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MEETING ADDRESS:Meet at McDonalds, PAKENHAM BYPASS OUTBOUND at 10.00am on Friday 9th March 2018, ready for a 10.20am departure. Please arrive earlier if you want to have more than a coffee and comfort stop.

This will see us getting into Omeo mid Friday afternoon in time for fivesies and to begin our registration and events at a leisurely pace on the next morning.

TYPE OF ACTIVITY:REGULAR CLUB TRIP (insured activity – any ‘non member’ guests will be required to obtain a Temporary Membership.

TRIP/EVENT STANDARD:MEDIUM TO HARD

TRACK CLASSIFICATION:Unknown

MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED:Proficiency

IS THIS TRIP SUITABLE FOR AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE – (SOFT ROADER)?NO

VEHICLE & RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE ON THE TRIP:Snatch Strap, Shovel, Front and rear recovery points, Winch preferred, AT Tyres, UHF In-car

APPROPRIATE MAPS:Google maps will get you to Omeo, however if you are on the trip, it is easy- follow me, or get in contact with me if you have any questions.

Maps required for the trips out of Omeo will depend on trips and tours taken.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE:800km return to Melb plus the trips out of Omeo

VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS – MAXIMUM:6

ACCOMMODATION:Tents, Camper, Van, Accommodated

IF THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY PROVIDE DETAILS:Tents, Camper, Van and cabins at base camp

Camping, Touring, Relaxing, Food and Wine.

It will be a tent/swag only event during the overnight trips where participants will camp in their own tents but whilst in Omeo can avail themselves of their caravan, camper trailer, tents or on site accommodation. The trips will showcase the best East Gippsland has to offer in an educational way to live our mantra of driving in a sustainable environment. Also included are tours to gourmet food venues and the regions historic sites..

The Trips and Activities:- The High Country and Beyond event consists of the following activities available for selection on the Registration Form:

• Trips of different durations

• Trips to cater for Four Wheel Drivers of all experience levels, and types of vehicles.

Experienced trip leaders with knowledge of the area will lead them

A catered dinner is provided on the first, third and final nights.

Please go straight to the website and register, view the program and register: http://highcountryandbeyond.com.au/

Additional Booking instructions : – To make the Event a success for the organiser, I would like to have everyone to book direct on the website (please send me a copy of your registration receipt)

If you have any questions, either contact the designated people on the website or contact me directly if you prefer. I do not profess to know all the details, so if you have any information to share please let me know. As mentioned above, when registering, please copy me in.

COSTS – ACCOMMODATION / CAMPING: http://highcountryandbeyond.com.au/