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Thank you for everyone who answered our survey. The winner of the Prize will be notified as per our terms and conditions by 8 June 2009 and we will be posting the Winners name after that date.

The Indian Pacific

The Indian Pacific gives you two oceans on one of the world’s longest and greatest train journeys. But most of your cruising will be across the vast continent of Australia. From the spectacular Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of The Nullarbor desert, where the train travels the world’s longest straight stretch of railway track (478 kilometres), see unique landscapes unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin.

Get up close and see the sights of some of our most famous outback towns when you enjoy an optional off-train sightseeing tour. The great train offers these tours during scheduled stops at Broken Hill, Adelaide and gold rich Kalgoorlie. A remote outpost on the Nullarbor Plain called Cook presents a further opportunity to stretch your legs.

Gold Service is the ideal choice for a great train adventure with style and romance. Complimentary toiletries and bath towels are provided in all Gold Sleeper Cabins.

Relax in the Lounge or socialise with new found friends. Savour the sights, the wines and dine in a beautiful Restaurant Car. All meals are included in the Gold Service fare.

Website: gsr.com.au
Bookings: Call Great Southern Rail Sales Centre on 13 21 47

The Mercure

Mercure Perth

Mercure Perth has recently undergone a major refurbishment, with all its rooms offering a fresh new contemporary look. Guests love the new colours and décor and now have the opportunity to upgrade to the hotel’s new Privilege rooms and Executives Suites, which boast Nespresso coffee machines, free bottled water, plus free internet access. The Mercure is centrally located in the CBD of Perth, and is also within strolling distance of the shopping malls, restaurant and entertainment precincts and tourist attractions along the Swan River and Esplanade. Leisure facilities include: a heated rooftop pool, sauna and spa and a large, fully-equipped gym. Tonic Bar in the lobby serves cocktails and offers the popular Grand Vins wine list, which showcases WA wines from regional wineries, all served by the glass or the bottle. TEN Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and full service a la carte dinner in a cosy and comfortable environment, whilst Hydrant on Hay Café and Bar serves excellent coffees, drinks, and a choice of light meals and snacks.

Website: mercure.com.au
Reservations: Call Accor 1800 65 65 65

Mercure Sydney

You really can’t get more central than the Mercure because it is located opposite Central railway station, making it one of the most convenient locations for visitors to Sydney. The hotel overlooks Railway Square and George Street, and is within easy walking distance of the city centre, Chinatown and Darling Harbour. The Mercure is an ideal base for those seeking entertainment, as Her Majesty’s, the Capitol Theatre, the George Street cinema complex and Paddy’s Market are a short distance away, and sporting fans are just a bus or taxi ride from the SCG and Sydney Football Stadium. Offering four star accommodation and facilities, the Mercure offers guests a range of business and leisure comforts, including a spectacular rooftop gymnasium and swimming pool, a range of restaurants and bars, and full business services.

Website: mercure.com.au
Reservations: Call Accor 1800 65 65 65

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions.  Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter.  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.
3. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of the 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.
4. Incomplete, indecipherable or illegible entries will be deemed invalid.
5. Only one entry permitted per person.
6. 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.
7. Promotion commences 06/05/2009.  Entries close 5pm 31/05/2009.
8. The Promotion is a game of skill, based on the answer to question: Tell us, in 25 words or fewer, which green initiatives you believe contribute most to a sustainable retirement village community.
9. The winner will be notified by telephone and email by 08/06/2009.
10. The first valid entry draw will win a trip for two (2) adults on the Indian Pacific Gold Service from Sydney to Perth or vice versa valued at approximately $2950.  Prize includes three (3) nights on the Indian Pacific, and one night at Medina Perth or Sydney beforehand, with all meals provided on the Indian Pacific. Spending money, additional meals, beverages, insurance, transport to and from departure point, items of a personal nature, in-room charges and all other ancillary costs are not included.  The prize does not include airfares from Sydney or Perth.
11. The winner (and their companion) must depart from and return to the same departure point and travel together.  Frequent Flyer points will not form part of the prize.  Prize is subject to Terms and Conditions of individual prize and service provider(s).  Winners may be required to present credit card at time of accommodation check in.
12. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the participating prize provider(s), if for any reason a winner does not, once the prize has been booked, take the prize or an element of the prize at the time stipulated, then the prize or that element of the prize will be forfeited and will not be redeemable for cash.
13. If the prize (or part of the prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification.
14. The prize or any unused portion of the prize, is not transferrable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
15. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct or 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 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.
16. 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.
17. The Promoter collects personal information in order to conduct the Promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties, including
18. But not limited to; agents, contractors, prize suppliers and as required to Australian regulatory authorities.  Entry is conditional on providing this information.  The Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the information for marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant.  Entrants should direct any request to access, update or correct information to the promoter.  All entries become the property of the Promoter.
19. The Promoter is Indigo Arch Pty Ltd, trading as AboutSeniors website.