This is my first bub and also due in Winter like yourself so that was the main reason.
Also DH wants bubs with us when we first get home and there is no room in our room to put a cot.
We picked ours up from Baby Kingdom for $127 (Snug as a Bug and very cute) and it came with everything the only extra that I need is a couple of small blankets and I also bought two mattress protectors which only set me back $20 each.
I see that your in Wagga and don't think that they have a store there however you can purchase on-line.