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Win a seven day Ultimate Blue Mountains Holiday Experience valued at over $4,000!
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Whether you are seeking majestic scenery, adventure and excitement, art and culture or a shopping spree, the Blue Mountains offers you so much to see and do. Only an hour from Sydney an incredible wealth of attractions, specialty retail shops and exciting activities await you on this special family package.
Prize Itinerary - Mon 27 June to Sun 3 July 2016
Day 1: Monday, 27 June
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Start your Blue Mountains trip with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park and see Australia’s native wildlife in a natural bush setting. Cuddle a koala; come face- to- face with a wombat, a Tassie devil or even crocodile for a unique wildlife experience!
Prize includes a family pass and a one hour private tour with an animal keeper.
Total value $225.
Your shopping spree continues at Nana’s Teddies and Toys at Blaxland, Australia’s largest teddy bear store with over 14,000 bears and animals to choose from including collectible bears from Deans of England, Hermann and Steiff bears from Germany.
Prize includes a $200 shopping spree and Ultimate Teddy Bear Experience plus a free Nana’s Teddy exclusive bear for each child.
Total value $425.
Travel to Norman Lindsay Gallery: Set in beautiful landscaped grounds, the Norman Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge is the former home of the controversial Australian artist Norman Lindsay. See changing exhibitions, the artist’s studios and characters from the Magic Pudding. There is a café in the grounds and a specialist gift shop offers a range of limited edition prints, books and gifts.
Family entry included to the Norman Lindsay Gallery, afternoon tea and a Magic Pudding book Total Value $136.
Overnight: Bygone Beautys Accommodation at St Raphael (The Convent), Leura value $285.
Day 2: Tuesday, 28 June
Travel to Katoomba
Waradah - Experience first hand Aboriginal Culture with your family, the oldest continuing culture in human history: the dancing, the song, the Didgeridoo, the dreamtime story, - live performance 10 shows a day (booking is not necessary): 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12am, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm – (tips: avoid lunch time rush). Don’t forget to have a picture with the dancer after the show.
Then enjoy our vast collection of Aboriginal painting in our art gallery, mini self guided tour about Aboriginal history.
Take a picture with Aboriginal designed “Snake Charmer” chopper, try playing Didgeridoo, and shop in our Aboriginal oriented gift shop – Wifi and Battery Charging are available for free !
Value $50.
Overnight: Bygone Beautys Accommodation at St Raphael (The Convent), Leura value $285.
Dinner: A la carte 3-Course Family Dinner at The Rooster Restaurant with a bottle of wine, value $200.
Day 3: Wednesday, 29 June
Enjoy riding on a Trolley Bus and hop on and off at the local attractions of Katoomba and Leura.
Prize includes All Day Trolley Tours Passes value $100.
Beautiful gardens and fabulous cultural spaces are part of the diversity and appeal of the Blue Mountains experience. Situated on the edge of the Jamison Valley at Leura and offering breathtaking views, is the historic Everglades Gardens designed by Paul Sorenson.
Prize includes family entry to Everglades Gardens and lunch - total value $100- bookings essential.
For those who enjoy a taste of shopping the Blue Mountains has a range of speciality retail stores for both the collector and the connoisseur. Bygone Beautys houses the world’s largest private collection of teawares, including more than 5,500 teapots and over 100 varieties of teas and infusions. Browsing here will be a truly memorable experience.
Bygone Beautys
Travel to Parklands Blackheath.
Overnight: 1-2 nights midweek accommodation at Parklands Country Gardens and lodges in Blackheath with breakfast in the morning in a family room ie. 2 adults plus 2 children under 12 y.o or 1 child 12 y.o and above (deluxe king bed plus 1 sofa bed available in the Garden suite).The Family Garden Suite is valued at $430 per night including hot buffet breakfast in the morning. Discover amazing trails and lookouts right at your doorstep at Parklands Country Gardens and Lodges.
Day 4: Thursday, 30 June
Travel to Katoomba
Scenic World
No trip to the area is complete without visiting the iconic Scenic World at Katoomba. Ride the world’s steepest railway, experience the thrill of walking on air on the skyway or take the cable car to the valley floor where you can stroll through ancient rainforest.
Prize includes a family pass to Scenic World and lunch Total value $250.
You will then be able to enjoy the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre by receiving a complementary annual family InSight Membership (2 adults + children under 16).
Your InSight Membership entitles you a range of benefits including free annual entry to the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage Exhibition, discounts on a range of events and public programs, discounts in the Gallery Café and Shop and invitations to members only events.
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
During your visit, (on 30 June), to the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre you will have the opportunity to visit the world class Blue Mountains City Art Gallery that hosts a range of local, touring and international recognised exhibitions and have a complimentary afternoon tea in the Gallery Café. Total Value $100.
Overnight: Parklands – see above.
Day 5: Friday, 1 July
Travel to Hartley Village
Step back in time within the historic Village of Hartley set into the western edge of the beautiful Blue Mountains. Set among pastures, orchards, native plants and nineteenth and twentieth-century cottage gardens, the village’s lovely sandstone buildings preserve an important piece of history: the settlement of inland Australia.
Marvel at the art of blacksmithing, metal art and sculpture, as well as the fabulous range of silver jewellery available at the Talisman Gallery in Hartley.
Prize includes a $100 shopping voucher for the gallery as well as a Blacksmithing experience where you will make your very own Firepoker. Total Value $250.
Enjoy lunch at the Hartley café and then experience an afternoon tour of the village.
Overnight in Hartley Village – Old Trahlee – Value $230.
Day 6: Saturday, 2 July
Travel to Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves
Then descend into the underworld. Jenolan Caves are the most spectacular cave system in Australia and also the oldest caves in the world. Subtle technology and imagination make guided tours awe-inspiring. July is the most memorable time to visit Jenolan, with the possibility of snow in the air and the fun of Yulefest (Christmas in July)! Enjoy a festive dinner. Kids can even see Santa in a cave.
Overnight: Stay in the Mountain Lodge (2 adjoining rooms), enjoy a guided tour of the Orient Cave at 11:30am on July 2, delicious 3-course Yulefest dinner (very special) and full breakfast on July 3.
Total value:$771.50.
Day 7: Sunday, 3 July
Travel to the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Hydro Majestic Hotel
Explore one of the most famous hotels in the world on a special history tour of the Hydro Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath. Discover exotically-named spaces such as Cat's Alley and the Salon du The, sumptuously refurbished by current owners Escarpment Group. Then, marvel at the magnificent view over the Megalong Valley while tucking into a delicious lunch at the Boiler House Cafe, which serves a menu of traditional pizza, pasta and Australian cuisine showcasing regional produce.
Total value: $150.
Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens
Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah is situated 1,000 metres above sea level in the world heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains. This tranquil garden is home to a world class collection of plants from the cooler Southern Hemisphere. Here you can enjoy dramatic displays of flowering plants, visit the World Heritage Exhibition Centre or stroll through pristine rainforest.
Prize includes Sunday night 3rd July accommodation at the Jungle Lodge, breakfast pack for the Monday morning and 11am Shuttle tour of the garden. Total value is $275.
TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: $4,400
Terms and Conditions
All entries to be submitted via the Blue Mountains Australia website.
The competition commences on 16 April 2016 and closes at 5 pm on 1 May 2016. Winner will be drawn 4 May 2016 in Katoomba.
The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into with entrants.
Entries must include your name and contact details.
Employees of any of the Blue Mountains Attractions Group members associated with the promotion, and their immediate families, are ineligible to enter the competition.
By claiming a prize, the winner accepts that the Blue Mountains Attractions Group may use the winner’s name and likeness for promotional and publicity purposes.
Maximum size of family is two adults and two children up to the age of 16. Minimum size is two adults over the age of 18.
The prize is offered from 27 June 2016 to 3 July 2016 inclusive.
The cost of transport to and from and around the Blue Mountains is at the expense of the winner.
1. How many attractions are listed on the website
www.bluemountainsattractions.com.au?2. What is the famous landmark featured in the Blue Mountains Attractions Group Facebook profile picture at
www.facebook.com/bluemountainsattractions?3. Tell us in 30 words or less why you would love to win a week away in the Blue Mountains?
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