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OVISTON CONVERGENCE RALLY

21 – 24 MARCH, 2012

I need to point out that I have indicated the date for Oviston as from Tuesday, March 20.  A number of motorhomers will probably only arrive on the Wednesday, March 21 as this is the public holiday.  However, feel free to make your stay as long or as short as desired.

Bookings should be made with Elsa or Lappies Labuschagne on telephones  -  051 655 0124; 084 555 8871 or 084 464 4629.   Fax No. 051 655 0124.  Email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The cost of the site is R100.00 per night and they require a 50% deposit.  When paying please enter your SURNAME as the reference so that Elsa can identify the payee.

Banking details:

Bank: FNB Burgersdorp

Branch Code: 210320

Account Name: Lake Gariep Resort

Number: 62061581172

Directions:   From the R58 to Venterstad, then from Venterstad 12 km to Oviston and Lake !Gariep Resort.

From Bloemfontein on the N1 take the R701 to Bethulie – at this point either carry on to Bethulie and then the R390 (R405) over the longest road/rail bridge in SA, to Venterstad and then the R58 towards Colesburg and Oviston.

- or travel via Aventura Resort and the Dam Wall to a T-junction.  Turn left onto the R58 to Venterstad (right takes you to Colesburg).

Websites:  www.gariep-route.co.za and www.campsa.co.za

GPS co-ordinates:   S 30.692167    E  25.777028

Rally tokens will be issued to Northvaal members.

At this stage I am aware of two suggestions for travel.  Some of those attending the rally at Kareekloof (Suikderbosrand) will go direct, or over one or two days, via Aldam or  River of Joy Caravan Park outside Bloemfontein – contact telephone 083 462 7522 and email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; website: www.sa-venues.com/visit/riverofjoy

Johann Potgieter is arranging the following tour:

Planning to go from Kareekloof to Oviston via Harrismith with a overnight stop at the Witsieshoek mountain lodge on Monday the 19th. He has arranged that we use one of their rooms bathrooms and that the lodge supply us with power. This is the highest lodge in the Drakensberg range and you will find yourself just below the Centinel. Further to this he will also organize Dinner and Breakfast (cost to be confirmed).

From here we will depart the next day to Little Rock holiday resort in Ladybrand.  The route will take us via Golden Gate, Clarens, Ficksburg and Clocelaan.

On Wednesday morning we will depart for Oviston travelling via Rouxville, Aliwal North, Burgersdorp and onto Venterstad at Oviston.

All sightseeing and pitstops will be made up as we go along and he will throw in a few two way radios for good measure.

Please contact Johann on his cell 0824476153 or mail him for any further information or confirmation at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

With kind regards

Brenda McSweeney

Tel:  011 915 2444 / 072 568 0858

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