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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #150 on: April 12, 2018, 07:26:25 AM »

     Just run the dates past the wife..... She sounds pretty keen... Just a short drive from Mackay.....

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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #151 on: April 19, 2018, 09:26:41 AM »
My BiL & his Mrs have just stayed at Rawnsley Park last week on their lap.

His comment "Rawnsley Park Station (the last word in dustiness) but the atmosphere of the place was nice." ;D
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #152 on: April 19, 2018, 11:34:20 AM »
Quote from: Fizzie on April 19, 2018, 09:26:41 AM
My BiL & his Mrs have just stayed at Rawnsley Park last week on their lap.

His comment "Rawnsley Park Station (the last word in dustiness) but the atmosphere of the place was nice." ;D

So far from Jan - Apr 2018 they have only had 15.2mm of rain whereas the average for that time period is 72.9mm.  It's been a very dry year for them so far, hence the dust.

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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #153 on: April 19, 2018, 12:12:42 PM »
Rawnsley Park is heaven in any condition  :cup:
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #154 on: April 19, 2018, 08:10:09 PM »
Hope it returns to normal levels of damperishness next year then :-\
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #155 on: April 24, 2018, 01:13:26 PM »
We are definitely in. Have stayed here twice and it's a great spot and a perfect base for seeing the area. Looking forward to it! :cheers:
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #156 on: April 24, 2018, 07:55:41 PM »
We have done Rawsley park a couple of times but the second time during school holidays we then mid way through our stay we found

http://alpanastation.com

WOW just WOW

4x4ing heaps of space and just a great place check it out you won't be disappointed

next time we are back in the Flinders we are going straight there
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #157 on: April 25, 2018, 06:17:57 AM »
Quote from: oldblade on April 24, 2018, 07:55:41 PM
We have done Rawsley park a couple of times but the second time during school holidays we then mid way through our stay we found

http://alpanastation.com

WOW just WOW

4x4ing heaps of space and just a great place check it out you won't be disappointed

next time we are back in the Flinders we are going straight there
looks like it only has 4 powered sites, so unsuitable to hold the National Meet at on It's criteria of what's needed to host the event from memory.
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #158 on: April 25, 2018, 09:09:42 AM »
Quote from: Rumpig on April 25, 2018, 06:17:57 AM
looks like it only has 4 powered sites, so unsuitable to hold the National Meet at on It's criteria of what's needed to host the event from memory.

"Alpana offers 4 powered sites with private ensuite bathrooms that are perfect for campers and caravanners visiting the Central Flinders Ranges. Modern and clean, they add convenience to your holiday experience. The sites are adjacent to our shearers' quarters in the homestead area and on the tree-lined banks of Alpana Creek. The shelter next to the bathrooms has a gas BBQ, table, bench seats and fire pit for general use. The Ensuite bathrooms offer a shower, toilet, hand basin and wash trough with hot water on tap and are easily accessed by standard cars and vans on a sealed road from Wilpena Pound with a 300m dirt driveway.

There are 4 powered sites in the Trees Area Campground strictly for self-contained vans."

I count 8 powered sites Mal. That may be enough for a NM (with needs-based allocation), but it doesn't matter, 'cos Rawnsley Park is the selected venue.

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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #159 on: April 25, 2018, 02:06:05 PM »
Quote from: GeoffA on April 25, 2018, 09:09:42 AM
"Alpana offers 4 powered sites with private ensuite bathrooms that are perfect for campers and caravanners visiting the Central Flinders Ranges. Modern and clean, they add convenience to your holiday experience. The sites are adjacent to our shearers' quarters in the homestead area and on the tree-lined banks of Alpana Creek. The shelter next to the bathrooms has a gas BBQ, table, bench seats and fire pit for general use. The Ensuite bathrooms offer a shower, toilet, hand basin and wash trough with hot water on tap and are easily accessed by standard cars and vans on a sealed road from Wilpena Pound with a 300m dirt driveway.

There are 4 powered sites in the Trees Area Campground strictly for self-contained vans."

I count 8 powered sites Mal. That may be enough for a NM (with needs-based allocation), but it doesn't matter, 'cos Rawnsley Park is the selected venue.

 :cheers:
all of which means little to me in the end, because I have a family wedding to attend that weekend  ::)
Might be an idea for someone to include the dates in the title I would suggest, because page one of this t thread doesn't have the details, and I'm unsure where they are actually mentioned.
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #160 on: April 25, 2018, 02:09:15 PM »
Quote from: Rumpig on April 25, 2018, 02:06:05 PM
all of which means little to me in the end, because I have a family wedding to attend that weekend  ::)

...bugger...
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #161 on: April 25, 2018, 02:11:41 PM »
Quote from: GeoffA on April 25, 2018, 02:09:15 PM
...bugger...
yeah, lets just say i'm not real happy about the date they choose...lol....but it was chosen about a year ago apparently
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA - Discussion Thread
« Reply #162 on: April 25, 2018, 04:10:13 PM »
Announced 9th August

Book your leave and plan your trips Swaggers so that you can join us for the 5th Myswag.org Biennial National Meet - Friday 19th - Monday 22nd April, 2019 (the Easter Long Weekend)
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #163 on: July 02, 2018, 01:10:40 PM »

    Just trying to fine tune departure and travel times to orginize leave ect. to be able to attend 2019 Nat. meet....... Looking not to bad at the momnent.  Not sure as to which way to go down... or back..... Any suggestions from any other Swaggers traveling from up QLD way ??....... MB. just wing it .


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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #164 on: July 04, 2018, 03:25:30 PM »
Quote from: tracker on July 02, 2018, 01:10:40 PM
    Just trying to fine tune departure and travel times to orginize leave ect. to be able to attend 2019 Nat. meet....... Looking not to bad at the momnent.  Not sure as to which way to go down... or back..... Any suggestions from any other Swaggers traveling from up QLD way ??....... MB. just wing it .


                                                                           Cheers Tracker.
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #165 on: July 04, 2018, 04:50:04 PM »
Love Rawnsley Park, but not at those prices, too rich for me  :'(   
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #166 on: July 04, 2018, 07:07:37 PM »
Sadly we are out, was really looking forward to it, but just going to be too expensive - we were shocked when we saw the costs, especially the difference between powered and unpowered sites when you take the whole family into consideration.

Sure those that do go will have a great time like we did in Mansfield last year.  Have fun :-)
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #167 on: July 04, 2018, 07:16:40 PM »
250 odd bucks for us for the 4 nights,
Maybe more depending on how long we stay using it as a base camp.
In the scheme of the trip that's just part of the adventure.
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #168 on: July 05, 2018, 06:06:12 AM »
We'd love to go, but one of my mates has decided that Easter next year would be a great time to get married....... >:( >:(  He must have got a cheap deal >:D
It'll no doubt be a fantastic meet, we've been on a few trips with John and he organises a great event!
Have fun all ;D
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #169 on: July 05, 2018, 08:01:34 AM »
Quote from: brickiematt on July 05, 2018, 06:06:12 AM
We'd love to go, but one of my mates has decided that Easter next year would be a great time to get married....... >:( >:(  He must have got a cheap deal >:D
It'll no doubt be a fantastic meet, we've been on a few trips with John and he organises a great event!
Have fun all ;D
 :cheers:

Bummer.. Was looking forward to catching up. Will be in your neighborhood over Xmas so might give you a buz..
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #170 on: July 05, 2018, 11:59:50 AM »
Quote from: brickiematt on July 05, 2018, 06:06:12 AM
We'd love to go, but one of my mates has decided that Easter next year would be a great time to get married....... >:( >:(  He must have got a cheap deal >:D
It'll no doubt be a fantastic meet, we've been on a few trips with John and he organises a great event!
Have fun all ;D
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my nephew is doing the same thing....why would you ruin a 4 day break with a wedding?
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #171 on: July 05, 2018, 03:48:05 PM »
Quote from: MrCruza on July 05, 2018, 08:01:34 AM
Bummer.. Was looking forward to catching up. Will be in your neighborhood over Xmas so might give you a buz..

Sounds good John, it'd be great to catch up!
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #172 on: July 05, 2018, 03:49:49 PM »
Quote from: Rumpig on July 05, 2018, 11:59:50 AM
my nephew is doing the same thing....why would you ruin a 4 day break with a wedding?

Yeah, my thoughts exactly.
Bloody rude I reckon  ;D :D
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #173 on: July 09, 2018, 09:11:22 PM »
I was a bit alarmed at the price too, for a powered site, 2 adults, 2 kids I’ve got at $69 a night if my maths doesn’t fail me?
That’s pretty close with a lot of big 4 parks & they won’t have the high quality clientele that Rawnsley will have over that weekend  ;D
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Re: 2019 Myswag.org National Meet @ Rawnsley Park, SA (Easter) - Discussion Thread
« Reply #174 on: July 09, 2018, 09:28:20 PM »
Quote from: listo on July 09, 2018, 09:11:22 PM
I was a bit alarmed at the price too, for a powered site, 2 adults, 2 kids I’ve got at $69 a night if my maths doesn’t fail me?
That’s pretty close with a lot of big 4 parks & they won’t have the high quality clientele that Rawnsley will have over that weekend  ;D

Bird's not coming then?  :)
The price is a bit steep but if they can they will I suppose



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