Air Canada Vacations is now offering year-round tours to top destinations In Australia, including Sydney and Brisbane, with direct daily flights departing from Vancouver.
Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, says Australia is often viewed a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list trip.
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ACV VP Nino Montagnese speaks with advisors at the operator’s product launch in Toronto. (Photo Credit: Bruce Parkinson)
“We’re changing that by taking the guesswork out of planning and getting around Australia’s rich landscape and most sought-after sites with the introduction of new tour packages. With daily direct flights departing from Vancouver, we’re proud to offer a newfound ease of access to this dream destination and hope Canadians will want to hop on over and discover all that Australia has to offer.”
ACV says Australia is an ideal choice for solo travellers, families and adventure seekers alike. Once there, travellers can explore some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, national parks, wildlife, marine sanctuaries and breathtaking scenery. Activities such as hiking, surfing, snorkelling and diving are always within easy reach, while foodies and wine aficionados will delight in Australia’s gastronomic scene and world-renowned wineries.
The Australia tours program offers six year-round packages in key destinations such as Sydney and Brisbane, with additional offerings planned for Melbourne, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island. Featuring a variety of hand-picked durations and activities, Air Canada Vacations’ fully guided and self-guided tours in Australia are curated to cater to most travel styles, featuring 4-star accommodations located in key areas, and domestic flights between cities (where applicable).
Sydney Opera House at night (Photo Credit: Chelsea Davis)
Featured Tours Include:
Ocean to Hinterland, 11 days/9 nights: This 4-day guided/5-day self-guided tour explores the city and rainforest on a journey through New South Wales. Your clients can visit a koala sanctuary, take a river cruise, discover the marine life of Tangalooma and stroll through the rainforest at Lamington National Park in Queensland.
Heritage and Grand Pacific, 11 days/9 nights: An exciting tour through Sydney and the Blue Mountains continues to the capital city of Canberra and lush landscape of Jervis Bay on this 4-day guided/5-day self-guided driving tour of the beautiful South Coast of Australia.
Mountains, Beach and Wine, 12 days/10 nights: Your clients will cruise Sydney Harbour, relax by the beach, and drive off through the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley, visiting vineyards along the way with this exciting 3-day guided/7-day self-guided tour.
East Coast Beaches and Bays, 14 days/12 nights: This 3-day guided/9-day self-guided tour gives travellers the flexibility to travel by car at their own pace, discovering Sydney’s vibrant cityscape, famed Opera House and Harbour Bridge, beach- hopping to iconic Bondi Beach, then off to catch some waves at Manly beach, continuing the journey onto Port Stephens, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, the Gold Coast and Brisbane
Driving through the Australian outback at sunset. (Photo Credit: Goway Travel/ronnybas/Adobe Stock)
Highlights of Australia, 14 days/12 nights: Participants will enjoy the exciting cities of Sydney, Cairns and Brisbane in this fully guided tour. They’ll also explore the Great Barrier Reef, the Botanic Garden of Mount Tomah and a wealth of other natural wonders.
Coming Soon – Icons of Australia, 17 days/15 nights: a delight for the senses, this fully guided tour enables travellers to experience the best of Australia, with stops in Brisbane, Cairns, Uluru and Sydney. They’ll visit a koala sanctuary, experience the Tangalooma Island Resort, take a rainforest hike, enjoy a visit to the Great Barrier Reef and top things off with a gourmet picnic at Ayers Rock and a hike through Walpa Gorge.
To learn more about Australia guided tours, click here. ACV says it will continue to add leisure tours to more Air Canada destinations in the near future, offering travellers more opportunities to create unforgettable experiences wherever AC flies.