AUSTRALIA

Melbourne (population 3.5 metro) is on Port Philip Bay along the Indian Ocean in South Australia.It is the capital of South Australia nicknamed "the Emerald City of Oz".It sits among 1,625 acres of public gardens and parklands.The city offers many attractions including museums, zoo, sports, theater, science, commerce, history, fine restaurant, horse racing and the Crown Galleria Casino.

CLIMATE: The weather is mostly moderate, warmth hot in summer, mild in autumn, brisk in winter, and cool in spring.Average maximum summer temperature 25?c (77'F).Average minimum winter temperature 7c (45?F).

TOURIST INFORMATION: Melbourne Convention & Tourism Authority, 114 Flinders St., Melbourne 3000.

Tel: (03) 9654-2288.

HOW TO GET THERE: Melbourne is served by Essendon Airport (MEB) 11 km / 7 miles north of Melbourne and Tullamarie Int'l Airport (MEL) 22 km / 14 miles northwest of Melbourne.

Corner Flinders & Spencer St., Melbourne, Victoria 3005.

Tel: (03) 629-5111.

Fax: (03) 629-5624.

Type: Superior first class hotel.

Location: part of the World Congress Centre, adjacent to Crowne Casino.

Amenities: 385 rooms & suites, wheelchair access, restaurant & brasserie, 2 bars, meeting facilities, outdoor pool, gym, parking (charge).

Credit Cards: ACC / AE / DC / EC / JCB / MCNISA.

Rates: A$205 - 950.

8 Whiteman St., Southbank, Victoria 3006.

Tel: (03) 9292-8888 or Toll Free 1-800-818-088.

Fax: (03) 9292-5555.

Type: Deluxe resort complex & casino.

Location: 34 km / 21 miles (30 minutes.) from Melbourne Airport and 0.8 km / half mile (5 minutes) from Flinders Street train station.

Clientele: Equal mix Australian nationals & foreign tourist.
Casino.
Las Vegas style 20,600 sq.m./ 221,656 sq.ft.

Open: 24 hrs.daily.No entrance fee, ID / Passport required, Minimum gaming age 18, Casual dress.

Casino language: English, Casino currency: A$.

Private Gaming Area, Sponsored Junkets, Free Gaming Lessons: Blackjack, Baccarat, English Roulette, Poker.
Games.

Slots: 2,400(10-A$5).

Largest slot jackpot paid A$617,000 * Video poker: 100 (10 -A$5).
Largest video poker jackpot paid A$25,000.

tables 329 (bet min - max) Blackjack: 144 (A$5 - 5,000) Craps: 3 (A$2.

50 - 3,000) English Roulette "0": 80 (A$1 - 500) French Roulette "0": 1 (AS5 - 500) Baccarat: 32 (A$5 - 300,000) Mini-Baccarat: 16 (A$5 - 50,00 Caribbean Stud: 17 (AS$5 - 1,000) Let it Ride: 2 (A$5 - 500) Pai Gow: 12 (A$5 - 3,000) Super Pan: 2 (A$5 - 2,000) Big Wheel: 8 A$1 - 2,000) Red Dog: 2 (AS$5 - 2,000) Sic Bo: 5 (AS$2 - 1,000) Two Up: 1 (A$5 - 500) Dice Track: 2 (A$1 - 2,000) Crown & Anchor: 2 (A$1 - 400).
Race Book (A$0.50) & Sports Pool (A$5).

Other Games: Keno & Bingo.
Salon Prive Games.

tables 42 (bet min - max) Blackjack: 15 (A$50 - 5,000) Baccarat: 18 (A$100 - 300,000) English Roulette: 8 (A$5 - 500) Caribbean Stud: 1 (A$25 - 1,000).
Amenities.
5 restaurants, 6 bars.

Description: The Crown Casino situated on the Southbank is Aus.
tralia's largest casino.It is a deluxe casino designed.
to provide and attractive and exciting gaming experi.
ence.

Affiliation: owner / operator Crown Limited.

Perth (population 950,000) is on the banks of the Swan River on Western Australia's Indian Ocean coast.Perth, the sunny capital of Western Australia is a modern, bustling town, with interesting colonial past and 19th century architecture.Perth offers beautiful golden beaches, sophisticated nightlife, and great shopping.In 1986 Perth hosted the 1987 America's Cup races.Fremantle, 16 mi./ 26 km southwest of Perth, is a colorful port city where the weekend market at the old Victorian warehouse offer great shopping opportunities.

CLIMATE: Pleasant and sunny climate.Winter tem peratures rarely drop below 10?c (50?F); summer temperatures are in the high 20?'s c (80"sF).Rainy season is from May to August.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Holiday WA, 772 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000.

Tel: (08) 9321-2471.

HOW TO GET THERE: Perth is served by Pert Int'l Airport (PER), 10 km / 6 miles northeast of Perth.TAA and Ansett connect Perth with all major Australian cities.

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Great Eastern Highway, PO Box 500 Victoria Park, Perth 6100, WA Tel: (08) 9362-7777.

Fax: (08) 94701789.

Type: Deluxe resort complex & casino.

Location: On the Swan River just outside of Perth, 10 km / 16 mi.to Perth Airport, train station on site.

Clientele: Equal mix of Australian nationals & foreign tourists.
Casino.
Las Vegas style 8,000 sq.m.86,080 sq.ft.

Open: 24 hours.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Proper dress, elegant (jacket & tie) for International Room.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: A$.Private Gaming Area.

Sponsored Junkets, Sponsored Tournaments: Baccarat, Blackjack, Video Poker.

Free Gaming Lessons: Blackjack, English roulette, Two up.

GamesCrown Casino Slots: 323 (200 - A$5).

Largest Jackpot Paid: A$1,000,000.

Video Poker: 794 (200 - A$5).

Largest Video Poker Jackpot Paid: A$570,000.
Game tables 92 (min - max bet).

Blackjack: 53 (A$5 - 250).

Craps: 1 (A$5 - 500).

English Roulette "0": 21 (A$2 - 25).

Mini-Baccarat: 5 (A$5 - 200).

Caribbean Stud: 5 (A$5 - $5,000).

Pal Gow: 1 (A$5 - 2,000).

Super Pan: 1 (A$5- 250).

French Boule: 1 (A$2 - 25).

Two Up Ring: 2 (A$5 - 500).

Two Up Dice: 1 (A$5 - 500).
Big six (A$2 - A$100).
Poker tables 3 (7-Card Stud (A$2 - 1 / 2 Pot),.
Draw (A$5 - 1 / 2 Pot), Draw Ant.(A$1 - 1 / 2 Pot)).
International Room (Salon Prive).
Game tables 32 (min - max bet).

Blackjack: 11 (A$25 - 1,000).

English Roulette "0": 7 (A$5 - 50).

Baccarat: 2 (Differential).

Mini-Baccarat: 11 (Differential).

Caribbean Stud: 1 (A$25- 1,000).
Keno (A$1 min).
Race Book (A$1 min).
Amenities.
410 rooms and suites, 8 restaurants (Genting Palace (Chinese; Windows gourmet; Garden Terrace coffee shop; Atrium Buffet casual; La Rotisserie, Edo Kirin Japanese, Victoria Station Steakhouse, Carvery Corner).5 bars (Casino Cabaret, Spinners, Winner Circle, Lobby Lounge, Atrium Cocktail Bar), showroom (International entertainment), convention center, super dome swimming pools, gym, tennis courts, public golf course nearby.

Airport Transportation: taxi, limo.Season year round.

Reservations: 1 Night Deposit.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: A$180 - 420.

TAX: 10%.

Description: An elegant pyramid shaped resort with spectacular views of the Swan River and Perth City.The complex built on 2 hectares of parkland provides guests with sophisticated entertainment, casino action, and recreation.

Affiliation: owner Burswood Property Trust; operator Burswood Resort Management Lt.

Sydney (population 3.2 metro) is the capital of New South Wales in southeastern Australia along the shores of the Tasmania Sea and the Pacific Ocean.Sydney is known for its magnificent harbor, its architecturally unique Opera House, the Sydney Tower (the tallest structure in Australia) as well as its fine restaurants, theater and other tourist attractions.

CLIMATE: the weather is temperate and cool year round with average temperature for July in the winter of 12?v (54?F), and and average January summer temperature of 21'c (70'F).

TOURIST INFORMATION: NSW Government Travel Center, 16 Spring St., Sydney 2000.

Tel: (02) 92314444.

HOW TO GET THERE: Sydney is served by Kings ford-Smith International Airport (SYD) 10 km / 6.2 miles south of the city.

161 Elizabeth St., Sydney NSW 2000.

Tel: (02) 92866000.

Fax: (02) 9286-6686.

Type: Deluxe hotel.

Location: overlooking Hyde Park, in the heart of the commercial and retail district.

Amenities: 510 room, 50 suites, 2 restaurants, bars, 24 function rooms, business center, rooftop heated pool, health club, sauna, sap, theater desk, parking.

Credit Cards: AE / CB / DC / JCB / MCNISA.

Rates: A$325 - 3,500.

TAX: 10%.

Level 5, 154 Sussex St., Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.

Tel: (02) 9777-9000.

Fax: (02) 9262-3433.

Location: Sydney Harbor waterfront.

Casino: 9,705 sq.m./ 104.425 sq.ft.

Games: 500 slots & video poker (50-A$10), 118 regular tables + 32 VIP lounge tables (86 blackjack, 31 roulette, 16 mini-baccarat & baccarat, 1 two-up, 2 craps 2, bug six, 4 pai gow, 4 Caribbean stud poker, 4 sic bo (table limits min A$2 to negotiable in VIP player area).

Amenities: 4 restaurants, sports lounge, gift shop.

Description: New South Wales' first full service casino.This US$60 million temporary casino is the first stage of a planned US$1.2 billion complex to be operating by 1998.

Final Casino plans include: 1,500 slots & video poker, 160 tables, 13 themed restaurants, dining room, hotel rooms and suites.Interim casino operations started, September, 1995.

Affiliation: operator Sydney Harbour Casino.

Townsville (population 90,000) is in north Queensland, on the mainland coastline, parallel to the Great Barrier Reef, south of Cairns.Townsville is Australia's largest tropical city.An excellent point to explore the resorts of the Great Barrier Reef island.

CLIMATE: Hot and sunny year round.Average January temperature is 81?F (27?c), and average July temperature is 70`F (21?c).

VISITOR INFORMATION:Queensland Government Tourist Bureau, 320 Flinders St., Townsville QLD 4810.

Tel: (07) 4771-3077.

HOW TO GET THERE: Townsville is connected with most Australian cities by regular scheduled TAA or Ansett flights or by bus or rail.

Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, PO Box 1223, Townsville, OLD 4810.

Tel: (07) 4722-2333.

Fax: (07) 4772-4741.

Type: Superior first class hotel & casino.

Location: On the beach front overlooking Cleveland Bay, 5 miles / 8 km to Townsville Airport, 2.5 mi./ 4 km to the Train Station.

Casino Clientele: Primarily national tourist & locals.

Casino: Australian style 1,600 sq.m./ 17,300 sq.ft., 1 VIP room.

Games: 80 slots & 138 video poker (200, A$1, A$2) draw card progressive, keno triple progressive, mini berth & double progressive.

Largest slot jackpot paid: A$14,000.Largest video poker jackpot paid A$75,000.33 tables (15 blackjack (A$2 - 5,000), 1 craps (A$2 - 1,000), 8 English roulette "0" (A$2 - 100), 3 baccarat (A$10 - 50,000), 2 big six (A$2 - 400), 1 sic bo (A$2 - 1,000), 2 two up (A$2 - 1,000), 2 poker), keno.

Open: 9am2am weekdays 9am-4am weekends / holidays.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Proper casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: A$.

Private gaming area, Sponsored junkets, Sponsored tournaments: blackjack, baccarat.

Amenities: 176 rooms, 17 suites, wheelchair access, lobby cocktail lounge.2 restaurants (Meltons - fine dining, Sails on the Bay - seafood, buffet, casual), 4 bars (Casbar, Lobby, Poolside, Quaterdeck), entertainment center, pool, sauna, gym, tennis, meeting facilities.

Airport / Train Transportation: transfers available, taxi, limo, bus.Season year round.Reservations required.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / CB / MCNISA.

Rates: A$210 - 850.

TAX: 10%.Special packages available.

Description: A beach front hotel and casino opened in 1986 with good gaming action.

Affiliation: Sheraton Hotels & Casino.