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The Gregory River Canoe Marathon
Gregory Downs,
Gulf Savannah
04 - 05 May 2013
Phone:
04 2767 7030Email:
northwestcanoeclub@hotmail.com
Web:
www.northwestcanoeclub.org.au
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Description
Few sporting events manage to attract more than their most loyal followers to travel out of town. Fewer still manage to coax people to travel hundreds of kilometres to participate - The Gregory River Canoe Marathon does just that.
To successfully complete the race, paddlers are required to complete 42 kilometres in one day. There are many classes to choose to compete in.
... moreThe Gregory River Canoe Marathon is a great spectator race with up to 2,000 people lining the river. Spectators cram for a top vantage point at all the good spill areas, where they are entertained by the manoeuvres of the experienced paddlers who get through the tight bends and obstacles, and the outcome for those who don't.
The Gregory River is fed by underground springs and crystal clear water is fringed with pandanus palms, Livingstona palms, paperbark trees, and fig trees providing a shady camping area.
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Further Details:
The Race to the River Competition is a series of four races leading up to the Gregory River Canoe Marathon.
These races will be held on the Sunday, 10 February 2013; Sunday, 3 March 2013; Sunday, 24 March 2013 and Sunday, 14 April 2013 from the Canoe Club at Lake Moondarra, Mount Isa. All craft are welcome. For more information contact Alison on 0427 677 030.
How To Get There:
From Mount Isa, there are two routes you can take.
The long way is approximately 450 kilometres from Mount Isa, through Cloncurry, Quamby and the Burke and Wills Roadhouse. This is now a bitumen road all the way to the pub. Petrol and snack stops can be had at Quamby, and the Burke and Wills Roadhouse (Threeways).
From Mount Isa, there are two routes you can take.
The short way is to head towards Camooweal for approximately 120 kilometres and then turn onto the part-bitumen road that heads towards Burketown for approximately 200 kilometres. This route is not advisable for conventional vehicles. The road can become quite rough, with corrugations and occasional bull dust, though if driven with care is fine. There are no petrol and snack stops along this route until you arrive at the Gregory Township.
The Race to the River Competition is a series of four races leading up to the Gregory River Canoe Marathon.
These races will be held on the Sunday, 10 February 2013; Sunday, 3 March 2013; Sunday, 24 March 2013 and Sunday, 14 April 2013 from the Canoe Club at Lake Moondarra, Mount Isa. All craft are welcome. For more information contact Alison on 0427 677 030.
How To Get There:
From Mount Isa, there are two routes you can take.
The long way is approximately 450 kilometres from Mount Isa, through Cloncurry, Quamby and the Burke and Wills Roadhouse. This is now a bitumen road all the way to the pub. Petrol and snack stops can be had at Quamby, and the Burke and Wills Roadhouse (Threeways).
From Mount Isa, there are two routes you can take.
The short way is to head towards Camooweal for approximately 120 kilometres and then turn onto the part-bitumen road that heads towards Burketown for approximately 200 kilometres. This route is not advisable for conventional vehicles. The road can become quite rough, with corrugations and occasional bull dust, though if driven with care is fine. There are no petrol and snack stops along this route until you arrive at the Gregory Township.
Frequency: Annual
Event Dates
| 04 - 05 May 2013 |
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Tickets | $80.00 | 04 - 05 May 13 | Race fee is indicative only. Please contact the organiser for details. |
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The Gregory River
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Gregory Downs
Queensland Australia 4830
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Queensland Australia 4830
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