VISITATIONS OF MARY THE GENUINE EXPERIENCE. With Optional Medjugorje Extension. Accompanied by Fr Russell Roide, S.J 16 DAYS DEPARTS 10 JUNE 2018 AUS

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1 VISITATIONS OF MARY With Optional Medjugorje Extension 16 DAYS DEPARTS 10 JUNE 2018 Accompanied by Fr Russell Roide, S.J AUS Barcelona (1) Montserrat (2) Manresa Lourdes (3) Loyola Santo Domingo de Silos (1) Segovia Avila (2) Alba de Tormes Fatima (2) Lisbon (1) THE GENUINE EXPERIENCE

2 MONTSERRAT VISITATIONS OF MARY MEAL CODE B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner DAY 1: Sunday 10 June Depart for Spain DAY 2: Monday 11 June Arrive Barcelona On arrival at Barcelona airport we will be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure in this city synonymous with art, culture and faith. Barcelona overnight (D) DAY 3: Tuesday 12 June Barcelona to Montserrat We enjoy a morning in Barcelona to experience the cultural canvas that underpinned many of Picasso s artworks and view the unique and colourful architecture of Antonio Gaudi dispersed throughout the city. We commence with a visit to Barcelona Cathedral (La Seu), a celebrated example of Catalan Gothic architecture dating from the 14th century. The elevated site occupied by the cathedral has always been the spiritual centre of Barcelona. We will be awestruck visiting Gaudi s famous La Sagrada Familia Basilica, before a leisurely visit to Guell Park where we can enter Gaudi s house (now a museum) as well as enjoying spectacular views over the city. This afternoon we will arrive into stunning Montserrat. The renowned 11th century sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat lies at the top of a 4,000 foot high mountain and is one of Spain s most popular pilgrimage destinations. The shrine is home to a 12th century miraculous statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, lovingly known as the Black Madonna, discovered in the Santa Cova or Holy Cave. Here at Montserrat St Ignatius kept vigil with a coarse sackcloth and a pilgrim staff. Montserrat overnight (BD) DAY 4: Wednesday 13 June Montserrat Mountain Retreat The spirit of Montserrat is a unique blend of the mountain, the sanctuary, and the life of monasticism. Around the sanctuary you will find many different banners and emblems representing various religious, cultural, social, financial and even sporting organisations. Our spectacular day of pilgrimage begins with a visit and Mass in the Basilica, the construction of which began in the 16th century, and a viewing of the beautiful Holy Image of Our Lady of Montserrat, known affectionately as the Black Madonna. We will then board the Santa Cova funicular railway and after a short ride, enjoy a walk down the sacred path passing modernist sculptures of the Mysteries of the Rosary (all worked on by Llimona and Gaudi among others). Almost hanging from the rock s edge at the end of the route is the Chapel where the image of Our Lady of Montserrat was found by young shepherds in the 13th century after seeing a bright light which led them to the grotto. We take time here at the Holy Cave for prayer and reflection before taking the funicular railway back up to the Sanctuary. Before lunch, we will take our place among the privileged to hear the heavenly sounds of the Montserrat Boys Choir (The Escolania), one of the oldest and most renowned in Europe. After lunch we will have a private guided tour of the museums. The remainder of the afternoon will provide the option of time for rest and prayerful reflection. Before dinner, we may take the opportunity to join the Benedictine monks in the Basilica for the beautiful sounds of evening Vespers. Montserrat overnight (BD) DAY 5: Thursday 14 June Montserrat to Lourdes (Via Manresa) After an early breakfast, we farewell Montserrat and travel to the nearby town of Manresa where St Ignatius came on retreat for 11 months between 1522 and Each day he spent seven hours in prayer in a cave and then helped the sick in the village with the time he had left over. Here too Ignatius began to develop the method for seeking God s will and where he wrote his renowned Spiritual Exercises. We come as pilgrims to this amazing place with St Ignatius and pray in the actual cave where his life and spirituality developed. Later we travel through the scenic foothills of the Pyrenees, crossing into Harvest Journeys

3 Southern France before continuing on to Lourdes. It was in this small town that Our Lady first appeared to St Bernadette in Lourdes overnight (BD) DAY 6: Friday 15 June Lourdes This morning we will celebrate a group Mass at the Grotto the site where young Bernadette experienced visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We then visit the little village of Bartres, and the farm where St Bernadette was nursed and later returned in adolescence to help her foster mother. We will visit the Sheepfold and the Parish Church where she spent so many hours in prayer. We will return to Lourdes to enjoy a peaceful afternoon to rest, wander at your own pace or take the time to pray the Stations of the Cross with the life sized copper images which overlook the holy Grotto. Spend some quiet time perhaps reflecting at the Grotto with its chapel built over the place of the apparitions. Optional Blessed Sacrament Procession and evening candlelight procession. Lourdes overnight (BD) DAY 7: Saturday 16 June Lourdes We celebrate Mass this morning before meeting our guide for a walking tour of Lourdes including the Sanctuary area: Upper & Lower Basilicas, and the Baths where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken place. See the Boly Mill where she was born in 1844, the original parish church and the Cachot (prison) where the family lived due to misfortune during the time of the apparitions. Free time this afternoon for a visit and prayers for the sick at the miraculous Baths where the water has continued to flow since Pilgrims may choose to submerge themselves in the healing waters, or collect the Lourdes water at the taps. During her ninth apparition to Bernadette, Our Lady said Go drink and wash yourself at the spring. Optional afternoon Blessed Sacrament Procession and Blessing of the Sick before a final evening candlelight procession after dinner. Note: Washing at the baths is a personally rewarding experience and is carried out in a dignified manner and with sensitivity to the privacy of each pilgrim. Lourdes overnight (BD) DAY 8: Sunday 17 June Lourdes to Santo Domingo de Silos We set out for our travel day, passing through the foothills of the Pyrenees and crossing the border back into northern Spain. En route we visit Loyola where St Ignatius was born and where he later found his conversion. In Loyola pilgrims will have the opportunity to visit the impressive Sanctuary of St Ignatius, including the Casa Santa (Holy House) 13th century tower house where he was born and spent many of his early years. Visit also the ornate monastery complete with shrine and relics of the saint and a 65m dome, which can be seen from a great distance. See the sparse room where he lived and recovered from his injuries and developed his spiritual life. Finally, we arrive at the quaint village of Santo Domingo de Silos, home to the great Benedictine Abbey famous for its beautiful Romanesque cloister and for spreading the finest tradition of Gregorian chant throughout the world. After dinner we will proceed up to the Abbey for evening prayer. Santo Domingo de Silos overnight (BD) DAY 9: Monday 18 June Santo Domingo de Silos / Segovia / Avila Seven times a day for over 1,500 years a sweet and sublime sound rises like a fragrance from the hills of Castille. Is it the sound of angels singing? One might be mistaken to think so. Enter the Romanesque cloisters of the sacred monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos and you will discover that this heavenly sound emanates from the Benedictine monks who became world famous after their recordings of Gregorian chant hit number one on the European pop charts. This morning we will attend the chanted High Mass at the Abbey before visiting the adjacent Monastery and Museum. We then rejoin our coach and journey south to Segovia, between the Eresma and Clamores Rivers. We will visit the stunning Segovia Cathedral, the last Gothic cathedral to be built in Spain. Marvel too at the best conserved aqueduct of the Imperial Roman Empire. If possible, outside the walls, we will visit the convent where the mortal remains of Saint John of the Cross are buried. View here the famous Alcazar. Departing Segovia, travel west to the historic walled town of Avila. The atmosphere has changed little since the days of St Teresa to whom the city is dedicated. It was here that she entered the Carmelite convent and encountered many mystical experiences during her time. Avila overnight (BD) DAY 10: Tuesday 19 June Avila We begin our day with a visit to the Convent of Saint Teresa built over the saint s birthplace and located just inside the South Gate of the old town. Most of the convent remains in cloister but you can see the very spot where she was born, now a chapel in the Baroque church. We then visit Avila s Cathedral which was started in the 12th century before entering the Monastery of the Incarnation for Mass where St Teresa s cell can be seen as well as other relics of her life. Afternoon at leisure. Avila overnight (BD) DAY 11: Wednesday 20 June Avila to Fatima Departing Avila, we travel by coach to nearby Alba de Tormes, the little village where St Teresa died. Her incorrupt heart and arm are enshrined and displayed here at the Carmelite convent. Here too we enter the convent for Mass, where St John of the Cross lived and who companioned St Teresa in her spiritual walk. We enjoy a lunch stop in Salamanca, known as the Golden City owing to the colour of its historic sandstone buildings. Cross the border into Portugal and continue on to Fatima where in 1917 the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three children as a lady in white. In Fatima, after dinner this evening the Vigil ceremonies will continue with an extraordinary number of pilgrims joining together for the International Rosary followed by a Candlelight Procession. Fatima overnight (BD) DAY 12: Thursday 21 June Fatima This morning we will walk and pray the Stations along the beautiful Way of the Cross (the Sacred Way) culminating in the Chapel of Calvary which overlooks all of Fatima. Continue to Valinhos, the site of Our Lady s appearance after the children s return from prison before we proceed onto the little village of Aljustrel to visit the homes where the children lived. Finally, we enter the original Parish church and see the Baptismal font where the children were baptised. Afternoon at leisure. Fatima overnight (BD) DAY 13: Friday 22 June Fatima This morning we will enjoy a tour of the Square (the largest square in Christendom) including the site of the Apparitions, Rosary Basilica with the Tombs of the visionaries, the Museum, Blessed Sacrament Chapel and other main sites. This afternoon we proceed to Lisbon. Lisbon overnight (BD) DAY 14: Saturday 23 June Depart Portugal Today we will be transferred to Lisbon airport for our homebound or onward flight connections. (B) DAY 15: Sunday 24 June In transit DAY 16: Monday 25 June Arrive harvestjourneys.com

4 OPTIONAL MEDJUGORJE EXTENSION PILGRIMAGE DETAILS DAY 14: Saturday 23 June Arrive Medjugorje On arrival in Split we will be met and transferred across the border into Bosnia-Herzegovina and onto the village of Medjugorje. Prepare for a most extraordinary encounter of grace and peace for the next six days. Here we will be welcomed by a local family in private guesthouse lodgings (all rooms with ensuite). Home cooked dinners and breakfasts will be served daily from your residence. Medjugorje overnight (D) DAYS 15 18: Sunday 24 June to Tuesday 26 June The Medjugorje Pilgrimage Medjugorje overnight (BD daily) I have come to tell the world that God exists that peace is necessary for the salvation of the world. Mankind must be reconciled with God and with one another. These words came as a soothing balm to a troubled world and were first spoken by Our Lady to six village children in June Since then, a legacy of remarkable events has turned Medjugorje into one of the world s most acclaimed pilgrimage places. For more than 30 years up until the present day Our Lady has been appearing on a daily basis to give countless messages to the children. Some of these messages are private, some are for all people and some contain secrets that Our Lady has revealed to the children about future events of the world. Healings, miracles, wonders and conversions these have been occurring for so long. Endless streams of pilgrims over the years have come to receive these graces and return to their homelands renewed. The activities here will be evenly proportioned by our guide throughout the stay to allow time for rest and personal retreat. Each evening we should be advised of the following day s agenda, as many events in Medjugorje are spontaneous. Here are some of the highlights we hope to include: The Hill of Apparitions Make the journey in prayer up to this sacred site where the first apparitions took place and Our Lady first told the children I have come to tell the world that God exists. that peace is necessary for the salvation of the world. Climb Mt Krizevac The Mountain of the Cross dominates the landscape. Pray the Stations of the Cross and ascend the grace-filled path, which rises to the breathtaking summit with its commanding 30 foot cement cross built in Visit Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Retreat House commonly known as the Castle, and hear the amazing testimony of Patrick Latta, a successful businessman and car dealer from Canada, who received a great grace of conversion through the messages of Our Lady. In 1993, he and his wife Nancy left everything behind and moved to Medjugorje during the height of the war. Visit the Cenacolo Community Field of Life is the name of the community that Sr Elvira has founded for young men who were once drug addicts. We will be touched to hear their miraculous testimonies of faith. Meet the Visionaries The visionaries regularly receive groups, give explanations, pray with and answer pilgrims questions (subject to spontaneous availability). Inspiring talks There is an enriching Franciscan talk most afternoons in English. Share occasional group gatherings Optional and led by your Priest, for voluntary sharing, prayer or group rosary. Enjoy personal free time daily All activities listed do remain optional. EVENING CHURCH PROGRAMME (DAILY) 5.00pm: The Rosary (Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries) 6.00pm: The local s Croatian Mass After Mass: Benediction, blessing of objects and prayers for healing. 7.00pm: The Rosary (Glorious Mysteries) Above times are one hour later between mid April and mid September DAY 19: Wednesday 27 June Depart Medjugorje Today we travel to the airport for our homebound flight connections (B) DAY 20: Thursday 28 June In transit DAY 21: Friday 29 June Arrive Australia PILGRIMAGE COST (8PV40AU) Date: 10 June 2018 Indicative Cost Per Person Twin Share: AU$6885 (Incl. Tax) Single Room Supplement: AU$1150 Prepaid Tipping: INCLUDED * Costs have been based on prices as at 24 July 2017 and must remain subject to possible change in the unlikely event of significant exchange rate variations, airfare increases and minimum group size (25) contingencies. Prices must remain indicative until the airlines release their fares. MEDJUGORJE EXTENSION COST (8PV40AUM) Date: 23 June 2018 Indicative Cost Per Person Twin Share: AU$1565 (Incl. Tax) Single Room Supplement: AU$390 Prepaid Tipping: INCLUDED SIMPLE BOOKING PROCEDURES Contact Harvest on to place your booking and to advise any other extension plans. Send an AU$800 deposit per person with completed pilgrims booking form to Harvest Journeys in Sydney. Cheques to be made payable to Harvest Journeys or nominate Credit Card details where shown. Await Harvest s letter of confirmation containing receipt, visa(s) information (if applicable) and travel insurance detail along with any other specific travel detail. Make balance of payment seven weeks prior to departure. Collect or await the delivery of final tour documentation including Harvest Travel Pack, pilgrims journal and ticket wallet approximately two weeks prior to departure date. INCLUSIONS Airfares: Economy class flights from Australia (N.B. Airlines taxes are included on standard itinerary and subject to fluctuations). Accommodation & Meals: Based on moderate standard hotel & Religious accommodation throughout with breakfast and dinner daily Miscellaneous inclusions: Deluxe Air- Conditioned Motor coach with driver Local tour escort/guide Sightseeing and entrance fees throughout itinerary Prepaid Tipping Not Included: Passport and Visa Costs (if applicable) International Flights from the US to Europe and return Other meals not stated Items of a personal nature including phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc. Travel insurance All Bookings to: HARVEST JOURNEYS Polding Centre, 11th Floor 133 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Tel: Fax: info@harvestjourneys.com harvestjourneys.com Copyright 2017 Harvest Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these tours/itineraries in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. ACN HARVEST AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

5 HARVEST BOOKING FORM CUSTOM GROUPS Please complete entire form in BLOCK LETTERS and forward this booking form immediately with deposit and photocopy of passport PILGRIMAGE TITLE(S): TOUR CODE(S): DEPARTURE DATE: / / DEPARTURE CITY: EXTENSION(S): ADDITIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Please specify any additional travel arrangements required; flights, accommodation, tours, rail, car hire, upgrade to Business class etc. which you may wish Harvest to arrange (or attach summary). PILGRIMS DETAILS Mr/Mrs/Sr Miss/Ms/Fr IMPORTANT NOTE: Spelling of all names MUST be as printed in your current passport. FAMILY NAME As printed in passport FIRST NAME(S) DATE OF BIRTH PASSPORT NUMBER PASSPORT NATIONALITY PASSPORT EXPIRY NAME TAG SPECIFIC REQUESTS SMOKER? ROOM TYPE (please tick) PREFERRED FIRST NAME DIETARY OR SEATING (Subject to availability) Share Twin* Double** Single Triple 1 Yes 2 Yes 3 Yes Specific single room requests are accepted on a first come/first served basis due to limited availability in some destinations. Harvest will endeavour to appropriately match those individual pilgrims wishing to share. Single supplement will apply if no suitable partner found. * Share twin depicts a two single bedded room. ** Subject to availability (Note: Not all hotels offer true double bed configuration). If requesting a share twin, please nominate with whom (optional): IF YOU ARE A PAST HARVEST PILGRIM, please provide pilgrimage name, month and year. 1 Pilgrimage: Month: Year: 2 Pilgrimage: Month: Year: 3 Pilgrimage: Month: Year: IMPORTANT: PILGRIMS PHYSICAL FITNESS Some Pilgrimage activities require extensive standing or walking, you MUST tick Yes or No below to indicate if you or any above named pilgrim has a disability, physical or medical condition that will restrict your ability to walk or stand for extended periods during the pilgrimage: (Refer to section 17 overleaf for important conditions) Yes No If Yes, Harvest will contact you for further details. PILGRIMS WITH EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS All existing medical conditions or illnesses MUST be listed below for each person travelling PERSONAL CONTACT HOME PH BUSINESS / MOBILE ADDRESS EMERGENCY LOCAL CONTACT (While you are on pilgrimage) NAME HOME PH BUSINESS / MOBILE RELATIONSHIP POSTCODE HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? Publication: Word of mouth Am Past Pilgrim Parish Other: TRAVEL INSURANCE Compulsory for all pilgrims YES Send me a quote for Harvest approved insurance NO Will arrange myself DEPOSIT Non-refundable AUD $800 Per person Polding Centre, 11th Floor, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: (02) Fax: (02) Toll Free: info@harvestjourneys.com Postal Address: PO Box 21207, World Square NSW 2002 DEPOSIT PAYMENT: ESSENTIAL TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING Enclosed Payment (Cheque / Money Order) $... OR Credit Card Option* Mastercard Visa (please tick) (*2% Credit Card Surcharge applies) Cardholder Name: Expiry Date: / Card Number: $... OR Direct Deposit Option - Account Name: Harvest Pilgrimages BSB: Account No: Please include pilgrim name and tour code in bank description. $... I understand and fully accept the Harvest booking conditions on behalf of the above named passengers. Signed PRINT NAME x Date / / 2017BFV1

6 HARVEST BOOKING CONDITIONS 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE The information contained in the Harvest brochure in respect of prices, itineraries, duration, standard of services etc may have changed since release. Please ask your Harvest Consultant to identify any changes which may affect your proposed pilgrimage before booking. Please carefully read the following conditions before you complete the Booking Form as these are the basis for acceptance of all bookings. 2. NEW BOOKINGS A: ALL NEW BOOKINGS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY Completed and signed booking form Photocopy of current valid passport (details page only) Refer to SECTION 18 PASSPORT VISA Deposit: a non-refundable deposit of AUD$800 per person per pilgrimage is required. For combination pilgrimages a nonrefundable deposit of AUD$1600 per person is required. For deposit conditions on additional arrangements please refer to SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. B. NEW BOOKING INCENTIVES TAKE OFF INCENTIVE Save up to $300 pp. This limited offer applies to selected departures / pilgrimages throughout Incentive amounts may vary for each Pilgrimage. Limited availability and sales periods apply. To receive the Take Off incentive, bookings must be made during the offer period. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the Pilgrimage price must be paid at the time of booking. This offer is only available on Air and Tour packages. Not available on Holy Land Special or Sacred Rome Special. This offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. 3. ADDITIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Harvest can arrange additional flights, tours, accommodation, car hire, etc for pilgrims wishing to extend their journey. Harvest Consultants can arrange your complete itinerary and advise additional costs. All booking terms and conditions of the Tour Operator/Airline being used may vary from Harvest s conditions and must be adhered to. 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Your condition will be assessed and may require qualified medical consultation. Whilst Harvest will make reasonable attempts to accommodate any special needs it is not responsible in the event that we are not able to do so, nor are we responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants or any independent suppliers. Most transportation services, including touring coaches are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Harvest regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance to a pilgrim for walking, dining, getting on or off coaches or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion / carer must accompany travellers who need assistance and must be responsible for their wellbeing. Wheelchairs, walking aides or any particular hotel room specification cannot be arranged once a pilgrimage has commenced. If a Pilgrim s mobility limitation affects the operation of the pilgrimage, that pilgrim will be immediately returned home, at their expense and no refund for unused services will be applicable. 18. PASSPORT VISA Each pilgrim is personally responsible for ensuring they possess valid travel documentation. New passport applications must be personally applied for. Existing passports must not expire for at least 6 calendar months after the intended date of return to Australia. Non-Australian passport holders must possess a valid Australian Re-entry Certificate. If you are travelling on a passport issued by a country other than Australia, you will need to be aware that visa requirements may differ from those for Australian passport holders. Visas required by non Australian passport holders must be applied for by the passport holder. Your Harvest Consultant will be able to advise you of these requirements. Cancellation of a pilgrimage due to incomplete travel documentation will incur standard cancellation fees. 19. CHILDREN (UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE) Children travelling with accompanying parents or guardians are most welcome. Costs may vary according to the number of adults sharing a room and individual child costs will be supplied on request. 20. SPECIAL REQUESTS Any special requests (such as airline seating or dietary requirements) made at the time of booking are on a request only basis. Harvest will do all possible to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee these can be met in all instances. 21. GLOBAL PILGRIM ALLIANCE Harvest promotes various travel related products on behalf of the Global Pilgrim Alliance. It is Harvest s obligation to make these bookings on your behalf. We are not responsible for the operation of these services nor do we make or give any warranty or representation regarding their standard. All bookings made with one of Harvest s Alliance Partners are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability of these providers. Harvest will not be held responsible if, for any reason, a travel service provider is not able to provide the services booked. Published costs for Global Pilgrim Alliance packages are shown in either US Dollars or Euro. Your Harvest Consultant will advise the equivalent Australian Dollar amount (including any bank fees and charges) at the time of final payment. 22. RESPONSIBILITIES Harvest agrees to make reservations with the Principal offering the services described in this and ancillary brochures. Harvest does not accept any responsibility for default causing loss or injury to persons whether by negligence or otherwise on the part of the Principal providing any facilities for any person taking advantage of the services described in this brochure. Harvest is not liable for any loss suffered by any person or any additional expense caused or occasioned by transportation provider delay, change of aircraft service, alteration to any other travel service, illness, injury, strike, civil disturbance, terrorism, quarantine, flood or other disturbances of whatsoever nature interfering with, altering, or adding to the cost of the service requested or booked. After departure, if the services included in the pilgrimage cannot be supplied or are altered for reasons beyond our control, Harvest will arrange for the provision of comparable services where possible. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by pilgrims and any resulting savings will be refunded. Harvest is not liable for any dissatisfaction the client may have with the properties used. You agree not to hold Harvest responsible for any decision made by insurers, and/or by any suppliers, or requirements of any foreign country, government authority or overseas laws and policies. The above exclusions of liability are subject to any statutory liability which unresolved may not be excluded by law. Unresolved difficulties must be conveyed to Harvest Australia Pty Ltd in writing with any supporting documents within 30 days of return to Australia. 23. DOCUMENTATION It is the Client s responsibility to carefully check all confirmation documentation, itineraries, air tickets and vouchers immediately upon receipt (particularly in regard to spelling of names and travel dates), and advise Harvest of any discrepancies. All travel documentation will be available for collection / courier delivery days prior to your scheduled departure. Tour Only pilgrims must advise Harvest, at the earliest time, of their departure date from Australia. 24. CURRENCY Costs listed are in local currency for Australia (AUD), except for the Global Pilgrim Alliance programme (refer SECTION 21 GLOBAL PILGRIM ALLIANCE). 25. PRIVACY STATEMENT Harvest may collect personal information about you from third parties (including your medical practitioner) as reasonably required in planning and booking tours and for any purpose relating to your tour. You may seek access to any personal information which Harvest may hold about you in accordance with provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 (CL). 26. CONSUMER PROTECTION Harvest Australia Pty Limited ACN , Travel Agent Licence 2TA Harvest is a Member of AFTA and ATAS. 27. NEW SOUTH WALES LAW The Terms and Conditions published herein are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. 28. VALIDITY The programmes listed in this Harvest brochure supersedes the Harvest 2016 programme and is valid to 31 December 2017.