Newsletter - Issue 8 - October 99
Newsletter - Issue 8 - October 99
In this Issue
Welcome to the October 99 issue of the AHRC (Australia Holiday Resources Centre) newsletter.
Since the previous issue I had the opportunity to experience the Northern Territory. With my family we spent the month of July self driving from Darwin to the Red Center. As we walked a lot, it was quite exhausting but we had several great experiences that I will share with you, via Aussie World, during the next few weeks and months. I already started the process with this newsletter and you can be sure it will continue.
I hope you will enjoy this newsletter!
Alain
Post-A-Card service - New Great Postcards
I have just added 16 new postcards in the Aussie World Post-A-Card service. Have a look and do not hesitate to use this service, it is free!
 Water Lily |
 Sunset on the Billabong |
 Katherine Gorges |
 Uluru - Sunrise |
To access the free Post-A-Card service and have a look to the other cards.
In a previous newsletter I had the opportunity to introduced one of the most recent and spectacular attraction in Sydney: Climbing the Bridge. Today I am happy to share with you Françoise's direct testimony. She did it!!!
Alain
At Last I Climbed That Bridge!
For ten years I had dreamt about it. Every time I thought about this imposing, 130 m. high, monument I dreamt of climbing to the top of it. Yes, I am talking about the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Before October
1998 this was not allowed. Of course it was possible to climb to the top of
one of the towers, but that was all. It took several years of negotiations before
an organization was put in place to give people the opportunity to climb to
the top of the huge bridge.
Security considerations were probably the most important reasons to stop the
project. But today as the 2000 Olympic Games approach and as if by magic, every
thing was ready for us to reach the summit.
OK then, are we going to do it? Right on, mate!
My dream became
reality in February 1999 when a friend offered me the chance to embark on this
adventure.
Fantastic! I was advised that the tour would take 3 hours. It seemed a long
time and I had many questions. Arriving at the starting point I thought about
Australia with its almost perfect skill and ability to organize and stage an
event that for many people will probably remain unique in their lifetimes.
First the preparation
(nearly one hour!). Groups of 10 people each were formed. Anybody can take part
except for children under 12, unfit people or those who suffer from dizziness
and of course those who have alcohol in their bloodstream (we even had to blow
into a breathalyzer to check that!).
We then entered a kind of waiting room where a charming young lady awaited us.
We filled in a questionnaire with our names, health details, etc.
Then she gave us a kind of a gray overall to wear. We also received the key
of to locker where we put all our personnel belongings such as watch, camera,
jewelry, etc. We were not allowed to keep anything. And what about my kleenex?
I was told that I would not need them. 'Don't worry, handkerchiefs will be given'.
At least we could keep our spectacles.
Let's go to dress.
Everything was tidied away with colours to indicate the sizes. We received paper
handkerchiefs with elastic bands to attach to our wrists and then put the handkerchiefs
in our sleeves. My spectacles were secured with a strand stitched to my collar.
Believe me, nothing is left to chance! Caps are also available. But now for
the serious stuff: the harness, a kind of big belt with several steel hooks,
a small radio hanging to the belt.
Well, we were almost ready for the operation. Each group followed its guide. In our case, the guide was a very enthusiastic young blond lady. This gave us some confidence and we began asking questions as to what is happening, etc. We were doing the 'training' we are told. We had to climb up a staircase, follow a footbridge, take another staircase and handle the belt's hooks correctly. Of course for security reasons, from the start to finish we were attached to a cable. It is also important to note that suicide is strictly forbidden!
At
last we begin! We were first in a protected area and we ready to begin our adventure
on this imposing metallic structure. We first had to pass through a tunnel (a
bit of a joke really as it is only few metres long). It was the start a long
walk on the battens through which we could see everything happening beneath
us. This is not the most pleasant aspect as we must look down where we place
our feet and we are more or less 20 meters above ground level. And what next!
Soon we accessed a much more dangerous area… We were now reaching a succession
of staircases, it would be more appropriate to say a succession of very steep
metal ladders. Very impressive. This is the real danger. In fact there were
not so many ladders to climb.
What was really
impressive was the incredible traffic noise created by cars, buses and trains
that pass below. From memory, Sydney Bridge has 8 lanes for cars and 2 for trains.
All this is very, very noisy. To look at trains is perhaps nice but not from
angle! The best was to come. We finally reached the bottom of the highest arch.
'My God, how dizzy we will be up there!' To my astonishment, the path is large
(about 3 metres wide) and made of metal sheeting. We could not see through the
floor, so no dizziness. Everything was easy and we climbed slowly, we were not
in a hurry and we had some rest stops from time to time. Nothing was more comfortable
than this part and it was the most beautiful. We rediscovered Sydney Bay on
our right, it is amazing, wonderful.
During this time, our guide talked to us over the radio and gave much information
about the bridge, its history, structure, function, everything on it and about
the magnificent bay there just below us. It's a pity that we could not take
pictures but wait, our guide had a solution.
One of her tasks is to take some photos for us, one of the group showing the satisfaction of being there and many photos of individuals. You just go to the desk by the exit to pick-up your photo, probably one of the most wonderful souvenirs of your visit in Sydney. Of course, you have to pay it. It is a way for them to make some money, why not. After all the investment on the bridge is quite impressive - about 20 billion Australian dollars!.
We stayed at the top for half an hour and we had plenty of time to enjoy the magnificent panorama. We took our time, enjoying this unique moment of simply being there, 130 metres above the sea and … (yes, I will say it) … above the most beautiful bay in the world! We climbed down via the West Side of the bridge. This gave us the opportunity to discover another aspect of this huge bay. The walk back was a little bit quicker - again with ladders, battens, etc. We were back at the center. A last chance to buy photos, souvenirs, books, etc.
It really did take us three hours to complete the tour but with no regrets. I never felt afraid during this 'adventure' and I congratulate the organizers who thought about everything. They even asked us about our impressions when it was all over. Goodbye, I really enjoyed this so much and one of my big dreams has been realised!
Françoise
Some information about the Sydney Harbour Bridge:
Construction
: from July 1923 to January 1932 The construction was executed by Dorman Long
& Co. Ltd of Middlesbrough, (an English company).
Official opening : 19 of March 1932
Daily traffic : in 1932 : 11000 vehicles Inn 1987 : 181000 vehicles
Span length between arches : 503 m.
Total length of the bridge : 1149 M (access included)
Height above the sea level : 134 m.
Height between the base of the bridge and the sea level : 19 m.
Width of the bridge : 49 m.
If the Katherine Gorges (Nitmiluk N.P.) is a very popular tourist place you should not forget to stop in the small town of Katherine. There several interesting places to visit and the Katherine School of the Air is surely one of them that should not be missed. In July this year I had the opportunity to visit and found the visit very interesting.
Alain
Thank you to Melissa and Oriel for the information provided for this article
The Katherine School of the Air
Katherine
School of the Air has been in operation for over 30 years and was the first
School of the Air in Australia to broadcast independently of the Royal Flying
Doctor Service.
It is one of two Schools of the Air in the Northern Territory under the control of the Northern Territory Department of Education.
In 1998 the school was largely destroyed by the Australia Day floods when the Katherine township and surrounding areas went underwater. Katherine School of the Air had a metre of water throughout and many resources, equipment and materials were destroyed and had to be thrown out. Since that time the school has been rebuilt and currently the building is undergoing an extension of facilities to account for growth in enrollments.
The school offers a wide range of educational services and activities to an average of 300 students from Pre school to Year 7, in the top half of the Northern Territory. Katherine School of the Air also covers traveling students (N.T. residents proceeding on extended holidays or who are employed overseas and N.T residents whose jobs are of an itinerant nature, e.g road camp workers) who have their point of origin or main work area within the area described previously, and overseas fee paying students.
The total area covered by the school is just over 800,000 square kilometers. It is with pride that we boast "the largest classroom in world".
Katherine
School of the Air's structure is based on radio and correspondence lessons delivered
to family groups in a cluster (a geographical region). Each cluster has a teacher
assigned to it. A cross curriculum family based approach is implemented. This
allow a family to work as a group with each child in the family working and
achieving at their own level. Units of work and modules are the basis of individual
programs that incorporate curriculum requirements, resources available and the
individual's level of ability, interests, family situation. Through this approach
the teachers are able to more effectively address individual student needs and
meet Northern Territory Education Department requirements.
Regular whole school events such as School Camp, Swim Week, Sport Day and End of Year concert are conducted to promote student interaction.
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Katherine School of the Air P.O. Box 531 Phone: +61.8.89721
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In the heart of the QUINKANS Country
QUINKANS
are spirit figures, characteristic of the indigenous art of the sandstone plateau
extending from Cooktown through the base of Cape York to the Palmer River.
A 40 000 year old pre historic art graces the walls of more than 12 00 quarry walls in Laura, Australia.
Vivid and vibrant, the art defies its age and serves its purpose to this day as a story telling, communicative tool. Archaeological evidence and tribal folklore supports the theory that Aboriginal people began living in this area over 40 000 years ago.
Discovered in the 1950's by local, self taught artist and archaeologist, Percy Trezise, the art is rich in stories and history. The images reflect the impression the first visitors to the area made on the Aboriginal people.
Mysterious and awe inspiring, the art creates perhaps more questions than answers. With wonder one can wander the escarpment areas pondering the messages and marveling at the preservation of such ancient galleries.
THE ADVENTURE COMPANY AUSTRALIA takes you into the heart of QUINKAN COUNTRY. The company operates tours into this unique land. 4WD vehicles transport visitors to the rich Aboriginal Art sites with expert guides and storytellers. Hiking within this ancient gallery is to be touched by the mystery and the true spirit of this awe inspiring continent.
Further information:
Murray Simpson
Ph: 61 7 4051 4777Mob: 0418 885 207
Andrew Dineen pH: 61 7 4051 4777 Mob: 0417 711 229
http://www.adventures.com.au/
Northern Rivers/Tropical New South Wales
So you know all about Australia? You’ve heard about the east coast states of New South Wales and Queensland, you even know that their state capitals are Sydney and Brisbane respectively … but have you heard of the Northern Rivers/Tropical NSW, and specifically the Tweed Valley?
Have you heard that the Tweed Coast beaches are amongst some of the best in the country… with the added advantage of no stinging jellyfish in summer like the Queensland beaches? Have you heard about the Tweed Caldera - the southern hemisphere’s largest extinct volcano, with rivers and creeks meandering through lush green valleys and towering rainforests? Not only spectacularly beautiful, but home to 4 of Australia’s world heritage listed National Parks. No? Then let me rectify that ….
Nestled right up against the NSW/Queensland Border and stretching down the coast and hinterland to Byron, the Tweed Shire is not only famous for its unsurpassed beauty, but for its geographical and cultural diversity and terrific climate – with a summer mean temperature range of 18 to 30 Celsius (64 to 86F), and winter being a marvelous experience with mean temperatures ranging from 7 to 22 C (45 to 72F), which means log fires at night and t-shirts and shorts during the day.
International travelers disembark at either Sydney or Brisbane. From Sydney there’s a 1 hour connecting flight to Coolangatta/Goldcoast airport, where it’s best to hire a car for total freedom to enjoy the area. Brisbane arrivals hire a car directly and make the less than 2 hour drive south. For those who wish to see more of the countryside than is possible from a plane, coach and train connections go from both Brisbane and Sydney straight through to Murwillumbah, where hire cars and taxis are readily available.
Today, we begin our journey at Tweed Heads ~ which shares a main high street with Coolangatta, the southernmost tip of the famous Queensland Gold Coast. Due to their close proximity, Tweed Heads and Coolangatta are often referred to as the Twin Towns and are considered a major regional centre, with Coolangatta Airport a hub for domestic carriers.
Located at the mouth of the Tweed River, just 30 minutes drive from Murwillumbah, Tweed/Coolangatta is probably most famous for it’s surf beaches. All manner of ocean and estuary activities are easily accessible from here. You can rent a small boat to go fishing in the Tweed estuary and Cobaki Lakes, take an offshore deep sea fishing charter, learn to scuba dive or relax with a fully catered river cruise.
The Tweed coast is a 35 km-long chain of pristine beaches with grassy headlands and quiet villages stretching from the mouth of the Tweed River at Fingal, to Wooyung in the south..
At Fingal we can see the original Point Danger Lighthouse, Giant's Causeway and a long stretch of beach that’s rarely crowded - even in the middle of summer. Next stop is the quiet village of Chinderah, well known for water sports. Further south we arrive at Kingscliff, famous for it’s myriad of beachfront cafés and restaurants; with South Kingscliff boasting a patrolled beach in summer, good boat ramps, offshore reefs, and an estuary providing sheltered swimming and fishing.
Cabarita Beach has one of the best surf beaches in the area, sheltered by Norries Headland. Cudgen has it’s lake, a sanctuary for flora and fauna as well as all forms of aquatic sports. Hastings Point has picnic and barbecue areas, a beach and Cudgera Creek. Pottsville is a long established holiday spot boasting the Bicentennial Leisure Gardens, several walking tracks, picnic areas and a multitude of wildlife.
Our southernmost beach is Wooyung, where believe it or not, you can enjoy a beach camel ride.
Slightly inland of the coastal strip, as we travels down the Pacific Highway from the Twin Towns, we can’t help but notice Mt Warning towering over the canefields that line the highway. MT Warning, where the dawn sun first touches mainland Australia, is the last remnant of the extinct volcano’s central core. Named Wollumbin, meaning "Cloud Catcher" by the Bundjalung people who lived in the area before European settlement, it stands like a huge reminder that we’re nearing the hub of the Tweed Shire ~ Murwillumbah.
Just off the Highway, nestled in a small park by the Tweed River is the Murwillumbah Rainforest and Information Centre. It’s here that we learn Murwillumbah means "place of many possums", that our volcano is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and the second largest in the world, find a fascinating display of how the erupting volcano formed the area’s unique topography, as well as stock up on brochures and pamphlets on things to do and see during our stay.
A short drive across the bridge and we’re in the centre of Murwillumbah, a picturesque town that spreads along the western bank of the Tweed River and up into the hills of the McPherson Ranges. Surrounded, as it is, by the rim of the volcano and bordering the Tweed River, we can’t help but notice that almost every street has magnificent mountain, river and valley views.
Murwillumbah is a place where the lifestyle is relaxed and informal, the people friendly and welcoming and a perfect place to stop for lunch. You can choose from one of the many al fresco cafés and restaurants in town, or maybe you’d prefer to dine at one of the several pubs and clubs. Whichever you choose, your meal is bound to include fresh, local produce as well as a friendly chat on the best places to visit during your stay.
Time to find somewhere to base yourself whilst enjoying the many features of the area. There are several motels in Murwillumbah itself, but why not immerse yourself in the area by choosing one of the bed and breakfast homestays just outside of town? Only 12 minutes from the centre of Murwillumbah you’ll find Hillcrest. Perched atop a hill on 5 landscaped acres, surrounded by a 200 acre cattle farm, with panoramic views from Mt. Warning in one direction and the stunning Queensland Border Ranges in the other, Hillcrest is an oasis of peace, privacy and fine dining. You can relax by the 12 metre saltwater swimming pool, sip on a cool drink and be sight-seeing all at the same time! To take a closer look at Hillcrest go to http://www.cheekynet.com.au/hillcrest.
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After a comfortable nights sleep in your queen size bed it’s time to enjoy a country style breakfast before taking a closer look at the 4 world-heritage listed National Parks in the area. Never Never Safaris (http://www.neverneversafaris.com.au) run one day, small group 4WD Adventure Tours which incorporate all the very best the area has to offer; including a traditional "Aussie" barbecue lunch. Your Hillcrest hosts, Clive and Tracy, will drive you to the pickup point in Murwillumbah and the Never Never Safari driver will deliver you safely home to Hillcrest at the end of the day.
Horse riding more your thing? Then take a 5 minute drive to Chillingham Trail Rides to meet your horse for a 3 hour tour of Lance and Sandy’s 1000 acre cattle farm. The ride includes a stop for traditional Aussie billy tea and damper by a rainforest creek, followed by a trek through steep banana plantation country up to some of the best views of the caldera. Your ride finishes with a swim at Lance and Sandy’s huge swimming hole, complete with large waterfall. Catering for a maximum of 6 riders, these rides can be as easy or as advanced as you wish, with horses suitable for all abilities.
Maybe it would be a good idea to have a massage back at Hillcrest in the afternoon to recover from the morning’s exertions? No problem, a fully qualified masseuse can come any time by appointment, or ask Tracy to mix you one of her famous aromatherapy baths.
As well as pristine rainforests, impressive mountains and beautiful countryside, the Tweed area is a haven for local craftspeople and you’ll enjoy discovering the many galleries and craftshops which display their wares. Later on, you can enjoy a round of golf, laze on pristine beaches, dine at a myriad of international restaurants, enjoy one-day river and rainforest cruises, visit the art gallery in Murwillumbah which hosts the richest portrait prize in Australia (the Doug Moran prize), browse the various regular local markets or take a trip to the Gold Coast shopping malls to relieve yourself of some of that hard-earned cash! Whatever you choose to do, you’re bound to agree that the Tweed is the undiscovered jewel in the crown of the beautiful Northern Rivers area, and not to be missed on your trip ‘Downunder".
Tweed Shire Festivals
Mid December to Mid January Doug
Moran Portrait Prize Exhibition
February Jet Sprint Boat Races
April Tweed Home and Lifestyle Expo
May Kingscliff Food and Jazz Festival
May Mooball Fish ‘n Nana Festival
June Wintersun Rock and Roll Nostalgia Festival
June Tweed Valley Cultural & Country Harvest Festival
July Tyalgum Diggers Rodeo
August Tweed Valley Banana Festival and Harvest Week
September Tyalgum Classical Music Festival
September Rainforest Week
October Kingscliff Main Street Festival
November Tweed River Agricultural Show
November Tumbulgum Water Ski Carnival
December Northern Boat Harbour Dragon Boat Races
December Caldera First Light Festival
Interesting Sites
http://www.tropicalnsw.com.au
http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/sitemap/html/chilling.htm
http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/sitemap/html/mtwarnin.htm
http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/sitemap/html/borderra.htm
Kim Nagle is a consultant for the Tourism Northern Territory and she went gallivanting around the Top End in August. She did a self drive itinerary that most of their clients do. My family and I, during the same period, were also self driving and we also visited some of these places. I have then decided to mix some of my own slides with Kim's text. If you want to see Kim's pictures, please do not hesitate to point your browser to http://www.northernterritory.com/newsletter/ .
Alain
Kim’s
Self Drive Trip of the Top End!
Few month ago Kim had her sister and friend visit from Adelaide. She took a few days off work and gallivanted around the Top End in a RAV4 provided by Hertz. Here’s her travel story.
Day 1
With
an early start Meroe, my twin sister Katrina and myself headed to the Hertz
Depot in Darwin to pick up our Toyota RAV4 (4WD). Yeh air- conditioning!!!
After packing the car to it’s limits we set off on the Stuart Highway for Kakadu
National Park. Our first stop was Fogg Dam where we saw an amazing array of
birds and then on to the Window on the Wetlands, which I would have to say,
was a little disappointing. I believe the view would be more impressive in the
wet season.
On arrival into Kakadu we made our way to our campsite at Malabanjbanjdju! Which
was situated by a tranquil, small billabong.
Day 2
After
a relaxing breakfast we headed up to Ubirr with its impressive Aboriginal Rock
Art and stunning views of Nardab floodplain and Arnhemland. Next was Nourlangie
Rock for some more amazing Rock Art and then to Anbangbang, one 
of Kakadu’s most attractive billabongs with Nourlangie Rock as a magnificent
backdrop.
Back to Malabanjbanjdju camp for a delicious Burrito made by our chef for the
evening Katrina!
Day 3
A leisurely morning packing
up camp before heading to Cooinda and the famous Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise.
It was actually the second time I have experienced this cruise, which never
fails to amaze with its impressive array of birdlife and crocodiles!
Next was the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which is well worth stopping
at. After somehow driving passed Baramundie Gorge we decided to set up camp
near Gunlom Falls at Kambolgie and relax with a bottle of Irish Whiskey!
Day 4
This morning was spent climbing
to the top of Gunlom Falls to some rock pools. As much as we wanted to, the
water was far too cold for a plunge! Although we saw others braving the "cold"
water.
We now headed out of Kakadu on route to Katherine Gorge with a lunch stop at
Edith Falls, which is a very picturesque picnic stop with a small waterfall
and swimming area.
After
picking up some supplies from Katherine (yes, some beer!) we headed into the
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park and checked out the impressive visitor’s
centre. We set up camp in the adjacent, large campground after a well deserved
ice cream!!
This evening we had some interesting and very cute visitors to our campsite,
Agile Wallabies that is!
Day 5
After checking out the various
walks available in the National Park we chose the Windhoek Walk which after
about an hour took us to a beautiful view of Katherine Gorge, well worth the
long walk!
An
hour from Katherine is Mataranka Thermal Pools which was like nowhere else I
have ever been before. We certainly were not alone though in our experience
of the crystal clear, warm thermal pools.
For tonight’s camp we decided to head into Elsey National Park which ended up
being a good decision. The campground was excellent, very well layed out with
clean toilets and showers.
Day 6
We woke to a "freezing"
morning (around 10 degrees Celsius) and after waiting for the sun to reach us
we collected some canoes from the campground headquarters and cruised down the
tranquil Roper River. We did have a few tricky small rapids where we had to
carry out canoes but that just added to our enjoyment.
We had a long drive ahead of us as we made our way to Litchfield via the 4WD
track. The RAV4 handled the bumpy road with its swollen creeks really well.
We arrived at Surprise Creek, our campsite for the night, and decided to check
out the waterfall, which was simply paradise, a beautiful place to swim at the
end of a busy day. We were the only people at this idealic area, a place I will
never forget.
Day 7
Back
on the 4WD track, the first stop was Sandy Creek where after a 20 minute walk
you arrive at another gorgeous waterfall with a crystal clear plunge pool. We
weren’t alone here, a water monitor (goanna decided to join us! We stopped at
many of the waterfalls scattered throughout Litchfield National Park such as
Tolmer Falls, Buley Rockhole and Florence Falls for a swim but I must admit
we had other things on our minds, food!! We all devoured meat pies in 2 minutes
flat at Batchelor before heading back to Darwin.
This article was first published in the September issue of Tourism Northern
Territory newsletter (http://www.northernterritory.com/newsletter/).
The reproduction of this article was proposed by Dee Mills (Thank you Dee).
For further information:
Dee Mills - Senior Tour
Co-ordinator
Tourism Northern Territory
Tourism Western Australia
GPO Box 2541 - Darwin NT 0801 Australia
Tel +61 8 8941 1824 Fax +61 8 8941 2815
Web: http://www.australiawidetravelonline.com
Web: http://www.westaustralia.com
Email: info@northernterritory.com
Mataranka and The Elsey Homestead Replica
In
the above article Kim is talking about the Mataranka Thermal Pools. I also stopped
there on my way to Alice Springs this year. The Thermal Pool was a little bit
crowded, specially in the afternoon, but so delightful. The water is permanently
at 34 C. You can spent hours in it.
But Mataranka is also the
place where you will find the replica of the Elsey Homestead.
The Elsey Homestead became famous when the novel 'We
of the Never Never'
written by Aeneas Gunn was first published in 1908.
'In
1902, newly-married Jeannie Gun left the security and the comfort of her Melbourne
home to travel to the depth of the Northern Territory where her husband had
been appointed manager of 'The Elsey', a large cattle station.
One of the very few white women in the area, she was at first resented by people
on and around the station, till her warmth and spirit won their affection and
respect.
She had an unerring ear and eye for the sounds and sights of the country and this is her moving and simple account of her life amidst the beauty and cruelty of the land, and isolation and loneliness - together with the comradeship and kindness of those around her... '
If you are visiting the Katherine's region you can not avoid to see one of the multiple editions of this novel who became a classic and you will be probably tempted to buy one of them. Some slang expressions used in the text will probably make it quite hard to read for non English people but nevertheless it will give you a pretty good idea on what was the life in the region at the beginning of the century.
So if you are there just stop few minutes to see the replica. Nothing very exiting but it could fix your idea if you are reading the book.
Alain
NIMROD III will cruise the Barrier Reef under new name.
Cairns, 9 October 1999 The recent sale of 18 passenger vessel Nimrod III to the dive cruise company Explorer Ventures (Australia) Pty. will result in a new name: M/V NIMROD EXPLORER
But it doesn't stop with the name. For 2000 some exciting new cruise itineraries will be added to the popular 4day/3 night cruises on the Great Barrier Reef. The NIMROD EXPLORER will also schedule some 7 and 10 night cruises further north from Lizard Island to Lockhardt River, along the rarely visited far northern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef. In addition, trips to outstanding Coral Sea destinations such as Osprey and Bougainville Reefs are planned from September through December.
There will be no changes, however, on the crucial and proven part of the operation. The friendly and experienced crew led by skipper Ian Stapleton will continue to provide the outstanding service and hospitality for which Nimrod III has always been known.
Trips can be booked from between 3 1/2 and 14 days, depending on where you join the vessel; air transfers to Lisard Island and Lockhardt River, featuring a low-level flight along the Great Barrier Reef, are included in the package.
For further information please contact:
DIVERSION DIVE TRAVEL
PO Box 7026, Cairns 4870 AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61-7-40 390 200 - Fax: +61-7-40 390 300
email: Diversion
http://www.diversionOZ.com
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