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This is a camper trailer friendly trip, discovering some of the towns and national parks along the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers.

Travelling via the Brindabellas to Tumut, then onto Gundagai, and visiting towns along the Murrumbidgee before ending up in Balranald on day 6 (24 May).

The return trip leaves Balranald on 25 May, travelling near the Murray River and ending at Albury on 30 May.

Travelling short distances each day, there will be opportunities for walking, photography, fishing, resting, tasting local produce, or whatever you choose.

The itinerary is flexible.  See PDFs below with itinerary.

Part 1 Murrumbidgee Meander Itinerary

Part 2 Murray Meander Itinerary

Trip Leaders:  Ann and Tom de Jongh
Email: tom@dejongh.com.au

This is a camper trailer friendly trip to Rose Isle Station (a familiar place for many LRC members) by the Darling River (Louth).

Travelling via Young, Trundle (2 night camp @ the showground a meeting point if leaving Saturday) then Rose Isle via Bourke.

We will base ourselves at Rose Isle Station on the banks of the now flowing Darling River for the week arriving Sunday.

During the week explore some nearby national parks and take in some Aboriginal & European heritage, maybe climb Mount Gunderbooka and visit Mulgowan Aboriginal Rock Art site.

Bring your walking shoes, binoculars, and camera.  There is also the option to just relax and unwind.

Returning home leaving Saturday options to be discussed with participants as this will be a long weekend.

Options may include a sprint home (8-9 hr easy drive) for some, routes via the Dubbo region or perhaps an overnight at Willandra Station National Park.

• Camper trailer friendly
• Medium caravan friendly
• Showers
• Only limited supplies
• Swimming
• Boating/fishing

Trip Grade: Easy
Distance: 1000 – 2500km
Note: No local shops. Morning tea and some organised meal services available by arrangement
Trip Leaders: Ann and David Darke
Email: ajd2564@bigpond.com

This year’s mid-year getaway will be at the Light Horse Hotel in Murrumburrah on Saturday/Sunday 17/18th July. It will have a Christmas in July theme.

There is a variety of accommodation options for you to choose from listed below. The hotel rooms have different bedding configurations, so I have arranged with the publican that all rooms with two (2) persons, regardless of the number of beds in the room, will be a flat rate of $75. If your plans are to have more than two persons in the room please let me know and I will advise you of the costing. The B&B accommodation is one bed for two persons. Of course, all rooms are ‘first in – best bedded’.

Sunday breakfast will be a BLC format, and in early July I will send out a menu for you to advise me of your breakfast choices.

ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation options vary from hotel rooms with share facilities, B&B and motel with private facilities and, of course for the hardy souls, the Caravan Park and Showground with public facilities.
Hotel Two persons per room $75.00
Extra persons in room (POA)
B&B (next door) Heggaton Arthouse – 3 Double rooms with ensuite $130-140
Showground (1.2km) Hot showers, toilets and power $20.00
Caravan Park (2.2km) Cabin (ensuite) $85.00
Powered site $35.00
Unpowered site $25.00
(Note – The council is reviewing the pricing in June)
Motel (2.2km) Executive rooms $130.00
Deluxe rooms $148.00

DINNER: A Christmas inspired roast $25.00
Dessert $10.00

BREAKFAST: Barnes Store Emporium and Café – Various Cost

What I need you to do is:

1. Register your attendance for the trip (click ‘Yes’ in the section RSVP Now)
2. Email me, socialsec@lrc.org.au, with the following information:
a. Names of attendees
b. Desired accommodation (hotel, B&B, showground, caravan park or motel)
c. Will you be attending breakfast?

Once the route out and back has been finalised I will send out an email asking if you will be joining the convoy or if you will be making your own way to Murrumburrah.

Trip Meeting Place – To be advised

Camper trailer and caravan friendly

Trip Grading – Easy (depending on route choice to Murrumburrah)

Any questions:
Email: socialsec@lrc.org.au
Phone: 0403 133 183