Parcel Pete’s going down under and celebrating all things Australia this week as they had their National Flag Day on the 3rd of September and they’ve not long just celebrated Father’s Day on 1st September. Also with our new International service we’re the cheapest on the market for sending parcels to Australia from just £37.50*…even more reason to celebrate!
Background on Australia
Australia is one of the oldest countries on the planet and is a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth as its head of state, hence why Australia's national flag comprises the Union Jack (along with the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross).
Popular tourist destinations include the Great Barrier Reef which is the world’s largest coral reef and can be viewed from space, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Red Centre which is sacred to the Aboriginal people and Kangaroo Island.
A population of over 22 million people with nearly 80% of them living near the coastline, Australia is well known for the beach and barbeque lifestyle.
Competition:
You could be the lucky winner of £50’s worth of Amazon vouchers to spoil yourself with.
We’ll also have 3 runners up who will win FREE credit to use on our sister company’s brand new app Postcards from Pete available on Android devices.
It’s easy to enter and we’ve given you 3 different ways to do so:
- Retweet our specific Australian tweets on twitter
- Share & Like our Australia post on Facebook
- Guess the famous Aussie Dad- 5 pictures will be posted up on Facebook
1 lucky winner will be drawn to win the £50’s Amazon vouchers.
3 runners up will win- FREE credits to use on new app Postcards from Pete.
So hurry and get entering, competition closes at 11.59pm on Monday 9th September.
Good luck and don’t forget to keep a look out on Twitter and Facebook!
*Price based on 5kg - 8x5x6cm parcel
The school summer holidays are in full force and six weeks can seem like a long time to keep your kids entertained. Here at ipostparcels.com we’ve put together a few ideas to keep them busy this summer without breaking the bank!
Blue Peter Badge:
With a Blue Peter Badge children have free access to over 200 UK national attractions including Alton Towers, Chester Zoo and Stonehenge. A badge can be gained by entering competitions, writing in with interesting stories, poems , pictures, the more creative the better so get that PVA glue out.
Beaches:
We’re lucky to have some beautiful beaches across the UK so why not take the family along with a disposable BBQ and make the most of the British Summer. Most beaches have designated times/spaces for BBQ’s so be sure to check beforehand. Parcel Pete personal favourite beach is Sandsend Beach in Whitby, Yorkshire.
Theme Parks:
Don’t pay over the odds for theme parks, you can easily find special offers online and if you’re a Tesco clubcard holder you can exchange your points for tickets to a theme park in return. Monday’s tend to be a bit quieter than the latter half of the week.
Museums:
Majority of museums are free throughout the year. Give your kids an educational, yet fun experience whilst they’re off school. Take some packed lunches along with you and it works out to be a cheap yet cheerful day all round.
Parcel Wrapping:
If all else fails then get them to help you wrap your parcels for delivery. Bubble wrap is fab way to keep them busy!