Enjoy a long weekend of activities in the Rawson / Walhalla region over the King's Birthday holiday weekend, from Friday 7th to Monday 10th June.
** Accommodation is fully booked. If you wish to book accommodation, please get a Waitlist ticket in case cancellations occur or we can secure additional accommodation. **
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Various, depending on the activities undertaken - a range of activities will be on offer.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We have booked out the Mountain Rivers Lodge at Rawson, which has six standalone Units plus a comfortable communal lounge and a dining area. Each self-contained Unit has a queen size bed plus 2 bunks (upper and lower). On Saturday night we’ll probably dine at the nearby Rawson Stockyard Bar and Bistro, and on Sunday night we’ll organise a communal meal in the lodge.
Activities will be organised over the coming weeks - there’s a wealth of interesting options in the vicinity. We're hoping to organise attractive group pricing for a Walhalla Goldfields Train Ride and a Walhalla Long Tunnel Mine Tour. Some of the activities in the area include:
BOOKING: By Tuesday 4th June, or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out. To register click on Get Tickets. Visitors should purchase a 1-month Temporary Membership (cost $8) prior to booking for this cabin weekend.
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COSTS: There are several components making up the proposed package of activities:
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Any time after 2pm on Friday 7th June at the Motel Lodge, Mountain Rivers Tourist Park, 11 Depot Rd, Rawson.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X928 grid D6 | Google map maps.app.goo.gl/C8weMRNA982D1Ysk9.
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 170 km, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes via the M1 Fwy to Moe, exit onto the C103 followed by C466 and C481 to Rawson. Car Pooling is encouraged.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: No suitable public transport options are available.
FOOD: Bring food for breakfast and lunch each day, a 1-litre water container plus snacks as required. There are multiple options for dinner on Friday night (1) BYO food and use the on-site gas BBQ; (2) use the faciltities in the communal kitchen; and (3) travel to nearby to Walhalla (20 minutes drive) for a pub meal. On Saturday night we'll dine at a local Rawson pub and on Sunday night we'll have a communal meal at the lodge. There are options for purchasing food and/or supplies in Walhalla, and to a lesser extent in Rawson.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. The Rawson and Walhalla region can be a lot cooler and wetter than Melbourne.
LEADER: Alan D. and Garry O. | Email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.
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QUEEN bed - Member ticket: FRI-MON + daytime activities ($190 for 3 nights — 1 or 2 people)
PLEASE LOG IN TO GET THIS TICKET. This ticket enables one or two people to occupy a Queen-size bed for the Friday to Sunday nights of the event. Only one ticket per member, per event. The ticket is not transferable. One of you must be a financial member to get this ticket. Visitors can purchase a 1-month Temporary Membership (cost $8) then book this ticket. A Waitlist will be provided if the event books out. Refunds will generally only be available for cancellations if the cancelled ticket can be re-sold.
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$190.00 | Sold out |
BUNK bed - Member ticket: FRI-MON + daytime activities ($95 for 3 nights — 1 person)
PLEASE LOG IN TO GET THIS TICKET. This ticket enables one member to occupy a bunk bed for the Friday to Sunday nights of the event. Only one ticket per member, per event. The ticket is not transferable. You must be a financial member to get this ticket. Visitors can purchase a 1-month Temporary Membership (cost $8) then book this ticket. A Waitlist will be provided if the event books out. Refunds will generally only be available for cancellations if the cancelled ticket can be re-sold.
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$95.00 | Sold out |
Member free ticket - daytime activities only (own accommodation or day visit only)
PLEASE LOG IN TO GET THIS TICKET. This is a free ticket to enable you to attend daytime activities associated with this event - only one per member, per event. The ticket is not transferable. You must be a financial member on the date of the event. THIS TICKET DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ACCOMMODATION.
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$0.00 | Membership Required |
WAITLIST ticket: FREE to register your desire to attend the event THIS IS A WAITLIST TICKET ONLY to establish your position on the waiting list. You will be contacted if an actual ticket can be allocated to you. | $0.00 |
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