Plan your New Zealand Holiday on Experience Oz + NZ

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SkyTower SkyWalkExperience Oz is excited to announce a major expansion of its online catalogue of travel experiences—now, with Experience Oz, you can also experience New Zealand! As it offers over 2000 tours, attractions, activities and more, you can now browse a diverse range of things to do in both Oz and NZ and book experiences online at www.ExperienceOz.com.au.

Experience Oz, now Experience Oz + NZ, has introduced exciting day tours, cruises, activities, attractions, extreme experiences and more in all of the main regions of NZ’s north and south islands. If you are planning to visit NZ, be sure to read what we have to say about each city and browse the many options for things to do in each.

If heading to the North Island, you will probably be stopping in the big city, Auckland. While Milford Soundthere, if you dare, brave the Auckland Sky Tower SkyWalk and walk around a platform without railings 192 metres above the city—and lean over the edge!

If in the Bay of Islands, considering killing two birds with one cruise; on the Dolphin Cruise to Hole in the Rock, you can discover the area’s wildlife, including playful dolphins, as well as the natural highlights, such as the iconic Hole in the Rock and the Grand Cathedral Cave.

You can also join combination tours for a full experience of Rotorua and nearby areas. Explore the Waitomo caves, view amazing glowworm displays, watch Moari cultural performances and tour Waikato and King Country, as well as other scenic regions, on the Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Tours.
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If heading to the South Island, there is a whole new world of exciting and spectacularly scenic options. Consider taking a cruise through Doubtful Sound, a highlight of the pristine Fiordland, and discover the dense rainforest, clear waters, abundant local wildlife and much more.

You can also view the South Island’s beauty from above with unique scenic flight packages. With a Milford Sound scenic flight combination package, you can explore the massive fiord and its surrounding waterfalls, ancient glaciers, crystal clear lakes and rivers and beech forest from the roads, the waters and the skies!

If in Queenstown, you will have no shortage of thrills available to you. For adrenaline-packed Queenstown Whitewater Raftingday out, consider the Shotover Threesome package with which you enjoy a scenic helicopter flight from the city to the Shotover River, where you embark on a whitewater adventure rafting on grade 3-5 rapids and, finally, you hop aboard a jetboat for some serious on-water speed and spins!

Alternatively, for a more relaxing experience, you may enjoy a Stewart Island Cruise or a Paringa Track Guided Walk on the West Coast.

Whether it’s a peaceful, scenic holiday you’re after or an extreme adventure, there are tours, attractions and activities that will appeal to you. Experience Oz + NZ is now your one stop shop for things to do in Australia and New Zealand!

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‘Tis the Season to Plan your Christmas Holiday

Christmas on Experience Oz

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Indulge in fruitcake, catch A Christmas Carol on TV, decorate the tree, and, most importantly, enjoy your holidays! Put the cramped malls out of your mind, forget the long lines and the parking spot wars, leave all your shopping stresses behind; get back to the true joy of the season—spending quality time with your loved ones. This Christmas, plan something fun for the friends and family to do!

Sharing an exciting experience together prolongs the festive season as it is usually enjoyed post-Christmas and it creates lasting memories. This holiday season, surprise the family with a group hot air balloon flight over some of Australia’s most stunning scenery; treat your partner to a romantic dinner cruise; spend a day touring acclaimed cellar doors and tasting fine wines with the ladies; or challenge the boys to an intense paintballing match!

Choose the experiences that suit you and your loved ones from the 2000+ options on Experience Oz. From budget to luxury, from thrilling to relaxing and from fun to romantic, there are options that please people of all interests, budgets and ages. Experience Oz makes it easy to find what is relevant and what appeals to you, as all of the experiences are organised by region and, within each region, by categories, such as day tours, water sports, attractions, activities, hot deals and more!

Heading to the Gold Coast for your Christmas holidays? Browse the “Theme Parks” to see all of the passes available or “Attractions” to find a dinner theatre show, such as the popular Australian Outback Spectacular. Perhaps you’re spending the season in Sydney? Browse through “Harbour Cruises” or “Day Tours” to find the best ways of seeing the city’s iconic sites.

Don’t waste precious vacation time and avoid the disappointment of tours selling out. Enjoy beating the queues and receiving instant confirmations, as well as no booking fees, no credit card fees and a best price guarantee, when planning your holiday’s adventures on Experience Oz. From all of us at Experience Oz, merry Christmas and happy holidays!

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Fish Darwin wins the Adventure Tourism Award at the Broglas

Fish Darwin catch of the dayThe Brogla Tourism Awards, Northern Territory’s official tourism awards program, held its 25th annual ceremony on Saturday. As the event’s theme of Celebrating Tourism Excellence suggests, the Broglas recognised businesses that strive for and achieve the highest standards in the industry.

Fish Darwin, a first time entrant, was recognised for this level of excellence and earned the Adventure Tourism award! Fish Darwin is a local business, owned and operated by a Darwin couple. These two, as well as their qualified and friendly crew, have extensive experience in the tourism industry and with fishing in Top End waters.

By applying their relevant knowledge and passions and by being customer-focused, the Fish Darwin team has successfully developed several fishing adventure products that have become very popular.

Fish Darwin fishing adventureThese include impressive fishing charter cruises departing Darwin Harbour for half day, full day and sunset and night tours, all of which include a meal and snacks. Guided by an experienced crew, theses charters visit fishing hotpots with a multitude of tropical reefs, shoals, islands and historic wrecks. In these spots, customers have the opportunity to catch Black jewfish, Golden snapper, Spanish mackerel, Queenfish, Long tail tuna, Spanish flag, Javelin fish, Giant trevally, Blue boned tusk fish and more!

Fish Darwin is dedicated to providing tourists and locals alike with accessible and memorable fishing adventures. We are pleased these efforts have been recognised. Congratulations, Fish Darwin, for winning the Adventure Tourism award!

 

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Drift above Ayers Rock in a Hot Air Balloon Adventure

Imagine drifting gently, high above the Australian Outback taking in the amazing red earth scenery, green national parks and the most iconic of them all Ayers Rock (Uluru).
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Rising VERY early, be collected from Alice Springs where your journey begins. Along the way your guide will show you all of the beautiful and interesting sights. Then at the launch site watch as the burners inflate the balloon ready for your flight. Climbing inside the basket, feel the excitement wash over you as you gently rise above the ground and embark on your scenic flight. You will fully appreciate the absolute remoteness of the Australian Outback. Spot wildlife including mobs of Red Kangaroos, cattle stations, scrub, bushland and the true vastness of the region. Your guide will point out all of the important parts to ensure you don’t miss a thing – so be sure to bring your camera (not forgetting batteries or to charge it before go).

Not interested in flying in a balloon but your friends want to? Well why not choose the Ballooning over the Australian Outback‘Balloon Chaser’ option where you can join the crew on the ground in their Ballooning vehicle as they ‘chase’ the balloons and greet them on landing.

As the balloon slowly descends the light refreshments will be a welcome treat to end your experience. Enjoy a glass of champagne or juice and along with a selection of muesli biscuits, exotic slices, cheese and fresh fruit and given the opportunity to purchase photographs taken earlier in the morning.

This truly is a unique and beautiful way to see one of the most remote areas in Australia. Flights are available for 30 minute or 60 minute durations and prices start from $265 for Adults and $212 for Children.

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Tempt Fate on your Darwin Vacation: Come Face to Face with Crocs!

Do you dare enter the “Cage of Death?” At Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, you have the opportunity to get closer than ever before to some of Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles!

Cage of Death at Crocsaurus CoveAfter a full safety briefing and after you have mentally and emotionally prepared yourself, you are dropped into the large crocodile enclosure in a transparent “Cage of Death!” Tread water while you are submerged in the croc-filled waters and feel your heart pound as you come face to face with the massive primeval creatures!

As two people can fit in the cage, convince your partner or mate to join you for support! Show no fear and try to smile as a photographer will be snapping tons of shots of you and the crocs inside and outside of the enclosure! If you live in or are visiting Darwin, prepare to take this unforgettable plunge—you will not find anything like it anywhere else in Australia!

The thrills do not end after your plunge in the Cage of Death. As well, Crocosaurus Cove Jumping Crocs Cruiseoffers plenty of excitement for those who wish to maintain some distance from the crocs. Everyone can hold a baby crocodile and other reptiles, see a display of the world’s most venomous snakes, watch an entertaining and informative croc show and feeding and join the handlers in feeding fish, turtles and other reptiles, as well as many other fun and interactive activities! Crocosaurus Cove provides a thrilling day out for all!

Alternatively, you can get up close to the fascinating prehistoric creatures in their natural environment on a jumping crocodile cruise! Hop aboard and cruise the croc-infested waters of the Adelaide River; as your guide throws food into the air near your boat, watch the massive saltwater crocodiles leap high out of the water to snatch their meals! You will be amazed by the crocs’ speed and the power of their jaws!

While the huge crocs are a highlight of this tour, it also includes a visit to Litchfield National Park. On this tour, you can enjoy views of the stunning Florence Falls, take a stroll to Tolmer Falls, swim in the plunge pool by Wangi Falls, hike through the lush tropical rainforest and visit the Meridan Termite Mounds! From breathtaking scenery to jumping crocodiles, this is one exciting adventure that offers great value!

When in Darwin, don’t miss your opportunity to get close to Australia’s large saltwater crocs!

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