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Righto my wife who is a Travel Agent is looking at putting together a package deal to the Aussie Tuff Truck Challenge and is wanting to get an idea of interest, The package would prob include flights transfers, accomadation and rental cars, entry to the event.
My idea is if we get enough people to go we could all take a piece of Jafas Jalopy in our suitcase and then he could represent ORE

haynzy wrote:Righto my wife who is a Travel Agent is looking at putting together a package deal to the Aussie Tuff Truck Challenge and is wanting to get an idea of interest, The package would prob include flights transfers, accomadation and rental cars, entry to the event.
My idea is if we get enough people to go we could all take a piece of Jafas Jalopy in our suitcase and then he could represent ORE

Jafa might be too scared to enter his truck



and seeing as how i am the 1st person to reply, I'll ask the number one question

how much

skid wrote:

haynzy wrote:Righto my wife who is a Travel Agent is looking at putting together a package deal to the Aussie Tuff Truck Challenge and is wanting to get an idea of interest, The package would prob include flights transfers, accomadation and rental cars, entry to the event.
My idea is if we get enough people to go we could all take a piece of Jafas Jalopy in our suitcase and then he could represent ORE

Jafa might be too scared to enter his truck



and seeing as how i am the 1st person to reply, I'll ask the number one question

how much

This in the concept stage at the mo so many things will influence the price, if people have an idea of what they might like to see in a package that will help put together something attractive. The more people that go the cheaper it will be. I wanna go and hire a Cruiser troopy camper for the the event. Putting together trips like this is her speciality so with the right ideas an awesome trip could be had although if sadam is keen he needs to know there is no tui over there

I have toyed with this idea in the past

4wd show is usually the week before

and theres the rock crawling place in melbourne where ya get to drive a crawler

not sure of locations, but you could make a week or more of it

fly over thurs nite, fri/sat/ and poss sun at 4wd show, then drive to crawlers maybe via an off road route

then drive to top truck event and camp and drink and be merry

then fly/sleep back home

Im keen havnt been on holiday for a good while what is the dates etc will need to know about school holidays etc. at a guess would 5k be enough for the wife and kid oh and me as well

yeah, how much, 4wd show and rock crawlers and 4wd shops as well sounds good.....

checked with minister of finance ok let us know we're in

skid wrote:Jafa might be too scared to enter his truck

Yer that shit will scratch my paint!

I'd love to enter, its exactly the sort of competition its suited to, fawkin expensive to get it over there tho, it'd be a 15-30k exercise I reakon. Maybe another year
Haynzy's idea has merit tho, pity the poor bugga who has to take the wheels tho

Anyway, I'm in for this trip.

Definate interest here, finance pending

If the price is right count me in! and a mate!

IVE STARTED SAVING SO IM IN

Jafa wrote:

skid wrote:Jafa might be too scared to enter his truck

Yer that shit will scratch my paint!

I'd love to enter, its exactly the sort of competition its suited to, fawkin expensive to get it over there tho, it'd be a 15-30k exercise I reakon. Maybe another year
Haynzy's idea has merit tho, pity the poor bugga who has to take the wheels tho

Anyway, I'm in for this trip.

guess we better start having some saussage sizzles to sponsor ya then

Small update, my lovely wife has tracked down the event organisers to start planning with dates and shit. Gonna twist they arms to give us a good deal

i did the 4wd show 4 years ago.. yes rock crawling was in early stages, but the show was a bit of a let down. mate did tuff truck 2 years ago. good weekend but damn expensive.. if you get some $$$ values going, i'll check with the boss lady

She has been in contact with the event organisor and is in the process of looking at accomadation options and travel etc

Wow. Wish i had a wife who was a travel agent!
Hey cheers for looking into it. Damn good idea!

Me and my brother are in for sure.

Good Afternoon



I have attached preliminary prices for your group for the Tuff Truck Challenge for 2010



Package @ $1496 pp

Includes:

· Return Airfares from Wellington / Auckland or Christchurch to Sydney 17-23 MARCH

· 2 Nights Sydney at the Pensione Hotel based on Quad Share 17/19th March

· Tuff Truck Challenge Weekend, 2 Nights Camping in bush camp grounds, dinner Friday 19th, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Saturday 20th & Breakfast & Lunch Sunday 21st March

· Tuff Truck Challenge 2010 Long Sleeve T-Shirt

· 2 Nights Sydney at the Pensione Hotel based on Quad Share 21/22 MARCH

· 3 Day Hire of Toyota Landcruiser

· Travel Insurance



On top of this there will be a $25 per person departure tax to pay ex NZ at the airports (except for Auckland as it is already included)

Should anyone have any pre existing medical conditions additional charges may apply on your travel insurance.

Camping equipment will be at own expense.



Prices are based on multiple of 4 travellers so should numbers not be in multiples of 4 the costs may vary slightly.

Should anyone wish to add in extra days this is possible, if needed I can assist with additional accommodation prices etc.



Prices will be subject to availability until reservations are made and there are only limited number of packages for Tuff Truck 2010.



Please note:

With your entry for the weekend you get 2 nights camping in our bush camp grounds. Each camp site is flat grassy tree lined with easy access for all vehicle types. All camp sites have no power so if you need power please supply your own. We provide the best portable toilet facilities and have disabled toilets also. Limites shower passes available. Please bring your own drinking and washing water as it is a rural property in drought. Most basic needs are available at local towns or a short drive into Singleton.



We also provide two camping areas, one for the Families who need an earlier night and morning and a general camping area for those who might like to stay up later and sleep later. Follow the marshals and signs on the property when you arrive to choose your camp site.



The local town and RFS provide a catering facility. If you wish to have your meals catered for the weekend, more information will be provided with ticketing soon. If you want to just pick up a casual meal, they do great Bacon and Egg rolls for breakfast and Steak and Sausage sandwiches for lunch available to purchase each day. Dinner is a selection of chicken schnitzels or steaks with vegies and salad – you will not go hungry.


In order to reduce the danger to others, all glass containers and bottles are banned from the site. The Tuff Truck site is a "Glass Free Zone". There is a strict NO DOG policy. The land owners are extremely strict on pets and will not allow any pets on the property. Their own animals are extremely territorial and we want to ensure that there are no incidents between the farm animals and patrons pets. We have to respect the land owners wishes.



Absolutely no fire arms or fire works are allowed. No vehicles are to be moved during the weekend besides entering or leaving.

good shite dude

my 80 has probably used up all excess money I ever had, but never the less

can she get a price for a campervan instead of a cruiser, coz then ya don't have to worry about buying too much camping type of gear and trying to take it with ya etc etc

churr

yep we still in thanks Haynzy
let us know if they want a deposit may add aweek in queensland go see superior engineering

skid wrote:good shite dude

my 80 has probably used up all excess money I ever had, but never the less

can she get a price for a campervan instead of a cruiser, coz then ya don't have to worry about buying too much camping type of gear and trying to take it with ya etc etc

churr

talked with jafa and we sort of thought of rippin in to a campin shop when we get to sydney and buyin a tent stretcher and chair. the tents could be divied up between the boys and then set them on fire on the last day
plus buy the time weve nailed a keg each per day who cares where we sleep

skid wrote:good shite dude

my 80 has probably used up all excess money I ever had, but never the less

can she get a price for a campervan instead of a cruiser, coz then ya don't have to worry about buying too much camping type of gear and trying to take it with ya etc etc

churr

Good point skid.

the good lady is gonna look in to it tomorrow but it will be very expensive

haynzy wrote:the good lady is gonna look in to it tomorrow but it will be very expensive

faaark, dont worry bout it

gotta keep it cheap for us 80 owners who drive into rivers

besides setting jafas tent on fire whilst he trashed sounds like a great idea

skid wrote:

haynzy wrote:the good lady is gonna look in to it tomorrow but it will be very expensive

faaark, dont worry bout it

gotta keep it cheap for us 80 owners who drive into rivers

besides setting jafas tent on fire whilst he trashed sounds like a great idea

plus the exess on the insurance is huge when have f%^&ed it from trin to drive the devils marbles in it

if we downgrade from 200 series cruisers to 40s will it be cheaper

skid wrote:if we downgrade from 200 series cruisers to 40s will it be cheaper

the price was for 70 troopies

What about Tarps off the side of the troopie

Looking at about $2K plus beer money I guess, whats the time frame?

sounds real good

Jake better start saving seeing as thou i spent his travel money on rebuilding the 80!!!

Righto people those that are keen need to show some commitment, all those that are serious can you please pm your email address so I can pass it on to the wife so she can email the finer details

so hows everyones saving up for this going, everbody still in, will be up in brisbane aweek before then fly down to syd to join you guys