A maximum of 25 people can join the ANU trip, with the total number of
people on the island limited to 40. Remember that everybody is running
this trip, and that everybody helps if there are things to be done. This
is your trip, and it is what you make it. We take a huge quantity of
gear on a specialty charter to the island, including two boats, moorings,
compressors, a kitchen and stoves, tools, ice or gas fridges and freezers,
plus 25 peoples personal camping and diving gear.
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The details people want to know
When is the trip
We arrive on the island on Sunday the 26th of June, at the morning high tide. We
will be departing the island on the Saturday the 9th of July. In addition to
this period, we will need to allow some time at each end for driving to Gladstone.
Expect to leave Canberra on the morning of Friday the 24th of June, and to return
sometime on Monday the 11th of July.
How much?
A trip of this size is difficult to price accurately this far out. However, as a
reasonable ballpark, expect to pay around $800 for students and non-divers, and
$850 for non-students. This includes all meals on the island, unlimited diving and
tank fills, camping fees on the island, and transport to the island on the boat.
In addition to this cost, you will need to allow for: petrol to and from Gladstone,
food for the trip to and from Gladstone, personal alcohol or confection and if using
club scuba gear, the usual gear hire fees.
How do I sign up?
The trip opens at the AGM, and will be available to the first 25 people who pay
their deposit of $200. Get in early to secure your spot! I will be able to take
deposits in cash at the AGM, or after this date they can be transferred to the club
bank account. The balance of the trip fees will be due approx 1 month before the
trip. If you pay your deposit, and later withdraw from the trip, you will be
eligible for a refund, only if the trip is full (i.e. we have 25 people going on
the trip).
What am I expected to contribute to the trip?
This trip is run by us, for us. Everyone on the trip is expected to help out
wherever possible. As a minimum, expect to: Help with preparing the boats and common
gear around a week before the trip; then unloading and loading the tons of trip gear,
help to set up the common camp facilities (kitchen, compressors, moorings) before
setting up your own tents or going for a dive, expect to cook at least one night, and
expect to have the time of your life.
In addition, I'm after two people who are willing to coordinate food, and to coordinate
gear. I need someone to act as a food and meals co-ordinator, who will get together
everyone's meal ingredient lists, and order sufficient food and ice. I need a gear
coordinator, to oversee the club dive gear before the trip, ensure adequate spares are
taken, and to lead setting up the camp gear, such as the compressors and freezers. If
your interested, or able to take on either of these tasks, please let me know asap
(also, it will secure your spot!)
Contact:
If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to
contact me.
Its easiest to get in touch by email, on
chris@xgl.com.au.
You can also call me, but I would prefer if people were
able to call after hours, on either my mobile, 0403 316 280,
or at home, 6161 0472.
Looking forward to the island!
Chris Bloomfield
