https://www.yha.com.au/promotions/win-the-ultimate-gold-coast-experience/

WIN THE ULTIMATE GOLD COAST EXPERIENCE



We're giving away the Ultimate Gold Coast Experience one lucky winner and their travel buddy! To enter, simply fill out the form below and submit a photo of your top  travel experience in Australia.

Hurry! Competition ends 31 August 2017. Refer to our Facebook page for terms and conditions.

 

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PRIZE PARTNERS: Destination Gold Coast, Currumbin WildSanctuary, Skypoint Observation Deck, Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and Tree Top Challenge.



Terms and Conditions of the ‘Win the Ultimate Gold Coast Experience’ Competition

PROMOTER DETAILS

The Promoter is YHA Ltd. (ABN 94 008 387 791) of 3/9 Castlereagh Street Sydney 2000 NSW.
CONTEST COMMENCEMENT AND CLOSING TIME

Information on how to enter and the prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this contest is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
The ‘Win the Ultimate Gold Coast Experience’ Competition (the “Contest”) begins on 7 August 2017 at 01.00AM AEST and ends on 31 August 2017 at 11.59PM AEST Sydney time - (the “Contest Period”).
ELIGIBILITY

The Contest is open to all persons aged 18 or over at the time of entry. Entrants must be in Australia to redeem their Prize.
Employees and their immediate family members of YHA Australia and YHA Ltd and companies associated with this Contest are ineligible to enter.
To be eligible to enter the Contest, individuals must upload their top travel experience in Australia. Entries must include the #YHAGoldCoastComp hashtag or must be uploaded on the competition page.
ENTRY METHODS

To enter the Contest, individuals must complete one of the following entry methods during the Contest Period:

Facebook Entry

Login to your Facebook account;
b)       Post a photo with the #YHAGoldCoastComp hashtag on the Backpacking Mate page or upload a photo on the competition tab on the Backpacking Mate Facebook Page. Only entries with the #YHAGoldCoastComp hashtags will be eligible.

Entrants must ensure that their post of entry is set to public in order to be eligible to participate.
OR
Twitter Entry

Login to your Twitter account;
b)       Tweet a photo with the #YHAGoldCoastComp. Only entries with the #YHAGoldCoastComp hashtags will be eligible.

Entrants must ensure that their Twitter account is set to public in order to be eligible to participate.
OR
Instagram Entry

Login to your Instagram account;
e)       Post a photo with the #YHAGoldCoastComp. Only entries with the #YHAGoldCoastComp hashtags will be eligible.

Entrants must ensure that their Instagram account is set to public in order to be eligible to participate.
Incomplete or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid.
Multiple entries permitted, subject to the following: (a) each entry must be substantially unique; and (b) each entry must be submitted separately and in accordance with entry requirements.
By entering the promotion and opting to receive newsletters, your email will be stored and may be used for promotional purposes by YHA.
DECISION

This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners. Each entry will be individually judged based on the originality and creative merit of the photo submitted, and how well the photo characterises the ‘adventure’ theme.
The winner of the Prize will be judged and selected at YHA Ltd Head Office at 3/9 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000 NSW no later than 8 September 2017.
The winner of the Prize will be contacted by email, his/her name will be announced on the YHA Australia Facebook Page no later than 15 September 2017.
If the winner of the Prize cannot be contacted within 1 month of the announcement, a new winner will be selected by the Promoter.
The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
PRIZE

The best valid entry (i.e. only one Prize), as determined by the Promoter, will win a trip to the Gold Coast (“the Prize”), consisting of the following components:
2 x return economy flights to the Gold Coast from the winner’s closest capital city in ACT, NSW, VIC, SA or QLD
5 nights’ accommodation at Surfers Paradise YHA for 2 people, in private twin/double room, including Premium Wi-Fi
2 x tickets to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
2 x tickets to Dreamworld and White Water World
2 x tickets to SkyPoint Observation Deck
2 x tickets to the Tree Top Challenge at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Prize, or any unused portion of the Prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash. Also the Prize cannot be on-sold on auction websites, classifieds or by other method of re-sale; and used for any other promotions/competitions.
The Prize is valid for travel between 15 September 2017 and 28 February 2017 (block out periods apply). The Prize must be redeemed as a whole (all components outlined in 16) no later than 28 February 2017. 
All Prize components are for two people and must be booked together on the same tour/activity and cannot be redeemed separately.
20.   Flights will be booked in economy class, on the basis of the best available rates at the time of booking with one (1) piece of checked baggage per person and subject to the carrier’s usual baggage allowances. The carrier will be determined by the Promoter.

21.   Flights must be booked at the same time and the Prize Winner and their travelling companion must travel on the same flights.

The Prize is subject to the terms and conditions of the entities supplying the Prize or components of the Prize. 
Travel arrangements to and from the Prize Winners nearest flight departure capital city airport are the responsibility of the Prize Winner and do not form part of the Prize.
Meals aren’t included in the Prize. All other elements not noted above are the responsibility and cost of the winner of the Prize. This includes but is not limited to items of a personal nature.
Transfers from Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) to Surfers Paradise YHA are also the responsibility of the Prize Winner and do not form part of the prize.
All flights, accommodation and tours must be booked at least 30 days in advance to the Prize Winner’s intended travel dates and the dates must be flexible as all Prize components are subject to availability at the time of booking. Frequent Flyer points may not be accrued nor used to upgrade travel.
Once booked, no changes can be made to the bookings. If the Prize Winner can no longer travel for any reason after the Prize is booked, the Promoter does not take responsibility for the winner losing parts or all of the components of the Prize as a result, no substitute will be offered.
Travel insurance is the responsibility of the Prize Winner and their travel companions. The Promoter is not liable for any costs incurred if the Prize Winner and/or their companions travel without insurance.
It is highly recommended that the Prize Winner purchases travel insurance as it is not included in the Prize.
As a condition of accepting the Prize, the Prize Winner may be required to sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter and/or Prize suppliers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.

GENERAL

As a condition of entering this Contest, each entrant licenses and grants the Promoter, its affiliates and sub-licensees a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, and sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish and display their entries for any purpose, including but not limited to future promotional, marketing or publicity purposes, in any media, without compensation, restriction on use, attribution or liability.
The Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) 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 Contest.
Entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they 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 Contest (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.
If this Contest is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the Contest, as appropriate.
This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Entrants understand that they are providing their information to the Promoter and not to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. The information an entrant provides will only be used for the purposes outlined in these Terms and Conditions. Any questions, comments or complaints about this Contest must be directed to the Promoter and not to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Instagram, Facebook or Twitter will not be liable for any loss or damage or personal injury which is suffered or sustained by an entrant, as a result of participating in the Contest (including taking/use of the Prize), except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.