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Another Roustabouts RV Club

Inc. Outback Adventure

Long Paddock Drive to

MURRAY RIVER AND

KANGAROO ISLAND Includes Adelaide, Kangaroo Island

towns long the Murray River from the

sea to Albury, to Lake Cargellico,

and Armidale

Includes three nights on

houseboats

17 August 18 to 4 October 2018

Suitable for well maintained

caravans, motorhomes, camper

vans & trailers

Long Paddock Drive Partner

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The Drive commences from Goondiwindi Qld on Friday 17 August 2018 and finishes back at

Goondiwindi on Thursday 4 October 2018, a total of 49 days.

Restrictions

Rig numbers may need to be limited due to the number of berths available on houseboats..

Pets and drones are not allowed due to National, State Parks and houseboat law.

Driving Hours

Daily driving is minimised, the average daily distance on this Drive is 200 klms per day .

Travel to & from

Travel from Goondiwindi to Adelaide will take

9 days and during this period free camping,

caravan park and showground locations will be

utilised.

The return trip from Albury will take 11 days with

two day breaks at Darlington Point, Narromine

and Armidale and free camping on other nights.

What you need for this Drive

Expect nights and some days to be very cool,

therefore, suitable clothing is needed as is good

footwear for walking.

Your rig needs to be well maintained (especially batteries and refrigerators) ,capable of being self

sufficient for a number of days and MUST have a UHF radio capable of talking to a vehicles within a

radius of approximately 3 km. The aerial should be high range and flexibly affixed to the vehicle.

How do we travel on this Drive?

Rigs remain on primary roads.

Travel to Kangaroo Island is by vehicular ferry.

Accommodation

Discounts on accommodation and tours has been sourced

and is indicated on the itinerary. Discounts have been

applied , however, some BIG4 and Top Tourist may

support the Drive by allowing club membership discounts.

You need to ask at the various Reception Offices upon

arrival.

5 at 5

The Drover will brief everyone at 5pm each travelling

afternoon and on the last night at a van park.

Overview

Many Roustabouts RV Club ‘Long Paddock Drives’ (Tagalong) tour remote areas of Australia for

extended periods and the Club believes security and safety of participants, especially those on

their first trip, is paramount. For this reason, ‘Long Paddock Drives’ have a Support Team in

attendance to support daily travel, the administrative and operational needs of individual

participants and the group as a whole. Guidelines on how these Drives operate are provided with

this brochure.

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DRIVE ITINERARY - Will be updated as needed until 12 months out from trip

Deposit Protocol Specific to this Drive

To assist attendees with cash flow, deposits will be split into two payment periods, these being

July 2017 and February 2018.

Accommodation (including Houseboat):

Initial deposit paid into Club Bank Account August 2017.

This payment confirms your place on the Drive.

Events and Tours Payment:

Remaining deposit paid into Club Bank Account February 2018

The Roustabouts RV Club will distribute deposits to organisations on your behalf on the deposit

cut off date. Notification of deposit amounts will occur two months prior to these dates to those

who have expressed an interest in attending.

Typical Floor plan & vessel

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DRIVE ITINERARY - Will be updated as needed until 12 months out from trip

Drive Olympics

An optional event

Roustabout organisers

have included their

usual non-competitive

‘Drive Olympic’ games

at freedom camp sites.

These games include

finska and ladder golf

and are purely for fun

and enjoyment.

The ‘Drive Olympic’

event is held in the afternoon at selected

overnight stopovers. Winners of each event

get a medal and $2 scratchy, runner up gets a

medal and the loser receives a prestigious

certificate. The overall winner of the competition

receives a significant prize.

Royal Flying Doctor - Drive Charity

This and other Roustabouts Club Drives

traverse rural and remote regions of our country

and enjoy the security of knowing the Royal

Flying Doctor is only a call away on the support

teams HF radio, if needed.

This is a free service to all Australians so to

thank and support the organisation the Drive

operates a ‘Fine and Misdemeanour Tin’ with

roustabouts asked to donate loose change and

pay fines for incidents that may occur during

the day. Donating is not compulsory but

Roustabouts organisers would appreciate your

support to this charity. The ‘Tin’ appears at

happy Hour.

Tins are taken unopened to the ANZ bank at the

completion of the Drive and the bank deposits

the amount directly into the RFDS account.

YOU’RE THE DRIVER

YOUR RESPONSIBLE

Check the regulations to see what you can and

cannot take across State borders.

www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au

1800 084 881

Drive Meals

Roustabout RV Club Long Paddock Drives

include community meals at various freedom

camping sites.

These meals are in the form of a sausage sizzle

or hamburger type meal. Your support team will

ask for volunteers to assist with the purchase of

commodities, preparation, cooking and cleaning

up. Nobody has ever walked away hungry after

these meals.

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Drive Movie Nights

At various freedom camp sites, movie nights

can be held under the stars.

Normally held after dinner, the movie is

viewed beside a caravan. Roustabouts are

encouraged to come to these nights and bring

their nibbles and drinks. A guide on what

movies will play and dates will be in the travel

pouch provided at the commencement of the

Drive.

DVD Library

A selection of videos is available

for roustabouts to view on the

Drive. There is no cost, all you

need do is select and return the

video once you have finished

with it.

Drive Pouch

Upon arrival the first day you will be provided

with a ‘Drive Pouch’ that holds information about

every event and tour on your trip, including

Itinerary

Name Tag

Event information and dates

Drive meal and movie dates

Quarantine information

Events organised / booked on your behalf

Drive Souvenir Shirts

Souvenir shirts are available for purchase by

contacting the Roustabout’s Office.

Alternatively, you may provide a suitable shirt.

Your Itinerary Explained

Organisers of the Drive have

developed an itinerary that shows

costs associated with the trip.

These costs are approximate

only and are presented as a

guide only to assist with your

holiday decisions.

The costs are:

Accommodation:

Actual cost negotiated with the accommodation

organisation

Fuel:

Cost worked on diesel fuel being consumed at

20 litres per 100 klms. The cost of fuel is

averaged.

Organised Meals

Actual cost negotiated with the organisation

Weekly Grocery & Dining

An average daily cost worked on what is

considered a weekly grocery bill with a few take

away meals. This figure is indicative only and

each roustabout need to determine their actual

costs.

Petty Cash

An average weekly cost that is indicative only

and each roustabout need to determine their

actual costs.

Included Tour / Event

Actual cost negotiated with the organisation.

The cost is for two people. Although included

in the Drive, there is no compulsion to partake

in the activity.

Optional Tours / Events

Information only with no price negotiation nor

bookings taken place. Information centre

websites are provided to assist you with tour/

event decisions.

Contingency Allocation

$1000 has been included as an item In case of

repairs to your rig. A fuel allocation is included

for travelling around areas.

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Day 1: Goondiwindi Holiday Park

Meeting point for the start of our Long Paddock Drive.

Refuel, check water, have an evening meal and get to know each other at the caravan park before

leaving the following morning. If you like you can arrive earlier and have a few days in Goondiwindi.

Just include details on your registration form.

Park management are providing a sausage type sizzle for us for a gold coin donation to the Royal Flying

Doctor.

Day 3: Dubbo City Holiday Park

Two nights to let your hair down in Dubbo.

The town has plenty of restaurants and attractions

including The Western Plains Zoo.

No formal activities have been planned.

I hope you

come and see

me

Tourism Information Centre

www.visitnsw.com/Dubbo-Information

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

https://taronga.org.au/taronga-western-plains-zoo

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Day 5: West Wyalong Caravan Park

The park has excellent facilities, including laundries, free

barbeques and a fully equipped camp kitchen and is

walking distance to the centre of town.

West Wyalong is a busy thriving town on the Newell

Highway at the junction of the Mid Western Highway.

The town is home to a number of pubs, clubs, cafes

and specialty stores.

From here, the Drive stops overnight at Hay

Showground and free camp sites at Mildura

and Blanchetown.

A tour or two but

mainly nothing

Planned.

Just Do Your Own Thing Day 9 to 16:

Set right on the beach in Kingston Park in an amphitheatre

setting overlooking the crystal waters of Gulf St Vincent, our

caravan park is only 17 kms from the Adelaide CBD or 10

minutes from Glenelg, making it the ideal location to sit back,

relax and simply soak up our beachfront location, and the

perfect base to explore everything Adelaide and the surrounding areas.

Our beachside caravan park offers a fully equipped camp kitchen,

modern BBQ areas, clean amenity blocks. Enjoy our surrounds –

take a dip in the ocean, stroll along the beach, walk the many trails

of the coastal reserve surrounding our property.

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Organisers have secured a private charter with a tour guide to provide two day trips to see the best of

Adelaide, Adelaide Hills and the Barossa.. You will be picked up at 9.00am and dropped off no later

than 5.30pm at our caravan park. Lunch and morning tea is included.in both tours.

Optional Tour - Numbers Dependent

27 August 2018

ADELAIDE / HILLS / HAHNDORF TOUR

Travel via Glenelg into the city centre and enjoy viewing

many Adelaide icons including Adelaide Oval, St Peters Cathedral,

Festival Centre, North Terrace precinct.

Visit famous Haigh’s Chocolate factory for a tour and tastings

Travel up to Mt Lofty for panoramic views of the city

Pass through small townships in the Adelaide Hills – Stirling, Aldgate,

Bridgewater

Enjoy a 2 course (Main & Dessert) lunch at historic Hahndorf Inn

Time to explore the many shops and galleries in this unique German settlement town

Optional Tour - Numbers Dependent

29 August 2018

BAROSSA DAY TOUR

Scenic drive via Gawler/Barossa Valley Highway

Kies Winery – Morning tea and Wine tasting OR

Jacobs Creek – Morning tea and Wine tasting

Seppeltsfield – Daily Heritage tour

The Clubhouse Tanunda – 2 Course Lunch

(Main & Dessert)

Kaesler Wines - Wine tasting

Wolf Blass – Wine tasting

1730 - Return to Brighton Caravan Park via Sturt Highway/Northern

Expressway

Important Notes

1. Beverages with lunch are not included.

2. Consumption of alcohol is not permitted on-board our coaches

$120 per person

Tour price based on 30 passengers.

If less than 30 price will increase.

Tour proceeding is dependent on a

certain number of bookings reached

$85 per person

A Minimum 30 passengers needs to

book for this tour to proceed.

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Day 16: Cape Jervis Accommodation

& Campground (Overnight stop)

Cape Jervis Accommodation is located within a

beautiful rural setting. It was settled in the 1840’s

as an operating sheep station.

The Drive will stay here for one night before

heading to the Sealink Terminal for the 45 minute

trip to Kangaroo Island.

The Campground is just 3km from Morgans Beach

and the Sealink Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Island.

An onsite restaurant is available for dinner and

breakfast.

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Day 17: Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island and Return

Organisers will provide information on how best to book on

this ferry trip to Kangaroo Island.

Normally between 4 and 6 vans get on each ferry so

participants need to be aware the trip will be scheduled with

some having to wait until later in the day to leave and return

to the mainland.

An extra day on Kangaroo Island is scheduled as a

contingency for extreme conditions causing the ferry to

cancel sailing.

Trip time is approximately 45 minutes. Book in at terminal a

minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure..

TO KANGAROO ISLAND

Depart Cape Jervis

9.00 AM

10.00 AM

12.00 PM

1.00 PM

3.00 PM

4.00 PM

6.00 PM

7.00 PM

FROM KANGAROO ISLAND

Depart Penneshaw

8.30 AM

10.30 AM

11.30 AM

1.30 PM

2.30 PM

4.30 PM

5.30 PM

7.30 PM

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Day 17 to 21: Our Home On Kangaroo Island This park is selected due to its proximity to most KI activities. Restaurant and casual dining is at

the eastern end of the island and your location is ideally situated on 17ha of natural bush and

grassland right next door to the internationally acclaimed Flinders Chase National Park (Cape

duCouedic, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks etc.) and Kelly Hill Conservation Park (Kelly Hill

Caves).

The caravan park has many exciting attractions, including a host of wildlife species such as

koalas, wallabies, possums, kangaroos, echidnas, goannas, cockatoos and cape barren geese.

These can all be observed on the various walking trails or within the park.

Cypress pine log cabins, park cabins, powered sites, non powered sites, shelter shed with gas

barbecue, camp kitchen with seating available for up to 50 people and modern toilet/shower

block and laundry are all part of the wonderful facilities this park has to offer.

A kiosk is also available providing essential foods including meat, bread, ice, gas refills and bait

as well as a residential liquor licence.

Our hosts, Fiona & Mark Jago are going to look after us with dinner on two evenings, one night a 2 course meal,

the next a BBQ.

A contingency day is included at Kangaroo Island in case extreme weather stops the

ferry to or from the island.

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Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies in the

state of South Australia, 112 km southwest of Adelaide. Its closest point to the mainland is Snapper

Point in Backstair Passage which is 13.5 km from the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Once occupied by Australian Aborigines, the native population disappeared after the land became an

island following rising sea levels several thousand years ago. It was subsequently resettled from the

early 19th century onwards, at first casually by sealers and whalers, and then as part of the colony of

South Australia from 1836.

Since then the island's economy has been principally agricultural, with a southern rock lobster fishery

and with tourism growing in importance. The largest town, and the administrative centre, is Kingscote.

The island has several nature reserves to protect the remnants of its natural vegetation and native

animals, with the largest and best-known being Flinders Chase National Park at the western end.

The island is 150 km long and between 90 km and 57 km wide, its area covering 4,405 km2. Its

coastline is 540 kilometres long and its highest point is Mount McDonnell at 299 m above sea level. It

is separated from Yorke Peninsula to the northwest by Investigator Strait and from Fleurieu Peninsula

to the northeast by Backstairs Passage

Drive Tour Overview

Our Drive is staying centrally located on the Island at the Western KI Caravan Park. Once set up

you spend the next 5 days enjoying the Island and ‘doing your own thing’. To assist you with your

touring, you will be provided with the Kangaroo Island Pass that gives access to the following tours

and locations on the island.

Flinders Chase National Park

Seal Bay Boardwalk & Lookout

Seal Bay Guided tour

Kelly Hill Show Cave tour

Cape Borda Lightstation Tour

Cape Willoughby Lightstation Tour

Tours & Information

Additional tours abound on the Island and

information on them is available at the Information

Centres.

http://www.southaustralia.com/zh-cn/places-to-go/south-australia/visitor-information-centres/kangaroo

-island-vic

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Seal Bay Guided Tour

With its unspoiled wilderness and stunning beauty,

it is no surprise that Kangaroo Island (KI) is

consistently in South Australia’s top ten tourist

destinations, as voted on Trip Advisor. No trip to KI

is complete without a visit to Seal Bay.

Seal Bay has been home to an Australian sea lion

population for thousands of years, and offers one

of the most exceptional nature-based experiences

in the world.

There are no enclosures or cages at Seal Bay. Instead, you will be taken into the heart of the colony

where our experienced guides will teach you about these endangered animals. If you prefer, you can

set your own pace on the wheelchair accessible 900 metre (return) boardwalk which meanders

through the dunes to a number of viewing platforms.

Australian sea lions are unique to South Australia and Western Australia. They are an endangered

species – their total population is about 14,700. Seal Bay is the third largest colony of this magnificent,

wild creature. This is the only place in the world where you can see Australian sea lions at close

quarters and walk on a beach where pups play, bulls fight for supremacy and resting mothers suckle

their young.

At Seal Bay you’ll have incredible views of the extraordinary coastline and sea lion colony and you’ll

walk through an untouched dune system and onto a pristine sandy beach. You will be given unique

insights into how these endangered animals fish, surf, rest, interact with their pups and defend their

territory.

There are picnic and barbecue areas at nearby Bales Beach, where you can stop for lunch. A short

walk from the picnic grounds will take you to a lookout with excellent views of Cape Gantheaume and

the wilderness area

Seal Bay Boardwalk

Kelly Hill Caves and Guided Tours

At the western end of kangaroo island there is a tiny

signpost announcing the Kelly Hill Caves.

A short walk through the bush car park brings you to their

visitors centre where you can book a guided tour of the

caves. They stock basic supplies, ice creams and tea and

coffee. If you need to wait a while for the tours (they are

generally on the hour at quarter past, for example

'Adventure Caving' at 2.15pm daily) there's some covered

tables, chairs and picnic areas where you can share lunch

before entering the caves.

A hilly 200 metre walk brings you to the top of the cave entrance, where

your guide will give you a brief discussion on the history of the caves. (You

can leave your bags and coats in the locked room and then descend into

the caves with your guide.) Steep stairs lead downwards into the belly of

the caves where you will witness extensive caves with stalactites and

stalagmites. These are lit up now for your viewing pleasure.

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Lightstation Tours

Cape Borda

Set within Flinders Chase National Park, Cape Borda Lighthouse

is perched on cliffs overlooking Investigator Strait. Located on the

north western corner of Kangaroo Island, this unique square

lighthouse was built in 1858 and is steeped in European history.

To discover the maritime history of the area you can take a tour of the lightstation. The lighthouse

area features a restored signal cannon, a museum and kiosk where refreshments and souvenirs are

available. Don't miss the daily cannon firing on the 12.30pm tour.

After exploring the lighthouse, enjoy a stroll along one of the walking trails around the park including

the Cliff Top Hike. This short trail through a picturesque rock garden takes you to a stone lookout that

provides an ideal vantage point for spotting whales and dolphins.

There is also a self-guided nature drive along Shackle Road between Cape Borda Lightstation and

Flinders Chase Visitor Centre where you can explore the rugged western end of the island.

Why not extend your visit and stay in one of the historic lightkeepers' cottages?

Location

Cape Borda Lighstation is located in Flinders Chase National Park Opening times.

Day visitors to Flinders Chase National Park are requested to leave the park by sunset.

Lightstation tours

Duration: approx. 45 mins Friday - Tuesday at 11am, Midday and 2pm

Cape Willoughby

Rich in maritime history, Cape Willoughby Conservation Park is home to South Australia's first

lighthouse. Although the lighthouse operated to prevent shipwrecks, a number of ships sank off the

coastline and the remnants of which can still be found in the area.

On the Tour you will discover

more about the areas early role in coastal shipping, colonial trading and passenger transport.

spectacular views across Backstairs Passage from the top of the lighthouse - see large schools

of salmon, or humpback, southern right and killer whales

gain an insight into the working and living conditions endured by the early light keepers in this

harsh and remote environment along the Cape Willoughby Lightstation heritage hike

visit the Cape Willoughby park visitor centre museum

stay in one of the delightful heritage-listed lightkeepers' cottages.

Location

Cape Willoughby Conservation Park is located 27 km south east of Penneshaw and access is via

Cape Willoughby Road.

Tour Times: Thursday—Monday 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm

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Flinders Chase National Park The park features the spectacular Remarkable Rocks

and Admirals Arch as well as a colony of long nosed

fur-seals at Cape du Couedic. A network of walking

trails and boardwalks enable you to enjoy the park

and its diverse wildlife.

The nearby Western Kangaroo Island Marine Park

also offers plenty of things to do, from diving down

to explore the many vessels that came to grief in

the hazardous waters, to joining a fishing charter that

operate in the area.

Things to see and do There are so many things to see in Flinders Chase that it’s impossible to list

them all. Start with the park’s icons – Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

These incredible geological formations are famous for

good reason and look spectacular at sunrise and sunset.

Rangers recommend:

Watching the colony of New Zealand fur-seals

surfing the Southern Ocean, playing or sunning

themselves on the rocks around Admirals Arch.

Relaxing at one of the quiet spaces around the

platypus waterholes. With luck you’ll spot an

elusive platypus.

Seeing the amazing shapes and bright colours

of the more than 300 species of fungi that flourish

during winter.

Taking the Ravine Hike along the river to a spectacular beach with many secrets.

Sleeping in a lightkeeper’s cottage, with nothing between you and Antarctica but your blankets

and a well-stoked wood stove.

Taking the Discovery Walk to the Black Swamp Lookout.

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Walking Trails—Flinders Chase National Park

A walk is accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. These are well defined

trails, generally less than 3km in length, with even surfaces.

Discovery Walk This short walk will take you from the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre to the Black

Swamp lookout. Interpretive signs along the way may help you develop your wildlife observation skills.

This trail starts at the Visitor Centre.

5 minutes 200 metres 1 way

Heritage Walk Learn about the park ’s cultural heritage from the life of early settlers at Rocky River

to the park’s role as an island sanctuary for threatened species. This trail starts at the Visitor Centre.

30 minutes 1.5km loop

Woodland Walk This is a sheltered stroll through sugar gum woodlands and acacia thickets.

The trail connects the Visitor Centre to the Rocky River Campground and day visitor facilities. This trail

starts at the Visitor Centre.

20 minutes 1km loop

Platypus Waterholes Walk. Take a journey across Black Swamp where ancient megafauna

once roamed. Learn about the impact of bushfires and their important role in maintaining bushland.

Keep quiet around the waterholes – you may see a platypus. This trail starts at either the Visitor Centre

or Shackle Road car park.

2 hours 4.5km return

Remarkable Rocks Walk Experience the changing moods of these ancient granite boulders.

Stunning views across to Cape du Couedic and the Southern Ocean. (warning: strong winds). This

boardwalk trail starts from the Remarkable Rocks car park.

15 minutes 1km return

Admirals Arch Walk See the colony of New Zealand fur seals in their natural habitat. Witness the

mighty Southern Ocean pounding through Admirals Arch, a significant geological formation. (warning:

strong winds). This boardwalk trail starts from the Admirals Arch car park.

15 minutes 1km return

Lighthouse Heritage Walk Explore the Cape du Couedic lightstation and immerse yourself in the

history of the lightkeepers. This trail starts from the Cape du Couedic day visitor area.

10 minutes 600m loop

Hikes - Moderate

Hike (moderate) A moderate hike is suitable for bushwalkers with an average level of fitness. These

trails can be any length and may include moderate inclines and irregular surfaces.

Black Swamp Hike This hike incorporates parts of the Platypus Waterholes Walk. The trail

meanders through forest and woodland, with picturesque views and the opportunity to watch for

wallabies and echidnas. Look for delicate orchids and colourful fungi in winter and spring. This trail

starts at the Visitor Centre.

3 hours 9km loop

Rocky River Hike Follow the pristine Rocky River through to Snake Lagoon. Experience the

riparian (river bank) communities, low woodlands and open forests. Even in the drier months spring-fed

pools provide life-giving water to birds, reptiles, insects and mammals. This trail starts at the Visitor

Centre and is the first stage of the 5 day KI Wilderness Trail.

3 hours 9.5km one way

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Snake Lagoon Hike This popular trail winds through sugar gums and

mallee before descending into Rocky River valley. The trail crosses the river

and meanders along its rocky bank through to the river mouth. Be aware of

powerful seas, freak waves and rips. Enjoy spectacular views through the valley

and witness the power of the Southern Ocean. This trail starts at Snake Lagoon.

2.0 hours 4km return

Weirs Cove Hike Experience the park’s maritime heritage and the challenges

faced to deliver supplies to this remote location. This trail starts at the Cape du

Couedic day visitor area, or at Weirs Cove.

1 hour 3km return

Cape du Couedic Hike Spectacular coastal cliff top views and interpretive signs. Learn about

the park’s coastal vegetation and maritime history. This trail starts at the Cape du Couedic day visitor

area.

40 minutes 2km loop

Sandy Creek Hike Follow the banks of Sandy Creek across the creek bed and dunes to a remote

beach. Be aware of powerful seas, freak waves and rips. Creek crossing required in wetter months.

This trail starts from the Sandy Creek car park on West Bay Road.

1.5 hours 3km return

Cliff top Hike Dramatic cliff top views across Investigator Strait from the lookout. This trail starts

at the Cape Borda Lighthouse.

30 minutes 1km return

Return Road Hike Experience our maritime heritage. Follow the track used to transport supplies

and visit the lightkeepers’ cemetery. This trail starts at the Cape Borda Lighthouse or Harvey’s Return

Campground and day visitor area.

3 hours 9km return

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Saturday Evening Cruise

on the Murray

The Captain Proud Paddle Boat boasts a fully decked

out period styled dining area and bar. We will be

enjoying a fine two course meal and a drink to wash it

down on the Saturday evening we are in Murray

Bridge. We will cruise past towering cliffs of rock and

sandstone, and other wonderful scenery as you take in the fresh air on the deck outside the dining

room. We will learn of the wonderful history of the area as we relax in comfort with our friends.

Day 22 & 23: Murray Bridge

Tourist Park

The Drive will be stopping for two nights at the Murray

Bridge Tourist Park. The park offers all facilities and is

centrally located

Optional Tour

While in Murray Bridge you

may like to visit the Monarto

Zoo.

Monarto Zoo is one of the

largest open-range zoos in

the world spanning more than

1,500 hectares and is home to more than

50 species of exotic and native mammals,

birds and reptiles.

Monarto Zoo opened in 1983 as a breeding

and pasture area and is now home to more

than 500 animals roaming in vistas as far as

the eye can see.

Murray Bridge Visitor Information:

https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/vic

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4 Night Stopover

Powered Sites for van storage

3 Night Houseboat experience

Day 25 to 29:

Waikerie Caravan Park

Our Drive stops here and utilises

the van park for visiting the area and

storage of vans while on the houseboats

Waikerie is situated on the banks of the beautiful Murray River, a mere 175 kms from Adelaide. Enjoy

the winter sunshine or summer tranquillity by turning into Waikerie from the Sturt Highway between

Blanchetown and Barmera or head towards Morgan and Cadell west of the town. A town that offers

a wide choice of restaurants, hospitality and shopping. Broad acre farms, vineyards and citrus groves

cover huge areas of agricultural development, sending thousands of tonnes of quality produce to

Australian and overseas markets.

Enjoy a climate that challenges any other in Australia. Waikerie accurately boast more sunshine hours

If you have never had a houseboat holiday on the Murray, then you don’t know what tranquillity is.

There is nothing more serene than working your way slowly up the Murray with ever changing scenery,

the smell of fresh air and the sound of the water gently lapping at the hull of your fully equipped

houseboat. All houseboats have all the luxuries of home, including kitchen facilities and comfortable

living areas, as well as single or double beds. If you want to throw a line in, you can hire a dinghy or

paddle around in a canoe.

Travelling by boat along the Murray, there are many attractions which are easily accessible. Upstream

of the spectacular cliffs at Waikerie is Overland Corner and passing through Lock 3 to reach Kingston

is a great experience. Further on to Moorook and Loxton, the bird life is abundant and the sun setting

over the Murray Wetlands must be seen to be believed.

Our Trip

The boat hire is paid when deposits are called by the

Roustabouts RV Club. Your onboard group will need to pay

the refundable Bond upon arrival at the houseboat and have

fuel and gas usage taken from it upon your return. … just split

the $1,000 bond and fuel bill between all those onboard.

This is your holiday so you choose your houseboat partners

and discuss food and drink requirements as well as where

you wish to travel to. Bon-Voyage!

Don’t

forget to

pack a bag for

three nights on

the boat

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Day 31 & 32: Apex Riverfront Holiday Park

Set along the banks of the Murray just outside of the town of

Mildura. The park has its own beach and is set amongst beautiful

native trees and country side - it gives you a sense of being in the

middle of nowhere, even though it is the closest Holiday Park to

Mildura's restaurant strip (Feast Street) which leads to the Langtree

Mall (CBD).

The park has over 200 powered sites some big enough to fit large motorhomes, many un-powered

sites, and cabins as well. Forget the cramped showers of other parks; our amenities are clean, with

spacious showers.

We are at the end of the road meaning there is no passing traffic, along with the relaxed atmos-

phere; it makes for the perfect getaway.

We all know that your pet is part of the family too, so bring them along. At Apex RiverBeach Holiday

Park we are pet friendly! We have also recently added 2 Pet Friendly cabins.

Mildura is a city in north-west Victoria, Australia. Located on the Victorian side of the Murray River,

Mildura is a regional city and the largest urban centre in the Sunraysia region, which has a population

of more than 50,000 people. The population of Mildura itself was just over 31,000

Mildura is a major horticultural centre notable for its grape production, supplying 80% of Victoria's

grapes. Many wineries also source grapes from Mildura. Other key crops produced in the district

include citrus, almonds and dried fruit.

The city's central business district is located just a short distance from the banks of the Murray.

Langtree Avenue is the main shopping and dining precinct in Mildura, and part of the street is a

pedestrian mall. The other major retail precinct is along Fifteenth Street in the Mildura South area,

where a mid-sized undercover shopping mall and several big box stores are located.

The city's name was taken from the Mildura homestead,

an early sheep station which covered most of the area.

The urban area of Mildura is surrounded by a horticul-

ture area, known as the traditional pumped district,

where the original grape and citrus blocks were located

with water irrigated from the Murray River.

Art Centre

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Our Drive will stay at this park on the river for two nights while every-

one attends the Pioneer Village and undertake local touring.

In 1962, Swan Hill community members and senior members of the State Government decided to

explore the possibility of purchasing the PS Gem for Swan Hill to use as an art gallery, and as the

beginnings of an open air, living history museum. They planned to build a Mallee town to display their

Gem and needed some buildings – and they got them. Some were donated by locals who wanted to

help, others were built for specific purposes. Slowly a town grew – imitating the growth of the true

towns of the Swan Hill region.

As the town grew, locals and visitors saw a possible home for their own loved but redundant items. At

the same time, staff scoured the countryside – as far afield as South Australia and Queensland – for

objects to help them get closer to their goal of recreating a lost, living past. Horse drawn farming

equipment was sourced and plans were soon afoot to follow overseas examples of growing crops and

keeping livestock in the old fashioned way. Paddocks were fenced on Pental Island and machinery

was demonstrated as the first step in that project.

Other large machinery like traction engines, tractors and stationary engines were sourced, supporting

the storyline of the development of the Mallee from wilderness to civilisation

In 1966, the Pioneer Settlement was ready to be opened to the public and they came, in ever

increasing numbers. By the 1970s, the Pioneer Settlement was one of the most popular tourism

destinations in Victoria, if not Australia. People from around the country flocked to see what the

people of Swan Hill had wrought at Horseshoe Bend on the Little Murray.

Our Tour

Heartbeat of the Murray Experience

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Heartbeat of the Murray laser Spectacular

Set on the banks of the Little Murray River, the multi-media spectacular is the first of its kind in the world to use a natural river environment and setting as the background.

The Heartbeat of the Murray laser light show screens every night at 9.30pm we suggest you arrive 15 minutes early as late arrivals may not be admitted.

Cruise the mighty Murray River aboard the PS Pyap. One hour cruises depart from the Pioneer Settlement wharf each day, taking you upriver past the Riverside Caravan Park, Murray Downs Marina and the historic Murray Downs Homestead.

Cruises are daily at 2.30pm. On weekends, public holidays and Victorian school holidays, an extra cruise also departs at 10.30am. The Pyap serves a range of snacks and beverages on board.

Horse Rides Let our resident horses Harry and Gemma take you on a leisurely ride around our Mallee township in the Settlement’s own unique carriage.

Rides are free with entry to the Settlement – just meet them under the Peppercorn tree at the end of the main street, outside the saddlers shop.

Car Rides There’s no air-con, no power windows and certainly no cruise control, but a trip to the Pioneer Settlement wouldn’t be complete without a ride in our lovingly-restored 1920s Dodge.

Rides are free with entry to the Settlement – just meet one of our friendly volunteer drivers outside the Saddlery.

Some of the things

to see and Do

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Day 38 & 39: All Seasons Tourist Park

Centrally located along the old Hume Highway, this park is one

of Albury's most convenient, friendly and economical caravan

parks just a short walk to a shopping complex, restaurants and

take-away outlets.

Park facilities include drive thru sites, in ground pool, covered free

BBQ and spacious amenities block which includes a full laundry.

Visitor Information Centre

http://www.visitalburywodonga.com/

Darlington Point is a thriving Country Riverside Town set on both sides of the Murrumbidgee River in the

Riverina District of NSW 2706. Darlington Point is around 3 km from the Sturt Hwy along the Kidman

Way. The population is around 1000 people and the Riverside Town attracts a large number of travellers

all year round.

Darlington Point is also home to the world class Altina Wildlife Park with it's

unique Personalised Cart Tours. Darlington Point is located around 30 km

from Griffith NSW 2680. Darlington Point is located around 3km from the

Sturt Hwy along the Kidman Way. Darlington Point is surrounded by some

of Australia's richest agricultural areas, World Class Wineries and many

smaller Boutique Wineries all within a 35 km radius. Wineries include

Casella Wines, McWilliams Wines, De Bortoli Wines, Calabria Wines.

The Perfect stopover to visit and enjoy a few wines The Majestic Murrumbidgee River meanders through the town and is host

to many outdoor activities including Fishing, Canoeing, Bird Watching,

swimming, boating, River walking and cycling tracks that hug the River for

many km leaving from the Riverside Park, Picnicking,

Our Drive includes a BBQ picnic on the shores of one of the many beaches

Day 39 & 40:

Darlington Point Riverside Van Park

The Park has a great variety of extra large drive through sites

including and extra large sites nestled amongst the trees.

Day 41 & 42: Freedom Camping

Enjoy the peace and serenity of Lake Cargellico, freedom

camping at Dead Man’s Point

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Narromine is a town located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of

Dubbo in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia.

Narromine has a population of 3,789. and is a popular area for

gliding and the growing of citrus fruits. The Macquarie River

passes through the town.

Day 43 & 44:

Narromine Tourist Park

The stop here is for two days to

visit the town and sights. When

you arrive at Reception you will

be provided with a complimentary

drink ticket for the Aero Club

Bistro, just 100m from the Tourist Park entrance. The Bistro is open

on Friday evenings. The Aero Museum is located at this Clubhouse.

Visitor Information Centre

http://www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/tourism/153-

visitor-information-centre

Day 46 & 47: Armidale Tourist Park

Just a short distance to the Armidale Racecourse and the Showground,

and just two kilometres from the city of Armidale, Armidale Tourist Park

is also only a short drive to the wonderful National Parks. Situated at

the gateway to the Waterfall Way and a great place to have as your

base to explore. Explore the beautiful waterfalls, National Parks and

local culture. The Park is set on 14 acres of quiet park land boasting

fine facilities.

Visitor Information Centre

http://www.armidaletourism.com.au/

Day 45: Freedom Camping

Enjoy the stay at Lions Park Premer

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ROUSTABOUTS RV CLUB Inc.

ABN 568 014 19525

REG OFFICE:

7 Berri Place, Helensvale Qld 4212

OFFICE HOURS:

8.00 am to 12.00 pm Monday to Friday

PHONE: 07 5573 7253 / 0412 614 260

OFFICE EMAIL: roustaboutsrv@bigpond.com

Information, including pricing is indicative and valid at time of publication. Final

itinerary pricing and information will be updated twelve months prior to the Drive.

No Obligation Expressions of Interests are accepted at any time and updated

information will be provided from time to time.

Formal acceptance to go on Drive occurs when deposit payments are called within

the year of departure.

DRIVE DEVELOPMENT

Grateful appreciated is extended to the following members who

provided research assistance and guidence to Drive organisers

Camps Australia Wide: Philip Fennell

Qld: Jeff Chase, Brian & Judy Gill, Jenny Holden,

Alwyn & Rhonda Clark , John Dillon

SA: Phil & Sue Oldfield (ACC members)