CUSHLA Walsh couldn't believe it when she was the major winner of a Coast holiday valued at more than $NZ12,000.

An initiative of Sunshine Coast Destination in partnership with Air New Zealand, Ms Walsh won the Spin to Win digital campaign which gave away a holiday to the Sunshine Coast each day for 14 days. The Auckland resident described the news as "the best Christmas present ever".

The Daily chief executive Steve Cooper said Spin to Win had been a major success in promoting the Coast to New Zealanders. About 14,000 people entered the competition directly, and there were 36,500 total entries to the  www.naturallyrefreshing.co.nz website.

The prize included return air fares and accommodation in Noosa and Mapleton for 11 days.