Official Rally Guide Down on the Farm
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Official Rally Guide CMCA 34th National Rally 20 - 27 October 2019 Elmore, Victoria Down on the Farm Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia Limited - Australia’s Largest RV Club Rally Manager’s Welcome Welcome from our Rally Manager I extend a warm The Elmore Event Centre (rally site) is unique as it was welcome to CMCA established to cater for this exact type of event, with members from all facilities like power and water already installed and roads over Australia who laid out. I would like to thank the staff and management have come to share committee of EEC for their support and assistance over the this exciting week in last twelve months of planning. Elmore, Victoria. The No national rally could happen without the support of our rally team, including major sponsors as well, and I am pleased to acknowledge management and their contribution to the successful running of this event. the 250 volunteers, have worked for I would also acknowledge the wonderful work of Echuca- many months to put Moama Tourism and Bendigo Tourism staff in organising together a full and the tour programme for this rally. There are so many varied programme interesting places to see while visiting the area, and I for you to enjoy. encourage everyone to book early at the Tour Desk in the KTA Trade Hub. The rally guide gives you all the information you need about the activities available to you. The Rally Site Map in As with all plans, change can be inevitable. While all the centre of the guide will help you find your way around. information in this guide is correct at the time of printing, Please remember that the Smiley buses are available new details will arise. The Elmore Express newsletter will be around the site so you can reach your next destination emailed to you every afternoon of the rally to inform you without too much walking. of these changes, highlights of the next day’s programme and news from the current day. If you are not able to receive A new addition to the Rally Guide is the Trade Directory. This emails, the newsletter will be displayed on the noticeboards lists the traders in the KTA Trade Hub and when they will around the site or just ask a friend or neighbour for the be operating. There will be changes to the line-up almost details. every day, so make sure you visit several times throughout the week. Volunteers are the mainstay of every national rally. My team of coordinators, team leaders and team members have The people of the nearby towns of Elmore and Rochester made my job even more enjoyable with their cooperation have been most supportive of the rally and now look forward and encouragement, and I thank them all sincerely for that. to welcoming you to their communities. Wear your rally lanyard and membership card proudly whenever leaving Now it is over to you. Have fun, meet new friends, catch up the site to show that we are supporting their businesses with old friends, learn and enjoy the entertainment. and attractions. Smiley buses sponsored by the Campaspe Kath Breen V41918 Shire will be running in a regular loop from the rally site into Rally Manager both Elmore and Rochester each day. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS CMCA 34TH NATIONAL RALLY 2019 | 2 Mayor’s Welcome Welcome from Cr Adrian Weston, Mayor, Campaspe Shire Council Campaspe Shire is Campaspe Shire lies in the heart of one of the richest and delighted to welcome most diverse agriculture and food processing areas in the Campervan and Victoria. It is home to the largest fleet of historic paddle Motorhome Club of steamers in the southern hemisphere including the Australia (CMCA), oldest wooden hulled paddle steamer in the world, the PS Australia’s largest Adelaide. Campaspe is also home to iconic heritage listed recreational vehicle landmarks, nature parks and reserves, great shopping, (RV) club in the southern cafes and restaurants, as well as award winning wineries. hemisphere. There is something for everyone, with endless opportunities CMCA has a long- to explore our region’s delights. standing history built I take this occasion to congratulate event organisers on the foundations of for a fun-filled programme and wish all participants an adventure, enjoyment, enjoyable and relaxing trip. We hope to see you back again education and fun, and soon. we are pleased to be hosting the annual national rally in our region, with the Safe travels! Elmore Events Centre your site to call home for the next Cr Adrian Weston seven days. Mayor, Campaspe Shire Council With around 800 motorhomes and caravans from around Australia attending this year’s rally, it is clear the popularity of RV travel continues to grow and more people are taking the opportunity to explore Australia. Campaspe is a popular tourist destination from the Murray River to the north, to the goldfields to the south, and we are certain you will enjoy all our region has to offer. Welcome from Cr Margaret O’Rourke, Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo Welcome to Greater miner George Lansell who was known as the ‘Quartz King’. Bendigo, we are His wealth allowed him to undertake extensive renovations delighted that the to the home including introducing beautiful stained glass Campervan and and acid-etched glasswork, a grand cedar and blackwood Motorhome Club of staircase, solid marble baths, ornamental lake, ‘Roman Australia has chosen bath’ and ‘Pompeii fountain’. our city and region to I also encourage you to visit Bendigo Art Gallery, one of visit as part of its annual regional Australia’s leading galleries, to see our latest program. blockbuster exhibition Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion, which There is something for celebrates the legacy of designer Cristobal Balenciaga. everyone in central We also have our amazing Bendigo Pottery, which is Victoria and I am so Australia’s oldest working pottery, and the fantastic Great pleased that you will Stupa of Universal Compassion – the largest stupa in the have the opportunity to Western world. Its objective is to inspire people to seek a explore and enjoy much peaceful and spiritual path and its size and unique shape is of what we have to offer. something to behold. Our region’s history dates back to the gold rush, when We appreciate your decision to come to our region and people came from all over the world in search of riches look forward to warmly welcoming you. and a remote and quiet valley was transformed into a prosperous and thriving city. Cr Margaret O’Rourke We are fortunate to have retained a number of our lovely Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo heritage buildings that date back to this time, including one of our most famous historic homes, Fortuna Villa, which you will be able to visit. It belonged to successful CMCA 34TH NATIONAL RALLY 2019 | 3 Volunteer / Directory Listing Volunteer Management Team National Board of Directors Activities Eleanor Scully Q37099 Chairman Garry Lee A67278 Administration Lyn McLaughlin V38836 Director Richard Mainey Q60401 Catering Christine Greenwood V25743 Director Gary Rebgetz Q2932 CMCA Club Chaplain Royce Thompson N92216 Director Eleanor Scully Q37099 Communications Diana Worner Q480 Director Kim Atkinson V66245 Entertainment Cathy Lee A67278 First Aid Jan Binskin N54881 Maintenance Peter Gallagher N9459 National Headquarters Purchasing Officer Rex Breen V41918 Chief Executive Officer Richard Barwick Rally Manager Kath Breen V41918 Rally Secretary Laurel Deuis Q72003 Operations Officer Suzanne Murray Rally Warden David Graham V63730 Member Services Officer Lillie Sinclair Siting Chris Butler V32372 Trade Paul Scully Q37099 Transport Ern Paddick Q41050 Cover Image: Canola crop WHS John McKenzie V92198 Courtesy of Campaspe Shire Council the �annawarra Kerang Cohuna Koondrook Victoria’s Tourism Destination Nature Based Discover the secrets of Gunbower National Park, the beautiful waterways of the Murray River, Gunbower Creek and Kerang lakes. Experience kayaking, bushwalking or camping in Victoria’s Kakadu. Enjoy markets, events, great food, coffee and vibrant retail shopping. Join in the fun of over 40 activities during the Big Cohuna Festival, October 30 to November 5. GATEWAY TO GANNAWARRA Visitor Centre 90 King George Street, Cohuna Ph: 03 5456 2047 www.visitkck.com.au CMCA 34TH NATIONAL RALLY 2019 | 4 Contents A - Z Rally Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 06 In Case of Emergency Information ...................................................................................................................................................................... 09 Daily Schedules .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Rally Site Map ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Craft Barn ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Workshop Schedule .......................................................................................................................................................................................................