SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the new film
Lion contends for Oscar glory, About Australia is making it
easier than ever to visit some of its most beautiful filming
locations. The San Antonio based
travel company is offering 3 different vacation specials; two
pre-planned discounted itineraries and for those who want a more
catered experience, the opportunity to create a custom Australian
vacation with 15% off Tasmania
hotels, tours & transfers.
Seeing the country's rugged splendor highlighted in Lion
is bound to inspire travelers to visit Australia's largest island. Even the cast and
crew of Lion were taken in by Tasmania's charm. Producer Angie Fielder
told The Mercury, "Dev Patel [Slumdog Millionaire and The Best
Exotic Marigold Hotel] and Rooney
Mara [The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo] are here for the
first time and they're blown away."
"We've all been really enjoying the night life in the evenings –
the restaurants, the delicious food, the fantastic wine. Everyone
is ordering lots of oysters," Fielder said.
For those who want to experience this pristine wonderland
but are short on time, there is a quick Australian getaway
package. From $1,299 take a
7-night vacation to see Hobart, its surrounds & Sydney.
On a wilderness cruise, look out for dolphins, whales and seals as
you cruise past staggering coastal landscapes and sandy beaches,
much like the beach where the main characters play cricket in the
film. Take a tour to the top of Mt. Wellington, towering more than 4,000 feet
above Hobart, where Patel and Mara acted out an emotional scene.
Breathe the cleanest air in the world and enjoy the bountiful food
and culture found in Hobart.
Tasmania is increasingly
becoming a must-see destination in Australia, with more people including the
island on their first-time visits to Australia. The Ultimate Tasmania, Sydney &
Cairns Vacation, starting at $1,699
for 9 nights, combines the best of Tasmania with the best of Australia as a whole. A combination "Big
Three" tour makes its way from Hobart to Launceston, with two
nights in each city, stopping along the way at historical heritage
sites and national parks such as Port
Arthur, Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay. Feed kangaroos,
watch Tasmania Devils in a feeding frenzy, sample decadent
chocolate, take photos with Pink Granite Mountains as a backdrop,
look for wildlife in the wild, enjoy lunch by a quite stream and
more!
Afterwards, jet off to Sydney
for two nights and Cairns for three nights. With Sydney's eponymous Opera House and Harbour and
Cairns as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, this vacation
package includes some of Australia's most iconic and world renowned
destinations.
Looking for something more "out of the box"? Plan the
perfect vacation with an Australian Destination Specialist.
When you include 4 nights in Tasmania, you will receive 15% off all
Tasmania hotels, tours and
transfers. You can start planning your vacation here.
For more information about Lion Filming locations, please visit
AboutAustralia.com
About Australia is an
Australian Owned & Operated Company in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in vacations
to Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific and are
proudly ARC Accredited. ARC Agencies are the most select group of
dedicated professionals in the U.S. travel industry and are
recognized as having met stringent financial, personnel, and
security requirements. About Australia are partnered with Tourism Industry
Leaders and can help you make the best selections for your
vacation. Their Travel Experts have helped people travel for the
best part of 20 years and look forward to helping you plan the trip
of a life time!
For more information about these deals to Australia, please call toll-free (888) 359 –
2877.
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