Week 14: Jul 27–Aug 2
Day 93
Monday – 28 JulyDunmarra to Renner Springs – 194 km
Co-ordinator: Noivedya Juddery
Team A
Dunmarra to +30km, (Elliot +62km) to Renner Springs 60km
Runners: Sandro, Prabuddha (reporter), Nick, Edi, Nigel
8.00am Run from Accom south for 30km (to marker) 30km
10am Drive to Elliott School and measure 62km south and place marker (drive of 134km)
11.30am Run south to Renner Springs Desert Inn 30km
1.30pm Enjoy accom
Team B
Dunmarra+30km to Elliot 72km
Vehicle: Van 1
Runners: Bernice, Elke(reporter), Angela, Anastasia, Nataliya
8.15am Drive south from accom for 30km and place marker
8.45am Run south to Newcastle Waters School, Stuart Hwy 48km
12noon School ceremony
12.45pm Run south to Elliott stopping at Council Chambers 24km
2.45pm Drive to accom
Team C
Elliott to +62km
Vehicle: Van 3
Runners: Rathin, Prabhakar(photos), Runar(Reporter), Dhima, Standa, Noivedya
7.45am Drive to Elliott (102km)
9am Run into Elliott Council Chambers, Brown Street – just before United service station (third station),
9am Ceremony – One of the community elders to take torch
9.25am Run from Council to School (seek directions from council)
9.30am Elliott School,
10am Run south from School for 62km to marker (set by Team A)
1.45pm Drive to accom
RV Team
Amalendu, Misha
Dinner: Elke, Bernice
Tuesday lunch bags: Prabuddha, Amalendu
Accommodation:
Renner Springs Desert Inn, Stuart Hwy, Renner Springs, free camping with one powered site for the RV- they are also going to prepare vegetarian food which we are welcome to purchase at half price, however we are not obligated to purchase the food if we don't want- I also mentioned we could fill up our vehicles here
Day 94
Tuesday – 29 JulyRenner Springs to Threeways – 137 km
Co-ordinator: Noivedya Juddery
Team A
Renner Springs to +30km
Vehicle: Van 3
Runners: Prabhakar, Standa, Nigel, Noivedya (reporter), Praabuddha (to TC)
8.00am Run from Accom south for 30km (set marker at 30km for RV team)
10am Drive to Tennant Creek School, Thompsoin St TK (131km)
11.30am Tenant Creek Primary School, Heidi Preston 08 89624422
12noon Join Team B for Ceremony
12.30pm Sightseeing
Team B
Renner Springs+50km to +90km
Vehicle: Van 1
Runners: Bernice, Elke(reporter), Angela, Anastasia, Nataliya
8am Drive south from accom for 50km and place marker
8.45am Run south for 40km to marker
11am Drive to Peko Park, Main St / Peko Rd – centre of Tennant Creek (71km)
12noon Ceremony – Welcome Meeting, (Barkly Shire Council), Media - Tennant & District Times, CAAMA Radio ,
Official welcome by Warramunga people. Fruit will be provided.
12.30pm Sightseeing and accom
2.45pm Drive to accom
Team C
Renner Springs+90km to Threeways 47km
Vehicle: Van 3
Runners: Edi (photos), Runar, Dima, Nick, Sandro (Reporter), Misha
8.30am Drive south 90km and set marker (90km)
9.30am Run from marker to corner of Stuart and Barkly Hwys (Threeways) 47km
12.40pm Enjoy sightseeing
RV Team
Rathin, Amalendu – after packup drive 30km from accom (to marker) and run 20km to marker (and empty waste)
If finished before 10.40am, Drive to 1200 meeting at Tennant Ck
Else drive to accom and then join others for sightseeing
Dinner: Elke, Bernice
Tuesday lunch bags: Edi, Runar
Accommodation:
Tennant Creek Caravan Park 208 Paterson St (Stuart Hwy), Tennant Creek, free camping for entire team with one powered site for the RV
Day 97
Friday – 1 AugustCamooweal to Mt Isa – 188 km
Co-ordinator: Kapila Moses
Team A
Camooweal to Flora turnoff 70km
8.45am Run from yesterday’s stopping point to Camooweal State School
9.00am Camooweal State School, Nowranie St. Dan Murtas (Principal) , small school with 48 students aged 5–13. 30–40 minutes ceremony. Refreshments provided. Torch-Bearer Awards to Taysharn Anderson and Fabrianne Perkins – please obtain nomination statements before you leave! Consent forms for photographing children have been sent to parents, please check with teachers before commencing ceremony
10.00am Run from Camooweal State School to turnoff to Flora on rhs 70km
2.30pm Drive to accommodation in Mt Isa
Team B
Flora turnoff to Mount Gordon turnoff 74km
7.30am Drive to turnoff to Flora of rhs 70km, leave marker
8.15am Run east along Barkly Highway to turnoff to Mount Gordon and Waggabundi on lhs 74km
1.15pm Drive to accommodation in Mt Isa
Team C
Mount Gordon turnoff to Mt Isa 44km
9.00am Camooweal State School, Nowranie St., small school with 48 students aged 5–13. 30–40 minutes ceremony. Refreshments provided. Torch-Bearer Awards to Taysharn Anderson and Fabrianne Perkins – please get nomination statements before you leave! Consent forms for photographing children have been sent to parents, please check with teachers before commencing ceremony
10.30am Drive to turnoff to Mt Gordon and Waggabundi on lhs 144km, leave marker
12.00pm Run from turnoff to Mr Gordon and Waggabundi to next meeting point 44km
4 pm Visit to Outback at Isa, 19 Marion St. A mining tour for up to 6 people.
RV Team
(also please visit Camooweal State School)
Accommodation
Copper City Caravan Park, 185 West St, Winston, free camping with powered site for RV
Day 98
Saturday – 2 AugustMt Isa to Julia Creek – 258 km
Co-ordinator: Kapila Moses
Team A
Mt Isa to Cloncurry 121km
7.30am Run from yesterday’s stopping point to entrance to Cloncurry, stop at marker
3.30pm Cloncurry Races, Shoemaker Park, Sir Hudson Fish Drive (the road leading to the airport). Meet with the Mayor Andrew Daniels around 4 pm and enjoy the races!
5pm Drive to accommodation in Julia Creek 137km
Team B
Entrance to Cloncurry to Oorindi turnoff 63km
10.00am Civic Reception, Mount Isa Civic Centre, 23 West St. Morning tea with the Mayor Ron McCullough. RV crew also to attend
11.00am Drive to entrance to Cloncurry (121km), leave marker
12.15pm Run east along highway to turnoff to Oorindi on rhs 63km
4.15pm Drive to accommodation in Julia Creek 74km
Team B
Oorindi turnoff to Julia Creek 74km
9.00am Drive to turnoff to Oorindi on rhs (184km), leave marker
11.00am Run east along highway to Julia Creek (74km), run to accommodation
RV Team: (also to attend Mt Isa Civic Reception in morning)
Accommodation:
Julia Creek Villas, 8 Burke St Julia Creek