What is the Jetstar Surf Competition?
The Jetstar Surf Competition is organised by Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd, offering Australian residents aged 60 and over the chance to participate in an amateur surfing event. The competition involves submitting a creative written entry, with selected finalists competing in a surfing event in Sydney. The competition aims to engage participants in a fun and adventurous experience.
What are the prizes for the Jetstar Surf Competition?
The Jetstar Surf Competition offers a grand prize valued at AU$8,550. The prize includes return flights from the winner's nearest Australian international airport to Sri Lanka for up to six people and five nights' accommodation in a hotel chosen by Jetstar. The prize covers GST and taxes but excludes travel insurance, visas, and personal expenses.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 11:59 PM AEST on Thursday, 6 August 2026. Entries must be submitted before this deadline to be considered.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, eligible participants must visit the Jetstar Classic website during the promotion period and submit a written entry of 25 words or less explaining why it's their time to learn how to catch a wave. Entries must be submitted by the closing date to qualify.
Who is eligible to enter the Jetstar Surf Competition?
The Jetstar Surf Competition is open to Australian residents aged 60 years and over. Employees, directors, management, and their immediate families of Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd and its related entities are not eligible to enter.
How is the winner selected?
Winners are selected through a judging process based on the creativity, humour, and originality of their written entries. Four finalists will be chosen to participate in the surfing event, where their performance will be judged on charisma, humour, showmanship, and skill.
How will the winner be notified?
Finalists will be notified by a call and/or email from a Jetstar representative. The grand prize winner will be announced at the Surf Classic event on 21 August 2026.
What happens if the prize is unclaimed?
If a prize remains unclaimed by Wednesday, 24 September 2026, it will be awarded to a backup winner. Backup winners will be notified by email by Thursday, 25 September 2026.
Who is the promoter of the Jetstar Surf Competition?
The promoter of the Jetstar Surf Competition is Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd, located at 79 Victoria Parade, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia.