“As more than 9000 people make their way down Oxford and Flinders Streets in a rainbow extravaganza of LGBTQI pride, hundreds of thousands of spectactors line the Darlinghurst streets to watch the glittering procession of exotic costumes and political slogans. Grab a spot on the sidelines to cheer as the Dykes on Bikes rev their engines at the front of the parade. Copy the dance moves of the Asian marching boys. See gay and lesbian police officers march alongside student pride groups, and Jewish and Arabic gays and lesbians. Perve on the queer lifesavers from Bondi Beach, and don’t forget to pay tribute to the 78-ers who started it all.” Be there in 2013!

17 seats SOLD | Only 31 seats left | Grab your seat NOW!

Booking form can now be found @ http://www.gvpride.org/wp-content/uploads/BookingForm-MG2013.pdf Please print, complete & return with non-refundable deposit ASAP to secure your spot(s).

Send cheque/money order to: GOULBURN VALLEY PRIDE INCORPORATED Bank transfer to: BSB 033 254 ACC 276454 (GOULBURN VALLEY PRIDE INCORPORATED) Post form to: GV Pride Mardi Gras Trip, C/- PO Box 1697, Shepparton, 3632

PICK-UP POINTS
Shepparton – 136 Maude Street, Shepparton @ 7.15am (depart 7.30 sharp)
Albury – Train station @ 9.45am (depart 10.00am sharp)

TRAVEL
Luxury coach departs Shepparton Fri morning 1 March @ 7.30am
Coach returns Shepp. Mon night 4 March @ 6.00pm (depart Syd @ 8.00am)

FREE parking available in Shepparton for those all over Victoria wanting to make the drive to Shepparton to join us for this fun-filled weekend-long event! (NOTE: Shepparton is a quick 2hr drive north of Melbourne)

LUNCH/afternoon tea – we will stop on the way to Sydney (twice)
Arrival in Sydney should be about 5.30pm-6.00pm Fri 1 March
Return to Shepparton should be about 6.00pm Mon 4 March
OR
Jump on the V/Line train from Southern Cross Station (Melbourne) to Shepparton station (Thu afternoon 28 Feb) & board the luxury coach to Sydney (after a sleep-over in Shepp) – EASY!

We MAY arrange a small bus from Melb (depart 5.00am Fri morning 1 March if there are enough people interested instead) – stay tuned!

ACCOMMODATION 3 nights @ Vibe Hotel Rushcutters Bay (2km walk from Mardi Gras Parade) (includes full buffet breakfast each day)
MARDI GRAS PARADE Saturday night 2 March (more details @ http://www.mardigras.org.au/mardi-gras-2013/parade/index.cfm)
TOTAL COST PER PERSON: $550.00pp twin/double/triple share $825.00pp single share (price inc. luxury coach/bus-trip, accommodation, breakfast)
Optional extra = “Cruise on the bay” or “Tour Sydney Opera House” can be booked for Sunday afternoon 3 March ($35.00pp)

Need a lift to Sydney and back only? Jump on the bus for $225pp!

Please confirm your attendance today by clicking “I’m attending” at the top of the Facebook page and/or then contact Damien Stevens to make a $100 deposit (NOTE: all payments are NON-REFUNDABLE). Additional $100 payments can be made in Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb to finalise your booking OR balance MUST be paid IN FULL by 28 February 2013. Prefer to pay the full amount up-front? Let Damien know on 0418 511 562 or gvpride@gvpride.org

NOTE: The Mardi Gras PARTY is Sat night 2 March – you may attend this if you wish, but it will not be part of our official booking process … more info @ http://www.mardigras.org.au/mardi-gras-2013/party/index.cfm

We hope to see YOU there!

Need accommodation in Shepparton on Thu night 1 March & Monday night 5 March? (prices subject to change)
Best Western Motor Inn – Twin Share or Double $135 / room (online booking) – $160 / room (phone booking)
Country Home Motor Inn- Twin Share $95 / room – Double $84 / room The Carrington- Twin Share or Double $135 / room (online booking) – $160 / room (phone booking)
Big Valley Lakeside Paradise Motor Inn – Twin Share $110 / room – Double $100 / room
The Sherbourne Terrace – Twin Share or Double $128 / room Join us in Sydney for Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade! OR Enjoy a return-bus-trip only (for $225) & visit/stay with family/friends for a weekend getaway in Syd!