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Christmas in July Goomburra Camping - Fri 21st to Sun 23rd
Trip Organizers: Graeme and Desley Brown
Meeting Place/Time: BP Goodna at 9:00am Friday for 9:15am departure. Graeme and Desley will be going up to the camp ground on the Friday morning, (and probably stopping on the way at Aratula to enjoy a morning coffee) after meeting others able to go at that time. Those not able to join us are free to make their own way later on Friday or on the Saturday. Getting there: It is an easy drive up the Cunningham Highway towards Warwick. Travel 46 klm from ARATULA at GLADFIELD (the driver reviver station, which is on the right). Turn right just after this towards GOOMBURRA, then a further 10 klm to the GOOMBURRA HALL. Turn right along INVERRAMSAY Road (which leads to Goomburra State Forest) and travel 20.5 klm to GOOMBURRA VALLEY CAMP GROUND, which is on the left. It is approximately 1 klm past the 'local' shop and 200m past the second cattle grid. The address is 2013 Inverramsay Road Goomburra TRIP GRADING :Social - Camping...... and Easy. Meals: CHRISTMAS DINNER: (commencing 6:00pm for 6:30pm) On the Saturday night a freshly prepared Christmas Dinner will be enjoyed by all members and friends attending. The meal will consist of Roast Pork with Apple Sauce (with option of Roast Beef) complemented with 4 vegetables, followed by choice of either Christmas Pudding or Apple Crumble with Custard. It is planned to enjoy this under cover at the Grounds. SUNDAY BREAKFAST: (8:00am for 8:30am) A Sunday morning 'Country Breakfast' is also included and will consist of Corn Flakes, Fruit, Orange Juice, followed by Bacon and Eggs, Savoury Mince, Poached Eggs and Toast. Bottomless Coffee and Tea will be available from 4:00pm Saturday. As all other meals will need to be supplied by yourself, please remember to bring along 'BYO nibbles & drinks' for the remainder of the weekend. Also, BYO chairs and a few tables as these may be required when enjoying the surroundings. Costs: DINNER and SUNDAY BREAKFAST: Costs are $22.50/adult and special prices of $15.00 for children under 12yo. Payment (cheque payable to RRCQ or cash) directly to the Club Treasurer (Ann Mullan) at / by the June General Meeting (or post a cheque to the Club postal box asap – PO Box 233 Ashgrove). This will allow the completion of arrangements for the Christmas in July function with the caterer. Additionally, final numbers attending have to be advised to the caterer by the end of June. CAMPING FEES: $6.50 per adult/per night, $5.00 children (aged 3-12)/per night, please pay as you arrive. POWERED SITES: $3.00 per night BUNKHOUSE: $15.00 per person/per night Trip limits: None. Accommodation: Camper Trailers, Caravans, tents or bunkhouse; the camp ground is the perfect location for rest & recreation, a secluded weekend getaway, hiking, bird watching or perhaps to indulge in some bush walking in the nearby Goomburra National Park. Each site has a fire place. Features include: • Large flat grassed camp site, most with creek frontage (POWERED SITES AVAILABLE) • Hot showers, flushing toilets • Bunk house accommodation for 1-15 people (SUPPLYING SHEETS, DOONA, TOWEL, & SOAP) Please make arrangements with the Camp Ground management direct. • Wood & gas barbeque areas • Firewood available • Undercover function area (SEATING FOR 75) General information: It can be VERRY cold, so bring your winter woollies. The temperature has reached a chilly -4°C in past years. Dress: Santa hat, formal attire, black tie or parts thereof and or full Christmas Attire (Santa outfit etc) may be worn as befitting the Formal and Festive Occasion. Decorations: Feel free to bring any Christmas Decorations to decorate your own camping accommodation. Communications: Will be UHF channel 19 (if needed before arriving). Please note.....there is no mobile telephone service at the campsite itself. Reception drops out once you leave the Goomburra Hall...!!! Pets are allowed with prior arrangement. Please make arrangements with the Camp Ground management direct. Visit the website at: http://www.goomburravalleycampground.com.au/ There is no upper limit to the number of members and guests wishing to attend this weekend. To book,email tripco-ordinator@rangeroverclubqld.org.au |
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