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What to do In Sydney?Romance your partner, thrill your kids or maybe just have some fun with a friend(s). But what to do? We have all been there. What to buy that difficult friend or relative who seems to need for nothing. Get your friends, family or colleagues together and plan an experience they will never forget. Be it a fortieth birthday, anniversary, passing their exams - whatever the occasion you are bound to find the answer to the what top buy question either below or on the Red Balloon website. Click on the headings and then relevant image on the links page or click here to book / check details.
You should always check on the details before you book as these are subject to change. Please bookmark before you start clicking in case you lose us. Finally please let us know how it all turns out and have a great time! Trek to The South Pole Antarctica is possibly the most remote and unique environment on earth
and now you have the opportunity to participate in the adventure experience
of a lifetime! Join us on a epic ski traverse all the way across the
continent to the South Pole! This landing site is known as Patriot Hills, is situated at 80 degrees south, and is the Antarctic base for our expedition. After final preparations are completed the group is shuttled from Patriot Hills to the edge of the Antarctic Continent by ski equipped Twin Otter aircraft. The plane departs and we are left to the silence of Antarctic and the huge task of walking the 1200km over the next two months to the South Pole! The first few days will be spent hauling smaller loads in our sleds as the first destination along the route is to retrace our flight path back to Patriot Hills. Being en route to the Pole, Patriot Hills provides an ideal stopping place to re-supply and sort out any problems with equipment, which may arise in those first few days. Skis will be worn for the entirety of the expedition (with a few possible exceptions) which will be the telemark type with 'skins' on the base for traction. We share tents and the chores of cooking. The coldest part of the day will be in the breakdown of the camp. Each day we will move for (5 to) 8 to 10 hours with regular rests for food and fluid intake. After visiting Patriot Hills camp for the second time, we begin the trek in earnest. We will carry provisions on our sleds to last us until we arrive at our pre-placed supply cache approximately 38 days into the journey. The cache will be placed (by) along the route on a specially chartered flight and will sustain us for the final leg to the South Pole. Navigation will be accomplished using GPS navigation equipment. NOT INCLUDED: Air travel to and accomodation in Punta Arenas, visas and airport fees, personal insurance, cost of any rescue, personal clothing, boots, sleeping gear and skis. Romantic Retreat For TwoArriving mid week, this romantic retreat package includes 2 nights accommodation in a private sandstone cottage, bottle of champagne, hot and cold breakfast basket, port and chocolates, fruit and cheese platter, 2 course gourmet meal prepared especially for you, massage for two, use of designer bathrobes, silverware, candles and the cottage decorated with flowers. Everything you need for a perfect break. Winery & Vineyard Gourmet Break For TwoArriving in Orange you will check into your accommodation before taking the short (15 minute) drive to Canobolas-Smith Wines. Here your vineyard and winery experience will really begin. You will be taken on a brief tour of the vineyard and given an introduction to cool climate viticulture – look at vine varieties, pruning styles and the pursuit of excellence on the 20 acre vineyard. Moving to the Canobolas-Smith Winery, winemaker Murray Smith (or assistant winemaker Justin Byrne) will walk you through the winemaking process. Learn about crushing, pressing, fermenting, barrel aging and other winemaking techniques. Taste for yourself the difference between a barrel fermented wine and a tank fermented wine. Learn about the impact of oak – is French oak different to American oak? Taste for yourself. The winemaking elements of this part of the experience can be tailored to the level of technical interest. Round off the experience with a tasting of selected wines from the Cellar Door. You won’t leave a winemaker but you will have a good understanding of the winemaking process – from vine to wine at a friendly, informative, quality focused winery. Driving back to town you can take in some sights or simply return to your quality accommodation before dinner at Selkirk’s Restaurant – a special dining experience matched with Canobolas-Smith wines. Ferrari F360 For A DayDriving the Ferrari F360 is everything that might be expected of a Ferrari - it's fast and fun. Instead of being a highly strung Italian thoroughbred, it feels like a sports car that can be depended on to do the right thing, while delivering ample loads of thrills. Experience life in the fast lane as you drive around Sydney and surrounds for a day in your Ferrari. You'll be the envy of all your friends! Jet Boat Sydney HarbourYou'll discover Sydney Harbour by Jet Boat as we race past all the key Harbour icons, including a full 'Jet Blast' experience and heart-stopping maneuvers including 270 degree spins, wild fish tails & awesome power break stops. Our jet boats have been specifically designed and built to perform the amazing manoeuvres of a jet boat in absolute safety. The boat has a 20 degree dead-rise which gives the vessel a smoother ride through the occasional rough conditions of Sydney Harbour. Bucket seats (the first of its kind in a Jet Boat) and safety handrails have been fitted to both vessels to maximise the comfort and safety of all passengers. Jet Fighter Strike Mission Flight A 'top gun' experience adventure flight in the front seat of a military
fighter jet. Experience the full range of aerobatics and tactical manoeuvres.
High Speed and G-force get the adrenalin pumping. The Strikemaster is capable of flying a wide range of missions from ground attack to fighter combat, and includes the full spectrum of aerobatic maneuvers. Flights in the Strikemaster offer side by side seating, so you're in the front seat all the way! So whether you're skimming the terrain or rolling through the sky at 30,000 feet, a flight in this ex-military machine is an experience that few others can comprehend, and a ride that we guarantee you will never forget! The 30 Plus minute adventure flight is the top of the line single jet mission in the BAC Strikemaster Jet and is tailored to the passenger - from mild to wild! A Strike Mission offers the most adrenalin packed experience of them all. A jet flight with the works! The flight includes the full range of fighter combat maneuvers, full spectrum of aerobatics and unbelievable low and high level combat strike moves. Pick a target with your pilot, simulate an attack and pretend to bomb it! Puts into a practical context all the maneuvers completed earlier in the flight. Feel the ground rush and experience the ultimate ride! This adventure flight is any thrill seekers dream flight and will definitely leave you on a high! WARNING: Will make you the envy of all your friends!............ STRIKE MISSION INCLUDES: |
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