Latest Article | Jun 18, 2012
The announcement of the New7Wonders of Nature was covered by media around the world. Commentary ranged from the delight expressed by the 7 named to the graceful acceptance of the result by the 21 other Finalists. Here is a sample of the global reporting:
USA: "The people have spoken. Millions…
Voting at the world’s most remote polling booth
Australians are swimming and snorkelling to vote for the New7Wonders of Nature at the world's most remote polling boot on the Great Barrier Reef. The booth was set up on the tiny sandbank island of Upolu Cay, 30 kilometres northeast of Cairns, by Tourism Australia to promote voting for the…
Facebook app for Australian New7Wonders of Nature Finalists
The Australian government agency responsible for marketing the country as a travel destination, Tourism Australia, has launched a Facebook application to generate support for Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef Finalists in the New7Wonder of Nature campaign. The app invites fans of the SeeAustralia Facebook page to upload images and…
The romance of the Great Barrier Reef
Looking for that special honeymoon place? How about a luxury hotel that comes with its own view of the Great Barrier Reef? According to boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith, there's a place on Hamilton Island that's just perfect for lovers young and old. And, best of all, this…
Oprah at Uluru
During the 25th season premiere of her TV show, Oprah Winfrey gave 300 viewers the surprise of their lives. ''You're going to Australia! We are going to Australia! You and you and you are going to Australia.''