HU Travellers Meeting Australia Snowy Mountains 2016

Horizons Unlimited Snowy Mountains (Aus) Travellers Meeting

Friday Nov 18 - Sunday Nov 20, 2016 - Jindabyne, NSW

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It's All About Overland Adventure

Whether you're a seasoned veteran with wisdom to share or a complete novice hungry for ideas and guidance, it doesn't matter if you ride a motorcycle, a bicycle, or drive an expedition vehicle...

Horizons Unlimited meetings are for everyone who dreams of adventure along the road less travelled.

Horizons Unlimited Snowy Mountains Event Schedule

The event is taking place from Friday, Nov 18 to Sunday, Nov 20, 2016.

Over the course of the event there'll be talks, demonstrations, workshops, discussion groups, challenges and competitions, with many presentations being repeated so you won't miss out.

As well as hearing inspiring stories of overlanding adventure from around the world, you'll get the low-down on preparing for your journey, navigation, first-aid, photography, filming and a host of other essential topics. Whatever your past experience or future plans may be, there's something for everyone.

Friday - Registration opens 12:00 pm. Presentations, workshops and films starting at 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Lunch and Dinner will be available on site.

Saturday - Presentations, demos, tech sessions, forums/discussions starting at 9:00 am until 9:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on site.

Sunday - Breakfast on site. Presentations from 9:00 am until noon. Clean up and pack up for departure by 1:00 pm.

More detailed schedule can be downloaded here, and will be posted at the event.

PLEASE NOTE: The schedule is subject to change at any time - all the presenters are volunteers and travelling, thus they may be delayed or unable to get there. Some may have anxiety attacks and be unable to perform! ;-) And sometimes travellers show up unexpectedly with great pics and stories, so we try to fit them in!

Presenters at HU Snowy Mountains 2016 included...

Workshops and Tech Sessions below

Jane Arnold and Leanne Jonson.

Jane Arnold and Leanne Jonson

Beyond Siberia, riding the Road of Bones

The highs and challenges of riding with 16 other people through 15 countries.

Jane and Leanne rode from London to Magadan with 15 other people, through 15 countries and some challenging road and weather conditions. We will talk about the struggles and the elation of completing the ride in one piece. The life long friendships we made along the way. The different and varying cultures and overwhelming friendliness towards us.

Jane Arnold and Leanne Jonson.

Jane and Leanne are friends who travel on motorbikes. We are in our 50s and our plan is to ride around the world by the time we are 60. We have ridden from London to Magadan, parts of Australia, USA, Canada, Alaska and Vietnam.

Stephen and Sue Frew.

Stephen and Sue Frew

Aussie Ducatis in Europe - Two shipping two Ducatis from Australia to UK, then touring Europe - twice

We shipped our Ducatis to Europe in 2013 for a 'once in a lifetime' trip, through 17 countries, 22,000 kms and 3 1/2 months. After a miserable 2014 winter at home, we bit the bullet and did it again... this time with experience. 27 countries, 28,000 kms and 4 1/2 months.

Stephen and Sue Frew in Col de Liseran. Europe.

Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma

Indian Himalayas - 4 Lakes, Highest Passes and a Paper map AND
Cultural Feast - 3 weeks, 10 states

4 Lakes, Highest Passes and a Paper map

A ride to explore the great lakes of the Indian Himalayas and travel mostly off-road with a paper map on the road least taken.

In year 2013, I planned to travel to the Ladakh and Changthang region of the Indian Himalayas and visit the lakes also called at "Tso" in the local language. - Tso Kar - Kyagar Tso - Tso Moriri - Pangong Tso This spritual journey takes me through some of the rare routes in the region on my Royal Enfield 500cc motorcycle and using only a rough paper map picked up from a local guide at Leh. Most of the days on these road, there wasn't much human contact or communication options with rest of the world. Riding in extreme rains, sub-zero temperature and fighting High Altitude sickness complemented by a few technical problems in the bike. This became one of my favorite rides of all times.

Rohit Sharma in the Indian Himalayas.

Making it to the top three highest motorable passes, and carrying most of the supplies, I rode to the first lake on the route called Tso-Kar and then an isolated drt track to the next lake on my list named Tso Moriri. Made it to the next lake and pitched the tent thinking I was at Tso Moriri but later I got to know through a Changpa Tribal that I was at some other lake called Kyagar-Tso which wasn't even on my plan and Tso-Moriri was still a couple of hours ahead. Camping at Kyagar Tso that night, I continued my ride to Tso Moriri and later to the last lake on my plan named Pangong Tso.

Cultural Feast - 3 weeks, 10 states

Riding from New Delhi to the Southern most tip on India (Kanyakumari) and travelling through 10 states in three weeks.

A ride which takes me from New Delhi to the Southern most tip of India (Kanyakumari) on Royal Enfield 500cc. Using a road atlas book and travelling only through State Highways most of the times, this journey turned out to be a cultural feast and gave me an opportunity to interact with the locals living in the remote regions of India. Through the first week or so was easy to interact as people could speak understand Hindi (the most common Indian language primarily used in North India) but as I kept riding south, the language changed but the connection with people didn't. We figured out ways to get the points across and still talk and understand each other.

Rohit Sharma on the road south from Delhi, India.

Riding through 9 states in three weeks, I slept under the open sky in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, spent nights at the local Dhabas (Roadside restaurants), Salt Flats of The Great Runn of Kutch in Gujarat, Western Mountains of Maharashtra, Beautiful beaches of Goa, Encounter with Black Bear, King Cobras and Elephants in forests of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and the lush green Kerala (also known as God's own Country) and making it to the Southern Most tip of India (Kanyakumari). Not to forget that the amazing food in each of these states that adds up to the great experience of traveling through India.

During the last 15 years, Rohit has extensively explored most parts India, fair-bit of Australia and UK on his Motorcycles.

Brian Campbell.

Brian Campbell

Ho Chi Minh and the Tuning Fork - How to wing it through remote Vietnam on a motorbike with no plan, idea or GPS and get from Saigon to Sapa in three weeks

After my wife and I holidaying in Vietnam and meeting several travellers on motorbikes and reading countless bike mags with stories of the same we thought, Yeah! we could do that surely it's not that hard. The plan was no plan, just arrive in Saigon and get a bike, beg, buy or hire and head off north in search of the real Vietnam with no language skills, idea of how far we'd get each day or where we would stay, equipped with only scary excitement. What we got was far more than we hoped or expected, welcomed with open arms into a wonderful country by the most humbly, hospitable beautiful people that made it hard for us to return home to reality, but left us with the feeling of 'it's the best thing we've ever done' and want to do more of the same.

Brian and MAndy Campbell in Vietnam.

I'm a mid fifties mini adventure traveller now with two grown children off our hands, along with my wife Mandy we are seeking out trips that take us out of our comfort zone and with the knowledge and experience gained from each one it makes us want to search for more.

Stuart Ball.

Stuart Ball, The Great Australian Ride

GAR - An in depth view, how to prepare, how to fundraiser to activate your adventure ticket, how to train for sand riding and bike setup

Welcome to GAR - The Great Australian Ride. Are u ready for a true Australian Adventure? It's one hell of an exciting adventure that pushes the boundaries mentally and physically. Join a fantastic crew and ride from east to west, crossing the vast red centre while helping a great cause SIDS and Kids. Happy travels.

Stuart Ball, the Great Australian Ride.

"For some of us, when a huge reality gap opens, it actually helps us to clarify our purpose in life: we get in touch with 'the big picture', we reflect on what life is all about, we connect with our true core values, and we grow and develop. We may even discover a greater cause or create a mission, which ignites our passion and gives us a sense of vitality."

Stuart Ball.

Stuart Ball has completed 6 trans crossing of Australia Byron Bay - Steep Point) raising funds and awareness for SIDS and Kids and other Australian charity. Each year he organises a team of 16 leave Byron Bay to ride 7500km via 4 deserts including the Simpson Desert to reach Steep Point. These rides have raised over $250,000 since 2011.

Linda Bootherstone-Bick.

Linda Bootherstone-Bick

Into Africa- With a Smile

In the early 1970's, the days before internet, Lonely Planet, Adventure bikes, GPS and Touratech, Linda rides her 1957 BMW R50 from England to Cape Town. The journey takes 15 months and covers many countries and road conditions. With a powerpoint presentation, using many original photos, Linda, in her usual entertaining way, relates some of the incidents that she includes in her new book about this journey.

Linda Bootherstone-Bick in Central Africa.

Linda Bootherstone-Bick has been riding motorcycles for over 50 years and has toured on all major continents, her last being South America where she celebrated her 70th birthday. She has given presentations at various HU meetings and written three books on her travels.

Linda Bootherstone-Bick - Into Africa with a Smile.

Paul Knibbs and Maryna Matthew.

Paul Knibbs and Maryna Matthew

The Muskoka Foundation – Do Good As You Go

Paul and Maryna will travel by motorcycles across the USA, Canada and Alaska before heading to South America. From Cape Town they'll cross Africa to Europe then Asia. No return date allows sufficient time to really experience the people, places and communities they travel to. Discovering DGYG, the "Do Good As You Go Movement!" was exciting because they believe that changing lives (including their own) is achieved through sharing, participating and collaborating with the people and communities they travel to.

Come hear about the Muskoka Foundation and see if you too want to join the DGYG movement on your next adventure!

Do Good As You Go, by the Muskoka Foundation.

Horizons Unlimited supports 'Do Good As You Go', Volunteer Programs for Independent Travelers Around the World, which is run by the Muskoka Foundation. In 2016, we raised over US$3,000 for the program at our travellers meetings worldwide.

'Do Good as You Go' is a network that connects individuals that are traveling and volunteering to quality small to mid-sized organizations making significant, positive impact on their local community. The objective is to fulfill the needs of the organizations as well as leverage the unique skill set of the travelers.

Murray and Carmen Evans.

Murray and Carmen Evans

Round South America - 6 months, 12 countries, 33000 km two-up circumnavigation of South America

Murray and Carmen spent 6 months circumnavigating South America two-up on a motorcycle in 2013. Not knowing quite what they were 'in for' was probably a good thing, as they were well into their dream adventure before it dawned on them just how much they'd 'bitten off'. They crossed high mountain passes, sandy deserts, enormous salt flats, rode though muddy Brazilian rainforests, floated down the Amazon, and travelled to seldom-visited Guyana, Surinam and French Guiana (which are geographically and culturally isolated from the rest of South America).

Murray and Carmen Evans.

Through the eyes of two biologists they'll share their stories, giving you an insight into what to expect if you plan to travel in South America (particularly more off-route places). Based on what worked and what didn't, they'll give you their tips on adventure travelling two-up on a motorcycle, starting with how to convince the rest of your family that it's a good idea!

Murray and Carmen Evans are an Australian-Venezuelan couple who share a passion for travel and motorcycles and have had two-up motorcycle adventures in Argentina, Vietnam, Turkey, Morocco and have circumnavigated Australia and South America.

Bundy and Tex.

Tex O'Grady

Tex and Bundy - Charity Fundraisers

Tex and his Cattle dog Bundy talk about their charity work, the adventures together as they travel the length and breadth of Australia. Also hear about Tex's successful attempt at the Around Aust' Record in 1978, 15,500 klm's in just under 9 days!

Tex and Bundy, charity fundraisers.

Tex & Bundy are a well known Australian motorcycling, charity fundraising duo. An Aussie bloke (Tex) and his stumpy tailed cattle dog (Bundy) who love & live to ride together, Tex & Bundy have ridden over 600,000km together for charity all around Australia supporting countless charities.

Karanga Adventures.

Alpha Malinda, Karanga Adventure Tours

Africa on Two Wheels - Motorbike Safari In Tanzania

Why take a safari to Tanzania? Alpha Malinda will be there to answer your questions, and also will talk about why you would want to go to Tanzania - nicknamed the Eden Garden!

Wild animals, scenic beauty, people and charity are the main things - expect to meet them in a very close angle. Advantage of riding in wild Africa - it will change your attitude towards conservation to be positive and support more of it to be living for more people to come and enjoy what's is living today. Disadvantage - you will be spoiled and wants to know more and come again every time.

Motorbikes in Tanzania - Karanga Adventures.

If you're interested in:

  • The Majestic Kilimanjaro, the Highest Free Standing Mountain in the world
  • The endless plains of Serengeti,
  • Ngorongoro, the only crater with living wild animals in it
  • The beautiful spice island of Zanzibar.

... you need to see this presentation!

Lion pride in Tanzania - Karanga Adventure Tours.

Alpha Malinda was born and raised in Tanzania, a professional Wildlife Ranger in African National Parks, with a vast knowledge enabling him to take clients from hiking Mount Kilimanjaro to wildlife safaris in the many fantastic parks and reserves. He has many qualifications including an Advanced Diploma in Wildlife management as well as Certificate in Basic Trekking and anti-poaching skills from The Norwegian Trekking School.

Safety is our language during all time of exploration on a bike safari, guided tours, full time mechanic and well communicated convoy with a support vehicle is our way to do this right. Expectations are to meet the real Africa, ride in the heart of it.

Ashim Ranadive.

Ashim Ranadive, 7 days 1 shower

Dreaming of 'RTW'

As soon as I had enough money in my pocket during University years, I went backpacking with friends. Once they longer wanted to explore further, I ventured out solo for 2 to 3 months a year. At home, I would spend my weekends riding my sportbike through NSW gorgeous countryside. It wasn't until I was exploring some winding roads in Northern Thailand and parked my bike next to an Australian plated bike that I knew that riding my own bike around to explore the world is what I wanted to do.

Ashim Ranadive.

Over the next years, I have been exploring both Australia and other parts of the world on various road bikes in the hope that I will one day be able to use the skills and knowledge I have collected to complete my own RTW.

Ashim Ranadive.

Ashim is a road rider and backpacker whose 2 hobbies merged into overland travel. Riding out smaller trips with a dream of an eventual RTW. Meanwhile, he keeps the travel fires burning on shorter trips. Ashim is a moderator of the HU Motorcycle Adventure Travellers Facebook group.

Jacqui Kennedy.

Jacqui Kennedy, ScooterGal

Go small, go slow, go solo (sometimes)
- 50,000km in the saddle of a CT110 Postie bike around Oz

Spending two years on the road on an underpowered postie bike, tackling outback dirt tracks is not everyone's idea of adventure. You have to adjust your attitude and approach the journey with a sense of humour and loads of patience.

Who stole Jacqui Kennedy's postie bike!

Who stole Jacqui Kennedy's postie bike??

Completing a full lap and visiting Big Things along the way, Jacqui travelled more than 50,000km without a breakdown or even a flat tyre. Along the way she met Linda Bootherstone and the plan is to take their posties up to the tip of Cape York.

David and Pamela Hyde.

David and Pamela Hyde

2 Aussies Triumph in America & Canada

How did a proposed road trip following the Mississippi and the history of Blues and Jazz from Chicago to New Orleans turn into a 7 month motorcycle adventure? 1 Triumph Tiger 800 and 1 Triumph Bonneville? An adventure bike and a classic road bike. You couldn't get 2 more dis-similar bikes (there supposedly was our first mistake).

From LA to LA. 7 months riding up to Alaska, across Canada and zig-zagging North America. Did we have a great time? Did we follow the Mississippi? You bet. Should you do it? Let's talk Tail of the Dragon, Road to the Sun, Top of the World Highway, Route 66, Pacific 1 Hwy, Blue Ridge Parkway and other 'best of motorcycle rides'. Let's talk running out of fuel as a Grizzly bear comes out of the forest, or eyeballing a Bison in Yellowstone National Park. Let's talk Blues in Memphis and jazz in New Orleans. If you decide to go to North America on a motorbike, it will be an experience you won't forget and we can make the decision for you easier.

David and Pamela Hyde.

David and Pamela Hyde are totally novice (mature) riders who got inspired by Horizons Unlimited and went on the most awesome 7 month motorcycle adventure riding from LA to LA via Alaska, across Canada and zig-zagging across North America.

Brian and Shirley Hardy-Rix.

Brian and Shirley Hardy-Rix, Aussies Overland

RTW two-up! and Roads Less Travelled London to Melbourne

Two up around the world

Circle to Circle, by Shirley Hardy-Rix and Brian Rix.We rode from the bottom of South America to the top of Alaska. A lap of Western Europe and southern Africa before heading home to Australia. 16 months on the road, more than 82,000 ks through 32 countries. We crossed the Andes, deserts, visited Antarctica and Galapagos. It was the ride of our lives!

London to Melbourne on roads less travelled

We left London with a year to get home to Melbourne. We were on the Isle of Man for the TT and rode the circuit on Mad Sunday. We travelled through the European heatwave and down the Dalmatian coast, through Greece and Turkey. Into Iran and then Pakistan where we had to ride under armed guard on some dangerous roads. We rode high into the Karakoram mountains, then through Nepal, India, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore and home into Darwin.

Brian and Shirley Hardy-Rix with bison.

Shirley and Brian have written 3 books about their travels: Two for the Road, Circle to Circle, and their newest - The long way to Vladivostok. The books will be available at the event - get your copy signed!


Workshops and Educational Sessions

...because Horizons Unlimited meetings are about information, not just inspiration!

Tam and Xander Kabat.

Xander Kabat, Overlander Adventure Equipment

Fix that Flat! and Packing Light and Carnet Demystified

Fix that flat! Tyre changing

In the style of Grant's tyre changing seminar Xander covers: how to prevent flats in the first place, and fix them when you get one; the best tools and how to use them for tube and tubeless tires; hands-on practical for beginners to experts.

Packing Light

'Overweight is underprepared' has become an anthem for overlanders. However, the debate of what to bring, and how much to carry is as enduring as what is the best bike. It is agreed that the 'lighter the better', but what does that mean? What do you need to 'live on the road'? We will explore some of the advances in Camping and Motorcycle gear that is designed to be lighter and more comfortable than ever before. Be it a week end, a week or year the advances in gear may make your travels more enjoyable (or at least easier).

Xander Kabat packing workshop, Perth 2013.

Xander Kabat packing workshop

Carnet Demystified Workshop - Carnet du Passage Mythbusting!

The Carnet du Passage, is one of the most misunderstood and feared aspects of Overland traveling. This round table/workshop will talk though what it is, how much do they cost, what options you have, where to get them, and most importantly how to use them. Bring your carnet and your questions.

Xander has been riding since he was 5 yrs old and has never stopped for long. He started travelling on his bike as soon as he got his license at 16, travelling North America and Canada. He always travelled solo until he was 25 yrs old, when he met his wife Tam. For the last 15 years he and his wife have been touring two-up, including in Australia, Europe, and a 17 month trip from the UK to Australia through Africa and SE Asia.

Jonathan Taylor.

Jonathan Taylor

Extend your trip with a bit on the side - Understanding, riding and servicing sidecar motorcycles.

Motorcycle sidecars can add significant advantages as a means of adventure travel. They offer considerable load carrying capacity along with increased stability, greater security and a stronger presence amongst other road users. Perhaps their greatest attribute is as an icebreaker to meet people, an uncommon vehicle that attracts attention and prompts opportunity to converse with everyday people wherever you travel. Sidecars are a very different character to drive compared to solo motorcycles. They require learning a new set of skills and the process is often not recognised sufficiently leading to incidents during the early learning phase. Jon can explain this from his experience teaching new riders and with a demonstration model he uses. He Will discuss many aspects of using sidecars and conduct a Q & A session.

Jonathan Taylor and passenger in sidecar.

A long time motorcycle rider who has spent the last 8 years operating a business for the importation, sales and service of the Ural sidecar motorcycles, and educating new sidecar drivers. Jon has travelled sidecars and motorcycles in the Australian outback, in many European countries, Alaska, Canada and the U.S. and Vietnam.

Martin Williams.

Martin Williams

Eating the elephant - a mouthful at a time

A motorcycle tour up the east of Africa from Capetown and on to Nordkapp, Norway. Focus is on info on visas, border crossings, shipping

At the beginning of November 2015 I set off on my 25 year old KLR from Cape Town on a very lightly planned trip up through the east side of Africa to Europe. On the way the trip got extended and ended up going on up to North Cape (Nordkapp) in Norway. In a nice piece of unplanned symmetry the trip started with the HU Meeting in South Africa and finished at the HUBB UK meeting.

Whilst the presentation will cover the whole trip it will focus on the African segment which occupied 6 months, traveling up through all the countries in the eastern half of the continent. I'll address the practicalities of budget, timing, equipment and cover the current situation for getting visas, border crossings and shipping on and off that continent.

Martin Williams in Africa.

A motorcyclist for 40 years, attendance at the Australian HU Meeting in 2010 found me saying "I can do that" and the next year setting off from Vladivostok to cross Russia to the UK. Subsequent trips have taken me to Ireland and Morocco, and now in this last year up through the full length of East Africa and on into Europe.

Brian Rix.

Brian Rix, Aussies Overland

Bike mods and ergonomics!

Brian and Xander will host a bike 'Show and Tell' - bring your bike and show us your favorite travel mods. Critique and discussion.

When you picked up your new bike, did they take the time to make it fit you? You'll learn the amazing difference a properly setup bike makes to your riding fun.

Ergonomics demonstration at HU Canada West meeting.

Ergonomics demonstration at HU Canada West meeting.

Alain Despatie.

Alain Despatie

Bike setup and USA Round Table

Bike setup

Alain will discuss the luggage setup of his XT660Z using soft luggage solutions from Giant Loop and Mosko Moto.

USA round table

Alain will answer questions and provide best advice for traveling in the United States.

Alain Despatie in Australia.

After an extended stay in the west coast of America, Alain returns to his Australian roots with a voracious desire to travel the lands he hasn't seen.

Dave Milligan.

Dave Milligan, Get Routed

Motorcycle shipping - Containerised bike shipping by sea

Dave will be available to answer questions about bike shipping by sea. Will provide actual loading process as a visual, but with 19 years experience he can offer advice for anyone with bike transport questions.

Dave Milligan.

Get Routed ships bikes around the world, specialising in Australia to NZ, Europe & USA. Dave has 19 years experience shipping motorcycles from and back to Australia. Approaching 70, he is still keen to travel. Mostly he wants to see more of USA/Canada and Europe.

Panel discussions at most HU events include...

Border crossings - How to get through borders with minimal stress and cost!

Packing light - Tips and techniques from experienced travellers to reduce weight and bulk.

Regional discussions - e.g. travelling in South America or Asia.

For Women Only - A must for the ladies, so be sure to plan on being there! A chance to talk to experienced travelling women without the men around!

Experienced Travellers Panel - ask the experts anything you want!

Walk arounds / Show and tell!

Tents and Bedding discussion (in the camping area) - What works, cheap vs dear and which ones keep you dry, warm and comfy!

Bike mods - Show off your best bike mods - homemade saddle bags, toolbox mounts, GPS mounts, seats, side stands, tank panniers, cup holders, etc.

The Adventure Travel Zone

  • Equipment Specialists
  • Manufacturers
  • Tour Operators
  • Adventure Travel Authors and Film-Makers
  • The HU Store

Exhibitors Confirmed

D2D Accessories specialise in the latest LED Lighting solutions, Adventure Motorcycle Accessories, Waterproof Dry Bags and Packs, Camelbak Hydration systems, and Compact Camping Equipment for the touring and adventure motorcycle market. D2D Accessories.

D2D HU Snowy 2016 Offer.

Africa on Two Wheels - Motorbike Safari In Tanzania. A chance to travel around and meet the real Africa while on two wheels!

Karanga Adventures is an East African Safaris Expert offering sustainable safaris in the East African Region and the adjacent islands. Our African safaris are carefully designed to enable our clients travel responsibly and at the same time contribute to the economic empowerment of the communities visited in East African Region.

Whether you travel by motorcycle or bicycle - for commuting, weekenders, or long adventures - Overlander Adventure Equipment will have something for you. We offer only the best equipment for two-wheeled travellers from around the world, & are here to help you achieve your overland travel goals. OverlanderAE also supplies lightweight camping gear, emergency communication & GPS devices, plus maps & books to suit all types of travel & traveller. Overlander Adventure Equipment - the best equipment for 2-wheeled travellers!

If you know of any other motorcycle or travel equipment vendors or tour operators who should be there, please suggest it to them! Vendors please contact me for details.

Facilities for a Fantastic Weekend!

For 2016, we are in a fantastic New location - Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre, Jindabyne, NSW.

Two hours south-west of Canberra in the heart of the Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre provides a range of services, facilities and accommodation options. Set on 87 hectares of high alpine country, the Centre delivers nature on a grand scale – crisp blue skies, gold-hued plains and views of massive mountains topped with snow. The Centre is moments from Lake Jindabyne and Kosciuszko National Park and only a short drive to the NSW snowfields.

Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre, Jindabyne, NSW.

Presentation Facilities

We have several presentation facilities available, which will allow us to run multiple concurrent presentations.

JSR Conference hall.

JSR Dining hall and presentation room.

 

Jindabyne Map - click for larger version.
Click for larger version

Catered Accommodation - Camping

We have persuaded management to allow camping on the Oval, but campers are required to take a meal package. There is plenty of flat space for camping. Full facilities will be available within a short distance - toilets, sinks and showers. We think camping is very good value at $74 per day including 3 meals. See menu below for food.

Jindabyne Sport & Rec Centre - Oval.

Camping will be on the Oval - nice and flat!

Plenty of shaded areas for chilling at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre.

Plenty of shady areas for relaxing and chatting

Catered Accommodation - Dorm rooms in Student Lodges

Student lodges will be shared - maximum of 18 people, comprising 4 bedrooms with four bunks in each, plus 2 private 'Staff' bedrooms (see Private rooms below). We will NOT use upper bunks, those are available for your stuff.

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre - Student Lodges - Bedroom.

There are no cooking facilities available in the Student Lodges. There is a lounge room with a digital TV, and a drying room with a washing machine and dryer. Bring your own sheets/ sleeping bag, pillow and towels for the dorms.

Jindabyne Sport & Rec Centre - Student Lodge.

We think the Student Lodge beds are very good value at $99 per day including 3 meals. See menu below for food.

Private rooms / Student Lodges - SOLD OUT!

There are 2 private bedrooms in each Student Lodge (noted as Staff 1 and Staff 2 on floor plan). Toilet and shower facilities will be shared with one other person. Private rooms are priced at $109 per day including 3 meals. See menu below for food.

Jindabyne Sport & Rec Centre - Student Lodge bedroom.

 

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre - Student Lodge floor plan.

Self Catering Accommodation
(meal packages may be purchased separately)

There are a limited number of 2 Bedroom units and 2 Bedroom 'Family' units available. These are suitable for a couple plus two (friendly) individuals, very good value for a family of 4.

2 Bedroom Units (Snowy/Moonbah)

2 Bedroom Units comprise 2 bedrooms (1 upstairs loft): one double bed, one double bunk and one single bed. Bathroom with shower. Kitchenette with hotplate and microwave, digital TV. Pillows, doonas, bed linen and towels are supplied. $159 per night.

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre - 2 BR Units.

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre - 2 BR Units.

 

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre - 2 BR Units floor plan.

2 Bedroom Family Units

2 Bedroom 'Family' Units comprise 2 bedrooms: one king-split bed and two double bunks. Bathroom with shower. Fully-equipped kitchen with conventional gas oven, microwave and dishwasher, digital TV. Pillows, doonas, bed linen and towels are supplied. Two units provide disabled access. $195 per night.

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre - 2BR Family Units.

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre - 2 BR Family Unit floorplan.

Food

Restaurant at Jindabyne.

Sharing meals are an excellent way to meet fellow participants and talk to presenters - the 'connect' part of Inspire, Inform and Connect! Also, since you're eating right there on site, you won't miss any of the after-dinner slideshows. :)

"It was a real pleasure to meet some of the world travelers and to eat in their company."

"The atmosphere was relaxed and I liked the networking opportunities."

HU Virginia dining hall.

We have arranged 2 meal packages for the event, starting with lunch on Friday through breakfast on Sunday. We've been promised lots of great food - the menu looks yummy!

Food MAY be available if you don't prebook, but no guarantees, so best to prebook.

There will be a vegetarian option offered at each meal - we will need numbers for these, so please indicate when you register if you wish a vegetarian meal.

Special dietary needs within reason can be accommodated with advanced notice.

Sample meal plan below:

  Friday Saturday Sunday
Breakfast

 

Orange / Apple juice
Bacon / sausages
English muffin with tomato and cheese
Savoury eggs
Fruit Danishes
Toast and spreads
Selection of cereals / porridge
Fruit yoghurt
Compote fruit
Fresh fruit selection
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate
Orange/Apple juice
Bacon / sausages
Croissants
Poached/fried eggs
Toast and spreads
Selection of cereals / porridge
Fruit yoghurt
Compote fruit
Fresh fruit
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate
Lunch Crusty bread roll
Soup of the day
Beef pie
Spinach and ricotta roll
Selection of sandwiches and wraps
Salad bar – selection of salads
Fresh fruit salad
Fresh fruit selection
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water
Crumbed fish
BBQ sausages and steak
Seasoned wedges
Salad bar – selection of salads
Fresh fruit selection
Apple and cinnamon cake
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water
 
Dinner Baked chicken with Mediterranean vegetables
Bacon and mushroom sauce with pasta
Pumpkin and Ricotta Ravioli
Beef lasagne
Salad bar – selection of salads
Crusty bread roll
Cheese cake or fruit salad + ice-cream
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water
Roast Beef
Roast Chicken
Vegetable cous cous
Baked potatoes and vegetables
Salad bar – selection of salads
Crusty bread roll
Pavlova or fruit salad + ice-cream
Fresh fruit
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water
 
Snacks Cookies & fruit Cookies & fruit  

Meal Package A - 6 meals, 110

- Friday dinner;
- Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner;
- Sunday breakfast and lunch.

Meal Package B - 3 meals, 55

- Saturday dinner;
- Sunday breakfast and lunch.

Alcohol

The venue is licensed, so please DO NOT BYO. We reserve the right to expel without reimbursement any attendee who becomes intoxicated and/or causes a disturbance.

Jindabyne Sports and Recreation Centre - bar area.

No Fires

Fires will be restricted to fire pits, which are plentiful around the site. There is a BBQ area available for cooking, but no camp stoves please. Please be aware that we will be obliged by the venue to enforce these rules very strictly.

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre - fire pit.

Children & Pets

Horizons Unlimited is naturally keen to inspire the next generation of adventure travellers so you're welcome to bring your children along if you wish. Bear in mind that the event is for adults (with adult themes and language) and we won't have any specific kids' activities. Children under 14 years old get in for free. Participants under 18 years old must be supervised by an adult. Please note that the health and safety of your children is your responsibility and they must be supervised by you at all times. Children will not be allowed in any of the presentations from 8 pm onwards each evening.

Unfortunately we are not allowed to bring pets onto the property, so please leave your pets at home.

Smoking

The venue has a No Smoking Policy in all work, washroom, meeting and food services areas. Smoking outside will be restricted to designated smoking areas only. Please dispose of the butts properly in the butt cans.



 

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