Win a luxury food & wine journey from Abercrombie & Kent! Gourmet Traveller

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1.    Instructions on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these conditions of entry.
2.    Entry is open to all residents of Australia aged 18 years and over only. Employees of the Promoter, Prize suppliers, the Promoter’s agents associated with this promotion and their immediate family of those employees, are not eligible to enter. All entrants must enter the competition for recreational purposes only.
3.    Only one entry per person will be permitted.
4.    The promotion commences on 21st July 2016 and closes at 11:59pm (AEST) on 17th August 2016. The judging will be done by a panel of judges appointed by the Promoter. The judging will take place at Bauer Media, 54 Park Street, Sydney NSW 2000 and will begin on 1st September 2016. The winner will be notified by email and telephone using contact details provided in their entry.
5.    To enter, entrants must go to http://gourmettraveller.com.au/abercrombie and follow the prompts to the competition entry page during the promotional period, and fill in the entry form including their full name, age, mailing address, current email address, daytime telephone number and answer to the competition question in 25 words or less “What is your most memorable Australian tourism experience?” and submit the entry as instructed.
6.    This is a game of skill, chance plays no part in determining the winner. Each entry will be individually judged based on its literary and creative merit of the answer to the question provided and suitability to the promotion. The judges’ decision in relation to any aspect of the competition will be final and binding on every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into.
7.    The Entrant warrants to the Promoter that the entry submitted is an original artistic work of the Entrant that does not infringe the rights of any third parties. If the entry or any part of the information provided to the Entrant in relation to the entry was provided by a third party, the Entrant warrants that they have obtained the relevant copyright permission to submit the entry for the purposes of this promotion. The entrant agrees to indemnify the promoter against all claims and costs by third parties arising from a breach of the warranty set out in this condition.
8.    The Promoter is entitled to use any of the entries submitted in any manner and for any purpose at its absolute discretion, including using the entries for future promoter’s or their agents book publications, promotional, marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference or payment or other compensation to the entrant. The promoter is entitled to amend, edit, select, crop, retouch, add to or delete from any part of the submitted entry.
9.    Entries must not be offensive, defamatory or racist.  Any entry which the judges deem inappropriate will be invalid.  The entrant agrees to indemnify the Promoter.
10.    The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry process. Errors and omissions will be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
11.    The best (1) valid entry as determined by the judges will be deemed the major prize winner and will win:
Two (2) x Return Economy flights from the winner’s closest Australian capital city from either: Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide to Melbourne and then departing from Sydney to the winner’s closest Australian capital city (from the city of which they departed from) and all internal flights (as stipulated below) in the itinerary valued at up to AU$4000.00 (including taxes, depending on point of departure);
If the winner lives within 250km of the Melbourne metropolitan are or 250km of the Sydney Metropolitan area the corresponding flight will not be included in the prize. No alternative prize or cash will be awarded in lieu of this component of the prize.
An Australian tour for ten (10) days from Abercrombie and Kent including the following itinerary: 
Victoria tour valued at up to A$3940.00 (including taxes) including:
Day 1 Melbourne
•    Airport to Hotel transfer in Melbourne
•    “Marvellous Melbourne” walking tour with A and K historian
•    One (1) night’s accommodation in a standard twin share room at the Sofitel Melbourne – continental breakfast for two people is included.
•    Chefs Table dining experience at No35 Restaurant (set menu to be determined by the Promoter at its complete discretion).
Day 2 Mornington
•    A full day private tour to the Mornington for two people.
•    This tour will conclude at your accommodation and includes lunch.
•    One (1) night’s accommodation in a standard twin share room Big Blue Backyard – continental breakfast for two people is included.
Day 3 Melbourne
•    Return to Melbourne from Mornington
•    One (1) night’s accommodation in a standard twin share room at the Sofitel Melbourne– continental breakfast for two people is included.
South Australia tour valued at up to A$8,410.00 (including taxes) including:
Day 4 and 5 Depart Melbourne to Kangaroo Island via Adelaide
•    Hotel to Airport transfer to Melbourne Airport
•    One Way flight for two people from Melbourne to Kangaroo Island
•    Return airport to hotel transfers
•    Two (2) x nights’ accommodation in a standard twin share room at Southern Ocean lodge – continental breakfast daily for two people is included.
•    Touring at Southern Ocean Lodge for two people
Day 6 and 7 Depart Kangaroo Island via Adelaide to Barossa Valley
•    Return (one way) flight to Adelaide from Kangaroo Island for two people
•    Return transfer to The Barossa Valley for two people
•    Two (2) x nights’ accommodation in a standard twin share room at The Louise – continental breakfast daily for two people is included.
•    A four course dinner with wine paired at Appellation restaurant and Sparkling wine and hand-made chocolates on arrival for two (2) people. (Set menu determined by Appellation at its complete discretion).
•    Full day private tour to the Barossa Valley. Enjoy wine tastings and lunch at a renowned winery restaurant.
Tropical North Queensland and Sydney Valued at up to A$5206.00 (including taxes) including:
Day 8 and 9 Depart Adelaide to Cairns/Daintree Rainforest
•    Return economy flight for two people from Adelaide to Cairns
•    Return airport to hotel transfers
•    Two (2) x nights’ accommodation in a standard twin share room at Silky Oaks Lodge – continental breakfast daily for two people is included.
•    Private 4WD tour of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest with lunch included for two people.
Day 10 Depart Cairns to Sydney
•    Return airport to hotel transfers in Sydney
•    Exclusive dinner hosted by Gourmet Traveller at a secret dining destination – Dining location will be advised at winner notification.
•    One (1) x night’s accommodation in a standard twin share room at The Langham, Sydney – continental breakfast for two people is included.
Day 11 – Depart Sydney
12.    Total prize pool for the entire promotional period is valued at up to AUD$ 21,556.00 (including taxes, depending on point of departure). All destination/tour packages are inclusive tour costs and are not itemised separately. Prize does not include any ancillary costs associated with redeeming this prize. These are the responsibility of the winner.
13.    Prize is for two (2) adults only. The winner’s travel companion must be 18 years old and over.
14.    The flights and tours must be booked and redeemed in full and as a package by 30th October 2017. The flights, accommodation, domestic transfers, tours and any other bookings are subject to availability and subject to the conditions of the airlines and other suppliers of the various elements of the prize at the time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Travel cannot be taken during special occasions (including but not limited to Easter, School holidays, December 2016 – January 2017). Date changes are not permitted once the booking has been finalised. Once the booking is confirmed and ticketed, normal cancellation charges apply and will be the sole responsibility of the winner.
15.    The Promoter is neither responsible nor liable for any loss or damage suffered in the event that the Abercrombie and Kent Australian tour or any arranged tours within the package is postponed, cancelled, rescheduled or relocated for any reason whatsoever. If unforeseen circumstances beyond the Promoter control require a change in the prize, departure or any part of the tour, Abercrombie and Kent will provide the winner with an alternate holiday of equal value at Abercrombie and Kent’s discretion
16.    Prize does not include transfers to and from the winner’s place of residence to including but not limited to the departure points. These costs are the responsibility of the winner.
17.    Redemption of prizes is subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and service providers. Prizes do not include any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize.
18.    The winner (and their companion) are responsible for all other expenses including spending money, meals (unless specified), drinks, transfers (unless specified), laundry charges, activities (unless specified), incidentals, energy surcharges, gratuities, services charges and all other ancillary costs.  Travel insurance is highly recommended to protect against the additional costs incurred in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
19.    It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner may be requested to present their credit card or a cash deposit upon arrival at any accommodation to cover all incidentals they may incur during their stay.
20.    Two (2) flights must be utilized at the same time, for the same travel dates, to and from the same destinations.
21.    Transport to and from Departure point including but not limited to additional Domestic airfares if required, any additional meals, any extra sightseeing or activities, any additional accommodation, personal spending money, and all other ancillary costs, as well as obtaining any of these, are the responsibility of the winner and their travel companions. Prize also excludes medical expenses, items of a personal nature, beverages, optional tours not outlined, laundry, telephone calls, additional nights, room upgrades or other ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize other than those specified. These costs and expenses are the responsibility of the winner. Any extension to the duration of the prize is at the winner’s sole expense and subject to availability at the time of booking.  For the removal of doubt, taxes for domestic travel are included in the prize winning domestic airfares provided by the Promoter.
22.    Prize 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 cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer. The prize is valued in Australian dollars. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the prize value. Prize winner is 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 portion of the prize is awarded to the winner in the form of a voucher / ticket / pass/ letter, redemption of that portion of the prize will be subject to the terms and conditions stipulated on the voucher / ticket / pass/ letter. The Promoter will not be liable for any voucher / ticket / pass/ letter that has been lost, stolen, forged, damaged or tampered with in any way. Redemption of the prize subject to the standard terms and conditions and guidelines of the accommodation venue and the activity service provider. Failure to follow the standard rules and guidelines presented will result in the winner forfeiting their right to participate in the said activity.
23.    All elements of the prize are subject to availability with no cash alternative and the prize package is non-transferable and non-refundable. Winner(s) cannot change, vary, substitute or extend any element of the prize (in whole or in part).
24.    If winner is unable to fulfill prize during time period, winner forfeits the prize package with no compensation or further liability of the promoter.  Cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize.
25.    As a condition of accepting the prize, the winner (and their companion) must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter and/or prize suppliers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form. 
26.    In acceptance of the prize, the Winner acknowledges that they may incur ongoing costs associated with the prize which are the entire responsibility of the winner.
27.    Prize is subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and service providers.
28.    In the event that for any reason whatsoever the Winner does not take the prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize will be forfeited by the Winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize.
29.    In the event that a prize, or part of a prize, is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize or part of the prize in its discretion with an alternative prize or part of the prize to the same and equal recommended retail value and/or specification.
30.    The promoter is neither responsible nor liable for any late lost or misdirected mail (including but not limited to prizes).
31.    The Promoter is not responsible nor liable for any prize damaged in transit in the delivery of their prize
32.    Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.
33.    In the event of unforeseen circumstances, war, terrorism, state of emergency or disaster (including  but not limited to natural disaster) the  Promoter reserves the right to subject to reference to all relevant  state and territory rules and regulations, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion.
34.    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.
35.    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.
36.    Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the State and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”). Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion.
37.    Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees,  the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (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 or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (f) use of the prize.
38.    If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
39.    Privacy:
The Promoter collects personal information (“PI”) in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such PI to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers, prize suppliers and, as required, to Australian regulatory authorities. Entry is conditional on providing this PI. The Promoter will also use and handle PI as set out in its privacy policy, which can be accessed by visiting http://www.bauer-media.com.au/privacy.htm. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, the Promoter may also, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the PI for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. Entrants should direct any request to opt out, access, update or correct PI to the Promoter and direct any complaints regarding treatment of their PI according to the Privacy Policy. All entries become the property of the Promoter.
40.    The Promoter is Bauer Media Pty Ltd (ABN 18 053 273 546) of 54 – 58 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.  Phone: 02 9282 8000.