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The new West

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Take a diveTurtle Down Under is celebrating sea week, celebrating the significance and beauty of our native marine life all over Western Australia. From bright colours to interesting mannerisms, Australian marine life truly takes the cake when it comes to uniqueness.Western Australia is home to several events for travellers to enjoy on their vacation. The Ocean Film Festival, turtle, and bird talks as well as environmental awareness talks will fill travellers’ day up with fun things to do and learn. Travellers can join the community events designed to inform and inspire as they pair their fun-filled vacation with learning about sustainable travelling, so why not combine sea week with your holiday? It doesn’t end there!Western Australia has a variety of beaches and shores to explore, as well as the world’s most protected marine life. Sea week in Western Australia allows travellers to get up close and personal with marine life to admire their beauty and learn more about them. This side of Australia also has access to many islands and caves for travellers to explore, with a full view of the ocean, travellers will never want to leave Rottnest Island. With plenty of water activities and day trips to fill up the day, any holiday in Western Australia will be a great one! What are you waiting for?Turtle Down Under offers an array of travel packages to Australia & New Zealand! Discover a new side of Down Under and feel revitalized, our readymade travel itineraries are easy to customize and edit to suit every traveller. Sign up and experience the speed of our advanced Shell Technology and create tailored itineraries and receive instant quotes to maximise your workflow.Say goodbye to long waiting times, and confusing travel packages, when you work with Turtle Down Under, you can be the expert as you work more efficiently to reach your goals. Source

Adventures of Western Australia

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Many things to seeWestern Australia is home to many incredible locations for everyone to see. Come say g’day to the most sought-after spots to quench your thirst for adventure and wonder. Turtle Down Under offers everything you need when it comes to creating exciting experiences for your travellers. Take them to a trip down under to visit Western Australia. The adventure never endsVenture into a land that is three times the size of England and with only a population of 40,000, the Kimberley region spreads over Australia’s entire north-western corner. Travellers will find prolific wildlife, freshwater swimming holes, majestic canyons, and several outback stations. Cruise the Kimberley coastline and see the wonderous waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal rock art, and white sandy beaches or for something a little more hands-on, travellers can drive on the Gib River Road. The adventure never stops as there are endless destinations for travellers to explore. The Bungle Bungles have been one of the many interesting natures formed wonders, appearing like a beehive-like shape, these massive rocks were formed 350 million years ago. Travellers can soar above them to witness the full spectrum of this wondrous rock formation. The horizontal Falls have got you covered for those who want to get up close and personal! Cruse in between the twin gaps and over the rushing waters this on an exhilarating boat tour. Or view this natural wonder from a bird’s eye view on a helicopter ride. For the nature-loving traveller, the Broome’s mangroves will offer an insight into Australian native animals and cruise through the Buccaneer’s rock pools with an indigenous guide. While travellers are in Broome, they can enjoy a relaxing camel ride over the glistening Cable Beach, there is truly no better way to explore Broome’s blue beaches and vibrant red rocks. The world of Turtle Down UnderMake your mark within the tourism industry while utilizing Turtle Down Under’s readymade itineraries and travel packages. Customize and edit travel packages to suit every traveller’s need with ease! Be the expert using our state-of-the-art Shell Technology and start reaching your goals! Source

Mount Buller, the place to be

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Mount Buller offers over 300 hectares of skiable terrain, there is an appeal for everyone with any skill level. The challenge of skiing in the mountains of snow will keep any adventurous family wanting more from Mt Buller! Get your travelers excited to travel to Victoria, Australia to enjoy the epic slopes and beautiful sunshine as they ski to their heart’s content. Mt Bullers features the largest lift network in Victoria alongside 13 chairlifts, 2 T-bars, 2 rope tows and 3 magic carpets for a full day of fun things for your clients to get busy with. Children will enjoy plenty of snow play fun as Mt Buller features 2 toboggan parks, finished with their own snowmaking machines to keep the kids happy all winter long. Mt Buller village is located in the wondrous heart of the mountains, allowing travelers a ski-in, ski-out accommodation to suit every need. There is a wide selection of restaurants with fine- dining options. The thrill of Mount Buller will keep your clients wanting more fun in the snow, especially the kids! With Mount Buller’s ‘Kids Stay Free’ offer, your clients will have no reason to delay their trip to Victoria, Australia. Get your clients packing with Turtle Down Under’s travel packages. Your clients will enjoy a fun-filled trip with Mount Buller on their itinerary! Add. Edit. Sell. All of Turtle Down Under’s travel kits and be an expert travel agent. Turtle Down Under provides a variety of travel itineraries which can be customized for each individual traveller! Source

Adventures of Eagle Rock

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Take your client’s sense of adventure to another level with Eagle Rock, they specialize in kayaking, abseiling, bushwalking, canyoning, and multi-day adventures into the wilderness in NSW. Eagle Rock tour will take your clients on the most adrenaline-filled experience as they venture through the most beautiful and scenic part of Sydney, NSW. Travelers will be able to swim through deep still pools, bounce down towering cliffs and hike into stunning valleys all the while taking in the breathtaking landscapes that have been in the making for millions of years. More to offer Sydney, NSW has more to offer with its stunning waterfalls. Prepare your clients for an adventure of a lifetime by utilizing Turtle Down Under’s travel packages to Sydney, NSW. Find everything you need on your agent dashboard to add edit and sell perfectly tailored travel packages to your clients. Belmore Falls, Kangaroo ValleyBelmore Falls is a scenic long-drop waterfall your clients will never forget in the beautiful Southern Highlands. This waterfall is easily accessible on foot, making it an easy 2km hike for your travellers to enjoy as they discover the Kangaroo Valley. Parking: Hindmarsh lookout point (free)Distance: About 2km return walkNo swimming allowed Ebor Falls, Waterfall WayAt Ebor Falls, your clients will be in for something unforgettable, as they will get to travel along a road called Waterfall Way all the while being surrounded by sensational views of the waterfalls. There are multiple viewing platforms to view the upper waterfalls up close. The best way to enjoy is to find a perch and get lost in the moment. Parking: Ebor Falls Visitors’ Car Park and Lower Ebor Falls car park (free)Distance: 700mNo swimming allowed Fitzroy Falls, Kangaroo ValleyAlso located in Morton National Park, Fitzroy Falls is not too far from Belmore Falls, your clients can enjoy a grand double feature as they can climb through easy level paths suitable for a range of walkers. If your clients are lucky, they can see native Australian animals. Parking: Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre (paid)Distance: Few hundred metersNo swimming allowed Minyon Falls, Nightcap National ParkThese massive 100m-high falls sit within the Nightcap National Park, which is about a 75-minute drive past Byron Bay in northern NSW. This park features multiple lookout points for your client’s enjoyment, they can take in the epic waterfalls, flowing creeks, and lush rainforests to fulfil a sense of adventure. Parking: Minyon‌ ‌Grass‌ ‌picnic‌ ‌area‌ ‌and‌ ‌Minyon‌ ‌Falls‌ ‌lookout‌ ‌(free)Distance: There’s‌‌ ‌‌a‌‌ ‌‌13km‌ ‌loop‌ ‌track and other shorter route optionsSwimming is allowed Somersby Falls, Central CoastSomersby Falls area might lack in size but it will definitely appeal to clients with families. This spot is great for a day of picnicking and swimming located on the Central Coast. Somersby Falls feature a 500m easy return walk with picturesque rainforests, a 30min drive is Kariong Brook Falls. Your clients will enjoy the short easy path into the falls where they can enjoy swimming. Parking: Somersby Falls Picnic Area (paid)Distance: About 500m returnSwimming is allowed Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains National ParkOne of the most popular destinations in the state is the Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains region (2hours west of Sydney). Your clients will be able to park at the Wentworth Falls picnic area and take the 1.4km Wentworth Falls Track. This track is reasonably challenging as it features a couple of hundred stairs, at the top of the stairs, features a mesmerizing 100m drop. The Blue Mountains also feature the Minnehaha Falls, which is one of the best-hidden gems residing in NSW. Parking: Wentworth Falls picnic area (free)Distance: About 1.4km returnNo swimming allowed Curracurrong Falls, Royal National ParkThere are plenty of awe-inspiring features of Royal National Park, 90min south of Sydney, but these falls are a stand-out – spilling magnificently into the ocean. The scenic coastal walk starts at Wattamoolla Beach and leads to Eagle Rock (named because the landmark strongly resembles an eagle’s beak), before coming to the falls themselves – meaning you get to see not one but two beautiful natural sights along the way. Parking: The closest parking is at Wattamolla Beach (note that while there are many car spaces, it can get busy on sunny weekends, so it’s best to arrive early)Distance: About 8km returnNo swimming allowed Source

In celebration of borders opening, $500,000 travel vouchers giveaway by Tourism WA

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Western Australia has finally opened its borders to international travellers, it is one of the last states to open its doors after a strict 2-year border restriction. In hopes of creating an exciting experience for international passengers, The State Government will be giving away more than $500,000 worth of vouchers for WA’s most attractive tourist spots when the borders will open this week. In celebration of the border opening, Tourism WA will hand out 3400 of the ‘Gifts From Western Australia’ – two-person vouchers, valued from $150 to $2200 for a three-day tour within the Margaret River. The vouchers will be handed out to incoming passengers at Pert Airport and the campaign will showcase and encourage travellers to support local tourism operations during their trip. WA has breathtaking attractions you can showcase to your clients, some of the locations include Skydiving at Rottnest Islands, Trips to the Pinnacles and swimming with dolphins. Passengers who are travelling via Qantas can expect a toy quokka on the first few flights from Sydney and Melbourne, promoting the Rottnest Island and ‘The World’s Happiest Animal’. There are only 200 being distributed so make sure your clients are booked at the earliest flights. After Western Australia’s borders open, fully vaccinated interstate and international travellers can enjoy a quarantine free stay as Premier Mark McGowan stated the State Government wants visitors to ‘experience all we can offer’. The tourism operators will be benefiting from the boost of international travellers WA will have. Tourism Minister, Roger Cook stated the vouchers will act as a perk for travellers, it will encourage them to explore WA, therefore supporting local tourism operators “Western Australia is a place like no other, and these vouchers will encourage the first arrivals to explore the stunning coastlines, famous food and wine, unique art and culture, and ancient Aboriginal history,” he said. This is the perfect opportunity and experience for a traveller visiting Western Australia for the first time. We encourage all our travel agents to customise a suitable travel plan for their clients to visit WA to get a chance at winning a travel voucher and obtaining a toy quokka. It is a great occasion for international travellers to explore WA like never before all the while supporting local tourism operators. Source1 Source2

Get Your Customers Excited For Whale Watching

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Impress your clients with a memorable Whale Watching experience in the Gold Coast, Australia. Your clients will enjoy a spectacular view of humpback whales weaving through the ocean tides. Your customer’s journey will begin with boarding the Spirit’s purpose-built catamaran and getting ready to view a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Just minutes from the seaway, your clients will be able to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and even the extremely rare While Whale, Migaloo.   Whale Watching cruise departs from Mariners Cove Mariana at 9:30 am and takes, passengers, on a 2-and a half-hour-long boat ride across all the well-known whale sighting locations. The passengers will be able to observe the wildlife from different angles, viewing from the top and bottom decks. They will also be accompanied by Spirit’s own marine biologist informing them about whale migrations and other interesting facts. Your clients will get as close as 100 meters from these magnificent creatures as they thrive in the luscious ocean waters. Gold Coat’s Spirit has onboard refreshments for its passengers as well as a fully licensed bar on deck, your clients will relax and enjoy the wonders of nature as they sail. Remind your clients to bring a warm jumper or coat as they will be allowed to move from top and bottom decks. Footwear is another significant element to remember to ensure your clients do not slip. Fully covered sneakers or deck are most appropriate. If your clients are visiting in summer, it is a good idea to bring a hat and sunscreen, Sprit crew will always have some sunscreen on board just in case your clients need extra or forget. Spirit also offers travel sickness pills for its passengers for $1. Turtle Down Under offers a great variety of travel packages to Queensland, Australia so you can offer your clients a wonderful experience like no other. Encourage your travellers to book their next vacation to Queensland so they don’t miss out on the spectacular whale watching experience. Source

An Exciting Journey To Queensland

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There are many exciting things happening in Queensland, offer your clients an unforgettable journey to QLD, Australia via Turtle Down Under. Singapore has confirmed Cairns becoming one of their global passenger networks from the 28th of March 2022 and will be operating 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A wonderful opportunity for our Travel Agents to create itineraries to suit any traveler’s schedule. This new service will allow passengers to travel from India, Europe, North-East and South-East Asia to Cairns and Great Barrier Reef. Tourists have a pent-up urge to travel Down Under, especially to Queensland as it has been positioned as the Adventure Capital of Australia by the latest hit series, Survivor. Let your clients explore where the series was filmed and created a well-known reputation for its scenic visuals of Queensland. It has been a tough past two years, making the arrival of international travellers an emotional moment, to finally arrive at the most sorted after destination. Ensure you have all the information and details your client needs to do to travel safely in Queensland, visit the protocol factsheet which is updated on a regular basis to provide up-to-date information. For more information visit Queensland Travel Alerts The Great Barrier Reef Is Waiting For You Treat Your clients to an exotic visit to the Great Barrier Reef. The unforgettable coral and colorful fish will have a lasting impression. Your clients can book and enjoy a spectacular aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef from a helicopter ride, flying above the bright oceans paired with rustic Aussie land create the most mesmerizing visuals. Inform your clients of the natural wonder and the largest coral reef system, sprawling from Cape York in Queensland’s north all the way to Bundaberg in the south. Turtle Down Under’s travel packages allow our 10,000 travel agents to create packages to Queensland within seconds to create a journey never to forget. Source1 Source2

Beyond Skyway

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It Feels Like Flying Offer your clients the wonderous Beyond Skyway experience. Let your clients enjoy the bird’s eye view of New South Wales as they are harnessed in the cable car. As the Cable car stops in the middle of Jamison Valley, your clients will enjoy the view of the rainforest canopy from a height of 270 meters. Your clients will top off this beautiful experience by being able to climb up the ladder within the cable car through the hatch, as they can enjoy the view from the roof of the cabin. The rooftop view allows for a 360-degree view of the breathtaking experience accompanied by the completely serene Katoomba Falls, Jamison Valley. The vivid and bright scenery creates an explosion of colours across the horizon. Your clients will enjoy the chirps of Yellow-Tailed Black cockatoos flying underneath them as they enjoy their marvellous view. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be suspended 270 meters above the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park as there is something to see in every direction. Once In A Lifetime Mesmerize your clients with a travel package to New South Wales (NSW) to enjoy an unforgettable Beyond Skyway experience that they can cherish for a lifetime. Your clients will be able to book out whole sessions to experience an even more intimate and special experience. To add the cherry on top of this already great activity, your clients will be given the option to select pre-made packages curated by Scenic World Beyond Skyway. These packages include photographs with a long lens from the surrounding lookouts, drove videos packages, and extra food and beverage options to create an unforgettable experience for your clients. Source: https://www.scenicworld.com.au/beyond-skyway#experience

In Over 2 Years, First Tourist Flights Land In Australia!

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We made it to the other end Australia! The borders are finally open, marking a significant milestone for the nation. International flights will be increasing as individuals choose to travel Down Under. Australia is delighted to welcome fully vaccinated tourists from Singapore, Phuket, Auckland Delhi, Doha, London, Dubai, and Tokyo. The tourism and aviation industry has been waiting for this moment for over 2 years and is thoroughly joyed to see flights full of international travellers. Individuals visiting their families overseas couldn’t be happier to see their loved ones in Melbourne airport. In hopes of jumpstarting international travel, Tourism Australia is investing over $40 million on their campaign ‘Don’t go small, go Australia’ to showcase what tourists can expect when they travel Down Under “As an industry, we haven’t had the summer period we were hoping for, however, in this industry there is always a point in which things start to turn around and today is that point,” said Ms. Jayne Hrdlicka, CEO of Virgin Australia Group. Tourism Australia data shows that about 9.5 million international visitors had landed in Australia in 2019 before the border closures which put the tourism and aviation industry at a standstill. The decreased international arrivals since the border closure in March 2020 are expected to increase. “In the next 24 hours some 56 flights are going to touch down in Australia and that number is only going to grow”, a former managing director of Tourism Australia, said. Prime Minister Scott Morrison stated “We are going from COVID cautious to COVID confident when it comes to travel” which is a sign of progression and a breath of relief. Nevertheless, China, one of Australia’s biggest tourism markets will be absent as Chinese travellers are not yet allowed to visit Australia. “That’s why we’re focusing our campaign on those markets that are open to travel to Australia,” Mr. Morrison said. So far, so good.  Australia has come a long way dealing with snap lockdowns and borders closures, and it is set in stone that we are moving forward in the right direction. It is a great day, smiling faces fill Melbourne’s airport. As families reunite and excited travellers wait to explore Australia. Fully vaccinated travellers have been allowed to set foot in Australia and say G’day. Source1: https://karryon.com.au/industry-news/gday-world-first-tourist-flights-touch-down-in-australia-for-two-years/ Source2: https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate/News/Melbourne-Airport-welcomes-back-int-tourists

International Border Closures to Finally End, Complete Reopening on February 21st

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just announced that international borders will reopen for all visa holders who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Australian borders have been slowly reopening since mid December 2021, ensuring that family members of citizens, permanent residents and international students the first to return. After new medical advice, Scott Morrison has said the new border rules would come into place on 21st February, “The condition is you must be double vaccinated to come to Australia,” he said. Along with the reopening of Australian borders comes good news for the tourism sector since the past two years have been nothing but drought for the tourism businesses during the border closures. “Over the next two weeks they’ll get the opportunity both for visitors to be coming and for them to be gearing up to welcome international visitors back to Australia,” Mr Morrison said. Find LIVE updates on: The Age: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-barnaby-joyce-text-fallout-continues-nation-s-total-covid-19-cases-continue-to-grow-20220207-p59u9d.html?post=p53bhl#p53bhl ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-07/international-covid-borders-to-reopen-scott-morrison/100810580

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