 Experience 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  there, 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.
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  day 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!
 Book your experiences in NZ and in Oz here!
‘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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 Rolling green hills, pristine beaches, spectacular lookouts, historical villages, fine restaurants and acclaimed wineries—Adelaide screams romance! Spoil your beau and you to a day of indulgence in Australia’s “wine capital.”
Escape the city to the beautiful and charming countryside; learn of the area’s European influences and of the rich histories of several wineries; enjoy glasses of Wolf Blass Shiraz, Rosemount Shiraz and others that have made the region so famous; and indulge in hand-made artisan cheeses, freshly crafted chocolates and other gourmet delicacies. For the perfect date in Adelaide, treat yourselves to temptation together on a food and wine tour!
Enjoy a relaxed Barossa Valley tour and visit wineries that are praised around the world. On these day trips, you are delighted by tastings at Langmeil’s, the home of the 1843 Freedom Shiraz,  as well as at four other fine cellar doors. You learn the histories of wineries that have long existed, such as Chateau Tanunda, look through extensive antique collections and stroll through beautiful flower gardens. You also dig into a gourmet lunch!
With several renowned wine regions with romantic vistas near Adelaide, you have plenty of options to choose from. Find similar tours packed with gourmet food and wine tastings in a village with strong German roots, Hanhdorf, in the stunning Adelaide Hills, in Clare Valley and in McLaren Vale. For the more active couple, try a winery tour on mountain bikes!
If you prefer your date’s focus to be on the food, indulge in a five-course progressive luncheon at five multicultural restaurants. Explore tastes of the world along Gouger Street, the Adelaide street known for its quality fine dining options on this tasting tour. You two are satisfied by various ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Malaysian, Italian and Portuguese meal—and a glass of pared wine with each!
After an exclusive food and wine tour in Adelaide, you and your partner will feel relaxed, reconnected and revived—and, of course, full! As the group sizes are limited on all of these tours, you are guaranteed an intimate experience. Treat yourselves to a romantic day of heavenly delights and prepare to be pleased!
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 Two of Australia’s icons, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef, are in the running to be placed among the world’s new seven natural wonders and they need votes!
New7Wonders of Nature is an initiative to compile a new list of natural wonders determined through a global poll (rather than by one person as it was done in ancient times).
In 2007, the preliminary global vote nominated over 440 locations in over 220 countries, before narrowing it the top 77. At this stage, 13 of Oz’s sites were in the running, including Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, the Twelve Apostles, Kakadu National Park, Fraser Island, Pinnacles Desert, the Australian Alps, the Blue Mountains, the Green Cauldron, the Flinders Ranges, Cradle Mountain and the Bungle Bungles.
 In 2009, based on selected criteria, the New7Wonders Panel of Experts narrowed this further to the top 28. Now for Australia, only Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef remain in the running. It is now up to the public around the world to vote for the new wonders of the world. The seven with the most votes will be announced on November 11, 2011.
While extremely beautiful, Australia’s leading sites face stiff competition such as New Zealand’s Milford Sound, the Maldives, Brazil’s Iguazu Falls, America’s Grand Canyon, South Africa’s Table Mountain and Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands.
The fierce competition from around the world only makes us more proud to have two of our sites in the final stage! Regardless of the results, one thing is for sure—a visit to Uluru and to the Great Barrier Reef is a must do. Add a tour around Uluru and a reef adventure to your bucket list!
Book a tour of Ayers Rock or the Reef here!
With city sights, a coast of cliffs, lush forest, waterfalls and wildlife, a tour from Melbourne to Adelaide is must do in Australia. With so much to do and see, it can be difficult to narrow your options, so here are a few suggestions.
 Gain perspective on your trip to come by viewing it from above. Spend a leisurely morning floating in a hot air balloon; after enjoying views of Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, from above, indulge in a delicious hot breakfast while sipping champagne.
Next, see the city from its streets. Visit Federation Square, Fitzroy Gardens, Southbank, Docklands, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the Eureka Skydeck. To ensure you see Melbourne’s highlights in an efficient way, trust an informative guide to bring you on a city tour.
You’re now ready to take to the roads. The drive to Adelaide is not to be dreaded; it is spectacularly scenic. Self-drive as a flexible and affordable way to see the breathtaking sights of the cliff-hugging Great Ocean Road.
Outside of the city, you will be driving along vineyards, rocky shores, and beaches. Take a break to ride the waves at the iconic surf spots, Jan Juc and Bells Beach. If you prefer, have a game of golf on a scenic course in Anglesea, where grazing kangaroos frequent the fairways.
From here, you may want to spend the evening in resort town Lorne, which combines boutique shopping, restaurants and cafes with natural highlights, such as the Angahook-Lorne State Park.
Otherwise, drive through where the cliffs of the rugged coast meet the lush ancient rainforests and arrive at the fishing and farming village, Apollo Bay. While exploring the Otway National Park, trek through the rainforest to Erskine Falls and marvel at the Otway Ranges.
Drive through thick forest canopies with waterfalls and shorelines by your sides until you see the London Bridge and the Twelve Apostles standing high out of the water. You’ve arrived at the Shipwreck Coast, home to over 200 wrecks. Enjoy the views of the limestone towers carved by the wild seas over thousands of years from the boardwalk or from Gibson’s steps, an area of cliffs leading down to the beach. If you’re there between May and September, visit Logans Beach to spot whales.
If it is time for a rest, spend the evening in the quaint and history-filled costal town, Port Fairy, home to many heritage buildings. You may see the nation’s largest fur seal colony there.
The next must-see on your trip is Mount Gambier, a maar complex containing several crater lakes such as Blue Lake, named after the brilliant colour it turns between November and February.
You should also try to visit Grampians National Park, which offers spectacular lookouts, inspiring waterfalls such as Mackenzie Falls, and unique wildlife. You may chose to spend the night in the seaside town of Robe, once known as one of South Australia’s most important ports.
Next, travel to Naracoorte to see its World Heritage site, an area composed of 26 limestone caves that house giant prehistoric fossils. Almost to your final destination, make one last stop to enjoy the Fleurieu Peninsula. There, see peguins on Granite Island or do a cliff-top walk to Port Elliot. Now to Adelaide!
If that seems like too long a drive, let someone else do it for you. Take a guided 3 day Melbourne to Adelaide safari, which brings you to many of the highlights and includes two nights’ accommodation and meals.
Once in Adelaide, take a guided city tour to visit Victoria Square, the Terraces, and Colonel Light’s Lookout on Montefiore Hill, among many other highlights. Finally, top your trip off with a day in pristine wilderness on Kangaroo Island. See sea-lions bask, koalas nap, pelicans soar, penguins waddle, and kangaroos leap on this diverse island. This natural wonderland is truly a grand finale to a great trip!
Book your Adelaide and Melbourne experiences here!
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