Fly the Flag 2015
Murray River Tour
14 - 21 March 2015
Welcome to the web site for the RACV Fly The Flag Tour. The 2015 Fly The Flag Tour, which was from Saturday, 14th March to Saturday, 21st March concluded with lunch and awards at the Yarra Valey Racing Centre. The event was organised by the All British Classics Car Club in partnership with the RACV. Thanks to the participants for posting their picture on the Fly The Flag Facebook Page.
Application forms are available using the button on the left . The forms are to be completed and mailed to the organiser with the applicable fee. We look forward to your participation. Application deadline is 14 February 2015 unless fully subscribed sooner.
- Entry fee - $395 per person includes six breakfasts, four lunches, all dinners and entertainment.
- Each car participating will receive a badge and assorted memorabilia.
- Vehicles must complete the tour to be eligible for prizes.
- Cancellation - notice must be received in writing by Friday 27 February 2015 to qualify for refund.
All pre-1982 Veteran, Vintage and Classic vehicles are eligible to enter. This includes motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Registered and club permit vehicles are both welcome. We are again limiting the tour to 200 vehicles.
Itinerary 2015
Keilor, Beaufort, Horsham, Warracknabeal, Ouyen, Mildura, Swan Hill, Quambatook, Boort, Pyramid Hill, Echuca, Cobram, Bendigo, Heathcote, Seymour, Yea and Yarra Glen.
DAY 1 SATURDAY 14th March
After breakfast at the Ultima Reception Centre in Keilor we will drive along the Western Highway to Beaufort for lunch provided by the local cricket club, after which we proceed to our overnight destination Horsham. Dinner tonight will be at the Lutheran Primary school in Trinity Drive.
DAY 2 SUNDAY 15th March
This morning we are back at the school for breakfast before driving along the Henty and Calder Highways to Mildura passing through Warracknabeal and Ouyen. Dinner tonight will be under the stars at Psyche Bend where the historic steam pumps will be fired up especially for us
DAY 3 MONDAY 16th March
Today you will visit at your leisure the many attractions in Mildura including Rio Vista historic house before boarding one of the two paddle boats chartered for the two hour cruise to Trentham Estate for dinner. After dinner we will return to Mildura by boat in the moonlight.
DAY 4 TUESDAY 17th March
After breakfast we will be flagged of on our easy drive to Swan Hill where we will have dinner at the Leisure Centre.
DAY 5 WEDNESDAY 18th March
We leave the Murray Valley Highway today driving across country through Quambatook towards Boort stopping along the way for lunch at John Picoli’s (spanner man) sculpture garden. After lunch we continue through Boort and Pyramid Hill to Echuca for a two night stay with dinner at the Rich River Golf Club on both nights.
DAY 6 ThURSDAY 19th March
Today is a free day. Visit the historic port precinct with its new wharf area, or take a lunch cruise, visit the car museums or the many other attractions in Echuca.
DAY 7 FRIDAY 20th March
We say goodbye to Echuca heading for RACV Club Cobram for a late morning tea/early light lunch before driving to Bendigo for our fancy dress dinner at the Bendigo Stadium.
DAY 8 SATURDAY 21st March
We finish the tour today with a pleasant drive through Heathcote, Seymour andYea to our presentation lunch at the Yarra Glen Racecourse.
Accommodation of all types is available in every town. There is a wide variety from on-site cabins, B&Bs, motels and hotels both budget and four star. The local tourist centre in each town can help organise your accommodation and in most instances will book for you. Below are lists of local tourist centre phone numbers, which are provided for your assistance. Booking accommodation is your own responsibility. Book early to ensure you are guaranteed accommodation.
- Horsham 1800 633 218
- Mildura 1800 039 043
- Swan Hill 1800 625 373
- Echuca 1800 804 446
- Bendigo 1800 813 153
The Fly the Flag Tour is proudly sponsored by RACV.
Organised by the All British Classics Car Club.
Supported by the Association of Motoring Clubs and the Federation of Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Clubs.
Judging results
The judges recognised the following participants:
And here are the people, the marshalls, who made the tour run so smoothly:
 We were on our way for the 2014 RACV Fly the Flag Eastern Tour from the RACV in Noble Park. Denise Drysdale did the flag off honours.
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