Telstra is the Offical Telecommunications Partner of World Youth Day Sydney 2008

Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications provider and is delighted to be providing pilgrims with a range of telecommunication options to keep them connected with family and friends during WYD08. Great offers include commemorative $25 Pre-Paid Mobile Starter Kits and calling cards as well as $99 Pre-Paid Mobile Phone packs. Click here

AVIS: Automotive Fleet Management and Car Rental Group

AVIS is the Official Car Rental Group of World Youth Day 2008 and is offering special pilgrim rates as well as a bonus free car upgrade. Simply click here for full details of the offers and to make a reservation.

BridgeClimb, Sydney: Tourist Attraction

BridgeClimb, Sydney will provide a special souvenir Climber cap to all registered WYD08 Pilgrims who book a BridgeClimb experience directly with the BridgeClimb Ticket Hotline +61 2 8274 7777; BridgeClimb Check-in at 5 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney; or via BridgeClimb's website at www.bridgeclimb.com.au .

The BridgeClimb cap offer will be available for Pilgrim's to redeem when climbing between Sunday 6 July - Sunday 27 July 2008.
To take advantage of this offer, at point of booking , simply quote your 4 digit group leader number followed by a 6 digit individual pilgrim registration number.

Taronga Zoo: Tourist Attraction

As a WYD08 Pilgrim you will save 50% on general admission to Taronga Zoo, one of the most beautiful zoos in the world and home to the largest native and exotic animal collection in NSW. To take advantage of this offer, simply quote your unique Pilgrim Registration Number at the Zoo entrance. Group Leaders can phone in advance and make a booking on +61 2 9978 4782.

This offer is open to Pilgrims now. Please also visit the Zoo at www.taronga.org.au

Captain Cook Cruises: Australian Cruise Charter Operator

Special Pilgrim fares available on over 20 Sydney Harbour cruise & rocket ferries daily. Save $$ with an all-day Explorer pass visiting up to 7 harbour attractions, join a Whale Watching cruise or take the Zoo Express. For something really special cruise aboard the official papal vessel `MV Sydney 2000' on daily Pilgrim Lunch & Dinner Cruises at an incredible Pilgrim rate of just $49!

For details please visit www.captaincook.com.au or phone +61-2-9206 1111

Harvest Youth Tours: Australian Inbound Tour Operator

Save 60% off the regular retail prices for Self Inflating Pilgrim Mats + Sleeping Bag / SleepOut Solo-Tent designed exclusively for the comfort of weary WYD pilgrims!

Here is your chance to guarantee a soft bed option (with pillow) at Randwick or in the simple accommodation - water resistant and comes in a lightweight shoulder carry pack. Other items include the Sydney Sleeping Bag, a newly released SleepOut Solo-Tent and a clever Chair converte for your pilgrims mat.

All stocks are limited! Prices include free group delivery to your WYD Sydney accommodation address.

For more information or to place an order now visit: www.wydtours.com/shop or call (+61) 1300 07 2008.

Sydney Airport Shopping - Your Passport to Saving!

Inside your pilgrim pack you'll find your FREE passport to saving at Sydney Airport Shopping in both T1 International and T2 Domestic terminals.

It's packed with great value for money offers, savings and a selection of 'gift with purchase' deals. Use them when flying home or domestically around Australia and make World Youth Day 2008 even more enjoyable!

Vouchers valid until 31st July 2008. Please click here for offers available in the T1 International Airport terminal and/or click here for offers available in the T2 Domestic Airport terminal.

Australia Post: Official Licensee of World Youth Day 2008

Australia Post, as an official licensee, has produced a range of commemorative stamps and licensed products for you to purchase. These products include official stamp sheets, personalised WYD08 stamps, medallions, coins and stationery. Click here to see our complete range.

As well as selling merchandise, Australia Post is also committed to providing essential services to visiting pilgrims such as domestic and international postal services. Look out for Australia Post stores at throughout Sydney.

Australian Museum: Cultural Exhibitions

The Australian Museum is offering a "special $10 concession package" for WYD08 pilgrims - the package includes Papunya exhibition with combined entry to the Australian Museum. As part of this package WYD08 Pilgrims will be able to see a variety of cultural and natural history offerings at the Australian Museum - such as Indigenous Australians exhibition, Stations of the Cross by Indigenous artist Richard Campbell and of course the Surviving Australia exhibition.

The WYD08 discount at the Australian Museum is applicable from 1 July 2008 to 30 July 2008.
You simply need to quote your Group Leader and Pilgrim Registration number.

For further information, please call +61 2 9320 6000 or click here

Sydney Symphony Performance at Sydney Opera House during WYD08

WYD 2008 will be presenting one of the most sought after concerts of the year, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and famous conductor Maestro Gianluigi Gelmetti performing at 8pm on Friday 18 July 2008 at the renowned Sydney Opera House.

The performance will be "Beethoven's Missa Solemnis" with four guest international and Australian opera artists. There are only 1,100 seats that will be made available to WYD08 pilgrims. Click here for tickets available on a first come first purchase offer via the website.

To access this offer enter the Code: 1366

Be sure to book your tickets soon as they are expected to sell fast. In booking your tickets you will need to quote your group number and individual number from the Egeria registration Sydney. Ticket prices (and quantities of each category available) are as follows:

• A reserve (446 tickets) $97
• B reserve (470 tickets) $84
• C reserve (259 tickets) $66

Book now for what promises to be an amazing experience during WYD08

Telstra WYD08 Pre-paid Starter Kit - VIP invitations Winners

The Telstra WYD08 Pre-paid Starter Kit VIP invitations have been won by: Shaun Rice, Reuben Van Den Bos, Broughton Wetherall, Terangiawhina Pepene, Christina Espiritu, Kristy Bradnum, Richard Kim, Lauren McGuinness, Nicole Nunan & Eliot Williams. We hope you enjoy the Final Mass on Sunday, 20 July 2008