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Welcome
to our winter edition of "Travelling Victoria". We hope you enjoy the
read and keep warm in what is turning out to be a very cold winter in
Victoria. The lucky winner of last month's competition is Noeleen Mc Rae
from the Geelong suburb of Waurn Ponds. Noeleen correctly knew that the
Clydesdale horse is a native of Scotland and was brought to Australia
in the early part of the 19th century to assist with all the agricultural
pursuits taking place at the time. Noeleen has won a free couple of days
canoeing and camping at Wyuna on the banks of the pristine Goulburn River.
There is the final free competition later in this edition. From the July
2006 newsletter only members of the RCA Club can win the prize which has
been increased to cover two people. Membership only costs $10.00 per annum
and there are many other benefits such as 10% off all canoeing adventures
and tours (except the flight tours) and plenty of other benefits. This
newsletter will continue to be sent free each month. An application for
joining the RCA club is at the bottom of the page.
Sir
Henry Bolte
Readers with a bit of age will remember the colourful premier of our State
from 1955 to 1972. I grew up as a boy in his Western District electorate
and I remember the older people saying some very funny things about him,
some not so flattering. One thing I recall in particular was the story
that he tried to make laughing compulsory in Victoria. It may have worked,
as a lot of people were laughing back then.
New Canoeing Adventure
It is called the "Bridge to Bridge" 2-day adventure. With around 30-km
from Mc Coy's to Yambuna Bridge the Goulburn River sets a challenge for
the paddlers in the Wyuna area. The adventure is very similar to our popular
self-guided safaris but the difference is that the camp is around the
half way mark and on the first day we drive you to Mc Coy's Bridge and
the group spends the next 3-4 hours canoeing/kayaking downstream to Mc
Gregor's campsite. Your cars are safely parked here in case you want to
drive into nearby Kyabram or Echuca for more supplies or a night out.
The next day you paddle on to Yambuna Bridge from which we drive you back
to Mc Gregor's camp. You bring all the gear including tents and we supply
the canoes, portable industrial toilet and the fishing gear. The cost
is only $112.50 per person and we think this will be another winner. Kids
under 12 are free and dogs are welcome.
Ceduna
Flight Tour
We still have 2-seats available for the spectacular flight tour to Ceduna
S.A to view the annual massing of the Southern Right whales at the Head
of the Bight. The whales return every three years to give birth, and there
was a huge number whales to be seen in 2003. The plane will depart from
Shepparton on July 25 returning 3-days later. So this could be a good
chance for a couple of lucky readers to see something very special and
enjoy a terrific tour at the same time. We have some good photos from
last years tour on our website. www.adventours.com.au
go to the whale gallery on the home page.
Competition
Last chance for a free entry into this most popular monthly competition.
The lucky winner will be drawn from an old hat around July 10, so have
a go you never know your luck.
Q. There were five (5) Australian Prime Ministers during Sir Henry
Bolte's time as Victorian Premier, name two (2) of them.
A. competition@adventours.com.au
Lake Eyre
With huge rainfall in Northern Australia there is a slight possibility
that Lake Eyre will once again have water. If the flood waters arrive
at Lake Eyre ,thousands of water birds from all around Australia fly to
the big lake to feast on the fish that are washed down the streams and
breed. We are watching the developments closely, and if you are interested
in a flight tour to Lake Eyre, we are now taking expressions of interest.
The proposed tours will be in August and have two (2) night accommodation
in the outback town of William Creek. Please email- info@adventours.com.au
and lets hope it continues to rain up there.
New
Brochure with attitude
Echuca/Moama attractions committee should be congratulated for coming
up with such a terrific brochure. It lists up to 35-local attractions
in cartoon form, but the map is easy to follow and a must to have when
visiting Echuca/Moama on the Mighty Murray. If you want a copy of this
beaut brochure, please let me know, we will post it to you. Just return
an email asking for a new EMT brochure.
Membership
Benefits
The annual membership subscription to be a member of the River Country
Adventours Club is $10.00 due June 30. Benefits include-
- Opportunity
to enter and win the competition giving you and your partner a free
couple of days canoeing at our Wyuna campsite.
- 10% off
all canoeing adventures.
- 10% off
all tours including the popular winery tours (excluding the flight tours).
- Regular
tourism updates and specials.
- Free
booking service for accommodation and other accredited operators within
the State.
- Being
part of a well run family tourism business.
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Cheers
Rob & Joan Asplin
River Country Adventours
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