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Title: The Itinerary
Post by: yogi on June 26, 2012, 12:18:40 PM: Please Note :- all activities and trips are optional as I know some people love to be totally organised and others just like to wing it. So this is your holiday so all you have to do is enjoy yourself.

Thursday 26
Time    Height
0047    1.51
0702    0.65
1408    1.52
2006    0.91

The start of the MySwag invasion.
- find a suitable camping spot and setup

Kid’s Fraser Fiasco Fish-off 2012
- the official start to the fishing comp for kids big and small
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=22755.0 (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=22755.0)

Friday 27
Time    Height
0154    1.39
0802    0.68
1527    1.61
2151    0.89

Bait run up to Indian Head
- try to locate some pipies on the beach

Champaign Pools
- have a swim in the famous bubbling waters (just before lunch time)

Saturday 28
Time    Height
0317    1.31
0916    0.67
1634    1.73
2310    0.81

Bait catching demo
- watch the “Fishing Stig” demonstrate how to catch your own bait

Cocktail Night
- frock up in your Island attire for afternoon nibbles on the beach followed by a cocktail or two
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=20483.0 (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=20483.0)

Sunday 29
Time    Height
0434    1.28
1028    0.62
1732    1.85

Eli Creek BBQ
- a relaxing BBQ lunch at Eli Creek
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=20311.0 (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=20311.0)

Group Shot
- MySwag group shot at the world famous “Maheno” ship wreck

Late afternoon fish
- late high tide perfect for a late afternoon fish

Monday 30
Time    Height
0009    0.71
0542    1.31
1127    0.55
1822    1.96

Sandy Cape
- The tides will be at there most favourable for a run up to Sandy Cape with enough time to have lunch, a fish or even venture up to the Light House. (We will need to head off at 08:00 to make the most of the tides)
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=20261.0 (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=20261.0)

Orchid Beach Pub
- have beer at the Orchid Beach Pub

Waddy Point
- we will also have the option of stopping in at Waddy Point to have a swim / fish.

Tuesday 31
Time    Height
0055    0.61
0638    1.36
1217    0.46
1909    2.05

“The Fraser Cup” Tatts, Tiaras and Tutus
- Ladies day ....... Ladies sit back and watch the partners and children provide all of the entertainment.
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=23308.0 (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=23308.0)

Wednesday 1
Time    Height
0137    0.53
0725    1.44
1304    0.39
1953    2.10

Kingfisher Bay
- a day trip to Kingfisher bay. You can fish off the jetty, grab a bite to eat at the bar / bistro or have a swim in the pool.

Mackenzie Jetty and Logging Camp.
- since we will only be a few K’s away might as well have a look

Southern Lakes
- depending on time we may also have a chance to visit a few of the lakes and sand blows along the way

Thursday 2 [Full Moon]
Time    Height
0217    0.47
0810    1.51
1351    0.37
2036    2.09

Eurong and surrounding Lakes
- here is where you can buy your souvenirs and grab a pie for lunch. Also an easy spot to get to Central Station and the near by lakes.

Friday 3
Time    Height
0258    0.45
0853    1.55
1435    0.41
2119    2.03

Rest day

Afternoon "Happy Hour" on the beach

"Major Prize Draw"

Announce the winners of the "Kid’s Fraser Fiasco Fish-off 2012"

Saturday 4
Time    Height
0338    0.48
0936    1.56
1518    0.50
2159    1.92

Most people packing up to head home :'(

Sunday 5
Time    Height
0418    0.54
1017    1.55
1600    0.63
2236    1.78

Secret Bear business 8)

yogi
Title: Re: The Itinerary
Post by: DAZnBEC on June 26, 2012, 04:19:45 PM: They all sound great Yogi. Good effort mate.
Title: Re: The Itinerary
Post by: Rusty on June 26, 2012, 06:46:28 PM: Looks good yogi counting down the days
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Post by: cancan on June 26, 2012, 09:11:47 PM: Not long to go now.....
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Post by: Frostd on June 27, 2012, 09:37:13 PM: This is going to be a cracking week of the fun. Can't wait.
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Post by: Blueroo on June 28, 2012, 07:22:07 PM: Sounds like a great plan, well done Yogi.
Cant wait.
cheers
Stue and Jean
Title: Re: The Itinerary
Post by: yogi on June 29, 2012, 12:07:11 PM: Might have to start a count down thread as I can't stop thinking about how great a week on Fraser Island is :cheers:

yogi
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Post by: cancan on June 29, 2012, 12:12:48 PM: 4 weeks...not that I am counting
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Post by: yogi on June 29, 2012, 12:13:54 PM: I am getting excited ...... 27 days to go ;D

yogi
Title: Re: The Itinerary
Post by: yogi on July 11, 2012, 03:47:17 PM: Updated a few things for the last Friday.

yogi
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Post by: paul4nat on July 21, 2012, 03:23:22 PM: Looks fantastic, can't wait!!!! Only a few more sleeps ;D
Title: Re: The Itinerary
Post by: UTE 701 on July 23, 2012, 06:43:04 PM: We are so looking forward to this .... Can't Wait ! ! !

But it looks like we might be coming home on the Friday 3rd ....

That won't be easy :'(

I might have to bribe Yogi into making the prize draw a lunch time thing ;)
Title: Re: The Itinerary
Post by: Boo Boo on July 23, 2012, 09:42:47 PM: Well there will be prize draws each day starting on Saturday. So all attending get in for a chance to win some great prizes.

Amanda