2007 Finke Desert Race

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:50 pm

Got a reply from StuartCaravan & CabinPark

The only cabin type I have left that will fit all of you is a Budget Cabin. This cabin has 1 double bed, set of single bunks and a fold out double couch, this cabin does not have shower or toilet. They do not include linen, you can bring your own or we can provide it at a cost of $10 per double bed & $7.50 per single bed (this is a one off charge and not per night)

I only have 2 Budget Cabins left, so if you want to book please do it soon. The cost for 5 adults in the one room is $110.00 per night.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards

Claire Starr

Bernard & Sharon Gwynne
StuartCaravan & CabinPark
Larapinta DriveAlice Springs
PO Box 870
Alice Springs
N.T. 0871
Ph:61 08-89522547
Fax: 61 08-89524088
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stuartcaravanpark.com.au

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:44 pm

Dane and Barry thanks for all the leg work.How soon should we look at booking a hire car and accomodation?I'm liking the fozza option.Looks like i'l be out there for 4 nights at this stage.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:27 am

You'd need to book both yesterday too be sure you'd get either Will.

Looks like I'm driving out via birdsville, across the simpson desert then hopefully come into finke about lunchtime on the 10th. Head up to alice the next day and hopefully attend the presentations. Then head off via the plenty and donohue hwys to go back through longreach etc and home again. Total looks like 11ish days for me.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:14 am

well thats wilbur out for accomodation. I need numbers ASAP if we are to have any chance of accomodation

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:46 am

I've been looking around at a few dirt bike websites and found this video.

http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/...lish/finke.wmv

Looks like fun to me.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:30 am

Just checked this old thread.
Who is still coming?

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:34 am

I'm locked in Eddie. I'll be looking for you at finke.

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:27 pm

I'm out all my funds and time off are going into that trip in August.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat May 05, 2007 6:49 am

Spoke to BYB-01 and Subi wan Kanobie - They're out.
Postie - out
Big Boots - in

So thats everyone accounted for except vincentvega....

Oh and I'm still going

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:57 pm

21 days until I leave....not that I'm counting

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Fri May 11, 2007 7:12 pm

You suck. Not just cause you drive a Hilux either. You just plain suck.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:48 am

Hehehehehehe. I'm big kevving already.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed May 30, 2007 2:00 pm

So nobody else is going anymore ?

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Wed May 30, 2007 2:29 pm

im out. getting time off work has become harder than usual

I will be doing the august trip as far as Mt Isa though. Unfortunately couldnt do both trips, and fit in some snowboarding

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed May 30, 2007 4:28 pm

Ah well, you gotta sort your prioritys out, and obviously your hooked on snowboarding.

I've been reading up on road conditions and apparently its going to be a little bit wet......in a desert.....and we are in a drought......

Road reports from Mt Dare - http://www.mtdare.com.au/mt_dare_bulletin.htm

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:59 pm

Not long now Barry.Get plenty of pics.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Thu May 31, 2007 10:43 am

I will be getting plenty of video and stills.

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Thu May 31, 2007 8:21 pm

Still wish i was going but i am only just holding back a cold and the lack of funds is also a problem

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:06 pm

Got back in at 730pm wednesday night. Over 7000kms covered in a week and a half. I will do a trip report in the qld section now, and add pics and video mondayish when I get back to broadband.