2024 Lead Up Events
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Rose Isle Station
MORNING TEA $15
Race Week: Monday – Thursday 10:30am. Australian made gift shop items available.
*Bookings required prior 0499 747 371
www.roseislestation.com Socials: Rose Isle Station
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Dunlop Station
STATION TOURS $20 single / $50 family
Race Week: Tuesday - Thursday 11am morning tea followed by tour. Friday is a 2pm tour (after you’ve been to the School Fete) with afternoon tea to follow. No tours on race day. Sunday is an 11am morning tea followed by tour
www.dunlopstation.com Socials: Dunlop Station
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Gundabooka v's Louth Golf Challenge
$20 ENTRY (includes camp oven stew lunch, BYO drinks)
Race Week: Wednesday 10am tee off. 9 holes / Ambrose teams are decided on the day / One club rule. At the conclusion of play, there will be an auction for the RFDS
Directions: From the pub, head south towards the race track. Just after the race track, there will be a turn to the left that takes you into the course. This will be clearly sign posted.
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Scenic Flights
$330 for 15 min scenic flight. TBC
*Book and pay on the day
Note: Max total passenger weight (not including pilot) is 220kg. You can either go as an individual passenger, a group of two, or a group of three if you collectively come under the weight restriction.
Race Week: Wednesday – Saturday
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Damper and Scone Bake Off
$5 ENTRY
Race Week: Thursday. Entries to be at the pub by 5pm with judging starting at 7pm
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Louth Public School Fete
$5 ENTRY (includes morning tea)
Race Week: Friday 10am – 2pm. There is a variety of stalls, including a BBQ lunch. This is the annual fundraiser for the school and a great morning out.
Socials: Louth Public School
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Calcutta
$5 per TICKET
Race Week: Friday. Tickets will be sold at Shindy's from mid afternoon. Race books ($5) will be available after dark. Further info about how the Calcutta works is over on the FAQ page
Cash (no card) settlement at the conclusion of the auction. ID is strictly required. Same ID required to collect winnings on Race Day.
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Live Music
LIVE BAND @ THE TRACK ON SATURDAY
Band sets up straight after the last race. *Race track bar remains open during the evening while the band is playing.
LIVE MUSIC @ SHINDY’S INN for 2024
Thursday at 7:30pm ‘TBC’
Friday at 3pm ‘TBC’
Friday at 8pm (until late) ‘TBC’
Sunday at 11am ‘TBC’ -
Food Options
Shindy’s Inn will be doing meals all week / weekend.
Vendors setting up at the race track from Friday including:
Central West Car Club - Hot food / Coffee
St Ignatius School Bourke - Hot food / Sandwiches / Morning and Afternoon Tea (Race Day Only)
The Farmer’s Daughter & Co - Coffee Float / Food / Drinks. Catering for race day also available (order prior via their website)
Bruno’s Woodfire Pizza - Pizza!
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Idalia Station
OPEN GARDEN WILL BE BACK IN 2024!
Race Week: Wednesday 10:30am – 2pm.
Entry fee donated to charity. Additional local vendors in attendance.
02 6874 7401
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Tourist Information Centres
There are so many things to see and do in neighbouring towns and villages on your way out. Head to the Visitor Information Centres or hit up their socials!
https://visitcobarshire.com.au Socials: Visit Cobar
https://www.backobourke.com.au Socials: Visit Bourke