We want as many Egans as possible to be involved in the Rally, so please pass this page address to anyone you know who may be interested.

Judging by the responses so far, many of us will be attending the Rally in Hobart. It would be an ideal time to arrange your own family reunions - there is always plenty of time for chatting and catching up during the various events, so plan now to join us and make it the best Rally yet!

There is a comprehensive site for Hobart and the rest of Tasmania for those considering side trips before or after the Rally. Also see Discover Tasmania.

The dates have been confirmed as 30th June - 4th July which is the traditional time of the Rally regardless of hemisphere. As has been pointed out by our Clan Chief, Irish weather is not guaranteed even in summer, so why should it be a problem in Hobart!

The Rally coincides with the Victorian and Queensland school holidays and the start of the NSW, SA and ACT school holidays so BOOK YOUR TRAVEL ASAP.

Are You Coming?

To assist us can you please fill in your intentions in the form and send it as soon as possible or email David directly david@dedwards.id.au.

Itinerary (Updated 31 May 2010)

The itinerary (with minor modifcations) will be as follows:

• Wed 30 June 2010 am: Regisration.
• Wed pm: Lunch at the hotel own cost. Visit to the Museum at 3 pm, then 5pm on to the Town Hall for a guided tour, then to Parliament House for guided tour 6.30 pm and 7.30 dinner $35.
• Thurs all day: 8.30 to Port Arthur bus will be about $50 per person (subject to numbers) for the 2 days, entry and lunch at Port Arthur $45.
• Fri am: tour of Tasman Peninsula sites.
• Fri pm: Visit to the historic village of Richmond, lunch at Richmond own cost, returning to Hobart for dinner at New Sydney Hotel, own cost.
• Sat am: Free Morning - suggest Salamanca Markets.
• Sat pm: choice of lecture or tours in the afternoon:
  • Dr Hamish Maxwell-Stewart is a prominent Tasmanian history authority, who will be talking about his latest project on convicts. To be held at the Old Woolstore, small charge.
  • Tour of Hobart Waterfront's Engineering Heritage conducted by David Edwards, no charge.
  • Tour of Anglesea Barracks, this military site contains some of the oldest and best colonial architecture in Hobart, small charge.
• Sat Evening: Clan Banquet at Old Woolstore Hotel $45 (Speaker Dr. M.J.S. Egan Clan Chief).
• Sun 4 July 2010: Church services, lunch at the Woolstore own cost, followed by Clan Meetings and farewell.

If transport is required to and from any of the venues, taxis and vans can be called, shared costs.

We encourage you to come early or stay and tour independently.

Accommodation

Wed 30 June, Friday 2 July and Saturday 3 July 2010 Hobart

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000

Contact the hotel and book your accommodation directly. You will need to book for 3 nights - Wed 30 June, Fri 2 July and Sat 3 July. Mention that you are attending the Clan Egan Rally to obtain the prices listed below. Members wishing to come earlier and or stay later can extend their stay at the special rally rate.

They have a variety of rooms and apartments with a double room at $142 a night. Family groups may wish to get an apartment or suite (1x Queen Bed and 2 x Single Beds OR x 2 Queen Beds) $242.00

Breakfast is available at your own cost.

From within Australia:
Phone: 1800 814 676 (Free call within Australia - available 24 hours a day)
(03) 6235 5355 (Switchboard – available 24 hours a day)
Fax: (03) 6234 9954

From overseas:
Phone: +61 3 6235 5355 (Switchboard - available 24 hours a day)
Fax: +61 3 6234 9954
Web: http://www.oldwoolstore.com.au/home
Email: groups@oldwoolstore.com.au

Thursday 1 July Port Arthur

This is bed and breakfast style accommodation. The cost for dinner, bed and breakfast is $90 per person based on twin share, $45 extra for single supplement. You will need to book one night’s accommodation (Thursday 1st July) and leave them a credit card number. Mention that you are attending the Clan Egan Rally.

From within Australia
Phone: (03) 6250 2217
Fax: (03) 6250 2590

From overseas:
Phone: +61 3 6250 2217
Fax: +61 3 6250 2590
Web: http://www.foxandhounds.com.au
Email: reservations@foxandhounds.com.au

Getting to Tasmania

Direct flights to Hobart are available from Melbourne and Sydney, and take one and two hours respectively. There is an overnight ferry from Melbourne to Devonport in the north of Tasmania and takes 12 hours. If you bring a car on the ferry, the registration number of the car is required at the time of booking, so bringing a hire car over is not an option.

Hire cars are available at the terminal at Devonport. There is also a coach. Hobart is a three and a half hour trip by road from Devonport.

Weather

July is winter in Hobart. Hobart is situated at latitude 42°50'S and longitude 147°20'E. Its latitude equates with that of Rome and Salt Lake City in the northern hemisphere, but the climate is more moderate.

Hobart has a mild, temperate, maritime climate with four distinct seasons. Weather July Mean daily maximum 14.4°C (58°F) Mean daily minimum 4.5°C (40°F) Average rainfall 52.8mm Because of its southerly latitude, the seasons are much more evident in Tasmania than they are in the rest of Australia.

While the mountains are sprinkled with snow in the winter, at sea level the daytime temperatures and clear, crisp days are ideal for some outdoor activities. Normal clothing eg slacks and sweatshirt, for indoors, topped with a waterproof and windproof jacket for outdoors is generally sufficient. For longer outdoor activities, hats, scarf and gloves may be helpful if you feel the cold.

See you there!

Kerry & David Edwards (Convenors)