Scenic Helicopter owner/pilot Jackson McLeod has used his local knowledge of Western Australia’s Margaret River region to create a range of tours, from winery-hoppers to heli-fishing adventures.
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Get a bird’s eye view of the stunning Capes coastline, arrange a surprise romantic flight and picnic at a secret beach location, or spend time tasting and lunching at your favourite wineries.
While the Margaret River region isn’t necessarily as well known for its fishing as it is for wine, food and surf, Scenic’s ‘Helifishing Down South’ tour is growing in popularity as people discover the great ocean fishing there.
The Margaret River heli-tour season runs from late October to April and prices start from $100 per person.
Phone 0428 058 157 or visit www.scenichelicopters.com.au
Mantra Hotels is offering price cuts on stays at more than 20 Gold Coast properties, valid for bookings made by November 13 and for stays until March 31.
Stay, for instance, at Peppers Soul for a minimum three nights from $329 per night in a one-bedroom ocean-view apartment.
Other special rates include BreakFree Moroccan, which is priced from $126 per night in a one-bedroom apartment for a minimum five-night stay, and $156 per night for a minimum three-night stay at Mantra Crown Towers.
Phone 1300 987 603 or visit www.MantraHotels.com
Mercure Perth has bid farewell to its former colour schemes and embraced a colourful new design following a $1 million refurbishment.
The hotel has transformed the look and feel of its guestroom interiors with bright, energetic and relaxed decor to reflect the hotel’s location in the heart of Perth’s vibrant city centre.
The program includes a makeover of 239 guestrooms and suites as well as the hotel’s rooftop leisure playground with heated swimming pool, sun deck and hot tub.
To celebrate, it is offering $1 breakfast on selected rates this summer, valid for bookings made till February 28 and for stays until March 31.
Visit www.accorhotels.com.
Sydney’s Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is offering a Sydney attractions package priced at $269 per night Sunday to Thursday, and $369 per night on Fridays and Saturdays.
Kids under-12 stay free in a one-bedroom apartment, with free wi-fi and kids’ goodies pack on arrival.
Each family gets an attractions pass valid for two adults and two children, with choice of entry to two attractions, including Sydney Tower Eye, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Manly Sea Life Sanctuary.
The offer is valid until the end of summer, and for bookings of two nights or longer.
Phone 1800 00 4321 or visit www.metrohotels.com.au
It’s a case of the Australian bush camp meets Arabian nights.
Nestled on the banks of Tasmania’s Derwent River, just 45 minutes from Hobart’s city centre, in one of Australia’s first truffle orchards, Truffle Lodge offers a luxury glamping experience.
Activities include kayaking, biking, fly-fishing, walks through the truffle orchard and wildlife spotting.
Accommodation is in private, spacious African-safari-style tents, each equipped with king beds, lounges, heating and cooling, minibar, refrigerators, coffee machines, as well as its own bathroom inside a converted water tank.
Visit www.trufflelodge.com
