The Parliment Experience with Mike Baird
Get an inside look on how Parliament and the media operates with Manly MP and Shadow Treasurer Mike Baird. 'The Parliament Experience' is a chance for two (2) people to spend two (2) days with Mike in NSW Parliament, watching as legislation is being made and meeting journalists from the NSW press gallery. Sit in the Chamber to watch Question Time, find out how Parliament operates and spend time with radio and TV reporters as they report the news as it happens. Learn from the State’s best journalists about what makes news and how it's put together. Chat with Mike over lunch in the Strangers' Dining Room and find out Mike’s plans for NSW if elected into Government next March. This opportunity is available at a mutually agreeable time in 2010 and for anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look into politics and the media.

Courtesy of Mike Baird

Come Dine with Me
Gather seven (7) of your friends at your home and enjoy the culinary delights of Logie winning chef Ed Halmagyi. A great supporter of Bear Cottage, Ed Halmagyi will create a delightful meal and entertain you and your guests with tales of his culinary Edventures! Compliments of Best Cellars, your meal will start off with French bubbles, followed by a red and white to match the entrée and mains, and a sneaky little dessert wine for the final dish. Beer and soft drink also included.

Courtesy of Ed Halmagyi and Best Cellars

Hideaway in Hawaii!
Step off the world for 5 nights of luxury at the renowned Kahala Hotel & Resort, Hawaii’s premier luxury resort. You and a friend will be spoiled with five (5) nights accommodation in a Dolphin Lanai Room. Enjoy the secluded beach just ten minutes from the world class shopping and entertainment of Waikiki. A favourite of Presidents, international royalty and celebrities, you will know that you are truly somewhere special. Prize is subject to availability and not valid between: 10th – 16th January; 20th March – 17th April, 1st July – 35th August, and 20th December – 1st January. Voucher is valid until 31st October 2011.

Courtesy of Travel With Kidz
and Kahala Hotel & Resort

An Enchanting Evening with Mary Moody
Best selling author and journalist Mary Moody invites you and three (3) of your friends to join her and her film maker husband David Hannay for an exclusive French style dinner at their historic home Glenray Park, set in the rural hamlet of Yetholme in the Blue Mountains. Using recipes from her book 'The Long Table', Mary will treat you to a 5 course gourmet meal served with wine and regale you with stories of her life in France and her intrepid travels. Prize for four (4) people includes dinner with wine, overnight accommodation for two (2) at Glenray Park and two (2) at Brooklyn Park B&B plus signed copies of Mary’s books including; Last Tango in Toulouse, Au Revoir, Lunch with Madam Murat and The Long Table. This promises to be an evening to remember. Mary has personal experience of Bear Cottage as her granddaughter is a regular visitor, we are very grateful for her support. Valid for use until March 2011.

Courtesy of Mary Moody and
Robert & Sue Porter, Brooklyn Park B&B

Celebrate at Cafe Sydney
Our friends at Café Sydney invite you to celebrate your special event with a cocktail party for 30 people in the Private Dining Room and Terrace at this iconic Sydney venue. Spoil your friends with gourmet food enhanced by panoramic views across Sydney harbour and enjoy the sumptuous Café Sydney experience.

Courtesy of Café Sydney

Domestic Blitz
Tackle your home renovation with these goodies: $1,500 voucher from Coco Republic • $500 Coco Republic interior design consultation • 400L Solar hot Water heater from ozroll Industries including installation by • Queenscliff Plumbing A 90cm Quadra Series freestanding oven from Ilve. Includes a six gas burner • cooktop and single electric oven in stainless steel. A rug up to the value of $1000 from harvey Norman.

Courtesy Coco Republic, Harvey Norman, Queenscliff Plumbing, Ozroll Industries and Ilve

Get the X Factor
Join a host of celebrities including Ronan Keating, guy Sebastian, Natalie Imbruglia and Kyle Sandilands to see The X Factor winner revealed. This money can’t buy prize includes 2 prized tickets to The X Factor final – these tickets are not on sale to the public and overnight accommodation in a city centre hotel with return limo transfers.

Courtesy of Channel 7

Let Me Entertain You
Life’s good with this entertainment package from harvey Norman. Your prize includes an LG 42inch Plasma high defi nition television and LG Blu Ray Player. The Plasma packs in a range of other features such as 600hz Sub Field Driving, Smart Energy Saving Plus as well as USB 2.0 making it a must buy for the feature savvy enthusiast.

Courtesy of Harvey Norman

Bathroom Blitz
Get stuck in to that bathroom reno with this amazing package: Borello Milano Wall hung Vanity with CaesarStone top • Bathe Ellipso 1900x1000mm bath with a 20 jet hydro and 12 Jet Air System • includes pump Super Plan Shower Tray 1000x1200mm • Aspex Frameless Shower Screen • Argent Aust Pty Ltd Grohe Eurosmart Basin mixer, Shower and Bath Mixers (X 2), • Grohe Euphoria Shower on 600mm rail, and Spout Cascade, Villeroy & Boch Omnia Pro Wall Faced Pan with Soft Close Seat. Wall and floor tiles from Tile Gallery Imports • Isis BTW Toilet Suite • Geberit Monolith Toilet Cistern.

Courtesy of Harvey Norman, Domayne and Geberit

Broome Broome!
Escape for five (5) nights in a beautiful Garden View Studio amongst the secluded luxury of the renowned Cable Beach Club Resort in Broome. Package includes return airfares with Qantas to Broome, full buffet breakfast daily in the Sunset Bar & grill overlooking the spectacular Cable Beach and return Broome Airport transfers. The award winning resort is a beautiful melting pot of cultural infl uences and architecture. Dotted throughout magnificent gardens are two swimming pools, one for families, and the other a tranquil haven reserved solely for adults. To help you ease body and soul into “Broome time” visit our soothing Chahoya Spa, or meditative Buddha Sanctuary. Airport taxes not included.

Courtesy of Travel with Kidz,
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa and Qantas

Luxury Cruise Aboard Orion
Your ship has come in! orion is a purpose built vessel designed to access the inaccessible, all in 5-star luxury. The ship combines the best and the latest in design with maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance. From the ice-strengthened hull to the chilled champagne and superb cuisine, this is expedition cruising at its finest. You and a friend will be treated to a category Junior Suite on any of their 7 night voyages in November and December 2010. Imagine cruising the great Barrier Reef, exploring the Tasmanian wilderness or heading south to New Zealand. (Reserve price is $7,175 - prize value is over $14,000).

Courtesy of Orion Expeditions and
Travel with Kidz