LOS ANGELES -- The Auction Features Flights to Australia and over 30 Different Australian Vacation Experiences, from Saving the Tasmanian Devil to Trips to the Great Barrier Reef
Starting today travelers and savvy online shoppers can visit the Great Aussie Auction to bid on Australian vacations and snap up a great deal on 20 Qantas Aussie AirPasses and over 30 experiences.

The Great Aussie Auction features daily and weekly auctions with ALL bids starting from $1. Running the week of January 8 through to March 7, 2007, the auction is held in conjunction with G’Day USA: Australia Week 2007 promotions in Los Angeles and New York and brings vacations, experiences and Aussie products to the rest of the nation via the web.

“From people planning their trip Down Under to fans of Australia, this online auction has something for everyone,” says Tourism Australia Vice President of the Americas Michael Londregan.

And the potential for grabbing a bargain is enormous. See Australia's outback onboard the famous Ghan or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef with Barefoot Cruises with bids starting from $1.

“For those looking for flights to Australia, there are 20 Qantas Aussie AirPasses which gives travelers the freedom to travel around Australia and includes international roundtrip air, three domestic flights and usually starts from $1099.

“For those that are looking beyond flights to Australia and cheap deals, the site is also a great place to learn about the country in a dynamic, interactive way. Each auction item features a short video and description.

“For unsuccessful bidders, all is not lost. We have provided great links direct to our partners so they can find out more," Londregan said.

Easy to navigate, the site is divided and cross referenced into many categories: luxury, romantic, adventure, natural wonders and Aussie Stuff.

Travelers who want to help the planet can go to the ‘natural wonders’ section to bid on a trip to Tasmania to save their iconic Tasmanian Devil. Or to make a small footprint on the natural landscape, they can try the new Freycinet Escape, an eco-camp also in Tasmania that allows visitors to enjoy the world renowned Freycinet National Park.

For those looking for a little romance and luxury, links to stays in Queensland at the new Bale Port Douglas beachside resort or in the Whitsundays at Dunk or Hamilton Island are a click away under luxury and romance.

The Adventure section features all types of exploratory fun from walkabouts via train trips and eco-tours in the Northern Territory to penguin parades at Philip Island and Sydney Priscilla Queen of the Desert packages.

For more information, visit http://www.GreatAussieAuction.com
Auction items may contain travel restrictions. Prices are in USD. Terms and conditions apply.

About Tourism Australia and the Great Aussie Auction
The award winning online auction boasts more than 30 Australian experiences. Launched last year, the event's draw card is its range of specially designed, unique Australian vacation experiences – with bids starting from $1! The Great Aussie Auction is presented by Australia’s tourism bureau, Tourism Australia. http://www.greataussieauction.com

About G’day USA Australia Week
G'day USA: Australia Week is a celebration of all the great things about Australia - from food & wine, film, arts, lifestyle, trade and investment, to indigenous culture and tourism. The 2007 event will include a program of events in Los Angeles and New York, as well as the Great Aussie Auction allowing Americans across the country to have access to some amazing Australian experiences. http://www.australia-week.com.