CHOICE
HOTELS is the largest accommodation group in the
Southern Hemisphere with almost 500 properties. With a Flag
Hotel Pass you have the freedom to go as you please or prebook
your accommodation throughout Australia.
Rates are per
room per night. All rates include Tax. Tour Code: Choice095.
Valid to 31 March, 2009.
| Pass Color |
Twin / Single |
Triple |
| Yellow |
$108.00 |
$132.00 |
| Pink |
$138.00 |
$160.00 |
| Green |
$157.00 |
$185.00 |
| Blue |
$188.00 |
$221.00 |
| Red |
$219.00 |
$257.00 |
| Silver |
$248.00 |
$296.00 |
Australia-Wide Farmstays
Country Style Retreats and Country Bed & Breakfast for the Individual Traveler.
Farmstays & Country B&B's in Australia are all about meeting the people, having a real Aussie experience, fine 'home cooked' meals, entertainment and accommodation at the level you require. An experience you will talk about for years to come. Depending on the farm there's horse riding, farm tours, observing or helping the farmer / station owner with his daily farming activities, native wildlife spotlighting, outdoor campfires, feeding farm animals, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dog and cattle work, bush walking, swimming, watching yard and mustering work and much much more!
Click here for details - Australian
Farm Tourism
Valid to 31 March,
2009.
| Farmstay 1 Night Stay US$ |
Twin Per Person Rates From |
| Standard - DBB |
$164.00 |
| Superior - DBB |
$180.00 |
| Note:
5 Star Deluxe - Carry their own individual rates from
$200 per person daily, DBB basis (phone us for details). |
| Bed & Breakfast 1 Night
Stay US$ |
Twin Per Person Rates From |
| Standard - B&B |
$128.00 |
| Superior - B&B |
$154.00 |
| Note:
5 Star Deluxe - Carry their own individual rates from
$200 per person daily, B&B basis (phone us for details). |
Prices are per person, inclusive
of accommodation, meals as indicated (B, L, D), farm and
leisure activities. Transfers to/from the nearest
terminal (up to 50km) from the farm hosts meet on arrival.
Horse riding is optional extra cost as most locations.
| Country Style Retreats/Farmstay - 5 star
Deluxe or Deluxe Plus |
| Properties you can self drive to from
Sydney or Melbourne. |
| Stay |
Per Room Price From |
| Belltrees (Scone NSW) per person |
$210.00 DBB |
| Glenisla Homestead (West VIC) per person |
$233.00 B&B |
| Shearwater House (Great Ocean Road VIC) per person |
$202.00 B&B |
| Claerwen Retreat (Great Ocean Road VIC) per person |
$251.00 B&B |
| Holly Gate House B&B (Melbourne VIC) per person |
$202.00 B&B |
| Avalanche Homestead (Canberra ACT) per person |
$245.00 DBB / $270.00 DBBL |
Child 3-12 yrs
(half adult price). Note: Minimum stay - 2 nights recommended for
Farm stays, as there is so much to see and do. Open Farm
stay Pass vouchers available (minimum 3).
Tour Code: 9FARM5 Valid to 31 March, 2009.
Best
Western Hotel Pass
Best Western has
accommodation available throughout Australia. Their
Hotel Passes will secure accommodation on a pre-booked basis
before arrival into Australia or, if traveling on a Go-As-You-Please
basis, once in Australia . With over 250 hotels, motels,
apartments and resorts offering great value accommodation,
you'll have plenty of options. Every
Best Western in Australia is coded Blue, Gold or Red and
these colors are highlighted with each entry in the Best
Western Directory. Rates are per room per night and
include tax. For locations and hotel details
click
here. Tour Code: 9BEST5 Valid
to 31 March, 2009.
| Pass Color |
Twin / Single |
Triple |
| Blue |
$110.00 |
$132.00 |
| Yellow |
$154.00 |
$178.00 |
| Red |
$178.00 |
$207.00 |
| Silver |
$223.00 |
$257.00 |
Go Koala Hotel Pass
Designed specifically
for the independent traveler and incorporates 260 hotels
ranging from 3 to 5 star standard in over 165 key city and
resort locations through the all states of Australia . Hotels
have convenient locations, quality facilities and high standards
of personal service. The Go Koala Hotel pass is only available
for purchase from your travel agent and represents a significant
overall saving on published tariffs for accommodation. Regardless
of whether you have a pre-booked itinerary or are traveling
on open dated vouchers, on arrival in Australia a Central
reservations office is available toll free for assistance.
For locations and hotel details click
here. Valid to 31 March, 2009.
| Pass Color & category |
Twin / Single |
Triple |
| Bronze (budget) |
$106.00 |
$132.00 |
| Silver (Tourist Class) |
$129.00 |
$163.00 |
| Gold (First Class) |
$154.00 |
$195.00 |
| Jade (Superior
Class) |
$178.00 |
$223.00 |
| Platinum (Deluxe standard) |
$213.00 |
$258.00 |
| Platinum Plus
(Luxury standard) |
$255.00 |
$300.00 |
Prices
valid to March 31, 2009 Code: ACCO9M5
Motorhomes
See the real Australia
with a fully equipped Motorhome. With depots
in Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Broome, Cairns, Darwin,
Hobart, MacKay, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Rentals include: unlimited kilometers, living equipment
and Government Tax. There are two insurance policy
options, and can be booked and paid for at time of vehicle
pick-up. It is extremely easy to drive, (no
special licence required). On-board shower and toilet
facilities available with most models. Seatbelts provide
safety and security in the rear living areas when travelling.
One-way hires are available.
Valid to 31 March, 2008. For
full details on the Modern Maui Fleet.....click
here.
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| Maui NZ Spirit 2 |
Maui NZ Spirit 2TS |
Maui NZ Spirit 4 |
Maui NZ Spirit 6 |
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Thrifty Car Rentals
Rates are per vehicle per day in US
Dollars, including Unlimited Kms and CDW insurance State
Government Tax & GST (10%). Rates are NOT valid in the Northern
Territory , Broome and Kununurra.
| ECMR Economy Manual |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $49.00 |
$46.00 |
$43.00 |
$38.00 |
| 3 Door Hatch, No Air Conditioned |
| CCAR Compact Auto / Manual |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $56.00 |
$52.00 |
$48.00 |
$42.00 |
| 2/4 Door, Air Conditioned |
| ICAR Medium Auto |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $59.00 |
$55.00 |
$52.00 |
$47.00 |
| 4 Door, Air Conditioned |
| FCAR Large Auto |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $65.00 |
$60.00 |
$57.00 |
$53.00 |
| 4 Door, Air Conditioned |
| IWAR Medium Auto Wagon |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $61.00 |
$57.00 |
$55.00 |
$51.00 |
| 4 Door, Air Conditioned |
| PCAR Large Premium |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $98.00 |
$95.00 |
$89.00 |
$84.00 |
| 4 Door, Air Conditioned |
| IVAR 8 Seat Minibus |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $106.00 |
$104.00 |
$99.00 |
$96.00 |
| Air Conditioned, Auto |
| FVMR 12 Seat Minibus |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $138.00 |
$133.00 |
$127.00 |
$125.00 |
| Air Conditioned, Manual |
| PFAR Large 4WD |
 |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-20 days |
21+ days |
| $120.00 |
$115.00 |
$110.00 |
$108.00 |
| Mitsu. Pajero 3.5, Air Conditioned |
Rates
quoted in US dollars and subject to change with currency
fluctuations. Metropolitan locations
include: unlimited kms per day (EXCEPT Minivans-FVMR,
IVAR 200kms per day). Country locations
include: 200kms per day. Remote
locations include: 100kms per day on all vehicles.
Excess kms charged @ 30c per km. Not all vehicles are available
for one-way rentals. Vehicle types listed are an example
only; Thrifty can guarantee a specific car group but not
a particular car type within that group. Rates not applicable
for rental originating in Western Australia and Northern
Territory. These locations have separate pricing. Certain
vehicles may not be available at all locations.
Insurance
is subject to the terms and conditions on the rental agreement.
Rates exclude: Fuel,
State Government Stamp duty approx. (2%), Optional renter
protection packages, one way rental fee, Road toll fees,
Aust airport fees, child seats. Excess kms @30c excl GST.
Tour Code: 8THRIFTY6.
All rates are valid to 31 March 2009 & subject to currency
fluctuations. Page updated
09/05/08
