Australia Package Tour
Whatever your age, you can enjoy the holiday of a lifetime in Australia. Choose your own pace - energetic, relaxed, or somewhere in between. Explore and roam, or stay in one place. Australia suits mature travellers - you can enjoy quality accommodation, tours and advice plus generous discounts on a wide variety of activities. No matter what sort of adventure you seek, you'll find it in Australia!
Australia is a famous for its great weather with a wide range of climates. From winter skiing in the Australian Alps between June and September, to year round beach holidays in Queensland, you're sure to find the perfect holiday whenever you want to go!
As a Certified Aussie Specialist, Trawel Mart has comprehensive knowledge of Australia as a Tourist destination and can assist you with specific experiences such as self-drive, backpack, family holiday, honeymoon etc. in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Cairns, Tasmania, Tangalooma, Hamilton island etc.
Factoid:Australia produces 95 per cent of the world's precious opals and 99 per cent of black opals. Coober Pedy in South Australia is known as the opal capital of the world.
Australia is completely surrounded by ocean; there is no way to travel overland to Australia. Hence, all international visitors arrive by plane or by boat. Almost all travellers will first travel to one of the state capitals, as these have all the major airports and many of the major ports.
Australia boasts over 7,000 beaches - more than any other nation. Kalgoorlie in Western Australia is not only Australia's largest producer of gold, but has the world's largest political electorate covering a mammoth 2.2 million square kilometers.
The kangaroo is unique to Australia and one of our most easily recognised mammals. There are more kangaroos in Australia now than when Australia was first settled. Estimates suggest around 40 million. Australia's 140 million sheep (mostly merinos), found on around 53,000 properties, produce more than 70 per cent of the world's wool. With 24 million head of cattle, Australia is the world's largest exporter of beef.
The longest stretch of straight railway track in the world crosses the Nullarbor Plain. From Nurina in Western Australia to Watson in South Australia, the track is dead straight for 478 kilometers.The world's longest continuous fence known as the 'Dingo Fence', runs through central Queensland for 5,531kms. It is 1.8 meters high and is designed to keep sheep safe from Australia's native dog.
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Australia Package Tour for 9 Days |
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Day 01:Sydney
Arrive Sydney, our representative will meet you at the Airport and transfer to Hotel. Evening make your own way to Kings Wharf, Sydney showboat cruise with Indian Dinner. Enjoy Cabaret show by the ‘Showboat Follies’ as you cruise the famous Sydney Harbour and enjoy the magnificent sights. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02:Sydney City Tour
After Breakfast, proceed to half day city tour of Sydney which covers Opera House, Harbour Bridge, St. Mary’ Cathedral, Hyde Park and Kings cross. The ends with drop at the Darling Horbour. Afternoon proceed to Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Wild Life world, Sky Tower and Sky Walk. Then proceed to Mono Rail station, board the train, sit back and enjoy the spectacular view of Sydney by night. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 03: Sydney - Gold Coast
After Breakfast, transfer to Airport to board flight to Brisbane. Arrive Brisbane, and proceed to Gold Coast, which is an hour’s drive from Brisbane. It boasts of a 43kms stretch of golden beaches, resorts, shops, wildlife attractions, theme parks and night clubs. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04: Movie World
After Breakfast, transfer to “Warner Bros. Movie world”. Meet Batman, Harry Potter, Bugs Bunny and many more cartoon characters. See “police Academic Show”, enjoy the super hero thrill ride Batwin Space shot, roller coaster. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 05:Paradise Country Farm and Sea world
After Breakfast, take optional half day tour to Paradise Country Farm. After noon proceed to Sea world theme park and world of shows at the Ski Challenge – acrobatic show. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 06: Dream World
After Breakfast, transfer to Dream world – is home to one of the largest native wildlife parks in Queensland and real life farm show. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 07Melbourne - Phillip Island Tour
After Breakfast, proceed to Melbourne, our representative will meet you at the Airport and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Phillip Island tour. Visit to Koala Conservation Centre, Nobbies Visit Centre Churchill Island. Late evening at sunset, see the ‘Penguin Parade’, where the penguins return from the sea to their sand-dune burrows in groups and this amazing sight is a wonderful experience to view. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 08: Brisbane
After breakfast, proceed on a full day excursion to Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Take a ride on the renowned Puffing Billy Steam Train as it winds its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, relax and enjoy the great scenery. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 09 : Melbourne - India
After breakfast, transfer to Airport to Board flight to India.
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TOPFact File
Couontry: |
Commonwealth of Australia |
Area: |
total: 7,686,850 sq km |
Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC +10 (Eastern Standard Time - operates in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland) |
Population: |
20,264,082 (July 2006 est.) |
Geography: |
Australia's 7,686,850 square kilometers (2,967,909 sq. mi) landmass is on the Indo-Australian Plate. Surrounded by the Indian, Southern and Pacific oceans, Australia is separated from Asia by the Arafura and Timor seas. |
Capital: |
Canberra |
People: |
Malay 50.4%, Chinese 23.7%, Indigenous 11%, Indian 7.1%, others 7.8% (2004 est.) |
Language: |
English (official) 79.1%, Chinese 2.1%, Italian 1.9%, other 11.1%, unspecified 5.8% (2001 Census) |
Religion: |
Catholic 26.4%, Anglican 20.5%, other Christian 20.5%, Buddhist 1.9%, Muslim 1.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified 12.7%, none 15.3% (2001 Census) |
Climate: |
Generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north |
Currency: |
Australian Dollar (AUS$) 1 AUD = 34.6342 INR approximately. |
Climate: |
Generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north |
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Australia History
The Australian mainland comprises six states and two territories. Ranked in ord
er of population (common abbreviations follow in parentheses) :
- New South Wales (NSW)
- Sydney - Australia's first and largest city, the capital of New South Wales
- Sydney - Australia's first and largest city, the capital of New South Wales
- Victoria (VIC)
- Melbourne - Australia's second largest city and the nation's first capital city.
- Melbourne - Australia's second largest city and the nation's first capital city.
- Queensland (QLD)
- Brisbane - sun-drenched capital of Queensland
- Brisbane - sun-drenched capital of Queensland
- Western Australia (WA)
- Perth - the most remote continental capital city on earth, on the south-western edge of Western Australia
- Perth - the most remote continental capital city on earth, on the south-western edge of Western Australia
- South Australia (SA)
- Adelaide - the City of Churches, a relaxed South Australian alternative to the big eastern cities
- Adelaide - the City of Churches, a relaxed South Australian alternative to the big eastern cities
- Tasmania (TAS) - a small triangular island state located off the south coast of the Australian mainland
- Hobart - small but fascinating capital of Tasmania
- Hobart - small but fascinating capital of Tasmania
- The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) - the seat of federal government, focused on Canberra, Australia's largest inland city
- Canberra - the purpose-built, planned national capital of Australia
- Canberra - the purpose-built, planned national capital of Australia
- Northern Territory (NT) - ranging between the "Red Centre" and the tropical Far North.
- Darwin - Australia's smallest and northern-most capital, at the top of the Northern Territory
Australia also possesses a number of island territories in the Indian and Pacific Oceans:
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
- Christmas Island
- Cocos Islands
- Coral Sea Islands
- Heard and McDonald Islands
- Lord Howe Island, New South Wales
- Norfolk Island
- Macquarie Island
Entry Formalities
All travellers, except New Zealand citizens, must obtain a visa or travel authority before travelling to Australia. Australia Tourist visa allows people to visit Australia for a holiday or recreation, or to visit family and/or friends. This visa may also be used for other short-term non-work purposes including study for less than three (3) months.
The documents required when applying for a Australia Tourist visa are:
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Complete all the questions and sign application form 48R accompanied by one recent passport size photo.
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Valid passport with two unused visa pages
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Original passport, and a photocopy of the biodata page and any page showing endorsements or change of name.
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Recent passport photo - head and shoulders only, plain background
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Details of your proposed activities in Australia
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Air Ticket and Travel itinerary
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Evidence of health insurance for entire period of stay
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Form M67 – details of relatives
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If you have a sponsor, a letter from your sponsor stating your relationship and reason for sponsorship, and evidence of his/her residence status in Australia
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Evidence of sufficient funds for your visit either from you or your sponsor in Australia (e.g. bank statements, tax papers for the last three months. Please note photocopies of credit cards are not acceptable)
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Evidence of funds/assets held by you in India
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Original leave letter from your employer stating your job designation, monthly salary and exact dates of leave or, if you are self-employed, evidence of your business
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A clear description of your occupation and complete contact details for your employer are to be included on the application form. Please note that occupation titles such as "business" and "service" are not acceptable
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Students must provide confirmation from their school or college of their exact vacation dates and/or reasons for taking time off during the academic semester
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Children under 18 must provide a notarized “no objection certificate’ from any non-accompanying parent authorizing their travel to Australia along with copies of the parents passport. In the case of children traveling or staying with non –relatives, please also provide the full name, nationality and the date of birth of the person the child will be staying or traveling with.
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Previous passports if any
Australia Tourist Visa Fee: INR4,500 + INR500 VFS Service Charges + INR1,200 Documentation Charges. (Subject to revise)
Time required to issue Australia Visa: From 7 working days to 4 weeks. It is advisable to allow plenty of time. The amount of time taken to finalise individual applications may vary significantly depending on processing requirements; If additional documents, Interviews or Medical examination are required, the Australian High Commission will notify you;
If granted, Australia Tourist visa will allow the passenger either a single or multiple entry to Australia for a stay period of up to three (3), six (6) or 12 months.
The period of stay and number of entries granted will depend on the purpose of the visit and your personal circumstances.
Shopping
There is an enormous variety of authentic Aboriginal art from traditional dot and bark paintings, modern 'earth pigment' screen prints, decorated jewellery and wood carvings, to boomerangs, didgeridoos, weapons, ceramics, scarves, even compact discs of traditional music.
Tourist Refund Scheme: Did you know an overseas tourist can claim a refund of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that they pay on goods they buy in Australia. The refund only applies to goods which are taken as hand luggage or worn on to the aircraft or ship when they leave the country.
Festival and Culture
Festivals have become ubiquitous in Australia, with hundreds held each year. Some are as small as the community-based Apollo Bay Music Festival and Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival, while others afford the opportunity to bring international performers to Australian audiences and showcase Australian works, such as the Falls Festival and Woodford Folk Festival.
- Chinese New Year (February)
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (February)
- WOMADelaide (March)
- National Folk Festival, Canberra (April)
- Dreaming Festival, Woodford (June)
- Revelation Independent Film Festival (July)
- Woodford Folk Festival (December).
The modern culture of Australia is a Western culture and draws from many sources, primarily from the Anglo-Celtic cultures, but also from indigenous Australians, the multi-ethnic immigration associated with the Australian gold rushes of the 1850s, and post-World War II immigrants from all over the world.
Mainstream Australian culture has been strongly influenced by British culture and European culture, and more recently the culture of the United States of America. There are, however, distinctive influences from the Australian natural environment, the country's settler history, indigenous Australians, geographical isolation from other Western nations and proximity to Asia.
