HARTS RANGE RACES WEEKEND 

• 215km from Alice.

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• Picnic Public Holiday Weekend (first weekend of August). See About us Page for dates.

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We would like to encourage patrons planning on attending to purchase pre-paid tickets online to assist gate staff with money handling. ​

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Each attendee will need to present their ticket at the gate – either printed or on your phone, to receive your wristband.

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• ENTRY FEES: (Friday to Monday)

  • Adult      

  • • Weekend Pass $40.00.

    • Online @: Ticketbo, please click on the following link.

    • EFTPOS/Cash from Centre Ag Services (old Landmark Building) 34 Stuart Highway – next to Mobile Teppa Hill.

  • Children under 16 are free.

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• Non-powered camp sites – showers and toilets provided.

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• Hot BBQ meals morning til late provided by Harts Range Race Club Committee volunteers – steak, sausage, bacon and egg sandwiches, hot chips, drinks.

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• Ice for sale.

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• No fuel, cigarettes or matches sold – see Atitjere Store details (below). 

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• LIMITED MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE and No public phone available – see Atitjere Store details (below).

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• LIMITED EFTPOS. See Atitjere Store details (below).

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• Health Clinic at Atitjere Community – Turn off the Plenty Highway into the Atitjere Community. St John’s will also be in attendance at the Racecourse all weekend for emergencies only.

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• Police at Plenty Highway, 1km east of the Racecourse turnoff, and/or on duty at the racecourse.

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• No alcohol sold at racecourse or to be taken into the Atitjere Community area.

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• BYO from Alice Springs.

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• We prefer no dogs; however, they must be tied up at all times if you do bring them.

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• NO FIREWORKS – PENALITIES APPLY.

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•  If you or a family member are feeling unwell or recently arrived from interstate, please stay home.

 

Don't Forget to Bring

• Hat (wide brimmed preferred).

• Torch.

• Swag.

• Cooking equipment and tucker.

• Alcohol (optional) and Esky.

• Spare cash.

• Formal/Themed Wear for the Ball on Saturday Night – including ties for the men. Theme changes annually – check About us Page for details. 

• Suitable shoes and clothing to partake in Sports Events.

• Camera.

• Collect firewood on the way.

• Your best demeanour and lots of friends!

 

 

SERVICES IN THE EAST MACDONNELL – AND BEYOND

• Drivers and Campers are advised to leave gates as you find them, keep to main roads and the designated camping grounds.

• Permits are required to enter Indigenous and Pastoral Lands.

• All fossicking requires a permit unless participating as part of a tour with The Gemtree. Fossicking permits are available from the NT Department of Mines and Energy.

 

Atitjere Store

• Phone: (08) 8956 9773.

• 210km from Alice.

• Open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm only. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays – however over the Picnic Races Weekend the store will be open SATURDAY 9:00am to 1:00pm, SUNDAY 9:00am to 12:00pm, MONDAY (Public Holiday) 9:00am to 12:00pm.

• Fuel, good selection of groceries, hot food, ice-creams, drinks, pay phone, ATM Machine.

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The Gemtree Caravan Park

• Phone: (08) 8956 9855.

• 140km from Alice.

• Open 7 days 8:00am to 5:00pm.

• Powered and non powered camping sites, cabins.

• EFTPOS.

• Fuel, small selection of groceries, hot takeaway snacks, ice-creams, drinks, pay phone.

• Website: www.gemtree.com.au

 

Jervois Station

• Phone: (08) 8956 6307.

• 340km from Alice.

• Open Monday to Saturday 8:00am to 6:00pm. CLOSED SUNDAYS.

• Fuel, drinks and snacks (no hot meals).

• Non-powered camping sites available.

• EFTPOS available.

 

Aileron Roadhouse

• Phone: 08 8956 9703.

• 135km from Alice.

• Open daily 6:00am to 10:00pm.

• Outback hospitality, Aboriginal art gallery, accommodation, camping, caravan grounds and air-con motel rooms, pool, BBQ picnic area, fuel, Pub Meals, selection of groceries. EFTPOS.

• Website: www.aileronroadhouse.com.au

 

Arltunga Historical Reserve and National Park

• Phone: (08) 8956 9770.

• 110km from Alice.

• Visitor Centre Open daily 8:00am to 5:00pm – gives an introduction to the Reserve and mining era, through cultural and historical displays. Guided bush walks are also available. Emergency phone 24 hours.

• Picnic and barbecue facilities with shade shelters and toilets are located at the Visitor Centre. 

• Pets and Camping is not permitted on the Reserve, however they are available at the nearby Arltunga Eco Retreat.

• Website: http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/parks/find/arltunga#.U2RJvs-KBLM 

 

Arltunga Bush Pub & Eco Retreat

• Phone 0408 081 239.

• Campgrounds Open (Bush Pub – under renovation, Opening Soon).

• PETS WELCOME.

• Gateway to the Arltunga Historic Reserve, Ruby Gap Nature Reserve & the spectacular Glen Annie Gorge.

• Web: https://www.arltunga.com.au/

 

Ross River Resort 

• Phone: (08) 8956 9711.

• Gateway to the East Mac Donnell Ranges-85 km east of Alice Springs on sealed road all the way on the Ross Highway.

• Open 7 days.

• Powered and unpowered sites in grassed, shady campground.

• Ensuite rustic cabins with full linen, air-conditioned, Ensuite toilet and shower.

• Swimming pool/spa.

• Function facilities.

• EFTPOS.

• Fuel – unleaded and diesel.

• Airstrip and helipad.

• Ice creams, snacks, cold drinks, bar, dining room with bar food.

• Website: www.rossriverresort.com.au

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