The federal tourism minister has shamelessly seized on the royal wedding as a way to get bums on seats to Australia, suggesting Prince Harry should have his buck's party or honeymoon here.
Steve Ciobo has written to Clarence House with a long list of adrenaline-packed Buck's Party activities and "slower, contemplative" honeymoon options for the prince and his bride-to-be Meghan Markle.
The minister has suggested Prince Harry and his buddies could replace the traditional Aussie pub crawl with a helicopter crawl of iconic pubs in the Top End, opt for a barra fishing trip in the wild north, or go jet-packing, James Bond-style, on the Gold Coast.
As for the honeymoon, the newlyweds could enjoy the privacy and seclusion of the outback, with a stay at the luxury resort Longitude 131, near Uluru.
Other suggestions included Tasmania's Saffire Freycinet, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia or Queensland's Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Mr Ciobo said in a media release that he had: "offered the services of Tourism Australia to design the ultimate Australian experience for the celebrations".
"Having previously visited Australia, Prince Harry is no doubt aware of the amazing experiences we have to offer.
"From the world’s best beaches and endless coastlines, to the vast and ancient landscapes of the interior to our vibrant cites and thriving food and wine scene, Australia has it all," he added.
