Live Auction Items

  1. BULA! ESCAPE TO A FIJIAN PARADISE

    Immerse yourself in the unspoiled paradise of Fiji with this luxury 5-star holiday for you and a friend. Enjoy five (5) nights accommodation at the exclusive and secluded Yasawa Island Resort including all meals and return transfers to the island. Continue the luxury with three (3) night's accommodation at the Westin Hotel Fiji including breakfast daily. Package includes return airfares for two adults.

    image Courtesy of Travel with Kidz, Westin Hotel Fiji, Yasawa Island

  2. A RARE BEAUTY FROM THE SOUTH SEA

    Experience the splendour and luxury of this stunning white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond pendant from AUTORE. A favourite of A-list celebrities the world over, AUTORE pearls are renowned for their quality and their unique, distinctive style. This exquisite piece of jewellery will be the pride of your collection.

    image Courtesy of Pearl Autore

  3. MEDIA MOGULS

    Hit your mark with this complete advertising package. First up, a 20 x 30second recorded "PM Power Pack" advertising schedule thanks to Radio 2UE will help you get the air time you need. Then, make an impact with two full Page, full colour advertisements in the Manly Daily. And finally, spruce up your marketing collateral with printing services courtesy of our print sponsors, Artvue Printing.

    image Courtesy of Radio 2UE, Cumberland Newspapers and Artvue Printing

  4. FOOTY LOVERS

    Skip the crowds and the queues, and relax. Enjoy the private lounge, bar and dining facilities at a premium selection of football games in 2008 at ANZ Olympic Stadium, Homebush. Indulge yourself and 5 of your family, friends or business associates at your padded "X Seats". These exclusive seats are fully under cover and, with the coach's boxes directly behind, you are guaranteed a fantastic viewing position. Every game comes with a pre paid P1 parking ticket Ð allowing incredibly easy access into and out of the stadium.

    • 12th April (Sat) AFL QBE Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles
    • 21 May (Wed) Harvey Norman State of Origin 1 Ð NSW Wizard Blues v Qld
    • 5 July (Sat) AFLÐ QBE Sydney Swans v Collingwood
    • 22-25 Aug NRL Ð Manly Sea Eagles v Proton Wests Tigers
    • 20/21 Sep NRL Finals Series Ð Week 2 (Subject to NRL scheduling)
    • 27/28 Sep NRL Finals Series Ð Week 3 (Subject to NRL scheduling)
    image Courtesy of The Griffith Family

  5. LAZY HARBOUR DAYS

    Soak up the atmosphere of our spectacular Sydney Harbour aboard this luxurious 40 foot cruiser. You and your guests will be treated to a smorgasbord of seafood and a tasty selection of gourmet antipasto and refreshing beverages as you cruise around enjoying the sunshine and the buzz of activity on this iconic Harbour. This package is for 8 people.

    image Courtesy of the Raine & Horne Manly, Manly Fish Cafe & Balgowlah Heights Deli

  6. RED BALLOON DAYS 'TEN OF THE BEST'

    From the adrenalin charged to romantic getaways, Red Balloon Days has gathered up their Top Ten experiences to create the ultimate collection of 'once in a lifetime' experiences:

    • Swimming with the Sharks
    • Helicopter Trial Instructional Flight
    • Hot Air Ballooning Hunter Valley
    • Harley Davidson Tike Bridge Blitz
    • Flying Trapese circus skills
    • Hanggliding
    • Chocolate Fondue and Martini's
    • Surfing Lessons
    • Helicopter Scenic Hunter Valley Lunch
    • V8 Race Car Experience
    image Courtesy of Red Balloon Days

  7. CELEBRITY DINING

    Experience the essence of Sydney at the iconic Cafe Sydney. You and your guests will be treated like celebrities in the Private dining room of Cafe Sydney enjoying the spectacular Harbour views, exquisite food and exceptional service. Soak up this experience with acclaimed Australian actor Richard Roxburgh and his stunning actress wife Silvia Colloca. Starring in films including Mission Impossible II, Moulin Rouge, Van Helsing and director of Romulus My Father, Roxburgh is sure to keep the table conversation going. A truly unique experience... Package is for a table of 10.

    image Courtesy of Cafe Sydney and Richard Roxburgh & Silvia Colloca

  8. A RENOVATOR'S DELIGHT

    Give your home a makeover with this home improvement package. Combining amazing homeware goods with expert advice and professional tradesmen, this fabulous collection will ensure renovation success without the stress!

    • A gift voucher for furniture or accessories from Coco Republic (to the value of $2,500)
    • An interior design consultation from Coco Republic (valued at $1,500)
    • Window furnishings from Solis Products with a full consultation on the best solution for your home (valued at $2,500)
    • Landscaping consultation, plants and planter boxes from De Luxe Landscape Installations (valued at $2,500)
    • Daikin Split System Air Conditioner installed
    • An Inside Outside design/ building consultation from Chris Holland
    • Electrical contractor services from ATP Electrical
    • 40 litres of paint valued at $600
    • 10 hours of tradesmen services from RB Plumbing
    • Window cleaning services for a standard house or apartment for two contractors for 3 hours (to the value of $360) from Townview Group
    • Concrete cutting valued at $500
    • A gift voucher from 2nds World
    image Courtesy of Coco Republic, Solis Products, De Luxe Landscape Installations, ATP Electrical, RSH Electrcal Distributors, RB Plumbing, Northern Beaches Air Conditioning, Service Painting Balgowlah, Chris Holland, Townview Group, Diacore and 2nds World.

  9. LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

    Prepare to be dazzled with this unique collection of Sydney entertainment experiences.

    • Two tickets to Michael Buble on 30/31st May 2008 with a very special meet and greet prior to the show
    • Four corporate tickets to a suite at ACER ARENA
    • Two memberships to the Privilege Club at ACER ARENA
    • Two tickets for Sunday concerts at the Opera House
    • Exclusive access to a dress rehearsal of My Fair Lady at the Opera Theatre (18th-21st June 2008) with Stuart Maunder, Executive Producer Opera Australia
    • Two A-Reserve tickets to Billy Elliot at The Capitol Theatre
    • Four tickets to a film of your choice 'La Premiere' style courtesy of Hoyts
    image Courtesy of EMI, Ticketek Australia, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Opera Australia, Hoyts and Jacobsens Entertainment.

  10. MANLY SURFING HISTORY

    Create your own personal piece of Surfing history with a custom made Bennett's Surfboard with photo montage. This board will be your very own creation as you get to select the images or photographs to be used to ensure you get your own flavour. A fabulous idea for a milestone birthday or special event.

    image Courtesy of Barry & Margaret Bennett of Bennett Surfboards

Silent Auction Items

  1. ADRENALIN OVERDRIVE

    Strap yourself in for the ride of your life! Experience the thrill and speed of driving a v8race car on a championship race track.  Your adrenalin pumping laps include pre drive tuition, use of race suit and helmet, personal in car coach, laminated photo certification and free family admission.  Available at Calder Park Melbourne, Queensland Raceway Ipswich, Adelaide International Raceway and Eastern Creek International Raceway Sydney. Start your engines!

    image Courtesy of V8raceexperience.

  2. GO NUDIE IN THE SKIES!

    This money can’t buy experience is one for the books. You and a friend will take to the skies (Nudie style) aboard the Nudie Balloon! Almost 10 metres wide and 30 metres tall, you won’t be missed as you float around the Sydney skies in this enormous Nudie juice hot air balloon. Up, Up and Away! (Subject to availability).

    image Courtesy of Nudie

  3. JAZZ ENTHUSIASTS

    Four nights luxurious accommodation awaits you and your friends at the 21st Jazz Festival in Thredbo 2–4 May 2008. Your 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment is brilliantly situated in the centre of Thredbo with magical views straight up the mountain. The Thredbo Jazz Festival is three days of Jazz, great food and wine set in the heart of the spectacular Snowy Mountains. Enjoy some of Australia's finest Jazz musicians, including special overseas guest, Leroy Jones. The 2008 program features over 120 performers seen in 15 separate Thredbo Village venues. Complimentary French Champagne on arrival to your apartment and 2 weekend festival passes are included with this very special package.

    image Courtesy of Danae & Andrew Griffith and Tourism Thredbo.

  4. LUXURY GETAWAY FOR THE GANG

    Here’s one for the whole crew! Enjoy two night’s weekend accommodation in the palatial Chairman's Penthouse at the Shoal Bay Resort and Spa. This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom luxury Penthouse will comfortably accommodate four couples. Included in the package is a day cruise on a luxury vessel plus dinner for you and your guests in the beautiful seafood restaurant ‘Catch’. Travel in style with two Lexus RX350s to transport the crew.

    image Courtesy of Shoal Bay Resort and Spa and McCarroll’s Automotive Group

  5. EXTREME MAKEOVER

    Kick start that healthy living regime with a 12 month gym membership to Curves complemented by a healthy food personal coaching session and a 12 month subscription to Women’s Health magazine. Then receive some expert tips to best show off the new you with a 90 minute Personal Colour Consultation to determine what colours suit you best. Time to put the advice to good use and choose a selection of swimwear from Cheeta as well some gorgeous lingerie. And to top it off go for a new do with a hair styling voucher. You’ve never felt or looked so good!

    image Courtesy of Curves Balgowlah, Sally Parker, Image Consultants, Cheeta Australia, Lyn & Barret Lingerie Mosman, Pacific Magazines and Katz & Marx.

  6. TECH TOYS

    Get all teched up with this collection of geeky goods!

    • Dell Inspiron 1520 Laptop
    • A $250 voucher from Gizmo – the home delivered technical help you need. If your email's bouncing or your hard drive's had it, Gizmo can sort it out. Gizmo is an Aussie technical support company serious about making technology fun and simple for you.
    • Vista Operating System from Microsoft
    • Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 with Magnifier and Tilt Wheel
    image Courtesy of Dell, Gizmo and Microsoft

  7. SQUEAKY CLEAN

    Make light work of the laundry with the BLANCO BFW716 7kg front load Washer. Offering a great range of features such as LCD display and 1600RPM spin speed, this workhouse is sensitively designed to minimise the impact on the environment (RRP $1,349).

    Courtesy of Blanco

  8. A BLAST ON AN 18FT SKIFF ON SYDNEY HARBOUR

    This heartstarter guarantees a wild ride on Sydney Harbour. Climb aboard the Channel 7 18ft skiff “Gotta Love It” with the recently crowned World Champs and do a couple of hot laps around the Harbour. Hang on for the ride of your life! Package includes 3 individual “blasts”.

    Courtesy of Channel 7 and Andrew Palfrey

  9. SYDNEY SPECTACULAR

    See our spectacular city from a different point of view with this collection of uniquely 'Sydney' experiences. Take to the skies with a few mates to experience a one hour joyride for up to 6 people over Sydney Harbour. Then take to the seas with a double pass for a 3 hour sailing trip on the Harbour enjoying the fresh ocean breezes. And finally, top it off with a double pass for a day or night BridgeClimb. The perfect way to reacquaint with our beautiful Harbour City!

    Courtesy of Basair, Sydney By Sail and BridgeClimb.