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Eaglehawk Camping Weekend
The Rotary Club of Wingham invites you join them at the annual Weekend in
the Wild at Eaglehawk on 12, 13 and 14 October. Eaglehawk, owned by the
Machin family of Wingham, is a 6,500 acre beef cattle and timber property
located between Walcha and Wauchope off the Oxley Highway, on the Cells
and Rowley rivers.
This event is one of the major fundraising activities each
year for the club, with in excess of $7000 being raised last year. Major
beneficiaries of this years’ event will be Dundaloo Hostel and the Rotary
Lodge attached to the Oncology Unit at Port Macquarie Hospital.
Dave Elith will provide the entertainment on Friday night and
The Red Cedar Band on Saturday night. Walk up artists are encouraged. An
auction will be held on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning with native
plants, various timber products, clothing, artwork, wine and many other
items available. Camp fires burn continuously. Archery, novelty events,
yabby races and bush poetry all prove very popular. A treasure hunt will
take place on Saturday morning, especially for children. The BBQ lunch on
Saturday will be held at the Cells River with the duck race being a
feature again this year. Local artist, Ron Hindmarsh will complete a
painting during the weekend which will be auctioned.
The Rotary Club will be selling raffle tickets, which will be
drawn on the Sunday morning. First prize is a jacaranda mantle clock,
second prize a camphor laurel lazy susan and third prize a blackbutt and
cypress pine bread board. These items were produced locally by the Manning
Valley Woodworkers.
Whilst it is called a Weekend in the Wild, the facilities
include flushing toilets (1 Female & 1 Male) and hot showers (2). The cost
is $60 per adult, $30 per child 12 to 16 years of age and children under
12 are free. This amount covers all your meals from Friday night to Sunday
lunch. All you need to take is something to sit on, somewhere to sleep and
crockery. Camping fees are payable at the time of booking. Numbers are
limited so book early by using the attached
registration form.
The unsealed road into the property off the Oxley Highway is
suitable for 2WD, caravans and trailers. There is plenty of camping sites
but no powered sites. Maps and directions will be provided to those
attending the weekend.
Anyone wanting more information about the weekend can ring
Richard Wheatley on his mobile 0429 158 169 or email
rvw13@yahoo.com.au or Libby Evans
at Machin’s Sawmill on 02 65 534 422 during business hours.
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