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Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour’s Largest Island

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On April 21, 2016

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Cockatoo Island Sydney New South Wales

Cockatoo Island, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest island in Sydney Harbour. It’s located at the junction of the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers about 10 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay. Going to this Island is a tour of rich history of Sydney. Between 1839 and 1869, Cockatoo Island operated as a convict penal establishment, primarily as a place of secondary punishment for convicts who had re-offended in the colonies. It was also the site of one of Australia’s biggest shipyards, operating between 1857 and 1991. In July 2010, UNESCO proclaimed Cockatoo Island as a World Heritage Site, and has been managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust since 2001.

 

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What to Do in Cockatoo Island

1. Drop by the Visitor’s Centre
The Visitor Centre is located just near the Parramatta Wharf as you disembark the ferry. Open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Ask the Cockatoo Island volunteers what you can do in the island including tours.

2. Self Guide Journeys
The Highlights Journey provides a snapshot of the key attractions on the island. It’s a great choice for the family. Just for brochures at Visitor’s Center.

3. Guided Tours
For a fee, Cockatoo Island offers two types of guided tours. Please note of the minimum number of people for the tour. They have On-demand Tour and Seniors Tour. Please visit http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/visit/tours/guided-tours to book a tour.

4. Stay Overnight

Cockatoo Island offers one of the world’s great camping experiences

Cockatoo Island offers one of the world’s great camping experiences!

Cockatoo Island is the only harbour island where you can stay overnight! Cockatoo Island boasts a unique offering of accommodation options to suit all budgets and tastes. Visit this page http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/stay/camping-sites for booking and more info.

Port Stephens Waterfront Escape at Ibis Styles Salamander Shores

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On April 13, 2016

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Port Stephens Waterfront Escape

Port Stephens: From $279 for a Waterfront Escape with Breakfast, Wine and Late Checkout at Ibis Styles Salamander Shores
Finally, here is your chance to discover the beautiful Port Stephen of Sydney’s Central Coast staying at a prime waterfront location in Soldiers Point, overlooking the bay. Grab this escape deal starting from $229 for a Waterfront Escape with Breakfast, Wine and Late Checkout at Ibis Styles Salamander Shores. Port Stephens is still one of New South Wales’ best kept secrets known for it’s sandy landscape and pristine beaches, whale watching, and sand dune adventures. A family-friendly destination. Click here for details of this deal and how to book.

Port Stephens Waterfront Escape with Breakfast Wine and Late Checkout at Ibis Styles Salamander Shores

Port Stephens Waterfront Escape with Breakfast Wine and Late Checkout at Ibis Styles Salamander Shores

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Port Stephens Waterfront Escape with Breakfast Wine and Late Checkout at Ibis Styles Salamander Shores

Port Stephens Waterfront Escape with Breakfast Wine and Late Checkout at Ibis Styles Salamander Shores

Port Stephens Waterfront Escape with Breakfast Wine and Late Checkout at Ibis Styles Salamander Shores

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Darling Harbour Novotel Sydney 4.5-Star Hotel Stay!

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On February 28, 2016

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Darling Harbour Novotel Sydney 4.5-Star Hotel Stay!

Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour Sydney 4.5-Star Stay

Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour is located at 17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour,Sydney which within easy access to some of Sydney’s best attractions. Stroll to Chinatown for an authentic food feast! Walk and enjoy shopping and dining at Darling Harbour! Plan a trip to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo! A 4.5-star gem located in Sydney’s glittering Darling Harbour, Novotel is an ideal relaxing hub for couples.  Find this deal: Click here and to read more details, terms and conditions about this deal. (Please note that this deal is time sensitive and comes on a first come first serve basis. If it is not showing anymore, it means this deal is over. Please read the fine prints of the site. Please share it if you find this useful. )

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Novotel Darling Harbour: $189 for a Sydney CBD Escape with Buffet Breakfast and a Bottle of Wine

 

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Dubbo, NSW Getaway at Big4 Dubbo Parklands

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On February 25, 2016

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Dubbo, NSW Getaway at Big4 Dubbo Parklands

Dubbo From $99 for a Getaway with Late Checkout for Four People at Big4 Dubbo Parklands

Embark on an adventure will find the ideal base from which to do so at Big4 Dubbo Parklands. In close proximity to Taronga Western Plains Zoo and the Old Dubbo Gaol, the must-see attractions are within impossibly easy reach. For entertainment closer to home, kids big and small can make a splash in the heated outdoor swimming pool and water park. Experience safari style camping in the Serengeti Tent. Skip the stress of putting the tent up just to eventually take it back down. Enjoy basic amenities like a kitchen and TV. The Two Bedroom Villa offers four walls and a roof for those so inclined. Spread out in the lounge and dining area or settle into one of two bedrooms. Cook up a storm using the kitchen. . Find this deal: Click here and to read more details, terms and conditions about this deal. (Please note that this deal is time sensitive and comes on a first come first serve basis. If it is not showing anymore, it means this deal is over. Please read the fine prints of the site. Please share it if you find this useful. )

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Dubbo: From $99 for a Getaway with Late Checkout for Four People at Big4 Dubbo Parklands

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Batemans Bay Beachfront Getaway at Clyde View Holiday Park

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On February 25, 2016

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Batemans Bay Beachfront Getaway at Clyde View Holiday Park

Batemans Bay From $297 for a Beachfront Getaway for Four People in a Two-Bedroom Park Villa at Clyde View Holiday Park

An ideal place for family fun and relaxing sojourns, Clyde View Holiday Park offers self-contained accommodation by the water. With direct access to Corrigans Beach, Groupies keep their cool by swimming, fishing or body-boarding. A child-friendly swimming pool is also featured on site, where kids splash under the water fountains and parents can laze on the sun loungers. Guests stay in a spacious Two-Bedroom Park Villa, featuring a fully-equipped kitchen and deck with outdoor setting. The Villas are centrally located to rest of the holiday park’s facilities, including amenities block, laundry and all-weather barbeque room. Take a break from the cooking and head into town instead, with a string of restaurants and cafés only 3km away. Find this deal: Click here and to read more details, terms and conditions about this deal. (Please note that this deal is time sensitive and comes on a first come first serve basis. If it is not showing anymore, it means this deal is over. Please read the fine prints of the site. Please share it if you find this useful. )

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Batemans Bay: From $297 for a Beachfront Getaway for Four People in a Two-Bedroom Park Villa at Clyde View Holiday Park

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Toowoon Bay Central Coast Beachfront Bungalow Escape at Kims Beachside Lodges

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On February 24, 2016

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Toowoon Bay Central Coast Beachfront Bungalow Escape

Toowoon Bay Central Coast Beachfront Bungalow Escape at Kims Beachside Lodges

Nestled between two beautiful beaches in Wyong, Toowoon Bay is minutes away from the dining and park lands of The Entrance and Tuggerah Lake. Established by Chinese fishermen in the late 1820s as a base for curing and smoking the fish they sent to Queensland, China, and the goldfish, Toowoon Bay is still sometimes referred to as Chinaman’s Bay. A beach retreat for adults only, Kims Beachside Lodges is a secluded haven of solitude and relaxation. Located on Toowoon Bay, just an hour and a half from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the lodges are easily accessible yet remote enough to not be surrounded by anything except the great outdoors. With a beautiful beach on one side and a tropical garden on the other side, loved up couples get back to nature at this resort. Find this deal: Click here and to read more details, terms and conditions about this deal. (Please note that this deal is time sensitive and comes on a first come first serve basis. If it is not showing anymore, it means this deal is over. Please read the fine prints of the site. Please share it if you find this useful. )

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Toowoon Bay: $990 for a Two-Night Romantic Beachfront Escape with Breakfast and Dinner at Kims Beachside Lodges

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Hunter Valley Deal: Two-Bedroom Cottage Escape for Four People at Belford Cottages

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On February 22, 2016

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Two-Bedroom Cottage Escape for Four People at Belford Cottages

Hunter Valley Two-Bedroom Cottage Escape for Four People at Belford Cottages

Belford Cottages offers visitors a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located in a natural bushland setting central to Pokolbin, Lovedale and Wollombi, it’s an ideal place for couples, families or friends to relax and recharge their batteries. Five self-contained cottages are scattered on the 15-acre land, providing privacy to its guests. While onsite, travellers can enjoy a dip in the pool, participate in a table tennis rally or simply sit back and watch the native wildlife.

A short stroll leads tourists to some of the Valley’s award-winning wineries, renowned for its crisp Semillon and ripe peppery Shiraz.. Find their latest deal: Click here and to read more details, terms and conditions about their deal. (Please note that this deal is time sensitive and comes on a first come first serve basis. If it is not showing anymore, it means this deal is over. Please read the fine prints of the site. Please share it if you find this useful. )

Hunter Valley: From $249 for a Two-Bedroom Cottage Escape for Four People at Belford Cottages

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Iron Boy Saves Sydney!

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On February 13, 2016

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New South Wales Police joined forces with the Make-A-Wish Australia charity to help transform nine-year-old Domenic Pace into a superhero for the day. Domenic, who has cystic fibrosis, was dressed in a special Iron Boy suit and asked to save the city from the clutches of an evil group, led by Ultron. Watch his adventure!

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Hunter Valley: Getaway for Four Grand at Mercure The Vintage

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On January 31, 2016

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Hunter Valley: Getaway at Mercure The Vintage

Hunter Valley Two-Bedroom Stay for Four with Two Bottles of Wine at Grand Mercure The Vintage

One of Australia’s premier wine-growing regions, the Hunter Valley is a landscape where rolling vineyards are surrounded by native bush and vast farmland. It’s a place where kangaroos bound across paddocks, locals enlighten tourists about hidden gems and an abundance of charming cafés and restaurants await hungry travellers. The Grand Mercure blends effortlessly into it’s surrounds with a holistic design that captures the light and natural colours of the rolling Hunter Valley. All accommodation is designed to embody relaxation in a bid to emit the same feeling from guests. Find this deal: Click here and to read more details, terms and conditions about this deal. (Please note that this deal is time sensitive and comes on a first come first serve basis. If it is not showing anymore, it means this deal is over. Please read the fine prints of the site. Please share it if you find this useful. )

THunter Valley: 1-3 Night Stay in a Luxury Two-Bedroom Apartment for Four with Two Bottles of Wine at The Grand Mercure

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Port Stephens: Two-Night Escape at Port Stephens Treescape

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On January 30, 2016

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Port Stephens: Two-Night Escape

Port Stephens: From $139 for a Two-Night Getaway for Four People with Late Checkout at Port Stephens Treescape

Stroll only minutes to the picturesque One Mile Beach; Stay in natural bushland surrounds, home to koalas, kookaburras and goannas; Choose a spacious motel-style Studio Room or open-plan One-Bedroom Suite with kitchenette; Play onsite with a swimming pool, spa, tennis court and games available; Ideal holiday for families or groups of adults alike. Click here for more details of this deal and how to book.

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