Back-Roads Touring and Escape Travel have teamed up with Getaway to give you the chance to win a truly unique nine-day small group tour for two people to France.
This is a very special touring experience. Travelling in a small group of no more than 16 people, the winner will move along the back roads and away from the crowds for a glimpse of France rarely enjoyed by tourists.
Departing from Paris, the tour will travel to Normandy to see World War II battlefield sites, spend two nights in the charming harbour town of Honfleur and explore the Normandy countryside.
How to enter:
Phone 1902 555 999 (and follow the prompts)
Or
SMS 191 999 (Leave your full name, address and contact phone number)5th Finger Pty Ltd. SMS and 190 calls cost 55c including GST and 190 calls cost higher from mobiles.
Residents of all Australian states and territories are eligible to enter. Entrants must be 18 years and over. Helpline number: 1300 464 866.
Competition closes on Sunday, November 14, 2010, at 11.59pm AEDST. Authorised under permit numbers NSW: LTPS/10/10784; ACT:TP10/04909.1; VIC: 10/4033; SA: T10/2695.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Mention of this promotion will be featured on Nine Network Australia’s Getaway program.
Details on how to enter will be available in program and a direction to these terms and
conditions will be provided at time of mention.
2. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Conditions of Entry. Entries not
completed in accordance with the Conditions of Entry or received after close of entry will
not be considered. Incomplete or inaudible entries will be disregarded. The judge’s
decision in relation to any aspect of the promotion is final and binding on every person
who enters. No correspondence will be entered into.
3. The promotion is open to people who are residents of Australia who are 18 years and
over, except for employees of the Promoter, 5th Finger Pty Ltd and their immediate
families, and all companies and agencies associated with this promotion.
4. The promotion commences on Thursday, 11 November 2010 at 19:30 AEDST and
concludes on Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 23:59 AEDST. The draw will take place at
5th Finger Pty Ltd, Australia Square, 264 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 on Monday
15 November 2010 at 10:00 AEDST. The winners will be notified by mail using contact
details provided in their entry and their name will be published in the public notices
section of The Australian on Thursday, 25 November 2010
5. There are two ways of entering the promotion:
a. 1-90 Call: Participants can enter the promotion by calling and registering their full
name, address and a daytime telephone number on 1902 555 999 Maximum 1-
90 entry cost per message is 55c including GST. Calls from mobiles and pay
phones may attract a higher rate. Service Provider: 5th Finger Pty Ltd
b. SMS: Text their full name to 191 999 Maximum SMS entry cost per message is
55c including GST. The SMS entry mechanic is only open to consumers with a
SMS compatible mobile phone connected to a service provider which permits
text messaging to the promotional SMS number. It is recommended that entrants
check with their individual service provider in this regard. Service Provider: 5th
Finger Pty Ltd. Helpline: 1300 464 866
6. Multiple competition entries are permitted, subject to the following: (a) only one entry
permitted per SMS message or 190 call; and (b) each entry must be submitted separately
and in accordance with the entry requirements.
7. The Promoter is neither responsible nor liable for late, lost, misdirected, incomplete or
inaudible entries.
8. The winners of the promotion will be determined by the first valid entry randomly drawn
by the Promoter.
9. The first (1) valid entry randomly drawn from all entries received during the promotional period
will win;
A trip for 2 flying Business Class to Paris, France.
The prize includes:
• 2 x Return Business Class flights from the winners nearest capital city in Australia to
Paris, France
• 2 x Nights standard twin share accommodation (1 night pre and 1 night post tour) in
Paris at a minimum three (3) star hotel valued at $800.00 (including GST)
• Transfers to and from Charles de Gaulle Airport – valued at $200.00 (including GST)
• A 9 day/ 8 Night Tour in Northern France for 2 adults
Tour includes:
• A 9 day/ 8 Night Tour of France in a 16 seater mini-coach
• Eight nights accommodation in a standard twin share traditional local accommodation
• European Breakfast included each morning
• 4 x Evening meals included
• Standard Entrance to the following attractions:
• Monet’s Garden at Giverny (valued at $20)
• Chateau Gaillard, Les Andelys (valued at $10)
• Musee du Debarquement, Arromanches (valued at $20)
• Chateau de Villandry (valued at $40)
• Chateau d’Use or Azay-le-Rideau (valued at $40)
• Wine tasting (valued at $40)
• Chateau de Chenonceau or Chateau de Cheverny (valued at $40)
Tour package is valued at $6,450.00 (including GST)
10. The total prize package is valued at up to $20,050 including GST. Prize does not include
spending money, meals (unless specified), drinks, transfers (unless specified), laundry
charges, activities (unless specified), incidentals, energy surcharges, gratuities, services
charges, passports, visas, travel insurance and all other ancillary costs associated with
redeeming the prize. These are the responsibility of the winner. Travel insurance is
compulsory to protect against the additional costs incurred in the event of unforeseen
circumstances.
11. Redemption of prize is subject to booking and availability.
Prize must be taken as a package. Prize must be redeemed in full by 31 October 2011. In
the event that for any reason whatsoever the prize(or any component of the prize) is not
redeemed by this date, the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash, nor any other
prize will be awarded in lieu of the prize being forfeited. Prize is for two (2) adults only.
12. Redemption of the prize subject to the standard terms and conditions and guidelines of
the airline, accommodation venues and tour organisers. Failure to follow the standard
rules and guidelines presented will result in the winner forfeiting their right to redeem their
prize. Airline and Airport restrictions and charges may apply.
13. Booking of Flights and Tour must be made with at least 30 days notice. Bookings are
subject to availability. Prize must be taken to coincide with scheduled tours (schedule
available at time of winner notification). The Promoter is neither responsible nor liable for
any loss or damage suffered in the event that a scheduled tour is postponed,
rescheduled, relocation or cancelled for any reason whatsoever.
14. This prize may not be available over Easter, Christmas, school holidays or any other
public holidays unless stated otherwise. Blackout periods may apply and subject to
availability.
15. Adequate travel insurance for the duration of the trip must be organised by the winner at
his/her own expense. Meals or tips, transfer fees (other than specified), excess baggage,
government taxes, airport charges and any other personal expenses not specified in the
prize package must be paid for by the winner.
16. A credit card imprint or cash deposit will be required from the winner at check-in in order
to stay in accommodation, for all incidental charges. Once accommodation vouchers are
issued they are non-changeable.
17. Unless expressly stated in these terms and conditions all other expenses (including travel
to and from the departure point) become the responsibility of the winner.
18. The prize (or any part thereof) cannot be sold, is not transferable or exchangeable and
cannot be taken for cash. No responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of
the prize.
19. A valid passport is required for all international journeys. It the responsibility of the winner
and their travel companion to ensure they have all required passports and visas as
required for travel. Costs associated with obtaining all required legal documentation
required for travel is the responsibility of the winner and their travel companion.
20. The winner needs to present the original letter announcing their success when redeeming
flight tickets – the letter will be forwarded to the winner. This is a validity issue to ensure
the recipient of the flight(s) and accommodation is the actual winner of the competition
21. If the prize or portion of the prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter
reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value, subject to
State Regulation.
22. The Promoter takes no responsibility for prizes damaged, delayed or lost in transit.
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23. All prizes must be taken as offered. The prize, or any unused portion of the prize, is not
transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed as cash. The prize is not valid in
conjunction with any other offer. The prize is valued in Australian dollars. The Promoter
accepts no responsibility for any variation in the prize value. Prize winners are advised
that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and they should seek
independent financial advice prior to acceptance of their prize. In the event that a potion
of the prize is awarded to the winner in the form of a voucher / ticket / pass, redemption
of that portion of the prize will be subject to the terms and conditions stipulated on the
voucher / ticket / pass. The Promoter will not be liable for any voucher / ticket / pass that
has been lost, stolen, forged, damaged or tampered with in any way.
24. By entering the promotion via SMS an entrant consents to the Promoter using the their
personal details for the purposes of sending one (1) mobile terminated (MT) reply
message which includes a confirmation of your entry in the promotion AND details of a
special offer made by one of our partners.
25. Prize winners will be notified within 2 days of the end of the prize draw by telephone, and
will also be notified in writing.
26. The Promoter makes no representation as to the safety, conditions or other issues that
may exist at any destination. International travel advice can be obtained from various
sources, including government, local consular offices and the web site of the Australian
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
27. It is a condition of accepting a prize that the winner agrees to be interviewed,
photographed and filmed at any time during the acceptance of the prize by the Promoter
or their agents for a story or feature on this promotion to be developed and featured on
the Nine Network (or any other form of media it deems suitable) without further
remuneration or reference to the participant. Details may feature on Nine Network on a
date to be determined by the Promoters. The inclusion of any such feature (including but
not limited to creative control of the feature) will remain with the Promoter at all times.
28. Participants must ensure that all care is taken when dialing or sending messages to the
promotional number. It is the complete responsibility of the participant to ensure that they
dial or SMS the correct number, in the event that an error occurs the Promoter accepts
no responsibility for either, costs incurred, responses received or all other consequences.
This is the responsibility of the participant.
29. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any SMS messages not received by the
Promoter or delays in the delivery of the SMS message due to technical disruptions or for
any other reason. An entry will only be counted as being received when it has been
received by the Promoter’s software system, not when it was sent from the handset.
30. If a medical circumstance in some way restricts your ability to enter the competition
through the required mechanic, you are still eligible to enter however you must briefly
state your circumstances upon entry.
31. If your entry is selected as a winning entry, validation of your circumstances/ the validity
of your entry will be undertaken by the Promoter. Method of validation (without limitation)
will be determined by the Promoter in its complete discretion. If the winning entry is
deemed to be a winner, the winner will be notified as per the terms and conditions herein.
In the event that the Promoter requests the entrant to sign any legal documents relating
to the verification of their medical circumstance, the legal documents will take the form
determined by the Promoter. It is a condition of accepting the prize the winner sign any
such legal documentation.
32. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse to allow a winner to take part in any or all
aspects of the prize, if the promoter determines, in their absolute discretion, that a winner
is not in the mental or physical condition necessary to be able to safely participate in the
prize. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner may be required to sign a
legal release in a form determined by the promoter in its absolute discretion.
33. The Promoter reserves the right to verify, at any time during or after the closing of the
promotion, the validity of all entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the
entry process, including techniques designed to avoid payment of call costs. SMS
entries via the internet are not valid and will not be accepted. The use of any automated
entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits the participant to
automatically enter repeatedly are not valid and will not be accepted.
34. The Promoter may conduct such further draws at the same time and place as the original
draw as are necessary at 10am AEST on Monday, 14 March 2011 in order to distribute
any prize that remain unclaimed by that date, subject however to all reference to any
relevant state and territory regulations. In the event of a winner in the unclaimed prize
draw, the winner will be notified in writing and their name will be published in The
Australian on Thursday, 17 March 2011.
35. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused
by the phone user or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised
in this competition, or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur
in the course of the administration of this competition including any omission, interruption,
deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone,
mobile or satellite network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or
alteration of entries.
36. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned (including but not
limited to) technical failures, unauthorised intervention, fraud or any other causes beyond
the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affect the administration, security, fairness,
integrity or proper conduct of this competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole
discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and, subject to
any written directions given by the various Lottery Departments, to cancel, terminate,
modify or suspend the competition.
37. All entries and other information provided in the course of this competition become the
property of the Promoter and the Sponsor. The collection, use and disclosure of personal
information in connection with this promotion are governed by the Promoter’s Privacy
Notice available from Channel 9 and these Conditions of Entry. The Promoter may use
information it collects in relation to you to provide you with information regarding further
offers, promotions or goods and services provided by the Promoter and/or the Promoter’s
partners and sponsors. The Promoter may also disclose information about you to its
service providers to enable the Promoter to provide you with services. Your personal
information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments and winners’
names published as required under the relevant lottery legislation. You consent to the
Promoter’s use and disclosure of information about you as contemplated by this
condition. To remove your information from the Promoter’s records, please send an email
to
competitions@nine.com.au with your name, mobile phone number and your request to
cancel the service. If you wish to update or modify your details, please email
competitions@nine.com.au with your name, mobile phone number and your request to
update or modify your details.
38. To the full extent permitted by law, The Promoter will not be liable to you in respect of any
claim for any loss or damage whatsoever (including, without limitation, any consequential,
indirect, special, punitive or incidental damages) or for any personal injury suffered by
you as a result of or in connection with the Promoter’s provision of the Service. Certain
legislation may imply warranties or conditions or impose obligations (collectively
Provisions) in relation to the Promoter’s provision of services to you which cannot be
excluded, restricted or modified except to a limited extent. If those Provisions apply, to
the extent that the Promoter is entitled to do so, the Promoter’s limits its liability in respect
of any claim under those Provisions to, at the Promoter’s option, the supply of the
relevant services again or the payment of the costs of having the services supplied again.
39. The Promoter is Nine Network Australia Pty Limited, ABN 88 008 685 407 of 24 Artarmon
Rd, Willoughby, NSW 2068. You can contact the Promoter in relation to the promotion
by mail to this address or by telephone to (02) 9906 9999.
40. Authorised under Permit Numbers: NSW LTPS/10/10784 ACT TP10/04909.1 VIC
10/4033 SA T10/2695
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