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What
is a Mitsubishi Muster?
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The
Mitsubishi Muster will be a social gathering for members of the Pajero 4WD
Club, Triple Diamond 4WD Club NSW, Subaru Club of Victoria, Port Phillip 4WD
Club and Wanderin Four Wheelers.
Any
other interested parties should check availability by contacting Rusty
Wilson or Carol Reed
Or
mitsubishimuster@pajeroclub.com.au
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2
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When
is it?
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Easter
2012, 6th – 9th April at Tolmie
The
Muster will have a full programme running from Friday through Sunday
Official
entry to the Muster site will be available from 3pm on Thursday 5th
April.
The
site must be vacated by 2pm on Monday 9th April.
There
will be no organised activities outside of the Muster timeframe and given
that Easter is in the middle of the school holidays, if you do come earlier or
stay later you will have to amuse yourselves.
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3
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How
much does it cost and what do I get for it?
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There
is a vehicle registration fee of $25 (NON-REFUNDABLE).
Camping
fees are $5 per adult per night. The standard fee for the Muster will be $15
– Fri, Sat and Sunday nights for an adult, $30 a couple. If you want to
come for one or two nights of the Muster, it will be $5 per adult per night.
If
you want to come earlier or stay later you will need to pay the Tolmie
Recreation Reserve directly – honesty envelopes will be available. The
rate is $5 per person per night, as we have negotiated but payable
directly to them. Full facilities will be available.
Access,
campsite, showers, toilets, wood for fires, rubbish collection, activities
No
camping fee for children under 14.
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4
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What’s
the definition of a child ?
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Our
definition of a child is a person 13 years of age and under. An adult is 14
and over.
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5
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Where
is Tolmie ?
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Tolmie is a small rural town in north-eastern
Victoria, Australia. It is located 22 kilometres north-east of Mansfield.
At the 2006 census, Tolmie had a population of 578. It is 160km or 2hrs 20
mins from Yarra Glen.
The Post Office opened on 1
February 1877 as Wombat, was renamed Tolmie in 1879, and closed in 1971 .
Tolmie holds an annual
community event, known as Tolmie Sports, in February each year and this is
held at the recreation reserve. They have around 2500 people attending this
event so the facilities for the Muster are more than adequate.
Much of the heavily forested
countryside surrounding Tolmie was devastated by bushfires in 2006/07.
GPS
Coordinates are
36°56′02″S 146°14′31″E
UTM:
55H 432492E 59121932N
In
the neighbourhood:
Benalla (49km), Bonnie Doon (35km), Eildon (44km), Glenrowan (53km), Howqua (35km), Jamieson (42km), Kevington (48km), Maindample (29km), Mansfield (19km), Merrijig (20km), Mount Buller (30km), Moyhu (42km), Snobs Creek (49km), Whitfield (25km)
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How
do I book ?
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Select
the link from the website
/home/Muster/Muster.html
Registration
forms can be completed and submitted online (email) or you can print and
send to P.O. Box 117, Mitcham, 3132, Victoria
Payments
by direct deposit and credit card are preferred but can also be done using
cash, cheque or money order.
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What
about if I am not staying at the camp ground but want to attend daily
activities?
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You
will still need to fill out a Registration Form and pay the Registration Fee
and meal costs (if you are intending to join the Saturday evening meal).
There
are lots of options for accommodation in and around Mansfield. Contact the
Mansfield Visitor Information Centre http://www.mansfieldmtbuller.com.au/
for information and bookings and let them know you’re part of the Pajero
Club.
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8
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What’s
the cut off for bookings
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Last
bookings will be taken on 24th March (2 weeks before the event).
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9
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Where’s
the last spot to get fuel?
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Coming
from Melbourne, Mansfield. Coming from the north or west it could be
Benalla
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10
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Do
I need to bring spare fuel?
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Not
really as fuel is available at Mansfield (22km) & Whitfield (30km).
For
comfort you may consider a 20 litre jerry can.
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What
tyre pressures should I be running ?
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This
will vary according to vehicle but on leaving the bitumen drop to the off-road
pressure you usually run at. You will be on bitumen to within 500 metres
of the campsite and the road in is good condition.
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12
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Can
I have a fire?
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Yes
but only in the designated fire pits and it will need to be carefully
monitored – subject to fire bans.
Fire
places will be shared and marked out
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Do
I need to bring wood?
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Wood
will be supplied
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14
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Do
I need to bring water?
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Yes,
everybody should bring their own water. Water is available on site but if
everybody brings some we won’t run out. Remember it is not town water but
artesian and needs to be boiled.
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Can
I buy a meal?
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Yes,
there will be a 2 course meal on Saturday night for $25 per adult, $15 per
child under 14 – two sittings - 6:30pm (families with children),
8pm (second sitting) – limits of 80 per setting so it will be first in
best dressed.
For
infants, if you’re feeding them, they can attend the venue at no charge.
BYO
to the dinner
Apart
from Saturday night the event will be self catering. Bring all you need
for the other meals.
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What
about food and other supplies?
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You should bring
your own or be prepared to drive to Mansfield (22 kms)
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17
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What
if I want to come earlier or stay later and if so what will it cost?
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The
price includes 3 nights camping (Fri, Sat & Sun).
If
you would like to stay on for longer it is $5 per adult person per night
paid direct to Tomie via the honesty box at the camp site. Do not pay
additional fees to the Pajero Club.
Contact
Rusty at
mitsubishimuster@pajeroclub.com.au
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18
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What
toilet facilities are available ?
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Yes,
there are 3 male & 3 female toilets. If you have your own camping
toilet, feel free to bring it.
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19
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Can
I have a shower?
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Yes
there are only hot 2 showers but they are instant heat with plenty of water.
If you have your own shower then it might pay to bring it to save on
waiting times.
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Can
I get a latte?
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Not
unless you drive to Mansfield
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Can
I buy a beer?
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Yes
& no. Not in the recreation reserve, but yes at the
Tolmie Tavern
Country
Hotel, Mansfield-Whitfield Road, just down the road
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Can
I bring my dog?
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No,
sorry ! ABSOLUTELY NO ANIMALS permitted due to the number of
children who will be present. So don’t bring the dog, the cat, or the
budgie !!
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Do
I have to do all or any of the planned activities?
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No,
all activities are optional
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24
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If I
own a Mitsubishi vehicle but are not a member of an invited club am I
still able to attend ?
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No
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25
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If I
DON’T own a Mitsubishi vehicle but are a member of an invited club,
am I still able to attend ?
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Yes
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26
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What
if I own a Mitsubishi 4WD but my friends or family don’t, can they still
come?
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If
you are a member of the invited clubs contact Rusty at
mitsubishimuster@pajeroclub.com.au
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Can
I get a non off road caravan into the site?
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Yes,
the bitumen roads go to within 500 metres of the recreation reserve
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Can
I get an AWD vehicle or smaller 4WD in?
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Yes,
the bitumen roads go to within 500 metres of the recreation reserve
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What
activities are planned?
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navigation
challenges, day trips, Easter egg hunt, wineries, and much, much more –
programme to be published on web site
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Is
there a common BBQ area and do I need to bring everything?
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There
is no common BBQ area, and yes you will need to bring everything
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31
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What
is the temperature likely to be?
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Temp
should be low 20s during the day but can get quite cold at night, say around
10 – 12.
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32
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If
it rains can we get out?
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Yes,
the bitumen roads to the recreation reserve
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33
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Is
the cost of firewood included in the registration fee?
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Yes
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Will
they permit organisers (and perhaps attendees) to bring generators?
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Yes,
but they need to be used with other campers in mind
All
generators can be operated only between the hours of 10.00 am and 6.00 pm
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Is
there mobile phone reception?
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No,
but you don’t have to drive far to get reception – couple of km
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36
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Will
I have internet access ?
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No,
but you don’t have to drive far to get reception.
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37
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Will
there be a Sat phone
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Yes
- managed via the Command Centre.
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38
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Will
there be first aid ?
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Yes
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What
happens if I need a doctor ?
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Mansfield
is the closest town, and a relatively big one too, and it has a hospital.
There will be a list of local emergency numbers displayed at the Command
Centre
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40
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What
happens if I break down to or from Tolmie ?
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Your
existing roadside services will prevail depending on your subscription
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41
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How
will camp sites be allocated ?
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Camping
areas have been defined and a mud map will be circulated upon registration
indicating designated areas.
First
in, best dressed to the area. There are no powered sites
Our
Campground Co-ordinator will direct people to sites.
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What
radio channels will be used ?
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General
Muster channel will be Channel 20.
Activities ........................................... Channel
15 but trip leaders may change
Command & Co-ordination .............. Channel
20 (at Tolmie)
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Will
there be rubbish bins ?
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Some
will be provided but be prepared to take out what you bring in.
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44
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Will
there be flies and mossies ?
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Definitely
YES to flies, unlikely mossies
Recommended
to bring fly nets
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45
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Can
I bring my firearms ?
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ABSOLUTELY
NO
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What
insurance applies ?
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You
should have your own medical insurance
You
should have vehicle insurance
This
is a registered EVENT so everyone registered will be covered for PA
and PL by 4WD Vic policy as it applies.
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47
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What
maps should I be using ?
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AusLig
SJ5502 Wangaratta (1:250,000)
Rooftop
maps for Mansfield/Bright
Vic
Map North East Victoria (probably the best one), Map F-7 & G-7
Victoria
– High Country
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48
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Can
I get waypoints and routes
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OziExplorer
waypoint and routes will be published on the web site
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49
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Can
we bring the children’s bikes
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Yes. Adult bikes also. One of the activities will
be rail trail rides. There is an excellent bike trail beginning in
Mansfield. The main Mansfield-Whitfield road is quite busy and unsuitable
for children but the roads around the camp area should be OK with care.
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Governance
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All drives, trips
and activities will be run in accordance with Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria
rules and bylaws.
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