$769 - $979 (per person based on double occupancy)
Who For
This package includes all the best parts of the main Mardi Gras weekend, so it's a good choice for first time visitors.
If you're short on time or want to make the Sydney Mardi Gras a part of a larger trip to Australia, the Favourites Package gives you the essentials to enjoy the weekend. Watching the parade from the exclusive Glamour Bar is termendously fun - and very cruisey!
a ticket to the Glamour Barright on the Mardi Gras parade route and includes food and drinks (Saturday, March 7).
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a Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras party ticket (Saturday, March 7. Click here for info about the 2008 party.)
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the services of a helpful Rainbow High Vacations concierge in Sydney
Early Booking Bonus!
Book by September 30, 2008 and you will also receive a ticket for an exclusively gay and lesbian Sydney Harbour Cruise on Friday, March 6.
And There's A Perfect Sydney Mardi Gras Hotel For You
Choose from five centrally located hotels - all a short walk from Oxford Street - the epicentre of Mardi Gras. You can add extra nights to any of these packages to extend your stay in Sydney. And if you're looking for something truly unique and luxurious (like an apartment with stunning views of the Bridge, the harbour and the Opera House) Rainbow High Vacations can customize this Mardi Gras party package to meet your exacting expectations.
Favourites Package Hotels
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Favourites Package
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The Vibe - in the heart of all the action, the Vibe features standard rooms perfectly positioned for you to easily discover Sydney’s vibrant scene.
$1,029
$1,559
$2,719
$3,249
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The Wyndham - superior one-bedroom apartments within steps of both Oxford Street and many of Sydney's other attractions.
$989
$1,479
$2,679
$3,169
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Rydges World Square - an Asian-flavoured business hotel in downtown Sydney, reasonably close to Oxford Street.
$979
$1,459
$2,669
$3,149
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Quality Hotel Cambridge - offering four economical types of rooms a block from the heart of Oxford Street
$809
$1,109
$2,499
$2,799
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Travelodge Sydney - ideal for the budget conscious looking for something cheap and cheerful
$799
$1,099
$2,489
$2,789
All PRICES ARE PER PERSON based on the number of people in the room and INCLUDE ALL TAXES.
Other services such as meals and drinks as not included. The final price of packages including airfare may vary slightly from those quoted above due to daily fluctuations in rates of exchange and airline surcharges. Click here for full package terms and conditions.
To check for package details and prices just select the number of people who will be sharing the room.
Favourites Package Hotels
Favourites Package
starting from
Favourites Package
with air from Los Angeles
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The Vibe - in the heart of all the action, the Vibe features standard rooms perfectly positioned for you to easily discover Sydney’s vibrant scene.
$859
$1,299
$2,159
$2,599
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The Wyndham - superior one-bedroom apartments within steps of both Oxford Street and many of Sydney's other attractions.
$819
$1,229
$2,119
$2,529
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Rydges World Square - an Asian-flavoured business hotel in downtown Sydney, reasonably close to Oxford Street.
$819
$1,299
$2,119
$2,529
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Quality Hotel Cambridge - offering four economical types of rooms a block from the heart of Oxford Street
$669
$929
$1,969
$2,229
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Travelodge Sydney - ideal for the budget conscious looking for something cheap and cheerful
$669
$919
$1,969
$2,219
All PRICES ARE PER PERSON based on the number of people in the room and INCLUDE ALL TAXES.
Other services such as meals and drinks as not included. The final price of packages including airfare may vary slightly from those quoted above due to daily fluctuations in rates of exchange and airline surcharges. Click here for full package terms and conditions.
To check for package details and prices just select the number of people who will be sharing the room.
The Parties Package gives you a week of Mardi Gras fun - including tickets to the best (and most exclusive) parties.
The Favourites Package includes all the highlights of the Mardi Gras weekend like parade and party.
Once Sydney chewed you up and spit you out (or vice versa) relax on the Great Barrier Reef, indulge in the food and wine of Tasmania or enjoy one of the world's most spectacular drives along the Great Ocean Road.
Favourites Package Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions apply to all Favourites Packages. By purchasing a Favourites Package you agree to these terms and conditions.
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Deposit: A $250 per person deposit is required at the time of booking. Full payment of the airline ticket is also required at the time of deposit for those packages which include airfare. Full payment is required at the time of booking for packages purchased on January 15, 2009 or later.
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Final Payment: The final balance (except for packages with accommodation at the Wyndham) is due on January 15, 2009. The final balance for all Wyndham packages is December 15, 2008.
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Cancellation: The following cancellation penalties apply to all bookings except those with accommodation at the Wyndham or those which include airfare:
Cancel prior to January 15, 2009: $250
Cancel between January 15, 2009 and February 10, 2009: 50% of total package price
Cancel after February 10, 2009: 100%
of total package price
Cancellation penalties for Wyndham packages:
Cancel prior to December 15, 2008: $250
Cancel on December 15, 2008 or later: 100% of total package price
Cancellation penalties for packages including airfare:
The airfare is completely non-refundable once it has been ticketed. In addition, the cancellation penalties above will also apply to the "land" portion of the package price.
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Changes: Prior to departure: Once we have confirmed your arrangements in writing, a $50 per person fee may apply (on top of the cost of any applicable additional charges) for each change you request. Once in Australia: Whenever possible, all changes should be made through the Rainbow High Vacations concierge in Sydney who will process any additional charges.
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Insurance: We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance as well as out-of-country medical insurance. Please contact us for rates. We use RBC Insurance which very competitive rates and provides flexible, generous coverage, particularly for travellers with HIV.
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Documents and Event Tickets: You will receive a booking confirmation package approximately three weeks prior to your arrival date in Sydney. To minimize the chance of lost documents, you are responsible for picking up your event tickets from the Rainbow High Vacations hospitality desk upon your arrival in Sydney. These tickets will not be sent to you prior to your departure. Full information and instructions will be included in your confirmation package. Airline electronic tickets will be sent to you as soon as the ticket has been purchased.
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Travel Documentation: All visitors to Australia require a visa. Visa requirements vary depending on the passport you will use to enter Australia. Canadian and US passport holders (as well as holders of most European and some Asian passports) qualify for an electronic visa (called an Electronic Travel Authority). We can issue an ETA at no charge for our Mardi Gras clients. We strongly recommend that you obtain your ETA as soon as you have purchased your ticket to Australia just in case you are ineligible for an ETA and are required to apply for a traditional visa. All other passport holders should allow 4 to 8 weeks to apply for a visa.
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Changes to Package Inclusions: Rainbow High Vacations reserves the right to modify the inclusions of your package. Since the dates of some events have yet to be confirmed, there is a small possibility that an event may not take place and, therefore, cannot be included in the final package. We reserve the right to substitute a similar event of an equivalent value if necessary.
Book your Mardi Gras package online here at conxity.com. Or if you prefer you can contact us by email or at 800.387.1240 to book or for more information. Packages including airfare cannot be purchased online. Please call us for assistance.
Pat says...
"The Glamour Bar is definitely the highlight of this package. Adjacent to Glamstand along the parade route, the Bar has no allocated seats but all the hype of being within arms reach of the parade."
" Super social, your ticket to this stand up Bar includes all of your food and drinks for the evening, a raised viewing platform, a DJ performing exclusively for Glamour Bar patrons and its own toilet amenities."
"Glamour Bar menu includes a picnic box on arrival, canapés served by wait staff and two food stalls offering hand prepared items by the Bar's own chefs."
"Beer, wine and sparkling wine and soft drinks are all inclusive and served from a number of bars around the Glamour Bar site. And it's all in support of a local AIDS charity."
Email Pat or call him at 800.387.1240 ext 222 to book or get more info about this package.
