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12-day Dream Beer Trip to Germany for two in September 2025.

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PRIZE INCLUDES

  • Round-trip economy flights
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 2 x entry tickets to the legendary Freising Volksfest
  • Behind-the-scenes brewery tours at Weihenstephan and Schlenkerla
  • A visit to a hop farm
  • Visit and local excursions to Munich and UNESCO World Heritage cities Bamberg and Regensburg

“The World’s Oldest Brewery”

Visit the World’s Oldest Brewery – Weihenstephan

Perched on a hill in the charming Bavarian town of Freising, Weihenstephan has been brewing beer for nearly 1,000 years. What started as a Benedictine monastery is now the world’s oldest brewery – and still going strong. Today, Weihenstephan blends centuries of tradition with modern brewing science (thanks to its partnership with the nearby university). Tour the brewery, explore its rich history, and enjoy a tasting of their iconic lagers and wheat beers. It’s not just a brewery – it’s a beer lover’s time machine.

Freising Volksfest

Choose from super-fast high-tech fairground rides and gentler traditional carousels, enjoy
lots of delicious specialities and great music, and be amazed by a spectacular firework
display and thrilling sports events.

“Historic smokebeer brewery from Bamberg”

Experience the magic of Schlenkerla – Bamberg’s legendary historic brewery tavern and home of the world-famous Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier (Smokebeer). Brewed in line with the 1516 Bavarian Purity Law, this unique Märzen-style beer gains its deep flavour from malt smoked over aged Franconian beechwood. Nestled beneath Bamberg’s cathedral in a UNESCO World Heritage town, Schlenkerla is more than a beer – it’s a cultural institution where locals and travellers unite over centuries of brewing tradition.

“Spital - the world’s oldest foundation brewery”

A unique microcosm where a nursing home, brewery, archive, forest, and parish all come together. For over 800 years, Spital Brewery has brewed for the good of others.
 Founded in 1226, Spital is the world’s oldest foundation brewery, with every beer crafted to support the wellbeing of Spital residents. Nestled on the banks of the Danube, they’re a small, proudly independent brewery with a stubborn love for regional ingredients, old-school brewing know-how, and a meaningful cause.

“Regensburg – Twice a UNESCO World Heritage Treasure”

Two UNESCO titles. Two thousand years of history.
 Regensburg’s Old Town and Stadtamhof joined the UNESCO list in 2006 — and in 2021, the Danube Limes brought a second honour.

Germany’s best-preserved medieval city shines with over 1,000 historic buildings, from the soaring St. Peter’s Cathedral to the country’s oldest stone bridge. Remarkably, it survived both World Wars unscathed.

Today, 160,000 residents — including 30,000 students — fill its cobbled streets with youthful energy. Museums, theatre, concerts, festivals, and Bavarian traditions all thrive here.

“Sleep High. Wake Inspired. - Adina Apartment Hotel Munich”

Experience Munich from a new perspective – literally. As the city’s tallest hotel, the Adina Apartment Hotel Munich offers breathtaking views from every angle. Settle into a spacious, modern apartment, complete with fully equipped kitchen and all the comforts of home. After a day of exploring, head to the wellness area with pool, sauna, gym and rooftop terrace, or take in the city skyline over signature cocktails at Fitzroy, one of Munich’s hottest dining spots on the 14th floor of Adina Munich. It’s also where hotel guests start their day with a generous breakfast buffet. With its modern Australian cuisine, rooftop bar and vibrant atmosphere, Fitzroy is the place to be. So, no matter what brings you to Munich – Adina puts you above it all, in every sense.

Simply Munich—your official guide to Bavaria’s capital!

Experience Munich like a local: from its world-class museums (Alte Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne, Lenbachhaus) to its open-air markets and iconic landmarks like Marienplatz, Neues Rathaus and the Frauenkirche. Relax in the vast Englischer Garten—home to river surfing, Chinese Tower beer gardens, and serene lakeside paths. With Simply Munich, you can effortlessly book official guided tours, hop-on hop-off bus routes, day trips to fairy‑tale castles, and tasting tours at Viktualienmarkt—all backed by the city’s official tourism board.

OUR PARTNERS

WIN A DREAM BEER TRIP TO GERMANY!

    1. The Win a Dream Beer Trip to Germany is a promotional campaign to encourage participants to attend a GABS Festival in 2025. 
  • The prize is a 12 day trip for two to the world’s oldest Brewery, Weihenstephan and to their famous Freising Volksfest Beer Festival, plus visits to Schlenkerla Brewery and the sites of Munich and Regensburg in Germany in September 2025.
  1. The prize is limited to the following outlined components:

    12 day trip for two to Weihenstephan, Schlenkerla, Munich and Regensburg in Germany in September 2025 including:

Return economy class flights (Outbound: leaves 2 Sept, arrives 3 Sept; Return: leaves 14 Sept, arrives 15/16 Sept)

11 nights accommodation from 03/09/25 to 14/09/25

2 x Freising Volksfest entry tickets 

Guided Brewery tours at Weihenstephan and Schlenkerla

Visit to a hop farm
Visits and local excursions to Munich and UNESCO world heritage cities Bamberg and Regensburg

  1. All additional travel costs, spending money, visas and other legal requirements for international travel, travel, personal and public liability insurances, additional meals and miscellaneous items are at the prize winner’s expense. 

 

  1. Promotion entries are limited to attendees of GABS25 Festival events only.
  2. You may purchase an entry ticket on site at any GABS25 Festival or via Ticketek when purchasing an attendance ticket to GABS Festival.
  3. To qualify for the draw, you must have scanned in and attended a GABS25 Festival.
  4. Ticket prices:
    1. $10 for one entry 
    2. $50 for ten entries
  5. A percentage of the campaign proceeds will be donated to the 2025 GABS Cares cause partners.
  6. Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
  7. The closing date for entry is 15 June 2025.
  8. One winner will be chosen, by way of random draw, overseen by the promoter’s auditors.
  9. The winner will be notified by email and/or telephone within 7 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 48 hours  of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the prospective winner and pick a replacement winner.
  10. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the promotion will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  11. By entering this promotion, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  12. Employees of Spectapular Enterprises or their family members or related entities and personnel in any way with the promotion shall not be permitted to enter the competition.
  13. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the promotion and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the promotion will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
  14. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this promotion.
  15. No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
  16. The promotion and these terms and conditions will be governed by Australian law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the NSW.
  17. All entrants agree to the use of their name and image in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Australian data protection legislation.
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  1. The organisers have no responsibility or liability for any or all prize components once they have been transferred to the winner and are in the winner’s possession. 
  2. The organisers are not liable for any claims whatsoever made by the winner or any party on behalf of the winner.
  3. No refunds will be provided in the event that the winner(s) cannot attend due to circumstances outside of the organiser’s control, including but not limited to travel delays, weather conditions, missed connections, illness, etc.
  4. Entry into the promotion competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  5. The promoter is: Spectapular Enterprises Pty Ltd. All correspondence can be sent to PO BOX 288, Manly, NSW, 1655