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Welcome to another edition of our monthly newsletter, we hope you enjoy the read and perhaps provide some motivation for your next venture out into the great outdoors of our State and beyond. The great news this time is our expansion into the Nagambie Lakes region. This area always has good water because of the nearby Goulburn Weir and there is literally hours and hours of canoeing along the river, billabongs, creeks, lake and wetlands. Ian & Gwen Warfe from Nagambie Boat Hire now have our canoes available for hire and safari in this magnificent region of our State at all times. The phone number 5794 2494 or mobile 0449 504 398.
The lucky winner from last month's competition is Sam Mullaly from Canterbury. Sam knew that the Wimmera River proudly flows through Horsham in Western Victoria. The river is flowing again after a long period of not. These prolonged dry spells have happened before, in 1927 the school was closed for a day to allow the school children a picnic beside the Wimmera River downstream at Dimboola. Apparently, the river had stoped flowing prior to that and the older locals can still recall this great occasion. Anyway, Sam has won a $200.00 gift voucher from River Country Adventours for any canoeing adventure on the Goulburn River. There is a further chance to win later in this bulletin.
I reckon Nagambie should be known as the water capital of Victoria. There is always plenty of water in the lake and river due to the Goulburn Weir. This weir was the first irrigation structure built in Australia and was finished in 1892. The importance of irrigation water to the Goulburn Valley and the Northern Country was highlighted by having this weir on the ten shilling note from 1913 to the 1930's. I wonder how many readers can remember that? As mentioned before we are delighted to be able to expand our canoeing business into this great region. Nagambie is relatively close to Melbourne and has excellent accommodation and some of the State's leading vineyards. For your next short break, consider Nagambie and for more information please contact the Visitor Information Centre on 5794 2373 or just get in touch with us at River Country.
The Goulburn and Murray Rivers are flowing very well at the moment. The weirs are all at reasonable levels (compared to previous years) and the month of November was the third wettest since 1990. Even with all this rain the bush is still very dry and we have had to put a stop to the lighting of campfires along the river. The ducks have bred well again and if the water levels remain there may be need for a cull next year. Ducks cause pollution problems in the rivers and their numbers should be reduced for the protection of the environment. This is a great time to plan your canoeing and fishing trips, before it gets too hot. We are open and looking for business.
Here is your chance to win a $200.00 'gift voucher' from River Country Adventours for any canoeing experience on the Goulburn River. All you need to do is correctly answer the question, all correct entries will be acknowledged and placed in an old hat for the draw sometime around Christmas. So you have nothing to lose, have a go.
Q-What river flows through Bright?
A- competition@adventours.com.au
River Country Adventours have in stock some new fibreglass "Sunseeker" canoes for sale, and a double kayak, these make great Christmas gifts for the whole family. In addition we have "Gift Vouchers" for any amount, these are terrific for that hard to buy for person you love. We can also arrange for winery tours, canoeing safaris and other activities in the great outdoors. Looking forward to your call.
Why is it that when you are driving in your car and a guy burns past you he is an idiot! And when you come up to a car going a bit slower than you he is a moron?
Rob and Joan wish all our clients and families a very special Christmas and a happy, safe and rewarding New Year. This year has been a particular good year for us with all the flight tours to Birdsville and Lake Eyre, and now the expansion in Nagambie with the canoes. We appreciate all your support and look forward to catching up with many of you in the good times ahead. Thanks so much.
Rob & Joan Asplin
River Country Adventours
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