Daily Telegraph/Courier Mail/Herald Sun – win trip to Falls Creek or Hotham Alpine Resort or 1 of 10 r/u family passes to Merlin Entertainment Attractions

courier mail entry: http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/competitions?comp=1226776698203

The Courier-Mail and Merlin Entertainments are giving you the chance to win a $5000 holiday.

You can choose to either ski the slopes of Falls Creek or Hotham Alpine Resort, cuddle koalas at WILD LIFE Hamilton Island, or experience Sydney city and all its amazing attractions.

PLUS- Runners up will have the chance to win one of 100 family passes to Merlin Entertainments Attractions.

For your chance to win, enter your details below.

You can access a 2 for 1 Attraction Pass for QLD Merlin Entertainments Attractions.
To access, simply CLICK HERE, print , and take into your chosen attraction to redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
Competition FAQs

Q- If I am a major winner, how do I redeem my prize?

A – If you are a major winner you will be contacted by Merlin Entertainments and information will be supplied to you on each of the holiday options and how to redeem. Winner’s details will also be announced as per the terms and conditions of this competition (included below)

Q- Where will I be able to use my family pass if I am a runner up winner in this competition?

A- The family pass can be used at any of Merlin Entertainments Attractions in Australia (excludes ski fields):
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Otway Fly Treetop Walk, Underwater World SEA LIFE Mooloolaba, WILD LIFE Hamilton Island. merlinattractions.com.au

Q- What is included in my family pass if I am a runner up winner?
A- Single use admission for 2 adults and 2 children at any of the Merlin Entertainments Attractions listed above.

Q- Are there any other inclusions with my family pass if I am a runner up winner?
A- No, admission for 2 adults and 2 children is the only inclusion. Other expenses including but not limited to travel, meals and parking are not included with this pass and must be covered by the winner.

Q- I want to take more than 3 other people with me. Can I do this with this pass if I am a runner up winner?
A- No – supplementary tickets must be purchased at the attraction at the winner’s expense.

Q- I want to go to more than one attraction with my family. Can I do this with this pass if I am a runner up winner?
A- No – supplementary tickets must be purchased at the attraction at the winner’s expense.

Q- How do I redeem my family pass if I am a runner up winner?
A- To redeem the family pass if you are a runner up winner, take your voucher to your desired attraction on the day you would like to attend. Please present it at the ticket sales counter and admission will be granted. Attraction and voucher terms and conditions apply.

Q- Where can I find more information on the attractions, such as inclusions, contact information and opening hours?
A- Information on all of the attractions can be located via their dedicated websites. Each site can be accessed via this link merlinattractions.com.au.

Q- What terms and conditions apply to the family pass if I am a runner up winner?
A- Terms and conditions will be supplied with the voucher if you are a runner up winner.

2 for 1 Attraction Pass – FAQs

Q- Where can I access a 2 for 1 voucher for my residing state’s Merlin Entertainments Attractions?
A- A 2 for 1 Attraction Pass voucher will be printed in your News Limited metro papers on selected days from Dec 7 to Dec 19. Simply cut out and take into one of the attractions whose logo is pictured on the voucher and you will be given a 2 For 1 Attraction Pass.

Q- What dates is the 2 for 1 voucher valid for?
A- The 2 for 1 Attraction Pass can be used from Dec 7 2013 – to February 16 2014. Terms and conditions apply.

Q- What are the terms and conditions for the 2 for 1 Attraction Pass?
A- Limit one pass per person. One free general admission with a full paying adult on presentation of the pass.

Valid at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, UnderWater World SEA LIFE Mooloolaba, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, Otway Fly Treetop Adventure and WILD LIFE Hamilton Island. Not valid with any other offer, advance booking, online booking, or multi attraction ticket. Promo Code 1132. Valid 07/12/2013 – 16/02/2014.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By entering the Merlin Entertainment Group Summer Promotion, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:

1. STANDARD TERMS
1.1 Information on how to enter forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the promotion is deemed acceptance of these conditions of entry.

2. WHO CAN ENTER
2.1 Subject to clause 2.2 entry is open to all residents of NSW, VIC & QLD over 18 only. All other states and territories are excluded.
2.2 Directors, management, employees and their immediate families of News Limited Australia, Merlin Entertainment Group, and their associated agencies and companies are not eligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether by natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or first cousin.

3. HOW TO ENTER
3.1 The competition commences on Saturday 7 December 2013 at 00:01AM (AEDT) and concludes on Thursday 19 December 2013 at 23:59PM (AEDT) (“the Competition Period”).
3.2 To enter the competition readers must enter online at either NSW www.thetelegraph.com.au/entertainment/competitions or VIC www.heraldsun.com.au/competitions or QLD www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/competitions.
3.3 Entrants must enter all details required on the online competition page. Standard website terms and conditions apply.
3.4 This competition is a game of chance, and the results will be drawn at random as per these terms and conditions.
3.5 The time of entry will, in each case, will be the time that the entry is received online by couriermail.com.au, via News Limited Australia servers.
3.6 The Promoter, its agents, affiliates or representatives will not be liable for any lost, late or misdirected entries.
3.7 Incomprehensible and incomplete entries will be deemed invalid.
3.8 Entries will be accepted once only, validated by email address. Multiple entries will not be accepted.

4. HOW TO WIN
4.1 Each entrant who has entered the competition over the Competition Period and registered all details in accordance with clauses 2 and 3 will be entered into the prize draw. Draw will take place at Salmat Digital, Level 2, 116 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060 Australia on Friday 20 December 2013 at 10:00AM AEDT.
4.2 There will be two (2) major prize winners and two hundred (200) runners up chosen at random. The winners must be residents of NSW, QLD or VIC.
4.3 The Promoters’ decision in relation to any aspects of the competition is final and the Promoters will not enter into any correspondence regarding the result.
4.4 It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winners may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoters in its absolute discretion.
4.5 Entries not completed in accordance with these terms and conditions will not be considered valid and will not be included in the drawing process. Indecipherable or incomplete entries will be deemed invalid.
4.6 The Promoters reserve the right to request winners to provide proof of identity, proof of residency at the nominated prize delivery address and/or proof of entry validity (including phone bills) in order to claim the prize. Proof of identification, residency and entry considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter. In the event that a winner cannot provide suitable proof, the winner will forfeit the prize in whole and no substitute will be offered.
4.7 The Promoters reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entry which, in the opinion of the Promoters, includes objectionable content, profanity, potentially insulting, inflammatory or defamatory statements, disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these terms and conditions or entry, or who has, in the opinion of the Promoters, engaged in conduct in entering the promotion which is fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or generally damaging to the goodwill or reputation of the promotion and/or Promoters. The Promoters reserve the right to disqualify a winner if the Promoters become aware that the winner and/or the winner’s entry is of a type described in this clause.
4.8 The (2) major prize winners will be notified in via email and telephone on Friday 20 December 2013 and their details will be published on their state’s masthead website by Friday 20 December. The (200) runners up will be notified in writing via email on Friday 20 December 2013 and their details will be published on their state’s masthead website by Friday 20 December 2013.
4.9 Subject to any directions given, an unclaimed prize draw will take place at Salmat Digital, Level 2, 116 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060 Australia on Friday 28 March 2014 at 10:00AM AEDT. The new winner/s will be notified via telephone and email and their details will be published on their state’s masthead website by Friday, 4 April 2014.
A redraw will only be conducted if there are unclaimed prizes, major or runner up, from the original draw. Terms and conditions of prizes, including validity periods may be updated to reflect a later issue date.

5. PRIZES
5.1 Two (2) major winners will be selected from all valid entries from ALL participating states.
Each major winner will win a $5000 travel voucher, and will be able to select one (1) holiday destination from the below offerings;
Choice 1: Family Island Holiday to Hamilton Island (best suited for 4 ppl)
Choice 2: Deluxe Winter wonderland Ski Holiday (best suited for 2 ppl)
Choice 3: Luxury City getaway to Sydney or Melbourne (Suited for 2-4ppl)
Each major prize is valued at $5,000.00RRP
Total major prize pool is $10,000.00 RRP

Runner up prizes will also be on offer. Runner up prizes will be allocated by state, as below;

Each runner up will receive a family pass (4 people) to attend any Australian Merlin Entertainment Attractions.

NSW one hundred (100) runners up RRP $124.00 (up to)
VIC fifty (50) runners up RRP $93.00 (up to)
QLD fifty (50) runners up RRP $96.00 (up to)

Total runner up prize pool per state;
NSW $12,400.00
VIC $4,650.00
QLD $4,800.00

Total runner up prize pool nationally is valued at $21,850.00 RRP
Total prize pool is valued at $31,850.00

5.2 The prizes must be taken as per the validity dates on the vouchers/holidays. If for any reason the winner does not take part of the prize at the time specified by the Promoter, then it will be considered forfeited and no compensation will be awarded.
5.3 Unless expressly stated in these terms and conditions, all other expenses, including but not limited to meals and travel are not included and are at the discretion and responsibility of the winners and their guests.
5.4 The winner/s and their guest will be subject to, and must abide by the terms and conditions of any third parties. Any breach of such terms and conditions may affect the ability to receive benefits of the prize. In that case, such benefits will be forfeited.
5.5 Prizes cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash. In the event that the winner does not take the prize as offered in the time stipulated, then the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize. Prizes must be taken as offered and cannot be varied. All elements of the prize must be taken together. Any unused portion of the prize is not-transferrable, non-refundable and non-redeemable for other goods or services and cannot be taken to cash.
5.6 If the prize is unavailable for any reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize (or part of) to the same or a similar prize of equal or greater value, subject to consumer laws. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for change in prize value between now and the redemption date.
5.7 In participating in the prizes, the winner agrees to participate and co-operate as required in all editorial activities relating to the promotion, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winner grants the Promoters a perpetual and non-exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winner (and their travelling companions) will not be entitled to any fee for such use. In consideration for the Promoter awarding the prize to the winner, the winner agrees to allow the Promoter all right, title and interest in and to all copyright in any material created involving the winner in any aspect of the prize (Works). The winner agrees that the Promoter can use the Works and to exercise its rights in relation thereto and the winner will not be entitled to any fee for such use. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and the prize supplier’s requirements.
5.8 The winner agrees that they will not sell or otherwise provide their story and/or photographs to any media or other organisation.
5.9 The winner must, on request by the Promoters, be able to provide evidence which, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Promoters, demonstrates that the winner is an eligible entrant (as per clauses 2.1, 2.2) and has complied with these terms and conditions. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse to allow a winner and/or travel companion/s to take part in any or all aspects of the prize if in their discretion they believe they lack the mental or physical condition necessary to be able to safely participate in the prize. The winner agrees he/she will sign a legal release if deemed necessary by the Promoter.
6. NO LIABILITY
6.1 The Promoters shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Neither are the Promoters responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by the entrant 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 failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of, entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
6.2 If for any reason, this competition is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of the Promoters, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoters reserve the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, take any action that may be available and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition subject to any written directions given under State Legislation.
6.3 Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoters (including it officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence) for any personal injury or loss or damage (including loss of opportunity) whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion, including but not limited to, where arising out of the following:
a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’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 on not after receipt by the Promoters) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoters.
d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these conditions of entry;
e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant;
f) the broadcast of any program relating to the competition or the publication of any material, including statements made by any compere, staff member, journalist, other entrants or any other person; and/or
g) participation in the prize.
6.4 Once prizes have left the Promoters’ premises, the Promoters and their associated agencies take no responsibility for prizes damaged, delayed or lost in transit.
6.5 The Promoters reserve the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who the Promoters have reason to believe has breached any of these conditions, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the promotion. The Promoters’ legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.

7. PRIVACY CONSENT
7.1 To provide you with this promotion, the Promoters need to collect personal information about you. If you do not provide the information requested, the Promoters may not be able to provide you with the promotion entry.
7.2 Each entrant agrees, that subject to the Privacy Act, the Promoters or its agents may do the following:
a) transfer personal information confidentially to the Promoters or other organisations that provide services in relation to this promotion;
b) disclose personal information to State and Territory lottery departments;
c) publish the winners’ names as required under applicable law; and/or
d) use the prize winners’ personal information in any media for publicity purposes associated with the promotion without any further payment or other compensation, unless the prize winner otherwise notifies the Promoters at the time of accepting the prize.
7.3 Entry details remain the property of the Promoters, and their related entities and are collecting the entrant’s personal information for the purpose of conducting and promoting this competition (including but not limited to determining and notifying winners). The entrant may request access to his or her personal information calling the News Limited Australia privacy office on 02 9288 3212.
7.4 If an entrant marks the “opt-in” box on the entry form, the entrant consents to the storage of their personal information on the specified companies’ databases and the specified companies may use this information at any time in the future for promotional and marketing purposes regarding their respective products or services including contacting the entrant via electronic messaging.

8. PROMOTER’S DETAILS
8.1 The Promoters are News Limited (ABN 47 007 871 178) of 175 Liverpool St Sydney NSW 2000 and Merlin Entertainment Group ABN : 92 008 631 981 of 1 – 5 Wheat Road, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
8.2 This competition is a game of chance. A promotional permit is not required in QLD. Licensed under NSW permit number LTPS/13/08872 and VIC permit number 13/2691.

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