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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

A'van Club of Australia 2007-8 Calendar
        The Club for owners of A'van folding campers    
For Club information and updated list of all Australian activities
please regularly check the Club websites listed below
  Club members are welcome to attend events in all states - and encouraged to do so
Please take your AMD and this calendar/newsletter on your next trip
and visit any of these listed activities throughout Australia

Wherever members go Australia-wide Club you will be made most welcome


Members taking part in all Club activities Australia-wide do so at their own choice and risk

Please Note:  You are required to make your own bookings with the venues.  
Then please inform the hosts for the weekend of your attendance.  
Thankyou to all who have volunteered to be Hosts.
Members taking part in Club Activities do so at their own choice and risk.

Secretary - bjsmith@vegas.com.au          03 9436 1356
NOTE - Check the Club websites regularly for updates of the calendar, newsletters,
Club activities, reports, photos and other fantastic information


ACT Region A'vanners                www.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas

South Australian A'vanners            http://saavanner.tripod.com

            Victorian A'vanners               http://home.vicnet.net.au/~vicavans

The website (www.sccavanners.com) provides detailed information for
members of the independent Sydney-Central Coast A  Van Group Inc.


These sites also provide links to other Australian and overseas websites
Date/Time
State
Location
Bookings
August 24-26
Queensland
Goomburra Valley Camp Ground.
Book with the Chapples on phone/fax 07 3359 8939
or  via email grahamandbarbara@dodo.com.au by August 15th
Park on
07 3359 8937
Aug 31 - Sept 2
NSW Riverine
Tumut - update info in June newsletter
Hosts Keith & Ruby  02 6025 7912
TBA
Aug 31 - Sept 3
NSW South Coast
Eden -  'Garden of Eden'      
Confirm attendance/dinner with Tony & Anne Olinsky
02 6495 4217
Park on
1800 224 460
02 6496 1172
September 7-9
ACT Region
Mudgee - Riverside Caravan Park.   
Hosts Peter & Marie Stephens 02 4842 2425.   Book with park & confirm with Pam on (02) 6296-2882 (or ekthomas@ozemail.com.au) by Sept. 2
Park on
02 6372 2531
September 7-9
Western Australia
Moora Caravan Park
Hosts Judy and Rod on 08 9535 2823 or rodkeals@hotmail.com

Book with Judy & Rod

September
7-14
South Australia
Broken Hill City Caravan Park.
Rakow St. Broken Hill,
Hosts-Brian & Mary Farmer ph: 08 83375722
        Noel and Dorothy Simmonds  Ph: 0882855590.
(Broken Hill Show Sept. 13-15)

Park on
08 8087 3841
Don't book until
the end of January
September 14-16
Victoria
Daylesford - Victoria Caravan Park
A busy park so book by Aug. 1 - then advise hosts  Danny or Helen
Duane  03 9391 4790 by Sept. 1 that you are attending
Sept 28 - Oct 7
Mildura Country Music Festival  -  www.milduracountrymusic.com.au
Info. from Mildura Information Centre 1800 039 043
October
7
South Australia
Picnic B.Y.O.  from 11.30 am
Thorndon Park Reservoir  - entrance off Hamilton Tce. Paradise.  Hosts - Dawn & Graham Hastwell
08 8289 9650
October 19-21
Victoria
Ararat - Pyrenees Caravan Park
Please book with the park asap -
 then notify hosts  Rod and Maureen Smart on
03 5352 1388 by Oct. 7 that you will be attending
Park on
03 5352 1309
October 19-21
Tasmania
Bridport Caravan Park, Bentley Street, Bridport     
     Confirm attendance/meal with Hilton & Fran Johnston  (03) 6327 3646 before 5 Oct
Park on
03 6356 1227
October 26-28
Western Australia
 Harvey Rainbow Caravan Park, Kennedy St., Harvey
Hosts - Grace & Darryl   08 9295 6828    (Fri. eve meal @ $18)
Park on
08 9729 2239
November
2 - 4
South Australia
Melrose Caravan Park
Hosts - Grahem & Jan Hitch 08 8262 2298
Park on
08 8666 2060
November 2-5
NSW South Coast
River Breeze Tourist Park, Moruya,
Hosts-Roz & Ross Stephens phone 02-4473 3291

Park on
 02-4474 2370
November 2-7
ACT Region
Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park, Gerroa.
Hosts Michael & Carolyn Turner.
Book with park & confirm your attendance with Jan Ross on (02) 4681-9928 (or janross@jet.net.au) by Oct. 26th

Park on
1800 666665

November 9 - 11
Victoria
Middle Creek Cmp in Mt.Buangor State Park near Beaufort- see details in Victorian State report
(Bush camp, pit toilet, bring own water,etc.)
Details from hosts Bob and Annette Gardner
 03 5593 3723

Enquiries
03 5593 3723
November 21
Western
Australia
Annual Dinner  at Bentley TAFE Pines Restaurant
Arrangements confirmed.  
Bookings and info from Gary on 08 9384 9911
November 23-25
Queensland
Crows Nest Caravan Park Christmas Meet - Book with park
 More info October's "A'vanner"
07 4698 1269
November 23-25
NSW Riverine
Wangaratta - Painters Island Caravan Park
Hosts Liz & Archie  03 9560 4085
Park on
03 5721 3380
November 23-25
Vic-Strzelecki
Tarra Valley Tourist Park, Ternholme - 19 kms from Yarram
Park to arrange Sat. eve BBQ.   Book early with park - limited no. of sites.
Info - James & Joyce Hayes 03 9704 9055
Park on
03 5186 1283
November 23-25
Tasmania
Iluka Holiday Centre (Big 4),  Esplanade, Coles Bay     
     Confirm attendance/meal with Stewart & Helen Bayles 03 6257 8417 before 9 Nov
Park on
03 6257 0115
December 8
NSW Riverine
Picnic at Hovell Tree Park. "A Roast in the Kiln."-oven from3.00-8.00pm. Info and confirmation re your attendance with Lainee on 02 6025 3373
Numbrs require fr the meal- BYO drinks and nibbles etc
December
 7-  9
South Australia
Pt. Elliott Tourist Park Big 4 Holiday Park
Hosts - Fred & Pat Nash 08 8554 3639
Park on
08  8554 2134
January 5
ACT Region
Picnic, Lake Ginninderra.  Hosts Michael and Carolyn Turner 02 6258 3630
Time: 11am, Bring your own everything
Location: Western End of Diddams Close, (off Ginninderra Drive), Belconnen
Look for the ACT Region flag.

January
Sunday 6th
South Australia
Picnic BYO - Botanic Park.  Meet opposite North Lodge Gate at 11.30 am
Dawn & Graham Hastwell
08 8289 9650
February
Fri 1st  -Sun 3rd
South Australia
Pt. Broughton Caravan Park  FPA
John & Brenda Roberts
08 8264 2490
08 8635 2188
February 8 - 10
Victoria
Port Campbell Caravan Park
Note booking details - then confirm attendance with hosts Clive and Maree Rayer on 03 5562 4048
or acrayner@bigpond.com
Book park on
1800 461 475
by Jan, 28th
February 22-24
Tasmania
Arthur River Conservation Area, Manuka Campground (unpowered)      -----
     Enquiries to hosts Ted & Jane Winkler 03 64243206. Confirm before 8 Feb
February 22-25
Queensland
Mudjimba Caravan Park - Info in October's  "A'vanner"
TBA
February 22-March 2
NSW Riverine
Lake Campbell Caravan Park (Beechworth)- see Riverine report Weekend to weekend 10 days/9 nights.   Stay 7 + and get one free!  Hosts Elizabeth and Denis 02 6025 1965, Greg and Lainee 02 6025 3373  Stanley Pub dinner, swimming, tours, drives,walks, movies, games,camp kitchen, tour, picnics, etc.  Come an stayas long as you can.
03 5728 1421
February 29 - March 2
Vic-Strzelecki
Nicholson-Lake Bushland Caravan Park.  Sat, eve BYO BBQ Confir your attendance with James and Joyce Hayes 03 97049055
03 5156 8422
February 29 - March 3
ACT Region
Walwa.  Hosts Ian and Jan Ross 02 4681 9928
confirm your attendance with hosts Ian and Jan Ross on (02) 46819928 or email janross@jet.net.au.

Bookings with Wendy and Noel Brown
(02) 60371388
March 3 - 6
NSW South Coast
Currarong Beachside Tourist Park.  Book with park and say you are with the A'van Club.  Conform attendance ith Les and Lily Lawrenson o 02 4448 3266 or lawrenso@pnc.com.au.  See South Coast Report for info.
1300 555 515
March
Fri 7th -Sun 9th
South Australia
Victor Harbor Beachfront Cara. Pk
Top Tourist
Geoff & Joy Mills
08 8377 1150
1800 620 100
March 14 - 16
Victoria
Sheepyard Flats Campground - Bush Camp
Bookings and info from Ron and AilsaBillington on 03 5792 2524
Enquiries
03 5792 2524
March 15 - 16
Western
Australia
Cervantes Caravan Park
HostsTom and Carol  Knell 08 9405 2170
08 9652 7060
April 4 - 6
Tasmania
Low Head Tourist Park, 136 Low Head Road, George Town.  Corfirm attendance meal with Barry and Mary Dadson 03 6326 2302 by March 21
 03 6382 1573
April
Fri 11th - Sun 13th
South Australia
Loxton Riverfront Cara. Pk.  Big 4
“A do your own thing weekend”
1800 887 733
May 1-5 2008
Australia
9th National Gathering at Busselton, WA
Refer to your “Avanner” for details
June
Fri 20th -Sun 22nd
South Australia
Mannum Caravan Park
Jeff & Anne Reuter 08 8431 1550
08 8569 1402
July 18 - 20
Vic-Strzelecki and Victoria
Combined groups weekens at Lake Wendourree Tourist Park, Ballarat.  Confirm attendance with hosts Jack and Mavis Lancashire 03 5334 7227
03 5338 1381
August
Fri 1st - Sun 3rd
South Australia
Clare Caravan Park    Top Tourist
Brian & Rena Willsmore 08 8289 8978
08 8842 2724
August 29 - 31
Victoria
Bendigo - Ascot Holiday Park, White Hills.  Book with park and confirm attendance with Danny and Helen Duane on 03 9391 4790 by July 31
1800 062 340
September
Fri 12th -Fri 19th
South Australia
Halls Gap Caravan Park
Noel & Rosemary Craig 0428 234 278 and
Sally & Ross Bray on 08 83793493
03 5356 4251
Late Sept/early Oct
NSW Riverine
Dates to be advised
Mildura Country Festival - FestivalInfo Centre 1800 039 043
Make up a group and enjoy country at itsbest.
Info closer to the date from Keith and Ruby 02 6025 7912
TBA
October
Fri 17th- Wed 22nd
South Australia
Rawnsley Park Station  Top Tourist
(will hold 30 sites until July for Club)
Mike & Heather Holtby 08 8260 4684
  Kate on
08 8648 0008
TBA
Victoria
Ararat  weekend - to be confirmed
TBA
November 14 -21
NSW Riverine
Glenrowan Tourist Park.  Great park, new owners.  Lotstosee nd do.
Hosts for theweek - Genevieve and Harold 02 6025 8897
03 5766 2288
November
Fri 28th - Sun 30th
South Australia
Barossa Valley SA Tourist Park
Nuriootpa - Top Tourist
John & Margaret Mold 08 8524 4143




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