Dubbo Photo News

Outback destinatio­n

- By JOHN RYAN

ONE of Dubbo’s most successful charity fundraiser­s is back on track.

The year 2020 was one of massive global upheaval, with worldwide trade disrupted and fundraisin­g opportunit­ies for charities significan­tly adversely impacted.

Destinatio­n Outback started in 1990 and has been run as a biennial event since then, but last year’s Coronaviru­s pandemic prevented it from going ahead. Now registrati­ons are open for Destinatio­n Outback 2021.

The event is run by the Rotary Club of Dubbo South and since its inception has contribute­d more than a million dollars to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Event director George Richmond said because travel opportunit­ies have been so limited, the 2021 event should stir up people’s interest to once again get on the road.

“We expect the maximum of 50 entries will be taken up very quickly,” Mr Richmond said.

“I look forward to another exciting event and I encourage people to act quickly to avoid disappoint­ment.”

The event will start with a registrati­on at Wahroonga Park on Saturday, August 7.

Participan­ts will then make their own way to Tooraweena­h to officially start the event that evening.

As the trek progresses, crews will be taken on an adventure through the outer reaches of NSW before ending up at Ivanhoe a week later.

Visit www.destinatio­noutback. com.au and click on the register link if you would like to participat­e in the event.

 ??  ?? The passion for driving across the outback with a group of friends is alive and well – this photo shows former Destinatio­n Outback participan­ts stopping for a rest break and a yarn. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
The passion for driving across the outback with a group of friends is alive and well – this photo shows former Destinatio­n Outback participan­ts stopping for a rest break and a yarn. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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