World renowned adventure journalist Peter Potterfield will present a free, open to the public, lecture/slideshows in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto, highlighting the incredible hiking trails of New Zealand. Get tips, ask questions and learn just how easy and enjoyable it is to take a hiking vacation in New Zealand.

Event Details:

Victoria:
1450 Government Street; 250-386-2666
1 April 2009 – 7pm
Vancouver:
130 West Broadway; 604-872-4634
2 April 2009 – 8pm
Calgary:
830 10th Avenue, SW; 403-237-6121
15 April 2009 – 7pm
Edmonton*:
12328 – 102 Avenue, NW; 780-488-6498
16 April 2009 – 7pm
Toronto:
400 King Street West; 416-340-9636
23 April 2009 – 8:30pm

The engaging, interactive and informative presentation will showcase the wide range of hiking trails including the lush landscapes and majestic scenery of New Zealand, told through visuals and Potterfield’s own experiences. One of North America’s most knowledgeable experts on adventure travel, Potterfield has written more than a dozen books on outdoor adventure, including Classic Hikes of the World: 23 Breathtaking Treks.

He has contributed to Outside, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic Adventure and other major magazines. He helped develop online adventure reporting as editor of MountainZone.com and was a finalist for the National Magazine Award for General Excellence as editor of Pacific Northwest magazine. Potterfield is currently editor of GreatOutdoors.com, where he writes a regular column.

Attendees will receive a complimentary gift bag courtesy of event sponsors: Tourism New Zealand, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Air New Zealand and Goway Travel. There will also be a grand prize draw for a trip for two to New Zealand. Goway and Air New Zealand are partnering to offer a dream hiking vacation to one lucky attendee. This grand prize includes:

• 2 economy return tickets from Vancouver with Air New Zealand
• 4 nights at the Heritage Hotel Queenstown
• A Safari of the Scenes Day Tour
• Shotover Jetboat Tour
• 3 Day/2 night Hollyford Track Guided Walk

Representatives from will also be in-store to help get you and your hiking boots down under. To register go to http://www.goway.com/venues/.

Goway will also host a special Australia evening at the Marriott Toronto Bloor Yorkville, 90 Bloor Street East on Wednesday 6 August from 6pm-9pm. Travel Agents and consumers are given the opportunity to meet the visiting hotel, tour and tourist board representatives from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory and to attend an informative Goway presentation on Australia. Registration is FREE with advance registration at Goway.com/venues, and all attendees will be entered into a draw to win a Grand Prize of a trip for 2 to Australia.

“Peru and its rich Incan history is one of the most popular Latin American destinations” states Don Forster, ADVENTURESIncorporated Product and Marketing Manager who will present at the ROM. “With the famous sites of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Andes mountains and of course easy access to the Amazon Jungle, Peru offers a travel choice for every one as well as a rich, vibrant and prevalent culture.”

The presentation includes a chance to explore the “Ancient Peru Unearthed Gold” exhibit as well as taste samples of Peruvian Cuisine, a chance to win door prizes and receive amazing Peru travel package specials available on the day. Plus of course an in depth and knowledgeable talk on travel in Peru.

Tickets for the event cost $25 and include entrance to the Peru exhibit at the ROM, attendance at the 10:00AM presentation on July 21st and a voucher worth $25 to redeem against a Peru trip with ADVENTURESIncorporated. Interested participants should register online.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 37 year old Goway Travel. For more information on A.I. please call 1-800-387-8850, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com.

From 15-18 February, the Biosphere will be hosting world-class Australian entertainers, music, art and film. Goway is the official Travel Sponsor of the events, along with Qantas Airways.

On Saturday morning, the downunder specialist will be hosting the Great Aussie Travel Seminar and Breakfast from 8am-10am. Guest speaker will be renowned adventurer Jon Bowermeister, who will showcase his recent adventures in Australia, paddling Tasmania’s coastline on assignment for National Geographic.

Special travel offers will be available for attendees and you can be among the first to receive the hot-off-the-press Goway DOWNUNDER catalogue that has expanded to 116-pages, featuring over 350 travel ideas.

Admission to Goway’s Great Aussie Travel Seminar and Breakfast is free but an RSVP is required. For more information on Jon Bowermeister, the special event and how to register please visit www.australiaweek.ca/events/travel.htm.

If you cannot attend you can order Goway’s new DOWNUNDER from your travel agent, email info@goway.com or call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123.

Featured will be all Goway products to Downunder, The Pacific Islands, Africa and Asia. Destination specialists will be in attendance to conduct feature presentations on the company’s programs. Agents who have clients interested in travelling to any of these great destinations are invited to bring them along to the EXPO. There will be show specials as well as an opportunity to win a trip for 2 to Downunder.

Want to know about the best known parks in Africa? Meet real AFRICAExperts specialists.

Looking for the perfect vacation to discover ancient culture in Asia? Bob Glazier, with years experience in travel to Asia, will be available to unveil the mysteries of the region!

Want to know where the best islands are for swimming in crystal lagoons and lounging on exotic beaches? Islands Expert, Dave Mackay, will be on hand to recommend the best romantic and idyllic escapes.

Ready to learn more about Downunder? Goway’s Australia and New Zealand “Wizards of Oz” like Steve Martin have all the answers.

Please visit our venue dates page.

Held every two years, the World Police & Fire Games are a spectacular international sporting event, offering law enforcement agencies, fire fighters, customs and correction officers from over 60 countries an opportunity to showcase their athletic talents.

As the official agent in North America, Goway has prepared packages for athletes and travelling companions to visit Australia during the Games.

“We are delighted to have been selected as the official agent for such a prestigious event for our national heroes” commented Bruce Hodge, President and founder of Goway Travel, “the Games are the third largest mass participation event in the World, showcasing 79 sports across a dynamic 10-day program.”

Starting from as little as $2939, the package includes Roundtrip economy class airfare from Vancouver (special add-on fares available from other cities), meet & greet at Adelaide airport, roundtrip airport to hotel transfers, 10 nights accommodation, airport/hotel porterage, plus a comprehensive Adelaide arrival pack for registered participants.

A group of 6 senior executives from Goway recently spent a week in Adelaide, ensuring the quality of selected accommodations and contracting for optional extension packages for the athletes. These include a chance to encounter the wildlife on a 2-night Kangaroo Island Getaway starting at $598 and a 4-night Outback Explorer tour from $2745.

To help promote the Melbourne Games and entice Canadians to travel to Downunder, Goway Travel, the official Games ticket provider for Canada will be hosting special presentations in Vancouver (Oct. 29), (Nov. 1), Winnipeg (Nov. 2), Edmonton (Nov. 3), Calgary (Nov. 5), Halifax (Nov 7), Montreal (Nov. 8), Ottawa (Nov. 9), Toronto (Nov. 10) and Ancaster (Nov. 26). The company hopes to have a Canadian athlete in attendance.

Agents are invited to attend and bring prospective clients. In most cities “agents only” presentations will precede the public event.

Goway Travel is Canada’s oldest and largest company specializing in travel to the lands Downunder. They are also the only Canadian travel company to actually have an office in Australia.

Melbourne is Australia’s city of sport. The whole country stops for the Melbourne Cup horse race; their cricket ground is “holy” and everyone supports an “Aussie Rules” football team. The city is home to the Australian Open Tennis Championship and the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. They also hosted the 1956 Olympic Games. Melbourne therefore is a very fitting place to host the next Commonweath Games.