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I experienced the magic of Uluru on a trip to Australia last year with Southern Crossings.

Southern Crossings: Designing the Finest Travel Experiencesin New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific

Dear Friends, A journey Down Under is on practically everyone’s travel bucket list, with good reason. Australia,New Zealand and the South Pacific are home to some of the world’s most striking scenery, finest foodand friendliest people. To uncover and fully take advantage of these treasures, however, it’s vital tohave expert guidance and insider knowledge. Enter Southern Crossings, famous for their “nothing is impossible” approach to luxury travel for morethan 30 years. The Southern Crossings team dazzle the most discerning travelers with theirunsurpassed local knowledge, silkysmooth service and keen eye for the finest details. With offices inAuckland and Sydney, and representatives in the South Pacific, selling this region becomes simple andseamless. In fact, Southern Crossings will make you look like a superstar. Their passion is creating stunning,oneofakind experiences for luxury travelers, including captains of industry, sports stars, topmusicians and highprofile personalities. These ultraVIP clients expect the best services money canbuy, as well as exclusive "moneycan’tbuy" experiences. It’s not something you will hear SouthernCrossings sing out about, but they take great pride in raising the most unraisable of eyebrows. On my personal todo list: swimming with humpback whales off the coast of western Australia; visitingPerth to find out what all the fuss is about; experiencing a Maori thermal village and indulging in someof the world’s best wines and awardwinning eateries – many named among the world’s best 100restaurants. I am excited about my trip to New Zealand in October (more on that in the coming months). In themeantime, read on for a taste of what the Southern Crossings team can do. We guarantee you’ll beinspired. Fondly,

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The unrivalled Southern Crossings team celebrated the company's 30th anniversary last year with exclusiveoccupancy of Matakauri Lodge.

Who is Southern Crossings and What Sets Them Apart?

Southern Crossings is the preferred incountry provider to the leading luxury operators and agentsthroughout North, Central and South America, the UK, Scandinavia and Europe, and the leader in thefield of bespoke luxury travel to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Their team of highly experienced travel designers have the most uptodate local knowledge, localconnections and insider information, earning Southern Crossings membership in the exclusiveinvitationonly travel networks of Virtuoso and Signature. It was also named in Condé Nast Traveler'slist of "2016 Top Travel Specialists We Trust." Such recognition ensures a buying power withoutparallel to secure the most competitive prices, which are extended to industry partners. The team puts the same creativity and skill into curating truly memorable travel experiences and eventsfor special interest groups and business retreats. All aspects of your client’s event, including venues,transport, entertainment, accommodation and excursions, are meticulously planned to suit each client'sneeds, budget and objectives. Once Southern Crossings' service starts, it doesn't stop until your client is safely home, drink in hand,mind agreeably boggled by their amazing experience. Southern Crossings guarantees the experiencewill exceed every expectation.

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Southern Crossings is known for meticulous planning and unique itineraries based on your clients' interests, aswith this helicopter trip to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Southern Crossings Of course, there are myriad reasons we love Southern Crossings, including their passion foruncovering those unbeatable “moneycan’tbuy” exclusive moments that will live long in your client’sheart. Here are ten of the qualities that make Southern Crossings the best choice for luxury travel inAustralia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. 1. Thirty Years of Experience. A proven business track record and reputation for consistentservice excellence makes Southern Crossings the trustworthy choice.2. Tailormade Itineraries. Trips are designed based on your clients' preferences, needs andrequests – and at different price points, with no compromise to quality or service. 3. OneStop Shopping. With offices in Auckland and Sydney and representatives in the SouthPacific, Southern Crossings makes your sales efforts seamless and simple. 4. Competitive and Transparent Prices. As the market leader for luxury travel to the region,Southern Crossings secures the most preferred contract rates for all key properties, activities,excursions and experiences. 5. Intimate, UptoDate Destination and Product Knowledge. No product or property isincluded in an itinerary unless it is personally tested and endorsed by Southern Crossings.6. BestintheBusiness Guides and Operators. Handpicked helicopter and private jet pilots,food and wine connoisseurs, garden and art specialists and more share their extraordinaryknowledge and skills with your clients.

7. Specialists in a "Nothing is Impossible" Approach to Travel. Experienced in lookingafter notable personalities and VIP clients looking for an undertheradar escape, Southern Crossingshave a true appreciation of the luxury of privacy and the value of discretion. They understand theseclients' expectation of the best services money can buy and their appreciation of "money can't buy"exclusive experiences.

8. Unique Travel Experiences. Through special connections, your clients will enjoy access toprivate homes and country estates, private member golf courses and private art collections.

9. RoundtheClock Service. Staff are on the ground and available 24/7 (via mobile phone) toassist clients while traveling. Support doesn’t stop until your clients are safely back home. 10. Dedication to Exceeding All Expectations. With exceptionally high standards forsuccess, Southern Crossings consider themselves only as good as the last satisfied client.

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Opening in the heart of Sydney is Spicers Potts Point, 20 luxury rooms in an 1880 Victorian Terrace House. Photo: Spicers Potts Point.

Top 5 Reasons to Head Down Under in 2017 and 2018

With their finger on the pulse of what’s new and mustdo in Australia, New Zealand and the SouthPacific, Southern Crossings has shared with us what’s on their list for the coming year. 1. Incredible New Properties. There are so many new and upgraded properties you should knowabout. In Australia, the boutiquestyle Spicers Potts Point opens mid2017 in Sydney; the luxury arthotel Jackalope opened in March on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula; and the newly upgradedLongitude 131 at Uluru in Australia’s Red Heart (where I stayed last year) reopens August2017. COMO The Treasury, Perth, was named one of Condé Nast Traveler's "Top 50 Hotels in theWorld" in 2016. In New Zealand, outstanding new properties include Helena Bay Lodge in Northland and MahuWhenua Tidgeline Homestead and Eco Sanctuary near Wanaka. Blanket Bay Lodge on Lake Wakatipuin Glenorchy, is building a new Owner's Cottage that will be open by Christmas. In Fiji’s Southern Lao Group, Vatuvara Private Islands is an exclusive new property and allinclusiveresort with four ultraluxurious villas that are ideal for honeymooners, scuba divers and exclusiveusebookings. 2. Wining and Dining at WorldClass Restaurants. Attica in Melbourne, Brae in regionalVictoria and Quay in Sydney, are all named amond the World’s 100 Best Restaurants. Sydney has awonderful new waterside dining precinct at Barangaroo. Oenophiles delight in New Zealand’s worldfamous Sauvignon Blancs, and Marlborough was named by US Wine Enthusiast magazine as one of thetop ten wine destinations to visit in 2017. New Zealand’s spectacularly scenic Central Otago producessome of the world’s best Pinot Noir. 3. Adventures of Every Kind. Hike along the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail; head out on theThree Capes Trek in Tasmania; explore a Maori thermal village; walk with crested penguins inFjordland; and go helisnowshoeing and ice climbing on New Zealand’s longest glacier, the Tasman. 4. WorldClass Events. Here's what we're excited about that's coming up: the British Lions Tourthis summer, when the British and Irish Lions rugby team play the legendary All Blacks and other localteams around the nation; the Emirates Australia Open Golf Tournament; the Melbourne Cup (“thehorse race that stops the nation”); the massive and creative fireworks of Sydney’s New Year’s Eve; theWorld of Wearable Arts Award Show; and for horse lovers, the New Zealand Polo Open and NewZealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales Series.

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5. Incredible Value. Right now, there’s a very favorable exchange rate, as the Australian and NewZealand dollars are at their lowest levels against the U.S. dollar in five years. Take advantage of thisperfect timing.

The world’s largest and most diverse reef systems are in the South Pacific where there are many private islandsto accommodate guests.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Down Under, Anytime

When one starts dreaming of a journey Down Under, the next question is, "when is the best time togo?" Southern Crossings makes that an easy answer, giving us ample reasons why any time of year isthe best time. 1. World Heritage Wonders and Natural Beauty of Unparalleled Diversity. Themagnificent Great Barrier Reef...Uluru standing proud in the vast Australian Outback...the dramaticsounds in New Zealand’s Fiordland (among them: Milford, Dusty and Doubtful)...emerald beachfringed isles in the stunning Bay of Islands...the romance of the tropical South Pacific’s palmlined,white sand beaches on the shores of tranquil lagoons....deserts, beaches, mountains, rainforests, islandsand unspoiled wide open spaces, it’s all here and affords these destinations a whole range of adventureactivities and visitor experiences. 2. Fascinating Wildlife. Go for the unique animals, including koalas, kangaroos, emus, wombats,flightless Kiwi birds, whales and tiny hector dolphins as well as a wide range of colourful birdlife andmarine creatures and some of the globe’s most magnificent flora. 3. Fabulous Food and Wine. With all those amazing outdoor adventures, one is sure to work up ahearty appetite. Great restaurants, breathtaking dining locations, delicious fresh produce and more than70 wine regions provide plenty of inspiration for what taste to try next. 4. Unique Culture. Aussies and Kiwis are renowned for their laidback style and an enviable funloving culture. Both countries are consistently voted among the friendliest, happiest and most liveablenations . Both nations also have rich indigenous cultures Maori and Aboriginal to share. 5. Climate. The majority of Australia and New Zealand enjoys a pleasant yearround temperateclimate. Australia’s vast size, complemented by the diversity of terrain across New Zealand’s twoislands, provides the full range of climates, from the tropics to the subAntarctic, and everything inbetween. Plus, there’s the added benefit of reversed seasons for anyone looking to escape the NorthernHemisphere's winters.

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The harborfront Sydney Opera House is simply spectacular when seen by seaplane. Photo: Sydney Seaplanes

Australia's Top Destinations When clients are coming to Australia for the first time, there are three absolutely don’tmiss sights andexperiences. 1. Great Barrier Reef. Its spectacular coral reefs and marine life, beautiful tropical islands andcrystalclear turquoise waters lend themselves to adventure and relaxation alike. 2. Sydney. This vibrant, multicultural city has endless dining, shopping and art attractionssurrounded by golden beaches and vast national parks. 3. Uluru (Ayers Rock). The great Australian Outback offers dramatic, ancient landscapes andauthentic indigenous experiences.

Lord Howe Island is a paradise with famous twin peaks, breathtaking views and forest. Photo: Tourism Australia.

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Australia's UpandComing New Destinations When clients are repeat visitors or looking to go off the beaten path, these three destinations are onSouthern Crossings' radar. 1. Kangaroo Island. Encounter rugged natural beauty and the chance for spectacular wildlifeencounters. 2. Lord Howe Island. This World Heritagelisted site offers a complete change of pace. 3. Tasmania. This is a fetching combination of unspoiled wilderness and indulgent food and wine.

Helena Bay Lodge is a new property in New Zealand with nearly two miles of pristine coastline, four privatebeaches and many intimate coves.

New Zealand's Top Destinations

1. Abel Tasman National Park. Renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs andthe worldfamous Abel Tasman Coast Track. 2. Bay of Islands. This archipelago of 144 islands in the clear waters of the shimmering PacificOcean, showcasing endless marine wildlife and natural beauty, as well as local townships steeped incolonial history. 3. Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park. As the fame and popularity of these naturalwonders has grown, Southern Crossings' ability to get your clients off the beaten path and to showcasethe sights away from the maddening crowds is key. 4. Queenstown/Glenorchy. New Zealand’s adventure capital is the gateway to hiking trails andMiddle Earth magic. Dramatic alpine peaks and crystalclear lakes invite visitors to enjoy the best ofthe outdoors: hiking, skiing, rafting, hunting and more. 5. White Island. Land by helicopter on an active volcanic crater and take a tour to the crater floorto view active steam vents, hot streams and vibrant sulphur formations. 6. Winelands of Marlborough, Hawkes Bay and the Central Otago. New Zealand’srichest viticulture regions. These longestablished winegrowing regions have produced some of thefinest wines of almost every variety.

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Arriving at White Island in New Zealand for a private guided walking tour of the volcano’s active crater.

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