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Welcome Scenic has more than 34 years’ experience creating unforgettable, handcrafted journeys for our guests. We are a proudly Australian-founded company and have introduced itineraries that travel to over 60 countries and visit every continent on Earth. Our guests are at the forefront of all we do, from the creation of our once-in-a-lifetime Scenic Enrich experiences to the extensive range of Scenic Freechoice activities that allow our guests to personalise their holiday. We aim to deliver the best experience possible to create memories that will last a lifetime. You’ll find the Scenic difference is in the details. Our handcrafted itineraries have set the benchmark in escorted land journeys. Enjoy the finest accommodation and transport complemented by all-inclusive sightseeing and the services of a dedicated Scenic Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides. Join us in 2021 and 2022 to explore the wonders of Australia in luxury. We look forward to welcoming you on one of our exceptional journeys.

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DISCOVER From the azure coastlines of Norfolk Island to the wilderness of Tasmania and verdant wine regions of South Australia, these regions will amaze with all they have to offer. South Australia Barossa Valley McLaren Vale Adelaide Kangaroo Island

South Australia

A delight to your senses, South Australia is renowned for its culture and gourmet cuisine. Its natural wonders are revealed as you explore the world-class wineries of the Barossa and the untamed majesty of Kangaroo Island.

Tasmania and Norfolk Island

Tasmania is a revelation. Marvel at the beauty of Cradle Mountain, visit convict relics and explore Hobart. On Norfolk Island, discover stories from its convict past, unearth a lost language and sample local delicacies.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY The Scenic global management team and Journey Designers are working closely with the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO), all suppliers and government health agencies to implement a full range of measures for the health and safety of our valued guests. In preparation for the resumption of our land journeys, we will ensure compliance with the strict industry protocols and for further information on these policies, please visit scenic.com.au/assurance-tours

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Hobart > Launceston 7 Day

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Norfolk Island 8 Day

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CONNECT WITH US Launceston Freycinet National Park Hobart

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THE SCENIC EXPERIENCE

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When you travel with Scenic, everything is taken care of. Our handcrafted journeys feature the very best inclusions and a host of memorable moments. Our expert staff, from Tour Directors to local guides, will go above and beyond to make your experience unforgettable. That’s not to say choice is taken away from you. Wherever you go, there are countless Scenic Freechoice experiences and activities to choose from – and of course, they’re all included. From accommodation, small ship expedition cruises and dining, to transfers and even tipping, each Scenic journey delivers excellence on every level.

Visiting South Australia instead of travelling overseas was a brilliant thing to do. Being with a knowledgeable driver and guide who supported us all through the trip was so worth it... Scenic are like family - they listen and care for you... Neil C, Scenic Guest, May 2018, Feefo Review

At Scenic we’ve combined the ease of luxury travel with a selection of experiences that offer you a true insight into the culture, landscape and history of Australia.

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The Scenic team create unique and luxurious explorations in Australia, with our guests at the heart of everything we do. Scenic Tour Directors Being a Scenic Tour Director is not just a job, it’s a lifetime passion. Your Tour Director’s role is to make sure your journey exceeds your expectations and manage each element of your tour so you see everything listed in your itinerary at an enjoyable pace.

Scenic Enrich Our expert Journey Designers have curated a range of unique experiences that will be among the highlights of your journey. Savour the food and wine specialities of Kangaroo Island and indulge at Australia’s first biodynamic winery

in McLaren Vale; learn about the unique dialect of Norfolk Island, or visit the Tasmanian Wool Centre in the convict town of Ross.

Scenic Freechoice Your included Scenic Freechoice activities are designed to give you a range of exceptional experiences that allow you to personalise your journey, at a pace that suits you. Taste your way through the Adelaide Central Markets, wander among unique art installations at MONA, indulge in cold climate wines or a round of golf. From history to culture, cuisine to nature, there’s a wealth of options, whatever your interests.

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Hotels Our hotels are selected on more than reputation alone, but on a combination of location, character and ambiance. This ensures your stays are reflective of your destination for a truly immersive experience. You’ll discover that our closer to home journeys cater to every taste, whether it’s a stay in a spectacular waterfront location, amidst the rugged beauty of the outback or in a stylish city hotel.

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HANDCRAFTED LUXURY With Scenic, perks and privileges come included. Enjoy a full range of luxurious benefits that will enhance your experience throughout your journey.

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Fully escorted small group touring with a maximum of 24 guests Scenic Enrich – unforgettable and exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences Scenic Sundowners – exclusive hosted evening drinks in memorable locations Scenic Freechoice – a choice of activities and dining options throughout your journey Scenic Special Stays – iconic hotels, remarkable for their location, character and heritage Expert handpicked Tour Directors and local guides A Scenic representative to assist you on your arrival and departure Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities Health and Safety policies - hotels and experiences are selected for your well-being plus, social distancing on our coaches

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Our Scenic Enrich encounters take you behind the scenes to enjoy private access and special moments you will treasure forever. A

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The convict town of Ross is a pleasant surprise to travellers. Unique to Scenic, discover the secrets and stories of Ross from your local guide. As part of the guided tour, visit the Tasmanian Wool Centre and learn about the importance of wool to this region.

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Scenic Enrich experiences are not only likely to be completely unforgettable, they’ll also enrich your understanding and appreciation of the incredible places, cultures and histories you’ll encounter. From meeting the winemakers in South Australia to uncovering the unusual language spoken on Norfolk Island, our Scenic Enrich experiences will become a highlight of your time travelling with Scenic. In South Australia’s McLaren Vale meet the team at Gemtree Winery and hear about Its sustainability and biodynamic practices. In Tasmania, visit the amazing ‘Wall in the Wilderness’, an ever-changing work of art, and delight your taste buds at the Pyengana Dairy Company, reputed to produce Australia’s finest cheddar. On Norfolk Island, experience the friendly hospitality of the local community with a progressive dinner at the homes of three different families. Hear stories of what life is like in paradise. These are just some of the unique personally curated experiences awaiting you.

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Whether you’re a foodie, keen to learn more about local history or simply a devotee of the great outdoors, our comprehensive range of Scenic Freechoice activities offers something for everyone. Go behind the scenes of the beloved Adelaide Oval, or sample cheese and wines at Norfolk Island’s Two Chimneys Vineyard. You can explore the contemporary artworks on display at MONA in Tasmania and so much more.


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Adelaide City Tour & Adelaide Oval

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City Tour with River Cruise & Zoo

Wineglass Bay Cruise

A city tour combining old with new so elegantly. Visit the delightful garden banks of River Torrens and see spectacular views from Colonel Light’s Lookout on Montefiore Hill. Journey on into the Adelaide Oval and learn of its iconic heritage. Enjoy a morning tour of Adelaide city before a scenic cruise along the Torrens on board the famous ‘Popeye’. Alight at Adelaide Zoo to visit Wang Wang and Funi, the only endangered Giant Pandas in the Southern Hemisphere.

Morning Central Market Tour

Relish a range of delicious samples representing the multicultural community of South Australia. Since 1869, the Central Market has been the jewel in the crown of South Australian Tourism experiences with a haven of premium food and wine products.

Adelaide Heritage Walking Tour

On your walking tour discover the city’s hidden secrets, hear the history and gain important local knowledge to enhance your stay. Visit North Terrace, Victoria Square’s heritage buildings and the beautiful Botanic Gardens.

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Moderate – A comfortable walking pace at which you can easily discover a beautiful city on a walking tour. Relaxed – A slower pace to take in a museum or sightseeing tour.

Glass Bottom Boat

Be welcomed aboard the electric solar powered glass bottom boat, for a perfect view of the beautiful coral gardens and myriad of tropical fish that inhabit the calm crystal-clear waters of Norfolk’s lagoon.

Two Chimneys Vineyard

Sample food and wine whilst learning about the history and development of the vineyard and the grapes at this family business comprising vineyard, winery and cellar door.

4WD Safari

This back of beyond tour takes you through private properties and the national park featuring spectacular scenery and native flora as you join direct descendants of the Bounty Mutineers.

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Farm and Industry Tour

Enjoy expert commentary of all the sights of Hobart with the opportunity to get on and get off the bus to visit various sights.

Active – For those keen to explore further afield, for a longer or more demanding journey.

Norfolk Island

Take a tour of Hobart, including the harbour, Derwent River and the Channel Heritage Centre. Explore the picturesque Huon Valley and enjoy a gourmet tour showcasing local produce. Includes lunch.

The Red Decker Hop On Hop Off Bus tour

We’ve divided our extensive list of Scenic Freechoice activities into active, moderate and relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests.

Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula on the Wineglass Bay Cruise. A unique perspective of the Peninsula’s sheer granite cliffs, sea caves and hidden coves, while enjoying a Tasmanian Ploughman’s lunch at anchor in relaxed style.

Hobart and the Huon Valley

Take the MONA ferry to Australia’s Museum of Old and New Art. Guided by your own audio headset, choose whichever part of the museum interests you most. Includes lunch.

Each guest is different, so we appreciate that you may want to move at your own pace. Perhaps you’ll want to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed pace, or you may wish to unwind throughout.

Step into a pair of waders and walk into the crisp waters of Freycinet Marine Farm. Learn how to shuck an oyster and how they are grown, while taking in the spectacular view of the Hazard mountains from the waterfront.

Launceston Tamar Valley and Beaconsfield Mine

Explore the Tamar Valley and visit Beaconsfield Mine and the Heritage Museum. Discover the shy platypus at Platypus House and meet the delicate seahorses at Seahorse World. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

Tamar Valley Wine Tour

The Tamar Valley has an excellent reputation for producing cool climate wines and is famous for its sparkling wines and pinots. On your private tour, visit small boutique producers to sample their vintages and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Tamar River Cruise

Cruise into picturesque Cataract Gorge and along the Tamar River enjoying the magnificent scenery whilst learning about the history of the region. Morning tea, lunch and wine tasting are included.

James Boag Brewery Tour

James Boag has been making beer since 1881. Step inside the historic brewery for a fully guided tour and a chance to taste three different beers.

Discover a selection of local enterprises that sustain Norfolk Island. From farm produce, market and aquaponics gardening or exporting Kentia seedlings. See locally produced hand printed art and visit the island’s only soft drink factory.

Norfolk Today Tour

How is power generated? How does bulk fuel come into Norfolk Island? On this tour, discover what life is like today for the residents of Norfolk Island.

Self-drive Car Hire

Take a self-drive rental car for the day, allowing you the liberty to drive and explore Norfolk Island at your own pace.

Golf Experience

Enjoy nine holes of golf on the beautiful Norfolk Island golf course. This is the only golf course in the world located within a World Heritage Site.

Taste of Norfolk

Meet a local beekeeper and the butcher who produced sausages for Colleen McCullough from her very own recipe. Finish off with a cooking demonstration.

E-bike guide tour

See Norfolk Island in a completely different way on an e-bike guided tour.

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Every carefully selected hotel has been handpicked by our expert Journey Designer, to ensure it offers the best possible location and creature comforts.

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Hotels You’ll find that the wonders of Australia are all the more special when you’re ensconced in comfort and surroundings that reflect the uniqueness of the destination. As you travel across Australia, you can look forward to wonderful accommodation in the most iconic locations. In select locations, we feature Scenic Special Stays, iconic hotels remarkable for their location, character and heritage. The wonders of Tasmania abound during your time in the extraordinary surrounds of Freycinet Lodge; the Hotel Grand Chancellor in the heart of Hobart, just steps from Franklin Wharf and Constitution Dock. All properties provide opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the ‘Apple Isle’. Bringing history to life on the banks of Launceston’s Tamar River is the

unique Peppers Silo Hotel. This is a new to Scenic in 2021. The heritage building is 35 metres-high and contains grain in four large silos. In South Australia, situated metres from the sand, the Stamford Grand in Glenelg, Adelaide is the very essence of understated oceanside luxury. In Norfolk Island, guests stay at the South Pacific Resort, located a just short walk to town and surrounded by 3.5 hectares of parkland.

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South Australia From the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island to the state’s many wine regions and hidden gastronomic gems, there’s plenty to discover in South Australia.

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Gateway to South Australia The gateway to South Australia, charming Adelaide, has something for all tastes. Laze beside the seaside in Glenelg, take a tour to a nearby wine region or explore the ever-expanding array of bars and eateries in the city’s laneways and side streets. Often referred to as the ‘City of Churches’, the city has undergone a cultural revolution that will keep you coming back for more. Wine Regions on South Australia Adelaide is one of the Great Wine Capitals of the world, with 200 cellar doors on its doorstep. The more famous is the Barossa known for its Shiraz and Rieslings which are growing in reputation. McLaren Vale’s warm climate meeds great Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Chardonnay. Kangaroo Island One of the most picturesque islands off the coast of mainland Australia is Kangaroo Island. Small in size, but with plenty to offer, here is an opportunity help this community recover and once again flourish. Kangaroo Island is a real treat.

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Gems of South Australia 8 Day Tour

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Of delectable cuisine and breathtaking wildlife Prepare yourself for a range of once in a lifetime experiences. From tasting vintage port from your birth year and visiting the d’Arenberg Cube to observing the wondrous and rare native wildlife of Kangaroo Island. Here’s to eight unforgettable days of endless adventures. Begin your exploration of beautiful South Australia at its bustling capital city, and undertake a gourmet tour of Adelaide’s many fantastic restaurants and markets. From sports lovers to wildlife enthusiasts, you’ll find an experience that fuels your passion in this compact city. In Barossa Valley, the state’s famous wine region, spend time strolling through its award-winning vineyards and tasting premium Australian wines. Don’t forget to taste vintage port dating back to your birth year. In Kangaroo Island, you’ll be amazed to discover a land teeming with vibrant wildlife and dramatic scenery. From koala and fur seal to some of nature’s finest works of art – the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, there’s plenty to delight the naturalist in you.

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Scenic Freechoice activity Since 1869, Adelaide’s Central Market has been a haven of premium food and wine products. Relish a range of delicious samples representing the multicultural community of South Australia.

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Highlights: Taste port from the year of your birth at Seppeltsfield Discover what makes Kangaroo Island so unique Enjoy a guided tour of Adelaide’s Central Market Take a walk through the vines of the Barossa at Jacobs Creek winery See the d’Arenburg Cube, inspired by the complexities and puzzles of wine making Learn about bio dynamic farming at Gemtree Wines

Wine tasting at d’Arenberg Winery

Walk the beach at Seal Bay home to a colony of seals

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Gems of South Australia 8 Day Itinerary Adelaide > Adelaide Day 1

visit the d’Arenberg Cube, a five storey contemporary Adelaide glass structure that almost Welcome to Adelaide, South appears to be floating Australia’s capital, renowned amongst the vineyards. for its gourmet delights and Sample premium wine and thriving culture. From the capture the sunlight bouncing airport, you will be transferred off the many façades of the to the Intercontinental Hotel, building on your camera. Visit your home for the next three the charming seaside town of nights. Enjoy a welcome dinner Victor Harbor before your ferry to celebrate the wonders of ride to Kangaroo Island. Your Australia’s southernmost accommodation here will be state with your new friends. at Seafront Hotel for the next Meals: D three nights. Sundowners Day 2 Unwind over an evening Adelaide drink while looking out to the Freechoice: Today, discover stunning views of the beach the history and culture of before dinner tonight. Adelaide on a walking tour or Meals: B.D taste your way through the Day 5 Adelaide Central Markets. Alternatively, choose Kangaroo Island between an Adelaide city Be inspired by the scenery sights tour, which includes today at Flinders Chase the famous, newly renovated National Park. Behold the Adelaide Oval, one of the powerful forces of nature at most picturesque test cricket Admirals Arch, a stunning grounds of the country, or natural rock arc formed take a charming Torrens River by lashing waves. Take a cruise to explore Adelaide’s frame-worthy photograph picturesque riverside with a at Remarkable Rocks, visit to the Adelaide Zoo. spectacular naturally formed Meals: B granite sculptures shaped over 500 years of erosion. A Day 3 special encounter awaits at Barossa Valley Seal Bay, home to the third Today travel to one of Australia’s largest sea lion colony in oldest wine producing regions, Australia, where you’ll meet Barossa Valley. Spend the day your conservation guide for a discovering the Barossa Valley’s walk amongst the seals. If you famous drop. Appreciate the are quiet you might even hear chance to try port from the year them talking. of your birth at Seppeltsfield Meals: B before lunch, and then take Day 6 a vineyard tour of the awardwinning Jacob’s Creek Winery Kangaroo Island before returning to Adelaide. Enrich Meals: B.L Tantalise your taste buds Day 4 as your local epicurean guide introduces you to the Adelaide > magnificent tastes of Kangaroo Kangaroo Island Island, which have helped to Journey south today to the make it famous - gourmet Fleurieu Peninsula where cheese, honey and gin. rolling hills are complemented Tonight’s dinner will showcase by rugged, clifftops and Kangaroo Island local produce. sandy beaches. We’ll stop in Meals: B.L.D McLaren Vale where we will

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Your ferry trip this morning will bring you back to the mainland. Enrich Meet the winemakers at Gemtree Wines who were the worldwide winner of Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices in 2019. Discover through an interactive experience at the Biodynamic hut all about biodynamic viticulture and finish your visit with a taste of locally sourced snacks. Continue on to Glenelg, a beachside suburb of Adelaide,

where you will enjoy a special stay at the Stamford Grand Hotel, with a chance to reflect on your adventures over a farewell dinner. Meals: B.D

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Adelaide It’s time to say goodbye to your newfound friends and the delightful tastes of South Australia. Meals: B The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 3639 for further information.

Handcrafted luxury inclusions:

Full escorted small group touring with up to 24 guests 2 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences Your choice of 4 Scenic Freechoice activities 1 Scenic Sundowners event 1 memorable Scenic Special Stay 13 meals – 7 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 4 dinners (D) Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities

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2021 11 Day Taste of South Australia (TSA) itinerary still available Feb 19; Mar 12; April 09

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Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking): $500 All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 36-39.

Cape du Couedic, Kangaroo Island

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Tasmania With its pristine wilderness, complex convict history and outstanding local produce, Tasmania is an island not to be missed. We’ll share stories about its intriguing history, introduce you to the local wildlife and lead your tastebuds on a delicious journey. Where the wild things are The spectacular World Heritagelisted Tasmanian Wilderness covers almost one fifth of the island. Nearby, Cradle Mountain will delight outdoor enthusiasts, while on the east coast, Freycinet National Park, with its secluded bays, is a place of wild beauty. Those who have gone before Tasmania’s heritage has been strongly shaped by its convict past. In fact, the state is home to five of Australia’s 11 World Heritagelisted convict sites, including its

most famous penal settlement at Port Arthur. With plenty of stories waiting to be shared, visitors will be enthralled as they see and hear history come to life. Tamar Valley Touring Close to the beautiful riverside city of Launceston and the former goldmining town of Beaconsfield is the picturesque Tamar Valley. Home to some of Tasmania’s best wineries, no visit to Tasmania would be complete without a journey around this charming region. A

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Tasmania has long been at the forefront when it comes to growing and producing gourmet ingredients. From handcrafted cheeses to acres of berry farms, crisp apple cider and sublime fresh seafood, you’ll love sampling all the culinary delights. The island is also fast gaining a reputation for quality whisky, with its pure air, clean water and a climate well-suited to whisky making seeing the advent of several top-class distilleries.

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A cornucopia of riches A great passion for nature, history, culture and food defines this little island. With some of the most magnificent untouched wilderness in the world, a rich convict legacy, world-class galleries and artisan produce, Tasmania is a treat for the senses, no matter what your appetite. From the salty dockside Salamanca Point to the extraordinary art housed in MONA, you’ll fall in love with Hobart before heading south to the World Heritagelisted convict enclave of Port Arthur. History and art combine with a visit to the incredible ‘Wall in the Wilderness’, before you go deep into the wilderness with visits to the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers and Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Parks. Explore many of the quaint little towns scattered across the island, sampling the finest in Tassie hospitality before heading back to the wilds of Freycinet National Park. The extraordinary Wineglass Bay will capture your imagination before you make your way back to lovely Hobart.

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Gordon River cruise Cruise the Gordon River on the new Spirit of the Wild, a vessel with state-of-the-art hybrid propulsion system, allowing for quiet cruising through this magnificent World Heritage-listed wilderness area. Enjoy a new and enhanced character-based interpretation program and a menu featuring some of the best in Tasmanian produce.

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Highlights: Take in the silence of the Gordon River on your cruise through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park Enjoy views of Salamanca from your hotel room in Hobart Taste of Hellyers Whisky during your visit to the Hellyers Road Distillery See the work of the convicts and Australia’s oldest bridge in Richmond Assume the identity of a convict during your visit to Port Arthur Pyengana Dairy

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Welcome to Hobart and the Apple Isle. Your two night Special Stay at the dockside Hotel Grand Chancellor in Harbour View Rooms includes a special Taste of Tasmania welcome dinner. Meals: D

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Hobart > Port Arthur Delve into Tasmania’s convict past with a visit to World Heritage-listed Port Arthur. Your guided tour includes a cruise to the Isle of the Dead for a fascinating insight into the lives and deaths of Port Arthur’s past residents, both convicts and free settlers. Meals: B

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Visit the lush rainforest of Mt Field National Park, Tasmania’s oldest National Park, and the location of the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls.

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Enrich Witness history in the making with your visit to the ‘Wall in the Wilderness’, a woodcarved history of the Central Tasmanian Highlands. A continuous work in progress, Greg Duncan has handcarved a series of scenes into panels commemorating those who have shaped the area’s past and present. Travel to Queenstown before arriving in the picturesque village of Strahan, for your two night stay at Strahan Village. Meals: B.D

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Strahan Cruise through the World Heritage-listed FranklinGordon Wild Rivers National Park. From the luxury of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck, enjoy a gourmet lunch of local Tasmanian delicacies. Cruise through Macquarie Harbour and visit Heritage Landing and Sarah Island. Meals: B.L

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Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies this morning to be treated to magnificent views of Cradle Mountain and breathtaking reflections on Dove Lake. Hear the stories from your local guide about the intrepid early settlers of this area. Take in the pristine alpine vistas of Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park, where you’ll enjoy a Special Stay at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge. Meals: B.D

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Cradle Mountain > Smithton Leave the mountains for the coastal towns of Burnie and Penguin. Visit Hellyers Road Distillery and take the whisky walk, learning about how whisky is distilled and matured in Tasmania. Enjoy the rugged coastline on the

way to the village of Stanley. Enjoy Tasmanian hospitality tonight as you stay at the Tall Timbers Hotel. Meals: B.D

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Visit the town of Sheffield and discover its history, geography, wildlife and people from the murals that are painted on the walls across town. Upon arriving in the charming city of Launceston, visit Cataract Gorge and ride the chairlift to take in its beautiful scenic views. Your two night Special Stay is at Peppers Silo Hotel Launceston. Meals: B.L

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tour the cool climate wineries, or a beer tasting tour at Boags Brewery or enjoy a leisurely lunch cruise on the Tamar River. Meals: B.L.D

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Journey to the coast via Legerwood and discover unique tree carvings, a memorial to World War I. Enrich Learn about the award winning cheeses from Pyengana Dairy Company, reputed to produce Australia’s finest cheddar, and delight your tastebuds with a delicious sampling. Your final destination today is the breathtaking Freycinet National Park, where you’ll discover this incredible wilderness while enjoying a Special Stay at the stunning waterfront Freycinet Lodge. Sundowners Enjoy a glass of Tasmanian Sparkling as the sun sets over Coles Bay at Freycinet National Park. Meals: B.D

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Enrich Visit the Tasmanian Wool Centre in the convict town of Ross. Your local guide will share stories of the town’s history and the influence of its first export – wool. Stop in Richmond and see Australia’s oldest bridge, built by convict labour. During a visit to Bonorong National Park meet Tasmania’s shy and elusive Tasmanian devil, before arriving back at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart for a two night Special Stay. Meals: B

Optional upgrade Upgrade your stay to a Coastal Pavilion cabin at Freycinet Lodge (at additional cost, please book prior to departure).

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Freechoice: Choose from a range of Hobart attractions. Enjoy a bus tour viewing some of Hobart’s main highlights or visit the Huon Valley and walk amongst the

fruit orchards. Alternatively, cruise on the MONA ferry and enjoy a tour of the daring Museum of Old and New Art. Toast your adventures during tonight’s farewell dinner at the Drunken Admiral Restaurant.

Extend your journey Extend your journey with a full day award-winning tour and cruise to Bruny Island. (at additional cost, please book prior to departure. Available before or after your tour).

Meals: B.L.D

Day 13

Hobart It’s time to say farewell to new friends and the wonders of Tasmania.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 36-39 for further information.

Meals: B

Handcrafted luxury inclusions: Full escorted small group touring with up to 24 guests

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Your choice of 9 Scenic Freechoice activities 5 memorable Scenic Special Stays 1 Scenic Sundowners event

23 meals – 12 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D) Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities

Departure Dates 2021

Tour code: GTA

Twin share Single

2022

Twin share Single

Jan Feb

10^ $6,395 7^ 14^ $6,395

$8,090

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$8,090

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09 13

Mar

7^ 21^ $6,395

$8,090

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06

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04^

$8,090

Apr

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$6,395

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$6,895

$8,740

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03

$6,895

$8,740

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$6,895

$8,740

$6,895

$8,740

$6,895

$8,740

$6,895

$8,740

Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking): $1000 All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. ^Departures in Jan-Apr 2021 follow the 2020/21 season itinerary. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 36-39.

For the latest offers and up to date availability visit scenic.com.au, call 138 128 or contact your nearest Scenic Agent


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Western Wilderness 9 Day Tour

Hobart > Launceston

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Hobart

Welcome to Hobart. Your two night Special Stay at the Hotel Grand Chancellor includes a special Taste of Tasmania welcome dinner. Meals: D

Day 02

Hobart > Port Arthur Delve into Tasmania’s convict past with a visit to World Heritage-listed Port Arthur. Meals: B

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Cradle Mountain > Smithton Leave the mountains for the coastal towns of Burnie and Penguin. Visit Hellyers Road Distillery and learn how whisky is distilled and matured in Tasmania. Enjoy the rugged coastline on the way to Stanley. Stay overnight at the Tall Timbers Hotel.

Day 04

Meals: B.D

Strahan

Day 07

Cruise through the FranklinGordon Wild Rivers National Park. From the luxury of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck enjoy a gourmet lunch of local Tasmanian delicacies. Cruise through Macquarie Harbour and visit Heritage Landing and Sarah Island.

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Start your day with a visit to the lush rainforest of Mt Field National Park. Enrich Witness history in the making with your visit to the ‘Wall in the Wilderness’. Travel to Strahan for your two night stay at Strahan Village.

Meals: B.L

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Freechoice: Tour the infamous Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, a visit to the Platypus House and Seahorse World. Alternatively, tour the region’s wineries, take a lunch cruise on the Tamar River, or a beer tasting tour at Boags Brewery. Meals: B.L.D

It’s time to say farewell to new-found friends and the wonders of Tasmania. Meals: B The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 36-39 for further information.

Handcrafted luxury inclusions:

Full escorted small group touring with up to 24 guests 1 exclusive Scenic Enrich experience Your choice of 4 Scenic Freechoice activities 3 memorable Scenic Special Stays 16 meals – 8 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D) Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities

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Departure Dates 2021

Tour code: TWW

Twin share Single

2022

Twin share Single

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10^ $4,495 7^ 14^ $4,495

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$5,580

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$6,290

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$6,290

$5,095

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$5,095

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Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking): $500 All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 36-39. ^Departures in Jan-Apr 2021 follow the 2020/21 season itinerary.


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Journey to the coast and discover unique tree carvings, a touching memorial to World War I. Enrich Learn about the awardwinning cheeses from Pyengana Dairy Company and sample some of their finest. Your final destination today is the breathtaking Freycinet National Park. Your two night Special Stay is at the waterfront Freycinet Lodge. Sundowners Enjoy a glass of Tasmanian Sparkling as the sun sets over Coles Bay at Freycinet National Park. Meals: B.D

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Day 07

main highlights or take a tour of the Huon Valley. Alternatively, cruise on the MONA ferry for a tour of the daring Museum of Old and New Art. Tonight’s farewell dinner is at the Drunken Admiral Restaurant.

Hobart It’s time to say farewell to new found friends and the wonders of Tasmania. Meals: B The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 36-39 for further information.

Meals: B.L.D

Meals: B

Day 05

Freycinet National Park > Hobart

Handcrafted luxury inclusions:

Full escorted small group touring with up to 24 guests 2 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences Your choice of 9 Scenic Freechoice activities 3 memorable Scenic Special Stays 1 Scenic Sundowners event 11 meals – 6 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 3 dinners (D) Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities

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Departure Dates 2021

Tour code: TDE

Twin share Single

2022

Twin share Single

Jan Feb

16^ $3,995 13^ 20^ $3,995

$4,805

Jan

$4,805

Feb

15 19

Mar

13^ 27^ $3,995

$4,805

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10^

$4,805

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$5,620

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$5,620

Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking): $500 All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. ^Departures in Jan-Apr 2021 follow the 2020/21 season itinerary. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 36-39.

For the latest offers and up to date availability visit scenic.com.au, call 138 128 or contact your nearest Scenic Agent


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Discover

Norfolk Island A South Pacific paradise boasting tropical waters, lush national parks, well-preserved history and true island hospitality, Norfolk Island is a wonder you’ll wish you’d journeyed to years ago.

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Norfolk Island may be small in size, merely a dot in the vast South Pacific Ocean, but it features a large and colourful history. The island’s unique language – a curious mix of English and Tahitian – owes its origin to the descendants of Bounty mutineers from Pitcairn Island, who arrived on the island in 1856 following the end of its incarnation as a British penal colony. The history and heritage that abounds from that time is still evident, with the capital, Kingston, home to an array of museums housing significant artefacts and archaeological finds. Norfolk Island is also renowned for its beauty, with sparkling seas and a picturesque landscape offering all manner of recreational activities, from hiking to fishing and everything in between. Head out on a glass bottom boat or enjoy a gourmet afternoon tea in a park-like setting, the choice is yours.

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Historic Norfolk Island Kingston convict settlement

Paradise found Norfolk Island will fascinate with its rich history, beautiful environment and friendly locals who are always ready for a yarn or two about their beloved home. You’ll be charmed and enchanted during your time on this pretty ocean outcrop. From the World Heritage-listed Kingston, with its fascinating convict history and even the odd ghost story, to the hospitality and delicious fare from Bounty descendants, there’s plenty to delight on this South Pacific Paradise. Discover the natural wonder of Emily Bay or admire First Fleet artefacts in the maritime museum. Learn about the curious mix of English and Tahitian that combines to form the utterly unique Norfolk language and venture into the homes of three Islanders for a thoroughly entertaining progressive dinner. 8 Day Tour

Norfolk Island

Day 01

left. Captain Cook was the first European to encounter Norfolk Island Norfolk Island in 1774 and Watawieh and welcome to described the island as Norfolk Island. Settle into paradise. Start your day with the South Pacific Resort, a visit to the historic Chapel your home for the next seven of St. Barnabus before nights, and meet your Tour browsing the local markets. Director and fellow travellers Discover the history, charm over a welcome dinner. and key landmarks of the Meals: D island, visit picturesque Emily Bay and enjoy the Day 02 fresh sea air and crystal Emily Bay clear waters. Norfolk Island has a The first prison colony was colourful history spanning established on the island in more than 600 years. 1788 and lasted until 1814. The earliest settlers The island was abandoned were believed to be East until 1825 when an even Polynesian seafarers who harsher convict era began, arrived around the 14th or which lasted until 1855. 15th century, stayed for a Visit Kingston, the World few generations and then Heritage-listed convict

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settlement and hear stories from this time. Walk amongst the convict gaol ruins and learn about the historic and current uses of the pier buildings and other historic landmarks in the area. A guided tour of the maritime museum introduces artefacts from the HMAS Sirius, flagship of the First Fleet which sank off Norfolk Island. Enrich Learn about the unique language of Norfolk Island, a fascinating mix of English and Tahitian, created by the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian wives. Meals: B.D

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This afternoon, take a garden tour of the private gardens. Enrich Experience the friendly hospitality of the local community with a progressive dinner. Three different families will welcome you into their homes for each different course. The Islanders will share stories of what life is really like in paradise. Meals: B.D

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the Norfolk Today tour. Meet the local beekeeper as part of the Taste of Norfolk tour or enjoy a 4WD safari. Alternatively take part in a farm and industry tour or a guided tour on an ebike. Later, visit the unique cyclorama which is a 360 degree panoramic painting depicting the story of the Bounty mutineers, before dinner tonight at the Hilli Lounge and Wine Bar. Meals: B.D

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Enjoy an early morning walk through the rainforest at Palm Glen and learn about the local wildlife as you walk beneath a canopy of Norfolk Island palms, followed by breakfast overlooking the beach. During a visit to Norfolk Island Cottage Pottery, you’ll have the opportunity to see pots being thrown on the wheel by a master potter. See the Hilli goats being milked and have the cheese making process explained. Enjoy a beautiful tasting platter of this home-grown cheese, including locally made guava jelly. This evening, watch the ‘Trial of Fifteen’, a lively reenactment of the history of Norfolk Island. Take part in a traditional dinner at Number 9 Quality Row before hearing some of the ghost stories that add to the mystery of this island.


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Enrich Discover the life of worldrenowned author Colleen McCullough during a visit to her home, as part of an exclusive guided tour of the author’s magnificent property. View some of the priceless art collections from around the world. Experience high tea on the lawns at Forrester’s Court. Enjoy a selection of savoury and sweet delicacies while taking in the vista from this cliff side location. Finish the afternoon with a tasting of locally distilled liquers. Dinner tonight is set on a clifftop overlooking the ocean, feasting on fresh island produce. Afterwards, be entertained by the dancers’ rhythm against the backdrop of the setting sun.

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Freechoice: Today’s choices include a glass bottom boat cruise or a visit to Two Chimneys Vineyard. Selfdrive yourself around this island paradise or join the Norfolk Today tour. Meet the local beekeeper as part of the Taste of Norfolk tour or enjoy a 4WD safari. Alternatively, enjoy nine holes of golf, a guided tour on an ebike or a farm and industry tour. Tonight’s farewell dinner is at Dino’s restaurant.

Captain Cook Memorial

Anson Bay Old Whaling Station

Norfolk Island

Puppy’s Point St. Barnabas Chapel

South Pacific Resort

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Kingston

Meals: B.D

Cemetery Bay

Emily Bay

Day 08

Norfolk Island After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Meals: B The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 36-39 for further information.

Scenic Freechoice activity Relish the opportunity to play nine holes of golf on the only golf course in the world located within a World Heritage Site. The Norfolk Island golf club has spectacular views and a rich heritage to rival any golf course in the world.

Meals: B.D

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14 meals – 7 breakfasts (B) and 7 dinners (D) Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides Return airport transfers All tipping and gratuities

Departure Dates 2021

Tour code: NLKI

Twin share Single

2022

Jan Feb

16^ 6^

$3,875

$4,480

Jan

$3,875

$4,480

Mar

6^

$3,875

Apr

10^

May

Twin share Single $3,875

$4,480

Feb

15 05

$3,875

$4,480

$4,480

Mar

05

$3,875

$4,480

$3,875

$4,480

Apr

09

$3,875

$4,480

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$3,875

$4,480

May 07

$3,875

$4,480

Sep

11

$3,875

$4,480

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30

$3,875

$4,480

Nov

06

$3,875

$4,480

Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking): $500

Two Chimneys Vineyard

All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. ^Departures in Jan-May 2021 follow the 2020/21 season itinerary For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 36-39.

For the latest offers and up to date availability visit scenic.com.au, call 138 128 or contact your nearest Scenic Agent


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Scenic Club

Greater Rewards At Scenic, a little loyalty goes a long way, and a lot goes even further. With our portfolio of land touring, river cruising and ocean cruising product we realise that while guests’ journeys may be similar, they should be rewarded differently. So the more you travel with us, the greater the rewards. Membership is free. Guests will receive a minimum of 100 Scenic Status Points for each paid tour day on any Scenic journey. And when travelling on a Scenic river cruise or an ocean cruise onboard Scenic Eclipse, The Worlds First Discovery Yachts™, guests will be rewarded by earning additional points according to the deck travelled and suite category booked.

Qualify after your first paid trip.

Qualify after earning 5,000 Points.

Qualify after earning 10,000 Points.

Qualify after earning 25,000 Points.


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Thank You voucher* to redeem on a guest’s next cruise or tour - if only one tour in the reservation≈

$200 $200 $200 $300

Thank You voucher* to redeem on a guest’s next cruise or tour - if two or more tours are booked in the same reservation≈

$400 $400 $400 $600

Share With A Friend voucher, entitling any new guest referral to a discount. The referring guest will earn a $200 Referral Credit when this voucher is redeemed and deposited*. If two or more tours are booked in the same reservation guests will receive two vouchers≈ Choice of a Scenic Club merchandise or luggage received prior to every trip^≈ Dedicated members only help desk, for a quick response to any queries, issues or requests Member only offers on selected itineraries

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Exclusive Scenic Club Emerald events

Complimentary limousine transfers before and after travel (location and distance restrictions apply). Alternatively, guests can enjoy one night complimentary hotel stay if the limousine is not available at their location, or a $50 each way* transfer credit per guest≈

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* Conditions apply. For the most up-to-date details of member benefits and terms and conditions, please visit the Scenic website. All benefits of the loyalty program are subject to availability and may be subject to change. We reserve the right to modify, replace or remove any aspect of the program without notice. ≈Available on trips of 7 days or more only. ^ Select via Tour Personaliser eight weeks prior to departure tp.scenicglobal.com + The 20 days required to qualify for this benefit can be made up of the total paid days for travel, so can include paid add-on days, such as stopovers, tour extensions and/or back-to-back tours. Hotels available for this benefit are subject to change. ° Gift card is a pre-loaded visa card with $100 credit.

For more information visit scenic.com.au/scenicclub


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Terms & Conditions 1. Contract 1.1 These terms and conditions (“Conditions”) form the basis of the contract between You and Scenic Tours Pty Limited (“Scenic”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) (“Contract”). It is important that You read the Contract carefully to ensure that You understand Your rights and obligations. Your Contract may also include additional terms and conditions applicable to a special offer or promotion, and/or, depending on your Tour, Destination Specific Terms. 1.2 If Your Tour includes a Cruise, You will also be subject to the Cruise Conditions. 1.3 You confirm Your understanding and acceptance of the Conditions and the Contract by paying Your Booking Deposit or otherwise paying any part of the price of Your Tour. If you do not understand and accept the Conditions and the terms of the Contract, you should not make any payment to Us and in this case, we will cancel Your Booking in accordance with clause 3.3 of these Conditions. 1.4 If You make a Booking on behalf of any other person, You represent to Us that You have their authority to make the Booking on their behalf and to legally bind them to the terms of the Contract, including the Conditions. Each reference to “You”, “Your”, “Guest” or “Passenger” means the person who makes the Booking and each other person covered by the Booking. 1.5 Your Itinerary does not form part of the Contract. 1.6 We may amend these Conditions from time to time. If We amend the Conditions, We will publish the amended version on Our Website. We will also provide the current version of the Conditions to You upon request. You will be bound by the current version of the Conditions at the time You make Your Booking. 1.7 If Your Tour includes a Cruise, Your transportation on any river cruise vessel during Your Tour, will also be subject to the terms and conditions of the Operator of the vessel (“Operator Conditions”). Although the Operator may be related to Us, it is a separate legal entity and business and You will enter a separate contract (based on the Operator Conditions) with each Operator. The Operator Conditions are published on Our Website and are also available on request by contacting one of our team at the Customer Service Contact Address. It is important that You read the Operator Conditions carefully to ensure that You understand Your rights and obligations under them. You confirm Your understanding and acceptance of the Operator Conditions by paying Your Booking Deposit or otherwise paying any part of the price of Your Tour to Us. 1.8 All travel involves risks. We strongly recommend You take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurance company to cover You against risks associated with Your Tour including cover for loss of luggage, medical expenses and costs and expenses incurred due to cancellations, delays or other disruptions. 2. Meaning of Words In these Conditions, the following words and expressions have the following meanings: (a) “Booking” means the booking You have made with Us for the Tour. (b) “Booking Deposit” means a booking deposit in an amount which We have notified You before You make Your Booking; (c) “Cruise” means a cruise constituting or forming part of Your Tour; (d) “Cruise Conditions” means the Operator’s conditions of carriage for a river cruise vessel, which are available on our Website and otherwise on request to Us. (e) “Cruise Director” means any person designated by Us as the cruise director for any Cruise. (f) “Customer Service Contact Address” means the details for contacting Us set out in clause 14.1 of these Conditions. (g) “Deposit Protection Plan” means Our deposit protection plan as set out on Our Website. (h) “Destination Specific Terms” means terms and conditions specific to a particular Tour, as published in the Tour Brochure or on Our Website for the relevant Tour, or, where applicable, set

out in clause 15 of these Conditions. (i) “Drone” means an unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV, being an aircraft of any size that operates without a pilot on board. (j) “Force Majeure Event” means any act of God, war, terrorism, fire, flood or any other extreme weather conditions or act of nature, loss of power, epidemics or pandemics, industrial disputes, slow-downs or other strike activities, political unrest, riots or civil disturbances, prohibitions or acts of government, semi government or other authorities, inability to obtain any necessary licence or consent and delays caused by sub-contractors, suppliers or other third parties (including telecommunications carriers), material shortages or other disruption to the Tour beyond Our control. (k) “Future Travel Credit” means a credit Issued by Us to You if We cancel Your Booking as a result of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event under clause 5.4 of these Conditions which may be redeemed against a future booking in accordance with clause 5.4(c). (l) “Guest Contact Details” means Your contact details which You have provided to Us at the time of making Your Booking, as amended by any written notice You may provide to Us from time to time in accordance with clause 14.4 of these Conditions. (m) “Itinerary” means the itinerary for Your Tour issued by Us, subject to any amendments made by Us from time to time in accordance with the Contract. (n) “Operator” means the owner or operator of a river cruise vessel, who is a separate legal entity and business, whether or not related to Us. (o) “Personal Information” means information about You and any other person for whom You make a Booking, including Your name, address, phone number and other contact details, details of Your next of kin, Your passport number, credit or debit card details, and information about Your health, medical needs, dietary requirements and any disabilities or other special requirements. (p) “Service Provider” means any independent contractor engaged by Us to provide a Tour or any part of a Tour, and includes an Operator. (q) “Tour” means a tour or journey package offered or provided by Us. (r) “Tour Brochure” means the brochure for Your Tour published by Us in hard copy or electronically and includes any amendments notified on Our Website from time to time. (s) “Tour Departure Date” means the scheduled departure date for the Tour set out in Your Itinerary. (t) “Tour Director” means any person designated by Us as the tour director for Your Tour. (u) “Tour Price” means the total amount payable by You for the Tour. It includes the Booking Deposit. (v) “Validity Period” means in respect of a Tour Brochure, the validity period stated in that brochure. (w) “Website” means Scenic’s website at www. scenic.com.au. (x) “Your Tour” means the Tour You have booked with Us, as outlined in Your Itinerary

You to Us. We will consider payment has been received by Us only when We receive payment from Your travel agent. 3.5 Any accommodation, sightseeing or flights We book for You separately to those stated in Your Itinerary are not included in the Booking Deposit or Tour Price and You must pay both the deposit and full costs for such additional services separately to the Booking Deposit and Tour Price at the time which We notify You at or before You make Your Booking. Any requests for such additional services will not be processed until Your Booking Deposit is paid in full. 3.6 For some special offers, We may require payment of a further deposit before the balance of the Tour Price is due. We will notify You of any such requirement before You complete Your Booking and will confirm the payment details when we confirm Your Booking. You must make payment by the date notified by Us. 3.7 Except as required by law or in accordance with the Deposit Protection Plan or as otherwise provided in the Contract, Booking Deposits are not refundable and are not transferable to other Tours or Bookings. 3.8 If You make Your Booking within 90 days of Your Tour Departure Date, You must pay Your Booking Deposit before We can process Your Booking and confirm Your Tour Price. Your Booking is not confirmed until You have paid the Tour Price. We will notify You of the Tour Price promptly after We have calculated it. If You do not confirm Your acceptance of the Tour Price in writing within 7 days of receipt of notification from Us, You will be deemed to have rejected the Tour Price. If You notify Us that You have rejected the Tour Price or if You are deemed to have rejected the Tour Price, We will cancel Your Booking and refund Your Booking Deposit. If You accept the Tour Price, You must pay the outstanding Tour Price within 24 hours of Us notifying You of the Tour Price, or We will cancel Your Booking and retain Your Booking Deposit. 3.9 If clause 3.8 does not apply, You must pay to Us the balance of the Tour Price and all other amounts payable under the Contract no later than 90 days before the Tour Departure Date. If Your Tour includes a Cruise You must pay the balance of the Tour Price to Us no later than 125 days before the Tour Departure Date. 3.10 If You wish to change any incidental component of Your Booking, such as any pre or post-tour accommodation or add-ons, You must contact Us. We may accept or reject Your request at Our absolute discretion and if We accept, You must pay a change fee to Us for each change in accordance with clause 4.7(b) of these Conditions and any additional costs resulting from the change. Additional costs may include additional overnight accommodation required as a result of any change to Your flights. 3.11 You may cancel a Booking by sending Us written notice of cancellation at the Customer Service Contact Address. If You cancel a Booking You will be liable to pay a cancellation fee in accordance with clause 4.8 of these Conditions. 3.12 A name change for a Guest or a change to the Tour Departure Date is considered a cancellation of the original Booking.

3. Booking and Payment 3.1 You may make a Booking directly with Us or through a travel agent. Your Booking will be confirmed only when We have received: (a) Your Booking Deposit; or (b) if Your Booking is made 90 days or less before the Tour Departure Date, the Tour Price and all other amounts payable under the Contract. 3.2 Except as indicated in clause 3.8, We will notify You of the Tour Price and provide You with Your Itinerary at the time of making Your Booking. 3.3 You must pay Your Booking Deposit within 7 days after making Your Booking. If We do not receive Your Booking Deposit within 7 days after You make Your Booking, We will automatically cancel Your Booking without further notice to You. 3.4 If You have made Your Booking through a travel agent, Your travel agent should forward Your Booking Deposit or Tour Price to Us on Your behalf. However, payments by You to Your travel agent are not considered to be payments by

4. Prices, inclusions and fees 4.1 All Tour Prices are quoted in Australian Dollars. 4.2 If You pay Us by credit card a surcharge may be added, please enquire for details. There is no surcharge for payments made by cash, cheque or direct transfer to Our nominated bank account. 4.3 Your Tour Price includes all coach, rail and cruise travel set out in the Itinerary; the services of a Cruise Director (if applicable) and/or Tour Director; airport transfers outside Australia; meals as specified in Your Itinerary; economy class group flights and air taxes as set out in your Itinerary; accommodation; sightseeing and admissions, where stated in Your Itinerary; port charges; all gratuities and tipping on land tours; and any other specific inclusions identified in Your Itinerary. 4.4 Unless expressly listed in Your Itinerary as an inclusion, Your Tour Price does not include airfares; airline taxes; shore excursions on ocean cruises; additional optional activities;


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accommodation upgrades; meals not specified in Your Itinerary; drinks; laundry; passport fees; visas; vaccinations; medical assistance; government taxes and charges (excluding GST); or any items or expenses of a personal nature. 4.5 Unless stated as an inclusion in Your itinerary, overnight accommodation required to meet Your Tour and/or any flight connections are not included in the Tour Price and will be at Your expense. 4.6 We reserve the right not to honour any published prices that We determine were erroneous due to printing, electronic, or clerical error. If You make a Booking based on erroneous pricing, We will offer You the option of cancelling the Booking and receiving a refund of any amount paid by You or confirming the Booking by paying the difference between the erroneous price and the correct price, as determined by Us. 4.7 The following Fees are payable in addition to the Tour Price: (a) If You book 21 days or less before the Tour Departure Date, You must pay a late booking fee of $50.00 per Booking. (b) If You change Your Booking, other than by varying the Tour Departure Date, You must pay a change fee of $50.00 per Booking. This fee is on account of administrative expenses incurred by Us in changing Your Tour and is a genuine and reasonable estimate of Our expenses. 4.8 If You cancel Your Tour for any reason prior to Your Tour Departure Date (including by changing Your Tour Departure Date or the name of a Guest), You will be liable for the following cancellation fee: Days of notice prior to Tour Cancellation charge /journey commencement (per person) 65 days and over Loss of deposit 64 to 14 days 50% of Tour Price 13 to 8 days 75 % of Tour Price 7 days and less 100% of Tour Price You may also be liable to pay cancellation fees to airlines and other third parties. 4.9 We may vary Your Tour Price at any time before You have paid the Tour Price in full to the extent necessary to meet any increase in the Tour costs for reasons outside Our control, including airfares, fuel, government taxes and charges, exchange rate fluctuations or other Tour related costs or tariffs. We will not vary the Tour Price after We have received the total Tour Price from You, regardless of any increases in the costs incurred by Us. We will notify You of any such variation using the Guest Contact Details. 4.10 You are responsible for and must pay for all costs and expenses incurred by You as a result of any change made by You to Your Itinerary after Your Tour Departure Date. This includes changes due to illness or other personal reasons. 5. Cancellation, delays and changes to Your Itinerary 5.1 Your Booking is conditional on Us receiving a minimum number of tour or cruise passenger bookings to operate the Tour and ensure an enjoyable group atmosphere. Where sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, We may cancel or delay a scheduled Tour or Tour Departure Date. 5.2 We will use reasonable endeavours to make any decision to cancel or delay a Tour or Cruise, and to notify You of that decision, at least 60 days prior to the scheduled Tour Departure Date. 5.3 If We cancel or delay the departure of a Tour by 7 days or more before departure for any reason other than as a result of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event: (a) We will use reasonable endeavours to offer You the closest available Tour or Cruise departure. If the proposed alternative Tour or Cruise is: (i) cheaper than Your original Tour Price, We will refund the difference to You; or (ii) more expensive than Your original Tour Price, You must pay the difference to Us; (b) if You accept the proposed alternative Tour or Cruise, Your Itinerary will be amended accordingly and We will give You an updated Itinerary; (c) if You do not accept the proposed alternative

Tour or Cruise within 7 days of being notified by Us of the alternative, We will cancel Your Booking and terminate the Contract, refund to You all monies paid directly to Us and will have no further liability to You; and (d) We are not liable for any third party costs You may incur, which We have not booked on Your behalf, for example airfares or other arrangements booked independently through or paid to a travel agent. 5.4 If, as a result of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, We; (a) cancel or delay the departure of a Tour prior to the tour start date We will: (i) cancel Your Booking and terminate the Contract; (ii) issue You with a Future Travel Credit to the value of all monies You have paid directly to Us for the cancelled Booking; and (iii) not refund any amounts You have paid directly to Us for the cancelled Booking; (b) cancel a Tour after commencement We will: (i) cancel Your Booking and terminate the Contract; (Ii) issue You with a Future Travel Credit to the value of the unused Tour Price You have paid directly to Us for the cancelled Booking; and (iii) not refund any amounts You have paid directly to Us for the cancelled Booking; (c) issue a Future Travel Credit to You: (i) You may apply It towards any future booking for a Tour with a Tour Departure Date within 24 months after the date on which We cancel Your Booking; (ii) You may, with our prior written consent, which we will not unreasonably refuse, transfer it to another person to apply towards any future Booking for a Tour with a Tour Departure Date within 24 months after the date on which We cancel Your Booking; (iii) its use for any future booking Is subject to availability; (iv) It Is not redeemable in whole or in part for cash and will expire to the extent It Is not used; and (v) You (or the person to whom It Is transferred) must pay any shortfall between the value of the Future Travel Credit and the Tour Price for the new Booking in accordance with clause 3 of these Conditions. 5.5 We will use reasonable endeavours to provide the Tour You have booked in accordance with Your Itinerary. However, due to the nature of travel, it may not always be possible for Us to adhere strictly to Your Itinerary and the Operator may need to make alterations to the Tour or Your Itinerary, before or after the commencement of the Tour. Where, due to circumstances outside the Operator’s control, We are unable to provide the Tour in accordance with Your Itinerary, We will use reasonable endeavours to: (a) give You reasonable notice of any alterations, but there may be circumstances beyond Our control in which alterations will be required with little, or no, advance notice; and (b) provide or arrange appropriate alternative activities, transport and accommodation as required. 5.6 The circumstances in which Your Itinerary or the Tour may be altered include: (a) high or low water levels in any river or canal; (b) lock closures, unscheduled vessel maintenance or other operational reasons; (c) road, river or weather conditions; (d) national or local holidays affecting the closure of public buildings or attractions; (e) Force Majeure Events; (f) emergency events, accidents, injuries or other incidents involving You or other passengers; and (g) any other event beyond Our control. 5.7 Alterations to Your Itinerary or the Tour may include: (a) substitution of vessels for part or the whole of a Tour; (b) cabin changes on a vessel; (c) additional embarkations and disembarkations; (d) substitution of alternate transportation, including the use of motor coaches; (e) substitution of hotel accommodation for

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accommodation on a vessel; (f) alterations to arrival and departure times; (g) alterations to sightseeing activities; and (h) reductions or increases in the time spent at a location. 5.8 If We or the Operator substitute any vessel, motor coach or accommodation under this clause 5, We or they will use reasonable endeavours to provide You with a substitution of equivalent specification or quality, but some services and facilities may not be available for all substitute arrangements. 5.9 Any changes to Your Itinerary will be notified to You: (a) if prior to Your Tour Departure Date, by phone, email or post using the Guest Contact Details or via Your travel agent; or (b) if during Your Tour, personally by Your Cruise Director or Tour Director. 5.10 To the maximum extent permitted by law, You agree that We are not liable to You for, and You release Us from, any cost, claim, loss, damage or expense whatsoever arising either directly or indirectly in connection with any alteration to Your Itinerary or substitution carried out in accordance with this clause 5, including without limitation any: (a) claim for distress, disappointment or loss of enjoyment arising from the alteration; (b) additional personal expenses incurred by You, including for food, beverages and personal items; or (c) costs associated with any other travel arrangements affected by the changes, including any costs and expenses incurred by You for cancelling or changing those other arrangements or arising from a failure to meet a connection. 6. Your Tour obligations 6.1 For the comfort and safety of You and Your fellow passengers and other people, You must follow the Tour Director’s and Cruise Director’s instructions at all times. 6.2 If We, the Cruise Director, the Tour Director or Our staff or any Service Provider consider You are negatively affecting Your own health, safety or enjoyment, or that of other passengers, including by refusing to comply with instructions of the Tour Director or the Cruise Director, We may terminate the Contract and withdraw You from the Tour with immediate effect. If it is reasonably practicable to do so, the Tour Director or Cruise Director will provide a warning to You and allow You an opportunity to rectify Your behaviour before We withdraw You from the Tour. 6.3 If You are withdrawn from the Tour under clause 6.2, You must make Your own travel and other arrangements at Your own expense and We are not liable to You for any loss, cost or damage You may suffer or incur. 6.4 You must have a valid passport with an expiry date of at least six (6) months after the last scheduled day of Your Tour. 6.5 You must ensure that You obtain prior to the Tour Departure Date all required entry visas for all countries to be visited during the Tour, as failure to obtain correct documentation may affect Your participation in certain shore excursions and entry to certain countries during the Tour. 6.6 If You do not have the correct visa or other documentation necessary to enter a country or participate in any aspect of a Tour (“Documentation”): (a) We will not refund to You all or any portion of the Tour Price; and (b) You will be responsible for any costs You incur as a result of Your failure to obtain the required Documentation, including any costs associated with re-joining the Tour. 6.7 If You are unhappy with something that does or does not happen on Your Tour, You must first use all reasonable endeavours to negotiate with Us in good faith to settle the dispute before commencing proceedings in any court or tribunal. In the first instance You should raise Your concern with the Tour Director or the Cruise Director as soon as reasonably practicable, as it may be possible for them to take steps to resolve Your concern with minimal delay.


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Terms & Conditions 7. Notification of General Risks 7.1 You acknowledge and agree that there are general risks associated with travelling, which are beyond Our control and We are not liable to You for any loss, cost or damage You may incur as a result of these general risks. Such general risks include: (a) Tour variations or interruptions caused by road, river or weather conditions; national or local holidays affecting the closure of public buildings and attractions; Force Majeure Events; high water levels; low water levels; flooding; lock closures; unscheduled vessel or vehicle maintenance; (b) changes to the Tour and Your Itinerary in the circumstances described in clause 5.6 of these Conditions; (c) forces of nature; illness; flight schedule changes or cancellations; loss of luggage; epidemics or pandemics; political unrest; accidents; acts of terrorism or other criminal acts; changes to government visa or travel requirements; or (d) other circumstances beyond Our control. 7.2 You must make Your own enquiries regarding Your Tour, including being aware of any relevant government travel safety warnings. 8. Liability 8.1 Nothing in these Conditions or the Contract operates to exclude, restrict or modify the application of any provision of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), including the Australian Consumer Law, or any equivalent State or Territory legislation, the exercise of a right conferred by such a provision, or any of Our liability for breach of a guarantee, condition or warranty implied by such a provision, where it is unlawful to do so. All exclusions and limitations of Our liability under the Contract must be read subject to this clause. 8.2 You acknowledge and agree that We accept no responsibility and will not be liable to You (or any third party) for any loss, cost or damage (including loss of enjoyment) suffered directly or indirectly in connection with: (a) any Tour risks or other aspects of the Tour disclosed to You in the Contract; (b) any change to Your Itinerary or delays in departure or arrival times of aircraft, vessels or otherwise during the conduct of the Tour; (c) any loss or damage to Your baggage or belongings; (d) any personal injury or death resulting from the acts or omissions or negligence of any third parties providing goods or services to You during the Tour, including air carriers, hotels, shore excursion operators, restaurateurs, transportation providers and medical personnel; or (e) any disappointment or loss of enjoyment due to circumstances outlined in the Contract or otherwise beyond Our control. 8.3 Subject to clause 8.1, but despite any other provision of the Contract, and to the extent permitted by law, Our maximum liability to You or any third party (including any claims of negligence by Us) is limited to the Tour Price You have paid to Us. 8.4 To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to clause 8.1, You acknowledge and agree We are not liable to You, under any circumstances, for any loss of enjoyment, opportunity, profit, savings, revenue or interest or any other consequential or indirect, incidental, special or punitive loss, damage or expenses. 8.5 To the extent permitted by law, all express or implied warranties, guarantees, representations, or terms are expressly excluded. Where the law implies any guarantee, condition or warranty which cannot be excluded, Our liability to You for breach of such an implied guarantee, condition or warranty is limited, to one or more of the following: (a) in the case of goods: the repair of goods, replacement of goods, the supply of equivalent goods or the cost of repair, replacement or supply of equivalent goods; or (b) in the case of services: supplying the services again or payment of the cost of supplying the services again. 8.6 Subject to clause 8.1, You acknowledge and agree that where Your Tour, any part of Your Tour,

accommodation, flights or any other good or service are not directly provided by Us, but is provided by a Service Provider, in the event of any dispute or claim including for loss, damage, breach of contract or negligence arising from the conduct of the Service Provider, You must pursue Your claim directly against the relevant Service Provider. 9. Force Majeure Event 9.1 If the performance of Our or a Service Provider’s obligations is prevented, delayed or materially affected by the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, those obligations are suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure Event. 9.2 We may cancel or delay a Tour as a result of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event which prevents, materially affects or delays, or which we reasonably determine is likely to prevent, materially affect or delay, Our or a Service Provider’s ability to provide the Tour: (a) in accordance with the Contract; or (b) to a standard which We consider will meet the reasonable expectations of the Tour participants. 9.3 We will use reasonable endeavours to give You notice as soon as reasonably practicable of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event that prevents, materially affects or delays, or Is likely to prevent, materially affect or delay, the performance by Us or a Service Provider of our obligations under the Contract. 9.4 If we cancel or delay a Tour in the circumstances described in clause 9.2: (a) to the maximum extent permitted by law, Your sole and exclusive rights and remedies will be those set out in clause 5.4 of these Conditions; (b) You acknowledge and agree that We are not otherwise liable for any delay or failure by Us or a Service Provider to perform Our obligations under the Contract, resulting from or as a consequence of the Force Majeure Event. 10. Privacy and Data Protection 10.1 In order for Us to process Your Booking and provide the Tour to You, You will need to provide to Us, and We will need to use Personal Information. We will need to provide Your Personal Information to Service Providers, as well as customs and immigration authorities. We may also provide Your Personal Information to security and credit checking organisations. Some of the persons to whom We provide Your Personal Information are located overseas, including in countries that may not provide the same level of protection of Personal Information as Australia. By making a Booking You give Us Your consent to use and disclose Your Personal Information in the manner described in this clause 10.1. 10.2 We may also use Your name and the Guest Contact Details for marketing purposes, unless You tell Us that You do not want Us to do so. You may do this by contacting the Customer Service Contact Address. 10.3 We will otherwise deal with Your Personal Information in accordance with Our privacy policy, which can be found on Our Website or provided on request. 11. General Provisions 11.1 We may only waive a right or remedy created under these Conditions in writing. Our delay in exercising a right or remedy does not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy, nor does any waiver by Us (either wholly or in part) operate as a subsequent waiver of the same or any other right. 11.2 The Contract is governed by the laws in force in New South Wales, Australia. 11.3 The parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia and any courts competent to hear appeals from those courts. 11.4 Any term which is, by its nature, intended to survive termination of the Contract survives termination. 11.5 In these Conditions, unless the context otherwise indicates a contrary intention: (a) headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation; (b) singular includes the plural and vice versa; (c) a reference to a party includes its successors, permitted assigns, administrators and substitutes; (d) where a word or phrase is defined, its other

grammatical forms have the corresponding meaning; (e) the word ‘include’ in any form is not a word of limitation; (f) no rules of construction apply to Our disadvantage on the basis that these Conditions or the Contract were prepared by Us; (g) a reference to a natural person includes their personal representatives; and (h) a reference to a body (including institute, association or authority) which ceases to exist or whose powers or functions are transferred to another body is a reference to the body which replaces it or which substantially succeeds to its powers or functions. 11.6 The Tour Brochure is valid for Tour Departure Dates during the Validity Period unless otherwise indicated in Your Itinerary, and supersedes all previous brochures. 12. Important notices about Your Tour 12.1 Tour Participation (a) Special needs: We welcome You if You have a disability or other special need, provided You are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all the assistance You require. Please note that although We will use reasonable endeavours to provide You with all the activities on Your Itinerary, depending on Your disability, You may not be able to participate in every activity and the Tour Director or Cruise Director will have the right to refuse Your participation if the Tour Director or Cruise Director believes Your health and safety or the health and safety of any other person may be impacted by Your participation. You must advise Us (or Your travel agent) of any disability, medical condition or dietary requirement at the time of Booking. (b) Facilities: It is important to note that: (i) some cruise ships do not have elevators, and ships that are equipped with elevators may not have elevator access to all decks; (ii) wheelchair passengers should be aware that cabin doors, rest rooms and corridors may not be wide enough to provide access for standard wheelchairs; (iii) requests for disabled rooms must be made at the time of Booking and are subject to availability; (iv) for safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on boarding ramps (which may be steep due to water levels) whilst the vessel is tied up or at anchor, or on to motor coaches; and (v) wheelchairs and walkers can be carried in the luggage compartment of motorcoaches subject to space limitations. (c) Our discretion: We may, in Our absolute discretion, decline Your Booking if We are of the view that: (i) We cannot adequately provide for any or all of Your special needs; (ii) Your health, safety or enjoyment, or that of any other passengers attending the Tour may be at risk; or (iii) You cannot or will not abide by any reasonable directions of the Tour Director or Cruise Director. 12.2 Drones (a) General prohibition: Unless provided by Us or an Operator as part of an organised activity during Your Tour, the use of Drones is strictly prohibited at all times on Your Tour. (b) Legal restrictions: You should also be aware that, in addition to the prohibition in paragraph (a), the use of Drones is regulated or prohibited by law in many locations and unlawful use may result in arrest or prosecution by the relevant authorities. (c) Organised Activities: If We or an Operator allow You to operate a Drone as part of an organised activity during Your Tour, You must strictly comply with all instructions of the activity leader. 12.3 Coaches (a) Seat rotation: To ensure all passengers have the opportunity to enjoy front and window seats, a daily seat rotation system is employed on all of Our coaches and You must follow the seat rotation system. (b) Travel sickness: If You suffer from travel sickness, You should arrange medication or other alternatives to treat symptoms, as We cannot make allowances for this.


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13. Additional Important Information 13.1 Air Travel and baggage (a) Airfare Conditions (i) All airfares are subject to availability and conditions apply. (ii) Our reservations consultant will book an appropriate fare for Your Tour. (iii) Some discounted airfares have conditions which make them unsuitable to be used in conjunction with Our tours. Full details and conditions may be obtained from Our reservations consultant or Your travel agent. If You have any questions or concerns please contact Our reservations consultant or Your travel agent. (iv) Airfares booked as part of Your Tour will be through an appropriate route although may not be a direct flight; some included flights are unescorted. If You request a customised route or direct flight You will be responsible for all additional costs. (v) Depending on departure date and time of booking the required booking class for airfare offer may be too far in advance to book with the appropriate airline. If the required booking class is unavailable air surcharges may apply. The flight quote including air taxes and surcharges will be confirmed once all air sectors are booked and confirmed. (vi) Taxes are defined as all airline and government taxes and surcharges. Taxes are subject to change and will be advised at the time of flight reservation. (vii) All flights are subject to schedule changes and class downgrades as determined by the operating airline. You acknowledge and agree that We accept no responsibility and will not be liable to You for any costs associated with these changes. (viii) All airfares are subject to availability and scheduled for travel to meet the Tour Departure Dates set out in the Tour Brochure. Any requests outside of the tour dates may incur seasonal surcharges as enforced by the airline. (b) Airport Transfers (i) Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of Your Tour and at times We designate. Transfers outside these times will be at Your expense and must be secured by Your own arrangements. (ii) Passengers who have purchased Our pre and post Tour hotel accommodation and airfares will be provided airport transfers to/from their hotel in the Tour start or end city only, on the day of the pre or post accommodation booking. (iii) If You do not book Your flights with Us, You must ensure Your flight details are provided to Us at least 60 days before the Tour Departure Date by: (a) entering Your flight details at the trip personaliser on the Website; or (b) contacting Us at the Customer Service Contact Address. (iv) No refund will be given for unused transfers. Transfers cannot be routed to other pick-up points or destinations. (v) If You miss the pre-booked transfer You will be responsible for making Your own way to the Tour departure point, at Your own expense. (vi) Unless expressly stated in Your Itinerary, airport transfers may be group transfers scheduled to coincide with multiple flight arrival and departure times. Private transfers, including Royal Suites transfer are not available in all locations. Please enquire for further details. (c) Carriers: The carriers (including airlines, rail and sea carriers used in association with the tours) are not responsible for statements or features in Tour Brochures. The conditions of sale of each carrier constitute a separate contract between You and the carrier and We have no responsibility in relation to contracts between You and the carriers. (d) Luggage (i) Tour participants are entitled to one suitcase per person. Your suitcase must not exceed 76 x 53 x 28cms (30’’ x 21’’x 11’’) and must not weigh more than 23kg (50lbs). (ii) Airline passengers should consult with their airline as size and weight restrictions may vary from airline to airline and also according to the class booked. (iii) It is Your responsibility to ensure Your

luggage complies with these requirements and You acknowledge that We, contracted carriers or Service Providers may elect not to carry overweight items. (iv) You will be responsible for any excess baggage charges. 13.2 Sightseeing, Excursions and Special Activities on Tour (a) Sightseeing: Sightseeing in many historic towns and cities can only be undertaken by walking tours as motorcoach access is not possible. Consequently, a reasonable level of fitness is required as the sightseeing tour may involve steps and extensive walking over uneven surfaces. (b) Scenic Freechoice: All Scenic Freechoice activities and Scenic Freechoice Dining can be booked whilst on Tour with Your Cruise Director or Tour Director (unless otherwise stated) and are subject to availability, seasonal and operational factors. Some activities require a minimum or maximum number of participants to operate. (c) Scenic Enrich: It may not always be possible to offer every Scenic Enrich activity in the Tour Brochure on Your Tour. Wherever possible, suitable alternatives will be provided without liability to You. 13.3 Passenger Requirements (a) Special Diets: You must advise Us in writing of any and all special requests and dietary requirements at the time of Booking. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate Your dietary requests but cannot guarantee that such requests can be met. (b) Vaccinations: It is Your responsibility to ensure You have all required vaccinations for Your Tour and We recommend You refer to www. smarttraveller.gov.au for full details and also consult Your doctor. (c) Medical Conditions: We strongly recommend a visit to Your doctor prior to Your Tour. (d) Solo Passengers and Single Accommodation (i) Prices quoted in Tour Brochures are on a twin share basis. If Your Booking is not a twin share booking We will notify You of the applicable single supplement rate (“Single Supplement Rate”), and You must pay the Single Supplement Rate for the Tour, at the time of Booking. (ii) If You are willing to share a room with another single traveller of the same gender, We will waiver the Single Supplement Rate. If We are unable to find a single traveller of the same gender for You to share a room with, We will also waiver the Single Supplement Rate. We accept no responsibility for the suitability of the allocated rooming partner. (iii) If at any time during the Tour, You consider Your rooming partner unsuitable, You must notify Us and We will use reasonable endeavours to arrange single accommodation for You for the remainder of the Tour, subject to availability, and at Your own cost. (iv) A limited number of single rooms and/or cabins are available at a Single Supplement Rate for each Tour. In some locations, single rooms are smaller than twin rooms and may not be available. You acknowledge that if there is no availability of single accommodation for the remainder of the Tour, You will be required to continue to share with Your nominated rooming partner for the remainder of the Tour. (e) Young Passengers: (i) Passengers under the age of 18 years (as at the Tour Departure Date) must be accompanied by an adult and share their accommodation with an adult. (ii) Children under the age of 8 years are not encouraged (with the exception of Christmas tours and Cruises) and are accepted or rejected at Our sole discretion. 13.4 Maps, Pictures and Images (a) Maps: Maps or tour depictions contained in Tour Brochures or any other brochures We issue are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon as the actual route to be taken during the Tour. (b) Images: All images in Tour Brochures represent typical scenes and descriptive detail for each Tour, however it is possible that the particular subject matter may not be seen or experienced on Your Tour. Also, some pictures may have been digitally enhanced. 13.5 Hotel Accommodation

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(a) Substitution: We may substitute hotel accommodation of a similar standard in the place of the advertised hotel due to hotel availability issues. Any changes will be notified once confirmed with the hotel. (b) Responsibility: Although We have taken reasonable steps to secure the most suitable hotel accommodation in the area of the Tour, We are not liable to You for the quality, size or fitness of hotel rooms. 13.6 Deposit Protection Plan Our Deposit Protection Plan is available at a cost of $125 per person per Tour excluding Russian cruises and Russian cruises and tours. The cost is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of Booking Your Tour. The Deposit Protection Plan does not, nor is it intended to, replace travel insurance. Details and terms and conditions of the Deposit Protection Plan are available on Our Website. 14. Contact Details 14.1 To make, change or cancel a Booking or to make any enquiries regarding a Booking or to otherwise give Us any notice in accordance with the Contract, You should contact Our customer service centre as follows: Email: info@scenic.com.au Telephone: 138 128 Postal: PO Box 807, Newcastle, NSW 2300 Australia This is the Customer Service Contact Address. 14.2 Our customer service centre is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 1.00pm Saturday (excluding public holidays in New South Wales) (Sydney time). Although We hope You won’t need it, Our after-hours emergency number when calling in Australia is freecall 1800 620 105. Other emergency contact details are included in Your travel documents. 14.3 If You need to contact Us during Your Tour, We recommend that if it is practicable to do so, in the first instance You should try to contact the Tour Director or Cruise Director. Depending on the purpose of Your contact, they may be able to assist You, but otherwise they may direct You to contact Our customer service centre. 14.4 We will use the Guest Contact Details if We need to contact You before the Tour Departure Date. It is therefore very important that You keep the Guest Contact Details up to date and notify Us immediately of any changes. To update Your Guest Contact Details, please contact Us at the Customer Service Contact Address. 15. Destination Specific Terms 15.1 Due to the distance between some attractions in Western Australia, there may be days with extended coach travel. Earlybird Offers These terms and conditions are additional to the terms and conditions contained in Scenic Australia 2021/22 brochure and on scenic. com.au/terms. All bookings are subject to Scenic’s full terms and conditions. This flyer is supplementary to the full brochure; please refer to full brochure for relevant tour departure dates, itinerary and fares. Prices are in Australian Dollars. Earlybird offers and Scenic Savings are not combinable. All Offers A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. Offers available until 31st January 2021 for tours departing in 2021 or until sold out. Strictly limited, available on set departures and all offers are subject to availability. Offers cannot be combined with any other offer and may be withdrawn at any time. Save up to $1,000 per couple Value is based on a saving of $500 per person for tour codes NABK,AUPB featured in the Scenic Australia 2021/22 brochure. Earlybird Savings are not available for13 day Ultimate Tasmania( GTA) and 8 Day Historic Norfolk Island departure prior to May 2021 For full conditions see scenic.com.au /terms


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