You and three friends at Origin

This competition opens 9am on 24.02.2026 and closes at 9pm on 24.04.2026. Only appointments booked and attended within this period are eligible.

1. Book an appointment with a Westpac home loan specialist
2. Attend that appointment between 9am 24.02.2026 and 9pm 24.04.2026 

Entry is open to all Australian residents ages 18 years or over.  

Competition is open from 24 February 2026 (9am AEDT) and closes 24 April 2026 (9pm AEDT).​ The four individual prize winners will be notified via phone and in writing on 28 April 2026.​

Each prize pack is worth $10k and includes:

•  4 x general admission game day tickets to the 2026 State of Origin Game Two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne on Wednesday 17 June 2026​
• 4 x State of Origin jerseys (your choice of either NSW or QLD team)​
• Exclusive game day sideline State of Origin experience included with the tickets​
• Two nights accommodation at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins (2 x twin-share rooms with breakfast included) for Wednesday 17 June to Friday 19 June 2026
• Return economy flights for 4 people to Melbourne from the Winner’s nearest capital city. Flights will not be awarded to winners who reside in Melbourne metro area.​

What you need to know about the prize​

• The prize doesn’t include transfers, meals or drinks, except for breakfast.​
• The winner and any travelling companions must travel together, departing from the same capital city or departure location as outlined within the competition terms and conditions​
• You’re responsible for getting yourself to the departure city.​
• Flights are on regular scheduled airline services and do not earn Frequent Flyer points.​
• The hotel may ask for a credit card or cash deposit at check‑in to cover incidental costs, which aren’t included in the prize.​
• Accommodation dates cannot be changed.​
• If you or a travelling companion can’t travel on the nominated dates, or don’t use part of the prize within the required timeframe, that part of the prize will be forfeited.​
• Cash won’t be offered instead of any unused or forfeited part of the prize.​
• Important to keep in mind in the event the winner does not reside in the Melbourne metro area, the prize will also include return economy flights for four people to Melbourne from the Winner’s nearest capital city.​

The winner draw will be selected after the competition closes on 28 April 2026 (3pm on 28 April 2026 at Level 6, Tower Two, 200 Barangaroo Ave Barangaroo NSW 2000) using a secure random electronic draw process. An independent scrutineer will oversee the draw to ensure compliance and fairness.

Winners will be contacted by the prize fulfilment team and notified directly via phone and in writing on 28 April 2026. Winners names and postcodes will also be published in accordance with permit requirements, including publication in The Australian on 11 May 2026.

If a selected winner does not meet eligibility - e.g. if they did not attend their appointment, their appointment falls outside the competition period, they opted out, or they are not a valid person - the prize winner will be redrawn. If a winner does not respond after multiple contact attempts, the prize will be redrawn in line with the competitions terms and conditions.

Prizes must be claimed by 21 May 2026 and by following the claim instructions provided within the terms and conditions of the competition. If a prize isn’t claimed or accepted by that date, it will be treated as unclaimed. Unclaimed prizes may be awarded to another entrant through an Unclaimed Prize Draw, in line with the Prize Details and any requirements set by relevant authorities. Unclaimed Prize winners will be notified via phone call and in writing on 21 May 2026 and their names and postcodes will be published in The Australian on 4 June 2026. ​

Can I enter multiple times?

No. There’s only one entry per customer. Duplicate bookings or customers won’t be entered into the competition.  

Do I need to apply for a home loan to enter?

No. You just need to book and attend a home loan specialist appointment within the competition period to be eligible. 

Am I entered into the competition if a home loan specialist books the appointment on my behalf?

Yes. Your home lending specialist must create a booking before the appointment starts to ensure you are eligible.

What if I don’t want to enter the competition?

Let your home loan specialist know at your appointment. They’ll note your preference and remove you from the draw.

What if I book an appointment outside of the competition period, will I still be eligible to enter the competition?​

To be eligible to enter the competition, your appointment with a home lending specialist must be both booked and attended during the competition period. The competition runs from 24 February 2026 (9am AEDT) to 24 April 2026 (9pm AEDT). Appointments booked or attended outside these dates unfortunately won’t qualify for entry.​

If you’re planning to take part, we recommend booking your appointment within this timeframe to make sure you don’t miss out.​

Are there any competition entry restrictions?​

Entry is open to all Australian residents aged 18 years or over (an Entrant). ​

Please see the full terms and conditions here.