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YOUTH SPORTS & CULTURAL TOURSAlongside our normal tours we also run a highly successful youth

& schools travel program covering a diverse range of sports and cultural events. In the past we`ve organised tours for Hunter School Performing Arts, Hunter Valley Grammar, Kotara High, Merewether High, St Philips Christian College, Susan Walton-Mahon Dance Academy, Emerging Jets & Macquarie Football amongst others. The groups have visited many countries including Canada, USA, Italy, Germany, UK, Spain, Japan, Pacific islands and New Zealand enjoying sporting & cultural exchanges along the way.If you have a school or sports group considering an overseas tour talk to us and we`ll show you how we can make dreams come true.

“We’ll put you where the action is”SPORTS UPDATE

JANUARY 2016

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YOUR GREAT EVENTS TEAMGood morning,

Seasons greetings and welcome

to the Summer edition of our newsletter,

packed full of upcoming travel events & ideas for

your 2016 holiday breaks. Some tours are new and

some have stood the test of time… our 25th tour to the

iconic Melbourne Cup Carnival for example!! Tony Drew

and Kerry will again be on deck to ensure this is an

especially memorable event. We trust you`ll

join us for the Cup… or one of our other

tours which are on your “must do”

bucket list!

Macquarie Football @ Liverpool FC Academy

➤ HSPA Marching Band @ Disneyland

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RACING TOUR ROUNDUPAnnual visits to our two popular local racing

carnivals are this year supplemented with a return to Hong Kong for the Group 1 QE11 Cup meeting at Shatin. We`ll enjoy superb Members Enclosure hospitality, with an option to also attend the Wed night Happy Valley meeting in similar comfort & style.

As flagged in our previous newsletter, this will be our first visit to August`s Vanuatu Race Week. This is a week to savour with the Kiwani’s Race Ball Wed, Carbine Club luncheon Fri and big Kiwani’s Race Day on Saturday plus huge “after party” at the Warhorse Saloon. Bring your ball dress & glamour gear for the races … more like

a tropical version of the outback’s Birdsville than Flemington, however the party atmosphere beats both iconic events hands down. As the only race meeting in Vanuatu, the annual Kiwanis Charity Cup annually attracts 8-10,000 to the makeshift course on the outskirts of town. Bound to be lots of fun!

HONG KONG7 Nights • Departs 22 April 2016

from $3,460*

per persontwin share

INCLUDES: • Cathay Pacific direct flights • 7 nights Excelsior Hotel • Breakfasts

daily & Farewell Luncheon • Sha tin races (QE11 CUP) in members enclosure • City

sightseeing, transfers & more

DARWIN CUP 5 or 6 Nights • Departs 28 July 2016

from $1,995*

per persontwin share

INCLUDES: • Virgin flights ex SYD • 5 (or 6) nights Palms City Resort • Breakfasts daily & Welcome Cocktail party • Members Reserve

entry both race days • Hop On/Off city sightseeing, transfers & more

MELBOURNE CUP 2016 & VRC DERBY OUR 25TH YEAR – JOIN THE CELEBRATIONS!

5 Nights • Departs 28 October 2016

from $1,990*

per persontwin share

INCLUDES: • Return flights from Newcastle • 5 nts Rydges Melbourne • Buffet Breakfasts daily & Gala 25th year Cup Function • Winning Post reserved seats both race days • All transfers in Melbourne OPTIONAL: Call of the Card and/or Colonial Tramcar Cup Breakfast

VANUATU RACE WEEK 7 Nights • Departs 8 August 2016

from $1,860*

per persontwin share

INCLUDES: • Air Vanuatu flights ex SYD • 7 nights Moorings Hotel (poolside) • Tropical Breakfasts daily & Welcome Cocktail party • Kiwanis Race

Day in the exclusive Birdcage area • Round Island sightseeing, transfers & more

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OVERSEAS TOURS

EURO FINALS 201613 Night Tour

from $7,795* per persontwin share

Departs 9 June 2016INCLUDES: • Return economy Emirates flights

• 13 nights’ accomm • Breakfast Daily • Return match day transfers • Welcome/

Farewell Function • Sightseeing • Battlefields Day Tour to the Somme • TRG fast train Paris to Arras * Lillie to Nice Flight • Airport / Rail transfers • Celebrity Guest –

former EPL Great Michael Bridges • Great Events experienced Tour Leader, local guide/s • 13 nights’ accommodation with 5 nights in Paris & 4 Nights in Arras and Nice

Why not join our post tour 10 Day Venice and MSC Cruise Option (starting 23 Jun) from $2240

per person twin share based on Bella Inside Cabin on MSC Magifica

US MASTERS GOLF TOUR10 Night Tour

from $12,750USD*

Departs Friday 1st April 2016INCLUDES: 3 nights Chateau Elan Golf, Wine and Spa Resort • Breakfast daily • 2 rounds

of golf - Chateau Elan • 7 nights Hilton Suites in Augusta near Augusta Golf Course • 4 days at US Masters including the practice round, Par 3 Tournament & Masters rounds (Fri & Sun) • Transfers - airports, hotels, golf

courses and Augusta • 2 games of golf at South Carolina and Georgia’s best private golf courses • Golf Lessons • Hospitality Tickets to Azalea House during Masters Tournament including food, drinks and

entertainment day and evening • Personally escorted by Kieran McMahon.

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EURO FINALS IN FRANCEONLY 2 PLACES AVAILABLE!

We’ll have 13 nights in France (5 in Paris and 4 in each of Arras and Nice) to soak up the atmosphere and excitement of the UEFA Euro’s. A minimum of 4 matches are envisaged, maybe more.

US MASTERS GOLF TOURJoin experienced US Masters Host and Golf

Professional Kieran McMahon for the trip of a lifetime!

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE We can secure tickets to most matches,

including Chelsea, Man U, Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool etc - normally in conjunction with 1 or 2 nts accommodation. Wembley FA Cup packages are also possible.

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER CANADIAN GOLF PRO-AM This fun Western Canada golf tour is fully

escorted from Newcastle & includes Vancouver, Whistler Jasper & Banff accom, breakfasts daily, 5 lunches, Welcome and Farewell dinners, all transfers and 3 days on the famed Rocky Mountaineer train… with 4 great days of golf. And yes you can extend your stay to explore at your leisure.

Departs 1 September 2016

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KANGAROO FOUR NATIONS UK TOUROctober/November 2016

The “Big Marn”, Darryl Brohman will again be hosting our exciting tour to the UK for the Aussies clashes with New Zealand, England & for the first time Scotland.

2013`s World Cup tour was a lot of laughs with great friendships being made, and an enjoyable pint or three shared with the locals before matches. We`re sure next

year will be just as memorable.

Match schedules will hopefully be released soon! We are limiting no`s to 45 supporters (80 in 2013) and already, without a price or itinerary, we have 28 who`ve paid holding deposits to secure their place. Plus there`s approx. a further 30 expressions of interest, so this tour will definitely fill fast.

Topline football manager, Rafael Benitez, was walking across the supermarket car park when he noticed an

old lady struggling with her shopping bag. He stopped and asked, “Can you manage dear?” to which the old lady

replied, “no way, you got yourself into this mess, you sort it out!”

JOKE TIME!

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SIGNATURE JOURNEYSKerry Phillips has had many years hosting tour groups around the globe and the following

3 tours (outside his sports tours) are his focus for 2016. Full details are available on www.greatevents.com.au

23 April 2016

FIRST TIMERS UK & EUROPE

Exclusively Escorted Journey from Newcastle with our very own Kerry Phillips~

28 August 2016

REFLECTIONS OF THEROCKIES & ALASKA CRUISEExclusive Escorted Journey from Newcastle

FIRST TIMERS IN EUROPEDeparts 23rd April 2016

This tour, in conjunction with Trafalgar, will explore some of the major sights and cities of Europe & Great Britain and is ideally suited for those travelling to Europe for the first time. From the canals of Amsterdam & Venice to the breathtaking sights of Paris, the history of London, and the charm of the Irish (plus much more) we`ll discover the tapestry and fabric which envelopes Europe today. We fly with award winning Emirates, travel the continent in 5 star luxury coach, have 31 meals provided, access unique “insider” experiences plus have the benefit of an Aussie host, as well as a professional tour guide … so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday in comfort.

REFLECTIONS OF ROCKIES & ALASKA

Departs 28 August 2016Canada & Alaska are “hot” destinations just

now, so another tour is scheduled - first visiting picturesque Victoria on Vancouver Island and Vancouver before continuing through stunning British Columbia and the Rockies with 2 days on the award winning Rocky Mountaineer train. We`ll finish with a 7 night Holland America Alaskan cruise, via the Inside Passage, visiting the gold rush towns of Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan & awe inspiring Glacier Bay. Magnificent scenery and friendly locals await us on this memorable journey.

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Departs Oct 2016

Kerry returned in Nov with his 2nd tour group to this fascinating area of Indochina. Another tour is being planned for October, taking in all the highlights – Hanoi, Halong Bay, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) the Mekong River and Siem Reap. Register your interest now so we can rush you tour details when available.

MORE SIGNATURE JOURNEYS

We have many more special interest “Signature Journeys” available on our parent company`s website www.htg.com.au. As an example Brian Lizotte (Lizottes Restaurant) has a Southern Blues Memphis & New Orleans tour departing in April & is also co-hosting a Nashville Country Music tour with Beccy Cole in June. 2HD’s Richard King is taking a group to New Zealand in November, Rob Wilce of Inner City Winemakers in May hosts a Wine Regions of France & Italy tour & renowned chef Scott Webster (Carrington Place) is taking a group to the Calgary Stampede in July.

Just released is our special September USA tour “Get your Kicks on Route 66” hosted by music legend Glenn Shorrock… sure to be very popular!

SPORTS FACT!

Despite running for about three hours, actual playing time in a Major

League Baseball game is a tad under 18 minutes.

SPORTS EVENTS CALENDAR201622 JAN AUST OPEN TENNIS MID Sold out Weekend

01 APR US Masters Golf Book now

22 APR HONG KONG Racing Book now (QE11 Cup)

09 JUN UEFA Euro FINALS Only 2 France Available

28 JUL DARWIN CUP 30 Booked 5 nights in Top End

08 AUG VANUATU Picnic Races Book now 7 fun days

01 SEP CANADA GOLF Book now Rockies & golf

OCT/NOV KANGAROO`s Four Nations 28 deps UK tour held

02 OCT NRL GRAND FINAL Register Weekend interest

22 OCT COX PLATE Register 2 nights interest

30 OCT MELB CUP & DERBY 38 booked 5 nights (OUR 25TH YEAR!)

SIGNATURE JOURNEYS WITH KERRY PHILLIPS

201623 APR FIRST TIMERS EUROPE Book now with Trafalgar

28 AUG REFLECTIONS of Book now ROCKIES & ALASKA

OCT VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Register Details coming interest

We have more unique Signature Journeys available to various destinations.

Detailed info on our Hunter Travel Group website www.htg.com.au

A guy took his girlfriend to her first NFL football game.

Afterward he asked her how she liked the game.

“I liked it, but I couldn’t understand why they were killing each other for

25 cents,” she said.

“What do you mean?” he asked.

“Well, everyone kept yelling, ‘Get the quarter back!”

JOKE TIME!