Hi Riders, the latest stats are:-
31 - Riders in the travel group
55 - Oz riders entered
AUS Vs. NZ Challenge Team
The selectors are close to announcing the team members in the M20, M21, M40, M50, M60 and W21, W40, W50 classes. Keep an eye on the
OA site for updates.
One of the better Pre-paid mobile SIM cards deals in NZ is
2 Degrees or for landline calls to home, any of the 'calling cards' also have ultra cheap rates. Try to avoid 'bill shock' by not using 'roaming' on your Oz account.
Final Costs Update
The final costs quoted are trip totals, so if you've paid the $100 deposit already you can deduct that figure and pay the balance. The final cost for the transport is $165 per person. This covers your seat on the bus, bike transport on the trailer and fuel costs. Accommodation is $200 per person (8 nights). This gets you a dorm bed at the locations listed below. Anyone who has made their own bookings, simply pay for transport only. The payment deadline is Friday 2nd Dec. Final payments can be made to the OA account below:-
Name: Orienteering Australia Inc
BSB: 062005
Account No: 00906687
Refunds
Now that the final prices have been set the refund policy will be:-
Accom - Fully refundable right up until 7/1/2012.
Transport - Not refundable, unless I can fill your seat.
Accommodation Survey
If you haven't already filled in the survey, then please do so, even if you've made your own arrangements. This will help me with bookings. Use the link below:-
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZW9M57T
If there is anyone requiring extra nights at North South Tourist park in Christchurch, at the start or end of the trip, then I'll attempt to negotiate an extension of the bunkhouse booking for those that need an extra night to catch flights.
Travel Insurance Update
For more info on what the Free New Zealand Accident Insurance scheme has to offer check out this link...
ACC Coverage You may still wish to get a policy to cover flight, luggage and other items.
Jerseys
Anyone wanting an Oz MTBO jersey can grab one from Peter Cusworth in Victoria. They're great value at $40.00.
Event Entry
If you haven't already entered the events, you can use the link on the top right hand side of this message to enter at the official event site.
Travel Group
Here's a list of your travel buddies for the trip.
Damian Welbourne NSW
Andrew Power NSW
Malcolm Roberts NSW
Carolyn Matthews NSW
Derek Sutherland QLD
Paulo Jun Alvear Fujii QLD
Karl Withers QLD
Chris Firman QLD
Craig Steffens QLD
Jeff Shillington QLD
David Firman QLD
Athol Lester QLD
Andrew Campbell QLD
Reid Moran QLD
Kay Haarsma SA
Oscar Phillips TAS
Simon Phillips TAS
Anthony Lynch VIC
Dion Keech VIC
Robert Edmonds VIC
Peter Cusworth VIC
Blake Gordon VIC
Graham Wallis VIC
Heather Leslie VIC
Helen Edmonds VIC
Carolyn Cusworth VIC
Peta Whitford VIC
Kathy Liley VIC
Ricky Thackray WA
Ian Dalton WA
Jen Graham-Taylor WA
If you have any trip queries, please contact me. Cheers, Craig. 0418 871 193.
