Americans Say G'Day to the Best of Australia in the Country's First Online Auction.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Bid on one of 20 air passes to Australia from 99 cents. Search for celeb-donated items from Nicole Kidman, director Peter Jackson, INXS INXS In Excess (band) INXS Internet Exchange Service and Hugh Jackman- all starting from $1. Enjoy a rejuvenating stay with Olivia Newton John at her Gaia Retreat and Spa and benefit charity. These are just some of the more than 100 offerings that are a click away in Australia's first-ever online auction, kicking-off January 14, 2006 on www.GreatAussieAuction.com Tourism Australia Tourism Australia is a statutory authority of the Government of Australia, with responsibility for tourism marketing within Australia and internationally, as well as research and forecasting of domestic and global tourism trends. is extending the reach of 'G'Day LA: Australia Week 2006' beyond Los Angeles, bringing Australia's top experiences, from once-in-a-lifetime celebrity-hosted excursions to a dream Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef, largest complex of coral reef in the world, c.1,250 mi (2,000 km) long, in the Coral Sea, forming a natural breakwater for the coast of Queensland, NE Australia. island wedding, online and closer to Americans. Australian experiences for every budget are available for bidding for 10-weeks from January 14 to March 14, 2006. Tourism Australia Vice President of the Americas Michael Londregan expects over half a million people to visit the website. "From people planning their dream trip Down Under to fans of Australia, this online auction has something for everyone," Londregan said. "Tennis fans can realize their dream of watching the Australian Open
n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. champ John Newcombe," Londregan continued. "Or xenophiles can gloat about their private wine tasting of Penfolds Grange and dinner with Australia's finest winemaker." "And the potential for grabbing a bargain is enormous. Do Sydney like a celebrity or adopt a koala koala (kōä`lə), arboreal marsupial, or pouched mammal, Phascolarctos cinereus, native to Australia. Although it is sometimes called koala bear, or Australian bear, and is somewhat bearlike in appearance, it is not related to true from only $1. Or bid on one of 20 popular Qantas AirPasses from 99 cents - which includes international return, three domestic flights and is usually $999." A selection of 10 one-of-a-kind items and vacations from $1 include: - celeb-donated items from signed scripts to set visits from Nicole Kidman, "King Kong" director Peter Jackson, "Without a Trace" star Anthony LaPaglia," and "Amityville Horror" actress Melissa George -Adopt a Koala from Sydney's Taronga Zoo (retail $1130) -Meet the locals at Kangaroo Island with Brendan Worldwide Vacations (retails $1270) -A two-day Outback Big Blue private air tour (retail $7,995 for two) -Voyages' six-night Colours of Australia package at Lizard Island, Silky Oaks and Wrotham Park (Retail $7482) -A Tasmanian luxury walk, with a six-day luxury Cradle Mountain Huts Walk and two-days recovering on the Tamar River (retail $4641 for two) -Go Walkabout walkabout a dummy syndrome in horses; usually pyrrolizidine alkaloses caused by crotalaria poisoning. Affected horses walk compulsively, head press, appear blind and walk into objects. They do not respond to usual external stimuli or commands. on the Northern Territory Outback Explorer visiting the aboriginal community of Hermannsburg and iconic Kings Canyon and Uluru (Retail $1462) -Visit the celeb ce·leb n. Informal A celebrity. hotspots in Sydney and the Hunter Valley (Retail $5222) -Hit the road with the Melbourne Southern Australia Showcase, starting in Melbourne for two nights, then hopping in a Maui Campervan for a seven-night journey via the Dandenong Ranges, wine valleys, Grampians and Great Ocean Road (retail $3299) -A five-star Whitsunday Island honeymoon retreat, with four-nights on Hamilton Island, one-night Reefsleep, seaplane seaplane, airplane designed to take off from and alight on water. The two most common types are the floatplane, whose fuselage is supported by struts attached to two or more pontoon floats, and the flying boat, whose boat-hull fuselage is constructed with the tour to Whitehaven Beach, twilight sail and dinner cruise (retail $4050 for two) The auction may be a great place to grab a deal, but the site's main purpose is to help Americans fulfill their dream to experience Australia. "The site is a great place to learn about Australia in a dynamic, interactive way. Each auction item features a short video and description," Londregan said. "And our industry partners have done a wonderful job offering experiences that get your attention because they aren't available anywhere else in the world." "For unsuccessful bidders, all is not lost. We have provided great links direct to our partners so they can find out more. It's a great way to turn the dream of visiting Australia into a reality," Londregan said. Easy to navigate, the site is divided and cross referenced into many categories: luxury, celebrity, romance adventure, go walkabout, and Aussie Stuff. Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a romantic adventure? Check out the dream wedding with 32-people on exclusive Bedarra Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Dying to try one of Tasmania's many natural wonders and adventures, then visit the 25 items to bid on under eco-adventure. Need to go walkabout? Try a train ride or drive. Or try the top luxury experiences like invitation-only cruises or gourmet experiences. Along with unbelievable travel options, money raised from select celebrity experiences will go to a charity of their choice, including: -For the true wildlife enthusiast a day of behind the scenes encounters and the undivided attention of Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo's expert handlers, benefiting Wildlife Warriors Worldwide (Retail $3000) -Two tennis fans can share a meal with legend John Newcombe, attend the Australian Open and enjoy five nights of Melbourne's koalas, spas and wine regions, benefiting the Starlight Children's Foundation (Retail $12,500) -Five-night accommodation at Olivia Newton Johns Gaia Retreat & Spa near Byron Bay, all gourmet meals, daily yoga and lunch and a private art or yoga class with Olivia, to benefit the Austin Hospital ONJ ONJ Osteonecrosis of the Jaw ONJ Olivia Newton-John ONJ Orchestre National de Jazz (France) ONJ Odate Noshiro Airport (Akita, Japan airport code) ONJ Observatoire National de la Jeunesse Cancer Wing (retail $4,600) For more information, visit www.GreatAussieAuction.com Auction items may contain travel restrictions. Prices are in USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . Terms and conditions apply. |
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