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Hi Friend and welcome to our Autumn 2022 edition of "Secret Women's Business".
Yippee!!!! Today is a great day for Australia as the last of our state borders re-opens and we're once again one Australia. I'm not being political, I think each Premier has done what they consider is the best for their state and let's face it, they're damned if they do and damned if they don't. I'm excited that fingers crossed we'll finally get to The Kimberley in 2022!!
My thoughts go out to everyone affected by the current rain and flooding. Man, it's one thing after the other at the moment. Remember to be kind to yourself and to others.
We had an amazing time on our first GOT trip for 2022, around South East Queensland culminating in our incredible sightseeing flight over Antarctica. We spent 2 nights at Seaworld Nara Resort and 3 nights at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat enjoying the activities and hospitality that both venues have to offer. We got a taste of the unpredictable summer weather with hot as at Seaworld and rain, rain and more rain at O'Reilly's but after all, it is a rainforest.
What spectacular weather we had for the day we flew from Brisbane to Antarctica with exceptional visibility allowing us incredible viewing for over 4 hours. A huge 'thank you' to the ladies who were brave enough to step out and take that leap of faith and start touring again. We had a blast! Check out the photo gallery for images of this wonderful adventure
https://www.girlsontour.com.au/gallery/
We have some awesome Aussie experiences planned in 2022, some of which are already 'sold out' such as our Kimberley, Top End and Cape York trip with places only available in 2022 on our Way Out West and Alaska tours which are outlined below.
Planning for 2023 is well under way and tours such as our very popular 'Girls On Tour - Cape York 2023' trip will be released soon. This tour in 2022 sold out in an astounding 36 hours!!
Thanks for your ongoing support.
Stay safe, keep your travel dreams alive and start each day with a grateful heart.
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| "Way Out West, 2022"
Our first trip out west sold out very quickly and was a huge success! Bookings will close soon for our 2022 trip and only 4 places remain at the moment.
Departing Brisbane Ibis Airport Hotel on 19th April, 2022 and returning 5th May, this will be another wonderful Girls On Tour Oz Experience!!!
The cost includes 14 nights in twin share accommodation plus 1 night luxury ‘glamping’ at Mitchell Grass Retreat and 2 nights ‘Shearers Quarters’ experience at Charlotte Plains Station. Join our outback adventure from Brisbane to Brisbane with stays in Biloela, Emerald, Longreach, Winton, Mitchell Grass Retreat, Eromanga, Cunnamulla, Charlotte Plains Station, Charleville and Roma.
We’ll also pass through many historic and important towns along the way including Blackwater, Eidsvold, Monto, Comet, Barcaldine, Quilpie, Stonehenge, Windorah, Eulo and so many more.
We will travel by private 38 seater coach and stay in motel accommodation, shearers quarters on a working sheep station and luxury glamping at the much sought after Mitchell Grass Retreat.
Full details now available on our website https://www.girlsontour.com.au/trip/2022-girls-on-tour-way-out-west-central-south-west-queensland/
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| | New Zealand - Ultimate South Island Escape - departing 16th January, 2023
This tour is now scheduled to depart on 16th January, 2023 for 12 days on the Ultimate South Island Escape tour. Our tour will include airfares, taxes, transfers in NZ, Ultimate 20 seat coach travel in a full size coach with luxury leather reclining seats, 4.5 star accommodation, most meals, sightseeing and attractions, rail journey on the TranzAlpine railway, one of the great train journeys of the world and cruises on Lake Wakatipu and Milford Sound.
With 2 or more night stays in Christchurch, Queenstown, Te Anau and Dunedin this beautiful itinerary will showcase New Zealand's dramatic South Island. Price and detailed itinerary are now released on our website and bookings are open!! Limited places remain!
https://www.girlsontour.com.au/trip/2023-new-zealand-ultimate-south-island-escape/
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| "Wild Alaska and
The Yukon"Alaska is quickly becoming the most desired destination for travel in 2022 and I'm excited to say that on 25th August, Girls On Tour will depart for Alaska via Vancouver in search of wildlife, wilderness and wonderment and the Northern Lights as we head "North to Alaska" on our Wild Alaska & The Yukon tour! This tour was previously sold out but due to unforeseen cancellations there are now limited places available and full details can now be found on our website https://www.girlsontour.com.au/trip/2022-wild-alaska-the-yukon/
From the glaciers to the gold rush this will be an exciting trip not to be missed. The itinerary includes Vancouver, Juneau, Sitka, Talkeetna, Tok, Dawson City, Whitehorse, Denali National Park, Prince William Sound, Fairbanks, Anchorage and Yukon Territory and includes rail voyages on the Denali Star Railway from Denali National Park to Fairbanks AND onboard the famous narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route historic rail journey AND a 7 night expedition onboard National Geographic vessel 'Quest'. While onboard this intimate vessel you will see the iconic wildlife, whales, bears, eagles and more amid secluded coves and towering forests. Explore massive glaciers, scenic coastlines and find hidden wonders of the Alaskan wilderness. We will also be placing ourselves as best we can to see The Northern Lights. Please join us on this exceptional adventure!!
Departing 25th August, 2022 for 26 days. 6 places left!
(image courtesy of Andrew Peacock, Footloose Fotography) |
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| "Cape York 2023"
If you have always had Cape York on your 'bucket list', now is the time to do it. Cape York Peninsula is the largest unspoiled wilderness in Northern Australia and one of the last remaining wilderness areas on earth. Follow in the steps of the early explorers on an epic adventure through natural wilderness to the northern most tip of Australia that features un-spoilt beauty. Visit remote savannah and rainforest clad National Parks, capturing amazing wildlife, cultural experiences, characters and adventure.
We will be travelling in a purpose built Isuzu off road 4WD tour vehicle with reclining seats, footrests, retractable seatbelts, panoramic windows, road cam and on-board toilet. With a maximum of 22 in our group, you will have the ultimate opportunity to enjoy Cape York at its best as well as chilling out and exploring tropical Cairns including Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail. Be a part of this unique small group tour and send your expression of interest now to request details as they are released. Departing 1st September, 2023 for 12 days.
This tour sold out in 36 hours for our 2022 trip so don't miss out if this incredible part of Australia is on your bucket list! We already have 15 expressions of interest and details are coming VERY soon! (image courtesy of Felicity Elms)
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| | | "The Kimberley 2023"
Always a favourite, we're excited to announce our 2023 Kimberley Adventure departure date which is 17th July, 2023 for 16 days. Details coming soon.
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Other tours that are in the pipeline for 2023 which we hope to release soon include:
Darwin to Broome Overland Adventure Drive from Darwin to Broome via Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park and El Questro Station.
Get lost in the beauty of the Australian Outback on this intoxicating tour from the Top End to Western Australia. Spot wildlife around enchanting Lake Argyle, explore the soaring walls of Windjana Gorge, hike along narrow paths at Echidna Chasm and cool off in crystal-clear watering holes beneath cavernous gorges. The Outback is a truly magnetic place – experience it in all its rugged beauty on this 4x4 adventure through the red desert Kimberleys under the blazing Australian sky. Experience the Kimberley at its very best.
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Silo Art Trail & Safari Starting and finishing in Sydney and including Mount Panorama, Blue Mountains, Orange, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Dunneedoo, Dubbo, and Parkes visiting the spectacular silo artwork on the way.
We'll also spend a night in an African Safari Retreat with a safari during our stay at the Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo. In Parkes we'll view the famous “Dish” and visit the Elvis Museum.
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| "Christmastime on The Danube plus Prague" 2023
We're thinking positive and hoping that by November, 2023 we will have dusted off our passports and be travelling to Europe once again.
When it's close to Christmas time, the Christmas markets of Europe are in full swing. This 7 day Christmastime river cruise begins in Austria’s magical capital of Vienna, home to the sounds of Mozart, Strauss, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir. See the famous sights and enjoy the Christmas markets to get a taste of all the best flavours Austria offers during this time of year. The cruise makes it way from Vienna to Melk, Passau, Regensburg and Nuremberg before we continue on to finish our adventure in Prague.
This is a tentative itinerary at the moment which no doubt we'll enhance as we further plan this wonderful trip. If you think this may be of interest to you, send through your EOI to hear first when details are released.
(subject to being safe to travel to Europe due to current world events)
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| | | TRAVELLING IN 2022 AND BEYOND Travel as we knew it will never be the same and keeping up to date is like hitting a moving target however this article from Escape Magazine gives some good insights as it stands now about travelling overseas in a Covid world:
https://www.escape.com.au/travel-advice/what-happens-if-i-get-covid19-while-travelling/news-story/5138fc8659ba903fac0fa0bc6538a47b?fbclid=IwAR1Oeu2IELgQBuXyKcossGlhuZEzgygM9ZKAejgBsDOfYrqu9dhLiyvrdHg
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| | The Golden Bridge, Vietnam
The Golden Bridge is a 150-metre-long (490 ft) pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills resort, near Da Nang, Vietnam. It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens (avoiding a steep incline) and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. The bridge loops nearly back around to itself, and has two giant hands, constructed of fibreglass and wire mesh, designed to appear like stone hands that support the structure. It opened in June 2018.
I've visited Vietnam several times but not since 2018 and this is something I'd love to see, how about you? Would you love to visit Vietnam and this magnificent structure in the future?
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