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AUSTRALIAA pitching tool for business event planners in Hong Kong

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Fast Facts

• Geography: The world’s smallest continent and largest island

• Population: 23 million, 85 per cent of which live near the coast

• Weather: Mild and pleasant climate which varies depending on region

• Culture: Variety of cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious backgrounds

• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Kangaroo Island, South Australia

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Why Australia?A recent survey of 550 company managers ranked Australia top one or two in a number of key business events categories including:

• World-class business event facilities

• A safe and secure destination

• Clean cities and good infrastructure

• Exclusive experiences tailored to business events

• Friendly and passionate events staff

• A range of quality accommodation offeringsBased on data collected in the 2013 Business Events Australia Consumer Demand Project

Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Northern Territory

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Getting to Australia

• More than 100 flights weekly servicing Australia’s capital cities

• Direct to Cairns in 6½ hours, Perth in 7½ hours and Sydney and Melbourne in nine hours

• Four key international airlines including: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Cathay Pacific Airways and Jetstar

Sailing on Sydney Harbour

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Getting around Australia

• Extensive domestic air travel network connecting all major cities and regions

• Good airport infrastructure facilitates ease of connections between domestic and international flights

• Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar operate domestic sectors

Popular Combinations Hours

Cairns - Uluru 2:35

Melbourne - Cairns 2:25

Melbourne - Gold Coast 2:00

Perth - Broome 2:30

Sydney - Brisbane 1:30

Sydney - Cairns 3:10

Sydney - Perth 5:10

Sydney - Uluru 3:25

Sydney - Whitsundays 2:30

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Best time to travel to Australia

• Any time - Australia is a year round destination

• Australia’s seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere

• Travel in the tropical north is best between April and September

• Winters in Australia are generally mild

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Signature Experiences• Learn to surf on a beautiful local

beach• Dine under a glittering canopy of

stars in the Red Centre• Whale-watching along the

spectacular coastline• Chef’s table dinner with your own

private Sommelier• Visit the largest private museum in

the Southern Hemisphere - the acclaimed Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)

Top five aspirational team activities voted by corporate decision makers in Greater China

Surfing lessons on the Gold Coast

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What others have said about Australia

• “Australia is such a beautiful country, it’s all in one - culture, conference facilities and first-class hotels.”

• “The wine is good, the food is fresh and near the sea you can have a lot of good seafood. Everything is perfect here.”

• “It’s fantastic. I have never seen this kind of scenery before. It’s like a different planet.”

Testimonials of business event agents from Greater China who recently visited Australia

The Twelve Apostles, Victoria

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Heart Reef, The Whitsundays

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Whitsundays and Sydney ProgramDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

GET GOING

Check in at qualia on Hamilton Island’s secluded northern tip, named in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards’ 2014 Gold List

Breakfast at the Long Pavilion (add a little luxury with time at Spa qualia, a sanctuary high above the Whitsundays offering hot stone massages using 300-million-year-old stones)

Transfer to Sydney following breakfast at the Long Pavilion prepared by qualia Chef Alastair Waddell who received a Hotel Management Award for Best Hotel Chef in 2012

Fuel up with a delicious breakfast before taking a guided walking tour of Sydney’s historic Rocks area to discover hidden cobbled lanes, shady courtyards and convict history

Climb aboard a performance sailing boat at Rushcutters Bay for an adventurous morning on Sydney Harbour

After breakfast at the Shangri-La Hotel the group will be transferred to the Sydney International Airport for their return flight

EXPERIENCE

Get your toes in the sand or an oar in the water at a perfect beach, basking in Whitsunday sunshine.

Charter to Whitehaven Beach (TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Beaches Awards 2013, No. 1 in Australia and No. 3 in the world) with lunch and afternoon tea on board

Tour on Harley Davidsons - cross Sydney Harbour Bridge and journey to Bondi Beach for lunch at Bondi Icebergs overlooking the stunning cliffs of south Bondi

Your Skipper will guide the group to Shark Island, a beautiful and exclusive destination for lunch (nestled in the middle of Port Jackson)

EXPLORE

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Whitsundays with pre-dinner drinks and meet and have your photo taken with local star Elvis the Koala

Join a relaxing sunset sea kayak tour with a glass of sparkling wine

Be welcomed to the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney with an aperitif at the Blu Bar, offering uninterrupted views of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge

Jump on a seaplane flight over Sydney’s harbour and famous northern beaches for a stunning perspective of the coastline

Tour the Royal Botanic Gardens to discover the Indigenous heritage of the Cadigal people, the traditional owners of this land

ENJOY

Dine at Coca Chu South East Asian cuisine, with the best views of Catseye Beach - with its long sandy curve bound by the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef

Host a five-course exclusive dining experience at the water’s edge under the southern constellations

Take a short stroll to Café Sydney on the rooftop of Customs House (for 150 years, Customs House has been the trade gateway for goods and people flowing into Sydney)

Dine on unsurpassed seafood at the famous Doyles on the Beach at Watson’s Bay

Enjoy a farewell dinner at Taronga Zoo - discover Australian wildlife up close while you enjoy drinks, canapés and dinner overlooking the harbour

SLEEPqualia’s private pavilions overlook the Whitsundays Wake to stunning harbour views from the comfort of your room at the Shangri-La Hotel

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Sydney Harbour

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Gold Coast and Melbourne ProgramDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

GET GOING

Transfer from the airport to Jupiters Hotel and Casino, one of the Gold Coast’s premium venues for special events

Take an Eco Boat to McLarens Landing on South Stradbroke Island for breakfast and team-building activities

For breakfast sample the creations of an Australian celebrity chef at Salt Grill by Luke Mangan at Hilton Surfers Paradise

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Private breakfast at Flemington Racecourse, home of Victoria’s internationally-acclaimed spring Racing Carnival

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EXPERIENCE

Meet and greet native Australian Wildlife including possums and baby crocodiles at the resort followed by tasting local seafood at live cooking stations located around the pool

Hit the waters for a high-speed jet-boating adventure through stunning scenery before winding down with lunch at the award-winning Vie at Palazzo Versace

Get a breathtaking view on Skywalk, an elevated walkway through the canopies of the Tamborine Mountain rainforest, and sample local produce at Witches Chase Cheese Factory

Compete with your team as you try your hand at clay pigeon shooting at RACV Royal Pines Resort, set on a world-class golf course

Take a tour of the racecourse before a millinery workshop where you will have a chance to design your own unique headpiece

See the spectacular Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles from your helicopter journey to a private beach where lunch will be served

EXPLORE

Head to SkyPoint, the Gold Coast’s tallest building where you will ascend to the 77th floor for 360 degree views of the beaches and hinterland

Transfer in style on Harley Davidsons to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you will have the chance to cuddle a koala and feed kangaroos

A local Indigenous performer will entertain and educate throughout lunch at Songbirds Restaurant before you have free time to explore the area

Transfer to Gold Coast Airport for your flight to Melbourne

Look out over Melbourne from the heights of Eureka Skydeck 88 a 300 metre tower on the Southbank and brave the glass bottomed floor of The Edge

Return to Melbourne for an afternoon at leisure, exploring boutiques in its hidden laneways before transferring to the airport for your flight home

ENJOY

At your Welcome to Gold Coast function at Dolphin Cove Sea World meet the dolphins and see a show before enjoying an evening feast with your team

Check in and freshen up at your hotel before a themed function at the decadent East Restaurant featuring entertainment, cocktails and an exquisite collection of dishes

Australian Outback Spectacular will wow you with its quintessentially Australian performance and cuisine in an outback setting

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before a welcome dinner at Red Spice Road, a unique South East Asian dining experience in the heart of the city

Head to Phillip Island where after visiting a chocolate factory and koala conservation centre you will watch a parade of penguins return home at sunset after a long day

SLEEPSea World Resort - the heart of fun and adventure on the Gold Coast

Marriott Resort Gold Coast - a breathtaking paradise in the heart of the city centre

Crown Towers - named Australia’s Best Large Luxury Hotel 2012 & 2013 by Readers’ Choice Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Victoria

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For more information or to start planning visit australia.com/businessevents