I am posting this message here as we are aware that there are a number of
Bushtracker owners who read the public postings but have not yet joined up as financial members.
Perhaps some information about our forthcoming rally may encourage you to "come over".
The rally is open to financial owner members only.
We do encourage visitors who wish to gain information about Bushtrackers and our group.
There is limited accommodation in Quilpie or you are able to camp at the lake not far away from our group.
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The registration facility for our annual rally is now open.
Just go to the “Rally Registration” tab at the top of the page and fill in your details.
We have a lot of long term planning with this rally, we need to be able to closely approximate our numbers as early as possible so please assist us by registering as soon as possible.
Following member requests we have a new venue this year, well, new to us anyhow.
The rally will be on the shore of Lake Houdraman, about 4 kilometres outside the town of Quilpie Qld.
This site has been chosen following requests to have our rally in a more remote location, something more like “real BT country”.
Lake Houdraman is a large permanent waterhole, the lake attracts a lot of birdlife and fish do get caught there.
The area where we will be camping has a boat launching ramp so bring your tinnie or kayak.
There are no facilities at all at the lake and this would normally create some problems for a large group, waste disposal, sewerage and fresh water are essential requirements for a rally such as ours but thanks to Quilpie Council those problems have been overcome.
The Council is assisting us by providing a dunny dump facility, fresh water supplies and firewood.
The Council is also arranging for a marquee for our meetings and supplying a generator to power the lighting and Bain Marie’s on the dinner night.
The Council has also offered to supply a bus to ferry members to town and back should you wish to have dinner at the pub or one of the other venues.
I have had phone calls from members of the local business community offering assistance if required. (None required so far)
I encourage members to support the Quilpie community, they are going out of their way to ensure that we have a successful rally and one of the best ways to support the town is to do your shopping there.
The local butcher, Neville McConnell is a friendly bloke and if you want to pre order meat you can phone him on 07 4656 1126 a week or so before your arrival date.
There is a bakery and a good supermarket in town so why not return a few favours and save your shopping until you get there.
I will post more details later, timetable for
events, catered dinner menu etc but in the meantime your comments and suggestions are welcome.
Regards to all.
Bob
