The hotly contested live and silent auctions on the night have always been a huge success!
The Macquarie Matrons employ the services of an electronic auction system allowing guests to bid from the comfort of their tables, whilst big screens display regular updates.
With hundreds of items currently being donated here is just a sampler of our major auction items for the 2011 ball...
Photography by Clare Gill
Major Auction Items for the 2011 NAB Macquarie Matrons Gala Ball
Winter Wonderland
Hit the slopes with your family (2 adults and 2 children – 15 and under) at Mt Buller: including five nights accommodation at the Ski Club of Victoria; five day lift pass from Buller Ski Lifts; and look the part in designer gear from Anakie Outerwear.
Red Bull will give you wings!
Experience the thrills and speed of an aerobatic flight over Sydney in a bona-fide Red Bull stunt aircraft.
Day at the track with Gai Waterhouse
Are racehorses your thing? Get some tips from the best when you spend a day at the stables with Gai Waterhouse.
Cut your grass
Thanks to Chesterfield, Dubbo, you can sit down and enjoy the ride on a John Deere D130 Lawn Mower all of your own.
Kick up your heels! (please note package has changed)
Planning a party? This package is perfect for you…
Gourmet Catering delivered by The Cocky’s Wife Catering and Events including a menu of 2 canapés, 2 roving mains and 2 roving desserts per person for up to 50 guests. Glassware Hire Package for up to 50 guests. Weekend hire of Macquarie Matrons Boutique "Black and White" Marquee accommodating up to 50 guests cocktail style.
Rock it with Bon Jovi
Wanted Dead or Alive…Always…It’s my Life…The hits go on and on….Have your own little piece of rock history with this Bon Jovi signed Fender Guitar.
Petrol Package
Keep everything moving on the farm with 1500 litres of unleaded petrol or diesel (or combination of both) delivered to your property, courtesy of N.M.Owen Fuel.
A morning in the studio with Alan Jones
A morning in the studio with Alan Jones at 2GB – sit beside Alan and see first hand how the program goes to air.
Wake up at Today
A money-can’t-buy chance to go behind the scenes at the Today Show, Channel Nine.
Sweet Dreams
Sweet dreams will be yours in this queen size, 100% Latex Madrid Plush mattress on a Wimaflex base, with 2 100% Latex pillows, Natural Bamboo sheet set and a Tencel Protect-a-bed mattress protector – all thanks to the Latex Bedding Co., Dubbo
