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Celebrate 30 Years of Wilderness Conservation in Australia
at our FIRST EVER Gala Dinner

  Auction

Get ready for an exciting night with our George Hadgelias, “Auctioneer of the Year” (Ray White Real Estate, Paddington) who will auction off the following fantastic prizes kindly donated by the business community.

Donate an item of value for our live or silent Auction!

By donating an auction item for our live or silent auction, not only do you receive a tax deduction but your organisation will be acknowledged and advertised on our website (up to 1000 hits per day!), in our bi -annual newsletter ‘Wilder News’ which enjoys a direct readership of 12,000 in Queensland (6,000 in SEQ), and your business name and logo will be included in all Gala Dinner promotional materials and throughout the evening! Win-win-win!

You are invited to support the Gala Dinner (Invitation to support The Wilderness Society)

For more information:
Janina Jones, Queensland Fundraising Officer
Ph: 07 3846 1420
Email: fundraising.qld@wilderness.org.au

Sponsor and Auction Items

Value

Dean Brampton
Brand New Beautiful Mountain Bike!
Save some CO2 emissions this year and get fit at the same time with this fantastic mountain bike – kindly donated by Dean Brampton, long term supporter of The Wilderness Society.

Value $400


DOTS - Digital Online Training System
Kindly Donated By Metacomm Global
Strategy-Innovation-Collaboration-Productivity
Download Brochure here (DotsBrochurescreen)

Value $25,000 for one year


O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat - Escape Package & a Bottle of Organic Wine
Treat yourself to a hideaway holiday in beautiful Lamington National Park at the gorgeous O’Reillys Rainforest Resort and take a bottle of beautiful organic wine with you - Kindly Donated by O’Reillys Rainforest Resort & Robinvale Wines
O'Reilly Rainforest Escape Package incl:
2 x nights accommodation in a Mountain View room for 2 x adults, including all meals (breakfast, lunch and 3 course dinner!).
"O'Reilly's ..... where good things just come naturally"

Value: $940

 

 



www.higherart.com.au

One of six pieces of framed Art
1 2 3 4 5 6
Artwork of international distinction
Six beautiful pieces of artwork to choose from!

Kindly donated by Higher Art, Paddington

 

Value up to $2,200



Cape York 7 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari for two!!!

Experience the pristine wilderness that is Cape York Peninsula … one of Australia's last great wilderness regions!

There's a magic in Cape York, spun by its vastness and amazing variety. You'll meet the animals and plants of the Australian bush in a habitat of crystal clear spring fed creeks and waterfalls, huge termite mounds and carnivorous plants. And… you'll feel the emotion and pride when you stand at the very Top of Australia!

2 seats, twin share basis

Cape York 7 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari commencing and finishing in Cairns!

Departure date in May, June, September,October or November 2007.

 

Value up to $3,790


Beverley Irwin

Original Painting by Beverley Irwin
Kindly donated by Beverly Irwin

Value up to $3,000



Peter Dombrovski ‘Rock Island Bend’ - Framed

Step back to 1976, with the the Franklin River ‘Rock Island Bend’ Picture by Peter Dombrovski.

Print kindly donated by Peter Dombrovski

Framing kindly donated by Ray Neumann

Value: $1,300


Two nights accommodation for two people in a Treehouse room at Voyages Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree, Cairns.  Includes daily breakfast.
Kindly Donated by Voyages Hotels & Resorts
Nestled on the edge of the Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest, Voyages Silky Oaks Lodge is the Daintree's ultimate resort where rare wilderness can be enjoyed in elegance and ease. Here guests can enjoy the wonders of nature in their own private tree house, delight in fine food and relax with soothing spa treatments.
An oasis of tranquility, you’ll feel worlds away at Silky Oaks. There’s no effort required to discover the magic of the reef and rainforest; it’s all around you.

  • 2 nights for 2 people staying in a Treehouse room.
  • Includes daily breakfasts
  • Valid from 1 April 07 – 31 March 08.
  • Flights and transfers not included.
  • Total retail (rack rate) value of $1180

Courtesy of Voyages, www.voyages.com.au

Value $1180


Three night’s accommodation for two people in a Safari Cabin at the stunning Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge.

Kindly Donated by Laguna Whitsundays, Queensland

Set in 95 hectares of beautiful bushland adjacent to the National Park and bounded by Carnarvon Creek.  It offers a superb eco-tourism escape, with breath-taking scenery, newly refurbished luxury cabins, mouthwatering meals and days delightfully filled with discuveries and new experiences.

The Lodge hosts visitors in a comfortable style with facilities including:

  • Lagoon Pool
  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Souvenir Store
  • Guest Lounge
  • Meeting Room
  • Guest Laundry
  • Large deck area offering Alfresco dining

 

Value $1100


Australian Ethical Investment – Shares to the value of $1,000
Kindly donated by Australian Ethical Invesment

Value $1000


DOTS - Digital Online Training System
Kindly Donated By Metacomm Global
Strategy-Innovation-Collaboration-Productivity
DOTS ‘Learning Management System’ is a system that manages the full training, collaboration and knowledge management for an organization.
Download Brochure here
Book an appointment with Metacomm to discuss this exciting package prior to the dinner! Click here
** Expressions of Interest **

Value $1000


Original Cape York Artwork by Sue Loveday
Kindly donated by Sue Loveday

Appx Value $645 TBC


Jewellery from Babareki Beads - Eco Jewellery
Feel an amazing sense of joy from these stunning beads kindly donated by Babareki Beads – Eco Jewelry

Value $100


Two tickets for a 4WD Adventure Tour around Moreton Island. Lunch and either morning or afternoon tea included. 

Moreton Island is an area of great beauty and a playground for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, bushwalking and sand tobogganing. Even just lying on the beach you are treated to watching the dolphins play, turtles surfacing for a show gaze around and birds feasting on their favourite fish.
Why not experience this with a miCat guided 4WD Adventure Day trips to cater for everybody that include transfers from Brisbane, 4WD tour around the island, lunch and a choice of morning or afternoon tea.

Value 150


Whale Watch Cruise, 2 adults (Brisbane Cruises)

Value $200


Set of photographs (20 x 30cm) from Australian Nature Photographer
Michael Snedic

Kindly donated by Michael Snedic

Value $225


Dreamworld family pass
Kindly donated by Dreamworld
Dreamworld Australia's premier theme park & WhiteWater World - Australia's brand new water park

Winner: Major Tourist Attraction , Queensland Tourism Awards 2004, 2005, 2006
Winner: Tourism Product Marketing , Queensland Tourism Awards 2002, 2003, 2004
Winner: Business Tourism, Queensland Tourism Awards 2006
Winner: Tourism, Hospitality & Recreation Award, Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards 2006
Winner: Gold Coast Business of the Year, Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards 2006

Value $212.00


Ikatan spa day pass
Kindly donated by Ikatan Spa Retreat
Listed in Australia’s top five Best Destination Spa Experience in ‘The Australian’ Travel and Tourism Awards 2005 and 2006

Value TBA


Four Tickets - Australian Chamber Orchestra

Kindly donated by the Australian Chamber Orchestra

Value TBA


Gift Voucher for Urban Sofa
Kindly donated by Urban Sofa
Design your own couch!

Value $200.00


One nights accommodation at Cedar Park Resort
Kindly donated by Cedar Park Resort

Value $120


Dinner for two people at Decs on Buderim

Value $50 (to be combined with another prize)



Double Season pass with camping to

THE DREAMING
Australia's International Indigenous Festival on the June long weekend, 8-11 June 2007

Kindly Donated by Queensland Folk Federation Inc

Value $380



Robinvale Wines (Alcoholic & Nonalcoholic Wines)

Kindly donated by Robinvale Wines

Taste the Difference!

Value $250


Dinner for Two at Eve’s On the River – Brisbane

Kindly Donated by Eves on the River

Value $100


Two year subscription to Earth Garden Magazine

Kindly Donated by Earth Garden Magazine

Value $54


The Greenhouse Environment Shop

$50 Gift Voucher Greenhouse Environment Shop

Kindly Donated by the Greenhouse Environment Shop

Value $50


Print from Steven Nowakowski

Kindly Donated by Steven Nowakowski

Value TBA

Signed and Framed Wallabies Jumper!

Kindly donated by Gerald Brock
Grandview Hotel

 


Kerry Trapnell
Print by Kerry Trapnell

Kindly Donated by Kerry Trapnell

 


There is a also a silent auction items - view list here (Word Doc, 1,5MB)

 


 

Our major achievements (pop up) in Queensland include the World Heritage protection for Fraser Island and the Daintree.

 
 

The Wilderness Society. Protecting, promoting and restoring Wilderness and natural processes across Australia to ensure the survival and ongoing evolution of life on Earth. This website is an initiative of The Wilderness Society Queensland to say thank you to our wonderful supporters, members, friends and family. Have fun celebrating in 2007 – You deserve it!

The Wilderness Society Queensland
PO Box 5427, West End QLD 4101
Phone: (07) 3846 1420 | Fax: (07) 3846 1620 | Email: info@wilderness.org.au
Membership enquiries, donations: Freecall 1800 030 641 | Email: members@wilderness.org.au