MOTORHOME SAFARI OF A LIFETIME
DAWN FRASER, EXPERIENCED MOTORHOMER AND SAFARI PARTICIPANT

32 Motorhomes of the Winnebago RV Club are heading off into the wide open spaces of the Red Centre on a journey that many can only dream of – a journey from Echuca on the Victorian/NSW border through to Alice Springs, arriving to attend the opening ceremony of the Alice Springs Masters Games.

Accompanying the safari is experienced motorhomer and Australian Sporting Legend, Dawn Fraser who recently announced a return to competition swimming by competing at the Alice Springs Masters Games.

The group of 32 motorhomes will wind their way from Echuca, up along the mighty Murray River experiencing the townships of Swan Hill and Mildura before visiting Broken Hill and the iconic town of Silverton, laughter, fun and adventure along the way.

They will be visiting a number of community events, giving locals the opportunity to meet Dawn Fraser and to talk to the Safari members about their experiences.

Their adventure will then take them to the captivating surrounds of the Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound in South Australia. Tracking north, they will explore Woomera (famous for its rocket base) and Coober Pedy the "Opal Capital of the World" which is unique for its underground homes.

The safari will visit Uluru and take in the mystical qualities of the famous rock and the nearby equalling inspiring Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon; before arriving in Alice Springs, just in time for the Alice Springs Masters Games.

A normal safari day starts with a hand delivered daily newsletter to each motorhome, before meeting up for a catered breakfast and the morning briefing. Motorhomes then leave at leisure, travelling in convoy is not compulsory, thus allowing everyone to do as they please – sightseeing, shopping or even a sleep in.

Accommodation varies from luxurious tourist parks packed with facilities, but in many ways, the bush camps in secluded bush locations are often preferred, often beside the river, where birds abound, the only sounds to be heard are those of nature, where the campfire blazes in the evening and the stars are there for the touching.

Most evenings, the happy hour circle forms around the WRVC “Hut” the evening briefing is given between drinks and snacks, Kenny Koala is auctioned off with all proceeds donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the evening activity gets underway, whether a BBQ, a catered dinner, a theme night like “come in bad taste” a movie night, trivia or bingo. A great deal of fun is had by all.

The Safari finishes on October 10 and, now friends for life, the farewell dinner is a time for fun and for recounting recent memories, promises made, future destinations agreed. Tomorrow is the start of the Alice Springs Masters Games.

The Alice Springs Masters Games is an event conducted every second year and attracts over 5000 competitors for all forms of aquatic and athletic competition “It is a great event that really encourages the ‘give it a go’ attitude” said Dawn Fraser who has been Patron since 1986. “There’s no better place to make my re-entry into the pool than in a friendly environment with thousands of competitors my age” Ms Fraser said.

Dawn has travelled in her motorhome for the past 2 years visiting places as diverse as Lightning Ridge, NSW to Mt Isa, Longreach and Normanton at the top of Queensland to the delights of Hobart and Strahan in Tasmania all with the WRVC.

Release ends: 22/9/08

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