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Win a Trip for two to Antarctica T&Cs

ENTRY ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

By entering the Win a Trip for two to Antarctica (“the Competition”)you accept the below terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”).

  1. PROMOTER: The Promoter is International Antarctic Attraction Ltd, trading as the International Antarctic Centre, 38 Orchard Rd, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand.
  2. TRIP PROVIDER: Viva Expeditions Ltd.
  3. PRIZE: A Trip for two as follows provided by the Trip Provider as follows:
  • Name: Best of Antarctica
  • Ship: Ocean Endeavour
  • Cabin Category: 1 x Category 4 twin cabin
  • Departure: 18 March 2024. 
  • Tour Code: OE4-13

INCLUSIONS

  • All meals onboard the Ocean Endeavour including snacks
  • Onboard lecture program from Expedition Team and Naturalists
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruising (except paid adventure options with cost)
  • Use of rubber boots on land and use of waterproof outer shell jacket
  • Insulated inner jacket, yours to keep at the end of the voyage
  • Transfer from airport to hotel (Day 1) and pre-night hotel with breakfast
  • Transfer from hotel accommodation to the Ocean Endeavour for embarkation
  • Transfers to airport on return to port
  • All port taxes
  • Use of onboard gym, sauna, pool and jacuzzi and onboard yoga

EXCLUSIONS

  • International or internal flights unless specified
  • Airport transfers, taxes and excess baggage charges unless specified
  • Meals other than those specified in the pre-departure information
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Paid adventure options and all personal expenses
  • Tobacco, alcoholic or special beverages
  • Miscellaneous extras
  • Laundry and communication charges on board
  • Gratuities for Expedition Team and crew
  • Life jackets, waterproof outer shell jacket, insulated inner jacket and boots for minors under 16 years of age at time of travel
  • Waterproof outer shell jacket, insulated inner jacket and rubber boots for guests who require larger sizing (please enquire for more details)

Valued at: NZD$14,300 per person.

1 night’s accommodation in Buenos Aires & return airport transfers

Valued at: NZD$730 per person.

Total package value from Viva Expeditions: NZD$15,030 x 2 people = NZD$30,060

Additional Flight credit to the value of $NZD 2500 per person (provided by the Promoter)

Total Package value: NZD $ 35,060

4. ELIGIBILITY: 

a. The Competition is only open to those 18 years or over, who have paid to visit, and have visited the International Antarctic Centre during the competition period, either as a group or an individual, have registered on the competition webpage and must meet all eligibility criteria of the Trip Provider.

b. Employees of the Promoter, the Trip Provider or any agencies involved in the development, production or administration of the Competition, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the Competition.

c. Winners can choose the second person they share the prize with, provided the selected person meets with all eligibility criteria of the Competition. The second person does not have to have visited the International Antarctic Centre.

d. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, immediate family member means: spouses, grandparents, parents, children, and grandchildren, whether by marriage, past marriages, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other family extension.

5. HOW TO ENTER: 

COMPETITION PERIOD

a. The Competition begins on 00:01 am New Zealand Time 30thApril 2023 and ends on 12:00pm midnight 30th September (“Competition Period”).

ENTRY

b. A person can enter the Competition by providing their first name, last name and email address, booking reference number or tour group name and number, date of visit to the International Antarctic Centre and submitting this information on the Competition webpage during the Competition Period.

c. A fully completed response on the competition webpage is considered an “Entry”.

d. The Promoter reserves the right to verify all Entries and to exclude any person from participating in the Competition, acting reasonably.

NUMBER OF ENTRIES

e. An individual is entitled to one entry into the competition for each paid entry to the International Antarctic Centre. A paid Family admission to the International Antarctic Centre entitles individuals to two entries into the competition.

f. Any mechanical reproductions or automated entries are prohibited, and any use of such automated devices will cause disqualification.

g. Each entrant warrants that their personal information provided at the time of entry is true and correct at the time of entry.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

h. By entering this Competition and opting in using the tick box on the Competition entry form, you consent to your personal information being collected, stored and used by the Promoter, the Trip Provider, and disclosed to promotional agencies engaged by the Promoter or the Trip Provider for the purposes of other competition and advertising undertaken by the Promoter or the Trip Provider. By ticking the opt in box on the Competition entry form, you consent to being contacted by the Promoter and/or the Trip Provider or any agency engaged by them in respect of future competitions and for advertising purposes. Your personal information will be stored in accordance with the Promoter’s and the Trip Provider’s privacy policy and at all times in compliance with the Privacy Act 2020. You may correct your personal information by contacting the Promoter. You may also unsubscribe from any mailing list of the Promoter and/or the Trip Provider at any time.

DISPUTE

i. If a dispute arises regarding the identity of an entrant, the authorized subscriber of the email account used at the time of entry will be considered the entrant. “Authorized account subscriber” is defined as the natural person who is assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization which is responsible for assigning email addresses or the domain associated with the submitted email address.

DETERMINATION OF WINNER

j. The Winner will be determined by the Promoter.

k. The Winner will be informed via email and phone, using the email address and phone number provided when entering the Competition.

l. Only an entrant who meets all Eligibility Criteria set out above can be awarded the Prize (‘Winner’).

m. The Promoter’s determination of the Winner will be final.

n. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse to award any prize to an entrant who the Promoter believes (in its sole discretion) has violated these Terms and Conditions , gained unfair advantage in participating in the Competition or won using fraudulent means.

o. Where the Prize has associated terms and conditions by the Trip Provider or any other party, the Winner accepts the Prize subject to the terms and conditions of the Trip Provider any other party providing a service as part of the Prize.

p. The Winner will have until 11:59pm 31st October 2023 to accept the Prize. If the Winner does not accept during that period, a new winner will be selected.

PRIZE NOT TRANSFERABLE OR REDEEMABLE

q. The Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.

r. No person can redeem the Prize on the Winner’s behalf.

s. In the event that the Prize becomes unavailable for any reason, the Promoter and their agents may substitute a prize of like or equal value.

t. The Prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the Winner is unable to use the Prize as stated. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Winner is, for whatever reason, unable to travel on the nominated date, whether the failure was due to reasons beyond the Winner’s control or otherwise, then the Winner will forfeit the Prize and will have no claim against the Promoter or any other party.

RISK

u. The Winner takes the Prize entirely at his/her own risk and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Promoter and the Trip Provider will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for personal injury (including death) as a result of the Competition and the Winner and their chosen person redeeming the Prize. The Winner must sign a legal release, in a form acceptable to the Promoter in its absolute discretion, if requested by the Promoter.

v. The Promoter makes no representation as to safety, conditions and other issues that may exist at any destination included in the Prize. Advice can be obtained from various sources, including government, local consular offices and the web site of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The winner accepts the Prize at their own risk.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND INSURANCE

w. The Winner is responsible for all insurance, tax or other costs that may be associated with the Prize.

x. The Winner and their chosen second person must have valid documentation, including but not limited to valid passports and Visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities at every destination included in the Prize.

y. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities (including any costs associated with delay, will be the sole responsibility of the Winner).

z. The Winner and their chosen second person must obtain and at all times during the trip hold adequate travel insurance.

OTHER

aa. The Winner must be available to travel on the dates required to meet all travel requirements for the Prize as specified above (and as updated by the Trip Provider from time to time).

bb. Any travelling companion of the Winner accepts the Prize subject to these Terms and Conditions.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: By participating in the Competition, you agree to participate in any publicity related to the Competition and you agree that, if you are a winner, your identity may be disclosed in winner announcements and promotional material. Winners also agree to have their image used for publicity purposes without any additional payment being made.

7. GOVERNING LAW: The Competition and the Prize shall be subject solely to New Zealand law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

8. CHANGES TO COMPETITION: The Promoter reserves the right to change the Prize or these terms & conditions at any time. Any change to the Prize will be updated in these terms and conditions and notified on the Promoter’s website.