TAIWAN INSIGHTS ::

Thursday 10th to Friday 25th November 2011

A comprehensive 16 day tour encompassing insights into the historical, cultural, scenic and culinary aspects of this fascinating island. We will explore the length and breadth of this beautiful and diverse country. We visit markets, taste the cuisine, ride a mountain train, tour the city of Taipei and Kenting National Park, stay 2 nights at the spectacular Taroko Gorge, and see the famed Sun Moon Lake, dramatic coastal scenery and visit indigenous tribal communities.

The itinerary includes the island of Kinmen, part of Taiwanese territory, with its own distinct history and attractions. Kinmen is situated within a few kilometres from the Chinese mainland had a crucial role to play in the independence struggles of the past.

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LAKE EYRE BY AIR ::

Monday 18th July to Saturday 23rd July, 2011

"Lake Eyre by Air" is a 6 day tour departing from Albion Park and travelling by chartered aircraft. It gives you the perfect opportunity to see far flung and interesting parts of the Outback with the ease and perspective of travelling by air.

An enormous amount of widespread rain has fallen across outback NSW, Queensland and South Australia and this very rare event has caused the colossal transformation of the country.

The massive expanse of Lake Eyre is the principal feature of this tour and our tour encompasses many other insights of the Outback over 6 days. You will visit Cooper Creek and the site where Burke and Wills infamously perished, the iconic Birdsville Hotel, see Wilpena Pound and meet the owners of Kilcowera Station and stay overnight after a tour of the property.

As well, we visit the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the northern Flinders Ranges and experience their award winning 4WD tour to Siller's lookout. At the opal mining settlement of White Cliffs, we stay underground at Underground Motel and at World Heritage Listed Lake Mungo we'll see the lunar lakeside environment where human remains dating from 40,000 years have been found.

The tour starts and finishes at Albion Park airport and we fly in a turbine powered Cessna Caravan aircraft which is certified as one the safest single engine aeroplanes. It's equipped with 9 passenger seats though we will have a maximum of 7 guests, so that everyone has a window seat.

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BRAZILIAN INSIGHTS ::

Wednesday 22nd June to Wednesday 14th July, 2011

Think of Brazil and its images of immense jungles, exuberant people, coastal rainforest, the world's largest wetland, exotic edible fruits, diverse cuisine, World Heritage colonial towns, the mighty Amazon River and irresistible Rio de Janeiro! Brazilian Insights starts from Sydney on 22nd June 2011 on a twenty-three day tour of this colossal country - the largest in South America.

Brazilian Insights encompasses the states of Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Amazonia, Amapa and the cities of Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. We visit many places far off the beaten track.

We will experience the Pantanal - the world's largest wetland area, situated in western Brazil where we stay 3 nights at Refugio da Ilha lodge. We also stay at a floating lodge in Mamirauá Reserve situated in a remote area of the Amazon forest.

Highlights and insights include: train ride on the spectacular Serra do Mar Railway; remote lodges; historic towns; European, Portuguese and native Indian influences as well as spectacular scenery; regional culinary specialties and enthralling diversity.

The tour is fully escorted and we stay at premium hotels, include all meals, entrance fees, tips and transportation and we have our own local guides.

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INSIGHTS RAILMOTORS ::

Friday 20th to Sunday 29th May, 2011

Insights Railmotors is a 10 day tour featuring exclusively chartered railcars and an accompanying coach with insightful touring in our customary style.

Departure is from Thirroul, travelling via the NSW north coast to Brisbane. The itinerary includes south west Queensland: Wallangarra, Warwick and Toowoomba along with the Darling Downs.

Insights Railmotors will be an experience of touring by chartered train with coordinated coach touring. The tour is fully escorted and inclusive of all meals, good accommodation and guided touring. We stay at Wingham, Grafton, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Warwick (2 nights), Gunnedah, Cessnock and Mittagong. The tour is limited to 40 passengers to ensure your comfort and optimum experience.

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ISLANDS OF TASMANIA ::

Wednesday 2nd to Monday 7th March, 2011

This is a 6 day tour by chartered aircraft visiting 4 of the Tasmanian islands: Flinders, King, Bruny and Sarah. We spend 2 nights on each of the Bass Strait islands of King and Flinders and we have comprehensive guided sightseeing throughout the tour. You'll see the contrasts between the islands: seaweed harvesting, a 7000 year old calcified forest, penguins, a former Tasmanian aboriginal mission, the reknown King Island Dairy, the local wool industry, a former penal colony and a resupply port for French and English sailors as well as several of the sites of Australia's worst maritime accidents.

We fly in a turbine powered Cessna Caravan aircraft which is certified as one the safest single engine aeroplanes. Its equipped with 9 passenger seats though we will have maximum 6 guests, so everyone has a window seat and we fly at altitudes which afford the best views commensurate with safety and operational requirements.

GLOUCESTER FORSTER INSIGHTS ::

Thursday 29th April to Monday 3rd May, 2010

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INDIAN INSIGHTS ::

6th March to 31st March 2010

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20th October to 23rd October, 2009

LORD HOWE ISLAND INSIGHTS :: View Itinerary Tour Map

26 July - 31 July, 2009

HUNTER INSIGHTS :: View Itinerary Tour Map

Thursday 21st May to Sunday 31st May 2009