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THE JOURNEY DOWN UNDER 11 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS

Day 01: arrive brisbane – goldcoast.

Arrive at Melbourne Airport. Transfer to the hotel by coach . Check in and relax for the remainder of the day.

Day 02: Goldcoast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Seaworld. Spend the day interacting with and learning about marine creatures. Have a close encounter with a shark or be entertained by Seaworld’s cutest little creatures – penguins. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 03: Goldcoast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Movieworld. Experience “Lights, Camera ! Action !” This Hollywood themed park gives you a taste of the glitz and glamour of the stars. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 04: Goldcoast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Dreamworld, the mother of all theme parks. Dreamworld is an amazing collection of Tiger Island, Nick Central, The Australian Wildlife Experience, Wiggles World, Big Brother, Flow Rider and some of the tallest, fastest thrill rides in the world. It is the ultimate place for family fun, with a ride or thrill for every one. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 05: Tangalooma Resort

After breakfast, leave Goldcoast and transfer to Brisbane Wharf. From here,tangalooma-australia it’s a launch transfer to Tangalooma. A spectacular island resort, surrounded by crystal clear waters, one of the only places in the world where you can hand feed wild bottlenose dolphins. You also have a wide variety of other activities to choose from. Spend the evening Wild Dolphin Feeding (Weather and tide permitting).

Day 06:Brisbane/Carins

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Tangalooma by launch to Brisbane Wharf. Transfer from here to Brisbane airport. Arrive in Cairns, transfer to the hotel and check into the hotel.

Day 07: Cairns

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day on a tour . Enjoy the Sunlover Outer Barrier Reef Cruise. Escape the crowds and experience the exquisite beauty and vivid colour of the coral reef and marine life. An exotic tropical lunch will be served on board.

Day 08: Cairns

After Breakfast, spend the day touring Kuranda . This sleepy little village is nestled high up in the mountains above Cairns, and seems to come alive for tourists. Visit the local market and choose from a range of arts and crafts stalls or taste the local fare at restaurants. Buy anything from opals to didgeridoos ! The package includes an experience one way on the Skyrail, one way on the Sciencrail and one way on Tijapukai.

Day 09: Cairns/Sydney

After breakfast, transfer to Cairns airport. Arrive in Sydney and transfer to the hotel . Check in and relax. Spend the evening on the Sydney Showboat Deluxe Indian Dinner Cruise. Experience the lights of Sydney harbor while seated in the lap of luxury aboard the ship. Exquisite Moulin Rouge dancers entertain you while your taste buds get a treat.

Day 10: Sydney

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning on a sightseeing tour of Sydney. Visit the Opera House, get a new perspective of Sydney from the Harbor Bridge, hunt for bargains in Chinatown and drive through Kings Cross. If its surfing you are interested in, then Bondi Beach is where you want to go. The tour does not include a drop back to the hotel. The second half of the day is yours to shop, spend the day on Bondi Beach or check out any other place of interest. Return to the hotel on your own for dinner.

Day 11: Sydney

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day touring the Blue Mountains and the Wildlife Park . Find out the true meaning of the Blue Mountains – view the spectacular mountains with their deep gorges, steep cliffs, awesome lookouts, breathtaking bushwalks and rich flora and fauna. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 12: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Sydney airport for a flight back home.

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Helloworld completes Magellan acquisition

Helloworld has completed its acquisition of Magellan Travel Group.

In a statement posted on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), Helloworld CEO Andrew Burnes said: “We are delighted to welcome the 97 members and 129 agencies of the Magellan network to Helloworld Travel Limited.”

“We look forward to working with the Magellan members throughout Australia to deliver great outcomes for all stakeholders,” he added.

The acquisition was originally announced by Helloworld on December 19 of last year , who would acquire Magellan for $32.5 million.

At the time, Burnes said the company was consolidating their position in the retail and corporate travel agency business in Australia and seeking to leverage its on-going technology developments and supplier relationships.

He said, “We are delighted to welcome the 130 agents who are part of the Magellan network around Australia to the Helloworld Travel group.”

“Magellan has been established for nearly ten years and has a great network of members in both the leisure and corporate agency businesses.

“ADDING THE MAGELLAN NETWORK TO THE HELLOWORLD TRAVEL GROUP WILL IMPROVE THE SCALE OF OUR OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA AND GIVE MAGELLAN MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT SCALE AND AT THE SAME TIME BENEFIT FROM OUR SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY AND DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES.”

The acquisition was then delayed on February 5 until late February.

“We initially believed the transaction would settle in January however due to some complexities with the Magellan membership structure it has taken longer than initially anticipated for Magellan to complete the transaction.

“We are confident that the transaction will now complete by the end of the month”, added Burnes.

Helloworld recently released its half-yearly results which found Helloworld’s (HLO) Total Transaction Value (TTV) grew by a solid 2.7 per cent.

According to the release accompanying the results, this growth was “underpinned by strong ticket volume growth, partially offset by lower airfare prices caused by airline discounting in Australia and New Zealand”.

While TTV saw growth, however, HLO’s revenue was $164.9 million, a decrease of 3.7 per cent.

The company has said this was “mainly due to the prior comparative period including revenue from the disposed air representation business, disposed of company-owned stores, and the restructured Insider Journeys business”.

“Revenue decreased by $1.6 million or 1.0% reflecting the continued lower airfare prices and mix change across business units and products,” the company said.

Following completion of the transaction, Helloworld Travel now has over 2,300 members in Australia and New Zealand, comprising over 1,800 retail and corporate agencies and over 470 travel brokers.

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McAfee’s ‘Safer Travel Report’ Reveals Over 20% of Australians Affected by Travel Scams

• 62% of Australians think that AI and deepfakes make it harder to spot and avoid travel scams.
• 25% of Aussie victims lost $1,000 or more on a single travel scam.
• 30% Australians say the rise of AI and deepfakes has decreased their level of trust in planning and booking vacations.

Sydney, Aus.—May 23, 2024— McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, has unveiled its ‘Safer Travel Report,’ revealing insights into emerging trends and travel scam risks. The global study surveyed 6,000 adults in Australia, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan. The research highlights Australians’ growing concerns over increasingly believable, AI-generated online scams, including deepfakes.

Travelers are planning adventures and staying aware. According to the report, the majority of Aussies plan to travel in 2024 with 34% reporting they will travel internationally and plan to spend a significant amount of money on holiday. In fact, 38% of Australians plan to spend more money on their travels compared to last year, and they’re willing to make sacrifices to do so. Specifically, 54% will prioritise travel plans over going out to dinner, and 52% are cutting back spending on new clothes and entertainment like concerts or movies to save dollars for trips and activities.

However, this enthusiasm for travel comes with growing caution: at a time when 62% of Australians express worries about the proliferation of scams thanks to increased usage of AI and deepfakes, which makes it harder to spot and avoid scams. And 30% of Australians say their trust in the planning and booking process for their trips has decreased due to rising cybersecurity risks.

"As Australians set off in search of warmer weather or local snowy fun this winter, it's important to strike a balance between the excitement of travelling and making sure you’re cybersmart," said Tyler McGee, Head of APAC at McAfee. “Cybercriminals are opportunists who exploit travel seasons to tempt travellers with enticing offers. With the rise of AI, travel scams are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. Diligence and sound cyber hygiene are essential for Australian travellers this winter and beyond, alongside AI-powered security solutions. Doing so will help protect your travel plans from potential cyber threats both in the booking process and while you’re on holiday.”

Travellers frequently encounter scams when booking travel. Australians’ concerns about cyber threats have merit; 21% surveyed have fallen victim to a travel-related scam, and a significant portion of these victims – 25% – have lost $1,000 or more to a single scam.

The prevalence of booking-related travel scams varies significantly by age. While 20% of Australians surveyed say they have fallen victim to a travel scam when booking, 36% of Australians aged 18-29 say the same, while just 4% of those aged 50-65.

Travellers frequently make mistakes when traveling. Despite Aussies’ concern over data and cybersecurity when travelling, for example, 83% reported being worried about protecting their mobile phones digitally while on holiday, they frequently make common mistakes that leave them vulnerable. McAfee’s report found 40% have charged mobile phones via public USB portals, 39% don’t check Wi-Fi networks in accommodation before connecting, 32% forget to log out of streaming accounts while on vacation, and 31% post social media content while still on holiday, alerting potential criminals your home is unoccupied.

The report also found, 46% of Australians believe their personal information is less secure when connecting to Wi-Fi while abroad. Yet, Aussies are still using their phones for the following activities while away which can leave them open to scam opportunities; 65% are accessing social media, 62% are chatting with friends and family, 51% are doing online bank transfers/banking, 40% are booking trips or travel services, and 33% are streaming content online.

How to protect yourself from online travel scams

Before you travel:

• Stay Vigilant: Phishing emails and texts are a common tactic used by cybercriminals to trick travellers into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware onto their devices. Be wary of unsolicited messages claiming to be from airlines, hotels, or financial institutions, especially if they ask for personal information or prompt you to click on suspicious links. With McAfee Scam Protection , you are alerted to suspicious links in your text messages before you click.
• Look Out for Rental Scams: Do a reverse image search on the photos used in the property listing and see what comes up. Scammers sometimes use photos of actual properties that are not for rent, as well as AI-generated images. Read the property reviews. Listings with no reviews are a red flag. In addition, try to validate the site exists by checking to see whether it has been referenced in legitimate media outlets. Also, only communicate on the rental service’s platform, like VRBO or Airbnb.
• Travel Data Light: Consider using a pared down phone while on the road that only has the apps you need, such as mapping, and allows you to make calls. That way, you’re not putting all of your critical data at risk if your device is lost or stolen.

On vacation:

• Beware of Who You Trust: One of the most common social engineering threats while traveling is impersonation scams. Attackers may pose as hotel staff, tour guides, or even fellow travellers to gain access to personal information or valuable belongings. Always verify the identity of individuals before sharing any sensitive information or handing over personal belongings.
• Understand the Risks: Public networks are often unencrypted, meaning that cybercriminals can intercept data transmitted over these networks putting your information at risk of being compromised. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your data while using public Wi-Fi is by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that encrypts your internet connection, creating a secure tunnel between your device and the internet.
• Take Care When Scanning QR Codes: Plenty of restaurants place QR codes on their tables so you can order from your phone. The problem is scammers sometimes tamper with these codes to shoot victims off to scam sites. With McAfee’s Safe Browsing , you can block scam sites associated with bogus QR codes. AI technology automatically scans URLs and alerts you if it’s linked to a scam site.
• Think Before You Post: Sharing your location online in real-time or sharing details about your travel itinerary can make you a target for thieves and cybercriminals. Avoid oversharing on social media, especially when it comes to your whereabouts, and consider waiting to post travel updates until you are home.

For more information about how to better protect yourself online and learn about McAfee’s products and services, visit https://www.mcafee.com/en-au/index.html

Survey Methodology The survey was conducted by market research agency MSI Research between May 1-3, 2024. An online questionnaire was completed by a sample of 6,000 adults aged 18 to 65 and from six countries. The sample size completed per country is as follows: 1,000 respondents in the US; 1,000 respondents in the UK; 1,000 respondents in France; 1,000 respondents in Germany; 1,000 respondents in Japan; and 1,000 respondents in Australia.

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About McAfee McAfee Corp. is a global leader in online protection for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee’s consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protect their families and communities with the right security at the right moment. For more information, please visit https://www.mcafee.com/en-au/index.html