The population of one of Australia's coldest towns is getting a free trip to the Gold Coast this weekend.
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AccorHotels surprised the residents of Waratah, south of Burnie, with a free trip to the sunshine on the first day of winter.
The town was chosen as one of the coldest and wettest locations in Australia.
The wintervention was announced live on Channel 7 program Sunrise, with weather presenter Sam Mac in Waratah live for the announcement.
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Accor vice president of marketing, guest experience an communications Pacific, Bridie Commerford, said they were inviting one of Australia's coldest towns to one of its sunniest cities for a weekend Wintervention.
"Exploring Australia is the best way to get out of a winter slump - from sport to shopping, bars to beaches, we have it all. We're delighted to be surprising Waratah residents with such a unique opportunity," Ms Commerford said.
"They'll soak up the warmth and enjoy some fantastic activities on the Gold Coast, staying at Novotel Surfers Paradise. The only catch is... this is an instant holiday and residents must leave immediately with their bags packed."
The residents arrived thinking a couple who registered would receive the Wintervention trip and be whisked away.
"Little did they know they could all swap their sweaters for swimsuits and that a plane was on standby to carry as many residents as possible within hours of them being gifted the trip," Ms Commerford said.
Luke Sayer
Luke Sayer became the editor of The Advocate Newspaper in mid-2017, after beginning his media career in the late 1980s. He is passionate about sharing the best regional news from North-West Tasmania and what matters from around the nation and world. He's been known to throw himself around a hockey field and jump in a surf boat, and loves to spend time with his kids and grandkids.
Luke Sayer became the editor of The Advocate Newspaper in mid-2017, after beginning his media career in the late 1980s. He is passionate about sharing the best regional news from North-West Tasmania and what matters from around the nation and world. He's been known to throw himself around a hockey field and jump in a surf boat, and loves to spend time with his kids and grandkids.
