September 10, 2008

Barneys Birdsvill bash 2008

What a great trip with highlight being a visit to the Betoota race course and Mt Lindsay station 1.9 million hectares incredible.

This was probably my best trip and will be highlighted shortly on getaway a full summary of trip is on www.insiderail.com/forum for members of forum

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February 26, 2008

2008 Itenarary

Depart 1/9/08 Sunshine coast picking up various points for travel to Roma for overnight stay at motel.
2/9 Breakfast Roma then travel to Windorah for camp overnight.Stops at Charleville and Quilpie.
3/9 leave for Birdsville arriving early afternoon set up camp.
4/9 Free day Birdsville to visit sights.
5/9 First day Birdsville races boxing tent in action
6/9 Birdsville cup day.
7/9 Leave for Windorah mid morning camp overnight.
8/9 Travel to Roma for motel overnight.
9/9 breakfast at motel then head for home arriving mid afternoon

Most meals in camp supplied plus all accommadation and souvenier shirt further details 0418723806 or barney@insiderail.com

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February 25, 2008

2008

Bookings now being taken for this year with final price being $700 pp.
I can be contacted thru this site at barney@insiderail.com

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September 06, 2007

Birdsville races

Returned from another great trip although no races to go to but just shows that us Aussies will go to great lenghts to have a good time.
24 of us travelled nearly 4000 ks to a race meeting that we knew from the Tuesday wasnt on.We continued on to help people live there dream of going to the outback and seeing a unique part of the world.
We made our own fun and had horse races outside the pub all but wooden ones which were cheered home by the crowd which numbered i would thing between 2500 to 3000.Seemed to me that people drove out or flew out and then turned around and went back to there homes as place did seem to empty out n the Saturday.My crew stayed until the Sunday.
Thanks to all that went with me and who knows may do it all again next year.

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February 04, 2007

Proposed itenarary Birdsville 2007

Still waiting for motel confirmation but have worked out dates for trip so people can organise there work etc.

27/8/07 Leave Sunshine coast
Overnight Roma motel Cooked buffett breakfast supplied.
28/8/07 Leave for Quilpie camp overnight and attend Kadangadanga doo
29/8/07 Leave for Birdsville arriving mid afternoon
30/8/07 In camp and free day
31/8/07 First day racing boxing tent in action also stalls
01/9/07 Cup day also Ball calcutta
02/9/07 Free day watch every one else leave relaxing day
03/9/07 Leave for home overnight Charleville motel light breakfast supplied
04/9/07 Arrive home on Sunshine coast late afternoon
For further info and price contact me brianpat@hotkey.net.au

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September 06, 2006

Birdsville bash report.

Another very succesful trip out to the 125th running of the other great cup. This event is truly a great Aussie icon and MUST be kept going to help us keep our Aussie traditions alive.Where else in the worl would 8000 people travel to the extreme outback to witness a 2 day race carnival. and pay for the privelege of doing it.

This year i took out 31 people of various ages and sex,who all had one thing in common they wanted to witness first hand this unique event.Some seemed to be a bit lost in the event but most seemed to enjoy the trip and joined in the events that are held in this dusty rocky outback town.
Again our coach performed grandly and is a credit to Polleys of Gympie and a great coach captain in Garfield..
Thanks to all who made the effort i appreciated your support.

Cheers
Barney

Links to photos from the Birdsville 2006 trip.

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July 18, 2006

Two vacancies @ 17/7 for 2006 trip

Have only 2 vacancies for this years trip so if anyone interested contact me on 0418723806 to avoid disapointment.

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February 15, 2006

Official Itenarary Birdsville races

Have just received the official itenarary from the friends of Birdsville
30/8/06.
Cricket match at sports oval
Variety bash arrives. So do we.
31/8/06 Air Ballooning
Boxing tent in action Movies at hall Dj at pub.
1/9 Air ballooning
Calcutta
First day at races
Music at Hall Saddle tramp dress neat casual no shorts thongs or singlets.
Stret stalls
Boxing tent in action
Dj music at pub
Sat 2/9
Air ballooning
Calcutta
Birdsville cup 125th running.
Charity auction
Boxing troupe
Dance neat casual dress Saddle tramp band
Dj at Pub
Sunday most leave to go home but we stay on for quiet day.
As of today 15/2 i have 24 bookings out of a maxium of 30 so if anyone from here interested dont hesitate.

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January 10, 2006

Cost for 2006

The cost for this years trip has just been finalised and is $640 up from $580 last year because of increase in motel costs going up 50%.
The motel has been revamped.
Cheers
Barney

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January 03, 2006

The other bash

We will also be in Birdsville for the finish of the Cairns to Birdsville variety club bash. This will coincide with the races so another highlight of our trip.
Barney

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December 23, 2005

Barneys Birdsville bash 2006 Itenary

Monday 28th August 2006 .6am Leave Sunshine coast picking up at various places including Caboolture rail station if required for Birdsville.Travelling thru Dalby breakfast stop .Miles then on to Charleville at approx 7.30p
Overnight at the recently revamped Walzing matilda motel with a light breakfast included.
Tuesday 29th 8am leave for Quilpie where we will stay overnight and attend the Kangaranga do A street party which commences at 5.30p.
Accommadation at Quilpie to be arranged but will be camping possibly at racecourse.
Wednesday 30th. 6am leave for Birdsville via Windorah where we will have breakfast then onto Birdsville arriving late afternoon
Set up camp at the caravan park where we remain until Monday 4th September.
Thursday 31/8 free day to explore the area
Friday 1/9 first day race meeting and boxing tent in operation
Saturday 2/9 Birdsville cup day
Sunday 3/9 Rest day watch everyone else pack up BBQ in evening
Monday 4/9 leave 6am for home staying overnight at Charleville.
Tuesday 5/9 Arrive back on Sunshine coast about 6.30p via Caboolture if required
For more information and costs contact me on 0418723806 or thru this site.
Cheers
Barney

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September 15, 2005

First Photos from the Bash

Looks like a good time is being had by all at Barney's Birdsville Bash.

Click the link for the photos.

Having a drink at the Birdsville Hotel
(That's Barney 2nd from the left at the back.)

Nearing the Finish

Raising Money for the Flying Doctor
$360 raised by the Birdsville Bash crew.

Garfield the Coach Driver
Getting ready for a fight in Brophys tent, the only boxing tent still touring.

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September 14, 2005

Birdsville update

just received information that 2006 Birdsville races will coincide with the Variety club bash.This alone will add to the atmosphere and crowds so keep the date free 1/9/2006 and keep checking back here for our tour details.

cheers
Barney
Will post photos in next couple days

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September 08, 2005

Birdsville bash report

This is for anyone who has any interest in this great Aussie icon.
Where else in the world would 4 to 5 thousand people travel for 2 to 3 days to attend a 2 day race meeting.This is what happens on the 1st saturday in september every yearBirdsville is about 1750 ks west of brisbane close to the Sa border.
This year i travelled out for the 11 time and following is my pharase of the trip.I will be only to glad to answer any questions on the event you people have.

We left on Monday 30th from the Sunshine coast travelling via dalby then on to Charleville where we stayed overnight in the Walzing matilda motel.Had the biggest and tenderest steak at the Charleville hotel.Enroute we stopped at Muckadilla for an ale and lunch at Miles Queensland hotel.
On the Tuesday we travelled to Quilpe where we had good old fashioned country hospitaly and attended the Kadangadang festival and a great time was had by all.
We left on the Wednesday morning and stopped for breakfast at Windorah and then on to Birdsville via the Sa border .
Our journey into Birdsville was uneventful and arrived at about 4pm where we set up our camp in the local caravan park.
After a meal supplied by Robs catering we visited the famous hotel the sat around our campfire and enjoyed a beautiful night under the stars.

On the thursday which was a free day most of the group visited the working museum with the general opinion being fantastic.
On the friday a calcutta was held on the main race of the day then off to the races by Coach supplied by greyhound for a $2 donation of which half goes to the flying doctor.
On friday night a dinner dance was held at the rec hall and a disco was on at the pub.My group attended the boxing tent where our driver had a fight against kid Valentine unfortunately he lost and had to wear the clown uniform for the Saturday an award gven to to the erson who had the best or worst day before.
On the saturday it was another calcutta on the cup the off to the races which were held in a blinding dust storm which only added to the atmosphere.
We had a jockey travelling with us and he had 3 rides for 3 placings.
Chris Maund rode the winner and Jason Patton also had a ride.
On the saturday night an old time dance was held i stayed at the camp and renewed old friendships and made many new ones in a happy party atmosphere.
The mass exodus started on the sunday with us being the only coach left to enjoy a quiet relaxing sundayWe left for home on the monday and arrived back on the coast about 6.30pm on the tuesday.My coach were all supplied with polo shirts to remind them of the great experience .T he shirts and insiderail stubby holders were printed by gyro screen printers and anyone wishing to get shirts printed can contact him on email gyrosp@bigpond.net.au.
The cost for this trip this year including most meals and shirts was only $580 everyone voted it the best trip ever.
As i stated earlier i will be only to glad to answer any question i can be contacted thru this site.
Barney

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September 07, 2005

Have returned

Another great trip has been completed and i will post a in depth report shortly hopefully with photos..

cheers

Barney

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August 24, 2005

Countdown to Birdsville

Well into countdown mode now so will post a few updates for those of you who have always wanted to travel to this Aussie adventure.
Birdsville is approx 1750 ks west of Brisbane close to the Sa border and has a normal population in the whole district of 103, this swells to between 4000 to 6000 for the annual first Saturday in September race meeting.
People get there by various means including Planes busiest airport in Australia on the Saturday morning, Cars mainly 4wds and like us Coaches.For the first time and this is my eleventh trip we have a sold out trip .On my trip we have people flying in from Victoria one from Perth and two Kiwis of all age groups.
The most common asked question to me is what is there to do out there, it has the most fascinating museum that i have seen a boxing tent is operation plus street stalls and of course the world famous Birdsville hotel.Entertainment at night from bands at the pub with a Friday dinner dance and Saturday ball and Friday and Saturday race meeetings the cup itself is worth $25000 this year and attracts a good field .
Anyone with any questions feel free to ask and i will answer them on my return also will attempt to post some photos

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February 16, 2005

Barney's Birdsville Races Trip

Still have a few vacancies for the annual trip out to the famous outback races in September. We leave the Sunshine Coast on 29/8 and return 6/9 travel by air-conditioned coach (non smoking). All accomodation and most meals included in price.

People from other areas most welcome as arrangements for storing of cars can be made and there are cheap flights available to Maroochydore. I've been told it is cheaper for people from Vic to fly up and go out with us than go direct from there.

Can be paid for out of the winnings from my tips. :)

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