Win a Winter Wonderland Experience
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Valued at $30,000
Imagine spending time in a winter wonderland – this time next year!
$30 per ticket - or $25 each when you buy more than one.
Raffle closes on 7 January 2026.
Choose Your Winter Wonderland Experience
A Family of 4 – Northern Lights Adventure
Holiday for a family of four, 6 days, including return economy airfares, accommodation, and select activities.
Experience the epitome of blissful holidays with glass-roof accommodation at the Northern Lights Village, Finland. Enjoy the magnificence of the Northern Lights and the wild nature of Lapland at close range – meet Reindeer, Huskies, and of course Santa Claus in his cabin.
Follow the Northern Lights for 2 Adults – Norway to Finland
Holiday for 2 adults, 17 days, including return economy airfares, accommodation, and select activities.
Ride the Flåm Railway to Bergen discovering inland Norway before joining the iconic Coastal Express voyage to Kirkenes. Search for the Northern Lights as you travel by train across Finland’s Arctic interior, sleeping in a glass igloo and visiting the Santa Claus Village.
How proceeds of your ticket are used
For more than 50 years Variety – the Children’s Charity has been empowering children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage, or living with disabilities through life-changing programs that provide medical support, mobility, education, and support to live without limits.
In 2025 Variety NSW/ACT supported
45,168
Children reached
363
Grants across NSW and ACT
$1.95m
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Christmas Raffle FAQs
Prizes
What do I win in the Family of 4 – Northern Lights Adventure holiday?
A Family Northern Lights Adventure includes:
- Flights to Rovaniemi, Finland
- 5 nights at Northern Lights Village Pyha Hotel
- Aurora Suite, glass-roof accommodation for 2 adults & 2 children under 16.
- Airport transfers
- Some meals
- Husky Safari - 1 hour, sleigh ride
- Aurora Hunting – 4 hour snowmobile tour
- Reindeer Safari – 2.5 hours, reindeer sleigh ride
- Searching for Santa – 3 hours, ride to meet Santa Claus in his cabin and more
- Aurora Hunting – 3 hours, Heated Sleigh
With thanks to our major prize sponsor Spencer Travel.
What do I win in the Northern Lights for 2 adults – Norway to Finland holiday?
17 Day Winter Adventure from Oslo to Helsinki includes:
- Flights to Norway and Finland - 2 adults economy class
- 10 nights in 4-star hotels
- 6 nights aboard a Hurtigruten Ship.
- Full board dining during your cruise + some meals whilst touring.
- Scenic coach & train transfers
- City tours of Bergen & Oslo
- Norway in a Nutshell, ride the spectacular Flam Railway & cruise.
With thanks to our major prize sponsor Spencer Travel.
Entry
What are the raffle terms and conditions?
Who can enter?
Entry is open to all permanent residents of ACT, NSW, QLD, NT and TAS, aged 18 years or older. Permit No: ACT R 25/00227
Employees, directors, agents, and their immediate family members of Variety – the Children’s Charity and Spencer Travel are not eligible to enter this raffle. Immediate families include a spouse or former spouse, de facto partner or former de facto partner, child, stepchild, parent, step-parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, or stepsibling of an employee of Variety - the Children's Charity and Spencer Travel.
I reside in VIC, WA or SA why can’t I enter?
Unfortunately, the gaming rules and regulations in Western Australia and South Australia and are different to the rest of the country. Thank you for your understanding and support of kids in need.
This raffle does not have a permit for Victorian residents.
Why do the tickets cost $25 or $30?
The price of tickets is $30 for a single ticket or $25 each for two or more tickets and there are only 10,000 tickets available in our raffle! You'll not only have the chance to win a Northern Lights experience, valued at $30,000, you'll also be supporting kids in need.
Ticket Information
Can I purchase tickets over the phone?
Although we encourage you to purchase the tickets online, yes you can call and purchase tickets over the phone. Please contact Variety NSW/ACT on 02 9819 1000.
Are there limits on the number of tickets that can be purchased?
There are no limits on the number of tickets you can purchase.
I bought ticket/s, why haven’t I received it?
Your raffle ticket/s will be emailed to you as an attachment with your payment receipt immediately after purchase, please be sure to check your junk mail. Tickets are on page 2 of the attachment.
If you still can't find your ticket/s please email contactus@varietynsw.org.au
Is the raffle ticket purchase tax deductible?
No, your raffle ticket purchase is not tax deductible as you’re receiving a tangible benefit in return. However, if you choose to make a donation in addition to your raffle ticket purchase, the donation can be claimed as a tax deduction.
Raffle Legitimacy
Is this run by Variety NSW/ACT?
This raffle is run by the inhouse team at Variety NSW/ACT to ensure costs are minimised.
Is this raffle legal?
This raffle is conducted in compliance with the NSW Community Gaming Regulation (2018) and all related laws.
How much money goes to Variety NSW/ACT?
Once raffle costs have been deducted, all funds raised by the Variety NSW/ACT raffle go towards funding Variety’s life-changing programs to support children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage, or living with disabilities.
Raffle Dates
When does the raffle close?
The raffle closes at 12:00 PM (AEDT) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 (unless sold out prior).
When and how is the raffle drawn?
Winners will be determined by a random draw, which will take place on 2:00 PM (AEDT) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 at Variety NSW/ACT, Suite 201, 44 Hampden Rd, Artarmon NSW 2064.
How do I find out who has won?
Winners will be notified via email, phone, and/or social media within two (2) business days of the draw. Their names will also be published on:
- Variety Website
- Other promotional platforms no later than seven (7) days after the draw.
About Variety
What does Variety do?
For more than 50 years Variety – the Children’s Charity has been empowering children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage, or living with disabilities through life-changing programs that provide medical support, mobility, education, and support to live without limits.
Through our Care, Freedom, and Future Programs, we provide medical care, mobility equipment, education, and inclusion programs that help children succeed. Each program meets families where they are, filling critical gaps, and ensures every child gets the support they deserve.
Where do the funds of my raffle ticket purchase go?
Funds raised by Variety NSW/ACT supports children so they can thrive, belong, and reach their full potential, regardless of disability or circumstance.
Enter Now
Raffle ticket sales will commence on Friday, 7 November 2025 at 10:00AM (AEDT) and conclude on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 at 12:00 PM (AEDT), unless sold out prior.
The winner will be drawn at 2:00PM (AEDT) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
For Terms and Conditions, please click here. If you have any questions regarding the raffle, please email contactus@varietynsw.org.au or call us on 02 9819 1000.
You must be 18 years or older to enter a Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT lottery. We encourage Responsible Gambling.
Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT is a charity registered with the ACNC. Winners will be notified via email, phone, and/or social media within two (2) business days of the draw and the winner's details will be published on the raffle website.
