 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!
Book your holiday experiences here!
 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!
Combo Passes are a great way to see and do what you want, at a lower than retail price! Combination passes, 2 for 1 deals and packages are certainly not new. Most people would have bought at least one in their lifetime. Here is a list of Experience Oz’s top combo pass picks.
National VIP Pass – gets you unlimited entry to Sea World, Warner Bros Movie World and Wet n Wild from now until 30 June 2012. The price for all of this entertainment? $119.99 per person! It’s normally $79.99 for one entry to Movie World or Sea World and $59.99 for Wet n Wild, this is unbeatable value. BUY NOW
Super Pass – gets you entry to 2 Parks over 14 days (activated from first entry). Visit Sea World, Movie World or Wet n Wild for $149.99 per Adult and $99.99 per Child.
Tip!: Savvy shoppers will notice that while the Super Pass offers less benefits; for a family on holiday to the Gold Coast this actually works out cheaper for the child passes if you only intend to visit 2 parks on your short break. Buy the children Super Passes and a VIP Pas for yourself and you’ve saved even more money! BUY NOW
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & Wyndham Cruises – Experience the Gold Coast’s most loved wildlife park at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy over 18 shows daily included in your admission. Then sit back and relax on a 2 hour waterways cruise from Surfers Paradise. Bliss! All this for only $49.95 per person (If you bought both tickets separately it would cost you $99.95!) BUY NOW
Sea World Whale Watch – combine a Sea World Whale Watching cruise and your entry ticket into Sea World and you can save over Save $60 Adults, Save $35 Child & Seniors! OR pay just $325 for a family (normally $602). BUY NOW
Sydney Attraction Combination Passes – it’s your choice with this one, a ‘pick & mix’ of your favourite attractions. Combine entry to 2, 3 or all 4 of Sydney’s best attractions in one low price with these all new passes. Visit Sydney Wildlife World, Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower & Oceanworld Manly. BUY NOW
See Sydney & Beyond Attractions Pass – See Sydney Attractions Pass is available for 2, 3 and 7 days. All packages offer a choice of over 40 top experiences in and around fabulous Sydney! Proces start from $155 per Adult. BUY NOW
See Melbourne & Beyond Attractions Pass – FREE entry to over 40 attractions in Melbourne and surrounds. Unlimited access for 2, 3 or 7 days… It’s your choice! Discover everything Melbourne has to offer, at your own pace. Starting from $145 per Adult. BUY NOW
Tasmania 5 in 1 Pass – 5 tickets valid for single entry to Tasmania’s best attractions. 20 unique attractions to choose from. Valid for 3 months. Starting from $125 per Adult. BUY NOW
Great Sunshine Way Attractions Pass – Over 35 top attractions in Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast. Available in 3 packages (3 tickets, 5 tickets, 3 Day and 5 day unlimited passes). Great value for money and unbeatable convenience. Starting from $89 per Adult. BUY NOW
Get online and book a combination pass today and SAVE yourself some money to spend on a dinner, drink or souvenir when you get there.
We don’t charge anything extra at Experience Oz, so these really area great value deals!
Book your discount and combination passes here!
WIN THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE!…..are you up to it?
20 Attractions, 3 Days, 3 Cities
Ever dreamt of being a travel reporter? You and a mate could win the experience of a lifetime. Tour with a film crew through the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast experiencing 20 attractions. Get close to tigers, swim with seals, fly over the Gold Coast – are you up for the challenge? Our film crew will be capturing all your fears, screams, laughs – you’ll star in our experience videos!
THIS COULD BE YOU!
* 4 Nights Accommodation
* Return Flights from your nearest Australian Capital City
* $1000 (that’s $500 for you and a mate)
* All Meals
* Prize Pack with a Camera
* Loads of Money-can’t-buy experiences!
If you think you and your mate are up for the challenge, head to www.facebook.com/ExperienceOz to enter. Send us a pic and 100 words, or a 60 video to convince us that we should pick you!
For more details go to http://www.facebook.com/ExperienceOz. Entries close 29th March 2011 so get in quick!
That’s right….we’re giving away a digital camera! After such a busy silly season, we’re sure you have plenty of funny, weird and crazy holiday photos lying around! Share it with us on our ExperienceOz Facebook wall for your chance to win a Digital Camera. Simply go to our facebook page and upload it to our wall – make sure you ‘Like’ us first.
As a BONUS, you’ll also get 5% off your next purchase. Enter Now
Hollybank Forest is located just a 20 minute drive from Launceston in Tasmania. Known for it’s mixture of native bush and ash and pine plantations, the forest is a popular picnic spot for locals with walking tracks meandering through the forest.
But, why walk when you can fly…….
Hollybank Treetops Adventure is the newest addition to Experience Oz. Set in the beautiful and natural Hollybank Forest, experience the joy and excitement of safely gliding through the trees supported by a harness. The treetops journey includes cable spans between 15 metres and 400 metres, connected by platforms they have aptly named “Cloud Stations”. Spend approximately 3 hours soaring through the trees as you are immersed into the amazing forest surrounding you. You can also experience the Hollybank Treetops Adventure by Night! Your senses will be heightened as you disappear into the night. Suitable for all ages 3 to 80+ years!
While you’re in Launceston why not also check out what else is on offer! tours to Cradle Mountain National Park, Sightseeing Day Tours, City Tours of Launceston, Tamar Valley and much more. There is so much for you to experience in this natural & historic town. Find your perfect Experience today!
There are NO credit card, booking fees or hidden charges on Experience Oz. Just fantastic deals and a best price guarantee!
If we have sparked your interest now and you are planning a trip to Launceston, here are some other deals out there at the moment that might help you.
* Jetstar has direct flights to Launceston from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane starting from just $39!
* Virgin Blue also have direct flights to Launceston from Broome, Melbourne, Sydney & Adelaide from $79!
Australia – it’s a big country! In fact it is the 6th largest continent in the world. However it has a relatively small population of 21 million and most reside along the eastern seaboard.
So, how do you decide where to go and what to do? How do you get the most out of your Australian visit? What do you want to get out of your visit?
Are you a nature lover? The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest coral reef containing marine life and over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays dotted with breathtaking tropical islands. Or why not travel south to the cooler most southern state of Australia – Tasmania, where there are so many ways to experience the island’s natural and unique wonders! Try an evening to remember spotlighting Tasmanian devils, quolls, wombats and wallabies; a highland bushwalk alongside ice-carved crags; or an offshore cruise to spot whales, dolphins and seabirds. More info…..
From about May/June to November each year visitors can marvel at the amazing whales that pass along the east and western coasts of Australia. During summer they spend their time feeding in the chilled waters of Antarctica before migrating their way north for breeding. Visitors can usually see the whales on bard one of the many whale watching vessels as the whales make their way north and then south again towards the end of October/November. Experience Oz recommends the following destinations for whales watching in Australia. Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, Sydney.
Adventurous? Australia has so much to offer! Cairns & Port Douglas in North Queensland are sub-tropical paradises in close proximity to rainforests and natural wonders.
Why not have a go at White Water Rafting in the Russel River or Barron River? If you have ever wanted to Skydive,
 Cairns offers the best views of the coastline, and reefs.
Try something uniquely Australian, such as a cuddle of a Koala (QLD is the only state in Australia where this is possible). In Queensland visitors can do this at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Paradise Country Aussie Farm Tours and of course Australia Zoo made famous by the self confessed wildlife warrior Steve Irwin. Aboriginal culture is one of the most ancient in the world, one place that you can experience this is at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Cairns – they offer both day and nighttime experiences. Cheese and Wine Tours in Mudgee near Sydney or travel to the world famous Barossa Valley in Adelaide to sample some of the world best and well known wines! Take a day trip out to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory where you can take a trip to view the world famous Ayers Rock, now commonly known by its traditional name Uluru. Try an adventure or a relaxed day trip. It’s YOUR choice!
We hope this gives you some idea of what Australia has to offer you. “There’s nothing like Australia”.
Experience Oz is a one-stop shop for things to do in Australia! No booking fees, No credit card fees or hidden charges. What you see is what you pay!
What would you do with an Experience Oz $200 voucher? That’s right, we’re giving away $200 worth of experiences to one lucky entrant. Send us your best holiday pic of you snorkelling, on a roller coaster, skydiving or any other great Aussie experience to be in the running. Quick, competition closes soon.
What comes to mind when you think of Christmas Gift Shopping?
Big crowds to push through?
No parking?
Screaming children…..and they’re not even yours?
If all of this sounds too much, then why not get a nice coffee, sit back in your favourite chair and fire up the PC or Laptop, type in www.GiftItNow.com.au, and start Christmas shopping with thousands of great gift ideas for under the Xmas tree without even having to to leave your living room!
If you’re looking for Christmas gifts, a great idea areTheme Park Passes on the Gold Coast, including the Super Pass. As a Christmas gift, the Super Pass will entitle you to 28 days worth of UNLIMITED entry to popular Gold Coast Theme Parks such as Warner Bros MovieWorld, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild for one low price – ideal for the holidays when you have time off!
Running out of Christmas gift ideas? What about a Hot Air Balloon rideover the Yarra Valley in Melbourne, or Australia’s most iconic city Sydney? Or a even Scenic Flight over the Great Barrier Reef?
Gifts for guys? Presents for men? We’ve got them covered, from Skydiving in Cairns to V8 Hot Laps or Hang gliding in Byron Bay.
Want to spoil that someone special with a romantic gift under the xmas tree? Have you thought of a Swan Valley Wine Tour in Perth, a romantic Dinner Cruise in the vibrant city of Melbourne, or calm Gondola Cruise down the Noosa River on the Sunshine Coast, or a relaxed coach tour through Cradle Mountain National Park from Launceston?
There is so much to choose from! Go to Gift It now now to find your perfect online Gift Experience, and buy a gift voucher online knowing there are no additional fees or charges. *Remember to put the recipients name in the customer details section and not your own. We are also here to help, so if you have any questions let us know!
Merry Christmas from the team at Gift It Now!
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