Editorials

Whiterock "Peace Arch News" - Nov 04


DOWN UNDER – See more for less!

By Jason Stratford, South Pacific Division of The Travel Group

Australia is such a great travel destination because each area within this “largest island in the world” has its own charm and provides a completely different experience from the others. In the past, the difficulty has been the cost of travelling between all these areas. Now, however, it just became easier and more affordable!

Qantas has released a fantastic Air Pass that allows you to fly from Vancouver to the East Coast of Australia and then fly on to your choice of three other cities. The pass uses zones and for $1,399 (known as Zone 1) you can choose from the following locations: beautiful Sydney; tropical Brisbane and the Gold Coast; the capital, Canberra; exciting and multi-cultural Melbourne; tranquil and stunning Tasmania; and Mediterranean Adelaide – gateway to the Barossa Valley wineries and the Ghan Railway to the desert of the Northern Territory.

The pass also gives you the option to buy-up to other zones and areas in Australia, such as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef – Cairns; Uluru (Ayers Rock); the gateway to the top end – Darwin; and scenic Perth, in Western Australia.

Now it is just a matter of deciding where you want to travel and for how long. That’s where the South Pacific Division of The Travel Group comes in. Jason and Corene have both travelled and lived throughout Australia and specialize exclusively in that part of the world and will customize your itinerary to suit your interests.

For more information on trips to the South Pacific call our experts at 604-681-6345 or check out our website: The Travel Group - South Pacific Division