Development Promotions, with Qantas Holidays, Qantas Airways, Tourism Australia and the tourist boards of Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia, is launching an innovative two-pronged Australian promotion through an interactive game and competition which motivates readers to learn more about the country in a fun and engaging way.

The main thrust of the promotion is directed at the potential traveller to Australia who can stand to win their trip for free if they book and pay between October 15 and December 31, irrespective of date of travel.

As long as they book their flights on Qantas Airways and their land arrangements through Qantas Holidays, the winner will be reimbursed to the maximum value of R30 000. Details of relevant trips can be entered through a dedicated website, www. OzOnUs.co.za.

The second tier of the promotion takes the form of a crossword puzzle in which participants stand a chance to win R1 000 shopping voucher. This competition can also be found on www.OzOnUs.co.za which has links to the respective regions' websites.

Special all-inclusive travel packages will also be featured on the website. These packages will change every two weeks throughout the eight-week campaign. The first of these, Explore and Experience Australia!, takes in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

The price, from R13 590 a person sharing, includes airfares (Joburg/Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth/Joburg) in economy class, airport taxes and fuel surcharge, plus eight nights' hotel accommodation in three-star and four-star properties.