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Bruce Pass from £299	Cobber from £279	Strewth from £179	Top Notch £149	Victa-Matey £199
Victa £99	Matey £119	Surf £119	Knobs n Bells £765	Fair Dinkum £929
	U Bolt from £839	Whipper Snapper fr £629	Fish Hook f rom£429

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Bruce	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Sydney to Cairns £299 Melbourne to Cairns £409	$53.00* (Cairns to Sydney) $128.00* (Cairns to Melbourne)

What You Get Head north up to Cairns, learning to surf on the coast or exploring inland national park, visit Byron Bay and take in a tour of Nimbin, cruise through Brisbane, have a didgeridoo demonstration in Rainbow Beach, overnight in Hervey Bay, stay at Aussie cattle station, overnight at Airlie Beach partake in a kayak and koala tour on Magnetic Island and much more.  Additional Information No additional information is available.  Levy Information Sydney to Cairns - POB* fee of $53 for ferry, Bush Dinner & Breakfast + $10 fuel levy Melbourne to Cairns - POB* fee of $128 for ferry, Bush Dinner & Breakfast + $10 fuel levy

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Cobber	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Cairns to Sydney £279 Cairns to Melbourne £389	$53.00* (Cairns to Sydney) $128.00* (Cairns to Melbourne)

What You Get Head south out of Cairns checking out the Atherton Tablelands, stopping at Mission Beach, hop on a kayak and koala tour on Magnetic Island, overnight at Airlie Beach, stay at an Aussie cattle station, overnight in Hervey Bay, have a didgeridoo demonstration in Rainbow Beach, cruise through Byron Bay and take a tour of Nimbin, head to Sydney along the coast learning to surf or inland to explore national park.  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 10 days (ex Sydney) 15 days (ex Melbourne) Recommended Trip Time: 20 days (ex Sydney) 27 days (ex Melbourne)  Levy Information Cairns to Sydney POB* fee of $53 for ferry, Bush Dinner & Breakfast Cairns to Melbourne POB* fee of $128 for ferry, Bush Dinner & Breakfast

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Strewth	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Brisbane to Cairns £179 Cairns to Brisbane £179 Byron Bay to Cairns £209 Cairns to Byron Bay £209	$35 (Brisbane to Cairns) $35 (Cairns to Brisbane) $35 (Byron Bay to Cairns) $35 (Cairns to Byron Bay)

What You Get Start from Byron Bay or Brisbane and head to Cairns. Visit Byron Bay and take in a half day tour of Nimbin, cruise through Brisbane, have a didgeridoo demonstration in Rainbow Beach, overnight in Hervey Bay, stay at Aussie cattle station, overnight at Airlie Beach partake in a kayak and koala tour on Magnetic Island and much more70, stay at Aussie cattle station, overnight at Airlie Beach partake in a kayak and koala tour on Magnetic Islane of $35 for ferry, Bush Dinner & Breakfast  Additional Information No additional information is available.  Levy Information POB* fee of $35

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Top Notch	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Sydney to Brisbane £149 Brisbane to Sydney £149	$18* (Sydney to Brisbane) $18* (Brisbane to Sydney)

What You Get Head from Brisbane to Sydney experiencing the best of the coast or bush exploration in New South Wales. Take in 2 x half day surf lessons on the coast or experience interpretive bush walks in national park in the outback region.  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 4 days  Levy Information POB* fee of $18

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Victa-Matey	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Adelaide to Sydney £199 Sydney to Adelaide £199	$135 AUD $135 AUD

What You Get Travel from Adelaide to Sydney or vice versa. Check out Canberra, Australian capital city, then head down to Lake Jindabyne. Check out Mt Kosciusko, hike to the Blue Lake, stay in the Snowy River National Park, check out Wilson Promontory, stay in Melbourne, head to Adelaide via the spectacular Great Ocean Road and stunning Grampians National Park.  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 7 days  Levy Information POB* fee of $135 for select meals, select accommodation & select National Park entry costs.

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Victa	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Adelaide to Melbourne £99 Melbourne to Adelaide £99	$60 AUD $60 AUD

What You Get Travel from Adelaide to Melbourne or vice versa. From Melbourne, head to Adelaide via the spectacular Great Ocean Road and stunning Grampians National Park.  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 7 days  Levy Information POB* fee of $60 for select meals, select accommodation & select National Park entry costs.

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Matey	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Melbourne to Sydney £119 Sydney to Melbourne £119	$75 AUD $75 AUD

What You Get Travel from Adelaide to Sydney or vice versa. Check out Canberra, Australian capital city, then head down to Lake Jindabyne. Check out Mt Kosciusko, hike to the Blue Lake, stay in the Snowy River National Park, check out Wilson Promontory. Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 7 days  Levy Information POB* fee of $75 for select meals, select accommodation & select National Park entry costs.

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Surf Experience	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Sydney to Byron Bay £119 Byron Bay to Sydney £119	$18* AUD $18* AUD

What You Get Head north from Sydney to Byron Bay, experiencing the best of the coast or bush exploration in New South Wales. Take in 3 x day surf lessons on the coast or experience interpretive bush walks in national park in the outback region.  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 3 days Recommended Trip Time 5 days  Levy Information POB $18

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Knobs n Bells	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	National Loop £765 - was £859	$411.50 AUD

What You Get Take in the wicked East Coast route (as described in the Bruce pass) and then head off from Cairns through to Alice Springs. See the sunset at Uluru, and visit the Olgas. Head south to Coober Pedy, a town where people live underground, and explore the Flinders Ranges. Finish off with the Victa/Matey sector through to Sydney. You can travel either direction on this pass. Pass Guidelines  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 26 days Recommended Trip Time 45 days  Levy Information POB* fee of $411.50 for ferry, select meals, select accommodation, camping & select National Park entry costs.

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Whipper Snapper	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Darwin to Sydney £629 - normally £709 Sydney to Darwin £629 - normally £709 Darwin to Melbourne £729 - normally £819 Melbourne to Darwin £729 - normally £819	$226.50* AUD $226.50* AUD $301.50* AUD $301.50* AUD

What You Get Take in the wicked East Coast route and then head off from Cairns through to Alice Springs. Cruise through outback towns Hughenden, Boulia & Alice Springs; visit Kata Tjuta & take in the sunset at Uluru. Then head up to Darwin through Katherine Gorge.  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 15 days (ex Syd), 19 days (ex Mel) Recommended Trip Time 28 / 36 days  Levy Information POB* fee of $226.50 (ex Sydney) or $301.50 (ex Melbourne) for ferry, select meals, select accommodation, camping & select National Park entry costs.

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Fair Dinkum	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	National Loop £929 - normal price £1049	$487* AUD

What You Get Take in the wicked East Coast route (as described in the Bruce pass) and then head off from Cairns through to Darwin. Cruise through outback towns of Croydon and Mt Isa. Check out Darwin and take time to head to Kakadu. Take off south to see the sunset at Uluru, and visit the Olgas. Keep going south to Coober Pedy, a town where people live underground, and explore the Flinders Ranges. Finish off with the Victa/Matey sector through to Sydney. You can travel either direction on this pass.  Additional Information IMPORTANT PLEASE READ! 2 Day Kakadu tour only included to those passengers who have booked and paid for the 06/07 itinerary. Any questions, please call 1300 654 604  Levy Information POB* fee of $487 for ferry, select meals, select accommodation, camping & select National Park entry costs.

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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U-Bolt	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Darwin to Cairns £829 - normal price £939 Cairns to Darwin £829 - normal price £939	$388 AUD $388 AUD

What You Get Start in Cairns or Darwin. Take in the wicked East Coast route (as described in the Bruce pass) then keep heading through Melbourne and Adelaide as in the Victa/Matey sector. Head to Uluru from Adelaide travelling through the Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy. Explore amazing Uluru and the Olgas, and head through Katherine Gorge to Darwin.  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time U Bolt: 26 days Recommended Trip Time 40 days  Levy Information POB* fee of $388 for ferry, select meals, select accommodation, camping & select National Park

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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Fish Hook	Our Price	$AUD Local Payments
	Darwin to Melbourne £429 - normal price £485 Melbourne to Darwin £429 - normal price £485 Darwin to Sydney £529 - normal price £599 Sydney to Darwin £529 - normal price £599	$260 (Darwin to Melbourne) $260 (Melbourne to Darwin) $335 (Darwin to Sydney) $335 (Sydney to Darwin)

What You Get Start in Sydney or Darwin. Take in the sites on the Melbourne and Adelaide route as in the Victa/Matey sector. Head to Uluru from Adelaide travelling through the Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy. Explore amazing Uluru and the Olgas, and head through Katherine Gorge to Darwin.  Additional Information Minimum Trip Time 21 days Recommended Trip Time 35 days  Levy Information POB* fee of $335 (ex Sydney) or $260 (ex Melbourne) for ferry, select meals, select accommodation, camping & select National Park entry costs.

Order your Oz Experience Pass on 0845 6801298 We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays) There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.

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How to book - When you buy a pass you will receive a voucher and you have up to 12 months to start your trip once this has been issued. - When you arrive in Australia you can either phone the Oz Experience office, email or simply visit them to book your start date (contact details will be sent with your voucher). When you get on your first bus your voucher will be exchanged for a ticket and this will then be valid for 6 months over your selected travel route. Some basic rules and conditions - Expired passes can be extended for a further period for a fee of $50 (payable locally) per 3 month period of extension. - Pay On Board Fees are payable to the driver for the following sectors at the following rates (1st April 2005 - 31st April 2006) Fees may increase after 31st March 2006.   Sydney to Cairns: AUD$35 (ferry and outback dinner kitty).   Cairns to Darwin: AUD$75 (meals and accommodation kitty).   Cairns to Alice Springs: AUD$55 (meals kitty).   Uluru: AUD$50 (meals, park entry & camping fee's kitty).   Adelaide to Melbourne: AUD$60 (accommodation and meals kitty).   Melbourne to Sydney: AUD$75 (accommodation, park entry and meals kitty). - To help ensure your seat, confirm your departure at least 7 days prior to departure. - Should a client fail to appear for a confirmed departure date and point their ticket becomes void until a AUD$50 penalty fee is paid to reinstate the ticket. - Children 7 years and under are not permitted to travel on any tour. Children under 16 years of age are not permitted to travel unless accompanied by an adult 18 years and over. - Travel insurance is not included, we strongly recommend that passengers have their own travel insurance against illness, loss/damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed departure date. More about Australia The largest single land-mass in the world, Australia is composed of 6 states and 2 territories. Australia's cultural history and heritage are awesome. Did you know the Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest in the world? Australia's indigenous people have a vibrant spiritual history and you'll learn about it through art, cultural shows and community interaction. And you'll never forget your average Aussie! Down under they love a good old bbq, the beach and sport of any kind - not to mention a few cold beers with a mate. New South Wales If you love the surf, the East coast of New South Wales and Queensland will blow you away! From world famous Bondi Beach to secret gems like Crescent Head, you'll catch some waves or learn to surf; go sea kayaking, snorkelling, diving, parasailing and more! And head inland to check out stunning national parks and wilderness areas. Go kayaking, trekking or horseriding in Barrington Tops and Bingara. Queensland Crystal clear waters, swimming with turtles or snorkelling through a sea of coral reef. Jump aboard a cruise through the Whitsunday Islands. Check out Fraser Island, where you'll encounter dingos, whales, dolphins, tropical rainforests and fresh water lakes. And no visit to Australia is complete without a trip to the Great Barrier Reef! Victoria Culture vultures just love this place! Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city with a cafe culture and funky nightlife to match. Take a ride along the Great Ocean Road, one of the most mind boggling drives in the world. Commune with nature in the Snowy River High Country or the spectacular Wilsons Promontory; or challenge yourself to mountain biking, kayaking, horse riding and other adventure sports. Northern Territory This desert marvel contains many natural woners, especially the awe-inspiring Uluru (formerly Ayer's Rock). Be blown away by Uluru's spiritual power as it glows red in the sunset. Hike through the amazing domes of Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and King's Canyon. Then there's Kakadu National Par, where you'll see more crocodiles than people. Learn about Aboriginal Dreamtime legends while observing 40,000 year old Aboriginal Rock Art. South Australia South Australia is the undisputed home of Australian Wine - you can't beat a bottle of red from the Barossa Valley. In South Austrlalia the outback literally is just out the back. Fly over Lake Eyre (a salt lake the size of Holland), and hike the amazing Flinders Ranges National park. Tasmania Walk with wildlife like the famous Tasmanian Devil or delve deep into Tassie's controversial history as a penal colony. Known for its fine wine, gourmet foods and adventure sports, this island haven is an outdoor lovers paradise!