Take Me Away - travel feature - 30-11-2019

Take Me Away

Nicola Rowlingson from Above & Beyond Travel with her mum, Lindy Collie in Skagway Alaska after dog-sledding.

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Take Me Away Make your dream to visit Africa a reality

By Sonia Clark The allure of Africa is timeless. Boasting a wilderness experience like no other, for many people an African safari holiday is a long-held dream that sits at the top of their bucket list. Offering unparalleled experiences and unforgettable memories, Africa is an extraordinarily beautiful continent deeply rich in culture, natural beauty and unique wildlife.

The Infinite Horizon is a local family-run business that specialises in guided safari-style travel adventures. Owners Steve and Teena Chumbley are passionate about encouraging others to experience the beauty and wonder of Africa, and can make that long-held dream to travel to Africa a surprisingly affordable reality.

Steve has worked in the African safari business since 1992. The couple lived and worked in Tanzania for over 20 years and have owned their safari business since 2005. They draw on their

extensive personal knowledge, local connections and networks to provide all-inclusive itineraries.

Clients who join their safari tours or embark on a tailor-made African adventure holiday, can do so with the peace of mind that they are dealing with an operator based locally at Glenview with extensive knowledge of the suppliers, agencies and customs of the country they are planning to visit.

Teena said they were excited to share some new updates, including the launch of a brand new website and news that bookings are now open for a 13-day Great Migration and Island Escape Tanzania tour departing February 2020.

“Tanzania is often thought of as the quintessential safari destination and rightly so," Teena said. "The Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro are all household names for good reason. With such incredible geographical diversity, once you experience Tanzania it will remain in your heart forever.”

Boasting the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, the largest natural migration and the biggest game reserve (the Selous), Tanzania also has the world’s longest, deepest and cleanest equatorial lake (Lake Tanganyika) and an estimated one third of the world’s lions. There is a diverse culture, from the sophisticated Zanzibar architecture to the nomadic Maasai and the last of the world’s hunter-gathers (the Hadzabe).

The Great Migration and Island Escape tour is a classic safari suitable for all ages. It has been created to include the best wildlife destinations.

At $10,300 per person twin share it includes all accommodation, all meals, all internal flights and transfers, private guide, 4WD safari vehicle and all park and entry fees.

Teena said itineraries could be tailor-made to best suit the time of year, personal interests and budgets of clients, with the option to include additional activities or add-ons such as entering the 2020 Kilimanjaro Marathon (a bucket list favourite), visiting neighbouring Rwanda for gorilla trekking or Ethiopia for a unique ethnic experience.

To experience an adventure of a lifetime contact Teena on 0457 249 998 or visit www.theinfinitehorizon.net.

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The Great Migration and Island Escape Tanzanian Adventure February 2020 13 days / 12 nights A classic safari created to include the best wildlife fe destinations. You’ll experience the wonders of Tanzania, the safari heartland and finish with a taste of the Zanzibar culture, relaxing by the Indian Ocean.

Package includes accommodation, all meals, all internal flights and transfers, private guide and 4WD safari vehicle, all park and entry fees.

AMAZING AFRICA - MORE THAN JUST A HOLIDAY For a detailed itinerary call Teena on 0457 249 998 or Steve 0467 270 619 PRIVATE GUIDE 26

PERSONALISED TRIPS

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Mystic Mountain Tours great new range of tours for 2020 Let Mystic Mountain Tours share with you the wonder and adventure of our beautiful Australia.

Visit special places where you can see unique nature, meet special people and connect with communities with their Australian story experience tours.

The tours are specially designed for locals to enjoy a smaller, personalised group tour with operators they know and trust to provide the best service possible. Mystic Mountains Tours is a local family business whose focus is always on your enjoyment. You will be touring with the owners Andrew and Lynn Fallon travelling in comfort and safety in the Mystic Mountains Tours fleet.

There are a range of options to choose from including day trips to interesting destinations, short breaks to refresh the soul and extended tours to far-away places. Destinations are often reached by back roads not just down the

highway. Your tour will be filled with fun stories and interaction, as well as a beautiful big window to see the world outside, and they like to surprise you with morning tea in a special place or a photo opportunity that is unexpected, and happy hour at the end of the day. The clean and comfortable coach and accommodation are also a pleasant part of your time away.

A special feature of traveling with Mystic Mountains Tours is a door-to-door pick-up service on their extended tours, so you don’t have to worry about leaving your car at a pick-up location during your time away. The tours usually have about 25 passengers and you will never be lost in the crowd.

Collect moments not things, see places you have never seen before and meet new friends to share these experiences. Why not share this experience with loved ones as the perfect Christmas gift

idea with gift vouchers available, or book in a day trip with your work group for a truly unique and memorable end-of-year celebration. Contact the Mystic Mountain Tours team today for more information on 0400 086 877.

Mystic Mountain Tours COLLECT MOMENTS TO TREASURE WWW.MYSTICMOUNTAINTOURS.COM.AU Kangaroo Island is one of the world’s great nature-based destinations. Think of an island with 509km of Coastline & 155km from the East Coast to the West Coast. With native bushland, wildlife, adventure & exploring. Driving through the Flinders Ranges and Outback, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were navigating the unexplored face of Mars.

Towering ancient cliffs and deep craters border dusty red roads. Be surrounded by ancient mountain ranges, spectacular gorges and sheltered creeks.

Kangaroo Island & Flinders Ranges

Maryborough has a unique link to the world’s most famous nanny that no other place in the world can claim.

Birthplace of author P.L Travers whose beloved novels were brilliantly adapted for the popular Disney movie & the award winning musical.Watch as the cities riverside parks & heritage streetscapes transform into Cherry Tree Lane for the most supercalifragilisticexpialidocious festival guaranteed to delight with chimney sweeping, nanny races & a grand parade. Vintage styling & costumed characters will take you back in time to a magical place where you will be swept up in the magic of Mary Poppins.

Goondiwindi Cotton is run by the Coulton family who were the first to grow cotton in the MacInytre Valley. In 1992 they made a decision to diversify operations with a small garment manufacturing company. Today, Goondiwindi Cotton is stocked in over 200 stores nationwide.

While researching & meeting with locals, the artists’ collective called "The Brightsiders" who painted the Yelarbon Silo were inspired by the stories of resilience & adaptability shown by the people. They felt that this spirit of hope would be great to portray on the silos so predominant in the town. The artwork titled “When the Rain Comes” creates an iconic oasis scene for the town set amongst a backdrop of spinifex country,

20 - 29 August 2020 From $3360pp Twin Share

Proud Mary Mary Poppins Festival 2 - 4 July 2020 From $650pp Twin Share

Goondiwindi Cotton & Silo Art 9 - 12 March 2020 From $925pp Twin Share

CONTACT US FOR BROCHURES & BOOKINGS 0400 086 877 info@mysticmountaintours.com.au Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

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