With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to start dreaming about your next escape. Whether you're craving the freedom of the open road, coastal serenity, a bit of adrenaline, or the raw beauty of the outback, there's no need to hop on a plane overseas – Australia is overflowing with places to explore, all right here in our own backyard.
Thanks to Australia Post and Mastercard (and to mark the release of Kangaroo in cinemas), this dream could soon become a reality – with one lucky family set to win a trip for four to the Northern Territory and the Gold Coast. The prize includes return flights, accommodation, Village Roadshow Theme Park passes, exclusive Priceless Experiences, and a $500 Australia Post Gift Card by Mastercard. To enter, simply load $100 onto any Australia Post Prepaid Mastercard and register your entry with proof of purchase.*
Here’s your bucket list, sorted.
If there’s one trip every Aussie should tick off their bucket list, it’s a journey to the Red Centre. Heading to Alice Springs offers more than just stunning desert landscapes, it’s your gateway to the real outback and the spiritual heart of the country. It’s also home to Kangaroo, an experience unlike any other. With its rich cultural ties to the Traditional Custodians and breathtaking scenery, you won’t find anywhere else quite like it.
Nothing says Aussie family holiday quite like a Village Roadshow Theme Park marathon on the Gold Coast. It’s a rite of passage for kids, and let’s be honest, adults love it too. Enjoy a swim at the beach, then delve into the underwater world at Sea World Resort, where marine life meets rides. Head to Warner Bros. Movie World for movie-themed adventures, including the new Wizard of Oz precinct. Plus, meet your favourite stars and Super Heroes. 
Don’t forget Wet’n’Wild, home to the fastest water slides around. And if you’re more into furry friends than fast rides, Paradise Country offers up-close encounters with Aussie animals, from cuddly koalas to wombats and even snakes. It’s the kind of holiday that the kids will be talking about for years.
Experience the beauty of the Australian outback, without leaving the Gold Coast. The Australian Outback Spectacular’s Heartland is a live show that brings Aussie stories to life with stunning visuals, animals, and true Australian characters. And while you’re soaking up the drama, enjoy a delicious three-course dinner and drinks. It’s dinner and a show, Aussie-style. For more information on show times and to book tickets, visit the Australian Outback Spectacular website.
For the lucky winners, the prize includes return flights for four to both the Northern Territory and the Gold Coast, with hotel transfers included. You'll enjoy two nights’ accommodation in Alice Springs with breakfast, plus five nights at Sea World Resort, also with breakfast. The prize also includes a five-day family pass to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild, and Paradise Country on the Gold Coast – complete with a theme park chaperone for front-of-line access and Fast Pass privileges, as well as a special Priceless Experience.. You'll also receive tickets to the Australian Outback Spectacular, two hours of gameplay at Topgolf, and a $500 AUD Australia Post Gift Card by Mastercard.
To enter, simply load AU$100 onto any Australia Post Prepaid Mastercard – including the Travel Platinum Mastercard, Gift Card by Mastercard, or Everyday Mastercard – and register your entry with proof of purchase.* A prepaid Mastercard is the perfect way to manage your spend, travel money or to simply give someone the perfect gift. Learn more and how to enter at Australia Post website.
*Minimum loads and T&Cs apply. Issued by EML Payment Solutions Ltd (AFSL 404131). For Travel and Everyday, refer to PDS and TMD. For Gift, refer to product T&Cs. AU res 18+. Ends: 31/10/25. 1 entry p/transaction. Retain receipt. NSW: TP/03815. ACT: TP25/01798. SA: T25/1346.