Wednesday, 6 February 2013

WHY CAIRNS & GREAT BARRIER REEF ARE PERFECT FOR INCENTIVE TRAVEL GROUPS COMING TO AUSTRALIA

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef in Australia is perfect for your next Meeting, Incentive, Conference or Event. Here are just a few reasons why this part of the world is the natural place to meet:



Twin World Heritage areas
This is the only destination where two World Heritage areas lay side by side.  The Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s Wet Tropics Rainforest will spoil incentive team with diverse experiences, incredible scenery and eco adventures.

Diverse experiences
In addition to the reef and rainforest, other experiences in the area of Cairns and Great Barrier Reef  include the outback, Indigenous culture, food, beaches, mountains, wildlife, shopping, adrenalin-packed activities or absolute relaxation. Cairns & Great Barrier Reef will amaze you with a perfect mix of the excitement of new discoveries with the enchantment of exotic experiences.

Outdoor lifestyle
A maximum daytime temperatures in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef range between 25°C and 32°C throughout the year. That's why this part of Queensland is Australia’s premier tropical destination. Alfresco events, team building outdoors and enjoying the environment after a day of business are a natural part of meetings in the tropical climate.

Australia is a safe destination
Australia’s stable political system, well-maintained roads, low crime rate and high standard of health care make it a safe and easy country to explore. So you can safely enjoy Australia’s unique landscapes – from the vast outback to wild ocean beaches and pristine wilderness tracts. 

If you have any questions regarding your incentive trip to Australia let us know and we will be happy to help.

Sunday, 3 February 2013

TOP ACTIVE ADVENTURES FOR INCENTIVE TEAM IN AUSTRALIA

The core of any successful incentive program is that it must be motivating, and few things motivate as powerfully as incentive travel. The anticipation of a well designed, experience based incentive itinerary motivates and drives behaviour like no other. Australia  is world renowned as a magical, exotic and desirable destination and nowhere else the active adventure will inspire the team as much as here.




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  Cage Diving with Great White Sharks 
South Australia, Australia

South Australia is the only place in Australia where incentive groups can see these endangered species at close quarters in their natural environment. Indeed it was here where Stephen Spielberg filmed the underwater scenes for the movie ‘Jaws’. Take a day on the water to see some spectacular scenery, dolphins and seabirds along the way. When the Sharks arrive, take a splash and get into the cage and stand almost nose-to-conical nose with a 4.5m great white shark.

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  Cycle down the coast
Queensland, Australia


Sun, surf, relaxation and biking. Cycle the scenic roads of the Gold Coast and enjoy this epic bike journey with your fellow riders. With the Gold Coast’s unique terrain and weather, the whole incentive group is sure to enjoy this laid-back tourist mecca, a mix of beachy indulgences and hinterland beauty. From a leisurely spin down the coast to the challenging “Green Jersey” ride, there is something for every cycling enthusiast.

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  Fly along magnificent Great Ocean Road
Victoria, Australia


More than 20 million years of history are on display along the rugged Victorian coastline.
Hover above the Twelve Apostles, colossal limestone towers which rise dramatically from the sea  in a helicopter, taking in the stunning scenery and watching waves crash against the coast along the world-famous Great Ocean Road.


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  Camel Riding on a soft white sand Western Australia, Australia

Take a camel ride on board Broome’s longest and most photographed camel train. Enjoy an early morning or sunset ride along magnificent Cable Beach. A 22km stretch of soft white sand and warm turquoise waters is ranked among the world’s top beaches. It’s easy to sea why Western Australia was an inspiration to Baz Luhrman’s blockbuster Australia.


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  Snorkelling the Great Barrier ReefQueensland, Australia

Discover the Reef from a spacious semi-submersible and snorkel among beautiful coral gardens and marine life on the spectacular outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef. Afterwards find your own stretch of sand on one the secluded islands to soak up the spectacular view of the Coral Sea and its islands. This is an outstanding setting for the group to relax, explore and experience new adventure.


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  Surfing Bondi BeachNew South Wales, Australia

What better place to learn to surf than on world-famous Bondi Beach. Fantastic waves, sunbathing models, year round sun and the coolest beachside vibe. Meet local bronzed surf lifesavers and enjoy this golden stretch of sand. Soak up Sydney’s famous beach culture and learn how to get out and up onto your first wave. With plenty of hands-you’ll be amazed at how easy, safe and enjoyable it is to learn to surf. Bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll supply the rest.

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15 THINGS TO DO IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state in size. Queenslanders enjoy more winter sunshine and warmth than most other Australian states and it’s perfect for all types of outdoor activities and water sports all year round. Queensland is also home to the world famous Great Barrier Reef as well as five World Heritage listed areas.

Here are 15 exciting things to do in Queensland so why not pick a few and head to the Land Down Under to energise, discover and connect in Australia.
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  Squeak your way along the white silica sand on Whitehaven Beach. Queensland, Australia
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  Get shivers down your spine when Aboriginal elder Willie Gordon escorts you to ancient rock art sites near Cooktown, and tells you the stories of his ancestors.
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  Battle the rapids with a full-day white water rafting trip on the Tully River, south of Cairns.
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  Go stand-up paddle boarding at Palm Beach.
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  Rip your way around rainforest tracks on a quad bike at Daintree Station near Port Douglas.
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  Spot koalas sleeping in the tree tops on the Forts Walk at Magnetic Island.
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  Stand up at least once on a surfboard (even if it’s only for two seconds, it still counts).
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  Witness hundreds of tiny turtles bursting from their eggs and racing their brothers and sisters to the ocean at Mon Repos.
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  Taste crocodile, kangaroo meat and succulent beef at Ochre in Cairns.
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  Dive alongside graceful manta rays at Lady Elliot Island.
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  Spot a wild dingo on Fraser Island and drive the beach highway to the middle of Fraser Island to swim in freshwater Lake McKenzie.
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  Go hunting for mud crabs through the mangroves then cook up your catch with Kuku Yalanji brothers, Linc and Brandon Walker.
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  Hand feed wild dolphins on Moreton Island.
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  Walk the beach where the rainforest meets the reef at Cape Tribulation.
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  Polish off a plate of Hervey Bay scallops with a glass of wine, sitting on the deck of Coast Restaurant & Bar in Hervey Bar.
Queensland, Australia

Sunday, 25 November 2012

Top 6 Culinary Experiences for incentive travel in Australia

Whatever the event, Australia can deliver outstanding food and wine incentive travel experiences tailored to the cultural origin and food preferences of any company. 

Australia has a rich food heritage that embraces influences from every part of the world. Fresh seasonal produce brought from paddock to plate by accomplished chefs, producers and makers is a real bliss and we are sure will amaze your incentive team. Australia is passionate about its food and wine.


The best place in the world to eat, Sydney, Australia
Sydney was rated the best place in the world to eat. In a rave review of the city’s restaurants it was said: ‘The best Australian chefs have caught the soul of a cuisine, so whatever they cook rings true’. Perhaps the most famous is Tetsuya Wakuda, whose restaurant was ranked fifth best in the world by London’s Restaurant Magazine. He serves a degustation menu of Japanese food with a French twist, using fresh Tasmanian produce. Incentive travel groups are sure to indulge in the best in Australia.


Taste the best wine in the world, Penfolds, Australia
A luxury liquid history wine tour is a fabulous way to tour South Australia’s premier wine region. Visit to Penfolds Barossa Valley winery and discovery of the philosophy and spirit behind Australia's greatest wine is a must-do for every incentive travel group visiting Australia. Meet viticulturists and taste the red wine that some connoisseurs consider the world’s best – Penfold’s Grange. A bottle of 1951 Penfold’s Grange auctioned for AU$51,000 in 2007.

Indulge in the Great Barrier Reef, Hayman Island, Australia
Seat your top achievers at The Chef’s Table on Hayman Island on the Great Barrier Reef, which has made the UK Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold list of the Best Hotels in the World. Your incentive travel guests will enjoy behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hayman’s catering facilities as the chefs demonstrate their talents.


Dining under millions of stars at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Australia
This is one of the most memorable experiences Australia offers incentive travel teams. The ‘Sounds of Silence’ dinner in the still of the desert comes complete with white tablecloths, chilled sparkling wine and imaginatively prepared local cuisine. Delicacies include kangaroo, barramundi, emu and crocodile – or one can opt for more orthodox fare. Incentivise and reward the best teams with the best Australia can offer.

Sample iconic Aussie beers
See where Fosters lager and a number of other iconic Aussie beers originated in a guided tour of Carlton United’s Abbotsford Brewery, founded in 1904. The visit includes samplings, a tour of the bottling line and keg run and a chance to pull your own beer at the bar. Very relaxing way to enetertain you incentive team.

Adventure of the palate, Adelaide Central Market, Australia
Start the day with a scrumptious Market Breakfast followed by a sensory and interactive walk with local food expert through the Adelaide Central Market, the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere. The incentive travel group gets to visit Stallholders, taste many foods and experience the exciting buzz of the market. Chef, Restauranteur, Olive Oil Judge and Slow Food Member, will share with them his passion and knowledge of the local food industry.

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Best Incentive Travel experiences in Australia

Imagine your incentive travel guests in Australia, landing in the Whitsundays Island Group off the North Queensland Coast and being escorted to a gleaming white catamaran where chilled sparkling Australian wine awaits, setting the atmosphere for the hour long cruise through the islands to your luxury resort.




How would your golfing guests feel about playing on one of Australia’s Top 10 rated golf courses with a professional whose name is a byword in the golf world?

Take your guests at daybreak to one of the country’s top horse breeding studs where they can meet trainers and jockeys before settling down to an alfresco breakfast.

Charter a fleet of helicopters for a scenic sunset flight over Uluru and the Olgas ahead of a silver service dinner under a billion star in the Outback, where the haunting note of the didgeridoo is all that breaks the sounds of silence.

How could your guests ever forget a dinner in a clear-sided marquee on the lawns overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Harbour? Perhaps a string quartet over predinner drinks before a rock ‘n roll band gets them on their feet as fi reworks explode over the water. Afterwards, it’s time to hit one of Sydneys hottest night spots.



These ideas and plenty more can be cost effectively delivered with consummate style

UNIQ Travel Australia understands that every organization has different requirements and there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. As a destination management company DMC based in Australia we design fully customized incentive travel packages tailored to the needs and tastes of our corporate clients.


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