YAY! Spring is here! As you can all imagine we warm weathered Aussies in the office are pretty excited about this.

GoWalkabout has many programs on the go for the rest of this year, we have included several of them in this newsletter, and have also showcased our feature destination Australia ( OK we are not biased, OK well maybe a little). We feel that our country has so much to offer, great food, wine, scenery, and we want to share it with you all. The beauty of traveling to Australia is that with the right choice of airfare you can have stopovers in other countries on the way, how about the Cook Islands, Thailand or Europe? The options are endless!

The staff at GoWalkabout look forward to designing you a customized itinerary to any of these destinations or one of the many others that we offer.

Enjoy the newsletter and make sure you try the Lamington recipe which is a real Aussie favourite.

Say G'day to a land Down Under and experience first hand the stunning contrasts, glorious beaches, wide open spaces, ancient landscapes and cosmopolitan cities that make up the diversity of life on this continent that truly has to be seen to be believed. Nature was truly inspired when it crafted Australia, animals you'll so nowhere else, plants that will amaze you and scenery you'll never forget. Rainforests, outback, mountains and savannah paint a colorfull palette of magical sights against an azure sky. So no matter what your travel dreams there is certainly something for everyone in Australia, or why not just do it all?

A Few of Our Favorite Things…..

Fraser Island:

Stretching 120 kilometres long and 10 kilometres wide, world heritage-listed Fraser Island offers vast white beaches, beautiful headlands and rainforests, and the best camping ever. You can mingle with kangaroos, wallabies and other unique animals, or stay in style at a resort!

Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock):

Located in the centre of Australia, Uluru is the world's biggest monolith. It's 3.6 kilometres long, 2 kilometres wide and has a 9.4 kilometre circumference. Made of arkosic sandstone, Uluru changes color in different lights, particularly at sunrise and sunset, an opportune time to take advantage of the famous 'Sounds of Silence dinner'-

Daintree Rainforest:

Reef and rainforest come together in this region of the World Heritage protected beauty. The Daintree River winds gently through tangled woodland through jungle homes of unique birds, pythons and crocodiles, north to Cape Tribulation, a spectacular national park.

The 12 Apostles:

Located along the spectacular Great Ocean Road in Victoria, the 12 Apostles stand as sentinels against a dramatic backdrop of sheer cliff face and wild ocean. Formed over thousands of years by the action of the sea, only eight of the original 12 Apostles remain.

The Great Barrier Reef:

Australia's most famous natural wonder, the Great Barrier Reef is absolutely stunning. It contains more than 1,000 islands, from sandy cays to rainforest isles. The beauty of the waters and prolific life it supports need to be experienced. Scuba diving and snorkeling allow for more intimate reef viewing.

Sydney Opera House:

Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, with parklands to its south and close to the enormous Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and its surrounding form an iconic Australian image. It is also one of the most famous performing arts venues in the world.

At 5,895 metres, Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in the world. To reach the summit and look out across the plains below is to view the world from an entirely different perspective. It's no wonder that tourists and serious mountaineers alike regard this as one of life's most memorable experiences.

Kilimanjaro Climb - 2007 US Rates7 Day Marangu Route USD $1180.00 Per Person Twin Sharing.
Single Supplement $45.00 USD
On both routes - an extra night on the mountain helps with acclimatization and ultimate success for summiting - USD $200.00 per person.(approx)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Our journey will provide you with a unique firsthand view of a seldom-visited country. From the fabulous 12th century rock-hewn churches in the north to the animist tribes of the Omo River Valley in the South. You will return from this journey having seen why Ethiopia is the true jewel of Africa.

Please note: Costs quoted are land only and subject to availability and changes until final payment has been recieved)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Beijing - Taiyuan - Pingyao - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Wuhan - Suzhou - Shangha

About the Program:
Length: 20 days
Min/max: 10/25
Tour type: deluxe expedition

This program introduces you to the historic and cultural essence of China.It will take you from the Forbidden City in Beijing , home of the Last Emperor, to the ancient capital of Xian, world renowned for its terra cotta warriors. It will take you from the UNESCO World Heritage town of Pingyao to the cosmopolitan excitement of Asia's most dynamic city, Shanghai . And it will take you through some of the most spectacular and memorable scenery in the world as your luxury cruiser travels the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River .

Everywhere you look, you will see enormous changes taking place even while so much of the past survives. You will visit China 's finest museums with a range of enriched displays from ancient history to modern art. You will travel to the traditional walled city of Pingyao with its pictureque cobbled streets and courtyard houses, and explore the garden city of Suzhou . At the end of the trip you will know that you have truly seen the REAL China up close.

COST (Per Person)
	2007
Land only (twin)	USD $3299
Single supplement (hotels)	USD $899
Single supplement (cruise)	USD $377