Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 5, 2021 15:10:48 GMT 10
2021 VINTAGE CARAVAN NATIONALS
MURRAY & COORONG CRUISES - Monday, 3 May
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS TO ENABLE YOU TO CRUISE THE MIGHTY MURRAY RIVER AND EXPLORE THE COORONG...
MURRAY & COORONG CRUISES - Monday, 3 May
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS TO ENABLE YOU TO CRUISE THE MIGHTY MURRAY RIVER AND EXPLORE THE COORONG...
OPTION 1: PS OSCAR W CRUISE (VV Nationals charter cruises) **MORE SEATS AVAILABLE**
The paddlesteamer PS Oscar W has been chartered for two one-hour cruises, especially for people attending the 2021 Vintage Caravan Nationals. There are a maximum of 45 seats available on each cruise.
Enjoy a unique river experience from the decks of the historic, wood fired Oscar W. Watch the stokers fire the boiler and see the original steam engine at work; feel the heat of the huge boiler and the vibrations as the paddle wheels turn. Step up onto the top deck, see the wheel house and talk to the officers on the bridge. Chat with the crew about the boat and its history, or just enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and listen to the skippers commentary embracing the history of the area and sites of interest on the cruise.
LOCATION: Goolwa Wharf, Goolwa - a 19 km drive from the Nationals venue.
TIMES:
Cruise 1: 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Cruise 2: 11.30 am to 12.30 pm
Please note that in order to cover the costs of the charter, each cruise will need to be fully booked before running and the first 45 people booking will need to be allocated to Cruise 1. Once both cruises are fully booked, it may be possible to swap to the alternative time.
Because the organising team has had to commit to paying the full cost of the charter, it will be great if we can get good support for this activity - even if you've been on the Oscar W before.
COST: $18.00 per person. (This is the concessional price which will apply to everyone.) Please note that the normal morning tea will not be available due to Covid-19 restrictions.
BOOKINGS: Bookings and payments ASAP. there are only 45 places for each cruise, so don't delay and miss out.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW: Please book and pay in advance for the Oscar W cruises. Bookings are being managed by Wal and Anna Robinson. Booking arrangements are as follows:
1. Make a payment of $18.00 per head by bank transfer or direct deposit into the following account:
Account name: Anna Robinson
Bank: NAB
BSB: 083-414
Account: 33628 6479
Very important: Include your name as the reference for the payment.
2. Send an SMS (text) to Wal Robinson on [phone number deleted], to tell him that:
- you've made the bank payment,
- how many people you are booking for,
- the name shown on the bank payment,
- and your preferred Cruise (1 or 2).
Details of bookings and payments can only be made via SMS to Wal. Please do not post details on this thread or PM him. Questions regarding the Oscar W cruises or your bookings to Wal via his phone number.
3. Your booking will be confirmed by SMS. Bookings will not be finally accepted until payment has been received.
What if I'm not able to go on the cruise after booking? Cancellations will be accepted and a refund made only up until Thursday, 8 April. After that date cancellations and refunds will only be made if you (not the Nationals team) can find someone to take your place. The Nationals team has to confirm the number of bookings by 8 April and must make a payment based on that number. We trust you will understand.
OPTION 2: SPIRIT OF THE COORONG CRUISES
MURRAY MOUTH CRUISE: A 1.5 hour cruise towards the Goolwa Barrage. Travel through the lock chamber, meander along the waterways of the Coorong, following the last kilometres of the mighty Murray River to the Murray Mouth and its opening to the Southern Ocean.
LOCATION: Goolwa Wharf, Goolwa
TIME: 10.30 am
COST: $40.00 (adult); $34.00 (Australian senior); $20 (child 2-15 years).
BOOKINGS: Bookings can be made direct with Petrea at Spirit of Australia Cruises – 1800 442 203 / 08 8555 2203. Note that this cruise sells out very early, so if you wish to take this cruise you should book NOW.
COORONG DISCOVERY CRUISE: Enjoy lunch on board the 'Spirit of the Coorong' as you take a 3.5 hour cruise to the Goolwa Barrage, through the lock and across the mouth of the Murray River into the Coorong National park. Stop for a guided walk across the peninsula to the Southern Ocean. Enjoy afternoon tea as you cruise back to Goolwa.
LOCATION: Goolwa Wharf, Goolwa
TIME: 1.00 pm
COST: $99.00 (adult); $93.00 (Australian senior); $73.00 (child 2-15 years)
BOOKINGS: Bookings can be made direct with Petrea at Spirit of Australia Cruises – 1800 442 203 / 08 8555 2203.
