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Rawson / Walhalla Region King's Birthday cabin weekend

Fri, 7 Jun 2024
07 Jun 2024 10:00
10 Jun 2024 17:00

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. All thirteen people on the waiting list have now been offered accommodation and no further accommodation bookings can be made. **

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). We've also booked additional accommodation, including The Bunkhouse, for those on the (extensive) waiting list - people staying elsewhere than in The Lodge will need to bring their own linen (sleeping bag, pillow and towel). 

The activities planned for the weekend are:

  • Friday: settle in to accommodation. Own arrangements for dinner - BBQ suggested.
  • Saturday: Gather in Walhalla at 10am to visit the sights and be at the train station by 10:40am for our 11am departure. 
  • Sunday: 
    • Walhalla Rail Trail Walk (Erica to Thomson): Drive (less than 5 km) to Erica Mill Park (Erica MTB park) for a 10am departure, walking to Thomson Station for a picnic lunch (8.5 km). Afterwards, some could return by car from there (by pre-arrangement). The main group will walk a further 4.5 km to our accommodation via Old Depot Rd (part of the Old Depot Road via Steel Bridge Track walk). 
    • Dinner at 6:30pm at the Rawson Stockyard 
  • Monday: Horse Shoe Bend Tunnel walk: a relatively short but fascinating walk. Anybody who wanted more could walk the Cricket Ground Track circuit.

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.
Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Check out Walks around Walhalla, a document we've put together outlining some of the walks in the Walhalla / Rawson region.

COSTS: There are several components making up the proposed package of activities:

  • ACCOMMODATION OPTION 1 - Queen Bed: $190 for 3 nights (bed can be shared by 2 people)
  • ACCOMMODATION OPTION 2 - Bunk Bed: $95 for 3 nights
  • TRAIN - Thomson to Walhalla, and back: $30 for the return trip if we have a group of at least 15 people attending, otherwise standard costs are $40 Full or $35 seniors/concession for a return trip, or $35/$30 for a one-way trip.
  • MINE TOUR: $15 (requires at least 12 attendees)
  • NOTE: If you (and perhaps a partner) don't wish to share your unit, you can get a Queen Bed ticket plus 2 x Bunk Bed tickets, at a total cost of $380 for the three nights. Payments for the mine tour and train trip will be collected on the weekend.

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 have a communal meal at the lodge and on Sunday night we'll dine at a local Rawson pub. 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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Ticket Type Price
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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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 Unavailable
Mountain Rivers Tourist Park
Mountain Rivers Lodge, Mountain Rivers Lodge, 11 Depot Rd, Rawson VIC 3825, Australia

PO Box 56, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, 8009, Australia

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