Villa Travel and Holiday Magazine 2022

Escorted Australian Holidays JANUARY 2022

Western Australia Tours Pages 4-19

Interstate Adventures Pages 22-39

Independent Travel Deals Pages 20 & 21

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Villa Carlotta Travel 2 0 2 2 H O L I D AY M A G A Z I N E

g n i t a r b e l e C ears of Villa

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Our escorted holidays include Courtesy pre & post home/hotel transfers (Perth/Mandurah metropolitan areas)

Quality ground, air & sea transport (where applicable) Quality accommodation

2022 marks 30 years of Villa Carlotta Travel providing quality escorted tours to Western Australian travellers over 55.

A locally owned West Australian Company, we offer a full range of holiday options from group tours within Australia and overseas to independent holidays booked through our travel agent. Since 1992, Villa has helped thousands of mature Western Australians just like yourself discover their dream holiday.

Cooked meals & special dining experiences All attractions & entrance fees as per itinerary Professional, friendly & caring Tour Leaders & Coach Crew, local specialist guides & experiences Gratuities & visas (conditions apply)

A message from

Margaret Buswell

It’s hard to believe we’re welcoming in 2022 let alone thirty years of Villa Carlotta Travel. When we first started running tours of the South West out of Busselton in 1992, I never could have imagined the amount of wonderful people that I’d have the privilege of meeting and travelling with.

Thank you to each and every one of you who continue to choose to holiday with Villa. We are so grateful for your continued support and interest in the opportunities our team puts together.

The world of travel has changed over the last two years but there is a lot of hope on the horizon for interstate and international travel in 2022. With international borders opening, Karen our travel agent has some fantastic overseas packages available for 2022 and 2023. If an independent holiday interests you, please do get in touch.

“

Great company, will look after you fantastically.

Trustworthy, honest and reliable staff.

I was lucky enough to visit the Kimberley with my husband Con in 2021 and we’re already getting excited about travelling to Queensland this year. If you haven’t already been, I highly recommend exploring the Kimberley, Broome in particular with Villa on our Kimberley to Kakadu tour on page 31.

I am looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces at one of our travel events below or maybe even on tour soon (if they let me out of the office!)

“

I recommend Villa to friends and family - the only way to travel!

Margaret Buswell Director

Discover more Villa Carlotta Travel’s Mini Expo Thursday 17 February 2022 State Library of WA - Theatre 10am – 2pm

2022 Travel Information Sessions

10 March / 13 April / 12 May / 16 June / 14 July / 11 August Venue: The Geographe Room, State Library of Western Australia Address: 25 Francis Street Perth Morning session: 10am – 12pm Afternoon session: 1pm – 2.30pm

RSVP is essential for these events.

Please contact us to confirm your attendance 1800 066 272 or travel@villa.com.au

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Express interest

Complete an expression of interest form (on the reverse of the address sheet enclosed with this magazine).

Send it to:

Locked Bag 5 Busselton WA 6280

Alternatively, simply call us to pencil in your place on an upcoming tour on

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1800 066 272

Relax

We will contact you to offer you a place as soon as tour details have been finalised.

Our Just for Singles holidays are for solo travellers.

These tours are a fantastic way to travel with like-minded travellers in safety and comfort. Choose to travel by yourself, bring a friend or we can assist you in finding a travelling companion to share a room.

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Independent travel 20 Interstate tours March to December

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Tour Activity Levels

Browse our range of 2022 tours in this magazine.

for further information.

WA tours

October to December

Browse & select

Visit www.villa.com.au or call 1800 066 272

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March to December

Interested in joining us on tour?

Secure your place in a few easy steps.

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WA tours

A guide to which tours may suit you With such a diverse collection of travel options at Villa, we want to ensure you choose the right holiday for you. The below icons are a guide to the required fitness level for each Villa holiday.

Relaxed

Highly Active

Moderate

Challenging

Suitable for travellers with low mobility. You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided.

You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.

Required to walk confidently and unaided.

Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths.

Active

Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfaces at a timely pace.

Our Discovery holidays are for more active adventurers.

Discovery holidays cater for the more adventurous, active and culturally inquisitive travellers who are looking to get off the beaten track. These tour groups range in size from 10 to 25 guests.

Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to three hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocks and creek crossings. Some itineraries will explore remote locations.

A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to six or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits.

In order to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and suppliers, electric scooters and buggies are not permitted on Villa tours.

Your health, wellbeing and enjoyment of the holiday is very important to us. Anyone providing care or assistance to others must be fit and able to provide the required support and care.

Holiday Your Way is for the independent traveller.

If you’re looking to travel under your own steam, our travel agency Holiday Your Way can book your personalised holiday itinerary.

Karen can assist with everything from flights to where to eat at night.

Visit page 20 for more information.

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Interested in joining us on tour later this year?

Turn to page 19 for our full list of WA tours departing Perth between October – December 2022

TOURS WITH

Second departure >> Third departure >>>

Western Australia Tours 2022

Departing March

Date Page

Albany Great Southern

2 – 7 Mar 6

Esperance & Bremer Bay

7 - 13 Mar 6

Majestic Southern Forests

8 - 11 Mar 6

Bridgetown Rustic Charm

14 - 17 Mar 6

Bremer Canyon Orca Experience

15 – 18 Mar 7

>> Second departure

5 – 8 Apr

Rottnest Island Escape

16 – 17 Mar 7

South West Op Shops

21 – 24 Mar 7

Delightful Denmark & Picturesque Pemberton

22 – 28 Mar 7

Departing April Northern Goldfield Riches

1 – 5 Apr 8

>> Second departure

13 – 17 May

>>> Third departure

25 – 29 Aug

World of Musicals Albany

4 – 7 Apr 8

Golden Outback Triangle

5 – 10 Apr 8

>> Second departure

17 – 22 May

>>> Third departure

29 Aug - 3 Sep

World of Musicals Mandurah

8 – 10 Apr 8

Easter in Albany

13– 18 Apr 9

Easter in Pemberton

14 – 17 Apr 9

Easter in Esperance

14 - 19 Apr 9

Easter in Busselton

15 – 18 Apr 9

Albany & the Anzacs

23 – 27 Apr 9

Goldfields & the Prospector Rail Journey

25 – 29 Apr 10

>> Second departure

20 – 24 Jun

>>> Third departure

12 – 16 Sep

Shipwrecked on the Abrolhos Islands

25 – 28 Apr 10

South West Escapades

27 Apr – 3 May 10

Departing May Kalbarri Natural Wonders

2 – 6 May 10

>> Second departure

13 – 17 Jun

Mamma Mia & Mother’s Day in Albany

6 – 9 May 10

Wooleen Station

7 – 12 May 11

>> Second departure

3 – 8 Sep

Autumn Garden Party

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& the Blackwood Valley

9 – 13 May 11

Wondrous Albany

16 – 19 May 11

Broome - Jewel of the North

16 – 21 May 11

>> Second departure

10 – 15 Sep

Western Australia Tours 2022 Departing June Coral Coast Treasures

2 – 11 Jun 12

>> Second departure

14 – 23 Jul

>>> Third departure

12 - 21 Aug

North West Spectacular

10 – 19 Jun 13

>> Second departure

13 – 22 Aug

>>> Third departure

25 Aug – 3 Sep

West Coast Wonders

16 – 23 Jun 13

North West Cape

25 Jun – 2 Jul 13

Kalbarri Christmas in July

27 Jun – 1 Jul 14

>> Second departure

18 – 22 July

South West Christmas in July

29 Jun – 3 Jul 14

Reminder!

From 1 January 2022 you must show proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations to join these tours

Departing July Cervantes Christmas in July

15 – 17 Jul 14

>> Second departure

29 – 31 Jul

South West Christmas in July

20 – 24 Jul

Departing August Magnificent Monkey Mia

1 – 6 Aug 15

Geraldton Treasures & Wildflowers

2 – 5 Aug 15

Kalbarri Wildflowers

5 – 8 Aug 15

>> Second departure

19 – 23 Aug

Wooleen Station

7 – 21 Aug 15

The Nannup Flower & Garden Festival

18 – 22 Aug 15

Mount Augustus

19 – 26 Aug 16

Midwest Wildflowers

26 – 30 Aug 17

>> Second departure

16 – 20 Sep

Departing September West Coast Wildflower Explorer

3 – 9 Sep 17

>> Second departure

17 – 23 Sep

>>> Third departure

27 Sep – 3 Oct

Wildflowers on the Southern Coast

12 – 17 Sep 18

Gems of the South West

19 – 22 Sep

Cervantes Wildflowers

23 – 26 Sep 18

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Albany Great Southern Highlights • • • • • •

Denmark & Greens Pool Chocolate, toffee & tastings Darrel Radcliffe’s Bush Gallery The National Anzac Centre Wildlife & history cruise Albany’s Historic Whaling Station

at Discovery Bay • Torndirrup National Park

6 Days

Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,840

$

pptw $275 single option Wed 2 to Mon 7 Mar 2022 37 villabucks

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Esperance & Bremer Bay Highlights

• Bremer Bay & Wellstead Homestead • Cape Le Grand National Park • Esperance scenic cruise • Recherche Archipelago • Esperance Stonehenge • Esperance Bird & Animal Park • Hopetoun, Wave Rock & Hyden • Corrigin

7 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

2,515

$

pptw $380 single option Mon 7 to Sun 13 Mar 2022 50 villabucks

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Majestic Southern Forests Pemberton, Manjimup & Donnelly River Highlights • • • • • •

Pemberton Tram Co ride Beedelup Falls & Bicentennial Tree Manjimup history & heritage tour Donnelly River cruise Dingup Homestead Manjimup Timber & Heritage Park

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,405

$

guaranteed single room Share a room & save $165 Tue 8 to Fri 11 Mar 2022 25 villabucks

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Bridgetown Rustic Charm Highlights • • • • •

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Bridgetown country charm & hospitality Boyup Brook District Pioneers’ Museum Brierley Jigsaw Gallery Local produce Murder Mystery night

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

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1,320

$

pptw $260 single option Mon 14 to Thu 17 Mar 2022 26 villabucks

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Bremer Canyon Orca Experience

Get up close to killer whales - a once in a lifetime experience!

Highlights • • • •

Bremer Bay Canyon orca experience Bremer Bay natural environment Wellstead Heritage Museum Gnornbup wine tasting & tour

Image: Keith Lightbody

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates:

Earn:

2,210

$

pptw $190 single option Tue 15 to Fri 18 Mar 2022 Tue 5 to Fri 8 Apr 2022 44 villabucks

Rottnest Island Escape Highlights • • • • •

Oliver Hill Gun Fortification & Tunnels Henrietta Rocks Cape Vlamingh Wadjemup Lighthouse Salt Lakes

2 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

650

$

pptw $160 single option Wed 16 to Thu 17 Mar 2022 12 villabucks

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South West Op Shops Highlights • • • • • • •

Salvation Army Op Shop, Mandurah St Vinnies Op Shop, Bunbury St Mary’s Op Shop, Busselton Church Op Shop, Dunsborough St Vinnies, Margaret River Red Cross, Augusta Cape Leeuwin

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,070

$

pptw $155 single option Mon 21 to Thu 24 Mar 2022 21 villabucks

Delightful Denmark & Picturesque Pemberton A tall timbers & forest getaway Highlights

• • • • • • • • • •

Greens Pool Lunch at The Lake House Chocolate, truffles & preserves Walpole cruise Walpole Wilderness Discovery Centre Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk Pemberton Tramway Co ride D’Entrecasteaux National Park Donnelly River cruise Lost Lake wine tastings

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7 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,895

$

pptw $320 single option Tue 22 to Mon 28 Mar 2022 38 villabucks

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Northern Goldfield Riches Featuring the Prospector & Lake Ballard Highlights • • • • • • •

Golden heritage trail coach journey Super Pit lookout Hannan’s North Tourist Mine Kalgoorlie Boulder Museum Golden Quest Discovery Trail Gormley Sculptures Lake Ballard Prospector train journey (one way)

5 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates:

Earn:

1,685

$

pptw with Prospector

From free pass From $240 single option Fri 1 to Tue 5 Apr 2022 Fri 13 to Tue 17 May 2022 Thu 25 to Mon 29 Aug 2022 36 villabucks

Prices vary between departures

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World of Musicals, Albany

Featuring Torndirrup National Park & the National Anzac Centre Highlights • • • • • •

The World of Musicals performance The National Anzac Centre Patrick Taylor Cottage Mt Romance Mount Barker Old Police Station Torndirrup National Park

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,230

$

pptw $165 single option Mon 4 to Thu 7 Apr 2022 25 villabucks

Golden Outback Triangle

Featuring the Prospector rail journey Highlights • • • • •

The Prospector train journey (one way) Super Pit lookout Cape Le Grand National Park Esperance Stonehenge Wave Rock & Hyden

6 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates:

Earn:

1,915

$

pptw with Prospector

From free pass From $325 single option Tue 5 to Sun 10 Apr 2022 Tue 17 to Sun 22 May 2022 Mon 29 Aug to Sat 3 Sep 2022 40 villabucks

Prices vary between departures

World of Musicals, Mandurah

Featuring Hotham Valley Railway & Mandurah Canal Cruise Highlights • • • •

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Fairbridge Village Mandurah cruise The World of Musicals performance Hotham Valley Railway

3 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

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995

$

pptw $120 single option Fri 8 to Sun 10 Apr 2022 20 villabucks

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Easter in Albany Highlights • • • • • • •

Easter Sunday celebrations National Anzac Centre King George Sound cruise Torndirrup & Porongurup National Parks Mount Barker Old Police Station Princess Royal Fortress Denmark Arts Markets

6 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,865

$

pptw $275 single option Wed 13 to Mon 18 Apr 2022 37 villabucks

Easter in Pemberton Highlights • • • • • • • •

Easter Sunday celebrations Pemberton Tram Co ride D’Entrecasteaux National Park Windy Harbour Nornalup Inlet cruise Valley of the Giants Beedelup Falls Bicentennial Tree

4 Days Dates & Prices

$1,455

Price:

Date: Earn:

pptw $255 single option Thu 14 to Sun 17 Apr 2022 29 villabucks

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Easter in Esperance Highlights • • • • • • • •

6 Days

Wave Rock Hyden Cape Le Grand National Park Esperance Stonehenge Esperance Bird & Animal Park Easter Sunday cruise Ravensthorpe Silo art

Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

2,170

$

pptw $335 single option Thu 14 to Tue 19 Apr 2022 43 villabucks

Easter in Busselton Highlights

• Margaret River produce • Olio Bello • The Berry Farm • The Blackwood Valley • Nannup • Easter celebrations

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,250

$

pptw $150 single option Fri 15 to Mon 18 Apr 2022 25 villabucks

Albany & the Anzacs Highlights • • • • • • •

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Princess Royal Harbour cruise Anzac Day commemorative dawn service Anzac Day march & ceremony National Anzac Centre Old Police Station Museum, Mount Barker Torndirrup National Park Princess Royal Fortress

5 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,390

$

pptw $220 single option Sat 23 to Wed 27 Apr 2022 28 villabucks

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Goldfields & the Prospector Rail Journey Highlights

• Return journey on the Prospector train - Perth to Kalgoorlie • Super Pit lookout • Museum of the Goldfields • Golden Quest Discovery Trail • Leonora • Kookynie • Coolgardie

5 Days

Dates & Prices Price:

Dates:

Earn:

1,455

$

pptw with Prospector

From free pass From $255 single option Mon 25 to Fri 29 Apr 2022 Mon 20 to Fri 24 Jun 2022 Mon 12 to Fri 16 Sep 2022 36 villabucks

Prices vary between departures

Shipwrecked on the Abrolhos Islands Highlights

• Abrolhos Islands scenic flight • Morning tea on East Wallabi Island • Guided snorkel or nature walk

on Wallabi Island • Pinnacles guided walk • Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre • Monsignor Hawes guided tour • Museum of Geraldton • HMAS Sydney II Memorial

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

2,175

$

pptw $215 single option Mon 25 to Thu 28 Apr 2022 44 villabucks

South West Escapades Highlights • • • • • • • • • •

Edenvale Homestead Olio Bello The Berry Farm Margaret River Chocolate Company Busselton Jetty & Underwater Observatory Cape Leeuwin Dardanup Heritage Park Ferguson Valley Cape Naturaliste Anniebrook Wine & Flower Emporium

7 Days Dates & Prices

Price:

Date: Earn:

1,870

$

pptw $305 single option Wed 27 Apr to Tue 3 May 2022 37 villabucks

Kalbarri Natural Wonders Highlights

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• • • • • • • •

Murchison Gorge cruise Kalbarri National Park Kalbarri Skywalk Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs The Pink Lake, Port Gregory Historic Lynton Station Indian Ocean Drive The Lobster Shack

5 Days

Dates & Prices Price:

Dates:

Earn:

1,740

$

pptw $335 single option Mon 2 to Fri 6 May 2022 Mon 13 to Fri 17 June 2022 35 villabucks

Mamma Mia & Mother’s Day in Albany Highlights • • • • • •

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Mamma Mia the Musical The National Anzac Centre Patrick Taylor Cottage The Sandalwood Shop Torndirrup National Park Mother’s Day in Albany

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

1,230

$

pptw $165 single option Fri 6 to Mon 9 May 2022 25 villabucks

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Wooleen Station

Discover Western Australia’s rugged outback on this epic four-wheel-driving adventure.

Highlights • • • • • • •

6 Days

Four-wheel-drive coach journey Guided tour, Gingin Cervantes & Lake Thetis Wooleen Station guided tour Wooleen Station sunset tour Melangata Station lunch New Norcia guided tour

Dates & Prices Price:

Dates:

Earn:

2,880

$

pptw $230 single option Sat 7 to Thu 12 May 2022 Sat 3 to Thu 8 Sept 2022 58 villabucks

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Autumn Garden Party & the Blackwood Valley

Join us for a fun-filled five-day holiday in the picturesque Blackwood Valley, where the quaint towns will shine bright with autumn festivities. Sample local produce, experience the splendour of a garden party in a beautiful heritage estate, explore charming villages, and enjoy a murder mystery evening.

Highlights • • • • • • •

Stirling’s Cottage Ford House tour Bridgetown country charm & hospitality Boyup Brook District Pioneers’ Museum Bridgetown, Balingup & Nannup Murder mystery evening Autumn garden party at Loose Goose Chalets

5 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,750

$

pptw $320 single option Mon 9 to Fri 13 May 2022 35 villabucks

Wondrous Albany

Visit historic Albany with us to enjoy all this wonderful city has to offer. Bargain hunters will love exploring the city’s opportunity shops, as well as seeing the spectacular sights the region is renowned for.

Highlights • • • • • • •

National Anzac Centre Red Cross op shop, Albany St Vincent de Paul op shop, Albany Good Sammy op shop, Albany Princess Royal Fortress The Sandalwood Shop Torndirrup National Park

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,130

$

pptw $165 single option Mon 16 to Thu 19 May 2022 23 villabucks

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Broome - Jewel of the North

Soak up some winter sunshine in Broome’s tropical surroundings and explore some of the North West’s most dramatically beautiful landscapes.

Highlights

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• Broome Staircase to the Moon

(September only) • Yawuru Centre • Willie Creek Pearl Farm • Pearling history & industry tours • Broome Tramway Co. Historical tour • Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park & Animal Refuge • Gantheaume Point • Cultural experience

6 Days Dates & Prices

3,095

$

Price: From pptw

From $525 single option Dates: Mon 16 to Sat 21 May 2022

Sat 10 to Thu 15 Sep 2022 Earn: 62 villabucks Itinerary and prices vary between departures

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Coral Coast Treasures Travel through two UNESCO World Heritage Areas with us on this fabulous road trip along Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Discover the unique landscapes and myriad of marine life of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, as well as the gorges and underwater wonderland of the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area. Delight in wonderful wildlife encounters along the way, from dolphins frolicking near the shore at Monkey Mia to rare black-footed rock wallabies in Yardie Creek Gorge.

Day 1. Perth to Kalbarri

We collect you from home and transfer you to the coach. Travel the coastal plains of Badgingarra, Eneabba, Dongara and Greenough then enjoy a shared morning tea together at West Coast Honey before arriving in Kalbarri. Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri (D)

Day 2. Wilderness cruise

Board a Kalbarri Wilderness Cruise and glide down the beautiful Murchison River. In the afternoon we embark on a tour of the Kalbarri National Park and the new Kalbarri Skywalk. Marvel at the gorges and meandering Murchison River from fabulous vantage points. Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri (BLD)

Day 3. Ocean Park Aquarium

Travel the North West Coastal Highway to the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. We will stop in at Ocean Park Aquarium to get up close to the many species of marine life found in the Shark Bay Marine Park on our way to Monkey Mia and view the ancient Stromatolites and Shell Beach. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia (BD)

Day 4. Shark Bay wilderness

Witness wild dolphins swimming in the clear waters of Monkey Mia, then join an eco-wildlife cruise to explore the sheltered waters of Shark Bay and enjoy lunch on board. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia(BLD)

Day 5. Monkey Mia to Exmouth

Today, travel to the popular holiday town of Exmouth to explore the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area. Overnight: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth (BD)

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Day 6. Cape Range National Park

Travel the Cape Range National Park to join a cruise through Yardie Creek, where you may be lucky enough to spot rare black-footed rock wallabies, then drive to the top of the range for spectacular views below. Following lunch, enjoy scenic touring to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, past Harold E Holt Naval Base, the Navy Pier and the Potshot Monument.

Overnight: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth (BLD)

Day 7. Ningaloo Marine Park, Coral Bay

At Coral Bay we step aboard the Sub Sea Explorer, where we’ll enjoy incredible views of the abundant marine life and colourful coral gardens of the Ningaloo Marine Park. Then we depart the North West Cape and travel south to Carnarvon. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon, Carnarvon (BD)

Day 8. Carnarvon

Discover Carnarvon’s significant sites of interest. View the One Mile Jetty, the old whaling and prawn factory, local farms and the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Overnight: Best Western Carnarvon Hospitality Inn, Carnarvon (BD)

Day 9. Carnarvon to Geraldton

This morning we visit Bumbak’s banana and mango plantation, before continuing our journey south to the Batavia Coast and Geraldton, stopping at Northampton on the way. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton (BD)

Day 10. Greenough & Jurien Bay

After a pleasant morning at Greenough Hamlet, we will continue the journey south to Jurien Bay for lunch. Upon arrival in Perth we see you safely home. (BL)

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10 DAYS Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • •

Kalbarri Wilderness cruise Kalbarri National Park & Skywalk Monkey Mia dolphins Stromatolites of Hamelin Pool Shell Beach Ocean Park Aquarium Shark Bay wildlife cruise Francois Peron National Park Exmouth & Cape Range National Park Yardie Creek cruise Coral viewing cruise, Coral Bay Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum

Inclusions

▶ Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) ▶ 22 meals ▶ 9 nights’ accommodation ▶ Tours & attractions ▶ Professional Villa Tour Leader &

Coach Captain

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $

Price:

Dates:

Earn:

3,995

pptw $820 single option Thu 2 to Sat 11 Jun 2022 Thu 14 to Sat 23 Jul 2022 Fri 12 to Sun 21 Aug 2022 80 villabucks

Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

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North West Spectacular

Featuring Karijini National Park & Ningaloo Reef Highlights & Inclusions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

10 Days

Karijini National Park Dates & Prices Dales & Joffre Gorges Karijini Eco Retreat stay $ Yardie Creek gorge cruise Price: pptw Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area

$815 single option Cape Range National Park Date: Fri 10 to Sun 19 Jun 2022 Exmouth Gulf

Sat 13 to Mon 22 Aug 2022 Bullara & Wooramel Stations

Thu 25 Aug to Sat 3 Sep 2022 Coral Bay coral viewing cruise Earn: 84 villabucks New Norcia guided tour Pastoral & gold mining history Mount Whaleback iron ore mine tour Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) 21 meals 9 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

4,195

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West Coast Wonders

Featuring the Pinnacles, Shark Bay & Dirk Hartog Island Highlights & Inclusions

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• •

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

8 Days

Half-day adventure on Dirk Hartog Island Dates & Prices Steep Point – the western-most point of mainland Australia $ Monkey Mia dolphin experience Price: pptw Shark Bay World Heritage Area touring

$650 single option Shark Bay eco cruise Date: Thu 16 to Thu 23 Jun 2022 Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre Earn: 87 villabucks Historic tour of Dongara Central Greenough Historic Settlement Oakabella Homestead & Tea Rooms Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) Airfares & taxes 17 meals 7 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

4,365

North West Cape - Reef to Range Featuring Exmouth, Carnarvon & Kalbarri Highlights & Inclusions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ningaloo Centre galleries & aquarium Working cattle station visits Ningaloo coral reef cruise Yardie Creek & gorge cruise Milyering Discovery Centre Cape Range National Park Coral Bay natural wonders Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum Wooramel Station Murchison River cruise Kalbarri National Park & Skywalk Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) 16 meals 7 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

1800 066 272

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8 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,890

$

$515 single option Sat 25 Jun to Sat 2 Jul 2022 78 villabucks

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Kalbarri Christmas in July Highlights & Inclusions • • • • • •

• • • •

Christmas in July celebrations Kalbarri National Park Kalbarri Skywalk Kalbarri River cruise Historic Lynton Station Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) 11 meals 4 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

5 Days

Dates & Prices Price:

Date:

Earn:

1,615

$

pptw $330 single option Mon 27 Jun to Fri 1 Jul 2022 Mon 18 to Fri 22 Jul 2022 32 villabucks

South West Christmas in July Highlights & Inclusions • • • • • • • • • • • •

Christmas in July celebrations Cape Naturaliste scenery Anniebrook Wine & Flower Emporium Art Geo Complex Wonnerup House Old Butter Factory Peel Manor House high tea Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) 9 meals 4 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

5 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,615

$

guaranteed single room Share a room & save $205 Wed 29 Jun to Sun 3 Jul 2022 28 villabucks

Image: Tourism WA

Cervantes Christmas in July Highlights & Inclusions • • • • • • • • • • •

Christmas in July celebrations Gravity Discovery Centre Lake Thetis Thrombolites Pinnacles of Nambung National Park Lesueur National Park The Lobster Shack Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) 6 meals 2 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

3 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date:

Earn:

980

$

pptw $135 single option Fri 15 to Sun 17 Jul 2022 Fri 29 to Sun 31 Jul 2022 20 villabucks

South West Christmas in July Highlights & Inclusions • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Christmas in July celebrations Cape Naturaliste scenery Anniebrook Wine & Flower Emporium Art Geo Complex Wonnerup House Old Butter Factory Peel Manor House high tea Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) 9 meals 4 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

5 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,410

$

pptw $205 single option Wed 20 to Sun 24 Jul 2022 28 villabucks

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Magnificent Monkey Mia Highlights

Image: Tourism WA

• • • • • • • •

Shark Bay World Heritage Area Francois Peron Peninsula Monkey Mia dolphins Hamelin Pool Stromatolites Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm tour Wula Gura Digeridoo Dreaming Night tour Wildlife cruise Shark Bay Aquarium

6 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

2,380

$

pptw $485 single option Mon 1 to Sat 6 Aug 2022 48 villabucks

Geraldton Treasures & Wildflowers Highlights • • • • • • • •

Gingin Red Cross West Coast Honey Jurien Bay Geraldton Red Cross St Francis Xavier Cathedral St Vincent De Paul Geraldton Specialist wildflower guide Coalseam Conservation Park

4 Days

Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

1,220

$

pptw $225 single option Tue 2 to Fri 5 Aug 2022 24 villabucks

Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.

Kalbarri Wildflowers Highlights • • • • •

The Pink Lake, Hutt Lagoon Historic Lynton Station Murchison Gorge cruise Specialist wildflower guide Indian Ocean Drive

Highlights • • • • • • • •

Four-wheel-drive coach journey Gingin guided tour Cervantes & Lake Thetis Wooleen Station guided tour Wooleen Station sunset tour Melangata Station lunch New Norcia guided tour Farewell lunch New Norcia

5 Days Dates & Prices

Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.

Wooleen Station

Image: Tourism WA

Price:

Date:

Earn:

1,695

$

pptw $330 single option Fri 5 to Tue 8 Aug 2022 Fri 19 to Tue 23 Aug 2022 34 villabucks

6 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,110

$

guaranteed single room Share a room & save $230 Sun 7 to Fri 12 Aug 2022 58 villabucks

The Nannup Flower & Garden Festival Highlights • • • • • • •

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Fairbridge Village Nannup Flower & Garden Festival Nannup Garden Festival Village Holberry House & Gardens Anniebrook Flower & Wine Emporium Olio Bello & The Berry Farm Margaret River wine region

5 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

1,385

$

pptw $205 single option Thu 18 to Mon 22 Aug 2022 28 villabucks

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Trace the original 1924 route of the mail run from Meekatharra to Carnarvon, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. This unforgettable adventure features the Mount Augustus National Park, and offers awe inspiring views of the world’s largest rock. Through pastoral regions and mining areas, to the original mail stops of Cobra Station and Gascoyne Junction, and the fruit bowl of Carnarvon.

Mount Augustus

Image: Tourism WA

Trace the original route of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s 1924 mail run, witness the world’s largest rock and relish in the freshness of the fruit bowl of Carnarvon in this eight-day adventure.

Day 1. Perth to Dalwallinu

Following collection from your home we depart Perth and travel north along the Great Northern Highway. Our day takes us through the scenic Bindoon hills and New Norcia. See behind closed doors in Australia’s only monastic town and experience Midday Prayer with the Monks.

Overnight: Wheatland Motel, Dalwallinu (LD)

Day 2. Dalwallinu to Meekatharra Today, sit back, relax and watch with interest the dramatic changes in the countryside as we travel into the more arid station country around Paynes Find. This is an area traditionally rich in seasonal wildflowers which present themselves in brilliant carpets of colour. During the afternoon we pass through the historic Murchison Goldfields with townships that bear the legacy of grand buildings constructed during the gold boom.

Overnight: Auski Inland Motel, Meekatharra (BD)

Day 3. Meekatharra to Mount Augustus

This morning we venture into the isolated heart of the states’ North West as we travel from Meekatharra to Mount Augustus.

Cross mighty sheep stations and the headwaters of the Gascoyne River enroute to our accommodation venue, the Mount Augustus Tourist Complex, situated adjacent to the base of this magnificent natural feature. Overnight: Mount Augustus Tourist Park, Mount Augustus (BLD) It is important to note that the Mount Augustus Tourist Park offers accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, however this is outback Western Australia and you should expect a unique holiday experience.

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Image: Nick Rains

Day 4. Exploring Mount Augustus

This morning, enjoy the beauty of sunrise on the “mount” before breakfast. In addition to the sheer spectacle of the world’s biggest rock, Mount Augustus offers an abundance of wildlife with flocks of parrots, cockatoos, colourful wrens and waterfowl surrounding the billabongs. Aboriginal rock art provides a reminder of the earliest visitors to the rock and in season wildflowers carpet the surrounds. Your tour today includes morning tea and lunch at the Tourist Park.

The afternoon includes some free time where you can relax and enjoy this unique part of Australia. During the late afternoon we position ourselves to enjoy sunset over the rock. Overnight: Mount Augustus Tourist Park, Mount Augustus (BLD)

Day 5. Mount Augustus to Carnarvon

We depart Mount Augustus travelling through beautiful river country with majestic river gums and passing Cobra Station which was built in 1896 to cater for mine workers at the then famous El Dorado Gold Mine. We follow the Gascoyne River westwards toward the coast and the fruit growing town of Carnarvon. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Carnarvon (BLD)

Day 6. Carnarvon

Today we explore the many wonders that Carnarvon has to offer. Enjoy lunch at your leisure then travel to the OTC Dish and the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Learn all there is to know about the history and the role Carnarvon played in the manned space program and in the Australian communications industry.

Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Carnarvon (BD)

Day 7. Carnarvon to Geraldton

Our morning commences with a tour of one of Carnarvon’s famous banana plantations. We then travel south down the North West Coastal Highway to the Billabong Roadhouse where you can purchase lunch at your leisure. Our afternoon touring takes us through the historical township of Northampton to Geraldton, the regional centre of the Mid West. Overnight: Geraldton (BD)

VILLA CARLOTTA TRAVEL 2022 HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

8 DAYS

Highlights

• Midday Prayer with the monks, New Norcia • New Norcia Museum & Art Gallery • New Norcia guided tour • Mount Augustus National Park • Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum

Inclusions

▶ 4WD coach ▶ Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) ▶ 19 meals ▶ 7 nights accommodation ▶ Tours & attractions ▶ Professional Villa Tour Leader

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $

Price:

Date: Earn:

3,380

pptw $550 single option Fri 19 to Fri 26 Aug 2022 68 villabucks

Day 8. Geraldton to Perth

Today we travel across the Greenough plains with their famous windswept trees, to the cray fishing village of Dongara where we enjoy morning tea overlooking the fishing boat harbour. Lunch awaits you at the Jurien Bay Hotel. Your Mt Augustus holiday concludes with a late afternoon arrival into Perth and your safe return to your home. (BL) Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

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5 DAYS

Highlights

• Specialist wildflower guide • Gravity Discovery Centre • Coalseam Conservation Park • Chapman Valley • Geraldton • St Francis Xavier Cathedral • HMAS Sydney II Memorial

Bookings & Enquiries

Mid West Wildflowers

Featuring HMAS Sydney II Memorial & Chapman Valley

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Image: Tourism WA

This feature-packed five-day tour combines the beautiful annual wildflower season with the wonders of the Batavia Coast. View carpets of colourful everlastings in the Coalseam Conservation Park and see rare wreath flowers with our expert wildflower guide. Explore historic landmarks in Geraldton and Mullewa and return home via Coomberdale.

Day 1. Perth to Geraldton Day 2. Chapman Valley Day 3. Wildflower Guide & Mullewa Day 4. Historic Geraldton

& Northampton

Day 5. Geraldton to Perth

Inclusions

• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) • 11 meals • 4 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

Dates & Prices $ Price:

Date:

Earn:

1,635

pptw $295 single option Fri 26 to Tue 30 Aug 2022 Fri 16 to Tue 20 Sep 2022 33 villabucks

Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.

7 DAYS

Highlights •

• • • • • • •

West Coast Wildflower Explorer Featuring Monkey Mia & the Batavia Coast

Image: Tourism WA

What better reason to pack your suitcase than for the northern spring climate, the annual explosion of wildflowers and the unique natural wonders of the west coast?

Day 1. Perth to Kalbarri Day 2. Wildflower guide, Kalbarri

National Park & Mullewa Day 3. Kalbarri to Shark Bay Day 4. Shark Bay marine life Day 5. Shark Bay to Geraldton Day 6. Wildflower guide,

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Inclusions

• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia) • 17 meals • 6 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

Specialist Wildflower guide in Kalbarri & Geraldton Shark Bay World Heritage Area Francois Peron Peninsula Monkey Mia dolphins Mullewa & Coalseam Reserve Hamelin Pool Stromatolites Murchison River Gorge Greenough & Geraldton

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $ Price:

Date:

Earn:

2,615

pptw $650 single option Sat 3 to Fri 9 Sep 202 Sat 17 to Fri 23 Sep 2022 Tue 27 Sep to Mon 3 Oct 2022 52 villabucks

Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.

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Wildflowers on the Southern Coast The stunning south coast beckons this wildflower season! Share the sights and scenery on this wonderful six-day tour. Enjoy one night in Hyden, two nights in Esperance and finish with two nights in Albany to see Western Australia’s magnificent wildflowers.

Highlights & Inclusions • • • • • • • • • • •

Wave Rock Wildflower Shoppe Cape Le Grand National Park Esperance Bird Park Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show Stirling Range National Park Local on-board wildflower guide Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) 12 meals 5 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

6 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,720

$

pptw

$315 single option Mon 12 to Sat 17 Sep 2022 34 villabucks

Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.

Gems of the South West

Stunning sights and gourmet delights await on this wonderful four-day tour of the Margaret River Wine Region. Sample delicious local produce and enjoy the beautiful range of wildflowers. Travel through the picturesque countryside with us to take in contrasting views of coastlines, forests and vineyards, and visit some of the region’s most iconic attractions.

Highlights & Inclusions • • • • • • • • •

• • • •

Margaret River Wine Region Olio Bello The Berry Farm Margaret River Chocolate Company Hippo Lakes Ambergate guided wildflower walk Cape Naturaliste Farewell lunch Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia) 7 meals 3 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,070

$

pptw $155 single option Mon 19 to Thu 22 Sep 2022 21 villabucks Image: Tourism WA

Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.

Cervantes Wildflowers

Find yourself in a land of natural beauty on this four-day Cervantes spring sojourn. We will take day trips to the Lesueur and Badgingarra National Parks to view an abundance of seasonal wildflowers with an expert wildflower guide and walk amongst the world-famous Pinnacles of the Nambung National Park.

Highlights & Inclusions • •

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Specialist Wildflower guide Gravity Discovery Centre - guided wildflower tour Lake Thetis Thrombolites Pinnacles of Nambung National Park Lesueur National Park Badgingarra National Park The Lobster Shack Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) 9 meals 3 nights’ accommodation Tours & attractions Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain

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4 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

1,490

$

guaranteed single room Share a room and save $205 Fri 23 to Mon 26 Sep 2022 26 villabucks

Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.

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Departing October

4 – 7 Oct

Broome - Jewel of the North

9 – 14 Oct

Kalbarri & Cervantes Wildflowers

Kalbarri Wildflowers

Albany Great Southern

Delightful Denmark & Picturesque Pemberton Old Time Music Hall

Southern Wildflowers & Wave Rock South West Cruising

Departing November

We will contact you to offer you a place as soon as tour details have been finalised.

10 – 14 Oct 12 – 17 Oct

18 – 24 Oct

20 – 23 Oct

20 – 24 Oct

31 Oct – 6 Nov

Delightful Denmark & Picturesque Pemberton

8 – 14 Nov

Silo Art Trail

South West Cherry Time

Relax

10 – 14 Oct

1 – 4 Nov

Collie River Valley

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Majestic Southern Forests

Esperance & Bremer Bay

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Departing October to December 2022

Goldfields & the Prospector Rail Journey

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Villa’s 30 Year Anniversary Tour

Departing December

1 – 4 Nov

14 – 19 Nov

14 – 20 Nov

28 Nov – 1 Dec

Cherry Time Getaway, Busselton

1 – 3 Dec

Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival

7 – 11 Dec

Cherry Time Getaway, Busselton

Christmas in Bridgetown Christmas in Albany

Christmas in Esperance Christmas in Busselton

New Year in Pemberton New Year in Albany

New Year in the South West

6 – 8 Dec 12 – 16 Dec

22 – 26 Dec 23 – 27 Dec

23 – 28 Dec

24 – 28 Dec

30 Dec – 2 Jan 2023 29 Dec – 2 Jan 2023 31 Dec – 3 Jan 2023

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Plan an independent holiday

Where have you always wanted to explore? Perhaps given the travel restrictions over the last two years you’re itching to visit a friend while also taking in some sights? If group travel isn’t for you, you’d like to upgrade your transport on a Villa tour or keep holidaying after the group leaves, Villa’s travel agent Karen can do all this and more. Create the perfect tailored itinerary to suit your personalised travel requirements today.

Contact Karen 1800 066 272 travel@villa.com.au

ANTARCTICA IN A DAY The world’s most unique scenic flight, since 1994 From $2,199 per person.

ROUND TRIP PERTH: 27 November 2022

Aboard our privately chartered Qantas 787 Dreamliner, experience unparalleled Antarctic viewing, with up to 4 hours over the white continent.

This is an unescorted independent holiday booked through Villa’s travel agent.

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Escape to Australia's Indian Ocean Islands

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Explore the wonders of Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands 7 nights Christmas Island | 7 nights Cocos Keeling Islands starting from $3,200* per person includes return flights ex Perth accommodation, car hire, orientation tour, canoe safari tour *based on 2 people sharing

7 night packages also available starting from $2,030* per person

2022 THE YEAR YOU

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experience the tremendous beauty of the Nullarbor

Karen’s service just makes your holiday free from stress.

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RAWLINNA, WA

PERTH TO ADEL AIDE OR VICE VERSA FOR TRAVEL IN 2022 2 NIGHTS

INCLUSIONS 3 days / 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific

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All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages A regionally inspired menu paired with a selection of local fine wines

Cook

Rawlinna

PERTH

Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie^, Rawlinna and Cook Gold Service Twin Cabin from

INDIAN PACIFIC

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$1,855 pp *

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OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE

*Advertised price is per person on the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide in July 2022. Valid for travel on the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide or Adelaide to Perth. Available for new bookings between 24 November 2021 and 22 December 2022. Offer available for travel in 2022 subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Itineraries are subject to alteration and cancellation without notice. 25% deposit required at time of booking with full payment required 45 days prior to departure. Booking and credit card fees may apply. Guest amendments permitted up to 45 days prior to departure. Loss of deposit when cancelling more than 45 days prior to departure. 100% cancellation fees apply 45 days and under prior to departure. Should suspension of services occur due to government-imposed restrictions, 100% of the monies paid will be placed in a future travel credit. ^Off Train Experience in Kalgoorlie only available when travelling from Perth to Adelaide. For full terms & conditions speak to your local travel agent. Prices correct as at 15 November 2021.

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Interstate Tours 2022 TOURS WITH

Second departure >>

Departing March

Date Page

Norfolk Island in Autumn

10 – 18 Mar 24

Grand Tasmania Experience

11 - 21 Mar 24

>> Second departure

21 – 31 Oct

Departing April The Man from Snowy River Festival

4 – 10 Apr 25

A Norfolk Island Easter

14 – 22 Apr 25

Splendid Bright, Beechworth & Yackandandah

19 – 27 Apr 26

Departing May Outback South Australia & Red Centre

4 – 17 May 27

Alice, Uluru & the Red Desert

13 – 19 May 27

South Australian Splendour

17 – 26 May 27

>> Second departure 24 Sep – 3 Oct Vivid Festival of Light, Sydney 31 May – 4 Jun 28 Departing June Classic Cairns

4 – 10 Jun 28

Darwin Unearthed

11 – 16 Jun 29

Cairns & the Atherton Tablelands

15 – 23 Jun 29

Top End & Kimberley Wilderness Wonders

15 – 28 Jun 30

The Ghan & Top End

22 – 29 Jun 30

>> Second departure

7 – 14 Aug

Northern Queensland Adventure

28 Jun – 7 Jul 30

Kimberley to Kakadu

30 Jun – 11 Jul 31

Departing July Classic Cairns

7 – 13 Jul 32

>> Second departure

4 – 10 Aug

Queensland Rail, Reef & Tropical Islands

12 – 21 Jul 32

Christmas in July aboard the PS Murray Princess 21 – 25 Jul 32 Best of Brisbane

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22 – 27 Jul 32

Interstate Tours 2022

Don’t Forget!

You must have proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations to travel interstate in Australia

Departing August Flinders Ranges 4WD Escape

3 – 11 Aug 33

Southern Queensland’s Hinterlands

9 – 16 Aug 34

Departing September Yarra Valley Delights

5 – 10 Sep 34

The Outback Way Blue Mountains to Longreach

6 – 15 Sep 34

Upper Murraylands Cruise Mannum to Morgan

8 - 15 Sep 35

Toowoomba the Garden City

13 – 19 Sep 35

Floriade Festival, Canberra

19 – 23 Sep 35

Departing October North West Tasmania & the Bloomin’ Tulip Festival

4 – 10 Oct 35

Golden West Rail

8 – 14 Oct 36

Norfolk Island in Spring

12 – 20 Oct 36

Historic Towns of New South Wales

25 – 31 Oct 36

Geelong & the Great Ocean Road

Coming soon 36

Phantom of The Opera, Sydney

Coming soon 37

Departing November Pacific Coast Touring Route

6 – 14 Nov 37

Best of Tasmania

11 – 20 Nov 37

Australian Alps & Sapphire Coast

15 – 20 Nov 37

New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach

3 Nov – 2 Dec 38

National Cherry Festival

28 Nov – 5 Dec 38

King & Flinders Two Islands Adventure

Coming soon 38

Departing December Hahndorf Christmas Spirit

13 – 17 Dec 39

Christmas on Norfolk Island

19 – 27 Dec 39

Sydney Christmas Extravaganza

20 – 27 Dec 39

Christmas on Kangaroo Island

21 – 26 Dec 39

New Year aboard the PS Murray Princess

28 Dec – 2 Jan 2023 39

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9 DAYS

Highlights

Norfolk Island in Autumn Day 1. Perth to Sydney Day 2. Sydney to Norfolk Day 3. Introducing Norfolk

& Wonderland by Night Day 4. Island Marine Life, Convict

Settlement & Dinner with the Mutineers Day 5. Cyclorama, Bounty Folk Museum

& progressive dinner Day 6. Colleen McCullogh, Norfolk Whey

& Night as a Convict Day 7. Barbecue breakfast & Pitcairn Settlers Day 8. Island industry & produce & fish fry Day 9. Homeward bound

Inclusions

• Pre/post transfers (ex Perth, WA) • Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) • 17 meals • 8 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Night as a Convict Wonderland by Night tour Convict Settlement tour Progressive dinner & island feasts Glass bottom boat cruise Breakfast walk & barbecue Pitcairn Settlers tour Green fingers tour Night with the Mutineers Bounty Folk Museum Colleen McCullough’s home Norfolk Whey

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $ Price:

Date: Earn:

4,695

guaranteed single room Share a room and save $545 Thu 10 to Fri 18 Mar 2022 83 villabucks

11 DAYS

Highlights

Grand Tasmania Experience Day 1. Perth to Hobart Day 2. Hobart & Salamanca Market Day 3. Free day in Hobart Day 4. Wall in the Wilderness Day 5. Gordon River cruise Day 6. Cradle Mountain wilderness Day 7. Launceston Day 8. Tamar Valley Day 9. Launceston to Hobart Day 10. Port Arthur Day 11. Hobart to Perth

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Inclusions

• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) • Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) • 22 meals • 10 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader

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Salamanca Market, Hobart Historic dinner cruise, Hobart Wall in the Wilderness carving Gordon River cruise, Strahan Cradle Mountain specialised tour Cataract Gorge Tamar Valley Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre Bridestowe Lavender Farm Ross & Richmond Old Hobart Town Port Arthur

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $

5,570

Price: From pptw

From $870 single option Date: Fri 11 to Mon 21 Mar 2022

Fri 21 to Mon 31 Oct 2022 Earn: 119 villabucks Itinerary and prices vary between departures.

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7 DAYS

Highlights

The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival

Image: Visit Victoria

Watch in awe as local bushmen chase wild horses down the mountainside as the re-enactment of The Man from Snowy River poem unfolds before your eyes.

Day 1. Perth to Melbourne Day 2. Rail journey to Albury Day 3. Tumbarumba Day 4. Hume Dam & Mighty Murray Day 5. The Man from Snowy River

Bush Festival

Bush Festival

Day 6. The Man from Snowy River

Inclusions

• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) • Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) • 14 meals • 6 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader

• • • • • • • • •

XPT rail journey Melbourne to Albury Local guided tour of Albury Lake Hume Dam Wall walk Albury Botanic Gardens guided tour Bonegilla Migrant experience Army Museum Bandiana Boggy Creek Show, Tumbarumba Pioneer Women’s Hut Museum The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival (2 days)

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $ Price:

Date: Earn:

3,615

pptw $375 single option Mon 4 to Sun 10 Apr 2022 72 villabucks

Day 7. Albury to Perth

9 DAYS

Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • •

A Norfolk Island Easter

Bookings & Enquiries

You are invited to join us for an unforgettable holiday to timeless Norfolk Island in autumn 2022. Immerse yourself in the island’s laidback lifestyle, beautiful scenery and fascinating history as you feast on plentiful fresh produce throughout this thoroughly enjoyable nine-day tour.

Day 1. Perth to Sydney Day 2. Sydney to Norfolk Day 3. Introducing Norfolk

& Wonderland by Night

Day 4. Island Marine Life, Convict

Settlement & Dinner with the Mutineers Day 5. Cyclorama, Bounty Folk Museum

& progressive dinner Day 6. Colleen McCullogh, Norfolk Whey

& Night as a Convict Day 7. Barbecue breakfast & Pitcairn Settlers Day 8. Island industry & produce & fish fry Day 9. Homeward bound 1800 066 272

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Inclusions

Night as a Convict Wonderland by Night tour Convict Settlement tour Progressive dinner & island feasts Glass bottom boat cruise Breakfast walk & barbecue Pitcairn Settlers tour Green fingers tour Night with the Mutineers Bounty Folk Museum Colleen McCullough Home Norfolk Whey

• Pre/post transfers (ex Perth, WA) • Airfares and taxes (ex Perth, WA) • 17 meals • 8 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader

Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $ Price:

Date: Earn:

4,695

pptw $585 single option Thu 14 to Fri 22 Apr 2022 94 villabucks

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Trace the original 1924 route of the mail run from Meekatharra to Carnarvon, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. This unforgettable adventure features the Mount Augustus National Park, and offers awe inspiring views of the world’s largest rock. Through pastoral regions and mining areas, to the original mail stops of Cobra Station and Gascoyne Junction, and the fruit bowl of Carnarvon.

Splendid Bright, Beechworth & Yackandandah Autumn in Victoria’s High Country

Autumn in Victoria’s High Country is vibrant and invigorating. Take a tour with us to marvel at the region’s kaleidoscope of colours, sample the area’s exquisite local produce and visit the historic Old Beechworth Gaol, which is one of Australia’s most significant post-European cultural sites. Bright is surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery and offers fresh alpine air, tantalising produce and a festival atmosphere. Yackandandah is one of Australia’s prettiest villages with a centre classified by the National Trust and Beechworth is one of Australia’s best-preserved gold rush era towns.

Day 1. Perth to Melbourne

We collect you from home for your flight to Melbourne. Overnight: Best Western Travel Inn, Melbourne (D)

Day 2. Train journey to the country Board your train for the journey through picturesque countryside to Albury Wodonga. In Albury visit the stunning Botanic Gardens for an informative guided tour before travelling on to Bright.

Overnight: Best Western High Country, Bright (BD)

Day 3. Bright & Mount Buffalo

Tour Bright’s streetscapes and points of interest with a local guide. Delight in the way exotic deciduous trees drape the town in spectacular shades of red, orange and gold, then admire Mount Buffalo’s impressive cliffs on a visit to the Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm. Overnight: Best Western High Country, Bright (BLD)

Day 4. Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Learn about the first people of the valley at Mount Beauty, view exhibitions and discover why the huts of the High Plains are so important to Victoria’s heritage. In the afternoon we take the scenic journey to Falls Creek. Overnight: Best Western High Country, Bright (BLD)

Day 5. Bright Autumn Festival

Today the Bright Autumn Festival begins with the Bright Art Gallery’s Autumn Art Exhibition. Then marvel at the wonderful colours of autumn as you sample produce of the valley. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure in town. Overnight: Best Western High Country, Bright (BD)

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Day 6. Wandiligong Nut Festival

Browse the artisan stalls at the Wandiligong Nut Festival - the only nut festival of its kind in Australia. Sample local produce as you enjoy the aroma of freshly roasted chestnuts. Afterwards, visit Australia’s largest living hedge maze. Overnight: The George Kerferd Hotel, Beechworth (BD)

Day 7. Beechworth history

After attending Anzac Day events this morning, discover gold mining history and heritage architecture on a tour today, before learning about bees at Bee School. In the afternoon, explore nationally significant buildings including the Ned Kelly Vault at the Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct. Overnight: The George Kerferd Hotel, Beechworth (BLD)

Day 8. Old Beechworth Gaol & Milawa produce

Step inside the Old Beechworth Gaol this morning to gain an insight into the lives of notorious villains who were once incarcerated here. Then explore Beechworth at your leisure before travelling to Milawa to sample local produce.

Overnight: The George Kerferd Hotel, Beechworth (BD)

Day 9. Yackandandah & home

9 DAYS Highlights • • • • • • • •

• • •

Train journey from Melbourne to Albury Guided tour of Albury Botanic Gardens Mount Buffalo & Falls Creek touring Wandiligong Nut Festival Bright Autumn Festival Yackandandah guided walking tour Red Stag Deer & Emu Farm tour Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct tour Old Beechworth Gaol tour Beechworth Honey Bee School Milawa produce

Inclusions

▶ Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) ▶ Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) ▶ 20 meals ▶ 8 nights’ accommodation ▶ Tours & attractions ▶ Professional Villa Tour Leader

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $ Price:

Date: Earn:

3,985

pptw $515 single option Tue 19 to Wed 27 Apr 2022 80 villabucks

Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

Join us for a guided tour of beautiful Yackandandah then enjoy free time to discover craft, music, antiques and art.

Board your flight home to Perth via Sydney in the afternoon. We will see you safely home upon arrival in Perth.

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Outback South Australia & Red Centre

Featuring Uluru & Flinders Ranges

Explore the Red Centre and outback South Australia aboard a four-wheeldrive luxury coach. This active small group tour from Alice Springs to Adelaide covers nature walks and scenic drives among some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes. Highlights include the Majestic MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon, Uluru, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), the Oodnadatta Track, Coober Pedy opal fields and the Flinders Ranges, including Wilpena Pound and the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary.

Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • •

Image: Ben Goode

Alice Springs MacDonnell Ranges Kings Canyon Uluru Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Field of Light Illumination, Uluru Oodnadatta Track Coober Pedy Ikara-Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Clare Valley

14 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

6,665

$

pptw

$1,100 single option Wed 4 to Tue 17 May 2022 133 villabucks

Alice, Uluru & the Red Desert Featuring the Field of Light Illumination

Venture into the heart of Australia to see the Red Centre’s world-renowned natural wonders and majestic mountain ranges. Learn pioneering history, view fiery sunsets and sunrises at Uluru, and marvel at the outback’s starry night skies.

Highlights • • • • • • • •

•

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Sunset & sunrise over Uluru The Field of Light Illumination, Uluru Curtin Springs Station tour The MacDonnell Ranges Walpa Gorge walk Outback dinner & astronomy show Royal Flying Doctor Service & School of the Air tours National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame

7 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

4,490

$

pptw

$745 single option Fri 13 to Thu 19 May 2022 90 villabucks

South Australian Splendour

Featuring Victor Harbor, Kangaroo Island & the Murray River The splendours of Victor Harbor, the Coorong National Park, Kangaroo Island and the mighty Murray River combine on this tour to deliver a fabulous South Australian holiday.

Highlights

Image: Graham Scheer

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• • • • • • • •

• • •

Adelaide Central Markets Victor Harbor Clydesdale horse-drawn tram ride Coorong cruise Kangaroo Island produce Kangaroo Island sea lions Flinders Chase National Park Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Remarkable Rocks & the Admirals Arch Free time at Kangaroo Island Three-night PS Murray Princess cruise Hahndorf

10 Days

Dates & Prices

5,275

$

Price: From

Date:

Earn:

pptw

From $935 single option Tue 17 to Thu 26 May 2022 Sat 24 Sep to Mon 3 Oct 2022 109 villabucks

Itinerary and prices vary between departures.

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5 DAYS

Highlights • • • • • • • • •

Vivid Festival of Light Vivid Light dinner cruise St Mary’s Cathedral Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Mrs Macquarie’s Chair Vaucluse House & Estate Sydney Opera House ABC Ultimo guided tour Army Museum of New South Wales

Bookings & Enquiries

Vivid Festival of Light, Sydney Image: Destination NSW

There’s no better time to visit Sydney than during the world’s largest festival of light!

You’re invited to join us on a fabulous short break to see Sydney’s iconic sights lit up in vibrant colour during the annual Vivid Festival.

Day 1. Perth to Sydney Day 2. Sydney & Vivid Day 3. Sydney behind the scenes Day 4. Opera House & Vivid Day 5. Sydney to Perth

Inclusions

• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) • Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) • 8 meals • 4 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader

Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $

Price:

Date: Earn:

2,840

pptw $420 single option Tue 31 May to Sat 4 Jun 2022 57 villabucks

Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

7 DAYS

Highlights

• Cairns dinner cruise • Cairns Botanic Gardens tour • Cairns Aquarium • Kuranda Railway & Skyrail • Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures • Port Douglas

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $

Classic Cairns Head to tropical North Queensland with us next winter to escape the chill and immerse yourself in the region’s rich diversity of destinations, experiences and attractions.

Day 1. Perth to Brisbane Day 2. Brisbane to Cairns Day 3. Cairns iconic experiences Day 4. Rainforest & railways Day 5. Crocodiles & Port Douglas Day 6. Cairns free day Day 7. Cairns to Perth

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Inclusions

• Pre/post transfers (ex Perth, WA) • Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) • 12 meals • 6 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader

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Date: Earn:

4,035

Guaranteed single room Share a room and save $495 Sat 4 to Fri 10 Jun 2022 71 villabucks

Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

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6 DAYS

Highlights

• Darwin city sightseeing • George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens • Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory • Crocosaurus Cove • Mindil Beach Sunset Markets • Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural tour • Corroboree Billabong cruise • Darwin Military Museum • Litchfield National Park • Darwin sunset & dinner cruise

Darwin Unearthed

Bookings & Enquiries

Situated on the edge of an enormous harbour, Darwin is a beautiful and fascinating tropical city. Join us on this exciting six-day tour to explore tropical landscapes, cruise billabongs, spot wildlife and learn about the Top End’s World War II history.

Soak up the atmosphere of the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, get up close to saltwater crocodiles and enjoy some winter sunshine!

Day 1. Perth to Darwin Day 2. Darwin city sightseeing Day 3. Culture, wetlands & billabongs Day 4. Litchfield National Park Day 5. Australia’s front line

& sunset harbour cruise

Day 6. Darwin to Perth

Inclusions

• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) • Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) • 11 meals • 5 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader

Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $

Price:

Date: Earn:

3,550

pptw $375 single option Sat 11 to Thu 16 Jun 2022 71 villabucks

Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

9 DAYS

Highlights

• Yungaburra Memorial Park • Historic Village Herberton • Gallo Dairyland • Nerada Tea • Millaa Millaa Falls • Cairns Botanic Gardens • Cairns Aquarium • Green Island cruise • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park • Kuranda Rail & Skyway • Cairns dinner cruise

Cairns & the Atherton Tablelands Tropical North Queensland is the perfect destination for a winter escape. The Atherton Tablelands is a verdant green land and Cairns is nestled between stunning untouched rainforest and the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef.

Day 1. Perth to Brisbane Day 2. Brisbane to Atherton Day 3. Historic Village Herberton Day 4. Tablelands produce Day 5. Tablelands to Cairns Day 6. Gardens & Cairns Aquarium Day 7. Green Island cruise Day 8. Kuranda Railway & dinner cruise Day 9. Cairns to Perth 1800 066 272

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Inclusions

• Pre/post transfers (ex Perth, WA) • Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) • 18 meals • 8 nights’ accommodation • Tours & attractions • Professional Villa Tour Leader

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $ Price:

Date: Earn:

4,675

pptw $640 single option Wed 15 to Thu 23 Jun 2022 94 villabucks

Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

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Top End & Kimberley Wilderness Wonders

Join us on this small group adventure tour from Darwin to Broome and immerse yourself in authentic Australian wilderness experiences. View plunging waterfalls and the magnificent scenery of Litchfield National Park, take a sunset dinner cruise on the Katherine Gorge, enjoy a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle Ranges, discover the Purnululu National Park, travel the Gibb River Road to El Questro Wilderness Park and finish in tropical Broome.

Highlights

Image: Tourism WA

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Darwin Harbour sunset dinner cruise Mindil Beach sunset market Darwin Military history experiences Litchfield National Park Katherine Gorge sunset dinner cruise Katherine Hot Springs Cutta Cutta Caves tour Lake Argyle & Ord River Dam Bungle Bungles scenic flight & walks Gibb River Road to El Questro Geikie Gorge Broome Hovercraft experience

14 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

7,595

$

pptw

$1,230 single option Wed 15 to Tue 28 Jun 2022 152 villabucks

The Ghan & Top End Discover Darwin’s ancient landscapes, famous waterways and abundant wildlife before taking an epic rail journey on the legendary Ghan through the heart of Australia’s outback to Adelaide, stopping en-route for some amazing off-train adventures.

Highlights

• The legendary Ghan

(Darwin to Adelaide) • Off-train excursions - Katherine,

Alice Springs, Coober Pedy • Darwin sunset and dinner cruise • Litchfield National Park touring • Wildlands Wetlands Safari cruise

8 Days Dates & Prices

6,735

$

Price: From

Dates:

Earn:

pptw

From $110 single option Wed 22 to Wed 29 Jun 2022 Sun 7 to Sun 14 Aug 2022 134 villabucks

Price varies between departures.

Northern Queensland Adventure

Magnificent rainforests, unique geological formations, spectacular waterfalls and the charm of Cairns all await you on this tropical adventure.

Highlights • • • • • • • •

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Cairns Cairns Aquarium Daintree Wilderness World Heritage Area Cape Tribulation Mossman Gorge Undara Lava Tubes Herberton Historic Village Atherton Tablelands

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10 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

4,960

$

pptw

$890 single option Tue 28 Jun to Thu 7 Jul 2022 99 villabucks

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Kimberley to Kakadu

An outback adventure from Broome to Darwin Travel from Broome to Darwin with us on an unforgettable 12-day holiday of discovery through Australia’s spectacular Kimberley and Top End. Day 1. Perth to Broome

We collect you from home for the flight to Broome, the sunny gateway to Western Australia’s spectacular Kimberley region.

Overnight: Mangrove Resort, Broome (D)

Day 2. Broome time

On a tour of Broome, unravel the perils of the deep, stories of yesteryear and view a restored pearling lugger. The afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight: Mangrove Resort, Broome (BD)

Day 3. Geikie Gorge

Travel the vast Kimberley along the Savannah Way, then cruise the Fitzroy River down the impressive gorge with its sheer cliffs laden with wildlife. Overnight: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing (BLD)

Day 4. Great Northern Highway

Travel the Great Northern Highway past ancient plateaus and ranges and stop at Mary River, Halls Creek Visitor Centre and enjoy a picnic lunch. Overnight: Kununurra Lakeside Resort, Kununurra (BLD)

Day 5. Ord River & sunset cruise

Today visit Argyle Downs Homestead and take a tour of the Ord River Irrigation System.

Aboard a sunset cruise, see spectacular gorges, breathtaking Kimberley scenery and expansive waterways. Overnight: Kununurra Lakeside Resort, Kununurra (BLD)

Day 6. Camp fire dinner

Depart the Kimberley and journey into the remote wilderness of the Northern Territory.

Tonight, near Katherine, dine under the stars around a camp fire with entertaining bush tricks and wild stories. Overnight: Contour Hotel, Katherine (BD)

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Day 7. Katherine Gorge

Admire the spectacular Katherine River, then cruise through the magnificent Nitmiluk Gorge. In the afternoon, visit the Katherine Museum and relax at Katherine Hot Springs thermal pools. Overnight: Contour Hotel, Katherine (BD)

Day 8. Katherine to Kakadu

Tour past a treasure trove of heritage bush buildings and mining sites in Pine Creek, before arriving in the spectacular Kakadu National Park in the afternoon. Overnight: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru (BD)

Day 9. Kakadu National Park

Visit significant sites and view the abundant wildlife of Kakadu National Park. Admire legendary Aboriginal rock art and paintings, visit the Bowali Visitor Centre and take a billabong cruise on Kakadu’s most famous wetland. Overnight: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru (BD)

Day 10. Adelaide River

Witness powerful crocodiles leaping out of the water on the Adelaide River, then stop by the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve and Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre before arriving in Darwin. Overnight: Hilton, Darwin (BLD)

Day 11. Darwin

Visit the Defence of Darwin Experience, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, the Botanic Gardens and the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre. In the evening relax on a glorious Darwin Harbour buffet dinner cruise. Overnight: Hilton, Darwin (BD)

Day 12. Darwin to Perth

Image: Tourism WA

12 DAYS Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • •

Broome Pearl Luggers museum Lake Argyle & the Ord River Geikie & Katherine Gorge cruise Breakfast overlooking Katherine River Camp fire dinner & entertainment Katherine Hot Springs & museum Kakadu National Park touring Adelaide River Yellow Water Billabong cruise Jumping Crocodile cruise Bombing of Darwin experience Darwin Harbour cruise

Inclusions

▶ Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) ▶ Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA) ▶ 26 meals ▶ 11 nights’ accommodation ▶ Tours & attractions ▶ Professional Villa Tour Leader

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

$6,825

pptw $1,295 single option Thu 30 Jun to Mon 11 Jul 2022 137 villabucks

Itinerary is subject to change. Terms & conditions apply.

Head to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Bombing of Darwin Experience, before boarding your flight home to Perth. Upon arrival we will see you safely home. (B)

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Classic Cairns

The gateway to Tropical North Queensland Highlights • • • • • •

Cairns dinner cruise Cairns Botanic Gardens tour Cairns Aquarium Kuranda Railway & Skyrail Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Port Douglas

7 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date:

Earn:

3,540

$

pptw $495 single option Thu 7 to Wed 13 Jul 2022 Thu 4 to Wed 10 Aug 2022 71 villabucks

Queensland Rail, Reef & Tropical Islands Featuring the Spirit of Queensland rail journey - Cairns to Whitsundays Highlights • • • • • •

• • • •

Cairns & Kuranda Kuranda rail journey Cairns dinner cruise Cairns Botanic Gardens Cairns Aquarium Spirit of Queensland rail journey (Cairns - Whitsundays) Magnetic Island Reef HQ Aquarium, Townsville Airlie Beach Hamilton Island & the Whitsundays

10 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

5,265

$

From pptw $1,210 single option Tue 12 to Thu 21 Jul 2022 105 villabucks

Christmas in July aboard the Murray Princess Enjoy a wonderful Christmas in July celebration aboard the PS Murray Princess in South Australia.

Highlights • • • • • • • • • •

Three-night PS Murray Princess cruise Christmas in July celebrations Murray Bridge Nature walk Barbecue on the banks of the Murray River Hahndorf Adelaide Botanic Gardens Haigh’s Chocolates Carrick Hill Monarto Zoo (optional)

5 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

2,940

$

pptw $485 single option Thu 21 to Mon 25 Jul 2022 59 villabucks

Best of Brisbane

Head to sunny Queensland with us this winter. You’re invited to join us on a six-day journey of discovery, as we see the sights of picturesque Brisbane.

Highlights • • •

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Introductory tour of Brisbane Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum Kookaburra Queen paddle wheeler dinner cruise Australian Outback Spectacular Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Mt Coot-tha & Brisbane Botanic Gardens North Stradbroke Island Spirits of the Red Sand Aboriginal Theatre - dinner & show

6 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,830

$

guaranteed single room Share a room and save $520 Fri 22 to Wed 27 Jul 2022 66 villabucks

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Flinders Ranges 4WD Escape Join us on a journey into the spectacular Flinders Ranges and South Australia’s awe-inspiring outback. Magnificent mountains, glowing sunsets, gnarly gum trees, waterholes and gorges and vast ancient and dramatic landscapes will be at every turn.

Day 1. Perth to Clare Valley

Your outback adventure begins with courtesy home collection and transfer to the Perth Airport for your flight to South Australia. Upon arrival in Adelaide, we will transfer to the Clare Valley and our accommodation for the evening. Overnight: Clare Country Club, Clare Valley (D)

Day 2. Petersborough Steamtown & Wilpena Panorama

This morning we will travel to Petersborough located on the edge of the Southern Flinders.

At Steamtown, we will learn about the vast rail operations of yesteryear. It is here that 100 steam locomotives passed through each day before heading to all corners of Australia.

At Hawker, visit the gallery of internationally acclaimed fine artist, Jeff Morgan, and discover the impressive and famous Wilpena Panorama. Overnight: Wilpena Pound Resort (BD)

Day 3. Wilpena Pound & Rawnsley Park In the morning we will take a guided leisurely walk along Wilpena Creek in Wilpena Pound. At the Old Hills Homestead, we will learn about the hardships of the turn of the century and admire the extraordinary beauty of the great river red gums. This afternoon at Rawnsley Park, learn about life on a commercial sheep station. Overnight: Wilpena Pound Resort (BD)

Day 4. Flinders Range sunset

Today you are free to enjoy the resort or take an adventure of your own (at your own expense). There are a number of tour options including scenic flights. In the afternoon we come together to witness the sun set in the magnificent Flinders Rangers. Observe the changing colours over Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Range and marvel at the vast ancient landscape before your eyes.

Overnight: Wilpena Pound Resort (BD)

Image: Josh Geelen

Day 5. Wilpena to Arkaroola

This morning arise for an epic journey through the outback. Travel through the Flinders Ranges and on to Blinman where we go underground at the Blinman Heritage Tourist Mine. Covered shoes must be worn to tour this historic copper mine. Learn about miners and their families during the second half of the 19th century. Then it’s back on board the coach for our journey to Arkaroola. Overnight: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary (BLD)

Day 6. Arkaroola Wilderness

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is located in the ruggedly spectacular northern Flinders Ranges and contains some of Australia’s most spectacular mountain views. An early morning breakfast tour will take you to a tranquil waterhole to view the rock wallabies.

The world-famous ridgetop tour travels via ancient seabeds and across razor back ridges and peaks of the Flinders Ranges most rugged mountains. Overnight: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary (BLD)

Day 7. Arkaroola to Parachilna

Our road trip today takes us to Parachilna, a hidden gem with a long association with the Ghan Railway and the famous Prairie Hotel. Stepping inside the hotel you will be welcomed in true outback style to discover an eclectic array of art and woodwork and an authentic South Australian menu. Overnight: Prairie Outback Lodge, Parachilna (BLD)

Day 8. Outback to Clare Valley

Continuing the outback theme, we will go behind the scenes at Pichi Richi Railway’s Quorn workshops to visit the hidden world of historic railway treasures in various stages of restoration. Closed footwear must be worn.

Following lunch in Quorn, we will continue our journey to Clare via the Melrose Museum.

Overnight: Clare Country Club, Clare Valley (BD)

Day 9. Clare Valley to Perth

9 DAYS Highlights • • • • • • • • •

Steamtown guided tour Jeff Morgan Gallery & Wilpena Panorama Rawnsley Park Station tour Flinders Ranges sunset Blinman Underground Heritage Mine Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary The famous Prairie Hotel Ridgetop 4WD tour Guided walks at Wilpena & Arkaroola

Inclusions

▶ Pre/Post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA) ▶ Airfares & taxes* (ex Perth, WA) ▶ 19 meals ▶ 8 nights’ accommodation ▶ Outback tours & attractions ▶ Professional Villa Tour Leader ▶ Experienced 4WD Coach Captain ▶ Local Guides

Bookings & Enquiries Phone: 1800 066 272 Email: travel@villa.com.au Web: villa.com.au

Dates & Prices $ Price:

Date: Earn:

5,050

pptw $640 single option Wed 3 to Thu 11 Aug 2022 101 villabucks

Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

Your outback adventure comes to an end today as we transfer you to the Adelaide Airport for your return flight to Perth. Upon arrival, your courtesy small charter vehicle will be on hand to see you safely home. (B) 1800 066 272

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Southern Queensland’s Hinterlands

Featuring the Sunshine Coast, historic towns & tropical rainforests Explore tropical rainforests, picturesque National Parks, quaint rural settings, iconic attractions and historic towns on this exquisite eight-day winter escape to Southern Queensland.

Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Montville & Maleny Eumundi Markets Maleny Dairies The Ginger Factory Noosa River cruise Hastings Street, Noosa Australia Zoo Caboolture Historical Village O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Lamington National Park Rainforest wildlife encounters Rainforest Tree Top Walkway Rainforest walking tour Rainforest four-wheel-driving tour

8 Days Dates & Prices

3,595

$

Price:

Date: Earn:

pptw

$490 single option Tue 9 to Tue 16 Aug 2022 72 villabucks

Yarra Valley Delights Featuring the Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Delight in the colour and carnival atmosphere of the annual Tesselaar Tulip Festival on a Yarra Valley spring escape. Discover the Yarra Valley’s undulating landscapes, quaint villages, delicious local produce and country charm on this fabulous six-day holiday. Explore a local orchard aboard a farmyard tractor and take a steam train ride through the picturesque Dandenong Ranges.

6 Days

Highlights • • • • • • • •

Tesselaar Tulip Festival Puffing Billy steam train ride Bavarian entertainment & dining SkyHigh Mount Dandenong Dame Nellie Melba Estate Tractor orchard tour & tastings Big Bouquet guided tour Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead tour

Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,575

$

pptw

$375 single option Mon 5 to Sat 10 Sep 2022 72 villabucks

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The Outback Way Blue Mountains to Longreach

Featuring the Dubbo Zoo & Australia’s premier outback experiences

This exciting discovery holiday will take you out into the wide-open spaces of some of Australia’s most famous outback to tell you the story of adventure, exploration and pioneering spirit.

Highlights

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Blue Mountains Scenic World Jenolan Caves tour Mt Panorama Race Track Dubbo Old Gaol twilight tour Dubbo Zoo early morning walk & breakfast Bourke Outback Show & Exhibition Centre Darling River Cruise Poetry on a Plate dinner experience Charleville Bilby experience & guided tours Longreach museums & shows Australian Stockman Hall of Fame Qantas Founders Outback Museum

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Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

5,150

$

pptw

$695 single option Tue 6 to Thu 15 Sep 2022 103 villabucks

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Upper Murraylands Cruise - Mannum to Morgan Featuring the Murray River, Morgan & Swan Reach Highlights • • • • •

• • • • • •

Seven-night PS Murray Princess cruise Barbecue on the banks of the Murray Guided walk of Morgan & Swan Reach Banrock Station Winery & wetlands Caudo Winery gardens, orchards & cellar door Discovery cruise & speedboat ride The Murray River Cup The Captain’s farewell dinner On-board entertainment Guided boardwalk tours The Woolshed Show

8 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

4,465

$

pptw $1,040 single option Thu 8 to Thu 15 Sep 2022 89 villabucks

Toowoomba the Garden City Featuring the Carnival of Flowers Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • •

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2022 Grand Parade & Gardens tour Toowoomba city tour Darling Downs country touring Cobb & Co Museum DownsSteam Tourist Railway dinner & tour The Chocolate Cottage Bunnyconnellen Toowoomba Japanese Garden Queens Park Highfields Pioneer Village Farmers Arms Tavern

7 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

3,320

$

pptw $660 single option Tue 13 to Mon 19 Sep 2022 66 villabucks

Floriade Festival, Canberra Featuring Australia’s national icons Highlights • • • • • • • • •

Floriade Festival Australian National Botanic Gardens Canberra guided tour Cockington Green Gardens Museum of Australian Democracy Australian War Memorial National Library of Australia National Capital Exhibition Lake Burley Griffin cruise

5 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

2,890

$

pptw $300 single option Mon 19 to Fri 23 Sep 2022 58 villabucks

North West Tasmania & the Bloomin’ Tulip Festival Featuring Launceston & Devonport

Highlights • • • • • • • • • •

Launceston Cataract Gorge Reserve Queen Victoria Museum Tamar Ridge Winery Penguin Devonport Bloomin’ Tulip Festival Burnie Regional Museum Guide Falls Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden

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7 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,580

$

$415 single option Tue 4 to Mon 10 Oct 2022 72 villabucks

Image: Michal Knotek

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Golden West Rail

Celebrate Australia’s diverse history and rich culture visiting regional towns, gardens and attractions via train.

Highlights • •

• • • • • •

4 nights on board the Aurora Australis Rail A ‘Riverboat Postman’ cruise on the Hawkesbury River The Hunter Valley Werris Creek Orange Heritage Mayfield Garden Kandos & the Capertee Valley Blue Mountains Villages

7 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

6,675

$

$260 single option Sat 8 Oct to Fri 14 Oct 2022 134 villabucks

Norfolk Island in Spring Join us for an unforgettable nine-day holiday to timeless Norfolk Island.

Highlights • • • • • • • • • • •

Night as a Convict Wonderland & by Night tour Convict Settlement tour Progressive dinner & island feasts Glass bottom boat cruise Breakfast walk & barbecue Pitcairn Settlers tour Green Fingers tour Night with the Mutineers Bounty Folk Museum Colleen McCullough Home

9 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

4,195

$

pptw $595 single option Wed 12 to Thu 20 Oct 2022 84 villabucks

Geelong & the Great Ocean Road Travel to Victoria to combine two fabulous Australian journeys. Experience the Great Ocean Road touring route and the journey aboard The Overland from Geelong to Adelaide.

Highlights • • • • • • • • • •

Great Ocean Road touring route Great Ocean Road Heritage Centre Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie Flagstaff Hill light & sound show Flagstaff Hill Village & Museum Port Fairy Fort Queenscliff Queenscliff Maritime Museum National Wool Museum, Geelong Geelong Museum of Motoring

7 Days

Coming October 2022

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Historic Towns of New South Wales From the intelligence of Parkes Observatory Dish to the comradery and beauty of Cowra Japanese Garden, these fascinating towns have it all.

Highlights • • • • • • • • •

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Bathurst Sheep & Cattle Drome National Motor Racing Museum Australia Fossil & Mineral Museum Parkes Observatory Dish Orange Heritage Trail Henry Parkes Museum Iandra Castle Cowra Japanese Garden Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame

7 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

3,480

$

pptw $565 single option Tue 25 to Mon 31 Oct 2022 70 villabucks

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The Phantom of the Opera, Sydney Highlights •

• • • •

The Phantom of the Opera the Musical at the Sydney Opera House Museum of Sydney Hyde Park Vaucluse House Estate Chinese Garden of Friendship

4 Days

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Pacific Coast Touring Route Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Pacific Coast route from Ballina to Sydney Tropical Fruit World Byron Bay & Cape Byron Lighthouse Macadamia & avocado tour Koala Care & Research Centre Lismore & Bangalow Grafton Jacaranda Festival Forest Sky Pier Butterfly House Clogg demonstration Dorrigo National Park & Rainforest Centre Timbertown Heritage Park Port Stephens & Nelson Bay

9 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

4,085

$

pptw

$655 single option Sun 6 to Mon 14 Nov 2022 82 villabucks

The Best of Tasmania Highlights • • • • • • • • • • •

Historic Hobart cruise Salamanca Markets Bruny Island Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur Cascades Brewery Heritage tour Evandale, Ross & Richmond Launceston Tamar & Cataract Gorge cruise Basin & Cataract Gorge Funicular Tamar Valley & Batman Bridge Brickendon Convict Farm tour

10 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Date: Earn:

5,225

$

pptw

$770 single option Fri 11 to Sun 20 Nov 2022 107 villabucks

Australian Alps & Sapphire Coast Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Braidwood Museum Mogo & Central Tilba Wallaga Lake Tourist Drive Tathra Wharf Merimbula & Pambula Wheeler’s Oyster Farm Eden Killer Whale Museum Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Bemboka Pie Shop Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre Jindabyne Snowy Mountains Visitor Centre Kosciuszko National Park Kosciuszko Express Chairlift Gaden Trout Hatchery Thredbo Village Schnapps tasting at Wild Brumby

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6 Days

Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,330

$

pptw

$405 single option Tue 15 to Sun 20 Nov 67 villabucks

Image: Destination NSW

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International

New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach Holiday Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s spectacular natural beauty, rich culture and fascinating heritage on this comprehensive 20-day tour. Board breathtaking rail journeys, scenic cruises and city tours to explore iconic destinations, bustling cities, historic sites and natural attractions on the North and South Islands.

Highlights

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•

TranzAlpine & Coastal Pacific rail journey Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands Hole in the Rock cruise Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton Rotorua thermal mud pools & geysers Te Puia traditional Maori hangi & concert Glenbrook Vintage Railway Rotorua gondola & luge ride Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum Lake Wakatipu cruise on the TSS Earnslaw Milford Sound overnight cruise Larnach Castle & haggis ceremony in Dunedin City sights tours of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin

20 Days Dates & Prices

7,595

$

Price:

Date: Earn:

pptw $2,175 single option Sat 12 Nov to Thu 1 Dec 2022 151 villabucks

National Cherry Festival

From the famous Dog on the Tuckerbox in Gundagai to the magnificent Murrumbidgee River and the Sir Donald Bradman Birthplace Museum, we will take you on a journey through the rolling hills of the beautiful Riverina region of NSW. The highlight of this holiday will be the famous National Cherry Festival in Young. With live music, parades, bush poets and of course, the Pip Spit and Cherry Pie eating championship, what’s not to like!

Highlights • • • • • • •

Gundagai Wagga Wagga Wagga Round House Sir Donald Bradman Museum New South Wales Riverinia Catania Farm National Cherry Festival

8 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,885

$

pptw $525 single option Mon 28 Nov to Mon 5 Dec 2022 78 villabucks

King & Flinders Two Islands Adventure Visit the remote specks in the Bass Strait to discover two of Australia’s most fascinating islands. You will enjoy world-class produce and a wonderful laidback lifestyle with plenty of outdoor adventures. King is the isle of cheese, cream, crayfish, beef, isolated beaches and crisp clean air. Flinders is rich in history and dramatically beautiful scenery.

Highlights • • • • • • • • • • •

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King Island beef farm Kelp factory & craft industries King Island Dairy Cape Wickham Lighthouse Fairy penguins - evening viewing Calcified Forest Huxley Hill Wind Farm Wybalenna Settlement Furneaux & King Island Museums Killiecrankie diamond fossick Cape Barron Geese & Patriarch Wildlife Sanctuary Cameron Inlet bird sanctuary

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Hahndorf Christmas Spirit Highlights

• Lights of Lobethal • Christkindlmarkt – Hahndorf

Christmas Markets • Walking tour of Hahndorf • Hahndorf Academy • Heysen – The Cedars tour • Adelaide Hills produce • Murray River lunch cruise • Monarto Zoo experience • Adelaide Hills produce • Strathalbyn

6 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

2,865

$

pptw $350 single option Wed 14 to Mon 19 Dec 2022 57 villabucks

Christmas on Norfolk Island Highlights • • • • • • •

Christmas celebrations Wonderland by Night Night as a Convict Norfolk introduction tour Dinner with the Mutineers Green Fingers tour Convict Settlement tour

9 Days

Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

4,610

$

pptw Single option $590 Mon 19 to Tue 27 Dec 2022 92 villabucks

Christmas Extravaganza Highlights

• Christmas lunch at the Hydro Majestic Hotel • Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Spectacular • Sydney Christmas lights & festivities • Boxing Day Sydney Harbour cruise • Hawkesbury Riverboat Postman cruise • Museum of Sydney • Hyde Park • The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

8 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

4,710

$

pptw $955 single option Tue 20 to Tue 27 Dec 2022 94 villabucks

Christmas on Kangaroo Island Highlights • • • • • • • • • •

Horse-drawn tram ride Granite Island Seal Bay The Raptor Domain Flinders Chase National Park Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch Emu Bay Lavender Kangaroo Island Honey Farm Kangaroo Island Eucalyptus Oil Distillery Scenic touring, Kangaroo Island

6 Days

Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,460

$

pptw $460 single option Wed 21 to Mon 26 Dec 2022 69 villabucks

Image: South Australian Tourism Commission

New Year aboard the PS Murray Princess Highlights • • • • • • •

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Adelaide Botanic Gardens Adelaide Central Markets Glenelg Hahndorf Three-night PS Murray Princess cruise New Year’s Eve dinner & celebrations Barossa Valley Wine & heritage tour

6 Days Dates & Prices Price:

Dates: Earn:

3,440

$

pptw $560 single option Wed 28 Dec 2022 to Mon 2 Jan 2023 69 villabucks

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or overseas travel in 2022 and beyond,

contact Villa’s travel agent Karen for

fantastic deals and to discuss the range of opportunities available.

Enjoy more independent travel deals on pages 20 & 21 of this magazine

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Conditions: Tour prices are per person twin share, ex Perth unless otherwise stated and include home collection (Perth and Mandurah metro only).

Villa tours are escorted and include accommodation, most meals and attractions. Prices correct at time of printing. Tours are subject to change.

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