E:24/05 Win a trip to Australia with Metro and HSBC Bank Account Plus

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As The World's Local Bank, HSBC are bring you an opportunity of a lifetime every day this week! All this week they are giving you the chance to get to know the people that inhabit some of the most awe-inspiring locations the planet has to offer.

Today, we are giving you the chance to experience the Red Centre of Australia and discover the people who have survived here for thousands of years. After acclimatising in Sydney, you'll head into the heart of Australia where the most famous monolith in the world awaits! Formerly known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is sacred to the Aboriginal people of the area.

No visit to Uluru is complete without sharing in the knowledge held by local Aboriginal people and as such, they will be taking you on a sunrise walk around Uluru where you'll take in demonstrations of ancient skills whilst learning about folklore and traditions.


You'll also get to join local Aboriginal artists at the Uluru Cultural Centre where you will try your hand at the ancient art of Dot Painting. Finally, you'll get to meet with the Anangu people as you lean about their powerful relationship with this special place.

Did you know?

Aboriginies have amazing memories and can identify individuals by their tracks after seeing them only a couple of times, much like fingerprinting! They can even do this for horses and other livestock!

For your chance to win this fantastic prize, click here


The competition closes at midnight and the winner will be chosen at random from the entries received.

Usual Metro rules apply.

The Editor's decision is final.

Prize includes: Return flights for two people to Sydney, Australia (a)

Return transfers from the airport to the hotel in Sydney

Fully inclusive car hire for the duration of your stay in Uluṟu (b)

7 Nights accommodation at throughout Australia including: (c)

4 Nights at the Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney (2 nights either side of Uluru)

3 Nights at the Desert Garden Hotel in Uluṟu

Aboriginal Uluṟu Breakfast Tour for two people

Aboriginal Dot Painting Workshop for two people

Aboriginal Uluṟu Walking Tour with the Anangu people for two people

Travel insurance

(a) Travel excludes Christmas, New Year, Valentines, Easter, School Holidays and Bank Holidays (both UK and Australia).

(b) Driver must be over the age of 25 and have held a full drivers licence for a minimum of 2 years. Fully inclusive refers to unlimited mileage, loss damage waiver, supplementary liability insurance, handling fees, local taxes, airport fees and environmental taxes. Driver must also hold a credit card with a minimum of £500 available for security deposit, which is refundable upon safe return of the vehicle.

(c) Hotels are officially classed as 4 Star and are based on two adults sharing a twin or double room (winner's choice) with ensuite bathroom on a room only basis.