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Win an exciting 6 day birding adventure for 2 people in Kakadu National Park
Win yourself and your birding buddy an experience of a life time in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, with a prize valued at over $10,000!
You will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in remote avifauna surveys, explore the park with an expert birding guide, cruise Yellow Water Billabong on a private tour and participate in Kakadu Bird week from 14-21 October 2015.
To be in the running to win this amazing trip, fill in the details below and tell us in 50 words or less ‘What inspires me to go bird watching in Kakadu National Park’.
Competition opens midnight 31 July and closes midnight 14 September 2015 (Australian Central Standard time).
Prize includes
Pick up from airport or hotel on day one (after lunch)
All accommodation and meals in Kakadu (Breakfast lunch and dinner as per itinerary)
Touring in comfortable 4WD vehicle with professional private guide and assistant
Private and exclusive Yellow Water birding cruise
Visits to Aboriginal rock art sites in Kakadu
Exclusive avifauna surveys throughout Kakadu in conjunction with Kakadu National Park and Birdlife Australia. Surveys may be additionally joined by a Kakadu Park ranger and traditional owner. Possible bird surveys may include but not limited to White-throated Grasswren and Yellow Chat.
Access to Atlas sights throughout the park to contribute to the current surveys of the park
For more information on other birding activities happening in the NT visit our NT Birding season page.
Complete the below form to enter
Terms and Conditions of the Competition
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The following terms and conditions shall apply to the NT Bird Specialists ‘Birding trip of a lifetime’ competition which is organized by Tourism NT ("Tourism NT") and NT Bird Specialists. Tourism NT is a government division of the Northern Territory of Australia (‘NT’), established pursuant to the Tourism NT Act located in the NT whose objects include promoting and marketing the NT as a tourist destination. Tourism NT’s registered address is of Level 1, Alice Plaza, DARWIN NT 0870.
1. Registration
1.1 Location
To participate in the Competition, participants (also referred to as ‘You/Your’) are required to register at the website
www.TravelNT.com by providing the following information:
a) First name
b) Surname
c) Email
d) Phone
e) Country
f) Postal address
g) Suburb
h) Postcode
i) State
j) Year of birth
k) Have you been to the NT before?
l) Where in the NT have you visited?
m) Where in the NT do you want to go next?
n) What other activities are you interested in?
Participants will need to answer the below competition questions in 50 words or less:
- What inspires me to go bird watching in Kakadu National Park?
- Which of your birding buddies would you take and why?
1.2 Your Information
(a) You are required to ensure that the information provided to Tourism NT for registration in the Competition is valid, complete and accurate. In the event that such information is found to be invalid, incomplete and inaccurate, You will automatically be disqualified from the Competition; and
(b) You are required to inform Tourism NT of any changes to the information provided in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1.2(a) above prior to the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined) by email to
bird.competition@nt.gov.au 1.3 Eligibility for Competition
(a) The Competition is only open to people aged 18 years or over who have an Internet connection capable of accepting cookies or other devices used by Tourism NT to track entries, and who have a valid email address.
(b) Employees (and their immediate families) of NT Bird Specialists, Tourism NT, the sponsors or other prize suppliers are ineligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin.
(c) You must not tamper with the entry mechanism or use scripting, an application or code to submit multiple entries.
(d) You must not submit an entry that:
(i) Contains a third party’s work or a modification of a third party’s work;
(ii) Contains defamatory, offensive, harassing, threatening or intimidating statements or messages;
(iii) Invades the privacy or any other rights of any third party;
(iv) Breaks any law.
1.4 Other Conditions of Participation
(a) Participation in the Competition shall be via the Internet after 31 July 2015 at midnight ("Start Date"). All entries for the Competition must be submitted to Tourism NT via the internet website link on or before 14 September 2015 midnight ("Closing Date").
(b) Participation in the Competition does not depend on the purchase of any merchandise, the use of any non-gratuitous services and/or the payment of any charges and/or user fees to Tourism NT, the sponsors or other prize suppliers involved in the organization of the Competition.
(c) Tourism NT reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries (including Your identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify You if You submit an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or You tamper with the entry process. Errors and omissions may be accepted at Tourism NT’s discretion. Failure by Tourism NT to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
(d) You may receive email communications from Tourism NT. These messages will always appear to come from Tourism NT and are considered to include the following:
(i) competition Emails;
(ii) emails sent for research purposes;
(iii) emails sent as part of a survey; and
(iv) any other email based communications sent from Tourism NT
e) Participants must be in good health, or have written consent from a doctor advising they are cleared for travel. All impending travellers must have their own comprehensive travel insurance.
f) Passengers must be able to carry 4 litres of water in a day pack plus food. Walking will be over rugged terrain for up to 7 hours. Exposure to high temperatures and humidity (up to 45 degrees on the escarpment), suitable clothing is essential.
1.5 Details and Conduct of the Competition
(a) Entrants will be notified by Tourism NT via email by 16th September 2015.
(b) The winners of the Competition:
Tourism NT will make a shortlist of the top entrants and will work with an adjudicator to pick a winner.
(c) The Decision as to the winners of the Competition shall be final and binding on all parties concerned, and no correspondence will be entertained by Tourism NT.
(d) At the Announcement the judges may select reserve "winners" to replace any winner subsequently disqualified.
1.6 Notification of the winners
(a) The results of the Competition will be announced on
www.TravelNT.com within seven (7) days of the Announcement. The winner will be announced by 21st September. The winner will have one week after being notified to claim their prize.
(b) Winners will be notified within three (3) days of the Announcement by email.
1.7 Prizes
(a) Competition Prize/s
The prize/s for the Competition is/are as follows:
There will be a six day / five night trip to Kakadu National Park for two people, with an estimated value of AU$10,000, including:
Pick up from airport or hotel on day one (after lunch)
All accommodation and meals in Kakadu
Touring in comfortable 4WD vehicle with professional private and specialist guide and assistant
Yellow Water Cruise (private)
Aboriginal art sites and cultural interpretation by accredited guide throughout Kakadu
Exclusive bird surveys in conjunction with Kakadu National Park. These are official surveys conducted by Kakadu National Park with liaison with Birdlife Australia and Traditional Owners. (Possible surveys may include Yellow Chat and White-throated Grasswren.) Surveys will be conducted within the operations of the park and maybe accompanied by a ranger and or Traditional Owner
Access to various official Atlas sites within Kakadu contributing to birdata
Passengers must make their own arrangements to be in Darwin by 15th October at 12 noon.
(b) Validity dates for Prize fulfilment
You must be available to travel between14 October 2015 and 21 October 2015. If this is not possible You forfeit the prize and Tourism NT will make another announcement to determine the winner.
(c) Non-Transferability of Prize/s
Prize/s are non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash, credit or any other item.
(d) Claim for Prize/s
Prize winner is required to produce proof of their identity when collecting the prize.
Prize winner must arrange their own travel insurance and be covered for accidental death, medical expenses, loss/damage to personal belongings and luggage, water and land-based activities and airfare/travel disruption.
In the event that a prize or prizes remain/s unclaimed by the winner/s Tourism NT will make another announcement in accordance with the process provided in clause 1.5 by 28th September 2015 to determine another winner.
(e) Replacement of Prize/s
In the event the relevant stated prize/s is/are not available for whatever reason, Tourism NT may substitute or replace such a prize/s with another prize/s of equal or greater value.
(f) Prizes to be accepted "as is"
(i) Tourism NT reserves the right to determine the specifications and composition of the prizes. The winner/s shall accept the prize/s on an "as is" basis
(ii) Tourism NT, the sponsors or other prize suppliers makes no representation or warranty as to the quality of the prize/s, and all implied terms and conditions with respect to the prize/s are hereby expressly excluded and disclaimed.
(iii) The prize/s shall exclude installation, taxes or imposts and any other fees incurred by the prize winner in connection with the use of the prize/s.
(iv) The prize winner/s is/are responsible for all items not specified in inclusions including transport/flights to and from Darwin, spending money and items of a personal nature including but not limited to meals, phone calls, drinks, travel insurance etc. Any break in journey costs will be at the expense of the prize winner/s. Any costs relating to alterations to confirmed details, where applicable, will be at the expense of the prize winner/s.
(vi) Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, Tourism NT (including its officers, employees and agents, sponsors or other prize suppliers) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the Competition, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following:
A. any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under Tourism NT's control);
B. any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference;
C. any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Tourism NT) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of Tourism NT;
D. in the winner/s using or enjoying the Prize/s or in connection with the winner/s use or enjoyment of the Prize/s.
E. any tax liability incurred by a winner or You; or use of the prize.
(vii) As a condition of accepting the prize/s, the winner/s must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by Tourism NT, the sponsors or other prize suppliers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
(viii) The Prize fulfilment is governed by the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia. You should submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Northern Territory.
1.8 Competition, Marketing and Publicity Activities
You consent to Tourism NT using Your name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event You are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this Competition (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by Tourism NT the sponsors or other prize suppliers.
You consent to carry out a regular and appropriate level of social media activity throughout the trip in keeping with the spirit of the Competition. During the trip, You will be acting as an ambassador for Tourism NT, Kakadu National Park (bird week), NT Bird specialists and the Northern Territory in general and will be required to participate in an exclusive and remote avifauna surveys.
1.9 Rules of conduct and disqualification
Tourism NT reserves the right to disqualify You from the Competition if You fail to comply with the terms and conditions stipulated herein, manipulate the participation process or the website of Tourism NT and/or otherwise act unfairly or dishonestly or You try to influence the draw by disruption, harassment, annoyance of employees/software of Tourism NT, the sponsors or other prize suppliers.
1.10 Termination or Cancellation of the Competition
Tourism NT reserves the right to cancel or terminate the Competition at any time without any prior notice given to You and without the need to assign any reason whatsoever for such cancellation or termination subject to any direction from the regulatory authority.
1.11 Privacy Policy
By providing Tourism NT with personal information, You signify that You agree with the terms of the privacy policy imposed by Tourism NT. If You do not agree with any term in the policy, please do not provide any personal information. For more information on Tourism NT privacy policy see
www.Travel NT.com
1.12 Legal Proceedings and Liability
(a) Tourism NT, the sponsors or other prize suppliers are not liable for any loss, late arrival, delay, alteration, manipulation and/or misdirection of emails and/or data during data entry, logging, transmission and/or storage which are caused by external data networks, in particular the Internet or as the case may be the world wide web, external telephone lines and/or other participants' and/or third parties' hardware and/or software, nor for any incorrect, missing, interrupted, deleted or defective data. In particular, no liability is assumed by Tourism NT if emails or data provided through Tourism NT´ website do not correspond with the requirements of the system and are consequently not accepted by the system.
(b) Tourism NT, the sponsors or other prize suppliers are also not liable for any theft or destruction of the systems storing the data and/or storage media, unauthorised alteration and/or manipulation of the data in the systems and/or in the storage media by the participants or third parties, or any loss or damage incurred or suffered by the winner or the winner´s family members in connection with the use of the prize/s.
1.13 Third Parties' Links
Tourism NT does not assume any responsibility for the contents of any third party websites or web pages, the links to which are available or found in the websites of Tourism NT. The availability of these links shall not be taken to mean that Tourism NT endorses, approves or agrees with any information available at the linked sites or pages, or any products or services that are offered at such linked sites or pages. Nor shall Tourism NT be liable for any loss or damage that might result from any use of such information, products or services.
1.14 Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
(a) These Terms and Conditions of the Competition shall be governed by the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia.
(b) You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms and Conditions of Participation, including the validity and enforceability thereof.
1.15 General
(a) By participating in the Competition, You declare that You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Participation.
(b) Tourism NT reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions of the Competition without giving any prior notice to You.
(c) Should any provision of these Terms and Conditions of the Competition be held to be unenforceable under the applicable law, such provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms and Conditions of Participation, without affecting the enforceability or validity of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
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