Australia - a pitching tool for business event planners in India

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AUSTRALIAA 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 destinationBased 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 ProgramDay 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 Sydney on 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

SLEEPWake 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 ProgramDay 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

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Private breakfast at Flemington Racecourse, home of Victoria’s internationally-acclaimed spring Racing Carnival

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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

SLEEPSea 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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