IRONMAN CLIFFHANGER
CLIFFHANGER FAQ
& FURTHER DETAILS
CLIFFHANGER
DVD: The
boys from Mud Rhino will produce our monster DVD this year, and
boy are they fired up. Evan Sycamnias and the crew have a minimum
6 cameras plus numerous in-car cameras. These guys are
passionate about 4WD events producing the latest Round 1 Engel
Challenge DVD, and boy, its a ripper!
Team MudRhino is an online community
dedicated to offroad ing - showcasing some of the wildest 4WDs
in the country. Take the time to have a look around, read reviews
and trip reports, search maps, watch video footage, view offroad
images, share ideas on the forum, and find out about upcoming
events. Go to their website www.mudrhino.com.au
and support this new generation of Four Wheel Drivers.
PRIZES:
There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd
& 3rd.
In 2009 we have cash prizes. We offer $5000 to
first place, $3000 to second and $2000 to third place. There's
also $100 for the Top 10 of each stage. All up that's $30,000
in prize money making Cliffhanger Australia's richest 4WD event.
PROPERTY
DETAILS & DIRECTIONS: The event is held
on a 110,000 Acre property called Cootawundi Station.
Cobb
& Co Coaches would have once taken you there. Cootawundi was
the end of the coach line and the old 14 room coach house ruins
remain. The building was occupied by the property owners until
some 70 years ago when it was devastated by flooding. Back then
labour was cheap and easy to get but materials were scarce. The
roof materials were taken and
used elsewhere on the farm.
The
gate to Cootawundi is 22km South of White Cliffs on the White
Cliffs – Wilcannia Rd. The
gate is along side a large shearing shed and where the road crosses
a bridge. There is just one bridge on this road and it crosses
the Bunker Creek at this point. GPS reference is :
694714 / 6563962 54J
AGD66.
Head
West along the drive and follow the signs to the base camp.
Melbournians
should travel via Deniliquin, Hay, Ivanhoe and Wilcannia – (10
hours from Melb) and that’s about what it takes to get to Wanangatta
Station in the high country. The Ivanhoe to Wilcannia Hwy is approx.
140km of dirt. A very good dirt road, trucks, etc no problems.
Sydney
siders should travel via Dubbo, Nyngan, Cobar and Wilcannia.
SE
Queenslanders should take the Newell to Gilgandra then head west
to Nyngan,Cobar and Wilcannia.
Nth
Queenslanders have a bit of cross country from St George to Bourke
then Wilcannia.
WA
and Adelaide crews should travel via Broken Hill and Wilcannia.
Flights
from Melbourne to White Cliffs are also organised by Navrun, ring
or email us for further details.
FUEL: Cootawundi is 50k south
of White Cliffs. You may get away with just 2 full tanks of fuel
for the entire event, but if not you may leave fuel at camp or
go into town for refueling, however fuel is available to purchase
at base camp, premium and diesel. LPG is at Wilcannia (100k's
away).
ACCOMODATION AND REPAIRS:
Silver City 4WD in Broken Hill are the
closest dedicated and equipped workshop. (200+ k's away) Dennis,
Julie and Jonathan Oliver are looking forward to the event. The
truck will be at Cootawundi spectating. If/when needed, he will
transport cars back to BH. There will be $100 donation to Silver
City 4wd if you need to use their facilities. No point penalty
(Dam site cheaper than an hourly rate). Outside assistance is
permitted at Cliffhanger. You may take a spare car or trailer
full of parts and spectator friends may help you rebuild your
rig over night. Need to speak to the guys at Silver City 4wd. Tel:
08 8087 9250 or email: sc4wd@bigpond.net.au
There are basic workshop facilities in White Cliffs and Wilcannia
but none as understanding as Silver City. The
property owners also have basic facilities, some spares and a
welder so most basic repairs can be done there. We can also accomodate
speedy service by using our aeroplane service we will have stationed
at the event.
Also for anyone that is coming via Broken Hill, the West Darling
Hotel is offering discount accommodation rates. Single
Room = $30.00 per night. Double Rooms = $50.00 per night. They
also have ensuite rooms, 2 and 3 bedroom flats and family rooms.
Please contact the hotel on (08) 8087-2691 for accommodation enquires
or visit their website www.westdarlinghotel.com.au
They also provide the best pub
meal in town….best steak…..family atmosphere and great bar facilities.
The publican Kevin Hind has
offered his services as being the caterer for our event as well
(see menu below). He has also offered to leave two sets of keys
to a twin bed flat with Dennis and Julie that allows entry into
the hotel after hours, so that anyone stuck at SC4WD for any length
of time, can have a couple hours sleep, whilst waiting for parts
and or work to be completed. Kevin is also organising
a bar at base camp for us!!!!!!!!!!
CATERING
& BAR: West Darling Hotel
are provided catering and will be running a bar. All alcohol
served at the event is the same as your bar prices, no additional
costs! Kevin will be serving all types of beverages- you won't
miss out.
Here is a smaple of our excellant menu for
the event
Breakfast:
Rice Bubbles, Corn Flakes, Muesli, Weetbix, Hot Porridge,
Tea & Coffee, Bacon & Eggs, Sausages, Baked Beans, Spaghetti,
etc Lunch:
Beef stew, Hot soup of the Day, Fresh breadrolls,
make your own sandwiches, fruit poppers, tea & coffee, etc
Dinner:
Roast beef & pork, roast potatoes & carrots, peas, corn,
onions, gravy, mashed potatoes, sour cream, beans and other
vegies, damper, lasagne, casseroles, roast chicken, porterhouse
steak, tea & coffee, etc
 Craig
Matthews of Elgas in Mildura is a proud supporter and sponsor
of Cliffhanger. A donation of over $1,000 of gas is made to
us to cook, heat water, and warm ourselves up on those chilly
nights and mornings. Please support those who support us. www.elgas.com.au
FACILITIES: Toilets
and basic showers are provided.
PAYMENT:
We also accept 'pay by the month'
instalments off your entry fee- see entry form for more details.
TRANSPORT AND FLIGHTS: Those
wishing to transport their vehicles to the property early may
do so, even months ahead is ok. All competitors must organise
their own transport to the property.
We have flights from Melbourne
to White Cliffs, White Cliffs to Broken Hill and scenic flights
around the property. Please phone or email Navrun in regards
to this, and storing your rigs on the property.
SAMPLE
OF NAVIGATION FORMATS USED IN CLIFFHANGER
Download a sample of navigational waypoints
to practice on from the latest Navrun.
Click here (PDF
file 76kb)
RELATED
& IMPORTANT NAVRUN LINKS
For
more details contact NavRun Headquarters (Rudi Paoletti).
Full
details are under Contact Us.
Refer
to the Fixture for date of the Cliffhanger.
Results
and Scores of all the Cliffhangers.
Cliffhanger
2006 trailor, download it now! (1.34minutes)
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Resolution click here
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of the Cliffhanger.
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