TravelQuest International
305 Double D Drive
Prescott, AZ 86303 USA
“Eclipses are stunning, wonderful events, but
the magic also comes with friends around the
globe and at TravelQuest, who come together in
exotic places every now and then to reconnect
under the shadow of the Moon.”
- Eclipse meteorologist and TravelQuest Trip Leader, Jay Anderson
A vast and
ancient land, Australia offers an
extraordinary sense of space and
freedom. It’s a continent of extremes —
rainforests and reefs in the north,
snowfields in the south, immense plains
and deserts in its center, and a
coastline of magnificent beaches.
Australia is renowned for its unique
flora and fauna, a relaxed easy-going
culture, and a love of the good things
in life — a combination that creates an
unforgettable travel experience.
TravelQuest is making its first visit
back to Australia since the November
2002 sunset totality in the famous
Outback. For Eclipse 2012 (November
9-16), we invite you to join us as we
stand in the Moon’s shadow near another
Australian icon — the Great Barrier
Reef.
Our journey begins with two nights in
Sydney, known
worldwide for the stunning beauty of its
harbor, which provides a magnificent
backdrop to the famous Sydney Opera
House. Often dotted with sailboats and
cruise ships, Sydney Harbour is one of
the most beautiful deepwater ports in
the world.
The next five days will see us travel
north along Australia’s scenic eastern
coast to Port Douglas where we will
spend time exploring the Great Barrier
Reef and the Daintree Rainforest and, of
course, witnessing the total solar
eclipse. The
Great Barrier Reef is
undisputed as one of the world’s most
important natural assets. It is the
largest living biological feature on
Earth, stretching more than 900 miles
along the northeast coast of Australia.
This amazing region is known for some of
the finest snorkelling and diving in the
world. The Daintree Rainforest
encompasses an area of approximately 950
square miles and represents the single
largest block of tropical rainforest in
Australia.
Our excellent accommodations in Port
Douglas are very near the eclipse
centerline, and those wishing to view
the eclipse from this amazing beachfront
site are welcome to do so. Additionally,
TravelQuest has secured, as its prime
viewing location for Eclipse 2012,
exclusive use of the Wetherby Station —
a large Australian cattle ranch located
45-minutes inland from Port Douglas.
From Wetherby we will experience
totality lasting slightly more than two
minutes with the eclipsed Sun at an
altitude of 13.5°. At this site we will
experience some of the best and most
comfortable viewing prospects along the
entire 2012 eclipse path.
With its sun-kissed coastal
beauty, incredible reef, and dramatic
red center, Australia is one of the
world’s most amazing destinations and
certainly worth an extended visit! In
2012 TravelQuest will offer a stargazing
add-on program to famous Ayers Rock, a
visit to pristine Kangaroo Island, and a
trip to New Zealand.
We invite
you to join us as we explore this world
Down Under, meet old friends, make new
ones, and stand in the Moon’s shadow on
November 14, 2012. See you there!
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