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Competition Start Dates: daily 4 to 15 November 2024
Competition Close Dates: daily 3 to 14 December 2024
Draws to be held on: daily 4 to 15 December 2024
Day One: 1 entrant will win an Antler Icon Stripe Cabin with Pocket.
Day Two: 2 entrants will win a pair of tickets to Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru at the Australian Museum
Day Three: 3 entrants will win a Veneto Hat in Ivory and Earth
Day Four: 1 entrant will win two nights at any Oaks property in Australia or New Zealand.
Day Five: 3 entrants will win an Acquaboss Water Hammocks
Day Six: 6 entrants will win a family ticket (4 tickets) to see Paddington in Peru and a Paddington in Peru drink bottle
Day Seven: 1 entrant will win two nights at The Mysa Motel on the Gold Coast AND a pass for a two on a Brisbane Local Sauce Tour of your choice.
Day Eight: 1 entrant will win a copy of the Lonely Planet Best of Travel in 2025 and a Scrubba Stealth Pack
Day Nine: 1 entrant will win Bed and buffet breakfast for two at the five-star Amora hotel in Sydney
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Day Four prize conditions – Oaks Property
Day Seven prize conditions – Mysa Motel
Prize valid from 1 November 2024 to 1 November 2025.
Prize is subject to availability at time of booking and valid for low season travel only.
Block out dates may apply.
Maximum guest occupancy: 2 guests double share.
Prize is non-transferrable or redeemable for cash.
Prize can only be redeemed for leisure purposes and not as a location for photography and or event.
Local Sauce Walking Tour
The winner and one guest can choose one of the two new Brisbane tours: Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour or Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art. Valid to end of 2025.
Competition Start Date: 9 October 2024 12:01am AEST
Competition Close Date: 10 December 2024 11:59pm AEST
Draw to be held on: 11 December 2024
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Competition Start Date: 17 June 2024 12:01am AEST
Competition Close Date: 6 August 2024 11:59pm AEST
Draw to be held on: 7 August 2024
The prize is subject to the following Traveltalk conditions:
Information on how to enter the competition forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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