01 July 2024
6 mins Read
Discover the magic of the outback when you venture into the Red Centre with this unforgettable prize for two guests. Fly into Alice Springs onboard your modern Airnorth aircraft and experience a destination like no other.
Complete with accommodation at Mercure Alice Springs Resort and some of the best tours and things to do in Alice Springs, this is a prize you’ll want to be in to win.
Please make sure you read the competition terms and conditions before you enter.
– Two return Airnorth airfares from Perth to Alice Springs, including 20kg free checked baggage, complimentary refreshments and spacious seating
– Two nights’ accommodation in a deluxe room at Mercure Alice Springs Resort
– Breakfast daily for two
– A one-day Emu Run Experiences West MacDonnell Ranges Tour for two
– An Earth Sanctuary 1.5-hour astronomy tour for two
– A sunset camel ride for two with Pyndan Camel Tracks
Take a dip in Ellery Creek Bighole. (Image: Tourism NT and Salty Aura)
Airnorth is a proud Northern Territory aviation business headquartered in Darwin. As Australia’s second longest-operating airline, Airnorth has continuously serviced remote and Indigenous communities across northern Australia and beyond since its first day 45 years ago.
Airnorth is a regional aviation leader, flying to 18 destinations across Australia and Timor-Leste with over 220 scheduled weekly passenger departures to Nhulunbuy, Groote Eylandt, Maningrida, Milingimbi, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Elcho Island and more.
Airnorth will connect you to the heart of the outback. (Image: Tourism NT and Backyard Bandits)
Once you have landed in Alice Springs, you’ll check into the Mercure Alice Springs Resort. The cornerstone of Alice Springs tourism for over 35 years, Mercure Alice Springs Resort is located adjacent to the dry riverbed of the Todd River and only a few minutes walk from the town centre, galleries and cultural precinct.
The hotel offers 139 well-appointed, spacious rooms, complimentary wi-fi, onsite parking, a luxury outdoor pool with a private bar and the Barra on Todd Restaurant offers distinctive cuisine seasoned with local flavours. Ideal for travellers looking for a local and authentic experience.
Mercure Alice Springs is the perfect place to base yourself. (Image: Tourism NT and Mark Fitzpatrick)
Starting off your tours in Alice Springs, you’ll be collected by Emu Run Experiences from outside your accommodation and then travel in air-conditioned comfort as you discover the unique birds, plants and animals of Alice Springs Desert Park.
Discover Ormiston Gorge. (Image: Tourism NT and Mark Fitzpatrick)
You’ll visit Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek Bighole and more. Meals, beverages and snacks are included, so all you have to do is focus on your incredible surroundings.
Visit Simpsons Gap with Emu Run Experiences. (Image: Tourism NT and The Salty Travellers)
This incredible prize also includes an astronomy tour at Earth Sanctuary. Throughout the tour, the guides share over 20 years’ worth of experience with the outback’s night skies. This also includes a look through the Deep-Sky telescope.
Earth Sanctuary will take you through an introduction to the night sky, how to navigate in the southern hemisphere and where the ecliptic line and zodiac signs are… all with a drink in hand! A five-billion-star tour.
Witness the night skies dazzle at the Earth Sanctuary. (Image: Tourism NT/Plenty of Dust)
Finally, the winner of this prize will go on an iconic Central Australian adventure to remember for a lifetime. That’s right, a sunset camel ride with Pyndan Camel Tracks!
Ride a camel at sundown with Pyndan Camel Tracks. (Image: Tourism NT)
An Alice Springs camel ride is a must for the whole family (the kids will love it), for that romantic outing or for a memorable shared experience among friends.
The stunning backdrop of the beautiful West MacDonnell Ranges is always in view with its varied moods and changing colours. We can’t decide which aspect we like best!
Set off into the desert on an exhilarating camel ride. (Image: Tourism NT/Tourism Australia)
Please read the Australian Traveller competition terms and conditions here, and the additional terms and conditions below.
Booking process for flight redemption
Prior to redeeming your flights, please head to www.airnorth.com.au to browse the choice of flights available to you.
When you are ready to book your flights, please email marketing@airnorth.com.au the following details:
– Passengers’ first and surname.
– Origin and destination.
– Flight numbers for origin and destination starting with TL.
– Departure and return date.
– Best mobile number and email address.
– Supporting copy of the voucher.
Voucher
– This voucher is valid for travel with [6 months] validity and cannot be extended.
– Travel must be completed by the expiry date.
– Voucher is subject to Airnorth schedule changes and cancellation, in the event of cancellations, the voucher cannot be redeemed for cash.
– Voucher ID must be quoted when making your booking.
– This voucher is not transferable, non-exchangeable and non-redeemable for cash.
– This voucher can be used for new bookings only and not for a refund of an existing paid booking.
– The voucher cannot be split into separate bookings.
– The voucher bookings must be for travel on the same flights and dates.
– This voucher is not valid during any Northern Territory and Queensland Public and School Holidays.
– Flights must be booked at least ten working days prior to travel.
– Flights are subject to availability in prize booking class, advised by Airnorth at the time of booking.
– A “no show” will constitute a voluntary forfeit of the airfare.
– Only one change [excludes name change] is permitted without penalty.
– Changes within 48 hours of travel are not permitted.
– Vouchers can be used for a child booking (2-11yrs incl.) and the child must travel with an adult parent/guardian.
– Unaccompanied children are not eligible to be booked on this voucher.z
– No discount or re-compensate on the value of the airfare will be provided for the child booked on this voucher or if the value of the airfare booked is the lesser of the eligible routes included.
Voucher expiry: 30 April 2025
Not redeemable for cash. Subject to availability at the time of booking. Blackout/surcharge dates may apply.
Bookings essential, please contact Mercure Alice Springs Resort on +61 8 8953 0995 or by email HB0K7@accor.com
To check availability and book, please email info@emurun.com.au and present the voucher. The voucher is valid until 31 March 2025. The voucher is subject to availability.
To make a booking, please email team@earth-sanctuary.com.au with a copy of your voucher and the date you wish to book. Dates of programs are available on the website.
Subject to cancellation given the weather and not reaching threshold booking numbers. Only available for the tours bookable on the Earth Sanctuary website.
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