The Trip
What kind of vehicle should I register for Destination Outback?
Destination Outback is not a race nor is it a rally. All vehicles must be road worthy, registered and drivers must obey the traffic rules and hold a driver's licence.
Police are entitled to prosecute drivers of cars with blue lights, revolving lights of any colour, sirens or devices that produce smoke.
We will be driving on dirt roads so 4WD and AWD vehicles will handle this type of terrain much more safely than 2WD so please do not register your 2WD. You require at least one full size spare tyre.
For safety reasons, an installed UHF 40 or more channel radio is compulsory in all vehicles. (Handheld radios are not acceptable, due to range restrictions).
Vehicles, including UHF radios and registration papers, must be available for inspection prior to the start.
You will need a minimum insurance of third-party property insurance.
Will I be able to easily fuel up on the trip?
At the start of the trip we will give you our Destination Outback magazine. The magazine will give you thorough route notes including suggestions of where you should stop to fuel up your vehicle.
Remember, make sure you check what fuel the vehicle you are in takes, if you fuel up with petrol, when you should have fueled up with diesel you will get stuck waiting for help as engine problems ensue!
What are the dates and what is the route?
In 2024 the route is as follows:
Day 0: Friday 9 August 2024 - Warrawong on the Darling.
Day 1: Saturday 10 August 2024 - Warrawong to Merna Mora
Day 2: Sunday 11 August 2024 - Merna Mora
Day 3: Monday 12 August 2024 - Merna Mora to Buckleboo Station.
Day 4: Tuesday 13 August 2024 - Buckleboo Station to Coffin Bay.
Day 5: Wednesday 14th August 2024 - Coffin Bay to Clare.
Day 6: Thursday 15th August 2024 - Clare to Robinvale.
Day 7: Friday 16th August 2024 - Robinvale to Lake Cargelligo
At the start of the trip we will give you our Destination Outback magazine which will have detailed route notes.
Is accommodation included?
We are off to explore the outback so pack your swag and be ready to roll it out at the locations we have arranged for the group, either showgrounds or sporting grounds. Alternatively, you are welcome to book or arrange your own accommodation at your own expense.
What should I pack?
A good sense of humour, a swag & your finest hat!
Some other essentials may include sunscreen, water bottle, mobile phone including charger, footwear, clothing, towel, toiletries, bedding, headlamp/torch, camping chair, camping table, tools that may come in handy, billy & mugs, drizabone & wallet!
You will also need a UHF 40 or more channel radio installed in your vehicle. You will need your vehicle registration papers, current driver's licence and a minimum insurance of third-party property insurance.
Can I bring my dog or pet?
There will be enough animals already on the trip, please leave your pets at home.
The Cause
Where does the money raised go?
Each year the Destination Outback Committee selects different charities, people and causes to donate to. Check out our History page to see previous beneficiaries.
Can I suggest a charity, cause or person that the money is donated to?
We are always interested to hear about how we can best spend the money raised. Please email us at rcds.do@gmail.com and we will consider your suggestion.
Registration
How do I register?
Head to our registration page, you can access it from the main navigation. Click on the register button, follow the prompts to register.
How much is registration and what does this fee include?
The fee for Destination Outback 2024 is $850.00 per person. This includes all main meals, merchandise, costs associated with running the event & a place for you to roll out your swag.
Bring along extra funds to spend at the pub, on the auctions, for fuel and any other incidentals.
Can I receive a refund of the registration if I can no longer attend?
Unfortunately we are unable to facilitate a refund.
How many people can I register in my car? How many vehicles can enter?
We are travelling to small communities that are not set up to handle large crowds therefore we unfortunately must restrict the event to 50 vehicles and a maximum of four (4) people per car.
Are special dietary requirements catered for?
We are travelling to small remote communities that are not used to handling large crowds, we are therefore unable to cater for special dietary requirements.
Fundraising
How does Destination Outback raise money?
Each car is required to raise a minimum of $2,500.00 to enter. Cars may raise more than this. All funds raised by cars will be donated back to the community.
Each night there will be an auction hosted. All funds raised on auction items will be donated back to the community.
We have very generous sponsors each year that donate their money or auction items to which we thank them. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, or donating an auction item, please email rcds.do@gmail.com
How much money do I need to raise? Is car sponsorship permitted? Will the business be able to obtain a receipt for tax purposes?
Each car is expected to raise a minimum of $2,500.00. You are welcome to cover your car in sponsorship stickers.
Yes, when you register you will be able to register your car, you will then be given a link which will allow you to send to your sponsors so they can donate directly to your car and they will automatically receive a tax receipt emailed to them.
Destination Outback 2024 Rules
1. Vehicles
a. The event is restricted to 50 vehicles.
b. Genuine 4WD (and not just AWD) vehicles only, with at least one full size spare tyre.
c. Vehicles must be mechanically sound, with current registration.
d. For safety reasons, an installed UHF 40 or more Channel Radio is COMPULSORY in all vehicles. (Handheld radios are not acceptable, due to range restrictions).
e. Vehicles (including UHF Radios) and registration papers must be available for inspection prior to the start.
2. Participants
a. A maximum of FOUR people per entry.
b. All drivers to hold a current driver’s licence and have a minimum insurance of third-party property insurance
3. Accommodation
Accommodation is ‘under the stars’ – BYO camping equipment.
(Limited under cover accommodation is available at some overnight stops.)
4. Entry fee/Meals:
a. Entry/Meal tickets will be $850 per person and are non-refundable. This amount covers the costs associated with running the event and all meals.
b. All meals have been organized from dinner Friday until breakfast Saturday.
c. No special dietary requirements can be catered for.
5. Fundraising:
a. The purpose of Destination Outback is to raise funds for charitable purposes. Accordingly, in order to meet and hopefully exceed our 2024 fundraising target, it is a requirement that each vehicle raise a minimum of $2,500 by Friday 5th July 2024. You and the participants in your vehicle can contribute these amounts yourselves, or enlist the support of business associates, friends and family.
b. Donations are payable to the Rotary Club of Dubbo South Foundation, which is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and also endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (a DGR), and can be made through the Destination Outback website hosted on Funraisin that will provided to you after registration.
c. All donations of $2 or more though the Destination Outback website hosted on Funraisin should receive a tax deductible receipt.
d. Your profile page will remain live on the website for several weeks after the event so that you can continue to actively fundraise.
e. Please note that, once made, donations cannot be refunded.
f. All monies raised will be directed by the Foundation to worthy community projects.
6. Committee discretion
These rules may be subject to change. Any changes will be advised prior to the event.
The Destination Outback Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any entry.
General Release and Indemnity
The Rotary Club of Dubbo South Inc. (“Rotary”)
DESTINATION OUTBACK 2024 (“the Event”)
- I am aware and acknowledge that this 4WD outback adventure involves inherent risks, including the risk of injury to life or death and damage to property and in participating in the Event, I do so at my own risk.
- I am also aware that it is a condition of participation in the Event that Rotary, its officers and employees, agents and volunteers are released by me from all liability howsoever arising from injury or damage to both property and person howsoever caused (whether fatal or otherwise) arising out of my participation in the Event whether or not such injury or damage is due to any negligent act, breach of duty, default and/or omission on the part of Rotary, its officers and employees, agents or volunteers.
- I indemnify Rotary, its officers and employees, agents and volunteers against all loss, damage, and expenses (including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis) incurred or suffered by me arising out of or in connection with any claims, actions, proceedings or demands of any kind arising directly or indirectly as a consequence of my participation in the Event.
- I acknowledge and agree that my participation in the Event is as a consequence of my own free will and desire and that I have read and understood the above acknowledgement, release and indemnity.
- I warrant that I am 18 years of age or older and am lawfully able to enter into this release and indemnity.
