ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge 2008 Spectator Package
May 16th to 24th, 2008 Broken Hill, NSWAustralia's longest and most rugged 4wd competition Mud, sand, rocks and vast outback terrain 8 days of extreme offroading action Want a really different 4wd holiday? Why not travel into the New South Wales Outback and catch the world's best four wheel drivers compete for 8 days in the ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge. You get to travel on private property, only open for this event. There are great bush camping locations in the sandy country near Menindee or on the banks of the Darling river system. Our base camp for spectators is the delightful Penrose Park Camp in Historical Silverton. Here you will find toilets, showers and even some cabin or bunkhouse style accommodation. Our guides or Spectator leaders as we know them are either experienced competitors or locals from the Broken Hill region so come with a wealth of knowledge. Spectators get up close to the action and also have the opportunity through their spectator leaders to chat to the competitors. You can either sit on the sidelines and catch all the action - or if you wish, sit under a shady tree and read a book while the kids enjoy the Australian bush. And don't forget you will be helping to support the local outback region just by visiting! Click here to book online today. There will also be a file for you to print and fax in with your credit card details. Click here to download the booking form. Fill it out and post or fax it today. Bookings essential! New StructureThe ARB Warn Outback Challenge has been running since 1999 and as a test of man and machine is considered the toughest and most spectacular Australian 4wd event. Come along and cheer on your favorite entrants, or just sit back and watch the world's best off roaders in the company of other travellers. Spectators have been part of the event since 2001 and as a way of improving their experience we have come up with a new structure. Competitors will head out to their competition areas on Sunday night as per previous years. This year two teams will head east and tackle the mud and the sand over the two days. One team at the mud, the other at the sand, swapping over on Monday night. The other two teams will head North-West of Broken Hill and tackle rocks and the cliffs of the original and the best Cliffhanger. These teams will also swap over of Monday night. Wednesday all teams will head to the HQ area and compete on the one property. Thursday and Friday they will head to the competition areas they have not yet competed on, ie East goes West and West goes East. Saturday competitors will again compete together, this time after receiving their scores thus far. This structure is great for spectators. Many people have requested either day or half week packages so we are now offering more ways to catch the action. Full one week package - The best way to be involved Half week package - A great way to make this part of your holiday Day pass (Wed 21st and Sat 24th only) Full one week packageBe part of the event - from the welcome at the West Darling Hotel on Friday 11th, talk to the competitors at the Show and Shine, attend the night prologue, the awesome special stage in Broken Hill on Sunday 13th and all the competition areas through to the presentation on Saturday 19th. Week-long Package includes:
Half week packageDon't have too long to spend in the region? Join us for a half day package. These are available from Monday through to Wednesday or Thursday through to Saturday. Each pass includes leaders to guide you to your competition area of choice - either east or west of Broken Hill. Day passMeet us in Broken Hill on either Wednesday or Saturday morning and we will escort you to the competition areas and show you all the vehicles on action out on the station properties. There are toilets at the HQ and details on food and drink will be available upon booking the week before the event. This pass includes competitor information, leaders to escort you to the special stages and insurance. We have obtained local Broken Hill four wheel drivers to lead most of our groups out to the competition areas. These guides will meet at the Tourist Office, Cnr Blende and Bromide Streets, or another nominated site each morning where they will then lead you to your destination. This year spectators have the opportunity to either camp out in the bush, or come back to Broken Hill and alternative accommodation if they wish. You can choose which competition area you wish to visit each day and you will be guided by our spectator leaders. Itinerary for SpectatorsFriday May 16th Welcome and registration (venue TBC) Saturday 17th Registration continues Show and Shine at Plaza Prologue night stage on outskirts of town ($5 per adult fee for non-package holders) Sunday 18th Broken Hill motorkhana stage SS2 - all day ($10 per adult fee for non-package holders) Competitors head to competition areas Spectators stay in town Mon 19th & Tues 20th Competition stages round-robin style on stations Either East or West of Town (your choice) Bush camp Monday night at competition area HQ bush camp or Broken Hill accom Tues and Wed nights Wednesday 21st All competitors together on HQ property for competition stages Thur 22nd & Fri 23rd Competition stages round-robin style on stations Either East or West of Town (your choice) Bush camp Thursday night at competition area Friday 23rd Head back to Broken HIll. HQ bush camp or Broken Hill accom for the remainder of the event Competitors all head to HQ vicinity Saturday 24th All stage results released in morning Competitors grouped based on current position Round-robin style stages on the HQ property similar to Wed Presentation in evening While in the region why not:
The ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge is a great stepping stone to the delights of Outback New South Wales. Why not take in all the sights of Broken Hill and the event before heading off on a holiday. Don't have as much time as you'd like? Take advantage of our day or half week packages before exploring the region. Touring ideas include locations such as; Silverton, Cameron's Corner, Border Fence, Whitecliffs, Mutawintji NP Menindee, explore the small towns along the Darling and Murray Rivers. The Tourism Office at Broken Hill can help with all your needs: www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au/tourism.html Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre Cnr Blende & Bromide Streets, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Tel: 08 8088 9700 Fax: 08 8088 5209 New Look PackagesKids under 16 years of age are free for all our packages. One weeks action for only $330 per person Half week package $155 per person Day pass (Wed 21st and Sat 24th only) $50 per person |
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