Australia

=**__Destination Australia__**=


 * DUE DATES **

OR use the blue map on the inside of the Australia Lonely Planet book [|airport codes] __//National Park//__ An extensive area of land of nationwide significance because of it’s outstanding natural environments and features, scenic landscapes and diverse land types. __//Marine National Park//__ Highly protected areas which represent a range of marine environments, in which no fishing, extractive or damaging activities are allowed. OR use the Australia Lonely Planet book - make use of the index at the back [|Parks of Tasmania] [|Park Finder: Dept of Conservation & Land Management (Western Australia)] [|Parks and Wildlife Commission (Northern Territory)] Example: Adelaide International Airport (ADL) is approximately 6km from the city centre and is located adjacent to West Beach. Google the information and **add the URL as evidence so I may verify your information** [|Google maps driving directions]
 * __PART 1: MAPS__**
 * __MAKE SURE YOU READ THE 'CAT' QUESTION__**
 * __General information about Australia__**
 * TASK 1** The answer MUST be in sentence format.
 * To locate Australia in the world on a map, in reference to datelines, hemispheres use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 16-17.
 * TASK** **2** To find information about States, territories, capital cities use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 12, 18 - 22
 * [|3 letter city codes]
 * To find information about distances from the city to the airport use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 22[| Distance calculator]
 * TASK** **3:** **GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES**
 * TASK** **4** The answer MUST be in sentence format and state the distance from the airport to the city centre

__**ATTRACTIONS (2.1)**__ Start by using the Destination Australia ITC workbook. Queensland p 96 - 100 New South Wales p 101 - 105 ACT p 106 - 109 Victoria p 110 - 114 Tasmania p 115 - 118 Northern Territory p 119 - 122 South Australia p 123 - 127 Western Australia p 128 - 132 Use the first page listed to get an overview of the state / territories attractions. Then use the Lonely Planet Australia book to find details, remembering to reference using Title in full, ALL authors, year, edition, [|Blue Mountains] [|Kakadu] [|Murray River] [|Attractions]This is an overview of Australia [|NSW Natural Attractions] [|Perth Attractions]
 * __ELEMENT TWO: IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA__**
 * __MAKE SURE YOU READ THE 'CAT' QUESTION__**





__**ACTIVITIES (2.2) - use the lonely planet books**__ It MUST be a commercial activity - something that a tourist will pay for. A swim at beach in this case, is not considered an activity as most likely they will not have paid for the experience.

__**EVENTS (2.3)**__ You MUST give the: State or Territory City where the event is held [|Eventfinder] [|Events]



Carrier means the name of the company that transports you. (use this table for 3.1 answers)
 * __ELEMENT THREE: AIR TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED SERVICES__**
 * __MAKE SURE YOU READ THE 'CAT' QUESTION__**
 * __INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION PC 3.1__**

These **__MUST__** be direct flights. The most helpful website I find to use is: [|House of Travel] To find the three letter codes use these websites, or use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 20 [|List of Airports in NZ] [|List of airports in Australia] [|3 letter city codes]
 * __Flights__**

Check out the [|airlines that fly to New Zealand]

For elapsed time, it is quickest if you use a one way journey. Pause your mouse over the flight number and usually a box with extra information will be displayed showing time of travel. [|Air NZ] [|Qantas] [|Virgin Australia] [|Emirates] [|Jetstar] [|Lan Chile] [|Aerolineas Argentinas] [|Royal Brunei]

To find domestic carriers use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 61-62 and either use the websites listed above or the following [|Webjet] [|Regional Express] Do not assume flight times due to time zone differences between states / territories Put the cursor over the Arrival time and the elapsed time will display
 * __DOMESTIC AIR TRANSPORTATION PC 3.2__**



This means from the airport to the city.
 * __TRANSFER SERVICES PC 3.3__**

Identify two (2) different types of airport transfer services Sydney Brisbane Melbourne and One other tourist destination in Australia • Correct type is identified for each • Correct costs are identified for each

eg Arrive n Style, limo services, Airport to City CBD AUD$65 Use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 65
 * Make sure you name the company. Please add the URL address as this is evidence I can use to verify your information**

Google the city and shuttle service eg sydney shuttle service. A map will display with lots of different services listed a-j beside it. Try to vary your answers. [|Sydney information] [|Brisbane information] [|Melbourne information] [|Canberra information]


 * __ELEMENT FOUR: GROUND PRODUCT AND RELATED SERVICES__**
 * __MAKE SURE YOU READ THE 'CAT' QUESTION__**

__** LAND TRAVELLING TIME BETWEEN CITIES IN AUSTRALIA PC 4.1**__ (make sure you add hours and minutes and I can read it!)
 * Remember to source your information.** Strongly recommend that you do Rental Vehicle or Rail.

MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGES FOR TIMETABLES. You will need to work out the times yourself based on the departure and arrival times. Make note of the day of departure and arrival as well as morning vs evening [|Rail maps show journeys] [|Australian trains] Click on the blue heading and scroll to the bottom for the timetables [|Brisbane to Cairns] If you wish to do driving times eg rental car use this link [|Australia Driving Distance Calculator] [|Kakadu]

__**LONG DISTANCE COACH OPERATORS PC: 4.2**__ Use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 65
 * Remember to source your information**

Greyhound To find information for Greyhound: [|__Routes__:] __[|Travel passes]__ __[|Onboard services and facilities]__

[|Oz Experience] To find information for Oz Experience: __[|routes and travel passes]__ To find out about __services and facilites__ go to the 'How Oz works' tab then select 'choose a service' [|facilities] [|services and facilities]

__**LONG DISTANCE RAIL SERVICES 4.3**__ Use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 67. Make sure that you name the 'Train' eg The Ghan, The Indian Pacific, The Overlander, The Southern Spirit, The Sunlander etc When identifying the route they travel select major destinations only, you do not have to name them all. Remember to DESCRIBE the onboard services and facilities as well as the travel passes.
 * Rail Remember to source your information**

//__Great Southern Rail__// is a company that operates four long distance trains. However it is difficult to find all information for The Southern Spirit so I recommend you do the following: The Ghan, The Indian Pacific or the Overlander. You need to make sure that you give a title to the one you are using ROUTES: The Ghan, The Indian Pacific, The Overlander [] ON BOARD SERVICES AND FACILITIES [|The Ghan] [|The Indian Pacific] [|The Overland]

__Travel passes__ []

__**RENTAL CARS P.C 4.4**__ Use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 69 - 70. Remember to use full sentences! Explain the loyalty programme do not just name it.
 * Remember to source your information**

[|Maui] [|__Depot locations__] [|__Insurance__] __[|Services and facilities]__ [|__Loyalty programme__] __[|Extra hire items]__ and [|more]

[|Budget] [|__Depot locations__] [|__Rental inclusions /__ __Loyalty programme/__ __Extra hire items__] [|__Extra hire items__]

[|Thrifty] __Depot locations__ [] __Insurance__ [] __Loyalty programme__ [] __Extra hire items__ Read the FAQs []

__**BUS AND COACHES P.C 4.5**__ Use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 71 - 72 Use the Australia brochures from the classroom
 * Remember to source your information**

__**ACCOMMODATION P.C 4.6**__ Use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 75 - 93. Clear descriptions of charcateristics for each are required.
 * Remember to source your information**

__Franchise__ generally means a right or privilege. It is a business method that involves licensing of trademarks and methods of doing business, such as: The //franchisor// grants the independent operator the right to distribute its products, techniques, and trademarks for a percentage of gross monthly sales and a royalty fee. __Chain stores__ are [|retail] outlets that share a [|brand] and central management, and usually have standardized business methods and practices. These characteristics also apply to chain restaurants and some service-oriented chain businesses.

Types of customer means who do you think would most likely use this type of accommodation eg families on a budget who wish to self cater.

Sydney [|Travelodge Wentworth] [|Grand Mercure Apartments]

Melbourne [|The Prince] [|Pacific International Apartments]

Brisbane [|BreakFree Peninsula Resort]

[|General information] sort by star rating [|Wotif] [|YHA] [|B&B's] __**IDENTIFY TRAVEL PRODUCTS WHICH CAN BE PURCHASED IN NZ AND THEIR SUPPLIERS (5.1)**__ __**MAKE SURE YOU READ THE 'CAT' QUESTION**__ //Example: // - //Product 1 = Supplier A //- //Product 2 = Supplier A //- //Product 3 = Supplier B //- //Product 4 = Supplier B // || Use the ITC Destination Australia Workbook p 133 - 143
 * A minimum of two (2) different suppliers that these products come from are identified.

Please try to select TWO different products if you can

__The Tourism Product__ Attractions and Activities Sightseeing Show tickets Admission to theme parks Accommodation Sales Transportation Transfers Travel passes Visitor Services

__Suppliers__ Go Holidays Aim Holidays Keith Prowse AAT Kings

You can choose to do some additional research by finding brochures or internet information relating to these other suppliers Adventure World (Tauck World Discovery - Australia)



USE THIS TABLE Time Zone and differences (DAITCW) p 43 – 44 [|Daylight Savings Time Australia] [|Time Zone converter] enter NZ in the reference or event location time zone. Scroll down to Australia and tick the boxes of the 8 states/territories eg Australia ACT and then click submit
 * __TIME ZONES AND DIFFERENCES (6.__1)**

__**ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (6.2)**__ Make sure you have this information

//__New Zealand Passport holders__// Do they require a visa If yes why? If no why? [] What are the conditions of entry What kind of visa is it? Passports must be....? []

//__All other travellers__// Passports must be....? For how long?

[]

What kind of visa is it? How long is it valid? [] What must you do if you want to stay longer, or aren't eligible for above? [] __Entry Requirements__ Entry requirements (DAITCW) p28 -42, (LP p 1040) [|New Zealanders in Australia]

AUSTRALIA [|New Zealand Citizens entering Australia]

__**TRAVEL INFORMATION (6.3)**__ Health and Safety, Tipping, Taxes, Currency Travel information: (DAITCW) Tipping / currency p 45, (LP p 1038) taxes p 46 – 49, (LP p 1044) health and safety precautions p 50 – 53 (LP p 1073)

MENTION TAX REFUND SCHEME

[|Travel Health] [|Lonely Planet] [|Travelling safe in Australia]



CLIMATE AND WEATHER (6.4)

 * __(read the CAT carefully! Need 4 tourist destinations chosen from the options given and 2 different seasons for each)__**

__FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE:USE THIS DOCUMENT__ [|Weatherbase] Make sure that you click on the top right tab to change to Celcius. Another word for rain is precipitation.

[|Alice Springs Season] Scroll to the bottom of this page to find the months of the season only. Use weatherbase for the statistics! [|Perth] [|Darwin 2] Scroll to the bottom of this page to find the months of the season only. Use weatherbase for the statistics! [|Perth] [|Cairns] Scroll down this page to find the months of the season only. Use weatherbase for the statistics!