 Western Australia’s hidden treasure, the spectacular Rottnest Island, received well-deserved recognition at the 2011 WA Tourism Awards on November 26, 2011; the unspoiled island paradise won the Gold Medal for Major Tourist Attraction!
This award really comes as no surprise—more than 500,000 travellers flock to the island every year to visit its 63 secluded beaches and 20 beautiful bays, fascinating history and Aboriginal culture, unique and adorable wildlife, such as quokkas and New Zealand fur seals, and endless activity options.
Congratulations is also due to the Rottnest Island ferry and tour operator, Rottnest Express, for winning two Gold Medals at the awards—one for Major Tour/Transport Operator and the other for Tourism Marketing for its “Love My Rotto” campaign.
We at Experience Oz highly recommend a visit to the impressive Rottnest Island! To help you plan your holiday and pick the tour that best suits your travelling style, we have written a Guide to the Top Rotto Tours. For more information on the island, what to do and see there and the tours available, read our guide here. Have fun!
 Book your Rotto tour here!
 Want to escape to a different reality—one where you act more like Jason Bourne or James Bond? Want a break from the boring routine? Need to release built-up tension from work? Suit up and shoot it out of your system! Experience Oz is proud to add paintballing to its extensive catalogue of things to do in Australia!
World Series Paintball is a premium paintball park network with locations around the country. With 10 options across Australia, including parks near Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, it is easy to find a massive paintballing park to dominate near you! Each park offers several sessions a day, from 10 to close to 20, suitable for players of varying abilities and experience. From first-timers to dedicated competitors, there is a match for everyone.
 Even the most advanced players will play different matches to experience a variety of games and scenarios. For example, players in Brisbane have 10 themed fields set over 60 acres to choose from! As well, players in Melbourne are spoiled with the largest indoor park in the southern hemisphere! All of World Series Paintball’s large parks ensure the sport is kept exciting!
So, gather your buddies, suit up and load your guns with your pellets—you are about to experience extreme thrills! Be strategic, keep your head down and watch your back while stalking your enemies; then, pull the trigger, fire and conquer!
A tip to avoid disappointment: if you are 18 or under, make sure to check your state’s minimum age requirement before you purchase your paintballs.
Team up with your mates or go head-to-head—you will all love the rush of your paintball adventure!
Book your paintballing match 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!
If you’re looking at Perth as your next holiday destination, here are some tips and things to do while you’re there.
Flights – Cheap flights can be arranged from most major cities in Australia. Take advantage o the latest deals from JetStar, Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways and Qantas! Starting from $149 pp from Sydney with Virgin Blue.
Getting around in Perth – getting around to the best places and attractions in Perth is easy with the Perth Tram Company. 2 Passes are available for $30 per Adult (deepening on what you want to see). This allows you to “Hop on and Hop off” at 16 major destinations around the city. Giving you the freedom to see and do what you please. The passes are available for 2 consecutive days, so there is no need to rush! Or you can combine both the City & Kings Park by Tram PLUS City & South Perth by Double Decker in the Trifecta Tour for only $95 per Adult to include Wine Tasting some extra stops and an optional lunch as well. This is one of the best ways to get your bearings and see the popular tourist attractions Perth has to offer.
Things to see and Do – Take a Winery Tour if the famous Swan Valley…very well known for their boutique wines and wineries. Take a trip out to Rottnest Island and takje in the natural beauty and serenity of this eco friendly island. About 35 minutes south of Perth is the dockside town of Fremantle, easy to get to and tours go out there daily from Fremantle. Take in some dolphin spotting, or even swim with them! Visit Penguin Island (available from mid September to early June each year). The little penguins are so cute!
Perth has so much to offer and will set the scene for a great holiday! Get your friends and family together and check out this amazing city in Western Australia!
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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”.
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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?
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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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