-change issues such as the depletion of the ozone
layer and more frequent droughts, and management and
conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier
Reef.
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Fact File - Australia: |
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Location: |
Oceania, continent
between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean |
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Area: |
Total: 7,686,850
sq km Land: 7,617,930 sq km Water:
68,920 sq km
note: includes Lord Howe Island and Macquarie Island |
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Capital: |
Canberra |
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Time Zone: |
Mainland Australia
spans three time zones.
Eastern Standard Time (EST) - operates in New
South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory,
Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland, 10 hours ahead of
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Central Standard Time (CST) - operates in
South Australia and the Northern Territory (half an
hour behind EST, 9.5 hours ahead of GMT)
Western Standard Time (WST) - operates in
Western Australia (two hours behind EST, 8 hours
ahead of GMT). |
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Currency: |
AUD (Australian Dollar) |
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Language: |
English 79.1%, Chinese
2.1%, Italian 1.9%, other 11.1%, unspecified 5.8%
(2001 Census) |
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Religion: |
Catholic 26.4%,
Anglican 20.5%, other Christian 20.5%, Buddhist
1.9%, Muslim 1.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified 12.7%,
none 15.3% (2001 Census) |
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Climate: |
Generally arid to
semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in
north. Winter is June to August, when temperatures
drop with the latitude. This is officially
designated the tourism low season for most of the
country, but not the Northern Territory, Queensland
and top of Western Australia. Winter in this
northern stretch offers respite from the humidity of
the wet season (which runs roughly from October to
March, with the heaviest rain falling from January
onwards; the Dry lasts from April to September) and
the temperatures are highly agreeable. It’s also
when roads and tracks are most accessible up north.
Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to
November) both enjoy a lack of climatic extremes
everywhere. |
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Scotland Tour
Package
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Day 01
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Show round at Radisson SAS, Edinburgh.
Lunch in Radisson SAS, Edinburgh
The Radisson SAS Hotel Edinburgh is in a perfect location for you to be surrounded not only by the sights and sounds of the Historic Royal Mile but also within reach of the bustling business in and around Edinburgh. The hotel is situated on the Royal Mile and can be easily found. The hotel has 238 spacious air conditioned guestrooms, including business class rooms and suites. All bedrooms are fully equipped with a work desk and modem point, free broadband access, direct dial telephone with voicemail, room safe, etc.
Departure to Dundee.
Arrival to Dundee Discovery
This is the story of Discovery from the beginnings in Dundee and Captain Scott’s remarkable Antarctic expedition, through her long ocean-going career until her final journey home.
Find out about life on board and the essential design features that allowed her ot survive the extreme polar conditions. Explore Discovery for yourself with an area-by-area tour of the ship!!
Departure from Discovery to accommodation.
Check in at Hilton in Dundee. Dinner and overnight
On the banks of the mighty River Tay and right beside its famous road bridge, the hotel is close to the city centre and casino and yet the glorious Scottish countryside is just a matter of minutes away. A fully equipped LivingWell Health Club is just one of the fine facilities on offer. With brilliant views across the river to the ancient Kingom of Fife, the Riverside Restaurant serves tempting variety of local and International dishes in relaxed surroundings. The hotel has 8 conference and banqueting suites for up to 350 guests and also has a business centre. Please note any additional drink will not be included during dinner and it will have to be paid when checking out of the hotel.
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Day 02
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Departure from Dundee to Glamis Castle.
Visit Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle is a family home, a historic building, a visitor attraction, noted garden, a retailer and forms part of Strathmore Estates. The spires, turrets, towers and statues of Glamis will grab your attention, but there is so much more to explore in this legendary castle. With its strong links with history, royalty and fiction, Glamis Castle is one of Scotland’s most impressive visitor attractions.
Visit Glamis Gardens
The Gardens and Grounds at Glamis, like the Castle, have centuries of history behind them and have been added to and altered by generations of the Strathmore family. At Glamis, all the family has the opportunity to see a wide variety of flora & fauna! Glamis is a great place for kids. Open countryside, some amazing animals and a superb children’s play area.
Departure from Glamis.
Arrival to Birnam for lunch.
Visit Beatrix Potter exhibition.
It was her family’s long summer breaks in Scotland (May to the end of salmon season in October) that were to be one of the most enduring influences on Beatrix development both as an artist and scientist. Here she was free to go off and explore the countryside around her. Whilst in Scotland Beatrix wrote a “picture letter” which provided the basis for her first book “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”.
Departure from Birnam, Dunkeld.Arrival to Boat of Garten.Check in at the Boat Hotel
Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, a moment walk from Spey River, the Boat Hotel offers Hihgland scenery and rural tranquillity. The hotel overlooks the Strasthpey Steam Railway and the famous James Braid designed Boat of Garten Golf Course. The hotel is perfectly located for golf travel, walking, cycling, fishing, canoeing and a number of adventures sport… They can arrange tee times and outdoors activities in future visits at discounted rates. Privately owned and personally run, warm hospitality and 34 comfortable and individually decorated bedrooms assure you of a relaxing stay. The hotel has both a traditional Bistro restaurant and an award-winning 2AA rosette restaurant. Using only the best of local and seasonal ingredients, the hotel offers a modern Scottish menu with a flair for fine dining. The bar has a selection of 80 single malt whiskies. Please note any additional drink will not be included during dinner and it will have to be paid when checking out of the hotel.
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Day 03
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Arrival to Rothiemurchus
Families are really important to Rothiemurchus, therefore there are some activities designed for all the family to get closer to nature and have bucketfuls of fun! You can “Feed the Deer Safari on Foot”, “Feed the Fish”, Indoor Climbing and Gorge Walking.
Here you will have the opportunity of exploring Rothiemurchus on a tour accompanied by a Ranger! You will explore the Estate, highland cattle, you will have the chance to feed the deer and visit the Lodge. This attraction has been awarded as the best picnic point of Scotland and the 2nd of the UK.Departure from Rothiemurchus.Arrival to Cairngorm Mountain. Lunch at Cairngorm.
Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway transports visitors to the Ptarmigan Top Station, nestled just below the summit of Cairn Gorm. The Top station offers spectacular views from the terrace, the Shop at the Top, panoramic Ptarmigan restaurant and a mountain exhibition. The railway provides an opportunity for all ages and abilities to enjoy the CairnGorm Mountain experience in safety and comfort.Departure from Cairngorm Mountain.Arrival to Boat Hotel, Boat of Garten. Overnight Enjoy free time to relax
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Day 04
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Visit to Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness
The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the banks of Loch Ness, remains an impressive stronghold despite its ruinous state. Visitors can relax in the café and visit the shop with its local crafts. The visitor centre contains retail, interpretation area and audio-visual presentation.Departure from Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness .Arrival to Inverlochy Castle for Lunch.
Calum C Milne, General Manager of Inverlochy Castle will welcome you on arrival. Inverlochy is Scotland’s finest hotel and restaurant uniquely located amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of the West Highlands of Scotland.Departure from Fort William.Arrival at Kilmahog, Callander
Meet the most famous and most photographed Hairy Coo (Highland Cow) in Scotland!! Hamish!!
At the Trossachs Woollen Mill, you will be able to buy some food to feed her and you can have a read through her CV!Visit to Stirling castle
One of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture, Stirling Castle commands the countryside for many miles around.Departure from Stirling Castle. Arrival to Edinburgh.Check in at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh. At the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, you know you’ve arrived somewhere special. From the genuine warmth of the welcome to the soothing sanctuary or our rooms, the Sheraton looks to relax and reward in equal measure. Nestling beneath the dramatic Edinburgh Castle, The Sheraton Grand is perfectly placed for all the history and spectacle of this fascinating capital city.Pick up from Sheraton to Restaurant.Arrival to Suruchi Too.The Suruchi Restaurant is an award-wining dining experience featuring authentic Indian cuisine and some of the bestjazz Scotland has to Relax in the authentic Indian surroundings and enjoy the very best of Indian cooking.Pick up from Restaurant to Sheraton.
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Day 05
Paradise Country Farm and Sea world
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After Breakfast, take optional half
day tour to Paradise Country Farm. After noon proceed to Sea
world theme park and world of shows at the Ski Challenge –
acrobatic show. Overnight stay at Hotel |
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Day 06
Dream World |
After Breakfast, transfer to Dream
world – is home to one of the largest native wildlife parks in
Queensland and real life farm show. Evening free for leisure.
Overnight stay at Hotel |
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Day 07
Melbourne - Phillip Island
Tour
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After Breakfast, proceed to
Melbourne, our representative will meet you at the Airport and
transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Phillip Island tour.
Visit to Koala Conservation Centre, Nobbies Visit Centre
Churchill Island. Late evening at sunset, see the ‘Penguin
Parade’, where the penguins return from the sea to their
sand-dune burrows in groups and this amazing sight is a
wonderful experience to view. Overnight stay at Hotel |
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Day 08
Brisbane |
After breakfast, proceed on a full
day excursion to Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Take a ride
on the renowned Puffing Billy Steam Train as it winds its way
through lush ferns and towering timbers, relax and enjoy the
great scenery. Overnight stay at Hotel |
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Day 09
Melbourne - India
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After breakfast, transfer to
Airport to Board flight to India. |
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Australia
Tour Package
cost : INR
61,500 Per Person on Twin / Triple sharing basis. |
 Package
Cost Includes:
- Accommodation at a 3 Star hotel on
twin sharing basis.
- Breakfast and Indian Dinner
- Sightseeing mentioned in the
itinerary on SIC basis
- Local guide charges
Package
Cost does not Include:
- Airfare and taxes
- Visa charges
- Lunches
- Any increase in the rate of
exchange, transportation and land arrangements, which may
come into effect, prior to departure.
- Personal expenses such as
Telephone, laundry, Mineral waters etc.
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