You will be watching 3 videos on Australia.
The first is on Melbourne (VIC), then Sydney (NSW) and lastly the Gold Coast (QLD)
You may no be able to get all information from these three videos but you should be
able to answer a large proportion of them.
While you watch the video on MELBOURNE and Victoria (VIC) 2001/02 (produced
by Look Before You Book) make notes under these sub headings:
Time Zones and differences
Identify:
•
What are the time differences between Australian time zones?
•
What are the time differences between New Zealand standard times?
•
Does this state have Daylight Savings? If so, what is the time difference during
daylight saving times?
Travel Tips
What Travel information is given to help tourists visiting Australia or this destination in
regards to?
Health and safety precautions
Tipping
Taxes
Currency
Climatic conditions
What information should a tourist know about the climate and how it may affect their
trip?
Describe two (2) different seasons and/or specialist seasons. You need to reference
your source material as this video.
Seasons include summer, spring, autumn, winter, wet and dry. Specialist seasons refer
to hurricane season, tornado season, cyclone season, and monsoon season.
Examples of seasonal information may be: Minimum temperature, maximum
temperature, and average rainfall; months of season; type of weather experienced (i.e.
windy, wet, humid, dry, rainy)
Example answer could be similar to: Kakadu National Park: The Wet – October to
March, violent thunderstorm; hot, moist conditions; average rainfall 130mm. The Dry
April to September, 35°C, dry, most comfortable time to visit: Lonely Planet
International Travel
•
Direct airline services between New Zealand and Australia
•
What is the international airport called?
•
It’s 3 letter code?
•
Operating carriers?
•
the time it takes to fly between the city pairs
Example: Auckland (AKL) – Brisbane (BNE), Air New Zealand and Qantas, 3hrs 45 min
Domestic Travel
•
Direct airline services between cities in Australia
•
What are the airports called?
•
Their 3 letter code?
•
Operating carriers?
•
the time it takes to fly between the city pairs
Example: Adelaide (ADL) – Melbourne (MEL), Qantas and Virgin Blue, 4hr 5 min
Any airport transfers described?
Example: Sydney -Arrive N' Style for first class limo services, Airport – City CBD $65
Sydney Airport Shuttle Services, Airport – City $13 one way
Land Travel
Rental vehicle operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Depot location
•
Rental inclusions
•
Insurance
•
Loyalty programs
•
Extra hire items
Domestic Coach Operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Routes
•
On board services/facilities available
•
Travel passes
Tour Coach Operators
Name any tour coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Types of tour available
•
Duration
•
Tour itineraries
•
Price range
•
Tour inclusions
•
On board services / facilities available
Long distance Rail operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Routes
•
On board services/facilities available
•
Travel passes
Activities
•
Two different activities
•
For each activity describe two (2) features
Examples could include: excursions, ballooning, boat cruises, nature treks, city tours
Two constructed attractions for each state and territory
•
For each attraction describe two (2) features
Examples of constructed attractions may be: museums, buildings, zoos.
One natural attraction for each state and territory
•
For the attraction describe two (2) features
Examples of natural attractions may be: forests, lakes, geothermal areas
Events
Sporting events
•
For each sporting event describe two (2) features
Any other types of events

For each other event describe two (2) features
For example: Melbourne Food and Wine
Features include: Food and wine tasting, sustainable eating/organics
Accommodation
Describe two (2) different types of accommodation providers available.
•
Name of the property
•
Accommodation type
•
Types of customer
•
Services/facilities available
•
Standard or grading
•
Price range
•
Specific location
•
Any chain or franchise affiliation they offer
Examples of accommodation types may be: Hotel/Motel, B & B, Resort, Apartment,
Backpackers
Destinations:
What information are you told about the following places? Be as specific as possible.
Twelve Apostles (VIC)
Mt Kosciusko (VIC / NSW)
Any other destination mentioned?
Mornington Peninsula
The Great Southern Touring Route
The Goldfields
Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs
Travel Products
•
Identify in accordance with current travel industry resources four (4) different
travel products which can be pre-purchased in New Zealand
•
Identify the suppliers that these products come from. Must be two (2) different
suppliers
Examples of travel products may include: Accommodation, transfers, travel passes,
sightseeing, show tickets, admission to theme parks
While you watch the video on Sydney and Beyond (NSW) 2002/03 (Produced by
Look Before You Book) make notes under these sub headings:
Time Zones and differences
Identify:
•
What are the time differences between Australian time zones?
•
What are the time differences between New Zealand standard times?
•
Does this state have Daylight Savings? If so, what is the time difference during
daylight saving times?
Travel Tips
What Travel information is given to help tourists visiting Australia or this destination in
regards to?
Health and safety precautions
Tipping
Taxes
Currency
Climatic conditions
What information should a tourist know about the climate and how it may affect their
trip?
Describe two (2) different seasons and/or specialist seasons. You need to reference
your source material as this video.
Seasons include summer, spring, autumn, winter, wet and dry. Specialist seasons refer
to hurricane season, tornado season, cyclone season, and monsoon season.
Examples of seasonal information may be: Minimum temperature, maximum
temperature, and average rainfall; months of season; type of weather experienced (i.e.
windy, wet, humid, dry, rainy)
Example answer could be similar to: Kakadu National Park: The Wet – October to
March, violent thunderstorm; hot, moist conditions; average rainfall 130mm. The Dry
April to September, 35°C, dry, most comfortable time to visit: Lonely Planet
International Travel
•
Direct airline services between New Zealand and Australia
•
What is the international airport called?
•
It’s 3 letter code?
•
Operating carriers?
•
the time it takes to fly between the city pairs
Example: Auckland (AKL) – Brisbane (BNE), Air New Zealand and Qantas, 3hrs 45 min
Domestic Travel
•
Direct airline services between cities in Australia
•
What are the airports called?
•
Their 3 letter code?
•
Operating carriers?
•
the time it takes to fly between the city pairs
Example: Adelaide (ADL) – Melbourne (MEL), Qantas and Virgin Blue, 4hr 5 min
Any airport transfers described?
Example: Sydney -Arrive N' Style for first class limo services, Airport – City CBD $65
Sydney Airport Shuttle Services, Airport – City $13 one way
Land Travel
Rental vehicle operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Depot location
•
Rental inclusions
•
Insurance
•
Loyalty programs
•
Extra hire items
Domestic Coach Operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Routes
•
On board services/facilities available
•
Travel passes
Tour Coach Operators
Name any tour coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Types of tour available
•
Duration
•
Tour itineraries
•
Price range
•
Tour inclusions
•
On board services / facilities available
Long distance Rail operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Routes
•
On board services/facilities available
•
Travel passes
Activities
•
Two different activities
•
For each activity describe two (2) features
Examples could include: excursions, ballooning, boat cruises, nature treks, city tours
Two constructed attractions for each state and territory
•
For each attraction describe two (2) features
Examples of constructed attractions may be: museums, buildings, zoos.
One natural attraction for each state and territory
•
For the attraction describe two (2) features
Examples of natural attractions may be: forests, lakes, geothermal areas
Events
Sporting events
•
For each sporting event describe two (2) features
Any other types of events

For each other event describe two (2) features
For example: Melbourne Food and Wine
Features include: Food and wine tasting, sustainable eating/organics
Accommodation
Describe two (2) different types of accommodation providers available.
•
Name of the property
•
Accommodation type
•
Types of customer
•
Services/facilities available
•
Standard or grading
•
Price range
•
Specific location
•
Any chain or franchise affiliation they offer
Examples of accommodation types may be: Hotel/Motel, B & B, Resort, Apartment,
Backpackers
Destinations:
What information are you told about the following places? Be as specific as possible.
Snowy Mountains (ACT / NSW)
Murray River (ADL / NSW)
Mt Kosciusko (VIC / NSW)
Any other destination mentioned?
The Blue Mountains
The Central Coast
The Hunter Region
Travel Products
•
Identify in accordance with current travel industry resources four (4) different
travel products which can be pre-purchased in New Zealand
•
Identify the suppliers that these products come from. Must be two (2) different
suppliers
Examples of travel products may include: Accommodation, transfers, travel passes,
sightseeing, show tickets, admission to theme parks
While you watch the video on Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane 2002 /
2003 (QLD) (Produced by Lookd Before You Book) make notes under these sub
headings:
Time Zones and differences
Identify:
•
What are the time differences between Australian time zones?
•
What are the time differences between New Zealand standard times?
•
Does this state have Daylight Savings? If so, what is the time difference during
daylight saving times?
Travel Tips
What Travel information is given to help tourists visiting Australia or this destination in
regards to?
Health and safety precautions
Tipping
Taxes
Currency
Climatic conditions
What information should a tourist know about the climate and how it may affect their
trip?
Describe two (2) different seasons and/or specialist seasons. You need to reference
your source material as this video.
Seasons include summer, spring, autumn, winter, wet and dry. Specialist seasons refer
to hurricane season, tornado season, cyclone season, and monsoon season.
Examples of seasonal information may be: Minimum temperature, maximum
temperature, and average rainfall; months of season; type of weather experienced (i.e.
windy, wet, humid, dry, rainy)
Example answer could be similar to: Kakadu National Park: The Wet – October to
March, violent thunderstorm; hot, moist conditions; average rainfall 130mm. The Dry
April to September, 35°C, dry, most comfortable time to visit: Lonely Planet
International Travel
•
Direct airline services between New Zealand and Australia
•
What is the international airport called?
•
It’s 3 letter code?
•
Operating carriers?
•
the time it takes to fly between the city pairs
Example: Auckland (AKL) – Brisbane (BNE), Air New Zealand and Qantas, 3hrs 45 min
Domestic Travel
•
Direct airline services between cities in Australia
•
What are the airports called?
•
Their 3 letter code?
•
Operating carriers?
•
the time it takes to fly between the city pairs
Example: Adelaide (ADL) – Melbourne (MEL), Qantas and Virgin Blue, 4hr 5 min
Any airport transfers described?
Example: Sydney -Arrive N' Style for first class limo services, Airport – City CBD $65
Sydney Airport Shuttle Services, Airport – City $13 one way
Land Travel
Rental vehicle operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Depot location
•
Rental inclusions
•
Insurance
•
Loyalty programs
•
Extra hire items
Domestic Coach Operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Routes
•
On board services/facilities available
•
Travel passes
Tour Coach Operators
Name any tour coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Types of tour available
•
Duration
•
Tour itineraries
•
Price range
•
Tour inclusions
•
On board services / facilities available
Long distance Rail operators
Name any long distance coach operators.
What is the land travelling time between each city pair?
What services do they offer in regards to:
•
Routes
•
On board services/facilities available
•
Travel passes
Activities
•
Two different activities
•
For each activity describe two (2) features
Examples could include: excursions, ballooning, boat cruises, nature treks, city tours
Two constructed attractions for each state and territory
•
For each attraction describe two (2) features
Examples of constructed attractions may be: museums, buildings, zoos.
One natural attraction for each state and territory
•
For the attraction describe two (2) features
Examples of natural attractions may be: forests, lakes, geothermal areas
Events
Sporting events
•
For each sporting event describe two (2) features
Any other types of events

For each other event describe two (2) features
For example: Melbourne Food and Wine
Features include: Food and wine tasting, sustainable eating/organics
Accommodation
Describe two (2) different types of accommodation providers available.
•
Name of the property
•
Accommodation type
•
Types of customer
•
Services/facilities available
•
Standard or grading
•
Price range
•
Specific location
•
Any chain or franchise affiliation they offer
Examples of accommodation types may be: Hotel/Motel, B & B, Resort, Apartment,
Backpackers
Destinations:
What information are you told about the following places? Be as specific as possible.
Great Barrier Reef (QLD)
Fraser Island (QLD)
Any other destination mentioned?
Travel Products
•
Identify in accordance with current travel industry resources four (4) different
travel products which can be pre-purchased in New Zealand
•
Identify the suppliers that these products come from. Must be two (2) different
suppliers
Examples of travel products may include: Accommodation, transfers, travel passes,
sightseeing, show tickets, admission to theme parks