New Vacation Packages for Western Australia

WHAT: Western Australia is celebrating the premier of DRIFT in theatersAugust 2, 2013, with special vacation packages to create a personalized DRIFT experience. Based on the rich surfing history of region, which made modern surfing culture what it is today, cast and crew of the film traveled for six weeks from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin to bring to life the rags-to-riches story of two brothers who launch a backyard surfing business. Follow the beautiful filming locations with self-guided tours covering the Margaret River Region and Nannup in Western Australia where the surf and extraordinary landscape are legendary.

While having your own DRIFT experience on the DRIFT trail visit award winning microbreweries, superb wine tasting and culinary trails, swim with dolphins in Bunbury, tour the caves at Ngilgi or Jewel Cave, enjoy river or ocean kayaking, explore the HMAS Swan Dive Wrek, or mountain bike Munda Biddi Trail, walk the famous Bibbilmun Track or Cape to Cape Track, or simply enjoy one of the many spa retreats and so much more.

WHEN &

WHERE: Don’t miss out on the chance to meet the creators and stars of the film at the following locations and times:

· Friday, August 2^nd at 7:10 p.m. at the Laemmle Monica 4-plex in Santa Monica, with writer/co-director Morgan O’Neill, co-director Ben Nott, and two of the stars of the film, Xavier Samuel and Aaron Glenane.
· Saturday, August 3^rd at 7:00 p.m. at Regency Rancho Niguel 8 in Laguna Niguel, with Morgan O’Neill, Ben Nott and Aaron Glenane.
· Friday, August 2^nd at 7:55 p.m. at the AMC Empire 25 in New York with producer Tim Duffy.

Regular screenings of DRIFT will be available August 2, 2013 at the following locations:

INFO: See DRIFT the movie August 2^nd in select theatres and call Qantas Vacations to book your own DRIFT Vacation package to Western Australia! Toll free 1.866.398.3209 or email at wadrift@qantasvacations.com.

About Western Australia

Western Australia, the largest state in Australia located in the western half of the country, is divided into five distinct regions. Travelers can truly “Experience Extraordinary” when exploring the State’s many natural wonders, unique to Western Australia. Australia’s North West is home to spectacular natural attractions, including the Bungle Bungles Range in World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park, the world’s only Horizontal Waterfall, the famed white sands and turquoise water at Broome’s Cable Beach. Travelers to the Coral Coast can dive with the world’s largest fish – the whale shark and explore Ningaloo Reef—the world’s largest fringing reef. Australia’s Golden Outback, the Gold Rush country of the 1890’s, offers the ideal blend of history and heritage. Western Australia offers the largest collection of wildflowers on earth. Western Australia’s capital city, Perth, and the surrounding region is a microcosm of the whole state, boasting vineyards, fantastic restaurants, a lively and original music and arts scene, and stylish accommodation. Perth is also home to Kings Park and Botanic Garden, one of the world’s largest inner city parks. Featuring beautiful beaches, tall tree forests, and award winning wineries, the South West is also home to the Margaret River region, which produces more than 25% of Australia’s premium wine. With over 220 wine producers in the region, travelers can explore more than 100 cellar doors, which are open to the public. For more information on the extraordinary experiences in Western Australia, please visit:www.westernaustralia.com.

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