WHO CAN ENTER?The South American Competition is open to individuals (Eligible Persons) who:
- are citizens or permanent residents of Australia;
- are at least 18 years of age at the commencement of the Competition Entry Period;
- hold a valid passport and are not barred from entry into Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil
- hold or are able to obtain before the travel period a valid visa granting them access to Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil
- are not (and none of their immediate family or people they are living with are) employees, officers, directors or agents of SurfStitch or any sponsor associated with the Competition. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin; or
- do not have any criminal convictions. By entering the Competition, Eligible Persons authorize the Promoter to conduct any police checks deemed necessary by the Promoter in its sole discretion to ensure an entrant is an Eligible Person.
HOW TO ENTER:
In order to enter the Competition, individuals (an Entrant) must follow the following steps:
The Entrant must enter via this URL: competitions.surfstitch.com
The Entrant will need to enter their first and last name as well as their email address, gender and phone number.
To complete their entry, the Entrant will need to click “Enter Competition” where he/she will be taken to another tab, which will allow the Entrant to gain more entries by sharing the competition with their friends through Email, Facebook & Twitter.
Each time the Entrant shares the South American Competition and a friend enters using the Entrant's shared link, they will receive an additional entry into the competition.
The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to ask Entrants to undergo a probity check at any time and to disqualify any Entrant who receives an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry or who tampers with the entry process. If an Entrant fails to provide such evidence or undergo a probity check within a reasonable time, or if an Entrant provides false, misleading or inaccurate information, the Promoter may disqualify the Entrant from the Competition. Entries with any errors and omissions may be accepted, rejected, amended or corrected at the Promoter's and/or the Agent's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
Entrants must also inform the Promoter if they have or receive any criminal convictions, in which case the Promoter may reject or disqualify their Entry in the Promoter's sole discretion. Entrants acknowledge that their personal details will be stored and used by the Promoter and any supplier of prizes in accordance with SurfStitch's applicable Privacy Policy, which is available here.
Entrants must bear their own costs and expenses associated with the preparation and participation in the Competition, including any cost associated with accessing the Website, unless otherwise specified on the Website or in these Conditions of Entry, or agreed by the Promoter in advance in writing.
If there is a dispute as to the identity of an Entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the Entrant.
PRIZES:
Prize 1
Entry for the Competition opens at 6:00AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on February 2nd 2015 and closes at 11:59PM AEST on February 16th 2015 (Competition Entry Period).
Details of the Prizes are as follows:
The first valid entry drawn will win a trip for two (2) people nominated by the Entrant to Cusco, Peru. This prize pack includes:
Two (2) return economy flights from Sydney to Cusco (Peru) flying LAN Airlines
Six (6) day Geckos Adventures Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu (Peru) for two (2) people
Gecko's English-speaking specialist trekking guide and assistant trekking guide.
Trek on the ‘Classic' or ‘Quarry' route to Machu Picchu with full service camping including porters, cook and equipment (sleeping bag and inflatable sleeping mat).
Guided tour of Machu Picchu including entrance and park fees.
Three (3) nights full service camping
Two (2) nights budget/tourist class hotel
Baggage is included (two pieces checked 23kg per person)
On-board meals are included
Class of travel is economy. No upgrades will be allowed.
Departure city – ex-Australia is Sydney only. Winner and friend are responsible for own transport to Sydney.
Frequent flyer points cannot be accrued as part of prize travel.
As of January 15th 2015 the maximum Prize value for the Prize Package is AUD $6,740. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the Prize value.
The prize draw will take place at SurfStitch Pty Ltd, 225 Burleigh Connection Rd Burleigh Heads 4220 QLD at 2:00 PM QLD Time on February 17th 2015. The prize draw will be announced on 3:00PM QLD Time on February 17th 2015.
The winner will be contacted by telephone and by the email address provided in their corresponding order details to the entry. If the winner does not accept the prize within a period of three (3) months by 2:00PM QLD time on the May 17th 2015 a re-draw will take place SurfStitch Pty Ltd, 225 Burleigh Connection Rd Burleigh Heads 4220 QLD on May 18th at 2:00PM QLD time. The new winner will be contacted by telephone and by the email address provided in their corresponding order details to the entry. The prize draw will be announced on www.facebook.com/surfstitch at 3:00PM QLD time on May 17th 2015
Prize 2
Entry for the Competition opens at 6:00AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on February 18th 2015 and closes at 11:59PM AEST on March 3rd 2015 (Competition Entry Period).
Details of the Prizes are as follows:
The first valid entry drawn will win a trip for two (2) people nominated by the Entrant to the Galapagos Islands. This prize pack includes:
Two (2) x return economy flights from Sydney to Quito (Ecuador) flying LAN Airlines
Nine (9) day Geckos Adventures Galapagos Islands tour for two (2) people including:
Gecko's expert English-speaking guide
Return flights from Quito to the Galapagos Islands
All accommodation
Visit to the tortoise research and breeding program at the Charles Darwin Research Station
Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
Sierra Negra Volcano Visit
Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay visit
Santa Cruz Highlands
Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Centre
Six (6) nights budget/tourist class hotel
Two (2) nights homestay
Baggage is included (two pieces checked 23kg per person)
On-board meals are included
Class of travel is economy. No upgrades will be allowed.
Departure city – ex-Australia is Sydney only. Winner and friend are responsible for own transport to Sydney.
Frequent flyer points cannot be accrued as part of prize travel. As of January 15th 2015 the maximum Prize value for the Prize Package is AUD $8,690. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the Prize value.
The prize draw will take place at SurfStitch Pty Ltd, 225 Burleigh Connection Rd Burleigh Heads 4220 QLD at 2:00 PM QLD Time on March 4th 2015. The prize draw will be announced on 3:00PM QLD Time on March 4th 2015.
The winner will be contacted by telephone and by the email address provided in their corresponding order details to the entry. If the winner does not accept the prize within a period of three (3) months by 2:00PM QLD time on the June 4th 2015 a re-draw will take place SurfStitch Pty Ltd, 225 Burleigh Connection Rd Burleigh Heads 4220 QLD on June 4th at 2:00PM QLD time. The new winner will be contacted by telephone and by the email address provided in their corresponding order details to the entry. The prize draw will be announced on www.facebook.com/surfstitch at 3:00PM QLD time on June 4th 2015
Prize 3
Entry for the Competition opens at 6:00AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on March 5th 2015 and closes at 11:59PM AEST on March 18th 2015 (Competition Entry Period).
Details of the Prizes are as follows:
Entry for the Competition opens at 6:00AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on March 5th 2015 and closes at 11:59PM AEST on March 19th 2015 (Competition Entry Period).
Two (2) return economy flights from Sydney to Buenos Aires (Argentina) flying LAN Airlines and return from Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) to Sydney
17 day Geckos Adventures tour of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil for two (2) people, including:
An experienced local tour guide in Argentina and Brazil
Local guides at some sites
All transportation, and accommodation including a three (3) night stay at a Traditional Estancia
Orientation Tour - Buenos Aires,
Iguazu Falls tour of both the Argentinean and Brazilian side.
11 nights budget/tourist class hotel
Three (3) nights Estancia (ranch house)
Two (2) nights Overnight coach
Baggage is included (two pieces checked 23kg per person)
On-board meals are included
Class of travel is economy. No upgrades will be allowed.
Frequent flyer points cannot be accrued as part of prize travel.
As of January 15th 2015 the maximum Prize value for the Prize Package is AUD $9.890. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the Prize value
The prize draw will take place at SurfStitch Pty Ltd, 225 Burleigh Connection Rd Burleigh Heads 4220 QLD at 2:00 PM QLD Time on March 20th 2015. The prize draw will be announced on 3:00PM QLD Time on March 20th 2015.
The winner will be contacted by telephone and by the email address provided in their corresponding order details to the entry. If the winner does not accept the prize within a period of three (3) months by 2:00PM QLD time on the June 20th 2015 a re-draw will take place SurfStitch Pty Ltd, 225 Burleigh Connection Rd Burleigh Heads 4220 QLD on June 20th at 2:00PM QLD time. The new winner will be contacted by telephone and by the email address provided in their corresponding order details to the entry. The prize draw will be announced on www.facebook.com/surfstitch at 3:00PM QLD time on June 20th 2015