Accommodation
Mildura to Renmark takes 3 full days, and because of the limited availabilty of accommodation then for most people that will be camping the first 2 nights.
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1st night on the rally - Sandbar 19km after Wentworth, or a campsite/cabin (3 cabins) at the Fort Courage Caravan park, or anywhere you like in between.
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2nd night - 2 large sandbars immediately after Lock 7, or free camp anywhere you like over the next 20km. For some there are a few cabins at Lake Victoria station next to Lock 7 (min 2 night pricing).
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3rd night - Free camp within the 26km prior to Renmark, or stay at one of the riverside caravan parks in Renmark, both with ample cabins and campsites.
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4th night - Free camp after Lock No 4 and before Loxton, or stay at the riverside caravan park in Loxton. If you want accommodation on the 5th night then today it's better to go further to Cobdogla Station Caravan Park.
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5th night - Free camp either side of Waikerie town. The Waikerie caravan park does not offer single night stays for their cabins, so if you want accommodation you'll need to push on to the Morgan Riverside Caravan Park.
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6th night the ideal location is Swan Reach, with rooms above the pub and cabins behind. Free camping is popular on the opposite bank, with the ferry running 24-7 (includes pedestrians). Else a bit further to Punyelroo Caravan Park (minimal cabins).
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7th and final night in Mannum, unless you want to depart the group and get to your home quicker. If you're up early on the final Rally day departing Swan Reach area, you should make Mannum around lunchtime
Evening: Presentations/awards at the Pretoria Hotel.
Camping
The first 2 nights nearly everyone will be camping due to limited availability of cabins.
FREE CAMP
You can free-camp the whole way, ie. wild camp.
A camp toilet is recommended, but if not you must be able to dig a hole at least 30cm deep & bury all toilet paper.
BUDGET CAMPING WITH TOILETS (all riverside)
From days 4 through to day 7 there are multiple council run campsites/reserves besides the river that allow camping for $10-12 "per vehicle". All have toilets. Details are advised once people enter, and they're in the 'River Guide' book that is provided upon arrival in Mildura.
CAMPING WITH SHOWER & TOILETS
From day 3 onwards you access full facilities by staying at riverside caravan parks in Renmark, Loxton/Cobdogla, Waikerie/Morgan, Punyerloo and Mannum.
