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                       SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND

                       JOHN WILLIAMSON // FANNY LUMSDEN // LEE KERNAGHAN
                       TEX PERKINS // THE MCCLYMONTS // TROY CASSAR-DALEY
                       GRAEME CONNORS // FELICITY URQUHART // SHANNON NOLL
                       BUSBY MAROU // CASEY BARNES - PLUS MANY MORE
                       Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds, Mareeba October 1-3

                                                                                                       The Wolfe Brothers Feature
























                                                                            Pick your patch

                                                                            SELF-CATERED Roll out your swag,
                                                                            pitch your tent or hook up a caravan,
                                                                            camper or RV to a powered site.
                                                                            Families can request to stay in the
                                                                            quiet zone, which has a late night
                                                                            noise curfew.
                                                                            RENT-A-TENT A pop-up tent village
                                                                            will be erected for anyone who can’t
                                                                            bring their own gear. Each tent is fully
                                                                            carpeted and fitted with a 12-volt
                                                                            light. You can also hire a comfort pack
            Fanny Lumsden                                                   and a table. Varying tent sizes cater for
                                                                            complete with bedding, chairs, an esky
                                                                            groups of 2, 3, 4 or 6.
                                                                            GLAMPING Why not go all out and live
                                                                            the life of luxury? You can rent a
                                      Campfire essentials                   five-metre, five-person bell tent with all
                                                                            linen, towels, lighting and a welcome
                                      Fires must be enclosed — pits, rings and   pack included. The bedding configuration
                                      outdoor wood stoves are acceptable.   is up to you, with queens and single sizes
                                      Rings and firewood will be on sale.   available. Plus, glampers have dedicated
                                                                            areas to chill out together, charge their
                                      Flames are only permitted between     phones and use hair straighteners
                                      the hours of 4pm and 10am.            or dryers. And how’s this for service?
                                                                            Volunteer crew members will happily
                                      You can’t leave fires unattended.     fetch food or drinks from on-site vendors
                                                                            and deliver back to your tent.
                                      The local Rural Fire Brigade will provide
                                      advice on weather conditions.
                                                                              MORE: savannahintheround.com.au




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