http://www.visitvictoria.com/displayobject.cfm/objectid.A9A26744-DD2C-4138-BA47F666C36E615A/vvt.vhtmlNext stop...the Tour de France!Take the challenge this season and if you ride four of our classic alpine peaks, you and a friend could be off to France!
Ride anytime from 1 November 2010 to 31 March 2011.
Climbs to conquer:
* Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort
* Mount Buffalo National Park
* Mt Buller Alpine Resort
* Dinner Plain Alpine Village
* Falls Creek Alpine Resort
* Hotham Alpine Resort
* Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
Ride four of these seven classic climbs, get your Alpine Ascent Challenge Boarding Pass stamped and you will be eligible to enter to win a one week trip for two to the 2011 Tour de France, guided by Aussie cycling legend Phil Anderson.Prizes will also be awarded to those who ride one, two, three or all 7 PEAKS.Simply choose your climb, complete the ride and validate your efforts with a stamp. Return your Boarding Pass and you will go into the draw for each Peak completed; plus the major prize draw if you complete four or more climbs.
There have never been more reasons to start pedalling your way across the Victorian Alps!
REGISTER FOR THE ALPINE ASCENT CHALLENGE NOW
Take the challenge one step further with the 7 Peaks iPhone App, monitor your climb and compete against other riders on the individual resort leader boards.
Then share your stories and photos on Facebook: 7 Peaks – The Alpine Ascent Challenge.
* Please note if you have already registered online or if you entered the 2010 promotion, you will automatically be sent a 7 PEAKS Passport for 2011.
Remember to download the new 7 PEAKS iPhone App and stay up to date on Facebook: 7 PEAKS - The Alpine Ascent Challenge
The 7Peaks app has been approved and is now available on the App Store. You can download it from here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/7-peaks/id404666180?mt=8TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. This promotion is open to anyone with the exception of employees of the participating agencies.
2. The promotion is valid from 1st November 2010 until 31st March 2011. All entries must be received at the following address: North East Victoria Tourism Inc, 58 High St, Mansfield VIC 3722.
3. MAJOR PRIZE DRAW: Participants must complete at least four of the seven resort climbs by bicycle and submit an Alpine Ascent Challenge Boarding Pass with the specific validation for each climb to be eligible to win the major prize. Participants will be awarded with one entry for each additional peak completed. Maximum of four entries per person. Entrants must return their boarding pass with at least four resort validations and complete personal details. Incomplete entries will be ineligible. Participants will also go into the draw for the peak prizes, for each peak they complete and validate with the relevant resort stamp.
4. PEAK PRIZE DRAWS: Participants will go into the draw for each peak they complete and validate with the relevant resort stamp. Participants will also go into the major prize draw if they complete four of the seven resort climbs outlined. Entrants must return their boarding pass and complete personal details. Incomplete entries will be ineligible.
5. Participating Resorts include: Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort, Mount Buffalo National Park (represented by Parks Victoria), Mt Buller Alpine Resort, Dinner Plain Alpine Village, Falls Creek Alpine Resort, Hotham Alpine Resort and Lake Mountain Alpine Resort.
6. The winning entries of all prizes will be drawn from a barrel on 11th April 2011 at 10am in the offices of the Rural City of Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens Street, Wangaratta VIC 3676. All winners will be notified by phone and confirmed in writing. The results of the competition will be posted on the website HYPERLINK "
http://www.alpineascentchallenge.com.au"
www.alpineascentchallenge.com.au and printed in the Herald Sun on 18th April 2011. If for any reason another draw is required, it will be held on 25th April 2011 at the same time and place mentioned above. Results of a second draw will be printed in the Herald Sun on 2nd May 2011.
7. MAJOR PRIZE: The major prize is up to the value of $18,000 and includes: 2 x return economy airfares from Melbourne to Paris and 2 x places on one of Phil Anderson's Cycling Tours of the 2011 Tour de France (dates within 3 July 2011 - 24 July 2011). Tour includes accommodation, breakfast, most dinners, transport to and between stages, guide services and mechanical assistance. The winner will be responsible for any transfers, additional transport, medical expenses, spending money, insurance or expenses incurred that are not included specifically in the tour. Tour itineraries will be confirmed in November 2010 when the Tour de France route is announced. As this is an event based prize, the winner must take the prize at the nominated time. For specific details on Phil Anderson's Cycling Tours, please visit
www.philanderson.com.au 8. PEAK PRIZES: Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort: Two nights in Altitude Apartment, continental breakfast at Village Central Restaurant and choice between a session in the outdoor Rock Spa Pool or the sauna. Excludes public holidays and long weekends. Valid: Dec 2011 - Mar 2012. Up to the value of $320. Mount Buffalo National Park (represented by Parks Victoria): Five night camping pass at Lake Catani in the Mount Buffalo National Park. Bookings are essential for peak periods. Valid: Nov 2011 - April 2012. Up to the value of $110. Mt Buller Alpine Resort: Two nights accommodation for two people (double or twin share) at the Mt Buller Chalet, including a meal for two to the value of $200 at the Black Cockatoo Restaurant. Valid: Nov 2011 - May 2012. Not available during ticketed resort-wide events. Up to the value of $400. Dinner Plain Alpine Village: Two nights accommodation for two (double or twin share) in a luxury self contained apartment in Dinner Plain. Bottle of wine on arrival. Subject to availability. Valid: Nov 2011 - June 2012. Up to the value of $400. Falls Creek Alpine Resort: Two nights accommodation at Quay West Resort & Spa Falls Creek (for two people). Includes breakfast daily. Valid: Nov 2011 - May 2012. Excluding March long weekend. Up to the value of $720. Hotham Alpine Resort: Two nights accommodation in a Zirky's Lodge Room, including breakfast daily. Plus entry for two to the 2012 Cool Summer Festival (CSF) at Hotham, held in February. Valid: CSF event weekend (February 2012). Up to the value of $380. Lake Mountain Alpine Resort: One night accommodation for two at the 5 star Delderfield Luxury Bed and Breakfast in Marysville, with a $50 voucher to spend at Heights Bar and Bistro. Includes gourmet cooked breakfast, plus muscat and chocolates on arrival. Valid: Nov 2011 - May 2012. Up to the value of $340.
9. Total promotion prize value including major prize and peak prizes: up to the value of $20,920.
10. Use of Information: Participant information will be shared by the participating agencies and may be used to deliver promotional material and information specific to the resorts. Participant information will not be distributed to agencies not involved in this promotion.
11. This promotion is a joint initiative of: Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort Management Board, Parks Victoria, Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board, Dinner Plain Management Committee, Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board, Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board and Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Management Board and North East Victoria Tourism Inc. It is managed by North East Victoria Tourism Inc.
12. All participants acknowledge that cycling involves risks and hazards and agree to hold harmless and indemnify all partners identified in section 11 of the terms and conditions against any and all losses they may suffer as a result of attempting or participating in any part of this promotion.
13. All prizes are non transferable and not redeemable for cash.
14. Vic Permit No: 10/3691. The promoter is North East Victoria Tourism Inc. ABN: 38 822 949 309
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