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Victoria/SA
Black Cockatoo Bush
Camp
Members &
their friends are invited to attend the EASTER get together at Black
Cockatoo Bush Camp
If
you wish to attend the weekend please add you name to the
POLL
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An
ice-breaker e-mail will be sent to the address you have
registered your interest
in the poll two weeks before the meet. Please reply to
confirm your attendance.
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YOUR HOST
for the weekend will be Lindsay & Sandra.
WHERE.
Black Cockatoo Bush Camp is
just over the Victorian border
in the South East of South Australia, at Albert Park, 14km NE of
Naracoorte via Cadgee and Chapples Roads.
 Elizabeth
or Ken at Black Cockatoo Bush Camp can be contacted by phoning 08 8762 1612
Co-ordinates: S 36°
52’ 0.97” E 140° 49’ 33.65 “ or -36.866935 +140.826015
WHEN.
From Friday 6th April to Monday 9th
April. You are welcome to arrive earlier and/or depart later if you wish.
GETTING
THERE.
Naracoorte is approx. 270km from Murray Bridge via the Dukes and Riddoch Hwys
and 310km from Ballarat via the Western and Wimmera Hwys.
CAMPSITES.
We will be camping on a large open area near a
waterhole stocked with fish & yabbies surrounded by shady gums.
MAKING
ARRANGEMENTS.
Not required, just add your name to
poll
provided. Note: Specific sites/areas cannot be pre-booked.
COST.
$7.50 per person per night
POWER.
Generator power can also be
provided at a cost.
CAMPFIRES.
Only in designated fireplaces/pits. Dependent on fire restrictions.
FIREWOOD.
Please bring a small amount of firewood along. We
will have a large “mallee root” fire each night, a donation of $5.00 per site
for the weekend would be appreciated
WATER.
Water in camping area suitable for drinking.
TOILETS.
There are flushing toilets.
WASTE
DISPOSAL. There is a chemical
dump.
SHOWERS.
There are solar heated showers.
DOGS.
Dogs allowed but must be on a leash at
all times.
RUBBISH.
Rubbish trailer provided.
THINGS TO DO.
Saturday night round table meal with bunny
ears or a hat night.
Sunday tour. Little Desert 4wd trip with lunch stop.
OVER THE WEEKEND.
Yabbie catching competition - don't forget a string, meat & a small net.
Best DIY job on a camper or tent.
OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Fish for Perch and yabbies in the waterhole.
Use the campground as a base to explore the wineries of Padthaway & Coonawarra
and the scenic Limestone Coast.
Naracoorte Caves are only a 15 min drive.
Experience bush walking, bird watching and enjoy the flora and fauna in 120ha of
virgin scrub.
There is a 1-2hour easy walking trail along a marked 3km loop walk.
DAY VISITORS:
Please feel free to come along on a day visit & meet the faces behind the
typing.
You do not need a camper trailer to attend. Members without a camper are more
than welcome to come along & get a firsthand unbiased opinion of a particular
camper trailer from their owners.
Please keep in mind that the group
owners will not accept any responsibility for members & non-members actions
during the weekend get together.
If you decide to attend, it is solely
at your own responsibility, including any side trips or outings during the
weekend meet.
Australian
CamperTrailers Group co-owners
Rob, Kevin & Jason.
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