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Queen Mary 2 Circumnavigates Australia 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:18:00 +0000

Australia to Become Queen Mary 2's Home-Away-From-Home

Cunard Line has announced that the world’s most famous ship, its magnificent Queen Mary 2, will be based in Australia in 2012 for a history-making circumnavigation which will see her visit five states and the Northern Territory.

Queen Mary 2’s "Royal Circumnavigation of Australia" is a first for Cunard and will generate an economic windfall around the country.

The largest ship ever to visit Australia, Queen Mary 2 will call at eight Australian ports during her time Down Under including Sydney, Fremantle, Adelaide and the Whitsundays as well as maiden visits to Cairns (Yorkey’s Knob), Darwin, Melbourne and Brisbane. Her circumnavigation will also include a call at Bali.

Travellers will be able to choose from three circumnavigation options – a 22-night voyage departing Sydney on February 14, 2012, a 20-night voyage departing Fremantle on February 8, 2012 and a 21-night voyage departing Adelaide on February 11, 2012.

In all, Queen Mary 2 will spend 28 nights in Australian waters, as she sails from Cape Town to Sydney via Fremantle and Adelaide, and then circumnavigates the country. As a result, Fremantle, Adelaide and Sydney will each enjoy two visits from the liner during her Australian season.

The Australian deployment will be the longest Queen Mary 2 has been based in one country outside of her northern hemisphere home ports of Southampton and New York.

Speaking onboard the liner during her visit to Sydney today, Ann Sherry, Chief Executive of Carnival Australia which represents Cunard Line in Australia, said the decision was a sign of confidence in the Australian cruise market.

"This one decision will generate at least $10 million for the Australian economy as the local cruise industry remains on track to contribute more than $3 billion and carry one million Australians annually by 2020," Ms Sherry said.

Designed to reflect the best of Cunard’s heritage and traditions, Queen Mary 2 is one of the most spacious ships at sea. She carries 2620 guests and more than 1,200 crew, and boasts 10 restaurants, five pools, the largest ballroom at sea, the largest library at sea and the world’s first floating planetarium.

www.queenmary2.com.au

Valentine's Day Cruise

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:34:00 +0000

Valentine’s Day Cruise: on Lady Hopetoun

Presented by Australian National Maritime Museum

14 February 2012

Tuesday 14 February | 10-11.30 am or 12 noon-1.30 pm

Named for the wife of the First Governor General of Australia, Lady Hopetoun was built in Berrys Bay and launched on 10 April 1902. For many years she served as the VIP launch for the NSW State Government. Her hull which is largely original, is constructed from New Zealand kauri planks on American elm frames. Owned and operated by the SHF she still retains her original triple-expansion steam engine, but her original boiler was replaced in the 1920s. Don't miss your chance to take a short harbour cruise on this classic vessel and learn more about her fascinating history and restoration from the SHF representatives on board.

Cost and booking information
Cost: ANMM Members $50.00, general $60.00 (limited places). Includes refreshments on board.
Bookings: Phone +61 2 9298 3644 or email members@anmm.gov.au

Chinese Heritage Presentation - 21 January

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:08:00 +0000

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Rare drawings at NSW State Library

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:46:00 +0000

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Australian National Maritime Museum 20th Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:56:00 +0000

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A Fine Tour Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:18:00 +0000

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Sculpture By The Sea in Bondi

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:07:00 +0000

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Australian Architecture Tour 23 November

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:18:00 +0000

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Sydney Writers' Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:45:00 +0000

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New Seven Wonders

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:32:00 +0000

Aussies vote for the Reef and Uluru

20:02 AEST Wed Oct 26 2011

Tony Bartlett, AAP Tourism writer

Patriotic Aussies have snorkelled and splashed their way to the opening of the world's most scenic and remote polling booth, in the heart of the Coral Sea.

The pop-up booth was erected on the tiny sandbank formation of Upolu Cay, in the Great Barrier Reef 30km off the coast of Cairns.

It was set up by Tourism Australia to promote voting for the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru in the "New 7 Wonders of Nature" campaign, a global search to recognise the world's seven most wondrous natural sites.

Both locations have been shortlisted among the 28 finalists, but they face stiff competition from New Zealand's Milford Sound, South Africa's Table Mountain and the Grand Canyon in America.

The final seven wonders will be decided by a global public vote.

Earth Hour spokesman and ambassador for the Great Barrier Reef in the competition, Andy Ridley, urged Australians to get behind the two national icons.

"There's no question about it, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru are simply two of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world," he said.

"We need to ensure that each continues to be recognised on a global scale."

Tourism Australia boss Andrew McEvoy said it was great to have two of our most beloved natural attractions shortlisted.

"To gain further global recognition is an important opportunity for us, as it truly serves to reinforce our message to the rest of the world that there's nothing like Australia," he said.

To vote for the Great Barrier Reef go to www.n7w.com/gbr

To vote for Uluru go to www.n7w.com/uluru

Voting ends at 10.10pm (AEST) on November 11.

Sustainable Seafood - HMAS Vampire 19 Oct

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:31:00 +0000

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Architecture Tour 26 October

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:47:00 +0000

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Sydney's Darling Harbour Fireworks 2011-2012

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:42:00 +0000

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Sydney Named Best Festival and Event City

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:00:00 +0000

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Indigenous line-up for 2012 Sydney Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:58:00 +0000

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Darling Harbour Attraction Unveiled

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:56:00 +0000

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Historic Houses Trust Exhibition

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:55:00 +0000

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Saving the Tassie Devil

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:28:00 +0000

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Great Gatsby helps Sydney economy

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:52:00 +0000

Media Release Department of Trade and Investment

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Haigh's unwraps new chocolate

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:38:00 +0000

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TIC Media Release 15 August

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:53:00 +0000

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Promoting Tourism Products – Seminar 2 August

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:14:00 +0000

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Indigenous Tour Australian Museum 29 July

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:13:00 +0000

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DESTINATION NSW: INVITING THE WORLD TO OUR STATE

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:35:00 +0000

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Guiding Organisations Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG)) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:30:00 +0000

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