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TOURISM'S GREAT BARRIER Tourism in Australia is currently experiencing a new phenomenon it hasn't experienced before. This is an industry where normality is characterised by unpredictability; for example natural disasters, worldwide health issues, and security threats are common news headlines in today's media that regularly affect travellers. However the latest and perhaps more subtle threat facing Australia's tourism industry is actually an internally created one and is both a blessing and a curse – it is our currency. At the moment, Australia's dollar is experiencing record highs making the purchase of foreign goods – including travel – easier than it's ever been. Whilst this has been wonderfully opportunistic for many Aussies, some local service providers particularly in the tourism industry are doing it tougher, without the regular stream of domestic travellers that form the solid foundations of our country's tourism attractions. From cities to rural communities, our country's amazing landscape and wonderful attractions are feeling a tad lonely. A family operated, Australian owned tour wholesaler, Holiday Special Packages have been putting together great value, all-inclusive Australian short breaks since the 1970s, and in the current economic climate, the packages are looking better than ever. The main advantage of their packages are their simplicity – with airport transfers, sightseeing tours, accommodation, breakfasts and most dinners all included, holidays don't come easier than this. The only thing not included is the airfare – and the reason? Holiday Special Packages don't have set departure days, so give you the fl exibility to fi nd the airfares you want, and then book the package you want. Why not combine two packages for a great domestic holiday? Cairns in June or Hobart in December – the choice is yours. Pack your bag for an amazing getaway close to home, and know that you are supporting our locals at the same time. AUSTRALIA MADE EASY! $1399pp Sydney & the Harbour Mercure Sydney • 5 Nights Accommodation • Buffet Breakfast daily • 4 Dinners • 4 Day Tours Day Tours: Blue Mountains, City Hop- on Hop-off, Hunter Valley & Sydney City with Harbour luncheon cruise. Melbourne & the Great Ocean Rd $ 1099pp Ibis Melbourne • 5 Nights Accommodation • Buffet Breakfast daily • 4 Dinners • 4 Day Tours Day Tours: Melbourne City, Puffing Billy & Blue Dandenongs, Great Ocean Road & Penguin Parade. $799pp Adelaide Sorrento Meridien Adelaide & Barossa • 5 Nights Accommodation • Continental Breakfast daily • 3 Dinners • 4 Day Tours Day Tours: Adelaide City, Grand Barossa with Hahndorf, Murray River, Victor Harbor & McLaren Vale. Other packages available: Airlie Beach, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Broome, Cairns, Darwin, Fraser Island, Hobart, Launceston, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and more! www.holidayspecialpackages.com.au Ph. 1300 30 55 33 Australia's Best Value Holidays 72 THE RETIREE SUMMER FREE COLOUR BROCHURES Prices are in $AUD and include GST, Airfares not included, pp=Prices per person twin/queen share, Conditions apply.