Plains-wanderer Weekend Information 2008

Meeting Places in Deniliquin: the Peppin Motor Inn and the Riverside Caravan and Cabin Park

AOS's Deniliquin telephone numbers: 03 58 81 3378,
mobile 0427 030007

AOS's Melbourne telephone numbers: 03 9820 4223, mobile: 04173 10200

Email:enquiries@philipmaher.com

Website: www.philipmaher.com

Starting time options: 6.00 a.m. Saturday or 3.00 p.m. Saturday (approximately)

Finishing time:1.30 p.m. Sunday After a birding excursion on Saturday morning, the group will return to Deniliquin at around 1.00 p.m. and depart again around 3.00 p.m. Participants should pack something to eat for the evening excursion. The starting time on Sunday morning will depend on how late we are out on Saturday night.

Suggested Accommodation: The Peppin Motor Inn, tel 03 58 812722. A twin/double room is approximately $73 AUD and a single $70 AUD. The Riverside Caravan Park is another good place to stay, particularly if you'd prefer to self-cater. www.deniliquinriversidecaravanpark.com.au/

Costs for PW Weekend: $270 AUD if starting at 6.00 a.m. or $250 AUD if starting at 3.00 p.m.

Deposit when booking: $50 AUD. Balance prior to the Plains-wanderer Weekend

What you will need to bring: food, binoculars, telescope if you have one, insect repellent, sunscreen, hat and water bottle

Group size: preferred size 8 participants; however special circumstances may allow 10 participants

Bookings: A.O.S, P.O.Box 385, South Yarra 3141 Victoria Australia Please make cheques payable to AOS Pty Ltd.

Species seen on 2006 and 2007 weekends

Species seen on four plains-wanderer weekends 2003 & 2004 & 2005enquiries@philipmaher.com homepage