upcoming events
18th national meet
at Mendooran NSW 2024
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Australian
CamperTrailers Group
2024 national get
together
at Mendooran NSW
Members & their friends are
invited to attend the group's 18th national meet
please fill in the
attendance form found under the making arrangements
heading
WHEN. From Monday 30th September to Friday 4th
October 2024.
WHERE.
Mendooran Showground, Mendooran,
NSW.
GETTING THERE. Mendooran is
located in Central West Slopes & Plains of New South Wales on the Castlereagh River
75km
north-east of Dubbo.
DISTANCES. Mendooran is 460km from
Sydney, 770km from Brisbane, 900km from Melbourne & 1240km from
Adelaide.
MENDOORAN SHOWGROUND.
The entrance to the showground is located in Dalglish Street. From
the Castlereagh Highway which is named Bandulla Street in town, turn
north into Dalglish Street & drive through the cross street
intersection with Cobra Street. The showground is found on the
right.
ARRIVAL TIME.
The Mendooran Showground will be open to
accept members from 10am on Friday 27th September 2024.
EARLY ARRIVAL.If you arrive early there is a free camp at the Mendooran
Rest Area located off River Street.
LEAVING TIME.
You can stay as long as you like after the
closing on the Friday.
Camping fees from Saturday onwards are to be paid to the caretaker.
MAKING
ARRANGEMENTS. If you would like to attend please
register via the
CamperTrailers national meet attendance form
You will receive
an email to your nominated email address confirming your
registration.
COST.
The cost is per camper trailer regardless the number of people.
If you stay for seven nights you only pay for six.
Unpowered Sites. $15 per
night
Powered
Sites. $20 per night
POWERED
SITES.
There are a number of 15amp powered sites available. Power for
medical reasons will be first taken into account, the rest will be
on a first in basis. Please tick the appropriate box in the online
attendance form.
POWER LEADS.
Please bring your long 15amp leads & ensure your power lead is
presented in a safe usable condition. All
leads are only to be used in one continuous length from the
outlet to the camper trailer or caravan.
GENERATORS.
Only to be used in extreme circumstances & only by permission.
CONTACT ON
ARRIVAL.
On arrival into the showground please give Rob, Kevin or
Jason a call (calling campertrailers) on channel UHF18.
PAYMENT.
Camping fees are payable to Rob & Carol on arrival. The correct
money in cash would be helpful. You will then be directed to a
suitable campsite.
ADMIN FEE.
There will be an admin fee of $10 to cover the cost of the 'showbag'
which contains a commemorative national meet sticker & the printing
of lanyard name tags, laminated camper ID sheets,
itinerary & attendance sheets etc.
FIREWOOD.
Firewood will be supplied for the week. Don't forget your block
splitter.
FIRES
only to be lit in your own fire
container, Ozpig etc.
WATER.
Town drinking water is available.
SHOWER. Hot showers are available in the amenities
block. You are more than welcome to use your own bush shower.
TOILETS.
There are flushing toilets.
WHEELCHAIR AMENITIES.
There is a new amenities under construction with wheelchair access to a disabled
shower & toilet.
DOGS
must be kept on a leash at all times & droppings collected.
RUBBISH.
There are bins placed around the showground.
TOWN SERVICES. Royal Hotel - 15 Bandulla St
Bowling Club Mendooran Bowling Club - 43 Bandulla St
Australia Post - 55 Bandulla St
Mendooran-Merrygoen Memorial Club - 58 Bandulla St
Crackerz Bakery - 66 Bandulla St
Blue Sky Cheese 94 - Bandulla St
Please keep in mind that the group owners will not accept any responsibility
for members & non-members actions during the get together. If you
decide to attend, it is solely at your own responsibility, including
any side trips or outings during the meet.