Australia Travel Deals

The airlines are doing their best to out-do each other this week, so there is number of good airfares up for grabs from Qantas and Tiger Airways, all offering top deals on flights to destinations across Australia. Flights are available for as low as $29 one way, including taxes.

Here's a snapshot of the best deals currently available (prices listed are one way, including tax):

Qantas:

Sydney to/from Canberra, 21 Mar to 26 Jun ... $83
Sydney to/from Brisbane, 21 Mar to 26 Jun ... $89
Sydney to/from Gold Coast, 21 Mar to 26 Jun ... $95
Tiger Airways:

Melbourne to/from Adelaide, 1 Jun to 25 Oct ... $39
Melbourne to/from Alice Springs, 1 Aug to 25 Oct ... $59
Melbourne to/from Rockhampton 1 Aug to 25 Oct ... $59

tip: Flight Centre is also offering 1 children's flight FREE when an adult Qantas flight is booked. There is only a limited number of free seats available and this special must be booked in store.


How to book: To make your booking, go to the website for your chosen airline listed above.

Discover the beauty Australia has to offer!

Immerse yourself in the beauty of an ancient world from the sanctuary of this world class resort. At Sails in the Desert, you can relax in spacious, beautifully appointed rooms, enjoy cocktails by the pool, or stroll through the hotel's acclaimed Mulgara Gallery.

This deal includes:
3 nights accommodation at the 5* Voyages Sails in the Desert in a Standard Room
FREE return coach transfers from Ayres Rock Airport

***This price is Per Person Twin Share***
***Airfares are not included***

As part of its Winter Sale, Accor Hotels is offering up to 80% OFF the full rate for properties right across Australia on various dates during June and July.

Our favourites were these value-for-money city stays:

Hotel Ibis Perth ...$69
Hotel Ibis Melbourne ... $69
Hotel Ibis Newcastle ... $69
Mercure Hotel Geelong ... $89
Mercure Hotel Hobart ... $89
The Menzies Sydney ... $109
Novotel Twin Waters Resort Sunshine Coast ... $109

Using the promotional "Cool Rates. Hot Prize" banner on the Accor website, click on the hotel name to view availability on each rate.

If you book these winter rates with Accor during June and July, you will also go into a draw to win 5 nights accommodation at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa including breakfast and return airfares. Entry is open to Australian and New Zealand residents. For full terms and conditions of the promotion, check the Accor website.

DNATA Holidays is offering a special summer chill-out package for flights leaving from Dubai International Airport:

Stay for three nights at Radisson Plaza Hotel in Sydney and receive an extra night free.

PRICE: Offer starts from AED 6,560 per person.
(1 US$ = 3.67 Arab Emirates Dirhams)

This Package includes:
> Return Economy Class flights to Sydney on Emirates.
> 4 nights stay in an Atrium Room (Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney)
> Breakfast daily.
> Private return airport transfers.

Valid for travel until 31 October 2008.

Terms and Conditions:
> Prices are based on flight departures from Dubai International Airport.
> Prices are based on twin share and may be subject to single/triple occupancy supplements.
> Price includes ALL airport taxes AND surcharges.

Rydges Hobart "Winter Warmer":

>>> From $175 per night:
Book your escape now and save. Winter is the perfect time to visit Tasmania... crisp clean air, snow capped mountains, mouth-watering seafood, Tassie red wine and much more...

>>> INCLUDES:
Overnight accommodation in a Antique Suite with 4 poster bed.
Complimentary drink on arrival in the Manor Bar.
Complimentary parking.
Fully cooked breakfast served to your table.

Valid: Wednesday, 30 April to Sunday, 31 August 2008.
Location: Rydges Hobart.

Terms & Conditions:
Subject to availability. Maximum 2 adults per room.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Cnr Argyle Street & Lewis Street
Hobart - TAS 7000

Reservations:
Aus: 1300 857 922
NZ: 0800 446 187
Overseas: (+61 2) 9261 4929

You'd better be quick to take advantage of these low fares from Tiger Airways: until Sunday 18 May, you can book flights between Melbourne and a range of destinations around Australia, for as little as $19.95 one way, including tax!

Here is a small selection of the fares available to and from Melbourne:

Canberra ... $19.95
Launceston ... $29.95
Hobart ... $39.95
Adelaide ... $49.95
Gold Coast ... $59.95
Sunshine Coast ... $69.95
Mackay... $89.95

The fares include an internet booking discount of $10 and are valid for travel on various dates from 1 September to 25 October.

Singaporean Airline subsidiary Tiger Airways has finally launched its domestic flight campaign to Australia as of today 23 Oct.2007.

As per advertisements following flights are unimaginably by far the cheapest in domestic fairs accross Australia but it wont last for long.






Melbourne to the following destinations and vice versa cost only A$19.95 one way:
Adelaide
Alice Springs
Canberra
Gold Coast
Hobart
Mackay
Newcastle
Rockhampton

Please see website for conditions and details .


Alice Springs A$19.95*
Canberra A$19.95*
Gold Coast A$19.95*
Hobart A$19.95*

Mackay A$19.95*
Newcastle A$19.95*
Rockhampton A$19.95*

DNATA Holidays is offering a special summer chill-out package for flights leaving from Dubai International Airport:

Stay for 3 nights and receive an additional night FREE!

Price: AED 6,220 per person.
(1 US$ = 3.67 Arab Emirates Dirhams)

This Package includes:
> Return Airfare
> Accomodation in a 5-star hotel
> Return airport transfers
> includes ALL taxes AND surcharges.

Valid from July 1st - September 25th 2008.

Viva Macau is a new Macau-based budget airline. It offers great deals between Macau and Sydney. If you book early, one way fare is AU$315 + tax, which is cheaper than regular airlines.

Macau is only an one-hour ferry ride away from Hong Kong (about AU$22), and no visa is required for Australians. It is a gateway to Hong Kong and China.

Rydges Oasis Resort Caloundra Bed And Breakfast Weekend Package:

From $155 per night:
Escape for a short break and relax. Pamper yourself in your private double spa bath then treat yourself the next morning to an alfresco dining experience with breakfast at the Deck Restaurant.

>>> INCLUDES:
Overnight accommodation
Full buffet breakfast

Valid: Saturday, 26 January to Wednesday, 24 December 2008.
Location: Rydges Oasis Resort Caloundra, Queensland.

Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 adults, twin share. Subject to availability.

>>> Contact:
Landsborough Parade
Golden Beach
Caloundra
QLD 4551

If you book a First Certificate or Advanced Certificate Preperation course starting on 8th of September 2008 you will get a free Fraser Island trip for it.

The very good language school is located on the Gold Coast close to Surfers Paradies.

If you start an Cambridge First Certificate or Cambridge Andvance Certificate Course in Septemper 2008, you will get a free Fraser Island trip!