Explore the land “Down Under” with Central Holidays West on our once-in-a-lifetime Australian Adventure travel programto New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. Enjoy the magnificent beauty of Sydney Harbor, its world famous OperaHouse, the Blue Mountains, learn about Australia’s rich history, explore tropical Cairns, sail the deep blue sea on acatamaran cruise and snorkel adventure to the Great Barrier Reef, watch flocks of Cockatoos flying home to roost orexplore aboriginal villages and culture – these are just a few of the highlights the destination holds. For the chamberminded… this program gives you the opportunity to participate in the 10th World Chambers Congress.

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AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE Sydney and Cairns

During the 10th World Chambers Congress SEPTEMBER 16-25, 2017 FROM $4,199 AIR & LAND

10 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS AND AIRFARE FROM DES MOINES, IA

For more details and reservations contact:Meg Schneider at the Greater Des Moines PartnershipE-mail: mschneider@desmoinesmetro.comTelephone: (515) 286-4934

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002205

Days 1 & 2 Depart USA - Sept 16 and 17 Exhilaratingly diverse,intriguing, welcoming, and full of adventure, Australia await withnear endless opportunities for discovery and fun! The sixth largestcountry in the world, this land “Down Under” presents a dazzlingrange of landscapes and seascapes to enjoy – from renownedbeaches and reefs, to rainforests, deserts, and a rugged interiorterrain known as the Outback. Your fascinating Aussie experiencebegins today as you board your flight bound for Australia. As youtravel en-route from the USA to Australia, you will cross theInternational Dateline, an imaginary line running from the NorthPole to the South Pole that denotes the place where a new daybegins. Crossing the line from the east to the west adds a daywhile crossing it from west to the east subtracts a day. You’ll“regain” a day when flying from Australia back to the USA at theconclusion of your Australian escapade! Day 3 Arrive Sydney, Australia - Panoramic City Tour - Sept 18Welcome to spectacular Sydney, Australia’s first and most vibrantcity. From its relaxed coastal ambiance with vast outdoor lifestyleactivities, to its sophisticated arts scene, shopping, andexceptional food & wine, Sydney beckons with excitement for all.Upon arrival in Sydney, after customs you will be greeted at theairport by your Central Holidays West representative andtransferred by private coach to your hotel. Settle into your hotel,ideally located in the city-center near Sydney’s many must seeattractions, such as Sydney Harbour, Darling Harbour, CentrepointTower, The Rocks, and the renowned Opera House. In theafternoon embark on a rousing tour of Sydney with a professionaland insightful guide. Tour the city’s fashionable Eastern Suburbs.Venture along to Sydney Harbour National Park and discoverbreathtaking views from “the Gap” – ocean cliffs facing theTasman Sea and Sydney Harbor. Experience the area’s iconicBondi Beach. Then discover one of the world’s most captivatingarchitectural sights, the Sydney Opera House, poised grandly onSydney Harbour. Along the way we will visit an establishment tolearn about Australian Opals. This evening enjoy a welcome drinksparty at the hotel.Day 4 Sydney - Sept 19 Welcome to the World ChambersCongress , a premier event of its kind bringing together chamber,business and government figures alike. Now in its 10th edition,this flagship event is much more than just a chamber’s gathering.In convening the globe’s most prominent leaders and brightestminds, with the aim to transform the future of business. Todaythere is the opening ceremony, lectures, events and welcomecocktail party. Non-chamber conference participants may wish totake an optional Capt. Cook coffee cruise arranged from the hotel.On this excursion you will sail around the Sydney Harbour, taking-in some of Sydney’s most spectacular sights from a differentperspective. As you cruise the Main Harbor, you will glide past theOpera House, The Royal Botanic Gardens, exuberant mansions ofthe exclusive Eastern Suburbs, Garden Island Naval base, andWatsons Bay beach. Sail under Sydney Harbour Bridge thenaround Goat Island, entering Darling Harbour prior to arriving inCircular Quay. (B)Day 5 Sydney - Optional Tour Blue Mountains - Sept 20The conference continues with lectures, breakout sessions,matchmaking and events. Non-chamber conference participantsmay wish to explore Sydney on their own or take an optional tourto the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From EchoPoint, take-in the awe inspiring vistas of the Megalong Valley andview the Three Sisters formations overlooking Jamison Valley thatchange color as the light shifts throughout the day. This afternoon,Aboriginal culture comes to life at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre.Next it’s a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you will have

TOUR FEATURES

•ROUND TRIP INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION – Airtransportation from Des Moines, IA and inner Australia flights

•DELUXE ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 7nights (4 nights at the Sydney Park Royal and 3 nights at theHilton International Cairns)

•SUPERB CUISINE - 9 included meals consisting of 7 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

•COMPREHENSIVE ROUTE - Visiting, Sydney and Cairns•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local

guide and all entrance fees as per the day to day•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a

professional Tour Director upon arrival in Sydney and Cairns•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-

conditioned motorcoach•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling

for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the Southern Hemisphere, cross the Equator and InternationalDate Line, experience the culture and traditions of Australia, NewSouth Wales, Sydney, Bondi Beach, Opal Presentation, Queensland,Catamaran Cruise to Great Barrier Reef

AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE Featuring Sydney and Cairns 10 days/7 nights from $4,199 air & land

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the unique chance to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, and havean encounter with koalas. The Australian bush offers superbopportunities for photographing exquisite wildlife. As you return toSydney, drive along the world-renowned Sydney Harbour Bridge andpast the site of the 2000 Olympics. (B)Day 6 Sydney - Sept 21 The World Chambers Congress proceedswith lectures, breakout sessions, matchmaking, events, the galadinner and competition awards ceremony. Non-chamber conferenceparticipants maybe wish to visit Sydney’s famed Chinatown. Take-inthe Royal Botanic Gardens, situated on the edge of Sydney Harboralong Farm Cove, where you can enjoy an outstanding collection ofplants from Australia and across the globe. (B)Day 7 Sydney to Cairns - Sept 22 This morning after breakfast wedepart from Sydney to Cairns. Upon arrival in Cairns, you will begreeted at the airport by your private driver and coach and embarkon a sightseeing tour en-route to your hotel. Check into your hotelthen say hello to Cairns, the major center in Tropical NorthQueensland. This area is a well-known and traveled gateway to theGreat Barrier Reef. Along the fringes of this city you will findabundant rainforests, yet to the North and South the vast oceanteeming with marine life and sandy white beaches awaits to beexplored. In this mesmerizing area you can delve into aboriginalcultural, cuddle an Australian Koala, or have an underwateradventure in the Great Barrier Reef. This evening there will be aWelcome dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,D)Day 8 Cairns - Great Barrier Reef Catamaran Cruise - Sept 23After breakfast today, the Great Barrier Reef beckons with momentsto relish and share on your full-day cruise experience to breathtakingMichaelmas Cay. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s mostimpressive coral reef system boasting amazing white sand cays, anexpansive array of fish and diverse marine life that can be foundwithin its depths, and hundreds of lush tropical islands. An exclusivebeach island welcomes you at Michaelmas Cay. This Cay is aprotected seabird sanctuary that hosts more than 20,000 migratoryseabirds and is one of the most important nesting sites in theSouthern Hemisphere. Your sailing experience on a large Australiancatamaran will offer you a variety of ways to explore The Great BarrierReef. You can snorkel and dive from the beach rather than from apontoon into deep waters. Featuring a large environmentally friendlysailing catamaran that glides along at low speeds, you are assuredmaximum comfort at sea. The vessel offers a spacious wide openforedeck perfect for sun bathing as well as comfortable loungeseating. Included in this excursion are morning and afternoonrefreshments, as well as a delicious hot and cold buffet freshlyprepared onboard with seafood selections. Return to Cairns in thelate afternoon. (B,L)Day 9 Cairns - Optional Tour Kuranda and Tiapukai Park - Sept 24 Today enjoy a day at leisure to explore this tropicalwonderland. Maybe head out on a sport fishing boat, walk thepromenade in search of last minute shopping or relax in your hotel.You may consider this opportunity to take an optional tour to

Kuranda – the “Village in the Rainforest” where you will learn aboutTropical North Queensland's history. During this relaxing journeyby train, take-in the breathtaking scenery as you traverse therainforest. On your way to Kuranda, you will enjoy the rareopportunities to stop in Barron Gorge and along Stoney CreekBridge to photograph the unique settings. Take some time to delveinto Kuranda on your own where you can have lunch at a localrestaurant or enjoy some shopping at the area’s heritage markets.The Asian Butterfly Sanctuary is your next stop on this exciting daytrip where you can partake in a wildlife encounter. LeavingKuranda, we enjoy a spectacular Skyrail experience. Spanning over10 miles over pristine rainforest, this cable car journey allows youto explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learnabout one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areason earth. Gliding just meters above the rainforest canopy, theSkyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experiencewhere you’ll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropicalrainforest environment. We will also visit the Tjapukai AboriginalCulture Park to interact with Australia’s 40,000 year old aboriginalculture. (B)Day 10 Cairns to USA - Sept 25 Today you will be taken to theairport for your return flight to the USA. On your homeward flightyou cross the international dateline heading west to east, givingyou back a day and a lifetime of cherished memories from youramazing vacation Down Under. (B)(B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – Dinner.The hotels and routing is subject to change

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TOUR PRICES

Tour prices are $4,199 per person, double occupancy.For single occupancy, add $1,099Fuel surcharges/taxes and fees of $895 per person are included inthe price and are valid at the time of printing but are subject tochange. Please note: The pricing does not include any World ChambersCongress registration/attendance fees. Though rare, it may benecessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries at guide’sdiscretion due to local conditions.

HOTELS (OR SIMILAR)Hotels CitySydney Park Royal Sydney Hilton International Cairns Cairns

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5 YES, I accept travel protection 5 �NO, I decline travel protection (not recommended) � �

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN:We strongly recommend protecting your trip with our Optional Travel Protection Plan. The applicable Premium must be paid upon registration. For a Full disclosure of coverage, please visit: www.centralholidays.com/files/travel-protection.pdf. Premium Rates are based on the total Tour Cost including taxes and optional tours.

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNENSHIPAUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE - SYDNEY AND CAIRNS SEPTEMBER 16-25, 2017PLEASE PRINT, CIRCLE AND CHECK THE APPLICABLE INFORMATION - NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT

Please complete the form below (one per passenger) and e-mail it with a clear copy of your passport information page to Meg Schneider at mschneider@desmoinesmetro.com or fax to 515-286-4902.

Name: Mr. /Mrs. /Ms. : _________________________________________ _______________________________________ Date of Birth: _____/____/_______ M / F First/Middle Name Last Name

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REGISTRATION FORMWe strongly recommend registration via our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. Please use booking code: B002205

Reservations are on a first come first served basis. Please sign up early to secure your place.

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OPTIONAL TOURS YES NO PRICE

BLUE MOUNTAINS 5 5 �$ 179.00KURANDA AND TIAPUKAI PARK 5 5 �$ 199.00

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(Deposit of $500 per person, plus Optional Tours are due at time of Registration. ** If you are registering within 90 Days of trip departure, Total Trip Cost is due at time of registration.)

PAYMENTS*:Total Trip Cost**/Deposit: $ _________________

Optional Tours Total: $ _________________

Travel Protection: $ _________________

Total (inc. Insurance) $ _________________

*Final Payment is due 90 days prior to trip departure date.

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CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations with more than 90 days prior to departure 10% of total cost per person (or a minimum of $325 per person) is retained, between 89 and 46 days priorto departure 30% is retained, 45 and 31 days 50% is retained, 30 and 15 days 75% is retained, 14 days or less, or no show 100% of the package price is retained.Note: A person becoming a single as a result of the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement.

I have read the schedule of activities for the Greater Des Moines Partnership - Australian Adventure – Sydney and Cairns program – September 16-25, 2017 andaccept the terms and conditions outlined on our website www.centralholidayswest.com/terms $___ ___ ___ ___. ___ ___ to be charged to my card (includingoptional tour/extension and insurance premium if applicable).

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PAYMENT METHODS:CHECK: r �Make checks payable to Central Holidays West and send to: Des Moines Greater Partnership – 700 Locust Street Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309-3700

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TOUR COST: from $4,001 to $4,500 from $4,501 to $5,000 from $5,001 to $5,500 from $5,501 to $6,000

PREMIUM COST: $ 283 $ 318 $ 345 $ 379