If you are planning a trip to the Australian outback this summer, why not time your arrival to catch the Henley-On-Todd Regatta which will take place on the 20th August 2011 in Alice Springs?
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary it’s the single longest running event in Australia’s Outback Northern Territory, where contestants come from far and wide to race up the dry Todd River bed in bottomless ‘eights’,’oxford tubs’, ‘bath tubs’ and yachts through the deep course sand to the finish line.
The Henley-On-Todd Regatta was founded in 1962 by Reg Smith who wanted to create Australia’s own version of the Henley Regatta. The fact that there was no sign of water for 1,500km didn’t faze Reg or the Rotary Club of Alice Springs, who helped bring the concept to fruition.
Tickets are priced at: Adult: AUS$15 (£10), Children (aged 4 -14) AUS$5 (£3), Family (2 adults, 3 children): AUS$30 (£20) and all proceeds from the event are allocated to local, national and international humanitarian projects.
To get a flavour of the Henley on Todd Regatta visit www.henleyontodd.com.au where you can see a video clip and get more information.
Travelbag is offering a seven-night Outback package from £1,999 per person based on two adults sharing. Valid for travel from the 11th until the 30th August 2011. The package includes international flights with Qantas, four nights in Alice Springs at the Alice on Todd and three nights in Uluru at the Lost Camel on a room only basis. For further information or to book please call: 0871 703 4240 or visit: www.travelbag.co.uk.
Other upcoming events in the Northern Territory include:
The Lasseters Lions Camel Camel Cup (9th July 2011) is a ‘must see’ event in Alice Springs where brave crazy riders whizz pass the crowds on unpredictable camels. www.camelcup.com.au.
The Darwin Festival (11th -28th August 2011) is when the Northern Territory’s capital city celebrates the diversity of the region with an annual celebration which includes a feast of local, national and international performances to excite, inspire and entertain. www.darwinfestival.org.au.
The World Solar Challenge (16th -23rd October 2011) is where contestants race solar powered cars which they have created themselves along the Stuart Highway from Darwin to Adelaide. The vehicles travel at various speeds depending on the sun’s radiation. The challenge gives people an appreciation of a cleaner, better future – the ultimate challenge in sustainable energy. www.worldsolarchallenge.org/
For more information on Australia’s Northern Territory visit www.australiasoutback.com
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