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Wildlife Parks & Tours Are Open!

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Locally owned and operated by the Woodward Family, the CaPTA Group offers great Cairns tours packages and attractions in both Cairns and Port Douglas.  The group also operates a registered training organisation as well as coach charters, sales and repairs. Due to the current climate, the safety of our guests, team and the public is our priority. The numbers of daily visitors will be strictly limited, and social distancing guidelines will be strictly enforced at all our attractions.   The past few months have been extremely difficult for the whole community including small businesses and tourism. Now, more than ever, we need the community to support us and we hope we can offer some much-needed adventures in your own backyard. Rainforestation Nature ParkSurrounded by World Heritage Rainforest, Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda is home to three experiences; Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Rainforest Army Duck Tour and Koala & Wildlife Park. WildLife HabitatThe award-winning Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas is an advanced eco-certified wildlife park with the ethos; observation, conservation, appreciation. Meet Australian wildlife in 5 unique habitats. Australia Butterfly SanctuaryThe Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary in the Southern Hemisphere. Set in the heart of Kuranda Village, the Sanctuary is home to 1500 colourful butterflies. Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife DomeCairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome is the world’s first high ropes course in a wildlife immersion exhibit. Enjoy an adrenaline-fueled high ropes adventure and meet Australian animals. Tropic Wings TourTropic Wings is Cairns’ longest coach tour operator, offering tours the World Heritage Rainforest in Kuranda and Cape Tribulation. Tropic Wings also offers coach charters. – Kuranda Tours without Skyrail operating on Tuesday, Thursday Saturdays and Sundays– Kuranda tours with Skyrail operating on Saturday and Sunday– Cape Tribulation tours operating Mon, Wed and Fridays. Jungle Tour & TrekkingJungle Tours and Trekking offers fun adventure tours to the Daintree & Cape Tribulation with wildlife, rainforest, beach and more. Budget Kuranda Tours also available. – Kuranda Tours without Skyrail operating on Tuesday, Thursday Saturdays and Sundays– Kuranda tours with Skyrail operating on Saturday and Sunday– Cape Tribulation tours operating Mon, Wed and Fridays. 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

Make your clients feel adventurous with their family at Sea Life – Penguin Expedition Boat Ride

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The Penguin Expedition Boat Ride will be reopening on the 11th of March, making it a great attraction for your clients who want to travel to Sydney to experience Sea Life. The world-first-of-it-kind penguin exhibit raft ride will allow your clients to enjoy the species of King and Gentoo Penguins up close like never before. The Sea Life in Sydney offers a spectacular experience for individuals and kids alike to enjoy creatures of the ocean. Within different exhibits, Sea World showcases penguins, sharks, jellyfish, stingrays, and turtles. Board The Boat! Penguin Expedition Boat Ride employs a continuous chain of boats carrying 6 guests at a time, the expedition will take its passengers through a waterway, allowing passengers to view the penguins from just meters away! Your clients will be able to experience these species, watch them interact and slide across the ice and even dive into the water. Penguin Expedition Boat Ride is inspired by Macquarie Island which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is in the southwest Pacific Ocean, halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica. It’s home to the King and Gentoo and many other penguin species. The boat ride takes you along an up close and personal ride of Sea World’s King and Gentoo penguin’s home, including emulation of whistling wings, stunning southern lights, and flurries of snow. During the boat ride, your clients can see the penguins being fed, sometimes they can catch the penguins being fed in a pool as tourists can watch them glide through the water and catch their lunch. The fun doesn’t end at Sea Life as there are many more ocean species to explore through your journey. Treat your clients to an exceptional trip to Sydney using Turtle Down Under’s travel kits. Our curated tool kits allow our travel agents to customize and tailor itineraries to individual travellers to suit their needs. Turtle Down Under has something for every traveller when it comes to tourist attractions, travel options as well as accommodations. Our state-of-the-art Shell Technology allows our travel agents to adjust itineraries with speed like no other, so say adios to long waiting times for suppliers to reply and find instant solutions with Turtle Down Under’s Shell Technology. Source

World Cup In Australia, Enjoy The Big Time

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This is to all the Cricket fans who can’t wait to travel to Australia, starting from 16th October – 13 November 2022. This is your chance to get your sports-crazed travellers ready to enjoy the Cricket World Cup. As the Australian borders are open and running at full speed, your clients can book a family holiday and enjoy the beauty of WA and the Cricket World Cup for an unforgettable trip down under. During the World Cup, your clients will be able to experience the skill of Professional cricket players, nine of the best men’s T20 teams will be playing at the world-renowned Perth Stadium. The players will participate in five Super 12 matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. Perth Stadium will be booming on the opening night of the Super 12 with teams from England taking on Afghanistan on Saturday 22nd October while defending Australian team will play against the winners of Group A on Tuesday 25th October. Fans will also have the chance to watch the world-class action as Pakistan plays against Group A’s runner-up, followed by India’s double-header clash against South Africa on Sunday 30th October. This will be a great attraction for your clients as they can witness the excitement of Perth Stadium as fans from all over the world cheer on their teams during the 2022 World Cup. Don’t let your travellers miss out on this fantastic opportunity to fly to Australia. Turtle Down Under offers a range of travel packages for our travel agents to customise for their clients, we believe each itinerary is individual to a person, so our readymade itineraries are easy to change around to fit everyone’s needs. With our state-of-the-art Shell Technology, our registered travel agents can operate with speed like no other, waiting hours to contact suppliers to get the best deals on accommodation and tourist attractions is the thing of the past when you work with Turtle Down Under. 2022 World Cup tickets will range from $20 for adults and $5 for children 2-16 years. COVID-19 Refund Conditions do apply for pre-booking your client’s tickets. Should the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 matches be cancelled, relocated, or rescheduled due to COVID-19, individuals will be eligible for a 100% refund for their ticket. View Refund Policy here   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

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Our renowned Shell Technology (ST) is known for it’s speed like no other in helping agents create the most powerful travel plans for their customers. ST allows you to add and subtract elements from a travel plan to make truly make it unique to each traveller.  Adding different hotel accommodations, pre booking transportation and local attractions for your clients has never been easier with ST. Compile the most fun and exiting travel plans for your clients and get them prepared for all the best moments. Our platform prepares the travel / tour itinerary in a jiffy! The main reason why travel agencies work with us is because we are experts at simplifying even the most complex travel plans and we do this with great efficiency and precision. With our verified travel partners, a network of breath-taking global resorts, and our own significant personal travel experience we can help you deliver the best experience to your customer. Often travel agencies have wanted to reduce one metric – the time taken to quote. Our cutting-edge technology reduces this time from industry standards dramatically. Numerous travel agencies have already adopted our platform, and now even you can use and discover its simplicity and effectiveness. Create unforgettable experiences down under, Turtle Down Under encompasses an array of travel experiences and accommodation to tailor every experience individual to travellers. With such a flexible platform, you can create packages from our existing itineraries or create your own. The platform effortlessly integrates with tourist experiences Down Under (Australia) and enables for easy information access and account administration – so as a travel agency there is very little that you need to worry about.  We offer live technical support for all your enquiries; we believe support should be constant to achieve perfection. Our best-in-class concierge service ensures your customers never face any issue before and during their travel, your clients will receive 24/7 assistance, daily travel updates, bilingual transport drivers and an unforgettable travel experience. We believe in cooperating with tourism companies and sharing our extensive experience to assist you promote your business across Australia. Kiss goodbye to long waiting hours and countless revisions to get the best deal from you travel provider. Create and edit our available Australia tour packages on TDU and get an instant quote! Our offers include Turtle Down Under specials, customised tours and much more. Turtle Down Under offers a wide range of unique travel experiences you could ever find; ensure you have access to the best travel packages for your client straight away through your agent dashboard.

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