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We have just booked for a Safari across the Birdsville Track and in the process of joining a CMCA chapter Sun Coasters first event in Widgee 27 may and the Rally in Narribri SO this later second half of the year is all about FUN for these re cycled teenagers Below is the itinary This Blog is designed to keep me informed as time goes on BUT great pictures are guaranteed
27 August to 19 September 2013 Birdsville Races – Broken Hill to Charleville
CMCA Member Safari
The 2013 CMCA Member Safari sets off from Broken Hill NSW on 27 August and travels 2,676 kilometres through outback NSW, SA and QLD. On this adventure you will explore beautiful scenery and historic landmarks, while being captivated by the excitement and thrill of race season, before concluding this extraordinary experience in Charleville on 19 September.
CMCA Member Safaris give you the opportunity to take a trip off the beaten track; you can have peace of mind knowing you are travelling alongside our experienced Road Boss and sweep vehicle, and with the added fun of having the companionship of other CMCA Members. The Birdsville Races are an annual event which began in 1882. The event, which raises funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, attracts thousands of visitors each year; in 2009 the town’s population of 200 swelled to an estimated 7,000 people. Due to its remote location many visitors arrive to Birdsville by air and the hundreds of planes that fill the town’s runway is an incredible sight to see. Your Birdsville Races experience will begin at Broken Hill, an isolated mining town in far west NSW. From here you will travel west visiting Yunta and the Farina Ruins, which are situated on the old Ghan railway – where the Oodnadatta and Birdsville tracks commence. You will stop over at Montecollina Bore, one of the most popular outback campsites on the Strezelecki Track. Because the hot bore water overflows and feeds a series of dams, this wetland attracts thousands of birds and is a photographers dream. On Monday 2 September you will arrive at the famous Dig Tree, located at Cooper Creek in south west Queensland. The Tree, which is around 250 years old, marks the location at which Burke and Wills split their expedition party, leaving William Brahee in charge and with instructions to wait three months for their return. The camp ran low on supplies and after four months of waiting, Brahee decided he must allow the men to turn back. However, before they left he buried supplies beneath a tree, which has now become renowned as the tree under which Burke died. Brahee carved the date, camp number and instructions to ‘dig into the trees trunk’, remnants of which can still be seen today. Other attractions you will encounter include, Big Red the spectacular sand dune located in the Simpson Desert, which stands at 30 meters in height, and the Carcory Homestead Ruins. You will visit many small towns throughout the channel country of central west Queensland including Bedourie, Windorah and Quilpie. The Safari will conclude with a farewell dinner at Charleville, which is located 758 kilometres west of Brisbane. Charleville is the largest town within the south west region and offers a range of facilities and attractions for you to enjoy. Although this is an outback drive, an off road vehicle is not necessary. However, vehicles and trailers should be suitable for travel on unsealed roads of varying quality and should be serviced prior to your departure. A UHF radio is essential and GPS navigator recommended. Entry is $930.00 per vehicle, including camping fees and some meals. CharlevilleBroken HillBirdsvilleDate Day Town 26 August Monday Broken Hill 27 Tuesday Broken Hill 28 Wednesday Yunta 29 Thursday Craddock 30 Friday Farina Ruins 31 Saturday Farina Ruins 1 September Sunday Montecolina Bore 2 Monday Dig Tree 3 Tuesday Nullah Out Station 4 Wednesday Betoota 5 Thursday Birdsville 6 Friday Birdsville 7 Saturday Birdsville 8 Sunday Birdsville 9 Monday Big Red 10 Tuesday Carcory Ruins 11 Wednesday Bedourie 12 Thursday Bedourie 13 Friday Bedourie 14 Saturday Bedourie 15 Sunday Diamantina River 16 Monday Windorah 17 Tuesday Quilpie 18 Wednesday Charleville Don’t miss out on this amazing event..
Heading home stopping overnight at Winton
Winton is the Dinosaur capital of Australia,apparently because that’s where they roamed a lot in days gone by !!evident by souvenir shops plus the dustbins are shaped in a dinosaurs foot ! We had a meal in the local pub across from our campsite and the food was really good and cheap.We sat outside and as dusk fell 1000,s of birds were heading home and making a very loud noise.As we get further north the weather is noticeably cooler very evident from the number of grey nomads heading North !
Watch me play Didgeridoo
Geoffs Life After Work ! 