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the opera house, Sydney’s spectacular harbor, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hyde Park, and Chinatown with refreshing pauses at local pubs to mingle with the locals. This is ideal for ﬁrst-timers to Sydney who want to take in all the must-see sights, but want to add an active component. According to the company’s marketing manager, Ian Swain II, Sydney’s “Bridge Climb—[in which visitors climb the metal monolith 427 ft. above sea level and enjoy a stunning 360-degree view of the glittering bay below]—is very popular, as are guided cultural walks around the city. We also organize surf lessons on Bondi [travel agents can add this as an extra to the Circle Australia tour]—and for a truly luxury and adventure experience we venture into Wolgan Valley.” Less than three hours removed from Sydney, Wolgan Valley lies between two national parks in the middle of the Blue Mountains and spreads out at the foot of towering cliffs. The area, dotted with waterfalls and mountain streams, epitomizes adventure travel. Visitors can hike along canyon trails, explore time-honored villages, ride the world’s steepest railway, encounter Australia’s astounding wildlife and spend time at the Three Sisters rock formation. A stroll through “the bush” includes a visit to historic Katoomba, a small town famous for its mountain setting, extensive wilderness and unparalleled views. tasmania Adventure lovers with a taste for the exotic and adventures off the tourist radar might opt for Swain’s tours to Tasmania, one of Australia’s “undiscovered gems” that Swain II says is “known for epic walks and hikes, as well as home to Safﬁre, a beautiful luxury lodge.” Tasmania is the quintessential walk on the wild side and “uncompromised” by heavy industry and the hectic pace of modern times. In addition to spectacular natural beauty, it is the home to bizarre wildlife, challenging mountains, roaring rivers, rainforests and deserted beaches. Even Australians consider it a “world of its own.” Swain’s Discover Tasmania package (from $1,825 pp dbl) is a 10-day tour that literally transports visitors to an unimagined wonderland. It introduces travelers to exotic cities like Strahan, Hobart and Freycinet and skirts the wonderful terrain of the Cradle Mountains opening a door to a vast treasure of surprises. Australians like to say that the mere mention of Tasmania is enough to whet the appetite for a visit to this large, uncanny island that lies in the southeast. They may be correct. Swain Tours presents the best of Tasmania through a series of add-ons that offer delights like a drive to the summit of Mount Wellington, the breathtaking backdrop to the city of Hobart. This is one of the few places where visitors experience a change of terrain from alpine to rainforest within a few miles. Not enough adventure? Then tell clients to go for the Wilderness Air Tour, which ﬂies deep into the heart of the Franklin and Gordon rivers before landing on a pontoon where guests will walk on an elevated boardwalk through the rainforest. They’ll then take a short walk past the ancient Huon Pine, Myrtle and to St John Falls. Australia . New Zealand . South Pacific TOP 10 REASONS TO GO 2016613-20 √ √ √ √ √ √ Our own office in Sydney Earn up to 15% commission Over 43 Years Experience Excellent reputation Members of USTOA Best Airfares WITH GOWAY √ Quality Staff who have lived and/or traveled extensively in Australia/NZ √ We offer a variety of travel ideas √ Price Guarantee √ We really care Call 888-469-2944 or visit www.goway.com july 2013 63 60-65 SP Australia.indd 63 6/19/13 3:12 PM http://www.goway.com http://www.goway.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend July 2013

Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: Eleven Experience
Tour Talk: DuVine Cycling + Adventure
Expedition Cruising: Explore the Unexplored
Eleven Experience's Chalet Pelerin
Brazil Travel Planner
Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa
Guatemala Travel Planner
Latin America Specialist Courses
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
5 Ways to Adventure in North America
Swain Tours Shines in the Land Down Under
Seeing African Wonders Through a Viewfinder
Trinidad & Tobago
Soaring to New Heights in Saint Lucia

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