GIPPSLAND DEPARTURES. Shop 2/70 Nicholson Street, PO Box 116, Bairnsdale Vic, 3875 Phone Fax Web

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1 GIPPSLAND DEPARTURES 2019 Shop 2/70 Nicholson Street, PO Box 116, Bairnsdale Vic, 3875 Phone Fax Web

2 Please Read important information regarding our gippsland departures Many of these tours and cruises are now fully confirmed and selling quickly. avoid disappointment and book early. Upon registering your interest in any tour/cruise option listed in this brochure, you will be contacted when the full itinerary and confirmed pricing is available. Dates & Itineraries may be subject to change until final confirmation. All Tours are subject to minimum numbers to guarantee departure. Different Terms & Conditions may apply for different wholesalers, please enquire at time of booking. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Further tours can be added throughout the year subject to enquiry. These will be advised in our Newsletter and online at Coopers Travel are able to assist clubs and organisations with bonus group travel arrangements. We need your help planning ahead We would love to hear from you with an indication of tours/cruises/destinations you are interested in. It will help us immensely in guaranteeing our tours, and assist us in securing group space if we have early registration of interest on any listed Gippsland Departures. This is not binding to you, it just assists us with our planning. Let us know if you would like any specific group options: i.e. bridge club cruise, craft tour, golf tour, football/netball trip/music cruise. let us know if you have a destination you would like us to consider... Shop 2/70 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875 Phone: (03) GIPPSLAND DEPARTURE GIPPSLAND DEPARTURE Discover the grace of our youngest Queen at sea. Escape to an uncrowded world and explore spacious open deck spaces, a large conservatory and unique Games Deck. Queen Elizabeth is renowned for her comfort and luxury. Tasmania and Southern Australia 7 Night Cruise Ex Melbourne Departing 10 February 2019 Sailing out of Melbourne on a week-long luxury round trip, meet the koalas, wombats and the namesakes of Kangaroo Island. In Adelaide, join a vineyard tour and enjoy an extended shore day in Hobart. Please enquire for current cruise pricing. Additional Onboard Credits apply. Discover decadence onboard the Queen Elizabeth when she makes her base in Melbourne in Ex Melbourne - 12 Night Cruise. Departs 18 March, 2019 Please enquire for current cruise pricing. Additional Onboard Credits apply. Ports of Call: Melbourne, Picton, Marlborough Sound (cruising), Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin, Fjordland National Park, Melbourne Ports of Call: Melbourne Kangaroo Island Adelaide Hobart Melbourne 2

3 Wanting to stay longer? Enquire for details on pre-tour options. FREE RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS from Bairnsdale to Melbourne Airport + SAVE $800 per couple + EXTRA night s accommodation in NZ + more** 20 Day NZ Rail, Cruise & Coach SPECIAL GIPPSLAND DEPARTURE 3 May 2019 Experience the romance of 4 rail journeys, the majesty of 5 scenic cruises including an overnight on Milford Sound and the luxury of coach travel. ALL INCLUSIVE Fully escorted including airfares, taxes, modern coach travel, 4 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing and attractions. PER PERSON TWIN SHARE $6709 * FULLY ESCORTED TOURING *Conditions apply. Price valid ex MEL and include pre paid taxes (subject to change). Single supplement available. **Bonus Tour Inclusions: Saving is $800 per couple ($400 per person) which is reflected in the advertised price. Also receive a 400 page NZ Travel Guide per household (value $35) and a Touring Jacket per person (value $69). Return airport transfers are from a designated coach stop in the area. Extra night (room only) is already incorporated into the advertised tour. No other special offers or discounts apply. + INCLUDES RETURN AIRFARES RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS 4 RAIL JOURNEYS OVERNIGHT MILFORD SOUND COOPERS TRAVEL FULLY ESCORTED GHAN EXPEDITION RAIL JOURNEY Includes: Domestic Air Fare MEL-DRW / ADL-MEL One nights accommodation Melbourne Airport Hotel All inclusive Gold Service onboard The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide Darwin Highlights Tour, Litchfield & Kakadu National Parks, Corroboree Creek Cruise & Mary River Wilderness Park & more 10 Night Tour Departing 30 May, 2019 Join us for the expedition of a lifetime. Beginning in Darwin, this epic four day, three night, 2979km rail tour will take you to some of the most remote yet captivating parts of Australia in style and luxury. Take in the sights of Darwin, before exploring Kakadu and Litchfield National Park and enjoying a leisurely stay at Mary River Resort Park. From the ancient sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge, to camel treks through Australia s red centre you can sit back and relax on this epic journey. Dine under a million stars of the outback in Alice Springs. Arrive into Coober Pedy where we disembark and enjoy a full day of touring in and around the truly unique, underground opal mining township. 3

4 REFLECTIONS OF THE ROCKIES & ALASKA CRUISE 10 Night Coral Expeditions I Cruise Broome to Darwin DeParting BairnSDaLe MaY 18, 2019 Package includes: 10 night cruise. 1 Night s accommodation in Melbourne. 1 Night s accommodation in Broome pre-cruise. All transfers in Darwin and Broome. Return transfers to and from Bairnsdale. Please enquire for Special Group Airfare. erle Collection 21 Days Departs May 30, for 1 * airfarseapsply on Conditi Tour Highlights include: Guaranteed Ocean-view Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service 13 nights premium accommodation Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver 40 meals 20 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L) and 12 dinners (D) Enjoy a Welcome Reception and a special Farewell Dinner Tipping for all staff, port charges and airport transfers Victoria Whistler Blue River Jasper Lake Louise Banff Vancouver Inside Passage 2019 grand TOUR OF Canada, alaska & The YUKOn 24 day Tour Fully escorted Small group Tour by lyndee Walden from Coopers Travel departing Bairnsdale 30 May, 2019 This small group tour with multiple night stays along the way offers you the perfect balance between spending time on your own with a mix of group activities. 4 Tour highlights include: Sightseeing tours in Whistler, Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise. Admission to Banff Gondola, Ice Explorer and Skywalk on the Columbia Icefield Ride the White Pass Railway Alaska Marine Highway Ferry, Skagway to Haines Explore the mighty Yukon River, Dawson City Sternwheeler Cruise in Fairbanks Luxury Dome Train - Fairbanks to Anchorage Full day Prince William Sound Cruise Butchart Gardens

5 THE GREAT KIMBERLEY FRONTIER EUROPEAN GEMS EXCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP Fully Accommodated Tour 16 DAYS Fully Escorted by Bill & Lynne Cooper Departing August Paris to Prague 21 Days 8 countries Departs June 7, nights cruising on a premium Travelmarvel river ship Three nights immersed in both Paris and Prague Services of a Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides 48 meals 20 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 15 dinners Explore 17 towns, villages and cities Transfers, port charges and tipping FLY FREEap*ply ons Conditi France Belgium Netherlands Germany Austria Hungary Slovakia Czech Republic BALTIC CHARM & TREASURES OF RUSSIA 20 Days Departs August 14, 2019 Multiple Night Stays, Leisurely Paced. Reasonable Degree of Mobility Required. Limited to 16 passengers. Tour Highlights to Include: Broome sightseeing & 3 night stay 55km Ord River cruise 2 Night Kununurra Stay Bungle Bungles full day fly/drive tour Emma Gorge & Zebedee Springs at El Questro Station Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek Derby sights inc Prison Boab Tree & King Sound Kununurra guided town tour Five Rivers Lookout, Wyndham Optional Bungle Bungles Fly/Drive Optional Mitchell Falls Flight Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific 35 Nights Sea Princess Cruise Departing Sydney 29 August, 2019 E* FLY FonRs Eapply Conditi Two nights in Vilnius, Rīga, Tallinn and Helsinki 11 nights exploring Russia s waterways on a premium river ship Services of a Tour Director, Cruise Director and local guides 44 meals 19 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L) and 15 dinners (D) Explore 14 towns, villages and cities Transfers, port charges and tipping Enjoy a tasting of Latvia s Black Balsam herbal liqueur Visit the Secret Soviet Bunker in Ligatne, Latvia Take part in a riveting Russian language lesson Explore World Heritage-listed Kizhi island and visit Transfiguration Church Lithuania Latvia Estonia Finland St Petersburg Mandrogi Kizhi Island Goritsy Moscow Immerse yourself in the full of treasures and natural beauty to the colourful cultures and the rich histories that are stepped in legend and lore as your relax, un-wind and cruise through the South Pacific. 5

6 QUEENSLAND RAIL & GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISE Round Australia COASTAL TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA 28 Night - Sea Princess Cruise Ex Sydney - Departing 3 October, 2019 The Spirit of Queensland combines modern seating and entertainment options with the charm of long distance rail travel. Coral Expeditions - Our 4-night Northern Reef itinerary takes guests to some of the most pristine available locations on the Reef. Enjoy a full day to discover two different sections of the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs, as well as the wonderful fringing reefs off Lizard Island and Two Isles. You will also have the opportunity to explore historic Cooktown and savour a full morning discovering spectacular Lizard Island. Departing Mid October Night Package Includes: Spirit of Australia Rail Tour - Brisbane to Cairns, 1 Night Brisbane, 1 Night Railbed Sleeper on the Train, 3 Nights Townsville, 3 Nights Cairns, 4 Nights Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Inclusive of Touring and most meals. Flights and all transfers. Discover the stunning beauty of Australia Spectacular natural wonders. Pristine Golden beaches. Endless Marvels. Adventures Galore. South Pacific & Fiji Golden Princess Cruise 14 Night Cruise - Ex Melbourne Departing 03 November, 2019 Christmas on the Danube & Iceland Magical Northern Lights GIPPSLAND DEPARTURE - 3rd December - 15th December 2019 Christmas on the Danube 8 Day Cruise Experience the stunning region of Central Europe at Christmas time with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Danube River, stopping at traditional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenburg and Nuremberg. Iceland Magical Northern Lights The land of fire and ice is a place of many wonders. You will spend your days surrounded by waterfalls, icebergs and volcanic beaches and your nights in search of the spectacular aurora borealis or northern lights. 6

7 2020 Gippsland Departures Avoid Disappointment - Book Early New Zealand 13 Night Golden Princess Cruise Departing 12th February 2020, Ex Melbourne. Indian Ocean & South Africa Odyssey 55 Night Sun Princess Cruise Departing 20th January 2020, Ex Adelaide Southern Australia & Asia 15 Night Majestic Princes Cruise Departing 16th February 2020, Ex Melbourne Papua New Guinea & South Pacific 15 Night Sun Princess Cruise Departing 21st March 2020, Ex Sydney Queensland Coastal 14 Night Golden Princess Cruise Departing 23rd March 2020, Ex Melbourne Northern Explorer 17 Night Golden Princess Cruise Departing 8th April 2020, Ex Sydney Combinable with Indian Pacific Rail Option FURTheR proposed gippsland departures FOR 2020 Scandinavian Coastal Tour combinable with U.K. & Ireland Backroads Tour Uluru, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs Coral Expeditions - Cape York & Arnhem Land Cruise - Cairns to Darwin. Iconic Pubs of the Corner Country - 12 day tour to some Australia s most iconic Outback Pubs India & Bhutan - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Experience Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans Food & Music Trail with Mississippi Cruise 7

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