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Pre ATE 2013 Famil Program
Spectacular Central Coast
24-26 April 2013
Western Hemisphere
*Please note itineraries are subject to change*
*All accommodation and activities will be confirmed prior to your departure*
Beaches, wildlife and wilderness, all the national elements come together on the Central Coast, just one
hour north of Sydney. Few regional destinations offer the waterfront lifestyle and natural diversity that can
be found here. At the essence of the Central Coast is a world of beautiful coastlines, golden beaches,
alluring lakes and pristine national parks awaiting the arrival of international travellers!
There really is something for everyone to experience on the Central Coast, New South Wales.
Your Central Coast contact is:
Leeanne Dyer, Marketing & Communications Manager
Central Coast Tourism, 52 The Avenue, Kariong
T: +61 2 4343 4410
M: +61 419 491 584
W: www.visitcentralcoast.com.au
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We recommend you pack:
A rain jacket A warm sweater/jacket for nights Water bottle
Comfortable walking shoes Camera Sunglasses & Hat
Sunscreen Umbrella Spending money
Australian Smoking Laws:
Federal law bans smoking in all Australian Commonwealth government buildings, public transport, airports and
international and domestic flights. Further bans are in place but are governed by individual states. Most Australian
states and territories have banned smoking in enclosed public places, particularly workplaces and restaurants.
Australian Voltage:
Australia uses 220-240 voltage with a three flat pin. Battery chargers for digital cameras, laptops and other electrical
equipment will display the input range and as long as this is within the 220-240v range it will work with just a socket
converter. If not, it is possible to purchase a transformer that will increase or decrease the Australian voltage as
necessary.
Dress Code
The dress code for the famil is casual during the day and smart casual for evening activities. We recommend bringing a
warm jacket for evenings.
Currency
Although credit cards and ATMs are readily available, it is a good idea to exchange some money for smaller purchases.
Climate
The warmest months are December to February, with an average maximum temperature of 25ºC. The average
minimum temperature from June to August is 9ºC. Warmer clothing and enclosed walking shoes/boots are
recommended for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Warm jacket suggested for evenings.
This itinerary includes: accommodation, tours, transfers and meals as specified. All other items and expenses of a
personal nature, or noted “own arrangements” or “own expense” are to be met by the participant.
Please note your itinerary arrangements do not include:
• Items of a personal nature (e.g. Mini bar, videos, beauty salon)
• Laundry service
• Telephone, internet access or other communication costs
• Travel Insurance or Visas
• Tipping
• Drinks and alcohol - unless specified otherwise
• Meals - unless specified as hosted
Thursday, 25 April 2013
NB: ANZAC DAY Public Holiday. ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is the anniversary of the landing
of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, in World War I on April 25, 1915. ANZAC
Day is celebrated Australia-wide with holiday arrangements varying in states and territories. In New South Wales,
many workers and students have the day off to participate in remembrance ceremonies. Please be aware, in many
areas, large retail outlets, department stores and shops have restricted trading hours and many public transport
systems may operate a reduced timetable. There may be some disruption to traffic, particularly around parades and
ceremonies.
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DAY 1 – Wednesday, 24 April 2013 (L,D)
0700 Breakfast at leisure before checking out Sydney Hotel.
0800 Depart Sydney.
0900 Arrive Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures. Please select two of the activity options:
� Horse Ride � Quad Bike � Kayaking
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
Contact: Nicole Hain
69 Cooks Road, Peats Ridge, NSW 2250
P: +61 2 4375 1222
W: www.glenworth.com.au
Australia’s large outdoor adventure centre, Glenworth Valley, is located in the Central Coast’s
hinterland. The outdoor enthusiast can enjoy horse riding, abseiling kayaking and/or quad biking in
the expansive 3000 acre natural environment.
1130 Depart Glenworth Valley for Ettalong Beach.
1200 Arrive for lunch at Ettalong Beach Club.
Ettalong Beach Club – Half Tide Brasserie
Contact: Jenny Batten
P: + 61 2 4343 0121
W: www.ettalongbeachclub.com.au
Beautiful views.... magnificent food.Executive Chef Nik Jones has created an innovative brasserie
style menu that combines the best local and seasonal ingredients with a wealth of international hotel
and restaurant experience.
1430 Depart Ettalong Beach for Bells at Killcare.
1500 Arrive and check in at Bells at Killcare.
Bells at Killcare
Contact: Brian & Karina Barry
The Scenic Drive, Killcare
P: + 61 2 4360 2411
W: www.bellsatkillcare.com.au
This boutique property is located on the Bouddi Peninsula home to the seaside village of Killcare. The
secluded Bells at Killcare offers 25 luxury coastal style cottages, pool and spa.
Reminder of afternoon at leisure to enjoy the hotels facilities.
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1800 Meet in the lobby for dinner at Manfredi at Bells.
Enjoy the tasty treats prepared from locally sourced and grown produce at the Central Coasts only
hated Restaurant headed by Stefano Manfredi.
Overnight: Bells at Killcare
DAY 2 – Thursday, 25 April 2013 ANZAC DAY Public Holiday (B,L,D)
Breakfast at leisure at Bells at Killcare.
0930 Depart Bells at Killcare for the Australian Reptile Park.
1000 Arrive Australian Reptile Park for a behind the scenes tour of the park and facilities.
Australian Reptile Park
Contact: Libby Bain
Pacific Hwy, Somersby NSW 2250
P: +61 2 4340 8610
W: www.reptilepark.com.au
International visitors are captivated by Australian wildlife and guaranteed animal encounters await
you at Australia’s friendliest hands-on zoo. Cuddle a koala, play tug of war with a Tassie Devil and
feel the chill down your spine when you come face to face with a python. This award winning
attraction is an experience not to be missed by international travellers.
1215 Depart Australian Reptile Park for Crowne Plaza Terrigal.
1300 Arrive for lunch at the SeaSalt Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal.
Crowne Plaza Terrigal
Contact: Anthony Smith
Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal
P: + 61 2 4384 9111
W: www.crowneplazaterrigal.com.au
The award winning Crowne Plaza Terrigal is a universal choice for international visitors. Nestled on
the beach overlooking the serene waters of Terrigal Beach this hotel has just completed a major
multi-million dollar renovation transforming all 196 guest rooms.
With expansive views over The Haven and Terrigal beach, Seasalt is renowned for attentive, friendly
service, exceptional food and a wine list that features little known gems.
1430 Depart Crowne Plaza Terrigal for TreeTops Adventure Park.
1500 Arrive Treetop Adventure Park.
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TreeTop Adventure Park
Contact: Scott, Park Manager
Ourimbah State Forest, 1 Red Hills Forest Rd, Wyong Creek (corner of Yarramalong Rd)
P: +61 2 4025 1008
W: www.treetopadventurepark.com.au
Screams of excitement and joy ring out from high in the branches at TreeTop Adventure Park as you
experience the daring adventures on offer. Like Tarzan deep in the jungle you can slide down flying
foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and jump from liana up to 20m above the forest
floor. These eco-friendly adventure activities are great for the body and mind, and gentle on the
environment. This multi-award winning park caters for people from all walks of life and all levels of
fitness.
1800 Arrive Mingara Recreation Club for dinner at Indigos Eats, Treats & Bar.
Mingara Recreation Club
Contact: Anglea Lanser
P:+ 61 2 4349 7799
W: www.mingara.com.au
The award winning Mingara Recreation club is the social and sporting hub on the Central Coast. The
facilities include a fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, children’s play area, mini golf and a number
of food outlets. On the weekend, enjoy live music in the lounge area.
2100 Return to Bells at Killcare.
Overnight: Bells at Killcare
DAY 3 – Friday, 26 April 2013 (B,L)
Please wear comfortable walking shoes today.
Breakfast as leisure at Bells at Killcare.
0900 Meet escort and transfer to Bouddi National Park.
0910 Select one of three activities to participate in this morning;
Arrive at Bouddi National Park to enjoy a walk on Box Head Track. (2 hrs round trip)
Bouddi National Park
Head Drive, Killcare Heights. NSW
T: C/- 4343 4444
E: c/- [email protected]
W: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks
Welcome to Bouddi National Park. Small secluded beaches, fringed by rainforests, sandstone cliffs
and coastal heaths blanketed in wildflower colour, make Bouddi National Park one of the most
diverse and delightful reserves within the greater Sydney area. At the heart of the reserve is the
Bouddi National Park Marine Extension located between Gerrin Point and Bombi Point. This unique
300ha reserve is one of the earliest Marine Protected Areas in Australia, protecting a diversity of
marine habitats and species.
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OR
Experience the thrill of a Heli SkyDive.
Heli SkyDive
Contact: Penny Brand
P: 1800 800 840
W: www.australiaskydive.com
Enjoy the thrill of a 60 freefall tandem skydive from 14,00 feet. Heli Skydive Sydney City is the only
location in Australia where you can sky dive from a helicopter and is the closest skydive drop zone to
Sydney.
OR
Go for a Scuba Dive Experience.
ProDive Central Coast
Contact: Bob Diaz
P: + 61 2 4389 3483
W: www.prodivecentralcoast.com.au
Explore NSW’s first naval artificial reef dive site. Scuttled in 2011, the EX-HMAS Adelaide now is
home to a thriving temperate water reef with abundance of marine life. Explore the seven decks of
the ship. NB: Participant/s must be certified PADI open water diver/s.
1200 Lunch – Killcare Village Shops
1400 Depart for Sydney
1500 Arrive Sydney
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DESTINATION NSW FAMIL PARTICIPATION RELEASE FORM
You agree to take part in the Activities set out in the itinerary (annexure A) on the following terms:
1. In this Release, "Activities" includes without limitation: all international and domestic flights; transfers,
transport; accommodation; touring; attractions and any other activity which is part of the familiarisation.
2. By accepting the offer of Destination NSW to visit Sydney/New South Wales, you agree to the terms set in
this Release.
3. You agree to comply with the directions of the person operating the familiarisation and any other
instructions Destination NSW gives you concerning the familiarisation or the Activities.
4. Destination NSW has taken reasonable care in arranging the familiarisation. However, Destination NSW has
relied on information provided by facility or services operators and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy
or completeness of that information.
5. Destination NSW may cancel or suspend an Activity or the familiarisation or your involvement in it for any
reason at any time.
6. To the extent the law allows, Destination NSW excludes all express and implied warranties, including as to
the familiarisation and the content of the Activities or their suitability for any purpose.
7. As part of your participation in this program, you agree to take out and maintain all appropriate insurance
including relevant personal travel and medical insurances.
8. You participate in the familiarisation and the Activities at your sole discretion and risk. Destination NSW is
not liable for any expense, loss, damage, injury, sickness, death or accident you or any other person suffers or
incurs directly or indirectly as a result of the familiarisation or the Activities (including consequential or
indirect loss) or otherwise arising out of your participation in the familiarisation and Activities, whether that
loss or damage is due to our negligence, default, another tort or for any common law or statutory action.
9. You acknowledge that, in addition to the usual dangers and inherent risks of any activity, this familiarisation
has certain additional dangers and risks, which you accept by participating, some of which may include:
• physical exertion for which you may not be prepared;
• the increased possibility of accident, injury or death due to the nature of the Activities; and
• remoteness from normal medical services.
10. I understand that the Activities may be organised and provided by other parties other than Destination
NSW and that Destination NSW is not liable for the acts of these other parties.
11. I also understand that there may be risks involved which are not known to me or to Destination NSW and
may not be foreseen or reasonably foreseeable by any of us at this time or at the time of the carrying out of
the Activities.
12. I assume all of the risks associated with my participation in the Activities and I warrant that I am voluntarily
assuming all responsibility for my participation in the Activities, including any loss or damage suffered by
me as a result of my participation in the Activities.
13. I warrant that I am physically fit to participate in the Activities, that I do not suffer from any medical
condition which participation in the Activities is or is likely to put me at higher risk of injury. If you have a
medical condition which may affect participation in the Activities or is likely to put me at higher risk of
injury, we recommend not participating. Please advise us of any medical conditions, special dietary
requirements and/or allergies.
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14. I hereby release and forever discharge and agree to save and hold harmless Destination NSW and their
directors, officers, employees, agents, the lessors and lessees or licensors and licensees of any food, drink,
property, facilities or equipment consumed and/or used in connection with the Activities and other
participants (“the released parties”) from any and all injuries (including personal injury, disability,
dismemberment and death) illness, losses, damage, claims, liabilities or expenses, of any kind or nature
(whether accruing to me, my heirs or my personal representatives) that are caused or alleged to be caused
in whole or in part by the action, negligence, failure to act or condition of the food, drink, property, facilities
or equipment of any released party that arise out of or in connection with my participation in the Activities
and I agree that Destination NSW may plead this agreement as a complete defence to any claim brought by
me, my heirs or successors in contravention of the terms of this agreement.
15. You agree to abide and comply with all relevant laws whilst in Australia.
16. As part of the Activities you may travel by a mode of transport (i.e. car) which is operated by someone else.
You agree that Destination NSW is not liable for the acts of the operator. Destination NSW does not warrant
that the operator has a particular skill level of operating the mode of transport and you participate in this
component of the Activities at your own risk acknowledging that there may be risks involved which are not
known to me or to Destination NSW and may not be foreseen or reasonably foreseeable by any of us at this
time or at the time of the carrying out of this component of the Activities.
17. You will complete an image/footage release form as outlined in Annexure B.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF FAMILIARISATION
The NSW visit is outlined in your itinerary.
Please note your itinerary will not include the following items in which such payment remains the liability of you:
1. Items of personal nature (such as room service, mini bar, movie channels, laundry service, beauty treatments,
etc.);
2. Telephone, internet, wifi, fax or other communication costs unless specified in the itinerary;
3. Insurance;
4. Meals, drinks and alcohol – unless specified in the itinerary.
You will receive a final confirmed itinerary within two weeks prior to travel.
Your itinerary will be designed with the aim to increase your knowledge of Sydney and/or regional New South Wales.
It is compulsory to attend itinerary inclusions.
Please contact Destination NSW prior to departing for Australia if you have any concerns regarding the itinerary.
You must have a valid passport and necessary visa documentation for entry into Australia.
You are not allowed to change the itinerary.
Destination NSW reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time.
An evaluation and feedback from must be completed within the time-frame requested. This will be provided by
Destination NSW after the conclusion of your visit.
It is mandatory for you to conduct yourself in a responsible and professional manner throughout your visit.
Any medical conditions/allergies/special dietary requirements must be advised.
